S3 | E33 | AI in Logistics: How Augment Is Automating the Hardest Workflows with Art Rivilis
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I am joined by Art Rivillis, CTO and Co-Founder of Augment, the company behind augie — an AI teammate built to automate complex workflows in logistics.We explored how Augment is transforming one of the world’s most operationally challenging industries, what it takes to build reliable automation that humans actually trust, and the lessons Art has learned scaling a fast-growing AI startup from the ground up.Episode Outline / Talking PointsThe origin of Augment — what inspired the creation of an AI teammate for logistics.Finding product–market fit — the early signals that proved Augment was solving a real pain point.Building trust in automation — how to win over operators in a traditional, process-heavy industry.Scaling the team and tech — balancing rapid growth with product reliability.Short-term vs. long-term AI innovation — how Augment prioritizes both.Key customer moments — wins that validated the company’s visionThe future of logistics — the AI breakthroughs that will reshape the industry over the next 3–5 years.
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S3 | E32 | Building Trust in AI: How Smartling is Transforming Global Translation with Olga Beregovaya
In this episode, Olga Beregovaya, Head of AI at Smartling, shares how the company is redefining translation with artificial intelligence, making global communication faster, more accurate, and more human.We explore how Smartling builds trust in AI, what helped them achieve product-market fit, and how they maintain leadership in one of the most competitive spaces in tech.🧠 Key Talking PointsHow Smartling combines human linguistic expertise with AI to improve translation qualityBuilding customer trust through transparency, explainability, and real resultsThe “aha” moments that proved Smartling’s AI-powered tools worked at scaleLessons in scaling trust across enterprise customers and global marketsWhat it takes to stay differentiated amid a flood of new AI translation toolsOlga’s perspective on the next frontier of language AI
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S3 | E31 | AI, Data, and Oncology with Dr. Aaron Cohen @ Flatiron Health
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Aaron Cohen, from Flatiron Health, where he’s using real-world data and AI to transform cancer research.We explore how AI and data are driving breakthroughs in oncology — from uncovering insights in patient records to shaping fairer, safer, and more global cancer research.🔍 In this episode, we cover:🧠 AI in Cancer Research — How Flatiron is using AI to analyze patient records, uncover new patterns, and accelerate clinical understanding.⚖️ Avoiding Bias — The steps taken to ensure AI models in oncology are fair, representative, and clinically trustworthy.🌍 Global Data Collaboration — Why diverse, real-world datasets from hospitals worldwide are critical for improving cancer outcomes.🔒 Balancing Innovation & Safety — How Flatiron protects patient privacy and data ethics while pushing the boundaries of AI innovation.🚀 The Future of Flatiron — What’s next for AI-powered oncology research, and how global collaboration is reshaping cancer care.If you’re interested in the intersection of AI, real-world data, and life sciences, this episode offers a rare inside look at how Flatiron Health is changing the landscape of cancer research, responsibly and at scale.
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S3 | E30 | AI for Aging: Inside Waterlily’s Mission to Transform Long-Term Care
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m joined by Lily, Co-Founder of Waterlily, the AI platform helping families plan and prepare for long-term care.We talk about her journey from NASA to startup life, how she validated early demand for Waterlily, and what it’s really like building a company (and marriage) in parallel with her partner, Evan.In this episode, I coverWhat Waterlily is and how the idea first came aboutHow Lily validated demand early and identified signs of product-market fitHow she cuts through the AI hype when speaking with investors and partnersThe story behind formalizing the co-founder dynamic with EvanHow do they balance startup life and marriage, and what communication rituals helpWhat Lily had to unlearn as a first-time founder once traction started buildingHer approach to hiring and what great talent looks like in caretechWhy the mission behind long-term care planning matters more than ever
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S3 | E29 | Using Data to Personalize Care at Scale with Chris Michalak, Executive Chairman at Personify Health
Today on the ThinkData Podcast, I’m joined by Chris Michalak, Executive Chairman at Personify Health, and former CEO of Virgin Pulse and Alight.Chris has led some of the most recognized companies at the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and technology, and is now at the forefront of using AI and data to personalize care at scale.We talk about:💡 How Personify Health is reimagining employee wellbeing through data-driven personalization🤖 The rise of digital “doppelgangers”, and how they’re improving engagement and outcomes⚙️ What it takes to unite teams and culture after a major merger and rebrand🚀 The balance between innovation and operational discipline at scale🌍 The future of employer-led healthcare and Personify’s vision for what comes nextIf you’re interested in how data is redefining healthtech, benefits, and workplace wellbeing, this one’s for you.
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