S3 | E35 | AI-driven vocal biomarkers and the future of clinical diagnostics - Henry @ Canary Speech
Today I’m joined by Henry O’Connell, CEO & Founder of Canary Speech, the company pioneering AI-powered vocal biomarkers to detect diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological and behavioural conditions, all through a 20–30 second voice sample.In this episode, we explore:How Canary Speech was founded and where the idea came fromWhy holding 14 patents in vocal biomarker technology is such a competitive advantageHow Canary ensures clinical-grade safety, trust, and bias mitigation in AI healthcare toolsThe latest innovations in aggression detection, neurological disorders & behavioural healthHow global regulation (U.S. vs Europe vs Asia) shapes adoption speed in healthcare AIIf you’re interested in AI, healthcare, digital biomarkers, clinical innovation, or the future of diagnostics, this episode is a must-listen.
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S3 | E34 | AI in Customer Support with Ryan Wang - CEO @ Assembled
In this episode, I sat down with Ryan Wang, CEO & Co-Founder of Assembled, the AI-powered workforce management platform transforming how companies run customer support.We dived into:• The spark behind founding Assembled• The misconception around AI “replacing” roles• Key differences between U.S. and European adoption of AI• How agentic AI could reshape frontline support• What CX and CS teams must prepare for over the next 3–5 yearsA must-listen for anyone building in AI, customer operations, or scaling support teams globally.
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S3 | E33 | AI in Logistics: How Augment Is Automating the Hardest Workflows with Art Rivilis
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I am joined by Art Rivillis, CTO and Co-Founder of Augment, the company behind augie — an AI teammate built to automate complex workflows in logistics.We explored how Augment is transforming one of the world’s most operationally challenging industries, what it takes to build reliable automation that humans actually trust, and the lessons Art has learned scaling a fast-growing AI startup from the ground up.Episode Outline / Talking PointsThe origin of Augment — what inspired the creation of an AI teammate for logistics.Finding product–market fit — the early signals that proved Augment was solving a real pain point.Building trust in automation — how to win over operators in a traditional, process-heavy industry.Scaling the team and tech — balancing rapid growth with product reliability.Short-term vs. long-term AI innovation — how Augment prioritizes both.Key customer moments — wins that validated the company’s visionThe future of logistics — the AI breakthroughs that will reshape the industry over the next 3–5 years.
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S3 | E32 | Building Trust in AI: How Smartling is Transforming Global Translation with Olga Beregovaya
In this episode, Olga Beregovaya, Head of AI at Smartling, shares how the company is redefining translation with artificial intelligence, making global communication faster, more accurate, and more human.We explore how Smartling builds trust in AI, what helped them achieve product-market fit, and how they maintain leadership in one of the most competitive spaces in tech.🧠 Key Talking PointsHow Smartling combines human linguistic expertise with AI to improve translation qualityBuilding customer trust through transparency, explainability, and real resultsThe “aha” moments that proved Smartling’s AI-powered tools worked at scaleLessons in scaling trust across enterprise customers and global marketsWhat it takes to stay differentiated amid a flood of new AI translation toolsOlga’s perspective on the next frontier of language AI
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S3 | E31 | AI, Data, and Oncology with Dr. Aaron Cohen @ Flatiron Health
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Aaron Cohen, from Flatiron Health, where he’s using real-world data and AI to transform cancer research.We explore how AI and data are driving breakthroughs in oncology — from uncovering insights in patient records to shaping fairer, safer, and more global cancer research.🔍 In this episode, we cover:🧠 AI in Cancer Research — How Flatiron is using AI to analyze patient records, uncover new patterns, and accelerate clinical understanding.⚖️ Avoiding Bias — The steps taken to ensure AI models in oncology are fair, representative, and clinically trustworthy.🌍 Global Data Collaboration — Why diverse, real-world datasets from hospitals worldwide are critical for improving cancer outcomes.🔒 Balancing Innovation & Safety — How Flatiron protects patient privacy and data ethics while pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.🚀 The Future of Flatiron — What’s next for AI-powered oncology research, and how global collaboration is reshaping cancer care.If you’re interested in the intersection of AI, real-world data, and life sciences, this episode offers a rare inside look at how Flatiron Health is changing the landscape of cancer research, responsibly and at scale.
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