This chapter explores the shift towards analytical approaches in startups and sports, comparing it to poker strategies. It emphasizes the transition from intuition to data-driven decision-making, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities in founding AI-based companies. The discussion also underscores the significance of maintaining both a long-term vision and short-term adaptability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
SPC alum and Cognition AI Co-founder Scott Wu shares how he went from gold medal winning competitive programmer to founding an AI lab that automates coding, how to know when it's time to move on from an idea, and what AI agents will be capable of in the near future.