Dan Hou, Eskridge — Driving High-Impact Solutions With AI-Native Workflows

Dan Hou, Founder and Partner at Eskridge, joins us to discuss how companies can effectively integrate AI into their operations and digital products. With a career spanning Microsoft, Motorola, Huge and Amazon, Dan has spent years identifying paradigm shifts in technology. Now, at Eskridge, he helps mid-market businesses deploy AI strategies that drive real impact.Key Takeaways:(07:08) AI in businesses falls into two categories: internal efficiency and product innovation.(08:51) High-impact AI use cases are those that meaningfully affect cost, revenue or productivity.(12:48) AI use cases vary — what works for one company may not fit another.(17:01) It’s better to start with AI now than to over-optimize later.(20:08) AI-native workflows drive more impact than simply adding AI to existing processes.(24:39) A chat interface often leads to poor UX due to unclear user expectations.(29:49) AI-powered search is reshaping how users find and interact with information.(35:27) AI model selection is becoming more specialized, with different models excelling at different tasks.(38:02) AI governance and legal concerns remain key barriers to enterprise adoption.(42:23) AI isn’t going away — businesses must get comfortable with it.Resources Mentioned:Dan Hou -https://www.linkedin.com/in/danhou/Eskridge | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/eskridge-ai/Eskridge | Website -https://eskridge.coAI For Everyone -https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses/ai-for-everyone/Very Good Ventures designs and builds world-class digital experiences for any screen, with the best tools and engineering approaches for consistent, scalable results. Find out how VGV helps you hit the mark at: https://verygood.ventures/. #Apps #Flutter #AppDevelopment