AI, Legacy, and Reflekta with Miles Spencer

In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Miles Spencer, founder of Reflekta, about using AI to preserve the stories and legacies of loved ones. Miles explains how Reflekta enables meaningful, ongoing conversations with elders through AI while prioritizing privacy, ethics, and emotional responsibility.

They explore the technical foundations of the platform, the challenges of building trust around deeply personal data, and the business model behind Reflekta. Miles also shares his journey from high school to entrepreneurship and reflects on how technology can foster genuine human connection rather than replace it.

00:00 Introduction 
02:35 How Reflekta Uses AI
05:10 Media Processing and Conversations
08:26 Privacy, Security, and Ethics
13:25 Miles’ Background and Journey
27:57 Early Entrepreneurship and Family Challenges
36:49 Finance, Venture Capital, and Media
44:57 New Ventures and Career Shifts
56:54 COVID-19 and Business Impact
01:00:04 The Birth of Reflekta
01:09:03 Ethical Challenges and the Road Ahead

Connect with Miles: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/

Mentioned in this Episode:

Reflekta: https://reflekta.ai/

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