This Week in Startups

RunwayML, AI Steve Jobs, & more with Sunny Madra & Vinny Lingham | E1755

Jun 3, 2023

Sunny Madra, co-founder of Definitive Intelligence, shares insights on AI-enhanced data analysis, while Vinny Lingham, founder of Waitroom, delves into AI innovations in video conferencing. Together, they discuss the aftermath of AI layoffs, the staggering valuation of RunwayML, and the concept of an AI interview with Steve Jobs. They also explore the potential of genealogist AI startups and tools that convert thoughts into text, emphasizing the transformative effects of AI on creativity and productivity in tech.

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Episode guests

Vinny Lingham

Sunny Madra

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Tipping etiquette beyond restaurant servers and discussion on a note-taking app subscription

01:09

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01:05

Reddit's New API Model Could Cost Popular Apps Millions

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Intro

3min

Innovations in Video Podcasts and AI

7min

Imaginary Interviews and Misinformation

9min

Capturing Digital Legacies

5min

The Rise of AI and Its Implications

9min

AI-Driven Collaboration and Innovations

7min

Exploring Technology Accessibility and Domain Solutions

2min

Integrating AI: Challenges and Trends

19min

Evolving Pricing Models for Social Media APIs and Data Intelligence

4min

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Today's show:

Sunny and Vinny are back to break down what's next after AI layoffs(30:10), discuss RunwayML's massive valuation(52:09), and more!

Follow Vinny: https://twitter.com/vinnylingham

Check Out Waitroom: https://waitroom.com/

Follow Sunny: https://twitter.com/sundeep

Check Out Definitive: https://definitive.io/prompts/new

Time stamps:

(00:00) Sunny and Vinny join Jason

(1:39) Sunny demos Runway

(9:16) Jason AI interviews AI Steve Jobs

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(13:44) Jason AI interviews AI Steve Jobs continued