In this episode, Charna Parkey welcomes Rodrigo Nader, the founder of Langflow, an open-source, low-code app builder for multi-agent AI systems. Rodrigo and Charna dive into his beginnings in a small Brazilian town to the future of AI and the emergence of multi-agent systems. Discover how these systems will enable human-agent collaboration, increase productivity, and solve complex problems across various industries. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:01:00 Introduction to Rodrigo Nader, CEO and founder of Langfl...
Jul 01, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 11
From energy bottlenecks to proprietary GPU ecosystems, the CEO of TensorWave, Darrick Horton explains why today’s AI scale is unsustainable—and how open-source hardware, smarter networking, and nuclear power could be the fix. QUOTES Darrick Horton “The energy crisis is getting worse every day. It’s very hard to find data center capacity—especially capacity that can scale. Five years ago, 10 or 20 megawatts was considered state-of-the-art. Now, 20 is nothing. The real hyperscale AI players are lo...
Jun 17, 2025•51 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Join Charna Parkey as she welcomes Anastasia Stasenko, CEO and co-founder of pleias, through her unique journey from philosophy to building open-source, energy-efficient LLMs. Discover how pleias is revolutionizing the AI landscape by training models exclusively on open data and establishing a precedent for ethical and socially acceptable AI. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in creating multilingual models and contributing back to the open-source community. QUOTES [00:00:00] Introduc...
Jun 03, 2025•58 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Discover how Rackspace Spot is democratizing cloud infrastructure with an open-market, transparent option for cloud servers. Kevin Carter, Product Director at Rackspace Technology, discusses Rackspace Spot's hypothesis and the impact of an open marketplace for cloud resources. Discover how this novel approach is transforming the industry. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:00] – Introduction & Kevin Carter’s Background [00:02:00] – Journey to Rackspace and Open Source [00:04:00] – Engineering Culture and Pus...
May 20, 2025•59 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey interviews Pete Pachal, founder of The Media Copilot. With over two decades of experience covering technology, Pete shares his insights on how AI is transforming media, journalism and discusses how journalists can embrace AI as a tool to enhance their work to adapt and thrive in this new environment. QUOTES PETE PACHAL: AI is something that you control. I know, it feels like it's a wave that's coming over that it's unstoppable, inevitable. And t...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 7
In this episode, Dr. Joan Bajorek—AI entrepreneur, author of Your AI Roadmap , and founder of Clarity AI—joins Charna Parkey to talk about what it really takes to build a future in AI. From career pivots and layoff anxiety to financial transparency and finding joy in your work, Joan shares practical advice and personal stories navigating fear, burnout, and career uncertainty in tech, while staying grounded in purpose, community, and long-term resilience. TIMESTAMPS [00:00:00] — Introduction to J...
Apr 22, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Dr. Jason Corso joins Charna Parkey to debate the critical role of data quality, how its transparency shapes AI development and the rise of smaller, domain-specific AI models - making 2025 the year of small, specialized AI. QUOTES Charna Parkey "Knowing the right data is incredibly important, because it'll save you money, but predicting the impact of that data means that you don't have to do the training at all to even directionally know if it's going to work out, right?" Jason Corso "You can't ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey talks with Alex Gallego, CEO and founder of Redpanda Data, about his journey as a builder, the evolution of Redpanda, and the company's new agent framework for the enterprise. Alex shares insights on low-latency storage, distributed stream processing, and the importance of developer experience to the growth of AI and the Open Source space. Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:00] Alex Gallego talks about his background [00:04:00] Charna Par...
Apr 03, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of neuro-symbolic AI with Emin Can Turan, CEO of Pebbles AI. Learn how this technology combines neuroscience, behavioral economics, and AI to revolutionize B2B go-to-market strategies. Emin explains how neuro-symbolic AI bridges the gap between human logic and machine learning, enabling smarter, context-aware systems that democratize complex workflows for startups and enterprises alike. Timestamps [00:00:00] - Introduction by Charna Parkey and introdu...
Mar 11, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Learn how BrightHive's AI-powered platform is democratizing data insights, making them accessible to non-technical teams across organizations. Suzanne El-Moursi discusses the importance of data fluency and how BrightHive is helping businesses harness the power of their data. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:02:30 - Journey to BrightHive and open source 00:06:00 - The evolution of AI and BrightHive's approach 00:14:00 - The data problem and the role of AI agents 00:22:00 - Bui...
Feb 25, 2025•55 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Kicking off Open Source Data Season 7, Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Founder of Invoke, Kent Keirsey to discuss his thoughts on licensing, copyright in generative AI, and the role of communities in building ethical, free-to-use technologies that can democratize technology and inspire global innovation. Quotes Kent Keirsey "When we look at open source models, if you just release the weights, and you don't really release information on how the data set was captioned, for example, or how you c...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Join Charna Parkey as she recaps a transformative year in AI, exploring the delicate balance between innovation and ethics. From open source communities to global regulations, discover how trust, diversity, and collaboration are shaping the future of technology.
Oct 08, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Vinay Kumar discusses the transformation of AI in banking and financial services, addressing challenges and solutions with regulatory compliance and model explainability while addressing the stringent requirements in the financial industry. Episode Quotes Vinay Kumar "I always believe in this: you don't need to solve a very large problem. Maybe it will take a lot of time to do that. A lot of resources to do that but something small, which you can have an opportunity to solve that could be very b...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 14
QuotesBrian Magerko “We're really trying to show that we could co-create experiences with AI technology that augmented our experience rather than served as something to replace us in creative act”. “For every project like [LuminAI], there's a thousand companies out there just trying to do their best to get our money... That's an uncomfortable place to be in for someone who has worked in AI for decades”. “I had no idea what was going to happen kind of in the future. When we started EarSketch... w...
Aug 13, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 13
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into business operations, having robust governance structures in place is no longer optional. But what does effective AI governance look like in practice? In this episode, Dr. Heather Domin, a leading expert in AI ethics and governance, breaks down the key components of a successful AI governance framework. Heather guides us through the opportunities and challenges presented by this transformative technology. Learn about the importance of responsible adoptio...
Jul 30, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Ethan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood, reveals how generative AI can revolutionize the food and agriculture industry. Discover the potential of AI to create a regenerative, sustainable, and net-positive food system that benefits the planet and all living beings. Timestamps 1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00 - 00:01:16) 2. Ethan's Journey (00:01:16 - 00:05:12) 3. The Role of Food and Agriculture (00:05:12 - 00:06:52) 4. Investment in Regenerative Agriculture and Generative AI ...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Beth Rudden, recognized as one of the 100 most brilliant leaders in AI ethics, discusses the crucial role of explainability and traceability in building trustworthy AI systems. She shares how Bast AI is using ontologies and knowledge graphs to provide contextual relevance and understanding, enabling humans to fully trust artificial intelligence and how it allows the system to transform fields like education and healthcare. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Beth’s Journey 00:19:33 - Ontolog...
Jul 02, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Learn how Andrea Brown, CEO of Reliabl, is revolutionizing AI by ensuring diverse communities are represented in data annotation. Discover how this approach not only reduces bias but also improves algorithmic performance. Andrea shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneur and AI researcher. Episode timestamps (02:22) Andrea's Career Journey and Experience with Open Source (Adobe, Macromedia, and Alteryx) (11:59) Origins of Alteryx's AI and ML Capabilities / Challenges of Data Annotation ...
Jun 18, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In this week’s episode, Charna welcomes Asa Whillock, the VP & GM Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence at Alteryx. Asa shares a surprising perspective on AI regulation, explaining how it sets a baseline for responsible practices. Discover why he believes regulation is crucial in guiding the ethical development and deployment of AI and learn the importance of continuous learning and what the past can teach us about navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI today. Episode times...
Jun 04, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Join Charna Parkey as she interviews Robbi Armstrong, AI Products and Strategy Director at KeyBank. Discover how this $190 billion bank is navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI, balancing the need for innovation with the challenges of managing risk in a heavily regulated industry. Explore the impact of KeyBank's virtual assistant, MyKey, on client experience. With nearly 70% repeat usage, MyKey seamlessly transfers clients to contact center agents, providing a warm handoff t...
May 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 7
Amanda Brock's path began with picking potatoes at 8 years old. Now, she's the CEO of OpenUK, advocating for open source across the UK. In this insightful interview, Brock shares her journey into open source law and policy. She dives into OpenUK's latest research on the state of open technology in Britain, talent challenges, and the economic impact of open source contributions. Brock also unpacks key discussions from State of OpenCon 2024 on open data, generative AI, and balanced regulation. Epi...
May 07, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Dive into the world of purposeful AI with Tacita Morway, CTO of Textio. Learn how Textio ensures their AI is built responsibly and ethically to transform the way teams communicate, hire, and measure their health. Discover their rigorous testing processes and the importance of having a diverse team to catch potential risks and how that helps the company develop strategies for avoiding bias and maintaining data privacy. Episode timestamps (02:15): Tacita's unconventional career path to becoming a ...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min•Season 6Ep. 5
How can we accelerate AI while protecting privacy? Fabiana Clemente discusses founding YData to enable high-quality synthetic data for machine learning. She covers open sourcing data profiling tools, the impact of generative AI on synthetic data, and maintaining work-life balance as an introvert leader. Timestamps (00:02:29) Fabiana's journey starting YData and becoming a public speaker (00:20:19) Misconceptions and hype around generative AI and AGI (00:32:46) Potential real-world impact and use...
Apr 09, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Join host Charna Parkey as she sits down with Scarf’s CEO and Founder Avi Press in a riveting exchange about his pioneering journey into the world of open source with Scarf. Learn how Avi challenges conventional data analytics and collection, aiming to reshape industry standards through the power of open source. A conversation that delves into altering analytics norms, innovative monetization strategies, and the exploration of alternative licenses like BSL. Avi’s insights offer a unique perspect...
Mar 26, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On today’s episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey chats with tech veteran Paula Paul, exploring her remarkable 40-year journey in the technology sector. Starting at 16, Paula navigated through pivotal tech revolutions and embraced the essence of open source and community. Delve into Paula's world of coding on tape, the evolution of technology, and how communities foster growth, innovation, and trust. Discover the impact of open source in shaping technology and professional paths. Paula also ...
Mar 12, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Starting the new season of Open Source Data, our new host Charna Parkey welcomes the CEO and Co-founder of deepset, Milos Rusic. With an impressive journey around NLP and AI, pioneering several areas in the Open Source field, Milos has revolutionized data search processes and brought about a new era of user-friendly and efficient enterprise search systems. Charna also shares some common ground with Milos when talking about joining an NLP Startup in 2015-16, predictive maintenance and more. Don’t...
Feb 27, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 1
This episode features an interview with Charna Parkey, Real-Time AI Product and Strategy Leader at DataStax. Charna has been developing AI and ML products over the last 17 years and has worked with 90 of the Fortune 100 in her various roles. She is also a co-author and inventor on several patents. In this episode, Sam and Charna discuss handing over the role as host, Sam’s new startup journey, and how their thinking has evolved during the explosion of LLMs. ------------------- “Now, it seems lik...
Dec 20, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This episode features a panel discussion with Stefano Maffulli, Executive Director of the Open Source Initiative (OSI); and Stephen O’Grady, Co-founder of RedMonk. Stefano has decades of experience in open source advocacy. He co-founded the Italian chapter of Free Software Foundation Europe, built the developer community of the OpenStack Foundation, and led open source marketing teams at several international companies. Stephen has been an industry analyst for several decades and is author of th...
Dec 13, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This episode features a panel discussion with Mikiko Bazeley, Head of MLOps at Featureform; Zain Hasan, Senior Developer Advocate at Weaviate; and Tuana Celik, Developer Advocate at deepset. In this episode, Mikiko, Zain, and Tuana discuss what open source data means to them, how their companies fit into the AI-first ecosystem, and how jobs will need to evolve with the AI-native stack. ------------------- “We're almost part of a fancy new AI robot kitchen that you'd find in Tokyo, in some ways. ...
Nov 15, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This episode features an interview with Mona Rakibe, CEO and Co-founder of Telmai, an AI-based data observability platform built for open architecture. Mona is a veteran in the data infrastructure space and has held engineering and product leadership positions that drove product innovation and growth strategies for startups and enterprises. She has served companies like Reltio, EMC, Oracle, and BEA where AI-driven solutions have played a pivotal role. In this episode, Sam sits down with Mona to ...
Nov 01, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 10
