Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, shares his journey in revolutionizing software development with a billion-dollar startup. He emphasizes the shift in education for a post-AI world, advocating for creativity over traditional methods. Masad discusses the evolving role of AI agents in the workforce and the potential of small teams to disrupt markets. Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, he explores personal success and the importance of self-care. His insights are a roadmap for thriving in the AI era and unlocking human potential.
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Rethinking Education for AI Era
Education needs to shift focus toward creating broad generalists rather than specialists.
Critical thinking, system thinking, philosophy, and ideas must be prioritized for thriving in a post-AI world.
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Anticipate Trends for Ideas
Anticipate technology trends to predict future needs and opportunities.
Build ideas and skills around imminent technology maturities to stay ahead.
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Future of Teams: Smaller and Senior
Companies will become smaller but more numerous due to AI agents enhancing productivity.
Smaller, senior teams with high agency will replace larger junior-heavy workforces.
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This play, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the original sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, follows Tom and Barbara Good as they transform their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency. They grow their own food, keep livestock, make their own clothes, and generate electricity from manure. The play reunites the beloved characters, including Geraldine the goat, and explores issues of sustainability and community, blending old and new comedic elements.
Moneyball
The Art of Winning an Unfair Game
Michael Lewis
The book tells the story of the Oakland Athletics' 2002 season, where General Manager Billy Beane and his assistant Paul DePodesta used advanced statistical analysis, known as sabermetrics, to assemble a competitive team despite a limited budget. The approach, pioneered by Bill James, focused on metrics such as on-base percentage and slugging percentage rather than traditional measures like batting average and runs batted in. This data-driven strategy allowed the Athletics to compete with teams having much larger payrolls, like the New York Yankees, and achieve significant success, including a 20-game winning streak and a playoff appearance[2][3][5].
In this episode of World Class, host Chris Vasquez sits down with Amjad Masad, the visionary CEO of Replit, a billion-dollar AI startup revolutionizing software development.
Amjad shares his contrarian insights on building a one-person billion-dollar company, rethinking education in a post-AI world, and unlocking human potential through technology.
From drawing inspiration from ancient Stoic philosophy to embracing boldness in leadership, Amjad explores how AI agents, high agency, and exceptional taste are reshaping the future of work and innovation. He also opens up about his personal journey, overcoming self-sabotage, and cultivating a life of harmony to become his best self.
Packed with actionable advice and profound reflections, this episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, developers, and anyone striving to thrive in the AI era.
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