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Don't be afraid of giants.



At some point, they have to sleep.



In this episode, we chat with Bob van Luijt, diving into his journey of facing challenges, conquering obstacles, and finding success.



Let's get started on a conversation that's all about building open-source platforms, communities, and disrupting tech giants.



Meet Bob van Luijt

Bob’s Role as an AI Leader at Weaviate



Bob van Luijt is the CEO and Co-founder of Weaviate. Weaviate is a cloud-native, real-time vector database that allows users to bring machine-learning models to scale. They believe that the next wave of software infrastructure is AI-first and that a strong open-source community is a basis for creating high-quality software.



Bob’s Other Work in Technology and AI



Currently, Bob is also a Chairman for the Creative Software Foundation, a nonprofit located in The Netherlands with a sole focus on open source and creative software. He has a great love for all things related to tech, machine learning, digital business, open-source, fashion, and music.



Before founding Weaviate, Bob founded Kubrickology, a consultancy agency that uses emerging technologies to design and develop innovative solutions for everyday problems. Here, he worked with companies like ING Bank and Vodafone Ziggo. At the age of 15, Bob started freelance software engineering for a variety of e-commerce websites for SME companies in The Netherlands.



Open-Source, Community, and Generative AI

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Bob shares:




His experience studying music and how it's helped his current career
Shifting from IoT to vector databases
Why it was difficult for people to grasp the concept immediately
The disruption theory
Why big companies like Google aren't doing what startups do
His current role as the CEO and co-founder of Weaviate
Why he built Weaviate as open-source
His perspective on copycats
The secret to building an open-source community
Use cases for Generative AI in the community
Generative Feedback Loops



If you are an aspiring developers or organisation leader aiming to embark on a similar path in the realm of open-source, this is the episode you do not want to miss.


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Fun fact: Companies that outsource to the Philippines can cut labour costs by 70%

Approximately 1,000,000 Filipinos work outsourced jobs, an industry that’s worth close to $27 million.

Are you exploring global outsourcing?

Matt Watson discusses this in our latest podcast episode, plus the ingenious ways software developers are harnessing the potential of Generative AI. 


Meet Matt Watson

Matt’s Role as a Software Leader at Full Scale

Matt Watson is the Co-founder of Full Scale, an innovative technology services company located in the Philippines. At Full Scale, with a dedicated team of over 300 professionals, they assist businesses in assembling teams of skilled software engineers. Their mission revolves around simplifying the process of discovering and retaining highly seasoned software engineers, making it both swift and cost-effective.


Matt’s Other Work in Technology and AI

Over the past two decades, Matt has established himself as a serial entrepreneur, successfully founding 3 tech companies, including VinSolutions which was exited for $150M in 2011. His brainchild, Stackify, was acquired by Netreo in 2021, creating a powerful suite of tools designed to aid developers in monitoring and troubleshooting their applications.

Currently, Matt is also the co-host of the Startup Hustle podcast - a top 100 podcast about entrepreneurship - as well as the founder of At Capacity. At Capacity is a smart ads platform for home services that turns search ads off when their customers have full schedules. Additionally, Matt is the EVP of Software Development at CAMP Digital.


Outsourcing, Software Developers, and Generative AI

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Matt shares:


His experience winning awards like Ingram's 40 Under 40 and Techweek 100


His current role as the Co-Founder of Full Scale


Hiring software developers outside of the United States


How his team is trying out Generative AI and coding co-pilots


Whether he has concerns about his business being impacted by Generative AI like ChatGPT


Communicating to his team the value they bring in a world with AI


How AI and analytics are currently being used to monitor the performance of his software developers


His advice for anyone seeking to outsource engineers globally


The common challenges people face that cause them to switch from platforms like Upwork to Full Scale


Navigating local labour laws and regulations



If you are a software professional or leader looking to outsource and navigate the impact of Generative AI on your team, this is the episode you do not want to miss.


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Muncie man found guilty of dealing a controlled substance resulting in death

Woman charged with forging prescriptions to buy controlled drugs

These are just two headlines regarding controlled drugs that have surfaced recently. 

But there is hope! 

And it comes in the form of AI analytics and facial recognition technology.


Meet Christopher Durre

Chris’s Role as a Technology Leader at StrongRoom AI

Christopher Durre serves as the Chief Technology Officer at StrongRoom AI, a leading provider of AI-driven controlled drugs management solutions. StrongRoom specialises in leveraging AI analytics and Facial Recognition technology to enhance medication safety and reduce adverse drug events in Pharmacy, Hospital, and Aged Care Facility settings.
Chris’s Other Work in Technology and AI

Before assuming the role of CTO at StrongRoom AI, Chris held the position of Chief Innovation Officer for six years. During this time, he actively contributed to the growth and development of the company. Additionally, Chris was a participant in the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), a renowned university business accelerator ranked 8th globally. MAP aims to foster entrepreneurship in Australia and launch high-growth ventures on an international scale.

Chris graduated from Swinburne University of Technology in 2019 as a Bachelor of Computer Science, Data Science. Throughout his academic journey, he was recognized with a Dean's Outstanding Achievement Scholarship. Chris also worked on the development of an AI-driven timetabling system. Concurrently, he gained valuable industry experience as an Undergraduate Engineer at the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.


Facial Recognition, Controlled Drugs, and AI

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Christopher shares:


Developing an AI driven timetabling system while taking his bachelor’s degree


How the experience with capstone projects stuck with him


His advice to students doing projects of a similar nature


Where the name StrongRoom comes from


Convincing a privacy-heavy sector like healthcare to use facial recognition in the early years


StrongRoom AI's role in managing controlled drugs


Other ways StrongRoom's controlled drug management platform contributes to improving medication safety 


AI's role in remote patient monitoring and the increasing use of telehealth


Camera technology vs wearable devices in aged care


The best way to convince patients that their privacy is protected


A case study where the implementation of AI has made a significant impact in improving medication safety


The main barriers that healthcare organisations might face when adopting AI and advanced technologies 


His advice for healthcare organisations or professionals looking to incorporate AI and technology





If you are a healthcare professional looking to incorporate AI and technology into your organisation, this is the episode you do not want to miss.


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You don't need to be Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos to be an innovator.

They are not otherworldly and innovation is not exclusive to the richest in the world or the extraordinary few.

All it takes is the ability to think differently. 

And Neil Sahota holds the secret to do just that in this episode of The Analytics Show.



Meet Neil Sahota
Neil’s Role as an AI Leader at ACSILabs

Neil Sahota is the Chief Executive Officer of ACSILabs. Starting as a group of university scientists trying to understand the role of cognition and the forces that affect business, ACSILabs’ mission is to improve human thinking while at the same time providing benefits to organisations through research. They find ways to help people adapt to an increasingly complex world. Most of their early work was funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation.


Neil’s Other Work in Technology and AI

Beyond his role at ACSILabs, Neil Sahota is a highly regarded professional speaker who has delivered engaging presentations at numerous enterprises and organisations since 2009. Furthermore, he holds the position of AI Advisor for the United Nations and played a pivotal role in co-founding the UN's AI for Good initiative, as well as co-creating the UN's Innovation Factory. Additionally, he is involved in lecturing and course design at the University of California, Irvine.

Neil is a committee member and on the advisory board or board of directors across multiple organisations as well. This includes Otomo, Lingmo, LegalMation, MentorMint, Related & Co., SketchTogether, PayStudents, and more. Previously, Neil was the Chief Innovation Officer at the University of California, Irvine, the Emerging Tech Principal at TECHNOSSUS, and the World Wide Business Development Leader at IBM.


Metaverse, Innovation, and AI

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Neil shares:


How he won the President's Volunteer Service Award by the U.S. President in 2016


His current role as the Chief Executive Officer at ACSILabs


What the Metaverse actually is and what it's being used for


Digital twins, data analytics, and AI in the Metaverse


Thinking differently in a world of innovation and AI


Obstacles in innovations and turning ideas into reality


Misconceptions around automation vs intelligence


The ethical considerations regarding AI innovation


Building AI governance


Embracing the inevitable failures and setbacks in AI innovation


Real-world examples or success stories where individuals or organisations have embraced innovation and leveraged AI to achieve remarkable outcomes


His advice for those interested in incorporating AI into their ventures



If you are an AI professional or a leader looking to incorporate AI and encourage innovation in your organisation, this is the episode you do not want to miss. 


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How is the rise of AI impacting the healthcare industry in Singapore?

And how can a data strategy can help the Ministry of Health make better business decisions?

These are just some of the questions Sutowo answers in this latest episode of The Analytics Show.

In this episode, Sutowo will share his insights on empowering business decisions in healthcare through data strategies in Singapore.

(Plus, please welcome our new co-host, Harry Chan, in his first-ever episode!)


Meet Sutowo Wong
Sutowo’s Role as an Advanced Analytics Leader at the Ministry of Health


Sutowo Wong is the Director of Data Analytics at the Ministry of Health in Singapore. Singapore’s MOH is an innovative and people-centred organisation, committed to medical excellence, the promotion of good health, the reduction of illness, and access to good and affordable healthcare for all Singaporeans. Through MOH, the Singaporean government manages the public healthcare system by providing subsidised medical services while promoting individual responsibility for the costs of healthcare services.


Sutowo’s Other Work in Advanced Analytics


As the leader of health AI strategy at the Ministry of Health, Sutowo is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions to improve Singapore's healthcare system. He is also tasked with building the necessary ecosystem enablers, including AI governance, and data & IT platforms to support these efforts. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Sutowo has a proven track record of successfully implementing large and complex transformation programs.

Prior to joining MOH, Sutowo held various analytics leadership roles across different industries, including Public Service, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, CPG, Retail, Telco, Banking, Insurance, Energy, Airlines, and Hospitality in Southeast Asia, Greater China, India, and Japan. In these roles, he gained extensive experience across various domains such as Customer, Fraud & Risk, HR, and Operations.


Healthcare, Data Strategy, Business

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Sutowo shares:



How Sutowo and Harry came to know each other


If Sutowo is planning to attend in-person events anytime soon


His experience travelling for work in Southeast Asia, Greater China, India, and Japan


His role as the Director of Data Analytics at the Ministry of Health in Singapore


What the healthcare system is like in Singapore


Ways a data strategy can help the Ministry of Health make better business decisions


Use cases of this


Prices of treatment options and insurance 


Ensuring the data strategy is aligned with their business goals and objectives


Tactics or strategies to link large initiatives to data strategies


His experience on how to develop a winning data strategy 


Common pitfalls or challenges that companies face when developing a data strategy


How the rise of AI is impacting the healthcare industry in Singapore


Initiatives in the government sector surrounding AI, IT, and data


His experience and advice when considering data privacy and security


Using synthetic data for testing to protect data privacy


A recent project that shows tangible benefits for Singapore's healthcare


His advice for companies that are just starting to develop their data strategy


His advice for new engineers to be more curious



If you are a business leader interested in using data to make better decisions, this is the episode you do not want to miss.


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Is blockchain transforming the world of cargo insurance?

And have you ever wondered why traditional cargo insurance doesn’t cover shipping delays and supply chain interruption?

In this episode, we talk to Yann about how his company is using blockchain and predictive analytics to revolutionise cargo insurance.

Discover how this technology can fill the gaps in coverage and improve decision-making for logistics companies.


Meet Yann Barbarroux

Yann’s Role as a Financial Leader at OTONOMI

Yann Barbarroux is the CEO and Co-Founder of OTONOMI, a platform that leverages blockchain technology to provide parametric insurance solutions for cargo. Their innovative approach delivers fast, cost-effective, and transparent digital products with a customer-centric focus. OTONOMI has received multiple accolades for its work, including being selected for the 2022 Lloyds Lab Cohort 8, winning the Plug and Play Winter 2021 Insurtech award, and being named the winner of the 2021 Hartford Insurtech Challenge.

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Yann’s Other Work in Finance

Yann Barbarroux has a diverse professional background. Prior to his current position at OTONOMI, he served as the Director and Global Markets Risk Manager at Citi. During his time at Citi, he co-founded the Emerging Markets Digitized Lending Asset D10X Citi Ventures incubator. Yann is also the founder of Accelerate VI, DROP:SHOT, and co-founder of Flyion.

Prior to starting his own businesses, Yann served as Senior VP, Fixed Income Risk Manager at Hapoalim Securities and VP, Market Risk Manager at ING, where he managed risks across various asset classes and markets. Yann is a highly skilled product management professional with a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering and Information System Management from Telecom ParisTech.




Cargo, Insurance, and Blockchain

In this exclusive analytics podcast episode, Yann shares:


What inspired him to transition to working in New York after growing up in France


His first day arriving in New York


What inspired him to leave Wall Street to start his own company


How his skill set in market risk still affects his work today


His current role as the CEO and Co-Founder of OTONOMI


What’s lacking in the current cargo insurance offering, including data collection


Why other cargo insurance companies don't cover shipping delays and supply chain interruption


Whether telemetric devices can calculate risk for logistics insurance


Ensuring there is profit to be made in covering certain risks


Why OTONOMI was built with blockchain


How this is better than traditional cargo insurance


Using this data to drive better decision-making


The importance of real-time visibility in logistics and how predictive analytics is helping enable that visibility



If you are a data analytics professional or a founder looking to use blockchain and data to make better decisions, this is the episode you do not want to miss.


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