The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan

600: (Solo) How Founders Should Actually Use AI (Without Getting Lost)

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Oct 28, 2025
Discover how AI is revolutionizing the way founders work. Learn to use AI as a thinking partner for drafting emails, creating decks, and conducting research. Uncover effective prompt strategies that refine your queries for optimal results. Hear real-life examples of how AI accelerates product development timelines. Find out how to train AI like a team member by setting communication frameworks. Embrace AI daily to stay competitive, regardless of your technical skills.
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INSIGHT

Use AI As A Thinking Partner

  • Nathan Chan treats AI as a daily thinking partner for emails, decks, data synthesis, and research.
  • He uses tools like Gamma for decks and ChatGPT/Claude for writing to offload heavy lifting and gain insights from datasets.
ADVICE

Have AI Draft Your Prompts

  • Ask AI to write the prompt for the outcome you want, then refine that prompt.
  • Prompt-engineer by describing exactly X, Y, and Z to get better results.
ADVICE

Prioritize Speed With The Right Models

  • Use Claude for creative copy and scripts and ChatGPT deep research for thorough competitor analysis.
  • Speed up execution: AI turns days or weeks of work into hours on copy, processes, and product briefs.
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