The Data Exchange with Ben Lorica Unlocking Spreadsheet Intelligence with AI
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Jan 30, 2025 Hjalmar Gislason, Founder and CEO of Grid, discusses the transformative power of AI in the world of spreadsheets. He highlights the limitations of traditional tools like Excel and Google Sheets, showcasing how Grid aims to revolutionize data accessibility through natural language processing. The conversation covers the evolution of spreadsheet programming, the need for trust in AI decision-making, and the upcoming release of innovative solutions that promise to blend classic spreadsheet clarity with cutting-edge functionality.
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Spreadsheet Startup Landscape
- There are three categories of spreadsheet startups: reinventing spreadsheets, connecting spreadsheets to AI, and spreadsheet UIs for columnar data.
- Grid focuses on connecting existing spreadsheets to AI, enabling natural language access and automation.
Spreadsheet User Categories
- Spreadsheets are a programming medium, and heavy users are programmers using formulas.
- The spreadsheet resurgence includes startups focused on data management, data science/analytics, and developer access to spreadsheets for AI.
Restaurant Automation
- A small restaurant chain used Grid to automate catering orders via email and spreadsheets.
- LLMs extracted parameters from emails, populated spreadsheets, generated quotes, and updated grocery lists.