Dec 10 2024 57 mins
In this episode, I chat with Lauren, a multifaceted professional whose journey spans journalism, international relations, and the startup world. We discuss her impactful experiences, including her time with the State Department in Bahrain during the Arab Spring, which shaped her storytelling approach. Lauren also shares her role at Revel, where she navigated the challenges of scaling the company during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We then explore her current work at Accenture, focusing on AI adoption and product incubation for Fortune 500 companies. Lauren highlights the challenges founders face in the AI space, particularly in go-to-market strategies, and emphasizes the need for shareable features. As we wrap up, she shares her predictions for the future of AI, stressing the importance of user context and memory in enhancing product experiences.
Chapters:
(0:00) - Intro
(02:40) - Getting Banned from Bahrain
(07:03) - Thoughts on Government Efficiency and Elon Musk
(24:05) - Building AI Products at Accenture
(31:06) - Go-to-Market Strategies for AI Products
(44:04) - Privacy vs. Personalization in AI
Host Links:
https://casperstudios.xyz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh10125
https://x.com/jsingh_08
Guest Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenvriens/