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Generative Now is a weekly series from Lightspeed, highlighting the stories, strategies and insights behind today's most exciting AI companies and how they’ll change everything about the way we work. Inspired by the popular in-person Generative Meetups in places like New York, San Francisco, LA and Europe, host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano will speak with founders, engineers, designers a... more

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Recorded live at Lightspeed’s offices in San Francisco, this special episode of Generative Now dives into the urgency and promise of AI interpretability. Lightspeed partner Nnamdi Iregbulem spoke with Anthropic researcher Jack Lindsey and Goodfire co... more

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Kayvon Beykpour, co-founder and CEO of Macroscope, which launches today, and the former co-founder of Periscope. They dive into how Macroscope will serve as an “unde... more

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In this special episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano talks with Semil Shah, founder and partner of Haystack VC and partner at Lightspeed. Together, they have a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation on the state of AI, venture... more

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In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Rahul Vohra, founder of the email client Superhuman, to unpack the future of AI-powered productivity. Rahul shares the origin story of Superhuman, how game design pr... more

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Jack Lindsey
Researcher at Anthropic focusing on mechanistic interpretability of deep learning models
Anthropic
Episode: Inside the Black Box: The Urgency of AI Interpretability
Tom McGrath
Chief Scientist and co-founder of Goodfire, with a background in AI interpretability at Google DeepMind
Goodfire
Episode: Inside the Black Box: The Urgency of AI Interpretability
Kayvon Beykpour
Co-founder and CEO of Macroscope, former co-founder and CEO of Periscope, and GM of consumer products at Twitter
Macroscope
Episode: From Periscope to Macroscope: Kayvon Beykpour’s Vision for AI-Powered Development
Julie Bornstein
A pioneer in fashion and e-commerce, founder of Daydream
Daydream
Episode: Julie Bornstein: Building the Future of Fashion with AI
Bucky Moore
Expert in enterprise software and AI, with a focus on infrastructure and cybersecurity
Lightspeed
Episode: Bucky Moore: The Next Decade of AI Infrastructure
Semil Shah
Founding general partner at Haystack and Lightspeed Venture Partner
Haystack
Episode: How Jobs Will Change as AI Gets Better
Marissa Mayer
Former CEO of Yahoo and now CEO of Sunshine
Sunshine
Episode: How Jobs Will Change as AI Gets Better
Gabe Stengel
Founder and CEO of Rogo
Rogo
Episode: Reinventing Wall Street: Rogo’s AI Revolution with Gabriel Stengel
Arvind Jain
Founder and CEO of Glean, an AI workplace assistant.
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Episode: Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search (Encore)

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Michael Mignano
Michael Mignano is a Partner at Lightspeed and Host of Generative Now, leveraging his experience in venture capital and podcasting to engage industry leaders in discussions about AI and technology innovation.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • A lot of mistakes and wrong info

    The recent MG Siegler interview was a pretty good demonstration on why VCs act so weirdly. There were so many wrong statements about AI (the landscape and how the computer science behind it works), and about Apple. So I guess it was an informative listen? But woof—not a place for learning about the subjects.

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    The Faj
    United States10 months ago
  • Great AI Podcast!

    Seriously such a cool pod. Would recommend to anyone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SDJVDAS
    United States2 years ago
  • Very cool podcast

    Lots of interesting guests and fascinating topics of discussion. I learn so much with each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IowaDavid
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent listen, fantastic interviews, A+ Production value

    Whether you’re founding a start up or just interested in the space, this podcast is a must listen. Mike Mignano (of Anchor/Spotify fame) is no stranger to the format, and brings a joie de vivre to his interview style that is impossible not to love. The guests have been incredibly compelling, not getting too deep into the weeds, but just enough to keep the layman intrigued. Highly recommended, especially if you’re a fan of the Zelda franchise, like everyone on this fantastic Podcast :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Dignan
    United States2 years ago

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Inside the Black Box: The Urgency of AI Interpretability
Q: What do you think about the urgency of interpretability?
Jack believes the urgency of interpretability is underscored by the rapid deployment of AI in critical applications, where understanding model outputs is becoming vital. Tom echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for reliability and trust in AI systems as they become integrated into high-stakes scenarios.
Inside the Black Box: The Urgency of AI Interpretability
Q: How would each of you explain interpretability or mechanism interpretability in particular and why it matters right now in AI?
Jack explained that as AI models become smarter, our understanding of their internal mechanisms must catch up to ensure we can trust their outputs in high-stakes applications. Tom added that interpretability is the science of asking why about AI systems, helping us understand the 'how' behind their decisions.
Inside AI Policy with FAI’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond
Q: How do you view the importance of regulation in conjunction with AI development?
Hammond emphasizes the necessity for timely and smart regulation, particularly in speeding up processes like energy production.
Inside AI Policy with FAI’s Chief Economist Sam Hammond
Q: What is at stake here regarding AI policy?
Hammond discusses the pessimistic scenario of technology hitting walls and the need to maintain a lead in AI to harness productivity growth.
Julie Bornstein: Building the Future of Fashion with AI
Q: What role does personalization play in your strategy with Daydream?
Julie explains that personalization was a core idea behind Stitch Fix and continues to be crucial for Daydream as it aims to provide tailored recommendations for users.

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The series offers engaging conversations with founders, engineers, and designers at the forefront of the AI revolution. Topics span the spectrum of AI applications, focusing on innovation, product development, and the transformative power of AI technologies in various industries. Listeners can expect insights into how these professionals navigate challenges, drive creativity, and implement strategies that leverage AI to enhance performance and efficiency in their respective fields. The show stands out for its emphasis on practical applications and the real-world impact of AI, featuring notable guests from established tech companies and emerging startups alike.

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