Episode Summary:
In this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Jada Andersen, CTO and co-founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-based data and AI platform that empowers businesses to measure and manage their biodiversity footprint. Jada discusses the growing global recognition of economic dependency on nature and the existential threat posed by biodiversity decline. She explains how Xylo Systems leverages AI to process complex biodiversity data from disparate sources, including remote sensing technologies like camera traps and bioacoustics, to provide actionable insights for businesses. The conversation delves into the challenges of educating businesses on biodiversity reporting, balancing AI integration costs with customer value, and Jada's personal journey overcoming imposter syndrome to become a tech leader. They also explore global efforts like rewilding in the UK, specific biodiversity challenges in Australia, and the importance of collaboration across industries to promote conservation.
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Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction to AI and Technology Costs
00:25 — Welcome to 'In the Blink of AI'
00:37 — Meet Jada Anderson and Xylo Systems
01:33 — Understanding Biodiversity and Global Frameworks
03:05 — Understanding global disclosure frameworks like TNFD
04:31 — The meaning of biodiversity and endangered species in Australia
07:09 — How Xylo Systems leverages AI in biodiversity management
10:03 — Remote sensing technologies and computer vision in ecology
12:43 — Impact of AI integration on client relationships
14:00 — Types of customers and pivot to corporates
15:24 — Educating developers on biodiversity and sustainability
17:06 — Balancing AI integration costs with customer value
18:03 — Jada's journey to becoming CTO and co-founder
21:32 — Overcoming imposter syndrome and passion for nature
24:06 — Startups in the conservation tech space
25:55 — Rewilding and biodiversity efforts in the UK
27:40 — Biodiversity challenges and legislation in Australia • 29:48 — Involvement with mining companies and partners
32:11 — Rapid-fire questions
39:22 — Closing remarks and call for team expansion
