In this illuminating episode of the Shift AI Podcast, serial entrepreneur Kabir Shahani joins Boaz Ashkenazy to discuss his journey from founding Amperity to launching Amp It Up Ventures. Shahani shares deep insights into building AI-powered enterprises and his unique approach to company creation through his new venture studio.

He reveals details about two stealth companies, Adora and Avante, both tackling trillion-dollar markets with innovative AI solutions. From digital advertising to healthcare, Shahani explains how AI is fundamentally shifting business paradigms and why staying ahead of this transformation is crucial for modern enterprises. This episode offers invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the future of AI-driven business transformation.

Chapters:

[00:01:57] Early Days: From Kansas to Seattle

[00:07:48] Building Amperity: The Customer-First Approach

[00:14:33] The Transition: Leaving Amperity & Starting Anew

[00:19:58] Amp It Up Ventures: A New Model

[00:24:26] The Playbook Approach

[00:27:26] The Two Companies: Adora & Avante

[00:36:00] The Three Pillars of Support: Coaches, Mentors & Sponsors

[00:39:46] The Future: Paradigm & Enablement

Connect with Kabir Shahani

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kabirshahani/

Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy

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Email: shift@simplyaugmented.ai

Building AI-Driven Ventures with Amp It Up Ventures Founder Kabir Shahani