Building AI Boston

Welcome to Building AI Boston — where we explore the people and ideas shaping our AI future.

In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Baier, CEO of GAI Insights and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, to talk about what it really means to get AI-ready — as individuals, teams, and entire regions. From founding the AI Blueprint for Massachusetts to launching Boston AI Week and the wildly popular “AI Woodstock,” Paul shares what it takes to build a thriving, inclusive tech ecosystem.
We cover:
• The danger of “ostriching” — ignoring the AI wave instead of preparing for it
• How Boston is uniquely positioned to lead in AI talent, policy, and innovation
• Why small teams, human connection, and community leadership matter now more than ever

This conversation is part wake-up call, part playbook — and packed with practical ideas for anyone looking to pick up a shovel and get involved.

Register for Boston AI Week:
September 26th – October 3rd, 2025
https://aiweek.boston

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Welcome to Building AI Boston!

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Malinow, PhD, founder of Hey Junior — a cutting-edge AI tool designed to help job seekers land interviews faster by automating personalized engagement on LinkedIn.

About Andrew:

Andrew is a data scientist and humanitarian whose own experience navigating unemployment inspired him to create Hey Junior. His solution? A GPT-powered “Junior” that:

    •    Comments thoughtfully on posts related to your skills and interests

    •    Integrates with scheduling tools like Calendly

    •    Initiates real conversations with hiring teams before you even step in

We cover:

    •    The human + AI handoff: where Junior ends and Andrew begins

    •    How to sign up for the beta and get Junior working for you

Links & Resources:

Hey Junior Beta → https://heyjunior.ai/

Sign-up waiting list → (see Andrew’s LinkedIn posts)

Andrew on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-malinow-phd/

If you’re tired of resume black holes and want meaningful conversations that lead to job offers, hit Subscribe and join us in reshaping the hiring ecosystem.

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In this episode of Building AI Boston, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Catherine Brownstein, a leading force in pediatric genomics and rare disease research at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Brownstein shares how AI is revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat rare diseases, her collaboration with OpenAI, and why Boston is a global hub for medical innovation. With over 15 years of experience in bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology, she walks us through groundbreaking AI projects that are changing lives—especially for children with conditions that once defied diagnosis.

Whether you’re interested in healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence, or the future of personalized medicine, this is a must-watch conversation.

Guest: Dr. Catherine Brownstein
Scientific Director of the Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research
Boston Children’s Hospital / Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School

Learn more about her work:
https://www.childrenshospital.org/research/researchers/catherine-brownstein
https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/47081

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Join us for an inspiring episode of Building AI Boston as we sit down with Onur Yüce Gün, Director of Computational Design at New Balance and a trailblazer at the intersection of architecture, AI, and product innovation.

In this episode, Onur shares his journey from academia to architecture, and how his passion for parametric design, generative systems, and computation led him to revolutionize footwear design at New Balance. Discover how AI is driving creative exploration, performance optimization, and storytelling in product development, and why the future of design is more human because of it.

Connect with Onur Yüce Gün
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/onuryucegun/
🔗 https://onuryucegun.com

About the Show
Building AI Boston brings you into the minds of the leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence, design, and innovation, all from the city known as the “Silicon Valley of the East.”

Hosted by Anna Devere
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Join Allison Byers, founder and CEO of Scroobious, as she delves into the challenges and solutions surrounding equitable access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Drawing from her extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, Allison discusses the systemic barriers that diverse founders face and how innovative platforms like Scroobious are working to bridge the funding gap.

In this insightful conversation, Allison shares:

Her personal journey from leading a medical device startup to becoming a passionate advocate for funding equity.
The inspiration behind Scroobious and its mission to democratize access to early-stage capital.
Practical advice for founders navigating the fundraising landscape.
Strategies for investors to discover and support high-potential, underrepresented startups.
Discover how redefining success beyond traditional venture capital metrics can lead to a more inclusive and prosperous entrepreneurial ecosystem.

🔗 Learn more about Scroobious: https://www.scroobious.com

📌 Connect with Allison Byers:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-byers/

Beta Reader:

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Can you really launch an AI-driven product in a few hours with no code? Karen Kelly says yes — and she’s on a mission to prove it.

In this episode of Building AI Boston, we dive deep with Karen Kelly, a 3x founder, TEDx speaker, and marketing visionary whose career has spanned healthcare, media, and technology. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for imagination, connection, and compassion, Karen is helping non-technical founders build real, scalable products with her newest venture: Launch by Lunch.

From being named one of Boston’s “50 on Fire” startups to speaking at Startup Boston and being featured in AdAge, Karen has consistently challenged the limits of what’s possible — and now she’s unlocking the future of no-code AI.

👉 Visit Karen’s no-code accelerator: https://launchbylunch.co
👉 Connect with her team: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-by-lunch-no-code

In this episode, we sit down with visionary creator Jason Parks, CEO of ROTU Entertainment & Media, Ltd., to explore how art, empathy, and AI are shaping the future of immersive experiences. From the creation of narrative-driven virtual worlds to pioneering AI in game development and storytelling, Jason reveals how ROTU is pushing the boundaries of tech, culture, and consciousness.

🌐 Learn more about ROTU: https://www.rotu.com
🔗 Follow Jason Parks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonparksrotu

👾 Whether you’re fascinated by the metaverse, XR/VR, AI-enhanced storytelling, or how Boston continues to lead the way in innovation, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

💬 Leave a comment below — What immersive experience do you think AI will create next?

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In this episode of Building AI Boston, we are honored to welcome Dr. Ami Bhatt, a nationally recognized leader in cardiology, digital health innovation, and AI-driven patient care.

Dr. Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology and Chair of the inaugural Digital Health Advisory Committee at the FDA, shares how Boston is at the forefront of reimagining healthcare through AI and technology.

Join us as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, telehealth, predictive analytics, and the future of cardiovascular care.

🏥 Learn how Dr. Bhatt is transforming patient experiences and leading the next generation of healthcare innovation.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Ami Bhatt:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ami-bhatt-md-phd-50293954/

American College of Cardiology: https://www.acc.org

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Can robots really understand us? Dr. Tom Williams believes they must.

In this cutting-edge episode of Building AI Boston, we sit down with Dr. Tom Williams, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines and director of the MIRROR Lab (Mines Interactive Robotics Research in Human-Robot Teaming). His groundbreaking work explores how robots interpret human communication—and how that shapes our trust in AI.

From the ethics of autonomous agents to real-world applications of cognitive robotics, Dr. Williams offers a visionary look into how we can build artificial intelligence that’s not just smart—but socially and emotionally aware.

🔹 Learn about the future of human-robot teaming

🔹 Discover why transparency in AI matters

🔹 Explore how language, empathy, and trust define next-gen robotics

🎓 More about Dr. Tom Williams and the MIRROR Lab:

https://mirrorlab.mines.edu

🌆 Boston is the future of AI. Be part of the conversation.

AI Avenger: Exploring Creativity and Innovation with King Willonius

In this episode titled “AI Avenger,” we delve into the multifaceted world of King Willonius—comedian, filmmaker, technologist, and the creative mind behind the viral AI-generated song “BBL Drizzy.” Recognized as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, King Willonius shares his journey at the crossroads of comedy, technology, and cultural storytelling.

Key Highlights:

• The Genesis of “BBL Drizzy”: Discover how King Willonius crafted the first AI-collaborated song that became a cultural phenomenon.

• Embracing AI in Creative Processes: Insights into how AI tools have revolutionized content creation, enabling artists to dream bigger and produce more efficiently.

• Manifesting Success: A candid discussion on the power of belief, resilience, and the art of manifesting one’s aspirations.

Connect with King Willonius:

Official Website: kingwillonius.com

YouTube Channel: @KingWillonius

Instagram: @kingwillonius

Spotify: King Willonius on Spotify

Apple Music: King Willonius on Apple Music

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