The Reasoning Show
Massive Studios
The Reasoning Show AI moves fast. Thinking clearly matters more.The Reasoning Show cuts through the hype to explore how the smartest people in enterprise AI actually make decisions — the strategy, the tradeoffs, and the hard lessons no press release mentions.Every week, hosts Aaron Delp and Brian Gracely sit down with the founders building the tools, investors funding the shift, and operators running AI in the real world. Not hype. Not panic. Just clear-headed conversations with people who have to make actual decisions.Because the AI revolution isn't just happening. It's being reasoned through. New shows every Wednesday and Sunday. Topics: Enterprise AI strategy · LLMs in production · AI leadership · Agentic AI · Digital Sovereignty · Machine Learning · AI startups · Cloud Computing
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May 1, 2024 • 43min
Cloud News of the Month - April 2024
The hosts discuss major cloud and AI news from April 2024, trends for the year, Broadcom/VMware AI discussions. They cover IBM's acquisition of Hashi Corp, Cisco's AI-integrated HyperShield security, hype and down rounds in VC funding, language model diversification, and tech industry dynamics.
Apr 28, 2024 • 32min
Open Source and Business…sigh
Adam Jacobs discusses the challenges of open source and business dynamics. Topics cover software licenses, VC funding, diverse contributors, and the balance between financial goals and open source principles. The podcast explores the debate on whether open source is primarily a marketing vehicle for companies and the complexities of building a business around open source software.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 34min
Sizing AI Workloads
John Yue, CEO & Co-Founder @ inference.ai, delves into AI workload sizing, matching GPUs to workloads, and the complexities of AI/ML hosting. Topics include business considerations in GPU selection, challenges in AI hardware procurement, and the importance of tailored solutions for varying workload demands.
Apr 21, 2024 • 22min
The Maintenance Episode
Exploring the significance of maintenance both in everyday life and the tech industry. Discussing challenges in software systems, AWS's price hike for older Kubernetes, and the shift from perpetual to subscription pricing. Highlighting the importance of maintenance in tech, contrasting it with innovation. Emphasizing the value of maintainers and maintenance practices to prevent burnout and sustain projects.
Apr 17, 2024 • 26min
Synthetic Data for AI
Kalyan Veeramachaneni, CEO/Founder of DataCebo, discusses the concept and benefits of synthetic data for AI, including its use cases, history, and advantages for GenAI. The podcast covers the need for synthetic data in testing, addressing bias issues, and ensuring data quality. They also talk about the security challenges in AI training, using CPUs, and ensuring data privacy. Overall, a deep dive into the world of synthetic data for enhancing machine learning models.
Apr 14, 2024 • 32min
The Fear and Excitement of Learning in a new era
Exploring the challenges of learning in the AI era compared to cloud, including the struggle to pick reliable sources and knowing when to stop learning. Discussing imposter syndrome and guest selection in the AI space. Delving into the complexity of AI technology and the importance of continuous learning. Sharing insight on problem-solving approach and the value of seeking help from experts. Emphasizing curiosity, connecting with experts, and overcoming challenges in unfamiliar territories.
Apr 10, 2024 • 32min
Building Media and Streaming Platforms
Brad Winett, President/Co-founder of TrackItCloud, discusses media and entertainment in the cloud, use cases, partnering with AWS, and creation services. They delve into the evolution of media streaming platforms, importance of platforms for media services, challenges of managing metadata in media production, AI advancements in production, and their consultation process with AWS.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 28min
Will Enterprise AI adoption patterns follow Enterprise Cloud adoption?
Discusses the adoption patterns for Enterprise AI compared to Cloud Computing. Explores the challenges in valuing productivity, defining AI use-cases, and tolerating GenAI flaws. Touches on the rejuvenation of Predictive AI projects and the need for experimentation in Enterprise AI adoption.
Apr 3, 2024 • 33min
Cloud News of the Month - March 2024
The podcast discusses tech stories, KubeCon EU 2024, Microsoft's partnerships, and NVIDIA's GTC event. They talk about AI innovations, funding trends in observability, Snowflake's CEO departure, and the 10-year anniversary of Kubernetes. Additionally, they cover advancements in AI, market investments, business forecasting, and plans for video content creation.
Mar 31, 2024 • 28min
The $69B bet against replacement
This podcast delves into the mindset behind VMware price increases post Broadcom acquisition, discussing the implications for customers and IT budgets. It explores Broadcom's strategic move to a subscription pricing model and the risks of a $69B acquisition deal. The intersection of AI adoption and costly acquisitions is also explored, highlighting challenges faced by CIOs in balancing business needs and finances.
