
What's being built, why it matters. Venture Step is an independent podcast for curious builders. Host Dalton Anderson explores AI, startups, company strategy, research, and policy through candid interviews, original deep dives, and solo episodes. Each episode looks at how ideas work, what they change, and the personal realities of building something meaningful.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

What happens when the assistant that helps run your day also becomes the way you discover what to read, buy, and believe?
In this solo episode of Venture Step Podcast, I compare my early experiences with Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dot. Both can take a... more
What do you do when the technology you believe in prevents customers from using your product?
In this solo episode of Venture Step Podcast, I review Tae Kim's [*The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant*](wwnorton.co.uk/boo... more
What changes when you stop asking AI for answers and start handing it work?
Dalton breaks down OpenAI's DevDay announcements through a live experiment: call Dot, assign a plain-English briefing, request a sourced fact check, and ask it to design a f... more
A real town square is noisy, awkward, and alive. What happens when a social feed recreates the bustle, but the people and reactions may be synthetic?
Dalton revisits his “Synthetic Rubicon” idea and asks what AI slop does to trust. He traces the ter... more
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Overall, I find the topics covered in this podcast very interesting and educational. It is nice to listen to someone who is authentic and not overproduced.
Every episode offers valuable insights. I have no doubt this show will go far.
This host is dedicated to growth and learning from his audience. By listening to feedback and incorporating it into his content, he’s continually raising the bar and will undoubtedly become a highly informative and engaging host. Excited to see how his show continues to evolve and thrive!
Venture Step offers a refreshing mix of practical business advice and deep dives into the latest AI trends. Host Dalton brings a genuine curiosity and clear explanations to the table, making it a great listen for both aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.
Here a host who learns from those who has listened and gave feedback to help his improvement. I believe he will be a great host and well informative!
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Candid interviews, original deep dives and solo analysis examine how technology, business strategy and research shape the work of building companies and products. Recent discussions range from practical demonstrations of AI tools and their effects on work to company histories, product development, decision-making and the social consequences of new technology. Dalton Anderson is the recurring host, pairing hands-on experimentation and detailed explanation with interviews that bring founders' experiences into focus. Guests include entrepreneurs and builders who discuss product design, engineering, operations, funding and the difficult trade-offs involved in growing a business. The mix of tactical guidance, company analysis and broader questio... more
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