{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/651c37f52f015a0011272014?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr Leslie Kanthan: Navigating the transition from builder to leader","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/627124e6b20735001442cbf2/1696346712790-69488c53cbddbd9a8d8c4838dbec05ee.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Five years ago, AI education was provided by Hollywood. Fast forward to today and AI has smashed through the mainstream zeitgeist, and it’s estimated that over 77% of companies across the globe either use or are exploring the use of AI. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Working within a variety of industries, including banking, FinTech, and investments, TurinTech has solidified its place as the leader in AI-powered code optimisation. Along with three of his fellow co-founders, CEO Leslie Kanthan launched the business in 2018 with the vision of unlocking the full potential code and data with GenAI. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this exclusive discussion, we talk to Leslie about TurinTech’s funding journey, acquiring talent, the negative view of AI, and much more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here's what we discussed:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Could you give us an overview of your career to date? (00:11)</li><li>Could you tell us about Turin Tech? (01:26)</li><li>What made you take the plunge and actually start your own company? (02:55)</li><li>You started a business with three close friends. Some people say that it’s better to not know your co-founders, some say friends and family are best. Where do you stand on this in hindsight? (05:34)</li><li>Could you tell us about your funding journey to this point and do you have any tips for companies raising funding? (08:00)</li><li>How did you find the transition from builder to leader? (10:13)</li><li>There’s lots of talk of a talent shortage in tech. Have you struggled to build the right team to take your company to the next level? (12:13)</li><li>Can you remember when you first started taking an interest in AI? (17:20)</li><li>What does the future hold for AI and what changes need to be made to ensure that it doesn’t end up being a negative for humanity? (19:42)</li><li>As someone who works in the industry, do you get frustrated with the negative headlines around AI? (24:17)</li><li>Is there a technology outside of AI that interests you? (27:50)</li><li>The Good News Postcard: If you could live on another planet, what would it be and why? (29:03)</li><li>What makes a great business leader? (29:54)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Holly from the Jill Dando News for bringing us The Good News Postcard this week. Get your dose of positive news by visiting <a href=\"https://goodnewspost.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Good News Post</a>, a website collated by hundreds of young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK. They've written real-life “news that’s good for you”, covering people, animals, stories to cheer people up, and tips to make lives better.</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSYMiQAiikesqqT_uel9aEA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Business Leader YouTube channel</a> for more interviews with some of the world’s leading business figures.</p>","author_name":"Business Leader"}