#195: Putting an End to Spreadsheets with Alex Yaseen of Parabola

Hosted by Santosh Sankar on December 4, 2024

Summary

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Alex Yaseen, Founder and CEO of Parabola, the spreadsheet alternative where you combine the data running throughout your company and create automated processes. In this conversation, Santosh and Alex discuss the limitations of traditional spreadsheets in data management and how Parabola offers a collaborative, user-friendly platform for non-technical users. Alex explains how Parabola automates repetitive tasks, integrates various data sources, and enhances collaboration, thereby addressing common issues like data silos and version control. The episode underscores the importance of robust data infrastructure for leveraging AI and machine learning, highlighting Parabola's role in streamlining supply chain operations, and so much more.

Show Notes

Highlights from their conversation include:

  • Overview of Parabola (1:20)
  • Alex's Background Leading to Founding Parabola (2:51)
  • Features of Parabola (6:14)
  • Skepticism Towards Spreadsheets (10:16)
  • Customer Examples (14:10)
  • Importance of Data Infrastructure (16:45)
  • Combining Expertise with AI (19:14)
  • A Founder's Journey (20:40)
  • The First Marketing Hire in B2B Businesses (21:10)
  • Getting Attention in Legacy Industries (24:26)
  • Focus and Prioritization (27:36)
  • Managing Team Dynamics (29:14)
  • Segment: This or That? to Close the Episode (30:06)

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