Free Form AI

About Free Form AI

Free Form AI is a builder-led podcast that explores the ever changing landscape of machine learning and artificial intelligence. We pressure-test ideas live and uncover what matters before it’s obvious, covering topics ranging from cutting-edge implementations to the philosophies of product development. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, or enthusiast, join us for practical takeaways to navigate the ever-changing world of AI.

Publisher

Michael Berk

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Being Right Isn't Enough: How Engineers Should Communicate (E. 53)

   Being technically right doesn't mean anyone understands you. In Episode 53 of Free Form AI, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson break down how engineers can communicate complex technical ideas to nontechnical stakeholders, explain uncertainty, and make sure their message actually lands. We discuss how to present data without misleading people, why trusted experts need to question their own assumptions, and how asking better questions helps verify understanding. Good technical communication isn't about sounding smart. It's about giving people the information they need to make better decisions. 00:00 — Communicating with nontechnical stakeholders 02:44 — Explaining data, uncertainty, and misleading charts 05:01 — The purpose of communication 12:00 — Why trusted experts need more scrutiny 18:16 — Checking understanding and explaining complex systems

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   The most efficient way to develop products (E.52)

   Host Alex West and industry expert Dr. Anya Sharma explore how AI accelerates product development while highlighting the critical need to validate ideas and avoid common pitfalls.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Ben’s Take on 4 Years of Databricks Career Knowledge in 8 Tips (E.51)

   Host Ben shares eight career lessons from his four years at Databricks, revealing how humility, proactive opportunity creation, and understanding systems drive long-term growth.

Who has been a guest on Free Form AI

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Deanna Emery
• Sol
• Nicolas Douard
• Aleksandr Patrushev

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 19 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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