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Glue: The New Slack Killer with David Sacks and Evan Owen | E1955

May 23, 2024
David Sacks and Evan Owen, co-founders of Glue, delve into their innovative team communication tool designed to challenge Slack. They demo Glue's features, including AI integration that anticipates user needs, making it a potential game-changer. The duo discusses strategies for onboarding users from established platforms and their approach to competitive pricing. They also reflect on the evolution of workplace communication and the dynamics of remote versus in-person teams, offering insights from Sacks' extensive entrepreneurial experience.
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  • Integrating AI in chat platforms boosts efficiency by offering proactive assistance and seamless integration for users.
  • Glue's thread-focused approach enhances collaboration by minimizing channel fatigue and simplifying team interactions.

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Benefits of Combining AI with Chat Experience

Combining AI with the chat experience results in seamless integration for employees, eliminating the need to switch between platforms for AI and human chats. The AI's potential to proactively offer assistance without prompts like a virtual teammate enhances efficiency. Ensuring the AI delivers high-quality responses is crucial to prevent it from becoming disruptive.

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