AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan and fintech practice leader Kamila Rakhimova from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) talk to the women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. They’re digging into how these powerhouse leaders got where they are—everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. And crucially, asking: what was that moment you knew you weren't merely getting there...you had arrived? That's when you know you're in your ele ...
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With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That’s where we come in. We know you’re busy, so we’ll get right to the main points on how breakthroughs in machine learning, neural networks, and other AI systems could impact your life. No AI degree required! Brought to you by The Alan Turing Institute, the national institute for data science and AI, Jonah and Smera delve into the big AI stories each month so you don’t have to. We’re n ...
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The Turing Podcast is an exciting podcast from The Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.
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Join the Mostly Weather podcast team as they explore a new mostly weather based topic each month - through a collection of fascinating facts, stories, statistics or just about anything else they deem interesting.
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Climate Conversations: How are Carbon Dioxide levels changing?
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19:10In this month’s Climate Conversations we are talking Carbon Dioxide . Clare Nasir talks us through some key developments then Alex Burkill talks to Professor Richard Betts, from the university of Exeter but also Head of Climate Impacts Research at the Met Office, to find out about his recent work looking at CO2 levels.~ #climate #climatechange #met…
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Driving Change with Magnify Ventures’ Pam Kostka
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31:16What does it take to drive meaningful change in venture capital? Pam Kostka is an executive in residence at Magnify Ventures, a VC firm focused on transforming the care economy. She was also the founding CEO of All Raise, an organization dedicated to increasing representation of female and non-binary founders and investors. In this episode, Pam tal…
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Climate Conversations: Sustainable Development Goals
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8:58In this month’s Climate Conversations we take a look at the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. The 17 SDGs are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, …
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Unlocking your superpower with Starshot Capital’s Zoe Samuel
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25:26What would a career pivot reveal about your greatest strength? Zoe Samuel is a Venture Partner at Starshot Capital, where she supports climate-focused startups. Zoe traveled a unique path to get here, moving from a career as a writer and producer to becoming a co-founder at Anthropocene, Google’s largest internal climate solutions community. Today,…
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Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Port of Rotterdam’s Saskia Mureau
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21:38People want to feel supported and safe at work – and inspired to innovate. What can people working at large corporations do to create this kind of environment? Saskia Mureau is the Director of Customer Digital at the Port of Rotterdam where she is harnessing digital systems to reduce emissions. She is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces …
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Throwback: Being Courageous with Element Bioscience’s Molly He
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23:19Join us for this special episode from Season 3 with Molly He, CEO and Co-founder of Element Biosciences. Many expert women decide to take the plunge into entrepreneurship - but what are the realities of this decision? For Molly He, it was never her dream, but something she saw as a means of pushing the groundbreaking scientific work she was doing f…
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Alternative answers to Google's most searched AI questions - Tldr Wrapped
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34:51For the final episode of series two, Jonah puts this year's most searched for AI questions to Smera - What is AI? Are AI detectors accurate? Has AI passed the Turing test? When will AI take over? Is AI good? Although the questions seem relatively straightforward at first glance, you might be surprised how insightful Smera's answers are... Episode n…
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Throwback: Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud
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23:16Join us for this throwback episode from Season 3 with Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity firm. Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportunities as they arise. This is the wisdom shared by today's guest, Jaime…
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How did misinformation influence elections in 2024? And can AI help sustainability in space?
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44:49We began this series with an introduction to misinformation. What is it? How does it spread on social media? And what impact could it have on elections in this election packed year? As we begin to conclude this series, Smera and Jonah invite Sam Stockwell from the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) to answer our burning qu…
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Finding Meaning with Former CSO of IKEA Pia Heidenmark Cook
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25:10Young professionals are increasingly seeking meaning in their careers—but what does that look like in practice? Pia Heidenmark Cook, former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, believes finding purpose in any type of work is possible. However, she acknowledges that working in fields as impactful as sustainability can sometimes lead to burnout. In …
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Ed and David chat with Professor Ibrahim Habli, Research Director at the Centre for Assuring Autonomy in the University of York, and director of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI Systems. The conversation covers the topic of defining and contextualising AI safety and risk, given existence of existing safety practices from other indus…
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Calculated Risk with Neythri.org’s Mythili Sankaran
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28:20So many women in their early careers have an aversion to risk. How can they harness their confidence and begin building their risk profile? In this episode, Suchi sits down with Mythili Sankaran, CEO and co-founder of Neythri.org, a global community of professional South Asian women and the founding managing partner of the Neythri Futures Fund, a u…
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Digital Death, Quantum Computing and AI job seeking
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46:16It's spooky Halloween and this month, Jonah and Smera are joined by experts in digital culture and heritage, Dr. Jenny Kidd of Cardiff University and Dr Eva Nieto McAvoy of King’s College London, to explore the eerie intersection of AI and digital immortality. Plus, Jonah and Smera break down the basics of quantum computing amid claims that 2025 is…
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What are the Most Important Issues Affecting Women in the Workplace?
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29:32In this episode of In Her Element, hosts Suchi Srinivasan and Kamila Rakimova kick off season four by reflecting on the key themes and discussions from season three. They dive into issues shaping the workplace today, including economic volatility, the impact of AI on jobs, return-to-office mandates, and the status of diversity, equity, and inclusio…
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In the last season of In Her Ellement, we took a deep dive into the world of AI. We also looked at the role of women in venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship. On this season we’re shaking things up again. As we launch Season 4, we want to reflect on the current work environment. There are so many topics affecting this context in the news:…
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AI for law enforcement, AI Treaty and dual-use technology
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45:53Join Jonah and Smera as they dive into current AI and data science news. This month, we're focusing on AI in law enforcement: what are the potential dangers and societal implications? We're joined by special guest and expert in human-AI interaction, Dr. Melina Kunar, as she shares her insights on the profound impact AI can have in fields like healt…
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Throwback: Falling in Love with the Problem with Qunomedical’s Dr. Sophie Chung
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19:32In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Corin Line’s conversation with Dr. Sophie Chung, Founder and CEO of Qunomedical an organization that helps patients navigate often complicated healthcare systems to get the treatment they need. Sophie may have started on the path to cardiology, but she decided to pivot into management c…
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Eclectic Career Paths with Microsoft’s Hayete Gallot
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30:13How do you find the right career path with so many options available? According to Hayete Gallot, Corporate Vice President of Commercial Solution Areas at Microsoft, the key is experimentation—trying new things, figuring out what excites you, and identifying what doesn’t. In the final episode of Season 3, Hayete reflects on her eclectic career jour…
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Dead internet theory, AI Bubble and Fake Obituaries
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39:23This month, Smera and Jessie dive deep into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, welcoming Chris Thomas from the Turing to discuss the controversial "dead internet theory." They explore the notion that much of the internet is now a fabricated landscape, questioning the authenticity of online interactions and content. In addition, the episod…
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In this month’s Climate Conversations we are talking Climate Change and Sport. We hone in on six popular UK sporting events including the First Test Match at Edgbaston, the Great North Run, the London Marathon and the Six Nations Rugby and how they will be influenced by future weather trends due to climate change – picking on latest research by the…
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A Passion for Venture Capital with NewBuild Venture Capital’s Rohini Chakravarthy
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22:44Spotting opportunities that others overlook is one of the most valuable skills in venture capital, and today’s guest, Rohini Chakravarthy, excels at this. Her passion for the field is driven by the chance to collaborate with extraordinary individuals who are eager to innovate and break new ground. Rohini began her journey at the Indian Institute of…
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Navigating Silicon Valley with Autotech Ventures' Ivy Nguyen
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22:52Silicon Valley often celebrates the meteoric rise of young entrepreneurs, but Ivy Nguyen, Principal at Autotech Ventures, believes that valuable and rewarding experiences can be found at any stage of our careers. Ivy's journey is shaped by her family's history: her parents arrived in the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam, taking on blue-collar jobs to …
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Clearing the High Bar with Rashmi Gopinath
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19:39Venture Capital revolves around risk and reward. How can we learn from this field and become more comfortable with uncertainty in our lives and careers? Rashmi Gopinath, General Partner at B Capital, suggests that we can begin by avoiding setting unattainably high standards for ourselves. Rashmi was born and raised in India before moving to the US.…
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London Data Week, AI landlords and the Olympics AI agenda
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46:50On this month's episode, Jonah and Smera push AI to the side and get all excited about data, as they travel around London to meet with some of the people behind London Data Week 2024. From feminist meme-making workshops to live brain scanning, plus, London Data Week’s co-founder, Jen Ding, gives us the inside scoop. Also this month, Smera looks int…
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Persistence and Bravery with Advent International’s Jaimee Michaud
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23:00Making career decisions driven by fear can lead us astray. Instead, we need to be courageous and persistent, seizing new opportunities as they arise. This is the wisdom shared by today's guest, Jaimee Michaud, Head of Portfolio Digital at Advent International, a global private equity investment firm. Jaimee's journey began when she moved from Seoul…
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Diversity as a Superpower with Aily Labs’ Bianca Anghelina
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19:04Running a global company is hard. But, it does give you an incredible opportunity to bring on board a diverse group of talent that can help shape your vision. This is something that today’s guest Bianca Anghelina is incredibly passionate about. Bianca co-founded the business development app Aily Labs hailed as the ‘Apple of AI’ in 2020 after she sa…
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The cutting edge of emotional and cognitive neuroscience
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45:50On this episode, Bea and Jessie are joined by Becky Inkster and Mark Sheppard, co-founders of The Laß; a fusion of science, creativity and personal reflection. Collaborating with famous musicians, dancers and members of the public, Becky and Mark use EEG brain activity technology to visualise poignant moments. They hope to offer both internal and e…
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AI politicians, the voice of Her and animal communications
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49:10As the UK’s general elections approach, we take a closer look at some of the novel characters emerging in the race to leadership. This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Michael Katell, an Ethics Fellow in the Turing’s Public Policy Programme, to discuss AI Steve – the chatbot standing in this year’s election. Smera gives the lowdown on Scarlett J…
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Passing the Baton with Smart Works' Boel Ferguson
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20:46As your career evolves, so may your definition of success. For Boel Ferguson, success now means mentoring young executives and entrepreneurs navigating their path. Boel began her career without a clear focus, eventually finding her way into the media industry, where she enjoyed a career spanning over three decades. During her tenure at Disney, Boel…
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Throwback: Surviving and Thriving with Writer’s May Habib
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20:09In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Suchi’s conversation with May Habib, CEO and Founder of Writer, an enterprise AI platform. May Habib has been a CEO for the past decade and always knew she wanted to build a company. As she juggles family and work, May acknowledges that her incredible support system allows her to thrive…
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Misinformation in democracy, a robot who serves apples and generative porn
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37:44We’re back for a brand new series of too long didn’t read! This month Smera and Jonah are joined by Megan Hughes of the Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security to inform us about misinformation during election periods, and assures us to not always believe the hype. Smera and Jonah also discuss some of the latest breakthroughs with robo…
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Throwback: Growing in Tech with Women Who Code’s Alaina Percival
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20:55In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 1 for Andrea Gallego’s conversation with Alaina Percival, CEO and co-founder of Women Who Code—the largest and most active community for technical women worldwide. Alaina shares her career path; she’s run niche products for Puma in Germany, led developer outreach for a technical recruiting co…
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Defying Expectations with Scribe’s Jennifer Smith
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23:39As an entrepreneur, you sometimes have to go against the grain and defy expectations. But how can you keep yourself motivated? For Jennifer Smith, founder and CEO of Scribe, it’s the pride of building an amazing product that keeps her going through the difficult moments. When Jennifer first started her career in consulting, she had no idea that one…
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AI for Cyber Defence (AICD) research centre
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46:36To what extent can a computer network be actively managed and defended by intelligent autonomous agents? In this episode, Ed and Anneca talk to Vasilios Mavroudis and Chris Hicks explore this question and more. Vas and Chris lead the Turing’s AI for Cyber Defence (AICD) research centre which seeks to fundamentally transform the way in which we secu…
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Imposter Syndrome as a Super Power with Cable’s Natasha Vernier
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19:45Imposter syndrome, or self-doubt, is something that we all experience in our lives and careers. But how can we turn this often negative experience into a positive one? Natasha Vernier believes you can make it your superpower and has used it to build her own business. Natasha is the co-founder and CEO of Cable, a financial crime compliance platform.…
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In this special episode ahead of series two, Smera and Jonah give us a whistle-stop tour of the UK’s national showcase of data science and AI - AI UK. The event’s producer, Lillian Hughes talks us through some of the programme highlights and Smera and Jonah chat to participants including Michael Wooldridge (University of Oxford), Doug Gurr (The Ala…
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Our AI Futures - Lord Chris Holmes and the AI Bill
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33:07On this episode of The Turing Podcast Bea and Anneca are joined by Lord Chris Holmes, Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer and an active member of the House of Lords with a policy focus on digital technology for public good. Connect with Lord Holmes on Linked In Explore our regular news AI news podcast, too long didn't read…
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Being Courageous with Element Bioscience’s Molly He
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24:06Many expert women decide to take the plunge into entrepreneurship - but what are the realities of this decision? For today’s guest, Molly He, CEO and co-founder of Element Biosciences, it was never her dream, but something she saw as a means of pushing the groundbreaking scientific work she was doing forward. Molly grew up in an economically disadv…
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Introducing Fintech Files from BCG Platinion
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33:48This week on In Her Element, we're bringing you Fintech Files, a podcast from BCG Platinion. A show where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe. In this episode, we ask the question: “How many globally lack access…
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Throwback: Staying Open with Michigan State University’s Professor Anjana Susarla
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24:08In this special episode, we’re taking you back to Season 2 for Suchi’s conversation with Professor Anjana Sursala, Professor of Responsible AI at Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business In this episode, she talks about her journey to becoming one of the leaders in her field, her work advocating for more inclusive AI models, and ho…
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Climate Conversations: Machine Learning and Climate
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26:51Climate Conversations brings you a show on Machine Learning within the discipline of Climate Science. Dr Doug McNeall introduces two Met Office experts, Prof Simon Vosper, Director of Science at the Met Office and Dr Rachel McInnes, Co-Director the Joint Centre for Environmental Intelligence. They discuss the latest developments and challenges of w…
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Data and Impact with Starbucks Coffee Company’s Emily Miner
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22:08Leadership puts you in the spotlight. Others will scrutinize everything you do, and you must challenge yourself to remain honest and authentic throughout. This is something that today’s guest, Emily Miner, learned by trial and error. Emily is Vice President of Partner Science and Business Operations at Starbucks Coffee Company. She started her care…
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Flexibility in Tech with Juniper Network’s Sharon Mandell
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21:22A career in technology isn’t usually associated with flexibility. But Sharon Mandell, CIO of Juniper Networks has managed to carve out an incredible career that has allowed her to also spend time with her family. But how did she do this? Sharon almost became a professional ballet dancer but switched suddenly to a degree in computer science. Her fat…
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Climate Conversations: Rainforests- from carbon sinks to carbon source
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23:54Dr. Bernardo Flores and Professor Richard Betts discuss the risk that the Amazon Rainforest could tip from a carbon sink to a source. Their latest scientific paper highlights future tipping points across the Amazon Rainforest. With Dr. Doug McNeall and Clare Nasir.The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service.Our website carries t…
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Clearing Space for Yourself with BCG’s Adi Zolotov
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20:31Adi Zolotov began her career in astrophysics as an academic but decided to broaden her horizons by transitioning to the private sector. In her current role as managing director and partner at BCG X, Adi focuses on building AI and digital solutions that unlock value and insights in aerospace, defense, and the public sector. There have been many time…
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Role Modelling Vulnerability with Kensho’s Bhavesh Dayalji
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25:36We need more allies at all levels in tech. But what does allyship mean if you’re in a leadership role? Sometimes it’s about being honest and vulnerable. Bhavesh Dayalji is the CEO at Kensho Technologies, an artificial intelligence solutions provider. Bhavesh also has a second role - Chief AI Officer at S&P Global. So how does he balance all of this…
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Project Bluebird: Revolutionising Air Traffic Control with AI and digital twins
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55:42The Turing Podcast revisits Project Bluebird; a fascinating collaboration aiming to solve some of the biggest and most complex problems in air traffic control with digital twins and AI. Join Ed as he sits down with Nick Pepper of The Alan Turing Institute, George De Ath of the University of Exeter and Marc Thomas of NATS - the team behind Project B…
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In this episode, we're excited to introduce our new co-host, Kamila Rakhimova, managing director, and partner at BCG. Kamila takes us on a journey from her native Tajikistan to the USA and through a career that she has mapped out on her terms. Every few years, Kamila gets the itch to try something new. Back in her home country, her proficiency in E…
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Developing Confidence with Icertis’ Deanna Lanier
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26:00Our confidence levels can change over time. They can also be influenced by "life events": the stuff that happens outside of our career that we have no control over. Despite her years of experience, today’s guest, Deanna Lanier, CSO of Icertis, doesn’t feel confident all the time. Deanna began her career in technology in sales. When she moved into a…
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Series wrap up: Listeners questions answered and the stories that didn’t make the cut
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17:26In this, the final episode of this season of tldr, Smera and Jonah delve into their post bag and attempt answer some listeners’ questions. Also, Jonah asks Smera about some of the stories that didn't make the cut for this series. With new developments in artificial intelligence happening at lightning speed, it can be hard to keep up. That's where t…
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