How are top VCs like Sequoia Captial, Redpoint Ventures and Prosus Ventures, unlocking the potential of AI Agents to transform industries like e-commerce, healthcare, and construction through automation, efficiency, and personalized interactions? Recorded live at “Agents in Production” the Prosus AI Marketplace event in Amsterdam in November 2024, Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus Group, hosts a panel with leading investment firms on scalability, shifting business models, and key success metrics when it comes to AI agents. The “Agents in Production” event was co-organised with MLOps Community. https://mlops.community

In this episode of From Data to Dollars, Gideon Lichfield (former Editor-in-Chief of MIT Technology Review) and Euro Beinat (Global Head of AI & Data Science at Prosus) are joined by Bill Salak, CTO of Brainly, to explore the transformative impact of AI on education. Bill shares how Brainly, an AI-powered learning companion, helps students bridge knowledge gaps with personalized, context-aware support. They discuss how AI is enabling self-directed, individualized learning at scale, unlocking the potential for every student to have a virtual tutor tailored to their unique needs. The conversation dives into Brainly's evolution from community-driven content to AI-generated learning experiences, showcasing how technology is shifting from simple content generation to more meaningful, personalized education. The episode also examines how education systems must adapt to the rapid pace of AI-driven change, with AI playing a pivotal role in lifelong learning and bridging the gap between traditional schooling and future demands. Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping what it means to learn—and what it could mean for the classrooms of tomorrow.

With companies like Goldman Sachs pointing to over-investment in AI, this first episode explores the burning question: are we in an AI bubble? Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus explains to Gideon Lichfield where and how Prosus and its portfolio companies are already reaping benefits of investing in AI, highlighting their "marathon" approach to AI adoption, focusing on education, cultural transformation, and safeguarded experimentation. Hear valuable insights into several cases studies from Prosus' portfolio companies such as iFood (food delivery) and OLX (classifieds), which are using AI to drive tangible, measurable value. What kind of cost savings can be achieved through AI? Why do some companies struggle with a return on investment in such technology? How does organisational culture impact successful AI business transformation? Learn all of this and more with Prosus.

This episode delves into the world of AI agents, the unsung heroes behind creating seamless shopping journeys; how these digital masterminds strike an extraordinary balance—offering consumers the freedom of choice while tailoring experiences to their unique preferences. From predictive algorithms to virtual shopping assistants, Euro Beinat, Global Head of AI and Data Science at Prosus, and Gideon Lichfield, explore the cutting-edge strategies redefining the retail consumer experience.