AI Lab Unfiltered

In Episode 27 of AI Lab Unfiltered, Drew Veach and Pete Terryn are joined by Sonny Lee, CEO & Founder of Holisticare, to explore the intersection of AI and productization.
They dive into:
  • How AI drives both new products and operational excellence
  • Why subject matter experts are now building tools with no-code AI platforms
  • Practical use cases in manufacturing, automation, and healthcare
  • Data challenges, interoperability, and AI bias in sensitive fields
  • The future of autonomous driving and synthetic data training
Chapters:
(00:00) Welcome to AI Lab Unfiltered + Guest Intro: Sonny Lee, CEO of Holisticare
(02:11) What Productization Means in the Age of AI
(05:37) AI’s Two Paths: New Products vs. Operational Excellence
(08:23) Empowering Subject Matter Experts with No-Code AI Tools
(11:48) Eliminating Miscommunication Between Experts and Developers
(15:29) Automation Wins: Zapier, Data Flows, and Healthcare Use Cases
(19:21) Data Interoperability and Healthcare Challenges
(23:45) AI Bias and Why Ground Truth is Hard in Healthcare
(27:14) Stakeholder Alignment: Data, Talent, and Leadership Buy-In
(32:40) Overcoming AI Resistance Inside Organizations
(36:22) Human-in-the-Loop: Why Doctors and AI Should Collaborate
(40:48) Autonomous Driving, Edge Cases, and Synthetic Data
(45:15) Tesla vs. Waymo: Vision vs. LiDAR Approaches
(49:03) Building Virtual Worlds for Safer AI Training
(53:20) AI’s Future in Transportation and Beyond
(56:42) Where to Find Sonny Lee and Closing Thoughts

If you’re a business leader, innovator, or AI enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on using AI strategically to boost ROI and drive adoption across industries.

Creators and Guests

Host
Drew Veach
Drew Veach is the Senior Account Manager at BizStream, co-lead of West Michigan AI Lab, and co-host of AI Lab Unfiltered. He helps organizations build better brand experiences and apply AI to drive innovation and productivity.
Host
Pete Terryn
Pete Terryn is the Director of Operations at NuWave Technology Partners, co-founder of West Michigan AI Lab, and co-host of AI Lab Unfiltered. He helps organizations understand and apply AI to drive growth, innovation, and productivity.

What is AI Lab Unfiltered?

The AI Lab Podcast is your gateway to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, where innovation meets application. Each episode dives deep into the latest AI technologies, tools, and real-world use cases, providing practical insights for professionals, enthusiasts, and beginners alike. From groundbreaking advancements to ethical considerations, we explore how AI is reshaping industries, improving workflows, and solving global challenges. Hosted by experts passionate about making AI accessible, the podcast fosters a vibrant community of listeners eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.