INSIGHTS | CORENTUS FIRST FRIDAY with a THOUGHT LEADER SERIES

Camilo Rojas and Paul Bosco Jr
Empathy, Communication, and Productivity

Camilo Rojas and Paul Bosco Jr share insights into how cutting-edge AI and biosignal processing can be used to revolutionize leadership and communication skill development. Camilo and Paul shared their insights with us and our Community of Professionals Advancing Team Effectiveness during our First Friday with a Thought Leader event.

For you from Camilo, Paul, & Corentus

About Camilo Rojas and Paul Bosco Jr
Camilo Rojas is the CEO and Founder of ProjectUs.ai, an MIT Media Lab spinout recognized by SXSW, the United Nations, and the US National Science Foundation for its innovative AI tool that can help people become the best version of themselves. Camilo's postdoctoral research at MIT focused on using AI ethically to help people develop emotional intelligence skills and to help teams and organizations become more creative, cohesive, and productive. With a background in Physics, Electronics, Communication Systems, and Computer Science, Camilo has also worked with Intel, Logitech, and major research centers in Argentina and Brazil.

Paul Bosco Jr. is the Head of Product at ProjectUs.ai. Driven by a belief in the power of technology to foster health, wellness, and positive workplace culture, he is leading efforts to transform leadership and empathy in the workplace through innovative products. With career-spanning roles at the Mass Digital Health Initiative, IBM Watson Health, and Harvard, Paul has focused on advancing digital health research and the application of AI/ML in healthcare. He holds a BA/MS and is pursuing a dual Master's in Computer Science and Engineering at Tufts University.

Camilo Rojas and Paul Bosco Jr Empathy, Communication, and Productivity

“How the Platform Works” (0:59)
ProjectUs.ai runs in the background of online interactions to provide the user with actionable feedback while maintaining the person’s privacy.

“Using AI to Identify Organizational Challenges” (1:18)
Camilo and Paul explain how the ProjectUs.ai platform aggregates anonymized data to help identify organizations' real challenges. The platform’s empathetic and confidential individualized feedback assists each team member in seeing patterns and improvement opportunities in their role within the team. The ProjectUs.ai platform elevates the individual's personal development, which in turn, elevates the organization.

KEY INSIGHTS | Empathy, Communication, and Productivity

AI for Self-Improvement: Projectilus leverages AI to provide personalized feedback on communication behaviors, fostering self-awareness and growth. 

  • Projectilus in Action: Julie’s testimonial underscores the platform’s effectiveness in identifying areas for improvement and facilitating behavior change. 

  • Partnership with Correntus: Projectilus collaborates with Correntus, a consultancy specializing in team dynamics and transformation, to enhance their "Voice of the Team" offering. 

  • Ethical Considerations: Projectilus emphasizes user data ownership, privacy, and the importance of user input in model training and refinement. 

  • Projectilus Roots: Developed at MIT Media Lab's Fluid Interfaces group, which focuses on tech for cognitive enhancement. 

  • Projectilus Functionality: Operates in the background of online meetings (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams) analyzing voice tone, body language, and word usage to generate actionable feedback. 

  • User-Centric Approach: Emphasizes user control over data, contrasting with platforms like ChatGPT where data is contributed to a larger pool. 

  • Integration with Correntus: Projectilus enhances Correntus’ "Voice of the Team" process, allowing for faster and more cost-effective analysis of employee feedback. 

  • Future Developments: Plans include language expansion beyond English, deeper exploration of unconscious biases, and integration with coaching programs. 

  • Individual Self-Development: Enhancing communication skills, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. 

  • Team Dynamics and Collaboration: Facilitating better communication within teams, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering a more inclusive culture. 

  • Organizational Transformation: Supporting cultural change initiatives by tracking progress and providing feedback to leaders and employees. 

  • Consider Applications within Your Organization: Evaluate how Projectilus could support individual development, team dynamics, or broader transformation efforts. 

"It's truly about fine-tuning a model that is specialized in the learning and development domain, not running a data warehouse."

- Camilo Rojas and Paul Bosco Jr

 

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