#352 How Unstructured Data is Shaping the Future of AI with Kirk Marple

In this episode of “The CTO Show with Mehmet,” we delve into the fascinating world of unstructured data and its impact on the future of AI with Kirk Marple, the founder and CEO of Graphlit. With over 30 years of experience in software development, Kirk shares his journey from Microsoft to founding his own company and the vision behind Graphlit. Discover how unstructured data can unlock valuable insights for businesses and the role of knowledge graphs in enhancing AI applications. Kirk explains the significance of unstructured data and how it offers valuable insights often overlooked by organizations. He delves into the role of knowledge graphs in enhancing AI capabilities and improving data workflows. Kirk outlines the stages of workflow automation, highlighting the benefits and efficiencies it brings to businesses. They discuss current trends in AI, particularly those linked to unstructured data, and the exciting developments in multimodal models. Kirk shares key lessons from his experience in bringing tech products to market and offers advice for aspiring tech founders, emphasizing the importance of marketing and building an audience. More about Kirk, FOUNDER & CEO AT GRAPHLIT Former Microsoft, General Motors, and STATS leader, Kirk Marple is the CEO and Founder of Graphlit. Graphlit provides a serverless, cloud-native platform for automating unstructured data workflows, including data ingestion, knowledge extraction, LLM conversations, semantic search, and alerting. Graphlit has raised over $4M in seed funding. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkmarple https://www.graphlit.com 01:08 Kirk Marple's Journey and Founding GRAPHLIT 01:48 Identifying Market Gaps and Vision for GRAPHLIT 04:03 Understanding Unstructured Data 05:51 Knowledge Graphs and AI Applications 10:49 Automation in Workflows 14:13 Vertical Use Cases and Industry Impact 19:27 Trends in AI and Unstructured Data 23:08 Challenges and Strategies for Tech Startups 27:38 Balancing Technical and Business Roles 30:34 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks