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Venture Step

Dalton Anderson
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Google
Anthropic
Base 44
Instacart
Antigravity
Insurance
AI Slop
Gemini
Google Gemini
RISE Robotics
Nano Banana
Dynamic Pricing
Microsoft
Openclaw
Gemini Spark
Google Cloud Next
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Procrastination

Venture Step is an independent podcast for curious builders. Host Dalton Anderson explores AI, startups, company strategy, research, policy, and the personal realities of building something meaningful through candid interviews, original deep dives, and solo episodes.

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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

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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

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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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You have to make decisions before the future is certain. The question is how much you can afford to get wrong.

In this solo episode of Venture Step Podcast, I review Peter L. Bernstein’s Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk, exploring huma... more

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Recent Guests

Eddie Dalton
AI expert/guest discussing DevDay and DOTS/Spaces
Independent contributor
Episode: OPENAI IS TURNING CHATGPT INTO A CHIEF OF STAFF
Josh Sprague
Founder of Orange Mud and Seven Clay (embellishment/embroidery business owner)
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Episode: BUILDING BETTER PRODUCTS BY REFUSING TO ACCEPT "GOOD ENOUGH" WITH JOSH SPRAGUE
Hiten Sonpal
CEO of Rise Robotics
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Episode: THE WORLD'S STRONGEST ROBOTIC ARM: HOW RISE ROBOTICS REINVENTED THE ACTUATOR
Rei Vardi
Founder of Eon Rides
Eon Rides
Episode: THE ZERO-HUMAN EQUATION: HOW REI VARDI DE-RISKED ASSET SHARING WITH EON RIDES
Patrick Marlowe
Senior Product Manager at Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Episode: GOOGLE CLOUD NEXT: SCALING AUTONOMOUS AI WORKFLOWS
Ben Gilliland
Founder and chairman of Future Proof; climate risk and property resilience advocate
Future Proof
Episode: BEN GILLILAND & FUTURE PROOF: AI BLUEPRINT FOR CLIMATE RISK MITIGATION & PROPERTY HARDENING
Joshua Gould
CEO of The Big Word / WordSync platform founder
The Big Word / WordSync
Episode: THE BIG WORD: SURVIVING THE AI DISRUPTION CYCLE WITH JOSHUA GOULD
Michael Daugherty
CEO of Quill Meetings
Quill Meetings
Episode: QUILL: AI CHIEF OF STAFF WITH MICHAEL DAUGHERTY
Rob Locascio
Former CEO of LivePerson; founder of URAI and KidCompany
URAI / KidCompany
Episode: KID COMPANY & UARE.AI: WHY YOU ARE THE BEST AI WITH ROBERT LOCASCIO

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Dalton Anderson
Host of Venture Step Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Interesting Content

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LABranon
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth a listen!

    Every episode offers valuable insights. I have no doubt this show will go far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sazz000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gets better every time!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1dog@time
    United States2 years ago
  • 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.

    Podchaser
    5
    andersonbdalton
    3 years ago
  • Gets better every time!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1dog@time
    United States3 years ago

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REIMAGINING TRADITION: AI'S INFLUENCE ON REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE WITH LUKE TATMAN
Q: What is the core value proposition in real estate as AI becomes more capable?
The core value is still sales and relationships, but AI changes how those are delivered by enabling better data, faster story-telling, and more expansive analyses to support deal origination and decision-making.
NAPLAB: PROOF OF VALUE WITH DEREK HALES
Q: What are the red flags you look for in online product reviews, and how should a consumer evaluate independence and accuracy?
Look for clear disclosures about sponsorship, access to the testing protocols, and whether data behind claims is shown or explained. Independent, third-party testing with transparent methodologies is preferable over marketing-driven narratives that lack verifiable evidence.
THE WORLD'S STRONGEST ROBOTIC ARM: HOW RISE ROBOTICS REINVENTED THE ACTUATOR
Q: How did the company approach target customers and markets in the early stage?
They started by identifying mid-market customers with enough funding to move quickly, then expanded to sectors like oil and gas where existing hydraulic systems faced maintenance and efficiency challenges, enabling smoother testing and adoption.
THE WORLD'S STRONGEST ROBOTIC ARM: HOW RISE ROBOTICS REINVENTED THE ACTUATOR
Q: What makes Rise Robotics' Beltrolic actuator unique compared to hydraulics and screw actuators?
It combines the high force and fast response of hydraulic systems with the precision and lack of fluid dynamics of screw actuators, using belts and pulleys to achieve greater speed, efficiency, and durability, plus regenerative energy capabilities.
THE BIG WORD: SURVIVING THE AI DISRUPTION CYCLE WITH JOSHUA GOULD
Q: What are the biggest challenges companies face when integrating AI into operations?
The biggest challenges are data quality and availability, upgrading the tech stack to a microservices architecture, and managing human dynamics—ensuring staff are upskilled and not resistant to change, while also maintaining governance and risk controls.

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