Leon Lim is the CEO and Founder of Groundup.ai, a Singapore-based startup helping industrial companies prevent unplanned downtime using IoT and AI. With a decade in tech and AI, he has built and exited two ventures and once managed over 3,000 servers in one of Singapore's first large-scale blockchain data centers. An NUS alumnus, he mentors startups and invests in early-stage ventures. His background in music sparked his interest in audio analytics, which now drives Groundup.ai’s approach to machine anomaly detection. Leon Lim LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/sgleonlim Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:50 From Musician to Tech Entrepreneur 01:47 Founding Groundup.ai 03:44 Transitioning From Crypto to Industrial AI 05:32 What Is Cognitive Maintenance? 07:35 Expansion Across Southeast Asia and the Middle East 10:43 Launching the World’s First Agentic Maintenance AI 12:13 Keeping Humans in the Loop 13:07 Redefining Human Work in the AI Era 13:35 Should AI Pay Taxes? 15:13 The Robot Economy and Human Purpose 16:46 Living in a Technological Future 22:38 Industry 5.0 and the End of Manual Labor 25:04 Advice for Future AI Founders

Benjamin Alarie is the CEO and Founder of Blue J and the Osler Chair in Business Law at the University of Toronto. A leading expert in tax law, he has pioneered the use of generative AI to improve tax research and decision-making. His academic work includes dozens of peer-reviewed publications and the award-winning book *The Legal Singularity*. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto and Yale Law School and previously clerked for Madam Justice Louise Arbour at the Supreme Court of Canada. Benjamin Alarie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balarie/?originalSubdomain=ca Website: https://www.bluej.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:59 From Law Professor to Legal Tech Founder 02:06 Why the Company Is Named "Blue J" 03:57 AI’s Impact on Tax Law Research 07:29 Who Uses Blue J and How 09:08 Partnering with OpenAI on AI Benchmarks 11:22 Debunking Misconceptions About Tax Law 15:27 When to Trust AI vs. Human Judgment 17:52 Exploring the Legal Singularity 21:55 What’s Next for AI in Tax Research 25:16 The Communities That Shaped Benjamin Alarie

Rajeev Butani, Chairman & CEO of MediaMint, has over 30 years of tech leadership experience. He was previously CEO of HeadSpin and spent 25 years at Accenture, where he led global technology strategy and partnerships for clients including Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. Rajeev Butani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeev-butani/ Website: https://mediamint.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:55 Rajeev Butani’s Path from Consulting to CEO 02:24 What MediaMint Does and Who They Serve 03:58 How MediaMint Uses AI in Operations 07:05 Augmented Assistants: Merging AI Agents with Human Work 09:07 Shift from SaaS to Work as a Service 12:10 Leadership Lessons from Google and Driving Innovation 15:12 Building a Human-Centered AI Culture 17:50 Why Human Oversight Remains Essential in Automation

Matthijs de Vries is the founder of Nuklai, a data infrastructure provider behind Nexus, a query engine backed by io.net, Filecoin, and Fetch, designed to address AI hallucinations through traceable, source-connected insights. A serial entrepreneur with a passion for blockchain, data, and AI, Matthijs is also an active Nexus developer and co-founder of companies including Nexera. Matthijs De Vries LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijsdevries/ Website: https://nukl.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:34 Matthijs' Early Tech Passion and Coding at 15 02:15 First Ventures and the Founder’s Lifestyle 05:05 Why Data Is the New Oxygen 07:29 Data Privacy and Responsible AI Use 15:15 Building Trustworthy, Traceable AI With Nexus 19:07 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Product-Market Fit 22:16 The Future of AI and Humanity by 2030

Somya Kapoor is the CEO and co-founder of TheLoops, an AI Agentic operations platform. Based in the Bay Area, she has led product development in machine learning and AI throughout her career, with past roles at SAP and ServiceNow. An experienced entrepreneur in Enterprise software, Somya is also a published author, conference speaker, and advocate for women in technology, especially in AI and robotics. Somya Kapoor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somya-kapoor-238b75/ Website: https://www.theloops.io Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 01:02 Somya Kapoor’s Path in Enterprise Tech 02:36 Lessons From Startup Success and VC Backing 05:04 Building and Managing Scalable AI Agents 06:56 What Are Digital Workers? 15:13 Advocating for Women in AI and Tech

Baker Johnson is the Chief Business Officer at UJET and a strategic growth executive with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in customer experience (CX), AI, data, and technology. He has a proven track record in building growth strategies for high-growth, VC- and PE-backed SaaS companies, driving revenue and enterprise value in the SaaS and CX markets. Baker Johnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakerjohnson/ Website: https://ujet.cx/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:35 Baker Johnson’s CX Journey 01:58 Making CX More Human with AI 03:41 Shifting from AI Deflection to Human-Centered Design 07:59 Building Teams That Embrace Innovation 10:10 Companies Driving CX Innovation 13:51 Agent-to-Agent: The Future of CX 16:11 Baker’s Personal Approach to AI Tools 19:17 Staying Grounded Amid Rapid Tech Change 22:48 Advice for the Next Generation in an AI World

Christina Brady is the CEO and Co-Founder of Luster AI, which helps go-to-market teams prevent revenue-impacting mistakes through skill-gap diagnostics and personalized enablement. With nearly 20 years in sales and over a decade in executive leadership, she has led teams at Sales Assembly, Glassdoor, and Groupon. Christina has trained over 30,000 sales professionals, is a 3x Demandbase Top 100 Revenue Leader, and frequently speaks at major industry events. She's also Head of Community at Women in Sales and lives in Chicago with her family. Christina Brady LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinapbrady/ Website: https://www.luster.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:44 Christina Brady’s Creative Roots and Career Journey 02:12 How Luster AI Was Born 04:33 Why Traditional Sales Training Falls Short 07:00 Balancing Efficiency and Empathy in Sales 10:43 Using AI for Proactive Sales Coaching 15:54 Mentorship and Career Growth Advice 17:24 Applying Improv Techniques to Sales 20:07 The CEO Experience: Responsibility vs. Loneliness 23:42 Habits of High-Performing Salespeople

Murray Thom is the Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, with over 20 years of experience in quantum computing. He helps organizations understand and apply quantum technology. At D-Wave, he previously led development of the Leap quantum cloud service and Ocean open source tools, and managed teams working on applications, algorithms, and performance testing. He has also assembled early quantum computers by hand. Murray Thom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quantummurray/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:48 Murray Thom’s Background and Career Journey 02:12 Comparing Quantum Computing and AI 04:46 Quantum Computing in Real-World Use Cases 07:02 Recent Advances and Milestones in Quantum Computing 16:54 How D-Wave Makes Quantum Computing Accessible 21:44 Human Roles in the Age of Quantum and AI 23:05 Advice to a Younger Self from Murray Thom

Stephanie Stockin is the Vice President of AI Data Services at Qualitest, with over 15 years of experience guiding enterprises and Big Tech companies in delivering quality AI solutions. She leads global AI data operations, including data collection, labeling, model evaluation, and safety programs, and works closely with clients to implement responsible AI practices. Previously, she held senior roles at iMerit and Appen, where she led large-scale AI data initiatives for companies like Microsoft and Google. Her expertise spans generative AI, data operations, and AI governance. Stephanie Stockin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestockin/ Website: https://www.qualitestgroup.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:57 From Consulting to AI Data Services 02:12 Joining Appen and Early Work in NLP 04:29 The Rapid Evolution of Generative AI 09:57 Importance of Human-in-the-Loop for AI Safety 10:39 Expert Crowds: Scaling Quality with Specialized Talent 21:16 Aligning Global Teams Through Servant Leadership 26:00 Career Advice for Aspiring AI Professionals

Jon Fry is the CEO and Founder of Lendflow, a company that provides embedded finance infrastructure for fintechs, lenders, and vertical SaaS companies. Prior to founding Lendflow in 2019, he launched ChannelGrowth, specializing in loan originations, and Quickline Credit, where he developed underwriting technology. He holds a Master's in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and studied International Tax at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Jon Fry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonfrytx/ Website: https://www.lendflow.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to John Fry and Blend Flow 00:56 John's Early Journey and Entrepreneurial Spark 05:00 Building Global Competence and Leading a Worldwide Team 10:41 The Human Side of Finance in the Age of AI 14:43 Inspiration and Influences in AI 15:51 Customer Experience and AI Integration 20:40 Future of AI and Lending 24:46 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Jeremy Pease is the CEO of Hivelocity, bringing over 20 years of experience in the data center and cloud hosting industry. Known for his focus on servant leadership and client satisfaction, he has held senior roles at Contegix, Aptum, and DataBank, where he led product development, global operations, and revenue revitalization. With an AA in Business from the University of Phoenix, Jeremy became a COO before 40 and a CEO before 50, and now leads Hivelocity’s growth in cloud, BareMetal, and retail Colo services. Jeremy Pease LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pease-a53b972/ Website: https://www.hivelocity.net/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Humans and AI Podcast 00:27 Meet Jeremy: Career Background and Insights 02:02 Changes in Technology and AI's Impact 03:21 Leadership Philosophy and Mentorship 05:51 AI Workloads and Industry Transformation 07:06 High Velocity's AI Solutions 10:03 AI at the Edge: Understanding Inference 15:55 Future of AI and Wearable Technology 19:56 Leadership Journey: From Manager to CEO 23:15 High Velocity's Vision for the Future 24:10 Conclusion and Farewell

Arun Ahuja is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Healthcare and Corporate at Transact + CBORD, where he leads strategy and delivery of technology solutions to enhance efficiency and user experience across healthcare, higher ed, and corporate environments. With over 20 years of experience, he has led global teams in complex, regulated industries and specializes in secure, scalable payment ecosystems with a focus on patient-centered healthcare solutions. Arun Ahuja LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunahuja/ Website: https://www.transactcampus.com/transact-and-cbord Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Arun Ahuja’s Path to Leadership in Tech and Payments 01:47 Switching from Fintech to Healthcare Technology 05:03 Building Patient-Centered Food Service Solutions 07:53 Overcoming Barriers to Care Innovation in Hospitals 10:23 Introducing AI While Safeguarding Patient Safety 15:49 Human-Centered AI and Operational Efficiency 23:47 Guidance for Future Healthcare Technologists

Kaitlyn Albertoli is the CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, a company focused on reducing catastrophic events in energy infrastructure. A Stanford graduate with a background in sustainability and finance, she previously worked as a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. In 2021, she was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and is a regular speaker on technology and energy topics. Kaitlyn Albertoli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-claire-albertoli/ Website: https://www.buzzsolutions.co/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Kaitlyn Albert and Path Solutions 00:39 Kaitlyn's Journey from Psychology to AI 02:04 Founding Buzz Solutions 02:22 Growing Up in Southern California 04:07 Challenges in the Energy Sector 04:50 How Buzz Solutions Uses AI 10:41 Impact and Success Stories 12:24 Mentorship and Support 20:46 Future of AI in Energy 24:13 Advice to Young Entrepreneurs 26:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Spence Green is the CEO and Co-Founder of LILT, an AI-powered language translation company helping enterprises communicate across languages. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford, where he researched machine translation and natural language processing. Spence Green LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencegreen/ Website: https://lilt.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Spence Green, CEO and Co-Founder of Lilt 01:10 From Arabic to AI: Spence’s Language Journey 02:24 The Story Behind Founding Lilt 04:16 Real-World Impact of AI in Translation 05:57 Human-AI Collaboration in Language Services 08:56 Evolving Roles and AI Expertise in Translation 13:17 How Lilt Integrates AI, Context, and Human Oversight 16:33 AI Adoption Trends in Europe 19:40 Leading Multicultural Teams Across Continents 21:42 Future Innovations in AI-Powered Translation 25:45 Closing Remarks

Jonathan Yunger is the Co-Founder & CEO of Arcana Labs, a generative AI platform designed for filmmakers and content creators. With over 15 years in film finance, production, and global distribution, he also serves as President at Millennium Media, where he’s worked on over 50 films including The Expendables and Rambo. His films have grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Based in Miami, he is currently developing Arcana Studios to unite creators, AI experts, and Hollywood professionals in storytelling. Jonathan Yunger LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-yunger-28b18b369/ Website: https://www.arcanalabs.ai/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Younger 00:42 Jonathan's Journey into Hollywood 03:35 Founding Arcana Labs 04:17 Artist-Driven AI in Film 12:36 AI's Impact on Hollywood 17:15 Echo Hunter: A Case Study 19:56 The Future of AI in Filmmaking 25:31 Responsible AI and Copyright 28:19 Vision for Arcana Studios 31:02 Advice for Hollywood on AI 32:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Binny Gill is the Founder and CEO of Kognitos, an AI-powered business automation company he started in 2020 to enable machines to understand and interact in human language. With nearly 100 patents in computer science, he previously served as CTO at Nutanix, where he played a key role in scaling the company to $1.5B in revenue. At Kognitos, he aims to make English the standard language for building automated workflows, allowing business users to automate processes without coding. Binny Gill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binnygill/ Website: https://www.kognitos.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Meet Binny Gill, CEO of Kognitos 01:21 Rethinking Computer Science Through Human Language 02:52 English as Code: The Kognitos Vision 08:11 Generative AI as the New Electricity 10:59 Leadership Insights from IBM 15:48 Humanity’s Role in Shaping AI's Future 19:27 Career Advice for the Next Generation in AI

Joaquín Cuenca is the CEO and co-founder of Freepik, a global platform in AI-driven design serving over 150 million monthly users. Under his leadership, Freepik has grown from a small startup into a key resource for marketers, designers, and content creators, offering tools that integrate AI to support dynamic, real-time design. Joaquin Cuenca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-cuenca-abela-905717a/?originalSubdomain=es Website: Freepik.com Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Joaquin Cuenca: Entrepreneur and CEO of Freepik 01:28 Creating Panoramio and Its Acquisition by Google 04:31 Launching Freepik and Early Vision 05:01 Freepik’s AI Transformation: From Skepticism to Strategy 09:01 Real User Stories: How AI Changed Their Creative Lives 12:15 AI Adoption in Hollywood and Corporate Shifts 22:55 Ethical AI: Fairness, Bias, and Human Comparison 31:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Creators

Gavin Stone is Chief Business Officer at Pleno, where he leads product development, marketing, and business development. An electronic engineer by training, he has 25 years of experience spanning wireless communications, semiconductors, and life sciences. He previously led software product marketing at Illumina following its $100M acquisition of Edico Genome, where he oversaw marketing, business development, and helped set two Guinness World Records. Earlier, he held key roles at Broadcom and Zyray Wireless and holds 10 U.S. patents. Gavin Stone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-stone-938649/ Website: https://plenoinc.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Gavin Stone's Career Journey 01:13 From Telecom to Genomics 02:17 Applying Engineering to Life Sciences 03:39 What Are Omic Solutions? 04:57 How AI Enhances Genomic Analysis 07:33 Patient Impact Through Strategic Partnerships 11:24 Mentorship and Leadership in Life Sciences 13:28 Keeping Pace with Rapid AI Advances 20:27 Navigating Ethics in AI and Healthcare 23:51 Career Advice for Future Life Sciences Leaders

Steven Toy is the CEO of Memrise, an AI-powered language learning platform with over 75 million monthly users. He leads the company’s AI-driven approach to language acquisition, combining vocabulary learning, native speaker comprehension, and conversation practice. Steven Toy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenctoy/?originalSubdomain=uk Website: https://www.memrise.com/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:27 Meet Steven Toy, CEO of Memrise 01:00 From Tech Startups to Leading Memrise 03:41 Why Language Learning Still Matters 06:02 How AI Personalizes Language Learning 10:16 Using Native Content with AI at Memrise 12:21 Scaling Memrise to 80M+ Users 16:49 AI Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility 21:09 Staying Mission-Focused Over Watching Competitors 25:44 The Future of AI in Education 28:00 Tips for Aspiring EdTech Entrepreneurs

Autumn-Kyoko Cushman is the CEO and Co-Founder of ShiftRx, an AI-native company addressing structural issues in clinical staffing. A former Navy corpsman and first-generation founder, she has led national initiatives at NIH and IBM Watson Health, bringing a deep understanding of care systems from both the front lines and within. Her work focuses on using generative AI to remove barriers that prevent providers from focusing on care. Autumn-Kyoko Cushman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akcushman/ Flor Laorga LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flor-laorga/ X: https://x.com/florlaorga Website: https://aifn.co/flor AI Frontier Network Website: https://aifn.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/ X: https://x.com/aifn_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network OUTLINE 00:00 Start 00:24 Autumn-Kyoko's Path from Navy Corpsman to Founder 02:18 Founding ShiftRx to Fix Healthcare from Within 06:53 Automating Healthcare Staffing with AI 11:45 AI Ethics, Risks, and Human Oversight 20:45 Women Building the Future of AI and Tech 23:16 Vision for ShiftRx and a More Human Healthcare System