James Theuerkauf

James Theuerkauf, CEO of Syrup Tech, and Sara Ittelson, Partner at Accel, share their insights on the challenges of building AI-first companies. They dive into innovative demand forecasting in retail, enhancing decision-making with AI. The duo discusses leveraging unconventional data to boost business performance and the evolving role of generative AI in shaping industries. They emphasize the importance of adaptability and a problem-centric mindset for AI entrepreneurs, ultimately arguing that AI's transformative potential is often underappreciated.