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PerfAi joins Google AI Startup Program! Super excited to announce PerfAi has been accepted into the Google AI Startup Program! This means: Leveling up our AI capabilities with expert guidance & cutting-edge tech amd Slashing costs by $14,000/month thanks to Vertex AI! We're grateful to Google for this incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of AI and empower businesses! #PerfAi #GoogleAI #StartupProgram #AI #API

Navigating the AI Frontier: Apoorva Kumar’s Vision with Inspeq AI In a recent interview with R. Chandra, Apoorva Kumar, founder of Inspeq AI, shared his inspiring journey from a senior manager at Microsoft to launching his own startup in Q4 2023. Driven by the potential of generative AI and the need for reliable AI applications, Inspeq AI is on a mission to enhance AI reliability Apoorva, who previously led product management teams at Microsoft and worked on significant projects like AWS Lambda and the Aarogya Setu COVID app, recognized the challenges with large language models and AI reliability. Inspeq AI adresses these issues by evaluating and optimizing AI applications for better performance. With feedback from over 250 industry professionals and initial funding from a prestigious accelerator in Ireland, Inspeq AI has recently closed a $1.1 million fundraising round. The startup also won the Startup World Cup at the Dublin Tech Summit and is gearing up for further product development and market expansion. Looking ahead, Apoorva and his team are focused on refining their product, scaling customer acquisition, and preparing for the grand finale in San Francisco. Kudos to Apoorva and Inspeq AI for their innovative approach and best of luck with their future endeavours! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gEiQQhJJ #AI #Startup #Innovation #Tech #Entrepreneurship

The Information is out with a great analysis about how some of the high-flying #GenAI #Startups are beginning to acknowledge what I have always expected. That being no matter how good their technology is building real durable businesses. Now seeing the proverbial writing on the wall players like Reka AI, Imbue, Cohere, Pika, Ideogram, AI21 Labs, and Essential AI. While this makes sense for the companies and their investors one has to wonder how long Microsoft, Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, and others are willing to bail them out. I would expect the trends to change over the coming quarter or two. What do you think? #management #venturecapital #capitalmarkets #privateequity #AI #GenAI https://lnkd.in/gzd7pM-k

At Slush last week, I heard some investors received over 1,000 meeting requests. It’s a staggering number 😶 I couldn’t help but feel amazed. When I sat down with VCs focused on AI, their amazement matched mine. They were impressed that we’ve built our own AI with our own team, rather than relying solely on tools like OpenAI or Google APIs. In a space where 90% of AI startups use pre-existing platforms, this distinction stood out. There’s nothing wrong with applying AI to create value—many startups do it brilliantly—but it’s clear we’re talking about two very different skill sets: - Applying AI: Innovating through existing tools. - Building AI: Creating the models and systems that push boundaries. Both approaches are vital, but they deserve separate recognition. As the AI field grows, perhaps it’s time to celebrate these unique contributions in their own compartments. For founders, the real magic is in creating something remarkable, not in chasing popularity. 💫 #AI #Startups #Slush

🚀 What’s Next for AI After Francois Chollet's Departure from Google? 🚀 In a surprising turn of events, AI pioneer Francois Chollet, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to deep learning and the creator of Keras, has announced he is leaving Google after nearly a decade. In his post on X, he expressed his gratitude for the experience and shared thrilling news about a new venture with "a friend," but details remain under wraps. What does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Will we see new innovations emerging from Chollet's next endeavor? Chollet's tenure at Google has been marked by significant advancements in machine learning technologies that revolutionized industries worldwide. His departure raises questions about leadership transitions in tech giants and what fresh ideas could emerge when visionary minds like him take risks to start anew. As we await more information on Chollet’s new project, it also prompts us to think: how can startups further drive corporate innovation adopting insights from industry leaders like him? Stay connected! If you’re eager to explore innovative partnerships or strategies in your business landscape, consider connecting with startups today! 🚀 Book your meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #FrançoisChollet #AI #DeepLearning #Google #Innovation #Startups #MachineLearning #TechPioneer #Keras #ArtificialIntelligence Read more on this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/dX4FeAPE

🚀 What’s Next for AI After Francois Chollet's Departure from Google? 🚀 In a surprising turn of events, AI pioneer Francois Chollet, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to deep learning and the creator of Keras, has announced he is leaving Google after nearly a decade. In his post on X, he expressed his gratitude for the experience and shared thrilling news about a new venture with "a friend," but details remain under wraps. What does this mean for the future of artificial intelligence? Will we see new innovations emerging from Chollet's next endeavor? Chollet's tenure at Google has been marked by significant advancements in machine learning technologies that revolutionized industries worldwide. His departure raises questions about leadership transitions in tech giants and what fresh ideas could emerge when visionary minds like him take risks to start anew. As we await more information on Chollet’s new project, it also prompts us to think: how can startups further drive corporate innovation adopting insights from industry leaders like him? Stay connected! If you’re eager to explore innovative partnerships or strategies in your business landscape, consider connecting with startups today! 🚀 Book your meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dTxGsKrN #FrançoisChollet #AI #DeepLearning #Google #Innovation #Startups #MachineLearning #TechPioneer #Keras #ArtificialIntelligence Read more on this exciting development: https://lnkd.in/dKyd9naq

Great insight for anyone interested in AI and its evolution. For us CPG groups; there will be a positive impact from supply chain solutions to marketing.

Do you need an Engineer capable of building an LLM in your team to unlock the AI power in your product? That was a key question from Patricia Nielsen, Head of Startups at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to the panel about Leveraging AI Across Sectors. Helen Kontozopoulos and Jean-Simon Venne clearly demonstrated that anyone leaving AI out of their product roadmap is missing in the greatest productivity improvement since Industrial Revolution. Are you already leveraging #AI in your #startup?

The foundation layer of the #GenerativeAI market is stabilizing with key players like Microsoft/OpenAI, Amazon Web Services (AWS)/Anthropic, Meta, and Google/Google DeepMind. Only those with robust economic engines and vast capital remain. This consolidation sets the stage for scaling higher-order reasoning and #agentic capabilities. The next frontier for AI is moving from pre-trained instinctual responses ("System 1") to deeper, deliberate reasoning ("System 2"). It's not enough for models to simply know things—they need to pause, evaluate, and reason through decisions in real time. ➡️ For example, most AI-powered #chatbots exemplify System 1 thinking, handling common customer inquiries quickly and efficiently. In contrast, planning and optimizing #supplychains require System 2 thinking, involving detailed analysis and strategic planning. With the evolving reasoning capabilities of #GenAI, we're witnessing the rise of a new class of #agentic applications. These applications are not just reactive but are beginning to demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions and take proactive actions. This marks a significant step forward in the AI landscape, paving the way for more intelligent and autonomous systems. Some of the #AgenticAI solutions from Microsoft for Startups partners include: SimpliContract, AI Sales Genio, HeadOffice.ai, Numorpho Cybernetic Systems (NUMO), Coworked (Techstars '24), Instalily AI, Korvyn, Implement AI, Ema Unlimited, OneAdvisor.ai and more. 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒖𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒑𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒏. ➡️ Here is an insightful article from Sequoia Capital: https://lnkd.in/gCc5NU_2 #GenAI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #LLM #MSFT4Startups #Startups #Innovation