Join Amadeus Partner Manjari Chandran-Ramesh for an exclusive interview with Professor Steve Young, a four-time serial entrepreneur and Professor at the University of Cambridge. In this episode, Steve shares his fascinating journey in AI, spanning over 50 years, from his early work in speech recognition to launching successful startups like Vocal IQ. Discover insights into the advancements and challenges in AI, the rise of large language models (LLMs), and the potential future of AGI. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, entrepreneur, or deep tech founder, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and predictions for the future of AI.

00:00 Trailer

00:56 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:25 Early Beginnings in Speech Processing

03:37 Challenges and Innovations in Speech Recognition

05:05 The Rise of HTK and DARPA Involvement

07:10 Commercial Ventures and Acquisitions

09:30 The Evolution of Dialogue Systems

12:12 Founding Poly AI and the AI Renaissance

15:05 Current State and Future of AI

23:21 Speculations on AGI and AI's Broader Impact

28:04 Closing Thoughts and Advice for Founders

Join us on this episode of the Amadeus podcast, From Founded to Funded, as Manjari Chandran Ramesh speaks with Christian Mouysset, the co-founder and CEO of Tenzo, and Jane O-Riordan, Chair, Non-Executive Director and Board Advisor in the hospitality sector, about the revolutionary use of AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and forecasting in the hospitality industry.

Discover how Tenzo's platform has helped restaurants like Fat Hippo increase their bottom line by 11%, and how it's addressing the industry's biggest challenges, from legislative impacts to inflation and labour shortages. Learn about the importance of data integration, real-time insights, and the evolving tech ecosystem that is helping both SMEs and larger enterprises optimise their operations.

Don't miss this insightful discussion on the future of hospitality tech!

00:00 Introduction and Impact

00:51 Meet the Guests

02:00 Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

05:01 How Tenzo Helps

08:26 Tech Stack and Integration

11:42 Global Reach and Future Prospects

24:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Amadeus Partner, Nick Kingsbury, sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Pimloc, Simon Randall, to discuss his experience of fundraising over the past few years of running a deep tech startup. Pimloc is a computer vision and privacy company, offering an AI-powered audio and video redaction platform called Secure Redact.

Join us as Simon shares insights from his years leading Pimloc through multiple fundraises and developing its go-to-market strategy. Nick discusses what Simon looks for from investors, beyond their capital. Simon shares some of the qualities he's learnt are vital to look for in the people he accepts investment from. Building a board is incredibly important to a growing startup, as advice and access to a wider network can be far more valuable than only capital for long term success.

Listen to this episode to find out how an experienced founder and CEO approaches fundraising for a deep tech company.