EP114: AI Playground - DeepSeek

Leader Generation

In this AI Playground episode of Leader Generation, the Mod Op team explores DeepSeek, a new open-source AI model making waves in the industry.

Tessa Burg, Aaron Grando, Patty Parobek, and Sasha Dookhoo break down what makes DeepSeek different, how it stacks up against other AI models like ChatGPT, and why businesses must be cautious before jumping in.

You’ll hear firsthand insights on DeepSeek’s potential advantages—including improved reasoning and cost efficiency—as well as serious security and privacy concerns. Should marketers and business leaders start using it? What risks come with its data storage policies? And how does this model shape the future of AI adoption?

Tune in to hear expert opinions, real-world testing insights, and key takeaways to help you make informed AI decisions. Leader Generation is hosted by Tessa Burg and brought to you by Mod Op.

Contributors:

Tessa Burg, CTO at Mod Op

Aaron Grando, VP of Creative Innovation at Mod Op

Patty Parobek, VP of AI Transformation at Mod Op

Sasha Dookhoo, VP of PR at Mod Op

About Tessa Burg:

Tessa is the Chief Technology Officer at Mod Op and Host of the Leader Generation podcast. She has led both technology and marketing teams for 15+ years. Tessa initiated and now leads Mod Op's AI/ML Pilot Team, AI Council and Innovation Pipeline. She started her career in IT and development before following her love for data and strategy into digital marketing. Tessa has held roles on both the consulting and client sides of the business for domestic and international brands, including American Greetings, Amazon, Nestlé, Anlene, Moen and many more. Tessa can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected].