51 conversations

The user wants to create a 'smart list' for their glasses shop customers. The process involves matching customer prescriptions to available lenses, prioritizing the cheapest HMC option, and then offering upgrades like thinner lenses, better coatings, tints, or photochromic features. The conversation focused on refining the data structure and logic for accurate prescription matching. Key challenges

Mordechai is consolidating information for the 'Glasses Gemach - Ohr Avraham Chaim' project, focusing on creating a comprehensive information pack. This involves organizing FAQs into logical categories, detailing pricing with specific currency and frame/lens options, and refining examples to include all relevant costs and considerations for various prescriptions. Key decisions include standardizin

Mordechai's experience at Optilab is characterized by his role as founder and driving force, focusing on innovation in ophthalmic lens manufacturing. He spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technologies and automation, significantly improving product quality and operational efficiency through deep analytical research and strategic planning. This approach allowed Optilab to exceed industry b

Mordechai successfully raised $3M in seed funding for Optilab's Freeform Ophthalmic lab. He significantly reduced costs by manipulating data from over 50 suppliers, saving 43% on lens price and consumables. To streamline operations, he developed a Jotform app for Rx lens orders and used Appsheet for semi-automation of Freeform lens production. Further integration of Zoho CRM with Shopify, WhatsApp

Mordechai is defining the core logic for a system that matches customer eyeglass prescriptions to available lens options. The goal is to create a 'smart list' that first identifies the cheapest HMC lens for each eye, then offers upgrade paths including thinner lenses, better coatings, tints, photochromic lenses, and sunglasses. The system needs to handle prescriptions in 0.25 steps and consider ea

The user is seeking online retail options for IOT progressive lenses, specifically lens-only replacements without frames. Research identified two US-based companies, LensDirect and OvernightGlasses, that explicitly offer IOT progressive lens designs (Endless Steady HD Technology and Digital Ray-Path 2 respectively) through a mail-in frame reglazing service. This crystallizes the available options

Mordechai is refining an email to Jonathan Jaglom, aiming to connect based on their shared interest in innovative lens coating technologies. The email will highlight Mordechai's experience establishing a freeform lab, his deep knowledge of traditional coating equipment (Leybold, Schneider, etc.), and his intrigue with flō's additive manufacturing approach. A personal anecdote about a conversation

This conversation focuses on extracting and presenting data regarding the price of multifocal lenses across various countries, as presented in a YouTube video transcript. The core insight is the extreme price variation, with Israel being a benchmark and other countries showing significantly lower or higher costs. The goal is to make this disparity striking and understandable through tables, emojis

The user uploaded an image of rental listings. The assistant used OCR (pytesseract) to transcribe the Hebrew and English text from the image. It then processed the image, cropping and resizing sections to improve OCR accuracy and display. Finally, it structured the transcribed data into a table with Hebrew headers, saved it as CSV and Excel files, and offered further normalization or merging optio

The user initiated a conversation about OCR capabilities, specifically mentioning Tesseract and Hebrew language support. After an attempt to process an uploaded image, it was discovered that the Hebrew language data for Tesseract was not loading correctly in the current environment. The user also inquired about a 'leak release' related to Humane AI, which led to a search revealing details about th

The user wants to categorize a list of ChatGPT use cases into 10 distinct employee types. This is to ensure that employees can leverage ChatGPT in ways most relevant to their specific roles and responsibilities, building upon previous discussions about practical AI projects for businesses. The aim is to create a structured approach for learning and applying AI within the organization.

The user is encountering several critical issues with the EZ determination system, including initial empty states, incorrect applicant counts, silent database update failures, and display errors for WOTC eligibility. The assistant is actively debugging these by examining file contents, error logs, and user feedback. The focus is on fixing the immediate display and flow issues, while also investiga

Lumus is significantly scaling its AR waveguide production through an expanded partnership with SCHOTT, which is investing in new facilities to meet rising global demand. This strategic move, particularly focusing on the Z-Lens waveguide architecture, positions Lumus to capitalize on the growing AR market across various sectors. The report details these developments and their implications for Lumu

This CV is adapted for an AI Adoption Director role, emphasizing strategic AI integration and organizational transformation. It highlights experience in developing AI roadmaps, leading change management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The previous roles as Senior AI Developer, Data and Gen-AI Engineer, and Gen AI Consultant are included to showcase a breadth of AI expertise.

The entrepreneurial journey continued with a second AR coater that failed to produce stable output, leading to a lesson learned about manufacturing challenges. Simultaneously, Mordechai was collecting lens prices and importing lenses, preparing to re-enter B2B sales. The COVID-19 pandemic then forced a pivot; with mall-based optical stores struggling, Mordechai opened a successful lab shop in Isra

Mordechai is synthesizing his past experiences in establishing a freeform lab, evaluating various coating technologies (LTL, Leybold, Schneider, Satisloh, OptiTech, Optimal), and understanding the ophthalmic industry's bottlenecks. He is connecting this to Jonathan Jaglom's work at flō, particularly the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) and inkjet coating to disrupt the traditional lens ind

The McKinsey Global Survey on AI in 2023 highlights generative AI's explosive growth and rapid adoption across industries. Organizations anticipate significant impacts on their workforces and industries, leading to increased AI investments. While generative AI is still nascent, there's a strong emphasis on managing its risks, particularly inaccuracy. High-performing AI adopters are leveraging gene

Mordechai's core thesis identifies a 1000x gap between AI's exponential capability growth and its slow human utilization, attributing this to AI demanding humans surrender control. To bridge this gap, he proposes the SHELET Protocol, a 4-phase system. Phase 1, 'Physical → Digital (Reality Crystallization)', focuses on human-defined parameter ingestion to compress complex physical reality into mana

Mordechai's analysis posits that low AI practical adoption stems from a 1000x gap between AI's exponential capability growth and human utilization, driven by AI systems that demand humans surrender control. His proposed solution, the SHELET protocol, emphasizes granting humans 100% agency, enabling them to command AI armies. This approach aims to bridge the gap by aligning AI's power with human di

Mordechai, a self-taught AI proficient individual in Beit Shemesh, is questioning why successful Israeli high-tech companies continue traditional hiring practices, believing he can perform many of these roles faster, cheaper, and more accurately using advanced AI tools. He feels previous AI responses were too generic and not tailored to his specific intellectual curiosity about this perceived inef

The user has detailed their expertise in the ophthalmic lens production industry, highlighting skills in machine selection and setup, production cycle monitoring via software development, and a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process from procurement to final product. They emphasize their ability to optimize timelines and budgets, and provide live feedback on job status, showc

The user provided an image showing a magnified view of a grid-like structure, which was identified as likely being an Anti-Reflective (AR) coating on a lens. AR coatings are applied to reduce reflections and improve light transmission. The observed grid structure could represent the microscopic layering or texture of the coating itself. Further context is needed for a complete analysis.

The user wants to develop a logic structure for a smart lens recommendation system. This system should take a prescription for both eyes and offer the two lowest thickness lens options available. For each selected lens, it should also present upgrade options for coatings (HMC, SHMC) and features like tint and photochromic lenses, along with their associated costs. The current task is to define the

The user is exploring options for sourcing surfaced, uncut prescription lenses. Initially focused on China, the search expanded globally to find labs that cater to retail customers for single pairs without minimum order quantities. The user also inquired about reviews for a specific Canadian company, Uncut Express, and later shifted to exploring IoT designs relevant to the retail sector.

The user is requesting a comprehensive list of characteristics for various Essilor lenses, excluding price. The goal is to brainstorm and detail attributes such as lens type, best use cases, and specific features. This information is intended to be presented in an HTML table format, requiring a deep dive into the optical and functional aspects of each lens model mentioned.

Mordechai is seeking to customize his CV and prepare for interviews for a role in the ophthalmic lens industry. He has experience building a B2B platform, managing extensive pricelist data using Excel, Power Query, and Power BI, and designing user-friendly applications. The conversation also touched upon his ability to gather market data in a data-scarce industry and negotiate discounts.

This text describes the precise, multi-stage manufacturing process at Optilab, emphasizing the journey from digital order management (LMS) through physical lens creation. It highlights the meticulous steps of blocking, ultra-precise generation (to 1 nanometer), smart polishing, cleaning, and advanced coating applications (hard and AR) to produce high-quality ophthalmic lenses.

Klarna has replaced the workload of 700 employees with an AI assistant, a move that follows previous layoffs and is attributed to economic uncertainties. This action highlights a strategic shift towards technological solutions for operational efficiency and mitigating future financial risks. The decision reflects broader industry trends towards automation and AI, prompting discussions about workfo

The user is seeking to understand the friction points in current business adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies like GPT and Bard, contrasting their immense potential with how businesses are actually using them. The initial search query aims to find articles discussing these challenges in 2024, with a focus on differentiating GenAI from predictive AI and identifying adoption hurdles.

Mordechai introduces a revolutionary solution for 'PD' astigmatism, a common visual distortion. He unveils a patented technology called the 'digital ray pot' that significantly reduces this distortion by up to 76%, leading to dramatically clearer vision. To underscore their confidence and commitment to customer satisfaction, they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, promising a full refund if the