In this conversation, Nikhil Pillai, founder of Nexus, discusses the evolution of his platform designed to automate data analysis for organizations. He shares insights on the importance of understanding user needs, the unique features of Nexus, including recurring agents and predictive analytics, and the challenges faced in data management and privacy. Nikhil emphasizes the goal of making data analysis accessible to both technical and non-technical users, while also outlining his vision for the future of Nexus as a central tool for data-driven decision-making in businesses.

Website: trynexus.ioFollow Nikhil on Twitter/X : @nikpil06TakeawaysNexus allows teams to build their own AI database analyst agents.Understanding user needs is crucial for product development.Nexus offers unique recurring agents for automated data analysis.The platform aims to simplify data management for businesses.Natural language processing makes data insights accessible to all.Predictive analytics is a future feature being developed.Feedback from users has been key to improve agent performance.Nexus targets early-stage startups and small businesses.The platform is designed for both technical and non-technical users.Nikhil envisions a future where Nexus replaces traditional analytics teams.TakeawaysNexus allows teams to build their own AI database analyst agents.Understanding user needs is crucial for product development.Nexus offers unique recurring agents for automated data analysis.The platform aims to simplify data management for businesses.Natural language processing makes data insights accessible to all.Predictive analytics is a future feature being developed.Feedback from users helps improve agent performance.Nexus targets early-stage startups and small businesses.The platform is designed for both technical and non-technical users.Nikhil envisions a future where Nexus replaces traditional analytics teams.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Nexus and Nikhil's Journey02:58 The Evolution of Nexus: From SportTech to AI Solutions05:36 Understanding the Market: Competitors and Unique Offerings08:21 Building Workflows: Customization and Adaptability10:53 Target Industries: E-commerce and Beyond13:06 Navigating Data Security and Trust15:38 Identifying the Buyer: Decision Makers in Startups17:57 Addressing Data Privacy Concerns20:20 Exploring Research-Driven Domains23:04 The Role of Historical Data in Decision Making26:09 Future Directions and Product Demos29:11 Transitioning from CSVs to Databases29:46 Targeting Enterprises with Data Migration31:43 Nexus: Bridging Technical and Non-Technical Teams32:40 Exploring Predictive Analytics34:32 User Feedback and Agent Adaptation36:40 Value Proposition for Founders57:28 Integrating Notifications for Data Insights58:35 Addressing the Need for Quick Data Decisions01:00:28 Vision for Nexus and Company Growth01:01:42 Infrastructure Challenges for Scaling01:02:54 Using Public Models and Competitive Landscape01:03:58 Current Asks and Team Expansion

Can artificial intelligence do what a personal trainer does — or even better?In this episode of Founder Journeys, we sit down with Amol Kankane, Co-founder of Reshapeapp.ai — a smart, personalized AI health and fitness coach that helps users keep with the right nutrition and health/ fitness routine and stay accountable without needing a human trainer.We dive into: • The need that sparked Reshape’s creation • What makes a fitness AI actually useful (and what doesn’t) • The tech and data behind a real-time fitness coach • How Reshape is changing the way people take control of their health💪 Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a tech founder, or someone tired of keeping on plan with fitness goalss — this episode is for you.📣 Want to try Reshape or connect with the founder?checkout https://www.reshapeapp.ai/ Test it out, and let us know what you think.🔔 Subscribe to Founder Journeys for more real conversations with the builders shaping the future.

We chat with Alex Poe, Co-Founder and CEO of Chambr.ai, a sales enablement focused product powered by AI.

Chambr is helping enterprise medium and large improve their sales success rate with highly customized and always available training. We dive into what led to Chambr, and how they are going about building their product.

We meet Mircea Gogoncea, Co-Founder of Confy.tech to talk about his journey as a musician and the path to his startup that aims to change the way conference and events technology works for everyone.

In this conversation, Mircea shares his journey from a child prodigy in music to an entrepreneur navigating the tech landscape. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the lessons learned from early fame, and the challenges of self-doubt and failure. Mircea emphasizes the discipline gained from his musical background and how it translates into his entrepreneurial endeavors. He introduces Confy, a platform aimed at revolutionizing event engagement and networking, highlighting the need for better discovery tools in the event space. In this conversation, Mircea discusses the vision and development of Confy and shares insights on product development, user feedback, and the challenges faced while building the platform. Mircea emphasizes the importance of data in shaping the future of events and how AI will play a crucial role in transforming the industry. He also outlines growth plans, market potential, more. To connect with Mircea, email mircea@confy.tech, or drop us a note in the comments.

Another excerpt from Episode 1 with Alex Nativelle, he talks about what his main goals are for his users.

This is a short clip from Episode 1 where Alex touches upon what matters to him the most. It's also the thing that keeps him up at night :)

The first episode of Founder Journeys features a conversation with Alex Nativelle, Co-founder & CEO at Brio. He is obsessed with helping students across the globe prepare well and land the jobs they seek. We get an understanding of his origin story, what made him start on this journey, and the challenges he has overcome as well as is currently navigating. Alex is based in San Francisco and is part of the current cohort at Techstars.

Reach Alex at: https://brio.ink