The SaaS CFO · Ben Murray
podcastplaybook2M Raised to Use AI to Automate Manual Workflows
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About The SaaS CFOIn this episode of The SaaS CFO Podcast, our host Ben sits down with Nayrhit Bhattacharya, co-founder of Gushwork. Nayrhit shares his journey in the tech industry, from working with AI at American Express to launching a company focused on reimagining the world of outsourcing post-GPT and AI. Gushwork offers a platform that combines human and AI capabilities to handle recurring business workflows, particularly in the sales domain. Nayrhit discusses the company's evolution, current team structure, customer acquisition strategies, fundraising journey, and valuable lessons for founders at the concept stage. He also highlights key metrics and the future direction of Gushwork. Join us for an insightful conversation on the innovative intersection of human intelligence and technology in streamlining business processes. Show Notes: 00:00 A platform for combining human and AI/SaaS tools for…
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What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
When applying AI to outsourcing, start with a narrow, recurring workflow and design the human-plus-AI system around the outcome—not the technology. A focused sales-process wedge can help founders test demand, learn where human judgment remains necessary, and improve automation over time.
Why it matters
Trying to automate an entire function creates operational complexity before product-market fit. A repeatable workflow gives an early-stage team clearer customer value, measurable performance, and a practical path from human-assisted delivery toward scalable software.