Founders and Futurists

Podcast #10: Democratizing Private Markets: Insights from Ben Haber of Monark Markets

In this episode of Founders and Futurists, host Josh interviews Ben Haber from Monark Markets. They explore the future of private markets, the challenges in democratizing them, and Monark Markets' unique B2B approach to providing access for individual investors. Ben shares his journey and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of solving meaningful problems and building trust. 00:00 Introduction to Founders and Futurists 00:21 Ben Haber's Journey to Monarch Markets 02:25 Understanding Private Markets 04:39 Challenges and Opportunities in Private Markets 06:54 Monark Markets' Unique Approach 10:15 Market Research and Customer Discovery 11:38 Comparing Monark to Other Platforms This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit workingitwithai.substack.com [https://workingitwithai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Podcast #9: The Future of Agents in Enterprise with Eidolon AI Founders Ravi Ramachadran and Dave Brewster

Transforming AI and Backend Architecture: A Conversation with Ravi Ramachandran and Dave Brewster In this episode of WorkAI, host Joshua Schoen is joined by Ravi Ramachandran and Dave Brewster to discuss the evolution of backend architecture with AI. They delve into the concept of agents as atomic units in a microservice framework and the impetus behind their current project. Ravi and Dave share their personal journeys and insights on the collaboration and challenges in deploying AI-driven microservices in the enterprise. They explore the practical applications of large language models (LLMs), the importance of timing, human interaction in AI workflows, and the innovative features of their framework, Eidolon. The conversation also touches on future outlooks for AI and backend architecture development. 00:00 Introduction to WorkAI and Guests 00:51 Founders' Background 01:47 Challenges and Opportunities in AI 04:18 Building Effective AI Agents 09:40 Real-World Applications and Use Cases 16:00 Future of AI and Enterprise Integration 31:25 Eidolon Framework and Deployment 38:38 Closing Remarks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit workingitwithai.substack.com [https://workingitwithai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Podcast #8: AI and Legal Tech: Insights from Leo Park

AI and Legal Tech: Insights from Leo Park In this episode of Work AI, host Joshua Schoen interviews Leo Park, a seasoned professional in software development, engineering, and legal tech, with a special focus on Lex Machina. We discuss the iterative process of extracting and classifying legal data, the advantages of large language models (LLMs) in legal applications, and the importance of using refined queries and rag-based systems. The conversation delves into the current and future challenges of using LLMs in legal research and how small language models could offer efficient solutions. 00:00 Introduction to Claude's Internal Thinking Process 00:40 Meet Leo Park: A Multifaceted Professional 02:25 Journey into Legal Tech with Lex Machina 03:55 Challenges and Solutions in Legal Data Extraction 09:03 The Role of LLMs in Legal Applications 12:25 Critique of Stanford's RAG-Based System 23:59 User Interaction and UI Design in LLMs 26:03 Future of LLMs in Legal Tech 34:23 Experimenting with Fine-Tuning Models 35:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit workingitwithai.substack.com [https://workingitwithai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Podcast #7 RAG Integration and AI Future Insights with Ofer Medelevitch of Vectara

Reducing LLM Hallucinations with Retrieval Augmented Generation: A Conversation with Ofer Mendelevitch In this episode, Joshua Schoen of Work AI discusses the complexities and innovations in the field of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with Ofer Mendelevitch from Vectara. They delve into topics such as the importance of accurate data feeding to Large Language Models (LLMs) to reduce hallucinations, the capabilities of vector databases, and how Vectara provides a comprehensive RAG-as-a-Service solution. Offer also shares his journey from working with early GPT models to co-founding Vectara. They explore various use cases for Vectara's technology in legal, healthcare, and other sectors, and end with a demo showcasing the practical applications of RAG in legal document management. 00:00 Introduction to AI and Hallucinations 01:29 Offer's Journey with GPT and Syntegra 02:42 Joining Vectara and Its Mission 03:06 Vectara's Growth and Funding 03:31 What is Vectara? 06:54 RAG vs. Fine-Tuning 09:30 Reducing Hallucinations with RAG 12:39 Building a RAG Pipeline with Vectara 14:45 Customer Use Cases and Future of LLMs 18:51 Live Demo of Vectara's Capabilities 22:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit workingitwithai.substack.com [https://workingitwithai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Podcast #6 Unlocking ROI with AI: Inside Headstart's with Co-Founders Nicole and Chris Hedley

In this episode of WorkAI, host Joshua Schoen interviews Chris and Nicole Hedley, the founders of Headstart, an AI-powered services company. Chris and Nicole discuss the significance of structuring natural language prompts, the role of AI consulting, and the future of AI in business. They explore the practical use of AI to generate significant revenue, reduce operating expenses, and enhance customer delight. The conversation covers the benefits of smaller, agile AI service firms over traditional large consulting companies and includes real-world examples of how Headstart delivers high ROI through swift AI integrations. 00:00 Introduction to WorkAI and Headstart 00:45 The Role of AI in Modern Business 01:37 Challenges and Solutions in AI Adoption 04:54 Nicole's Journey and AI Integration 10:54 Chris's Perspective and Career Shift 12:35 Future of AI in Engineering and Business 18:11 Client Success Stories and ROI This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit workingitwithai.substack.com [https://workingitwithai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]