Jake & JZ AI, Startups, and the Future of Work
Feb 13, 2025
Eli Blee-Goldman, co-founder and partner at Character Capital, dives deep into the world of AI and its implications for startups. He shares predictions about how AI advancements will reshape product design and development. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of human agency in an AGI future and discusses the tension between competition and ethics in AI growth. Eli also reflects on the transformative power of design sprints, enhancing product alignment with user needs, and the evolving nature of meaningful work in tech.
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Benefits of Slowing Down AI
- Letting AI models "think" longer, similar to humans, yields significant improvements.
- This counters the assumption that instant responses are always best.
O3's Problem-Solving Capabilities
- OpenAI's O3 model demonstrates significant improvement in complex problem-solving.
- It achieved 88% accuracy on graduate-level physics questions, surpassing domain-specific PhDs.
Startups Pushing Boundaries
- Successful startups push the boundaries of what's technologically possible.
- This requires capable individuals with strong motivation and a vision for a valuable opportunity.
