Mind the Machine

Reza Rassool is the CEO of Kwaai (kwaai.ai), a nonprofit AI lab and movement focused on building open-source, distributed, and sustainable AI infrastructure for the common good. With a background that includes 75 patents, Oscar-winning technology, and an exit to Google, Reza now leads Kwaai with the goal of democratizing AI and restoring individual agency. In this episode of Mind the Machine, Reza...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health and former engineering lead at Google Duplex. Patrick shares how his team is using AI to transform clinical trial design, dramatically reducing patient burden, trial costs, and delays. He reflects on lessons from building early conversational AI at Google, why clinical trials still operate like it’s the 19...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Andy Ballester, co-founder of GoFundMe and now the founder of EyePop.ai, a platform bringing computer vision to the edge. Andy shares the origin story of GoFundMe, the startup lessons that still hold true, and how his latest venture is solving real-world problems—from underwater infrastructure inspections to medical courier QA—using AI-pow...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Josh Shuttleworth, founder of Cram Study—a fast-growing edtech platform helping students take better notes and study smarter using AI. Josh shares how he built the app from scratch, why he’s on a mission to support students with ADHD and learning challenges, and what the future of education looks like when powered by AI. They also discuss...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Christine Sterk, Chief Business Officer at Pulsifi, to discuss how AI is transforming workforce planning and eliminating bias in hiring. Pulsifi is pioneering AI-driven talent intelligence, helping companies match people to roles based on skills, mindset, and potential—not resumes or degrees. Christine shares how AI can help companies redu...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Philippe Poggianti, a longtime tech executive and founder of Poggianti Insights. Fresh from the AI Action Summit in Paris, Philippe shares insights on the future of AI startups, the evolving landscape of hybrid AI, and the impact of agentic AI on business growth. They also explore the common pitfalls AI startups face, strategies for scalin...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl sits down with Craig Martin, co-founder and CSO of Parsley360, to explore a revolutionary AI-driven coaching platform designed to enhance workplace performance, emotional intelligence, and productivity. They dive deep into AI-driven reasoning, empathy in enterprise solutions, and the future of small, privacy-focused language models. 🔹 How is AI redefini...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, Cheryl explores cutting-edge accessibility technologies showcased at CES 2025. From AI-driven hearing aids to augmented reality glasses for speech-to-text, discover how innovators are enhancing lives through advanced robotics and cognitive tools. Guests include leaders like Ron Ganot from Tuned, who discusses self-fitting AI-powered hearing aids, and Alex Westn...

Dr. Daniela Braga is a trailblazer in the AI industry, best known as the founder and CEO of Defined.ai , a company revolutionizing how AI models are trained and deployed. From raising $50 million in Series B funding (currently $85million) to creating a global marketplace for AI training data, Dr. Braga has been at the forefront of enabling ethical, effective, and domain-specific AI solutions. In t...

On this episode of Mind the Machine, host Cheryl K Goodman brings us into the heart of CES 2025, where technology, innovation, and AI converge like never before. From the bustling halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Cheryl unpacks the groundbreaking themes defining this year's event: AI-powered PCs, the evolution of autonomous vehicles, and the intersection of technology and storytelling. Jo...

Rodney Brooks is a pioneer in the world of robotics, AI, and innovation. Best known as the co-founder of iRobot, the company behind the Roomba vacuum cleaner, Rodney has spent decades shaping how we interact with intelligent machines. From using robots to assist in Fukushima's cleanup to designing technology that prioritizes human agency, Rodney has consistently championed practical, human-centric...

In this episode of Mind the Machine, host Cheryl K. Goodman unpacks the key lessons from her book, How to Win Friends and Influence Robots, offering listeners an accessible "missing manual" for navigating the world of AI. Cheryl breaks down the journey of learning AI into clear phases, from the "what the heck phase" of experimenting with tools like ChatGPT to advanced prompting techniques and crea...

In our debut episode, we welcome Dr. Irwin Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm and a pioneer in mobile connectivity. At 92, Dr. Jacobs shares his unparalleled insights on the evolution of technology, the intersection of AI and robotics, and the principles that have driven his legendary career. He dives into his "Innovator’s Playbook," offering lessons on entrepreneurship, technological evolution, and n...

Welcome to Mind the Machine, the podcast that uncovers the rapidly advancing world of technology and its profound connections with human kind.  Hosted by Cheryl Goodman