Intro

In this episode of the G&T Sessions podcast, host Andrew Turner reunites with guests Ravi Ramachandran and Dave Brewster to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence and its implications for businesses and startups. The conversation delves into their personal journeys as entrepreneurs, the changing perceptions of AI agents, the challenges of adoption and validation in the business world, and the potential of open-source solutions in this new era. In this conversation, Ravi and Dave discuss the evolution of open source technology, the business model surrounding it, and the importance of enterprise adoption. They explore the transition from chatbots to more advanced autonomous agents, emphasizing the need for organizations to adapt and innovate. The discussion highlights the role of curiosity in technology adoption and identifies examples of companies successfully implementing these technologies. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of generative AI, particularly its applications in various industries such as FinTech. They explore the challenges and opportunities that enterprises face in adopting AI technologies, emphasizing the importance of change management and the role of consultants. The discussion also touches on the impact of generative AI on blue-collar workers and the future predictions for AI development. Finally, they highlight the significance of community building in the AI space, advocating for open discussions and collaboration among developers and businesses.

Ravi is CEO & Co-Founder - Eidolon AI

Ravi Ramachandran is a passionate leader specializing in building and scaling venture-backed startups in Silicon Valley. He is the CEO & Co-Founder of Eidolon AI, the first AI Agent Server for the Enterprise (https://www.eidolonai.com).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-nextlevelgtm/ 

Dave Brewster Co-Founder and is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience across various roles in the software and data industry. Currently serving as Co-Founder at August Data since March 2023, Brewster previously held significant positions at DataRobot, focusing on insurance technology as Field CTO and leading product strategy as CTO of the Platform. At Paxata, Brewster co-founded the company and played a pivotal role in developing the first self-service Adaptive Data Preparation platform, overseeing product strategy, management, and marketing. Brewster's career also includes key engineering and architectural roles at Sumo Logic, Guidewire Software, Cascadeworks, Sun Microsystems, and NetDynamics. Brewster holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from The Ohio State University.

https://theorg.com/org/eidolon-ai/org-chart/dave-brewster

Links

www.EidolonAI.com

GitHub: github.com/eidolon-ai/eidolon

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/6kVQrHpeqG

Chapters

00:00 Reunion and Introduction

02:45 The AI Revolution: Insights and Trends

06:06 Founders' Journeys: Dave and Ravi's Backgrounds

08:49 Understanding Agents: The Shift in Perception

12:00 The Impact of AI on Development and Business

15:02 Navigating Adoption: Consumer vs. Business Perspectives

17:57 The Challenges of Testing and Validation

20:50 Open Source: A Brave New Path for Software

28:42 The Open Source Business Model

31:30 Enterprise Adoption and User Experience

34:48 The Evolution of Agents and Chatbots

40:14 The Future of Personal and Business Agents

49:56 Organizational Design and the Role of Agents

53:33 Identifying Leaders in Agent Adoption

57:30 Emerging Use Cases in FinTech

59:57 Transforming Enterprises with Generative AI

01:03:01 The Role of Consultants in AI Adoption

01:06:03 The Impact of Generative AI on Blue-Collar Workers

01:09:10 Future Predictions for Generative AI

01:12:00 Building a Community Around AI Development