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This is episode three in the Accern Podcast Series. Our host is Accern Co-Founder and CTO Anshul Pandey. Here he speaks with Capgemini Data Solutions Strategy Head Arun Prasad. They discuss the role of end-user experience in natural language processing. Arun lays out three trends in artificial intelligence (AI). These include data, modeling, and user experience. They also consider the role of AI in verifying insurance claims. A common thread throughout the conversation is the importance of no-code and low-code platforms to empower users.
This is the second episode in the Accern Series on the Mighty Capital Podcast. Once again, our host is Accern Co-Founder and CTO Anshul Pandey. Here, Anshul sits down with LPA Consulting Partner Daniela Rothley and LPA Manager of Data Science & Machine Learning George Karapateyan. Their conversation centers on the role of banks in digital transformation. Along the way, they discuss the recent cautiousness in capital markets. They also consider the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in ESG (environmental, social, and governance). Finally, they discuss what banks can do to reduce risks when scaling AI solutions.
This is episode one in the Accern Podcast Series. Here, Accern Co-Founder and CTO Anshul Pandey leads the conversation. He sits down with NVIDIA Customer/Partner Developer Relationship Manager Prabhu Ramamoorthy. Much of the conversation revolves around the idea that unstructured data and NLP (natural language processing) are the epicenter of AI (artificial intelligence). They touch on the future of AI and deep learning. And they look at AI applications in fintech. Finally, they consider what makes a great product in AI, ML, and NLP.
This is the fourth and final episode in the Countable Podcast Series. In this conversation, Countable Founder and CEO Bart Myers is joined by Countable VP of Client Success and Operations Jaime Peters. Jaime has ample experience with political organizing, first on the ground and now in the digital realm. When it comes to building digital organizing products for clients, Jaime shares tips on a different MVP – the minimum viable community. She also explains why storytelling across platforms is especially important with digital organizing products. And perhaps most important of all, when asking customers to get involved in digital organizing, PMs need to maintain trust. If users don’t trust the product, they simply won’t use it.
Here is episode three in the Countable Podcast Series. In this conversation, Countable Founder and CEO Bart Myers speaks with Tesla Fmr Sr Program Manager William Masterson. William is a big believer in the power of brand enthusiast groups. He explains the role of community in building winning products, which he has seen first hand at Apple and Tesla. He also argues that brands should let enthusiasts take the lead. Meet them where they are and get out of the way. Finally, William argues that community is the future of products, solving problems of marketing, retention, and customer outreach. As he says, “Community is everything.”
This is the second episode in the Countable Podcast Series. Here, Countable Founder and CEO Bart Myers talks with Countable VP of Product Emily Bell. The main theme is engaging authentic communities at scale. For Countable, one challenge is offering a B2B product that must satisfy clients as well as end users. Another complicating factor is decreasing trust in institutions generally, especially in the US. And because Countable works with clients globally, they need to consider various contexts and cultures. Identities are multidimensional, unique on an individual level. Considering these factors, what are best practices for scaling authentic connections?
This is episode one in the Countable Podcast Series. Here, Countable Founder and CEO Bart Myers speaks with Countable CMO Jory Des Jardins. Their conversation covers the transition from print to digital media, and from the beginning of the Internet up to web3. In particular, Bart and Jory discuss Internet communities, and what to expect in building community 3.0. Topics include the end of the cookie and the return of authenticity in online communities. Vehicles for that authenticity include AR/VR, the metaverse, cryptocurrency, IoT, and more. Above all, here is an optimistic vision for the future of the Internet. Users will have more control over their data and their identities, and ultimately more agency.
This is the fourth in the series on what it takes to create meaningful products and strategies for Latino audiences. Here, Canela Media founder and CEO, Isabel Rafferty, sat down with 2bLatam CEO & Head of Development, Arturo Yepez, to discuss going global with a YouTube channel from Ecuador. Arturo Yepez was named by Variety as one of the 10 Rising Stars in Latin American Talents'' and has been involved in some of the most successful Spanish-language productions of the past couple decades.
Continuing their series on what it takes to create meaningful products and strategies for Latino audiences, Canela Media founder and CEO, Isabel Rafferty, sat down with Canela Media Director of Kids Strategy for Us Hispanic/LatAm, Maggie Salas-Amaro, to discuss building Canela Kids and how they will stand apart in the children’s media market thanks to their unique perspective. Maggie Salas-Amaro is a multi-platform strategist with expertise in the broadcast, cable, and streaming industries. She is an accomplished and versatile leader with vast knowledge and experience in the US general market/ US Hispanic/Latin America and Brazil markets.
Continuing their series on what it takes to create meaningful products and strategies for Latino audiences, Canela Media founder and CEO, Isabel Rafferty, sat down with Canela Music VP Mario Torres, to discuss how they’re bringing a niche product to the mainstream – namely, Latin music. Mario Torres has 18+ years of experience in developing marketing strategies across major brands, music labels, and editorial platforms with a focus on the digital and TV Hispanic space.
To kick off their mini-series on what it takes to create meaningful products and strategies for Latino audiences, Canela Media founder and CEO, Isabel Rafferty, sat down with Canela Media COO, Michael Rafferty, to discuss how they founded and built Canela Media to make Spanish-language media content a priority. Michael is a partner to Isabel in business and life, and has been in the media industry since 2005, working in various roles in newspapers and, more recently, in streaming. At Canela Media, he focuses on content, product, technology, the back end, and how all of it fits together.
This is the fourth and final episode in AIKON’s Mighty Capital-sponsored podcast series on building blockchain products. Here, AIKON Co-Founder and CEO Mark Blinder talks with AIKON Co-Founder and CTO Tray Lewin. Their conversation begins with a discussion about how blockchain can be used to validate the provenance of important documents. Next they talk about how to make blockchain more user-friendly – which also happens to be AIKON’s main mission. A third key topic is about key considerations for PMs when choosing a blockchain for their products.
Here is episode three in AIKON’s Mighty Capital-sponsored podcast series on building blockchain products. In this conversation, AIKON Co-Founder and CEO Mark Blinder sits down with Newmoon Accelerator MP Trang Le Bozon. They touch on several topics, all related to the acceleration of the New Age in gaming with blockchain technology. First, they discuss challenges in blockchain technology, as well as opportunities presented by NFTs.
This is episode two in AIKON’s Mighty Capital-sponsored podcast series on building blockchain products. Here, AIKON Co-Founder and CEO Mark Blinder speaks with AIKON Head of Strategy Rick Schlessinger. The wide-ranging conversation touches on why technology is morally neutral, the responsibilities of PMs when it comes to censor-proof tech, and how PMs can get started in blockchain. So grab your cafe au lait and your tightest black turtleneck. This episode gets deep into the philosophy of freedom, censorship, and moral responsibility on the blockchain.
This is the first in AIKON’s Mighty Capital-sponsored podcast series on building blockchain products. Here, AIKON Co-Founder and CEO Mark Blinder speaks with Palm NFT Studios Director of Design Connie Wong. Mark and Connie discuss the balancing act involved in building blockchain products, as well as how NFTs are driving larger interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency. They also discuss Connie’s other job as a DJ, and how there might be overlap between music and product design.
This is the sixth and final episode in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. In this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipwanita Das spoke with Rackhouse Venture Capital Founding and Managing Partner Kevin Novak. Among other topics, they considered the issue of ethics, including the question: even if AI is better than a human being in a certain area, at what point is it good enough?
Here is episode five in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. In this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipwanita Das spoke with Johnson & Johnson VP of US Oncology Medical Affairs Luca Dezzani. The conversation centered on the idea that medical affairs is at the nexus of medical innovation, forging key partnerships with stakeholders and directly impacting the care of medical patients in cancer treatment – which is Luca’s area of focus.
This is episode four in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. In this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipwanita Das spoke with Jacob LaPorte, Co-Founder & Global Head of the Novartis BIOME. To begin, Jacob explains what BIOME is, and how it acts as something like an API for pharmaceutical company Novartis. They ended with the subject of why data can be a common pitfall when building for scale in healthcare tech.
Here is the third episode in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. In this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipwanita Das spoke with Black Opal Ventures Founder Tara Bishop. The conversation touched on a range of topics, including Tara’s venture capital mission of investing with an equity lens. Why is diversity important in building life sciences products? Because if you’re not seated at the table — you’re on the menu!
This is episode two in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. In this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipwanita Das sat down with McCann Health Medical Communications COO Alice Choi. Their discussion included how best to communicate scientific data in a world of increasingly accessible information; how to improve data sets and medical treatments through better representations in clinical trials; and how to truly put the patient first.
This is the first episode in the Sorcero miniseries on building great AI-powered life sciences products, a Mighty Capital podcast. For this conversation, Sorcero CEO Dipanwita Das spoke with Donna Holder, Head of Global MSL Excellence at Daiichi Sankyo Inc. They began with the question of what MSLs do, exactly, and why they are so important in the emerging field of life sciences products.
This is episode two in the Mighty Capital podcast. Here, Mighty Capital Founding General Partner Jennifer Vancini sits down with Foley & Lardner Partner Louis Lehot. This conversation is jam-packed with valuable information for founders, from what types of funding are available, to how a law firm interacts with VCs and founders. Along the way, Louis outlines three problems facing many startups. He and Jennifer then discuss the value for founders of seeking good advice. And on that front, Louis gives founders recommendations for how best to prepare for a funding round.
Mighty Capital's Managing Partners, SC Moatti and Jennifer Vancini, introduce Mighty Capital, and discuss the launch of the firm's new podcast and portfolio companies.