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