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EP #258 - Kevin Smith: An App To Unlock The Knowledge In Podcasts

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Aug 17, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Introduction to Startups and ML

  • Kevin Smith's co-founder, Ferdinand Langnickel, introduced him to startups and machine learning.
  • Smith's initial focus was quantitative finance, but he quickly developed a passion for machine learning.
ANECDOTE

Leaving Banking for Startups

  • Kevin Smith developed a passion for machine learning, leading him to seek greater challenges outside his banking job.
  • His boss supported his exploration of machine learning projects, but he ultimately craved a bigger challenge.
ADVICE

PhD vs. Startup

  • Start a startup immediately if that's your goal.
  • Don't assume a PhD will significantly help you in a startup.
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