In this episode of Breakfast Bar Podcast Series, Oleg Sadikov, the co-founder and CEO at Devico & DeviQA, sits down with St John Dalgleish, the Founder and CEO at Perlon AI, to explore the dynamic world of AI sales enablement. The episode wraps up with valuable advice for entrepreneurs contemplating the AI journey, touching on funding decisions, team structures, and the intricacies of IT outsourcing. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the AI sales landscape, discover the challenges and opportunities, and glean insights from St John's experience at the forefront of innovation.
Episode highlights:
- St. John's professional journey from strategy consultancy to founding Perlon AI.
- The challenges in outbound prospecting and the limitations of templated emails.
- Insight into Google's upcoming email filtering rules and their impact on prospecting.
- The role of robotics and AI in daily life and potential innovations in the future.
- Industries where AI deployments have demonstrated significant impact.
- Key considerations for developing a strategic plan for AI deployment within operations.
- Common misconceptions and pitfalls in AI deployment strategies.
- The role of differentiation and defensibility for AI startups.
- Challenges and benefits of outsourcing tech needs in AI startups.
- The importance of qualified AI engineers and the difficulty in finding them.
- Success metrics for collaborations with IT outsourcing vendors.
- Advice for companies considering IT outsourcing: due diligence, talent makeup, and recommendations.
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