Part 1: This week on Making Data Simple, we have Eric Diamler.  Eric is an authority in the Artificial Intelligence community with over 20 years of experience in the field. He currently leads MIT’s first ever spinout from its Math department and has cofounded six technology companies that have pioneered work in fields ranging from software systems to statistical arbitrage. Show Notes 2:24 –Presidential Innovation Fellow during the Obama Administration4:30 -Be careful about confusing a vision with a short-term time horizon12:56 - Don’t be a technology laggard, know what the "data" inhibitors are20:12 - Mr. President.  Here is the situation27:49 - How does the US compare to other countries?Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [almartintalksdata@gmail.com] and tell us why you should be next. Abstract Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Account Technical Leader IBM Technology Sales, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.