Machine Minds
Machine Minds - the minds behind the machines! This is the show where we dive deep into the intricate worlds of robotics, AI, and Hard Tech. In each episode, we bring you intimate conversations with the founders, investors, and trailblazers who are at the heart of these tech revolutions. We dig into their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and the breakthroughs that are shaping our future. Join us as we explore how these machine minds are transforming the way we live, work, and understand our world.
Machine Minds
Episode 96 | Empowerment Is the New Algorithm | Grace Kay Matelich
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 tool
Guest Info:
Grace Kay Matelich — Co-Founder & CEO, Bloomscroll
Website: 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/