I went to Lehi for a presentation on the use of AI in the dental industry. The presentation was by Rushi Ganmukhi, founder and CEO of Bola AI, who developed AI technology to optimize the dental visit workflow through improved efficiency and to enhance the patient experience.
Rushi comes from a product engineering background and found a niche market in dentistry. He thinks AI technology will spin off into many other types of niche markets. Rushi commented that “data is the new oil” and that the “speed of product development is going to be crazy in the next couple of years.” He said entrepreneurs need to have a crystal clear focus on customers and have a strategic vision. To stay ahead of the AI curve, he said to let engineers play around with the new AI technology, work with partners on new technology, and invest back into team.
Speaking of partners, Garrett and Rushi agreed that a Trojan Horse way into AI is through partnerships. I liked that comment and I need to figure out what my Trojan Horse is into AI. Garrett reiterated what was said the day before at the Silicon Slopes Summit—that those who will still have their jobs during this time through AI transitioning are those who can leverage AI.
I enjoyed seeing the conversation in person. If you choose to view the interview, make sure you listen for the dental puns Garrett drops along the way. These keep the conversation vibrant.