The Startup Ideas Podcast How I Run a $1M+ Startup with AI (7 Workflows You Can COPY Today)
251 snips
Sep 8, 2025 Rowan Cheung, the founder of The Rundown AI, talks about innovating with AI to boost productivity in his small media company. He reveals how AI avatars transform content creation, making engaging short-form videos. Rowan shares tools for automating tasks like scheduling meetings and managing emails, enabling his team to operate efficiently. He even discusses using AI for new hire onboarding, ensuring all essential information is easily accessible. This conversation is packed with actionable insights anyone can implement to enhance their own business workflows.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
AI Avatar Replaced Founder On Short-Form
- Rowan built an AI avatar (HeyGen + 11Labs) to turn his writing into short-form video because he had no time to record himself.
- The avatar appears only briefly while the editor stitches narration and B-roll to make viral content.
Use Best Tools And Skilled Editing
- Use HeyGen for video avatars and 11Labs for higher-quality audio, and stitch them together manually for best results.
- Invest in a skilled editor and story selection; one-click generation rarely produces viral short-form.
When Avatars Are Appropriate
- AI-generated avatars work as an arbitrage when creators are transparent and their audience accepts the approach.
- But for public-company CEOs and contexts requiring authenticity, human presence remains a safer moat.