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• AI in Manufacturing and Compliance with Chief Innovation Officer, Kristina Kristina Hloptsidis, of Signify

  In this conversation, Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, discusses the challenges of compliance management in heavily regulated industries, particularly manufacturing, with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek. She emphasizes the role of AI in transforming compliance processes, making them more efficient and strategic. Sound Bites"Regulation and compliance can be fun!""Never know if you don't try!""Failure is part of the journey."🔍 Compliance: Signify is focused on compliance management for manufacturing.🤖 Efficiency: AI can significantly reduce the time needed for compliance processes.🧠 Strategy: Regulatory professionals can become strategic partners in product development.👥 Humanity: The human element is crucial in compliance, even with AI assistance.🌐 Networking: Networking is key to career transitions and opportunities.Bio:Kristina Hloptsidis brings over a decade of experience in space and SaaS startups, excelling in regulatory, compliance, operations, and risk management roles. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, she is passionate about leveraging GenerativeAI to help manufacturers bring the best and safest products to market.  See full bio on guest linkPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyLearn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

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• To the Graduating Class of 2025: Real Talk Career Advice for High School and College Grads

  What's strong advice for graduates in 2025?[Audio fixed! Thank you to our devoted listeners for letting us know about the echo issue on the first upload! :D]Worried about careers in the age of AI?What advice would you give graduates about to embark on modern careers?In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses career paths for high school graduates, emphasizing the importance of being strategic in education and exploring various options. School teaches you something different from modern jobs.Traditional careers are evolving in front of our eyes.Stability is not guaranteed... so what do YOU do??!?!?!She outlines 3 main paths: traditional college education, trade skills, and digital businesses. Joan stresses the significance of a growth mindset, financial literacy, and self-care in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.📘 Check out the Amazon Instant Bestselling Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and JoySound Bites"You can make money and own your time.""Curiosity is key in a fast-changing world.""You can make more money, I promise you."Takeaways📚 Education: Consider being a B + student to explore opportunities. 🔧 Trades: Trade skills can lead to lucrative and stable careers. 💻 Business: Digital businesses offer scalability and flexibility. 🌱 Wellness: Self-care is essential for long-term success. 🧠 Mindset: Curiosity and a growth mindset are crucial in today's world. 💰 Finance: Understanding financial aspects is key to stability. (Section 2 of the Your AI Roadmap book!)📈 Growth: Feedback helps in personal and professional growth. 🤖 Technology: The job market is changing rapidly due to AI. 🎯 Career: Explore various career paths beyond traditional education. 🚀 Future: The future holds new opportunities for graduates.Learn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

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• Car Purchase Gone Wrong to Hardware Lifecycles and Building AI Products You Want

  What if the product you want doesn't yet exist?We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware development, and the democratization of AI. She reflects on her search for a new car that meets her criteria, highlighting the lack of options designed for women. Joan contrasts the lengthy and complex process of hardware development in car manufacturing and medical hardware as contrasting the rapid pace of AI and software innovation, encouraging listeners to explore building their own AI products.Resources Mentioned for Your Own AI ProductsChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging FaceSound Bites"I have a very old car from 2008.""I would love to get an electric car.""Hardware is hard, it's difficult."Takeaways🚗 Design: Joan highlights the lack of cars designed for women in the market.💰 Cost: She mentions the high costs associated with developing new cars.⚙️ Comparison: Joan contrasts hardware development with the speed of AI and software innovation.🧠 Encouragement: She encourages listeners to build their own AI products, even without coding skills.🌍 Access: Joan notes the democratization of AI development, making it accessible to many.🔄 Iteration: She reflects on the iterative process of software development compared to hardware.Support the showLearn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

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• 4 AI Tools I Use Weekly and How Much They Cost... Totaling LESS than $70 USD/Month

  What AI tools do I actually use REGULARLY?  📊 ✍️ 🎨 🎙️I share my favorite 4 AI tools and how much they cost.EACH saves me hours of time and work daily.Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses 4 essential AI tools that enhance productivity and efficiency in various tasks. Tools for data management, writing assistance, design, and video/audio/podcasting. YES. We did use 2 of these tools in the creation of this podcast episode!Sound Bites"Anthropic is top tier today.""Claude is killing it!""These are efficiency tools."For each tool, we talk product features, pricing, and practical applications, emphasizing their role in streamlining workflows and improving output quality.Riverside Code: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=yourairoadmapBeyond the editing, Riverside also gives you show notes, a summary, transcript, and much more that also need to be edited manually.Support the showLearn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

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• Shape of Teams of the Future: AI Builds, Workforces, Jobs, and Skillsets in 2025 and Beyond

  How big of a team do you need for teams of the future? What skill sets to do these people need?Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of team structures in the context of AI development. She explores the necessary skills for future team members, the preference of reskilling over layoffs, and how to align incentives for team success. The conversation also delves into innovative opportunities presented by AI and data, emphasizing the need for adaptable and skilled teams to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.Provide feedback and get in touch: [email protected]🤖 Teams: The future of teams is changing, especially in AI development.📉 Hiring: Hiring needs are evolving; teams may not need to be large.🔁 Reskilling: Reskilling existing employees can be more beneficial than layoffs.🎯 Incentives: Aligning incentives can enhance team motivation and success.💰 Efficiency: A small, skilled team can achieve significant revenue.🧠 Humanity: Human interaction remains valuable despite automation.🛠️ Upskilling: Upskilling in technical skills like Python is essential.💼 Sales: Sales skills are crucial for team members in tech.🧩 Empathy: Understanding customer pain points is key to success.🔄 Adaptability: The ability to adapt and learn is vital for future team members.Support the showLearn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

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