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The Altered Perception(TAP)
Welcome to The Altered Perception (TAP)—where we break down the playbooks of extraordinary achievers, explore how they overcame everyday hurdles, and dive headfirst into the world of AI to see how it’s transforming industries. If you’re looking to shift your mindset, gain fresh perspectives, and uncover the tech trends shaping tomorrow, you’ve come to the right place. Each episode is a fun, insightful blend of personal stories, professional wisdom, and future-focused discussions on artificial intelligence—giving you everything you need to tap into your next big breakthrough.
Episodes
35 episodes
The Battle for Agency: People vs. AI? Building Responsible Agents w/ Preyas Joshi (Global Product Leader, Amazon)
Who has the real agency—humans or AI? In this episode of The Altered Perception Show, host Gaurav sits down with Preyas Joshi, Global Product Leader at Amazon and 12-year AWS veteran, to dive into the power struggle between people and intellige...
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Episode 35
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1:25:13
Beyond Silicon: How Photonics, Diamond Chips, and New Materials Will Power the AI Revolution, EVs & Space Travel w/ Dr. Pradyumna Gupta
We've been told the future is all about code and algorithms, but what if the biggest breakthroughs in AI, electric vehicles, and space travel are actually waiting on a physical revolution? What if the next great bottleneck isn't compute, but th...
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Episode 34
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1:01:38
Near-Death to Tarot Wisdom: Unlocking Intuition, Finding Your True Path & the Science of the Occult W/ Patricia Scibek (Oracle)
Step into a world where intuition meets everyday decision-making ✨. With 17 years of experience in tarot, our guest Patricia Scibek shares how this ancient practice isn’t about predicting the future, but about helping people find clarity...
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Episode 33
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1:14:52
What Do VCs Really Want & Why Do Most Startups Fail?: A Playbook on Grit, Customer Obsession & Building Lean W/ Pablo Casilimus (Onesixone ventures)
What’s the real difference between a startup that gets funded and one that fades away? Is it the idea? The timing? The tech? Or something else entirely?This week on The Altered Perception Show, we pull back the curtain and get the unfilt...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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49:30
AI's Economic Reality Check: Why Human-Centered Applications and Rich Data Will Define the Future of Work w/ Karthik Ravindran (GM @ Microsoft)
Is the AI revolution all hype? We're flooded with news of god-like models and dystopian fears of job replacement, but what if we're missing the real story?This week, we're joined by Karthik, a General Manager of Data & AI at Microsof...
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Episode 31
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1:36:08
Tracing Tea’s Origins and Benefits, Imagining AI’s Role in Consciousness and Dreams, and Building Brands with Taste and Beauty w/ Jeannie Liu
Step into a conversation steeped in flavor, culture, and imagination. We begin with the rich history and origins of tea — from ancient Pu-erh traditions to the myths around caffeine and detox brews — guided by special guest Jeannie Liu, ...
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1:08:33
The Future of Storytelling in the Age of AI - How AI Is Transforming Creativity and Film, w/ John Gauntt
In this episode of The Altered Perception Show, we dive deep into the future of storytelling with John Gauntt — Creative Director of the Seattle AI Film Festival and host of the Culture and Code ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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48:48
Small Models, Big Impact: Giving Smart Devices an AI Brain & Building Reliable AI Agents w/ Shelby Heinecke, PhD
What if your phone, watch, or laptop had its own AI brain — smart enough to help you anywhere, even offline? In this episode, we sit down with Shelby Heinecke, Senior AI Research Manager at Salesforce and PhD in Mathematics, to explore t...
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Episode 28
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58:59
How to avoid being replaced by Agentic AI & still design, develop products/apps in this new era | w/ Ryan Alli(Uber)
Join us as we dive into an insightful conversation with Ryan Alli, Lead Product Designer at Uber. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey from mechanical engineering to product designing and management, emphasizing the importance of user-centr...
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Episode 27
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1:07:58
The Coming Quantum Revolution No-one Is Paying Attention To (And What It Means for You) - W/Srijan Sharma
In this mind-bending and insightful episode, we sit down with Srijan Sharma, who have got tremendous experience in quantum mechanics and quantum computing, to explore the fascinating—and often counterintuitive—world of quantum science. Whether ...
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Episode 26
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1:08:09
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How to build AI-Powered Startups & AI Agents, w/ Abhi Balijepalli, Co-founder of Platter and Copycat(YC W25)
In this episode, we dive into an engaging discussion with Abhi, the co-founder of Platter and Copycat. Abhi shares his journey from working at Zoom to bootstrapping his own startups that use AI to revolutionize the restaurant industry. He talks...
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Episode 25
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59:36
How To Enhance Code Efficiency With AI & The Future Of Coding W/ Axel Reichwein, CEO of Product Map
In this episode, join us as we chat with Axel Reichwein, the co-founder and CEO of Product Map. Axel discusses his journey from aerospace engineering to founding an AI startup that revolutionizes how we understand and document code. Learn about...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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55:05
AI Transformations in Supply Chain & Logistics w/ Aruna Virappan
In this episode, host Gaurav interviews Aruna Virappan, Group Engineering Manager at CH Robinson, discussing the impact of AI on supply chain logistics. Aruna shares her extensive experience in the IT industry, her journey from India to the US,...
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47:50
Making LLMs Reliable & Accurate for Any Industry: - w/ Vaibhav Gupta CEO Baml(YC W23)
In this podcast episode, Vaibhav Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Boundary, shares his journey from early life in India and the U.S. to his current role founding an AI startup. Vaibhav describes his serendipitous introduction to coding, his educati...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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49:59
One Model to Rule Them All: How BIM With AI Will Reshape Design & Construction w/ Kevin Carroll
In this jam-packed episode of The Altered Perception, we explore the dynamic world of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Kevin Carroll, the BIM Director at MKA and a seasoned architect who’s been working in the industry since the...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:06:01
Lights, Camera, AI: Matisse Tolin on the Future of AI Filmmaking
Join us as we dive deep into the world of AI and filmmaking with Matisse Tolin, the creative director at Austin AI Film Festival. With over 15 years in the film industry, Matisse shares his journey from screenwriting in Los Angeles to pio...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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55:24
Coding a New Reality: How AI Is/Will Be Transforming Front-End Development w/ Zoheb Malik
Join us for another episode of The Altered Perception(TAP) show, as we talk with Zoheb Malik from Ontario, Canada, about front-end development, software engineering, and the transformative power of AI. Zoheb shares his journey from a childhood ...
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Episode 19
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46:01
Bridging Passion, Innovation, & AI: Heba Dwikat's Journey from Palestine to Founding Noor
In this episode, we sit down with Heba Dwikat to explore her inspiring journey from Palestine to the US, her experiences in the healthcare tech industry, and her venture into starting her own company, Noor. We delve into her background in indus...
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Episode 18
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1:03:43
History & Future of AI, how to use AI for social good - w/ Rahul Dodhia
Hello Friends, in this episode we interview author of the book 'AI for Social Good', Rahul Dodhia. A psychologist-turned-AI expert, who discusses the history of AI, its current state, and its future trajectory. Key topics include the AI ...
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Episode 17
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40:11
Why Being Present Is So Hard (And How to Overcome It)
In this episode, we explore the art of being present in the moment. We all know the feeling of being distracted or stressed out, but how can we learn to stay focused and engaged with the world around us? Join us as we discuss the benef...
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Episode 16
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5:40
ChatGPT 101: What is ChatGPT, how it can aid to your day to day activities, plus it's future potential for humans
In today's episode, we will talk about the most hyped up technology in last 2 months: chatGPT. In this episode we will cover the following topics:What is chatGPT? How to use ChatGPT in your everyday activi...
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Episode 15
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7:11
Part 3: How to have a strong foundation which is based on questioning everything and finding the truth, w/ Dr. Gerald Pollack
Part 3:In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author. He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washing...
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Episode 14
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19:16
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Part 2: Water in our body is different than what we know and have learned, w/ Dr. Gerald H. Pollack
Part 2:In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author. He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washing...
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Episode 13
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14:41
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Part 1: What's taught in the school in the form of textbooks is not the ultimate truth, w/ Dr. Gerald Pollack
Part 1:In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Gerald H. Pollack. Dr. Gerald is a scientist recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author. He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washing...
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Episode 12
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15:10
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Overcome your fear and try different fields to know what drives you, plus importance of trust in tech start-ups, w/ Sung Woo Kim
Hola friends, in today's episode we are joined by Sung Woo Kim. Sung has an innate desire to learn about different fields, he has worked in tech and music industry, he also have background in eastern history/culture and easter healing technique...
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Episode 11
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1:21:30