Explore the evolution and practical applications of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in this 40-minute video featuring CB Insight's lead data scientist Rongyao Huang. Journey through the history of NLP from its prehistoric roots to the modern Bronze Age of language models, and discover how to leverage the latest advancements in the field. Learn about transformer applications, practical NLP stack evolution, and strategies for implementing NLP pipelines in real-world scenarios. Gain insights into open-source toolboxes, challenges in NLP implementation, and the future of data science through the lens of NLP. Delve into specific examples like funding extraction pipelines and discover how to move beyond proof of concept to create robust NLP solutions.