CRAFTED. Building an AI-native Podcast App to Turn Listening Into Learning | Kevin Smith (Co-founder, Snipd)
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May 8, 2025 
Kevin Smith, Co-founder of Snipd, is redefining the podcast experience by transforming it into a powerful learning tool. He discusses how Snipd allows users to save key moments, or 'snips,' enhancing knowledge retention. Kevin shares his journey of adapting to generative AI in app development, emphasizing a shift from traditional coding to a more collaborative mindset. He also hints at a future where podcasts become interactive companions, with listeners possibly engaging in conversations with AI-hosted shows.
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Kevin's Podcast Insight Struggle
- Kevin Smith started Snipd after struggling to capture insights from podcasts while biking to work.
- He found typical podcast players inadequate for saving and sharing knowledge effectively.
Podcasts as Knowledge Libraries
- Kevin sees podcasts as vast knowledge libraries, not just audio to consume.
- This view shifts the need from simple playback to interactive knowledge extraction and management.
AI Model Collaboration Approach
- Use one AI model to generate content and another to judge its quality for better accuracy.
- This reduces complex deterministic error handling when building with generative AI.