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by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias
Welcome to Sidecar Sync: Your Weekly Dose of Innovation for Associations. Hosted by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias, this podcast is your definitive source for the latest news, insights, and trends in the association world with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in shaping the future. Each week, we delve into the most pressing topics, spotlighting the transformative role of emerging technologies and their profound impact on associations. With a commitment to cutting through the noise, Sidecar Sync offers listeners clear, informed discussions, expert perspectives, and a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing associations today. Whether you're an association professional, tech enthusiast, or just keen on staying updated, Sidecar Sync ensures you're always ahead of the curve. Join us for enlightening conversations and a fresh take on the ever-evolving world of associations.
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- 5 days ago56 min
AI Solves an 80-Year Mystery, Microsoft Agents Take Over, & Anthropic’s Claude Mythos vs. Fable | 138
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith and Mallory explore three major developments shaping the future of AI. First, they unpack how an OpenAI model independently solved a decades-old mathematical problem—challenging long-held assumptions and proving AI can generate truly novel insights. Then, they break down Microsoft Build 2026 and the shift toward an “agent-first” world, where AI systems take on real work across your organization. Finally, they dive into Anthropic’s powerf...
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
The 4 Modes of Working with AI, The Transformation Paradox, & Building a Learning Organization | 137
Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed “mini” episode, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias break down a whirlwind of recent AI model releases—from Anthropic, Alibaba, Microsoft, and beyond—and what they signal about the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Then, they dive into Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trend Index Report, unpacking the “agency equation” and what it really means for organizations navigating AI adoption. From the rise of agents and the four modes of working with AI to the growing gap between...
- 2 weeks ago42 min
How AI Is Changing Scientific Publishing with Dr. Jessica Miles | 136
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias welcomes Dr. Jessica Miles, founder of The Informed Frontier, former VP of Strategy and Investments at Holtzbrinck, and advisory board member for Johns Hopkins University Press, for a fascinating look at how AI is transforming publishing, research, and trusted content ecosystems. Jessica explains what happens when AI becomes a “reader” instead of just a writer or assistant, why associations and scientific societies may already b...
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Proactive Gemini Workflows, AI Mode’s Search Overhaul, & Antigravity-Powered Wearables | 135
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias unpack Google I/O 2026 and what it signals for the future of AI-powered work, search, and member engagement. They explore Google’s push toward proactive, agentic AI across Gemini, Workspace, Search, and new infrastructure like Antigravity and TPU chips, while digging into what these changes mean for associations trying to protect their content, improve digital experiences, and stay relevant as members increas...
- May 14, 202649 min
Enterprise Platforms Prepare for AI Agents & Diffusion LLMs Prove Their Production Value | 134
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dig into two major shifts happening beneath the surface of AI: how enterprise software vendors are responding to the rise of AI agents, and why diffusion language models may be moving from research curiosity to real-world infrastructure faster than expected. They unpack Salesforce’s open, agent-friendly “Headless 360” strategy, SAP’s more restrictive API stance, and what these moves mean for associations tryi...
- May 7, 202645 min
Dark Databases & the State of AI Video | 133
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dig into the hidden world of “dark databases”—messy, undocumented systems quietly powering many associations—and explore DBAutoDoc, a new open-source tool from Amith and Thomas Altman that uses AI to map database structure, infer relationships, and generate documentation at scale. Amith & Mallory also unpack the state of AI video after OpenAI’s Sora shutdown, explaining why the category is not cooling off...
- Apr 30, 202647 min
Claude's Design Coup & The Curse of Work Slop | 132
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sidecar Sync, Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dive into Anthropic’s latest moves with Claude Opus 4.7 and the new Claude Design, a conversational visual creation tool that can generate decks, prototypes, one-pagers, landing pages, and even animations from simple prompts. Mallory shares her first hands-on experiment with Claude Design, while Amith breaks down why stronger visual intelligence matters for computer use, design workflows, and real-time AI app...
- Apr 23, 202659 min
How Siri’s Co-Creator Predicts the Next AI Wave with Adam & Noah Cheyer | 131
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you put a Siri co-creator and longtime AI pioneer together with a next-generation events strategist? Adam Cheyer—co-creator of Siri, founder of Viv Labs, and a builder behind several influential AI startups—and Noah Cheyer, founder of Silicon Valley Speakers and a close observer of how event planners and audiences are responding to AI, join Mallory Mejias for a father-son conversation on where this technology has been and where it’s headed next. The episode ...
About Sidecar Sync
Welcome to Sidecar Sync: Your Weekly Dose of Innovation for Associations. Hosted by Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias, this podcast is your definitive source for the latest news, insights, and trends in the association world with a special emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in shaping the future. Each week, we delve into the most pressing topics, spotlighting the transformative role of emerging technologies and their profound impact on associations. With a commitment to cutting through the noise, Sidecar Sync offers listeners clear, informed discussions, expert perspectives, and a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing associations today. Whether you're an association professional, tech enthusiast, or just keen on staying updated, Sidecar Sync ensures you're always ahead of the curve. Join us for enlightening conversations and a fresh take on the ever-evolving world of associations.
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