The venture capital firm's founding general partner tells why he sees opportunities in "zero-emission entrepreneurship," a growing role for driver monitoring and industrial AV players becoming more attractive targets than robotaxis.

Trucks VC's Reilly Brennan on picking winners in the 'wild garden' of transportation (Episode 105)

The executive director of the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, part of the Securing America’s Future Energy think tank, breaks down new Commerce Department rules that keep Chinese and Russian software and hardware out of the connected-vehicle supply chain.

Further, he discusses the state of America’s competitiveness with China in commercializing new transportation technology at meaningful scale.

Avery Ash examines U.S. crackdown on Chinese connected-car tech (Episode 284)

With AI agents, organizations can reshape the landscape in retail and beyond. In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Jon Heller of Firsthand discusses how AI Brand Agents are transforming online shopping and digital marketing by personalizing customer journeys and turning marketing interactions into valuable research data.

Firsthand's Jon Heller Shares How AI Agents Enhance Consumer Journeys in Retail - Episode 242

Nuro COO Andrew Chapin and Vice President of Engineering Tilo Schwarz explain the company’s pivot from developing bespoke delivery bots toward licensing automated driving tech to carmakers and others. Further, they detail testing efforts on private and public roads.

Bye-bye bots: Nuro concentrates on licensing its self-driving tech (Episode 285)

AI agents with advanced perception and cognition capabilities are making digital experiences more dynamic and personalized across industries. In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Inworld AI’s Chris Covert discusses how intelligent digital humans are reshaping interactive experiences, from gaming to healthcare, and emphasizes that the key to meaningful AI experiences lies in focusing on user value rather than just technology.

AI Agents Take Digital Experiences to the Next Level in Gaming and Beyond, Featuring Chris Covert from Inworld AI - Episode 243

The General Motors senior vice president of software and service engineering details efforts to build a software-oriented culture, explains why the company eschewed Apple CarPlay and examines similarities between Apple and GM’s product-first focus.

Dave Richardson on developing GM’s software ‘muscle’ (Episode 286)

Co-founders Sean Blagsvedt and Archana Prasad of Gooey.AI discuss how their platform is making AI more accessible across communities. The platform enables teams to leverage multiple AI tools, enhancing productivity in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and frontline services. Key applications include multilingual chatbots that support African farmers through WhatsApp and AI assistants that help HVAC technicians access technical documentation. 

AI for Everyone: How Gooey.AI Empowers Global Frontline Workers with Low Code Workflows - Episode 244

In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, returns to discuss the importance of inclusive AI. With Anshita Saini, a Technovation alumna and OpenAI staff member, Chklovski explores how Technovation empowers girls through AI education and enhances real-world problem-solving skills. Saini shares her journey from creating an app that helped combat a vaping crisis at her high school to taking on her current role at OpenAI. She also introduces Wiser AI, an initiative she founded to support women and underrepresented voices in AI.

Tara Chklovksi, Anshita Saini on Technovation Pioneering AI Education for Innovation - Episode 245

AI is transforming banking by providing hyper-personalized services and real-time insights, enhancing customer experiences and ensuring robust data security. Barb Morgan, chief product and technology officer at Temenos, shares her expertise on how AI is transforming the banking landscape.

Temenos’ Barb Morgan Shares How AI Is Reshaping Banking - Episode 246

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