How AI is Making Work Manageable with Smartsheet's President of Product Praerit Garg

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Praerit Garg, President of Product and Innovation at Smartsheet, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how AI is revolutionizing enterprise work management. From his journey through Microsoft and AWS to leading innovation at Smartsheet, Garg shares insights into how generative AI is transforming how organizations handle complex workflows and make data-driven decisions. Learn how Smartsheet is using AI to simplify formula creation, automate data analysis, and empower business users to work more efficiently. If you're interested in how AI is reshaping enterprise productivity and the future of work, you won't want to miss this conversation about building trust in AI systems and creating more delightful work experiences. Chapters: 02:09 Journey to Seattle: From India to Microsoft 03:39 The Evolution to Smartsheet Leadership 05:20 The Gift of Generative AI 07:53 Transforming Business User Experience 09:38 Customer Success and Security 16:00 Navigating Non-Deterministic Systems 18:38 Real-World AI Applications 23:50 Leadership Philosophy and Human Alignment 25:56 The Church of Company Culture 31:12 The Future is Super Bright Connect with Praerit Garg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praerit-garg/ Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy X: boazashkenazy Email: [email protected]