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598. Harsh Sahai, AI-powered Due Diligence

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Feb 3, 2025
Harsh Sahai is the CEO and co-founder of Bridgetown Research, where he's innovating AI tools for the consulting industry, leveraging his extensive experience from McKinsey and Amazon. He discusses how AI can automate data collection, transforming traditional consulting practices. Harsh dives into the significance of convex optimization in pricing and sequential decision-making. He also explores how sentiment analysis using machine learning improves client feedback accuracy, and highlights the rise of automated due diligence tools in investment research, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
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Amazon's Path Planning

  • Harsh Sahai ran a machine learning lab at Amazon, researching sequential decision-making algorithms.
  • These algorithms addressed multi-step planning problems, like product pricing and Prime Video content releases.
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Convex Optimization Explained

  • Convex optimization is a mathematical model used to represent various outcomes and make sequential decisions.
  • It's commonly used for modeling price versus volume and other path-dependent scenarios.
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Bridgetown's Approach

  • Bridgetown Research automates data collection and analysis, allowing for comprehensive evaluation.
  • This 'boil the ocean' approach contrasts McKinsey's 20/80 focus, enabling robust recommendations.
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