Listen "Wasabi AiR and the Future of Object Storage with Aaron Edell"
Episode Synopsis
Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Aaron Edell, SVP of AI at Wasabi to talk about the recently launched Wasabi AiR, AI, object storage, and more. Wasabi AiR is an innovative and strategic development in the DAMosphere that aims to change business as usual and push boundaries with what Aaron describes as redefining object storage. This is a fascinating deep dive and behind the scenes look into an important milestone in the intersection between AI and digital asset management from a leader and expert in the field.Disclaimer: Neither Chris nor AVP can be held responsible for Aaron's ownership of, or affinity for a Cybertruck :-).Guest Bio: Former GrayMeta CEO Aaron Edell joined Wasabi as SVP of AI & Machine Learning in 2024, following Wasabi's acquisition of Curio AI From GrayMeta. Aaron leads the team tasked with developing the company's intelligent cloud storage technology.Aaron brings deep-rooted experience in media & entertainment product development, innovation, and digital asset management to his newly created role at Wasabi. He was responsible for building many of GrayMeta’s first products, including Curio, and grew GrayMeta into an essential workflow component for the likes of Netflix, Walt Disney Studios, and NBC Universal. He also co-founded Machine Box, an AI company that revolutionized where machine learning could run, and served as Global Head of Business for AWS, leading its Customer Cloud Intelligence and FinOps division.Resources mentioned in this episode:DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsWasabi AiR - https://wasabi.com/cloud-object-storage/wasabi-airAaron's Fake News Detection Blog Post - https://medium.com/towards-data-science/i-trained-fake-news-detection-ai-with-95-accuracy-and-almost-went-crazy-d10589aa57cGrayMeta - https://graymeta.com/Fortune Magazine Article on Liverpool FC's use of Wasabi AiR - https://fortune.com/europe/2024/05/08/data-driven-tactics-are-great-but-liverpool-fcs-real-ai-goal-is-to-help-fans-get-more-kicks-out-of-their-content-google-wasabi-air/Engage:🆓 Download amazing and free DAM resources from the best DAM consultants in the business at https://weareavp.com/free-resources⭐ Please rate, like, follow, and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice. See all the places we are at https://dam-right.com/listen🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinakLicense info:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-gentlemanLicense code: PYLFGIFQ88M6KNBS
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