Software Spotlight
Are you looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of B2B SaaS? Software Spotlight delivers weekly insights from the frontlines of software innovation. Join host Michael Bernzweig, founder of Software Oasis since 1998, as he brings you exclusive conversations with industry titans, innovative leaders, and game-changing executives in the SaaS space. Each episode unpacks winning strategies, emerging trends, and actionable insights you can implement immediately. From scaling your SaaS business to mastering digital transformation, discover the tactics that drive success in today's competitive landscape. Whether you're a founder, executive, or ambitious professional in the B2B SaaS world, this...
Noe Ramos on Building AI Governance at Agiloft
Introduction
Noe Ramos' background in tech and AI operations at Agiloft Importance of governance in AI Episode recorded live at Software Oasis AI SummitInterview
Noe's journey to AI operations Challenges in AI deployment and governance Non-traditional career paths in techPresentation
Silent failure at scale in AI Designing accountability models Human oversight vs. accidental governancePanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI governance Insights from Noe and other experts Real-world applications and challengesReady to action this strategy?
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Aditya Ganjam on Conviva's User Experience Innovations
Introduction
- Aditya Ganjam's unique start at Carnegie Mellon
- Conviva's journey from research to commercialization
- The move from peer-to-peer streaming to focus on user experience
Interview
- Conviva's founding story and co-founders' roles
- Evolution from a tech demo to a business solution
- Importance of measuring streaming quality
Presentation
- Expanding focus to AI agent experiences
- Challenges in current evaluation tools
- Importance of capturing full user journey
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Alexis Moyse: Navigating AI Risks with Clarity Security
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Alexis Moyse's unexpected start in cybersecurity Founding Clarity Security The urgency of AI governanceInterview
Alexis's journey from college to head of security Building a solution to fill a market gap The challenges of bootstrapping a startupPresentation
Missing layer in AI governance Real-world examples of AI risks Strategies for proactive security measuresPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI governance Insights from industry experts Practical steps for businesses in AI adoptionReady to action this strategy?
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Ziyad Basheer on Governing AI Agents for Reliable Deployment at Aide
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Ziyad's early career in software development Discovery of underutilized customer data The impact of language models like GPT-3Interview
Ziyad's journey in tech The importance of AI governance Challenges in deploying AI agentsPresentation
AI governance frameworks Addressing data gaps and inaccuracies Practical implementation of AI systemsPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI deployment Real-world applications of AI governance Insights from industry leadersReady to action this strategy?
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Yakov Filippenko on the Power of Networking at Intch
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Yakov Filippenko's journey and challenges launching Intch Importance of network connections in startup success The impact of the pandemic on professional networkingInterview
Yakov's initial challenges with limited connections How network realization transformed his business approach Insights from Yakov's previous startup experiencesPresentation
Data-driven insights on generational workforce behavior Myths and realities of Gen Z employment trends Importance of adapting talent strategies for SMBsPanel Q&A
Real audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Summit Further discussion on fractional talent and networking Practical applications of generational insights in business...
Arvind Parthasarathi on Building Resilient Cybersecurity with Cygnus
Introduction
- Arvind Parthasarathi's journey from nonprofit to Cygnus
- The global research initiative leading to Cygnus
- Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit
Interview
- The chaos of cyber incidents and need for a software solution
- Pivot from prevention to resilience in cybersecurity
- Challenges faced during the early days of Cygnus
Presentation
- Explanation of Cygnus' platform for cyber incident management
- Importance of out-of-band communication during incidents
- Role of AI in...
Vito Solimene on the Future of AI Security and Governance
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Vito's career beginnings at JD Edwards Founding of Nextworld sparked by a reunion conversation The evolving role of platforms in enterprise softwareInterview
Vito's journey from Rutgers to Nextworld Lessons learned at JD Edwards and Oracle The concept of rebuilding with new knowledgePresentation
Focus on AI security being rooted in enterprise platforms Examples of AI security failures Importance of access control and visibilityPanel Q&A
Audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Summit Real-world applications of Vito's insights Discussions on integrating AI in enterprise systemsReady to action...
Bill Hewitt on Transforming Contract Management with Agentic Technology
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Bill Hewitt's early career at Hyperion The role of data in enterprise applications Transition to contract lifecycle managementInterview
Bill's journey to Linksquares Understanding the importance of master data The launch of the agentic platformPresentation
The impact of Agentic technology Real-world applications within Linksquares How AI creates value beyond cost reductionPanel Q&A
Audience questions about shadow AI and IT Best practices for automating contract workflows The future of AI in enterprise settingsReady to action this strategy?
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Nishat Mehta on Transforming Legal Services with AI at Lexitas
Introduction
- Nishat Mehta's unique career journey
- Applying a coder's mindset to business challenges
- The promise of AI in traditional industries
Interview
- Nishat's transition from data analytics to legal services
- The importance of a tech transformation for Lexitas
- Insights from sales on delivering client value
Presentation
- How Lexitas uses AI in legal services
- The four pillars of human adoption of technology
- Case study: Deposition Insights Plus
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Mike Romeri on Revolutionizing Supply Chains with Decision Intelligence
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Overview of decision intelligence in supply chain management Importance of addressing data challenges Promise of empowering knowledge workersInterview
Mike Romeri's insights on decision intelligence Challenges in current supply chain systems Role of AI in improving decision-makingPresentation
Explanation of decision orchestration Real-life examples and impacts Integration with existing systemsPanel Q&A
Audience questions on practical implementation Discussion on knowledge worker productivity Insights on current industry practicesReady to action this strategy?
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Gidi Cohen on Revolutionizing Data Security with Bonfy.AI
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Gidi Cohen's early start in tech Journey through startups and lessons learned Introduction to Bonfy.AI and its missionInterview
Gidi's experience with the Israeli military and startups Challenges faced in the startup world The need for simplicity in sophisticated systemsPresentation
The growing risks in AI data security Importance of business context in data management Bonfy.AI's context-aware solutionsPanel Q&A
Real audience questions from the Software Oasis AI Bootcamp Discussion on AI governance and data security Implementation challenges and solutionsReady to action this strategy?
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Blaine Dawson on Transforming Financial Onboarding with Worth AI
Introduction
- Blaine Dawson's unique career path combining finance and human connection
- The role of mentorship in Blaine's journey
- Overview of Worth AI's impact on financial onboarding
Interview
- Blaine's background and early career influences
- Transition to Worth AI and the challenges faced
- Explanation of Worth AI's pre-fill technology
Presentation
- Importance of setting clear goals in business
- Historical analogy with NASA's moon landing
- Application of strategic clarity at Worth AI<...
Barr Moses on Building Trusted AI at Monte Carlo
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Barr Moses' unique journey to founding Monte Carlo The mission of Monte Carlo to ensure trusted AI The rise of AI and the importance of data qualityInterview
Barr's personal journey and founding Monte Carlo The significance of choosing the right market and cofounder Early challenges and pivots in building a tech companyPresentation
The concept of 'garbage data, garbage agents' Survey insights on AI deployment and trust issues The role of data in AI agent failuresPanel Q&A
Real audience questions on AI challenges Insights into identifying data vs...Mike McNeil on Revolutionizing Device Management with Fleet
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Mike's early days in a computer lab The impact of Y Combinator on his career Fleet's mission to revolutionize device managementInterview
Mike's journey from startup events to founding Fleet Challenges faced in early entrepreneurship The role of open-source in device managementPresentation
Overview of the device management landscape Benefits of open-source solutions How Fleet adapts to modern tech challengesPanel Q&A
Audience questions on tech talent evolution Discussion on AI's role in device management Insights into the future of open-source in techReady to action this strategy?
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Dion Johnson on Trust and Security in the Age of AI
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Dion's career journey from art to tech The importance of trust and security Overview of Dion's work with Indie MeInterview
Dion's background and transition to technology The role of AI in democratizing capabilities Challenges of protecting digital identitiesPresentation
Dangers of AI-generated fakes Importance of independent evidence for trust Strategies for implementing multi-channel trustPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI security Real-world examples of trust challenges Discussion on future-proofing digital interactionsReady to action this strategy?
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Brian Cute on Cybersecurity and the AI Threat Landscape
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Brian Cute's diverse career path Impact of early Internet experiences Overview of Global Cyber AllianceInterview
Brian's unexpected journey from law to cybersecurity Key experiences during the telecom industry meltdown Role of Global Cyber Alliance in cybersecurityPresentation
The rise of AI in cybercrime Challenges faced by small businesses Effective cybersecurity measuresPanel Q&A
Real-time audience questions Insights into AI's impact on security Practical steps for small business protectionReady to action this strategy?
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<...Matthew Brown: Democratizing ERP Systems at Wherefour Inc
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Matthew's realization from working with large companies The challenge of ERP costs for smaller businesses The founding of Wherefour IncInterview
Matthew's consulting background and insights Initial business ideas and pivots The importance of affordable ERP systemsPresentation
How Wherefour uses AI in their products Benefits of AI for the team and customers Maintaining human oversight in AI processesPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI and ERP The importance of maintaining quality and traceability Strategies for implementing AI effectivelyReady to action this strategy?
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Richard Bird on AI Governance and Innovation at Singular
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Richard Bird's unconventional career path SingularAI's role in AI governance The importance of creating value in techInterview
Richard's journey to SingularAI Building a career without a predefined plan Value creation and opportunitiesPresentation
AI's impact on traditional IT governance Necessity of outcome-based accountability Controlling AI behavior for security and efficiencyPanel Q&A
Real audience questions on AI governance Discussing the shift from traditional frameworks Exploring accountability and control in AI environmentsReady to action this strategy?
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David Archer: Pioneering Homomorphic Encryption at Niobium
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David Archer's diverse career path Early work on microprocessors and teraflops Introduction to homomorphic encryptionInterview
David's career journey from Digital to Intel Challenges in early technology development The decision to co-found NiobiumPresentation
The mechanics of fully homomorphic encryption Real-world applications and potential Overcoming challenges in FHE deploymentPanel Q&A
Audience questions on practical FHE use cases Discussions on data privacy and security Insights into future developments in encryption technologyReady to action this strategy?
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Fred Kneip on AI Security Challenges and Opportunities
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Fred's unexpected entry into cybersecurity Founding CyberGRX and revolutionizing risk assessments Transition to AI-focused Helmet SecurityInterview
Fred's career path and learning from mistakes Building CyberGRX into a market leader Insights into managing third-party risksPresentation
The widespread adoption of AI and its challenges Security practitioners' struggles with AI integration The need for evolving security frameworksPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI's impact on security Discussing real-world applications and challenges Bridging tech and business in cybersecurity conversationsReady to action this strategy?
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Javed Hasan on Reinventing Software Supply Chain Security with Lineaje
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Javed's background in cybersecurity The founding of Lineaje Importance of attestation in software securityInterview
Javed's journey from Symantec and McAfee The inception of Lineaje Challenges in software supply chain securityPresentation
AI's role in cybersecurity The concept of software lineage and its importance Emerging AI threats and compliance requirementsPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI risk management Discussion on compliance and security policies Insights into integrating new AI componentsReady to action this strategy?
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Sumner Vanderhoof: Navigating Challenges and Scaling with AI at Propensity
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Sumner's initial business strategy and pandemic challenges The pivot to Propensity Resilience and adaptation in businessInterview
Sumner's early career and experiences The impact of world events on career paths Discovering product market fit and scalingPresentation
AI-driven market strategies Automating go-to-market processes Omni-channel marketing campaignsPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI and automation Insights into maintaining personalization Strategies for leveraging data effectivelyReady to action this strategy?
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Yagub Rahimov on Navigating AI Security Risks
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Yagub's journey from Azerbaijan to AI innovation. Exposure to machine learning in 2005. Move to Austin, Texas, during the pandemic.Interview
Yagub's early experiences in technology and finance. Building a fake news detection algorithm. Founding of Polygraf AI and focus on fake reviews.Presentation
Importance of trust and human behavior in AI security. Challenges faced in regulated industries like banking and healthcare. The invisible risks associated with AI and user behavior.Panel Q&A
Audience questions on AI security and human behavior. Discussion on blind spots in AI security. Insights on managing...Corey Thuen on Co-Founding Gravwell and Tackling AI Challenges
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Corey's transition from government cybersecurity to entrepreneurship The role of trust and complementary skills in founding Gravwell Overview of Gravwell's mission and challenges addressedInterview
Corey's technical background and initial work at National Laboratories The decision-making process for choosing a co-founder How Corey and Chris's skills complement each other in running GravwellPresentation
Challenges in auditing AI actions Importance of logging and data management in AI environments Examples of shadow AI detection and usage monitoringPanel Q&A
Audience questions about implementing AI auditing Corey's insights on AI security and data...Bojan Simic on Pivoting to Passwordless Security at HYPR Corp
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Bojan's unexpected entry into computer science The hack that changed everything From failed product to successful pivotInterview
Bojan's journey from Bosnia to cybersecurity The early challenges of starting HYPR Corp Importance of a strong co-founder relationshipPresentation
The prevalence of stolen credentials in breaches AI's role in creating synthetic identities Industry-specific challenges in cybersecurityPanel Q&A
Real audience questions from the AI Summit Tackling identity verification challenges Exploring passwordless authentication solutionsReady to action this strategy?
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Thomas Aronica on Building a Moat for Biller Genie
Introduction
- Thomas Aronica's early days in payments
- The importance of understanding your industry
- Building Biller Genie from the ground up
Interview
- Thomas's journey to entrepreneurship
- Challenges faced during the early years
- Importance of bootstrapping and strategic investments
Presentation
- The myth of the SaaS apocalypse
- Identifying your true moat
- Strategies for leveraging unique advantages
Panel Q&A
- Audience questions on SaaS survival
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Channing Ferrer on Navigating Global Expansion and AI Relevance at Brevo
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Channing's unique path from consulting to sales The unexpected love for problem-solving in sales Brevo's reverse expansion strategyInterview
Channing's early career and pivotal moments Key lessons on company culture The journey through HubSpot and beyondPresentation
The marketing AI arms race Challenges of consumer attention Data insights on email engagementPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI and marketing Strategies for maintaining engagement Real-world applications of AI insightsReady to action this strategy?
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Steve Flavell on Reinventing LoopUp Amidst Telecom Industry Transformations
Introduction
- Steve Flavell's 20-year journey with LoopUp
- The shift from conference calls to global telecom
- Surviving the pandemic's impact on business
Interview
- Founding LoopUp with co-CEO Michael Hughes
- Initial challenges and opportunities in conference calling
- Navigating industry changes and pivoting the business
Presentation
- Restructuring of the telecom industry
- PSTN switch-off and its implications
- Integration of telecom services with platforms like Teams
Panel Q&A
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Tarek Kabrit on Navigating Product-Market Fit and the Seez Story
Introduction
- Tarek's journey from a simple idea to a software company
- The initial inspiration for Seez from personal experience
- Setting the stage for finding product-market fit
Interview
- Tarek's background in consulting and finance
- The early challenges and insights in building Seez
- Achieving a successful exit with Pinewood AI
Presentation
- Transition from a consumer app to dealership software
- The evolution of AI solutions in the automotive sector
- How Seez's...
Chris Keevill on Building Versos AI: Navigating the Future of AI Training Data
Introduction
- Chris Keevill's diverse career journey in tech.
- The founding of Versos AI and its market impact.
- Recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit.
Interview
- Chris's telecom and startup experiences.
- Evolution of the SAS model from telecom.
- The inception and growth of Versos AI.
Presentation
- Versos's role in AI training data management.
- Importance of structuring video data.
- Connecting AI labs with video content libraries.
Panel Q...
Brad Micklea on Bridging AI Innovation and Security at Jozu
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Brad Micklea's unexpected journey from English major to tech leader Insight into the challenges of AI model deployment The role of open-source in AIInterview
Brad's career path and pivotal moments Challenges in AI deployment at Red Hat and AWS Founding Jozu to address AI and MLOps gapsPresentation
AI adoption vs security lag The need for open-source standards in AI How Jozu's platform addresses complex environmentsPanel Q&A
Audience questions on AI maturity and security Practical steps for companies at different stages of AI adoption Brad's insights on managing...Building Trust in AI with Quest Software
Introduction
- Bharath's career journey from microprocessors to data management
- Quest Software's transformation in AI solutions
- Importance of a solid data foundation
Interview
- Bharath's transition from engineering to product management
- Quest's role in solving modern data challenges
- The trusted reputation of Quest's tools like Erwin and Toad
Presentation
- Quest's trusted data management platform
- Challenges of manual data processes
- How automation and orchestration speed up data product creation
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Patrick Murphy of Togal AI: Revolutionizing Construction with AI
Patrick Murphy is the founder of Togal AI, a company using artificial intelligence to revolutionize the construction estimating process. He grew up in a family construction business, worked in finance with Deloitte, and served in Congress before returning to the private sector to innovate within the construction industry.
[00:00] Introduction to Patrick Murphy and Togal AI [05:15] Patrick's journey from construction to politics and back [12:30] Challenges in the construction industry [20:45] How AI is changing construction estimating [30:00] Real-world impacts of Togal AI [40:00] Live panel session with audience questionsReady to action this strategy?
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Matt Wilson on AI Strategies and Innovations at Alkami
Matt Wilson is the Operations Strategy and Delivery Lead at Alkami, specializing in AI and digital banking solutions. With a background in IT and risk management, he has been instrumental in Alkami's strategic growth through innovative technology and strategic acquisitions.
00:00 Introduction to Matt Wilson and Alkami 05:00 Matt's career journey and transition into AI 10:00 Creative workarounds for AI data protection 15:00 Importance of governance and policies 20:00 Live Q&A panel insights from the Software Oasis AI SummitReady to action this strategy?
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Varun Puri on Transforming Communication with Yoodli's AI
Varun Puri is the co-founder and CEO of Yoodli, an AI platform that enhances communication skills through role play simulations. Before Yoodli, Varun worked on special projects for Sergey Brin at Google and has a background in debate and public speaking.
- [00:00] Introduction and Varun's journey from India to Google - [05:30] The inception of Yoodli and its mission - [10:00] How Yoodli's AI role play simulator works - [20:00] Surprising use cases of Yoodli - [25:00] The venture funding experience - [35:00] Yoodli's impact on enterprise communication - [45:00] Q&A Panel from Software Oasis AI SummitReady to action this strategy?<...
Brian Minick of ZeroBounce on Mastering Email Deliverability
Introduction
- Brian Minick's early tech interests
- Transition to COO at ZeroBounce
- Episode recorded live at Software Oasis AI Summit
Interview
- Brian's journey from tech curiosity to executive
- Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities
- Importance of hard work and a bit of luck
Presentation
- Difference between email delivery and deliverability
- Common email marketing challenges
- Importance of focusing on quality over quantity
Panel Q&A
- Real...
John Callery on AI-Powered Innovation at ReflexAI
John Callery is the co-founder and chief product and technology officer at ReflexAI. He has a background in web development and enterprise tech and has worked at the Trevor Project, where he scaled technology teams and developed innovative AI solutions for crisis intervention.
00:00 - Introduction to John Callery and ReflexAI 05:00 - The Trevor Project and the AI triage model 10:00 - Challenges in crisis response training 15:00 - Founding ReflexAI and expanding beyond crisis lines 20:00 - Recognition and impact of ReflexAI's work 25:00 - Embedding AI tools into existing workflows 30:00 - Live Q&A panel from the Software Oasis AI Summit <...Building Autonomous AI Agents with Ambuj Kumar of Symbian
Ambuj Kumar is the co-founder and CEO of Symbian, a pioneering company in AI-driven cybersecurity. With a background at Nvidia and experience founding Fortanix, Ambuj brings a wealth of knowledge in building innovative security solutions. His work focuses on automating security operations to allow human teams to focus on strategic challenges.
[00:00] Introduction to Ambuj Kumar and Symbian [03:45] Ambuj's journey from Nvidia to founding Symbian [07:30] The concept of 'speed of light execution' and excellence [12:00] Shifting from anomaly detection to context understanding in cybersecurity [18:00] Importance of reasoning over rules in AI security models [25:00] Live panel Q&A from the Software...Jeff Kuo on Ragic's No-Code Revolution and AI's Role in Software Development
Jeff Kuo is the founder and CEO of Ragic, Inc., a pioneering no-code online database platform. With a background in computer science, Jeff's journey began with a master's thesis that laid the foundation for Ragic. Today, he continues to innovate in the SaaS space, empowering businesses to build applications without needing extensive coding knowledge.
Intro to Jeff Kuo and Ragic [00:00] The origins of Ragic in a master's thesis [02:30] Challenges and insights from bootstrapping without funding [10:15] The evolving role of AI in software development [18:45] Q&A Panel Discussion [25:30] Jeff's thoughts on the future of no-code and AI [34:00] Outro and...Sujay Saha of Cortico-X on Transforming Consulting with Experience-Led Strategy
Sujay Saha is the founder and CEO of Cortico-X, an experience-led strategy and transformation consultancy. With nearly two decades of experience at PwC, Sujay has pioneered the 'Return on Experience' concept, helping organizations turn customer experiences into growth engines.
[00:00] Introduction to Sujay Saha and Cortico-X [05:15] Sujay's journey from PwC to entrepreneurship [12:30] The concept of 'Return on Experience' [20:45] Navigating the consulting landscape with AI [30:00] Audience questions and panel discussionReady to action this strategy?
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