From Rules to Reasoning Engines // George Mathew // #296

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Mar 18, 2025

George Mathew, Managing Director at Insight Partners, is a veteran in venture stage investments in AI and data companies. He discusses the rapid evolution of AI, spotlighting game-changers like ChatGPT and the shift from rule-based systems to AI-driven reasoning engines. George highlights the significance of high-quality data and innovative models like Deep SEQ. He envisions AI fundamentally altering business operations while navigating the balance between creativity and reliability in AI outputs, and shares insights on future integrated AI assistants.

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AI-Driven Future of Software

Software has evolved through client-server, web, mobile, and cloud eras.
Now, AI is poised to drive the next major shift in software development.

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Data's Importance in AI

High-quality data is essential for building scalable AI systems, as demonstrated by transformer models.
This shift has progressed from modern data stacks to MLOps and now agent-based systems.

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Rules vs. Reasoning

Traditional software relies on brittle rules engines, while AI offers reasoning systems.
AI systems can potentially handle business processes more dynamically and efficiently.

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From Rules to Reasoning Engines // MLOps Podcast #297 with George Mathew, Managing Director at Insight Partners.

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// AbstractGeorge Mathew (Insight Partners) joins Demetrios to break down how AI and ML have evolved over the past few years and where they’re headed. He reflects on the major shifts since his last chat with Demetrios, especially how models like ChatGPT have changed the game.

George dives into "generational outcomes"—building companies with lasting impact—and the move from rule-based software to AI-driven reasoning engines. He sees AI becoming a core part of all software, fundamentally changing business operations.

The chat covers the rise of agent-based systems, the importance of high-quality data, and recent breakthroughs like Deep SEQ, which push AI reasoning further. They also explore AI’s future—its role in software, enterprise adoption, and everyday life.

// BioGeorge Mathew is a Managing Director at Insight Partners focused on venture stage investments in AI, ML, Analytics, and Data companies as they are establishing product/market fit.

He brings 20+ years of experience developing high-growth technology startups including most recently being CEO of Kespry. Prior to Kespry, George was President & COO of Alteryx where he scaled the company through its IPO (AYX). Previously he held senior leadership positions at SAP and salesforce.com. He has driven company strategy, led product management and development, and built sales and marketing teams.

George holds a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University and a Masters in Business Administration from Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar.

// Related LinksWebsite: https://www.insightpartners.com/

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