Best Shinji Podcasts (2024)

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#231 Manage Your Data Better with Shinji Kim, CEO at Select Star 45:02

2h ago45:02

45:02

One of the most annoying conversations about data that happens far too often is: “Can you do an analysis and answer this business problem for me?” “Sure, where’s the data?” “I don’t know. Probably in one of our databases.” At this point more time is spent hunting for data than actually analyzing it. Rather than grumbling about it, it would obviousl…

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#233 Generative AI at EY with John Thompson, Head of AI at EY 39:26

3h ago39:26

39:26

By now, many of us are convinced that generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT are useful at work. However, many executives are rightfully worried about the risks from having business and customer conversations recorded by AI chatbot platforms. Some privacy and security-conscious organizations are going so far as to block these AI platforms completely. …

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#232 How are Businesses Really Using AI? With Tathagat Varma, Global TechOps Leader at Walmart Global Tech 1:00:11

3d ago1:00:11

1:00:11

There’s been a lot of pressure to add AI to almost every digital tool and service recently, and two years into the AI hype cycle, we’re seeing two types of problems. The first is organizations that haven’t done much yet with AI because they don’t know where to start. The second is organizations that rushed into AI and failed because they didn’t kno…

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#230 Scaling Experimentation at American Express with Amit Mondal, VP & Head of Digital Analytics & Experimentation at American Express 39:32

3d ago39:32

39:32

One of the best applications of data science is that it allows experimentation within any organization at scale. The ability to test a new checkout feature, the color of a button, and analyze whether that improves customer experiences can be truly magical when done correctly. However, doing this at scale means that the entire organization needs to …

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Media Meltdown: Exposing Japan's TV Disgrace 12:49

4h ago12:49

12:49

In this podcast episode, we discuss the persistent lack of integrity in Japanese TV media and the public's growing demand for fundamental change. We highlight three recent incidents that illustrate the media's failure to fulfill its societal role: the cover-up of Johnny & Associates founder's lifelong sex scandal, the unethical production of a TV d…

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#229 Inside Meta's Biggest and Best Open-Source AI Model Yet with Thomas Scialom, Co-Creator of Llama3 38:46

5h ago38:46

38:46

Meta has been at the absolute edge of the open-source AI ecosystem, and with the recent release of Llama 3.1, they have officially created the largest open-source model to date. So, what's the secret behind the performance gains of Llama 3.1? What will the future of open-source AI look like? Thomas Scialom is a Senior Staff Research Scientist (LLMs…

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#228 Are Spreadsheets Still Relevant For Data Analysis? with Jordan Goldmeier, Author of Data Smart 34:44

5h ago34:44

34:44

Excel often gets unfair criticism from data practitioners, many of us will remember a time when Excel was looked down upon—why would anyone use Excel when we have powerful tools like Python, R, SQL, or BI tools? However, like it or not, Excel is here to stay, and there’s a meme, bordering on reality, that Excel is carrying a large chunk of the worl…

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#227 DataFramed x Analytics On Fire: Riding the AI Hype Cycle with Mico Yuk, Co-Founder at Data Storytelling Academy 57:01

16d ago57:01

57:01

This special episode of DataFramed was made in collaboration with Analytics on Fire! Nowadays, the hype around generative AI is only the tip of the iceberg. There are so many ideas being touted as the next big thing that it’s difficult to keep up. More importantly, it’s challenging to discern which ideas will become the next ChatGPT and which will …

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Opening up the Borders: Increasing Presence of Foreign Nationals in Japan's Workforce 8:38

2h ago8:38

8:38

In this episode of Japan Edge, we explore the rising number of foreign tourist as well as residents, focusing on how the country is opening its borders like never before. Join us as we delve into the opportunities and challenges of a more diverse Japan, the typical avenues for non-Japanese seeking positions here, and my personal thoughts on the pot…

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#226 Creating Custom LLMs with Vincent Granville, Founder, CEO & Chief Al Scientist at GenAltechLab.com 52:11

24d ago52:11

52:11

Despite GPT, Claude, Gemini, LLama and the other host of LLMs that we have access to, a variety of organizations are still exploring their options when it comes to custom LLMs. Logging in to ChatGPT is easy enough, and so is creating a 'custom' openAI GPT, but what does it take to create a truly custom LLM? When and why might this be useful, and wi…

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#225 The Full Stack Data Scientist with Savin Goyal, Co-Founder & CTO at Outerbounds 48:07

28d ago48:07

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The role of the data scientist is changing. Some organizations are splitting the role into more narrowly focused jobs, while others are broadening it. The latter approach, known as the Full Stack Data Scientist, is derived from the concept of a full stack software engineer, with this role often including software engineering tasks. In particular, o…

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Post Tokyo Gubernatorial Election Insights: Hope vs. Old-School Politics 7:42

28d ago7:42

7:42

In this episode of Japan Edge, we dive into the aftermath of the Tokyo Gubernatorial Election. While the re-election of Yuriko Koike may not have been a surprise, the unexpected rise of independent candidate Shinji Ishimaru has sparked discussions about the future of Japanese politics. We’ll explore the impact of social media on voter mobilization,…

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#224 What History Tells Us About the Future of AI with Verity Harding, Author of AI Needs You 38:51

1M ago38:51

38:51

Conversations about the future of AI tend to be rather divisive, with opinions ranging from artificial superintelligence arriving to save the world, or to eradicate humanity. There's a sense that the latter is undesirable and that something ought to be done to prevent it. In order to get from that vague feeling to having steps that are practical in…

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#223 [Radar Recap] Charting the Path: What the Future Holds for Generative AI 38:20

9d ago38:20

38:20

Generative AI is here to stay, fundamentally altering our relationship with technology. But what does its future hold? In this session, Tom Tunguz, General Partner at Theory Ventures, Edo Liberty, CEO at Pinecone, and Nick Elprin, CEO at Domino Data Lab, explore how generative AI tools & technologies will evolve in the months and years to come. The…

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#222 [Radar Recap] Scaling Data Quality in the Age of Generative AI 41:20

1M ago41:20

41:20

Generative AI's transformative power underscores the critical need for high-quality data. In this session, Barr Moses, CEO of Monte Carlo Data, Prukalpa Sankar, Cofounder at Atlan, and George Fraser, CEO at Fivetran, discuss the nuances of scaling data quality for generative AI applications, highlighting the unique challenges and considerations tha…

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#221 [Radar Recap] The Future of Programming: Accelerating Coding Workflows with LLMs 45:08

11d ago45:08

45:08

From data science to software engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as pivotal tools in shaping the future of programming. In this session, Michele Catasta, VP of AI at Replit, Jordan Tigani, CEO at Motherduck, and Ryan J. Salva, VP of Product at GitHub, will explore practical applications of LLMs in coding workflows, how to best a…

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#220 [Radar Recap] Building Tomorrow's Workforce, Today: Scaling Internal AI Academies 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

As AI continues to be a critical driver of innovation and competitive advantage, the imperative for organizations to upskill their workforce in this domain has never been more pressing. In this session, Mike Baylor, Vice President & CDAO at Lockheed Martin, Carolann Diskin, Senior Technical Program Manager at Dropbox, and Giorleny Altamirano Rayo, …

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#219 Building a Data Platform that Drives Value with Shuang Li, Group Product Manager at Box 41:15

16d ago41:15

41:15

Whether big or small, one of the biggest challenges organizations face when they want to work with data effectively is often lack of access to it. This is where building a data platform comes in. But building a data platform is no easy feat. It's not just about centralizing data in the data warehouse, it’s also about making sure that data is action…

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Breaking Tokyo's Political Mold- The Rise of Shinji Ishimaru: Part 3 of Tokyo Gubernatorial Election from the Eyes of Tokyo Native 12:40

1M ago12:40

12:40

Join us in this final episode of the Series on Tokyo Gubernatorial Election as we delve into the transformative candidacy of Shinji Ishimaru for Tokyo Governor. From his unexpected entry into the race to his groundbreaking approach to politics, we explore how Ishimaru challenges the status quo in Japanese politics. Discover his background, his inno…

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#218 Designing AI Applications with Robb Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO at Onereach.ai 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

All the hype around generative AI means that every software maker seems to be stuffing chat interfaces into their products whenever they can. For the most part, the jury is still out on whether this is a good idea or not. However, design goes deeper than just the user interface, so it’s also useful to know about how the designs interact with the re…

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Tokyo Gubernatorial Election From the Eyes of Tokyo Native- Part 2: Renho 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

In this episode, we delve into the political journey of Renho, a formidable opposition figure challenging Japan's ruling LDP. Renho is considered a leading contender against Yuriko Koike, the incumbent Tokyo governor seeking her third term. Join us as we explore Renho's political career, her platform for Tokyo's governorship, and the unique challen…

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Tokyo Gubernatorial Election from the Eyes of Tokyo Native- Part 1: Yuriko Koike Analysis 18:59

22d ago18:59

18:59

In this special series, we delve into the Tokyo Gubernatorial Election, which officially began on June 20, with election day on July 7. With a record-breaking 56 candidates in the running, this election is one of the most competitive and intriguing in Tokyo's history. In this episode, we will focus on Yuriko Koike, running for her 3rd term. This wi…

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#217 Data & AI at Tesco with Venkat Raghavan, Director of Analytics and Science at Tesco 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

Loyalty schemes are a hallmark of established retailers—not only do they build consumer trust, they are intelligent and constantly evolving, and Tesco’s Clubcard is the UK’s favorite retail loyalty program. The effects of these discounts are far-reaching, especially for families who rely on getting the best deals to make the most of their money. As…

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#216 Perplexity & the Future of AI with Denis Yarats, Co-Founder and CTO at Perplexity AI 36:03

2M ago36:03

36:03

Arguably one of the verticals that is both at the same time most ripe for disruption by AI and the hardest to disrupt is search. We've seen many attempts at reimagining search using AI, and many are trying to usurp Google from its throne as the top search engine on the planet, but I think no one is laying the case better for AI assisted search than…

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#215 Seeing the Data Layer Through Spatial Computing with Cathy Hackl and Irena Cronin 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

Spatial computing is revolutionizing the way we interact with digital and physical worlds, but its adoption comes with questions about practicality and return on investment. As businesses explore this cutting-edge technology, they must consider how it can enhance productivity and streamline operations. What are the best strategies to integrate spat…

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"NieR: Automata" Second Season Set to Premiere in July! - A Peek Into Japanese Anime 9:50

2M ago9:50

9:50

Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we're diving into the diverse world of Japanese anime and giving you a sneak peek into the highly anticipated second season of "NieR Automata," the RPG video game-based anime set to premiere this July 2024! We'll start by exploring the various types of Japanese anime to give you a better understanding of th…

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#214 Learning & Memory, For Brains & AI, with Kim Stachenfeld, Senior Research Scientist at Google DeepMind 43:37

2M ago43:37

43:37

Memory, the foundation of human intelligence, is still one of the most complex and mysterious aspects of the brain. Despite decades of research, we've only scratched the surface of understanding how our memories are formed, stored, and retrieved. But what if AI could help us crack the code on memory? How might AI be the key to unlocking problems th…

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#213 Building Trust Through Data with Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder of Atlan 49:18

2M ago49:18

49:18

In the fast-paced work environments we are used to, the ability to quickly find and understand data is essential. Data professionals can often spend more time searching for data than analyzing it, which can hinder business progress. Innovations like data catalogs and automated lineage systems are transforming data management, making it easier to en…

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#212 The History of Data and AI, and Where It's Headed with Cristina Alaimo, Assistant Professor at Luiss Guido Carli University 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

One thing we like to do on DataFramed is cover the current state of data & AI, and how it will change in the future. But sometimes to really understand the present and the future, we need to look into the past. We need to understand just exactly how data became so foundational to modern society and organizations, how previous paradigm shifts can he…

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