Everyone is talking about AI, but why do up to 80% of corporate AI initiatives fail to reach production? The gap between a cool demo and a reliable, valuable product is massive, and navigating it requires a solid strategy.

In this episode, Allen sits down with Dr. Jenna Kova, a PhD in Computational Linguistics, founder of AI Strategy Partners, and author of the Manning book, "Art of AI Product Development." Dr. Kova breaks down the common pitfalls teams face and provides a clear framework for success.

This is a must-listen for any developer, product manager, or leader trying to move beyond the hype and build AI products that deliver real-world value.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:48 - Why 80% of AI Initiatives Fail

04:14 - Vibe Coding

20:40 - Finding the Right Business Problem for AI

26:42 - AI Governance: Managing Compliance, Privacy, and Data Access

34:21 - The AI Opportunity Tree & System Blueprint

46:47 - Why You Need to Start Building Your AI Know-How Today

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Is security an afterthought in your Flutter projects? In a world where a single breach can cost millions and destroy user trust, every developer needs a solid foundation in security.

In this episode of Flying High with Flutter, Allen Wyma sits down with seasoned software developer, trainer, and acclaimed author Laurențiu Spilcă to demystify application security. While Laurențiu's background is deep in the Java/Spring world, the principles he shares are universal and essential for any developer building modern applications.

We dive deep into the "why" and "how" of securing your apps, from the initial authentication flow to the communication between your backend services.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Laurențiu Spilcă & Why Security Can't Be an Afterthought

06:16 - The Role of a CISO and Preventing Disasters like the log4j Vulnerability

14:09 - The Future is Passwordless

30:41 - Understanding OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Why PKCE is CRITICAL for Mobile Apps

41:45 - What is TLS? Why Your App Needs More Than Just HTTPS

52:03 - Mutual TLS (mTLS): Securing Communication Between Your Microservices

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Ever wondered how to stop LLMs from hallucinating or making things up? The answer is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and it's a critical technique for building reliable, fact-based AI applications.

In this episode, Alan sits down with Abhinav Kimothi, Director of Data Science at Sigmoid and author of the Manning book, "A Simple Guide to RAG". Abhinav demystifies this powerful concept, making it accessible for developers and enthusiasts at any level.

This is a must-listen for anyone looking to move beyond basic chatbot functionality and build truly intelligent, trustworthy AI.

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🎙️ Guest: Abhinav Kimothi https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-kimothi/

🎙️ Host: Allen Wyma https://x.com/allenwyma

Timecodes:

00:00 - Meet Abhinav Kimothi: 18 Years in Data Science & AI

02:10 - Demystifying RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

10:15 - The Mechanics of RAG: How Retrieval & Semantic Search Work

16:50 - Common Failures in RAG Systems & How to Fix Them

26:10 - Production-Ready RAG: RAG Ops & Development Frameworks

34:15 - Advice for Developers & Outro

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