The Next Big Idea The Future Is Going to Be Great
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Oct 9, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dave Blundin, a serial entrepreneur and MIT instructor with deep roots in AI, shares his belief that AI is under-hyped and will redefine the world. He reflects on his early fascination with neural networks, starting in the 1980s, and the vibrant AI ecosystem in Boston. Dave offers insights on the urgency of seizing AI opportunities, the challenges of chip shortages, and the significant impact of AI on healthcare and longevity. He stresses the importance of strong co-founder relationships and shares practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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AI Will Outscale The Internet
- Dave Blundin argues AI is under-hyped and will change the world far more than the internet did.
- He says this transformation will be a factor-of-100 bigger than prior tech revolutions.
Act Now During The AI Window
- Stop sleeping and rush to everything you do during this narrow window of AI opportunity.
- Move fast because timing can determine whether you capture enormous value or miss it.
Nocturnal Supercomputer Sessions At MIT
- Dave describes lobbying for night access to MIT's supercomputer to run neural nets as a student.
- He kept using the machine across years to iterate on early neural network experiments.
