Wilson Sonsini | Breakthrough Minds

Evan Judge, Chief Operating Officer of Morning Consult, joins host Raj Mahapatra to explore the intersection of AI and critical thinking, building an AI-native organization, employee empowerment, human insight in AI utilization, and ethical considerations for AI.  Conversation Highlights: ·        The Importance of Critical Thinking in AI Evan emphasizes that critical thinking is essential in the...

In this episode, Patrick Smith, Founder and CEO of zally, joins host Raj Mahapatra to discuss Patrick’s entrepreneurial journey and the development of zally, a behavioral AI company. They emphasize the critical need for technology to adapt to human behaviors rather than requiring humans to conform to technology.  Conversation Highlights: ·        Patrick’s Entrepreneurial Journey Patrick reflects...

In this episode, Wilson Sonsini’s Chief Innovation Officer, Annie Datesh, joins host Raj Mahapatra to discuss the intersection of neuroscience, law, and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how innovative legal technology can enhance the practice of law. Annie shares her career journey and dives into the complexities of integrating AI in legal technology. Conversation Highlights: ·        Caree...

Host Raj Mahapatra interviews Dr. Katie King, co-founder and CEO of BioOrbit, who shares her journey from childhood dreams of space to developing innovative drug delivery systems in microgravity, and the opportunities presented by AI in medicine. Conversation Highlights:  ·        Introduction and Academic Journey Dr. King shares her journey from a childhood fascination with space to earning a PhD...

Host Raj Mahapatra connects with Wendy Jephson, CEO and Co-Founder of Let’s Think, who shares her journey from law to psychology, discusses the integration of behavioral science in artificial intelligence (AI) in law firms, and the human expertise in collaboration with technology.  Conversation Highlights:  ·        Integration Tools: Wendy discusses her mission to enhance operations in law firms...

Host Raj Mahapatra joins Emre Kazim, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Holistic AI, to talk about the importance of trustworthy AI systems and the challenges of navigating ethical considerations in AI governance amid rapid technological advancements.  Conversation Highlights:  Introducing Emre and the Founding of Holistic AI Emre shares his academic journey from studying chemistry to pursuing a PhD in phil...

Host Raj Mahapatra is joined by Imad Riachi, CEO and founder of Honu to discuss the agentic AI, enabling businesses to become fully autonomous, and how AI technology can shape the future of the economy.  Conversation Highlights The Concept of Agentic AI  Imad introduces the topic of Agentic AI, its significance, and the transformative potential it holds for business operations. The Future of Auton...

Wilson Sonsini presents Breakthrough Minds , a podcast exploring transformative innovations across technologies and industries. In each episode, we sit down with founders, operators, and thought leaders to hear candid stories about the breakthroughs that shape the future.  In this introduction episode, Wilson Sonsini partner Rich Goold interviews Raj Mahapatra, senior counsel and host of the serie...