In this episode of Founder Real Talk, Glenn Solomon welcomes back Rich Waldron, CEO of Tray.ai. Rich discusses how the company recently rebranded from their original name, Tray.io to mark their intensified focus on integration and automation with AI. They discuss the challenges organizations face in adopting AI and the need to be fast, flexible, and safe. Rich shares insights on customer feedback, memorable moments in the company's journey, and valuable lessons for founders and IT leaders.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

A Rebrand To Support On-Going Growth: After shifting the company from Tray.io to Tray.ai, the team has aligned on a significant pivot towards AI-driven integration.
AI Integration Success: For successful AI implementation, it’s crucial for companies to align on data, agility, and security.
Composable Tech Stacks: IT leaders should focus on building composable tech stacks to adapt to AI changes.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Tray.ai and Rich Waldron

01:26 The Rebranding Journey: From Tray.io to Tray.ai

05:02 Challenges of Integrating AI in Organizations

07:48 Tray.ai's Unique Value Proposition

10:15 Positioning as an AI-Ready iPaaS Platform

12:10 Product Evolution: Introducing Merlin and AI Palette

15:55 Speed and Agility in AI Implementation

17:53 Security Considerations in AI Projects

20:10 Customer Feedback and Adoption of AI Solutions

23:27 Memorable Moments in Tray.ai's Journey

27:39 Lessons Learned as a Founder

30:23 Advice for IT Leaders on AI Readiness

33:41 Rapid Fire Round: Fun Insights and Future Vision

RESOURCES

Learn more about Notable Capital: www.notablecap.com

Learn more about Tray.ai: https://tray.ai/

CONNECT

Connect with Glenn Solomon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennsolomon/

Building a Future-Ready AI Platform with Rich Waldron of Tray.ai