Adjmal Sarwary Podcast

Wie gelingt es, mit disruptiven Ideen Branchen neu zu denken – vom Fernsehturm über modulare Hotels bis zum Quantencomputing? In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Oliver Blume, Unternehmer und Investor, der querbeet innovative Projekte vorantreibt. Er erzählt, wie der Kauf und die Sanierung eines 65 Jahre alten Fernsehturms zu seiner Vision von urbanem Wohnen mit platzsparenden „Box Apartments“ führte....

What does it take to bring generative AI from groundbreaking tech buzz into practical, trusted tools embraced by a 45,000-strong global company?  In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Hoyle, staff scientist and advanced technologist at ZEISS Group, who shares his journey from computational astrophysics to AI leadership. Ben unpacks the challenging cultural shift required for large enterprises to...

Why do 90% of social benefit applications in Germany contain errors? And how can digitalization, user-centric design, and smart automation transform this cumbersome, costly system? In this episode, I talk with Markus Poschenrieder from LeistungsLotse about their mission to guide citizens through the "jungle" of social benefits and reduce administrative overload. We explore how fragmented legislati...

What does it really take to transform a health app into a certified medical device?  In this episode, I sit down with Hester Knol, a clinical research expert with extensive experience in medical device regulation. Together, we delve into the complex journey of getting a digital health app through clinical trials, the hidden challenges faced by startups, and the rigorous planning and evidence...

What happens in the brain when we learn new information, and how can understanding fruit fly memory help us unlock the secrets of human cognition? In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Prof. Dr. David Owald, an expert in neurobiology, who delves into the complexities of memory storage and learning processes as observed in the humble fruit fly. We explore how these simple organisms...

How did we get from the first AI models to today's cutting-edge language models, and what’s next for AI infrastructure? In this episode, I sit down with Alex to explore the history of AI, from early perceptrons to GPT-4, and the often overlooked hardware and system engineering challenges behind modern AI. We discuss why building and training AI models today is far more than just code and data, it’...

How can we ensure AI systems are innovative, safe, and trustworthy? In this episode, I sit down with Arash Azhand, an expert in AI safety and assurance, to explore the challenges and strategies for building reliable AI systems. From safety in medical AI to continuous assurance practices, we dive into the processes shaping the future of trustworthy AI.   Key highlights include:   - Addres...

Ever wondered how modern work frameworks can transform team dynamics and alignment? In this enlightening conversation, I chat with Hannah Scheiffele, an expert in organizational development and HR strategy, about the challenges and triumphs of implementing “New Work” concepts such as flexible work environments, both remotely and on-site. We delve into the effective use of frameworks like OKRs to a...

Ever wondered how the EU is shaping the future of AI? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christian Herles, a legal expert and thought leader in digital law, to explore the impact of the EU AI Act on the world of artificial intelligence. Dr. Herles walks us through the intricacies of the EU AI Act—one of the most groundbreaking pieces of legislation in the AI space. We discuss how this regulation...

Ever wondered how AI is reshaping industries right before our eyes? In this episode, I sit down with Sven Spöde, a PR expert and seasoned AI enthusiast, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the business world. Sven breaks down the five levels of AI development—from chatbots to fully autonomous systems—and we explore how businesses are already leveraging AI for growth. We dive deep into rea...

Ever wondered how AI can be harnessed for the greater good? I talk to Dr. Paul Springer. Paul has a background in theoretical physics and years of experience as a management and IT consultant. He’s also the co-founder and managing director of MI4People, a non-profit that develops open-source AI solutions for humanitarian, social, and environmental issues. We dive into how AI can help tackle global...

Ever heard of digital therapeutics? Most people haven't. I talk to Jonas Albert.  Jonas is a market access and strategy specialist for digital health markets, with a big focus on digital therapeutics. He is currently working as managing consultant for fbeta, Germany's leading consultancy in the area of product conception, evidence generations, general market access and price negotiations for...

How does willpower work and how do underlying factors such as cognitive control and motivation influence it? We talk to Dr. Roshan Cools about her research. We cover many topics ranging from reward and the role of dopamine as well as cognitive enhancers such as ritalin or adderall and if they are actually effective or not.  We also touched upon how UX design could impact cognitive control and...

What actually makes a good learning experience and how does it affect learning performance? We talk about this with our guest Frank. He has a passion for understanding and improving learning as well as education. He is currently an assistant professor in Neuroeducation & Artificial Intelligence at the Donders Institute.  We cover many topics ranging from AI in education to online learning all the...

In this conversation we talk about the science of language. How does language work? What is language and how does it impact us every day? We discuss how language makes us uniquely human and where do the borders lie if there are any. We also talk about the overlaps of language and memory. Our guest is Dr. Vitoria Piai. Vitória is a senior researcher at the Donders Centre for Cognition and the Radbo...

Our guest today is Prof. Pieter Medendorp. He is the head of the sensorimotor ( http://sensorimotorlab.com/ ) lab at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour. In this conversation we talk about the science of sensory integration and transformation. Specifically, how these very fundamental processes impact us on a daily basis without us even realizing it. We discuss how our senses c...

We most of the time don’t make rational decisions. It feels like feel like we are in control but that’s just an illusion. In this conversation we talk to Prof. Alan Sanfey (alansanfey.com) who is the principal investigator of the decision neuroscience lab ( www.decisionneurosciencelab.com/ ) at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior. We get a better idea of what drives our decisio...

Did you ever wonder what the career path looks like for a scientist? The academic system can feel obscure to outsiders and not easy to get into. To scientists themselves, it can create uncertainty and is also fiercely competitive. In this conversation, we talk to Dr. Ian Cameron (@ian_gm_cameron). Ian works at the exciting interface between academia, entrepreneurship, industry and society. We disc...

Did you ever go into a bar and felt comfortable and relaxed but didn’t know why? In this episode we talk to Ivar de Lange (ivardelange.com), an award winning bartender and entrepreneur with a background in medical psychology. Ivar gives us insights into how bars are setup and walks us through pitfalls beginning bar owners should avoid. We also touch upon the impact his medical psychology backgroun...

Sounds are all around us but how are they used to affect us? Even if we don’t think about it but sound logos are all around us. In this episode we talk to Erwin de Boer (@boer1993). He’s working as a marketing expert and has plenty of experience as a sound brand designer. He gives us a deeper look into different levels of sound branding and how these are approached and implemented.

Is teaching entrepreneurship possible and what are the challenges while doing so? In this episode, we’re discussing this topic with Dr. Raphael Smals ( www.rsmals.nl ). We focus on different types of institutions and their approaches in teaching important skills. We specifically look into what skills are necessary for an entrepreneur but not taught at all.

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