In Conversation with Dr. Stefan Leichenauer of SandboxAQ
- Jason Stoughton
- 4 days ago
- 1 min read

New Pulse of AI Podcast! Season 7, Episode 157
Summary
In this conversation, Pulse of AI Podcast Host Jason Stoughton and guest Dr. Stefan Leichenauer, VP of Engineering and Lead AI Scientist for SandboxAQ, discuss the evolution of AI, the differences between LQMs and LLMhis s, and the impact of quantum technology on AI applications. They explore the challenges of commercializing AI products, the diverse focus areas of Sandbox AQ, and the importance of real-world impact. Stefan shares insights on the types of individuals he is trying to recruit, company culture, and offers advice for aspiring innovators in the field of AI and technology.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
00:00 The Evolution of AI and SandboxAQ
00:49 Understanding LQMs vs LLMs0
3:38 Applications of AI in Science
06:30 The Role of Quantum Technology
09:39 Commercializing Scientific Innovations
12:33 Future Directions and Challenges
20:04 Exploring Sandbox AQ's Diverse Innovations
22:51 The Role of AI in Healthcare and Drug Discovery
25:20 The Entrepreneurial Spirit at Sandbox AQ
25:42 Releasing the SARE Dataset for Drug Discovery
29:01 The Future of AI Beyond Language Models
33:16 The Evolution of Agentic AI
37:02 Recruiting Talent for Real-World Impact
41:08 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in AI
Keywords
AI, LQM, LLM, Sandbox AQ, Quantum Technology, Drug Discovery, Machine Learning, AI Applications, Science, Technology