Top 10 AI Tools for Business Beyond ChatGPT
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Recap of AI Workshop for Corporate CEOs & Investors
At Untapped Ventures, we invest in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology that uplifts humanity. We’re committed to supporting the next generation of AI-led entrepreneurs through events like AI Pitchfest and workshops that inspire investors to leverage and invest in AI tools.
As a 4x founder with over 20+ years of experience scaling businesses from the ground up, and now as the General Partner at Untapped Ventures, I know firsthand how essential it is for entrepreneurs and investors to find the right AI tools that accelerate critical business outcomes.
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm. Although some might be familiar with ChatGPT, the vast amount of tools out there can be overwhelming to figure out. And it’s clear to investors that in order to get ahead, you need to first understand how AI tools work.
However, most CEOs and investors are pressed for time and it’s not feasible to try out every AI tool that’s currently out there. We created the AI Launchpad Workshop to democratize access to the complexities of the AI and emerging technology ecosystem and empower investors to bring these tools into their own offices.
During the hour-long workshop, we provided an overview of everything going on in the AI world right now and in the future. Attendees also learned how to leverage AI as a superpower to accelerate productivity, as we demonstrated top ten tools for businesses. Finally, we shared some best practices of AI investment.
Why is Artificial Intelligence Important?
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence tools can free up countless hours for investors. In fact, generative AI has the potential to automate work processes that take upwards of 60–70% of employees’ time today. More time often translates into increased revenue through heightened productivity, and not to mention, labor cost savings.
Take MindValley, for example, as a case study for how adopting artificial intelligence tools yielded 4x profitability for the company. Viven Lakhiani saved upwards of 1.5 days per week just by incorporating AI tools into his tech stack. He was able to both reduce headcount and increase overall earnings, just by having tools that automated his day-to-day.
Some might say that AI is just a trend that will fade away, but the data paints a very different story. ChatGPT reached 100 million users just two months after its initial launch, quicker than any other product to reach the same amount of devoted fans.
In the past year, NVIDIA, the chip maker that became an AI superpower, has seen its stock climb by just over 220% since the start of this year. Not to mention, Microsoft’s bet on AI has seen its stock rise roughly 46% since the beginning of this year, more than double the S&P 500 over the same period.
Venture capital firms are paying attention to headways in artificial intelligence. More than a third of venture capitalists surveyed by Pitchbook believe that artificial intelligence has the greatest growth potential across all sectors. Median pre-money valuations for early-stage rounds of generative AI companies have jumped by 16% in the past year. In the first half of 2023, AI companies raised $25B, representing 18% of global funding.
AI is only expanding and if you haven’t jumped on board, you might be missing out on being a part of the next big advent in emerging technology, and not to mention, return on investment. In order to fully embrace artificial intelligence and AI tools for businesses, it’s important to know how to leverage AI tools in daily processes to automate often time-consuming processes.
The Top 10 AI Tools to Accelerate Business Outcomes
During our session, we covered some of the top business AI tools that leaders need to include in their day-to-day life, in order to accelerate their returns and reduce reliance on manual work.
Tinkering around with the hundreds of AI applications out there can be time-consuming and frustrating. We’ve tried out tons of AI tools so you don’t have to. Here are just a few AI applications we recommend adding to your toolkit today:
1. ChatGPT Plus with Custom Instructions + Plugins + Advanced Data Analysis (formerly Code Interpreter) enabled
First on our list of AI tools is ChatGPT, the fastest-growing consumer software application. ChatGPT is a chatbot that can go beyond just the average question and answer. Businesses can use ChatGPT’s code interpreter to perform advanced data analysis, whether it’s explaining complex data sets in a paragraph, or creating complex visualizations in minutes. We recommend Zapier as a no-code solution to connect ChatGPT with countless applications like Google Suite, Notion, Slack, and more.
Key Features:
- Faster response times than ChatGPT
- General access to ChatGPT capabilities, even during peak times
- Priority access to new features
- Advanced data analysis and plugin capabilities
Pricing: $20/month
Reviews:
- G2: 4.75/5 (342 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
2. ChatGPT Writer
Ever get exhausted from generating cold emails that yield no response? With the ChatGPT Writer Chrome extension, you can compose effortless emails that can bring you into the next big deal. ChatGPT Writer is compatible with your Gmail account, so no need to worry about switching between tabs as you’re pushing emails out the door.
Key Features:
- AI-powered writing assistance to generate emails based on simple user instructions
- Grammar correction and text rephrasing
- Response customization based on length and tone
- Tone adjustment based on user input
Pricing: Free
Reviews:
- G2: No reviews
- Capterra: No reviews
3. Rationale
Think of Rationale as your in-house business decision-making partner. In one seamless tool, you can conduct more sound decisions with a tool that conducts SWOT analysis, pro and con lists, multi-criteria analysis, and causal analysis. Rationale is a top AI tool businesses need to feel empowered to make faster decisions with less roadblocks.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive analysis of business decisions: pro and cons, SWOT, causal, and multi-option
- Personalized and customizable options
- Multilingual support
- API and data access to integrate across applications
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month
Reviews:
- G2: No reviews
- Capterra: No reviews
4. Otter AI
Otter AI is a speech to text transcription application that keeps track of all the important details mentioned in meetings. Its easy-to-use interface allows users to scroll through the most critical parts of conversations and replay key points, action items, and questions. Never forget an important detail with a personalized minutes taker.
Key Features:
- Live meeting and media transcription
- Otter Assistant to attend meetings on your behalf
- Custom vocabulary and name recognition
- Outline summary of meetings
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $16.99/month
Reviews:
- G2: 4.0/5 (117 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
5. UIzard
UIzard is an AI-powered UI design tool for designing wireframes, mockups, landing pages, and prototypes in minutes. Simply tell UIzard the look and feel of the product you are creating and in seconds see stunning visuals that will impress any user. UIzard is a tool that helps you create editable mockups instantly just from sketches.
Key Features:
- Text to mockup with Uizard Autodesigner
- Convert screenshots to editable designs with Uizard Screenshot
- Transform hand-drawn wireframes into mockups with Uizard wireframe
- Generate text for designs with Text Assistant
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $12/month
Reviews:
- G2: 3.9/5 (12 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.6/5 (191 reviews)
6. Publer
Publer is a social media management platform that streamlines collaboration, scheduling, and trends across platforms. Trusted by solopreneurs, freelancers, small to medium enterprises, and large agencies, Publer lets anyone connect all their accounts in one place. With powerful capabilities like bulk scheduling and in-depth analytics, it’s the go-to tool for turbocharging marketing efforts.
Key Features:
- Visualize all your posts in an interactive Calendar View
- AI Assist to manage and generate content for social media accounts using AI
- Optimize sales and engagement with Link in Bio
- Workspaces for advanced collaboration between teams
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $12/month
Reviews:
- G2: 4.8/5 (252 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.8/5 (484 reviews)
7. Visla
Visla is a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms text into captivating videos. This AI-powered video creation platform empowers both teams and individuals to effortlessly capture, edit, and share top-notch videos. With Visla, you have the flexibility to fine-tune your video even after it’s generated, making it a breeze to bring your creative vision to life in just minutes. Elevate your content with Visla’s powerful video editing tool and craft engaging videos that truly stand out.
Key Features:
- Video creation, recording, and editing tools
- AI video generator to create captivating videos instantly
- AI Summary to create targeted and customized video transcripts
- Collaboration tools for video management and sharing
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $19/month
Reviews:
- G2: No reviews
- Capterra: No reviews
8. Writesonic
Unlock the potential of your content marketing strategy with Writesonic, your ultimate secret weapon. This AI-powered tool helps you create SEO-optimized copy for blog posts, Facebook ads, and more. Writesonic not only seamlessly incorporates research into your original content but also optimizes it for your desired keywords to boost your online presence.
Key Features:
- Writesonic AI Writer to create quality content, blogs, product descriptions, and more
- Website copy and landing page copy creation
- Ads and marketing tools
- SEO keyword extractor
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $16/month
Reviews:
- G2: 4.8/5 (1818 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.8/5 (1806 reviews)
9. Botpress
Botpress lets you create chatbots for your website, without the need for a dedicated team of data scientists and machine learning experts. Launched in 2017, the Botpress platform boasts a distinctive managed NLU engine, an integrated development environment with visual conversational design capabilities, versatile integrations, and extensive customization options. Take your customer support engine to the next level by using Botpress.
Key Features:
- SDK
- Conversational AI Management
- Custom Chatbot branding
- Visual conversation and dialogue management
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans available
Reviews:
- G2: 4.6/5 (6 reviews)
- Capterra: No reviews
10. Rows AI
Last but not least, if you’re not on Rows AI, you’re not taking advantage of all you can do with this AI-powered tool. Rows is a spreadsheet tool that helps you create stunning budgets, project plans, and more, with real-time collaboration features and seamless integrations with your favorite tools, including ChatGPT.
Key Features:
- All-in-one spreadsheet for teams
- Quick insights to summarize datasets
- Automatic classification and tagging of text
- Text summarization and transformation
Pricing:
- Free to start
- Paid plans start at $59/month
Reviews:
- G2: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Capterra: No reviews
Next Steps
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