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Neeti Gupta: Mastering AI Partnerships in a Trillion-Dollar Tech World
In this premiere episode of Inside Partnering, we're talking with Neeti Gupta, CEO of AI Partnerships Consultancy, to explore the evolving role of partner leaders in the AI era.
From navigating trillion-dollar hyperscalers to managing power imbalances, Neeti shares frameworks for driving customer value and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re in a startup or scaling an AI solution, this episode is packed with insights on product partnerships, industry specialization, and continuous learning. Recorded live at San Francisco’s Ferry Building, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone shaping AI partnerships.
Chapters & Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro & Location: Ferry Building, SF
01:00 – Neeti’s career journey from IIT to Cambridge
03:00 – Why AI + partnerships is an untapped space
05:00 – Navigating trillion-dollar tech companies
07:00 – Balancing power with customer insight
10:00 – Common tensions in AI partnerships
13:00 – Product partnerships vs. go-to-market partnerships
15:00 – The critical role of feedback loops
17:00 – Compliance, ethics, and data governance challenges
20:00 – Customers as first partners
22:00 – Expanding definition of “partner” in AI
24:00 – Industry-specific opportunities and why they matter
28:00 – Final advice: learning as the new skill
Key Takeaways:
Customer insight is the key to leverage with hyperscalers.
AI partnerships require product and technical literacy.
Industry knowledge is becoming a differentiator.
Manage tensions early to avoid costly mistakes later.
Continuous experimentation and learning are essential.
Key Quotes:
“If you don’t understand your customer, you have no leverage.”
“Learning is the new skill every partnership leader needs to have.”
“The word ‘partner’ is expanding to include customers and investors.”
“In AI, product partnerships often come before go-to-market.”
Final Thoughts:
This episode is for partner leaders, startup founders, and anyone navigating the fast-changing AI ecosystem. You’ll learn how to manage power dynamics, build value-driven partnerships, and position yourself for long-term success.
#InsidePartnering #AI #Partnerships #Ecosystem #B2B #TechPartnerships #Hyperscalers #AIAdoption #GoToMarket #ProductPartnerships
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By Chip RodgersIn this premiere episode of Inside Partnering, we're talking with Neeti Gupta, CEO of AI Partnerships Consultancy, to explore the evolving role of partner leaders in the AI era.
From navigating trillion-dollar hyperscalers to managing power imbalances, Neeti shares frameworks for driving customer value and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you’re in a startup or scaling an AI solution, this episode is packed with insights on product partnerships, industry specialization, and continuous learning. Recorded live at San Francisco’s Ferry Building, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone shaping AI partnerships.
Chapters & Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro & Location: Ferry Building, SF
01:00 – Neeti’s career journey from IIT to Cambridge
03:00 – Why AI + partnerships is an untapped space
05:00 – Navigating trillion-dollar tech companies
07:00 – Balancing power with customer insight
10:00 – Common tensions in AI partnerships
13:00 – Product partnerships vs. go-to-market partnerships
15:00 – The critical role of feedback loops
17:00 – Compliance, ethics, and data governance challenges
20:00 – Customers as first partners
22:00 – Expanding definition of “partner” in AI
24:00 – Industry-specific opportunities and why they matter
28:00 – Final advice: learning as the new skill
Key Takeaways:
Customer insight is the key to leverage with hyperscalers.
AI partnerships require product and technical literacy.
Industry knowledge is becoming a differentiator.
Manage tensions early to avoid costly mistakes later.
Continuous experimentation and learning are essential.
Key Quotes:
“If you don’t understand your customer, you have no leverage.”
“Learning is the new skill every partnership leader needs to have.”
“The word ‘partner’ is expanding to include customers and investors.”
“In AI, product partnerships often come before go-to-market.”
Final Thoughts:
This episode is for partner leaders, startup founders, and anyone navigating the fast-changing AI ecosystem. You’ll learn how to manage power dynamics, build value-driven partnerships, and position yourself for long-term success.
#InsidePartnering #AI #Partnerships #Ecosystem #B2B #TechPartnerships #Hyperscalers #AIAdoption #GoToMarket #ProductPartnerships
Get full access to Inside Partnering at insidepartnering.substack.com/subscribe