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During the IA Summit "Models Are NOT All You Need" panel, industry leaders Rama Akkiraju (NVIDIA), Chetan Kapoor (CoreWeave), and Christian Kleinerman (Snowflake) discussed how enterprises are leveraging large language models (LLMs) and AI to optimize operations, improve productivity, and address infrastructure challenges. Moderated by Tom Dotan of The Wall Street Journal, the conversation spanned from AI model commoditization to specific enterprise applications and infrastructure needs, underscoring the evolving landscape of AI-powered enterprise solutions. ? This panel didn’t just talk about the potential of AI; it dug deep into what works now and provided great strategies for what founders can implement today: *Optimize for Efficiency with AI* AI models are becoming more accessible, but they’re only part of the solution. As our panelists emphasized, founders need to think beyond models and build out robust systems that ensure data security, modularity, and workflow automation. AI can enhance productivity, but the real value is unlocked when it’s integrated as a seamless part of your operations. *The Infrastructure Opportunity* With the intense demand for compute power, infrastructure isn’t just a supporting element — it’s a differentiator. CoreWeave’s Chetan Kapoor shared how startups can gain a competitive edge by designing efficient, performance-optimized infrastructure that reduces latency and costs while supporting AI at scale. For founders focused on AI-driven products, leveraging infrastructure as a strategic asset is key. *Deploy Domain-Specific Models* Customizing models to suit specific business needs can yield better outcomes and lower costs compared to using massive, generalized models. NVIDIA’s Rama Akkiraju discussed how smaller, fine-tuned models for specific tasks can outperform general-purpose models, delivering high accuracy and lower latency. This means that founders should consider specialized models where possible to drive targeted value for their users. *Build Trust and Manage Risks Early* Trustworthiness is crucial for enterprise AI adoption. Founders need to prioritize secure data governance and ensure AI solutions honor data permissions and governance policies. Snowflake’s Christian Kleinerman highlighted the importance of addressing potential risks upfront, especially as AI opens up more data access across teams. For founders ready to unlock AI’s potential, this panel is a must-watch. Catch the recording or read the transcript to see how to apply these strategies and transform your business with actionable insights that deliver real results. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gahUAfdN Read the transcript: https://lnkd.in/g-BMxhnM

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