Andy Leonard and Frank La Vigne delve into the exciting world of AI and growth marketing with the renowned Lillian Pierson. Lillian, a globally recognized AI growth strategist and author. She shares her unique journey from engineering to data science and her role as a fractional CMO. She provides deep insights into leveraging AI to revolutionize marketing and growth strategies, discusses breaking down the barriers in early data science, and explores the rise of agentic AI.

This conversation is filled with valuable knowledge, humor, and a reality check on the evolving tech landscape. Tune in to explore how AI and data-driven approaches are transforming industries and why Data Driven is a top pick for AI enthusiasts.

00:00 "Interview with AI Expert Lillian Pearson"

04:18 Earning a Professional Engineering License

09:21 Evolution of Data Science Disciplines

11:08 Career Pivot to Success

14:01 Data Strategy and AI Insights

19:19 Marketing's Role in Product Growth

21:58 Customer Advocacy in Product Development

26:16 Exploring AI for Content Automation

28:28 OpenAI Trained on My Style

30:51 Frank's Podcast Automation Expansion

33:22 "Delegation vs. Self-Management Discussion"

37:45 Decoupled, Resilient System Communication

41:57 Clay-Powered Decision Tech Critique

45:41 AI Is Essential in Business

49:09 Debating with ChatGPT's Perspectives

50:23 Google AI: Generative Podcast Tool

56:11 Big Data Fallacies Explored

Today, we've got an exciting episode lined up for you. Hosts Frank La Vigne and Bailey dive deep into the tech universe with Dean Guida, the CEO and founder of Infragistics. Dean brings his 35-year journey and expansive experience in technology to the table, reminiscing about the early days of software development and his transition into the data-driven world.

In this conversation, you'll hear about the evolution of Infragistics from building UI components for Windows to creating sophisticated data analytics and AI tools. Dean also shares insights from his new book, "When Grit is Not Enough," focusing on how entrepreneurs can foster agile, data-driven learning organizations. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a budding entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the intersection of AI and data, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Join us as we explore technology old and new, from the bygone era of Windows 3.0 to the cutting-edge capabilities of AI today. Plus, hear Dean's personal journey of navigating through various technological and economic shifts over the decades. Make sure to tune in for a discussion that bridges the past, present, and future of tech innovation!

00:00 35 Years of UI/UX Innovation

06:35 "Simplicity, Beauty, and Conversational AI"

15:29 Enhancing User Trust Through Transparency

19:52 AI-Driven Learning and OKR Management

26:20 Kids Reflecting Tech Evolution

27:12 "AI in Future Work Environments"

33:14 "Data-Driven Leadership and Team Alignment"

38:44 Entrepreneurship Beyond Grinding

48:19 Contextual Understanding in AI Assistants

51:57 Overprotected Generation's Communication Challenges

54:55 Generational Impact of Pandemics

01:00:47 "Data-Driven Podcast: Ranked 38"

Today, we delve into the intriguing world of vector databases, retrieval augmented generation, and a surprising twist—origami.

Our special guest, Arjun Patel, a developer advocate at Pinecone, will be walking us through his mission to make vector databases and semantic search more accessible. Alongside his impressive technical expertise, Arjun is also a self-taught origami artist with a background in statistics from the University of Chicago. Together with co-host Frank La Vigne, we explore Arjun’s unique journey from making speech coaching accessible with AI at Speeko to detecting AI-generated content at Appen.

In this episode, get ready to unravel the mysteries of natural language processing, understand the impact of the attention mechanism in transformers, and discover how AI can even assist in the art of paper folding. From discussing the nuances of RAG systems to sharing personal insights on learning and technology, we promise a session that’s both enlightening and entertaining. So sit back, relax, and get ready to fold your way into the fascinating layers of AI with Arjun Patel on Data Driven.

00:00 Arjun Patel: Bridging AI & Education

04:39 Traditional NLP and Geometric Models

08:40 Co-occurrence and Meaning in Text

13:14 Masked Language Modeling Success

16:50 Understanding Tokenization in AI Models

18:12 "Understanding Large Language Models"

22:43 Instruction-Following vs Few-Shot Learning

26:43 "Rel AI: Open Source Data Tool"

31:14 "Retrieval-Augmented Generation Explained"

33:58 "Pinecone: Efficient Vector Database"

37:31 "AI Found Me: Intern to Innovator"

41:10 "Impact of Code Generation Models"

45:25 Personalized Learning Path Technology

46:57 Mathematical Complexity in Origami Design

50:32 "Data, AI, and Origami Insights"