Shift AI Podcast

AI Isn't Replacing Creators with Vimeo SVP Product Zohar Dayan

Dec 11, 2023

26:46

In this episode of Shift AI, Zohar Dayan SVP Product at Vimeo shares his experience as a startup founder, how he was early to ML with video and how the Vimeo acquisition is pushing to integrate AI into the video creation process.

01:57 - Dayan talks about his early start with technology, founding Wibbitz in college, and its connection to text-to-video concepts.
02:31 - Zohar explains his role at Vimeo as SVP of Product and GM of their Israel office, focusing on connecting product, engineering, and design teams.
06:14 - He shares insights into his family background, noting his father's low-tech entrepreneurship and his mother's involvement in the arts.
06:57 - Zohar reflects on the journey leading to Vimeo's acquisition of his company and the evolution of the digital landscape since 2009.
10:21 - He discusses the use of AI and machine learning at Wibbitz and the advancements in generative AI that are shaping the industry.
12:13 - Dayan expresses enthusiasm for AI's potential to redefine creativity and originality, while also voicing concerns about its power.
21:07 - Zohar predicts the future of video consumption and content engagement, focusing on efficiency and leveraging AI.
24:23 - He describes the future of work as "human connection," emphasizing the importance of fostering connections in remote and startup environments.