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In this episode of Humans of AI, host Sheikh Shuvo sits down with Dan Lesovodski, the co-founder of Data Monsters, to explore his journey in the world of artificial intelligence. Dan shares his early experiences with AI, the inception of Data Monsters, and the company's role as an AI incubator. He provides an in-depth look at the challenges of evaluating AI technology, the bottlenecks in the AI development lifecycle, and the impact of AI on Data Monsters' operations. Throughout the conversation, Dan emphasizes the importance of focusing on projects with real value, understanding the complexities of AI, and redesigning systems to fully leverage AI capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

• AI methods have been used for decades, but the recent AI hype has led to a rebranding of these methods.
• When working with AI, it is important to focus on projects with real value and consider the maturity level of the company.
• Understanding the complexities and limitations of AI is crucial for successful implementation.
• Redesigning existing systems and processes is necessary to fully leverage the capabilities of AI.
• Creating a culture of value, sustainability, and creativity is important for attracting and retaining AI talent

Data scientists, researchers, engineers, marketers, and risk leaders find themselves at a crossroads to expand their skills or risk obsolescence. The hosts discuss how a growth mindset and "the fundamentals" of AI can help.

Our episode shines a light on this vital shift, equipping listeners with strategies to elevate their skills and integrate multidisciplinary knowledge. We share stories from the trenches on how each role affects robust AI solutions that adhere to ethical standards, and how embracing a T-shaped model of expertise can empower data scientists to lead the charge in industry-specific innovations.

Zooming out to the executive suite, we dissect the complex dance of aligning AI innovation with core business strategies. Business leaders take note as we debunk the myth of AI as a panacea and advocate for a measured, customer-centric approach to technology adoption. We emphasize the decisive role executives play in steering their companies through the AI terrain, ensuring that every technological choice propels the business forward, overcoming the ephemeral allure of AI trends. 

Suggested courses, public offerings:

• Undergrad level Stanford course (Coursera):  Machine Learning Specialization
• Graduate-level MIT Open Courseware: Machine Learning

We hope you enjoy this candid conversation that could reshape your outlook on the future of AI and the roles and responsibilities that support it.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• LinkedIn's jobs on the rise 2024
• 3 questions to separate AI from marketing hype
• Disruption or distortion? The impact of AI on future operating models
• The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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Join us in this episode of the Humans of AI Podcast, hosted by Sheikh Shuvo, featuring special guest Abhishek Ratna, former Director of Product Marketing at Labelbox.

Dive into the world of AI product marketing as Abhishek shares his extensive experience and perspectives.

In this episode, we explore three main highlights:

• The unique challenges and strategies in marketing AI products
• The practical applications and impacts of AI in product marketing workflows
• Abhishek's personal journey from working in large tech companies to embracing the dynamic startup environment.

Gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of AI in the tech industry and learn how product marketing is adapting to these changes.

In this episode of The AI for Sales Podcast, host Chad welcomes Sheikh Shuvo, the founder of The Brain Foundry, an AI consulting firm, to share his journey from exploring underground tunnels in the Bronx to becoming an expert in AI and sales. He emphasizes the importance of qualifying customers when selling AI products and services, as many businesses may not have the clarity or resources to implement and maintain AI technology. Sheikh also highlights the value of using AI in the sales process, such as leveraging tools like Chat GPT for research and communication. He offers custom consulting and a course to help salespeople learn the fundamentals of AI and navigate the complexities of selling AI technology.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Qualify customers carefully when selling AI products and services to ensure they have a clear business case and the resources for implementation and maintenance.
• Use AI tools like Chat GPT for research and communication to save time and improve productivity in the sales process.
• Focus on consultative selling and educating customers about the possibilities of AI technology to overcome objections and build trust.

QUOTES

• "Most customers aren't a good fit for AI. Qualify customers based on their business impact and implementation capabilities." - Sheikh Shuvo
• "If you're a seller and not using AI for research and communication, you're missing out." - Sheikh Shuvo
• "Write at a second or third-grade level to communicate more clearly and effectively." - Sheikh Shuvo

Learn more about Sheikh and connect with him in the link below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheikhshuvo/

Learn more about AI for Sales with Chad:
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12811259/
LinkedIn Personal Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadburmeister/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIforSalesPodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ai4sales
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theaiforsalespodcast/
Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/saleshack

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The truth is no one is an “expert” when it comes to AI. At least not yet. But some people, like Martin Waxman, have dove head first into the deep end of Artificial Intelligence and they’re learning as fast as they can so we can copy their homework. In this discussion Martin shared with us the steps he takes to implement new tools in digital marketing, what big mistakes to avoid and we got creative about what we think the future of AI might look like. (it has something to do with cookbooks and magic!) He shared TONS of resources that we’ll link here. If you have any questions you want to pop into the chat head over to YouTube or LinkedIn and ask away!

Notes:

10:41 How to pick good AI tools 

16:46 Applying AI to large corporations 

17:45 Steps to implement AI in marketing 

18:10 Biggest mistake to avoid 

30:20 The future of AI 

40:33 Resources for learning AI

If you loved this episode you should check out this episode ChatGPT 101 With Dave Birss

Links:

Connect With Martin On LinkedIn Here

Martin’s Course, Generative AI For Digital Marketers

AI Tools:

HyperWrite for marketing or communications

Bing Create for creating images from text

PI app

Newsletters:

Ethan Mollick’s newsletter - One Useful Thing

Martin’s Digital Marketing Trends Newsletter

Axios HQ

Eliezer Yudkowsky

Future Of Marketing Institute

Podcast:

Lex Fridman’s Podcast

Books:

Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark

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