In today’s newsletter:

• Case study: How to Achieve #1 Ranking on Product Hunt to Attract 10k Users in One Week.

• Case study: ABA Podcast Teaser #EP7: SAP VP of AI Product Engineering—SAP's Bold Moves with LLMs and AI copilot.

• News: SoftBank develops AI system to assist autonomous vehicles.

• News: Perplexity AI achieves $9B valuation.

🎙️ ABA Podcast Teaser #EP7: SAP VP of AI Product Engineering—SAP's Bold Moves with LLMs and AI copilot

In Episode 7 of AI Business Asia, I interview Mayank Sharma, SAP’s VP of AI Product Engineering, to delve into SAP’s groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence. Discover how SAP is transforming enterprise technology through generative AI, intelligent co-pilots, and strategic partnerships with both open and closed-source AI providers. In this episode, Mayank shares insights on:

• SAP’s Business AI Strategy and Intelligent Enterprise Vision

• Joule: SAP's AI Co-Pilot Transforming User Interaction

• Evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs): Balancing Open and Closed-Source

• SAP App Store: Fostering Innovation in AI for Enterprises

• The Future of AI in Asia and Startups Driving the Next Wave

Join us as we uncover SAP’s approach to adopting and evaluating LLMs, automating workflows with agentic services, and creating a collaborative ecosystem for startups through the SAP App Store.

Mayank also offers valuable advice for C-suite executives on formulating a robust AI strategy and explores Asia’s unique opportunities for AI innovation.

How to Achieve #1 Ranking on Product Hunt to Attract 10k Users in One Week

Launching on Product Hunt is a powerful way to introduce your product to early adopters, gain traction, and build brand awareness.

For startups, securing a top spot on Product Hunt can lead to valuable visibility and user growth, as companies like Loom, Notion, and Zapier have demonstrated.

However, with the sheer volume of launches every day, only a few products manage to capture the audience’s attention and reach #1.

This guide breaks down key strategies and best practices that increase your chances of a successful launch. From pre-launch prep to day-of tactics, here’s how to maximize your Product Hunt launch.

News from Asia:

• SoftBank develops AI system to assist autonomous vehicles.

• Apple asks Foxconn to produce servers in Taiwan in AI push.

• Singapore to get new AI-Cloud lab for enterprise support.

• SK Telecom CEO says: “Aims to make South Korea AI data centre hub in Asia-Pacific.“

News from the West:

• Perplexity AI achieves $9B valuation.

• UAE’s Adnoc signs $920m deal to expand AI program.

• Google Maps adds AI-curated activity suggestions in US.

• Salesforce launches AI agent platform for business.

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