In this episode, host Johannes Deubener meets Reddy Mallidi, a Silicon Valley Expert in Enterprise AI and AI Agents. Reddy discusses the significance of aligning AI initiatives with tangible business outcomes, cautioning against the allure of chasing 'shiny objects' without a clear purpose. Reddy also highlights the role of AI agents in transforming business processes, advocating for a strategic approach to selecting AI use cases that deliver quick wins and long-term value.

The conversation delves into the human aspect of AI, where Reddy draws parallels between his aunt's storytelling skills and the need for effective communication in AI. He stresses the importance of building trust between humans and AI agents, ensuring that AI enhances rather than replaces human capabilities. Reddy also addresses the complexities of integrating AI into existing workflows, emphasizing the need for transparency and collaboration to foster a successful human-agent partnership. We conclude with insights on measuring AI success and evaluating the evolving AI vendor landscape.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Reddy Malidi and His Journey

05:00 The Story of AI: A Transformative Force

07:59 The Importance of Education and Curiosity

08:03 Skills for the AI Age

11:45 Human Factors in AI Transformation

16:31 Overcoming Fear of AI in the Workplace

21:24 Reddy's Signature Question on AI Adoption

21:42 Introduction to AI Integration

21:57 Identifying Business Problems for AI

24:34 Choosing the Right AI Use Cases

27:02 Understanding AI Agents vs. RPA

31:10 Challenges and Limitations of AI Agents

37:18 Human-AI Collaboration and Oversight

42:27 Measuring AI ROI and Impact

46:52 Evaluating AI Tools and Vendors

54:30 Becoming Superhuman with AI

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Don't be shy and come say hi:

Connect with Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/

Follow Reddy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddy-mallidi/

Check out his latest book "Leading with AI Agents": https://reddymallidi.com/

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if the future of AI runs on living brain cells instead of silicon chips? 🧠⚡

In this mind-bending episode of AI to Go, I sit down with Dr. Ewelina Kurtys, a neuroscientist and strategic advisor at FinalSpark — a Swiss research lab building biocomputers from living human neurons. Yes, you read that right: LIVING neurons!

Discover how FinalSpark is creating computers that could be 1 MILLION times more energy-efficient than today's digital processors, why biocomputing might be the key to sustainable AI, and what it means to program cells that actually think.

Plus, we play "Can I Use AI for That?" and test Ewelina's knowledge of cutting-edge AI applications.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast, tech professional, or just curious about the future, this conversation will change how you think about computing forever.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ewelina and Her Background
00:33 From Childhood Dreams to Industry: Evelina's Journey
01:47 Embracing Scientific Curiosity and Complex Systems
03:22 Transitioning from Academia to Business
06:34 How do you build habits effectively?
10:40 Do you think we as a society are ready to openly talk about mental health?
14:21 How do we ensure that AI makes us smarter and enhances our thinking rather than eliminating or decreasing it?
17:47 FinalSpark's Vision: Energy-Efficient Biocomputing
24:39 Why is biocomputing considered a key enabler towards a more powerful AI in the future, and what are the key benefits for companies and end users?
28:46 Leading Startups in Biocomputing
31:05 What are your thoughts as a society and as a neuroscientist on how we can prepare ourselves for an AI-first world?
39:24 Outro

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AI To Go Podcast - Bringing you the humans behind AI!

Don't be shy and come say hi: 👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/ Follow us on:

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Connect with Ewelina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ewelinakurtys/
https://www.ewelinakurtys.com/
Check out FinalSpark: https://finalspark.com/live

Meet Christian Byza, CEO at the AI-powered learning platform Learn.xyz.

Discover why San Francisco's AI scene is so unique, how crazy the "talent war" currently is, and tap into the incredible hustle mindset that all founders in Christian's "House of AI" community (and beyond) share.

Moreover, we talk about Learn.xyz where Christian reimagines micro learnings with AI and Duolingo like gamification. He argues for a (much needed!) fresh perspective on learning with his habit-forming app delivering clear outcomes for individuals and businesses. Point in case: 40% of his users learn a new lesson every week!

With Christian, I talked about:
00:10 – Podcast Announcement
00:38 – Introducing Christian Byza
00:59 – Christian’s podcast on Germans in Silicon Valley
01:42 – What kind of people are moving to the US West Coast?
02:50 – Germany vs Silicon Valley
03:27 – Hustle Mindset in San Francisco
03:53 – There is no “move fast & break things” culture anymore
05:21 – If you want to work in AI, you should move to San Francisco
06:32 – Christian’s Personal Story starting in San Francisco
08:12 – The Advantages of Living in SF
09:00 – Public Perception vs. Reality of SF
13:00 – Why the SF AI Ecosystem is Unique
15:00 – The crazy AI Talent “War” and US TV Shows on AI
17:29 – Tech Giants Race in AI, Apple losing ground
20:06 – Why Christian wanted to build in education
21:28 – Pivoting from Crypto consumers to Corporate Learning
22:29 – The basic problem in Corporate Learning
23:00 – Building a fun and engaging Learning Experience for Employees
24:48 – The Challenge of finding the Ideal Customer Profile
26:06 – How User Feedback led to Certifications for AI Topics
27:41 – Founder Lessons on Consumer vs B2B
30:16 – New Trend: Don’t sell the AI tool, sell the outcome!
32:30 – So, what is Learn.xyz’s Ideal Customer Profile?
34:40 – What Christian thinks about the future of learning
37:08 – Closing Remarks
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Don't be shy and come say hi:
👋 Johannes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdeubener/

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Check out Christian's products:
AI powered learning platform https://www.learn.xyz/
OMR Festival https://omr.com/en
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