AI isn’t optional: How Tray became a platform for what’s next
Tray.ai CEO Rich Waldron joins Notable Capital’s Glenn Solomon to talk real-world AI adoption, scaling fast, and why playing it safe won’t work.
What’s covered
In this episode of Founder Real Talk, Rich Waldron reflects on Tray.ai’s rebrand, why the shift to AI-first wasn’t optional, and what it takes to stay relevant in a fast-changing tech landscape. He breaks down the architectural and product choices that helped Tray become a foundational platform for AI orchestration—and shares lessons from customers, interns, and major enterprises building AI automation at scale.
Top takeaways
- Tray’s pivot to AI was born from urgency—not trend-following
- Speed is critical: customers want working AI solutions in days, not months
- Tray’s platform architecture lets teams ship scalable AI solutions fast
- Real AI adoption requires composability, control, and internal momentum
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