Build product impact with LLMs and data normalization | Rajitha Chaparala VP of Product (Procore) | LaunchPod

On today’s episode, we’re talking with Rajitha Chaparala, VP of Product at Procore, a construction management solution and one of the most successful examples of vertical SaaS out there today. In this episode, we discuss: How Rajitha and Procore got hesitant construction executives hungry for AI by showing real, immediate value in processing unstructured data, improving efficiency, and taking friction out of core workflows Rajitha’s critical processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and collection in service of AI solutions deliver on their promise How you can leverage 3rd party data to unlock the promises of AI Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajithachaparala/ Procore: www.procore.com Resources Do THIS to Build a $1M+ Product Team (ex Google, Bitly PM) | Product Growth Podcast with Aakash Gupta: https://www.news.aakashg.com/p/matt-lemay-podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction to LLMs and Data Structuring 01:39 The Importance of Data in Product Management 04:53 Impact-Driven Product Management 08:28 Challenges and Solutions in Data Utilization 13:00 Energy Efficiency and Data Insights 16:33 The Role of AI in Data Normalization 19:56 AI's Role in Construction Efficiency 20:34 Automated Area Takeoff 21:18 Leveraging LLMs in Construction 22:33 Challenges and Adoption in the Construction Industry 25:05 Streamlining Information Dissemination 25:27 Request for Information (RFI) Process 31:26 AI Integration in Procore's Tools 33:57 Future of AI in Construction 39:01 Outro Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today.