SeedToScale | Curated by Accel Building a New Category of Applied AI: Bridgetown Research | Decoding AI Episode 7
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Mar 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Harsh Sahai, Co-founder and CEO of Bridgetown Research, shares insights from his journey working at Amazon and McKinsey. He delves into how AI transforms board-level decision-making by autonomously gathering insights and enhancing research depth. Harsh highlights the contrast between consulting firms and tech companies regarding automation hesitations. Additionally, he discusses innovative hiring strategies at Bridgetown, focusing on adaptability over formal qualifications, and the vital role of strategic partnerships in niche AI markets.
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Harsh Sahai's Career Journey
- Harsh Sahai transitioned from engineering research in India to Amazon upon an opportunity in AI decision-making.
- He later joined McKinsey to broaden his business experience beyond Amazon's specialized focus.
Consulting's Automation Gap
- Consulting firms tend to under-invest in automation, repeating tasks with little efficiency gain.
- This contrasts with companies like Amazon that continually reduce budgets expecting automation to improve productivity.
Modern Decision-Making Challenges
- Business decisions today are higher stakes due to faster tech disruptions and increased market volatility.
- Traditional decision-making tools have not evolved, creating a critical gap for better decision support.