AI, Problem-Solving, & the Psychology of Product Excellence | Suraj Gupta | TEDxDTSS College of Law
In this insightful session, Suraj Gupta, AI entrepreneur and founder of PlantOps360, delves into the psychology and mindset of a successful product owner. Suraj emphasizes that the core of any great product or venture lies not in technology, finance, or team alone, but in the mindset of the creator. Through real-world examples from manufacturing and AI-powered solutions, he illustrates the importance of creating value for both consumers and investors, embracing problems as opportunities, and approaching challenges with curiosity. Suraj also highlights how AI can augment human capabilities, streamline processes, and support predictive maintenance without replacing people. From understanding consumer empathy to economic feasibility and productizing services, he explores key strategies for entrepreneurs to build impactful, scalable, and valuable products. This talk is a masterclass in problem-solving, innovation, and adopting a mindset that drives product excellence. "Suraj Gupta is a Product Strategist, UCLA alumnus, and PRINCE2 Agile® Practitioner with expertise in leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency and business transformation.He is the Founder of PlantOps360 Inc., an AI/ML-powered Plant Maintenance Management System (PMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform. Established in 2023 and headquartered in Mumbai, PlantOps360 is designed to streamline plant maintenance operations, asset management, inventory control, business intelligence analytics, and document management.With a strong foundation in product strategy and technology, Suraj combines his global perspective and entrepreneurial drive to build solutions that optimize industrial performance and enable organizations to achieve smarter, data-driven operations." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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