Behind the Craft He Built Uber Eats to $25B, Now He's Pushing AI Beyond Chat | Stephen Chau
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Apr 6, 2025 Stephen Chau, co-founder of Cove and former architect of Uber Eats, delves into transformative AI concepts. He discusses the innovative generative UI that redefines user interaction with AI, making it more natural than chatbots. Stephen shares insights on how Cove enhances travel planning and provides tailored recommendations, showcasing AI's dynamic capabilities. He also reveals the secret to scaling Uber Eats and emphasizes that product managers must adapt and engage with AI tools for success in the evolving tech landscape.
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Generative UI for AI
- Cove aims to determine the ideal UI for AI, potentially a generative UI.
- This UI could adapt in real-time based on user actions within the workspace.
Beyond Chatbots
- Consider chatbots as the "DOS stage" of AI interfaces.
- Explore new UI primitives and interactions beyond chat to unlock AI's full potential.
Uber Eats Team Composition
- Stephen Chau's Uber Eats team blended Uber veterans and newcomers.
- This mix of institutional knowledge and fresh perspectives proved successful.