My guest today is Moham Aref, CEO of Relational AI, a company that recently closed a $75 million Series B funding round. Moham shares his incredible journey spanning over 30 years in the AI and machine learning space, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.
Moham Aref , CEO of Relational AI, Moham brings a wealth of experience, having previously led LogicBlox and Predictix, and now spearheading Relational AI’s mission to simplify intelligent application development.
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Podcast Highlights:
This episode covers a wide range of fascinating topics, from Moham’s extensive career journey to the intricacies of the modern data stack and the transformative potential of Relational AI’s technology. We unravel the complexities of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, demystifying these crucial concepts for a broader audience. We also discuss the challenges of finding those first five customers in the B2B world, the strategic decision to build on Snowflake, and the potential for future competition and cannibalization by larger platforms. Moham thoughtfully shares his perspective on the current hype surrounding Generative AI and its practical applications in the enterprise space. We finish with advice on leadership, mentorship, and the overall challenges and rewards of a career in tech.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:55 – Moham Aref’s Career Journey and Transition to Relational AI
08:30 – Understanding Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive Analytics
12:00 – Early Use Cases and Target Customers for Relational AI
17:30 – The Decision to Build on Snowflake: Strategy and Competition
22:15 – Securing the First Five Customers in the B2B World
27:40 – The Modern Data Stack and Relational AI’s Place Within It
34:30 – Generative AI: Hype, Reality, and Enterprise Applications
40:00 – Leveraging Generative AI Internally and for Customer Value
45:00 – B2B Sales Strategies: Content, Relationships, and Customer Focus
51:30 – Relational AI’s Future Plans and Growth Strategy
54:00 – Moham’s Consumption Habits: Historical Insights and Mentorship
58:30 – Lessons Learned as a Founder and CEO
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