Built by Valere – March 2025 Edition

Welcome back to Built by Valere, your go-to source for AI trends, software development insights, and digital transformation strategies.

AI is no longer just a tool; it’s becoming an integral part of business strategy. Companies that once viewed AI as an experimental add-on are now embedding it into their core operations, from customer experience to security and software development.

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TL;DR 

• AI Trends in 2025: Learn how AI is transforming sales with tools like Gong and Jasper, saving time and boosting conversions by up to 20%.
• AI Agents: Discover how AI agents are becoming the internet’s new gatekeepers, handling tasks like booking and customer inquiries autonomously.
• AI Regulations: Stay ahead of 2025’s compliance changes, from the EU AI Act to California’s transparency laws.
• Healthcare Impact: AI-focused companies snagged 42% of digital health funding in 2024 (see the 10-year growth trend).
• Case Study: Valere’s Lucidity platform helped Johns Hopkins scale Alzheimer’s research nationwide, securing $200K+ in funding.
• Ask Valere: Lamar from ReferralHero asked how to assess AI opportunities, and we shared a step-by-step process.
• AI Startups to Watch: Check out rising stars like Freenome (cancer detection) and Pika (AI-powered images).

This Month in Tech: AI Trends Shaping 2025

1 - AI-Powered Customer Experience: Insights from Alexander Turgeon , Valere’s Chief Growth Officer

In a recent presentation to Fortune 500 companies, Turgeon highlighted how businesses, specifically sales teams, can leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to improve their sales strategies and overall performance. Here are three current AI Trends in Sales

• AI-Driven Sales Intelligence: AI surfaces high-intent prospects and multi-source signals, enabling precision-targeted, personalized outreach that boosts conversions. Tools like Gong analyze sales calls in real-time, identifying high-intent prospects and boosting conversions by up to 20%
• Generative AI for Sales Enablement: AI automates pitch creation, messaging, and content personalization at scale. Sales teams using Jasper AI have cut pitch creation time by 50%, delivering personalized content at scale.
• Agentic AI & Predictive Automation: AI streamlines sales processes from CRM updates to dynamic pricing and tailored recommendations. Companies like Salesforce use AI to auto-update CRMs and adjust pricing dynamically, saving hours weekly.

He shares 8 Key AI-driven strategies. Want to learn about these strategies so that you can apply them to your business? Comment “AI Strategies” or reshare this post to get a link to Valere's Webinar on "Unlocking The Value of AI in Sales".

2 - AI Agents: The Internet's New Gatekeepers

AI agents are reshaping how we interact with digital content. A retailer could use an AI agent to handle customer inquiries and returns without ever directing users to a website. Unlike Siri, which waits for commands, AI agents proactively manage tasks. When properly built, you can even imagine one negotiating supplier contracts or booking client meetings independently.

Here’s what you need to know about AI Agents:

1. Personalized Assistance – AI agents autonomously handle tasks like booking reservations and managing schedules, acting as digital assistants. vacations and managing schedules, acting as personalized digital assistants. 
2. Shift in Digital Landscape - With AI agents handling tasks traditionally performed by websites and apps, direct web traffic could decline as users rely more on intelligent intermediaries.
3. Industry Leaders -  OpenAI and Google lead the charge, developing AI agents that navigate the web and independently execute user-specific tasks.

This fundamental shift will redefine how businesses engage with consumers online. Whether you’re using Agentic Agents, retrieval-augmented generation models, or leveraging AI-driven automation, now is the time to explore where AI Agents fit into your strategy.

To find out how AI Agents can benefit your business, schedule a consultation here → valere.io/contact  

3 - AI Regulations: 2025’s Compliance Shake-Up

AI policy is shifting fast, and businesses need to stay ahead. Here’s what’s changing:

• Shifts in U.S. Policy – A recent executive order rescinded AI safety measures that required companies to disclose advanced AI developments. This change reflects a shift in regulatory oversight, with potential implications for innovation and transparency. Read more here. 
• EU’s AI Act in Effect – Companies operating in the EU now face new AI risk classifications. High-risk AI applications must meet transparency, audit, and compliance requirements, with significant penalties for non-compliance. Dive into the full EU AI Act here.
• State-Level Regulations  – California’s AI Transparency Act (2026) will introduce disclosure requirements for AI-generated content, while new hiring laws will mandate that companies inform applicants when AI plays a role in hiring decisions.  

As AI policy continues to evolve, businesses active in global markets may need to adapt to varying compliance frameworks.

TIP: Conducting an AI audit now can help ensure readiness for future regulatory shifts. 

Graph of the Month

AI Impact on Healthcare – 10-Year Growth Trends

Resource: AI in healthcare - statistics & facts

The graph shows AI-focused companies snagging 42% of digital health funding in 2024, up from 15% in 2015. This is a sign that investors are betting big on AI diagnostics and personalized care. Growth is explosive, but regulatory and privacy hurdles could temper the pace

Market Trends and Adoption

• Grand View Research estimated the global AI in healthcare market to be USD 19.27 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 38.5% from 2024 to 2030, driven by software solutions (AI In Healthcare Market Size, Share & Growth Report, 2030). 
• McKinsey's report, "Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what's next," conducted in Q1 2024, surveyed 100 US healthcare leaders and found that a majority are either using or testing generative AI tools, with 59% partnering with third-party vendors for customized solutions (Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what's next). 
• Statista provides further insights, with 42% of digital health funding in 2024 allocated to AI-focused companies, reflecting growing investment in AI within healthcare (AI in healthcare - statistics & facts).

While AI offers opportunities like reduced development time and cost savings, challenges such as data privacy concerns and regulatory complexities persist. These factors can slow adoption, but collaborative efforts and emerging standards are helping address them, potentially leading to more robust AI integration in the future.

We asked industry leaders how AI has changed their work over the past 12 months, and here’s what they said.

Kunal Khashu said, "The future of healthcare delivery in the age of AI isn’t just about automation; it’s about intelligence that personalizes, predicts, prevents, and redefines care delivery.”

Jason Mercer, Senior Director at Vantive, a medical equipment manufacturing company, shared the general perspective of how they now look at things thanks to AI.  

“AI is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, optimizing treatment plans, and improving operational efficiency. At Vantive, AI is playing a critical role in streamlining customer care operations, optimizing workforce management, and providing deeper analytics for better decision-making. By leveraging AI-driven insights, Vantive is improving response times, enhancing patient support, and driving efficiencies that allow teams to focus on delivering high-quality care.” 

How does this compare to your experience? Let us know in the comment section! 

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Case Study Spotlight - AI in Action

This month, we’re sharing a real-world example of how Valere’s AI solutions helped advance Alzheimer's research at Johns Hopkins University, improving data accuracy, scalability, and funding success.

Challenge - Traditional methods for studying cognitive fluctuations in Alzheimer’s patients were slow, manual, and lacked scalability. Key challenges included:

• Limited data collection – Cognitive tests required in-person administration, restricting participation.
• Data gaps – Lucid intervals (short bursts of cognitive clarity) were difficult to capture and analyze in clinical settings.
• Complex interfaces – Caregivers struggled with existing, non-user-friendly systems.

Valere developed Lucidity, an AI-powered mobile platform that:

• Automates cognitive data collection using mobile sensors (microphones, cameras) to track changes in real-time.
• Uses AI-driven analysis to predict and understand lucid intervals.
• Provides an intuitive, caregiver-friendly interface to improve usability and adoption.
• Integrates with research workflows to enhance data reliability and accessibility.

Results?

• Scaled nationwide – Adopted by caregivers across all 50 U.S. states, massively improving data collection.
• Funding success – Secured $200,000+ for ongoing development and enhancements.
• Improved research accuracy – AI-powered analysis provided more precise cognitive insights.
• High user satisfaction – Achieved 90% positive ratings for ease of use.

Lucidity is one of 14 pilot projects funded by the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research (JH AITC). Learn more about the project here. This initiative focuses on leveraging AI and mobile technologies to enhance the long-term health and independence of older adults.

Partner with Valere to unlock scalable AI solutions, proven results (like Johns Hopkins’ $200K funding success), and a roadmap tailored to your business.

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The Latest Moves in AI Leadership

Tech giants are battling for AI dominance in 2025; here’s where things stand:

• OpenAI’s enterprise focus could make AI more accessible to small businesses.
• Google’s multimodal Gemini might dominate creative sectors.
• Open-source efforts from Anthropic and Mistral could disrupt Big Tech’s grip, offering cost-effective alternatives.

Why does this matter? 

Expect AI innovations to accelerate rapidly, with increased competition leading to lower costs and wider accessibility.

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AI StartUps Watchlist 

1. Musubi , AI content moderation. musubilabs.ai
2. Freenome , AI for early cancer detection. freenome.com
3. Pika , an AI-powered image platform. pika.art
4. Soundful , an AI-powered music creation platform. soundful.com
5. Mem , an AI-powered note-taking app. mem.ai

To build the list, extensive research was conducted using various online resources, focusing on AI startups founded in the last few years, particularly those showing promise through funding rounds, partnerships, or innovative applications. The goal was to select companies making a significant impact, ensuring they fit the "to watch" criteria and have working websites for reader accessibility. The process involved reviewing lists from reputable sources like TRUiC, Backlinko, and explodingtopics.com, as well as news articles from TechCrunch and Reuters, to identify recent entrants with unique offerings.

Ask Valere  

Welcome to Ask Valere, a new addition to our monthly mix where we answer your most pressing questions about all things business growth, technology, and strategy. Whether it’s AI integration, digital transformation, software development, go-to-market strategies, or other key challenges faced by CEOs, founders, and other professionals alike, we’re here to offer practical insights and expert advice tailored to your needs.

Got a question? Whether you feel a shift in technology is needed, are seeking ways to optimize operations, or are strategizing for market expansion, we want to hear from you!

Fill out the form below to submit your question, and we may feature it in our next edition.

Submit Your Question for next month’s edition, and if we feature it, you’ll get a free 30-minute consultation with our team!

This Month’s Question:

To kick things off, we’re answering a question from Lamar, the CEO of ReferralHero, a leading referral marketing platform that helps businesses grow through customer referrals. ReferralHero has empowered over 6,000 referral campaigns, generating millions of leads for companies across industries like SaaS, fintech, and more. You can learn more about their innovative approach to referral marketing at ReferralHero.com.

Lamar asked us:

"What process should a business owner take to assess their product or service to determine the areas where AI implementation would deliver the greatest benefits?"

Let’s dive in!

Hi Lamar,

To figure out where AI can deliver the biggest benefits for your business, here’s a quick, practical process you can run through in about 5-10 minutes:

1. Identify Your Top 3 Operational Pain Points - Jot down 2-3 areas where your operations feel slow, repetitive, or costly, like manual data entry, customer service bottlenecks, or forecasting errors.

2. Check Your Data Readiness - AI needs fuel. Do you have organized data (e.g., customer records, sales stats) to work with? Even messy data is fine. AI can still help, but it might need prep.

3. Match Pain Points to AI Use Cases - For each pain point, think: Could AI automate it (e.g., chatbots for support), predict it (e.g., sales trends), or personalize it (e.g., targeted offers)? Write down one AI idea per pain point.

4. Gauge the Payoff - Estimate the impact: e.g., “Automating X could save 5 hours/week” or “Predicting Y could boost revenue 10%.” Focus on time, cost, or growth.

5. Prioritize and Take Action - Highlight the idea with the biggest impact and easiest lift; that’s your AI starting point.

Example: If customer inquiries eat up time, a chatbot could cut response time by 50% and free up staff. At Valere, we’ve seen clients slash manual task time by 50% or lift conversions by 20% with targeted AI like this.

If you're interested in learning more, we can walk you through this and build a custom AI roadmap in a 2-3 week consult and prepare a tailored guide offering strategic insights on AI adoption specific to your organization. You can schedule a free consultation to build your AI roadmap here. 

Let me know if you’d like to chat!

Alex Turgeon

President, Valere

Stay Ahead of the AI Curve with Valere

AI is no longer optional, and if you want to be an industry leader, it should be a driving force behind your business. But how do you adopt AI the right way? That’s where most businesses struggle.

If you’re wondering where to start, our AI Agent Readiness Exam can help you find out. AI Agent Readiness Exam 

We’ve helped companies like Johns Hopkins University, Fortune 500 brands, and high-growth startups build AI-powered solutions that drive real impact.

Now, we’re here to help you do the same.

The AI race isn’t slowing down. The only question is: Are you in it? 

Until next month, stay innovative! 🚀

Valere is an award-winning digital transformation, innovation, and software development company. As an expert-vetted, top 1% agency on Upwork, Valere has re-invented the way software design and development agencies operate - mitigating issues related to communication and process inefficiencies while partnering with clients to architect the right solution for the right problem.

Valere utilizes emerging technology in machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable startups and enterprise businesses alike to execute, launch, and scale their vision, transform organizations, and build something meaningful.

Valere has built over 350 successfully launched applications – ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies! Valere has experience developing for both consumer and B2B audiences across a myriad of verticals, such as healthcare, finance, sports, fitness, education, and more!

Valere has a successful track record of building applications that have yielded millions in revenue, downloads, and Venture Capital — while also getting apps featured by the New York Times, Apple App Store top featured apps, TechRadar, and Google Play Store top featured apps!

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