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15th Apr 2025

S3 | E5 | Generative AI and the Startup Survival Guide with Krishnan Hariharan @ AWS

Welcome to the ThinkData Podcast, in partnership with Dataworks.

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Krishnan, who is currently at AWS, where he advises enterprise companies on implementing the best AWS solutions for their business.

Before joining AWS, Krishnan spent several years launching and building companies in the AI, drone, and edge processing space, bringing deep experience across early-stage innovation and technical leadership.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• A Brief Overview of Krishnan’s Background

His journey in leading, growing, and advising early-stage AI, data, and tech companies.

• Why Startups Struggle with Go-to-Market (GTM) and Sales Strategies

Common pitfalls and how early-stage founders can avoid them.

• What Private Equity Firms Look for in Acquisition Targets

Key evaluation criteria for AI, data, SaaS, and deep tech businesses.

• How Generative AI is Transforming Industries

From healthcare to entertainment, real-world applications, and future potential.

• Challenges Startups Face in Adopting Generative AI

Including funding hurdles, integration complexity, and data privacy issues.

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ThinkData Podcast
Data, AI and the Future of Work
Welcome to the ThinkData Podcast, brought to you in partnership with Dataworks 🎙

If want to stay up-to-date with the latest breakthroughs and trends in the world of Data & Artificial Intelligence, and if you're curious about some of the strategies that companies and founders use to launch Data & AI products, then you're in the right place!

Our aim is to bring together a diverse lineup of fantastic guests, from Founders to accomplished leaders and product owners at some of the most fascinating Data & AI companies worldwide who will each offer you a unique insight into what it takes to launch and scale a great Data business!

Thank you for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Alex Hutchings

I am the Co-Founder of the Dataworks group who are a specialist Data & AI Talent partner in the world of Data.
I have over 10 years of experience working in Analytics and have spoken to my fair share of Data professionals, at all levels.
Through our roundtables, in-person events, and the ThinkData podcast, our aim is to provide our community with the most up-to-date insight from the fastest-growing labor market in the world today.