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Abhi, VP of Engineering at Bunker Hill Health, shares insights on building scalable, maintainable AI-driven healthcare solutions, the importance of human taste in software, and real-life impact stories from their work.

What if the stories you tell today could keep your voice alive for the people you love? Cristian, founder of Autograph.ai, joins Olivier to explore why some memories fade, how personal stories shape who we become, and what technology can help families preserve.Growing up in Paraguay shaped Cristian's view of family and identity. He shares the path from those early experiences to building Autograph.ai, a private archive for voice-led memories from milestones, everyday life, and the people we want to remember.In this episode:■ The feeling behind a memory: Why remembering your first paycheck is different from remembering how it felt.■ AI with empathy: How technology can invite people to tell their stories without making the technology the center of the experience.■ Stories shape reality: Why the narratives we repeat about ourselves can influence what we believe is possible.■ Every voice matters: Why people often undervalue their own life stories, and what families lose when those stories go unrecorded.■ A legacy you can hear: How Autograph.ai helps people collect voice-led memories in a private archive they can revisit and export.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction and podcast setup(02:53) Cristian's childhood in Paraguay(05:57) Cultural differences and moving to the U.S.(09:10) Entrepreneurship and founding Autograph(11:55) AI and the human experience(15:04) Writing a book and shaping a personal narrative(18:02) What Autograph is for(21:01) Helping communities accept new technology(23:57) Empathy in AI and user experience(26:59) Storytelling in technology(29:58) Memory and moments we cannot relive(32:46) How Autograph is evolving(38:20) Why storytelling matters(41:22) Self-authorship and personal reflection(45:00) Why every story has value(52:41) Technology and preserving stories(57:20) Imagining the future of our stories

Derek Crager, founder of practicalai.app and humanfirstai.net, shares his journey from industrial manufacturing to the tech world, emphasizing the transformative power of AI in society. He’s an educator at heart. After building Amazon’s highest-rated employee training program, which earned a 92 NPS and a 4.92 out of 5, he realized the future of learning isn’t about more content. It’s about delivering the right knowledge, just in time.Today, he’s on a mission to bring Human-First AI to the world, empowering companies and their employees with voice-based mentorship that trains, guides, and supports people in real time. He’s building tools like Pocket Mentor to make sure no one is ever stuck waiting for help again.

I spoke with Kimberly Gross, host of Masks Off: Inner Freedom for People-Pleasers and Perfectionists, about the protective patterns behind people pleasing and perfectionism. We explored her idea of the inner controller, how fear can shape identity and relationships, and whether AI can help people practice speaking up and recognize patterns without replacing human connection.Keywords:psychology, AI, personal growth, vulnerability, masks, mental health, technology, self-discovery, therapy, inner safetyChapters00:00 Introduction to the conversation and guests01:10 Kimberly Gross's mission to help people identify masks02:08 Olivier's background in UX and interest in psychology03:36 The origins of the podcast during COVID and personal growth05:19 Core values of personal growth and connection06:39 Technology as a facilitator of connection and vulnerability08:08 Social media, vulnerability, and authentic connection10:05 AI as a practice partner for speaking up and self-expression12:24 Using AI for mental health support and therapy17:30 Generational perspectives on mental health and AI19:51 Framework for recognizing and transforming protective patterns22:44 Inner controllers and the roots of masks24:38 Reparenting and inner safety with AI tools27:28 Addressing privacy concerns and responsible AI use30:35 Using AI for reframing and perspective shifts40:07 The inner process of pattern recognition and reprogramming41:32 AI as a tool for recognizing and transforming patterns42:46 Closing thoughts and organic conversation flow

Kenny Hoang (CEO of Emblem.cc) shares his journey from early entrepreneurship to founding Emblem, a growth marketing agency, and discusses the impact of AI on marketing, innovation, and society. This episode explores how unique products and strategies can create competitive edges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Keywords:growth marketing, AI, entrepreneurship, direct-to-consumer, innovation, marketing strategies, AI safety, business growth, branding, technologyKey TopicsKenny Hoang's entrepreneurial origin storyThe concept of 'one of none' in branding and productsImpact of AI on marketing strategies and inequalityThe evolution of direct-to-consumer brandsStrategies for maintaining a competitive edge in a saturated marketThe role of innovation and continuous improvementEthics and safety concerns in AI developmentThe future of AI and societal implications

Elisa is the co-founder of Memoket.ai, building AI wearables to make it frictionless to capture important moments. I was joined by Ali, founding engineer at Focal.ai (AI for financial advisors), and it was fascinating to hear their different perspectives.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Founders in AI00:52 Childhood Aspirations and Career Paths04:13 The Role of AI in Daily Life06:59 Building AI Products: Challenges and Insights09:59 User Experience and Customization in AI Tools13:07 Hypothesis-Driven Development in AI15:53 Market Feedback and Product Iteration19:07 Specialization vs. Generalization in AI Solutions22:01 Balancing Customization and Simplicity25:10 Future Directions and User Experience Challenges35:45 Understanding User Needs and Problem Solving38:52 Simplifying Features Through User Feedback41:13 The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Connection43:39 Product Development and User Experience50:25 The Journey of Building a Hardware Product

I spoke with Greg about why so many AI projects fail and what good UX has to do with it. We talked about the real role of research, why empathy beats aesthetics, and how designers can work better with data scientists. Whether you’re building with AI or just trying to make sense of it, this one’s full of hard-earned wisdom.Over the years, Greg Nudelman has contributed to the world through:* 24 design patents* 6 Featured Mobile apps* 6 design books in 3 languages including UX for AI: A Framework for Designing AI-Driven Products (April 2025)* Hundreds of millions in design ROIGreg loves leading UX teams that create the "When can I buy this?" experience for their customers, then nurturing innovative AI/ML-based products to market through creative four-in-a-box collaboration between PM, Data Science, Dev, and UX. As an "Ombudsman of Innovation", Greg's work revolves around twin obsessions: UX for AI and Practical DesignOps to bring customer-empowering ideas to market. Greg is a thought leader on UX for AI, Lean Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, and fast shipping of industry-defining digital products that exceed business goals and blow away customer expectations. Sought-after executive-level keynote speaker, with 100+ keynotes and workshops in 18 countries. Greg's specialty is leading UX teams designing products for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Analytics, Mobile, Biotech, Finance, and creating Design Systems for Enterprise Software.___If you, or someone you know, would like to be a guest on the podcast send an email to [email protected].

Nick helps design teams stay ahead of the curve with their AI transformation. He has been curating self-assessments for UX & Design Teams at retrain.gauge.io, helping analyze industry trends and any barriers to adoption. Nick founded Gauge in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area to help organizations with evidence-based strategy and product decisions. Clients have grown to include Electronic Arts, Genentech, Airbnb, Adobe and many others. Nick is a professor in Data Literacy and Visualization in the Design Strategy MBA program at his alma mater, California College of the Arts. _______I sat down with Nick Cawthon and Casandra Cain to talk about how AI is reshaping UX design, and what that means for mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the future of our field. We explored trust, tooling, education, and why staying adaptable is more important than ever. Parts00:00 Introduction to UX and AI07:32 The Evolution of User Experience14:53 Trust in AI and User Experience18:26 Projects and Practical Applications of UX29:20 The Future of Design and Technology30:15 AI and UX Patterns: Current Trends and Future Directions35:47 Mentorship in the Age of AI: Guiding New Designers41:18 Personal Philosophy: Balancing Anxiety and Optimism45:34 The Importance of UX: Advocating for User-Centric Design49:30 Gage.io: Services and Target Audience Insights____If you, or someone you know, would like to be a guest on the podcast send an email to [email protected].

Ryan Junejo is co-founder and CEO of Crashlabs.ai.We talked about how his team stress-tests AI agents before they go rogue in the real world, the origin story behind Crash Labs, and why AI safety isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the seatbelt we all need. Ryan shared the surprisingly tricky challenges of testing AI, what it means for user experience, and why his lab might just be the insurance policy the future needs.Parts00:00 Introduction to Ryan Junejo and Crash Labs AI03:09 The Origin Story of Crash Labs AI05:56 Testing AI Agents: The Crash Test Lab Concept09:10 Jailbreaking AI: Patterns and Techniques12:05 AI Safety and Alignment Challenges15:03 Integrating Crash Labs AI into Your Projects17:50 Future of AI Testing and User ExperienceKeywordsAI testing, Crash Labs AI, Ryan Junejo, AI safety, AI agents, user experience, machine learning, startup, technology, innovation

Leia is shaping a new frontier of AI & spiritual neuroscience—where emotional memory, gentle biosignals, & multimodal models meet the subconscious.Her stealth-stage company explores how imagination stores truth, how technology can hold the nervous system, and how healing can be quietly designed into engineering itself.Ranked in the top 0.004% globally, she studies CS & Economics at UC Berkeley—blending technical elegance with poetic intuition to craft systems that don’t just respond, but remember you.She believes the future belongs to those who protect the part of them that still dreams._____In this episode, we explored how AI is being used in mental health and therapy, from supporting emotional healing to helping users reconnect with their inner child. We discussed the role of crying, nostalgia, and introspection in healing, as well as the challenges of designing emotionally intelligent AI. Consciousness, free will, and the future of AI-driven therapy also came up, blending philosophy, UX, and innovative mental health solutions.Parts00:00 Understanding the Inner Child06:29 Healing Through Emotion and Crying08:52 The Role of AI in Mental Health11:14 Navigating Trauma and User Experience13:53 The Intersection of Spirituality and Technology16:27 The Importance of Emotional Expression18:54 AI as a Tool for Introspection21:15 Building Trust in AI Therapy23:40 The Future of Mental Health Solutions