Lightning Talk: Speeding Up Product Innovation- Leveraging Generative AI for Rapid Product Development and GTM Strategies
Presenters: Ram Joshi (Staff Engineer at The Climate Corporation), Gunjan Paliwal (Product Development & Marketing Leader)
Abstract:
In today’s fast-paced market, speeding up product innovation and reducing time-to-market is crucial for staying ahead. This 10-minute lightning talk will highlight how generative AI can transform product development and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. We’ll briefly explore how generative AI accelerates various stages—from ideation and design to development and launch—enhancing efficiency and creativity. Attendees will gain quick insights into some practical applications, learn about real-world examples of successful AI integration, and discover actionable strategies to overcome common challenges. This talk will provide you with a focused overview of leveraging generative AI for faster product innovation and effective product launches.
Presenter Bios:
Ram Joshi, The Climate Corporation
Ram Joshi is an experienced Staff Engineer at The Climate Corporation in Seattle. With over a decade of expertise in software development across the stack, Ram currently specializes in mobile and web application development, and his previously worked in distributed systems engineering. He holds a Master’s degree in Information Management and Systems, with a focus on Information Retrieval, Artificial Intelligence, and Web Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.
Ram is committed to education and has taught the INFO 153 Web Architecture and Information Management course at UC Berkeley. His has expertise in various tools and technologies such as Python, Java, Javascript, C and Swift.
With his blend of industry experience and academic background, Ram is always excited to tackle new and interesting challenges in software engineering.
Gunjan Paliwal
Gunjan Paliwal is a seasoned, data-driven Product Marketing and Development Leader with over 10 years of experience at industry leaders such as Meta, Newell, Sears, and Microsoft. She specializes in AdTech, Marketplace, E-commerce, and B2B.