From Tokens to Vectors: The Substrate of AI
Broadcast Date: March 12th, 2026
Join this episode of DM Radio as host Eric Kavanagh speaks with Pinecone CEO Ash Ashutosh about the technical foundation behind modern AI systems.
Explore how large language models convert text, images, and other data into vectors – mathematical representations that enable machines to understand meaning and relationships. Find out more about the role of vector databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in grounding AI with enterprise data to produce more accurate, trustworthy results.
Tune in to learn how tokens, vectors, and semantic data structures are shaping the next generation of AI applications.
Host:
Eric Kavanagh
CEO at The Bloor Group
Eric has nearly 30 years of experience as a career journalist with a keen focus on enterprise technologies. He designs and moderates a variety of New Media programs, including The Briefing Room, DM Radio and Espresso Series, as well as GARP’s Leadership and Research Webcasts. His mission is to help people leverage the power of software, methodologies and politics in order to get things done.
Guests:
Ash Ashutosh
CEO of Pinecone
