Building AI Boston
by Building AI Boston
Is this your podcast?Building AI Boston is an independent podcast created to explore the multifaceted world of artificial intelligence. The show is rooted in Boston, a significant center for technological innovation, and aims to facilitate open discussions that…
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- active for 1 year
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AI Built for Law: Thomson Reuters CPO David Wong on why purpose-built tools matter in legal
Jun 1, 2026
35m 08s
Boston Tech Week with Rose Johnson on Building AI Boston
May 27, 2026
28m 16s
“It’s About Us” with guest Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist at MIT
Mar 29, 2026
31m 31s
The Ethical AI Puzzle with guest Cansu Canca on Building AI Boston
Mar 11, 2026
38m 15s
Reimagining Healthcare in the Age of AI with Sheila Phicil
Mar 2, 2026
30m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/1/26 |  AI Built for Law: Thomson Reuters CPO David Wong on why purpose-built tools matter in legal | AI is really good at coming up with plans. It's not always great at executing them. David Wong thinks that gap is the whole story for legal AI right now, and it's why Thomson Reuters has been building the way they have. David is Chief Product Officer at Thomson Reuters, which has been around for over a hundred years and is one of the most established names in legal information. He leads CoCounsel, their AI platform, which recently hit 1 million users across 107 countries. He also just published a widely read Fortune piece laying out his framework for where legal AI is heading. We recorded the day after Anthropic launched Claude for the Legal Industry, with both Thomson Reuters and Descrybe included as MCP connectors. So this is a conversation about what it looks like when a 100-year-old company and a three-year-old startup end up in the same lineup, and what separates purpose-built legal AI from generic tools. We dig into: • The plan vs. execution gap at the center of David's Fortune piece, and why generic AI tools often stumble at the second part • The "wrong tool for the problem" framing, and why hallucination isn't the real risk; choosing the wrong tool is • Why both Descrybe and Thomson Reuters count as purpose-built tools, even though they sit at very different ends of the legal tech market • Thomson Reuters's "we replaced ourselves" moment: rebuilding Westlaw on a generative AI foundation, and why staying still wasn't an option • The PC software ecosystem analogy David uses to explain where this is all heading, and why no single AI company is going to write every legal application • Claude as orchestrator, not soloist: what it looks like when frontier AI delegates to a "team of specialists" through MCP connectors • The access to justice payoff both ends of the legal tech market are betting on David has been at the front of Thomson Reuters's AI strategy from the beginning, and his Fortune piece moved a chunk of the current debate about how AI actually executes on legal work. But this conversation stays grounded in customers, coexistence, and what it actually takes to ship this stuff responsibly at scale. | 35m 08s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  Boston Tech Week with Rose Johnson on Building AI Boston | Traditional conferences put everyone in one venue and hand them a ticket. Tech Week flips it: hundreds of events across a city, hosted by whoever wants to host, all on a single calendar. Rose Johnson thinks this format gives the power back to creators, and Boston is about to find out what that looks like. Rose is a marketing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where she leads Tech Week, a16z's decentralized conference series that started in LA in 2022 and has expanded to four cities. Boston is the newest. They set an internal goal of 500 events for the debut. They blew past 600. We recorded ahead of Boston Tech Week (May 26 to 31), which runs back-to-back with New York Tech Week so attendees can do both. This is a conversation about why Boston was the next city, what a "platform not organizer" model actually looks like, and what to expect when 600 plus events take over a town that's never done this before. We dig into: The origin story of Tech Week, from a post-COVID LA experiment in 2022 to a four-city circuit Why the decentralized format works, and why "power back to the creators" is the whole point Boston's response, well past the internal 500-event target, with deep tech and biotech sharing the calendar with hackathons for marketers What it means to treat Tech Week as a platform rather than a conference, with hosts setting the format and a16z staying out of the way The "renaissance, not revolution" framing, and why collaboration between cities matters more than rivalry How each city develops its specialization, from LA's entertainment AI and defense clusters to whatever Boston ends up becoming known for Practical advice for founders, students, and curious newcomers on how to navigate 600 plus events with a mindset of abundance Rose has been on the Tech Week team since the beginning and has watched it go from one LA experiment to a four-city circuit that companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Axios now return to year after year. But this conversation stays grounded in Boston specifically: the calendar, the hosts, the people showing up, and what the city gets to put on the map. Learn more about Boston Tech Week: https://www.tech-week.com/boston View the official Boston Tech Week schedule: https://www.tech-week.com/calendar/bo... Learn more about Rose Johnson at a16z: https://a16z.com/author/rose-johnson/ Boston Tech Week is presented by a16z and is scheduled for May 26 to May 31, 2026, with events hosted by companies and organizations throughout the city. Rose Johnson is listed by a16z as a marketing partner supporting Tech Week for a16z speedrun. Tech Week calendar + dedicated tracks: tech-week.com/calendar/boston Tech Week website: www.tech-week.com speedrun: a16z.speedrun.com Tech Week socials X: https://x.com/Techweek_ LinkedIn: / tech-week-a16z Instagram: / techweeka16z My linkedin if you need it: / rosejohnson32 | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  “It’s About Us” with guest Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist at MIT✨ | AI technologyhuman behavior+4 | Bryan Reimer | MITAI2030 | — | AIautonomous vehicles+5 | — | 31m 31s | |
| 3/11/26 |  The Ethical AI Puzzle with guest Cansu Canca on Building AI Boston✨ | AI ethicsresponsible AI+4 | Cansu Canca | AI Ethics LabNortheastern University+4 | — | ethical AIvalues in AI+5 | — | 38m 15s | |
| 3/2/26 |  Reimagining Healthcare in the Age of AI with Sheila Phicil✨ | healthcareAI+4 | Sheila Phicil | Phicil-itate Change™Dana-Farber Cancer Institute+2 | — | healthcareAI+6 | — | 30m 30s | |
| 12/19/25 |  The future of workflow with Andie Dovgan✨ | AIworkflow automation+4 | Andie Dovgan | Creatio | Boston | AIworkflow+5 | — | 35m 08s | |
| 11/25/25 |  Accessible by Design with guest Sandy Lacey, Perkins School for the Blind✨ | accessibilityAI+5 | Sandy K. Lacey | Perkins School for the BlindHowe Innovation Center | Boston | accessibilityAI+7 | — | 30m 13s | |
| 11/6/25 |  AI-Powered Accessibility with Raquel Ronzone, Perkins School for the Blind✨ | accessibilitydisability innovation+3 | Raquel Ronzone | Perkins School for the BlindHowe Innovation Center+1 | — | accessibilitydisability tech+5 | — | 23m 55s | |
| 10/29/25 |  Leading the Life Sciences Revolution with Jenn Azar, CEO of Stellix✨ | life sciencesAI+5 | Jenn Azar | Stellix | — | AIlife sciences+8 | — | 25m 44s | |
| 10/21/25 |  Building Future Innovators with Charlotte Dungan of the Mark Cuban Foundation✨ | AI in educationfuture workforce+4 | Charlotte Duncan | Mark Cuban Foundation | — | AIeducation+6 | — | 29m 35s | |
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| 10/14/25 |  Driving trust with AI Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Parag Shah✨ | AI in automotivetrust and transparency+3 | Parag Shah | CarGurus | BostonSuffolk University | AICarGurus+6 | — | 30m 03s | |
| 10/2/25 |  Building AI Boston | Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Brendan Witcher✨ | artificial intelligenceentrepreneurship+4 | Brendan Witcher | Suffolk University | Boston | artificial intelligenceBoston Startup Week+5 | — | 40m 14s | |
| 10/1/25 |  Smarter AI Playbook with Brendan Witcher | Building AI Boston | n this episode of Building AI Boston, hosts Anna Devere and Kara Peterson sits down with Brendan Witcher, a leading voice on digital strategy and innovation, to break down what businesses really need in their Smarter AI Playbook. Brendan shares practical insights into how organizations can successfully adopt AI without getting lost in the hype. From aligning AI initiatives with customer experience to overcoming the cultural and operational roadblocks, this conversation is all about turning AI into real business outcomes. 🔹 Topics we cover include: Why most AI initiatives fail—and how to fix it Building a smarter AI playbook for growth and impact How Boston companies are leading the way in AI adoption The human side of AI: trust, transparency, and customer value What’s next in the AI revolution If you’re a business leader, innovator, or AI enthusiast looking for actionable strategies, this episode is packed with insights you can use today. 📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations from the heart of Boston’s AI movement. #BuildingAIBoston #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #BostonTech #BrendanWitcher #SmarterAI | 33m 50s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  The Heart of Innovation with Dr. Ami Bhatt | 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. 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/dramibhatt/ American College of Cardiology: https://www.acc.org Join us as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, telehealth, predictive analytics, and the future of cardiovascular care. Subscribe for more conversations about Boston’s AI future! #BuildingAIBoston #DigitalHealth #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthcareInnovation #BostonTech #FutureOfMedicine #Cardiology #Telehealth | 25m 52s | ||||||
| 7/28/25 |  Powered by Community with Stephanie Roulic | 🎙️ Just dropped: A new Building AI Boston episode with Stephanie Roulic, Founder & CEO of Startup Boston! Get the inside story on Boston’s startup ecosystem—and how AI is changing the game for founders and innovators. Stephanie shares her journey building Startup Boston, the power of community-driven innovation, and how today’s AI tools are making entrepreneurship more accessible than ever. Don’t miss this episode—and don’t miss your chance to join Startup Boston Week, the region’s biggest (and most welcoming) event for founders, operators, and the startup-curious. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s your ticket to new ideas, powerful connections, and a firsthand look at how AI is shaping the future of business. 🚀 Register for Startup Boston Week: https://www.startupbos.org/sbw2025 #buildingaiboston #StartupBoston #StartupBostonWeek #BostonTech #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation #communityleadership | 29m 22s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 |  A Blueprint for AI Readiness: Don’t Be the Ostrich | 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 #AI #FutureOfWork #BostonTech #CommunityLeadership #BuildingAIBoston | 27m 54s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 |  AI for Job Seekers with Dr. Andrew Malinow | 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. #AI #JobSearch #FutureOfWork #BuildingAIBoston | 31m 57s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  Revolutionizing Rare Disease Diagnosis with AI | Dr. Catherine Brownstein | 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 Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@BuildingAIBoston#AIinHealthcare #BostonChildrensHospital #RareDiseases #CatherineBrownstein #ArtificialIntelligence #OpenAI #Genomics #PrecisionMedicine #Pediatrics #BuildingAIBoston #HarvardMedicalSchool #MedicalInnovation #BostonAI #HealthcareTech | 26m 21s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 |  The Art of Innovation with Onur Yüce Gün from New Balance | 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 Powered by WCRN | Spotify | YouTube | 25m 09s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 |  Equitable Capital Access with Allison Byers | 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhqKXsMsw7XDS6WYd5a9C2G7dKEzoP9NYuZ2l0bRg1N9L7Eg/formResponse #EquitableCapital #StartupFunding #DiversityInTech #AllisonByers #Scroobious #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveInnovation | 26m 20s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  No-Code, Big Impact: Karen Kelly on Democratizing Innovation | 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 | 29m 07s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 |  New Frontier of Storytelling with Jason Parks | 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? 🔖 Hashtags: #BuildingAIBoston #JasonParks #ROTU #Metaverse #ImmersiveStorytelling #AIInnovation #VirtualReality #XR #GameDevelopment #BostonTech #FutureOfEntertainment #ArtificialIntelligence #TechVisionary #AICreativity | 27m 44s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 |  Partnering with Robots with Dr. Tom Williams | 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. | 30m 46s | ||||||
| 4/7/25 |  AI Avenger with guest King Willonius | 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 Hashtags: #KingWillonius #BBLDrizzy #AI #Comedy #Music #Innovation #AIAvenger | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 4/2/25 |  FemTech Resilience with Amanda Dorenberg | In this episode, we sit down with the visionary Amanda Dorenberg, President of Billboard Canada and a powerhouse in AI, data innovation, and digital transformation. From shaping smart cities to reinventing how we experience advertising and media, Amanda is at the forefront of merging artificial intelligence with real-world impact. 🚀 Discover how she’s leveraging AI to reimagine out-of-home advertising, empower urban development, and champion diversity in tech leadership. 🔍 Topics we cover: Data-driven innovation in public spaces Women in tech and leadership How Amanda is turning data into dynamic storytelling The future of cities, media, and intelligence 📌 Learn more about Amanda Dorenberg: 🌐 https://www.amandadorenberg.com 📈 Billboard Canada: https://www.billboardcanada.ca 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandadorenberg 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadorenberg 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with AI leaders and innovators shaping the future of Boston and beyond. 👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for updates! 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode! | 33m 04s | ||||||
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