DealDrill

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Inspiration

The inspiration for DealDrill came from the realization that both product people and technical professionals often struggle with selling or negotiating their ideas and products. Effective negotiation and selling are crucial skills in today's business world, yet many lack the tools or training to do so effectively. This led us to explore how simulation training could be used to address this gap.

What it does

DealDrill is a simulation-based training platform designed to help individuals and teams improve their negotiation and selling skills. Powered by SambaNova's advanced AI models, the platform delivers realistic simulations of high-stakes conversations, such as sales calls or business negotiations. It provides detailed, real-time feedback to both employers and trainees, helping them refine their approach, build confidence, and drive results. The platform is particularly suited for recruitment and training in roles that require negotiation, persuasion, and decision-making.

How we built it

Design System

Frontend: Next.js was used to create a dynamic, responsive, and seamless user interface, ensuring an engaging experience for trainees.
Backend: Pinata was utilized for storage and management of the simulation data, enabling efficient handling of video, text, and other content generated in the simulations.
API: Samba Nova powers the AI-driven feedback system that analyzes user performance in real-time, providing detailed insights and suggestions to improve negotiation skills.

Challenges we ran into

Integrating SambaNova’s AI Models: One of the biggest hurdles was configuring the LLMs to provide feedback that felt intuitive, actionable, and context-aware, particularly for diverse negotiation scenarios.
Customer Acquisition: We initially struggled to understand how to approach potential clients for B2B sales, particularly how product and technical professionals secure their own customers. Through talking with Pinata and other companies, we gained a deeper understanding of their sales processes.
Scenario Development: Designing effective negotiation scenarios that are both challenging and realistic took more time than expected. We needed to ensure that each scenario provided valuable feedback for trainees.
AI Feedback Accuracy: Fine-tuning SambaNova's AI models to deliver accurate and meaningful feedback was a challenge but crucial to creating a high-quality training platform.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

AI-Powered Training System: Successfully integrating SambaNova's powerful AI capabilities to deliver precise, real-time feedback, elevating the training experience for users.
B2B Insights: Through conversations with Pinata and other companies, we gained valuable insights into B2B sales cycles, which informed the design of our scenarios and approach.
Hackathon Sponsorship Scenario: We developed a tailored scenario for hackathon sponsorship negotiations, showcasing the versatility of DealDrill for specialized use cases.

What we learned

Customer-Centric Design: Understanding how companies manage B2B sales helped us align DealDrill’s simulations with real-world challenges.
Scenario Crafting: Developing scenarios that are both engaging and impactful requires aligning with the specific needs and contexts of users.
Advanced AI Integration: Working with SambaNova's AI technology taught us how to leverage machine learning for real-time feedback, delivering a transformative training experience.

What's next for DealDrill

Expanding Scenarios: We aim to broaden the range of scenarios, covering more industries and negotiation challenges to make DealDrill a versatile training tool.
Enhancing AI Feedback: Leveraging SambaNova’s ongoing advancements, we plan to refine our feedback system further, offering deeper insights and tailored guidance.
Strategic Partnerships: We will explore partnerships with organizations to provide DealDrill as a B2B training solution, scaling its reach and impact.
User Personalization: Adding customizable scenarios will allow users to tailor their training experience, maximizing relevance and effectiveness.