Talking AI

Join us as we talk with Robert Ranson, director and founding member of the Agentics Foundation, about the impactful role of AI in today's world. Learn about the Agentics Foundation's commitment to building scalable, intuitive, and human-centered agentic AI systems and delve into the debate on open source versus closed source AI. Robert also discusses his book, 'The AI Dividend,' and his vision for...

In this episode, the host introduces Dan Scalco, an entrepreneur and the founder of Digitalux and It's Better With AI, to discuss the 'blank canvas problem' faced by AI users today. Dan explains how users, overwhelmed by AI's endless possibilities, can start using tools like ChatGPT's image generation feature to add real business value. Throughout the episode, Dan walks through his framework for c...

In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page has a discussion with Clay Ostrom, founder of Map and Fire, about the positioning and messaging of AI products in today's crowded market. They talk about the concept of AI wrappers, the defensibility of AI tools, and the specifics that differentiate valuable AI solutions. Clay showcases his proprietary tool, Smoke Ladder, which analyzes the...

In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Paige welcomes Vanessa Heppner, CEO and founder of Altas AI, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in business, particularly in enterprise settings. They explore the shift from 'text to text' AI interactions to 'text to action' and 'action to action' applications, highlighting the efficiency and innovation this brings. The discussion cov...

In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page speaks with Jamie Albers, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mento, about the transformative potential of AI in workplace coaching and mentorship. They explore how Mento integrates AI to democratize access to high-quality coaching, the challenges of scaling two-sided marketplaces, and the technology's current limitations. Jamie shares insights on bui...

In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page discusses how AI is set to revolutionize the SaaS landscape with guest Michael Luo, a seasoned software engineer now at Stripe. Michael shares his journey of creating Springtime, a free e-signing tool inspired by the high costs of DocuSign. He elaborates on the future of AI in prototyping, coding, and reducing the need for specialized engin...

In this episode of the Talking AI Podcast, host Matt Page converses with Andrew Miller, an engineer turned designer turned product manager, who has developed the 'Prompt Driven Development' (PDD) methodology aimed at building software with large language models (LLMs). Andrew describes how PDD distills best practices from traditional software development into a framework that allows individuals to...

In this episode, host Matt Paige chats with Celia Quillian about how everyday people can start using AI to simplify their lives. Celia shares her journey from discovering free tools like ChatGPT to applying AI for tasks ranging from travel planning to organizing daily routines. The conversation breaks down practical tips for effective prompting and building habits with AI. Celia explains how givin...

In this episode, host Matt Paige talks with Nate Jones, a long-time AI expert and popular TikTok personality, about how AI is changing. They discuss how new reasoning models and design approaches are making large language models more than just advanced autocomplete tools. They dive into how these models work by taking time to “think” through a problem. Nate explains that techniques like chain-of-t...

In this episode, host Matt Paige sits down with AI expert Andreas Welsch to talk about how companies can turn AI hype into real business value. Andreas shares his experience working with big enterprises and stresses the importance of training teams to use AI effectively. He explains that success in AI isn’t just about using new tools—it’s about better leadership and smarter integration into everyd...

How can high-reliability organizations transform their data from flat, 2D spreadsheets into a dynamic, 3D world of interconnected insights? In the Season 4 premiere of the Talking AI podcast, host Matt Paige dives deep with Jon Brewton, Founder & CEO at data², and Daniel Bukowski, CTO at data², to explore how leveraging knowledge graphs and AI is revolutionizing data transparency and explainab...

Don't want to get behind an AI? You're in luck! Season four of the Talking AI podcast is almost here, and we're gearing up to bring you even more in-depth conversations with the pioneers shaping our future. This season, prepare to dive into the minds of AI startup founders, enterprise AI leaders, and some of the top voices in the field. What to Expect: Expert Insights: Hear from the innovators and...

How can organizations ensure that their data pipelines deliver consistent, trustworthy insights without frequent disruptions? In this episode of the Talking AI podcast, host Matt Paige co-host Omar Shanti, CTO of HatchWorks AI, speak with Andrew Jones, Principal Engineer at GoCardless, about the concept and practice of data contracts. Andrew explains what data contracts are, why they emerged, and...

How is the growing world of AI agents reshaping enterprise systems? In this episode of Talking AI, host Matt Paige is joined by Praveen Gunasekaran, Senior Director and Chief Architect at Visa, and Omar Shanti, CTO of HatchWorks, to explore the possibilities of agentic systems and their impact on software development. Together, they look at the power of agentic systems—technologies that can autono...

Could AI evolve from its position as a handy assistant to a fully-fledged teammate in the workplace? Patrick Lynch, PhD, AI Faculty Lead at Hult International Business School, and Omar Shanti, CTO of HatchWorks, join host Matt Paige to explore the AI industrial revolution we’re seeing and how human-AI collaboration could drastically affect the way teams collaborate. Patrick takes us through the "f...

Change is often met with resistance, but Neil Goodrich, Chief Innovation Officer at Envista Forensics, challenges us to rethink our approach to innovation in this episode of Talking AI. Together with host Matt Paige, Neil explores where new AI tools can help to lead innovation and how small incremental changes can drive larger transformative projects. We look at how AI can boost efficiency at diff...

Generative AI may feel like the new kid on the block, but it's not as different from traditional machine learning as you might think. In this episode of Talking AI, we’re joined by Simba Khadder, Co-Founder & CEO of Featureform, and Omar Shanti, CTO of Hatchworks AI, to discuss how generative AI builds upon established ML principles and infrastructure. We explore the misconception that it exis...

Does generative AI have a place in the highly regulated world of life sciences, and can it produce value without compromising patient safety? In this episode of the Talking AI podcast, host Matt Paige sits down with Matt Lewis, Global Chief AI Officer at Inizio Medical, to explore the delicate balance between innovation and risk in healthcare AI. Matt brings a wealth of experience from his role at...

In this bonus episode of Talking AI, Omar Shanti, CTO of HatchWorks AI, breaks down how LangChain’s abstractions have both helped and hindered AI innovation. He explains why these tools, while useful for quick starts, can sometimes make simple tasks harder as projects scale. The conversation highlights where LangChain shines and where it falls short. Viewers will hear insights on why prompt engine...

Is AI-generated content really good enough to compete in the highly competitive world of search engine optimization? This was a question that Tim Hanson had early on in his AI journey, as many of us were experimenting with ChatGPT and other tools with varying results. His solution? Penfriend.ai – a tool that generates articles based on proven content strategies without the need for traditional pro...

Gen AI promises to completely transform our world, from how we work to how we live. But do the core first principles in product management and strategy change with this new technology? Join Matt as he digs into this question with Uday Kumar, Principal - Data and AI Product Management at Metashore. Uday shares his insights on maintaining core principles in product management while leveraging the ne...

What if the future of work is not just about humans collaborating with machines, but about creating entire organizations that operate through AI agents? In this episode of the Talking AI podcast, host Matt Paige unpacks this concept with Alan Wunsche, Managing Partner at Agentware AI and an expert in organizational change and emerging technologies. Together, they discuss the rise of "agentic organ...

Welcome back to the first episode of season 3 of the Talking AI podcast, formerly known as the Built Right podcast! We’re kicking off with Amir Behbehani, Founder and Chief AI Engineer at Memra, a platform that helps build, deploy, and automate workflow through AI. He and host Matt Paige look at some of the hurdles AI needs to overcome to fully integrate into enterprise, such as lack of propr...

Welcome to the Talking AI podcast, where we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence with host Matt Paige. Formerly known as the Built Right podcast, Talking AI brings you insightful conversations with AI experts, founders of AI products, and industry leaders who are leveraging AI in their businesses. Whether you're an AI expert or a beginner, our episodes will help you understand how A...

Like many other tech fields, software development is being impacted by the mass uptake of artificial intelligence. But how exactly has the role of a software developer changed, and what will that role look like in the future? In this special edition of the Built Right podcast, our CEO, Brandon Powell, sits down with J Schwan, the new Executive Chairman of HatchWorks, to explore the impact of gener...