Your AI Roadmap
Your AI Roadmap the podcast is on a mission to decrease fluffy HYPE and talk to the people actually building AI. Anyone can build in AI. Including you. Whether you’re terrified or excited, there’s been no better time than today to dive in! Now is the time to be curious and future-proof your career and ... ultimately your income. This podcast isn't about white dudes patting themselves on the back, this is about you and me and ALL the paths into cool projects around the world! What's next on your AI Roadmap? Let's figure it out together. You ready? This is Your AI Roadmap the Podcast. Ready for more about the age of AI, projects, careers, money, and joy? Check out the podcast's companion Wiley book: YourAIRoadmap.com
Episodes
In this conversation, Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, discusses the challenges of compliance management in heavily regulated industries, particularly manufacturing, with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek. She emphasizes the role of AI in transforming compliance processes, making them more efficient and strategic.
Sound Bites
"Regulation and compliance can be fun!"
"Never know if you don&apos...
What's strong advice for graduates in 2025?
[Audio fixed! Thank you to our devoted listeners for letting us know about the echo issue on the first upload! :D]
Worried about careers in the age of AI?
What advice would you give graduates about to embark on modern careers?
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses career paths for high school graduates, emphasizing the importance of being strategic in education and explori...
What if the product you want doesn't yet exist?
We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware development, and the democratization of AI.
She reflects on her search for a new car that meets her criteria, highlighting the lack of options designed for women. Joan contrasts the lengthy ...
What AI tools do I actually use REGULARLY? 📊 ✍️ 🎨 🎙️
I share my favorite 4 AI tools and how much they cost.
EACH saves me hours of time and work daily.
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses 4 essential AI tools that enhance productivity and efficiency in various tasks. Tools for data management, writing assistance, design, and video/audio/podcasting.
YES. We did use 2 of these tools in the creation of this podcast episode!
Sound Bite...
How big of a team do you need for teams of the future?
What skill sets to do these people need?
Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of team structures in the context of AI development.
She explores the necessary skills for future team members, the preference of reskilling over layoffs, and how to align incentives for team...
What types of companies will be around in 10 years?
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the allegory of 4... well 5 companies in the dairy industry to illustrate different approaches to adopting AI and technology. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, engagement, and upskilling in ensuring long-term business success. The conversation explores the varying mindsets of companies regarding AI, highlighting the po...
What does it mean to build AI products in 2025? What conversations are being had behind closed doors? Let's talk about it-
In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of AI product development, emphasizing the importance of integrating AI into workflows, the necessity of a solid data infrastructure, and the potential for aligned financial incentives between developers and custo...
Have you heard about turning carbon dioxide turning into graphite? In this lively fireside chat, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek sits down with CEO and co-founder Makoto Eyre to explore why new ideas in climate tech matter more than ever—especially when it comes to tackling carbon dioxide’s impact on our planet.
Homeostasis turns CO2 into industrial graphite. What can we do with industrial graphite? Learn more in this episode.
Hear from ...
Let's talk about OpenAI's viability as a company.
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses OpenAI and its flagship product, ChatGPT, while expressing concerns about the company's future. Hear the detailed feedback and make up your own opinion about whether OpenAI will be one of the big winners in a 5-10 year time span.
She outlines five key reasons for her skepticism and Joan emphasizes the importance of u...
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares her personal journey from being laid off to closing her first $100k contract and establishing 22 income streams, emphasizing the need for individuals to create their own stability in an uncertain job market.
Bajorek discusses the importance of diversifying income streams and building financial resilience. She talks through how to build a simple offer with a tutoring example.
Why is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.
The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on the trifecta of factors driving its growth: advancements in hardware (GPUs), the size and complexity of data sets, and improvements in machine learning algorithms. She emphasizes the significant inves...
Layoffs keep happening. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emotional and practical challenges of navigating layoffs and job insecurity. She shares a personal story about a friend facing layoffs in her workplace where her boss and her whole team gets let go ... except for her.
She emphasizes the importance of resilience and financial stability. Joan also highlights her own experience with multiple income streams as a strategy fo...
🗽 Hey NYC, can YOU help me find a venue for a book event?📚
Got a lead? Email hello@hireclarity.ai
Here's what we're looking for:
Location: NYC 🗽
Bookstore. Library. Restaurant. Coffee shop. Offices 🚚📚
Date: Saturday, March 29th (could shift to Friday if needed)📅
Capacity: 20-50 people 👥
Time: Afternoon or evening 🌇
Our Portland book event was SOLD OUT and a huge hit! 🎉
Are you ready if you got laid off tomorrow? 3 steps to take ASAP
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses being in 2 layoffs and actionable steps to take if you’re feeling fear
Learn 3 Steps to take ASAP if you are concerned about AI layoffs... and 50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety according to Harvard Business Review research.
Are you experiencing the anxiety??
Let's take action!
Resources:
Ready to talk about money in the age of AI?
Here’s a story about my friend who works in AI and makes $1.3M base salary per year… but there’s a catch …
In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a sneak peak of Chapter 9 of the Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy book. She discusses the critical importance of financial security, especially in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
How to fu...
What is DeepSeek??! Let's unpack DeepSeek strengths and weaknesses.
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI startup, and its implications in the AI landscape. She compares DeepSeek with established players like OpenAI, highlighting its open-source model, cost efficiency, and performance capabilities. The conversation also touches on concerns regarding information suppression and the fu...
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks about meeting a game designer who expresses concerns about the impact of AI on job security in the gaming industry. The designer reflects on the historical context of technological changes in animation and how similar fears are emerging with AI.
The conversation shifts to financial ambitions, where the designer discusses her desire to invest in her future amidst uncertainti...
Clips from the Seattle Book Launch Event!
In this conversation, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares the stage with her mentor Kimfer Flanery-Rye (she/her) to discuss the book, their relationship, and a lens of integrating a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens on the book's work. Kimfer emphasizes the importance of feedback and collaboration in her work and shares personal anecdotes that highlight the value of sup...
Ready for a preview of the book? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her new book "Your AI Roadmap," which serves as a roadmap for navigating careers in the age of AI. She shares personal experiences of job loss, the importance of resilience, and strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome.
📚 Get the book today! YourAIRoadmap.com/book
The conversation emphasizes the significance of min...
Through a personal encounter at her gym, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a shocking story of someone who has lived through an AI layoff the same day!!!
50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety (HBR)
This person at the gym didn't have that anxiety ....
until today.
Reflections on the anxiety surrounding job security in the AI industry
People need to get a plan together to ta...
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