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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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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
Transcribe →Alex Frenkel — How AI & Clinicians Together Are Transforming Mental Health Care
Dec 1000:23:59Tap to summarizeAlex Frenkel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kai.ai, an AI-powered mental health platform combining digital therapy tools with licensed clinical oversight to increase access to support. With a background in clinical psychology and product leadership, Alex brings a unique perspective from years as a practicing therapist and tech entrepreneur. Motivated by the limitations of traditional care, he founded Kai.ai to scale compassionate, effective support through a hybrid model of conversational AI and clinical guidance. Alex Frenkel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kai-ai-coach/posts/?feedView=allWebsite: https://www.kai.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 Start00:43 From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Alex Frenkel’s Journey02:01 Founding Kai.ai: Vision and Mission03:24 Combining AI with Human Therapists04:46 AI’s Impact on Mental Health Support06:12 How Kai Scales Global Emotional Support08:24 Preserving Human Connection in Digital Therapy11:54 Data Privacy, Safety, and Ethics in AI Therapy18:02 Alex Frenkel’s Personal Path to Mental Health Innovation20:05 Emotional Wellbeing and Loneliness for Founders
Transcribe →Peter Cousins — Fighting Financial Crime at Scale with Trustworthy, Explainable AI
Dec 800:21:46Tap to summarizePeter Cousins is the CTO at WorkFusion, leading the company’s next phase of product innovation and growth. He previously held CTO roles at Bottomline Technologies, focusing on digital banking and intelligent processing, at Operative, a provider of cloud-native SaaS for media advertising, and at IBM, where he led the Enterprise Marketing Management technology group. Peter Cousins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercousins/Website: https://www.workfusion.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 Peter Cousins’ Career and Role at WorkFusion02:48 What Makes AI Agents Powerful04:05 How AI Agents Help Prevent Financial Crime05:09 Sanctions, Screening, and Adverse Media Use Cases08:38 Leading AI in High-Trust Industries11:11 The Importance of Human-in-the-Loop Systems18:06 Future of AI and Essential Human Qualities
Transcribe →Jim Wetekamp — Connected Risk, AI as Co-Pilot & the Future of Resilience
Dec 300:27:10Tap to summarizeJim Wetekamp is the CEO of Riskonnect, a provider of integrated risk management software. He is a recognized expert in insurable risk, enterprise risk, and organizational resilience, leading a global team focused on helping organizations manage strategic and operational risks. Jim Wetekamp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwetekamp/Website: https://riskonnect.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 Start00:34 Jim Wetekamp's Mission in Risk Management00:49 What Is Connected Risk?02:05 From Artist to CEO: Jim’s Career Journey04:04 Defining Risk in the Modern Enterprise05:42 Top Priorities for Risk Leaders Today07:31 Enhancing Risk Management with AI12:18 Evolving Role of Risk Leadership17:49 Managing AI Responsibly in Risk Contexts19:46 Building a People-Centered AI Culture22:10 How AI Empowers Risk Teams24:48 Essential Skills for the Next-Gen Risk Leader25:38 Advice for Aspiring Risk Professionals
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