About Podcast
Welcome back to our special AI audio conference. In the last episode you heard our opening fireside chat. Hopefully you now know more about AI and the possibilities it offers to boost your productivity, efficiency, and capacity to achieve better results faster.
Now it’s time to start exploring specific tools to help you do just that!
That brings us to our next speaker, Jim Stroud. He has deep experience in HR strategy, recruiting and talent management for businesses of all sizes, across multiple industries and sectors. One major way he shares his knowledge is through content. As a content creator who keeps his finger on the pulse of the latest developments in his subject matter expertise, producing quality content is critical to his success.
In this episode, Jim shares how Perplexity AI, a Chat GPT competitor, helps him take his content creation to another level. He also shares how Perplexity can help you:
- Automate your online research activities,
- Verify the sources of information provided by generative AI, and
- Strengthen your company’s business infrastructure through the most productive use of Perplexity as a tool, a digital research assistant, and streamlined content writing processes.
This episode also contains a demo of Perplexity AI.
Listen now. Take notes. Create your free Perplexity account. Watch your productivity skyrocket!
- Introduction to Perplexity AI: Explain what Perplexity AI is, how it works, and why it is a valuable tool for research and productivity.
- Comparison with ChatGPT: Highlight how Perplexity differs from ChatGPT, especially in providing verifiable sources and reducing misinformation.
- Enhancing Productivity: Demonstrate how Perplexity saves time by summarizing research, suggesting related topics, and improving content creation efficiency.
- AI Adoption in Business: Encourage businesses to embrace AI tools like Perplexity to stay competitive and streamline operations.
Special Guest: Jim Stroud, HR Influencer & Content Creator
Location: Atlanta, GA
Air Date: January 14, 2024
Book:
- Bullshit Jobs: A Theory: book of David Graeber
Websites:
- jimstroud.com: Jim Stroud’s Website
- Randstat Sourceright: recruitment process outsourcing
Software:
- Perplexity: an AI tool that unlocks the power of knowledge with information discovery and sharing. It’s a competitor to Chat GPT.
- Chat GPT: an AI tool that provides detailed answers to all your queries through chat/conversation.
- Copilot: leverages the power of AI to boost productivity, unlock creativity, and helps you understand information better with a simple chat.
Article:
- The Recruiting Life: Jim’s newsletter and comic strip about the world of work.
Video:
- Jim Stroud: Jim Stroud’s YouTube channel.
- Producer & Host: Alicia Butler Pierre
- Voiceovers: Kenya A. Moses and Neha Durousseau
- Audio Editor: Olanrewaju Adeyemo
- Sound Design: Sabor! Music Enterprises
- Guest Relationship Manager: Monique Inge
- Video Editor: Gladys Jimenez
- Show Notes & Transcription: Erika Ve Ortega Revilla
- Sponsor: Equilibria, Inc.
More About Jim Stroud:
With over a decade of experience in recruitment and sourcing, Jim Stroud has consulted for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Siemens, and a host of startup companies. During his tenure with Randstad Sourceright, he alleviated the sourcing and recruiting headaches of Randstad clients worldwide as its Global Head of Sourcing and Recruiting Strategy. Quite recently, he served as VP, Marketing for Proactive Talent – the most recognized and respected name in talent attraction, hiring, and retention. Presently, he produces “The Recruiting Life,” a comic strip about the world of work while seeking out his next career adventure.
More About Host, Alicia Butler Pierre:
Alicia Butler Pierre is the Founder & CEO of Equilibria, Inc.. Her career in operations began over 25 years ago while working in various chemical plants and oil refineries. She invented the Kasennu™ framework for business infrastructure and authored, Behind the Façade: How to Structure Company Operations for Sustainable Success. She is the producer of the weekly top 2% Business Infrastructure podcast with a global audience across 70+ countries.Alicia’s also an adjunct instructor of Lean Principles at Purdue University and serves as the USA Chair of the G100’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The Process Excellence Network recognized her as a Top 50 Thought Leader in Operational Excellence. A chemical engineer turned entrepreneur, she’s designed and optimized processes for small businesses, large enterprises, non-profits, and government organizations alike.
More About Sponsor, Equilibria:
Equilibria, Inc. is an 18-year-old boutique operations management firm. We build the business infrastructure necessary for fast-growing businesses to scale with less pain. With a range of services and products, entrepreneurs can get the operational support and resources they need on demand. 
