The Augmented Intelligence Podcast

S1E3: Building the Augmented Legal Team with Rob Beard

In this episode of The Augmented Intelligence Podcast, Omar Haroun, CEO of Eudia, speaks with Rob Beard, Chief Legal Officer of Coherent and former General Counsel of both Micron and MasterCard. Together, they explore what it takes to build the first truly AI-augmented in-house legal team.    Rob shares a candid perspective on the inefficiencies that plague modern legal departments, why traditional legal tech—like CLM systems—often underdelivers, and how AI agents are redefining what’s possible inside corporate legal. From M&A due diligence and contract review to strategic risk alignment, this episode showcases real-world use cases and measurable outcomes that prove augmented intelligence isn’t a distant vision—it’s already happening.    For GCs and legal leaders navigating the AI era, this conversation offers a tactical and philosophical roadmap. It’s about more than productivity—it’s about transforming legal from a reactive cost center into a proactive driver of business value.

S1E2: The Future of AI in Legal Tech with Dr. Megan Ma

In this episode of the Augmented Intelligence Podcast, host Omar Haroun sits down with Dr. Megan Ma from Stanford, a leading expert in legal technology, AI agents, and augmented intelligence. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of AI in the legal profession, touching on the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Dr. Ma shares insights into how generative AI is transforming the legal sector, from automating contract drafting to developing AI-powered legal personas that simulate partner-level expertise. She highlights the growing fascination with legal technology, driven by AI’s ability to process vast amounts of text and capture the nuanced behaviors of legal professionals. They also dive into the impact of AI on legal education and training. Dr. Ma discusses how law firms are rethinking mentorship in an era where AI can handle much of the routine work traditionally assigned to junior associates. She introduces groundbreaking tools like negotiation simulators that allow lawyers to refine their skills by engaging with AI-driven legal agents. Omar and Dr. Ma further discuss the challenges of AI adoption in law, including concerns over hallucinations, accuracy, and trust. They examine the shift from viewing AI as a back-office tool to a fully integrated system that enhances legal decision-making. They explore the changing role of Chief Legal Officers, who are increasingly taking the lead in AI-driven transformation. As the discussion unfolds, Dr. Ma offers a bold vision for the next decade of legal tech, where AI seamlessly integrates into everyday legal practice, reshaping workflows, client interactions, and even the very definition of what it means to be a lawyer.

S1:E1: Industry Transformation with Applied AI with Hemant Taneja

In the inaugural episode of the Augmented Intelligence Podcast, host Omar Haroun, co-founder and CEO of Eudia, converses with Hemant Taneja, a renowned investor and CEO of General Catalyst. The discussion dives deep into Hemant's vision on Augmented Intelligence and how it's articulated in his book 'Unscaled.' They discuss Applied AI's role in specialized industries like healthcare and legal services. Hemant shares his extensive experience with transforming the healthcare industry through radical collaboration, achieving proactive, affordable, and accessible healthcare. The conversation also covers the parallels between healthcare and legal sectors in terms of applying responsible innovation to create inclusivity and abundance. This podcast episode provides insights into transforming industries by aligning technology with long-term societal impacts.