XTraw AI: Machine Learning and AI Applications

In this Season 14 finale of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Yuval Belfer, VP of Strategy & Innovation at AI21 Labs, to explore how modular, reasoning-driven LLMs are transforming enterprise NLP. From explainability to competitive differentiation, this episode dives deep into the strategic blueprint behind AI21’s language models and what it means for the future of AI in business.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

• Reasoning over Recal...

How did we get from rule-following bots to reasoning AI agents?
In this exclusive premium episode of XTraw AI, AI Raghu walks you through the explosive evolution of artificial intelligence, a journey from mid of 2022 to mid of 2025—from the practical limits of Narrow AI to the creative surge of Generative AI, and now to the rise of Agentic AI. We cover breakthrough moments, paradigm shifts, and what it means for the future of wo...

What if you could build and deploy AI solutions across your enterprise in just hours — without sharing your data or retraining a model?

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Shay Levi, CEO & Co-founder of Unframe, a groundbreaking AI platform redefining how enterprises operationalize AI securely, rapidly, and at scale.

From AI-native transformation to blueprint-based automation, Shay shares how Unframe is h...

In this two-part special, XTraw AI breaks down the AI breakthroughs, infrastructure plays, policy battles, and ethical dilemmas that defined July 2025. Join Lukas, Sesh, and Majeeth as we dissect how AI reshaped the globe this month — from Tesla’s chip bets and OpenAI’s Agent Mode to the governance debates heating up in Washington, Geneva, and Shanghai.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• 🔧 AI Infrastructure on Fire: How Nvidia, Samsung, and T...

What if your brand could detect cultural shifts before they hit the mainstream?
In this episode of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda speaks with Michael Howard, CEO/CTO of NicheFire, about how AI is unlocking predictive brand intelligence and transforming the way companies anticipate change.

🔍 In this episode, you'll learn:

• How contextual AI helps brands anticipate what's coming next

• Why signal detection is becoming essential ...

Can practice tests alone carry you over the finish line, or does real success demand a deep-dive into those hefty hand-outs and PDFs? 🎧 Join Raghu—your XTraw-style AI host—as he unpacks a smarter, ADM-inspired study roadmap, then hands the mic to 2 AI agents for a 30-minute conversation that fuses exam tactics with real-world EA stories.

What you’ll hear:

• 🔍 The “ADM-Cycle” Study Method – Breadth pass ➜ baseline quiz ➜ gap analy...

What if the next 200 years of human evolution start today—with AI at the center?

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with futurist Steve Fisher and behavioral scientist Dr. Ja-Naé Duane, co-authors of the upcoming book SuperShifts, to explore the radical transformations reshaping our world.

🔹 Discover what it means to thrive in the Age of Intelligence—and why business, education, and identity are all being rewrit...

What if AI could help you unlock the power of your own subconscious mind?
In this episode of XTraw AI, we sit down with Avi Yashchin, Founder & CEO of Subconscious AI, to explore how AI is evolving beyond automation—to help humans make better, more aligned decisions.

🎯 How Subconscious AI blends neuroscience, coaching, and machine learning
🧠 Why decision intelligence is the next frontier in personal and professional grow...

Is the AI race entering a new global phase—driven by sovereign investments, smaller models, and smarter use cases?

In this two-part XTraw AI special, we explore the most important stories shaping AI across continents—from bold infrastructure bets to real-world deployments and policy shifts.

• 🌍 Sovereign AI investments rise in Saudi Arabia, the EU, and India—reshaping the AI infrastructure map

• 🤖 GenAI moves beyond hype, with produ...

What happens when a master craftsman challenges the rise of artificial intelligence—not with code, but with conviction?

In this Season 14 premiere of XTrawAI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Casey Putsch—automotive visionary, racing driver, and founder of Genius Garage—to unpack the good, the bad, and the brutally honest about AI, technology, and the future of human creativity.

🎯 In this episode:

• Why Casey believes hands-on ingen...

In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with board and CEO advisor Keith Meyer to decode how AI is redefining the modern job search. From resume bots to ethical hiring algorithms, we explore what candidates and recruiters need to know about this AI-driven revolution.

3 Key Takeaways:

• 🎯 How AI is influencing both sides of the hiring equation — from job descriptions to interview prep

• 🤖 Tools like Callings.ai and ho...

Can AI really transform how law firms market themselves?
Join host Raghu Banda as he sits down with Anthony Karls—President of Rocket Clicks and Co-founder of Sterling Lawyers—to uncover the secrets behind building a culture-first, AI-enhanced digital strategy that drives growth and client success.

• 🚀 Explore how AI is revolutionizing SEO and lead generation for law firms.

• 🧩 Learn how personality strengths and AI insights can...

Join us for a whirlwind tour of the biggest AI developments from around the world in May 2025! We’ve stitched together a seamless conversation featuring insights from our guests Lukas, Manjeet, and Sesh to bring you the latest in AI infrastructure, product launches, industry integration, and ethics.

Episode Highlights:

• 🌐 Major AI infrastructure investments — from OpenAI’s Stargate Project to India’s first AI SEZ

• 🚀 Cutting-edge p...

What if the smartest solution to global tariff problems isn’t economic policy—but artificial intelligence?

In this thought-provoking episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with physicist-turned-AI expert Dr. Charles H. Martin to explore how deep learning models can help reshape trade decisions, optimize tariff structures, and bring radical transparency to global economics.

Key Highlights:

• How WeightWatcher.ai diagnoses mo...

Enterprise Architecture is about to become more intelligent. Join us in Orlando to see how! An XTraw AI episode preview to AI-First Architecture, your Blueprint for Intelligent Enterprise Transformation.

• Hear how we plan to embed AI natively into Enterprise Architecture
• Get a preview of frameworks and AI patterns, and real business use cases
• Discover how tools like Joule, LeanIX, Signavio, BTP etc., will help EAs move from strat...

What if your legal strategy scaled as fast as your startup?

In this episode of XTraw AI, we sit down with Jeff Holman — founder of Intellectual Strategies and creator of the Fractional Legal Team model — to explore how founders can navigate complex legal terrain with agility, confidence, and strategic foresight. From protecting IP to future-proofing operations, Jeff shares insights that every innovator should hear.

What you’ll learn:

April 2025 was a blockbuster month for AI — from billion-dollar infrastructure bets to controversial model launches and major policy shifts. In this special XTraw AI Digest episode, host Raghu Banda is joined by Manjeet, Lukas, and Sesh to break down the month’s most explosive AI stories across infrastructure, innovation, industry use cases, and global ethics.

Join us for a sharp, 45-minute discussion packed with insights, opinions,...

Can AI care like a human? In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Ravi Joseph Kota, Founder of AITCare, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing elderly care. From preventing memory loss to reducing falls, Ravi shares how his startup is using AI-powered cues to bring safety, dignity, and independence to senior living.

🔹 Episode Highlights:

• How AITCare blends AI with empathy to improve elderl...

Is AI writing your code.... or making you think Smarter? In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Matt Van Itallie, Founder & CEO of Sema, a global leader in codebase intelligence. They explore how generative AI is reshaping software development, how CTOs can lead with purpose in a fast-evolving tech landscape, and why tech due diligence is more critical than ever. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, engine...