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thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

Master your life with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Like this? Subscribe to our newsletter at https://thinkfuture.com Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us Contact Doug: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-heckmann/ --- Chris interviews Doug Heckmann, the Chief Solutions Officer at Surefront, a company tackling the inefficiencies in product lifecycle management. Doug highlights the challenges faced by brands due to outdated communication methods like emails and spreadsheets, which hamper innovation and profitability. Surefront’s solution is a collaborative platform that unites retailers, brands, and manufacturers in a seamless, shared workspace. This system not only replaces isolated systems but amplifies network effects as more partners engage. The episode also covers Surefront’s ambitions to incorporate AI and automation, envisioning a future where product development is nearly automated yet still guided by human creativity. By 2034, Doug sees Surefront as a pivotal tool in the industry, akin to Bloomberg terminals, fundamentally enhancing collaboration and speeding up innovation.

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