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Amr Awadallah of Vectara: The Future of Generative AI Platforms

In this episode, we sit down with Amr Awadallah, Founder and CEO of Vectara, a leading generative AI platform. With over 25 years of experience in scalable systems, big data, and AI, Amr shares his journey from Yahoo and Google Cloud to founding Vectara. Discover how Vectara is transforming the generative AI landscape by providing a trusted platform for business data, addressing challenges like hallucinations, bias, copyright infringement, and data privacy.
Amr discusses the evolution of AI technology, the importance of responsible AI practices, and how Vectara is positioned to lead the way in GenAI solutions. Learn about the innovative solutions Vectara offers, including Retrieval Augmented Generation-as-a-Service (RAGaaS), and how it helps businesses integrate conversational AI and question-answering capabilities seamlessly.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with a visionary leader who is shaping the future of AI and business data integration.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Pardis Noorzad of General Folders: Transforming B2B Data Collaboration

Join us in this episode as we chat with Pardis Noorzad, Founder and CEO of General Folders, a company specializing in B2B data collaboration services. Pardis shares her journey from working at top tech companies like Carbon Health and Twitter to founding General Folders. Learn how General Folders is transforming the way businesses handle data transfer and collaboration, ensuring secure and efficient data logistics.
Pardis delves into the challenges and opportunities in the B2B SaaS space, the importance of data sharing in today's digital landscape, and how General Folders is positioned to lead the way. Discover the innovative solutions that General Folders offers to simplify and enhance cross-company data collaboration.
Don't miss this insightful conversation with a leader in the tech industry who is paving the way for the future of data logistics.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Grain's Mike Adams: Transforming Remote Work with Conversation Intelligence

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Adams, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer of Grain, to discuss how his company is transforming the way businesses handle virtual meetings. Grain leverages AI-powered technology to record, analyze, and derive insights from customer conversations, helping teams close more deals and better understand their clients.
Mike shares his journey from co-founding MissionU, a Zoom-based university acquired by WeWork, to creating Grain amidst the rise of remote work and remote selling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how Grain's innovative platform is positioned perfectly to capitalize on the increasing importance of conversation data and how it continues to grow with the rise of large language models.
Tune in to discover the future of meeting intelligence, the impact of AI on remote work, and how Grain is helping businesses stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

BotBuilt's Barrett Ames: Bringing AI and Robotics to Homebuilding

Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Barrett Ames, Co-Founder of BotBuilt and Adjunct Professor at Duke University. Barrett shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, leading the way in integrating robotics and AI into the construction industry.
At BotBuilt, Barrett and his team are on a mission to revolutionize the way homes are built. Using state-of-the-art robotics, AI, and computer vision, BotBuilt creates construction components with robotic precision. These innovations not only make framing up to 5 times faster but also contribute to safer job sites and sustainable building practices.
In this episode, Barrett discusses the challenges and triumphs of bringing cutting-edge technology into a traditional industry, the future of construction, and how BotBuilt is addressing the global housing crisis.
Don't miss this insightful conversation on the intersection of technology and construction, and how robotics can transform the way we build our homes.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Trayd's CEO Anna Berger on Revolutionizing Payroll for Contractors

Welcome to our newest episode where we sit down with Anna Berger, the innovative Founder and CEO of Trayd, a company redefining payroll in the construction industry. Anna shares her journey from her roots in marketing to spearheading a tech-driven revolution in construction payroll solutions.
Trayd is transforming how commercial real estate subcontractors manage their workforce, incorporating cutting-edge time-tracking tools and payroll automation to facilitate Earned Wage Access. Anna discusses the challenges and triumphs of implementing technology in a traditionally non-tech industry, and how Trayd is not just changing operations but also impacting lives by providing same-day pay to workers.
Listeners will gain insights into the unique aspects of managing a tech startup in the construction sector, the importance of user-focused design, and the future of workplace technology.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Empowering Families with Tiny Health: A Conversation with Cheryl Sew Hoy

In today's episode, we're honored to host Cheryl Sew Hoy, the visionary CEO & Founder of Tiny Health, a pioneering platform at the forefront of gut microbiome testing for the entire family, utilizing the latest in shotgun metagenomic sequencing.
With an illustrious background that spans across various sectors—from technology to healthcare—Cheryl shares her inspiring journey into the realm of health tech and the inception of Tiny Health. This innovative company seeks to empower families by providing crucial insights into gut health during the critical first 1,000 days of a baby's life, addressing the root cause of escalating chronic conditions among children today.
Cheryl delves into the science behind Tiny Health's state-of-the-art microbiome tests, the role of AI in generating personalized health recommendations, and the potential for early interventions to foster a healthier next generation. Additionally, she reflects on her passion for leveraging technology to improve health outcomes and the challenges and triumphs of bringing Tiny Health to the market.
Join us as we explore the groundbreaking work of Tiny Health and Cheryl's mission to enhance the well-being of families worldwide through advanced microbiome insights.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

HR in High-Growth Tech: A Deep Dive with David Hanrahan of Flare

Welcome to our latest episode featuring David Hanrahan, the Chief People Officer at Flare, a trailblazing software platform transforming how attorneys and clients interact. With an extensive background spanning multiple high-profile tech companies, David shares invaluable insights into the evolution of HR practices in fast-paced, transformative environments.
During the interview, David delves into his experiences at Flare, emphasizing the innovative HR strategies he's implemented to foster a culture of high performance and accountability. He discusses the unique challenges of scaling global organizations, designing effective performance models, and spearheading culture transformations within tech companies.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between business strategy and HR practices, and how David has leveraged this to drive success in various organizations. Additionally, David offers advice for HR professionals navigating the complexities of employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development in today's dynamic business landscape.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.

Jacob Moshenko Talks Authzed: The Future of Fine-Grained Permissions

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Jacob Moshenko, CEO of Authzed, join us to discuss the revolutionary approach Authzed is taking to manage permissions at scale. Jacob shares his journey from being a software engineer at Google to co-founding Authzed, and why he's passionate about solving complex permissions challenges for developers worldwide.
With a rich background in leading technological innovations and his tenure at companies like Google and CoreOS, Jacob brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolution of permissions management. Authzed, inspired by Google's Zanzibar, offers an open-source, fine-grained permissions database that aims to redefine how applications handle access control.
Throughout the conversation, Jacob dives into the challenges developers face with traditional permissions systems and how Authzed's SpiceDB addresses these issues by providing a scalable, secure, and easy-to-integrate solution. He also touches upon the impact of Authzed on the future of software development and how it enables developers to build more secure and efficient applications.
Join us as we explore the cutting-edge world of permissions management with Jacob Moshenko and learn how Authzed is empowering developers to take control of their applications' access controls like never before.
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Navigating UX Research with James Friscia: The CoNote Journey

Welcome to another exciting episode of our series, where we delve into the minds of industry innovators and thought leaders. Today, we're thrilled to feature James Friscia, the CEO of CoNote, a groundbreaking platform that's setting new standards in qualitative research.
James brings over 18 years of experience across advisory roles, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. With a passion for enhancing product success through user research, James discusses how CoNote leverages AI to transform the qualitative research process. CoNote's mission is to supercharge research efforts, making them faster, bias-free, and more collaborative.
In this conversation, James shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges and triumphs of developing CoNote, and how AI can be a game-changer in understanding user feedback at scale. He also talks about the future of UX research and offers valuable advice for startups navigating the tech landscape.
Join us as we explore how CoNote is innovating the field of qualitative research and why James believes that understanding users is key to product success.
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Directual's CEO Pavel Ershov on Revolutionizing App Development

In this episode, we delve into the world of no-code and low-code development with Pavel Ershov, the visionary CEO behind Directual. Discover how Directual is changing the landscape of app development, enabling individuals without technical backgrounds to create powerful digital products quickly and efficiently.
Pavel shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of Directual in 2014 to its rise as a leading no-code platform that's empowering enterprises worldwide. Learn about the challenges and successes of building a platform that democratizes app development and fosters digital transformation across industries.
Get an insider's look into the future of Directual, the no-code movement, and how these technologies are shaping the next generation of digital innovation. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a developer, or simply intrigued by the potential of no-code solutions, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration from the forefront of app development.
This show is supported by www.matchrelevant.com. A company that helps venture-backed Startups find the best people available in the market, who have the skills, experience, and desire to grow. With over a decade of experience in recruitment across multiple domains, they give people career options to choose from in their career journey.