Ep#446 Kirk Marple: How Kirk Marple is Redefining Data Management with AI

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Join ⁠Kirk Marple⁠, founder and CEO of ⁠Graphlit⁠, as he shares insights on unstructured data management and his journey in tech, including a pivotal role at Microsoft. 
Discover how Graphlit’s API-centric platform empowers developers to create flexible applications across industries. Kirk discusses overcoming market readiness challenges, Azure scaling issues, and the importance of user-centric design. 
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Ways to connect with Kirk Marple:
🔗 Website:⁠ https://www.graphlit.com/⁠
🔗 Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/ygFmfjy3Qx⁠
🔗 Company Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/graphlit⁠
🔗 Personal LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkmarple/⁠
🔗 Company LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphlit/⁠
What’s in this episode:
02:40 How did Kirk transition from Microsoft to founding Graphlit
02:56 What led Kirk to start working on startups after his time at Microsoft
03:02 What does Graphlit do, and who are its main users
03:12 How does Graphlit help developers with unstructured data
03:39 What role does AI play in enhancing Graphlit's data manipulation and organization
04:04 What challenges did Kirk encounter with managing large volumes of unstructured data
04:56 Where does Graphlit fit in the healthcare and legal sectors
05:30 How did the focus of Graphlit shift over the last 18 months
06:12 What types of media does Graphlit handle besides audio and video
07:03 How has media management evolved over the years, according to Kirk
07:49 How does Graphlit's middleware approach benefit developers
08:11 What led to the pivot from a start-to-finish solution to focusing on a developer API
10:04 How did the early market readiness influence Kirk’s decision to pivot
10:44 What feedback has Kirk received about Graphlit’s API compared to DIY solutions
11:25 What dual roles does Graphlit play in terms of data storage and processing
12:04 How is Graphlit addressing compliance and privacy concerns for sensitive data
12:26 captainscouncil.com
14:06 What has Kirk's transition from CTO to CEO been like, and what differences has he noticed
14:35 How has being a CEO compared to being a CTO in terms of daily responsibilities
16:08 How does Kirk stay connected with developers and their needs in his role as CEO
17:17 How did Kirk identify and address the challenge of converting free users to paid ones
19:49 How does Graphlit maintain a feedback loop with its customers
21:25 What unexpected challenges has Kirk faced with Graphlit’s release cycle and scaling
23:33 How has Kirk's experience with Azure influenced Graphlit’s internal development
24:21 How does Graphlit incorporate successful UI/UX elements from other companies
25:48 What led Kirk to hire a designer from Europe for Graphlit's software
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