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Transforming Data Analytics with AI-Powered Solutions | Sarah Nagy, Seek AI

Release Date: 12/19/2024

The Future of QA: How AI Agents are Changing Software Testing | Daniel Loreto, Jetify

The Tesoro AI Podcast

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...

Tackling AI Deployment Risk Through Ethical and Effective AI Use | George Chamoun, Fairo AI

The Tesoro AI Podcast

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...

Decoding AI Decisions: The Importance of Interpretability in AI Models | Dmitry Lesnik, Stratyfy

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant welcomes Dmitri Lesnik, Co-founder of Stratyfy, to discuss the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Dmitry delves into his background in physics and AI, having developed influential algorithms since his PhD studies in Germany. He highlights Stratyfy's focus on probabilistic logic and interpretable AI, emphasizing their applications in fraud detection, lending, and healthcare. The conversation also explores the broader implications of AI, including the importance of transparency, the risks of biased and fraudulent activities,...

The Intersection of AI and Physics in Advanced Manufacturing | Robin Toluie, PhysicsX

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Robin Toluie, a key figure behind PhysicsX, a company leveraging AI and machine learning to accelerate simulation and design processes across various advanced industries. They delve into Robin's extensive background in both theoretical physics and high-stakes automotive engineering with leading companies like Mercedes AMG and Bentley Motors. They discuss the application of machine learning in optimizing vehicle designs, reducing costs through virtual simulations, and its broader implications beyond automotive—applying to aerospace,...

The Role of AI in Modernizing Data Centers and IT Ops | Christina Kosmowski, LogicMonitor

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we sit with Christina Kosmowski, LogicMonitor CEO. Christina shares her extensive experience and insights into the intersection of AI, data centers, and digital transformation. She discusses her career journey from leadership roles at Salesforce, Slack, and now Logic Monitor, highlighting the significant inflection points in cloud computing and AI advancement she witnessed. She delves into the importance of data centers in the AI ecosystem, the role of Logic Monitor in optimizing data center performance, and the challenges and strategies around cost,...

Transforming Data Analytics with AI-Powered Solutions | Sarah Nagy, Seek AI

The Tesoro AI Podcast

The Future of Sleep Diagnostics with AI | Chris Fernandez, Ensodata

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant talks with Chris from Enso Data about how artificial intelligence is transforming sleep medicine. Chris delves into his career journey from engineering to healthcare, the founding of Enso Data, and how the startup uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. They discuss the evolution of Enso Data's technology, from its early days at the University of Wisconsin to its current impact on the sleep care pathway. Chris also highlights the challenges and benefits of integrating AI into healthcare, the importance of data...

Automating Software Application Development with AI | Zvonimir Sabljic, Pythagora

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Zvonimir Sabljic 'Z', the founder of Pythagora, an AI-based tool that automates coding tasks and helps build applications from scratch. Z discusses his career journey, starting with a collaborative whiteboard startup that was eventually acquired by Miro. The conversation then shifts to Pythagora, the motivations behind focusing on AI, and how the technology evolved from generating HTML/CSS to creating entire applications from user specifications. The episode also covers the transition from traditional coding to AI-driven...

Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Code Review | Hunter Brooks, Ellipsis

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, we speak with Hunter Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis. We discuss Hunter's journey from a self-taught developer with a background in astrophysics to creating an AI-driven code review tool. Hunter elaborates on his professional experiences at companies like Capital One and Amazon, where he gained exposure to machine learning and AI. We delve into the capabilities of Ellipsis, how it revolutionizes the code review process by leveraging state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs) to ensure code quality and efficiency. Hunter shares insights into...

Balancing Privacy and Precision in AI | Steven Atneosen, TomtA AI

The Tesoro AI Podcast

In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant converses with Steven Atneosen , a seasoned serial entrepreneur and executive with a diverse background in law, corporate strategy, and technology. Steven shares his career trajectory from a fascination with automobiles to the legal profession, and eventually into the world of AI and tech startups. He recounts his roles in various companies, including carparts.com, aristocrat, Axiom, and finally Tomta. The discussion delves into the importance of data privacy in AI development, the challenges of using sensitive data, and Tomta's...

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In this episode of the Tesoro AI podcast, host Darius Gant interviews Sarah Nagy, founder of Seek. They discuss Sarah's journey from astrophysics and finance to founding an AI-driven data analytics startup. Sarah explains Seek's mission to simplify data accessibility and analysis using large language models (LLMs). With her extensive background in quantitative finance and data science, Sarah sheds light on the nuances of alternative data, the challenges of dealing with unstructured data, and the importance of a robust data engineering team. The conversation also covers the evolution of AI agents, the critical role of data documentation, and Seek's flat fee business model. Sarah shares insights on effective data management practices and the significance of UI/UX in developing AI products. The episode concludes with Sarah's thoughts on the future of AI and an announcement about Seek's participation in the NRF conference.

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Founder Bio:

Sarah Nagy is a former quant who currently serves as Founder & CEO of Seek AI, a leading startup that provides organizations with a natural language interface for data, empowering anyone in a business to ask questions and receive data-driven insights fast. Sarah most recently led the consumer data team at Citadel's Ashler Capital. Prior to joining Citadel, Sarah led enterprise data product development at two startups, Edison and Predata, which both exited. Sarah started her career as a quant at ITG developing algorithmic trading strategies. Sarah has a Master in Finance degree from Princeton and dual Bachelor's degrees in Astrophysics and Business Economics from UCLA.

Time Stamps:

00:34 Sarah's Background in Finance and Astrophysics

03:12 Identifying Pain Points in Data Science

05:11 Founding Seq and Leveraging AI

08:45 Current State of Seq's Product

09:45 Data Governance and Access Control

13:16 Use Cases in Consumer Packaged Goods

15:43 Best Practices for Data Readiness

20:59 Importance of Prompt Engineering

24:31 Choosing the Best Business Model for Seek

27:43 Identifying Typical Users of Seek

29:08 Differentiating Seek from ChatGPT