Why Most Companies Fail at Deploying GenAI (and How to Get It Right)
Adriana Ignat, founder of VEKT AI and former VP of Product Management at EBM Software, joins the ChrisRodMaxShow to share her journey in building scalable, enterprise-ready AI systems and what it takes to transition from experimentation to a robust AI infrastructure.With experience at Google and EBM Software, and now as the founder of her own AI company in Dublin, Adriana delves into what it truly means to operationalise AI in complex, high-stakes environments.💡 In this episode:◽️ Scaling AI beyond experiments into real-world workflows◽️ Managing cross-functional teams in large organisations◽️ What companies get wrong about GenAI adoption◽️ Building tools for enterprise-level AI deployment◽️ Why product thinking is key in AI infrastructure🎙️ If you're in enterprise tech, AI product management, or building AI tools at scale, this conversation is a must-watch.👉 Subscribe for new weekly episodes diving into tech, AI, and product leadership.📌 Guest: Adriana Ignat - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianaignat/📌 Hosts: Chris Wang - https://linkedin.com/in/christinewang0/ | Rod Rivera - https://linkedin.com/in/rodriveracom/ | Max Tee - https://linkedin.com/in/maxsontjy/📺 Follow us:• X: https://x.com/chrisrodmax• Instagram: https://instagram.com/chrisrodmax• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/chrisrodmax• Newsletter: chrisrodmax.com#ChrisRodMaxShow #AI #EnterpriseAI #TechLeadership #ProductManagement #GenAI #MLOps #AIPodcast #TechNews
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AI AGENTS that THINK before they SPEAK 🤖 | ChrisRodMaxShow x Doubleword
Meryem Arik, co-founder and CEO of Doubleword, joins the ChrisRodMaxShow to explore a bold new approach to AI: reasoning-first agents. These agents don’t just generate - they plan, reason, and evaluate before responding.Together with the ChrisRodMax crew, Meryem unpacks how logic-based systems can fix the brittleness and hallucinations of LLMs, and what it means to build assistants that actually understand what they’re doing.💡 In this episode:- Why LLMs can’t reason and how Doubleword fixes it- Building AI agents that plan before speaking- Combining symbolic AI with generative models- Real-world use cases for logic-first agents- The future of “trustworthy” AI assistants👉 If you’re excited about the next wave of AI agents, this one’s for you.Subscribe for weekly episodes diving into AI, tech, and the future of work.📌 Follow Meryem Arik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryemarik/📌 Follow Chris Rod Max:Chris Wang: https://linkedin.com/in/christinewang0/Rod Rivera: https://linkedin.com/in/rodriveracom/Max Tee: https://linkedin.com/in/maxsontjy/📌 Follow on X:https://x.com/chrisrodmax📌 Follow on Instagram:https://instagram.com/chrisrodmax📌 Follow on LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/chrisrodmaxSubscribe to the newsletter:https://chrisrodmax.com#chrisrodmax #ai #technews
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AI Avatars, Deepfakes & Creative Chaos: What’s Real Anymore?
In this episode of the ChrisRodMaxShow, we explore the rapidly evolving world of AI-generated media — from hyper-realistic deepfakes to AI music, avatars, and synthetic voices. Are we entering a creative revolution… or a profound identity crisis?We break down the latest tools, such as Runway Gen-4, Suno 4.5, and Recraft, and discuss their impact on creators, authenticity, and the future of human expression. From copyright questions to monetisation risks — we’ve got it covered.🎤 Featuring insights from Chris Wang, Max Tee, Rod Rivera — and a special look at how startups and creators are adapting to the 80/20 world of “good enough” AI.🔍 Topics covered:• Deepfakes, AI actors & the new Hollywood• Voice cloning & ElevenLabs' latest features• How tools like Recraft reshape design workflows• AI music generators like Suno — threat or tool?• Ethical & legal shifts in a world of synthetic content👉 Watch the full episode for a fast, funny, and sharp take on where creative AI is heading.🔗 Subscribe for weekly episodes on AI, emerging tech, and how to stay ahead in the future of work.📺 New episodes every week – Don’t forget to like, comment, and hit the bell to stay tuned.Follow Chris Rod Max:Chris Wang: https://linkedin.com/in/christinewang0/Rod Rivera: https://linkedin.com/in/rodriveracom/Max Tee: https://linkedin.com/in/maxsontjy/Follow on X:https://x.com/chrisrodmaxFollow on Instagram:https://instagram.com/chrisrodmaxFollow on LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/chrisrodmaxSubscribe to the newsletter:https://chrisrodmax.com#chrisrodmax #ai #deepfakes #aivoice #creativeai #technews #suno #recraft #runwayai #elevenlabs #generativeai #aifuture #contentcreation
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Inside the Future of AI Chatbots, OCR & WhatsApp Automation | ChrisRodMaxShow x Pencil Labs
From seamless WhatsApp bookings to intelligent document extraction, Amanda and Troy from Pencil Labs join the ChrisRodMaxShow to demonstrate the real-world power of AI in business automation.💡 In this episode:• Live demos of AI-powered chatbots• Booking automation for salons, clinics & rentals• OCR that reads handwriting AND answers questions• Real-time use of AI in enterprise settings• Challenges of AI adoption in public vs private cloud📌 Whether you're building a startup or running enterprise workflows, this episode is a goldmine of practical AI use cases.👉 Subscribe to never miss an episode of the ChrisRodMaxShow.📺 New episodes every week – don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell!Featuring: Maxson Tee, Chris Wang, and Rod Rivera🎧 Tune in for smart, practical insights from three tech insiders.📌 Follow Amanda & Troy:Amanda Tay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-tay/Troy Yeo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-yeo/📌 Follow Chris Rod Max: Chris Wang: https://linkedin.com/in/christinewang0/Rod Rivera: https://linkedin.com/in/rodriveracom/Max Tee: https://linkedin.com/in/maxsontjy/📌 Follow on X:https://x.com/chrisrodmax📌 Follow on Instagram:https://instagram.com/chrisrodmax📌 Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/chrisrodmaxSubscribe to the newsletter:https://chrisrodmax.com#chrisrodmax #ai #technews
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Sophia Kalanovska from Tromero: Logical AI vs Generative AI: A New Hybrid Future?
In this episode of the ChrisRodMaxShow, we dive into the world of Logical AI with Sophia Kalanovska — a researcher and practitioner at the forefront of AI innovation. We explore how logical systems can bring structure, transparency, and robustness to generative models like ChatGPT and LLMs.From legal contracts and HR chatbots to scenario planning and multi-agent systems, we uncover how blending logic with GenAI can solve real-world challenges that current AI often fails at — including hallucinations and system brittleness.🔍 Topics covered:• What is Logical AI?• Why LLMs make mistakes?• Real-world use cases for hybrid AI• Planning, rules, and agents in modern AI• How Logical AI can reshape legal tech, enterprise software, and more👉 Watch the full conversation and learn what’s next in the evolution of artificial intelligence.🔗 Subscribe for weekly episodes breaking down AI, tech trends, and the future of work.📺 New episodes every week – don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell!Featuring: Maxson Tee, Chris Wang, and Rod Rivera🎧 Tune in for smart, practical insights from three tech insiders.
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