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Techno optimism for technical founders

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In the early days, the only moat that startups have is speed. Once you make something people want, the question becomes what deeper moats can you build on to defend against the competition?Garry, Harj, Diana, and Jared dive into Hamilton Helmer’s Sev... more

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Bob McGrew helped build some of the most influential technologies of the past two decades. Bob was an early engineer at PayPal, an early executive at Palantir, and was recently Chief Research Officer at OpenAI - where he led the development of ChatGP... more

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Tom Brown co-founded Anthropic after helping build GPT-3 at OpenAI. A self-taught engineer, he went from getting a B-minus in linear algebra to becoming one of the key people behind AI's scaling breakthroughs. And his work is paying off.

Today, Anth... more

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AI has upended the once "safe" CS career path.

New grads are facing unemployment rates twice those of art history majors, and a CS degree is no longer a surefire ticket to wealth. At the same time, small, focused teams are scaling from zero to eight... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Levie
CEO of Box and a prominent figure in the tech space.
Box
Episode: How AI Is Changing Enterprise
Jake Heller
Founder of Casetext, a legal technology company
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Episode: Why Vertical LLM Agents Are The New $1 Billion SaaS Opportunities
Paul Buchheit
Creator of Gmail and coiner of the term 'Don't Be Evil'.
OpenAI
Episode: Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom
Jensen Huang
CEO of NVIDIA and notable figure in AI discussions
NVIDIA
Episode: 10 People + AI = Billion Dollar Company?

Hosts

Jared
Host of the podcast, discussing technology and entrepreneurship.
Harj
Co-Host, provides insights into AI and startup dynamics.
Diana
Co-host involved in the podcast's discussions on technology and entrepreneurship.
Gary
Co-host who discusses startup culture and technology developments.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • People Need Jobs

    These podcasts are insightful but a lot of the hosts come across as naive and out of touch.

    When you replace vast portions of the job market with AI the gap between the ultra wealthy and everyone else will be too wide to overcome.

    How will money flow? They’re talking about replacing thousands of people at a time. I mean seriously, what do you think is going to happen?

    Wake up. These tools will only make a handful of people incredibly rich.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Banksy465
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the insightful discussions surrounding AI and technology, but some express concerns regarding the hosts' perspectives and perceived naivety about potential socioeconomic implications. Many find the content valuable for understanding the startup landscape.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#116
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The Truth About Building AI Startups Today
Q: How would you differentiate between an idea that could be a great foundation for a billion-dollar company and an idea that is likely to get run over by GPT-5?
Founders should focus on specific user needs and avoid overly generic ideas that lack clear market demand.
Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom
Q: Why isn't Google the dominant AI company in the world when it has all the resources?
After the Alphabet transition, the company's focus shifted more towards preserving their search monopoly rather than pursuing disruptive AI innovation.
Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom
Q: Should we be worried that we're relying on meta to keep pushing open source forward when he's a fairly strategic guy?
Yes, we shouldn’t rely exclusively on them for open source advancement; we need a coalition that supports freedom and open-source values.
Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom
Q: How do you think it would have been different if Sergey O'Leary was still in charge and pushing forward?
They could override risk aversion and bet on innovative technologies instead of merely preserving the existing business model.
Gmail Creator Paul Buchheit On AGI, Open Source Models, Freedom
Q: Are you a believer that we are definitely going to get to AGI?
Yes, I think we're on the path, and we've crossed the line where AI went from research to a tangible productive endeavor.

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Content frequently revolves around the latest advancements and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effect on startups and various career aspects. Engaging conversations often feature industry leaders and founders as they share insights on entrepreneurship, the dynamics of co-founder relationships, and innovative practices like 'vibe coding'. There is a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in technology, with discussions surrounding AI safety, productivity within startup culture, and the necessity for startups to adapt to rapid technological changes. Additionally, the podcast presents unique startup concepts and showcases the transformative potential of AI, offering rich perspectives for tech enthusiasts and aspiring fo... more

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