E42: Can AI predict the next unicorn. Crunchbase says yes with 95% accuracy.
This week, Sasha Orloff sits down with Megh Gautam, Chief Product Officer of Crunchbase, to explore the company’s evolution into an AI-driven intelligence platform, discussing its 95% unicorn prediction accuracy, AI-powered user experiences, pricing challenges, and insights for founders, investors, and job seekers. -- SPONSORS: Notion Boost your startup with Notion—the ultimate connected workspace trusted by thousands worldwide! From engineering specs to onboarding and fundraising, Notion keeps your team organized and efficient. For a limited time, get 6 months of Notion AI FREE to supercharge your workflow. Claim your offer now at https://notion.com/startups/puzzle Puzzle 📈 No more waiting for month's end. No more manual reconciliations, just financials that keep up with you. Puzzle is leading a new movement with an AI first ledger, built for speed, automation, and real time decision making. Join today at https://puzzle.io/ -- RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghbartma/ https://www.crunchbase.com/ -- X/SOCIAL: @crunchbase @skyspeak (Megh) @sashaorloff (Sasha) -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Preview (00:35) Intro (01:03) Megh Gautam, Crunchbase's Chief Product Officer (01:48) Megh’s journey to Crunchbase (04:26) Transitioning Crunchbase to an AI company (07:06) Crunchbase's AI and data insights (09:45) User engagement and product development (14:58) Sponsors: Notion | Puzzle (16:22) Forbes article on Crunchbase's AI model (24:58) Pricing strategies and user experience (29:33) Future of AI in product management (35:53) Conclusion and future collaboration (38:27) Wrap