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What if technology could understand people in the same way that people understand one another? Tune in as Affectiva, the pioneer of Emotion AI, endeavors to humanize technology as a new Smart Eye Company. The Human-Centric AI podcast dissects how we can put the human before the artificial as AI manifests in our daily lives, with insights from the world’s top thinkers in automotive, market research, aviation, robotics, education, academia and beyond.
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Shaping the Future

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We’re here to encourage progress within education by providing insights and inspiration. What can the education industry learn from other fields and how can it leverage today’s most successful innovations? On Shaping the Future, experts and innovators share ways we can prepare students for the future, no matter what it holds.
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Today’s episode features Lynn Deason, Head of Creative Excellence at Kantar. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. They understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining their expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the…
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Today’s episode features Detlef Wilke, Vice President of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships at Smart Eye. With a degree in electrical engineering, Detlef has over 25 years of experience within the automotive industry with deep technical expertise in Driver Monitoring and Interior Sensing systems. I invited him to talk today about the evolution and…
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Today’s episode features Vera Sidlova, Global Brand Manager, Creative at Kantar. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. They understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining their expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help…
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While our eye tracking systems are comprehensive and cutting-edge, setting them up and working with them doesn’t have to be daunting. At Smart Eye, we understand that success lies not only in the sophistication of our technology but also in the support and guidance we provide to our customers. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginnin…
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Generative AI has changed the world of advertising. Large Language Models create draft copy instantly. Image generators produce visuals in minutes. Text-to-video tools will make creative development even more streamlined. But what about the risks from all this AI-led efficiency? Can Generative AI really design compelling ads? Emotional engagement i…
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Today, we are joined by a guest whose journey traverses the dynamic realms of traditional media and cutting-edge Emotion AI technology. Dr. Leon Hawthorne is not only a former news anchor for CNN International and CNBC Europe but also a Founder CEO of two satellite television channels. His extensive experience in the media landscape has been comple…
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Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal chats with ZMC Founder & Managing Partner and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick to discuss his career journey, strategies for innovation in the entertainment industry, and how to find balance in one's career and life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Jeff Berman, CEO of WaitWhat, sits down with Affectiva founder and AI investor Rana el Kaliouby and Oracle SVP Greg Pavlik to discuss the implications of AI in schools, regulations that should be implemented, and ways to bring more transparency to the industry. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Today we have a very special episode featuring Dr. Rana el Kaliouby, former Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva, currently Deputy CEO of Smart Eye, having a discussion with Smart Eye CEO Martin Krantz. In their conversation, Rana and Martin touch on the significance of recent design wins, the methodology behind estimating revenue and lifetime value, an…
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Sozo Ventures Rob Freelen sits down with Hide Kobayashi of Tokio Marine Innovation Lab and Keisuke Seki of Development Bank of Japan to share insights into raising money from Japanese LPs. They discuss common mistakes they see from GPs, the advice they'd give to those coming to Japan, and their firms' investment priorities for 2024. Recorded Feb 28…
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The Verge Deputy Editor Alex Heath interviews Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano and General Partner Nicole Quinn to talk about the use cases of AI for consumers, where they see the biggest opportunities, and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when building. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Upfront Partner Kevin Zhang sits down with Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst to discuss what it takes to build an enduring firm, what approaching ecosystems in healthcare look like, and the biggest trends he's keeping an eye on. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Upfront Partner Seksom Suriyapa interviews Nand Mulchandani, the CIA's CTO, to dispel common misconceptions about the agency, his career trajectory leading up to his position today, and the critical role humans play in a world of emerging technology. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Amanda Groves of PLUS Capital sits down with Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power to talk about the founding story of their organic wine brand, Avaline. During the interview, they discuss how they've been able to scale the business and bring transparency to the wine industry.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Deborah Benton of Willow Growth Partners interviews Katy Perry and De Soi CEO Scout Brisson about the founding of their sparking non-alcoholic apéritif brand, what made them want to tackle this specific beverage category, and how they've brought the brand's vision to life. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Anita Ramaswamy of Reuters sits down with Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder of Polychain Capital to discuss the bull case for crypto, including what he's most excited about, lessons from the recent crypto winter, and where he seems the opportunity as an investor. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Z Fellows Founder Cory Levy interviews Alexandra Debow of swsh, Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries, and Steven Schwartz of Whop to discuss Gen Z's shift in priorities, including how they think about the future of work, defining success, and identifying trends that are in and out. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Kona Media Founder Brian Goldsmith moderates a panel with Amy Levin of Breakthrough Campaigns, Bob Shrum of The Center for the Political Future, and political consultant Mike Murphy to discuss the latest US presidential race and their thoughts on Joe Biden and Donald Trump's performance. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Jason Rapp of Whisper Advisors sits down with Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone to discuss his established career in media and tech, the importance of being a product-first company, and the opportunities he sees in the future of content. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Mortal Media co-founders Blake Griffin and Ryan Kalil sit down with Mike Su of Cooler.fm to discuss how their athletic careers led them to the founding of Mortal Media, why they decided to work together, and how their investment in animation studio Swaybox Studios is empowering artists. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Upfront Partner Aditi Maliwal interviews Alan Patricof of Primetime Partners, Howard Morgan of B Capital, and Ray Lane of GreatPoint Ventures about why they're still venture capitalists many decades later, their fundraising experience back in the day compared to today, and what they look forward to in the next decade. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the U…
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Interviewed by Fortune reporter Allie Garfinkle, Superhuman Founder & CEO Rahul Vohra shares how AI is changing the way we work, the company's founding story, and his predictions for the way AI agents will play a role in people's lives. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Wall Street Journal reporter Berber Jin interviews Index Ventures Partners Nina Achadjian and Shardul Shah about how the firm has built its track record, what VC Spring means for investors and founders, and the sectors that they're excited about. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Upfront Chief Operating Partner Stuart Lander interviews author and journalist Dan Senor about Israel's history as well as how its unique community and culture have played a critical role in shaping the tech ecosystem and driving capital to the nation. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Upfront Head of Investor Relations Yair Riemer sits down with Founder Collective Co-Founder David Frankel and Allocate Co-Founder Samir Kaji to discuss the tremendous growth in venture firms that now exist and what the increase in competition means for deals in the industry, from both an LP and VC perspective. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront S…
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Michael Yanover from the Creative Artists Agency interviews Yummers Pets Co-Founders Jonathan Van Ness and Rebecca Rudisch to discuss the founding of their pet food and lifestyle brand, why they decided to go into this industry, and their mission to empower pet parents to take better care of their pets. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Anduril Co-Founder and Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens discusses the state of defense tech with Upfront Partner Nick Kim. In the session, Trae delves into the importance of investing in defense tech, the opportunities Anduril is pushing for, and the company's approach to working with the government. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures is interviewed by Forbes Senior Editor Alex Konrad to discuss his thoughts on Miami as a growing tech hub, why he's back at Khosla, his philosophy around company building, and his stylistic approaches to investing. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Co-founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace Sassie Duggleby sits down with Phillip Sarofim of Trousdale Ventures to talk about the inspirations behind her company, the massive breakthroughs the company has made with its aerospace technology, and what she envisions for the future of high-speed travel. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.…
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Interviewed by Upfront Partner Mark Suster, Andreessen Horowitz General Partner Chris Dixon shares his thoughts on the power of blockchains and their implications for the future of the Internet, based on his latest book, Read Write Own. Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Bill Gross of IdeaLab shares 7 key takeaways he's learned from 50 years of entrepreneurship, including failures along the way that turned out to be valuable lessons and why it is now the best time for climate and AI to change the world. Recorded Feb 28, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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8VC Founder and Managing Partner Joe Lonsdale sits down with FabFitFun Co-founder Michael Broukhim to share his views on the current state and future of America, how it plays into the companies he builds and invests in, and his optimism for the country.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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Tracee Ellis Ross sits down with Jeff Berman of WaitWhat to discuss the origin story of her company, PATTERN Beauty, the lessons she's learned starting a business, and how she finds her source of continued positivity and joy.Recorded Feb 29, 2024 at the Upfront Summit.By Upfront Ventures
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In today’s episode, we dive into the world of eye tracking technology and how it’s transforming the landscape of human factors research setups. We covered why eye tracking is more applicable than ever, hosting three expert speakers from the University of North Dakota. Furthermore, iMotions spoke on the multi-modal approach for enhanced insights. Li…
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In today's episode, we dive into a recent collaborative event Smart Eye attended at the University of North Dakota (or UND) and the Research Institute for Autonomous Systems (RIAS). With a comprehensive setup featuring multiple cameras, EEG data collection modules, and emotion sensing capabilities, the UND RIAS team is poised to unlock the true pot…
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Marketers often talk about the art of storytelling, but how do they measure up to the experts in filmmaking? In a world where emotions drive engagement, Affectiva's Emotion AI database, with 80 thousand pieces of advertising and entertainment content, provides unique insights. This technology reads between the lines, decoding facial expressions to …
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Today’s episode features two Smart Eye team members, Mario and Aaron, discussing the transformative potential of Smart Eye’s eye tracking solutions in redefining the possibilities of automotive research in a recent live virtual event. Attendees discovered the essence of eye tracking, its profound relevance, and how it enables breakthroughs in road …
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Today we are going to dive into some of the latest advancements in visual attention measurement, and how it is revolutionizing ad creative effectiveness testing. We will also discuss creative development strategies, how to balance attention and brand goals, and briefly touch on integrating attention metrics into your existing measurement frameworks…
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Today’s episode features Elsa Magner, Senior Project Manager at Smart Eye. Elsa has extensive expertise spanning various technical domains, including project management, quality assurance, and product development. With a mission to instill structure, purpose, and clear goals in her work, Elsa is a seasoned professional who thrives on delivering on …
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Today’s episode features Dr. Tara Akhavan, Global Innovation and Ecosystems Director at Forvia. Dr. Akhavan is an award-winning technology entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in leadership and product strategy. She is the Founder, President & CEO of Faurecia, a groundbreaking company in the field of Perceptual Display/Image Processing for…
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In today's episode, we are delving into the groundbreaking world of AI art expression for those with Motor Neuron Disease (or MND) such as ALS. We spoke with guests Franklin Williams and Evan Schmidt from the AREA 23 Agency, along with Richard Cave from the MND Association. Richard Cave is a Speech and Language Therapist, working with the MND Assoc…
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We have a special episode today featuring Smart Eye Deputy CEO Dr. Rana El Kaliouby (formerly Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva) speaking with with Leïla Maidane: Leïla is a socially-minded entrepreneur who puts technology at the service of economic mobility. With expertise in digital transformation, she launched Femmes Fières in 2019 to elevate busi…
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Today’s episode features Daniel Murray, Senior Vice President at the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Dan has more than 30 years of experience in a broad range of transportation fields including trucking research and economics, transportation safety technologies and autonomous vehicles. At ATRI, Mr. Murray is responsible for manag…
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How can eye tracking technology help improve flight safety? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of eye tracking and its profound impact on the aviation industry. We dove into the fundamentals of eye tracking, its crucial relevance in aviation, and present real-world case studies and testimonials showcasing its effectiveness. Virtual A…
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Today’s episode features Kate Monninger, VP of Campaign Analytics at MarketCast. A versatile research analyst with fifteen years of experience in supplier-side strategic consulting, Kate has proven expertise as a research manager overseeing the design, implementation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative projects on global scale. Her current…
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Today’s episode features a recent livestream event where we hosted Solmaz Shahmehr, Smart Eye VP of Research Instruments. We had a quick chat about the fundamentals of eye tracking, applications in aviation, and how eye tracking can help improve flight safety through pilot training research and future aircraft design. Let’s listen in to learn more …
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