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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 28 MIN

How AI and Automation Are Transforming Retail Execution in the Real World with Durlabh Jain

from GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler

Join Durlabh Jain, CEO of CoolR Group Inc., in a high-impact conversation with Gary Fowler as they break down how AI, automation, and IoT are reinventing retail execution for global CPG companies. Discover what it really takes to build hardware-plus-SaaS solutions that work reliably in the field — not just in demos.🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:✓ How AI and computer vision are solving on-shelf availability challenges✓ Why real-world deployments are messy — and how great teams adapt fast✓ The differences between building tech in theory vs. delivering at scale✓ Lessons from scaling a hardware + SaaS company across global retailers✓ How to cut noise, prioritize the right problems, and move with clarity✓ Leadership, team-building, and fundraising insights from the frontlines✓ How sustainability and operational efficiency intersect in retail innovation🌍 Why This Matters:CPG companies lose billions to out-of-stocks, poor visibility, and unreliable retail execution. CoolR is proving that AI and automation can close this gap — not by adding complexity but by delivering simple, practical, and scalable solutions.Durlabh’s journey shows what modern tech companies must master: real-world constraints, global operations, and customer needs that change by the minute.👤 Expert Background:• CEO of CoolR Group Inc. — AI-powered retail execution platform• Deep engineering and product background in AI, computer vision, and IoT• Led deployments across major global CPGs• Known for practical innovation and a no-nonsense leadership approach• National award recipient as “Youngest Commercial Programmer of India” at age 10🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders transforming entire industries.💡 Perfect For:Retail innovators, AI builders, CPG leaders, hardware founders, SaaS operators, investors, and anyone interested in how AI works in the physical world.🚀 Timely Topic:As AI moves beyond screens into stores, shelves, and supply chains, the future belongs to startups that can deploy at scale — reliably, simply, and globally.Subscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:https://gsdvs.com#RetailTech #AI #Automation #ComputerVision #CPGInnovation #HardwareSaaS #CoolR #DurlabhJain #StartupLeadership #OperationalEfficiency #IoT #GaryFowler #GSDVentureStudios

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