Episode 96 | Empowerment Is the New Algorithm | Grace Kay Matelich

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Episode 96 | Empowerment Is the New Algorithm | Grace Kay Matelich

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In this episode I sit down with Grace Kay Matelich, a philosopher-turned-operator who went from running Montana’s suicide-hotline to scaling AI data-ops at Invisible Technologies—and now to co-founding Bloomscroll, a “light-mirror” alternative to doom-scrolling. We unpack why recommendation engines are already an alignment problem, how subscription-based curation can flip the incentive model, and what it will take to put humans—not algorithms—back in the driver’s seat.We covered:- Lessons from crisis-line work, longevity research, and hyper-growth ops- Training large language models without cutting ethical corners- The birth of Bloomscroll and its “empowerment algorithm”- Why presence, autonomy, and intentional screen time beat infinite feeds- Practical tips for founders on hiring for grit and wielding AI as a toolGuest Info:Grace Kay Matelich — Co-Founder & CEO, BloomscrollWebsite: https://bloomscroll.com/Blog: https://bloomscroll.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-kay-matelich/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoroosian/

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