Tech Seeking Human

In this episode, Dave Anderson interviews Max Darsonval, Former Elite Navy Seal about Velocity AI, a groundbreaking real-time adaptive coaching system that leverages proprietary hardware and AI to personalize fitness training. They explore Max's impressive background, the technology behind Velocity AI, and its potential to revolutionize strength and performance training. Key Topics Velocity AI's r...

In this engaging conversation, Ritesh shares his journey from a young coder to a successful entrepreneur in the event promotion industry. He discusses the challenges faced by event promoters, the innovative solutions offered by Ticket Fairy, and the potential of AI to revolutionize the events industry. Ritesh emphasizes the importance of community, connections, and adapting to market changes, part...

In this episode of the Tech Seeking Human podcast, hosts Joshua Sims and Dave Anderson explore the latest advancements in AI tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini, VO3, HeyGen and Suno. They discuss the implications of these technologies on creative industries, the ethical concerns surrounding deepfakes, and the future of work in an AI-driven world. The conversation includes hands-on demos, personal ex...

Ever wondered what AI can actually do beyond the hype? Dive into this fascinating conversation where we explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond automating mundane tasks to potentially saving millions of lives through revolutionary healthcare applications. This episode takes you on a journey from practical business applications to groundbreaking medical innovations, revealing how: AI i...

In this conversation, Dave Anderson and Gilday explore the transformative impact of AI on creative industries, discussing the rapid advancements in generative AI tools and their implications for creativity and work. They delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies, emphasizing the importance of human collaboration and the need for artists to adapt to the evolving la...

In this episode we sit down with Alex Hawkinson, the visionary founder of SmartThings and CEO of Bright AI. Alex takes us on a journey from revolutionizing home automation to tackling the world's most outdated infrastructure. Discover how AI, IoT, and real-time automation are transforming our cities, utilities, and industries, and why blue-collar workers are the biggest beneficiaries of this techn...

In this conversation, Dave Anderson explores the evolution of smart homes, sharing his personal experiences with Alexa and the challenges of home automation. He discusses the limitations of current smart home technologies and the potential of generative AI to create more intelligent and responsive home environments. The conversation also delves into the implications of trust and control in the age...

A weekly short from podcast and YouTube video. AI music is here, and the 2024 Grammys were the ultimate proof. Beyoncé is now a country artist, The Beatles won Best Rock Live Performance (with AI?!), and Tesla’s Autopilot is making bold life choices. 🚀 In this episode of Tech Roast, we break down: ⏩ AI’s takeover of the music industry (and why artists should be worried) ⏩ The Tesla autopilot ch...

In this podcast episode Dave Anderson is joined by David Lowe, the CEO of Sonde Health, a company that has developed an AI technology to detect early indications of mental health disorders through analyzing the sound of a person's voice. The conversation explores the potential benefits of using voice AI to identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. They discuss the importa...

Every parent is asking, how do we combat screen time with our kids. In this episode we chat to Melanie Hempe, a retired Nurse, who started ScreenStrong to help other parents understand the dangers of hand held devices. Melanie shares her personal experience with her oldest son's addiction to video games and how it nearly derailed his life. She explains her journey to understanding screen addiction...

For those that feel that we should be putting more attention toward AI that helps humanity, look no further. Dr Zain Khalpey is one of the best cardiac surgeons on the planet, and yet is restlessly looking at innovative ways to improve patient care. We have split this into two episodes. The summary is across both episodes: Dr. Zain Khalpey discusses the integration of AI and machine learning in ca...

For those that feel that we should be putting more attention toward AI that helps humanity, look no further. Dr Zain Khalpey is one of the best cardiac surgeons on the planet, and yet is restlessly looking at innovative ways to improve patient care. We have split this into two episodes. The summary is across both episodes: Dr. Zain Khalpey discusses the integration of AI and machine learning in ca...

This episode delves into the pivotal role of "Data as a Product in the Age of AI," the importance of cross functional silo-busting and invaluable food for thought with a power-packed panel including : Randy Bean, the Godfather of CDAOs, a global authority on data analytics and author of “Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Lessons in Data-Driven Leadership in an Age of Disruption, Big Data, and AI” Michelle...

Anders and Dave explore the impact of AI on various industries and the future of work. We discusse the potential for AI to significantly increase productivity and questions the need for more humans in organizations. The conversation also delves into the disruption of mundane tasks and the role of AI in fields like accounting and law. It explores the balance between AI and human creativity, emphasi...

Summary In this episode, the hosts are joined by Nick King, the founder of Data Kinetic, to discuss the role of AI in healthcare. Nick shares his experience of observing open heart surgery and highlights the complexity of the surgical process. They explore the importance of data in healthcare and the challenges of managing medical records. The conversation also touches on the privacy of healthcare...

We are increasingly addicted to Mobile Devices and the Data. AI State of Mobile 2024 shows some pretty interesting research into our addictions. Takeaways App downloads were up 1%, to 257 Billion. That’s 489,000 apps downloaded per minute.  Consumer spending hit a new high at $171 billion (+3% YoY) following a 2% YoY dip in 2022.  That’s $325,000 per minute.  On average we are spend...

In this episode, Dave and Ellie discuss the use of AI in businesses, focusing on Twilio's growth report. They highlight the high adoption rate of AI, the potential for customization and personalization, and the importance of ROI and experimentation. They also touch on concerns about data privacy and the impact of AI on the creative industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on re-skilling a...

The 2024 Contentsquare Digital Benchmarks Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the evolving digital landscape, providing invaluable insights for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of online engagement and consumer behavior. Thousands of websites across a wide array of industries, highlighting key trends, performance metrics, and best practices that are shaping the future of digita...

In our first summary episode for the series, let's take a look at an awesome report from Accenture, the "Pulse of Change Report 2024". My tope 3 highlights: 1) 88% of execs feel that 2024 will have a higher rate of change 2) Technology and AI are the single biggest driver of change 3) 52% of execs fear their organisation is not ready to adapt To download the full report head over to the Accenture...

Brian Solis is a digital analyst, speaker and author, and has recently joined ServiceNow as head of Global Innovation. We've been virtual friends for a long time, speaking on various stages together about disruption, innovation, culture and digital experiences. I found Brian headed to Melbourne, and I took the chance to grab him for 30 mins and over a champagne we hit some big topics; Mega and Mic...

The story of Dynatrace is a remarkable one. If you listen to this podcast in the entirety you will hear the evolution, from early days, to success, to reinvention, to new scale.  But what if the board didn't agree to let the company pivot, right when it was in the midst of leading the market? To allow itself to basically disrupt themselves. What if the team didn't come up with the idea that i...

Christine Yen is not like other CEO's. She's an engineer, that co-founded a company that has gone onto become, not just a leader in an industry, but also a company that defined the industry category - Observability. I have watched and admired the rise of Honeycomb from a very close vantage point. Formerly in my role at Dynatrace, who is also a leader in this observability space, I saw them quietly...

I'm going to go out on a limb and say "Michelle makes Privacy cool, maybe even oddly attractive." "If you have customers, or want customers, you really need to be thinking about privacy up front. It can no longer be an afterthought." Michelle Finneran Dennedy I’ve been thinking about privacy a fair bit. And in talking to some entrepreneurs, that have an app, they are hell bent on collecting data,...

Beena Ammanath is a global thought leader in AI ethics and an award-winning senior technology executive with extensive experience in AI and digital transformation. In this podcast we talk to Beena about the evolution of AI, and draw some interesting conclusions on it's maturity, the challenges of adopting AI in companies, and what the future could hold for AI. "Will AI cure cancer in the next 5 ye...

Mental health is something we don't really talk that much about. And yet, with the increase in social media, a pandemic that caused the biggest disruption to our work and life, and of course the constant fears now of an impending recession, mental health is just something we all should be talking more about. We just don't seem to ever talk about mental health. And this is a problem. According to t...