Second Time Founders E77 How Founders should Use AI from Microsoft Copilot Product lead Raj
Jan 13, 2025
Raj Rikhy, Product lead for Microsoft Copilot, shares insights from his journey at Bonsai to Microsoft. He discusses the transformative power of Microsoft Copilot in enhancing productivity, from coding to automating tasks. Raj dives into the shift from machine learning to large language models, explaining how startups can leverage AI for niche solutions. The conversation also explores the future of home automation and robotics, highlighting the efficiency of purpose-built machines over humanoid robots and the emerging job landscape influenced by AI.
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Microsoft Acquisition
- Raj joined Microsoft through an acquisition of a smaller AI company, Bonsai, focused on deep reinforcement learning.
- Microsoft initially allowed Bonsai to operate independently but later shifted priorities due to the rise of LLMs.
Copilot Expansion
- Microsoft's Copilot has expanded beyond coding assistance into various products like Word, PowerPoint, and security tools.
- This expansion aims to accelerate productivity across different applications.
Agentic LLMs
- LLMs are evolving from single-modal chat applications to agentic systems capable of interacting with external services.
- This shift allows LLMs to perform complex tasks like ordering pizzas by connecting to APIs and generating audio.