Episode Summary:
In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Byrne Houle speaks with Mbere Monjok, Program Lead at Google, about designing AI for the Real World. Mbere shares her journey from finance and consulting into advanced AI work and discusses how generative 3D, video, and immersive technologies are reshaping digital commerce. The conversation explores AI product leadership in uncertain environments, the role of user trust, continuous quality testing, and managing bias in AI systems. Mbere also offers practical advice for founders and professionals adopting AI, stressing empathy, experimentation, and delivering real user value over hype.
Show Notes:
- Mbere Monjok discusses her transition from finance and consulting into leading multimodal AI initiatives focused on real-world impact.
- The episode explores how AI product teams can balance speed, innovation, and responsibility while maintaining user trust.
- Mbere shares practical frameworks for research, prioritization, and decision-making in zero-to-one AI product development.
- The conversation examines bias, quality assurance, and why continuous testing is critical for generative AI systems.
- Listeners gain advice on designing AI as a thought partner and building products that resonate with human needs, not just technical capability.
This episode is hosted by Jocelyn Houle, Host, BetterTech
