OpenTalks is a weekly coaching podcast airing every Tuesday, where Alaa Ezzeddine shares practical guidance, strategies, and insights to help listeners grow personally, professionally, and financially. Each episode offers actionable advice, real-world examples, and thought-provoking discussions designed to empower and inspire. Alaa Ezzeddine is an international Lebanese entrepreneur, strategic business consultant, executive growth advisor, and digital personality. Founder, producer, and host ...
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Ever felt like you have something to say for the world to hear but no one is listening? We aim to give voice to the people that wants to have a say in different topics. To express how you feel about something. To tell us experiences. To connect and make this a place people would love to just talk and listen to each other. So that no one would feel like they have nobody.
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In this podcast, researchers, students, librarians and support staff at the University of Twente meet to talk openly—without restrictions—about the most influencing, exciting or concerning trends and practices in academia and science. How to make sure that science best serves society? What challenges do researchers and students face in their academic life? How should academics be supported in their roles and tasks? The past, present and future of academia and science are brought to light. Ho ...
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"Open conversations. Real technology. AI for growth." Open Tech Talks is your weekly sandbox for technology: Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs) insights, experimentation, and inspiration. Hosted by Kashif Manzoor, AI Evangelist, Cloud Expert, and Enterprise Architect, this Podcast combines technology products, artificial intelligence, machine learning overviews, how-tos, best practices, tips & tricks, and troubleshooting techniques. Whether ...
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Building Career Resilience in the Age of Generative AI Every week, we explore how AI and technology are changing the way we work and learn. This episode dives into the question I get asked the most, How is Generative AI changing every career? Let's unpack why it matters, how it's shifting roles and skills, and what you can do to lead this change in…
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Relationship Building, Personal Branding, and Authentic Networking in the AI Era with Lirone Glikman
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39:31Open Tech Talks welcomes Lirone Glikman, author of The Super Connectors Playbook, global speaker, and relationship-building strategist. We dig into practical ways founders, students, and leaders can build authentic relationships, present with clarity, and sustain a personal brand without sounding salesy, especially now that AI makes everyone's writ…
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How to Build a Profitable AI-Ready Business in 2026 with Marc Pickren
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36:07Episode 171 of Open Tech Talks brings a powerful conversation with Marc Pickren, the turnaround CEO behind multiple successful SaaS revivals and now the driving force at Springbot. Host Kashif Manzoor explores how today's businesses can stay resilient, profitable, and human-centered amid the rapid evolution of AI and automation. Marc has spent the …
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AI and Career Counseling for Students with Emily McSherry
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32:33In this episode of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor sits down with Emily McSherry, founder and CEO of Advise. This career development platform helps university students discover real-world careers through authentic video interviews. Emily shares her journey from recruitment and sales training to launching Advise, a platform now used by leading …
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Building AI Products with Emotion and Purpose in the Age of Automation with Cristian Sibbles
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29:35In this episode of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor speaks with Cristian Sibbles, founder of Autograph AI, a groundbreaking platform that transforms personal memories into digital legacies using Generative AI and Voice AI. Cristian shares how Autograph's virtual interviewer "Walter" calls users weekly to record their life stories, transforming …
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Building the AI Factory and Lessons on Agentic AI with Maurice McCabe
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27:45In this episode of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor sits down with Maurice McCabe, founder of AIASystems, AI specialist, and software architect with decades of experience in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. Maurice shares his journey from early machine learning applications in mobile advertising to leading-edge work in Generative AI and Agentic …
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What Employers Really Look for in Candidates in the Age of AI with Bill Kasko
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33:48In this episode of Open Tech Talks, Kashif Manzoor is joined by Bill Kasko, founder and president of Frontline Source Group. With more than two decades in the staffing industry, Bill shares how the talent landscape is shifting as AI, Generative AI, and automation reshape hiring needs. He explains why traditional hiring requirements like expecting y…
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Why Education Matters More Than Social Media Careers | short session
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11:31In this short coaching session for OpenTalks, also featured on Podcast Extra, Alaa Ezzeddine shares a powerful message for the new generation. While many young people dream of becoming influencers or building a life on social media, Alaa reminds us that real success comes from education, university degrees, and building lasting careers. Social medi…
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AI Security and Agentic Risks Every Business Needs to Understand with Alexander Schlager
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27:42In this episode of Open Tech Talks, we delve into the critical topics of AI security, explainability, and the risks associated with agentic AI. As organizations adopt Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring safety, trust, and responsible usage becomes essential. This conversation covers how runtime protection works as a proxy betwe…
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The Power of New Paths: How Your Past Shapes Your Future | hosted on podcast xtra.
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24:42Hosted on podcast xtra. In this episode of Podcast Extra, I explore the philosophy of finding a new path in life. We dive into how every experience from your past acts as both a gate and a key, shaping who you are today and influencing the outcomes of your future. Discover why acknowledging your past is essential and how consciously choosing a new …
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How Y Combinator's AI Focus is Shaping the Next Generation of Startups with Gabriel Jarrosson
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26:57Today, I have brought you an expert who has invested millions in startups, and he will share insights on the evolving landscape of startup investments, particularly in the realm of generative AI. He discusses his journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital, the importance of learning from failures, and the traits that make startups successful.…
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The Past, the Present, and the Future – Coaching Through Life’s Ripple Effects
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10:26In this powerful Tuesday session of OpenTalks, Alaa Ezzeddine dives deep into how our past shapes us, how psychology explains regret and “what if” thinking, and how we can use the present moment to build a stronger future. Drawing on insights from Eckhart Tolle, Daniel Kahneman, James Clear, Malcolm Gladwell, and leading psychology research, this e…
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AI for Automation to Transform Business Operations with Aarti Anand
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30:15In this conversation, Aarti Anand shares her journey from a traditional 9 to 5 job to becoming an entrepreneur with Kodenyx AI, focusing on how AI and automation can help businesses thrive. She discusses the importance of identifying business patterns, shares success stories of AI implementations, and highlights the challenges organizations face wh…
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Why You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation | Bonus Episode
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17:52In this special joint episode of Podcast xtra and OpenTalks, Alaa Ezzeddine dives into a powerful truth: you have the right to disconnect, to take a break, and to protect your peace without explanation. Too often, people project their insecurities and doubts onto your silence — questioning your choices instead of supporting them. This episode is bo…
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In this special episode of OpenTalks, Alaa Ezzeddine takes you on a powerful journey behind the meaning of “one million dollars.” It’s not about being materialistic, it’s about building financial security, peace of mind, and a future worth living. Alaa explains why money is a tool—not the end goal—and how consistency, passion, and early action can …
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Building Conversational AI Chat Agents with Yam Marcovitz
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31:14In this episode of OpenTechTalks.tv, we dive into the intricate world of conversational AI with Yam, the founder of Parland. Discover the challenges of managing complexity and uncertainty in AI systems, and explore the opportunities that arise with the advent of GPT-4 and beyond. Yam shares insights on the importance of control in AI development, t…
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OpenTalks – New! Now Airing Weekly Every Tuesday
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6:31Every Tuesday on OpenTalks, Lebanese internet personality and business consultant Alaa Ezzeddine brings you fresh episodes focused on life coaching, personal growth, self-discovery, self-awareness, and entrepreneurship. Each week, Alaa shares practical advice, coaching insights, and strategies to help you overcome challenges, unlock your potential,…
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Achieving Success at Any Age: A Coaching Session on Growth, Hard Work, and Persistence
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21:01Success doesn’t come overnight — it takes years of hard work, learning, and persistence. In this episode of OpenTalks, Alaa Ezzeddine walks you through the real journey of achieving success at any age. From daily habits to life-long lessons, from books like Outliers and Atomic Habits to inspiring stories of world leaders and entrepreneurs, this coa…
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Your Voice First: Lead Yourself Today (Short Session)
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10:58In this full OpenTalks life coaching session, Alaa Ezzeddine guides you to take control of your life and trust your own voice. Learn how to separate the noise from your inner guidance, take responsibility for your choices, and lead yourself toward growth and clarity. With practical exercises, inspiring quotes, and real-world examples, this episode …
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The Power of Decision-Making: Take Control of Your Life
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20:03In this life coaching session on OpenTalks, Alaa Ezzeddine talks about the power of decision-making at any age. Learn how choices, big or small, shape your life, bring freedom, and give you control—even when outcomes are uncertain. Alaa shares personal stories, practical advice, and insights from books like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People a…
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OpenTalks Masterclass: Start Early, Invest in Yourself
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18:56Welcome to today’s masterclass on OpenTalks, part of our daily life coaching sessions with Alaa Ezzeddine. In this session, we dive deep into why starting early is the key to success — whether it’s saving money, investing in assets, building skills, or protecting yourself with the right plans. You’ll learn practical techniques like the 50-30-20 bud…
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A New Discovery: Using Diplomacy to Handle Toxic People
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17:12In this new OpenTalks life coaching session, Alaa Ezzeddine shares a fresh way to deal with toxic people — diplomacy. Instead of fighting, cutting ties, or falling into negativity, Alaa explains how diplomacy can help you stay calm, protect your peace, and navigate relationships at home, at work, and in daily life. This is not about being fake. It’…
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The Importance of Data Sovereignty in AI Workflows with Giorgio Natili
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15:31In this conversation, Giorgio Natili discusses the significance of confidential computing in the realm of AI workflows, emphasizing its role in ensuring data sovereignty and security. He explains how confidential computing can reshape AI usage, particularly in sensitive industries like finance and healthcare. The discussion also touches on the chal…
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Shaping Your Personality in Your 30s: Strength, Growth, and Reinvention
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22:15Welcome to the very first episode of OpenTalks! I’m Alaa Ezzeddine, host of Podcast Extra, and today we’re diving into a powerful topic: how to grow, strengthen, and reshape your personality in your 30s. Life throws challenges at all of us—childhood struggles, career changes, or even personal setbacks—but your 30s are the perfect time to intentiona…
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The Impact of Generative AI on Education and Teaching Methods with Craig Mattson
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27:12Join Kashif Manzoor as he welcomes Professor Craig Mattson to discuss the transformative role of generative AI in education. They explore how AI is reshaping teaching methods, the challenges educators face, and the opportunities for personalized learning. Differences in student experiences over the past decade The role of AI in modern classrooms Ba…
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Building AI-driven Hedge Fund Infrastructure with Jakub Polec
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26:41In this conversation, Jakub shares his insights on the evolution of AI in finance, emphasizing the importance of specialized AI agents and the need for a robust infrastructure. He discusses his transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and rewards of building a startup. Jakub also offers practical advice on tea…
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Mapping Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2
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17:04Evaluating Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 2 The last three weeks' articles on the Generative AI adoption Maturity framework sparked discussion within the AI circle. Thank you for sharing your comments and feedback, and for sparking a few thought-provoking views on this topic. We have begun a journey to develop a Gen A…
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Mapping Your Generative AI Maturity From Aware to Transformative Part 1
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16:33Generative AI Adoption Maturity Model The last two weeks' articles on the Generative AI adoption Maturity framework sparked discussion within the AI circle. Thank you for sharing the comments and feedback, and even triggering a few thought-provoking views on this topic. We have started a journey to develop a Gen AI Maturity Model or framework as a …
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AI on the Rise from Global Investments, Real-world Impact to Performance Breakthroughs
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16:08Welcome to this edition of AI Tech Circle, brought to you by Open Tech Talks, your briefing on the latest developments in AI technology, strategic deployment, and measurable impact. This week's focus is on key takeaways from Stanford HAI's 2025 AI Index Report, which is a comprehensive snapshot of the state of AI across investments, performance gai…
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Building and Growing an AI Startup with Sébastien Night
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43:21Welcome to Open Tech Talks. This episode features Sébastien Night, Co-Founder and CEO of OneTake AI. He has a strong background in entrepreneurship, having led the Free Entrepreneur Movement, which reached hundreds of thousands across 41 countries. Today, it focuses on building an AI product from scratch, validating the idea, managing development, …
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Generative AI Engagement Pyramid for growing AI Inference
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16:32Welcome to your weekly AI Newsletter from AITechCircle! I'm building and implementing AI solutions and sharing everything I learn along the way... Check out the updates from this week! Please take a moment to share them with a friend or colleague who might benefit from these valuable insights! Today at a Glance: Increasing the adoption and effectiv…
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Generative AI Risks and Governance: What Business Leaders Need to Know with Terry Ziemniak
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25:00Welcome to Open Tech Talks, where we explore AI, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of technology in businesses. In this episode, we speak with Terry Ziemniak, a Fractional CISO and Partner at TechCXO, who has worked with companies across the healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and government sectors. The discussion covers cybersecurity risks, str…
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AI and Software Development: What Engineers Need to Know with Mayank Jindal
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22:48Welcome to Open Tech Talks. In this episode, we're speaking with Mayank Jindal, a Software Development Engineer, about AI's evolving landscape and its impact on software engineering. From AI use cases to challenges in model development, we cover strategies for aligning AI solutions with business needs, tips for staying updated in this fast-paced fi…
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2024 Wrapping up a Year of Shared Learning and Growth in AI
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15:50Welcome to your weekly AI Newsletter from AITechCircle! I'm Building, Implementing AI solutions, and sharing everything I learn along the way... This week is a recap of 2024 with some of the key insights and the tools and recipes I have used or learned over the year with you as an AI community. Please take a moment to read and share this with a fri…
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AI Tech Circle - Lets build AI Governance Framework for an organization
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25:45Dive into this week's updates, and take a moment to share them with a friend or colleague who could gain from these valuable insights! Today at a Glance: AI Governance Framework AI Weekly news and updates covering newly released LLMs AI Governance Framework in Action A few months back, I had a chance to work with an organization. Their key question…
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Tips for Adopting AI and LLMs in Business: Lessons from Michael Vandi
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36:16Welcome to Open Tech Talks, the podcast exploring the intersection of AI and business transformation. In this episode, we speak with the CEO of Addy AI, a cutting-edge solution that is reshaping loan processing and banking automation. The discussion covers everything from integrating AI with traditional banking tools to practical advice for impleme…
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AI Tech Circle - Diaries from the Field, Building Ethically Responsible AI Enterprise Solution
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23:44Welcome to your weekly AI Newsletter from AITechCircle! This newsletter has become an essential resource for me and many others in the AI community. It has practical insights that will immediately boost your work or business. Dive into this week's updates, and take a moment to share them with a friend or colleague who could gain from these valuab…
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Strategic AI Adoption for Businesses with Nick Jain
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34:14In today's episode, we're tackling some of the most pressing topics in tech and business transformation, including strategies for AI integration, the evolving role of generative AI, and best practices for navigating ethical considerations in AI adoption. Joining us is the CEO of IdeaScale, a leader in innovation management who brings valuable insig…
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How organizations can start the journey of AI with Mark Wormgoor
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32:12This episode dives into how organizations can effectively harness AI to transform operations. We explore practical steps for starting an AI journey, discuss emerging use cases, and offer guidance on talent readiness. Whether you're an executive leading AI initiatives or a professional looking to understand the evolving AI landscape, this episode pr…
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Mastering Communication in the AI Era with expert Tips from TJ Walker
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33:39In this week's Open Tech Talks, we had the pleasure of speaking with TJ Walker, the founder of Media Training Worldwide. With over 2 million students on Udemy and over 200 courses under his belt, He is a global expert in presentation techniques, media training, and communication skills. As the author of six books, including the USA Today #1 Bestsel…
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Building a Game-Changing AI Strategy: Step-by-Step Guide and Exercises for Your Organization
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20:04Unlock AI's full potential in your organization with a game-changing strategy. This week, I will guide you through actionable steps and hands-on exercises to help your team develop an AI strategy that creates real impact and sets you apart from the competition. What does Chat GPT stand for: Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer Full Episode Detai…
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From Multi-Cloud to AI: Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld's Latest Announcements
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20:07AI is dominating the tech industry, from new LLMs being released to new startups being formed to who will have the most GPUs. The multi-cloud and AI announcements dominated Oracle's flagship annual conference this week. Today's edition covers all essential products and features announced during the CloudWorld 2024 but before I start the highlights …
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AI Tech Circle - Generative AI Opportunities & Impact on Children
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24:24Welcome to this week's Open Tech Talks podcast. I will cover the latest trends in my weekly AI Tech Circle newsletter, exploring the fascinating intersection of technology and society. If you want to subscribe to the AI Tech weekly newsletter, subscribe to the AI Tech Circle dot com and subscribe. You will get AI, ML, and Data science insights ever…
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From Blockchain to Generative AI: Deep Dive with JB Benjamin
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39:16Imagine navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape, from blockchain to AI, and building successful products along the way - how do you manage it all? In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve requires innovation and a deep understanding of the trends shaping our digital future. From blockchain to artificial intelligence …
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Career Growth Strategies with Executive Coach Vladimir Baranov
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31:32Welcome to another exciting episode of Open Tech Talks, where we bring you insights and strategies from industry leaders to help you navigate your professional journey. Today we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is the Founder and Certified Executive Coach at Human Interfaces, a renowned coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping prof…
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Developing AI Products From Tech Stack to User Feedback with Jason Agouris
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39:15In the latest episode of our podcast, we sit down with Jason Agouris, the CEO of Tristan Group, to explore the intricacies of developing and implementing AI solutions in the business. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the practical aspects of AI adoption and integration, ensuring it meets real-world business needs. Join us in this …
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Building an AI-Driven Business with Gray Mabry
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32:17In this episode of our Open Tech Talks podcast, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and data strategy with Gray Mabry, the co-founder and CEO of iVenture. With over two decades of leadership experience, Gray shares his insights on how AI transforms various industries, including the financial sector. As an evangelist of compa…
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Transforming Text to Audio: The Future of AI in Content Creation with Ian Harris
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28:54The latest advancements in text-to-voice technology are opening up exciting new business opportunities. Text-to-voice technology is rapidly improving, making it more accessible and effective for various applications. These advancements are enhancing user experiences and creating new avenues for businesses to explore and innovate. One significant op…
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Unlocking Startup Success: Insights from Leopold van Oosten
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40:35Starting a startup is a significant challenge, requiring efforts in securing funding, building a team, and navigating market demands. However, the rewards are substantial. If you get mentors and experienced colleagues, this ride can be very fruitful and amazing. On the other hand, Mentors gain personal growth, professional satisfaction, and the joy…
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AI Tech Circle - Stay Ahead in AI with Weekly AI Roundup
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19:52Welcome to the inaugural episode of the AI Tech Circle, your new hub within the AI community for learning and sharing insights. I'm your host, Kashif Manzoor, a familiar face from the Open Tech Talks podcast, where we've engaged with numerous distinguished guests to dive deep into various tech topics. Alongside these conversations, I've curated a w…
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