AI isn’t about hype—it’s about solving real problems. In this episode of The AI Space Podcast, host Sanjay Kalluvilayil is joined by Julien Simon, Chief Evangelist at Arcee.ai, for a wide-ranging conversation on building scalable, cost-effective, and domain-adapted AI solutions using small language models.
Together, they cut through the noise around automation, open source, and large-scale model performance, zeroing in on what truly matters for enterprises: ROI, responsible innovation, and solving business problems faster and smarter. From Julien’s experience at AWS and Hugging Face to his work now at Arcee.ai, you'll hear powerful insights on enterprise AI adoption, distillation techniques, and how to integrate open-source models into high-impact business workflows.
Whether you’re a founder trying to scale, a technologist looking for better tools, or a corporate team trying to figure out what’s real and what’s fluff in AI—this episode will help you understand how to build AI that actually works.
Watch the full episode of The AI Space Podcast here: https://youtu.be/Eog_ErwKB5k
#TheAISpacePodcast #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #OpenSourceAI #SmallLanguageModels #SanjayKalluvilayil #JulienSimon #ArceeAI #AIstrategy #ResponsibleAI #ScalableAI #TechForBusiness #InnovationLeadership
00:00 The Value of AI in Business
02:52 AI as an Accelerator, Not a Replacement
06:14 The Role of the Technical Evangelist
08:57 Transitioning from AWS to Hugging Face
11:50 Understanding the Importance of User Experience
15:08 The Shift to Enterprise Solutions
17:57 The Role of Small Language Models
21:07 The Limitations of Current AI Models
23:54 The Future of AI in Enterprises
31:52 The Advantages of Small Language Models
36:14 Building and Training Small Language Models
43:43 Democratizing AI: Challenges and Opportunities
53:31 Bootstrapping and Funding Your AI Venture
56:54 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Podcast, AI News, Tech News, GPT
Join the AI Revolution - Artificial Intelligence Insights for AI Startups & Founders!
Website: https://stonehaasadvisors.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaykalluvilayil/
Linkedin Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-aispace-podcast-with-host-sanjay-kalluvilayil/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qslUXvSicQgGezUPcIs88Linktree: https://linktr.ee/theaispacepodcast
IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-aispace-podcast-236280407/
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fb885ab0-1559-45ec-b3ed-5a3f15ef2553/the-aispace-podcast
Host Bio:
Sanjay Kalluvilayil is a visionary leader with 30+ years of experience with a specialty in Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution. He is the Founder of Stonehaas Advisors, The AI Space Podcast, and working on some stealth AI start-ups.
Company Bio:
Stonehaas Advisors provides a Comprehensive Portfolio of Consultancy & Fractional CXO Services to Guide Companies Across the Full Cycle of Business & Technology Initiatives. The company empowers Founders and businesses struggling with cash flows to grow, transform, and scale to new levels and dimensions.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.