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Shift AI
The Shift AI podcast explores how AI and ML is changing the way that we work in the digital age through interviews with thought leaders who are redefining how businesses and employees will be impacted by emerging technology. Host Boaz Ashkenazy is the founder and CEO of Simply Augmented, a provider of AI solutions designed to help businesses grow and scale.
Yifan Zhang's journey from a Harvard graduate to a serial entrepreneur and now the Managing Director at AI2 Incubator exemplifies her evolution within the tech startup ecosystem. Immigrating from China, she first ventured into the startup world by founding GymPact, a fitness app, followed by Loftium, an innovative home ownership model. Zhang's transition to investor at AI2 Incubator marks a new chapter where she leverages her experience to mentor early-stage AI startups with a focus on nurturing AI solutions that promise both global impact and local community innovation.
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Summary of topics covered:
00:00 Yifan Zhang's Early Background
08:18 AI2 Incubator and its Approach
12:22. Company Building in the AI Space
15:27. AI2 Incubator and Seattle's Ecosystem
18:56. Yifan Zhang's Community Work in Seattle
21:22. Seattle's Potential as an AI Hotbed
24:58. Mentors
28:51. The Future of Work is Strategic
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About Shift AI
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Shift AI, a podcast hosted by Boaz Ashkenazy, delves into the strategies and mindsets necessary for professionals to succeed and thrive in the digital age.
At the core of our exploration is the profound impact of emerging technologies like AI and ML, and how they are reshaping the contours of professional environments and redefining the nature of work itself.
By interviewing innovative leaders who are transforming the workplace, Boaz provides listeners with insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology and work.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or simply looking to take your career to the next level, Shift AI is a must-listen for anyone looking to adapt and excel in the modern workforce.
About the Host
Boaz Ashkenazy, the CEO and Founder of Simply Augmented, is a visionary leader at the forefront of shaping the future of work through the strategic integration of AI into business operations and product offerings.
With a diverse background spanning product development, design thinking, and enterprise productivity, Boaz brings a unique perspective to the table.
Drawing on his experience at Meta, as well as his involvement in scaling multiple startups and his early career in architecture, Boaz possesses a multifaceted skill set that fuels his passion for technology and tghe future of work.