Refactoring Podcast Building AI-Powered Podcast Learning 🎧 — with Kevin Smith
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Jun 27, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Kevin Smith, co-founder of Snipd and a former quantitative finance expert, shares his journey from finance to AI innovation. He delves into the challenges of building AI-driven podcast technology, explaining how Snipd enhances learning by summarizing audio content. Kevin also reflects on the essentials that make podcasts great, emphasizing the value of storytelling and audience interaction. Discover how AI is revolutionizing personalized learning experiences in the ever-evolving podcast landscape!
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Snipd's Hackathon Origin Story
- Kevin Smith and his co-founder first tested their podcast search engine idea at a hackathon.
- They won with a demo finding Elon Musk's joint-smoking moment in a Joe Rogan episode.
AI as the New CPU
- Kevin sees AI as the new commoditized CPU anyone can access.
- Sustainable competitive advantage lies in brands, data, and network effects, not just having the best AI.
Love the Problem, Not AI
- Focus fully on the user's problem, not the AI solution.
- "Fall in love with the problem, not the solution," is essential guidance for building products.