In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Praerit Garg, President of Product and Innovation at Smartsheet, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how AI is revolutionizing enterprise work management. From his journey through Microsoft and AWS to leading innovation at Smartsheet, Garg shares insights into how generative AI is transforming how organizations handle complex workflows and make data-driven decisions. Learn how Smartsheet is using AI to simplify formula creation, automate data analysis, and empower business users to work more efficiently. If you're interested in how AI is reshaping enterprise productivity and the future of work, you won't want to miss this conversation about building trust in AI systems and creating more delightful work experiences.

Chapters:

02:09 Journey to Seattle: From India to Microsoft

03:39 The Evolution to Smartsheet Leadership

05:20 The Gift of Generative AI

07:53 Transforming Business User Experience

09:38 Customer Success and Security

16:00 Navigating Non-Deterministic Systems

18:38 Real-World AI Applications

23:50 Leadership Philosophy and Human Alignment

25:56 The Church of Company Culture

31:12 The Future is Super Bright

Connect with Praerit Garg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praerit-garg/

Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy

X: boazashkenazy

Email: [email protected]