Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips AI Companies Are Taking a Lot of The Good Marketers
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Oct 2, 2025 AI companies are aggressively hiring top marketers, often offering enticing compensation packages. Many see AI roles as more appealing than traditional paths, despite the demanding 996 work culture. The hosts debate the efficiency of hiring strategies and the importance of follow-up in sales. They also discuss the rise of AI artists landing lucrative deals and the proliferation of AI-generated content flooding digital spaces. Amid the AI boom, they emphasize the enduring value of human connections and in-person events.
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AI Startups Poaching Top Marketers
- Eric describes frequent requests from VC-backed AI startups hunting top growth marketers with office roles mainly in San Francisco.
- He notes many great growth marketers already work for AI companies because of high cash comp and valuable equity.
Joining AI Firms Is Highly Attractive Today
- Neil and Eric observe that, right now, joining a well-funded AI company is often the smartest career move for early-career talent.
- They highlight the tradeoff: high pay and equity versus intense work expectations.
Set Expectations About Long Work Hours
- Expect heavy work rhythms at many AI startups, often resembling 996 schedules.
- Set personal boundaries or don't join if intense hours clash with your expectations.
