Talks at Google

Eric Siegel | The AI Playbook | Talks at Google

May 26, 2024

Leading consultant and former Columbia University professor Eric Siegel discusses his book “The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment,” an explanation on how machine learning works and how to successfully operationalize it. In "The AI Playbook," Eric presents the gold-standard, six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects from conception to deployment. This disciplined approach serves both sides: It empowers business professionals, and it establishes a sorely needed strategic framework for data professionals. Get the book: https://goo.gle/3U3mDEX Eric Siegel, Ph.D. helps companies deploy machine learning. He is the founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week conference series and Generative AI Applications Summit, the instructor of the acclaimed online course Machine Learning Leadership and Practice – End-to-End Mastery, executive editor of The Machine Learning Times, and a frequent keynote speaker. He wrote the bestselling book "Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die," which has been used in courses at hundreds of universities. Eric’s interdisciplinary work bridges the stubborn technology/business gap. At Columbia, he won the Distinguished Faculty award when teaching the graduate computer science courses in ML and AI. Later, he served as a business school professor at UVA Darden. Eric also publishes op-eds on analytics and social justice. Moderated by Brett Durrett.

Andy Cohen | Design for a Radically Changing World | Talks at Google

May 22, 2024

Co-chair of Gensler, Andy Cohen, discusses the book he co-authored with Diane Hoskins, “Design for a Radically Changing World,” where they uncover the design solutions impacting our lives and offer actionable advice for business leaders, designers, and all people, to embrace the power of design to create a better world for all. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3JtHwE5. Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins are the two co-chairs of Gensler, the world’s top architecture and design firm. Since 2005, they have exemplified collaborative leadership, overseeing both the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of the global practice known for its award-winning design innovation and research. Under their guidance, Gensler has organically grown to become the largest in the field, with some 6,000 people networked across 53 offices, serving clients in more than 100 countries. Andy Cohen has been with the firm for more than 42 years. Heavily invested in client and community relationships, Andy regularly lends his decades of expertise to a diverse roster of organizations, including the Urban Land Institute’s Urban Development and Mixed-Use Council, the Policy Advisory Board of the Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs Board of Advisors, and the USC School of Architecture Board of Councilors, among others. He was also a former board chair of Gensler. Moderated by Tabitha Brear.

Claudia de Rham | The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity | Talks at Google

May 16, 2024

World-renowned physicist, Claudia de Rham, discusses her book “The Beauty of Falling: A life in Pursuit of Gravity,” where she shares captivating stories about her quest to gain intimacy with gravity - to understand both its feeling and fundamental nature. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3WcANWU Her life’s pursuit led her from a twist of fate that snatched away her dream of becoming an astronaut to an exhilarating breakthrough at the very frontiers of gravitational physics. She found hints of a hidden side to gravity at the particle level where Einstein’s theory breaks down, leading her to develop a new theory of “massive gravity.” Claudia shares how her life’s path turned from a precipitous fall to an exquisite flight toward the discovery of something entirely new about our surprising, gravity-driven universe. Claudia de Rham is a theoretical physicist based at Imperial College London and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her work at the interface of gravity, cosmology and particle physics won her the Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in 2020. She is a tireless campaigner against the underrepresentation of girls in physics and frequently speaks in schools and for other organizations about diversity in the sciences. She is ranked among the most influential researchers in fundamental physics of the past decade. Moderated by Zara Brownless.

Stefano Puntoni | Decision-Driven Analytics | Talks at Google

May 10, 2024

Professor Stefano Puntoni discusses “Decision-Driven Analytics: Leveraging Human Intelligence to Unlock the Power of Data,” a must-read for anyone who wants to harness the power of data for competitive advantage. Stefano will equip you with the skills and tools you need to more effectively use data for business outcomes and to make better decisions in today’s complex and data-rich world. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3xNTUwm Stefano Puntoni is the Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the co-director of AI at Wharton, a cross-disciplinary initiative that promotes research and education on artificial intelligence. His research applies behavioral science insights to understand how automation affects consumers and society. He has published his findings in prestigious academic journals as well as popular media outlets such as Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. Stefano teaches courses on artificial intelligence, marketing strategy, and decision making to undergraduates, MBAs, and executives. He earned his PhD in marketing from London Business School and his graduate degree in statistics and economics from the University of Padova, in his native Italy. Moderated by Kaavya Kasturirangan.

benny blanco | Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends | Talks at Google

May 7, 2024

Record producer & executive, songwriter, artist, and actor, benny blanco, discusses his cookbook “Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends,” where he teaches you everything you need to know about cooking, enjoying life, and throwing the greatest dinner party of all time. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3wWfY7n Check out benny blanco on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco/featured benny has contributed to the sale of hundreds of millions of albums worldwide through his work with artists including Ed Sheeran, SZA, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Katy Perry, The Weeknd, Maroon 5, Juice WRLD, Sia, and many more. As a solo artist, benny has released two platinum albums—Friends Keep Secrets and Friends Keep Secrets 2—that have been streamed more than 11 billion times to date and have featured multiple multi-platinum hits. benny made his TV debut playing a fictionalized version of himself on the FXX series Dave with Lil Dicky, which has become the #1 comedy on FX and FXX. His longtime friendship with acclaimed chef Matty Matheson has spawned two massively viral online food series, Matty & Benny Eat Out America and Stupid F*cking Cooking Show. Moderated by Vivien Lewit.

Ali Abdaal | Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You | Talks at Google

May 5, 2024

The world's most-followed productivity expert, entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author, Ali Abdaal, discusses his book “Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You.” We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way? In this revolutionary book, Ali reveals how the science of feel-good productivity can transform your life. He introduces the three hidden 'energisers' that underpin enjoyable productivity, the three 'blockers' we must overcome to beat procrastination, and the three 'sustainers' that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfillment. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3wX2ubC Check out Ali’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Ali Abdaal is a doctor, entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author. He started his creator journey back in 2017 and has since amassed a following of over 7 million people across various platforms and newsletters, and leads a company with over 15 employees. While working as a doctor in the UK's National Health Service, Ali started to document his journey towards living a healthier, happier, more productive life on his YouTube channel and other social media platforms. To date, Ali’s evidence-based videos, podcasts and articles sharing insights into the human mind, have reached hundreds of millions of people all around the world and, in December 2023 he published his first book - Feel-Good Productivity - which quickly became a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. Moderated by Matt Brittin.

Allen Downey | Probably Overthinking It | Talks at Google

May 3, 2024

Professor, computer scientist and author, Allen Downey, discusses his book “Probably Overthinking It: How to Use Data to Answer Questions, Avoid Statistical Traps, and Make Better Decisions,” an essential guide to the ways data can improve decision making. By using data visualizations instead of equations, he builds understanding from the basics to help you recognize errors, whether in your own thinking or in media reports. Even if you have never studied statistics—or if you have and forgot everything you learned—this book will offer new insight into the methods and measurements that help us understand the world. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3x9XLDJ For more information on Allen, please visit: https://www.allendowney.com/wp/ Allen Downey is a professor emeritus at Olin College and the author of several books – including Think Python, Think Bayes, and Probably Overthinking It – and a blog about programming and data science. He is a consultant and instructor specializing in Bayesian statistics. He received a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley, and Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from MIT. In 2009, he was a Visiting Scientist at Google. Moderated by Jason Glasgow.

Dr. Aarathi Prasad | Silk: A World History | Talks at Google

Apr 30, 2024

Writer, broadcaster, and researcher, Dr. Aarathi Prasad, discusses “Silk: A World History.” In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, she explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/49XX1jz Born in London to an Indian mother who wore only silk saris and a Caribbean father who loved the natural world, Dr. Aarathi Prasad was educated in the West Indies and the UK. After completing a PhD in molecular genetics from Imperial College London, she later trained in bioarchaeology. Dr. Prasad is an Honorary Research Fellow at University College London’s Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, and part of an international team excavating and analyzing ancient DNA from funerary sites in Spain, Rome, and Pompeii. She is the author of two books published in the UK, In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room: Travels Through Indian Medicine and Like a Virgin: How Science Is Redesigning the Rules of Sex. Moderated by Parvathy Bavishi.

Guy Kawasaki | Think Remarkable | Talks at Google

Apr 28, 2024

Chief Evangelist of Canva and Host of the Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki, discusses his book “Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference,” where he helps readers take the leap from average to exceptional and start living the remarkable life they are meant to lead. In his book, you'll find invaluable knowledge from more than 40 years of working with game-changing organizations such as Apple, Canva, Google, Mercedes Benz, and Wikipedia, and insights from a collection of interviews that'll kick you into high gear and get you ready to start showing the world your best, most amazing self. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3IZ0bI1 Think Remarkable Podcast: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/ Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and special assistant to the Motorola Division of Google. Guy has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College. He lives in Watsonville, California. Moderated by Aprajita Jain.

Samuel T. Wilkinson | Purpose | Talks at Google

Apr 24, 2024

Author and associate professor, Samuel T. Wilkinson, discusses his book “Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence.” By using principles from a variety of scientific disciplines, Samuel provides a framework for human evolution that reveals an overarching purpose to our existence. Get the book here: https://goo.gle/49oNAs2. Samuel T. Wilkinson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Yale Depression Research Program. He received his MD from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His articles have been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been the recipient of many awards, including Top Advancements & Breakthroughs from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation; Top Ten Psychiatry Papers by the New England Journal of Medicine, the Samuel Novey Writing Prize in Psychological Medicine (Johns Hopkins); the Thomas Detre Award (Yale University); and the Seymour Lustman Award (Yale University). Moderated by Cristina Bahamonde Castro.