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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact. Whether you're curious about getting started in a data career or you're a deep technical expert, whether you'd like to understand what A.I. is or you'd like to integrate more data-driven processes into your business, we have inspiring guests and lighthearted conversation for you to enjoy. We cover tools, techniques, and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modeling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications, commercialization, and entrepreneurship − everything you need to crush it with data science.

Episodes

849: 2025 AI and Data Science Predictions, with Sadie St. Lawrence

Sadie St Lawrence returns for her 4th annual prediction episode on the Super Data Science Podcast. Together with host Jon Krohn, they reflect on 2024’s most transformative trends—like agentic AI and enterprise AI monetization—and predict what's coming in 2025, from AI-driven science to the skills data scientists need to stay ahead. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information. In this episode you will learn: (03:30) 2...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 18 min

848: Happy Holidays from the SuperDataScience Podcast

In this Five-Minute Friday episode, Jon Krohn reflects on 2024’s monumental year in AI, highlighting the rapid rise of generative AI and its impact across industries. From functional coding breakthroughs to independently acting AI agents, we explore the transformative power of these advancements and the promise they hold for 2025. Jon shares optimism for the future of AI and humanity's ability to harness it for the greater good. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/848 Interested in sp...

Dec 27, 20243 min

847: AI Engineering 101, with Ed Donner

Ed Donner co-founded AI-driven recruitment platform, Nebula.io, with The SuperDataScience Podcast’s host, Jon Krohn. Ed and Jon reminisce about how they launched their company, the growing opportunities for data scientists, how to choose an LLM, and today’s top technical terms in AI. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information. In this episode you will learn: (11:15) What an AI engineer does (19:23) Defining today’s ...

Dec 24, 20241 hr 12 min

846: Making Enterprise Data Ready for AI, with Anu Jain and Mahesh Kumar

In this Five-Minute Friday, Jon Krohn speaks to Anu Jain, CEO of Nexus Cognitive, and Mahesh Kumar, CMO of Acceldata. They talk about the importance of updating data, especially for predictive models that make key financial decisions for a company, as well as the current state of data governance and why it’s overdue its own update. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/846 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship inf...

Dec 20, 202418 min

845: Tech is Our New Religion And It Needs Reformation, with Greg Epstein

Discover how technology has become the modern belief system shaping our world. Greg Epstein, author of Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation, draws striking parallels between tech culture and traditional faiths. From AI's "singularity" echoing prophetic narratives to Silicon Valley’s promises of salvation through innovation, Greg uncovers the profound influence of technology on our lives. He challenges us to rethink bl...

Dec 17, 20242 hr 37 min

844: In Case You Missed It in November 2024

In this episode of “In Case You Missed It”, in which we round up our favorite moments from the previous month of interviews, Jon Krohn asks his guests about the future of recruitment and job applications, the multiple pathways to a career in AI, the potential of AI in developing proteins for improved healthcare, and how “AI celebrity” doesn’t necessarily equate to “AI expert”. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/844 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email na...

Dec 13, 202438 min

843: Safe, Fast and Efficient AI, with Protopia’s Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi

What’s holding your AI projects back from success? Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi, CEO of Protopia AI and former NVIDIA scientist, takes us on a fascinating journey through the challenges of AI data security and enterprise scalability. Learn how to escape "proof of concept purgatory," unlock profitable AI solutions, and tackle the trade-offs between cost, speed, and security. Plus, discover how the philosophy of Alan Watts can inspire innovation and drive meaningful change in the world of AI. Interested in ...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 28 min

842: Flexible AI Deployments Are Critical, with Chris Bennett and Joseph Balsamo

In this Five-Minute Friday, Jon interviews Chris Bennett and Joseph Balsamo on the importance of flexibility in the way we deploy AI models, Dell’s brand positioning in the AI space, and whether GenAI’s business applications stand up to the hype. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/842 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Dec 06, 202417 min

841: Andrew Ng on AI Vision, Agents and Business Value

In this special episode recorded live at ScaleUp:AI in New York, Jon Krohn speaks to Andrew Ng in response to his conference talk on smart agentic AI workflows. Jon follows up with Andrew about smart agentic workflows and when to use them, how businesses should direct their efforts in investing in AI, and the new ways that AI tools can process visual and unstructured data. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information....

Dec 03, 202426 min

840: Delicate Viticultural Robotics

What do AI, robotics, and premium wine grapes have in common? Everything, as it turns out. In this episode, we explore viticultural robotics a revolutionary project combining machine learning, spectroscopic sensors, and VR-controlled robotics to tackle one of agriculture’s trickiest challenges: harvesting delicate wine grapes worth over $6,000 per tonne. From vineyards in the UK to cutting-edge labs, discover how these innovations could transform not just viticulture but the entire future of pre...

Nov 29, 202410 min

839: Double Your Data Salary in 11 Months, with Jess Ramos

Jess Ramos is redefining success in data analytics. As the Founder of Big Data Energy and a Senior Data Analyst at Crunchbase, she’s mastered the art of salary negotiation, built a massive social media following, and turned her passion for data into a thriving personal brand. She reveals how she doubled her salary in under a year, created her own SQL course, and advocates for women in STEM. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponso...

Nov 26, 20241 hr

838: Consciousness and Machines, with Jennifer K. Hill

Jon Krohn heads to Lisbon for an interview hosted by Bella Shing, Chapter Lead for Light Dao. He shares the stage with Regarding Consciousness podcast host, Jennifer Hill, where the three discuss AI philosophy and consciousness. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/838 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Nov 22, 202444 min

837: Career Success in the AI Era, with Deepali Vyas

Deepali Vyas, Global Head of Applied Intelligence (Data Science & AI) and FinTech at Korn Ferry, talks to Jon Krohn about the best ways for data science and AI professionals to get seen and hired. Hear why video, not text, is the future of recruitment, how to get over camera shyness, and how to make a winning impression on job recruiters. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information. In this episode you will learn: (0...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 10 min

836: How to Become Happier, with Dr. Nat Ware

Economist and social-impact innovator Dr. Nat Ware reveals how our expectations shape happiness and why chasing it often leaves us unfulfilled. He shares insights on the “hedonic treadmill” and the effects of constant comparison on our well-being. Find out how to build a more meaningful life by making memories, taking chances, and focusing on genuine connections. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/836 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdat...

Nov 15, 202431 min

835: AI Systems as Productivity Engines, with You.com’s Bryan McCann

AI systems are evolving rapidly, and in this episode, Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, explains You.com’s unique approach to search, the impact of AI-driven research, and the game-changing potential of AI agents. With a background in natural language processing and philosophy, Bryan joins Jon Krohn to share a fresh perspective on where AI is headed and what it means for the future of work and scientific discovery. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email natalie@superdatas...

Nov 12, 20242 hr 33 min

834: In Case You Missed It in October 2024

Jon Krohn starts the month with his round-up of favorite clips from the previous month. Hear from Bradley Voytek, Natalie Monbiot, Luca Antiga, Chad Sanderson, and Ritchie Vink in conversations about the ongoing potential of AI. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/834 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Nov 08, 202445 min

833: The 10 Reasons AI Projects Fail, with Dr. Martin Goodson

Martin Goodson speaks to Jon Krohn about what he would add to his viral article “Ten Ways Your Data Project is Going to Fail”, why practitioners always need to be present at AI policy discussions, and Evolution AI’s breakthroughs in computer vision and NLP. This episode is brought to you by epic LinkedIn Learning instructor Keith McCormick. Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information. In this episode you will learn: ...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 25 min

832: The Anthropic CEO’s Techno-Utopia

Host Jon Krohn unpacks Dario Amodei’s vision of a techno-utopia in his essay Machines of Loving Grace, where “Powerful AI” takes center stage. Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, imagines a future where AI doesn’t just assist but actively shapes fields like healthcare, economics, and governance with unmatched intelligence and autonomy. Jon explores the possibilities and challenges of this AI-driven future, asking how close we are to seeing these revolutionary shifts and what they mean for society. Additio...

Nov 01, 20249 min

831: PyTorch Lightning, Lit-Serve and Lightning Studios, with Dr. Luca Antiga

PyTorch Lightning is revolutionizing the AI landscape, and Dr. Luca Antiga, CTO of Lightning AI, joins host Jon Krohn to explain how. In this episode, they explore the tools pushing AI development forward, from Lightning Studios to Lit-Serve, and discuss the game-changing rise of small language models that challenge industry giants with precision and speed. Luca also shares his vision for developers in an AI-enhanced world, where coding meets creativity and collaboration with intelligent tools. ...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 23 min

830: The “A.I.” Nobel Prizes (in Physics and Chemistry??)

Geoffrey Hinton and Sir Demis Hassabis: The Nobel Prize committee is an achievement of the highest order, awarding physicists, chemists, physiologists, medical practitioners, writers, pacifists and economists perhaps the greatest honor in their respective fields. In this week’s Five-Minute Friday, Jon Krohn discusses how two AI pioneers came to win prizes in chemistry and physics. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/830 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Emai...

Oct 25, 202411 min

829: Neuroscience Fueled by ML, with Prof. Bradley Voytek

Neuroscientist Bradley Voytek outlines to Jon Krohn the incredible use of data science and machine learning in his research and how recent discoveries in action potentials and neurons have completely skyrocketed the field to a new understanding of the brain and its functions. You’ll also hear what Bradley thinks is most important when hiring data scientists and his contributions to Uber’s algorithm when it was still a startup. This episode is brought to you by epic LinkedIn Learning instructor K...

Oct 22, 20242 hr 37 min

828: Are “Citizen Data Scientists” A Myth? With Keith McCormick

The citizen data scientist: Fact or fiction? Jon Krohn holds a conversation across episodes in this Five-Minute Friday, with today’s guest Keith McCormick, in part responding to Nick Elprin’s interview in episode 811: Scaling Data Teams Effectively. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/828 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Oct 18, 202420 min

827: Polars: Past, Present and Future, with Polars Creator Ritchie Vink

Ritchie Vink, CEO and Co-Founder of Polars, Inc., speaks to Jon Krohn about the new achievements of Polars, an open-source library for data manipulation. This is the episode for any data scientist on the fence about using Polars, as it explains how Polars managed to make such improvements, the APIs and integration libraries that make it so versatile, and what’s next for this efficient library. This episode is brought to you by epic LinkedIn Learning instructor Keith McCormick, by Gurobi, the Dec...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 14 min

826: In Case You Missed It in September 2024

Next-gen IDEs, efficiency-boosting open-source Python libraries, and changes in hiring for data scientists: This episode of In Case You Missed It gives you our best clips of September’s interviews, hosted by Jon Krohn. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/826 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Oct 11, 202442 min

825: Data Contracts: The Key to Data Quality, with Chad Sanderson

Data contracts are redefining data quality and governance, and Chad Sanderson, CEO of Gable.ai, joins host Jon Krohn to explain how they can transform your data strategy. He breaks down what data contracts are, how they shift data quality checks closer to production, and why they’re essential for reducing data debt. Chad also highlights how better alignment between data producers and consumers can elevate data reliability and tackle change-management challenges in modern organizations. This epis...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 2 min

824: Llama 3.2: Open-Source Edge and Multimodal LLMs

Llama 3.2 brings a new era of AI innovation with lightweight models tailored for on-device applications and powerful vision models for handling complex image inputs. Host Jon Krohn explores how this release pushes the boundaries of open-source AI, making it more accessible and versatile for developers. He also covers the Llama Stack toolkit, designed to streamline deployment, and Llama Guard 3, Meta’s latest content moderation solution. With extensive support from major cloud and hardware partne...

Oct 04, 202414 min

823: Virtual Humans and AI Clones, with Natalie Monbiot

Virtual humans are rewriting the rules of digital communication and reshaping entire industries. This week, Jon Krohn welcomes Natalie Monbiot, Head of Strategy at Hour One, to shed light on how AI avatars are revolutionizing L&D and e-commerce by turning traditional training and product listings into captivating, presenter-led content. This episode is brought to you by epic LinkedIn Learning instructor Keith McCormick, by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader, and by ODSC, the Open Data Scie...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 21 min

822: NotebookLM: Jaw-Dropping Podcast Episodes Generated About Your Documents

NotebookLM, Google’s latest AI tool, takes content creation to a new level. This week, Jon Krohn shares how the platform transformed his 200-page dissertation into a fascinating 11-minute podcast. Discover how AI can turn vast amounts of information into engaging and digestible content, opening up new possibilities for content creation. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/822 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorshi...

Sep 27, 202419 min

821: The Skills You Need to Be an Effective Data Scientist, with Marck Vaisman

Marck Vaisman speaks to Jon Krohn about his paradigm for understanding core data practitioner types. Hear Marck detail the four data practitioner personas that he has identified in his research, why he believes the roadmaps that influencers like to promote as surefire ways to a data science career don’t work in practice, and why the term “data scientist” is still so elusive and hard to recruit for. This episode is brought to you by Gurobi, the Decision Intelligence Leader. Interested in sponsori...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 13 min

820: OpenAI's o1 "Strawberry" Models

Jon Krohn takes OpenAI’s new models (o1-preview and o1-mini) for a spin in this Five-Minute Friday, learning their key strengths and limitations, and how the o1 series may represent yet another landmark for generative AI. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/820 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

Sep 20, 202427 min