The Cerebral Valley Podcast Marc Benioff on AI Eating SaaS, San Francisco’s New Mayor & CEO Trump Pandering
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May 9, 2025 In this lively discussion, Mark Benioff, co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, shares his insights on the AI gold rush transforming the tech landscape. He introduces 'Agent Force 2.0', a groundbreaking vision where AI changes the nature of digital labor. The conversation dives into the ethical implications of AI and discusses how tech can address homelessness in San Francisco. Benioff reflects on navigating politics, the evolving SaaS model, and maintaining personal values while influencing industry and community.
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AI Wave Accelerated by Openness
- The current AI wave is marked by rapid innovation due to open source sharing.
- This openness accelerates progress compared to proprietary tech like mobile OS.
Mark Benioff's Personal AI Use
- Mark uses various AI models daily for business analysis and planning.
- AI helps him act as analyst, individual contributor, and leader more productively.
Master Prompting for AI Success
- Learn to ask the right questions to maximize AI's potential.
- Effective prompting is essential for meaningful AI results.