A podcast exploring the intersection of infrastructure and artificial intelligence, hosted by Rachel Chalmers.

Generationship

Generationship is a podcast exploring the intersection of infrastructure and artificial intelligence through a technical and philosophical lens. In this debut episode, host Rachel Chalmers is joined by special guest Catharine Strauss of Summerstir Solutions. Together they dive deep into the world of infrastructure capacity planning, sustainability in data centers, the future of AI in the industry, the importance of getting outdoors, and much more.

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Generationship - Ep. #1, Building Future Infrastructure Sustainably with Catharine Strauss

In episode 2 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Liz Fong-Jones and Phillip Carter of Honeycomb. Together they explore use cases for LLMs, insights on navigating AI hallucinations, the tradeoffs between fine-tuning and prompt engineering, and the privacy and security implications inherent to commercial LLMs.

Generationship - Ep. #2, Putting LLMs to Work with Liz Fong-Jones and Phillip Carter of Honeycomb

In episode 3 of Generationship, Rachel speaks with Steven Schkolne of MightyMeld. They discuss cultural myths surrounding AGI, theories on machine consciousness, philosophical insights on how humans might hybridize with machines, Steven’s literary influences, and how generative AI is helping humans advance their creative abilities.

Generationship - Ep. #3, A Contrarian History of AI with Steven Schkolne of MightyMeld

In episode 4 of Generationship, Rachel speaks with Michael Sawka of Wave Terminal (known as Command Line Inc. at the time of this recording). This talk focuses on the terminal, how easily it’s overlooked, and what’s missing from the terminals we use today. Other topics explored include the security implications of commercial LLMs, the risks AI poses to programming as an occupation, and the hard lessons Michael learned on the journey to building Wave Terminal.

Generationship - Ep. #4, Reimagining The Terminal with Michael Sawka of Wave Terminal

In episode 5 of Generationship, Rachel shares interviews from Heavybit’s 2023 DevGuild: AI Summit on October 19th, 2023. This Open Space unconference brought together a community of 200+ to discuss how AI will change the face of software development.

This episode features event highlights and insights from industry experts: Christine Spang of Nylas, Heidi Waterhouse of Sym, Paul Biggar of DarkLang, Raiya Kind of Code and Concept, and Seema Patel of Stifel Venture Banking.

Generationship - Ep. #5, Live from DevGuild: AI Summit

In episode 6 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Mark Wallace of Global Worldwide. The conversation kicks off with a deep dive on Mark’s philosophical stance that LLMs are actually thinking. Additionally, they explore the risks of using commercial LLMs, the difficulty of fine-tuning LLMs, and the crossroads of game infrastructure and generative AI.

Generationship - Ep. #6, AI’s Cognitive Leap with Mark Wallace of Global Worldwide

In episode 7 of Generationship, Rachel speaks with Wei Lien Dang of Unusual Ventures about the landscape of Generative AI and what it means from an investment standpoint. They analogize previous platform shifts to better understand what’s happening with LLMs today, and together they unpack the qualities investors seek out when investing in the world of AI.

Generationship - Ep. #7, Investing in AI with Wei Lien Dang of Unusual Ventures

In episode 8 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Josh Furstoss of Incued about the promise of generative AI. This talk explores the considerations founders must make before incorporating generative AI into their products, and the potential impact AI will have on financial decision-making in the future.

Generationship - Ep. #8, The Promise of Generative AI with Josh Furstoss of Incued

In episode 9 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with technology expert Michelle Yi. This conversation examines how generative AI will change the future of work. Together they explore topics like the philosophy of work and productivity, the advent of multi-agent systems, and what to consider when investing in AI.

Generationship - Ep. #9, How We Will Work Together with Michelle Yi

In episode 10 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers and Dr. Marie Oldfield explore ethical benchmarks in AI. This conversation sheds light on professional accreditation for AI practitioners and offers unique insights on mitigating societal risks while building better AI models. Additionally, Marie shares lessons learned from her multidisciplinary career journey across Government, Defense, Legal, and Tech.

Generationship - Ep. #10, Ethical Benchmarks for AI with Dr. Marie Oldfield

In episode 11 of Generationship, Rachel is joined by Adio Dinika of The DAIR Institute to discuss ghost workers. This talk examines the challenges faced by platform laborers around the world, including unfair compensation, job insecurity, and data rights violations. Additionally, they explore the community-rooted AI research that's being done at The DAIR Institute.

Generationship - Ep. #11, Ghost Workers with Adio Dinika of DAIR Institute

In episode 12 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Lilly Ryan, an Information Security specialist based in Australia, to delve into the intricate world of generative AI and its potential misuses. Together they unpack the nuances of prompt injection and other adversarial attacks, shedding light on the dark side of AI technology. They discuss countermeasures to technological colonialism, strategies for maintaining a human-centered web, and the evolving role of AI in our workplaces. Tune in to explore the fascinating intersections of security, technology, and human interaction in the age of AI.

Generationship - Ep. #12, No Countermeasures with Lilly Ryan

In episode 13 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers and Archita Mandal explore the transformative effects of AI across creative industries. They delve into how GenAI boosts productivity, democratizes creativity by lowering production costs, and is revolutionizing the film industry. Archita also unpacks her journey as a founder and CEO, sharing insights on the customer discovery process, product-market fit, and the challenges early-stage startups face, offering a unique perspective on the investor side of AI, including the hype and realities of fundraising. Join Rachel and Archita for a deep dive into the societal impacts of AI and its role as a co-pilot for innovation and storytelling.

Generationship - Ep. #13, The Future of Storytelling with Archita Mandal

In episode 14 of Generationship, Rachel welcomes Walter Roth, renowned sales coach and mentor. Walter delves into the fascinating intersection of sales training and generative AI, sharing his insights on how LLMs are reshaping the sales landscape. Tune in for expert insights on the thrilling and concerning aspects of AI's impact on sales and coaching.

Generationship - Ep. #14, Goosebumps with Walter Roth of Simple Lens

In episode 15 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Gülin Yilmaz of Rosette Health. This episode dives into the current state of reproductive healthcare in the US and discusses how large language models (LLMs) can play a crucial role in enhancing patient-provider communication and education. Gülin shares insights on mitigating the risks of AI hallucinations, the pros and cons of AI hype, and the transformative potential of AI tools in improving diagnostic speed and accuracy. Discover how technology is reshaping the role of healthcare professionals and empowering women to access top-tier care, regardless of their location or income.

Generationship - Ep. #15, Mother of All Life with Gülin Yilmaz

In Episode 16 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers hosts Raiya Kind, PhD. Together they delve into the human-AI paradigm through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, and cultural anthropology. Discover how Raiya's work with language and consciousness sheds light on the mind-body connection and the environmental impact of AI.

Generationship - Ep. #16, Brains in Jars with Raiya Kind, PhD

In episode 17 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by futurist and AI expert Mark Pesce to explore the complex intersection of AI-generated code and copyright law. Mark shares insights from his recent experiments with language models and discusses the flaws he uncovered in AI transformers. Tune in to hear about the challenges of reporting AI issues, the impact of AI hallucinations, and the future of this evolving technology.

Generationship - Ep. #17, How We Gather Our Thoughts with Mark Pesce

In episode 18 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Shawn "swyx" Wang to unpack AI Engineering. Shawn shares his journey from popularizing the term "AI Engineer" to navigating the rapid advancements in AI technology. Together, they explore the evolving demands and opportunities in AI, offering unparalleled insights into the future of this transformative field.

Generationship - Ep. #18, Intelligence on Tap with Shawn "swyx" Wang

In episode 19 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Stefan Krawczyk, co-founder and CEO of DAGWorks. They dive into Hamilton and Burr, shedding light on how they revolutionize data workflows and AI code auditability. From the genesis of these frameworks to their practical applications, Stefan shares insights on how they help data practitioners reason across complex functions and ensure transparency and accountability. Discover how Hamilton's graph structure simplifies auditability and why Burr's white-box approach is gaining favor.

Generationship - Ep. #19, Auditability Matters with Stefan Krawczyk of DAGWorks

In episode 20 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI. Together they unpack Remyx's mission to democratize machine learning by addressing common hurdles like data scarcity and resource limitations. The episode also highlights the critical balance between automation and human judgment, emphasizing the need for AI to handle repetitive tasks while humans focus on creativity and decision-making.

Generationship - Ep. #20, Smells Like ML with Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI

Heavybit is the leading early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure. Since 2013, we've helped launch and scale visionary technical startups—from DevSecOps and feature flagging to AI code generation and beyond. We go hands-on from day 0, backing founders as they turn code into companies and build the future of software from the bottom up to the top down.