Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business 158 - AI SERIES: 8 - How Different AI Models Excel in Specific Use Cases with Jake Colling
Apr 24, 2025
Jake Colling, a software developer and founder of Carrot, shares his expertise in AI and automation. They dive into the capabilities of various AI models like Gemini and Claude, highlighting their strengths in tasks such as document processing and coding. Jake emphasizes how Carrot simplifies AI workflows for non-tech users, comparing it to tools like Zapier. The discussion also uncovers how AI is transforming sales management and speeding up software development, making these technologies more accessible and effective for businesses.
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Models Excel by Use Case
- AI model effectiveness is highly use case dependent across businesses.
- Google Gemini excels in document processing due to cost, speed, and adequate quality.
Create AI Workflows Easily
- Use AI to create workflows from natural language prompts without manual config.
- Carrot translates English intents into API calls for easy automation with Airtable.
AI Automates Lead Follow-Up
- Jake uses AI daily to manage lead follow-ups by integrating Airtable and automated emails.
- His system smartly filters contacts needing follow-up using date columns without manual input.