This Week in Startups

Uber's leadership lessons, AI's disruption, and the power of solo founders with Josh Mohrer | E1911

Mar 8, 2024

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Discover leadership lessons from Uber's early days, the power of solo entrepreneurship in tech enabled by AI, and insights into building the Wave App. Dive into entrepreneurial journeys, regulatory challenges, and innovative strategies in the startup world.

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Uber's early days highlight leadership challenges and regulatory hurdles in tech startups.

Solo entrepreneurship in tech thrives with AI advancements, enabling individuals to innovate independently.

Wave AI's development journey emphasizes the value of personal projects and integrating AI for enhanced user experiences.

Deep dives

Josh Moore Reflects on His Journey from Uber to AI Startup

Josh Moore, a former GM of Uber in New York City, reflects on his journey from being a general manager at Uber to running his own AI startup. Moore discusses his transition from a non-developer to coding his own AI application, Wave AI, that focuses on note-taking and voice transcription. His motivation stems from a desire to create a solo venture with pride in developing the entire project and exploring the possibilities offered by AI in personal projects.

Continuous Improvement and Growth for Personal Project

01:24

The Evolution of AI Integration in Daily Life

01:44

Finding Quick Solutions and Starting a Business

00:52

Setting Low Bars for Success and Avoiding Funding

01:24

Introduction

2min

Journey to Leading Uber in New York City

11min

Insights on Hiring Top Talent and Leveraging LinkedIn for Recruiting

2min

Evolution of Uber's Business Model and Surge Pricing Strategy

12min

Exploring Squarespace's AI-Powered Website Building and Recording Features

3min

Exploring the Advancements in AI-based Customer Support

11min

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3min

Technological Advancements and Generational Shifts

4min

Engagement Strategies, Hands-On Learning, and Solo Work Decisions

2min

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Discussion on Domain Extensions and Annotating Online Content

2min

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Niche App Development for Solo Founders

4min

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Todays show:

Josh Mohrer, the solo founder building Wave App joins Jason. The two dive into Josh’s time during the early Uber NY days (1:17), solo entrepreneurship in tech (19:59), and more! Josh then showcases the Wave App in action (27:10) and delves into its intricate development journey (32:26).

Timestamps:

(0:00) Josh Mohrer joins Jason

(1:17) Early Uber NY days, Travis Kalanick's leadership, and Uber NY's regulatory challenges

(12:42) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist

(19:59) Solo entrepreneurship in tech, enabled by AI advancements

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(27:10) Josh demos Wave App and delves into its development journey

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(41:39) Future of work, AI in daily life, and generational tech shifts

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