Startups are leading the charge in adopting and operationalizing large language models. As the Head of AI for Microsoft for Startups and former CTO, Rob Ferguson has worked with hundreds of top startup founders in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to uncover future directions in AI development and what comes after the RAG of today.   This talk will explore how the best startups are building AI right now, the changing landscape of LLM operations, and what lies beyond RAG. We’ll dive into insights from industry leaders and examine the next wave of AI innovation, offering a glimpse into the future of AI technologies and their transformative potential for the startup ecosystem, so you can stay ahead of the curve.