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saas.unboundWorkflow automation: solo-founder building AI employees for SMBs with Denzil Eden @smarty.aisaas.unbound is a podcast for and about founders who are working on scaling inspiring products that people love, brought to you by https://saas.group/, a serial acquirer of B2B SaaS companies. In episode #19 of season 5, Anna Nadeina talks with Denzil, Founder of smarty.ai, building AI-employees for SMBs. --------------Episode's Chapters---------------- 00:00 - Denzel's Background and Journey 03:39 - Challenges and Pivoting 09:08 - The Role of AI and Human Experts 12:34 - Scalability and Business Model 15:49 - AI Fatigue and Customer Experience 20:37 - Struggles with Pricing 2025-05-1244 min
Leading with integrity: Leadership talkEp.149: Leading with Integrity New Year’s Eve Special 2024 | Leadership PodcastsWell, this is it: the last episode of 2024 and we're going out with a bang. by which I mean another record-breaking episode (for me and Leading with integrity, anyway). 3hrs 12min of awesome guests reflecting on their key takeaways from 2024, discussing their proudest moments and lessons learned, how these will change each of their approaches to 2025, and what their leadership New Year's Resolution will be.We journey from the deep and profound to the lighthearted and silly, and back again. A few times. And there's never long to wait for another practical lesson for leadership, business, or...2024-12-313h 12
The Action CatalystCLIP: The 3 Principles of AIEntrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty, Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, and some common fears and concerns around the emerging and exciting technology.Hear Denzil's full interview in Episode 473 of The Action Catalyst.2024-11-2904 minThe Action CatalystSmarty Pants, with Denzil Eden (AI, Entrepreneurship, Business, Mindset)Entrepreneur, professor, and Founder/CEO of Smarty, Denzil Eden, shares the 3 principles of AI, addressing some common fears and concerns around AI, the importance of role models and seeing yourself in the work, and the one tiny word that shifts imposter syndrome to a growth mindset.2024-11-1919 min
Zero to Umm...Denzil Eden - Smarty.aiSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Kyle Hudson and Denzil Eden discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, focusing on Denzil's experiences from his early coding days to founding Smarty. They explore the challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to startup life, the importance of validating ideas through sales, and the lessons learned along the way. Denzil shares insights on navigating imposter syndrome, the significance of customer feedback, and the evolving landscape of startup funding. The discussion culminates in a vision for the future of Smarty and the ongoing journey of growth...2024-10-0845 min
UnwrittenHow Denzil Eden Raised Millions to Redefine Productivity with Smarty AI | Unwritten #65Denzel Eden, the creator of the AI productivity tool Smarty A.I.. Denzel recounts her journey from childhood coding to establishing a startup and balancing technical and business skills. The discussion spans her insights on productivity, AI literacy, personal growth, and her love for fantasy novels, anime, and comics. Denzel reflects on life lessons, personal regrets, and the impact of her parents, along with her passion for noodle and potato dishes annnnnnd most importantly continuous learni...2024-08-091h 37
Starter Girlz PodcastSmarty AI's Denzil Eden on Finding Balance and Navigating a StartupSend us a textDenzil Eden, the visionary founder of Smarty AI, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of validating ideas before seeking funding and building a product. Denzel also highlights the balance between self-care and building a business, and the need to delegate tasks that are not essential to your unique strengths. She encourages entrepreneurs to have a growth mindset and to seek personal and professional growth constantly. Denzil's passion for learning and her dedication to finding joy in physical activities is evident in...2024-07-2236 min
Next Big Thing - with Lauren IngramWhy AI literacy is your golden ticket, with AI founder Denzil EdenDenzil Eden engineered an amazing conversational AI tool way before ChatGPT hit the news. Her product Smarty can organise your calendar with just a few words, and plays the role of your personal assistant.
Denzil has degrees in computer science & AI from MIT, and an MBA from Harvard, but found that the market wasn’t ready for her advanced product for a long time - and that pitching her startup now is a very different process now that people understand slick chatbots.
We talk about why AI literacy is so important, and what she would do...2024-06-2533 min
From a Woman to a LeaderCoding at 8, CEO at 30: Denzil Eden's Inspiring PathYou're an aspiring entrepreneur or woman in tech who dreams of making your dent in the universe - but the odds seem stacked against you. Where do you start? How do you push past rejection and doubt?
In this episode, Limor talks to Denzil Eden, the coding prodigy-turned-founder who landed $2.5 million for her AI startup Smarty at just 30 years old. Denzil shares her incredible journey, from falling in love with coding Logo language at 8 to fighting imposter syndrome as a would-be solo founder.
You'll hear Denzil's fearless transition from...2024-06-0533 min
The Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki NoethlingDenzil Eden on The Three Ps of AI: Personalized, Predictive, and ProactiveSubscribe to Our PodcastIn this riveting episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling interviews Denzil Eden, the innovative mind behind Smarty, an all-in-one AI productivity assistant designed to optimize your daily life. As a trailblazing solo female technical founder, Denzil brings a wealth of knowledge from her AI-focused degree at MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a successful tenure at Microsoft. Denzil shares invaluable insights on raising $2.5M as a first-time founder and offers strategic advice for solo entrepreneurs navigating the funding landscape. She explores the transformative impact of AI on workplace productivity, drawing...2024-05-2332 minThe Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast with Vicki NoethlingDenzil Eden on The Three Ps of AI: Personalized, Predictive, and ProactiveSubscribe to Our PodcastIn this riveting episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling interviews Denzil Eden, the innovative mind behind Smarty, an all-in-one AI productivity assistant designed to optimize your daily life. As a trailblazing solo female technical founder, Denzil brings a wealth of knowledge from her AI-focused degree at MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a successful tenure at Microsoft. Denzil shares invaluable insights on raising $2.5M as a first-time founder and offers strategic advice for solo entrepreneurs navigating the funding landscape. She explores the transformative impact of AI on workplace productivity, drawing...2024-05-2332 min
Business, Bourbon & CigarsPlan Your Best Day, Every Day with Denzil EdenIf an entrepreneur can minimize and streamline their administrative tasks, how much of a competitive edge will that give them? Denzil Eden, a productivity guru and AI visionary, runs Smarty, an AI-powered day planner that helps entrepreneurs focus more, feel less overwhelmed, and get more work done. Join Scott and Denzil as they explore: * Smarty, an AI-powered executive assistant with conversational commands for automating administrative tasks. * Denzil’s background growing up in the Bay Area, starting coding young, studying computer science at MIT, and working at places like Microsoft before starting Sm...2024-05-2146 min
Catalytic LeadershipUnyielding Grit: How Female Entrepreneur Denzil Eden Secured $2.5 Million for Her AI StartupSend us a textEmbark on an enlightening journey with Denzil Eden, the creative force behind Smarty, as she shares her ascent from a child prodigy in coding to a leading light in the entrepreneurial realm. Our conversation peels back the layers on what it takes to carve out success in the world of AI productivity tools. Denzil, a former Microsoft maven with academic laurels from MIT and Harvard, opens up about the trials and triumphs of securing a significant $2.5 million funding round for her brainchild. Her narrative is a vibrant tapestry, illustrating the role of grit...2024-05-2134 min
OPEN Tech Talks: Technology worth Talking| Artificial Intelligence |Tools & TipsBuilding a Successful AI SaaS Product with Denzil EdenThe push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is becoming increasingly essential in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Organizations are feeling the pressure to adopt AI, not just as a strategic tool to solve real business problems but also to keep pace with competitors and market trends. This urgency often leads to a critical decision: should AI adoption be driven by genuine business needs, or should it be a response to external pressures to 'keep up with the AI movement'? AI's potential to revolutionize operations, elevate customer experiences, and forge new value streams is...2024-05-1228 min
More than a Few Words#1002 Women in Technology | Denzil EdenI spent some time with Denzil Eden, the founder of Smarty AI, an AI productivity assistant that aims to enhance routines and automate tasks. Denzil shared her experience as a female entrepreneur in the tech space. Throughout our conversation, she had great insights and advice for other women looking to play in the tech space. Here are the key points from the interview:
Challenges in the Tech Space: Denzil shares her journey as a young, female founder in the tech space and highlights the uphill battle she faced due to the crowded productivity market and the subconscious bi...2024-05-0911 min
Leading with integrity: Leadership talkEp.104: Collaborating for success | International Leadership Week 2024 #ILW24 #CollaborateForSuccessWhat do an Executive & Communications Coach, a Tech CEO, a Medal-Winning former Olympian, a Retired Top Gun Instructor, and an expert on empathy & emotional agency all have in common? Listen to find out!This week it's International Leadership Week, which is all about community, and uniting leaders across the world, people who are passionate about leadership and raising the standard in workplaces and organisations everywhere; people like me, and I hope, people like you, listener! It's run by the Institute of Leadership, and every year they pick a different theme for the week, this...2024-04-1559 min
Inspired By SuccessIs AI Coming for Your Career?Send us a textIn this interview, AI visionary and Smarty founder Denzil Eden shares her inspiring journey from coding whiz kid to pioneering the future of productivity with AI-powered assistants.With dual MIT degrees and experience leading engineering teams at Microsoft, Denzil has overcome numerous rejections and challenges to build a groundbreaking AI startup using natural language processing. She reveals the "three P's" framework that underpins successful AI tools and stresses the urgent need for developing AI literacy across all industries and age groups.Denzil also gets candid about the potential downsides...2024-04-0934 min
Fearless Freedom with Dr. GUsing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Revolutionize Your Daily Routine: Denzil EdenMeet Denzil Eden, the mastermind behind Smarty, an innovative AI productivity assistant designed to revolutionize your daily routine. As a pioneering solo female technical founder, Denzil has defied norms and carved her unique path in the tech world. Armed with a specialized AI degree from MIT and an MBA from Harvard, she brings a wealth of expertise honed during her distinguished tenure at Microsoft. Denzil's mission is simple yet powerful: to make your life smarter through the power of AI. With Smarty, she aims to streamline your tasks, optimize your schedules, and ensure that every moment counts. Whether it's automating m...2024-04-0732 min
You Say Data, I Say DaytaThe Founder's Journey of Starting an AI CompanyIn the latest installment, I chat with Denzil Eden, the founder of Smarty about entrepreneurship, AI, and what it takes to be a founder. Denzil is the founder of Smarty. Smarty is a venture-backed startup, and it is the intelligent companion for the busy professional. The company helps you find focus, combat overwhelm, & plan perfect days using AI. Previously, she was a PM and software developer at Microsoft while also doubling as an adjunct lecturer for computer science at Foothill Community College and San Francisco State University. Denzil has a Bachelors in Computer...2024-04-0229 min
Software Developers Journey#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI successHave you ever wondered how a symphony of ones and zeros harmonizes with the delicate touch of piano keys? Our latest guest, Denzil Eden, an MIT and Harvard alum with a storied tenure at Microsoft, bridges this seemingly vast chasm with grace. In a heart-to-heart, she illuminates the intricate dance between her love for AI and the creative pulse of her personal passions. From writing fiction to composing melodies, Denzil unveils the magic of weaving AI into the fabric of our hobbies, crafting a tapestry of enhanced learning and mastery that's as beautiful as it is functional....2024-03-2644 min
Leading with integrity: Leadership talkEp.99: A.I. Literacy, the Future of Work, and Avoiding Micro-Management, with Denzil EdenAre you A.I. Literate?This week, I'm joined by Denzil Eden, founder of Smarty.ai. We'll be talking tech and the role AI has to play in our workplace today and our careers tomorrow, a.k.a. the future of work! We also cover what the successful company of the future could look like and the beginnings of those changes that we can already see, including the rising power of curated, intentional employee experiences rather than the old school "enforced fun" model.Denzil shares insights from her Founder's...2024-03-2056 min
Girl Take NoteEP#62 How to be More Productive Using the #1 AI Productivity Tool with Denzil EdenThe innovative mind behind SmartyAI, dives into the genesis and features of the #1 AI-powered productivity tool helps you be more productive. Hear firsthand about her founding journey, from initial challenges to invaluable lessons learned. Denzil sheds light on the crucial roles of mentorship, networking, and building meaningful relationships, along with the art of maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life, and the importance of occasionally disconnecting from technology.
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Scouting for GrowthDenzil Eden: Using AI To Transform WorkOn this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Denzil Eden, founder & CEO of Smarty, an AI-powered productivity assistant. With degrees in computer science & AI from MIT & an MBA from Harvard, Denzil has been at the frontier of harnessing AI's potential to transform work. She has held roles in engineering & product management and is now the founder & CEO of Smarty. The pair discuss her founder journey as a solo technical female, how to provide advice for startups navigating economic uncertainty, insights on how she sees AI continuing to shape the future of work...2024-03-1446 min
Politically High-Tech205- A Bubbly woman who is changing AI landscape with Denzil EdenSend us a textYour host and Denzil Eden who is creator and Founder of Smarty AI. Smarty AI is an executive assistant tool that can organize your calendar and hopefully your busy life. We talk about Amish way to avoid AI. I do not recommend it. We talk about how AI is changing so many industries and possible updates on her product. Give a listen.Follow Denzil Eden at ...Her Websitehttps://www.smarty.ai/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denzils/2024-03-0949 min
Bigger Better Bolder IT PodcastThe Importance of Feedback with Denzil EdenSummary In this episode, Denzil Eden, CEO of Smarty.AI, shares her journey from coding at a young age to starting her own AI company. She discusses the growing field of personal assistant AI and the opportunities it presents for aspiring founders. Denzil also talks about her experiences at MIT and the lessons she learned about focusing on personal growth rather than external validation. She emphasizes the importance of feedback and iteration in the startup journey and shares her passion for helping aspiring female founders and democratizing education and opportunities in the tech industry. Takeaways2024-02-2427 min
TechtasticThe Future is Automated - Empowerment Through AI with Denzil EdenIn this episode, we talk to Denzil Eden, the visionary behind Smarty AI, a pioneering tool designed to revolutionize personal productivity through automation. Eden shares her insights on how AI is set to transform every aspect of our professional and personal lives, making everyday tasks easier and more efficient. From automating calendar management to personalizing user experiences, Smarty AI aims to empower individuals by handling the mundane, allowing them to focus on creative and meaningful work. Eden's passion for AI's potential to address global challenges, from education to healthcare, is both inspiring and thought-provoking, offering a glimpse into a future...2024-02-1518 min
Growing PainsCultivating Your Network to Find SuccessThis week we chat with Denzil Eden - the founder and CEO of Smarty! We get into all things AI, coding, and cultivating your network to find success. For more insights from Sean, visit OUTFORCE.AI2024-02-1430 min
Next In TimeEpisode 86: Helping One Find Focus & Planning Perfect Days With AI | Denzil Eden, Founder of Smarty.aiAI and Productive tools are a combination which can go hand in hand together in a world that is ever getting more complex and automated. Denzil Eden is looking to contribute to that space.
Denzil is the Founder and CEO of Smarty.ai which has a vision to build an intelligent companion for the busy professional. It's goal is to help you find focus, combat overwhelm, and plan perfect days using AI. Unlike typical organizational tools, Smarty is looking to make use of its AI potential to make sure one can be successful with...2024-02-1226 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#288 Denzil Eden's Blueprint: Building an AI Startup for Next-Level ProductivityChild prodigy turned tech magnate, Denzil Eden, graces our airwaves, offering a treasure trove of insights from her remarkable transition to founding Smarty, an AI productivity startup set to revolutionize how we tackle our to-do lists. Our conversation takes us on a whirlwind tour through her academic exploits at MIT, her tenure at giants like Microsoft and Yammer, and even her eclectic endeavors in teaching and politics. Denzil's story is a vivid tapestry, illustrating not just the trajectory of a tech virtuoso, but how a multitude of experiences can foster the innovative mindset that drives the industry forward.
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Pivoting to WEB3Revolutionizing Work Routines: Denzil Eden and Donna Mitchell on Smarty's AI InnovationsWhat if I tell you that life-work balance can be achieved through AI? Join us in this episode of Pivoting to Web 3 as Donna interviews Denzil Eden of Smarty, an app created to help ease the burden of scheduling your day so you can focus on what really matters to you and your business. Listen in as Denzil shares her journey from coding at a young age to working in big tech to eventually starting her own business. Get inspired by her journey while understanding the importance of data privacy, security, an...2024-01-2330 min
IEBN PodcastAI in Productivity with Denzil Eden: SMARTY.AI's Founder, MIT and Harvard GraduateIn this fascinating episode of the Singularity Syndicate podcast, we dive into the intersection of AI and productivity with Denzil Eden, the visionary founder of Smarty.ai and an esteemed graduate of MIT and Harvard. Denzil shares her inspiring journey from her early days in the heart of Silicon Valley to leading a trailblazing startup in the AI space. Discover how Smarty.ai is redefining productivity tools, the challenges and triumphs of being a solo female tech founder, and Denzil's unique insights on the future of work in an AI-driven world. This episode is not just about the advancements...2024-01-1634 min
Our League PodcastStart, Bench, Drop: Football, NBA, NFL & RappersThis started as a segment we would do after covering different sports. After getting amazing feed back we decided to make it it’s own show. So Start, Bench, Drop:
Football:
Andy Robertson, Alphonso Davis, Luke Shaw
Eden Hazard, Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di Maria
Neymar Jr, Gareth Bale, Marco Reus
Sergio Ramos, Tiago Silva, Gerard Pique
Who was the better LB Ashley Cole or Roberto Carlos?
NBA:
Tracey mcGrady, Vince Carter, Paul Pierce
Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Anthony Da...2022-01-0811 min