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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Welcome to Generative AI 101, your go-to podcast for learning the basics of generative artificial intelligence in easy-to-understand, bite-sized episodes. Join host Emily Laird, AI Integration Technologist and AI lecturer, to explore key concepts, applications, and ethical considerations, making AI accessible for everyone.

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: Big Money & Big Scams 6:49

8 days ago6:49

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Mobile AI apps are raking in cash—or at least convincing you that your fern obsession is worth $20 a month. This episode dissects the Andreessen Horowitz Top Gen AI Apps report, revealing why popularity doesn’t equal profit (looking at you, TikTok editors) and why niche apps (hello, dictation and nutrition coaches) are the real hidden gems. We explore how ChatGPT dominates while its shameless clones play whack-a-mole in app stores. Who’s winning, who's grifting, and who's quietly printing money? Buckle up—AI is scaling faster than your ex stalking your Instagram, and the market is just getting started. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: The VibeCoder Revolution 6:32

9 days ago6:32

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Forget dark-mode IDEs and midnight debugging crises—AI tools are ushering in a vibecoder revolution. This episode unpacks the surge in agentic IDEs like Cursor (think Jarvis meets Clippy, but actually helpful) and text-to-web platforms (just say, “Airbnb for iguanas,” and poof, it's live). From Bolt’s explosive growth to the surprising overlap between coders and no-code builders, we explore how AI is blurring the line between developers and dreamers. Whether you're coding hardcore or just vibing your next startup into existence, the future is here—and apparently, it's a vibe. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: Reverage of the Video Gen Models 6:52

10 days ago6:52

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AI video generation isn't awkwardly fumbling anymore—it's making Hollywood sweat. This episode explores the meteoric rise of Gen AI video apps like Hailuo and Kling AI, exploring how specialization (think ultra-precise visuals and deepfake-level features) is reshaping content creation. OpenAI’s hyped release, Sora, faces fierce competition, and AI-powered video editing tools are transforming tedious tasks like captioning and clipping. But with powerful new models like Google's Veo 2 emerging—complete with impressive visuals and steep pricing—is AI video finally going mainstream, or still stuck behind a paywall? Either way, get ready: your next viral video might be AI-made. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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a16z Top Gen AI Consumer Apps Report: ChatGPT & Deepseek 8:29

11 days ago8:29

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AI moves fast—one minute you're on top, the next, you're a footnote. In this episode of Generative AI 101, we break down the latest Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report. Spoiler: ChatGPT is still king, but DeepSeek just crashed the party. We're taking the week to examine the report but this episode focuses on ChatGPT, the Kleenex of AI, and the new kid on the block, DeepSeek. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about the Andreessen Horowitz Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview: Qw... Q... the Future? 7:50

15 days ago7:50

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Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview is here, and it’s not just another chatbot—it’s an AI reasoning machine that can handle complex math, coding, and logic like a pro. And the best part? You don’t need a data center the size of a city to run it. In this episode, we break down why this model is a game-changer, how it stacks up against the competition, and whether it’s the budget-friendly AI powerhouse we’ve been waiting for. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Alibaba’s QwQ-32B-Preview than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Llama 3.3 70B: A lean, mean, useful AI 6:14

16 days ago6:14

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Let's chat Meta's Llama 3.3 70B. This lean, mean AI machine can generate text, write code, and even produce synthetic data—all without needing a supercomputer the size of Texas. It’s faster, cheaper, and packed with innovations like Grouped-Query Attention (think AI on Red Bull). But what’s the catch? We break down its strengths, its limits (sorry, no Kardashian updates past 2023), and what it means for the future of AI. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Llama 3.3 70B than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet: The AI That Codes & Computes 9:12

17 days ago9:12

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Claude 3.7 Sonnet isn’t just another AI—it’s Anthropic’s latest and smartest yet, balancing speed and deep reasoning like a human flipping between Twitter and a textbook. With a massive 200,000-token memory and sharper problem-solving, it’s a powerhouse for coding, research, and crunching complex data. But is it worth the price? And does it actually feel smarter? We break down the strengths, quirks, and real-world impact of Claude 3.7—plus, the one reason I finally caved and got a Claude Pro account. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about Claude 3.7 Sonnett than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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ChatGPT 4.5: The Wildcard of AI 9:06

18 days ago9:06

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ChatGPT 4.5 isn’t your typical AI—it’s the Marlon Brando of chatbots, rebellious, intuitive, and full of surprises. In this episode, we break down what makes 4.5 tick, from its refined storytelling skills to its creative genius (and occasional logic stumbles). We’ll also talk about its real-world uses, price tag, and the ethical quirks that come with the territory. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about ChatGPT 4.5 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI Ethics... Oh Boy. 7:00

22 days ago7:00

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AI is growing faster than a teenager with a DoorDash addiction, rewriting history, babysitting America’s kids, and maybe taking your job… or part of it. Meanwhile, governments are scrambling to regulate it, cybercriminals are using AI to level up their scams, and data centers are devouring electricity like the first keg at a frat party. Ethics? Consequences? Who’s actually in control? We break down the chaos in this episode. Buckle up. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI ethics in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: Industry Integration & Government Regulation 5:37

23 days ago5:37

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AI isn’t just in Silicon Valley—it’s in your bank, your weather app, and maybe even deciding how much you’ll pay for groceries. Meanwhile, governments are scrambling to regulate it, but tech companies are speeding ahead. Also, AI is devouring electricity at an absurd rate, and the world’s biggest firms are scrambling to keep the lights on. Is AI the future, or just a really expensive power drain? Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI industry integration and government regulation in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI, Lawsuits, and a $97 Billion Bid 6:16

24 days ago6:16

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Corporate AI is a battlefield, and February 2025 was full of billion-dollar moves, legal battles, and rejected takeovers. Elon Musk tried (and failed) to buy OpenAI for a cool $97.4 billion, Meta is building humanoid robots that might soon judge your life choices, and AI startups with zero products are somehow raising billions. Meanwhile, copyright lawsuits are heating up, OpenAI is heading to college, and open-source AI is causing chaos on the global stage. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about corporate AI battles in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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February 2025 Recap: AI Breakthroughs 6:31

25 days ago6:31

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February 2025 was wild. China launched an AI-powered space race, OpenAI decided to Marie Kondo its model lineup, and Microsoft unveiled a quantum processor that makes your MacBook look like a toaster. Meanwhile, Elon Musk dropped Grok 3—because, of course, he did—and AI just designed a glowing protein in days. Oh, and now you can generate full 3D video games from text prompts. The AI arms race is accelerating, and host Emily Laird is here to break it all down. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI breakthroughs in February 2025 than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Grok & Roll: Musk’s AI War and the Fight for AGI 7:20

29 days ago7:20

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Elon Musk isn’t just building another chatbot—he’s aiming for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that’s smarter than us (but ideally not homicidal... maybe). In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down xAI’s big ambitions, its “maximally truth-seeking” AI Grok, and Musk’s ongoing beef with OpenAI. Is xAI the future of AI freedom, or just another tech billionaire’s grudge-fueled science project? We get into the details, the drama, and whether AI will one day be running your Tesla, writing your tweets, or just arguing with you online. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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xAI's Colossus: Running on GPUs and Controversy 7:06

30 days ago7:06

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xAI’s Colossus isn’t just a supercomputer—it’s a 200,000-GPU monster with a sustainability side hustle and a power bill that could light up a small city. In this episode, host Emily Laird breaks down how Musk’s latest AI gamble is pushing the limits of computing, from its water-recycling ambitions to its unpermitted gas turbines (because rules are just suggestions, right?). Is Colossus the key to AI’s future, or just another overhyped, power-hungry machine? Grab a drink and let’s find out. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn . Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about xAI's Colossus than you did before! Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn…

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Grok vs. The World: Musk’s AI with a Rebel Streak 6:56

4 weeks ago6:56