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NLW recently collaborated with KPMG on a 7-part enterprise AI-focused series called You can with AI. On this Saturday bonus preview, we share episode 7 of the series, all about the trends shaping the AI-ready organization of the future. Featuring Steve Chase, KMPG Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation.Learn more about the series: https://www.kpmg.us/aipodcasts
Ashok Atluri founded Zen Technologies in 1993, bootstrapping from Hyderabad at a time when India was importing 70% of its defence equipment and private players contributed just 5% of procurements. It took Zen five years to win its first contract from the Indian Army in 1998.Today, the company builds simulators and anti-drone systems, and has grown its market cap from ₹40 crore to over ₹13,000 crore.Ashok shares that India needs to make it easier for private, self-funded R&D companies to succeed in defense tech and why the focus should be in building technology with India's own IP. We also discuss the policy shifts he has seen in India's defense tech over the last 32 years, and how policies like IDDM and Make-II have reshaped India's defense manufacturing.This is an episode with a founder who has spent over three decades turning India's defence technology from an import-dependent sector into one that can build defense tech with its own IP.0:00 – Trailer 1:18 – Why entering defense tech must be easier 8:48 – Building simulators for the army 10:53 – Zen's entry into anti-drone systems 12:26 – 400x growth in 12 years 13:41 – Policy shifts in defense tech 15:42 – How Indian-owned IP can transform defense? 19:24 – How big is India's defense simulations market? 22:06 – From ₹60 Cr to ₹930 Cr in 4 years 25:27 – How are simulations built for future weapons? 29:15 – India's defense budget (foreign tech vs. local tech) 30:23 – The entry barriers in the 1990s and even today 31:43 – Is doing business with the government harder for some sectors? 36:06 – Surviving 32 years being financially conservative 37:29 – How Indian government is pushing exports in defense tech 40:35 – Zen's anti-drone systems used in Operation Sindhoor 42:31 – Will there be an India–China conflict? 43:15 – Where does China stand in defense tech? 44:08 – How India should back its wealth creators 49:12 – Policies that are enabling Indian defence companies today 49:37 – Parrikar's influence on private sector role in defense tech-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
OpenAI's rollout of GPT-5 came with some bumps for users, but we dig into how the new model could be boosting the company's enterprise business.
Shay Levi (@shaylevi2, CEO @UnframeAI) & Larissa Schneider (COO @UnframeAI) discuss the complexities of building an enterprise-grade AI platform. Topics include what an AI platform is, the advantages of adoption, and the efficiencies gained.SHOW: 948SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #948 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwNEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SPONSORS:[VASION] Vasion Print eliminates the need for print servers by enabling secure, cloud-based printing from any device, anywhere. Get a custom demo to see the difference for yourself.[DoIT] Visit doit.com (that's d-o-i-t.com) to unlock intent-aware FinOps at scale with DoiT Cloud Intelligence.SHOW NOTES:Unframe websiteTopic 1 - Shay & Larissa, welcome to the show! Give everyone a brief introduction and a little about your background. Topic 2 - Today, we're discussing AI Security and Enterprise Platforms. What are the problems or issues you see with AI development today?Topic 3 - Is this where an AI platform comes into play? I'm seeing more and more about this term and wondering what it truly means to be a platform. What is your definition of a platform, and what are the advantages?Topic 4 - Shay, considering your background in APIs and API security, how does that knowledge transfer into this space?Topic 5 - Larissa, with your background in operations, where do you see the inefficiencies in AI development and lifecycle management of the AI models and the datasets?Topic 6 - Let's talk about Unframe. Give everyone an overview. Is this a SaaS service? How and where does it fit into your typical AI development stack?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod
FirstMark Capital's Rich Heitzman talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the IPO market & big tech's AI investments. We also talk with Writer's May Habib about enterprise AI agents and Kajabi's Ahad Khan about the creator economy, and we get into the AI search wars with Profound's James Cadwallader.Articles discussed on this episode:https://www.theinformation.com/articles/people-power-sap-remakes-ai-eraTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda
In this episode from Cisco Live, Maribel Lopez sits down with two Cisco executives, Vijoy Pandey, SVP of Outshift at Cisco and Nathan Jokel, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Alliances at Cisco, to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing enterprise infrastructure over the next year. The conversation explores the evolution from deterministic to probabilistic computing, the emergence of agentic workflows, and practical advice for business leaders navigating the AI transformation.Host: Maribel LopezGuests:Vijoy Pandey, SVP of Outshift at CiscoNathan Jokel, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Alliances at CiscoRecorded at: Cisco LiveEpisode OverviewIn this episode from Cisco Live, Maribel Lopez sits down with two Cisco executives to discuss how AI is fundamentally changing enterprise infrastructure over the next year. The conversation explores the evolution from deterministic to probabilistic computing, the emergence of agentic workflows, and practical advice for business leaders navigating the AI transformation.Key Topics DiscussedThe Three Waves of AI Infrastructure EvolutionWave 1: AI training in public cloud (mostly behind us)Wave 2: AI inference moving to enterprise data centers for control, security, and economic reasonsWave 3: AI moving to the edge with physical and embodied AI requiring new infrastructure for robots and devicesFrom Deterministic to Probabilistic ComputingVijoy explains the fundamental shift happening in computing:Traditional computing: deterministic, machine-speed but limitedHuman intelligence: agentic but slowNew paradigm: AI agents with human-like behavior operating at machine speed and scaleThe Internet of AgentsA collaboration platform where AI agents from different vendors can:Get discovered and authenticatedCompose workflows togetherExecute tasks collaborativelyBe evaluated for performanceReal-world example: Building a sales funnel portal using agentic interfaces from Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Cisco security - all working together without manual UI clicking.AI and Energy ChallengesThe Problem: By 2028, projected 63 gigawatt shortfall for new data center capacitySolutions:Invest in diverse energy sources (nuclear, renewables, battery storage)Build data centers near power sources (e.g., Cisco's Middle East partnerships)Develop more energy-efficient infrastructureFocus on smaller, specialized models instead of racing for maximum parametersCisco's Specialized AI ModelsFoundation SAC 8B: 8 billion parameter model specialized for security policyDeep Network Model: Expert model trained on network configurationsOutshift: Cisco's Innovation EngineCisco's internal incubator tackling problems adjacent to core business in:Space: Areas adjacent to networking, security, observability, collaborationTime/Risk: Higher-risk ventures that can't enter at Cisco scale initiallyCurrent Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs):Internet of AgentsQuantum Internet - building quantum networks for distributed quantum computing
Enterprise AI leaders from C3 AI, Resolve AI, and Scale AI reveal how Fortune 100 companies are successfully scaling agentic AI from pilots to production and share secrets for successful AI transformation.Topics Include:Panel introduces three AI leaders from Resolve AI, C3 AI, and Scale AIResolve AI builds autonomous site reliability engineers for production incident responseC3 AI provides full-stack platform for developing enterprise agentic AI workflowsScale AI helps Fortune 100 companies adopt agents with private data integrationMoving from AI pilots to production requires custom solutions, not shrink-wrap softwareSuccess demands working directly with customers to understand their specific workflowsAll enterprise AI solutions need well-curated access to internal data and resourcesSoftware engineering has permanently shifted to agentic coding with no going backAI agents rapidly improving in reasoning, tool use, and contextual understandingIndustry moving from simple co-pilots to agents solving complex multi-step problemsSpiros coins new concept: evolving from "systems of record" to "systems of knowledge"Democratized development platforms let enterprises declare their own agent workflowsSemantic business layers enable agents to understand domain-specific enterprise operationsTrust and observability remain major barriers to enterprise agent adoptionOversight layers essential for agents making longer-horizon autonomous business decisionsPerformance tracking and calibration systems needed like MLOps for reasoning chainsCEO-level top-down support required for successful AI transformation initiativesTraditional per-seat SaaS pricing models completely broken for agentic AI solutionsIndustry shifting toward outcome-based and work-completion pricing models insteadReal examples shared: agent collaboration in production engineering and sales automationParticipants:Nikhil Krishnan – SVP & Chief Technology Officer, Data Science, C3 AISpiros Xanthos – Founder and CEO, Resolve AIVijay Karunamurthy – Head of Engineering, Product and Design / Field Chief Technology Officer, Scale AIAndy Perkins – GM, US ISV Sales – Data, Analytics, GenAI, Amazon Web ServicesFurther Links:C3 – Website – AWS MarketplaceResolve AI – Website – AWS MarketplaceScale AI – Website – AWS MarketplaceSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. How does a 150,000-employee global leader make AI work at scale? In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with Julia Peyre, Head of AI Strategy & Innovation at Schneider Electric, to explore how the company is pioneering enterprise AI adoption through its AI Hub, hybrid AI systems, and real-world digital twin applications. From breaking data silos and embedding AI into hardware, to partnering with startups and building predictive maintenance solutions, Julia shares a blueprint for bringing AI from pilot programs to full-scale deployment, across both internal processes and customer-facing products. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X:https://x.com/craigssEye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Preview and Intro (01:58) Meet Julia Peyre & Her Role(03:19) Inside Schneider's AI Hub(05:51) AI in Industrial Automation & Robotics(08:43) Internal vs External AI Applications(13:54) Why Schneider Is Ahead in AI Adoption(15:57) Centralized AI Hub Model(19:38) Hybrid AI: Combining Physics & Data(25:44) Early Steps in Multi-Agent Systems(29:54) Breaking Data Silos for AI at Scale(32:02) Predictive Maintenance with Hybrid AI(37:03) Long-Term View on AI Automation(42:37) Advice for Young Professionals in AI(44:21) Framework for Evaluating AI Solutions(50:19) Involving End Users in AI Testing
In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj interviews Ben Kus, CTO of Box, about the critical role of unstructured data in the AI revolution. They discuss the cost structures of adopting and building with AI, and how AI is transforming enterprise businesses. Ben shares Box's unique perspective, managing over an exabyte of data for 120,000 enterprise customers. Learn how AI can understand, automate, and enhance the value of your unstructured data, turning untapped potential into practical benefits. What you'll learn: Understand what unstructured data is and why it's so critical for AI applications in business.Discover Box's strategic approach to integrating with other platforms and providing AI solutions on top of your data.Learn about the pivotal moment when Box realized the potential of generative AI and how they retrofitted their platform to be AI-first.Explore early AI use cases launched at Box, including chatting with documents and data extraction, and how enterprises are adopting these features.Understand the cost implications of leveraging AI and how Box balances offering AI for free with managing expenses.Dive into Box's perspective on pricing based on usage versus outcomes, and their current subscription model.Learn about Box's approach to AI agents, their definition, and how they are being implemented to solve complex problems.Discover the concept of "context engineering" and its importance in building AI agents that understand user needs.Understand how AI is impacting productivity within Box and the broader enterprise landscape.Find out about the AI models Box is working with and how they ensure security and trustworthiness for enterprise customers.About the Guest and Host:Ben Kus: Chief Technology Officer at Box, previously VP of Product at Box and co-founder of Subspace.Connect with Guest:→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkus .→ Website: https://box.com/Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor.→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/→ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Substack: https://startupproject.substack.com/In this episode, we cover:(00:01) Introduction(00:35) What is unstructured data and why is Box in the center of AI?(04:05) Box's strategy on building new AI tools and features.(06:55) The moment Box realized AI was a big shift.(11:08) Earliest AI use cases launched at Box.(15:17) The cost of leveraging AI and its impact on profitability.(19:24) Pricing based on usage vs. outcomes.(22:47) Abuse prevention and handling unlimited storage.(24:16) AI products targeted for specific knowledge worker persona.(28:18) Being an AI-first company.(30:55) Defining and implementing AI agents within Box.(36:38) Form factors for agents in an enterprise product sense.(39:59) Productivity improvements with AI.(44:07) Progression in junior developers.(46:17) Document parsing and extraction.(49:16) AI models Box is working with.(52:10) Startup ideas in the AI era.Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#unstructureddata #ai #artificialintelligence #enterprisetech #cto #box #datamanagement #machinelearning #generativeai #businesstransformation #ainnovation #techleadership #cloudcomputing #datascience #podcast #startupproject #natarajsindam #digitaltransformation #enterprisesolutions #aifirst
What if you could build and deploy AI solutions across your enterprise in just hours — without sharing your data or retraining a model?In this episode of XTraw AI, host Raghu Banda sits down with Shay Levi, CEO & Co-founder of Unframe, a groundbreaking AI platform redefining how enterprises operationalize AI securely, rapidly, and at scale.From AI-native transformation to blueprint-based automation, Shay shares how Unframe is helping some of the world's largest companies modernize their systems and unlock value from previously untapped data — all while maintaining full control over their tech stack.
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas welcomes Fahd Rafi, founder of Noodle Seed, an AI startup transforming how modern organizations operate through intelligent automation. Drawing from a background leading AI and data strategy at Google Cloud and Microsoft, Fahd shares how his mission is to “automate the ordinary and enable the extraordinary” through a new paradigm: Agents-as-a-Service.Fahd explains how Noodle Seed builds agentic systems that go far beyond simple chatbots—by identifying business processes that should be automated, eliminated, or augmented with AI. He breaks down misconceptions around AI implementation, emphasizing the need for outcome-driven design over hype-driven deployment. Instead of charging by user seats or token usage, Fahd advocates for shared-value models where pricing aligns with business results.From eliminating repetitive tasks to empowering enterprise teams with intelligent agents, Fahd offers a compelling vision of the AI-powered future—where human creativity is prioritized, and machines take care of the rest.Like to be a future guest on the show? Apply Here
In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Lukas Biewald sits down with Arvind Jain, CEO and founder of Glean. They discuss Glean's evolution from solving enterprise search to building agentic AI tools that understand internal knowledge and workflows. Arvind shares how his early use of transformer models in 2019 laid the foundation for Glean's success, well before the term "generative AI" was mainstream.They explore the technical and organizational challenges behind enterprise LLMs—including security, hallucination suppression—and when it makes sense to fine-tune models. Arvind also reflects on his previous startup Rubrik and explains how Glean's AI platform aims to reshape how teams operate, from personalized agents to ever-fresh internal documentation.Follow Arvind Jain: https://x.com/jainarvindFollow Weights & Biases: https://x.com/weights_biasesTimestamps: [00:01:00] What Glean is and how it works [00:02:39] Starting Glean before the LLM boom [00:04:10] Using transformers early in enterprise search [00:06:48] Semantic search vs. generative answers [00:08:13] When to fine-tune vs. use out-of-box models [00:12:38] The value of small, purpose-trained models [00:13:04] Enterprise security and embedding risks[00:16:31] Lessons from Rubrik and starting Glean [00:19:31] The contrarian bet on enterprise search [00:22:57] Culture and lessons learned from Google [00:25:13] Everyone will have their own AI-powered "team" [00:28:43] Using AI to keep documentation evergreen [00:31:22] AI-generated churn and risk analysis [00:33:55] Measuring model improvement with golden sets[00:36:05] Suppressing hallucinations with citations [00:39:22] Agents that can ping humans for help [00:40:41] AI as a force multiplier, not a replacement [00:42:26] The enduring value of hard work
From idea to IPO and beyond. What does it take to back a company for nearly two decades?There are no written rules to navigate one of the most important relationships in a startup. One between a founder and an investor.This episode is an inside look at how one of India's longest founder-investor relationships was built and tested, between Yashish Dahiya (Policybazaar) and Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Info Edge).In 2008, a ₹20 crore cheque was signed for 49 percent of the company, based solely on a powerpoint idea.What followed were regulatory challenges, shifting business models, new investors on-board, and moments of disagreement. But through 17 years, six funding rounds, and an IPO, they stayed aligned.These are two entrepreneurs who built their first ventures a decade apart; Sanjeev in 1997, Yashish in 2008 and have seen the Indian startup ecosystem evolve from the ground up.If you are building or funding startups this conversation will resonate with you for its honesty and give takeaways for your own journey.0:00 – Infoedge Ventures X Policybazaar1:08 – Sanjeev's first memories of Yashish before Policybazaar5:33 – Pitching of the Policybazaar idea 11:08 – How Info Edge almost didn't invest in Policybazaar15:56 – What shaped Yashish as Founder & Sanjeev as Investor25:14 – How the founder–investor bond evolved 27:08 – The Boardroom Dynamics at Policybazaar31:08 – Moments of Disagreement: ₹840 Cr raised, ₹700 Cr still in the bank34:38 – What makes an investor-founder relationship work?46:02 – What We've Learned after 17 years of building together49:03 – How India can build Long-term founder-investor bonds-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
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AI Weekly News Rundown From July 27 to August 03rd 2025:Hello AI Unraveled Listeners,In this Week of AI News,
Watch on YouTube.In this edition of UC Big News, host Kieran Devlin is joined by leading UC analysts Zeus Kerravala and Blair Pleasant to unpack three headline-grabbing stories shaking up the collaboration world. First up, the team shares takeaways from Zoom Perspectives, where Zoom's vision of an AI-powered “Workplace” was more compelling than ever. Then they turn to the reported rift between Microsoft and OpenAI, and what it signals for enterprise AI partnerships. Finally, things get slightly more surreal with a discussion of Microsoft Teams meetings being enabled in Mercedes-Benz vehicles — and whether that's a productivity win or just a corporate boundary too far.Enterprise AI and collaboration took a weird and wonderful turn this week — and UC Big News is here for all of it. The trio takes stock of what's real, what's hype, and what IT leaders should watch closely.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:Zoom's AI Work Platform evolves — With live agent copilots and better cross-surface integration, Zoom's once-vague AI story is turning into a practical, productised vision for modern work.Microsoft and OpenAI tensions rise — Reports suggest growing disagreements over product direction and control. Blair and Zeus explore why betting everything on one AI partner could create long-term risks.Teams in your car? — Mercedes-Benz drivers can now take Microsoft Teams calls on the road. The panel asks: is this a helpful innovation for field workers, or a work/life balance killer on wheels?Next Steps:Still undecided about Teams in cars? Share your hot take in the comments.Curious about Zoom's evolving AI platform? We'll have more deep dives coming soon.Subscribe to UC Big News for sharp analysis and strong opinions on the future of enterprise comms.Thanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.Join our new LinkedIn Community Group.
Is AI finally ready for the enterprise? In this AI Infra Summit 2025 interview, Luke Norris, CEO of Kamawaza, reveals how Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies are moving beyond AI experiments to real-world, production-level deployments—saving millions and reshaping industries.Luke shares insights from Kamawaza's groundbreaking work with over 20 Fortune 500 clients, including a live demo with the Department of Homeland Security and massive cost savings for major enterprises. Learn why consulting firms are feeling the heat, how the AI partner ecosystem is evolving, and what's next for enterprise AI—including game-changing breakthroughs in open-source models like Quen 3.0 and the rise of Model Context Protocol (MCP).
What happens after AI helps you write code faster? You create a bottleneck in testing, security, and operations. In part two of their conversation, SADA's Simon Margolis and Google Cloud's Ameer Abbas tackle this exact problem. They explore how Google's AI strategy extends beyond the developer's keyboard with Gemini Code Assist and Cloud Assist, creating a balanced and efficient software lifecycle from start to finish. We address the burning questions about AI's impact on the software development ecosystem: Is AI replacing developers? What does the future hold for aspiring software engineers? Gain insights on embracing AI as an augmentation tool, the concept of "intentional prompting" versus "vibe coding," and why skilled professionals are more crucial than ever in the enterprise. This episode offers practical advice for enterprises on adopting AI tools, measuring success through quantitative and qualitative metrics, and finding internal champions to drive adoption. We also peek into the near future, discussing the evolution towards AI agents capable of multi-step inferencing and full automation for specific use cases. Key Takeaways: Gemini Code Assist: AI for developer inner-loop productivity, supporting various IDEs and SCMs. Gemini Cloud Assist: AI for cloud operations, cost optimization, and incident resolution within GCP. AI's Role in Development: Augmentation, not replacement; the importance of human agency and prompting skills. Enterprise Adoption: Strategies for integrating AI tools, measuring ROI, and fostering a culture of innovation. The Future: Agents with multi-step inferencing, automation for routine tasks, and background AI processes. Relevant Links: Blog: A framework for adopting Gemini Code Assist and measuring its impact Gemini Code Assist product page Gemini Cloud Assist product page Listen now to understand how AI is shaping the future of software delivery! Join us for more content by liking, sharing, and subscribing!
Building AI Agents that work is no small feat.In Agents in Production [Podcast Limited Series] - Episode Six, Paul van der Boor and Sean Kenny share how they scaled AI across 100+ companies with Toqan—a tool born from a Slack experiment and grown into a powerful productivity platform. From driving adoption and building super users to envisioning AI employees of the future, this conversation cuts through the hype and gets into what it really takes to make AI work in the enterprise.Guest speakers:Paul van der Boor - VP AI at Prosus GroupSean Kenny - Senior Product Manager at Prosus GroupHost:Demetrios Brinkmann - Founder of MLOps Community~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]
AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. Grammarly is no longer just a writing assistant. It's building an AI productivity platform that could rival Microsoft Copilot. In this episode, Luke Behnke, VP of Enterprise Product at Grammarly, shares how the company is moving beyond grammar correction into intelligent agents, enterprise workflows, and real-time AI tools. We dive into Grammarly's new Authorship feature, why AI fluency is becoming essential at work, how Grammarly is integrating tools like Coda and Superhuman, and what the future of multi-agent systems looks like. If you're curious about where AI at work is really heading, this conversation will give you a clear and powerful glimpse. (00:00) Preview and Intro (03:37) Meet Luke Behnke(05:00) Grammarly's Origin Story and Early Vision(09:11) Grammarly's UX Advantage(13:30) Competing With Microsoft Copilot and Built-In Assistants(17:48) What Is “Authorship” and Why It Matters(20:31) AI Detection vs Authorship Tracking(25:05) The Future of AI Transparency(27:43) Why AI Fluency Will Be a Job Requirement(32:04) Grammarly's Agentic Vision(34:11) The Rise of Context-Aware Enterprise Agents(38:24) Use Cases: Automating Tasks Across Tools with AI(40:21) The Coda Acquisition & Building the Agent Platform(44:48) The Future of Interoperable AI Agents(47:43) Why Agent Oversight Is Crucial in Enterprise AI(55:57) Measuring Grammarly's ROI in the Enterprise
Sam Johnson, Chief Customer Officer of Jamf, discusses the implementation of AI built on Amazon Bedrock that is a gamechanger in helping Jamf's 76,000+ customers scale their device management operations.Topics Include:Sam Johnson introduces himself as Chief Customer Officer from Jamf companyJamf's 23-year mission: help organizations succeed with Apple device managementCompany manages 33+ million devices for 76,000+ customers worldwide from MinneapolisJamf has used AI since 2018 for security threat detectionReleased first customer-facing generative AI Assistant just last year in 2024Presentation covers why, how they built it, use cases, and future plansJamf serves horizontal market from small business to Fortune 500 companiesChallenge: balance powerful platform capabilities with ease of use and adoptionAI could help get best of both worlds - power and simplicityAI also increases security posture and scales user capabilities significantlyCustomers already using ChatGPT/Claude but wanted AI embedded in productBuilt into product to reduce "doorway effect" of switching digital environmentsCreated small cross-functional team to survey land and build initial trailRest of engineering organization came behind to build the production highwayTeam needed governance layer with input from security, legal, other departmentsEvaluated multiple providers but ultimately chose Amazon Bedrock for three reasonsAWS team support, large community, and integration with existing infrastructureUses Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch to support the Bedrock AI implementationAI development required longer training/validation phase than typical product featuresReleased "AI Assistant" with three skills: Reference, Explain, and Search capabilitiesParticipants:Sam Johnson – Chief Customer Officer, JamfFurther Links:Jamf.comJamf on AWS MarketplaceSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
“Data quality was the number one obstacle to AI success […]. It's like Groundhog Day: the biggest problem in data warehousing was data quality […] and now in AI it's still data quality.”
The global strategy consulting market stands at $39.5 billion, with Asia commanding $9.1 billion. India contributes just $1.09 billion. This is despite having the talent; Indians run global back-offices for McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, and other consultancies. Yet, India continues to outsource strategy to the Big 4.Sanjeev Sanyal, PM Modi's Economic Advisor joins us to break this down.We discuss the factors helping and hindering India's growth opportunities. Sanjeev has long worked on improving the process reforms with the belief that this country needs small reforms that will bring huge impact.We also discuss AI, with a policymaker who strongly believes unregulated AI will be catastrophic. Sanjeev shares his opinions on what could be the government's approach to regulation, with acceptance of the limited predictability of future with AI.If you want to understand India from a policymaker's eye this episode is for you.0:00- Trailer0:55 – Why India Needs Many Small Reforms2:50 – Was WFH Technically Illegal Until 2000?3:57 – India as the GCC Capital for the world7:02 – How did India go from filing 6,000 to 1 Lakh Patents?13:45 – Why India Can't build Its Own Big 4+317:40 – When professional bodies in India don't work together21:05 – What happens when branding is banned?24:08 – Restrictions That need to stay27:11 – How India's IT Sector Grew Without a Governing Body30:06 – Are we risking catastrophic failure with Unregulated AI?36:10 – Can We Regulate AI Like the Stock Market?41:39 – Why India Must Shut down Population Control47:10 – Will AI Replace Lawyers and Accountants?49:14 – What India Isn't Ready For?51:31 – India as a historically risk taking nation54:31 – Why are professional bodies holding onto protection?56:55 – The Business Culture Problem in Kolkata58:32 – Sanjeev's Work in Agroforestry-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
Send us a textHow do you build AI governance that scales without becoming the innovation police? In our final conversation with tech lawyer Gayle Gorvett, we tackle the ultimate balancing act facing every organization: creating robust AI oversight that moves at the speed of business. From shocking federal court rulings that could force AI companies to retain all user data indefinitely, to the Trump administration's potential overhaul of copyright law, this episode reveals how rapidly the legal landscape is shifting beneath our feet. Gayle breaks down practical frameworks from NIST and Duke University that adapt to your specific business needs while avoiding the dreaded legal bottleneck. Whether you're protecting customer data or designing the future of work, this customer success playbook episode provides the roadmap for scaling governance without sacrificing innovation velocity.Detailed AnalysisThe tension between governance speed and innovation velocity represents one of the most critical challenges facing modern businesses implementing AI at scale. Gayle Gorvett's insights into adaptive risk frameworks offer a compelling alternative to the traditional "slow and thorough" legal approach that often strangles innovation in bureaucratic red tape.The revelation about the OpenAI versus New York Times case demonstrates how quickly the legal landscape can shift with far-reaching implications. A single magistrate judge's ruling requiring OpenAI to retain all user data—regardless of contracts, enterprise agreements, or international privacy laws—illustrates the unpredictable nature of AI regulation. For customer success professionals, this uncertainty demands governance frameworks that can rapidly adapt to new legal realities without completely derailing operational efficiency.The discussion of NIST and Duke University frameworks reveals the democratization of enterprise-level governance tools. These resources make sophisticated risk assessment accessible to organizations of all sizes, eliminating the excuse that "we're too small for proper AI governance." This democratization aligns perfectly with the customer success playbook philosophy of scalable, repeatable processes that deliver consistent outcomes regardless of organizational size.Perhaps most intriguingly, the conversation touches on fundamental questions about intellectual property and compensation models in an AI-driven economy. Kevin's observation about automating human-designed workflows raises profound questions about fair compensation when human knowledge gets embedded into perpetual AI systems. This shift from time-based to value-based compensation models reflects broader changes in how customer success teams will need to demonstrate and capture value in an increasingly automated world.The technical discussion about local versus hosted AI models becomes particularly relevant for customer success teams handling sensitive customer data. The ability to contain AI processing within controlled environments versus leveraging cloud-based solutions represents a strategic decision that balances capability, cost, and compliance considerations.Gayle's emphasis on human oversight—Kevin's offeringPlease Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.
Why do so many enterprise AI initiatives stall? In this episode, we unpack the leadership gap most organisations overlook. Discover how Meta-Leadership drives real-time oversight, system-wide execution, and strategic fluency across silos. Learn the 7 disciplines transformation leaders use to scale AI effectively. Tune in to rethink leadership for the AI era—and lead beyond your team.
AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What if the most important AI conference in the world wasn't built by academics or hype merchants, but by operators who actually understand what businesses need? In this episode, Craig sits down with Andrew Blum, Co-Founder and COO of HumanX, the breakout AI conference that has quickly become the go-to gathering for enterprise leaders, AI builders, and government policymakers. Andrew shares the inside story of how HumanX went from an idea born in a VC incubator to hosting 3,300+ attendees, 350 speakers, and leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Snowflake, and more, all within 18 months. You'll hear how HumanX is different from other conferences, why face-to-face connection matters more than ever, and how HumanX is creating the bridge between AI innovation and real-world business transformation. This is a behind-the-scenes look you won't want to miss. Like and subscribe for more! Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X: https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI
This episode is not just about Kerala; it is about how a state with limited land, strict environmental regulations, and a long history of outmigration is approaching investment and growth.Kerala is a small, densely populated state with limited land to spare, not the typical site for industrial expansion. Yet it's taking a distinct approach to building a knowledge based economy.P. Rajeev (Minister for Industries, Law and Coir, Govt of Kerala) joins us to break this down.We discuss how Kerala rose from the bottom to become the top-ranked state in Ease of Doing Business, what's behind the ₹1.5 lakh crore in investment pledges, and why the state is prioritizing high-value industries over land and labour-intensive manufacturing. We also unpack how Kerala plans to convert MOUs into functioning factories and real jobs, and why startups that once moved away are now beginning to stay. Tune in if you're curious about how Indian states are attracting investment and rethinking their development models.0:00 – Trailer1:18 – Is Kerala Still Fighting Old Perceptions?5:59 – Kerala to Focus on Value-Added Manufacturing7:45 – How to Start an IT Firm in Kerala & Where It Missed the Tech Bus10:35 – What's Blocking Startups from Scaling in the State?11:15 – Can Kerala Retain Its Best Talent?14:20 – Kerala's Vision for a Free-Thinking Knowledge Economy16:36 – Repositioning as an Investor-Friendly Destination19:22 – What the “Nature, People, Industry” Motto Really Means22:22 – Will Kerala Deliver on Its Investor Summit Promises?23:42 – Why Vizhinjam Could Be a Game-Changer26:00 – How Indian States Are Competing for Investments28:47 – Is Stagnation in Productive Sectors Slowing Development?32:38 – Is Kerala's Geography a Barrier to Growth?33:24 – Are Its Environmental Rules Too Rigid for Industry?34:22 – Is Communism Holding Kerala Back?37:48 – When the Communist Govt funded a Private Co.41:17 – The Real Kerala Story43:28 – The History Behind Kerala's Education Revolution45:14 – What the Kerala Model Must Fix48:06 – Internet as a Basic Citizen Right48:56 – Kerala's Health Workers on the Global Frontlines51:19 – Can Outsiders Easily Buy Land in Kerala?53:01 – The State's Only Unicorn Company54:21 – Can Startups from Kerala Go Public?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
This episode is sponsored by Oracle. OCI is the next-generation cloud designed for every workload – where you can run any application, including any AI projects, faster and more securely for less. On average, OCI costs 50% less for compute, 70% less for storage, and 80% less for networking. Join Modal, Skydance Animation, and today's innovative AI tech companies who upgraded to OCI…and saved. Try OCI for free at http://oracle.com/eyeonai What if the future of enterprise wasn't human-driven, but agent-driven? In this groundbreaking episode, Steve Lucas, CEO of Boomi, unveils a radical vision for the next era of business: one where AI agents will power 75% of enterprise operations by 2026. From eliminating traditional user interfaces to transforming legacy systems with no-code automation, Steve walks us through how Boomi is building the infrastructure for a self-driving enterprise, and why businesses that fail to prepare will be left behind. This episode will shift your perspective on where the enterprise is headed and who (or what) will be running it. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X:https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI
Is generative AI just another tool in the belt, or is it a fundamental transformation of the developer profession? We kick off a two-part special to get to the bottom of how AI is impacting the enterprise. SADA's Associate CTO of AI & ML, Simon Margolis, sits down with Ameer Abbas, Senior Product Manager at Google Cloud, for an insider's look at the future of software development. They cut through the noise to discuss how tools like Gemini Code Assist are moving beyond simple code completion to augment the entire software delivery lifecycle, solving real-world challenges and changing the way we think about productivity, quality, and automation. In this episode, you'll learn: What Gemini Code Assist is and the broad range of developer personas it serves. The critical debate: Is AI augmenting developer skills or automating their jobs? How to leverage AI for practical enterprise challenges like application modernization, improving test coverage, and tackling technical debt. Why the focus is shifting from developer productivity to overall software delivery performance. Ameer's perspective on the future of development careers and why students should lean into AI, not fear it. The limitations of "vibe coding" and the need for intentional, high-quality AI prompting in a corporate environment. Join us for more content by liking, sharing, and subscribing!
AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. In this episode of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, to explore what it really takes to deploy AI at scale in the enterprise, beyond the hype. Jason shares how Hitachi is building a pragmatic, outcomes-driven AI platform through Hitachi iQ. From working with NVIDIA to integrating agentic AI into operations, this conversation unpacks the infrastructure, mindset, and strategies needed to move AI projects from experimentation to production. Whether you're navigating AI adoption, battling with data readiness, or looking to build your own LLM-powered applications, this episode offers invaluable insights from a company that's actually doing it globally, sustainably, and at scale. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X: https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Preview (02:10) The Role of CTO for AI at Hitachi Vantara (05:38) Applying AI Across Manufacturing, Energy & Transport (09:54) What Is Pragmatic AI? (13:21) Infrastructure Demands of Generative AI (14:47) Why Most AI Projects Fail (20:25) Inside the Hitachi iQ Platform & NVIDIA Partnership (25:42) Building a Model-Agnostic, Hybrid AI Stack (32:08) Beyond Selling GPUs: Delivering Real AI Outcomes (38:09) Supporting Hybrid Deployments Across Cloud and On-Prem (42:02) Rethinking ROI: Failure as a Strategic Advantage (47:44) Agentic AI and the Future of Autonomous IT Workflows (49:37) Five Core Domains of Agentic AI at Hitachi (53:02) Making AI Infrastructure Sustainable (56:48) Hitachi's Vision for the Future of Enterprise AI
AI is changing how companies build and scale. But most pitch decks haven't caught up.Karthik Chakkarapani, CIO of Zuora, has heard plenty of startup pitches but only a few stand out. He shares why most pitches fall flat, how to fix them, and how to present both the founder and the company in a way that drives real interest.We unpack what should go into your 30-second elevator pitch, why “Time to Value” needs its own slide, and how to bring up AI without sounding like everyone else.SaaS is changing fast and it's no longer just about features, but about speed, clarity, and proof of value. We explore how the next wave of SaaS companies can truly differentiate themselves.Building a startup is different in a post-UI world, where users don't click through screens but simply prompt systems to act. We discuss what it takes to build in a world of API-driven AI agents, along with real lessons on what most founders get wrong about working with large companies.If you're building SaaS in 2025, this conversation is for you.0:00 – Trailer1:05 – How the CIO Role Has Changed3:21 – How Zuora Enables the Subscription Economy5:45 – Is SaaS Becoming Headless?7:55 – Are We Entering a Post-UI World?10:37 – What's the New Competitive Advantage?12:31 – Will Entry-Level Jobs Be Replaced by Tools?14:05 – What Metrics Will Matter in an Agentic AI World?15:55 – How to Measure AI Adoption in Your Company18:38 – What's the Hype-to-Reality Ratio for AI?20:19 – What Is the Biggest ROI AI Has Delivered?23:53 – How Startups Can Get Deployed in Enterprises27:10 – How Founders Should Use AI in Their Pitch28:45 – Bolt-On AI vs. Built-In AI32:26 – Most Common Myth About CIOs35:03 – Why You Need a Prompt Library36:04 – What to Avoid in Your Pitch Deck37:21 – How Atomic Work Came Onboard42:47 – The Underrated Soft Skills Founders Need47:55 – 3 Examples of Killer 30-Second Elevator Pitches51:59 – The “Time-to-Value” Slide Explained53:46 – What Founders Get Wrong About Enterprises54:58 – Top SaaS Misconceptions About Enterprise57:00 – Where Enterprises Adopt AI the Fastest59:45 – How the Next SaaS Companies Will Differentiate1:00:33 – Bay Area vs. Bangalore vs. Chennai1:03:33 – Rapid Fire Round-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
"You can try to develop self-awareness and take a beginner's mind in all things. This includes being open to feedback and truly listening, even when it might be hard to receive. I think that's been something I've really tried to practice. The other area is recognizing that just like a company or country, as humans we have many stakeholders. You may wear many hats in different ways. So as we think of the totality of your life over time, what's your portfolio of passions? How do you choose—as individuals, as society, as organizations, as humans and families with our loved ones and friends—to not just spend your time and resources, but really invest your time, resources, and spirit into areas, people, and contexts that bring you meaning and where you can build a legacy? So it's not so much advice, but more like a north star." - Sabastian V. Niles Fresh out of the studio, Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer at Salesforce Global, joins us to explore how trust and responsibility shape the future of enterprise AI. He shares his journey from being a high-tech corporate lawyer and trusted advisor to leading AI governance at a company whose number one value is trust, reflecting on the evolution from automation to agentic AI that can reason, plan, and execute tasks alongside humans. Sabastian explains how Agentforce 3.0 enables agent-to-agent interactions and human-AI collaboration through command centers and robust guardrails. He highlights how organizations are leveraging trusted AI for personalized customer experiences, while Salesforce's Office of Ethical and Humane Use operationalizes trust through transparency, explainability, and auditability. Addressing the black box problem in AI, he emphasizes that guardrails provide confidence to move faster rather than creating barriers. Closing the conversation, Sabastian shares his vision on what great looks like for trusted agentic AI at scale. Episode Highlights [00:00] Quote of the Day by Sabastian Niles: "Portfolio of passions - invest your spirit into areas that bring meaning" [01:02] Introduction: Sabastian Niles, President and Chief Legal Officer of Salesforce Global [02:29] Sabastian's Career Journey [04:50] From Trusted Advisor to SalesForce whose number one value is trust [08:09] Salesforce's 5 core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality, Sustainability [10:25] Defining Agentic AI: humans with AI agents driving stakeholder success together [13:13] Trust paradigm shift: trusted approaches become an accelerant, not obstacle [17:33] Agent interactions: not just human-to-agent, but agent-to-agent-to-agent handoffs [23:35] Enterprise AI requires transparency, explainability, and auditability [28:00] Trust philosophy: "begins long before prompt, continues after output" [34:06] Office of Ethical and Humane Use operationalizes trust values [40:00] Future vision: AI helps us spend time on uniquely human work [45:17] Governance philosophy: Guardrails provide confidence to move faster [48:24] What does great look like for Salesorce for Trust & Responsibility in the Era of AI? [50:16] Closing Profile: Sabastian V. Niles, President & Chief Legal Officer, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabastian-v-niles-b0175b2/ Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast. Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/
Send us a textReady to navigate the complex world of AI governance without getting lost in legal jargon? This episode delivers a masterclass in building ethical AI frameworks that actually work for your business. Global tech lawyer and fractional general counsel Gayle Gorvett breaks down the essential guardrails every company needs before diving headfirst into AI implementation. From her work with Duke University's AI working groups to real-world enterprise applications, Gayle reveals why treating AI like the "shiny new toy" without proper governance is a recipe for disaster. Whether you're protecting customer data or safeguarding your company's future, this customer success playbook episode provides the foundational knowledge to approach AI adoption with confidence and compliance.Detailed AnalysisThe AI revolution isn't just changing how we work—it's fundamentally reshaping the legal and ethical landscape of business operations. Gayle Gorvett's expertise in AI governance comes at a crucial time when companies are rushing to implement AI solutions without adequate safeguards. Her comparison of current AI hype to the blockchain frenzy of a decade ago serves as a sobering reminder that sustainable innovation requires thoughtful planning, not just technological enthusiasm.The multidisciplinary approach Gayle advocates represents a significant shift in how businesses should structure their AI initiatives. Gone are the days when technology decisions could be made in isolation. Modern AI governance demands collaboration between business functions, technical teams, and legal counsel—creating a new paradigm for cross-functional leadership in customer success organizations.For customer success professionals, the implications extend far beyond internal operations. When AI systems interact with customer data, handle support tickets, or predict customer behavior, the governance framework becomes a direct reflection of your company's commitment to customer trust. Gayle's emphasis on informing customers about AI usage highlights how transparency has evolved from a nice-to-have to a business imperative.The Duke AI Risk Framework and NIST guidelines she references provide actionable starting points for organizations feeling overwhelmed by the governance challenge. These resources democratize access to enterprise-level AI governance, making sophisticated risk assessment accessible to companies of all sizes. This democratization aligns perfectly with the customer success playbook philosophy of scalable, repeatable processes that drive consistent outcomes.Perhaps most importantly, Gayle's 26-year perspective in technology law offers historical context that many AI discussions lack. Her experience through previous technology waves—from the early internet boom to blockchain—provides valuable pattern recognition for identifying sustainable AI strategies versus fleeting trends. This wisdom becomes particularly relevant for customer success leaders who must balance innovation with the reliability their customers depend on.Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at htKevin's offeringPlease Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.
Join host George Firican on the Lights On Data Show as he interviews John Kucera, Senior Vice President of Salesforce AI, to explore the transformative power of Agentforce. Learn how this technology is reshaping enterprise AI by automating digital labor, offering powerful new capabilities like observability and interoperability, and seamlessly integrating with the broader Salesforce ecosystem. Discover real-world success stories, best practices for implementation, and essential insights for tech and business leaders looking to leverage AI effectively.
Three failed startups. One of India's biggest B2B exits. Then returning 75% of investor money in the next venture. An entrepreneur who's lived that arc is bound to have insights for anyone building or thinking of building.Paras Chopra, founder of Wingify (sold for $200 million), Nintee, and now Lossfunk, joins us this week.We discuss the small decisions that quietly define your startup: what product to build, how to structure your team, and why setting the right communication culture early can help.Paras shares what most founders overlook early on : Pricing isn't about effort you put but about the value you create, why having competitors might actually be better than having none, and how financial metrics often distract from what really matters to customers.Paras talks about what changed between each attempt of building his startups, and why some lessons only reveal themselves the hard way and what shifts after you've seen both failure and success. Whether you're launching your first company or planning your next, this conversation will give you the clarity needed to tilt the odds in your favor.Check out The Book of Clarity by Paras Chopra.00:00 – Startups Should Be Like Cults02:25 – Building a Founder's Value System03:25 – Bet on What Won't Change in 10 Years05:15 – What AI Can't Do Well (Yet)10:00 – Do Humans Even Want Accuracy?10:57 – What Founders Should Not Build or Sell13:35 – Are many competitors better than none?19:47 – Why Repeating Success Is Hard21:20 – Customer Value Metrics > Financial Metrics23:35 – Why Paras's Startup after Wingify Didn't Work27:00 – What Is Micro Communication?30:41 – Writing Culture in a Startup32:50 – Obsess Over Organisational Design37:15 – Is Luck in Our Hands?41:24 – Why Bias Is Risky for Entrepreneurs42:35 – Great Startups Look Like Toys at First44:00 – Why Deep Tech Startups Struggle to Succeed46:09 – Paras's New Venture Lossfunk49:23 – Why Uncertainty Is a Startup Moat55:56 – What Most Founders Get Wrong About Pricing57:36 – Should Price be on Effort or Value?59:23 – Wingify Innovated on Just One Metric1:00:25 – What Is Failure for Paras?1:04:08 – Diversify Your Self-Worth Like a Portfolio1:05:21 – The Startup Game Is a Mental Game1:06:43 – Did Wingify Create Wealth or Just Money?---India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.---Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7---This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
Send us a textThe final episode of this transformative series tackles the ultimate challenge: scaling AI experiences without sacrificing empathy. Jake McKee reveals why most companies approach AI transformation backwards—focusing on tools instead of relationships, replacement instead of enhancement. This customer success playbook episode demonstrates how successful AI transformation mirrors the digital transformation of the past decade, requiring fundamental changes to business processes, not just technology adoption. McKee's framework for maintaining authentic human connections while scaling AI across enterprise environments provides practical guardrails for companies navigating the complex balance between efficiency and empathy. From addressing AI hallucinations transparently to designing trust through micro-moments, this conversation offers a roadmap for AI implementations that enhance rather than diminish human relationships.Detailed AnalysisMcKee's perspective on AI transformation represents a sophisticated understanding of organizational change management applied to emerging technology. His comparison to digital transformation provides crucial context—just as companies had to fundamentally rethink business processes when moving from analog to digital, AI transformation requires reimagining workflows, decision-making processes, and human-machine collaboration models.The conversation reveals critical insights about trust-building in AI systems, emphasizing that trust develops through consistent micro-moments rather than singular grand gestures. This mirrors human relationship dynamics and provides a practical framework for designing AI experiences that build confidence over time. McKee's examples of internal process failures—particularly the 13-screen system requiring hours of work before allowing saves—illustrate how poor experience design destroys trust regardless of underlying functionality.Perhaps most valuable is McKee's nuanced approach to AI transparency and hallucination management. Rather than attempting to eliminate AI limitations, he advocates for honest communication about system capabilities and uncertainties. This customer success playbook approach recognizes that users can develop healthy relationships with imperfect AI systems when expectations are properly set and limitations are communicated clearly.The discussion also addresses the critical challenge of scaling empathetic AI across large organizations. McKee's emphasis on relationship design over feature development provides a sustainable framework for maintaining human-centric experiences even as AI implementations grow in scope and complexity. His insights about contextual AI behavior—understanding when users need speed versus thoughtful interaction—offer practical guidance for enterprise AI strategy.Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/CustomerSuccessPlaybookKevin's offeringPlease Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.
In this episode of The New Stack Agents, Andrew Lee, co-founder of Shortwave and Firebase, discusses the evolution of his Gmail-centric email client into an AI-first platform. Initially launched in 2020 with traditional improvements like better threading and search, Shortwave pivoted to agentic AI after the rise of large language models (LLMs). Early features like summarization and translation garnered hype but lacked deep utility. However, as models improved in 2023—especially Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 3.5—Shortwave leaned heavily into tool-calling agents that could execute complex, multi-step tasks autonomously. Lee notes Anthropic's lead in this area, especially in chaining tools intelligently, unlike earlier models from OpenAI. Still, challenges remain with managing large numbers of tools without breaking model reasoning. Looking ahead, Lee envisions AI that can take proactive actions—like responding to emails—and dynamically generate interfaces tailored to tasks in real-time. This shift could fundamentally reshape how productivity apps work, with Shortwave aiming to be at the forefront of that transformation.Learn more from The New Stack about the latest insights of the power AI at scale:Why Streaming Is the Power Grid for AI-Native Data PlatformsCompanies Must Embrace BeSpoke AI Designed for IT WorkflowsJoin our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game.
SaaStr 809: Why Enterprise AI Adoption Is Moving 5-10X Faster Than Cloud with Box's CEO and Co-Founder, IBM's VP for AI and SaaStr's CEO and Founder This conversation between Aaron Levie, CEO & Co-Founder of Box, Raj Datta, Global Vice President for Software and A.I. Partnerships at IBM and Jason Lemkin, CEO and Founder of SaaStr, covers the evolution from chat interfaces to digital labor models, the integration of AI to automate complex tasks, and the emergence of new paradigms for businesses deploying AI agents. Key topics include the distinction between AI agents and assistants, the development of proprietary data models, and the rapid pace of AI adoption. With real-world examples from companies like IBM and Box, this session offers insights into how AI is reshaping software ecosystems, enhancing enterprise capabilities, and potentially redefining market moats. ------------------ This episode of the SaaStr podcast is sponsored by: Attention.com Tired of listening to hours of sales calls? Recording is yesterday's game. Attention.com unleashes an army of AI sales agents that auto-update your CRM, build custom sales decks, spot cross-sell signals, and score calls before your coffee's cold. Teams like BambooHR and Scale AI already automate their Sales and RevOps using customer conversations. Step into the future at attention.com/saastr ------------------ Hey everyone, we just hosted 10,000 of you at the SaaStr Annual in the SF Bay Area, and now get ready, because SaaStr AI is heading to London! On December 2nd and 3rd, we're bringing SaaStr AI to the heart of Europe. This is your chance to connect with 2,500+ SaaS and AI executives, founders, and investors, all sharing the secrets to scaling in the age of AI. Whether you're a founder, a revenue leader, or an investor, SaaStr AI in London is where the future of SaaS meets the power of AI. And we just announced tickets and sponsorships, so don't wait! Head to SaaStrLondon.com to grab yours and join us this December in London. SaaStr AI in London —where SaaS meets AI, and the next wave of innovation begins. See you there!
In this episode of Alter Everything, we chat with Alex Patrushev, Head of Product at Nebius. We discuss the gaps organizations face between data and business impact, strategies to bridge these gaps, and the role of AI in these processes. Alex explains Nebius' mission to make AI accessible, the challenges of building data centers and software from scratch, and innovative solutions like their data center in Finland. The conversation also covers key components for effectively bridging data and business impact, such as project selection, stakeholder communication, team skills, data quality, and tech stack.Panelists: Alexander Patrushev, Head of Product for AI/ML @ NebiusMegan Bowers, Sr. Content Manager @ Alteryx - @MeganBowers, LinkedInShow notes: NebiusData Version Control Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.
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Enterprise AI agents are moving past experiments and into real use at a record pace. KPMG's latest survey of over 130 executives at billion-dollar companies shows full deployments of AI agents tripled from Q1 to Q2.Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: https://patreon.com/AIDailyBriefBrought to you by:Gemini - Supercharge your creativity and productivity - http://gemini.google/KPMG – Go to https://kpmg.com/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Blitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at agntcy.org - https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwPlumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants https://useplumb.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdownInterested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network
50% of products and features built are never used.To build the right product, every founder must answer two questions:Are you solving a real problem? And are you solving it the right way?Technology has rarely been democratic, it's often elitist. So at times, it ends up solving made-up problems that don't really exist. Yet, some companies have built truly great products.What sets them apart? Do they share any similarities? Are there lessons for entrepreneurs?We have with us Krishna (Vasanth) Namasivayam who has previously worked on AI products at NVIDIA, Meta, and Dropbox.Vasanth is founder of Featurely.AI. Featurely is fixing how products get built. It does it by simulating users — not as bots, but as human-inspired digital twins.0:00 – Trailer02:10 – Why I chose NVIDIA in 2015?03:55 – Working on integrity at META04:23 – Rethinking AI for Dropbox04:51 – NVIDIA builds for the future05:45 – People loved working for Jensen08:16 – What makes META so special?10:57 – Decision-making at META was democratic11:41 – Dropbox was once the most VIRAL product12:55 – The power of founder-led companies14:28 – Tech is Elitist, Build for a Few16:43 – Silicon Valley trend of Solving Made-up problems19:27 – A magic wand that Finds the right problem22:17 – Synthetic users vs. perfect AI agents25:00 – Why synthetic users can fail (and why that matters)25:35 – What is the Future with AI agents & synthetic humans?26:30 – Why openAI can't/won't choose User research27:16 – The simplest explanation of LLMs28:36 – Why ChatGPT succeeded like no other31:04 – Bite-sized Info for 6-second attention span31:37 – The Next Frontier in AI: Predicting Human Behavior33:55 – Uses of Synthetic Humans from Product to Policy35:55 – The biggest surprise of building a startup37:00 – One Mistake Product folks make38:24 – One emotional truth about startups39:04 – What does Featurely do?42:51 – How Featurely will measure success46:36 – All future software will be hyper-personalized50:24 – 3 AI companies to admire (one not built yet)52:28 – How will Work be in 2025?53:59 – How AI gets things (almost) right every time57:02 – Why Featurely chose Neon Fund01:02:51 – What the Bay Area does differently01:04:54 – Learnings from Fundraising01:06:49 – The vision to Build a Category defining Company-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
74% of CEOs think their jobs are on the line because of AI. Not because AI might replace them, but because failing to implement it successfully could cost them everything.Merlin Bise, CTO of Inbenta and former Head of Technology at a firm acquired by the London Stock Exchange, joins us to share how Inbenta is helping enterprises modernise their customer experience. Merlin explains that so many AI deployments fail, not because the technology is lacking, but because companies often bet on the wrong frameworks, overlook data foundations, or underestimate the importance of testing. We explore how traditional rules-based systems give way to agentic frameworks that can reason, triage ambiguous queries, and even correct automation gaps in real time. Merlin walks us through the journey many enterprises take: beginning with deterministic rules, evolving to AI-powered agents, and ultimately orchestrating complex automation through agentic manager systems that oversee and improve themselves.Security and customer experience are front and centre in this episode. Merlin breaks down the cybersecurity concerns that make enterprises hesitate and why, in most cases, those fears are rooted more in perception than reality.Finally, we reflect on the broader trajectory of AI. While the race toward AGI dominates headlines, Merlin argues that the tools enterprises need to radically improve productivity are already here. The challenge is implementing what exists with purpose and precision.Shownotes:Check out Inbenta: https://www.inbenta.com/Subscribe to VUX World: https://vuxworld.typeform.com/to/Qlo5aaeWSubscribe to The AI Ultimatum Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/kanesimmsGet in touch with Kane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanesimms/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AGNTCY - Unlock agents at scale with an open Internet of Agents. Visit https://agntcy.org/ and add your support. What's stopping large language models from being truly enterprise-ready? In this episode, Vectara CEO and co-founder Amr Awadallah breaks down how his team is solving one of AI's biggest problems: hallucinations. From his early work at Yahoo and Cloudera to building Vectara, Amr shares his mission to make AI accurate, secure, and explainable. He dives deep into why RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is essential, how Vectara detects hallucinations in real-time, and why trust and transparency are non-negotiable for AI in business. Whether you're a developer, founder, or enterprise leader, this conversation sheds light on the future of safe, reliable, and production-ready AI. Don't miss this if you want to understand how AI will really be used at scale. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X: https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI
Geopolitics is now measured in Nanometers. Anything with a battery or a plug has a semiconductor inside. But these chips aren't just tech anymore, they're shaping who becomes the next Superpower.In the 1980s, India was just two years behind the world in semiconductors. Today, we're 12 generations behind. What went wrong?India's top semiconductor expert, Raja Manickam, returns to The Neon Show to break it all down.We discuss how the U.S. lost the chip race it started, China's strategic rise, and how one visionary turned Taiwan into the most valuable island in the world.Raja Manickam dives into what the $10B India Semiconductor Mission is getting right and where we may fall behind. He explains why
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Enterprise AI is evolving quickly. Budgets are rising, agents are becoming essential, and companies demand state-of-the-art AI as soon as possible. Here are 16 insights from Andreessen Horowitz's latest analysis on how AI transforms the enterprise.Source: https://a16z.com/ai-enterprise-2025/Get Ad Free AI Daily Brief: https://patreon.com/AIDailyBriefBrought to you by:KPMG – Go to https://kpmg.com/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Blitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months AGNTCY - The AGNTCY is an open-source collective dedicated to building the Internet of Agents, enabling AI agents to communicate and collaborate seamlessly across frameworks. Join a community of engineers focused on high-quality multi-agent software and support the initiative at agntcy.org - https://agntcy.org/?utm_campaign=fy25q4_agntcy_amer_paid-media_agntcy-aidailybrief_podcast&utm_channel=podcast&utm_source=podcast Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwPlumb - The automation platform for AI experts and consultants https://useplumb.com/The Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdownInterested in sponsoring the show? nlw@breakdown.network
Mark Ericksen, creator of the Elixir LangChain framework, joins the Elixir Wizards to talk about LLM integration in Elixir apps. He explains how LangChain abstracts away the quirks of different AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic's Claude, Google's Gemini) so you can work with any LLM in one more consistent API. We dig into core features like conversation chaining, tool execution, automatic retries, and production-grade fallback strategies. Mark shares his experiences maintaining LangChain in a fast-moving AI world: how it shields developers from API drift, manages token budgets, and handles rate limits and outages. He also reveals testing tactics for non-deterministic AI outputs, configuration tips for custom authentication, and the highlights of the new v0.4 release, including “content parts” support for thinking-style models. Key topics discussed in this episode: • Abstracting LLM APIs behind a unified Elixir interface • Building and managing conversation chains across multiple models • Exposing application functionality to LLMs through tool integrations • Automatic retries and fallback chains for production resilience • Supporting a variety of LLM providers • Tracking and optimizing token usage for cost control • Configuring API keys, authentication, and provider-specific settings • Handling rate limits and service outages with degradation • Processing multimodal inputs (text, images) in Langchain workflows • Extracting structured data from unstructured LLM responses • Leveraging “content parts” in v0.4 for advanced thinking-model support • Debugging LLM interactions using verbose logging and telemetry • Kickstarting experiments in LiveBook notebooks and demos • Comparing Elixir LangChain to the original Python implementation • Crafting human-in-the-loop workflows for interactive AI features • Integrating Langchain with the Ash framework for chat-driven interfaces • Contributing to open-source LLM adapters and staying ahead of API changes • Building fallback chains (e.g., OpenAI → Azure) for seamless continuity • Embedding business logic decisions directly into AI-powered tools • Summarization techniques for token efficiency in ongoing conversations • Batch processing tactics to leverage lower-cost API rate tiers • Real-world lessons on maintaining uptime amid LLM service disruptions Links mentioned: https://rubyonrails.org/ https://fly.io/ https://zionnationalpark.com/ https://podcast.thinkingelixir.com/ https://github.com/brainlid/langchain https://openai.com/ https://claude.ai/ https://gemini.google.com/ https://www.anthropic.com/ Vertex AI Studio https://cloud.google.com/generative-ai-studio https://www.perplexity.ai/ https://azure.microsoft.com/ https://hexdocs.pm/ecto/Ecto.html https://oban.pro/ Chris McCord's ElixirConf EU 2025 Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojL_VHc4gLk Getting started: https://hexdocs.pm/langchain/gettingstarted.html https://ash-hq.org/ https://hex.pm/packages/langchain https://hexdocs.pm/igniter/readme.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM9iQlQSFg @brainlid on Twitter and BlueSky Special Guest: Mark Ericksen.
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This week, I'm speaking with Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, who is steering product development at what might be the world's most important company right now.We talk about:(00:00) Episode trailer(01:37) OpenAI's latest launches(03:43) What it's like being CPO of OpenAI(04:34) How AI will reshape our lives(07:23) How young people use AI differently(09:29) Addressing fears about AI(11:47) Kevin's "Oh sh!t" moment(14:11) Why have so many models within ChatGPT?(18:19) The unpredictability of AI product progress(24:47) Understanding model “evals”(27:21) How important is prompt engineering?(29:18) Defining “AI agent”(37:00) Why OpenAI views coding as a prime target use-case(41:24) The "next model test” for any AI startup(46:06) Jony Ive's role at OpenAI(47:50) OpenAI's hardware vision(50:41) Quickfire questions(52:43) When will we get AGI?Kevin's links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinweil/Twitter/X: @kevinweilAzeem's links:Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azharTwitter/X: https://x.com/azeemOur new show:This was originally recorded for "Friday with Azeem Azhar", a new show that takes place every Friday at 9am PT and 12pm ET. You can tune in through Exponential View on Substack.Produced by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Ltd.
How does a top AI company scale massive clusters and build AI for the enterprise? In this episode of The Liftoff with Keith, we talk to Ted Shelton, COO of Inflection AI, from the AI Infra Summit 2025. Ted shares how their team pivoted from consumers to enterprise after their Microsoft deal, why seamless infrastructure is key, and what it takes to build AI models that run on NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.Learn why “getting to the no” is the smartest move for founders, how enterprises can embrace sovereign AI, and how Inflection's approach to model customization unlocks massive business value.
Aaron Levie, CEO & co-founder of Box, joins Azeem Azhar to explore how an “AI-first” mindset is reshaping every layer of Box – from product road-maps to pricing – and what that teaches the rest of us about building faster, smarter organisations.Timestamps:(00:00) Episode trailer(02:04) The "lump of labor fallacy" in sci-fi books(07:37) When individual productivity gains don't translate to teams(12:32) Box's Friday AI demos(21:23) How agents might redefine 100 years of management science(26:37) A lesson on AI innovation from the early days of Ford(29:52) Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, and Sergey Brin are coding again?(35:16) Pricing in a post-AI agent world(38:43) Cheaper tokens, heavier usage: AI's margin math(43:02) Solving AI's verifiability problem(48:24) How Aaron uses AI in his personal lifeAaron's links:Box: https://www.box.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boxaaron/X/Twitter: https://x.com/levieAzeem's links:Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azharX/Twitter: https://x.com/azeemThis conversation was recorded for “Friday with Azeem Azhar”, live every Friday at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET. Catch it via Exponential View on Substack.Produced by supermix.io and EPIIPLUS1 Ltd
The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What's real and what's hype? Box's co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted in the workplace, what it takes to legitimately build an AI-first organization, and what political leaders across both parties misunderstand about creating the best environment for technology to thrive. Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.