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Humans & AI
Hosted by AI Frontier Network · EN
Innovators, leaders, and builders share their stories, insights, and visions for the future of artificial intelligence. The Humans & AI Show is hosted by Flor Laorga, Co-Founder of AI Frontier Network—a global community focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the people driving AI forward.
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Kevin Surace — AI-First Leadership, QA Automation, and the Future of Work
Apr 1500:26:24Tap to summarizeKevin is the father of the Virtual Assistant and a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist. He was INC Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year, a CNBC top Innovator of the Decade, World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Chair of Silicon Valley Forum, Planet Forward Innovator of the Year nominee, featured for 5 years on TechTV's Silicon Spin, and inducted into RIT's Innovation Hall of Fame. He has 94 worldwide patents and led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone (AirCommunicator), the first human-like AI virtual assistant (Portico), soundproof drywall, high R-value windows, AI-driven building management, Generative AI for QA automation, and supply-chain auctions. Kevin Surace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start1:13 Kevin Surace’s AI And Entertainment Career3:41 Will AI Replace Jobs, Or Redefine Purpose?6:38 Why Human Authenticity Still Matters7:51 Appvance’s Generative AI For QA Automation11:28 Do Modern AI Systems Still Make Mistakes?13:13 AI-First Leadership And The Rising Importance Of EQ14:51 The Joy Success Cycle: Joy, Energy, Consistency19:57 Appvance Vision: 100x Productivity For Enterprise CIOs25:09 Skills To Build For The AI Workplace
Transcribe →Anya Cheng: Why “Ideas Are Cheap” and Unique Data Is the Real Moat
Apr 900:28:44Tap to summarizeAnya Cheng is the Founder & CEO of Taelor, an AI-powered men's clothing subscription service promoting sustainable fashion. A Silicon Valley entrepreneur, she has been recognized among "Girls in Tech 40 Under 40" for her expertise in tech product management and marketing. Anya played a pivotal role in launching Facebook and Instagram Shopping at Meta, led new business expansion at eBay, and helped grow McDonald's global food delivery. She also shaped Target's mobile commerce and has led teams in AI, eCommerce product management, and marketing across Fortune 500 companies. Anya's award-winning venture, Taelor AI, was named one of the Bay Area's Most Innovative Startups to Watch by Business Journal and is backed by early investors in NVIDIA, TikTok, Facebook, Lyft, and Spotify. She is a best-selling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and teaches at Northwestern University. Anya Cheng LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng/Website: https://taelor.style/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start0:52 Introduction to Taelor and AI in Fashion2:12 Anya's Educational Background and Teaching Role2:52 Experience Launching Facebook and Instagram Shopping5:58 The Impact of AI on Consumer Behavior8:31 Importance of Human in the Loop in AI11:19 AI's Role in Reducing Waste in Fashion13:21 Focus on Men's Fashion and Personal Motivation15:58 Challenges as a Female Founder in Tech20:03 The Future of AI and Human Judgment in Fashion21:52 Taelor's Business Model and Future Plans24:08 Key Lessons Learned Throughout Anya's Career
Transcribe →Jimmy Mesta — Why Security Teams Must Fight AI with AI
Mar 2700:26:51Tap to summarizeJimmy Mesta is the founder and Chief Technology Officer at RAD Security. He is responsible for the technological vision for the RAD Security platform. A veteran security engineering leader focused on building cloud-native security solutions, Jimmy has held leadership positions with enterprises navigating the growth of cloud services and containerization. Previously, he was an independent consultant focused on building large-scale cloud security programs, delivering technical security training, producing research, and securing some of the largest containerized environments in the world. Jimmy Mesta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymestaWebsite: https://www.radsecurity.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:46 Cybersecurity Origin Story01:44 From Pen Testing To Cloud Security04:12 Betting On GenAI Security07:51 Reducing AI Errors11:02 Security Roles Are Changing13:13 Securing AI-Generated Code17:02 Staying Grounded Amid AI Hype21:20 Hot Take On Security Categories23:18 RAD Security’s Future Vision24:41 Biggest Product Lesson26:25 Wrap Up And Goodbye
Transcribe →Mike True — How AI is Redefining AdTech, Attribution & Multi-Channel Growth
Feb 1000:23:26Tap to summarizeMike True is the co-founder and CEO of Prescient. Before founding the company in 2019, he helped clients at App Annie, IBM, and Oracle grow revenue through AI and analytics solutions. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from Salve Regina University. Mike True LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljtrue/Website: https://prescientai.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:39 Founding Prescient During the Pandemic02:58 Lessons from IBM and Oracle04:20 Three Crucial Startup Tips06:43 Responsible and Secure Data Practices07:53 Uncovering Hidden Trends in Marketing09:53 Measuring AI's Impact on Marketing17:21 Future of AI-Driven Advertising20:58 Traits of Successful Founders and Investors
Transcribe →John Bates — AI, Sentient Documents & Reinventing Enterprise Content Management
Jan 2000:22:31Tap to summarizeDr. John Bates, a former Cambridge computer science and deep learning expert, is a five-time software CEO in the European tech startup scene. He currently leads SER Group, a German enterprise content management company, and serves as a non-executive Director at Sage, the UK’s second-largest tech firm. John Bates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnbates/?originalSubdomain=ukWebsite: https://www.sergroup.com/en/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:36 From Cambridge Academic to Serial Tech CEO03:35 Combining Deep Tech Skills with Business Leadership06:04 Inside SER Group's AI-Driven Content Platform08:28 Augmenting Human Work with Intelligent Automation12:33 Real-World Applications of SER’s Technology17:29 Standing Out in a Crowded Enterprise Market21:08 Guiding the Next Generation of AI Talent
Transcribe →Onur Alp Soner — Privacy-First Analytics, AI Ethics & Open Source Innovation
Jan 500:24:54Tap to summarizeOnur Alp Soner is the co-founder and CEO of Countly, a digital analytics and in-app engagement platform. A technologist and self-starter, he bootstrapped Countly to give companies more control over how they understand and interact with users. Under his leadership, Countly has become a trusted platform for enterprises focused on innovation and user privacy. Onur Alp Soner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onuralpsoner/?originalSubdomain=ukWebsite: https://countly.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:33 Onur Alp Soner's Journey into Analytics02:52 What Privacy Means in Analytics04:36 Challenges of AI-Powered Personalization06:26 Building Trust Through Data Transparency11:54 Open Source and Data Ownership19:16 Bootstrapping Countly: Key Lessons Learned
Transcribe →Gerald Kierce — Building Scalable, Responsible AI Governance Systems
Dec 2900:17:08Tap to summarizeGerald Kierce is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trustible, a technology provider of responsible AI governance software that helps AI/ML and legal teams manage risk and comply with regulations. He previously served as Vice President & General Manager at FiscalNote, leading its AI Solutions division and holding roles in corporate development, product marketing, customer success, and business development. Gerald Kierce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldkierce/Website: https://trustible.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:36 Gerald Kierce's Background and Founding Trustible01:52 Defining Responsible AI03:09 Understanding the Dimensions of AI Governance04:46 How Trustible Operationalizes AI Governance06:32 Building Trust as a Driver for AI Adoption11:08 Regulatory Challenges and the Future of AI14:49 Lessons from Gerald’s Leadership Journey
Transcribe →Seena Rejal — Scaling Custom AI, Bridging Tech & Business, UK’s AI Future
Dec 2300:24:04Tap to summarizeDr. Seena Rejal is Chief Commercial Officer at NetMind.AI, a distributed cloud computing network offering LLM-powered, API-first products for enterprise and developer clients. A two-time AI founder with 20 years of experience in deep tech ventures across the US and UK, he holds a Master’s and PhD from the University of Cambridge and has several technology patents. Seena Rejal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seenarejal/Website: https://www.netmind.ai/home Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:29 Seena Rejal’s Deep Tech Career Journey02:48 Founding Startups and Lessons in Product-Market Fit04:48 Leading Commercial Strategy at NetMind.AI09:00 Custom AI Solutions and Democratizing Access16:14 Global AI Trends and the Rise of Open Source18:15 Building a Unique British AI Ecosystem22:03 Staying Human in the AI Age
Transcribe →Anand Subbaraj — How a Broken Fridge Sparked a Field Service Tech Revolution
Dec 1800:20:35Tap to summarizeAnand Subbaraj is the CEO and co-founder of Zuper, a provider of solutions for modernizing and scaling field service businesses. With over 17 years in technology, including 13 at Microsoft, he specializes in big data, cloud computing, and SaaS. He focuses on advancing the field service industry through intelligent automation and close customer collaboration to address key challenges. Anand Subbaraj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandsubbaraj/Website: https://www.zuper.co/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start00:32 Anand's Path from Microsoft to Entrepreneurship01:01 Founding Zuper After a Poor Service Experience03:06 What Is Field Service Management?04:08 Launching Super Glass: AI-Powered Smart Glasses09:16 How Customer Feedback Drives Innovation12:07 AI’s Role in Leadership and Future of Work18:34 Advice on Risk-Taking and Persistence
Transcribe →Anders Lillevik — Why Disconnected Data is Costing Companies More Than They Know
Dec 1500:26:47Tap to summarizeAnders Lillevik is the Founder and CEO of Focal Point, an enterprise procurement orchestration platform. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Procurement Officer, he has led procurement operations at organizations like Fannie Mae, QBE Insurance, and Webster Bank, managing teams of over 120 and overseeing $8 billion in annual spend. Anders Lillevik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillevik/Website: https://www.getfocalpoint.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/X: https://x.com/florlaorgaWebsite: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/X: https://x.com/aifn_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start01:15 Anders Lillevik’s Path from CPO to Founder02:57 Launching Focal Point Amid a Global Lockdown03:32 What Focal Point Does and Who It Serves10:49 Real AI Applications in Procurement16:28 Customer-Led Innovation and AI Implementation Challenges24:37 Clarity, Control, and the Human Side of Innovation
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