Don't SUCK at AI
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt the Don't SUCK at AI Podcast we discuss all things Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on how AI can be deployed and leveraged in this post-Covid economy while avoiding all the pitfalls that Gartner and most other CIO advisory firms state create an 85% AI Project Failure rate. That's just DISMAL, so we discuss ways companies are deploying SUCCESSFUL AI projects around the world so that we can all benefit from these best practices!
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SEASON 3 - Episode 2 Humira Noorestani, CrossBorder Attorney & Founder of DigiCounsel joins us to talk about her new startup launching this week and how it just may revolutionize how Legal Content is consumed!
November 08, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBJohn provides Intro on Humira and shares her Background: 00:37 – 02:11 Humira gives some additional info on her background and shares with us a bit about her AMAZING journey! - 02:12 – 03:04 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Humira– 03:05 – 07:40 (Hint: She’s an AMAZING HUMANITARION!) Humira shares with us her vision for DigiCounsel and how she intends to provide a unique brand of content leveraging a conversational style of learning from some of the most amazing Legal & Business minds ...
SEASON 3 - Episode 1 - Lisa Fitzgerald - Partner at the Law Firm of Lander & Rodgers joins us to talk about a new tech term called SplitChain.
November 01, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBJohn provides Intro on Lisa and shares her Background: 00:37 – 01:42 Lisa gives some additional info on her background and shares with us a bit about her journey and focus - 01:43 – 02:15 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Lisa – 02:16 – 05:36 (Hint: She’s a Pop Star Turned Lawyer!) Lisa shares with us the background on her article from Lawyers Weekly and where her deep love of technology comes from. 02:17 - 08:02 Lisa dives into the origins of the term “Split Chain” and talks abou...
SEASON 2 - Episode 6 - Nonopa Vanda - Legal Innovation Expert joins us to talk about how proven technology solutions from other industries can transform the Legal domain.
May 24, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBJoin us as Nonopa, one of the most influential voices in Legal Tech today when it comes to leveraging successful technologies and methodologies from outside the Legal domain discusses why Legal Tech needs to follow their lead! John provides Intro on Nonopa and shares her Background: 00:37 – 02:15 Nonopa gives some additional info on her background: 02:16 – 03:06 Don't SUCK Fun Fact – Nonopa is a certified No-Code developer and as such has actually built her very own BOT ! It’s re...
SEASON 2 - Episode 5 - Susann Funke - CEO of LEXAI joins us to talk AI and regulatory software and their latest product release!
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBJohn provides Intro on Susann and shares her Background: 00:37 – 03:39 Susann gives some additional info on her background and shares with us her journey 03:39 – 06:19 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Susann – 06:20– 10:22 (Hint: It was one of the experiences that led Susann to start LEX AI) Susann takes a look back at and shares some of the motivation that prompted her to become an entrepreneur. 10:23 - 14:17 Susann discusses the LEX AI product and how it has been designed to ...
SEASON 2 - Episode 4 - George Danner talks about how InCite is leveraging Digital Twin Technology in the Legal Domain TODAY!
March 12, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin us as George, John & Bill talk about how we’re leveraging our Digital Twin technology to revolutionize the Legal Domain. From Litigation Algorithms to Legal Tech Readiness Assessments, we are making some serious inroads. John provides Intro on George and shares his Background: 00:37 – 01:59 George gives some additional info on his background: 02:00– 03:13 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about George – In this episode we share how George’s brilliance doesn’t necessarily make Bill and I ...
SEASON 2 - Episode 3 - Scott Leigh - Co-Founder of AltFee
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin us as Scott, one of the most influential voices in Legal Tech today when it comes to alternatives to hourly billing, shares how their new AltFee Software could revolutionize how legal billing is done today! John provides Intro on Scott and shares his Background: 00:37 – 02:24 Scott gives some additional info on his background: 02:25– 02:33 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Scott – And in this episode we find Scott’s journey leading to AltFee is really a “family affair”! So Scott sh...
SEASON 2 - Episode 3 - Scott Leigh - Co-Founder of AltFee
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin us as Scott, one of the most influential voices in Legal Tech today when it comes to alternatives to hourly billing, shares how their new AltFee Software could revolutionize how legal billing is done today! John provides Intro on Scott and shares his Background: 00:37 – 02:24 Scott gives some additional info on his background: 02:25– 02:33 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Scott – And in this episode we find Scott’s journey leading to AltFee is really a “family affair”! So Scott sh...
SEASON 2 - Episode 2 - Sharan Kaur, Chief Growth Officer at Josef Legal
February 02, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBJoin us as Sharan, one of the most influential Legal Tech voices today shares how technology is changing the Legal Landscape, how Josef is making Legal Automation available to everyone, and why she may be starring in the next Blockbuster Movie! John provides Intro on Sharan and shares her Background: 00:37 – 02:42 Sharan gives some additional info on her background and shares with us her journey 02:47 – 03:42 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Sharan – And in this episode we find Sharan’s ...
SEASON 2 - Episode 1 - Brent Dykes, Data Analytics Superhero and Author of a FANTASTIC Book called Effective Data Storytelling joins us to share tips on how to drive change with DATA!
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBSEASON 2 - Episode 1 - Brent Dykes, Data Analytics SuperHero and Author of a FANTASTIC Book called Effective Data Storytelling joins us to share tips on how to drive change with DATA! John provides Intro on Brent and shares his Background: 00:37 – 02:42 Brent gives some additional info on his background and shares with us his journey 02:43 – 03:03 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Brent – And in this episode, we actually have a Trifecta of fun facts for Brent from superhero comics collect...
Episode 19 – Jodie Baker, Founder & CEO of Xakia. Jodie joins us for the last Episode of 2021. We discuss getting listed in the Gartner Guide for Corporate Legal Matter Management & Xakia’s ability to REVOLUTIONIZE in-house Legal Department efficiency!
December 26, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBEpisode 19 – Jodie Baker, Founder & CEO of Xakia. Jodie joins us for the last Episode of the year & talks about being listed in the prestigious Gartner Guide for Corporate Legal Matter Management, Xakia’s ability to REVOLUTIONIZE in-house Legal Department efficiency in HOURS & how SIMPLE it can be! John provides Intro on Jodie and shares her Background: 00:37 – 03:30 Jodie gives some additional info on her background and shares with us her journey from private practice & in-house counse...
Episode 18 - Jackie Schafer - Founder & CEO of Clearbrief (Winner - American Legal Tech Awards - 2021 Startup of the Year) joins us to talk about their AI Driven Legal Writing Software Platform & how it’s changing the way lawyers submit winning briefs!
December 11, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBEpisode 18 – Jackie joins us from Seattle WA, and shares what motivated her to develop one of the most unique AI driven, Legal Tech software products on the market today. You're also in for a treat as Jackie sings a Christmas jingle about what makes Clearbrief so special! It’s a FUN and informative episode with one talented entrepreneur! John provides Intro on Jackie and shares her Background: 00:37 – 02:22 Jackie gives some additional info on her background and shares with us her mu...
Episode 17 – Jon Bartman, Head of Jameson Legal Tech, joins us and shares his vision for aligning the right legal technology with the right firm or department and how their new tech consortium is exactly what the market needs.
November 21, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJohn provides Intro on Jon and shares his Background: 00:37 – 02:20 Jon gives some additional info on his background and journey as an entrepreneur (one is his superpower!): 02:21– 03:49 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Jon (Yup, he goes full-on “Tin Cup”!): 03:50 – 06:00 Jon shares how Jameson Legal saw the need in the market to launch Jameson Legal Tech and tie together Lawyers they have placed all over the world into a network of prospects in need of AI and Legal Tech solutions and ...
Episode 17 – Jon Bartman, Head of Jameson Legal Tech, joins us and shares his vision for aligning the right legal technology with the right firm or department and how their new tech consortium is exactly what the market needs.
November 21, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJohn provides Intro on Jon and shares his Background: 00:37 – 02:20 Jon gives some additional info on his background and journey as an entrepreneur (one is his superpower!): 02:21– 03:49 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Jon (Yup, he goes full-on “Tin Cup”!): 03:50 – 06:00 Jon shares how Jameson Legal saw the need in the market to launch Jameson Legal Tech and tie together Lawyers they have placed all over the world into a network of prospects in need of AI and Legal Tech solutions and ...
Episode 16 – Gary Sangha, Founder & CEO of LexCheck joins us to discuss LexCheck’s AI Powered Contract Negotiation Platform, why firms need Digital Playbooks, and where he believes AI usage within the Legal Tech industry is headed.
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEpisode 16 – Gary Sangha, Founder & CEO of LexCheck joins us to discuss LexCheck’s AI Powered Contract Negotiation Platform, why firms need Digital Playbooks, and where he believes AI usage within the Legal Tech industry is headed. John provides Intro on Gary and shares his Background: 00:37 – 01:50 Gary gives some additional info on his background and journey as an entrepreneur (one is his superpower!): 01:51 – 02:36 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Gary (Hint: He’s going to speak Punj...
Episode 16 – Gary Sangha, Founder & CEO of LexCheck joins us to discuss LexCheck’s AI Powered Contract Negotiation Platform, why firms need Digital Playbooks, and where he believes AI usage within the Legal Tech industry is headed.
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBEpisode 16 – Gary Sangha, Founder & CEO of LexCheck joins us to discuss LexCheck’s AI Powered Contract Negotiation Platform, why firms need Digital Playbooks, and where he believes AI usage within the Legal Tech industry is headed. John provides Intro on Gary and shares his Background: 00:37 – 01:50 Gary gives some additional info on his background and journey as an entrepreneur (one is his superpower!): 01:51 – 02:36 Don't SUCK Fun Fact about Gary (Hint: He’s going to speak Punj...
Episode 15 – Rodney Adams, VP – The Mundy Companies joins us to discuss how tech such as AI, Digital Twins & Augmented Reality are driving innovation in the industrial space.
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBRodney shares some of the amazing technology innovation The Mundy Companies are bringing to the industrial space. AI, Digital Twins & Augmented Reality are just some of the topics Rodney touches on as he describes Mundy’s push to help their clients innovate. John provides Intro on Rodney and shares his Background: 00:37 – 01:44 Rodney gives some additional info on his background and journey starting out as a software developer and culminating as a corporate technology executive focused...
Episode 14 – Jeff Mohler, CEO of IQ Genetix joins us to discuss how AI is impacting Genetics, Genomics & advancing personalized Healthcare.
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBGenetics has been at the forefront of the news since the pandemic started. It has been the basis for several of the vaccines and drug therapies developed to fight COVID. AI's role in expediting the research required to advance these initiatives has been key! You're not going to want to miss this episode as we talk to Jeff Mohler, CEO of IQ Genetix Laboratories. Jeff has been in the genetics industry for over 3 decades and has been on the front lines of COVID testing during the pandemic....
Episode 14 – Jeff Mohler, CEO of IQ Genetix joins us to discuss how AI is impacting Genetics, Genomics & advancing personalized Healthcare.
October 21, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBGenetics has been at the forefront of the news since the pandemic started. It has been the basis for several of the vaccines and drug therapies developed to fight COVID. AI's role in expediting the research required to advance these initiatives has been key! You're not going to want to miss this episode as we talk to Jeff Mohler, CEO of IQ Genetix Laboratories. Jeff has been in the genetics industry for over 3 decades and has been on the front lines of COVID testing during the pandemic....
Episode 13 – Colin Levy, Corporate Lawyer, Legal Tech Expert & AI Evangelist joins us to discuss AI's role in the Legal Tech space, why Law Firms NEED to BBYB - “Benchmark Before You Buy”, and where Legal Tech is heading next.
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn Episode 13 Colin Levy, the Michael Jordan of Legal Tech, joins us for a spirited discussion on the current state of technology in the legal domain. He provides some critical advice for firms considering deploying AI & Legal Tech solutions (or rethinking a failed implementation) within their firms, and cautions about why they should ALWAYS BBYB - "Benchmark Before You Buy". Colin also gives us a glimpse of where Legal Tech is headed in the very near future. Colin has amassed an enormous...
Episode 12 - Flo Nicolas, Chief Growth Officer of HTC (How To Contract), joins us to discuss AI's role in LegalTech & ContractTech. Is the Legal community Ready For AI? Flo will give you her take on this Episode!
September 28, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBEpisode #12 - Flo, also known as “The -Non-Boring Lawyer”, joins us to talk about AI’s role in LegalTech & ContractTech. Flo brings ENERGY like no other & even Slade, her dog can’t help but get in on the Podcast! Flo is a MAJOR force in Legal Technology adoption. Your not going to want to miss this one! John provides Intro on Flo and shares her Background: 00:37 – 1:52 Flo gives an overview of her diverse background (and this is where Slade makes his presence known) and how she got st...
Episode 11 - Liziana Carter, CEO of GR0W.AI joins us to share how Conversational AI is revolutionizing your online shopping experience!
September 13, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBLiziana Carter is the CEO of GR0W.AI , a full-service conversational AI firm, working exclusively with established Shopify brands in the beauty and fitness industry. GR0W.AI develops conversational AI creating a personal shopping experience for consumers within Facebook Messenger, Instagram and now WhatsApp with the goal of providing brands with the right digital infrastructure to accelerate revenue by delivering exceptional customer experiences through 1-on-1 conversations at scale. John...
Episode 10 - Steve Cadigan, Former LinkedIn CPO & Best Selling Author of WORKQUAKE - joins us for a look at how PEOPLE are the KEY to successful AI in this new work model.
September 05, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBYou already know Steve Cadigan is “the goto source” when it comes to questions about leadership, talent, culture and most importantly the future of work. But we flip-the-script on the former Chief People Officer at LinkedIn & Silicon Valley Legend and talk to Steve about how people are also the key to successfully implementing (AI) Artificial Intelligence. We tackle the “FEAR of losing jobs to technology” narrative head-on and Steve provides some language that can help us as leaders to get...
Episode 9 - Steve Lambright, CMO of AEYE joins us for a look into AEYE's iDAR technology for autonomous vehicles.
August 29, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSteve Lambright, CMO of AEYE joins us for a look into AEYE's iDAR technology for autonomous vehicles. This episode is just as entertaining as it is informative! We cover how iDAR differentiates AEYE from LiDAR vendor offerings, AEYE's epic rise culminating with a listing on the NASDAQ: (LIDR) last week. Finally, Steve shares what he sees as the future of autonomous travel and AI's role in tying it all together into an ecosystem where vehicles and infrastructure communicate as one. It's a...
Episode 9 - Steve Lambright, CMO of AEYE joins us for a look into AEYE's iDAR technology for autonomous vehicles.
August 29, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBSteve Lambright, CMO of AEYE joins us for a look into AEYE's iDAR technology for autonomous vehicles. This episode is just as entertaining as it is informative! We cover how iDAR differentiates AEYE from LiDAR vendor offerings, AEYE's epic rise culminating with a listing on the NASDAQ: (LIDR) last week. Finally, Steve shares what he sees as the future of autonomous travel and AI's role in tying it all together into an ecosystem where vehicles and infrastructure communicate as one. It's a...
Episode 8 - George Danner, CEO, AI Expert, Best Selling Tech Author and MIT Mathematician joins us to discuss ESG - Better, Faster, Cheaper and GREENER??
August 15, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBJoin us as we kick off our SPECIAL ESG SERIES focused on the different components and solutions for ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) compliance. In this first ESG episode we dive into ESG and Energy Transition and discuss how Digital Twins can be the centerpiece of the "E" part of the solution. ESG and Energy Transition are two connected domains that hold substantial technical complexity. They essentially involve a retooling of the value chain in many ways, large and small. Exa...
Episode 7 - Trellis CEO Nicole Clark & Marketing Dir Michael Swarz join us for a look into the Trellis AI software platform that is REVOLUTIONIZING how lawyers search for State Trial Court data.
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBImagine “Google Searching” state trial court records (dockets, rulings, and filed documents) across counties and states through a single interface, to learn exactly how your judge, party, or opposing counsel has handled similar cases....Now that ABSOLUTELY Doesn't SUCK!! Join us as we dive into a conversation with Nicole Clark & Michael Swarz as they discuss AI Powered Smart Search Technology that provides an amazing advantage to how lawyers prepare for their cases! Talk about disruption!!...
Episode 6 - James Raybould, Sr. Director of Products, LinkedIn - James shares AI's role in the LinkedIn Platform. (He's brilliant & funny as he shares tech anecdotes you won't want to miss!)
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBJames joins John for a discussion about why LinkedIn is the top site for connecting people to the professional content and other professionals they need to succeed. And, how AI plays a HUGE role in curating all that data into accurate and meaningful results for its 750 MILLION PLUS users! He’s been the Sr. Director of Products at LinkedIn for the past 6 years, with a focus on LinkedIn Learning & Glint (LinkedIn’s People Success Platform). In Episode 6 James shares with our listeners how ...
Episode 5 - Catherine "Cat" Casey, Chief Growth Officer & AI Evangelist, Reveal - Discusses the impact AI is having on the legal industry.
July 22, 2021 01:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we are welcoming Catherine “Cat” Casey, Chief Growth Officer at Reveal & Passionate AI Evangelist (particularly as it pertains to Legal Technology). She is also a LinkedIn Superstar with 25,000 followers! Cat has an amazing story….she decided she wanted to be an attorney when she was 12. She accomplished that goal and along the way graduated from Harvard in 3 years! She decided she wasn’t enamored with law in general, but was super jazzed about technology within the leg...
Episode 4 - Don't SUCK at AI - Neal Linson, World Class CIO shares his proven AI methodology and 3+ decades of secrets leading to AI solutions that absolutely DON'T SUCK!
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBNeal Linson, World Class CIO and AI expert joins us to share his successful AI methodology and talks about the necessary components to AI projects that absolutely won't SUCK! You are not going to want to miss this episode where Neal discusses why causal diagrams are a key component to AI success, provides some insights to influencing business leaders to take the leap into AI, and shares where to start if your firm is ready to tackle an AI project and SUCCEED. John Provides Guest Intro: 1:...
Episode 4 - Don't SUCK at AI - Neal Linson, World Class CIO shares his proven AI methodology and 3+ decades of secrets leading to AI solutions that absolutely DON'T SUCK!
July 20, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBNeal Linson, World Class CIO and AI expert joins us to share his successful AI methodology and talks about the necessary components to AI projects that absolutely won't SUCK! You are not going to want to miss this episode where Neal discusses why causal diagrams are a key component to AI success, provides some insights to influencing business leaders to take the leap into AI, and shares where to start if your firm is ready to tackle an AI project and SUCCEED. John Provides Guest Intro: 1:...
Episode 3 - Don't SUCK at AI - Rob Blackburn, CEO of Blackburn Labs & Special Guest Dr. Mark Benson, Director - Preventative Cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Discuss a joint AI project focused on cardiology patient care.
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBRob Blackburn, CEO of Blackburn Labs & Special Guest Dr. Mark Benson, Director - Preventative Cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Discuss a joint AI project focused on cardiology patient care. You are not going to want to miss this episode as Rob and Dr. Benson share how a new App that Blackburn and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are jointly developing focused on predictive and preventative treatment of high blood pressure can potentially revolutionize Evidence Ba...
Episode 2 - Don't SUCK at AI - Veena Jetti (Founder VIVE Funds) Discusses AI's Impact on Multifamily Real Estate
June 19, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBVeena Jetti, founding partner of VIVE Funds, a commercial real estate firm focused on Multifamily investments, joins us to discuss the impact AI is having on Multifamily real estate today and how she sees it revolutionizing the market in the future. Veena is a self-described "AI Geek" and has a passion for AI and all the benefits it can provide. You're not going to want to miss this Podcast as Veena covers the following topics! Veena reveals areas she sees as "low hanging fruit" that's r...
Episode 1 - Don't SUCK at AI - George Danner, CEO Business Laboratory Discusses AI Success In This Post-Covid Economy
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBGeorge Danner is an MIT Mathematician & data science expert, a sought after keynote speaker on AI and other technology topics, a published author of 2 best selling technology books, and the CEO of Business Laboratory, an AI focused technology company in Houston Texas. Your Host, John Lindsey and George discuss how AI is evolving at a rapid pace following Covid's impact on business. George provides some great insights as to what SUCCESSFUL AI projects require (here's a hint: Visualization i...
Don't Suck at AI - Overview (what is this podcast all about?)
May 25, 2021 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBFor our kick-off of The "Don't Suck at AI" Podcast, this Bonus Overview Episode is a summary of what we are going to focus on going forward with the Podcast....which is to cover all things AWESOME about AI adoption within businesses today. The "Don't Suck at AI" Podcast will highlight companies producing successful AI projects (and that certainly doesn't SUCK) and be a place where these AI pioneers and leaders can share their stories, methods and journeys with us so we in the AI community ...