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Join Ethan Smith (CEO) and Greg Druck (Head of AI), as they delve into the exciting world of AI search and large language models (LLMs). This session explores how to optimize for AI answer engines, discussing key strategies such as answer optimization and citation optimization. Ethan and Greg explain the technology behind LLMs, including Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and provide actionable insights on improving search and discovery processes. The discussion covers the transition from traditional SEO to answer optimization, incorporating co-occurrence, user-generated content, and various surfaces like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and more. Learn about the evolving landscape of search and discovery in the age of AI and how to stay ahead with cutting-edge strategies.

Gregory Druck, PhD
Gregory Druck, PhD
Chief AI Officer
Gregory Druck is Chief AI Officer at Graphite, where his team builds AI-powered writing tools and feedback loops to improve the ROI of organic content. Previously, he was Chief Data Scientist at Yummly and a Postdoctoral Scientist at Yahoo! Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
CEO
Ethan Smith is CEO of Graphite.io, a research-driven growth agency that works with companies like Webflow, Adobe, and Upwork. He is an adjunct professor at IE Business School and teaches SEO and AEO at Reforge. His research has been published in ACM, Axios, Financial Times, and The Atlantic. Prior to founding Graphite, Ethan was a growth advisor to Masterclass, Robinhood, and Honey. Ethan was a research assistant focused on human-computer interaction and psychology at UC Santa Barbara and University College London.
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