Computer Vision and Poker: Megan Gray of Moment AI Talks Large Vision Models

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Megan Gray, CEO and Founder of Moment AI, explores how large vision models revolutionize sectors like healthcare, mobility, retail, and government security. She explains how Moment AI uses proprietary data and computer vision to tackle data scarcity and enhance situational awareness. Megan recounts her journey from experiencing seizures and playing professional poker to founding Moment AI. She emphasizes hands-on AI learning, and avoiding hype.
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🏥 "I woke up in the hospital. They estimated I had 10 seizures."
♠️ "At the end of the day, there's no difference between a poker table and a boardroom table."
🔮 "I see the boom of large vision models … right now, we’re ahead of it."
📚 "If you're going to go towards AI, actually learn it. Don't just rely on your CTO or engineer."
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Megan Gray is driven to use technology to improve lives. As a U.S. inventor with patents in AI, she is a pioneer in the field. With only 1.3% of the world's 340,000 AI patents being held by women as of the end of 2023, her contributions are significant. She has over a decade of experience in developing complex AI systems. Megan has spoken nationwide at National Academies of Science and Engineering, Amazon Alexa, NVIDIA, Google Startups, Verizon, and several universities. She's been featured in Forbes and Amazon Developer, and has also consulted with AI and product teams. Her previous role at Google sparked her curiosity to design and build bold, innovative technology. Currently, Megan is the CEO of Moment AI, a company that has raised millions from top VCs. She's committed to building AI that empowers everyone around her.
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Chapter

1. Season 1 Feedback (00:00:00)

2. Future Podcast Guest Nominations (00:00:50)

3. How Joan and Megan Met (00:02:05)

4. Developing Large Vision Models (00:03:23)

5. Utilizing Large Vision Models in Healthcare (00:04:45)

6. Understanding Computer Vision (00:05:40)

7. Enhancing the Tech Stack with Data (00:08:59)

8. Expanding into Every Camera in the World (00:12:28)

9. The Future of Large Vision Models (00:16:02)

10. Prioritizing Team Care and Work Culture (00:19:16)

11. Improving Situational Awareness in Robotics (00:27:12)

12. Megan Gray's Career Path to CEO and Founder (00:29:02)

13. Developing Technology to Recognize Seizures (00:29:28)

14. Building an MVP with Raspberry Pi (00:31:47)

15. Funding the Startup through Poker (00:33:30)

16. Attracting the Attention of SoftBank (00:35:43)

17. The Parallels Between Poker and Entrepreneurship (00:41:34)

18. The Importance of AI Education (00:47:34)

19. Focusing on Business Outcomes in AI (00:52:01)

20. Gratitude for Support and Growth (00:53:43)

21. Closing and Stay in Touch (00:53:57)