Since its launch in February 2019, the HumAIn Podcast has achieved remarkable success, consistently ranking in the top 1% of global technology podcasts. By December 2020, it had secured a place in the top 100 Global Technology Podcasts across multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and various European nations. The podcast’s reach has only grown since then, cementing its position as a leading voice in the AI and technology space.
Featured Guests: The HumAIn Podcast has hosted an impressive roster of industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders. Some of the prominent guests include:
- Robert Scoble: Futurist and author, known for his insights on emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.
- Edo Liberty: CEO and founder of Pinecone, revolutionizing vector databases for machine learning applications.
- Ashu Garg: Co-founder and CEO of Eightfold AI, pioneering AI-powered talent intelligence platforms to transform how enterprises manage talent and how people build their careers.
- Jordan Tigani: Co-creator of Google BigQuery and Chief Product Officer at SingleStore, bringing vast expertise in big data and cloud technologies.
- Nikita Shamgunov: Co-founder and CTO of SingleStore, pioneering advancements in distributed database systems.
- Chris Van Pelt: Co-founder of Weights & Biases, driving innovation in machine learning development tools.
- Lex Sokolin: Head Economist at ConsenSys, bridging the worlds of fintech, blockchain, and AI.
These guests, among many others, have provided HumAIn listeners with unparalleled insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in AI, data science, and technology. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise contribute to the podcast’s comprehensive coverage of the rapidly evolving tech landscape, making it an indispensable resource for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The Host, David Yakobovitch is a prominent figure in the AI and technology landscape, serving as the General Partner of DataPower Ventures, an early-stage VC fund focused on the data economy. David’s expertise spans product management, AI ethics, venture capital, and developer advocacy, with a proven track record of leadership roles at tech giants like Google, where he served as a Global Product Lead and AI Policy Ambassador.
As an active keynote speaker and guest lecturer at prestigious institutions including Carnegie Mellon and Columbia University, David is dedicated to AI advocacy and education. He coordinates high-impact events through Tech Dinner Series, connecting venture capitalists, founders, developers, and operators in the tech startup and BigTech ecosystems. David’s superpower lies in building community and network effects with an extreme focus on empathy, ethics, and collaboration on data-first principles. His comprehensive understanding of the AI landscape is reflected in the HumAIn Podcast, which features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and serves as an essential platform for those at the forefront of AI and technology advancements.