Build To Succeed: Digital Experience Design & Product Development; Flutter, AI & Tech Leadership Kevin Smith and Mikel Corcuera, Snipd — Small Team, Big Vision: Shipping Fast With Autonomy and AI
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Jul 10, 2025 
Kevin Smith and Mikel Corcuera are the co-founders of Snipd, an innovative AI-powered podcast app designed to help users capture and rediscover podcast insights. They discuss the challenges of building an AI-native product and the significance of Flutter for rapid, cross-platform development. The duo shares how Snipd enables users to save podcast moments effortlessly and reflects on the evolving role of AI in enhancing productivity. Their passion for podcasting and commitment to creating user-friendly solutions shines through their captivating journey.
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Origin Story of Snipd
- Kevin Smith's personal frustration with capturing podcast insights sparked the idea for Snipd.
- He experienced the cumbersome process of noting insights while biking, leading to the triple tap save feature.
Mikel's Flutter Learning Journey
- Mikel Corcuera joined Snipd initially as a Flutter learning exercise between jobs.
- His passion for building a meaningful consumer product led him to become a co-founder instead of taking other offers.
Feature Focus Shift Insight
- The initial focus was on podcast discovery, expecting most users to consume saved insights.
- User feedback revealed many were eager to create multiple snips per episode, changing the project's focus.