Connect with Ibby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibby/
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In this episode of thinkfuture, host Chris Kalaboukis sits down with Ibby Syed, founder of Cotera, a platform making it easier for non-technical people to build powerful AI agents that solve real-world problems—without the hallucinations.
Cotera acts as a translation layer between business needs and technical AI capabilities, empowering teams to automate complex workflows safely and effectively. By using multiple AI models to cross-check outputs and a “tiebreaker” model to handle edge cases, Cotera ensures accuracy, reliability, and trust in automation.
We explore:
How Cotera enables non-technical users to build their own AI agents
The company’s unique multi-model system to prevent hallucinations
Real-world applications in QA, fraud detection, and chatbot validation
Why critical thinking and creativity will define the future workforce
How education and job design must evolve for an AI-driven world
The balance between automation, human oversight, and trust
If you’re interested in AI safety, workflow automation, or the evolution of work, this episode offers a grounded and hopeful look at how we can make AI useful—without losing control.
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