Founder stories from the world of Data and AI Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI Generative AI and the Startup Survival Guide - ThinkData Podcast

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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
Beyond the Now: Building the Future of Work with Data & AI
If you’re into the latest in Data and AI, and curious about how founders and senior leaders are building and scaling companies in this space, you’re in the right place.

Each episode, we sit down with some of the most interesting voices in the industry, from startup founders to seasoned execs, to hear their stories, lessons learned, and the real strategies behind growing great businesses.

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Alex Hutchings

I’m the Co-Founder of the Dataworks Group, a specialist talent partner in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence.

I’ve spent the last 15+ years working at the heart of this space, helping some of the most exciting companies on the planet build world-class Data and AI teams.

Through our roundtables, live events, and right here on the ThinkData Podcast, my goal is simple: to bring you real insights from the fastest-growing talent market in the world.

Whether you’re building, hiring, or just curious about what’s next, you’ll hear straight from the founders and senior leaders shaping the future of work.