Welcome to Vertica's AI Update Podcast.Today's main story showcases an exciting development in the tech world. [DryMerge](https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/15/drymerge-promises-to-connect-apps-that-normally-dont-talk-to-each-other-and-when-it-works-its-great), a promising new platform from software developers Sam Brashears and Edward Frazer, is making headlines with its innovative approach to connecting applications that typically don’t communicate with each other.Founded to simplify complex integrations, DryMerge uses a generative AI-driven method to overcome the challenges associated with existing tools, like Zapier. Brashears and Frazer, who gained experience at tech giants like Meta and Stripe, created DryMerge after struggling with cumbersome app-linking tools during their internships. Frazer recalls the frustrations of designing integrations and automations from scratch, which inspired the duo to develop a more user-friendly solution.DryMerge leverages natural language processing through a chatbot interface. Users can simply describe the automation they need — for instance, 'Whenever I get an email from a new prospect, ping the team on Slack and add them to HubSpot,' and DryMerge will handle the technicalities.Despite some initial bugs during testing, DryMerge has shown significant promise. Successful integrations demonstrated its potential, especially in streamlining workflows between social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Discord. Frazer admits there is much more to accomplish but remains optimistic about future improvements. The platform's ease of use serves as a key differentiator, providing access to non-technical users like online fashion retailers, school administrators, and asset managers.DryMerge currently has 2,000 users and was accepted into Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 batch. With a $2.2 million seed round secured, led by Garage Capital, DryMerge aims to expand its app integrations and increase its team size. For more details, check out the article
