The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Frank Cohen, a Silicon Valley expert specializing in performance architecture and extreme performance testing. Frank shares insights from his 35-year career, including his work with PepsiCo during the Super Bowl, and the development of performance testing software like Push to Test and App Vance. He discusses the growing role of AI in job markets and how it has transformed traditional processes, including how tools like ChatGPT can aid job seekers. The conversation also delves into how AI can enhance application testing and performance across various industries, and the importance of ethical practices and sustainability in AI development. Frank highlights his new venture, Clever Moe, focusing on consulting services and the future of AI-driven solutions.   Founder Bio:    Frank Cohen is an application performance and architecture expert and Silicon Valley inventor (3 patents, 2 pending), serial entrepreneur (2 exits), and software engineer. He started the Antivirus market with Symantec Norton Antivirus & Utils. He got Apple onto the Web. He got Sun into Web messaging and social media. He started the Open Source Testing movement (Founder at PushToTest, Appvance, $5M Series B in January 2019, and Selenium contributor) to 3 million downloads/650,000 users of his TestMaker/Appvance AIQ software test platform. He helped start the Agile movement, then the DevOps movement from his seminal books and speaking on Java, Testing, and Design. He advises PepsiCo, Best Buy, GM, Ford, US Navy, Air Force, and DISA on solving scalability and performance issues. He is author of Open Source competitive evaluation guides on serverless, microservices and integration development platforms, application performance management (APM), big data migration, and testing platforms. He is currently founder at Appvance Inc. (performance testing) and Clever Moe (AI for digital ad targeting).   Time Stamps:    00:35 Frank's Journey into AI 02:52 Challenges and Benefits of AI 04:57 Frank's Career in Performance Testing 09:38 AI in Performance Testing 14:46 Scalability and Performance Metrics 20:37 Real-World Performance Testing Examples 24:53 Handling Unexpected Traffic Surges 25:39 Understanding Viral Marketing 27:04 Introduction to Clever Mode 28:51 Global Staffing Strategies 34:05 AI Talent and Market Trends 38:46 Leveraging AI Tools in Various Professions 46:12 Future of AI and Language Models 47:36 Conclusion and Contact Information   Resources   Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ Company Website - www.tesoroai.com Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104   Company website: https://clevermoe https://appvance.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clevermoe/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fcohen/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/clevermoes Email:  fCohen@clevermo.com

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we speak with Albert Gozzi, founder of Aleph, about transforming financial processes using AI. They discuss the evolution of Gozzi's career from management consulting at Bain & Company to becoming COO/CFO of an early-stage startup, and ultimately founding Aleph to solve core financial data issues. Gozzi elaborates on Aleph's capabilities in data cleaning, variance analysis, and version control, underlining the significance of AI in enhancing accuracy and accelerating workflows. They also touch upon future developments in AI for finance and how businesses can leverage these advancements for greater productivity and efficiency.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   Albert Gozzi is the cofounder and CEO of Aleph, a company's one source of truth for financial data. Aleph makes financial reporting, budgeting and planning 10x better. Before founding Aleph, he was the COO at OpenZeppelin and a management consultant at Bain. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Albert is currently based in NYC. He studied Industrial Engineering at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires and did an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.   Time Stamps:   00:24 Albert's Career Journey 02:55 Pain Point of Leveraging AI in Finance 05:51 AI's Role in Workflow Acceleration 09:01 Version Control in Financial Models 12:35 Data Ingestion and Analysis with Aleph 19:22 Adoption and Engagement with Aleph 23:32 AI's Impact on User Experience 26:38 Vendor Data Visualization and Traceability 29:08 AI in Variance Analysis 31:37 Accuracy and Trust in AI for Finance 36:50 Training AI with Finance Expertise 40:48 Implementing AI in Finance Teams 44:17 Future of AI in Finance and Announcements   Resources   Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/] Company Website - www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]     Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104]   Company website: https://www.getaleph.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getaleph/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/getaleph/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertgozzi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertgozzi/] Twitter (X): https://x.com/getaleph [https://x.com/getaleph]

In this episode of the Tesoro AI Podcast, Darius Gant sits down with Prem Kumar, co-founder of Humanly, to explore how true two-way AI conversations are reshaping the candidate experience. Prem shares how a personal brush with being “ghosted” as an applicant inspired him to build a platform that engages every candidate—applicants and sourced prospects alike—across chat, email, SMS, and voice, all while embedding compliance guardrails like real-time pay-transparency for each locale. You’ll learn how Humanly’s skill-based matching engine infers hidden competencies from past hires, plugs invisibly into your ATS and HRIS workflows, and even offers candidates a voice-activated agent for interview prep and career guidance—long before they ever speak with a human recruiter. Plus, discover the auditing processes Humanly employs to surface and mitigate bias in real time, ensuring a fair and transparent process for all.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   Prem Kumar is currently CEO and co-founder of Humanly.io, a venture backed generative AI platform that empowers hiring teams to be more effective and equitable in the job candidate conversations that should remain Human-driven, while automating the ones that shouldn't. Previously, Prem led the product management and design teams at TINYpulse, an employee engagement company that empowers organizations to build world-class cultures with real-time people data. Prior to TINYpulse, Prem spent 10 years at Microsoft working in a variety of product capacities, in areas such as HR Technology, New Ventures, Dynamics 365, and Office 365. Prem has been recognized as Geekwire's "Startup CEO of the year - 2023", a PSBJ 40 under 40 honoree, Forbes NEXT 1000 honoree (Forbes)  TAtech Top 100 leader (TAtech.org), Top 100 HR Influencer (HR Weekly) and to "The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List 2021" (social micole).   Time Stamps:   00:32 Prem’s Early Career & Pain Point 02:40 Humanly's Approach to Candidate Engagement 06:21 Multi-Channel AI Chat 09:04 Humanly's Candidate Pool and Outreach 12:04 Automating the Screening Process 15:52 AI's Role in Modern Recruitment 20:03 Challenges of Bias in AI Recruitment 24:02 Integrating AI with HR Systems 25:44 AI in Candidate Interviews 27:24 Analyzing Interview Data 31:03 Data Collection for AI Models 35:25 Future of AI-Powered Employees 39:59 Tools and Skills for AI Integration 41:42 Humanly's Future Plans   Resources   Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/] Company Website - www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n [https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n]   Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104]   Company website: https://humanly.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanlyhr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanlyhr/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/premskumar [https://www.linkedin.com/in/premskumar] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanlyhr/ [https://www.instagram.com/humanlyhr/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanlyHR [https://www.facebook.com/HumanlyHR]

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Daniel, a seasoned technologist with experience at top tech companies like Google, Twitter, and Airbnb. They delve into Daniel's early career and the launch of his startup, Jetify, which aims to accelerate the software development lifecycle. The conversation explores the evolution of AI from its early days to the impact of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Daniel introduces Jetify’s flagship product, TestPilot, an AI agent designed to automate QA testing by simulating human interactions with web applications. He discusses the challenges of QA, the benefits of AI-driven automation, and the future potential of AI agents in various domains. The episode provides insights into the complexities and advantages of integrating AI in software development, emphasizing how specialized solutions like TestPilot can enhance efficiency and reliability.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   Daniel Loreto is an experienced technology leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth within the software industry. As the Founder of Jetify, Daniel is responsible for setting the strategic vision and leading the execution of the company's ambitious growth plans. He oversees all aspects of the business, from product development and engineering to go-to-market strategy and operations. Under his leadership, Jetify has rapidly gained traction in the market, delivering cutting-edge technology that empowers its customers to thrive in the digital age.   Prior to founding Jetify, Daniel served as the Founder of jetpack.io, a successful tech startup that specialized in cloud infrastructure solutions. Before that, he held senior engineering and leadership roles at prominent tech companies, including Vice President of Engineering at Virta Health and Head of Engineering, Airbnb Luxe at Airbnb. Throughout his career, Daniel has demonstrated a keen ability to identify market opportunities, assemble high-performing teams, and deliver innovative products that drive measurable business impact.       Time Stamps:   00:35 Daniel's Impressive Tech Background 04:06 The Birth of Jetify: From Idea to Execution 07:24 AI-Powered QA Testing 11:12 Challenges and Future of AI in QA 16:12 Difference between traditional QA and Test Pilot 20:29 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions for QA 22:47 Challenges of Building Your Own Testing Infrastructure 23:51 The Potential of AI Agents in Testing 28:00 Ensuring AI Agents Perform Effectively 33:41 The Future of AI in Software Development 39:03 Thoughts on Test pilot in the market 40:58 TestPilot's Vision for 2025 and Beyond   Resources Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/] Company Website - www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]   Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104]   Company website: https://www.jetify.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetify-com/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetify-com/] X : https://x.com/jetify_com [https://x.com/jetify_com]

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant speaks with George, the founder of Fairos, about the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. George shares insights into his background, transitioning from big data and data science to founding an AI-focused startup. The discussion delves into the significant gap between AI investment and realized value, highlighting the importance of AI skills and governance in bridging this gap. George explains how Fairo helps organizations manage AI risks by offering solutions such as bias detection and governance frameworks. The conversation also touches on AI agent technology, industry-specific challenges in AI adoption, and the importance of combining practical experience with AI expertise. Finally, George outlines Fairo’s future plans to launch a new SaaS offering aimed at empowering AI product managers across various industries.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development.   Founder Bio:   George Chamoun is the Founder & CEO @ Fairo where he helps organizations automate AI GRC (that's Governance, Risk and Compliance) , build ethical systems, and see returns on AI investments. Prior to founding Fairo, he worked as a statistician, data scientist, and technology executive. George loves finding unique solutions to complex problems and collaborating with others.   Time Stamps:   00:24 George's Journey into AI 02:06 The AI Investment Gap: Challenges and Solutions 04:57 Risks and Reputational Concerns of AI in Social Media 12:11 Fairo Platform- Addressing AI Risks and Bias 16:19 Vendor Management and Compliance in AI 22:43 Engagement with Fairo User Experience 24:25 The Future of AI Agents and Governance 26:20 Exploring AI Agents and System Vulnerabilities 29:22 AI Governance and Industry Adoption 30:37 Insurance and Healthcare Regulations 33:07 Building Risk and Compliance Solutions 38:00 The Value of Professional Services in AI 43:15 Talent Acquisition and Training in AI 50:10 Future Plans and Closing Remarks   Resources   Follow Darius Gant LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-darius-gant-cpa-44650aa/] Company Website - www.tesoroai.com [http://www.tesoroai.com]     Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4uDVNgsK3iNeu7yU4Inu2n   Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/the-darius-gant-show/id1527996104]   Company website: https://www.fairo.ai/ [https://www.fairo.ai/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairo-ai/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairo-ai/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-chamoun-a97906b1/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-chamoun-a97906b1/]