Pranay Desai’s Post

Thank you Vinod Muthukrishnan for inviting me to speak at the SaaSBoomi Growth Retreat. I was humbled to share insights from my own journey as a #founder and CEO with such a dynamic and passionate group of early-stage founders. In particular, I loved the discussion focused on the importance of evolving…always. At Uniphore, we continue to adjust, pivot, and transform our business. As exhilarating as the journey has been so far, what lies ahead excites me most, as we empower our customers to become builders of their AI destiny. #AIdigitaltransformation

Reminds me of the time a decade&half+ ago, sharing the bench with a few of the $B+ startup founders outside a just started crowdfunding #platform near mgroad, bangalore. Ofcourse like everyone said "dont giveup", I gaveup the #crowdfunding route and landed elsewhere with a different scale. The #startup #ecosystem now is far more developed and mature with so much of sharing; gone are those days when your idea was someone's execution (because they had access to the fund/network/skills etc.,). Now, with the kind of info sharing, multiple platforms, #ecosystems to help #entreprenuers / #startups and #access to #network , so much more refreshing with a want for a new innings pretty soon. Good insights from the original post from Sumanth #saas #saasbhoomi

There are months where it feels nothing is happening and then days and weeks when months happen. Last 3 months have be crazy at Heva AI. First Quarterly Report: - We solved 5 problem statements. - Secured another 2000+ Datapoints for our R&D. - Secured a Grant. - Received 2 Term sheets, the second one is incoming. - Onboarded 3 new folks. - Got into one of the cohorts of T-Hub - Got into nasscom deeptech Emerge Cohort. - Our clinical team also has addition of 2 new doctors. - We have now one more Diagnostic chain aligned with us who have 30 centers. - ABHA M1 Integration got completed. - Our Mobile App Development began. Actionable : - We have found out 2 more ways of solving the same problem and so we have are now working on thos 2 ways in order to decide which gives the best outcome for our task and which will be the most friendly when we scale it up for taking care of hundreds of thousands of scans every second. - We are now doing R&D on the AI Infra, have already connected with Google for that and working with one of their Google Cloud Architects to get things done in the Google Cloud. Why now AWS or Azure is a separate story. - Our new solution will be up & running by the end of September. We are working on to solve for channel names, numbers and many more. This will be. a truly dynamic system taking care of everything. - On the GTM end, we continue expanding our portfolio of diagnostic centers and Hospitals. Till now already closed 110+ diagnostic and 7 Hospitals. - We just started taking fundraising calls this week(I have a call today), for the past 1 month I had put a halt to it and we really immersed ourselves in getting one thing right. So if you are an early stage VC looking for deeptech startups reach me at - fazal@heva.ai would love to connect. - The team are now in-office. So far so good, looking forward to next 3 months which will be even more exciting, we get to ship a few things. CC: Maaitrayo Das, Sayandip Bhattacharyya, Ashutosh Jha, Anurag Agarwal, Faiz Shah, Bikram Saha, IRFAN MANSURI. #startups #venturecapital #deeptech #ai

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Deeptech in India will be a multi-decade journey: Rajan Anandan https://lnkd.in/dPSUkhU3 I've found this article on News Reader : http://goo.gl/OnXeNz

My team and I have been fortunate to meet with several of our Customers at their offices over the last month. Beyond obtaining strategic alignment to drive organizational performance during these visits, I have had the pleasure of sharing how we are leading the charge in delivering value by weaving GenAI into what you can do with Varicent. Don't just take my word for it, hear it straight from our CEO below! If you aren't catching this wave yet, time to start getting your feet wet! #varicent #genai #customersuccess #salescompensation #salesperformance

🚀 At Varicent, we're not just riding the wave of change.    We're the ones making the waves.     Generative AI is transforming everything from how we analyze data to the way we engage with our clients. Dive into our journey with GenAI — it's reshaping the future as we speak, and we're leading the charge.     #Varicent leads with #GenAI. Are you ready to see what's next? 🌟🚀    #InnovationAtSpeed: Varicent is on the cusp of a breakthrough that's racing ahead faster than any tech evolution we've seen before. Yes, we're talking about infusing and extending Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities – the game-changer that's making the leap from aiding tasks to transforming roles. Here’s the scoop: While others debate the next big thing, we at Varicent are already harnessing GenAI to redefine how we deliver solutions. It’s not just about being part of the change; it's about driving it.    🚀 Why Now? GenAI is not just another blip on the tech radar. It's the juggernaut accelerating our journey from providing services to crafting experiences personalized at an unprecedented scale.    💡 Varicent's Advantage? With our rich reservoir of experience and robust tech infrastructure, we're not just adopting GenAI; we're tailoring it to supercharge our offerings. From enhancing customer engagement to reimagining our product suite, we're unlocking potential at every turn.    📊 Real Impact: no industry is immune to GenAI's disruption. What has happened to the valuations of tech vendors in content creation sectors is a potent reminder for us to stay agile, reassess our strategies, and boldly innovate to stay ahead.    🛣️ Our Roadmap: We're fast-tracking our product development, enriching functionality, and smoothing out the customer journey with GenAI. This isn't just about staying competitive; it's about setting the pace.    🔭️️ Looking Forward: We're not just watching the horizon; we're defining it. Varicent is making bold moves, and the results are already taking shape.    Stay tuned as we unveil how GenAI is not just a part of our strategy – it *is* our strategy.    #Varicent #GenAI #TechLeadership #DataDriven #CustomerExperience    

🎤 Exciting times at the AWS Partner Summit in NYC! I had the pleasure of hosting a fireside chat with two incredible leaders, Dom Scandinaro, CTO of Cameo and Emily Kruger, Chief Innovation Officer at Loka . We delved into the specific approaches and strategies that are helping customers and partners transform with generative AI faster, and with a higher success rates. Emily shared some remarkable insights on how Loka is achieving impressive conversion rates moving GenAI proofs of concepts (POC) to production, delivering outcomes that create impressive value. By helping customers choose the right use cases to invest in, and providing exceptional expertise, Loka is driving innovation and ensuring successful implementations. Their strategic approach is a game-changer for businesses like Cameo looking to transform with GenAI. Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and connect with such innovative minds. The future of AI is bright, and together, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible. #AWS #PartnerSummit #GenerativeAI #Innovation #TechLeaders #POC #AIimplementation #AWSPartners

20K+ attendees and 200+ speakers! It looks like this is one of the biggest events I've visited so far 🤩 eMerge Americas, I'll be honest. You amazed me from the very start! The people, the booths, the topics! Everything is just wow! And huge thanks for the Texpert Stage! The geek side of my personality is so fulfilled and pleased right now! Here are just a few reasons why: - Insights into next-gen digital product development helped me to, once again, see how vital OpsWorks Co.'s DevOps and Cloud services are for businesses. - Thoughts on human-centric AI in business led me to some ideas that I will definitely discuss with our AI experts in UppLabs LLC as soon as I get back from the event. - And business growth strategies I've heard from Texpert Stage! Oh! I do have a few things to overthink now 😁 And all this was just day 1! Can't wait to start the next one at eMerge Americas! See you there 😌 #eMergeAmericas #Innovation #10Years #MiamiTech #tech #OpsWorks #UppLabs #RhodeCode

⭐ Amazing takeaways from the Pathways to Tech event by Headstarter AI ⭐ As a fellow at Headstarter AI, I just saw a recorded panel today with the following panelists: >> Dustin Beadle : ex-Director AMD >> Logan Havern : CEO Datalogz >> Nabeel Alamgir🦄 : CEO Lunchbox >> Shariar Kabir : CEO Ruby Card (YC W23) >> Miguel Acero : CTO Ruby Card (YC W23) The organizers: >> Yasin Ehsan 🚀 : CEO of Headstarter AI >> Faizan Ahmed : Co-Founder & Head of ML of Headstarter AI Each panelist shared their unique life stories, along with some honest, practical advice for us. - Dustin emphasized communication skills. Having worked in this industry all his life, around the globe, he mentions the importance of soft skills like communication and curiosity. He also gives useful tips regarding teamwork. -Logan Havern's story is one of relentless determination. Starting in college, he quickly secured a co-op at JetBlue. Inspired by challenges at JetBlue, he developed a cataloging product. After his initial success, he quit his job, but his supporters backed out. Living off his small savings and continuously pitching his startup, he eventually raised over $12M. - A true hustler, Nabeel shared candid and impactful advice. Observing his parents' hard work, he sought a different path. By integrating tech into his work in the food industry, he founded Lunchbox and raised over $100M Thanks Yasin Ehsan and Faizan Ahmed for organizing such amazing panelists! #HeadstarterAI #SWE #Tech #Perseverance #CommunicationSkills #StartupJourney #Inspiration #Innovation #Leadership #Teamwork