Hollywood Valley

#001 What's Data Actually Good For? | Tim Shea

Episode Summary

In the first episode of Hollywood Valley, Alvaro de la Cruz sits down with Tim Shea, founder of Latticework Insights, to discuss AI, entertainment, audience behavior, and the gap between what these tools promise and what they can actually deliver today. They explore creativity, predictive analytics, and why human decision-making still matters in an increasingly AI-driven industry.

Episode Notes

In the first episode of Hollywood Valley, Alvaro de la Cruz sits down with Tim Shea, founder of Latticework Insights, to discuss AI, entertainment, audience behavior, and the growing gap between what these tools promise and what they can actually deliver today.

The conversation explores the current state of generative AI, the limitations of creative AI tools, predictive analytics, audience behavior, and why human creativity, taste, and decision-making still matter deeply in entertainment and storytelling.

Topics discussed:

• AI hype versus practical reality  
• Why creativity and taste still matter in an AI-driven world
• Predictive analytics and audience behavior in entertainment
• The limitations of current generative AI tools
• AI as a tool for creators, not a replacement
• The future of media, storytelling, and entertainment technology  

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