This week, Owen kicks off season 2 with an engaging episode alongside Garvan Doyle, a Western University graduate now working at Anthropic. From founding Mixr to holding pivotal roles at Assemble AI and now shaping the future at Anthropic, Garvan shares the experiences and insights that defined his journey in the AI space. We’ll explore life at Anthropic, uncover hidden opportunities in the AI industry, and delve into the key technical resources that have driven his success.

Whether you're curious about the impact of AI on workflow automation or wondering about future breakthroughs in the field, this episode offers a roadmap for anyone looking to advance their career in tech. Plus, we’ll talk about the broader implications of AI and its role in shaping a safer, more aligned future. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true industry leader!

In this episode, Owen speaks to Chris Doyle, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Ascent, a company that specializes in machine learning and regulatory compliance. Doyle has over 15 years of experience in software development, with both startups and large companies. Throughout the episode, the pair discuss how Doyle’s team at Ascent uses AI, the future of AI, and advice for getting started in this field.

This week, Owen speaks with Jason Rolfe, Co-Founder and CTO at Variational AI, an AI-based biopharmaceutical platform. Their conversation delves into Jason’s expertise in computational and neural systems, the intersection of AI and job displacement, as well as the essential skills to navigate our technological future.

In this episode, Owen has a conversation with Mitch Joel, renowned author, speaker, and digital expert. Mitch is the Founder of Six Pixels Group, an investing and publishing firm dedicated to the convergence of technologies and consumer behaviour. To add, he is the Co-Founder of ThinkersOne, a platform that offers leadership insights from some of the best thinkers in the world. Together, the pair discuss Mitch’s accomplished career, various AI tools, and share valuable advice for those in the early stages of their careers.

This week, Owen speaks to Pablo Arredondo, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Casetext, a legal research platform powered by AI. In this episode, the two discuss the convergence of AI technologies and the legal field, the ethical implications of AI in relation to job displacement, and finally, Pablo’s vision for revolutionizing the legal profession.

Starting this academic year’s WAI podcast, Owen speaks to Rob Mallery, former Head of Software Engineering Hiring at OpenAI and current Head of Talent and Operations at Magic. Throughout the episode, the pair talk about Rob’s experiences at OpenAI and the prospect of AGI, and Rob shares wisdom for students aspiring to make their mark in AI.