Season Three - Spotlight Sixteen

Our sixteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Andrew Amann - Building AI Ventures - Entrepreneurial Insights.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer - Squirro CMO as she sits down with Andrew Amann, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of NineTwoThree studio, a leading AI agency known for driving digital transformation and winning multiple awards.

They unpack the secrets to building thriving tech businesses, the smartest ways to use AI tools for maximum efficiency, and the game-changing strategy of cultivating a community before launching a product.

Andrew shares candid stories from his 18 years of experience, including his rollercoaster journey through 14 startups, the importance of resilience during tough times, and key lessons from managing crises like the Ukraine war’s impact on his team. From practical tips on measuring ROI in AI projects to the essential phases of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring tech leaders and curious minds eager to learn about leveraging AI for growth.

If you’re passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, or the future of AI, this episode is a must-listen!

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In this episode Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change, Lauren Hawker Zafer engages with Dr. Mitesh Rao.

This unique conversation dives into the advancement of healthcare and the immense possibilities that lie ahead when we harness the power of AI and data to shape a common language of data across the US healthcare landscape.

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Who is Dr. Mitesh B. Rao?

Dr. Mitesh Rao, MD, MHS is the Founder and CEO of OMNY Health, a venture-backed company revolutionizing how healthcare organizations collaborate and advance science through the common language of data.

Encompassing timely and comprehensive real-world data from direct partnerships with IDNs, AMCs, specialty networks, and other providers across the US, OMNY Health's proprietary platform provides the foundation for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to compliantly and efficiently share data and insights, as well as pursue broader data-driven partnerships.

Prior to founding OMNY Health, Dr. Rao developed a national reputation as a leader in healthcare safety.

A Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford, he most recently served as the Chief Patient Safety Officer for Stanford Healthcare where he led Patient Safety, Quality, and System Redesign for the Enterprise.

Dr. Rao also served as Director of the Center for Advancing Patient Safety at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which focused on implementing new innovations in the fields of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Dr. Rao began his career as a Fellow in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University. 

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Season Three - Spotlight Fifteen

Our fifthteen spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Dr. Mitesh Rao - Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer and guest Dr. Mitesh B. Rao as they dive into healthcare and the immense possibilities that lie ahead when we harness the power of AI and data to shape the future of healthcare.

Our show survives because of its community, don't forget to subscribe and share the show with your friends.

Who is Dr. Mitesh B. Rao?

Dr. Mitesh Rao, MD, MHS is the Founder and CEO of OMNY Health, a venture-backed company revolutionizing how healthcare organizations collaborate and advance science through the common language of data.

Encompassing timely and comprehensive real-world data from direct partnerships with IDNs, AMCs, specialty networks, and other providers across the US, OMNY Health's proprietary platform provides the foundation for stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to compliantly and efficiently share data and insights, as well as pursue broader data-driven partnerships.

Prior to founding OMNY Health, Dr. Rao developed a national reputation as a leader in healthcare safety.

A Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Stanford, he most recently served as the Chief Patient Safety Officer for Stanford Healthcare where he led Patient Safety, Quality, and System Redesign for the Enterprise.

Dr. Rao also served as Director of the Center for Advancing Patient Safety at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which focused on implementing new innovations in the fields of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement.

Dr. Rao began his career as a Fellow in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University. 

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In this episode Lauren Hawker Zafer engages with Anders Indset. This fascinating conversation between Anders and Lauren focuses on the intersection between humanity and technology. 

As a recognized thinker in technology and leadership by Thinkers50, Indset shares his perspective on emerging trends that will significantly impact these fields in the coming decade.

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, philosophy, and business innovation.

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Who is Anders Indset?

Internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and “Business Philosopher” ⁠⁠Anders Indset⁠⁠—Norwegian-born author, deep-tech investor, and former elite athlete.Anders is a fifth-time Spiegel best-selling author, author of six international books, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the influential thinkers in the fields of technology and leadership in the years to come. 

Anders has two decades of experience in working with multinational companies and is a sought-after ⁠⁠guest lecturer⁠⁠ at leading international business schools. Whether on big stages or in small groups, with his unconventional way of thinking and his inspiring and dynamic personality, he moves and activates people, and leads them beyond ‘the given’ and what they hold to be self-evident.

Anders’ work focuses on the dialogue between philosophy and business, which has boundless potential. Philosophy—“the art of being wrong”—supports the continuous improvement of business models, methods, and strategies by critically questioning basic economic assumptions and beliefs and uncovering core problems. 

The unlimited openness of this approach to paradoxes, differences, and ambiguities harbors the potential from which innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial perspectives and solutions can emerge.

In his forthcoming book, ⁠⁠The Viking Code⁠⁠ (Wiley, September 2024) Anders reveals the secrets of Norwegian success in sports and beyond. By studying Norwegian success we can develop a new performance culture that is based on fun and positivity and deeply rooted in values. Anders Indset impressively shows what leaders in business and politics, as well as society as a whole, can learn from the Viking Code, and vividly illustrates how a new, value-based performance culture can become a reality.

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Season Three - Spotlight Fourteen

Our fourteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Anders Indset - Activation, Progress and Technology - The Viking Code.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Anders Indset. Anders and Lauren talk about the intersection between humanity and technology. 

As a recognized thinker in technology and leadership by Thinkers50, Indset shares his perspective on emerging trends that will significantly impact these fields in the coming decade. This episode promises to offer valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, philosophy, and business innovation.

Our show survives because of its community, don't forget to subscribe and share the show with your friends.

Who is Anders Indset?

Internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and “Business Philosopher” ⁠Anders Indset⁠—Norwegian-born author, deep-tech investor, and former elite athlete.Anders is a fifth-time Spiegel best-selling author, author of six international books, and has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the influential thinkers in the fields of technology and leadership in the years to come. 

Anders has two decades of experience in working with multinational companies and is a sought-after ⁠guest lecturer⁠ at leading international business schools. Whether on big stages or in small groups, with his unconventional way of thinking and his inspiring and dynamic personality, he moves and activates people, and leads them beyond ‘the given’ and what they hold to be self-evident.

Anders’ work focuses on the dialogue between philosophy and business, which has boundless potential. Philosophy—“the art of being wrong”—supports the continuous improvement of business models, methods, and strategies by critically questioning basic economic assumptions and beliefs and uncovering core problems. 

The unlimited openness of this approach to paradoxes, differences, and ambiguities harbors the potential from which innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial perspectives and solutions can emerge.

In his forthcoming book, ⁠The Viking Code⁠ (Wiley, September 2024) Anders reveals the secrets of Norwegian success in sports and beyond. By studying Norwegian success we can develop a new performance culture that is based on fun and positivity and deeply rooted in values. Anders Indset impressively shows what leaders in business and politics, as well as society as a whole, can learn from the Viking Code, and vividly illustrates how a new, value-based performance culture can become a reality.

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In this episode, Pedro Domingos - AI - 2040 - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Pedro Domingos.

This unique conversation explores AI's impact on politics, particularly in voter targeting and campaign strategies, and the concept of AI as a tool for enhancing collective intelligence.

Domingos, with over 200 technical publications and numerous accolades, shares insights on the future of AI, its challenges, and opportunities.

Who is Pedro Domingos?

Pedro Domingos is a renowned AI researcher, tech industry insider, and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. He is the author of the best-selling book The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World (Basic Books, 2015), which has been translated into over twelve languages and sold over 300,000 copies.

He won the SIGKDD Innovation Award and the IJCAI John McCarthy Award, two of the highest honors in data science and AI. Domingos is Fellow of the AAAS and AAAI and received an NSF CAREER Award, a Sloan Fellowship, a Fulbright Scholarship, an IBM Faculty Award, several best paper awards, and other distinctions.

Pedro received an undergraduate degree (1988) and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1992) from IST in Lisbon and an M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1997) in Information and Computer Science from the University of California at Irvine.

Pedro is the author/co-author of over 200 technical publications in machine learning, data science, and other areas. He’s a member of the editorial board of the Machine Learning journal, co-founder of the International Machine Learning Society, and past associate editor of JAIR.

He was the program co-chair of KDD-2003 and SRL-2009, and I've served on the program committees of AAAI, ICML, IJCAI, KDD, NIPS, SIGMOD, UAI, WWW, and others.

His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Spectator, Scientific American, Wired, and elsewhere. Lastly, Domingos helped start the fields of statistical relational AI, data stream mining, adversarial learning, machine learning for information integration, and influence maximization in social networks. He lives in Seattle.

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Season Three - Spotlight Thirteen

Our thirteenth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Pedro Domingos - AI - 2040

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Pedro Domingos. This unique conversation explores AI's impact on politics, particularly in voter targeting and campaign strategies, and the concept of AI as a tool for enhancing collective intelligence.

Domingos, with over 200 technical publications and numerous accolades, shares insights on the future of AI, its challenges, and opportunities.

Who is Pedro Domingos?

Pedro Domingos is a renowned AI researcher, tech industry insider, and Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. He is the author of the best-selling book The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World (Basic Books, 2015), which has been translated into over twelve languages and sold over 300,000 copies.

He won the SIGKDD Innovation Award and the
IJCAI John McCarthy Award, two of the highest
honors in data science and AI. Domingos is Fellow of the AAAS and AAAI and received an NSF CAREER Award, a Sloan Fellowship, a Fulbright Scholarship, an IBM Faculty Award, several best paper awards, and other distinctions.

Pedro received an undergraduate degree (1988) and M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1992) from IST in Lisbon and an M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1997) in Information and Computer Science from the University of California at Irvine.

Pedro is the author/co-author of over 200 technical publications in machine learning, data science, and other areas. He’s a member of the editorial board of the Machine Learning journal, co-founder of the International Machine Learning Society, and past associate editor of JAIR.

He was the program co-chair of KDD-2003 and SRL-2009, and I've served on the program committees of AAAI, ICML, IJCAI, KDD, NIPS, SIGMOD, UAI, WWW, and others.

His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Spectator, Scientific American, Wired, and elsewhere. Lastly, Domingos helped start the fields of statistical relational AI, data stream mining, adversarial learning, machine learning for information integration, and influence maximization in social networks. He lives in Seattle.

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In this episode, Kieran Gilmurray - The A - Z of Generative AI - Leveraging AI for Business - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Kieran Gilmurray.

Join Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Kieran Gilmurray about the development of Generative AI and where it is on its own journey within business ecosystems.

Who is Kieran Gilmurray?

Kieran Gilmurray is an internationally acclaimed expert in AI, Automation, GenAI, and Digital Transformation with 30 years of experience. As an author, industry analyst, and real-world strategist, he has generated over $200 million in value for businesses through his innovative solutions and actionable strategies.

Recognized as one of the top global experts in his field, Kieran regularly delivers keynote speeches worldwide and has been named in prestigious lists such as the Top 14 People to Follow in Data in 2023, Best LinkedIn Influencers Artificial Intelligence and Marketing 2024, and the World's Top 200 Business and Technology Innovators.

His expertise spans across developing data analytics, automation, process improvement, and emerging technologies solutions for medium to global-scale organizations.

He is also a published author, with two practical books on AI and GenAI that break down complex technical concepts for business professionals.

With leadership roles in FTSE 100 companies and a track record of building global intelligent automation centers, Kieran Gilmurray continues to be a highly sought-after consultant and advisor in the rapidly evolving world of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

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Season Three - Spotlight Twelve

Our Twelfth spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Kieran Gilmurray - The A-Z of Generative AI - Leveraging AI for Business.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Kieran Gilmurray about the development of Generative AI and where it is on its own journey within business ecosystems.

Who is Kieran Gilmurray?

Kieran Gilmurray is an internationally acclaimed expert in AI, Automation, GenAI, and Digital Transformation with 30 years of experience. As an author, industry analyst, and real-world strategist, he has generated over $200 million in value for businesses through his innovative solutions and actionable strategies.

Recognized as one of the top global experts in his field, Kieran regularly delivers keynote speeches worldwide and has been named in prestigious lists such as the Top 14 People to Follow in Data in 2023, Best LinkedIn Influencers Artificial Intelligence and Marketing 2024, and the World's Top 200 Business and Technology Innovators.

His expertise spans across developing data analytics, automation, process improvement, and emerging technologies solutions for medium to global-scale organizations.

He is also a published author, with two practical books on AI and GenAI that break down complex technical concepts for business professionals.

With leadership roles in FTSE 100 companies and a track record of building global intelligent automation centers, Kieran Gilmurray continues to be a highly sought-after consultant and advisor in the rapidly evolving world of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in the Age of Intelligent Machines - The Skills Code, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Matt Beane.

Lauren and Matt shape an accessible conversation around the future of work and what it means to be human in a world of intelligent machines.

Who is Matt Beane?

Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he graced the TED stage.

He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list.

Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he’s not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction.

“If you’re worried about your skills becoming obsolete, this book may be your saving grace. Matt Beane has spent his career studying how to gain and maintain expertise as technology evolves, and his analysis is both engrossing and edifying.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

“Beane shows us the true human-centered approach to AI advancements and how we must act now to achieve the next generation of human skills coupled with the productivity gains from AI.” —Fei Fei Li, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Founding, Director of Stanford Institute for Human-centered AI (HAI), Stanford University

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Season Three - Spotlight Eleven

Our Eleventh spotlight of this season is a snippet of our upcoming episode: Matt Beane - How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Machine Intelligence.

Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages with Matt Beane. Don't miss this unique redefining what in means to develop skill in the age of machine intelligence.

Who is Matt Beane?

Matt Beane does field research on work involving robots and AI to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use across the broader world of work. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly and Harvard Business Review, and he graced the TED stage.

He also took a two-year hiatus from his PhD at MIT’s Sloan School of Management to help found and fund Humatics, a full-stack IoT startup. In 2012 he was selected as a Human-Robot Interaction Pioneer, and in 2021 was named to the Thinkers50 Radar list.

Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Digital Fellow with Stanford’s Digital Economy Lab and MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. When he’s not studying intelligent technologies and learning, he enjoys playing guitar; his morning coffee ritual with his wife, Kristen; and reading science fiction.

“If you’re worried about your skills becoming obsolete, this book may be your saving grace. Matt Beane has spent his career studying how to gain and maintain expertise as technology evolves, and his analysis is both engrossing and edifying.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

“Beane shows us the true human-centered approach to AI advancements and how we must act now to achieve the next generation of human skills coupled with the productivity gains from AI.” —Fei Fei Li, Sequoia Professor of Computer Science, Founding, Director of Stanford Institute for Human-centered AI (HAI), Stanford University

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