Steph Smith is the host of the a16z podcast and a prolific online creator.

Steph sees the internet through a high-definition lens that gives her a deep understanding of what people want.

She can isolate a clear signal from the noise, which she uses to build wonderfully creative, useful things.

In this episode, I dive deep with Steph on how she uses the internet and AI to unearth emerging trends and validate business ideas.

I pitch Steph two potential companies on the show, and we use an arsenal of tools and strategies to vet them live.

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This is a must-watch for anyone who spends time online and wants to discover the next big idea hiding on the internet.

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