Manish Agnihotri
Co-founder & Head of AI
Manish Agnihotri
Co-founder & Head of AI
Ned Gannon, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Coheso, discussed his journey in the legal tech space and his current venture with David Cowen at Legalweek’ 2024. He started eBrevia to streamline contract analysis using AI, which was eventually acquired by DFIN. Now, he's working on Coheso, focused on in-house legal departments, aiming to improve efficiency through AI-driven tools.
He emphasizes the importance of universities as resources for tech innovation and highlights the evolution of legal tech over the past decade, with increased acceptance of AI and more funding available. Looking ahead, he sees AI empowering attorneys to add value beyond routine tasks, similar to how Salesforce empowers customer service reps to drive revenue. He's optimistic about the potential for technology to make legal services more accessible and efficient.