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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'The Altered Perception Show,' we dive deep into the world of wearables(AR/AI glasses, smartwatches, Plaud Note etc.) and AI with Austin Mejia, Product Manager for Pixel Watch and Wear OS at Google. Austin discusses the evolving landscape of smartwatches, smart glasses, and other wearable technology, offering insights into foundational models, on-devic...

Send us Fan Mail Who has the real agency—humans or AI? In this episode of The Altered Perception Show, host Gaurav sits down with Preyas Joshi, Global Product Leader at Amazon and 12-year AWS veteran, to dive into the power struggle between people and intelligent machines. Together, they unpack what responsible AI means, how guardrails shape agentic systems, the importance of data grounding, and t...

Send us Fan Mail We've been told the future is all about code and algorithms, but what if the biggest breakthroughs in AI, electric vehicles, and space travel are actually waiting on a physical revolution? What if the next great bottleneck isn't compute, but the very materials we use to build our world? This week on The Altered Perception Show, we're joined by Dr. Pradyumna Gupta, a...

Send us Fan Mail Step into a world where intuition meets everyday decision-making ✨. With 17 years of experience in tarot, our guest Patricia Scibek shares how this ancient practice isn’t about predicting the future, but about helping people find clarity, confidence, and direction in their lives. From breaking the myths of “fortune telling” to showing how tarot acts as a mirror to your inner self...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the real difference between a startup that gets funded and one that fades away? Is it the idea? The timing? The tech? Or something else entirely? This week on The Altered Perception Show, we pull back the curtain and get the unfiltered truth. We're joined by Pablo Castro, Managing Partner at OneSixOne Ventures , who shares the investor's side of the story—a perspe...

Send us Fan Mail Is the AI revolution all hype? We're flooded with news of god-like models and dystopian fears of job replacement, but what if we're missing the real story? This week, we're joined by Karthik, a General Manager of Data & AI at Microsoft, who pulls back the curtain on the AI gold rush. He argues that the race for bigger models is overshadowing the real challenge:...

Send us Fan Mail Step into a conversation steeped in flavor, culture, and imagination. We begin with the rich history and origins of tea — from ancient Pu-erh traditions to the myths around caffeine and detox brews — guided by special guest Jeannie Liu , founder of Seattle’s iconic Miro Tea , a café that has redefined tea culture in a city of coffee. Since 2007, Miro Tea has become a community hub...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Altered Perception Show , we dive deep into the future of storytelling with John Gauntt — Creative Director of the Seattle AI Film Festival and host of the Culture and Code podcast. From AI-powered filmmaking that gives independent creators a global stage, to the craft of writing stories that move people beyond the tech, John shares how AI is transforming cr...

Send us Fan Mail What if your phone, watch, or laptop had its own AI brain — smart enough to help you anywhere, even offline? In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Heinecke , Senior AI Research Manager at Salesforce and PhD in Mathematics, to explore the future of AI agents , on-device AI , and why small models could make a big difference. We cover: What AI agents really are (in plain English)...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Ryan Alli, Lead Product Designer at Uber. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from mechanical engineering to product designing and management, emphasizing the importance of user-centric design. Learn about the evolving roles of product designers and managers in the era of AI, strategies for building impactful products, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this mind-bending and insightful episode, we sit down with Srijan Sharma, who have got tremendous experience in quantum mechanics and quantum computing, to explore the fascinating—and often counterintuitive—world of quantum science. Whether you’re a curious learner or just want to finally understand what a qubit, superposition, entanglement is, this conversation has something f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into an engaging discussion with Abhi, the co-founder of Platter and Copycat. Abhi shares his journey from working at Zoom to bootstrapping his own startups that use AI to revolutionize the restaurant industry. He talks about the challenges of working with Platter, a service enabling restaurants to have an online brand without hefty commissions or maintena...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join us as we chat with Axel Reichwein, the co-founder and CEO of Product Map. Axel discusses his journey from aerospace engineering to founding an AI startup that revolutionizes how we understand and document code. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in the LLM AI space, the future of AI in coding, and what it takes to build a successful startup. Discove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Gaurav interviews Aruna Virappan, Group Engineering Manager at CH Robinson, discussing the impact of AI on supply chain logistics. Aruna shares her extensive experience in the IT industry, her journey from India to the US, and various roles she has undertaken. They delve into the benefits of AI, machine learning, and IoT in logistics, as well as challenges fa...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Vaibhav Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Boundary, shares his journey from early life in India and the U.S. to his current role founding an AI startup. Vaibhav describes his serendipitous introduction to coding, his educational background, and influential internship experiences at companies like eBay. He details his transition from roles at Microsoft and Googl...

Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed episode of The Altered Perception , we explore the dynamic world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Kevin Carroll, the BIM Director at MKA and a seasoned architect who’s been working in the industry since the late ’80s. Kevin breaks down what BIM really is—beyond just lines and layers—and explains how “drawing once” can save firms enormous amounts of ti...

Send us Fan Mail  Join us as we dive deep into the world of AI and filmmaking with Matisse Tolin, the creative director at Austin AI Film Festival. With over 15 years in the film industry, Matisse shares his journey from screenwriting in Los Angeles to pioneering AI filmmaking. Discover his experiences, insights, and the potential impacts of AI on the film industry. Matisse also discusses the ethi...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for another episode of The Altered Perception(TAP) show, as we talk with Zoheb Malik from Ontario, Canada, about front-end development, software engineering, and the transformative power of AI. Zoheb shares his journey from a childhood fascination with computers to becoming a self-taught software engineer, opting out of a traditional master's degree path. He discusses...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Heba Dwikat to explore her inspiring journey from Palestine to the US, her experiences in the healthcare tech industry, and her venture into starting her own company, Noor. We delve into her background in industrial and systems engineering, her transition to product design, and the challenges she faced as a woman in tech. Heba shares valuable insi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, in this episode we interview author of the book 'AI for Social Good', Rahul Dodhia. A psychologist-turned-AI expert, who discusses the history of AI, its current state, and its future trajectory. Key topics include the AI "winters" and subsequent booms driven by technological advancements, the ethical implications of AI development, and the cruci...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the art of being present in the moment. We all know the feeling of being distracted or stressed out, but how can we learn to stay focused and engaged with the world around us? Join us as we discuss the benefits of mindfulness, and why it's so challenging to stay present in today's world. We'll share practical tips and a relatable story to...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we will talk about the most hyped up technology in last 2 months: chatGPT. In this episode we will cover the following topics: What is chatGPT?  How  to use ChatGPT in your everyday activities and searches? What are it's pros and cons? Potential for the future. I want to be upfront and share that I used chatGPT for the script of this episode to show h...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2: In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author.​ He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the In...

Send us Fan Mail Part 3: In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author.​ He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the In...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1: In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author.​ He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the In...