Welcome to Pivotal Clarity, an AI Podcast. AI isn't new. It's been lurking in labs since the '50s, with bursts of enthusiasm and funding followed by "AI winters." But something's different now. That's why I started Pivotal Clarity. We talk to the people who are actually building and researching this stuff - the founders, engineers, and scientists who are a few steps ahead of the hype cycle. Our goal is simple: to cut through the noise and give you a clear picture of what's really happening in AI. I’m your host, Rajan Maruthavanan.

Joining me today is Aravind Krishnaswamy, or Arvi, for everyone, is the Director, Product Management for Cisco’s Contact Center & Customer Experience. We discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by the shift towards AI in product management and startups. We cover topics such as the evolution of technology, optimizing for distribution and proximity to users, the role of probabilistic systems, and the importance of data and geopolitics in the AI space. This conversation provides valuable insights for Indian founders and product managers looking to leverage AI for their startups.