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SaaStr 738: How Shopify Implements AI Across Sales and Product with Mike Tamir, Head of AI at Shopify

May 11, 2024

Head of AI at Shopify, Mike Tamir, and Rudina Seseri from Glasswing Ventures discuss AI adoption in enterprises, explaining complex AI terminology for non-technical leaders. They cover topics like AI implementation at Shopify, search relevance optimization, interdepartmental collaboration, multimodal LLMs, and leveraging AI for dynamic pricing in Shopify.

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Quick takeaways

Successful AI adoption involves focusing on software infrastructure and quality data.

Ambient AI concept envisions professionals using AI tools to enhance productivity and optimize roles.

Deep dives

Understanding AI Adoption in Enterprises

Enterprises are increasingly adopting AI initiatives, but many engagements remain superficial with early impacts yet to be fully measured. Key companies like Clavio have successfully integrated AI into their core business, automating tasks and significantly impacting their bottom line. The mindset for successful AI adoption involves focusing on software infrastructure, quality data, and fostering a culture that embraces AI technology.

Introduction

2min

Unlocking Enterprise AI: Challenges and Opportunities

20min

Enhancing Search Relevance and Quality on Shopify with AI

4min

Interdepartmental Collaboration and Experimentation for Business Impact

2min

Exploration of Vectorization and Multimodal LLMs in AI Implementation

3min

Leveraging AI for Dynamic Pricing and Product Search in Shopify

6min

SaaStr 738: How Shopify Implements AI Across Sales and Product with Mike Tamir, Head of AI at Shopify, and Rudina Seseri, Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures

At SaaStr AI Day, Mike Tamir, Head of AI at Shopify, and Rudina Seseri, founder and Managing Partner at Glasswing Ventures, level-set about where we are in the cycle for Enterprises adopting AI and the critical work being done at Shopify to leverage AI and solve real problems.

Mike and Rudina do a great job of explaining the complex AI terminology for everyday non-technical founders and leaders to understand and apply to their businesses.

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