#58 - Kahini Shah, Partner at Obvious Ventures

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Adrian Blair, CEO at Trustpilot.What you’ll get out of this episode:Trustpilot hosts over 300 million reviews, with 200,000 new ones added daily.Trust is more critical yet misunderstood—Trustpilot makes it measurable and transparent.AI helps businesses analyze millions of customer reviews for deeper insights.New product “TrustLayer” offers access to the full breadth of Trustpilot reviews via API.Trustpilot’s US expansion sees traction with major brands like Verizon and GoDaddy.To Learn More About Trustpilot:Website: https://www.trustpilot.com/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trustpilot/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Greg Fallon, CEO at Geminus.What you’ll get out of this episode:From Simulations to AI Integration: Greg Fallon’s journey from mechanical engineering to co-founding Geminus highlights a lifelong pursuit of simulating the physical world using evolving technologies.Industrial Decision-Making Reinvented: Geminus helps engineers make faster, smarter decisions by combining real and synthetic data in powerful AI models.Real-World Success in Oil & Gas: A recent deployment in the Northwestern U.S. reduced methane flaring while boosting natural gas production, showing tangible business and environmental impact.Cross-Industry Applications: Beyond oil and gas, Geminus is applying its solutions to electricity grids, satellite management, and defense sectors—wherever physics and decision complexity intersect.Scalable Enterprise Vision: Fallon outlines a future where AI models are connected across entire enterprises—and even countries—to optimize decision-making on a massive scale.To Learn More About Geminus:Website: https://www.geminus.ai/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geminus-ai/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Zach Rash, CEO & Co-Founder at Coco Robotics.What you’ll get out of this episode:Urban Expansion Strategy: Coco operates in cities like LA, Chicago, Miami, and Helsinki, targeting dense urban areas for robot deliveries.AI + Human Hybrid Autonomy: Their model blends AI with human oversight to ensure consistent, reliable deliveries—even in snow or rain.Bootstrapped Launch Amid Pandemic: Coco began during the 2020 lockdowns, initially serving Santa Monica’s retirement community.Scalable, Profitable Model: By starting with low-cost, human-driven robots, Coco gathered real-world data to train AI while staying profitable.Future Vision: With growing demand and advancements in AI, Coco is poised to expand rapidly and increase automation capabilities.To Learn More About Coco Robotics:Website: http://www.cocodelivery.com Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cocodelivery/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Alex Israel, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Metropolis.What you’ll get out of this episode:Innovative Go-To-Market Strategy: Metropolis scaled by acquiring traditional parking operators, enabling rapid deployment of its AI technology.Checkout-Free Commerce Everywhere: Their platform offers seamless drive-in/drive-out payments for parking, gas, and car washes—no wallet or phone needed.From Startup to Scale: Now active in 4,600+ locations and onboarding 20,000 users daily, Metropolis reaches one American every second.Vision Beyond Parking: With a recent Israeli tech acquisition, the company aims to expand AI-powered experiences into retail and international markets.Refined Perspective on AI's Future: Israel reflects on both the promise and challenges AI brings to labor markets and personalized urban living.To Learn More About Metropolis:Website: https://www.metropolis.io/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metropolisio/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Kahini Shah, Partner at Obvious Ventures.What you’ll get out of this episode:Kahini Shah’s Background: From NLP engineering to venture capital at Obvious Ventures.Obvious Ventures’ Investment Ethos: Focus on AI, healthcare, and sustainability.AI’s Role in Scientific Discovery: Generative science and AI-driven research.Future of AI Efficiency: How AI is shaping capital-efficient startups.Spotlight on Oumi: Open-source AI development and democratizing model access.To Learn More About Obvious Ventures:Website: https://obvious.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/obvious-ventures/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Sven Gierlinger, Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health.What you’ll get out of this episode:The Intersection of Hospitality and Healthcare: Sven Gierlinger, Chief Experience Officer at Northwell Health, discusses how his background in luxury hotels informs patient experience strategies.AI’s Role in Enhancing Clinician Efficiency: AI-powered ambient listening and intelligent chart summarization help doctors focus more on patients than paperwork.Building Trust in AI Tools: While clinicians initially hesitate, many find AI indispensable once they experience its benefits firsthand.Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption: Scaling AI solutions across large healthcare networks requires balancing efficiency with trust-building among providers and patients.To Learn More About Northwell Health:Website: http://www.northwell.eduCompany LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwell-health/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Nikola Mrkšić, CEO & Co-Founder at PolyAI.What you’ll get out of this episode:PolyAI’s Mission – Automating customer service with AI-powered voice agents for major enterprises.Latency Challenges – Balancing AI’s growing power with response speed for seamless interactions.Customer Frustration & Solutions – Replacing deflective chatbots with efficient problem-solving AI.Enterprise Adoption – Helping companies structure data for AI-driven decision-making.Future of AI in Customer Service – Enhancing automation while integrating with legacy systems.To Learn More About PolyAI:Website: https://poly.aiCompany LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polyai/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Alexandre De Vigan, Founder & CEO at Nfinite.What you’ll get out of this episode:Alexandre De Vigan’s journey from attorney to tech entrepreneurHow Nfinite is redefining product visualization in e-commerceThe role of AI in spatial computing and its broader implicationsChallenges in scaling spatial AI technologyThe future of Nfinite beyond e-commerceTo Learn More About Nfinite:Website: https://www.nfinite.app/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nfiniteappShow and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: David Shim, Co-Founder & CEO at Read AI.What you’ll get out of this episode:David Shim’s Journey: From founding Placed to leading Read AI, an innovative AI-powered communication tool.The Birth of Read AI: Inspired by inefficient virtual meetings, Read AI aims to streamline collaboration.Beyond Meetings: Read AI integrates with emails, Slack, and more for cross-platform summaries.AI’s Role in Contextual Understanding: How AI advancements improve transcription accuracy and actionable insights.Future of AI in Collaboration: The next phase of AI-driven efficiency and the role of Read AI in upcoming conferences.To Learn More About Read AI:Website: https://www.read.ai Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readinc/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Technology AI podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Didem Un Ates, Founder & CEO at LotusAI.What you’ll get out of this episode:AI Adoption in Private Equity – Many firms lack firsthand AI experience, requiring guidance on selecting and implementing the right tools.AI Due Diligence for Investments – Investors need to assess AI's potential impact on portfolio companies, from disruption risks to value creation.End-to-End AI Transformation – A structured, 90-day approach to AI adoption includes workflow analysis, feasibility studies, and roadmap creation.Responsible AI & Compliance – Ensuring AI adoption aligns with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and privacy concerns.Talent Transformation & Upskilling – The AI revolution demands workforce upskilling, with governments and businesses playing a crucial role.To Learn More About LotusAI:Website: https://www.lotusai.co.uk/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lotusailtd/Show and Host's Socials:Slice of TechnologyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-technology/Connect with the host - Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/Slice of Technology is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.