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5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI with Emerson Sklar

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Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, joins host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek on Your AI Roadmap to discuss the 5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI. Emerson explores how large language models (LLMs) are enhancing Alexa’s ability to be more conversational, useful, personalized, trustworthy, and engaging. He also delves into the evolution of Alexa, from its consumer-focused origins to broader enterprise applications.

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🌟 "The North Star of Alexa has always been to build the best personal AI assistant, something that's as natural as talking to another human."

🧠 "One of the challenges of large language models is they're great at knowing things, not great at actually doing things, and actually acting on the world on your behalf. But Alexa's fantastic at that.”

🔒 "But people rely on Alexa millions of times each day, and we need to make sure that we aren't introducing any kind of behavior that breaks that trust.”

🎤 "I know some brilliant technical folks that are good in front of a room full of colleagues, but the idea of getting up in front of a stage and talking to hundreds or thousands of people is be paralyzing"

🛠️ "Amazon has this notion of leadership principles that are sort of guiding tenants… One of my favorites is customer obsession.”

Emerson Bio:

Emerson Sklar is the Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, where he helps enterprises and developers around the globe realize the benefits that conversational AI can bring to their customers. He is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and recipient of the 2022 AI Excellence Award. He has spent his whole career helping companies improve their apps, devices, and experiences with a user-centric focus on quality. Before Amazon, Emerson worked at Applause, Bespoken, Borland, and the Army Research Lab. Outside of work, Emerson can be found volunteering for Scouting America, relaxing with his family and flat-coated retrievers, and making unnecessarily complex meals.

Connect with Emerson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonsklar

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Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Overview (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Amazon Alexa (00:01:51)

3. Success Metrics for Alexa (00:03:44)

4. Why Amazon is Best Positioned (00:04:13)

5. Surprises and Challenges (00:09:14)

6. The Role of Alexa in User Adoption (00:17:50)

7. Emerson's Career Path (00:17:53)

8. [Ad] PodMatch (00:18:11)

9. (Cont.) Emerson's Career Path (00:18:52)

10. The Role of an Evangelist (00:22:30)

11. Building Presentation Skills (00:26:43)

12. The Importance of Mentors (00:29:46)

13. Getting Started in the Field (00:31:40)

14. New Chapter (00:34:39)

52 episodes

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Emerson Sklar, Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, joins host Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek on Your AI Roadmap to discuss the 5 Keys to Amazon Alexa's Conversational AI. Emerson explores how large language models (LLMs) are enhancing Alexa’s ability to be more conversational, useful, personalized, trustworthy, and engaging. He also delves into the evolution of Alexa, from its consumer-focused origins to broader enterprise applications.

Podcast:

🗳️ Nominate Podcast Guests! https://yourairoadmap.com/podcastguest

Quotes

🌟 "The North Star of Alexa has always been to build the best personal AI assistant, something that's as natural as talking to another human."

🧠 "One of the challenges of large language models is they're great at knowing things, not great at actually doing things, and actually acting on the world on your behalf. But Alexa's fantastic at that.”

🔒 "But people rely on Alexa millions of times each day, and we need to make sure that we aren't introducing any kind of behavior that breaks that trust.”

🎤 "I know some brilliant technical folks that are good in front of a room full of colleagues, but the idea of getting up in front of a stage and talking to hundreds or thousands of people is be paralyzing"

🛠️ "Amazon has this notion of leadership principles that are sort of guiding tenants… One of my favorites is customer obsession.”

Emerson Bio:

Emerson Sklar is the Chief Evangelist of Amazon Alexa, where he helps enterprises and developers around the globe realize the benefits that conversational AI can bring to their customers. He is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and recipient of the 2022 AI Excellence Award. He has spent his whole career helping companies improve their apps, devices, and experiences with a user-centric focus on quality. Before Amazon, Emerson worked at Applause, Bespoken, Borland, and the Army Research Lab. Outside of work, Emerson can be found volunteering for Scouting America, relaxing with his family and flat-coated retrievers, and making unnecessarily complex meals.

Connect with Emerson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emersonsklar

PodMatch
PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews
Learn More
YouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmap
Connect with Joan on LinkedIn
✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!
Who is Joan?
Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.
Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Overview (00:00:00)

2. Evolution of Amazon Alexa (00:01:51)

3. Success Metrics for Alexa (00:03:44)

4. Why Amazon is Best Positioned (00:04:13)

5. Surprises and Challenges (00:09:14)

6. The Role of Alexa in User Adoption (00:17:50)

7. Emerson's Career Path (00:17:53)

8. [Ad] PodMatch (00:18:11)

9. (Cont.) Emerson's Career Path (00:18:52)

10. The Role of an Evangelist (00:22:30)

11. Building Presentation Skills (00:26:43)

12. The Importance of Mentors (00:29:46)

13. Getting Started in the Field (00:31:40)

14. New Chapter (00:34:39)

52 episodes

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