GeekWire An inside view of the AI boom, with Read AI's David Shim
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Nov 15, 2025 David Shim, a serial entrepreneur and CEO/co-founder of Read AI, shares his insights on the bustling AI landscape. He discusses how the AI boom is propelled by real revenues rather than subsidies, differentiating it from the dot-com era. Shim elaborates on Read AI's assistant, Ada, which streamlines workplace productivity, but he notes the current limitations of AI, such as inaccuracies. He highlights the importance of transparency in AI operations and the potential of cross-platform integrations to empower startups against larger competitors.
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Paid Adoption Fuels This AI Boom
- AI adoption today is driven by real paid usage and rapid revenue growth, not the free-subsidy dynamics of the dot-com era.
- Read AI saw mainstream uptake in emerging markets, showing global demand beyond initial US rollouts.
Not A Burst Bubble—More A Slow Release
- Shim calls the AI wave a bubble in parts but not one that will burst quickly because companies show substantial ARR.
- Trials may cool, but enterprise customers continue spending, sustaining growth.
Ada Replies In Seconds (With Delays)
- Shim described Ada, Read AI's assistant, scheduling meetings by knowing preferences and replying in seconds.
- They deliberately add delivery delays so responses feel human and avoid surprising recipients.