Rocketlane’s Founder on AI, Project Delivery & ChatGPT’s New Era

In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Sri discusses his journey as a founder of Rocketlane, a SaaS platform designed to improve client project delivery. He shares insights into the challenges faced by project managers, the importance of real-time data, and how AI can enhance project management processes. In this conversation we also discuss the much-anticipated ChatGPT Search feature, its integration challenges, and comparisons with competitors like Perplexity and Google. We also delve into insights from Sam Altman's Reddit AMA, Meta's open-source strategy, and the disappointing launch of Apple Intelligence, highlighting the varying approaches of tech giants in the AI landscape.

☕️ Weekly Tech Takeaways

• ChatGPT Search is finally here, but it's not without issues.

• This launch highlighted that ChatGPT's integration of AI features is still fragmented.

• Perplexity offers a more thorough search experience compared to ChatGPT.

• Meanwhile, Sam Altman emphasises the potential for AGI with current hardware.

• Despite OpenAI and big tech also competing heavily on compute power and efficiency.

• Meta is pushing an open-source strategy that could reshape government AI use.

• Open-source models are allowing for greater community collaboration and transparency.

• Meanwhile, Apple's AI launch has been disappointing compared to expectations.

• Different AI tools are being used for distinct use cases, each bringing its strengths to the table.

☕️ Guest Takeaways

• Rocketlane is a professional services automation tool created to enhance client project delivery.

• AI can automate risk identification and support better decision-making.

• The future of project management will increasingly depend on AI capabilities.

• Real-time data is crucial for effective project management.

• Change management is essential for successful AI adoption.

• Project delays often accumulate gradually, requiring early intervention.

🎙️ Guest speaker

Srikrishnan Ganesan is the founder of Rocketlane, a purpose-built platform that streamlines customer onboarding and professional services automation (PSA) for businesses. By unifying project management, resource allocation, financial oversight, and customer collaboration, Rocketlane helps companies deliver projects on time and within budget, accelerating time-to-value and enhancing customer satisfaction. Rocketlane secured $18 million in Series A funding in January 2022, followed by a $24 million Series B round in June 2024. This financial backing reflects investor confidence in their innovative approach to customer onboarding and professional services. Sri previously built Konotor (now Freshchat), which was acquired by Freshworks (#16 on Forbes Cloud 100).

Rocketlane Website https://www.rocketlane.com/
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