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Masters of Automation - A podcast about the future of work.
Alp Uguray
22 episodes
4 months ago
Summary In this episode of Masters of Automation, host Alp Uguray interviews Gokhan Egri, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from academia to the startup world. Gokhan shares his journey from Turkey to Harvard, his experiences in Y Combinator, and the evolution of his companies, O'Leo and Brainbase. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a solo founder, the importance of customer feedback, and the future of AI and automation in the workplace. Gokhan emphasizes the need for transparency in automation processes and discusses the unique insights that drive his approach to enterprise AI. The episode concludes with reflections on the immigrant founder experience and the personal inspirations that fuel Gokhan's entrepreneurial spirit. Key Takeaways Gokhan transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship after realizing the potential of AI. His first startup, O'Leo, was born out of a need for automation in education. Brainbase evolved from O'Leo, focusing on enterprise AI solutions. Customer feedback is crucial for shaping product development and messaging. The concept of the 'digital worker' is central to Brainbase's mission. ROI in automation can be measured through clear metrics and pilot programs. The 'black box test' helps identify automation opportunities within organizations. AI can significantly improve the efficiency of enterprise operations. Transparency in automation processes is essential for enterprise adoption. Immigrant founders often possess unique grit and adaptability that contribute to their success.
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Summary In this episode of Masters of Automation, host Alp Uguray interviews Gokhan Egri, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from academia to the startup world. Gokhan shares his journey from Turkey to Harvard, his experiences in Y Combinator, and the evolution of his companies, O'Leo and Brainbase. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a solo founder, the importance of customer feedback, and the future of AI and automation in the workplace. Gokhan emphasizes the need for transparency in automation processes and discusses the unique insights that drive his approach to enterprise AI. The episode concludes with reflections on the immigrant founder experience and the personal inspirations that fuel Gokhan's entrepreneurial spirit. Key Takeaways Gokhan transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship after realizing the potential of AI. His first startup, O'Leo, was born out of a need for automation in education. Brainbase evolved from O'Leo, focusing on enterprise AI solutions. Customer feedback is crucial for shaping product development and messaging. The concept of the 'digital worker' is central to Brainbase's mission. ROI in automation can be measured through clear metrics and pilot programs. The 'black box test' helps identify automation opportunities within organizations. AI can significantly improve the efficiency of enterprise operations. Transparency in automation processes is essential for enterprise adoption. Immigrant founders often possess unique grit and adaptability that contribute to their success.
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A Future Unwritten: Short & Long Term Impacts of AI on Economy, Products & Life
Masters of Automation - A podcast about the future of work.
2 years ago
A Future Unwritten: Short & Long Term Impacts of AI on Economy, Products & Life
Join us for an insightful conversation with Tatyana Mamut, a transformative leader in Silicon Valley renowned for driving innovation through deep customer understanding and empathetic leadership. As a product executive at Amazon, Salesforce, Nextdoor, and IDEO, and currently serving as the SVP of New Products at Pendo, Tatyana brings a wealth of experience and insights. In this session, we'll dive into Tatyana's journey from being an economist to help United Nations and then become a leader in global advertising to becoming a product executive in the Silicon Valley. We'll explore her unique approach to understanding customer behaviors, her work on human-centered design, the impact of Generative AI on the economy, products and life. With her background Anthropology, we will dive into scenario planning to accommodate multiple cases where AI can go right or go wrong. This episode challenges the positive and negative narratives set out by many of the tech leaders and lets the audience to ponder more about how to build guardrails, so that the AI benefits the society as a whole. Key discussion points will include: Tatyana's transition from global advertising to tech and her approach to understanding customer behaviors. Her experience in human-centered design and the importance of experiencing the world through the customers' eyes. The role of sales in understanding customer objections and building the product roadmap. Emerging trends in design and innovation, particularly in the context of generative AI. Balancing rapid innovation with ethical considerations in product and service development. Strategies for building a culture that encourages innovation and motivates talent.
Masters of Automation - A podcast about the future of work.
Summary In this episode of Masters of Automation, host Alp Uguray interviews Gokhan Egri, a successful entrepreneur who transitioned from academia to the startup world. Gokhan shares his journey from Turkey to Harvard, his experiences in Y Combinator, and the evolution of his companies, O'Leo and Brainbase. The conversation delves into the challenges of being a solo founder, the importance of customer feedback, and the future of AI and automation in the workplace. Gokhan emphasizes the need for transparency in automation processes and discusses the unique insights that drive his approach to enterprise AI. The episode concludes with reflections on the immigrant founder experience and the personal inspirations that fuel Gokhan's entrepreneurial spirit. Key Takeaways Gokhan transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship after realizing the potential of AI. His first startup, O'Leo, was born out of a need for automation in education. Brainbase evolved from O'Leo, focusing on enterprise AI solutions. Customer feedback is crucial for shaping product development and messaging. The concept of the 'digital worker' is central to Brainbase's mission. ROI in automation can be measured through clear metrics and pilot programs. The 'black box test' helps identify automation opportunities within organizations. AI can significantly improve the efficiency of enterprise operations. Transparency in automation processes is essential for enterprise adoption. Immigrant founders often possess unique grit and adaptability that contribute to their success.