Wed, Mar 12th: “AI Voice Technology and Innovation" 6:15 PM, CU Boulder

The Rocky Mountain AI Interest Group (RMAIIG) invites you to an in-person meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:15 PM MST at CU Boulder to discuss 'AI Voices and the Next Generation of Human-Machine Interaction.'

***Please note new meeting location going forward!***

As Voice AI and AI-driven interactions continue to evolve, this meeting will explore the latest advancements in conversational AI, voice synthesis, and real-world applications across multiple industries. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges of scaling Voice AI, from handling millions of interactions to ensuring compliance in regulated sectors like healthcare and insurance. We’ll also dive into real-time voice cloning and synthesis, showcasing how cutting-edge tools make these capabilities more accessible than ever. Additionally, we’ll examine how Voice AI is revolutionizing post-production workflows in media and entertainment, enhancing creative storytelling and streamlining production.

Thanks to our pizza sponsor, Tim Morrissey from Drive Capital! Details below.

'AI Voices and the Next Generation of Human-Machine Interaction'
***NOTE NEW LOCATION***
CU Boulder East Campus: In-person
Aerospace Engineering Sciences Building (Room 120)
3775 Discovery Dr., Boulder CO 80303
Wed, Mar 12th
6:15 - 8:15 PM MDT - Meeting
5:30 PM Free pizza (thanks to pizza sponsor Tim Morrissey from Drive Capital!)
Parking: https://www.rmaiig.org/parking
***NOTE NEW LOCATION***

Our first speaker, Trevor Uptain, is the Head of Engineering at MedicareVox, where he leads the development of Voice AI solutions tailored for the insurance sector. His presentation will delve into the current Voice AI landscape, discussing the challenges of scaling from a few calls to millions and managing conversations ranging from brief interactions to hour-long discussions. He will address the engineering and design hurdles in building reliable AI voice systems, the specific data and compliance requirements of regulated industries like insurance, and how Voice AI can transform customer engagement. Attendees will gain practical insights into the technology stack, best practices for prompt engineering, and a glimpse into the future role of Voice AI in modern enterprises.

Before his tenure at MedicareVox, Trevor contributed to Google's Core Machine Learning team and held software engineering positions at several rapidly growing startups. Based in Boston, he is passionate about creating impactful AI technologies that advance conversational systems.

Next, Daniel Ritchie, who is a career technologist and founder of Brain Wave Collective, will explore real-time voice cloning and synthesis with hands-on examples. Modern voice AI technologies have become both powerful and approachable. This practical presentation will showcase how anyone can easily integrate custom voices into their projects, with a hackathon-winning robot bringing these capabilities to life. Through readily available platforms and accessible development tools, we'll highlight paths to unlocking creative new possibilities in voice AI and robotics.

Daniel Ritchie is founder of Brain Wave Collective, where innovators transform emerging technologies into real-world success. He makes cutting-edge capabilities practical and accessible, fostering both individual and business innovation. His recent achievements include competition-winning contributions in open-source robotics, computer vision, and multimedia applications.

Finally, Christian Robins, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of 11 Dollar Bill, will explore how Voice AI is transforming real-world post-production workflows. Voice AI is becoming an essential tool in modern media production, from voice cloning for automated dialogue replacement (ADR) to AI-generated temp tracks and localization. This practical presentation will showcase how these technologies enhance storytelling and streamline creative processes. Attendees will get an inside look at how these tools are used daily in professional environments, where the blend of human creativity and AI leads to faster, more flexible, and more innovative results.

Christian Robins is Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of 11 Dollar Bill, a veteran post-production creative with over 25 years of experience in visual effects, editorial, and sound design. He has worked on global campaigns, TV commercials, and high-profile projects, consistently pushing creative boundaries and integrating new technologies into traditional workflows. Over the last few years, Christian has focused on leveraging AI tools to amplify—not replace—human creativity, helping creatives adopt AI in practical and impactful ways.

Thanks to our pizza sponsor, Tim Morrissey from Drive Capital, a stage-agnostic venture capital firm investing in technical founders building companies in large markets. With over $2.2B in assets under management, Drive is a permanent capital partner throughout your company's journey, whether you need your first $500K to launch or your last $150M before going public. Reach out at Tim@drivecapital.com and learn more at [DriveCapital.com](http://drivecapital.com/).

Special thank you to Bobby Hodgkinson for arranging the meeting space!