

69: Using AI at Work with Peter Swimm: From SaaS to Conversational Workflows
15 snips Sep 15, 2025
Discover how conversational AI is reshaping the workplace with personalized, voice-driven automation. Peter Swimm shares insights from his experiment running a business entirely through AI, showcasing its impact on productivity. The discussion emphasizes a future of modular, API-driven apps that prioritize personal data ownership. Topics include how AI can help small businesses navigate challenges and the importance of ethical tech choices. Entrepreneurs will find valuable strategies for harnessing AI to improve efficiency and communication in a post-pandemic world.
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Week-Long Voice-Only Business Experiment
- Peter ran his entire business via voice-only AI for a week to test conversational workflows.
- The experiment was painful at first but became productive once he adapted expectations and patterns.
AI Accelerates Product Ideation
- AI lets you externalize planning and rapid iteration so you can test startup ideas quickly.
- Peter built a full startup idea, API map, and research plan within days using conversational AI.
Codify Repeated AI Conversations Into Tools
- Capture state and review AI conversations to create reusable tools and scripts.
- Turn repeated useful exchanges into codified scripts or 'tools' to reduce noise and duplication.