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Your AI Roadmap
Your AI Roadmap the podcast is on a mission to decrease fluffy HYPE and talk to the people actually building AI. Anyone can build in AI. Including you.
Whether you’re terrified or excited, there’s been no better time than today to dive in! Now is the time to be curious and future-proof your career and ... ultimately your income.
This podcast isn't about white dudes patting themselves on the back, this is about you and me and ALL the paths into cool projects around the world!
What's next on your AI Roadmap? Let's figure it out together. You ready? This is Your AI Roadmap the Podcast.
Ready for more about the age of AI, projects, careers, money, and joy?
Check out the podcast's companion Wiley book: YourAIRoadmap.com
Episodes
45 episodes
Turning CO2 into Graphite: Climate Innovation with Homeostasis from French Fest Fireside Chat
Have you heard about turning carbon dioxide turning into graphite? In this lively fireside chat, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek sits down with CEO and co-founder Makoto Eyre to explore why new ideas in climate tech matter more than ever—especially w...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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42:19
OpenAI in 2025: 5 Reasons I'm Betting Against Them
Let's talk about OpenAI's viability as a company. In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses OpenAI and its flagship product, ChatGPT, while expressing concerns about the company's future. Hear the detailed feedback and ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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21:13
BONUS: I got laid off, then I closed an $100k contract
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares her personal journey from being laid off to closing her first $100k contract and establishing 22 income streams, emphasizing the need for individuals to create their own stability in an uncertain job market....
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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13:34
Why is AI taking off now? Technical Trifecta for AI: GPUs, Big Data, and Machine Learning
Why is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on th...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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10:28
“Everyone got laid off but me” Stories of Layoffs and Career Surprises
Layoffs keep happening. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emotional and practical challenges of navigating layoffs and job insecurity. She shares a personal story about a friend facing layoffs in her workplace where her boss and her whole...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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5:39
Help me find a NYC Venue for the Book Tour? March 29, 2025
🗽 Hey NYC, can YOU help me find a venue for a book event?📚Got a lead? Email hello@hireclarity.aiHere's what we're looking for:Location: NYC 🗽Bookstore. Library. Restaurant...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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2:06
3 Steps to Take ASAP if YOU are Worried about Layoffs
Are you ready if you got laid off tomorrow? 3 steps to take ASAPIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses being in 2 layoffs and actionable steps to take if you’re feeling fear Learn 3 Steps to take ASAP if you ar...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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22:02
My friend makes $1.3M per year but... sneak peek of Wealth Building Part 2 of Book
Ready to talk about money in the age of AI?Here’s a story about my friend who works in AI and makes $1.3M base salary per year… but there’s a catch …In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a sneak peak of Chapter ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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15:10
BONUS DeepSeek Shocks the Market! Competitive Strengths and Weaknesses
What is DeepSeek??! Let's unpack DeepSeek strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI startup, and its implications in the AI landscape. She compares DeepSeek with established player...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:42
A Game Designer, AI, and Your Money Making Money
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks about meeting a game designer who expresses concerns about the impact of AI on job security in the gaming industry. The designer reflects on the historical context of technological changes in ani...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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7:39
My Mentor Made Me Happy Cry! Clips from Seattle Book Launch Event
Clips from the Seattle Book Launch Event!In this conversation, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares the stage with her mentor Kimfer Flanery-Rye (she/her) to discuss the book, their relationship, and a lens of integrating a diversity, equit...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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6:46
Sneak Peek! Chapter 1 of Your AI Roadmap (Future-Proof Your Career)
Ready for a preview of the book? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her new book "Your AI Roadmap," which serves as a roadmap for navigating careers in the age of AI. She shares personal experiences of job loss, the importance...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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21:45
BONUS! Shocking AI Layoff Story... with a Lucky Twist
Through a personal encounter at her gym, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a shocking story of someone who has lived through an AI layoff the same day!!!50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety (HBR)This person at the gym...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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4:50
AI Tools I Love #4: PodPitch: AI that Gets YOU onto Podcasts
Want to get placed on podcasts? Check out PodPitchIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the AI tool PodPitch, which helps users get b...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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12:27
AI Tools I Love #3: Perplexity: Search with Citations, Images, and No Ads
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces Perplexity, an innovative AI tool that seems like a combination of ChatGPT and Google. She discusses its capabilities, including providing rich answers with citations, and hig...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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5:35
AI Tools I Love #2: Aragon.ai: AI Makes Quality Headshots of You for $35
AI for headshots!In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses Aragon.ai, a generative AI tool designed to create professional headshots. She highlights the ease of use, privacy features, and the impressive output quality of the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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7:41
BONUS! Ballsy Money Real Talk with Bonnie Bajorek Daneker (Joan's Aunt!)
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks with her aunt Bonnie Bajorek Daneker about careers, money, and the Your AI Roadmap book! They have a fun and candid conversation about money, negotiating worth, and building financial confidence,...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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50:13
Edge Tech: Silicon to Software the Size of a Quarter with Elizabeth Samar Rubio of SiMa.ai
Elizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai, discusses the advancements in multimodal applications and edge computing. How to get 10x faster and so much smaller. The size of a quarter!She expl...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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45:06
AI Tools I Love #1: SaneBox: AI Organizes Your Email Inbox
Wish your email inbox were more organized?> Try SaneBox, Get free trial and $5 off purchaseIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the importance of AI to...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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6:47
Bonus! Interview with Luna (Joan's Dog) about the Book
In this light-hearted and bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces her dog Luna as a special guest to discuss her book, 'Your AI Roadmap.' The conversation explores themes of career resilience, the impact of AI on jobs, and the impor...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:44
BONUS! Introducing "AI Tools I Love"
New episode type! "AI Tools I Love"In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces a new episode format focused on AI tools. In addition to featuring interviews with AI professionals and book discu...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:35
From NVIDIA to Gen AI Data Privacy with Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi of Protopia.ai
Dr. Eiman Ebrahimi, CEO and co-founder of Protopia AI, joins Your AI Roadmap to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the safe use of private data in enterprises. After a decade at NVIDIA, he co-founded Protopia AI. Protopia focus...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:38
5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI with Emerson Sklar
Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, joins host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek on Your AI Roadmap to discuss the 5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI. Emerson explores how large language models (LLMs) are enhancing Alexa’s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:47
Bonus! How and Why I Published Wiley Book “Your AI Roadmap"
Told she had a 1% chance of publishing this book.... but she did!In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses publishing her upcoming book "Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy," detailing her jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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