S2E1: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Uses, Risks & Ethics for Startups & Tech Companies w/ Peyman Pouryekta

Brian J Matos

Peyman Pouryekta is a consultant and advisor to tech industry startups, helping them create stronger, more focused teams and leaders. In recent years, Peyman has worked with venture capital firms, directly with startups as a strategic advisor and has served in C-Level positions. In these roles, Peyman coaches his clients how to set strategy, develop world class products and evaluate technology needs as they scale up their operations.

Among his many career achievements, Peyman joined an AI company as one of the first employees and helped grow that company from the ground up as Director of Engineering. By the time he exited, the firm had grown to 90 employees with offices in New York, London and Berlin.

In this episode, Peyman and Brian discuss the hype and substance of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various industries. They highlight the importance of data use and ownership in AI models, as well as the role of government regulations and partnerships in critical infrastructure. Peyman highlights exciting use cases of AI in industries such as healthcare and addresses some of the challenges and common mistakes faced by startups in adopting AI. Other topics include the future of AI adoption, the need for AI education, and the ethical considerations of emerging AI technology. The conversation concludes with insights on globalization, technology, and responsible business practices.

Learn more about Peyman and his work:

• Website: https://www.pouryekta.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peymanpouryekta/?originalSubdomain=de
• Instagram: @peymanman
• Twitter: @peymanman

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