Humans of AI: Presented by WRITER

Writer CEO May Habib sat down with Gavin Patterson, former president and chief revenue officer at Salesforce and CEO at BT Group, at Writer’s exclusive AI Leaders Forum event in London. Today, we bring you into that conversation. May and Gavin discuss the minds of CEOs and CROs navigating the disruptive wave of generative AI. Gavin shares his philosophy on identifying transformative opportunities...

Jason Baer, a senior Group Manager of Digital Strategy and Global AI Enablement at Adobe, explores the transformative impact of AI for the Adobe sales team. Jason shares his journey from telecom to Adobe, highlighting his pivotal role in driving AI adoption within the company. He also emphasizes the importance of continuous education, a strong professional network, and an open mind while working i...

Jacque Reardon, who leads the US marketing team at Franklin Templeton, takes us into the world of financial services and AI. She highlights how AI has transformed her firm, improving processes and enhancing client engagement. Jacque shares her journey from AI skeptic to advocate within such a highly regulated industry. And she highlights how AI is essential to meeting clients in this moment of hyp...

As we kick off Season 3 of Humans of AI, we meet Emily Fontaine, who leads capital and AI venture at IBM, where she’s been at the forefront of business technology for the past 15 years.  Emily shares her firsthand experience of AI's transformation from a niche technology to a powerful force shaping industries worldwide. Emily discusses the growing trend of corporate venture capital in AI and...

In our season 2 finale, we listen in on a fireside chat with Writer’s CEO and co-founder, May Habib, and Writer CMO Diego Lomanto. May and Diego discuss Writer’s journey from AI upstart to generative AI powerhouse, how AI is becoming the backbone of mission-critical enterprise workflows, and May shares her perspective on Writer’s goal of developing intelligent, accurate, and trustworthy AI systems...

In this episode, we hear from JD Sanchez, the AI-driven claims transformation lead at CSAA Insurance Group. From his initial skepticism to becoming a proponent of AI, JD shares how artificial intelligence enhances efficiency and the human experience within the insurance sector. He discusses integrating AI into routine tasks like email management and Structured Query Language (SQL) queries as well...

Kate Agena is the VP of Content Design at SAP and founder of the Content Design Leaders community. She shares her transition from technical writing to content design,  emphasizing the critical role of language in software interfaces and the impact of AI on content creation. Kate highlights the importance of integrating content designers in the software development lifecycle and explores how AI can...

Waseem AlShikh recounts his inspiring journey from Syria to becoming the CTO and co-founder of Writer, emphasizing his early challenges with language and his passion for computer science. He shares insights about his initial forays into developing summarization tools and underscores the importance of resilience and dedication in his professional success. Waseem also discusses his approach to AI de...

Umar Jamil is a machine learning researcher at Writer, known for his popular YouTube channel where he simplifies complex machine learning concepts. Umar breaks down some of the complex work he does, like with stable diffusion and multimodal language models. He shows us how hard work, passion, and deep commitment can lead to falling in love, learning new languages, and becoming an expert and leader...

Chantal Forster is the AI Strategy Resident for the Annenberg Foundation and former executive director of the Technology Association of Grantmakers. From her roots in Chicago's industrial sector to leading AI initiatives in philanthropy, Chantal discusses the integration of AI into mission-driven organizations and the critical need for a resilient culture. She talks abouthow AI will change gr...

In this episode of Humans of AI, Greg Shove, CEO of Section and founder of Machine and Partners, joins Alaura Weaver. Greg shares his unique perspective on integrating AI into both personal and professional realms, especially as a seasoned leader with decades of experience. He discusses how AI has become a crucial thought partner for him, helping to maintain his mental acuity and providing valuabl...

In this episode of Humans of AI, Alaura Weaver is joined by Mary Ellen Slayter, CEO and Founder of Rep Cap and publisher of Managing Editor Magazine. Mary Ellen talks about  her transition from journalism to content marketing and her pioneering use of generative AI. She discusses the profound effects of AI on content creation, highlighting why it's crucial to maintain human elements like empa...

On this episode of Humans of AI, we explore the complexities of fostering trust between businesses and AI technologies with Daniel Kish, VP of Product Marketing. Host Alaura Weaver and Daniel dive into his journey from chemical engineer to product marketing leader at Salesforce, Gong and now at Conveyor. Daniel shares helpful tips on setting realistic expectations about AI as a transformative tech...

To kick off season 2, we hear from Steve Waldon, VP of AI Optimization at Vizient. Dive into the evolution of AI through Steve’s eyes, from its inception in the 1980s with self-driving cars to its current role in revolutionizing creativity and productivity through generative AI. Steve shares his unique insights on the challenges and breakthroughs that have marked the journey of AI, how he thinks a...

In the season 1 finale of "Humans of AI," host Alaura Weaver transitions from interviewer to guest, to reflect on the season with producer Ilana Nevins. They explore Alaura's journey from AI skeptic to advocate, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing productivity and creativity. They dive into past episodes that addressed the ethical challenges and systemic biases associated with A...

In this episode of "Humans of AI," Don McGuire (Chief Marketing Officer at Qualcomm) shares his journey from childhood curiosity in the grocery store to spearheading AI-powered marketing strategies at a global tech leader. Don delves into how AI has become an essential tool in marketing, acting as a "sixth sense" that enhances decision-making and customer interactions. Don also...

In this episode of Humans of AI, we’re joined by Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, founder of Women in Voice and CEO of Clarity.ai. She highlights the value of a liberal arts education in the age of AI and how linguistic expertise plays a crucial role in the development of voice technology. Joan also shares her journey from being a linguist to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech industry, emphasizing th...

On this edition of Humans of AI, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Hall, an assistant professor of Decision Sciences at George Washington University. He also advises large banks and government agencies on AI risk management. As a passionate believer in asking the right questions and dispelling magical thinking, Patrick discusses the importance of using the scientific method in AI gover...

Can AI help close the gender and data gap in healthcare? In this episode, we hear from Joanna Taylor, Senior VP for BASE life sciences, on how teams are already harnessing the power of AI to address these gaps. Jo shares her journey, the challenges in the industry, especially related to women’s healthcare, and the potential of AI to streamline processes and provide personalized care. Jo gives list...

If you’ve participated in a hiring process in recent years — either as a job candidate, as a hiring manger, or as an HR professional, it’s safe to assume that you can see where there’s room for improvement. Now that generative AI has entered the scene, is this the opportunity to make the hiring process more efficient and equitable? Or are we running the risk of further spreading systemic biases? O...

In this episode of Humans of AI, we hear from Neeti Mehta Shukla, co-founder of Automation Anywhere and their first-ever Social Impact Officer. Neeti brings listeners into her first-hand experience with the transformative power of upskilling and reskilling. From on-the-ground aid organizations to energy companies, she shares how generative AI can be a catalyst for greater inclusivity, diversity, a...

In this episode of Humans of AI, we hear from Christopher Penn, co-founder and chief data scientist of Trust Insights. Chris shares how he’s used data for everything from outsmarting bullies to tackling complex business challenges. He unpacks the power and limitations of language models, and delves into fascinating real-world applications of these powerful tools. Chris also emphasizes the importan...

In this episode of Humans of AI, we dive into the fascinating journey of Geeta Pyne, Chief Architect at TIAA. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Geeta has worked at prestigious organizations like ISRO, VMware, Zuora, and Intuit. As an enterprise architect, Geeta fills in the “white spaces” between business strategy and technology execution – helping organizations avoid building “sta...

On this episode of Humans of AI, presented by Writer, we’re joined by David Polgar, founder of All Tech is Human , a non-profit and community dedicated to bringing together people, organizations, and ideas to grow and strengthen the Responsible Tech ecosystem. David shares some harrowing stories from the early days of social media that led him to where he is today – at the intersection of tech and...

On this episode of Humans of AI, presented by Writer, we’re joined by Dr. Teresa Tung, Cloud First Chief technologist at Accenture. Teresa shares an innovative buy, boost, build framework for how companies that need customized solutions can begin to use generative AI. She envisions generative AI going beyond the bottom line and changing the way we work, while emphasizing the importance of quantify...