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Max Child: Reinventing Gaming for the AI Era
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
10/26/23 • 70 min
In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano sits down with Max Child, CEO and Co-Founder of Volley. Volley led the charge of voice controlled gaming that uses Alexa as a platform. Max gives an inside look into what it was like to be a platform pioneer, and all the steps along the way.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) - Intro
(05:11) - Lessons from The Harvard Crimson
(07:14) - How a failed dating app launched Max’s coding career
(11:47) - From Infatuation restaurant critic to iOS developer
(19:30) - The birth of chat-based games
(21:17) - Chatbots: 2015 vs. 2023
(25:34) - Amazon Echo and Volley's breakthrough
(28:15) - The trouble with being first to market
(34:00) - Expanding from little speakers to big screens
(38:57) - Voice AI stack enables natural communication for non-gamers
(41:39) - Why isn’t Siri as good as ChatGPT?
(46:13) - Why generative AI is a game-changer for Volley
(58:34) - How generative AI has infected Volley’s strategy
(01:02:44) - The second annual Cerebral Valley
(01:07:58) - Is Volley hiring?
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Dr. Olga Russakovsky: Shaping the Next Generation of AI Leaders
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
12/19/24 • 44 min
Dr. Olga Russakovsky, Computer Science at Princeton University, joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano to discuss what the next generation of AI talent is learning and where she expects to find the next big innovation in artificial intelligence.
From her research in computer vision and human-computer interaction to her work in fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI, Dr. Russakovsky has earned many awards, including the MIT Technology Review’s 35-under-35 Innovator award and the Foreign Policy Magazine’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers award. Dr. Russakovsky is also the co-founder and Board Chair of AI4ALL, a nonprofit that aims to increase the diversity of thought in Artificial Intelligence.
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Gustav Söderström: Catapulting Spotify to the Front of the AI Revolution
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
02/08/24 • 60 min
Spotify’s personalized recommendations have set it apart from the pack of music streaming platforms for years. Those curated recommendations have only gotten stronger with the onset of AI, with the ability to power things like your own personal AI DJ. In this episode, Spotify’s Co-President, CPO & CTO, Gustav Söderström, joins host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano to talk about building UX that can power more efficient AI, the future of AGI, and what the technology could look live over the next few iterations.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) An introduction to Gustav Söderström
(01:29) How Spotify became one of the first consumer AI companies
(05:57) A philosophical shift: UI that works for AI, not the other way around
(12:52) “Talk is cheap, so do a lot of it”
(15:00) Building for the tech we will have, not the tech we do have
(19:43) What will AI do for media creation?
(25:00) The Wild West of model training
(29:45) How anthropomorphizing AI can help you understand its potential
(37:04) What happens when cognitive labor gets automated?
(40:42) How much more intelligent could AI get?
(47:45) Is AGI on the horizon, or already here?
(53:48) Should we be worried about AGI?
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Bill Dally: The Evolution and Revolution of AI and Computing
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06/13/24 • 40 min
The explosion of generative AI-powered technologies has forever changed the tech landscape. But the path to the current AI revolution was paved by many breakthroughs. Bill Dally had a hand in quite a few of them.
In this week’s episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano speaks with Bill Dally, NVIDIA's Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President for Research, whose nearly four-decade long career spans from experiments with neural networks in the 1980s to leading NVIDIA's groundbreaking research. He discusses the work at NVIDIA in advancing GPU technology, as well as the shift towards generative AI. Michael and Bill also explore the challenges of keeping up with rapid advancements in AI, the future implications for the industry, and advice for aspiring engineers.
Bill Dally joined NVIDIA in January 2009 as chief scientist, after spending 12 years at Stanford University, where he was chairman of the computer science department. He has published over 250 papers, holds over 120 issued patents, and is an author of four textbooks. Bill received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, a master’s in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from CalTech.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(00:22) Bill Dally's Journey from Neural Networks to NVIDIA
(01:39) The Evolution of AI and Computing: A Personal Account
(05:48) The AI Revolution: Expectations vs. Reality
(07:58) Inside NVIDIA: The Role of Chief Scientist and the Power of Research
(10:29) Exploring the Frontiers of Generative AI and Research
(14:23) AI’s Role in the Future of Autonomous Vehicles
(20:53) The Impact of AI on Chip Design and Efficiency
(25:55) Building NVIDIA's Elite Research Team
(36:00) Anticipating the Future: Advice for the Next Generation
(39:58) Closing Thoughts
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Alan Cowen: Creating Empathic AI with Hume
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
04/18/24 • 41 min
What if AI could understand what we, humans, are feeling? This week on Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano talks to Alan Cowen, CEO & Chief Scientist of Hume AI. Hume creates empathic AI that learns our preferences from our vocal and facial expressions. Their goal is to maximize our happiness and quality of life. Hume is now announcing their API for EVI, Hume’s Empathic Voice Interface.
The conversation covers Cowen's journey from being a researcher to founding Hume AI, the importance of emotional intelligence in AI for quality human interaction, and the potential to transform user experiences across various apps and devices. Plus, we ask how empathic AI could impact the road to AGI.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Alan Cowen & Hume Demo
(01:38) The Genesis of Hume AI: From Research to Startup
(04:01) Affective Computing and Its Impact
(10:55) Hume AI: Bridging Human Emotions and Technology
(15:37) The Future of AI: Beyond Text to Empathic Interactions
(20:37) Introducing EVI: Empathic Voice Interface
(21:46) Real-World Applications of Empathic AI
(31:19) The Potential Role of Empathic AI in Achieving AGI
(36:53) Trust and Privacy
(40:02) Opportunities with Hume AI
(41:18) Closing Thoughts
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Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah: AI Expectations vs Reality, Tech Trends, and 2025 Predictions
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
12/26/24 • 63 min
Did 2024 live up to the AI hype? Investor Semil Shah joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano for another installment of Generative Quarterly. They cover key tech trends from 2024, including Jensen Huang’s Rockstar CEO status and AI consumer devices. Looking ahead to 2025, the duo delves into venture capital dynamics, IPO and M&A prospects, and the influence of tech in Washington D.C. Plus, Michael spins Juan Soto's signing into a lesson for Tech.
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Adam Wenchel: How Arthur AI is Making LLMs Trustworthy
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
01/11/24 • 54 min
Over the last year, AI and LLMs have experienced an explosion of use. But the tech isn’t foolproof - hedging and hallucinations are just a couple of the concerns. That’s where Arthur AI comes in. They’ve built out firewalls, validation tools, and benchmarks to make sure that an LLM’s answer is one you can trust, whether you’re a military contractor or investment broker. Arthur AI Co-Founder and CEO Adam Wenchel sat down with Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano to talk about just how Arthur AI is allowing for the safe, responsible, and trustworthy adoption of AI.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Intro to Adam Wenchel, co-founder and CEO of Arthur AI
(5:31) Working on AI at DARPA 20 years ago
(8:39) From cybersecurity to Capital One
(14:20) How Arthur lends transparency to AI decision-making
(21:45) ChatGPT ripped up Arthur AI’s roadmap
(26:18) Arthur AI’s guardrails can make AI trustworthy
(31:46) Who will win the LLM wars?
(37:00) What the ChatGPT sea change looked like at Arthur AI
(44:22) How Arthur AI’s firewall clamps down on hallucinations
(47:11) Are we on the right path for regulation?
(51:22) Adam’s prediction for the year ahead? Unpredictability
(52:39) Is Arthur AI hiring?
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Scott Belsky: Content Creators, Creativity, and Marketing in the AI Landscape
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
03/21/24 • 32 min
What is the role of a human content creator in a world with AI generated content? It’s a critical piece of the puzzle, according to Scott Belsky, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Design and Emerging Products at Adobe. Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano for a conversation about the evolution of marketing with generative content, the future of personalization, and overlooked opportunities in the AI landscape.
This conversation took place at the Robin Hood Opportunity x AI Summit. Robin Hood is the largest foundation fighting poverty in New York City. The group has invested nearly $3.5 billion over 35 years and Robin Hood supports all five boroughs with food pantries, high-performing schools, job-training programs, shelters and more. The group has a venture-like approach; they scale programs that are working and found new programs to fill gaps. Robin Hood has also announced $1 million challenges for tools using AI to fight poverty. You can learn more at https://www.aipovertychallenge.org/. You don't have to be a non-profit or based in NYC to apply.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Robin Hood Opportunity x AI Summit.
(00:43) Robinhood: Fighting Poverty with AI
(01:42) Scott Belsky on AI and Creativity
(02:02) The Impact of AI on the Creative Process
(05:16) The Role of Creators
(6:28) AI Generated Content on Social Media
(9:09) Customers Inspiring Product Development
(11:09) The Hyper Personalization of Digital Experiences
(15:07) Overlooked Business Opportunities in AI
(19:48) How AIs Can Scale SMBs
(21:56) Legal Risks with Enterprise Adoption
(26:12) Custom Tuned Models Generated From IP
(27:44) The Rise of AI Agents
(30:22) Why Scott Belsky is An AI Optimist
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Semil Shah: Venture Capital Trends in the Age of AI
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
03/28/24 • 43 min
Semil Shah, General Partner at Haystack and Venture Partner at Lightspeed, is known for at least two things: his insightful Twitter presence and his smart investments at Haystack VC. Semil joins Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano to talk venture capital insights and the unpredictable nature of startup success. The conversation also covers the evolving landscape of AI investments, the unique nature of Reddit's IPO, and the future of unique user-generated content. Additionally, they discuss the dynamics between LPs, venture funds, and startups in the current market environment.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Semil Shah
(03:31) Semil Shah’s Twitter Presence
(05:46) Navigating the AI Investment Landscape: Insights and Predictions
(10:19) The Role of Acquisitions and Talent in Shaping AI's Future
(18:57) Venture Capital Strategies
(19:33) Capital as a Weapon in Venture Capital
(23:27) The Art of Investment Decisions
(25:45) How AI has Changed the Venture Landscape
(27:52) The Venture Ecosystem: LPs, Funds, and Startups
(32:22) The Future of AI and Open Source
(36:26) The Reddit IPO: A Market Turning Point?
(41:21) Closing Thoughts
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PART 1: Matthew Hartman | How Factorial Invests in the Future
Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future
11/14/24 • 42 min
This week, we are sharing PART ONE with Matthew Hartman, a managing partner at the venture firm Factorial Capital. Factorial partners with angel operators, with a focus on startups in the AI space. Host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Matt to discuss how Factorial partners with technical founders to explore opportunities. They discuss OpenAI, Apple Intelligence, WebGPU, Suno, and much more. Join us next week for PART TWO of this conversation.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:42) Factorial and Technical Founders
(06:24) WebGPU
(10:47) Future of AI and LLMs
(15:47) AI and Calendars
(18:16) Understanding Scout Funds
(23:07) The Role of Angels in Investment
(24:12) Focus on AI and New Tech Products
(25:42) Transformers and Predictive Models
(27:26) Making Music with Suno
(33:27) The Future of Creative Tools
(42:30) The Economics of Content Creation
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