On our beyond the model Episode 2, we had the pleasure of interviewing Thomas Kipf. A researcher whose career has gone from strength to strength, we were able to disect Thomas' journey from a Physics undergrad to Computer Science PhD to Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. He works on their flagship AI Research products such as Veo (Video generation model) and Flow. Thomas' work has had immense impact, and oftentimes people wonder how exactly do you get to the position in which you can produce such work? Is it raw skill? Intelligence? Luck? A mixture of all three? A profoundly humble, articulate, talented researcher, Thomas gives an overview of the work he has done so far. If this is a career path you could ever be interested in, you might want to listen to this! A podcast by <a href="https://www.strativgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strativ Group</a>.

From GNN's to World Models with Google DeepMind's Thomas Kipf

ft. Yanping Huang, former Research Director at Google DeepMind and Google Brain

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Yanping Huang, former Research Director at Google DeepMind and Google Brain. Yanping's research career has been nothing short of exceptional. He is responsible for pioneering techniques the entire AI community use today.&nbsp;In this episode, we got to really know Yanping and were lucky enough to hear his journey from Physics undergrad to Neuroscience PhD to leading elite research teams inside Google. Yanping shared with us how this all happened, the actions he took and we explored his why.&nbsp;Now a Start-Up founder, Yanping shared what really happens behind closed doors at Brain and now DeepMind. We discussed multiple key questions but really settled on one topic - how do businesses reduce over-reliance on core foundational AI models?&nbsp;Don’t miss Yanping’s advice for scientists navigating corporate politics, innovation and launching something truly new.&nbsp;Subscribe, comment and share&nbsp;- helping Beyond the Model reach more listeners keen to hear the real stories powering the future of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;This podcast was created by <a href="https://www.strativgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strativ Group</a>, leaders in global talent solutions for the AI industry.&nbsp;Check out more of our content by following our community founder &amp; podcast host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieranhaynes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kieran Haynes</a> on LinkedIn.

Why I Left Google: The Truth Behind AI Labs 

In this episode, Kieran sat down with Jason Rolfe, Co-Founder and CTO of Variational AI. They discussed Variational's approach to building Enki: their foundation model for small molecule drug discovery. We also discussed the impacts AI will have in this area, with direct knowledge from Jason who is at the forefront of this field!

Ep 6: Building a Foundation Model for Drug Discovery - Jason Rolfe from Variational AI

Dive into the latest trends in robotics and software engineering with Guillaume Binet, founder of Copper Robotics. In this episode, Guillaume shares his fascinating journey from being an early computer enthusiast to leading engineering teams at Argo AI, and Motional. Learn invaluable insights for aspiring software engineers, including how to differentiate yourself in an AI-driven landscape, the importance of end-to-end project development, and why embracing failure is crucial for growth. Guillaume offers a unique perspective on building innovative robotics technologies and scaling engineering teams in today's rapidly evolving tech ecosystem. This podcast is powered by <a href="https://www.strativgroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strativ Group</a>. Extra links to check out:Rust For Robotics (discord):&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FpEXHKA5e&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cd.kettle%40strativgroup.com%7Cca2914f60172441ffced08dd3b18ef48%7C70d17ed5677149fe9b9ac3f8f4eea25c%7C0%7C0%7C638731700460547604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UyvDBiSSEpH%2F3AJ8CQ1Lg05PGH24DgeXxoInmFJxM4g%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/pEXHKA5e</a>Copper Project (github):&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fcopper-project%2Fcopper-rs&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cd.kettle%40strativgroup.com%7Cca2914f60172441ffced08dd3b18ef48%7C70d17ed5677149fe9b9ac3f8f4eea25c%7C0%7C0%7C638731700460568440%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=a7jZw4UCSnrCwJKgvC0IKVSJB1NMX%2FXUV%2FQnbC7Htdk%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/copper-project/copper-rs</a>Copper (discord):&nbsp;<a href="https://github.com/copper-project/copper-rs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/copper-project/copper-rs</a>

Ep 5: The Future of Robotics Software Engineering with Copper Robotics

Kieran Haynes, Principal Consultant at Strativ Group, sat down with guest Nikhil Haas, Co-Founder of BioLM to discuss a wide variety of topics in AI Drug Discovery. The focus was tied closely to Nikhil's work at BioLM; making AI accessible for biology and chemistry teams, deciding how to and when to use AI and ultimately demystifying where AI and Drug Discovery intersect.

Ep 4: Can AI Help Me with Drug Discovery?

In this episode we speak with Rajanatha Shettigara, a leader in sensor technology for robotics. Raj currently works at Vayu Robotics and has a background in lidar development from his time at Velodyne Lidar. In this episode, we dive into:- Raj’s 25+ years in semiconductor, lidar, and robotics manufacturing - The challenges and safety considerations in building robotics- The future of robotics and key technological advancements - Strategies for scaling successful engineering teamshas context menu This podcast is powered by Strativ Group, talent solutions specialists in AI &amp; Robotics. If you'd like to get involved in our Beyond the Model podcast series, reach out to our host Dan at d.kettle@strativgroup.com.

Ep 3: Humanoid Robots Are Coming to a Home Near You - Vayu Robotics!

We see Cresset Drug Discovery's very own VP of Artificial Intelligence Mutlu Dogruel discuss all things AI, Drug Discovery and AGI. Mutlu gives us a detailed overview of how AI is used in Drug Discovery, the dangers associated with this, mitigating them and how his team at Cresset are doing these very things. Then, the topic of Artifificial General Intelligence (AGI) is covered, with some interesting thought experiments. This podcast is powered by Strativ Group, talent solutions specialists in AI. If you'd like to get involved in our Beyond the Model podcast series, reach out to our host Kieran at k.haynes@strativgroup.com.

Ep 2: Cresset Group's Mutlu Dogruel on AI Drug Discovery

We're so excited to kickstart Beyond The Model! It was great to chat with our first ever guest of the series: Vlad Pavlov, Senior Director, AI &amp; Software Engineering of PMG. In this ep, hosted by Josh Howlett, we discuss all things AI. Vlad tells us about: <ul><li>The transformational impact of AI</li><li>Changes for software engineers</li><li>The future of AI &amp; changing business models</li><li>Advice for businesses embarking on an AI journey</li><li>Long-term thinking &amp; AI investment</li></ul> It's full of awesome takeaways. If you have any questions/opinions about the ep, then feel feel to leave a comment or email our host at<a href=" j.howlett@strativgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> j.howlett@strativgroup.com</a>. This is the start of our podcast journey. We have a pipeline of epic guests from the AI space, but would love to hear from more of you! If you'd like to feature in a future ep or know someone who should, please email our editor Dan at <a href="mailto:d.wilkinson@strativgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">d.wilkinson@strativgroup.com</a>. This podcast is a Strativ Group creation. Learn more about the global talent solutions business and its AI expertise at <a href="www.strativgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.strativgroup.com</a>

Ep 1: AI Misconceptions & Getting Your Business Ready for the Future

Beyond the Model is a podcast for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning professionals. We love to share the latest insights on new trends, products, releases, diversity, talent &amp; leadership. It's a lot. We know. That's why all of our content is created in collaboration with guest industry experts &amp; market leaders from within the space. By connecting these voices and sharing our combined expertise, Beyond the Model is designed to advance AI &amp; ML for good. So, go on. Hit that subscribe button! We promise you'll learn loads and have a lot of fun on the way. If you'd like to be a guest on our podcast or get involved, please get in touch with any of our community leaders: Antonia - a.otter@strativgroup.comKieran - k.haynes@strativgroup.comRich - r.bilyard@strativgroup.comMarco - m.narvarro@strativgroup.comNeil - n.patel@strativgroup.comJosh - j.howlett@strativgroup.com This community is powered by Strativ Group (www.strativ-group.com)

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