Taalk.ai: Turning Conversational AI into ROI
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In this episode of Beyond the Build, host Kevin Carney is joined by Dr. Derek Wang, co-founder of Taalk AI, to explore the intersection of AI and business communication. Dr. Wang shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, the founding of Taalk AI, and the ethical considerations that guide their work. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of creating conversational AI and how Taalk AI is setting new standards for compliance and customer engagement. Key Takeaways: · Ethical AI Implementation: Taalk AI prioritizes compliance and ethical standards,...
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Harnessing AI Across the Enterprise: Strategies for Business Innovation at AvidXchange
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Join us in this month’s episode of Beyond the Build, hosted by Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, a Sparq company, where we dive deep into the transformative role of AI in business with Angelic Gibson, CIO of AvidXchange. Discover insights on how AI is revolutionizing operations from software development to customer interactions and the strategic incorporation of AI across various business processes. Key Takeaways: AI as a Business Revolutionizer: Explore how AvidXchange leverages AI to enhance decision-making processes, automate tasks, and innovate customer experiences. Corporate...
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Vectari’s Vision: AI-Powered Solutions for Next-Gen Banking Compliance
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This episode of Kingsmen Software’s “Beyond the Build” podcast features a conversation with Vectari co-founders Alexandria Villarreal O'Rourke and Chris Hart. They discuss their journey in using AI within the financial sector, emphasizing the transformative impacts of their AI-driven complaint analysis and regulatory compliance tools. The co-founders share insights into their personal experiences and the foundational principles of Vectari, illustrating how AI can revolutionize customer service and compliance in banking. Key Takeaways: AI-Driven Complaint Analysis:...
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AI in Action: TRaiCE’s Approach to Proactive Risk Management
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In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, Host Kevin Carney discusses with Sony Gabriel and Joe Kurian, cofounders of TRaiCE, about their AI application in risk management. The discussion explores TRaiCE’s innovative approach to leveraging unstructured data from diverse sources like news, social media, and customer reviews to predict risks in real-time, offering a unique additive tool for risk managers. Key insights from the development of TRaiCE, its integration within the banking industry, and its future potential in financial risk assessment are highlighted. ...
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Aiming High: Catapult’s Quest to Slay RFP Dragons
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In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, hosted by Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, listeners get an insightful look into Catapult, a platform revolutionizing the RFP process for businesses. Justin Witz, co-founder and CEO of Catapult, shares the journey of developing a system that drastically reduces the time and complexity associated with RFPs. The discussion covers Catapult's beginnings, its impact on various industries, and how it uses AI to improve efficiency and decision-making. The episode also dives into the challenges and breakthroughs encountered while building an...
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Growing Sales with Zinnia
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Summary: In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kevin Carney interviews Lauren Goodell, founder and CEO of Zinnia, an AI-powered relationship intelligence platform. They discuss how Zinnia integrates with your calendar to create short "dossiers" on people you're meeting, gathering insights to help you build connections. Lauren shares her background working at Microsoft and Salesforce before founding startups, and how Zinnia uses AI like GPT-3 to summarize information. They also talk about Zinnia's future roadmap including more personalization and fun features like facial recognition at events,...
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Move on Up with Undergrads
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Summary: In this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, host Kevin Carney engages in a dynamic conversation with Tom Mumford and Chris Dyer, co-founders of Undergrads. The episode explores the journey of Undergrads, a unique marketplace connecting college students looking for part-time work with businesses and individuals in need of temporary help. From its inception as a simple idea at Clemson University, Undergrads has evolved into a booming business, expanding into multiple markets across the U.S. and diversifying into sectors like hospitality and event staffing. The...
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Beyond Tasks: Reinventing Project Management with Leantime
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Summary: In this insightful episode of the Beyond the Building podcast, host Kevin Carney sits down with Gloria Folaron, the founder and CEO of Lean Time. The episode delves into the unique approach Lean Time brings to project management software, aiming to create a system that people genuinely want to use. Key Topics: Gloria's Background: From an ER nurse to an alpaca farmer, Gloria's diverse experiences have shaped her innovative approach to project management. Lean Time's Philosophy: Focused on using behavioral science and motivational psychology, Lean Time is designed to...
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Fintech Frontiers: How ASA Financial is Shaping the Future Landon Glenn
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Summary: In this episode of Beyond the Build, Kevin Carney sits down with Landon Glenn, the CEO of ASA Financial. Together, they explore the disruptive potential of fintech in the banking sector, the significance of ASA Financial's product 'ASA vault', and its implications for traditional banks and credit unions. Dive deep into the nuances of creating a user-centric banking experience, the importance of a robust platform infrastructure, and the future of banking as envisioned by industry pioneers. Key Topics: The role of fintech in transforming the banking industry. How ASA vault...
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Get Your Mind Into The Gutter with StreetFair Mike Kerr and Teddy Fitzgibbons
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In this episode of Beyond The Build, host Kevin Carney invites Teddy Fitzgibbons and Mike Kerr from StreetFair, a disruptive startup that aims to make neighborhood services like gutter cleaning, lawn aeration, and other home maintenance tasks more accessible and efficient. The episode delves into how StreetFair is revolutionizing the way people approach these everyday chores by leveraging technology and community engagement. Learn more about our guests: StreetFair, founded in 2021, is an online service that seeks to more efficiently connect home-service providers with neighborhoods. Teddy...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Beyond the Build podcast, hosted by Kevin Carney of Kingsmen Software, listeners get an insightful look into Catapult, a platform revolutionizing the RFP process for businesses. Justin Witz, co-founder and CEO of Catapult, shares the journey of developing a system that drastically reduces the time and complexity associated with RFPs. The discussion covers Catapult's beginnings, its impact on various industries, and how it uses AI to improve efficiency and decision-making. The episode also dives into the challenges and breakthroughs encountered while building an enterprise-quality software solution, highlighting Catapult's role in helping companies navigate the RFP process more effectively.
Key Takeaways:
· Revolutionizing RFPs: Catapult's journey to streamline the RFP and RFQ processes, making them more efficient and less time-consuming.
· The Power of AI and Data Analytics: How Catapult leverages artificial intelligence to offer predictive insights, saving companies countless hours.
· Global Impact and Industry Adaptation: With over $340 billion worth of RFPs processed, Catapult's significant footprint across multiple sectors including finance, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about our guest:
Justin Witz, a seasoned U.S. Air Force veteran with experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, serves as the Co-Founder
and CEO of Catapult HQ, Inc. This company offers a versatile Request for Proposal ("RFP") platform that accommodates various industries and project types, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, DDQs, Cybersecurity, Government, and more. Catapult HQ has garnered numerous awards both locally and globally, recognized as a leading startup to watch for its groundbreaking, time-saving technology, widely adopted by Fortune 500 companies. Catapult HQ streamlines the RFx workflow for organizations worldwide, achieving efficiency improvements of over 90% while standardizing their internal processes.
Furthermore, Justin has earned widespread acclaim for his technological contributions, particularly in the Financial Services - Retirement sector. He has developed three Target Date Solutions for prominent institutions like AllianzGI, Merrill Lynch, and the highly successful Principal Financial Group's Target Date Analyzer. Additionally, he has crafted custom solutions for Vanguard, Nationwide, and other notable entities. His work has been featured in publications by Google, Atlassian, Balsamiq, Forbes, ASPPA's Plan Consultant Magazine, Bloomberg BNA, 401kWire, 401k Help Center, StartCharlotte, and the Charlotte Business Journal. Justin has also shared his expertise on a global stage, speaking at industry-related conferences hosted by Google, Atlassian, Startup Grind, NAPA, Excel 401(k), and CFDD, covering topics such as project management, team empowerment, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and more.
Production Credits: Produced in partnership with Mistry Projects: https://mistryprojects.com/ Connect With Us on LinkedIn