The Reply AI Film Festival 2025 in Venice spotlighted a creative shift with 2,500 submissions from 67 countries, it revealed how AI is reshaping film and storytelling. 

Not as a passive tool, but as a co-creator challenging long-held ideas of authorship and originality.

Returning guest René Schulte, Expert in Physical AI, GenAI, XR & Digital Humans and Leader of Communities of Practice at Reply, joins Philipp Schweidler, Director of Toniq Sound Agency, to unpack AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution. 

Together, they explore how AI amplifies human vision, pushes creative boundaries, and redefine what it means to create and they leave listeners with a resonant dose of food for thought about the future of entertainment and human expression.   

We examine the rise of the “human-made™” label, the balance between emotion and algorithms, and how AI is redefining the future of entertainment and creativity.

#AIandHumanity #AICreativity #GenerativeAI #AICulture#AIFuture #TechInnovation #ReplyAIFilmFestival #Venice2025 #AIinFilm #FutureOfStorytelling #CreativeAI #AIMadeArt #HumanMade #DigitalCreatives #ArtTech

The Reply AI Film Festival 2025 in Venice spotlighted a creative shift with 2,500 submissions from 67 countries, it revealed how AI is reshaping film and storytelling.

Not as a passive tool, but as a co-creator challenging long-held ideas of authorship and originality.

Returning guest René Schulte, Expert in Physical AI, GenAI, XR & Digital Humans and Leader of Communities of Practice at Reply, joins Philipp Schweidler, Director of Toniq Sound Agency, to unpack AI and Humanity’s Next Artistic Revolution.

Together, they explore how AI amplifies human vision, pushes creative boundaries, and redefine what it means to create and they leave listeners with a resonant dose of food for thought about the future of entertainment and human expression.   

We examine the rise of the “human-made™” label, the balance between emotion and algorithms, and how AI is redefining the future of entertainment and creativity.

#AIandHumanity #AICreativity #GenerativeAI #AICulture#AIFuture #TechInnovation #ReplyAIFilmFestival #Venice2025 #AIinFilm #FutureOfStorytelling #CreativeAI #AIMadeArt #HumanMade #DigitalCreatives #ArtTech

In this Redefining AI Episode, we introduce Jacob Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice.

Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us.

Jacob has served as technology correspondent for NBC News, covered the consequences of emerging technologies across major broadcast platforms, and led one of the world’s most influential science publications as editor-in-chief of Popular Science. 

He is the author of The Loop: How Technology/AI Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back, a revelatory book examining how algorithmic systems influence human agency. He also founded The Rip Current, a media platform that investigates the hidden forces driving modern life.

This conversation explores AI not only as a technical phenomenon but as a profound human one, reshaping choice, perception, culture, and leadership. 

Together, Lauren and Jacob unpack what it means for executives and operators to scale AI in a way that protects human judgment, respects cognitive limits, and strengthens organisational decision-making.

Expect a dialogue that challenges assumptions, reframes risk, and pushes leaders to consider not just what AI can do, but who we become when we use it.

#techpodcast #squirro #ai

In this Redefining AI Episode, we introduce Jacob Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice.

Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us.

Jacob has served as technology correspondent for NBC News, covered the consequences of emerging technologies across major broadcast platforms, and led one of the world’s most influential science publications as editor-in-chief of Popular Science. 

He is the author of The Loop: How Technology/AI Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back, a revelatory book examining how algorithmic systems influence human agency. He also founded The Rip Current, a media platform that investigates the hidden forces driving modern life.

This conversation explores AI not only as a technical phenomenon but as a profound human one, reshaping choice, perception, culture, and leadership. 

Together, Lauren and Jacob unpack what it means for executives and operators to scale AI in a way that protects human judgment, respects cognitive limits, and strengthens organisational decision-making.

Expect a dialogue that challenges assumptions, reframes risk, and pushes leaders to consider not just what AI can do, but who we become when we use it.

#techpodcast #squirro #ai

In this Redefining AI Spotlight, we introduce Jacob

Ward and the conversation that Lauren Hawker Zafer had with him on AI, Agency and the Architecture of Choice.

Jacob Ward is a journalist and correspondent with two decades of experience uncovering how innovation shapes society — and how it quietly shapes us.

Jacob has served as technology correspondent for NBC News, covered the consequences of emerging technologies across major broadcast platforms, and led one of the world’s most influential science publications as editor-in-chief of Popular Science.

He is the author of The Loop: How Technology/AI Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back, a revelatory book examining how algorithmic systems influence human agency. He also founded The Rip Current, a media platform that investigates the hidden forces driving modern life.

The upcoming conversation explores AI not only as a technical phenomenon but as a profound human one, reshaping choice, perception, culture, and leadership.

Together, Lauren and Jacob unpack what it means for executives and operators to scale AI in a way that protects human judgment, respects cognitive limits, and strengthens organisational decision-making.

Expect a dialogue that challenges assumptions, reframes risk, and pushes leaders to consider not just what AI can do, but who we become when we use it.

#techpodcast #squirro #ai

In this Redefining AI episode, host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Dr. Jack McCallum: neurosurgeon, historian, and AI entrepreneur for one of the most fascinating conversations yet. 

With his rare blend of medical, historical, and technical expertise, Dr. McCallum explores how artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming our tools, but rewiring our very minds.

Drawing on insights from his upcoming book, The Changing Brain, he connects the rise of AI to the long evolution of human cognition from speech and writing to the digital and generative eras. 

Join them and discover how AI fits into this centuries-long evolution, what’s happening neurologically when we “outsource” cognition to machines, and what the future might hold for an AI-native generation. 

🎧 Listen now and subscribe on your favourite channel.

#brain #podcast #ai #redefiningai #futureofwork

In this Redefining AI Spotlight episode, host Lauren Hawker Zafer welcomes Dr. Jack McCallum — neurosurgeon, historian, and AI entrepreneur for one of the most fascinating conversations yet.

With his rare blend of medical, historical, and technical expertise, Dr. McCallum explores how artificial intelligence isn’t just transforming our tools, but rewiring our very minds.

Drawing on insights from his upcoming book, The Changing Brain, he connects the rise of AI to the long evolution of human cognition from speech and writing to the digital and generative eras.

Join them and discover how AI fits into this centuries-long evolution, what’s happening neurologically when we “outsource” cognition to machines, and what the future might hold for an AI-native generation.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe on your favourite channel.

#brain #podcast #ai #redefiningai

Unlock the secrets of hypergrowth in SaaS with Gaurav Bhattacharya in this electrifying kickoff of our podcast series, hosted by Lauren Hawker Zafer.

🧠 Dive deep as we go beyond shortcuts to reveal what actually drives scale: from battling Silicon Valley’s “optimism vs. paranoia,” tackling burnout at $5M ARR in nine months, and founder pivots when product-market fit fails, to using AI for good and transforming social impact into B2B SaaS excellence. If you’re a founder, leader, or builder hungry for actionable psychology and raw founder stories, this episode is your new blueprint.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• SaaS Growth Secrets, and why hacks aren’t enough (00:00)

• Silicon Valley Mindset: Harnessing optimism without falling into the ‘golden cage’ (01:30–06:00)

• The truth behind founder burnout and chasing ARR milestones (15:00–18:00)

• Using AI for social impact: The fight against sex-selective abortions (09:00)

• Founder pivots, rapid scaling, and what happens when product–market fit fails (15:00)

• Sales psychology: How FOMO and urgency close B2B deals (21:00–24:00)

• Final takeaways—how to channel action bias and optimism in high-growth journeys (25:30)

🎙️ Guest: Gaurav Bhattacharya

🎧 Host: Lauren Hawker Zafer

00:00 SaaS Growth Secrets: Beyond Growth Hacks

01:30 Silicon Valley Mindset: Optimism vs. Paranoia

04:30 The Golden Cage: False Optimism in Startup Culture

06:00 Impact Driven Innovation: Early Founder Story

09:00 AI for Good: Fighting Sex-Selective Abortions

12:00 From Social Impact to B2B SaaS

15:00 Founder Pivots: When Product-Market Fit Fails

18:00 Fast Growth: ARR Milestones and Burnout

21:00 Sales Psychology: FOMO in B2B Outreach

24:00 Action Bias: How Urgency Drives Decisions

25:30 Final Reflections: Action and Optimism

Who is Gaurav?

Gaurav Bhattacharya is a repeat B2B SaaS founder and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who’s built, scaled, and exited startups before most founders finish their MVP.

Currently the CEO of Jeeva.ai, he’s leading the charge in automating outbound AI-powered SDR agents — helping B2B teams 2x their pipeline in half the time (and cost).

Before Jeeva, he co-founded involve.ai, a customer intelligence platform that grew to 500+ companies and 1.1M users globally. He raised over $20M from top investors like Sapphire Ventures, Stanford University, and Gokul Rajaram — and hit $5M ARR in under 9 months with just 11 people.

Gaurav’s story starts even earlier, at 17, he co-built a radiology tool that the Indian government adopted nationwide to fight sex-selective abortions.

He’s been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, LA Business Journal, and top startup podcasts — and he’s not here to preach theory. Gaurav brings real-world operator lessons, raw founder stories, and tactical GTM frameworks that listeners can steal and ship the same day.

When he’s not building, he’s probably over-caffeinating, mentoring founders, or geeking out on outbound psychology.

#techpodcast #ai #redefiningai #laurenhawkerzafer

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Spotlight Ten - From Saving Lives to 5M ARR - AI Sales, Founder Psychology and the Dark Side of Speed with Gaurav Bhattacharya

Spotlight ten is a truly unique and insightful dive into building a SaaS venture and the 996 culture of Silicon Valley.

Who is Gaurav?

Gaurav Bhattacharya is a repeat B2B SaaS founder and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who’s built, scaled, and exited startups before most founders finish their MVP.

Currently the CEO of Jeeva.ai, he’s leading the charge in automating outbound AI-powered SDR agents — helping B2B teams 2x their pipeline in half the time (and cost).

Before Jeeva, he co-founded involve.ai, a customer intelligence platform that grew to 500+ companies and 1.1M users globally. He raised over $20M from top investors like Sapphire Ventures, Stanford University, and Gokul Rajaram — and hit $5M ARR in under 9 months with just 11 people.

Gaurav’s story starts even earlier, at 17, he co-built a radiology tool that the Indian government adopted nationwide to fight sex-selective abortions.

He’s been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, LA Business Journal, and top startup podcasts — and he’s not here to preach theory. Gaurav brings real-world operator lessons, raw founder stories, and tactical GTM frameworks that listeners can steal and ship the same day.

When he’s not building, he’s probably over-caffeinating, mentoring founders, or geeking out on outbound psychology.

#techpodcast #ai #redefiningai #laurenhawkerzafer

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Beyond LLMs - The Case for Organic, Brain-Inspired Al with Bruno Maisonnier.

Welcome back to Redefining AI, the award winning tech podcast powered by Squirro, the Enterprise Generative AI Platform.

In this pisode, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by  Bruno Maisonnier - a Pioneer in Humanoid Robotics and Visionary in Artificial Intelligence.

Bruno Maisonnier is a prominent French entrepreneur and engineer recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of humanoid robotics and his ongoing work in developing a new generation of artificial intelligence. 

He is the founder of Aldebaran Robotics, the company behind the internationally acclaimed NAO and Pepper robots, and currently leads the charge at AnotherBrain, a company pioneering "Organic AI."

An alumnus of the prestigious École Polytechnique, Maisonnier began his career in the banking sector. However, his passion for technology and a belief in the future of personal robotics led him to a significant career change. In 2005, he founded Aldebaran Robotics in Paris, with the ambitious goal of creating humanoid robots that could interact with humans in a natural and intuitive way.

Under his leadership, Aldebaran developed the NAO robot, a small, programmable humanoid that quickly became a standard platform for research and education worldwide. This was followed by the creation of Pepper, a larger, more sophisticated robot designed for social interaction and commercial applications. These robots were revolutionary in their ability to perceive and respond to human emotions, marking a significant step forward in the field of social robotics.

In 2012, SoftBank Group acquired a majority stake in Aldebaran Robotics, which was later fully integrated into the Japanese conglomerate. Maisonnier eventually departed from the company he founded and, in 2017, embarked on a new venture with the establishment of AnotherBrain.

With AnotherBrain, Maisonnier is focusing on what he terms "Organic AI," a novel approach to artificial intelligence inspired by the workings of the human brain. This new generation of AI aims to be more efficient, require less data, and provide explainable results, moving beyond the limitations of current deep learning models.

Tune into the spotlight from the upcoming episode nine with Bruno! This is a truly unique and insightful dive into AI beyond LLMs.

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Spotlight Nine -Beyond LLMs - The Case for Organic, Brain-Inspired Al with Bruno Maisonnier.

Welcome back to Redefining AI, the award winning tech podcast powered by Squirro, the Enterprise Generative AI Platform.

In the upcoming episode, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by  Bruno Maisonnier - a Pioneer in Humanoid Robotics and Visionary in Artificial Intelligence.

Bruno Maisonnier is a prominent French entrepreneur and engineer recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of humanoid robotics and his ongoing work in developing a new generation of artificial intelligence. 

He is the founder of Aldebaran Robotics, the company behind the internationally acclaimed NAO and Pepper robots, and currently leads the charge at AnotherBrain, a company pioneering "Organic AI."

An alumnus of the prestigious École Polytechnique, Maisonnier began his career in the banking sector. However, his passion for technology and a belief in the future of personal robotics led him to a significant career change. In 2005, he founded Aldebaran Robotics in Paris, with the ambitious goal of creating humanoid robots that could interact with humans in a natural and intuitive way.

Under his leadership, Aldebaran developed the NAO robot, a small, programmable humanoid that quickly became a standard platform for research and education worldwide. This was followed by the creation of Pepper, a larger, more sophisticated robot designed for social interaction and commercial applications. These robots were revolutionary in their ability to perceive and respond to human emotions, marking a significant step forward in the field of social robotics.

In 2012, SoftBank Group acquired a majority stake in Aldebaran Robotics, which was later fully integrated into the Japanese conglomerate. Maisonnier eventually departed from the company he founded and, in 2017, embarked on a new venture with the establishment of AnotherBrain.

With AnotherBrain, Maisonnier is focusing on what he terms "Organic AI," a novel approach to artificial intelligence inspired by the workings of the human brain. This new generation of AI aims to be more efficient, require less data, and provide explainable results, moving beyond the limitations of current deep learning models.

Tune into the spotlight from the upcoming episode nine with Bruno! This is a truly unique and insightful dive into AI beyond LLMs.

#techpodcast #ai #redefiningai

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