AIs Wide Open Podcast

Can anyone code – without experience – in the age of AI? Rahul sheds light on the inspiration behind Julius AI: a brainchild of passionate AI enthusiasts determined to empower everyone with the power to handle complex data analysis tasks regardless of coding experience. Rohan and Rahul also talk about how Julius AI breaks down barriers, allowing anyone to leverage the power of Python for data anal...

The line between human creativity and machine intelligence is blurring. LLMs can now churn out poems, code, and even news articles, raising a burning question: who owns the words? Rohan, Shayne, and Chris speak about the fast-changing AI x copyright landscape. They discuss questions such as: - Can using copyrighted material to train LLMs be considered fair use, or does it cross the line into infri...

Chris and Rohan talk about the major areas of progress and improvement for LLMs in the future and the landscape of LLMs in 5 years. The multi-billion dollar question - what will the landscape of LLMs look like in 5 years? Do people expect a handful of dominant LLM Models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, etc., or will there be an ecosystem of LLMs created by every enterprise? They also talk ab...

Mikita shares his vision of PandaDoc being the default location for deals to be conducted in 5 years and explains how PandaDoc plans to use AI to achieve that vision. Rohan and Mikita also talk about: a) the ups and downs of being a bootstrapped founder, b) what CROs are looking for in AI, c) data privacy considerations in using off-the-shelf models vs building in-house.

4 years ago, Oleg was incredibly prescient about the future of AI in B2B on a podcast with a16z. Many of his predictions in that podcast - around how data models and workflows will be transformed in the years ahead with the explosion in AI capabilities - are now proving to be true. Rohan and Oleg talk about the future of sales tech, copilot, and autopilot use cases for Language Models, and how pro...

Rohan speaks with Jon Ziglar, CEO of Rent. Group (including Rent.com, Rentals.com, Redfin, among others), to discuss the role of technology and AI in the rental property market. They talk about Rent.’s adoption of a unique omni-channel strategy and how Rent. has been pioneering content creation and highly targeted social media campaigns powered by AI. Jon shares his vision for how AI adoption will...

Will college degrees survive the incredible pace of skill shifts? Rohan and David explore the future of learning in a world of shrinking skill lifespans. David reveals a jaw-dropping stat: the average half-life of a skill (the time it takes for a skill to become half as valuable) has plummeted from 15 years a few decades ago to just 2 years - making skills obsolete in a flash. Lifelong learning is...

Rohan and Godard talk about: - Godard’s entrepreneurial journey: how his first company, BigMachines nearly failed 3 years in, how he and his co-founders kept going - AI Monty - G2’s latest AI release, a chat-based assistant for evaluating and choosing software vendors - How AI is likely to lead to a complete overhaul in CRM and associate sales tech Why G2 is fundamentally a data company, and why e...

Rohan and Aaron dive deep into Sameday's mission to eliminate missed inquiries and optimize customer interactions for local businesses. They explore how Sameday’s AI technology streamlines workflows, boosts revenue, and even adapts to handle emergencies. They also talk about: - The hidden costs of traditional call centers in the home service industry. - How AI personalizes customer interactions, e...

As organizations get more and more reliant on AI, what does that mean for human roles in sales and talent management? Rohan and Bryce discuss why finding the right wave to ride is crucial for career success, the benefits of cross-functional exposure (and how it can make you a better salesperson), and how Artificial Intelligence is transforming Talent Management and Sales. They also talk about how...

Imagine your bank with a smarter, faster assistant - one that can answer your questions, streamline tasks, and even empower staff. Rohan, Shayne, and Rishi dive into the world of conversational AI for financial institutions. They discuss: - How Posh is revolutionizing customer service for credit unions and community banks with chatbots, voice assistants, and a knowledge assistant for employees. -...

Ram shares how he built Colaberry, a company that trains veterans for tech careers, combining social impact with a sustainable business model. Rohan and Ram talk about how Colaberry leverages AI to empower job seekers and reshape industries. They also explore the future of work: how AI will change roles for engineers, salespeople, and everyone in between. They further discuss: - How to build a pro...

For all the small business owners out there - ever feel like your customers are ghosts in the wind? You hear them but struggle to manage their needs effectively while your team spends hours on dead-end leads, wasting precious time and resources. Smith.ai is solving this problem, revolutionizing customer engagement for SMBs with the help of AI agents. Aaron’s career path is anything but ordinary -...

Can AI outsmart every annoying noise on your calls? Rohan and Davit discuss the motivations behind Krisp and the technical complexities of developing real-time noise suppression solutions. We explore the intricacies of AI model training, the importance of data privacy in audio processing, and how Krisp uses cutting-edge tech to make calls sound crystal clear.

Rohan and Michael discuss the future of cloud connectivity and how AI workloads will impact it. Megaport boasts 60-second deployments, letting users tap into the power of the cloud at lightning speed. But Megaport isn't just about speed. Rohan and Michael also talk about the strategic importance of connectivity in the AI era, specifically: - The rise of multi-cloud: How companies use multiple clou...

This episode explores the future of healthcare, where AI scribes like Freed take over the tedious task of charting notes. Erez shares stories of how doctors have become significantly more efficient with Freed. Rohan and Erez also explore, more broadly, the promise and the challenges surrounding AI’s adoption in medicine.

Rohan and Shayne chat with Yi to discuss AI innovation in customer service. They also talk about: - Domain-specific AI: where language models (LMs) are trained to understand specific industries and customer bases. - Automating efficiency: how LMs can evaluate themselves, leading to more efficient improvement in customer interactions. - AI limitations: challenges of using LM agents, and the issue o...

Will college degrees survive the incredible pace of skill shifts? Rohan and David explore the future of learning in a world of shrinking skill lifespans. David reveals a jaw-dropping stat: the average half-life of a skill (the time it takes for a skill to become half as valuable) has plummeted from 15 years a few decades ago to just 2 years - making skills obsolete in a flash. Lifelong learning is...

Can anyone code – without experience – in the age of AI? Rahul sheds light on the inspiration behind Julius AI: a brainchild of passionate AI enthusiasts determined to empower everyone with the power to handle complex data analysis tasks regardless of coding experience. Rohan and Rahul also talk about how Julius AI breaks down barriers, allowing anyone to leverage the power of Python for data anal...

The line between human creativity and machine intelligence is blurring. LLMs can now churn out poems, code, and even news articles, raising a burning question: who owns the words? Rohan, Shayne, and Chris speak about the fast-changing AI x copyright landscape. They discuss questions such as: - Can using copyrighted material to train LLMs be considered fair use, or does it cross the line into infri...

James talks about building a customer-centric mindset - and how his experience as a college football player, pursuing a music career, and door-to-door sales all helped him build this mindset. Major topic of discussion: the age-old debate of nature versus nurture in sales success – are sales skills innate gifts, or can they be cultivated through dedication and learning? How does this change in the...

Rohan and Rick discuss Rick’s entrepreneurial journey - at Boomi, and now Guru. Why did Rick think breaking down knowledge silos in enterprises was so important? They spend a great deal of time talking about the impact of AI on knowledge discovery, and knowledge updation. Perhaps the most interesting part of the discussion: how being an AI-native product is very different from adding “AI” as a fea...

Rohan, Shayne, and Kian chat about the impact of AI on the skills of the future. How should professionals think about the durability of skills in the age of AI? What skills should be double downed on? How can people be lifelong learners in an age of frenetic change? Kian also talks about T-shaped careers and how to balance breadth and depth in skills.

4 years ago, Oleg was incredibly prescient about the future of AI in B2B on a podcast with a16z. Many of his predictions in that podcast - around how data models and workflows will be transformed in the years ahead with the explosion in AI capabilities - are now proving to be true. Rohan and Oleg talk about the future of sales tech, copilot, and autopilot use cases for Language Models, and how pro...

What does it mean to integrate AI and create a comprehensive, automated sales motion? How can we deploy AI at every part of the sales funnel? Rohan and Cody talk about these questions - and a lot more. They also discuss how Workato is evolving to be the system of action for AI.