Humans In AI

In this conversation, Jerry Tang, founder of VCV and CEO of Atlas Cloud, shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship, highlighting his experiences in the data centre and AI sectors. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in building AI infrastructure, the importance of understanding customer needs, and the strategies for growth in a competitive market. Jerry emphasizes th...

In this conversation, Ben Elder, Regional VP of Sales, EMEA at Simpplr, shares his journey from IT sales to management. He discusses the value of early career experiences, managing inside and field sales teams, and the cultural impact of successful organisations like Rackspace. He emphasizes the value of coaching, empathy, and the need for strong foundational skills in sales while reflecting on hi...

In this conversation, Ash Patel shares his extensive journey through the IT industry, from his early days as a teacher to becoming the SVP of Business Operations at Nscale. He discusses the evolution of technology, the challenges of transitioning from engineering to sales, and the importance of understanding customer needs in the cloud space. Ash reflects on his experiences at various organisation...

In this conversation, Bam Gobets shares his extensive background in the tech industry, detailing his journey from technical roles to sales and leadership positions in various companies. He discusses the evolution of Nebul, a company focused on AI cloud solutions, and the importance of understanding the unique challenges of AI adoption in Europe. Bam highlights significant projects, including a mul...

In this conversation, Doreen Pernel, Chief Sales Officer at Scaleway, shares her inspiring journey from starting in accounts receivable to becoming a leader in sales and management. She reflects on her experiences in inside sales, the challenges of transitioning into management, and the vital role of resilience and teamwork in driving success in sales. Doreen also explores the value of learning fr...

In this conversation, John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, discusses his journey from a technician to a successful entrepreneur. He highlights the challenges of wasted renewable energy and how Soluna is addressing this issue by co-locating data centres with renewable energy plants. John shares insights from his early career at Intel, the founding of his first software company, and the lessons l...

In this conversation, Amar Kapadia, co-founder and CEO of Aarna.ml, shares insights into his career journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, the founding and selling of his previous company, and the lessons learned along the way. Amar discusses the challenges and opportunities of starting a business during the pandemic, the competitive landscape of GPU cloud management, and the importance of...

In this conversation, Nick interviews Nigel Cannings, CEO and co-founder of Intelligent Voice, discussing his unique journey from law to technology, the challenges of innovating in the tech space, and the implications of AI on human expertise and recruitment. Nigel shares insights on leadership, strategic partnerships, and the future of Intelligent Voice, as well as his new book, 'The Displacement...

In this episode, Karl Havard, COO of Nscale, shares his journey from a military background to leading a company in generative AI. He talks about his shift from engineering to sales, his entrepreneurial experiences, and working with tech giants like Google and AWS. Karl highlights the importance of relationships in business, the challenges and opportunities in AI and cloud computing, and the need f...

In this episode of the Humans in AI podcast, Nick chats with Pete Hill, co-founder of CUDO, about the intersection of AI, high-performance computing, and sustainability. They dive into CUDO's vision of a distributed cloud powered by renewable energy, how data centres are evolving to meet AI's growing demands and Pete’s journey in the tech world. Pete also shares candid thoughts on leadership, buil...