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4 Live Claude Training Sessions: October 2026. Just for $67 Total

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0700

Claude AI Trainings

🎓 4 Live Claude AI Trainings with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek

Learn Claude in 4 live sessions.

Is your goal productivity? Learning? Career? Money?

Accelerate your goals from first prompt to revenue.

What You'll Learn
Session 1: Intro to Claude. Chat, models, productivity.
Session 2: Daily Unlock. Set up Claude Projects for your team.
Session 3: Advanced. Claude Code and custom workflows.
Session 4: Revenue. Monetization and product to sales

Disclaimer: No earnings promises are made via the product.

📅 Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Thursdays
⏰ Time: 8am PDT / 11am EST / 5pm CEST (60 min each)
💬 Format: Live Zoom + Recorded (catch replays anytime)

What's Included
✓ 4 interactive live sessions with Q&A
✓ Prompt Library 101
✓ Claude Instruction Files
✓ Your Million Dollar Revenue Calculator
✓ Direct access to Joan

Requirements: Claude Pro ($20/mo) or Enterprise

Beta Pricing: $67 (Early bird only)

No coding skills needed. No question too basic. 100% supportive environment.

🔥🔥🔗 Lock in your seat: https://www.hireclarity.ai/ai-live-cohort 🔥🔥

Featured in: Harvard Business Review, Forbes, VentureBeat, Google I/O, CES

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Learn More

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✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!

Who is Joan?

Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.

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Why Go to College? Navigating AI in Education: A Student's Perspective

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800

In this last episode before a hiatus, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek and cousin Lucas Bajorek (he/him) explore the evolving landscape of education and the role of AI in shaping future careers. They discuss the importance of networking in college, the impact of AI on high school education, and the necessity of adaptability in the workforce. The conversation emphasizes the balance between technical skills and soft skills, highlighting the value of human connections and experiences in achieving success. Joan shares insights on AI tools that can aid students in their academic journey, while Lucas reflects on his upcoming college experience and the skills he aims to develop.

Lucas Bajorek is a college student with a growing curiosity about how AI is shaping the world. He doesn’t come with expert knowledge, but with an open mind and a willingness to learn. He’s here to share a young person’s perspective, ask thoughtful questions, and explore what the future might look like.

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AI in Manufacturing and Compliance with Chief Innovation Officer, Kristina Kristina Hloptsidis, of Signify

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

In this conversation, Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, discusses the challenges of compliance management in heavily regulated industries, particularly manufacturing, with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek. She emphasizes the role of AI in transforming compliance processes, making them more efficient and strategic.

Sound Bites
"Regulation and compliance can be fun!"
"Never know if you don't try!"
"Failure is part of the journey."

🔍 Compliance: Signify is focused on compliance management for manufacturing.
🤖 Efficiency: AI can significantly reduce the time needed for compliance processes.
🧠 Strategy: Regulatory professionals can become strategic partners in product development.
👥 Humanity: The human element is crucial in compliance, even with AI assistance.
🌐 Networking: Networking is key to career transitions and opportunities.

Bio:

Kristina Hloptsidis brings over a decade of experience in space and SaaS startups, excelling in regulatory, compliance, operations, and risk management roles. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, she is passionate about leveraging GenerativeAI to help manufacturers bring the best and safest products to market. See full bio on guest link

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To the Graduating Class of 2025: Real Talk Career Advice for High School and College Grads

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0700

What's strong advice for graduates in 2025?

[Audio fixed! Thank you to our devoted listeners for letting us know about the echo issue on the first upload! :D]

Worried about careers in the age of AI?

What advice would you give graduates about to embark on modern careers?

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses career paths for high school graduates, emphasizing the importance of being strategic in education and exploring various options.

School teaches you something different from modern jobs.

Traditional careers are evolving in front of our eyes.

Stability is not guaranteed... so what do YOU do??!?!?!

She outlines 3 main paths: traditional college education, trade skills, and digital businesses. Joan stresses the significance of a growth mindset, financial literacy, and self-care in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.

📘 Check out the Amazon Instant Bestselling Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy

Sound Bites

"You can make money and own your time."
"Curiosity is key in a fast-changing world."
"You can make more money, I promise you."

Takeaways

📚 Education: Consider being a B + student to explore opportunities.
🔧 Trades: Trade skills can lead to lucrative and stable careers.
💻 Business: Digital businesses offer scalability and flexibility.
🌱 Wellness: Self-care is essential for long-term success.
🧠 Mindset: Curiosity and a growth mindset are crucial in today's world.
💰 Finance: Understanding financial aspects is key to stability. (Section 2 of the Your AI Roadmap book!)
📈 Growth: Feedback helps in personal and professional growth.
🤖 Technology: The job market is changing rapidly due to AI.
🎯 Career: Explore various career paths beyond traditional education.
🚀 Future: The future holds new opportunities for graduates.

Car Purchase Gone Wrong to Hardware Lifecycles and Building AI Products You Want

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0700

What if the product you want doesn't yet exist?

We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware development, and the democratization of AI.

She reflects on her search for a new car that meets her criteria, highlighting the lack of options designed for women. Joan contrasts the lengthy and complex process of hardware development in car manufacturing and medical hardware as contrasting the rapid pace of AI and software innovation, encouraging listeners to explore building their own AI products.

Resources Mentioned for Your Own AI Products

ChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging Face

Sound Bites

"I have a very old car from 2008."
"I would love to get an electric car."
"Hardware is hard, it's difficult."

Takeaways

🚗 Design: Joan highlights the lack of cars designed for women in the market.

💰 Cost: She mentions the high costs associated with developing new cars.

⚙️ Comparison: Joan contrasts hardware development with the speed of AI and software innovation.

🧠 Encouragement: She encourages listeners to build their own AI products, even without coding skills.

🌍 Access: Joan notes the democratization of AI development, making it accessible to many.

🔄 Iteration: She reflects on the iterative process of software development compared to hardware.

4 AI Tools I Use Weekly and How Much They Cost... Totaling LESS than $70 USD/Month

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700

What AI tools do I actually use REGULARLY? 📊 ✍️ 🎨 🎙️

I share my favorite 4 AI tools and how much they cost.

EACH saves me hours of time and work daily.

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses 4 essential AI tools that enhance productivity and efficiency in various tasks. Tools for data management, writing assistance, design, and video/audio/podcasting.

YES. We did use 2 of these tools in the creation of this podcast episode!

Sound Bites

"Anthropic is top tier today."
"Claude is killing it!"
"These are efficiency tools."

For each tool, we talk product features, pricing, and practical applications, emphasizing their role in streamlining workflows and improving output quality.

Riverside Code: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=yourairoadmap

Beyond the editing, Riverside also gives you show notes, a summary, transcript, and much more that also need to be edited manually.

Shape of Teams of the Future: AI Builds, Workforces, Jobs, and Skillsets in 2025 and Beyond

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700

How big of a team do you need for teams of the future?

What skill sets to do these people need?

Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of team structures in the context of AI development.

She explores the necessary skills for future team members, the preference of reskilling over layoffs, and how to align incentives for team success. The conversation also delves into innovative opportunities presented by AI and data, emphasizing the need for adaptable and skilled teams to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Provide feedback and get in touch: hello@hireclarity.ai

Takeaways

🤖 Teams: The future of teams is changing, especially in AI development.

📉 Hiring: Hiring needs are evolving; teams may not need to be large.

🔁 Reskilling: Reskilling existing employees can be more beneficial than layoffs.

🎯 Incentives: Aligning incentives can enhance team motivation and success.

💰 Efficiency: A small, skilled team can achieve significant revenue.

🧠 Humanity: Human interaction remains valuable despite automation.

🛠️ Upskilling: Upskilling in technical skills like Python is essential.

💼 Sales: Sales skills are crucial for team members in tech.

🧩 Empathy: Understanding customer pain points is key to success.

🔄 Adaptability: The ability to adapt and learn is vital for future team members.

Allegory of the 5 Companies: Which Do YOU Believe Will Be Around in a Decade?

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 -0700

What types of companies will be around in 10 years?

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the allegory of 4... well 5 companies in the dairy industry to illustrate different approaches to adopting AI and technology. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, engagement, and upskilling in ensuring long-term business success. The conversation explores the varying mindsets of companies regarding AI, highlighting the potential for innovation and growth in the face of technological change.

We will be talking about companies that have their head in sand, bottoms up, employee approaches, top down approaches, truly turning the ship, and the lean new competitors…

Which do YOU think will be around in a decade?

Also…

Work at a dairy company? Get in touch!

Want to give us some constructive feedback on the podcast?

Want to work with Joan and the Clarity AI team?

Get in touch by emailing us: hello@hireclarity.ai

More about Joan and Clarity AI helping companies craft their AI roadmaps and future-proof themselves: joanpbajorek.com

Our episode about Aragon.ai: AI Tools I Love #2: Aragon.ai: AI Makes Quality Headshots of You for $35: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358279/episodes/16318361

Takeaways from the episode

🔮 Future-proofing: Future-proofing businesses requires a proactive approach to change.

🚀 Disruption: Emerging companies can disrupt traditional industries by leveraging technology effectively.

🧠 Mindset: The mindset of company leaders significantly impacts their willingness to adopt new technologies.

📚 Upskilling: Upskilling employees is essential in adapting to technological advancements.

🥛 Dairy Industry: The dairy industry serves as a metaphor for broader business challenges. Joan's team Clarity AI is niching down into traditionally blue collar and trade sectors with open-minded stakeholders who want to have huge impact.

Citations for companies with small teams that have called to millions in revenue with less than 50 employees: https://analyticsindiamag.com/global-tech/ai-startups-hit-30m-200m-arr-in-quick-time-with-tiny-teams

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/benmlang_small-teams-are-the-future-now-is-the-activity-7296176430453854208-N29Q

Building AI Castles: 3 Takeaways from Customer Stories in AI Product Development

Sat, 10 May 2025 11:00:00 -0700

What does it mean to build AI products in 2025? What conversations are being had behind closed doors? Let's talk about it-

In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of AI product development, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into workflows, the necessity of a solid data infrastructure, and the potential for aligned financial incentives between developers and customers.

She shares insights from her experiences with customers, highlighting the need for collaboration and adaptability in the face of changing technology. Joan also touches on the future of AI development, advocating for a flexible approach to building products that can evolve with market demands. Modularity! Don't fall in love with only one model!

Want to talk about your project? Contact us at hello@hireclarity.ai

See customer testimonials and more: HireClarity.ai

Takeaways

🧠 Intelligence: AI integration is crucial in product development
📊 Data: Quality data can be more valuable than the product itself
💰 Cost: Using AI tools can significantly reduce project costs
🔄 Adaptation: Continuous adaptation is necessary in AI development
🤝 Collaboration: Working with customers enhances project outcomes

Turning CO2 into Graphite: Climate Innovation with Homeostasis from French Fest Fireside Chat

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Have you heard about turning carbon dioxide turning into graphite? In this lively fireside chat, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek sits down with CEO and co-founder Makoto Eyre to explore why new ideas in climate tech matter more than ever—especially when it comes to tackling carbon dioxide’s impact on our planet.

Homeostasis turns CO2 into industrial graphite. What can we do with industrial graphite? Learn more in this episode.

Hear from people at the event ask questions in this live recording from the French Fest in Seattle recorded March 23, 2025.

Sound Bites:

💡 “Who would like to make it past 2060 on this planet?” – Joan
🌱 “We have 25 years to change course on this boat.” – Makoto
🔥 “We need to build an industry that, by weight, is processing more material than oil and gas combined in 25 years.” – Makoto

Homeostasis: https://www.homeostasis.earth

Makoto Eyre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makotoeyre

Takeaways

🔥 CO2 acts as a greenhouse gas, contributing to global warming.

🌱 Climate tech innovation is crucial if we want to be on this planet by 2060.

♻️ Homeostasis focuses on carbon utilization to create valuable materials.

🔋 Graphite is essential for lithium-ion batteries and clean energy.

🏠 Domestic sourcing of graphite is vital for energy independence.

🔌 Batteries are embedded in many products like phones, computers, and EVs.

💪 Humans can effectively tackle climate challenges with the right incentives.

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OpenAI in 2025: 5 Reasons I'm Betting Against Them

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0700

Let's talk about OpenAI's viability as a company.

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses OpenAI and its flagship product, ChatGPT, while expressing concerns about the company's future. Hear the detailed feedback and make up your own opinion about whether OpenAI will be one of the big winners in a 5-10 year time span.

She outlines five key reasons for her skepticism and Joan emphasizes the importance of understanding the market dynamics and encourages listeners to remain cautiously optimistic while exploring AI tools.

Episodes Cited:

Sound Bites

"I'm betting against them."
"Volatile leadership is a concern."

Takeaways

💰 Profitability is a major concern for OpenAI.

⚖️ OpenAI's leadership has faced significant instability.

🚀 Competitors like Anthropic and Perplexity are gaining traction.

🌐 The AI landscape is becoming increasingly competitive.

💡 What is the road to profitability?

Spending $700k per day: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-chatgpt-costs-openai-to-run-estimate-report-2023-4?op=1

$20k per month “PhD Agent”: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/openai-reportedly-plans-to-charge-up-to-20000-a-month-for-specialized-ai-agents/?guccounter=1

OpenAI Is Growing Fast and Burning Through Piles of Money (NYT, 2024): https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/technology/openai-chatgpt-investors-funding.html

Note: Perplexity was used as a tool in creating this episode

BONUS: I got laid off, then I closed an $100k contract

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares her personal journey from being laid off to closing her first $100k contract and establishing 22 income streams, emphasizing the need for individuals to create their own stability in an uncertain job market.

Bajorek discusses the importance of diversifying income streams and building financial resilience. She talks through how to build a simple offer with a tutoring example.

📑 Resources:
📚 See Joan's 22 income streams in Chapter 9 of Your AI Roadmap Book

💰Money Tools: such as a High Yield Savings Account

📄Craigslist Post showing Joan's offer tutoring in grad school!

Joan provides practical advice on how to start side hustles, monetize skills, and shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance and opportunity.

Takeaways:

🏗 Developing resilience through multiple income streams is crucial.
🏦 Passive income sources can provide financial stability.
🛠 Creating an offer based on your skills can lead to additional income.
🌱 You can start small and scale your income streams over time.
💡 There are many opportunities to monetize your skills and experiences.

Sound Bites

"Some of the income streams are passive."
"How I could monetize my experience."
"Entrepreneurship is basic algebra."

Why is AI taking off now? Technical Trifecta for AI: GPUs, Big Data, and Machine Learning

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0800

Why is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.

The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on the trifecta of factors driving its growth: advancements in hardware (GPUs), the size and complexity of data sets, and improvements in machine learning algorithms. She emphasizes the significant investment in the sector and the implications for future AI products and technologies.

Episodes Cited that pair with this episode

Deepseek "BONUS DeepSeek Shocks the Market! Competitive Strengths and Weaknesses: Link: https://yourairoadmap.buzzsprout.com/2358279/episodes/16522850-bonus-deepseek-shocks-the-market-competitive-strengths-and-weaknesses

LLMs and Multimodal AI with Dr. Stefania Druga of Google: "My data set is the internet" 📊 Data Set Sizes: "You can think of what does it mean to scrape the entire internet and that's pretty much it...all the data that was ever created digitally and has the right permissions." Link: https://yourairoadmap.buzzsprout.com/2358279/episodes/14972812-llms-and-multimodal-ai-with-dr-stefania-druga-of-google

Takeaways
🤖 There's a lot of hype around AI technology right now.
💻 Advancements in GPUs are crucial for AI development.
📈 The size and complexity of data sets are increasing.
🧠 Machine learning algorithms and transformers are breakthroughs where ML is becoming more sophisticated.
💰 Investment in AI technology is at an all-time high.
🚀 OpenAI and NVIDIA are leading players in the market.
🌐 AI products are becoming more accessible to the public.
🤔 Understanding the trifecta of AI can provide new insights.
🤖 The future of AI includes personalized products and robotics.

“Everyone got laid off but me” Stories of Layoffs and Career Surprises

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Layoffs keep happening. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emotional and practical challenges of navigating layoffs and job insecurity. She shares a personal story about a friend facing layoffs in her workplace where her boss and her whole team gets let go ... except for her.

She emphasizes the importance of resilience and financial stability. Joan also highlights her own experience with multiple income streams as a strategy for future-proofing one's career and finances, encouraging listeners to take proactive steps in uncertain times.

Your AI Roadmap Book

💰 Having a financial safety net can ease the stress of job insecurity.
📈 Diversifying income streams is crucial for financial stability.
💼 Understanding your worth in the job market is essential.
💪 Resilience is built through past experiences and learning.
🚀 Taking action can help mitigate feelings of scarcity.

Help me find a NYC Venue for the Book Tour? March 29, 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0800

🗽 Hey NYC, can YOU help me find a venue for a book event?📚

Got a lead? Email hello@hireclarity.ai

Here's what we're looking for:

Location: NYC 🗽
Bookstore. Library. Restaurant. Coffee shop. Offices 🚚📚
Date: Saturday, March 29th (could shift to Friday if needed)📅
Capacity: 20-50 people 👥
Time: Afternoon or evening 🌇

Our Portland book event was SOLD OUT and a huge hit! 🎉

📖 We're aiming for the same here. The venue doesn’t have to be a bookstore or library—we can ship books for signing.

> Know someone who might be willing to host?

Would be sooo appreciative! You get a signed book copy as a finders fee!
Please comment below or DM with any recommendations

Thanks so much for your help! 🤩🔍

3 Steps to Take ASAP if YOU are Worried about Layoffs

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0800

Are you ready if you got laid off tomorrow? 3 steps to take ASAP

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses being in 2 layoffs and actionable steps to take if you’re feeling fear

Learn 3 Steps to take ASAP if you are concerned about AI layoffs... and 50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety according to Harvard Business Review research.

Are you experiencing the anxiety??

Let's take action!

Resources:

💵 Emergency Fund: SoFi High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) that pays you 3.8% APY, Get $325 that you can put towards your Emergency Fund!
💰Joan's recommended Money Tools
❤️Brand Builder 101 Course: 8 Templates for your Personal Brand and Networking Skills Today ($27)
📘Your AI Roadmap Book: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy was an INSTANT Amazon Bestseller and has been featured in Forbes!

👀 Check out Joan's LinkedIn with over 16k followers

✅ Takeaways

🤝 70% of people found jobs through introductions after layoffs after COVID according to LinkedIn research. People people people
🌟 Building a personal brand is essential for career resilience.
💰 An emergency funds today need to cover 12 months of expenses.
🧘 Mental and physical health are crucial during job uncertainty.
🔗 Networking is a continuous effort, especially during layoffs.
💼 LinkedIn is a powerful tool for job searching and networking.
📝 Regularly update your online professional presence.
🤝 Invest time in building relationships within your industry.
❤️ Take care of your emotional and physical well-being during stressful times.
🙌 You are not alone. Many are facing similar challenges.

She emphasizes the significance of relationships and personal branding in navigating the modern job market.

My friend makes $1.3M per year but... sneak peek of Wealth Building Part 2 of Book

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800

Ready to talk about money in the age of AI?

Here’s a story about my friend who works in AI and makes $1.3M base salary per year… but there’s a catch …

In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a sneak peak of Chapter 9 of the Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy book. She discusses the critical importance of financial security, especially in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

How to future-proof your finances in the age of AI?

She emphasizes the need for financial literacy, multiple income streams, and the ability to future-proof one's income against job instability. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, she encourages listeners to take control of their financial futures and explore various avenues for income generation.

Sound Bites:

"You need to have your own money."
"Only one job and paycheck is risky."
"Join me in building wealth. It's a fun place to be, come join me."

Want to learn more?

Get all the money building templates and frameworks in the book

✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy

💰 Financial security is essential in the age of AI.
📈 Understanding your worth and negotiating contracts is crucial.
🌟 Having a personal brand can enhance career opportunities.
💡 Multiple income streams provide stability and freedom.
📚 Financial literacy can prevent being trapped in a job.
📖 Real-life stories illustrate the importance of financial planning.
🚀 Income expansion is necessary for financial independence.
🔮 Future-proofing your income is vital in a changing job market.
🗣️ It's important to talk openly about money and finances.
🎓 Investing in yourself and your education pays off in the long run.

BONUS DeepSeek Shocks the Market! Competitive Strengths and Weaknesses

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0800

What is DeepSeek??! Let's unpack DeepSeek strengths and weaknesses.

Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI startup, and its implications in the AI landscape. She compares DeepSeek with established players like OpenAI, highlighting its open-source model, cost efficiency, and performance capabilities. The conversation also touches on concerns regarding information suppression and the future dynamics of the AI market, emphasizing the need for diverse competitors in the field.

In this episode, she talks about stock, valuations, the US economy, hype, and bloat of AI companies,
.... and stability of who will be winning in the AI market in the years to come

Got questions? Send an email to hello@hireclarity.ai

Make a free DeepSeek account: https://www.deepseek.com

AI Tools I Love #3 Perplexity Episode: https://yourairoadmap.buzzsprout.com/2358279/episodes/16318382-031-ai-tools-i-love-3-perplexity-search-with-citations-images-and-no-ads

Takeaways

🌟 DeepSeek is a new player in the AI market.
🔄 OpenAI has shifted from its original open-source vision.
🛠️ DeepSeek's model is fully open source, promoting transparency.
💰 The cost of using DeepSeek is significantly lower than OpenAI.
⚙️ DeepSeek achieves comparable results with fewer resources.
📊 Evaluations show DeepSeek can outperform ChatGPT in specific tasks.
❓ Concerns exist regarding information suppression in AI responses.
📈 The AI market is evolving with new entrants like DeepSeek.
🔋 Future AI developments may require less processing power.
🚀 Liquid AI from MIT is another notable competitor in the space.

A Game Designer, AI, and Your Money Making Money

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks about meeting a game designer who expresses concerns about the impact of AI on job security in the gaming industry. The designer reflects on the historical context of technological changes in animation and how similar fears are emerging with AI.

The conversation shifts to financial ambitions, where the designer discusses her desire to invest in her future amidst uncertainties at work. Joan emphasizes the importance of proactive financial planning, exploring side hustles, and the potential of high-yield savings accounts to achieve personal goals.

"AI is really scary to me." - Game Designer

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🧠 AI is causing anxiety in various industries, including game design.

💼 Financial discussions are becoming more prevalent in workplaces.

💪 Investing in oneself is crucial during uncertain times.

🚀 Career security concerns can motivate individuals to seek financial independence.

💰 High-yield savings accounts can significantly benefit personal finance.

🛠️ Exploring side hustles can provide additional income opportunities.

My Mentor Made Me Happy Cry! Clips from Seattle Book Launch Event

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800

Clips from the Seattle Book Launch Event!

In this conversation, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares the stage with her mentor Kimfer Flanery-Rye (she/her) to discuss the book, their relationship, and a lens of integrating a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens on the book's work. Kimfer emphasizes the importance of feedback and collaboration in her work and shares personal anecdotes that highlight the value of supportive networks.

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💡 Takeaways

🌍 Community support is vital for women entrepreneurs.
💪 Mentorship can reshape narratives and perspectives.
🤝 Networking is best when it focus on relationships, not just sales.
🔄 The give-get principle is essential in networking.
👥 Personal relationships can grow from professional connections.

Joan is fearless! (Not true!)

📝 Feedback from peers can enhance creative work.
🎉 Events can create memorable moments beyond the main agenda.
🚀 Fearlessness in outreach can lead to new opportunities.
🛠️ Support systems are key to overcoming challenges.

Sneak Peek! Chapter 1 of Your AI Roadmap (Future-Proof Your Career)

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0800

Ready for a preview of the book? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her new book "Your AI Roadmap," which serves as a roadmap for navigating careers in the age of AI. She shares personal experiences of job loss, the importance of resilience, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.

📚 Get the book today! YourAIRoadmap.com/book

The conversation emphasizes the significance of mindset, networking, and the societal structures that impact career trajectories, particularly for women and marginalized groups. Joan provides practical advice and resources for listeners to future-proof their careers and build fulfilling professional lives.

💼 The reality of job volatility in the age of AI is undeniable.

💡 Building a personal brand and network is essential for career resilience.

🧠 Mindset and resilience are crucial for navigating career challenges.

🤝 Networking is a skill that can be learned and improved.

🛠️ Practical tools and resources are available to help future-proof careers.

Sound Bites

"I could lose my job in a second."
"If you believe you can, you can."
"You deserve to be in the room."

Learn more at: YourAIRoadmap.com

BONUS! Shocking AI Layoff Story... with a Lucky Twist

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0800

Through a personal encounter at her gym, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a shocking story of someone who has lived through an AI layoff the same day!!!

50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety (HBR)

This person at the gym didn't have that anxiety ....

until today.

Reflections on the anxiety surrounding job security in the AI industry

People need to get a plan together to take care of their career and finances...

EVEN for people who work in AI (like Joan!)

Might be time to get a roadmap together?
The book is ready for you: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy

AI Tools I Love #3: Perplexity: Search with Citations, Images, and No Ads

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces Perplexity, an innovative AI tool that seems like a combination of ChatGPT and Google. She discusses its capabilities, including providing rich answers with citations, and highlights its advantages over traditional search engines, such as the absence of advertisements and its user-friendly interface. Joan emphasizes the growing popularity of Perplexity and its potential to revolutionize how we access information online.

Check out Perplexity

New York Times Article Cited "Can This A.I.-Powered Search Engine Replace Google? It Has for Me. A start-up called Perplexity shows what’s possible for a search engine built from scratch with artificial intelligence." Feb 2024

Sound Bites

"Right now, Perplexity has no advertisements."
"Perplexity is fantastic, super easy to use."
"I really recommend trying out Perplexity."

It provides rich answers with citations, enhancing research capabilities.
Perplexity has saved users significant time in finding accurate information.
The tool currently has no advertisements, offering a cleaner user experience.
Perplexity's user base is rapidly increasing, indicating its popularity.
The app is available on mobile devices, making it accessible on the go.
Perplexity is not as effective at editing text compared to other tools.
There are discussions in the media about Perplexity's potential to replace Google.
The tool has seen a significant increase in valuation recently.
Joan highly recommends trying out Perplexity for its innovative features.

AI Tools I Love #2: Aragon.ai: AI Makes Quality Headshots of You for $35

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800

AI for headshots!

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses Aragon.ai, a generative AI tool designed to create professional headshots. She highlights the ease of use, privacy features, and the impressive output quality of the photos generated. Joan also touches on the ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated images and the affordability of the service compared to traditional photography.

Check out Aragon

And the cover of this episode? Yup, an image from Aragon

Aragon.ai allows users to generate new headshots from existing photos.
The tool is designed to alleviate the stress of getting professional photos.
Privacy is a key feature, allowing only personal photos to be used.
The output quality can vary, with some photos looking more like the user than others.
The service is affordable compared to hiring a professional photographer.
Joan found the tool practical and actionable for personal branding.
The pricing structure offers different tiers for individual and team use.
Ethical considerations around AI-generated images are important to discuss.
Joan encourages feedback on the tool from listeners.
Generative AI can simplify the process of obtaining professional images.

BONUS! Ballsy Money Real Talk with Bonnie Bajorek Daneker (Joan's Aunt!)

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks with her aunt Bonnie Bajorek Daneker about careers, money, and the Your AI Roadmap book! They have a fun and candid conversation about money, negotiating worth, and building financial confidence, with practical tools.

"I was delighted. I thought you were ballsy."
"Frank conversations about finances are necessary."
"This book is timely and timeless."

Buy the Book! Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy

Connect with Bonnie on LinkedIn
Bonnie B. Daneker founded & leads The Author’s Greenhouse. As a publisher, book coach & working author, she has managed over 100 book-client projects & has written/co-written 16 works including: "It’s in There!" (the story of Prego® spaghetti sauce, featured on Food That Built America®); "The Compassionate Caregiver™" series (featured on Caring.com); "CLIMB: Leading Women in Technology Share Their Journeys to Success" with Women in Technology of Georgia; & "One Man’s Quest To Keep You Safe," used in food engineering classes at The Ohio State University. She was recognized as a “Top Idea Maven” by the Women’s Advantage for 2012-14. A serial entrepreneur, Bonnie holds a BA in Journalism from Ohio State & an MBA in Strategic Planning & Entrepreneurship from Emory University. Bonnie served on the Board of Directors for OSU College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Association, & as President, National Association of Women Business Owners – Atlanta Chapter.

Stoplight Series:
+ Stoplights Are For Kissing: Easy Ways to Keep Love in Your Relationship (Book 1)
+ Stoplights Are For Laughing: Easy Ways to Keep Laughter in Your Life (Book 2)
+ Stoplights Are For Singing: Easy Ways to Bring More Harmony to Your Family (Book 3)

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Edge Tech: Silicon to Software the Size of a Quarter with Elizabeth Samar Rubio of SiMa.ai

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Elizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai, discusses the advancements in multimodal applications and edge computing. How to get 10x faster and so much smaller. The size of a quarter!

She explains the significance of integrating various AI models into everyday devices, the importance of privacy and latency in AI applications, and the challenges of deploying AI at the edge. Elizabeth also shares her career journey in the tech industry with advice for the audience.

Podcast:

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Takeaways

🤖 Multimodal applications integrate various AI models for enhanced functionality.
📱 Edge computing allows AI to operate on devices like phones and cars.
🔒 Privacy and latency are critical factors in deploying AI applications.
🔧 The silicon to software stack is essential for developers to deploy AI models.
🔑 Understanding customer readiness is key to successful AI implementation.
🏭 Different verticals have unique challenges and opportunities for AI.
🚀 The future of AI will involve more automation and autonomy in devices.
📈 Career growth requires hands-on experience and learning from mistakes.
🤝 Networking and mentorship are crucial for professional development.

Bio:
Elizabeth Samara Rubio is the Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai, where she drives global growth through innovation, new markets, and M&A. With a background in senior leadership for startups and F100 companies in AI, cloud, and computing, Elizabeth brings extensive expertise across tech, manufacturing, and retail. She is recognized by VentureBeat for her contributions to AI ethics and has spoken at Stanford's DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders forum. Elizabeth holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and she actively engages in community service and continuous learning.

Connect with Elizabeth
https://www.linkedin.com/in/esamararubio

SiMa.ai: https://sima.ai

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AI Tools I Love #1: SaneBox: AI Organizes Your Email Inbox

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0800

Wish your email inbox were more organized?

> Try SaneBox, Get free trial and $5 off purchase

In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the importance of AI tools in organizing emails, specifically focusing on SaneBox. She explains how this AI uses user behavior tracking to categorize emails into different folders, saving significant time and enhancing productivity.

This is an AI tool because it does the work that a virtual assistant would do

Joan shares her personal experience with the tool, highlighting its features and benefits, and emphasizes the value of investing in such tools for better email management.

📬 SaneBox organizes emails based on user behavior, actual email content is not seen by the AI
⏰ It saves users significant time each week. Saves Joan 4-7 hours weekly
📂 The tool categorizes emails into customizable folders
🔒 SaneBox does not read email contents for privacy
🔄 Users can retrain SaneBox to adjust email sorting
📧 The tool can work with multiple email accounts
📈 SaneBox provides digest summaries of saved time
💰 Investing in productivity tools can be cost-effective
📊 Email management is crucial for business success
😊 Joan enjoys using SaneBox for its efficiency

Note: This is not a sponsored episode. Just a tool we like that integrates AI!

Disclaimer: Tools on AI Tools I Love are tools we respect and personally use. Some links we share may have affiliate links for the work of sharing them with you. A win-win to keep business operations sustainable. If you'd like to learn more, check out our Disclaimer page.

Okay, you ready? Check out the tools on this episode and more

Bonus! Interview with Luna (Joan's Dog) about the Book

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

In this light-hearted and bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces her dog Luna as a special guest to discuss her book, 'Your AI Roadmap.' The conversation explores themes of career resilience, the impact of AI on jobs, and the importance of financial literacy, all through the playful lens of a dog interview.

Buy the Book: YourAIRoadmap.com

Joan humorously navigates Luna's responses, reflecting on the challenges of writing the book and the lessons learned about balancing work and personal life. The episode concludes with recommendations for the book and a celebration of the bond between Joan and Luna.

BONUS! Introducing "AI Tools I Love"

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

New episode type! "AI Tools I Love"

In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces a new episode format focused on AI tools. In addition to featuring interviews with AI professionals and book discussions, the podcast will now showcase tools that Joan uses and loves.

Examples:

⏳💼 Save 4 hours per week
📸✨ Get incredible headshots without needing a photoshoot
🎨📁 Create professional-looking assets without being a designer
🎙️📝 Get 98% accurate podcast episode transcripts in minutes
... and much much more!

She explains that people are constantly recommending new AI tools to her, and she wants to share her favorites with the audience. These upcoming episodes will offer short and engaging insights into practical AI tools that can help listeners in their daily tasks. Joan encourages listeners to suggest tools they find useful and expresses excitement about exploring the AI ecosystem together.

Stay tuned for these new episodes highlighting AI tools to try!

Disclaimer: Some episodes may have links to affiliate codes or have other incentives to be featured. We only showcase products of companies we believe in and or use ourselves!

From NVIDIA to Gen AI Data Privacy with Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi of Protopia.ai

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi, CEO and co-founder of Protopia AI, joins Your AI Roadmap to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the safe use of private data in enterprises. After a decade at NVIDIA, he co-founded Protopia AI. Protopia focuses on enabling secure data utilization for machine learning and generative AI applications, ensuring sensitive information such as intellectual property and financial records remains protected. Dr. Ebrahimi highlights the challenges businesses face when balancing data privacy with AI innovation, particularly in industries like healthcare and finance.

Podcast:

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Quotes

🛡️ "We sometimes make the analogy of, you know how there's a, sometimes you have a privacy layer on your laptop screen or on your phone screen. And, at the angle that you're looking at it, you can see it, but somebody looking at it in an angle they shouldn't be won't be able to tell what's going on on the screen.”

⚙️ “I spent 10 years at NVIDIA ... my background was not yet focused on AI, I come from a field that people refer to as computer architecture.”

Takeaways

🔐 Data privacy is a top priority for businesses using AI tools.

⚙️ Protopia AI creates privacy layers to protect sensitive information during machine learning processes.

🎯 Generative AI and language models have rapidly changed how businesses utilize private data.

🚀 Continuous learning and curiosity are key to thriving in AI and tech.

Bio:

Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi is a Co-Founder of Protopia AI, and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President.

Prior to Protopia AI, Eiman was a Research Scientist at NVIDIA for a decade, where he led research to solve key challenges in accessing massive datasets for Al and optimizing large scale GPU systems for LLMs and recommender systems.

Connect with Dr. Eiman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eiman-ebrahimi-b6224a40/

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5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI with Emerson Sklar

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, joins host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek on Your AI Roadmap to discuss the 5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI. Emerson explores how large language models (LLMs) are enhancing Alexa’s ability to be more conversational, useful, personalized, trustworthy, and engaging. He also delves into the evolution of Alexa, from its consumer-focused origins to broader enterprise applications.

Podcast:

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Quotes

🌟 "The North Star of Alexa has always been to build the best personal AI assistant, something that's as natural as talking to another human."

🧠 "One of the challenges of large language models is they're great at knowing things, not great at actually doing things, and actually acting on the world on your behalf. But Alexa's fantastic at that.”

🔒 "But people rely on Alexa millions of times each day, and we need to make sure that we aren't introducing any kind of behavior that breaks that trust.”

🎤 "I know some brilliant technical folks that are good in front of a room full of colleagues, but the idea of getting up in front of a stage and talking to hundreds or thousands of people is be paralyzing"

🛠️ "Amazon has this notion of leadership principles that are sort of guiding tenants… One of my favorites is customer obsession.”

Emerson Bio:

Emerson Sklar is the Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, where he helps enterprises and developers around the globe realize the benefits that conversational AI can bring to their customers. He is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and recipient of the 2022 AI Excellence Award. He has spent his whole career helping companies improve their apps, devices, and experiences with a user-centric focus on quality. Before Amazon, Emerson worked at Applause, Bespoken, Borland, and the Army Research Lab. Outside of work, Emerson can be found volunteering for Scouting America, relaxing with his family and flat-coated retrievers, and making unnecessarily complex meals.

Connect with Emerson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonsklar

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Bonus! How and Why I Published Wiley Book “Your AI Roadmap"

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Told she had a 1% chance of publishing this book.... but she did!

In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses publishing her upcoming book "Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy," detailing her journey of writing, the challenges of the publishing process, and the importance of inclusivity throughout her work.

💖 Ready to buy the book? Order here: YourAIRoadmap.com/Buy
Only $35 USD, Drops Jan 9, 2025

Support small bookstores! Bookshop.org link to the book

This is the answer to questions in her DMs from people around the world!

Highlights:
📘 The book 'Your AI Roadmap' is a companion to the podcast, with more career and financial real-talk
📈 Joan experienced significant growth on social media 160% YoY in 2023, leading to the book's concept.
🌍 Inclusivity is a core theme in the book, addressing systemic oppression.
📑 The proposal process for publishing is rigorous and competitive.
💡 Joan emphasizes the importance of financial literacy in career resilience.
🛠️ The book includes actionable worksheets and frameworks for readers.
📖 Personal experiences and research inform the content of the book.
🤝 Networking and personal branding are crucial for career advancement.
📢 Joan encourages aspiring authors to keep going.
🚀 The book aims to provide practical advice for navigating modern careers.

She shares insights on how to navigate the complexities of book writing, the significance of financial literacy, and the actionable advice included in her book.

Gender imbalances in book publications and who gets reviewed

Joan emphasizes the need for practical resources for readers, especially in the context of career development and personal finance, while also providing guidance for aspiring authors.

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Season 2 Trailer!

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700

Your AI Roadmap Season 2 launches! Enjoy a trailer of Season 2

Some guests of this season include:

Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist, Amazon Alexa
Catalina Herrera, Field Chief Data Officer, Dataiku
Eiman Ebrahimi, Chief Executive Officer, Protopia AI, Inc.
Lindsay Richman, Co-Founder, Innerverse AI
Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer, Signify Technologies Corp
Reut Lazo, Co-Founder, Women and AI
Joy Bordini, CEO, Go Healthy & Co
Elizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer, SiMa.ai

...and many more guests to come this season!

Your AI Roadmap the Podcast

This podcast is on a mission to decrease fluffy HYPE and talk to the people actually building AI. Anyone can build in AI. Including you.

Whether you’re terrified or excited, there’s been no better time than today to dive in! Now is the time to be curious and future-proof your career and ... ultimately your income.

This podcast isn't about white dudes patting themselves on the back, this is about you and me and ALL the paths into cool projects around the world!

What's next on your AI Roadmap? Let's figure it out together. You ready? This is Your AI Roadmap the Podcast.

More about Your AI Roadmap

Want Clarity to build your AI?: ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/hireclarityai/consult-call⁠⁠
View YouTube Full Episodes: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@YourAIRoadmap⁠⁠
Connect with Joan on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jpb/⁠⁠, let her know you listened to the podcast!

BOOK! Joan has a book coming out!!! Publisher is Wiley. Book is about AI, Careers, and Future-Proofing Your Income. Order the book: YourAIRoadmap.com/Buy

Early Reader! Gabby Bajorek on Wiley Book: Fun, Relatable, Actionable

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

"Real, relevant, and relatable. Your AI Roadmap gives a kick a** approach to personal finances & career planning in the era of AI. "
Gabby Bajorek, Testimonial for "Your AI Roadmap" Book

🔥 In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek and Gabby Bajorek (Joan's cousin!) discuss "Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy" since Gabby was an early reader who gave feedback on the manuscript!

Gabby Bajorek is a Commercial Innovation Associate at The Coca-Cola Company (BODYARMOR SPORTS NUTRITION), and a Masters Student at Columbia University.

📖 Buy the Book! YourAIRoadmap.com

Quotes
"Finally, there's something relevant and relatable available."
"The transparency you gave to your readers was surprising."
"It's super fascinating to see how AI is developing."

Gabby shares her insights on the resources provided in the book and emphasizes the significance of taking actionable steps towards financial independence and future-proofing income streams.

📖 Gabby found the book relatable and relevant to her career.
💬 The transparency in discussing financial journeys was appreciated.
🤖 AI is both a tool and a source of concern in the job market.
🏙️ Networking in New York City is accessible and beneficial.
💵 Comfort levels in discussing money vary among friends.
💡 Future-proofing income involves exploring multiple income streams.
📚 The book offers actionable resources for readers.
🧐 Reflection questions in the book prompt deeper thinking.
💼 The pay discrepancies highlighted in the book are eye-opening.
📈 The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for all.

Joan and Gabby talk about the impact of Joan's book on Gabby's perspective regarding career resilience, financial literacy, and the evolving landscape of AI. They explore the importance of networking, the comfort level in discussing money, and the relatability of the book's content.

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Bonus! Your AI Roadmap Table of Contents. Sneak Peek of Wiley Book

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0700

In this bonus episode, host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces her upcoming book, 'Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Income,' and shares details about the freebies available for pre-sales.

She reads the table of contents and gives an overview of the chapters and topics covered in the book. The book is divided into two parts.

➡️ Part 1 on Careers, Personal Branding, and Networking
Get ready to accelerate your career (in AI or not)

➡️ Part 2 on Personal Finances, Investing, and Financial Freedom
Explore future-proofing your income, financial freedom, and entrepreneurship

Each of the 17 chapter covers a specific aspect related to careers, finances, and personal growth. She highlights the importance of the book and how it talks about getting a job in AI is possible, but not the golden ticket in a world full of AI layoffs.

Joan reads through the whole Table of Contents, including:

examples ...

Section 1: So You Want a Job in AI? Let’s Accelerate Your Career

Chapter 1: Let’s Future-Proof Your Career and Income: Volatility and Opportunity in the Age of AI

Chapter 2: Goals, Dreams, and Purpose: Craft Your Goals with the WOOP Method

Chapter 3: On Lily Pads and Rainbows: Job vs Career, Paychecks vs Income

Chapter 4: People, People, People: Weak Ties Will Help Me Rise, 80% of Effort on Your Network

Chapter 5: Personal Brand: Get Credit for Your Work and Hone Your Brand

Chapter 6: Left, Right, and Center: Pivots, Resilience, and Connect the Dots via Storytelling

Chapter 7: Chasing the AI Rocketship: Your Next Steps for a Fleeting Job Market

Chapter 8: Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Degrees, Portfolios, and Getting Credit

Section 2: Beyond the Day Job: Future-Proofing Your Income and Entrepreneurship

Chapter 9: B*tch Better Have My Money: Beyond the 9-5, Finances, and My 22 Income Streams

Chapter 10: You Want to be a Millionaire: Money In and Money Out

And more!

Season 1 Finale! Recap, Retrospective, and What's Next at Your AI Roadmap with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0700

In the season finale of Your AI Roadmap podcast, host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek reflects on the success of the first season, thanking the team and listeners for their support. The podcast has gained international traction, with listeners from 40 countries and 200+ cities. Throughout the season, episodes explored topics like multimodal AI, speech recognition, and emotional AI. Looking ahead, the next season will feature industry experts discussing cybersecurity, persona design, FinTech, and more. Additionally, the companion book Your AI Roadmap, focusing on AI, careers, and finances, will be released in January 2025.

In this episode, we talk about:
➡️ Introduction and Season One Recap
➡️ Companion Book Announcement
➡️ Preview of Season Two

It's true! Joan has a BOOK with Wiley, Jan 2025!
✨ AI, Careers, & Future-Proofing Your Income
🛒📚Pre-order here: https://yourairoadmap.com

Talk to us!
🌟 Season 1 Podcast Feedback Form: https://yourairoadmap.com/podcastfeedback
🌟 Season 2 Podcast Guest Nomination Form: https://yourairoadmap.com/podcastguest

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Computer Vision and Poker: Megan Gray of Moment AI Talks Large Vision Models

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Megan Gray, CEO and Founder of Moment AI, explores how large vision models revolutionize sectors like healthcare, mobility, retail, and government security. She explains how Moment AI uses proprietary data and computer vision to tackle data scarcity and enhance situational awareness. Megan recounts her journey from experiencing seizures and playing professional poker to founding Moment AI. She emphasizes hands-on AI learning, and avoiding hype.

🗳️ Podcast Feedback/Questions
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Quotes:
🏥 "I woke up in the hospital. They estimated I had 10 seizures."
♠️ "At the end of the day, there's no difference between a poker table and a boardroom table."
🔮 "I see the boom of large vision models … right now, we’re ahead of it."
📚 "If you're going to go towards AI, actually learn it. Don't just rely on your CTO or engineer."

Resources:
Udacity
NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute
Microsoft Learn
Learn with Google AI

Megan Gray is driven to use technology to improve lives. As a U.S. inventor with patents in AI, she is a pioneer in the field. With only 1.3% of the world's 340,000 AI patents being held by women as of the end of 2023, her contributions are significant. She has over a decade of experience in developing complex AI systems. Megan has spoken nationwide at National Academies of Science and Engineering, Amazon Alexa, NVIDIA, Google Startups, Verizon, and several universities. She's been featured in Forbes and Amazon Developer, and has also consulted with AI and product teams. Her previous role at Google sparked her curiosity to design and build bold, innovative technology. Currently, Megan is the CEO of Moment AI, a company that has raised millions from top VCs. She's committed to building AI that empowers everyone around her.

Connect with Megan! LinkedIn
Moment AI Website/IG/LinkedIn

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Satellite Data and Conservation: Gracie Ermi on Land Use, AI, and Protecting the Planet

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Gracie Ermi, Machine Learning Scientist at Impact Observatory, highlights how AI and satellite data transform land use mapping and environmental protection. By analyzing satellite imagery with machine learning, she improves data analysis efficiency and accuracy. Gracie discusses AI's impact on wildlife conservation, interdisciplinary challenges, and the importance of trust with environmental experts. She also shares her career journey into satellite data and encourages women to explore computer science and AI in conservation.

Takeaways:
🤯 AI is enabling the geospatial field and environmental protection to expand in ways that weren't possible before.
🌍 Creating land use maps once took years. With AI we can produce global maps in weeks!
🌲 Find datasets and play with them to get involved with conservation and AI!

Resources Mentioned:
🌟 wildlife.ai
🌟 fruitpunch.ai
🌟 opensustain.tech
🌟 Conservation Tech Directory
🌟 AI for Conservation Slack
🌟 Wild Labs
🌟 Zooniverse

Podcast:
🗳️ Season 1 Feedback? Questions?
🗳️ Nominate Podcast Guests!

About Gracie:
Gracie Ermi is a machine learning scientist specializing in building machine learning & AI applications to support wildlife research and inform environmental policy. She uses aerial imagery, remote sensing, bioacoustics and more to study marine and terrestrial species, and monitor global land use and land cover. As one of the co-creators of the Conservation Tech Directory, she works to encourage more connection and communication across the conservation technology field. Gracie also prioritizes educating and inspiring the next generation of innovators, and as an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador and an AGU Voices for Science Fellow, she has spoken to over 150 audiences around the world about the intersection of conservation and technology.

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AI in Hiring: From Microsoft to YC Humanly's Recruitment Solutions

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Prem Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Humanly, shares how the company helps hiring teams screen, schedule, and interview candidates efficiently and equitably. Focusing on early hiring stages for high volume companies, Humanly aims to address biases and improve the candidate experience. Kumar shares insights from building the company, highlighting the importance of responsible AI, and the right features. He discusses retention, employee engagement, and challenges in high-volume recruiting, offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs to overcome fears and take action.

Takeaways:
🤖 Candidate Engagement: Candidates appreciate the opportunity to engage with a chatbot rather than being ignored.
⚖️ Fair Screening: Humanly focuses on providing a standardized and efficient screening process, ensuring equity and fairness.
🌐 Ethical AI: The company aims to be a leader in responsible and ethical AI in the recruiting space.
🌈 Inclusivity: Reducing bias in the hiring process can create a more inclusive workforce.
🏅 Team Culture: Mentorship and building a strong team culture are crucial for success.

Resources:
Podcast Feedback Form
Podcast Guest Nomination Form
Humanly
Connect with Prem: LinkedIn, @PremKumarTweets

About Prem:
Prem Kumar is currently the CEO and co-founder of Humanly.io, a venture-backed generative AI platform that empowers hiring teams to have more effective and equitable job candidate conversations. The process should be driven by humans while automating only essential tasks. He has previously led product management and design teams at TINYpulse, an employee engagement company focused on real-time people data for building world-class cultures in organizations. Before his time at TINYpulse, Prem spent 10 years at Microsoft working in various product capacities including HR Technology, New Ventures, Dynamics 365, and Office 365. In recognition of his work, he has received several honors such as Geekwire's "Startup CEO of the year - 2023", being named a PSBJ 40 under 40 honoree, Forbes NEXT 1000 honoree, TAtech Top 100 leader, Top-100 HR Influencer, and was listed on "The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List" in 2021 by Social Micole.

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Creativity, Art, and AI: Dive into Digital Tooling with Adobe's Daniel Robbins

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Daniel Robbins, Principal Designer at Adobe, delves into his work in 3D and generative AI, discussing how Adobe democratizes 3D creation. He highlights the combination of 3D technology and generative AI to generate 3D images from simple object guides, making these tools accessible to a wider audience. Robbins addresses challenges such as job displacement, equity, and ethics, emphasizing the importance of control and consistency in AI outputs. He explores the future of 3D and 2D video convergence. Throughout the episode, Robbins underscores the significance of understanding human needs, creating tangible artifacts, and storytelling, advising those in the field to focus on meaningful work and networking for career growth.

Notable Quotes
🎨 "The ability for anybody, a school kid, to describe a scene and have the system produce something that they can move around in." Daniel
🤔 "Be very thoughtful about which technologies we bring to bear and what human problems or tasks we're trying to address." Daniel

Resources
Podcast Feedback, Guests
Khan Academy
Hugging Face
Comfy UI
Allie K Miller, Karen X Cheng

Daniel Bio
Daniel C. Robbins is a Principal Designer in Seattle, working on both strategy and interface design across all of Adobe's 3D/AR/VR projects with a focus on generative AI. He's also helped craft integrity aspects of Horizon Worlds at Meta, advanced AR/VR projects at HTC, VR for architects at Visual Vocal, and capped a long tenure at Microsoft by helping bring the Microsoft Envisioning Center to life. His art projects have ranged from an art car for Burning Man to very ambitious Halloween costumes for his kids. Dan regularly mentors and sponsors people from underrepresented groups who are entering the design field and he brings a passion for joy, equity, anti-racism, and justice through the lenses of curiosity, compassion, and contradiction.

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Daniel’s Website

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Smart Glasses, AI, and AR: Inside Brilliant Labs with Bobak Tavangar

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Bobak Tavangar, CEO of Brilliant Labs, shares his journey of building a company at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR). Brilliant Labs develops AI agents and smart glasses that merge AR and AI into a lightweight, user-friendly device. Bobak discusses challenges and surprises along the way, reflecting on the importance of data, ethical considerations, and the value of AI that understands individuals deeply. He emphasizes the need for a strong user experience (UX) and the existential purpose of the device, and shares metrics they’ve achieved in sales and community engagement on Discord. Bobak also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and shares a compelling case for optimism about the future of AI.

Bobak Quotes
📈 We've more than sold out everything we bought to sell.
🔒 We won't even be able to have access to your data...it's for your eyes only.
🤖 We had this vision for Frame and the hardware that we do to be like a Raspberry Pi for AI, that we wanted it to be the first time that anyone with a crazy idea could count on the fact that there's a way it could be embodied.
🗺️ If we focus on purpose, if we focus on first principles, then you're gonna get closer to Mordor.

Resources
Podcast Feedback
Podcast Guest
brilliantlabs.xyz
IG @BrilliantLabsAR
TikTok @BrilliantLabsAR
X @BrilliantLabsAR

About Bobak
Bobak Tavangar is the co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Labs, a company creating an open-source AR glasses hardware platform and pairing that with powerful generative AI models to help you engage with the real world. Bobak studied at George Washington and Georgetown universities before completing a graduate degree at Cambridge University. Bobak is a serial entrepreneur with a core theme running through his entrepreneurial experiences: how to create better ways for people to find and utilize information based on the context of where they are and what’s around them.

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Revolutionizing the Legal Field, AI in Law with Peter Geovanes

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Peter Geovanes, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses AI's transformative impact on the legal sector. He emphasizes AI tools like ChatGPT-4 for enhancing efficiency, competitive advantage, and prompt engineering. Highlighting data privacy and ethical use, he advocates a "trust but verify" approach. Geovanes also stresses the importance of education and a multidisciplinary strategy to harness AI's full potential.

Peter Geovanes Notable Quotes
🚀 "We were one of the first firms in the world to sign up and have access to ChatGPT-4 specifically fine-tuned for legal."
💡 "It's really important that we become masters of prompt engineering and use AI to drive efficiencies and competitive advantages."
🛡️ "For any law firm, the biggest concern is data privacy and always protecting attorney-client privilege."
⚖️ "In the legal community, it's crucial to trust but verify when using AI-assisted legal research."
💼 "AI tools can do the drudgery work, allowing lawyers to focus on more substantive and value-added tasks."

Resources Mentioned
CaseText CoCounsel
RCode
RTutor
Coursera
Udemy

About Peter:
As the Chief Innovation and AI Officer at McGuireWoods LLP, Peter directs the development and implementation of innovative business and legal solutions, leveraging AI-enhanced tools to better serve clients and boost firm performance. His expertise spans data science, advanced analytics, AI/ML, business strategy, innovation, R&D, project management, and management consulting. He has successfully implemented cutting-edge analytics and AI solutions for leading law firms and Fortune 1000 corporations. Peter has been honored with the 2024 OnCon Icon Awards "Top 100 Data & Analytics Professional," CDO Magazine’s "Champions of Data in the Midwest 2024," and Corinium Intelligence's 2022 Data Value Award, and has been a finalist for the "Legal Innovator of the Year" Award. He holds both a J.D. and an MBA and proudly served as an Officer in the U.S. Navy for eight years.

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Inside Upwork: Lauren Dycus on AI in Product and Market Differentiation

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Lauren Dycus, Director of Product Management at Upwork, details her role and the company's mission. She focuses on work management, which streamlines processes from user onboarding to contract finalization. Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace, supports freelancers with specialized skills, enabling personal and company growth. Dycus emphasizes Upwork's commitment to equity between clients and freelancers, supported by a culture valuing empowerment and fair opportunities. She highlights a new bonus prompt feature designed to enhance freelancer-client relationships and foster long-term partnerships. Additionally, Dycus discusses Upwork's ethical AI approach, stressing human-in-the-loop protocols and data protection to ensure fair treatment for all users.

Lauren Dycus Notable Quotes:
🌐 "Upwork is the world's largest work marketplace, where freelancers can scale companies while growing their own."
💼 "Work management is the heart of Upwork, streamlining everything from onboarding to finalizing contracts."
🤝 "We're dedicated to making the freelancer-client relationship more equitable, ensuring both sides have agency in their work together."
🚀 "Our new bonus feature is designed to strengthen long-term partnerships between freelancers and clients, moving beyond transactional interactions."
📊 "Adopting AI responsibly, we're focused on maintaining human oversight and ensuring data privacy to protect our users' interests."

Resources Mentioned:
Upwork’s AI Principles
Upwork Bonuses
Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap

About Lauren:
Lauren Dycus has spent the last 15 years shipping features in software and AI product development at Amazon, AWS, DISCO, LTK, Microsoft, Upwork, and more. Focused on building with agile methodologies and user research, she develops teams and products that solve problems while growing global businesses. Dedicated to mentorship and diversity, Lauren's leadership expertise spans games, ecommerce, robotics, legal tech, and cloud computing, to prioritize safe, collaborative environments for product innovation.

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Generative AI for Enterprise with Noelle Russell of AI Leadership Institute

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Noelle Russell, founder of the AI Leadership Institute, shares her experience in AI, highlighting responsible AI, challenges in implementation, and the potential of generative AI in customer service. She emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and aligning values with partners. Russell discusses harnessing team knowledge with LLMs, the role of certifications, AI education programs, and the importance of learning-by-doing and supportive communities.

Noelle Russell Quotes
🚀 "In the realm of AI, the leap from prototype to product is where true innovation takes flight."
🤖 "Deploying AI responsibly is not just an option; it's a necessity for future-proofing our technological advancements."
💡 "Generative AI isn't just about creating content; it's about unlocking new possibilities for human-machine collaboration."
🌐 "Aligning AI projects with core values isn't just good ethics; it's smart business."

Resources
iHeartAI Community: A platform for AI enthusiasts to join, learn, participate in challenges
AI Education Programs: Stanford Foundation Model Scholars Program, MIT CSAIL, Harvard GenAI
edX: An online platform offering accessible learning resources from various universities
LinkedIn Learning: For obtaining certifications and continuous education in AI.

Noelle Russell Bio
Noelle Russell is a multi-award-winning technologist with an entrepreneurial spirit who specializes in helping companies with data, cloud, conversational AI, Generative AI, and LLMs. She has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS and Amazon Alexa, and is a consistent champion for Data and AI literacy. In the last year, she was awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for Artificial Intelligence (for the 3rd year) as well as VentureBeat’s Women in AI Responsibility and Ethics award. She is the host of the Good Morning, AI Podcast that can be heard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and IHeartRadio.

Connect with Noelle:
LinkedIn
AI Leadership Institute
Upskilling AI
iHeartAI

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Crafting Copilot's AI with Stephanie Blucker of Microsoft

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Stephanie Blucker, a senior content design manager at Microsoft, shares insights into her team's work on AI integrations across products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Loop, Planner, & the M365 app. She explains the evolution of content design from UX writing to a more integrated role, emphasizing content designers' importance in creating user-friendly tech products. Stephanie discusses CoPilot, an AI feature in Microsoft products enhancing productivity & creativity, & highlights the shift towards deterministic computing, where users control their interactions with technology through prompts. Stephanie's journey from marketing manager to AI key player at Microsoft illustrates the value of diverse backgrounds in tech & the importance of passion & curiosity in career development.

Stephanie Blucker Quotes:
💡 "My team works on AI integrations in a lot of different products at Microsoft."
🎨 "Content design... it's this very user-centric way of thinking about interaction flows."
🤖 "It's all about your creativity... what you're telling the system to do is ultimately what you're going to get."
🌍 "No pivot is unachievable... I went from a marketing manager at a nonprofit to a writer at Microsoft for Cortana."

Resources:
Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington

About Stephanie:
Stephanie Blucker is a senior content design manager who’s worked for Microsoft for nearly 7 years. She leads the M365-OPG Copilot & Apps content design team, which handles UX content for Copilot/AI integrations, web, & mobile apps for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Loop, Planner, & M365. Previously, she was the lead content designer for Word, PowerPoint, & the Accessibility UX in Windows settings; led the refresh of the Inclusive Language feature in Microsoft Editor; drove a team in establishing guidelines for managing sensitive topics in conversational interfaces; developed bot personalities for Project Personality Chat; & wrote for Cortana. Before Microsoft, she worked in the nonprofit field for 10+ years. She has a Bachelor of Journalism & a M.S. in Human-Centered Design & Engineering.

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Microsoft CoPilot

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Transforming Speech Recognition with Miguel Jetté of Rev.com

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Miguel Jetté, VP of AI at Rev.com, shares insights into the evolution and impact of AI in transcription and speech recognition. Rev started as a platform offering transcription, captions, and subtitles, heavily relying on AI to improve its tools and products. Miguel's journey began eight years ago, focusing on building speech recognition capabilities.

This technology provides a first draft for "Revvers" (transcribers) to polish, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. He highlights the importance of a large and quality dataset, derived from Rev's transcription work, as a key advantage in training their speech recognition model. Challenges in testing and improving these models include dealing with subjective interpretations of transcripts. Miguel also discusses future directions, including tackling more complex use cases, multilingual support, and expanding technology to other languages and fields like translation and generative audio.

His career path, from a mathematics background to leading AI advancements at Rev, underscores the interdisciplinary nature and rapid evolution of speech technology and AI applications.

Notable Quotes from Miguel Jetté:
🎙️ Rev started as a platform for work at home jobs, diving deep into transcription, captions, and subtitles, powered by AI innovations.
🌍 Expanding our technology to embrace multilingual support and translation is not just exciting; it's a path towards global accessibility.
💡 The interaction between machines and humans at Rev showcases the real magic in improving productivity and accuracy through AI.

Resources Mentioned
Book: Computer speech technology by Rodman, Robert 1999

Miguel Jetté is Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Rev. He leads Rev’s speech research and development team with over 20 years’ experience in speech recognition and machine learning. Before joining Rev, Migüel was a speech scientist at VoiceBox and Nuance Communications where he created state-of-the-art speech models across major industries in multiple languages. Migüel has a Master’s in mathematics and statistics from McGill University.

Connect with Miguel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueljette/
Find Miguel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bonuelphotog

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Decoding Viral Trends with Chelsie Hall of ViralMoment

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0700

Chelsie Hall, CEO + Co-founder of AI startup ViralMoment, discusses the power of short-form video analytics with Joan. ViralMoment specializes in AI-powered, machine learning-driven B2B SaaS social intelligence, focusing on platforms like TikTok. They analyze video content beyond hashtags, uncovering its impact on audience beliefs, behaviors, and purchasing decisions.

Chelsie emphasizes the importance of addressing user needs with innovative technology, drawing from her background at Techstars, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon. ViralMoment's client roster includes Coca-Cola, Hulu, Disney, Warner Bros, NBC Universal, Widen + Kennedy, and Delta, benefiting from smarter social measurement tools. Joan is an investor in ViralMoment, who raised a $2.5M Seed Round.

Quotes
🤖 We have built a robot that can watch social videos.
🚫 We're going through a revolution where we used to consume information by reading text, but there's nothing that can understand video (until ViralMoment!)
💰 McDonald's saw a 15% boost in revenue in stores thanks to this. People move together. Every brand now has to be an entertainment company.
💸 Budweiser lost about $29 billion worth of market cap after things went viral there.
🛠️ You don't need a master's degree to build in this space.

Resources
Integrated Innovation Institute @ Carnegie Mellon
McDonald’s Grimace Campaign
Budweiser Market Cap Loss
Puppuccino

Connect with Chelsie
Email: hello@viralmoment.com
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Emotional AI: Building Better Human Connections with Rana Gujral, Behavioral Signals

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0700

Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals, joins Joan to discuss his company's groundbreaking work in emotional AI. Behavioral Signals extracts nuanced emotional, behavioral, and mental states from conversational tones, essential for developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Their technology identifies emotions and behaviors from voice signals without using speech recognition, making it language-agnostic. Gujral's journey from corporate leadership to startup success highlights his commitment to leveraging AI to enhance human interactions and stay current in this evolving field.

Rana Gujral Quotes
✨ “We can get into your state of mind, your emotional behavioral cognition construct simply by your tone. It's magical.”
🤝 “AI is now helping us make better, more human-like connections with other fellow humans.”

Resources
🚀 Join Your AI Bootcamp! Code COHORT1 expires June 4: https://yourairoadmap.com/career
📚 Substack: https://substack.com
💻 GitHub CEO says Copilot will write 80% of code “sooner than later”: https://www.freethink.com/robots-ai/github-copilot

About Rana Gujral
Rana Gujral is an entrepreneur and CEO a Behavioral Signals, a Cognitive AI company building essential building blocks of AGI with its acoustics-based deep learning technology. As a thought leader in AI, Rana often leads keynote sessions at industry events such as the Leap, DeepFest, World Government Summit, VOICE Summit, TNW, Collision, and The Web Summit. His bylines are featured in publications such as FastCompany, Inc., and Entrepreneur, and he is a contributing columnist at TechCrunch and Forbes. Rana has been recognized as among ‘Top 40 Voice AI Influencers to Follow’ by SoundHound, ‘Entrepreneur of the Month’ by CIO Magazine, ‘Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Follow’ by Huffington Post, and an ‘AI Entrepreneur to Watch’ by Inc Magazine. In 2022, the CEO Monthly listed him among the “Most Influential CEOs.”

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranagujral/
Personal Website: https://www.ranagujral.com/
Behavioral Signals: https://behavioralsignals.com

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BONUS Episode! Joan Interviewed by Jennie Stenhouse, CTO of Clarity AI

Thu, 30 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this engaging BONUS episode, hosted by Joan Bajorek and featuring special guest interviewer Jennie Stenhouse, CTO of Clarity AI, listeners gain exclusive insights into Joan's dynamic career journey. They delve into practical AI applications and productivity tools, exploring AI's impact in sectors like agriculture and discussing entrepreneurship challenges. Joan shares valuable career advice, stressing the significance of networking, continuous learning, and embracing innovation. The conversation underscores the importance of personal well-being and cultivating a supportive network of mentors. Together, Joan and Jennie paint a compelling picture of navigating the evolving landscape of AI, offering actionable insights for aspiring tech professionals.

In this episode, we talk about:
🤖 Practical AI applications and productivity tools are essential for everyday tasks.
🌾 AI can enhance efficiency in industries like agriculture and towing.
🤝 Strong stakeholder relationships are crucial for success.
📚 Expanding skills and learning from different domains is valuable in AI.
💼 AI entrepreneurship involves sales and financial challenges.
🔮 The future of AI focuses on practical tools and effective data management.
🌐 Networking and continuous learning are vital for career growth in AI and tech.
📊 Tangible projects and portfolios validate ideas and attract opportunities.
🔍 Curiosity, adaptability, and small risks are key to navigating the tech landscape.
🚀 Challenge traditional paths to create new opportunities.
🧘‍♂️ Prioritize well-being for productivity and success.
👥 Build a network of mentors and advisors for career opportunities.

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Connect with Jennie! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-stenhouse/

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Behind the Scenes of MailChimp and TurboTax: AI Literacy with Nicolle Merrill of Intuit

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0700

In this conversation, guest Nicolle Merrill (she/her), Principal Conversation Designer at Intuit, discusses her role in designing conversational AI experiences and prompt engineering for generative AI products. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem being solved and setting clear boundaries for the AI solution. Nicolle also highlights the challenges of evaluating and measuring success in generative AI and the need for experimentation with metrics. She shares her experiences with prompt engineering and the creative aspect of writing prompts, as well as the surprises and complexities that come with it. Finally, Nicolle and Joan discuss the evolving nature of AI design and the democratization of AI technology. Nicolle discusses the evolving field of conversational design and the challenges and opportunities it presents. She shares her career journey and offers advice for aspiring conversation designers. Nicolle also talks about her company, Boring AI, which focuses on AI literacy and training teams to apply AI in the workplace.

Nicolle Merrill Quotes
🎙️ "How do you design with AI? I mean, this is such an exciting field."
💡 "You have to anticipate what the user is going to do and design for it."
🤝 "The ability to dispel assumptions and co-create with stakeholders is crucial in AI design."
💬 "Anyone can build a chatbot. And that is nerve-wracking."
🔧 "What are all the pieces that come together as I'm building out this particular solution?"
📊 "You're on point with the data part. I can't not think about data all the time."

About Nicolle Merrill
Nicolle Merrill is a Principal Conversation Designer for fintech products at Intuit. For the past 6 years, she's worked at the intersection of AI and design. In 2023, Nicolle shifted into prompt engineering and generative AI product design. Nicolle is also the founder of Boring AI, an AI literacy training company and author of the book, Punch Doubt in the Face: How Upskill, Change Careers, and Beat the Robots. She spends her work days asking a lot of questions and investigating how humans interact with AI.

Connect with Nicolle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicollemerrill/
Connect with Boring AI: https://www.soboringai.com

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Building an Inclusive AI with John Pasmore of Latimer.ai, Black LLMs

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

John Pasmore (he/him), CEO & Founder of Latimer.ai, collaborates with Joan to explore the importance of an inclusive LLM. Latimer.ai, an AI-driven B2B SaaS platform, enhance the representation of Black & Brown histories & cultures in LLMs. The goal is to provide a more accurate & bias-free reflection of diverse cultures & histories.

John shares his journey of founding Latimer.ai, highlighting the need to address the lack of diverse representation in current LLMs & emphasizing the significance of inclusivity in AI. Committed to authenticity, factual data sourcing, & ethical data use, Latimer.ai leads in creating AI technologies that encompass a broader spectrum of human history & culture, paving the way for tech that is inclusive of all people.

Note: Both Latimer.ai & ChatGPT were utilised to create these show notes.

John Pasmore Quotes

🚀 "We've built what we believe is a premier inclusive large language model trained with additional content on Black & Brown histories & cultures to reflect accurately & without bias."

💡 "Latimer talks about 'formerly enslaved people.’ It's a slightly different use of language, but it frames the people differently."

📚 "I think ultimately, Black & Brown people should own their own history.”

Resources

Latimer.ai
New York Amsterdam News
deeplearning.ai - for those interested in learning more about AI & deep learning.
Coursera - Resources for AI, coding, & more, including by Andrew Ng
Tanya Lewis Lee's documentary "Aftershock," a Hulu documentary discusses healthcare disparities faced by Black & Brown women in the U.S.
Ruth Health partners w/ women on the journey through pregnancy & beyond. Disclaimer: Joan is an investor in this startup

Connect

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Latimer.ai: Check out the product for free today

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LLMs and Multimodal AI with Dr. Stefania Druga of Google

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Dr. Stefania Druga (she/her), Research Scientist on the Bard (now Gemini) team at Google, shares insights into her work on developing multimodal AI applications. She explains how Bard, a LLM, is trained on a massive amount of internet data, enabling it to understand and generate text, summarize content, and interact with images. They cover the advancements in AI and importance of multimodal capabilities that extend beyond text to include images and other data forms, pushing the boundaries of AI's application in daily life.

Stefania Druga Quotes

📊 Data Set Sizes: "You can think of what does it mean to scrape the entire internet and that's pretty much it...all the data that was ever created digitally and has the right permissions."
⚙️ “These AI assistants are becoming now embedded in not only standalone applications like Bard and ChatGPT, but also in a variety of products...they can become embedded in your calendar to help with smart planning”
🚀 “I realized in 2016 that AI, voice assistants, machine learning are going to be huge. So I started thinking of how do we teach the next generation? That's how I started working on Cognimates & launched a platform.”

Resources

Fast.ai: Making neural nets uncool again
LangChain: Build context-aware, reasoning applications with LangChain’s flexible abstractions & AI-first toolkit
Stefania’s publications: stefania11.github.io
Cognimates: Stefania’s coding education project started @ MIT Media Lab

Stefania Druga is a Research Scientist at Google Gemini AI. She was a principal researcher at the Center of Applied AI Research at the University of Chicago. She graduated with a PhD in Creative AI Literacies at the University of Washington and a master of science at MIT. During her PhD, she did several research internships at Google X, Microsoft Research, and Fixie.ai focusing on LLM applications for developer tools, programming languages, and data science applications. She loves trail running & drawing with robots. Connect with Stefania: LinkedIn & Twitter

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Season 1 Trailer

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0700

Your AI Roadmap launches next week! Enjoy a trailer of Season 1 featuring:

Stefania Druga, Research Scientist, Google Gemini AI,
John Pasmore, CEO, Latimer.ai,
Nicolle Merrill, Founder, Boring AI and Principal Conversation Designer, Intuit,
Noelle Russell, Founder and Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute,
Prem Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder, Humanly,
Daniel Robbins, Principal Designer, 3D, Adobe...

...and many more guests to come this season!

Your AI Roadmap the Podcast

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BOOK! Joan has a book coming out!!! Publisher is Wiley. Book is about AI, Careers, and Future-Proofing Your Income. Order the book: YourAIRoadmap.com/Buy