Sidecar Sync

Jul 25 2024

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Welcome to Sidecar Sync: Your Weekly Dose of Innovation for Associations. Hosted by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias, this podcast is your definitive source for the latest news, insights, and trends in the association world with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in shaping the future. Each week, we delve into the most pressing topics, spotlighting the transformative role of emerging technologies and their profound impact on associations. With a commitment to cutting through the noise, Sidecar Sync offers listeners clear, informed discussions, expert perspectives, and a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing associations today. Whether you're an association professional, tech enthusiast, or just keen on staying updated, Sidecar Sync ensures you're always ahead of the curve. Join us for enlightening conversations and a fresh take on the ever-evolving world of associations.

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Andrej Karpathy's Eureka Labs, ChatGPT-4o Mini is Mighty, and Llama 3.1 Unveiled | 40

Jul 25 2024 51 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this week's episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory dive into the latest innovations in artificial intelligence and their implications for the association sector. They explore Andrej Karpathy's new venture, Eureka Labs, and its revolutionary AI-native education platform. The discussion then shifts to the release of ChatGPT-4o Mini, a smaller yet powerfu

AI and Exponential Growth, Protein Folding, and Predicting the Future of AGI | 39

Jul 17 2024 48 mins

Send us a Text Message.Join us on this week's episode of Sidecar Sync as hosts Amith and Mallory dive into the fascinating world of exponential growth and artificial intelligence. From the historical context of computing power to the latest advancements in AI, we explore how these technologies are revolutionizing various industries, including healthcare and associations. Amith shar

Embracing AI to Achieve Remarkable Success with Guy Kawasaki | 38

Jul 11 2024 45 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with the legendary Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. Guy shares insights from his new book, "Think Remarkable," discusses his favorite AI tools, and introduces his custom LLM, Kawasaki GPT. Listen in as they explore the impact of AI on creativity, the

Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet, AI Scams, and Runway's Gen-3 Alpha Model | 37

Jul 04 2024 52 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest advancements in the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI model by Anthropic, exploring its capabilities and potential applications. They also examine the growing threat of AI-driven scams and discuss how financial institutions are leveraging AI to combat fraud. Finally, they highlight the exciting developments in Runwa

Transforming Healthcare Nonprofits: Inteleos' Tech Evolution and AI Future with Dale Cyr & Juan Sanchez | 36

Jun 27 2024 58 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith sit down with Dale Cyr, CEO, and Juan Sanchez, CIO of Inteleos, a leading nonprofit in the healthcare certification space. They delve into the transformative role of AI in healthcare and how Inteleos is leveraging technology to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Discover how Inteleos has navigated ch

From Hackathons to AI Mastery: Understanding Vectors and Embeddings | 35

Jun 20 2024 48 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, hosts Amith and Mallory delve into the fascinating world of vectors and embeddings in AI technology. They break down complex concepts into understandable terms, exploring how vectors represent data in multi-dimensional space and the transformative potential of AI, comparing it to the early days of the internet. Amith share

Apple's AI Breakthrough, Wayve's Autonomous Driving Innovation, and Predicting the Weather with Microsoft's Aurora | 34

Jun 13 2024 47 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory discuss the exciting milestone of approaching 50 episodes, the development of next-generation AI systems, Apple's groundbreaking AI software suite, and the intriguing partnership between Apple and OpenAI. The conversation also covers Wayve AI's revolutionary vision-language action model for autonomous dri

Google AI Overviews, DeepL’s Translation Revolution, and Personalizing with rex’s AI Engine | 33

Jun 06 2024 52 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the latest developments in AI and their impact on the association community. They discuss the controversial rollout of Google's AI overviews and the challenges of generative AI, highlighting its potential to disrupt traditional search engines. The conversation also explores the groundbreaking work of DeepL in AI t

AI Marketing Strategies, PLG Insights, and the Future of User Engagement with Bill Macaitis | 32

May 30 2024 55 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory welcome Bill Macaitis, a seasoned advisor and board member with a remarkable track record at companies like Slack, Zendesk, and Salesforce. Bill shares his insights on leveraging pain points as opportunities for growth, delving into the principles of product-led growth (PLG) and how associations can implement

31: AlphaFold 3's Breakthrough, GPT-4o Innovations, and AI's Role in Organizations

May 23 2024 60 mins

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Amith and Mallory delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various sectors, with a keen focus on its role in the association world. They begin by discussing the advancements of AlphaFold 3, Google's latest AI model, which revolutionizes drug discovery and biological research. The conversation shifts to the newly