How to integrate AI into your existing business processes? | Devico Breakfast Bar #93



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Overview

  • The video is titled “Breakfast Bar: Conversation on Tech Trends with JotForm Founder, Alexov”.
  • The main guest is the founder of JotForm, who discusses entrepreneurship, automation, and the evolution of AI in business.

Key Points:

  1. Introduction to JotForm
    • Alexov shares his journey from working in a media company to founding JotForm, a no-code form builder.
    • Recognized a gap in automating form building, sparking the idea for JotForm.
  2. Building a Team & Leadership
    • Importance of teamwork in the early days of JotForm.
    • Transitioned from a small team dynamic to a larger organization and learned the value of cross-functional teams.
    • Stressed delegation and focus on strategic tasks as a CEO.
  3. Automation and Productivity
    • Discussed his book, “Automate Your Busy Work”, on the significance of automation in enhancing productivity.
    • Shared personal automation strategies, such as email filtering based on priority levels.
    • Advocated for using automation to handle less enjoyable tasks.
  4. AI in Customer Interaction
    • Explored how AI can transform customer interactions by facilitating conversational forms.
    • Observed a shift from traditional search to AI platforms for customer inquiries.
    • Developed JotForm AI agents that prioritize customer service.
  5. Challenges of Automation Adoption
    • Highlighted common obstacles businesses face in adopting automation, emphasizing the need for skill development and dedicated time for learning automation tools.
  6. Outsourcing in Tech
    • Discussed the advantages and challenges of IT outsourcing, recommending long-term partnerships over transactional relationships.
    • Suggested outsourcing non-core functions while keeping essential innovation in-house.

Conclusion

  • The discussion underscored the evolving landscape of technology, particularly in automation and AI, and provided insights on effective team management and productivity strategies.