Articles by Ravi
-
What does a Manager do?
What does a Manager do?
Once, my 7 year old asked an innocent question while we were all dinning - "Dad, what does a manager do?". I sensed…
5 Comments
Activity
2K followers
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisThis is exciting! AdTech may be one of rare domains that had leveraged predictive AI long ago and is now exploring supplementing it with Agentic AI at "run-time". A good chunk of LLM driven workflows generally automate existing flows but this one feels like an enhancement. Thanks for sharing AdExchangerRavi Gurnani shared thisPublishers have used automation for years. Now they’re testing agents that can sell ads. 🤖 Andrew Byrd, News Editor, Publisher Ad Ops, AdExchanger, looks at how publishers like News Corp and The Weather Company are experimenting with agentic AI to negotiate deals, package inventory and respond to buyers in real time. The idea: sell-side agents that work the auction for you. 🔗 Read: https://utm.guru/umLYT Will AI agents become part of the standard publisher stack? #AdExchanger #AdTech #Programmatic #AI #PublishersWhat Does A Beta Test Of A Sell-Side Agent Look Like? | AdExchangerWhat Does A Beta Test Of A Sell-Side Agent Look Like? | AdExchanger
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisWith so much of AI buzz around us, particularly it's impact on the future economic state including jobs, there is a natural urge for some forecasting. This article feeds that curiosity well. Thanks Simon Taylor ! https://lnkd.in/gkJhKUuuAI is Rewiring the Economy from cheap goods to cheap servicesAI is Rewiring the Economy from cheap goods to cheap services
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisThis is a very novel and inspiring take on GenAI's impact on software engineering. Thx Adam Ferrari for sharing it. If the future is truly what we choose to make of it, this is the path to pursue. We should leverage the exponential growth of GenAI towards unprecedented growth of our products and services by "doing more" with engineers+AI. Let's expand the pie. It's easier said than done, but definitely worth a pursuit wherever possible.Ravi Gurnani shared thisIs the long term employment outlook in software engineering really as negative as some of the takes we’re seeing? Will future engineering organizations be mostly robots with a handful of human overseers? 🤖 I don’t think that’s actually the case. For the foreseeable future, we will need humans to be accountable for our software systems, including aspects like quality, design evolvability, stability, etc. This means we’ll need significant teams of real practicing software engineers, complemented by AI, not replaced by AI. But on the other hand, there’s the quantitative reality that the budget for AI to drive software development has to come from somewhere. Of course, the logical source is R&D budgets, the lion's share of which are directed to salary costs. So doesn’t adding a bunch of AI spend naturally imply that our human teams will have to shrink? Maybe. But let’s consider how R&D budgets work. In most software companies, R&D spend is based on a percentage of revenue. This ensures that the company is balancing innovation and competitiveness against profitability in a disciplined manner. In many SaaS companies, targeting an R&D spend around 20-30% of revenue is a reasonable benchmark. So if revenue were fixed, and spend on AI increased, that would imply smaller human teams. It’s simple math. But in reality the top line isn’t fixed, particularly in this AI era where new tools and technologies are letting us build more product, with more valuable capabilities, and even faster than before. This should drive the value of many software product portfolios higher, creating a positive impact on revenue. Instead of AI causing the share of the pie for software professionals to shrink, it has the strong potential to make the pie so much bigger that we could actually be looking at larger teams, and ones that are disproportionately more productive and innovative. And this isn’t just a company-level phenomenon. There’s a strong case to be made that this will be true across the industry. AI might grow the value of the software sector so much that, even with a chunk of that growth being directed to spend on AI compute, we could still see a net increase in software jobs. Of course, the technologies and practices around AI are moving so fast, it’s hard to be super confident about any predictions. But I tend to have an optimistic outlook for our profession. When entering college students ask me if they should study CS, I give them an optimistic “yes” (as long as they really love it). Our profession will transform, but I don’t see it going away or getting any less fun any time soon. I tend to see AI as an amplifier, not a replacement.
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisAmit Kumar is #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisI have known coach Brooks for a while. He has had tremendous role in enhancing my son’s debating skills. Requesting help to get him back to a cancer-free life 🙏Ravi Gurnani shared thisI have some heartbreaking news to share: My debate coach, Stephan Brooks has been diagnosed with leukemia. For nearly 20 years, Coach Brooks has been at the heart of the Fremont debate community, guiding thousands of students from elementary school all the way through high school. But to all of us who know him, he’s so much more than just a coach. He’s been like a big brother, a mentor, and a cheerleader all rolled into one—a steady source of support for so many of us. He teaches us responsibility and resilience, celebrates with us when we win, and reminds us it’s okay to stumble sometimes. Proudly handing out Brooks Debate merch, he also takes us to Warriors games, Dave & Buster’s, or a fun movie night. Coach Brooks didn’t just help us become stronger debaters—he helped shape us into better people and created a community that truly feels like family. Now, he needs us to rally around him. Coach Brooks is facing a tough journey with chemotherapy, recovery, and time away from work. We’re starting with a goal to raise $30,000 to help cover his basic living expenses during treatment, and we’ll adjust if more support is needed. Here’s how you can help: Donate whatever you can — every bit truly makes a difference. Share this message with anyone who knows Coach Brooks or has been touched by his work. Leave a message of encouragement so Coach Brooks feels the strength and support of this community. Let’s surround Coach Brooks with the same kindness, loyalty, and heart he’s shown us, year after year. Just a comment to expand network would go a long way, if not able to contribute. With gratitude, Dhairya Gurnani, On behalf of Brooks Debate students and alumni https://gofund.me/1ecf537e
-
Ravi Gurnani reposted thisRavi Gurnani reposted thisHello Linkedin network! I'm looking for talented engineers to join our mission-driven team at GoodLeap! We have two fantastic opportunities for AI and ML experts who want to shape the technical roadmap and work on exciting, real-world AI/ML applications in a high-growth fintech company: 💡 Staff Engineer, AI 💡 Senior Machine Learning Engineer At GoodLeap, we’re leveraging AI to make sustainable home upgrades more accessible. This is your chance to drive innovation, build cutting-edge AI solutions, and work on impactful projects in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. If you or someone you know has relevant experience, apply today! Let’s build something incredible together. 🔗 #AI #MachineLearning #Hiring #Fintech #TechJobs #GoodLeap https://lnkd.in/gvaTb6R4 https://lnkd.in/gtF9RMmY
-
Ravi Gurnani reposted thisRavi Gurnani reposted thisHey! I've got a senior engineering manager role in my org, overseeing a couple of full-stack teams. The teams operate remotely, across the US and in Romania. If you are an experienced manager, please take a moment to apply!GoodLeap - Senior Software Engineering Manager (Technology Shared Services)GoodLeap - Senior Software Engineering Manager (Technology Shared Services)
-
Ravi Gurnani shared thisI am humbled, honored and thrilled to be part of this Squad ! Looking forward to doing my-bit for mother earth and fellow humans. Thank you GoodLeap & GivePower 🙏Ravi Gurnani shared this🔆📣 We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of The GoodLeap Impact Squad— a powerful extension of our support for GivePower! GoodLeap has long been dedicated to GivePower’s global mission to deliver clean water and solar energy to remote communities, and the Impact Squad is our way of taking that commitment to the next level. By joining this purpose-driven group, GoodLeap employees will organize Treks, lead fundraising efforts, and drive projects that extend the reach of GivePower’s mission. We’re excited to see the incredible impact our team will create as they drive positive change in communities around the world. 🌍 #ImpactSquad #GivePower #JoinTheCharge
-
Ravi Gurnani posted thisGoogl'e monopoly or market dominance? Imagine if ATP ruled Novak Djokovic as monopolistic for winning highest number of grand slams and going strong at 37 years of age! Google has achieved it's stature by building best-in-class products & scaling them through free-mium model. Competition has tried it's best but G-search, Chrome, G-mail, Youtube continue to be most popular in their categories and enjoy a legitimate popularity/dominance. Folks who value privacy have a freedom of choice to use alternative applications and get off Google train. Simple. IMO, the only legitimate way to beat google is to beat it at it's game - build better compelling products. Let an emerging, shiny start-up displace Google just as it replaced Yahoo once. That would be a fitting, respectful adieu. Legal means of labelling it monopolistic seems unsporting, disgraceful, motivated.
Ravi Gurnani commented on a post
5mo
Congratulations Nichole! 🎉
Ravi Gurnani commented on a post
6mo
Good to see AdTech+GenAI integration come to fruition. Reducing the cycle time from 90 min -> 90 sec for audience targeting IS the kind of change that can be expected to drive the "efficiency" thru GenAI.
Looking forward to many more that can also impact "effectiveness" and "differentiation" for AdTech workflows.
-
Ravi Gurnani liked thisRavi Gurnani liked thisPerplexity is hosting an exclusive stock pitch competition powered by Perplexity Computer starting on March 30th for US-based students interested in finance and AI. $17.5k in prize money and your investment recommendations will be judged by Philippe Laffont (Coatue), Daniel Loeb (Third Point), and Kenneth Hao (Silverlake). Students will have 1 week to research, analyze, and pitch a publicly-listed stock, using only Perplexity Computer. Register by March 30th: https://pplx.ai/pitchThe Perplexity Computer Stock Pitch Competition — Win up to $10kThe Perplexity Computer Stock Pitch Competition — Win up to $10k
-
Ravi Gurnani liked thisRavi Gurnani liked this🚀 Hiring for Product Teams Isn’t Recruitment. It’s Strategy. Most companies think hiring for Product is about filling roles. It’s not. It’s about building the thinking engine of your business. Because great Product teams don’t just ship features — they define what to build, why it matters, and how it wins. 💡 The truth? A great Product Manager can unlock millions in revenue. A weak hire can quietly stall your entire roadmap. And the wrong culture fit can slow down even your best engineers. At The HiringBlitz, we don’t just “source candidates.” We build product teams that think, move, and execute like founders. 🔍 What makes our Product hiring different: We assess problem-solving ability, not just resumes We evaluate product thinking & ownership mindset We focus on speed + precision hiring (not volume dumping) We bring you talent that can join fast and deliver faster 🎯 Roles we specialize in: Product Managers (0→1 & Scale) Senior PMs & Group PMs Product Designers (UX/UI) Product Analysts Head of Product / CPO hires ⚡ Whether you're: A startup building your first product team Or a scale-up strengthening your product leadership We help you hire people who don’t just fit in — they drive outcomes. 📩 If product hiring is slowing you down, let’s fix that. 📧 sanju@thehiringblitz.com 🌐 www.thehiringblitz.com #ProductHiring #ProductManagement #Startups #Hiring #Recruitment #ProductTeams #TheHiringBlitz #LeadershipHiring
-
Ravi Gurnani liked thisExciting times at Temporal and the hits just keep on comingRavi Gurnani liked thisTemporal Technologies has been recognized as the Durable Execution Platform Company of the year 2026 by CIOReview. Temporal Technologies pioneers Durable Execution for distributed and AI-driven systems, enabling software to run reliably at scale. Built by veterans from Amazon, Microsoft and Uber, the company helps organizations eliminate failure-prone workflows, accelerate development and operate mission-critical applications with confidence. "My co-founder Samar Abbas and I developed durable execution over years of operating distributed systems," says Maxim Fateev, Co-Founder and CTO. Read More : https://lnkd.in/giih6zqx #DurableExecution #DistributedSystems #WorkflowAutomation #EngineeringProductivity #AutonomousSystems #DigitalTransformation
-
Ravi Gurnani reacted on thisThis might be the most interesting time to be unemployed. It’s not easy. There’s stress every day. Always thinking about what’s next, what to apply for, who to talk to. It feels like a full-time job on its own. But at the same time… something interesting is happening. For a long time, I was just busy with work tickets, deadlines, fixing issues, dealing with tech debt. I stayed busy, but I didn’t always have time to step back and think. Right now, things are changing fast. The way we build software is shifting. New tools are coming out all the time, and AI is actually becoming useful in real work. For me, this doesn’t feel like I’m being replaced. It feels like I’m becoming more useful. I spent many years building without AI, so I understand how things work deeply. Now when I use tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot, it feels like working with a strong partner, not something that replaces me. It actually feels like building again. Trying ideas, experimenting, learning new tools, moving faster. Just being curious again. I haven’t felt this in a while. Of course, I’m still looking for the right role. That part is real. But I also see this time as a chance to reset a bit, improve my skills, and understand this new way of building before jumping into the next thing. It does come with tradeoffs. Sometimes it means spending less, being more careful, and walking more :) But in a way… that’s also part of the journey.
-
Ravi Gurnani reacted on thisExciting times ahead and we’re just getting started! Honored to be part of this journeyRavi Gurnani reacted on thisOver the past year, the questions we get from customers have changed. It used to be: “How do I make this workflow more reliable?” Now it’s: “How do I build an AI system that doesn’t fall apart in production?” The answer is the same, but the stakes are different. Today, we’re announcing a $300M Series D at a $5B valuation, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Lightspeed, Sapphire Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures, Tiger Global, GIC, Madrona, and Amplify. AI workloads have changed what production infrastructure needs to look like. Long-running agents, branching workflows, systems that must recover mid-execution instead of restarting from scratch. But this isn't just an AI story. Financial transactions, order fulfillment, compliance pipelines — any long-running process that has to work correctly over time hits the same wall. Durable Execution solves that at the foundation: state is preserved, failures are recoverable, and teams don’t have to rebuild fault tolerance for every integration. The demand reflects it. Our revenue grew more than 380% year over year, and weekly usage is up 350%. We’re seeing more than 20 million installs per month. Over 9 trillion actions have been executed reliably on Temporal Cloud since its launch. Companies like OpenAI, Yum! Brands, and Block are running Temporal in production for workloads that simply cannot afford to fail. This funding accelerates what’s already underway: deeper AI-native capabilities, platform expansion, better SDKs, and stronger partnerships across the ecosystem. And we’re just getting started. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gDe_u-UD
-
Ravi Gurnani liked thisRavi Gurnani liked this#hiring Looking for a "Senior" Technical Product Manager in Austin, TX, US or London, UK area. Required Experiences: - Senior+. - #Fintech/Banking. - Mobile Apps. - AI. If you meet the requirements, reach out with your CV. Thanks! #Productmanager
Licenses & Certifications
Projects
-
Advisor - Audience Genomics
-
I collaborate with the C-suite to leverage my AdTech and AI expertise, along with industry connections, to drive the growth of this startup, which utilizes GenAI to automate social media campaigns for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). My role involves developing strategic initiatives that enhance our service offerings and expand our market reach, ensuring that we meet the unique needs of our SMB clients.
Languages
-
English
Full professional proficiency
Recommendations received
2 people have recommended Ravi
Join now to viewOther similar profiles
Explore more posts
Explore top content on LinkedIn
Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place.
View top content