Road to building a successful AI Startup @DennisMortensen @XdotAI

Road to building a successful AI Startup @DennisMortensen @XdotAI

Author: AnalyticsWeek September 20, 2018 Duration: 1:04:06
In this podcast, Dennis Mortensen (@DennisMortensen @XdotAI) sat with Vishal Kumar from @AnalyticsWeek to discuss his entrepreneurial journey of building successful analytics startups. He shares his journey to starting advanced analytics at AI startup x.ai and how he is solving an important productivity killer using AI. He shared his challenges and opportunities of being an early entrant into the AI startup space. He also shared his thoughts on Google Wave and Google Duplex and what to expect from these technologies in the future. Timelines: 0:28 Dennis's journey 4:46 Dennis's "why." 9:50 Dennis's success mantra. 14:45 Making of X.ai 19:03 Educating the market 22:34 Surprises on the way 30:05 Killing the inbox 35:50 Why the calendar? 39:07 About Google. duplex 50:05 Future of work 55:00 Recommended books. Dennis's Recommended Read: The Narrow Road: A Brief Guide to the Getting of Money by Felix Dennis amzn.to/2vaJ1S4 Undisputed Truth by Mike Tyson, Larry Sloman amzn.to/2ACOypK Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight amzn.to/2MaFMAu Podcast Link: https://futureofdata.org/road-to-building-a-successful-ai-startup-dennismortensen-xdotai-futureofdata-podcast/ Dennis's BIO: Dennis Mortensen is the CEO and co-founder of x.ai. Dennis is an expert in leveraging data to solve enterprise use cases and a serial entrepreneur who’s successfully exited several companies on that theme. His long-term vision of killing the inbox led to the formation of x.ai and the creation of Amy + Andrew, artificially intelligent assistants who schedule meetings. He frequently speaks to anyone who’ll listen, from the crowds of Web Summit to his building’s doorman, about an optimistic future for AI, productivity, and the future of work. Dennis was also an accredited Associate Analytics Instructor at the University of British Columbia and the author of Data-Driven Insights, on collecting and analyzing digital data. About #Podcast: #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers and lead practitioners to come on show and discuss their journey in creating the data driven future. Wanna Join? If you or any you know wants to join in, Register your interest by emailing us @ info@analyticsweek.com Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: FutureOfData, DataAnalytics, Leadership, Futurist, Podcast, BigData, Strategy

The landscape of data and analytics is shifting faster than ever, driven by the people who build the systems, challenge the norms, and imagine what comes next. The Future of Data Podcast from AnalyticsWeek sits down with those very people for substantive, often unexpected, dialogues. Each episode is a direct conversation with a leader, an influencer, or a change maker who is actively shaping this dynamic world. You’ll hear less from theorists and more from practitioners in the trenches, discussing the real-world implications of new technologies, the evolving ethics of data use, and the practical strategies that separate hype from genuine transformation. This podcast delves into the human stories behind the data stacks, exploring the challenges, failures, and breakthroughs that define modern analytics. It’s a space for nuanced discussion that goes beyond surface-level trends to examine how data is fundamentally altering industries, governance, and our daily lives. Listen for candid insights on building effective teams, navigating the complexities of AI integration, and anticipating what the next decade of innovation might demand from professionals at every level. These are the essential conversations for anyone who needs to understand not just what is happening in data, but why it matters and where we might be headed. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of the tools, ideas, and individuals charting the course forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 96

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Podcast Episodes
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Future of Thriving Startup CXO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:24
In this podcast, Matt Blumberg discussed his book Startup CXO, the insights it carries and shared how to build a thriving leadership that builds for tomorrow today. He sheds light on the importance of a good leader and h…
The Art and Science of Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:25
In this show, Jeffrey Hull talks about his book Flex. He shared insights on the art and science of being a great leader. He shared the anatomy of leadership and the ingredients of those who do it successfully. Bio: Jeffr…
Rethinking Competitive Advantage with Ram Charan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:55
In this session, Ram discussed the ever-evolving world of competitive advantage. He shared how current changes desire to rethink of competitive edge strategies. He shared some data-driven strategies and some best practic…
Discussing Startup Failures with Tom Eisenmann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:33
In this conversation, Thomas Eisenmann discussed the complicated world of startup failures. Tom discussed various failures and what are some ways businesses could have done right. This is a great conversation for anyone…
Data, Technology and #FutureofWork [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
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Jim Harter (@Gallup) on Defining the winning traits of Manager [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
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Restoring the soul of business with @Rishad Tobbaccowala [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:41
In this podcast, Rishad Tobaccowala discussed the importance of understanding the soul of the business. He emphasized how important it is to nurture creativity. He warned about not getting distracted with too much math b…
Building an AI First Company and Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:39
Discussing AI First Company and AI First mentality with Ash Fontana. He sheds light on how organizations could embrace analytics, data and AI to retain competitive edge. Bio: Ash Fontana became one of the most recognized…
Age of data and the live enterprise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:53
Discussing #FutureOfData & Growth with Jeff Kavanaugh. Jeff discussed the importance and tenets of a live evolving organizations. He shared some tips and tricks that businesses could do to ensure they are evolving for fa…