AI in NYC Show

AI now sits between brands and their customers in nearly every channel, and if your brand isn’t structured for it, AI will shape your brand equity without you.In this episode of AI in NYC, Rob May and Lauren Slyman sit down with Marina Petrova, CEO and Co-Founder of Intentful, to talk about where the hype around AI agents breaks from reality. Marina shares how she got into OpenAI’s closed beta in 2021, a year before ChatGPT, after COVID wiped out her online travel business. She explains why her first experience with Davinci convinced her that brands would never be the same. The conversation covers the three ways AI reads, speaks as, and queries a brand. It also covers why brand guidelines matter more than ever, even though many companies don’t actually know what theirs are, and why “marketing to agents” misunderstands what agents really are.In the news segment, the crew breaks down three stories:The PHP security patch that attackers began exploiting within minutesNiall Ferguson and Eric Schmidt’s Foreign Affairs essay on AI and a new world orderHow AI-driven commit volume pushed Anthropic to build its own source control systemLearn more about Intentful: https://intentful.aiGUESTMarina Petrova – CEO & Co-Founder, IntentfulHOSTSRob May – Co-Founder & CEO, NeurometricLauren Slyman – User Researcher, MicrosoftSubscribe to Rob’s Investing in AI newsletter on Substack: https://investinginai.substack.comGet Rob’s book, Investing in AI: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDTXLY9GSign up for the AI in NYC newsletters: aiinnyc.org

What happens when AI moves beyond content creation and starts transforming how marketing actually works?In this episode of AI in NYC, we sit down with Marc Ferrentino from Quotient to explore how AI is reshaping the marketing industry, from automating repetitive tasks to helping teams work smarter and scale their output.Connect with Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcferrentinoSubscribe to our newsletter and stay in the loop @ aiinnyc.orgCheck out the Investing in AI podcast with our host, Rob! : ⁨@InvestingInAIRob⁩ #AIinNYC #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMarketing #MarketingTechnology #AIAgents #FutureOfMarketing #DigitalMarketing

In this episode of AI in NYC, Rob May and Lauren Slyman sit down with George Kailas, founder of Prospero AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming financial markets, algorithmic trading, and the way investors think about data.George shares his perspective on why data engineering and human insight still matter in AI-driven trading, how hedge funds are increasingly using AI and algorithms, and why simply having access to the same AI tools doesn’t necessarily create an advantage.Subscribe to AI in NYC for more conversations with entrepreneurs, AI builders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of technology.Subscribe to our newsletter: aiinnyc.orgRob's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDV7Y4LH?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

What happens when you step into New York’s tech scene and start asking the people building the future about AI?In this episode, at the 5th annual NYC Tech Event @ in Madison Sq. Park (hosted by Charlie O'Donnell) Lauren and Rob meet entrepreneurs, founders, and investors from across NYC’s tech ecosystem and hear their perspectives on AI, startups, innovation, and building in the ever-changing world of technology.Guests Featured in This Episode:Howard Morgan - B Capital ChairmanScott Hartley — Everywhere VenturesKris Sandor — ReadylyVivek Sharma — Moveable InkSofia Laurell — Tiny OrganicsJesse Middleton — VC at FlybridgeRichard Odior — VC at Cherryrock CapitalSubscribe to AI in NYC for more conversations with entrepreneurs, AI builders, investors, and innovators across New York City.#AIinNYC #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #NYCTech #Startups #Entrepreneurs #VentureCapital #Tech #AIStartup #NewYork

Is AI moving faster than businesses can actually absorb it?In this episode of the AI NYC Show, Hosts Rob May, Lauren Slyman, and Anna Kirk sit down with Satish Viswanathan, author of The Weight of Intelligence, to discuss the “Jagged Frontier of Enterprise AI” and why better AI models don’t always translate into better business outcomes.They explore AI ROI, enterprise adoption, AGI vs. AEI, AI architecture, the future of consulting, and how businesses can truly integrate AI into the way they work.🎙️ Guest: Satish Viswanathan📖 Get his book: The Weight of Intelligence👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Weight+of+Intelligence+Satish+ViswanathanThe views expressed on the AI in NYC Show are the personal views of the hosts and guests and do not represent those of their employers or affiliated organizations.#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #AIROI #AGI #AIAdoption #AINYC

Rob May (Neurometric) and Anna Kirk (Thread AI) close out Season 1 of the AI and NYC podcast with announcements: Ryan Eppley is stepping down as a regular host, Rob’s book on investing in AI releases in September, and producer Madi Donlan joins on camera to interview them as they take a month off to plan next season. They discuss their working dynamic and friendship, surprising personal interests (including Anna’s harp and Rob’s recent deep dive into topology), and memorable or underrated episodes and guests. They review audience comments and clips touching on politics, campaign funding, ethics education for technologists, and AI-driven dilemmas like sex robots, then share favorite NYC hangouts. They tease Season 2 ideas including more audience response, a possible live show with call-ins, and covering topics based on top comments.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:21 Season Updates and Announcements01:23 Meet Producer Madi02:19 How Rob and Anna Met03:12 Three Words to Describe Each Other04:35 Friendship Dynamics and Age Gap05:41 Escape Room Adventures07:04 Lessons Learned and Harp Bet08:08 Offbeat Hobbies Topology Deep Dive10:06 Work Styles and Hosting Chemistry11:41 Surprising Guest Moments12:37 Underrated Episodes and NYC vs Valley16:04 Why New York Wins for Applied AI16:54 Season One Reflections17:49 Guests And Format Debate19:00 Spotlighting New Voices19:48 Reading Audience Comments20:12 Politics And Pragmatism22:20 Money Media And Elections24:36 Can Ethics Be Taught30:07 Sex Robots And Morality33:09 Favorite New York Spots34:02 Season Two Plans And Farewell

In this episode of AI and NYC, Ryan and Anna sit down with Ujwal Roy, Founder & CEO of ScaleBuild AI and former engineer at Meta, Intel, and Micron, to discuss how AI is reshaping every industry.For more conversations on AI, startups, and the future of technology, subscribe to our newsletter @ Aiinnycshow.com

AI transformation isn't just about using ChatGPT—it's about changing how businesses think, operate, and innovate.In this episode of AI in NYC, Rob May and Anna Kirk sit down with Rahul Kanodia, CEO of Datamatics, to discuss what it really takes to transform an enterprise with AI. From building an AI-first culture and measuring ROI to agentic AI, automation, and the biggest mistakes companies make, Rahul shares practical insights every business leader should hear.Whether you're a CEO, founder, developer, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation offers valuable lessons on adopting AI the right way.Learn more about - https://datamatics.com/For more conversations on AI, startups, and the future of technology, subscribe to our newsletter @ Aiinnycshow.com

AI isn't just about models like ChatGPT—it runs on an enormous hardware ecosystem that most people never see.In this episode of AI in NYC, Rob May sits down with Harris Edelman, Founder & CEO of Ombligo, to explore the booming world of refurbished data center equipment, AI GPUs, and the hidden infrastructure powering today's AI revolution.Learn more about - https://techmikeny.com/For more conversations on AI, startups, and the future of technology, subscribe to our newsletter @ Aiinnycshow.comProducer: Madi Donlan#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GPUs #NVIDIA #DataCenters #AIInfrastructure⁠