AI Unplugged Without Borders
A Podcast by the Transatlantic AI eXchange
The Podcast on a mission to transcend geographical, political, and technological barriers in the development of artificial intelligence, making it a universally beneficial tool integrated into global problem-solving efforts.
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Thomas Neubert
A seasoned executive with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Known as an evangelist, a builder, a super connector and AI-influencer.
ALL EPISODES - SEASON 2
Episode 18 - Boardroom AI: C-Suite Voices on the Future with Mark Hawkins
Episode Description
Today’s episode—”Boardroom AI: C-Suite Voices on the Future”—dives into how AI is being discussed, deployed, and scaled at the highest levels of corporate leadership.
I’m honored to be joined by a long-time friend and one of Silicon Valley’s most respected financial leaders—Mark Hawkins, a trusted voice in the boardrooms of some of the world’s most innovative companies.
Mark Hawkins is a seasoned financial executive with 35+ years of experience at leading tech companies, most notably Salesforce, where he served as President and CFO (2014–2021). During his tenure, Salesforce’s market cap grew from $33B to over $296B, joining both the Fortune 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Hawkins was named President and CFO Emeritus in 2021.
He currently serves on the boards of Workday (Audit Chair), Cloudflare (Audit Chair), and Toast (Chairman). He is also aVenture Partner at NEA, and advisor to several private companies.
Mark is a founding member of the A4S.org CFO Leadership Network (USA), and previously served on the NYSE Listed Company Advisory Board (2019–2022).
Guest - Mark Hawkins
Board Member, Venture Partner, Operating Partner, Former Salesforce President & CFO Emeritus
Episode 17 - Building with AI Agents: A Conversation with Derek Osgood
Episode Description
In this episode, we sit down with Derek Osgood, founder of DoubleO and former product & marketing exec, to explore the evolving world of AI agents. Derek shares how his journey from PlayStation to Rippling to Ignition led to building DoubleO—a platform that empowers non-developers to automate complex workflows using teams of AI agents. We break down what AI agents really are, how they differ from traditional SaaS, where they’re most effective today, and where the space is headed. If you’re curious about how to start using AI agents in your business, this episode is your playbook.
Guest - Derek Osgood
Founder & CEO at DoubleO.ai
Episode 16 - Design and Adversarial Uses of Generative AI
Episode Description
Joining us today is Eric Yeh, a computer scientist at SRI’s Artificial Intelligence Center. Eric has applied machine learning across diverse fields, including natural language understanding, anomaly detection, and AI model competency analysis. More recently, he has led efforts exploring how generative AI can transform architectural design and expose vulnerabilities in AI systems.
Guest - Eric Yeh
Computer Scientist at SRI's Artificial Intelligence Center
Episode 15 - A Practical Guide to Turning Technology Hype into Business Outcomes
Episode Description
In today’s session Andreas the author of “AI Leadership Handbook” shares real-world knowledge and examples from interviews with over 60 leaders and experts in AI to help you both introduce and incorporate AI into your organization.
Guest - Andreas Welsch
Founder & Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing
Episode 14 - Positive Confrontation: Closing the AI Equity Gap
Episode Description
Welcome to “AI Unplugged without Borders,” where we explore the intersection of AI, equity, and innovation. In today’s episode, we tackle “Positive Confrontation: Closing the AI Equity Gap,” inspired by insights from the recent G7 Conference, Growing Together: Building Public-Private Partnerships to Boost the AI Revolution. Joined by Keyzom Ngodup Massally, Head of Digital & AI Programmes at UNDP, we’ll uncover how transformative digital strategies are shaping equitable AI development worldwide. Let’s dive into this critical conversation.
Guest - Keyzom Ngodup Massally
Head of Digital Programmes, UNDP
Episode 13 - Advancing Equity through AI and Cognitive Science
Episode Description
In today’s session we explore the pivotal intersection of cognitive science and artificial intelligence through a humanics-driven lens. outlining how we can create more intuitive, ethical, and human-centered applications that foster innovation while ensuring responsible and privacy-conscious use.
Guest - Christie Chung
Executive Director | The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Professor of Psychology
Episode 12 - How Tommaso Di Bartolo Is Defining the new Industry of “Spatial Experience”
Episode Description
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into Vyry, a Phygtl product that’s redefining how Gen-Z connects through the art of co-creation. Imagine a platform where creativity meets social interaction—think Pokémon Go meets Minecraft, but not as a game, rather a playful, interactive way to explore your surroundings and collaborate with peers.
Join us as we explore how Vyry is unlocking new ways to socialize, co-create, and build AR experiences that users own and control.
Guest - Tommaso Di Bartolo
CEO Phygti , Faculty UC Berkeley, serial Entrepreneur
Episode 16 - Revolutionizing Data Annotation: A Community-Driven, User-Centric Approach for Precision
Episode Description
Today we are coming back to AI use-case and entrepreneurship. Reliabl develops a B2B AI infrastructure software focused on reducing bias and enhancing algorithmic performance through community-driven data annotation.
Guest - Andrea Brown
Founder @ Reliabl AI Researcher @ UC San Diego
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ALL EPISODES - SEASON 1
Episode 1 - State of AI in Europe - with Fabian Westerheide
Episode 1 - State of AI in Europe - with Fabian Westerheide
Episode Description
Let’s be honest….exploring the implications of the EU AI Act on the European AI ecosystem and assessing the current state of AI in Europe. This discussion also considers strategies to enhance transatlantic cooperation between Europe and the US. Furthermore, we will evaluate whether Europe can use AI to secure a sector-specific global leadership position.
Guest - Fabian Westerheide
CEO & Founder @ Rise of AI | Founding Partner @ AI Fund | Managing Partner @ Asgard Capital
Episode 2 - The Big Flip: How GenAI will be turning data-driven business models on their heads - with Olaf Groth
Episode 2 - The Big Flip: How GenAI will be turning data-driven business models on their heads - with Olaf Groth
Episode Description
Examining core deficiencies in our digital economy: The absence of explicit ownership rights and transparent trading mechanisms for data as a currency results in significantly inefficient value allocation economically. Olaf offers insights and foresights on AI and emerging technologies to ensure effective transformations. Learn more about his two books on AI developers and AI data and the concept of the BouncerBot.
Guest - Olaf Groth
CEO - Cambrian.ai | Prof of Practice - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business | Author | Speaker
Episode 3 - AI Index 2024: Unveiling the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence - with Nestor Maslej
Episode 3 - AI Index 2024: Unveiling the Landscape of Artificial Intelligence - with Nestor Maslej
Episode Description
Dive into the seventh edition of the AI Index report, the most detailed analysis yet, at a critical time when AI’s impact on society is at its peak. This year’s report expands to cover key trends including technological advancements, public perceptions, and the geopolitical dynamics of AI. With more original data than ever, the report introduces new estimates on AI training costs, explore the responsible AI landscape, and launch a new chapter on AI’s influence in science and medicine. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of AI’s complex field, backed by unbiased and rigorously vetted data, essential for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the future of AI.
Guest - Nestor Maslej
Research Manager at Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
Episode 4 - AI and the Music Industry: Evolution, Impact, and Future Predictions - with Daniel Rowland
Episode 4 - AI and the Music Industry: Evolution, Impact, and Future Predictions - with Daniel Rowland
Episode Description
Exploring the dynamic intersection of AI and the music industry. We’ll start by examining the public’s initial reactions to early AI innovators like LANDR and discuss whether the concerns from a decade ago have materialized. Delve into the various domains where AI is currently being harnessed, highlighting some of the most notable companies and products reshaping the music landscape.
We’ll also assess the impact of AI-powered tools on different facets of the music industry—from fans and creators to production music houses and tech companies. Furthermore, we’ll differentiate between what people genuinely desire from AI in music versus what is merely making headlines.
Guest - Daniel Rowland
Head of Strategy & Partnerships at LANDR Audio, Engineer/Producer (Oscar-winning, Grammy-nom stuff), Co-Founder, Professor
Episode 5 - End of Enterprise SaaS? Navigating the GenAI Shift for VCs and Founders - with Marco Marinucci
Episode 5 - End of Enterprise SaaS? Navigating the GenAI Shift for VCs and Founders - with Marco Marinucci
Episode Description
Exploring internal corporate dynamics and investment strategies towards startups. We will dissect the fundamentals that contribute to an impressive investment track record. The underlying principles are straightforward yet impactful. Additionally, we will provide founders with advice on capturing investor attention and strategies for defining a general AI product in a market dominated by platform owners who control customer access.
Guest - Marco Marinucci
General Partner - Essentia Ventures | ex. Founding MP Hella Ventures
Episode 6 - Solving the Data Problem in Women’s Health - with Juan Carlos & Ashley Finch
Episode 6 - Solving the Data Problem in Women’s Health - with Juan Carlos & Ashley Finch
Episode Description
Cercle is building a unique moat with their AI/ML knowledge graph that can both improve clinic/lab EBITDA and match patients to clinical trials at scale like no one else in women’s healthcare. The healthcare Graph, built on anonymized data from 2M+ patients, identifies patterns and profiles at scale for labs, clinics and contract research organizations.
Guest- Juan Carlos
Co-founder & CEO at Cercle
Guests - Ashley Finch
COO Cercle ex Facebook/Meta
Episode 7 - Uncovering AI Excellence: NRW Germany - with Christian Temath
Episode 7 - Uncovering AI Excellence: NRW Germany - with Christian Temath
Episode Description
The session outlines the progress and opportunities around artificial intelligence implementation and research. The federated structure of Germany creates its challenges but the sum of many individual programs are ahead in Europe. How does one transform a region like NRW from historical Cole to Artificial Intelligence.
Guest - Dr. Christian Temath
Managing Director KI.NRW
Episode 8 - AI strategy beyond the hype - with Christopher Burkhardt
Episode 8 - AI strategy beyond the hype - with Christopher Burkhardt
Episode Description
Understanding the useful connection between cognitive science and economics to better understand Artificial Intelligence? The primary challenge lies with human adaptation rather than technology itself. What steps can we take to facilitate the widespread adoption of AI?Many remain skeptical about AI’s potential benefits. How to address critics’ concerns and convince them that AI can improve, rather than worsen, our circumstances? Additionally, what constitutes an effective AI strategy, and why is it essential to have one?
Guest - Christopher Burkhardt
AI Evangelist | Ex Silicon Valley Startup-CEO | TED | 5-times Author
Episode 9 - Why women are key to the future of AI - with Caroline Simard
Episode 9 - Why women are key to the future of AI - with Caroline Simard
Episode Description
Join us as we delve into the critical role women play in the future of artificial intelligence. We end with some specific call-to-actions. We’ll kick off the episode with the latest statistics on the representation of women in technical AI roles and investigate why these numbers have shown minimal change over time. Despite the tech industry’s history of innovation and success without significant female participation, we discuss why integrating more women into AI is not just beneficial but essential. What unique perspectives and strengths do women bring to AI, and how can their increased involvement propel the field forward? Finally, we offer actionable advice for our listeners on how they can contribute to and support this important shift in the AI landscape. Tune in to understand the pivotal impact of women in AI and what you can do to make a difference.
Guest - Caroline Simard
Dean Silicon Valley Campus Northeastern University, ex-Managing Director Stanford VMWare Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab
Episode 10 - Doomed or Not? Tackling Data Privacy and Infrastructure Issues - Radhika Iyengar & Jorden Woods
Episode 10 - Doomed or Not? Tackling Data Privacy and Infrastructure Issues - Radhika Iyengar & Jorden Woods
Episode Description
In this session, we delve into the pressing issues of data privacy and data ownership, and explore solutions to return control to the customers. We emphasize the principle of “Distrust and Verify,” advocating for its consistent application. Additionally, we discuss the potential of blockchain technology as a viable option and advocate for its broader exploration and adoption.
Guest - Jorden Woods
Serial Entrepreneurs, Venture Operator, Best-selling Author | Keynote Speaker | Startup Fundraising Advisor
Guest - Radhika Iyengar
Top 100 Women of the Future, SV web3 & AI Venture Studio, Venture Operator & Advisor | Ethical AI & Web3 Expert & Author | TED & Keynote Speaker, Board Exec | Meta Shaper | Enterprise Blockchain, Healthcare, DeFi
Episode 11 - Insights how executives gain AI knowhow to lead transformation - with Gregory LaBlanc
Episode 11 - Insights how executives gain AI knowhow to lead transformation - with Gregory LaBlanc
Episode Description
An in-depth analysis of historical technological innovations and AI’s transformative impact. This discussion addresses the essential AI knowledge necessary for C-level executives and business owners to effectively adopt this technology. We also explore the distinct roles of educators and consultants in AI integration and the benefits of outsourcing intelligence through general AI. Additionally, we’ll consider why strategic elimination of certain processes can be beneficial, drawing parallels to common conveniences like dishwashers.
Guest - Gregory LaBlanc
Lecturer at Berkeley, Stanford, HEC, & Host @ UNSILOED podcast
