In this episode of AI Minds, host Demetrios speaks with Bruce Sharpe, Chief Product Officer at Humach, about his journey through telecommunications, AI, and customer experience innovations. From developing omni-channel platforms at Ticketmaster to pioneering AI-powered voice interactions, Bruce shares his insights into the critical intersection of human and machine interactions in regulated industries like healthcare and insurance.
Episode Highlights:
- Bruce Sharpe details his early experiences in telecommunications, leading large-scale event management for Ticketmaster.
- He discusses his role in advancing AI-driven customer service platforms, including collaborations with Microsoft and IBM for patent development.
- Bruce explores the integration of voice technology with AI, partnering with Deepgram to enhance digital agent capabilities.
- The conversation addresses the challenges of implementing AI in regulated industries like healthcare, where Bruce stresses the importance of rigorous testing and live agent support.
- Insights into blending human and AI interactions in customer experience and Bruce’s practical approach to evaluating technology partnerships.
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Connect with Bruce Sharpe and Humach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceasharpe/
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Current product at Humach
https://humach.com/mai-pilot/
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