Gradient Dissent: Conversations on AI

AI’s Future: Investment & Impact with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil

Jan 18, 2024

Join Sarah Guo and Elad Gil on a deep dive into the world of AI, exploring topics such as fine-tuning versus RAG in AI, evaluating AI research for investment, the impact of AI models on product development, AI's role in evolving job markets, code generation technologies in software engineering, AI's broader industry implications, importance of product-driven approaches in AI startups, AI's impact on traditional roles and industries.

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Quick takeaways

Staying updated on AI research papers is crucial for investment decisions and can be effectively done through portfolio companies, labs, universities, and paper reading groups.

CodeGen has the potential to revolutionize the software engineering industry by training models for code generation, improving code quality, and addressing user needs, but striking a balance between research and product development can be challenging.

The growth and adoption of AI-based products, particularly in creative applications like image and video generation, can reshape existing markets, but it is important to manage hype cycles and understand the timeline for widespread accessibility and effectiveness.

Deep dives

The Importance of Research Papers

Sarah Guo discusses the value of staying on top of DLM research papers and how to find and read them. She mentions relying on portfolio companies, keeping track of different labs and universities, and participating in paper reading groups.

The Impact and Future of CodeGen

01:20

Exploring Opportunities in Engineering Domains

01:31

Distinguishing between speculation and true value in technology cycles

02:02

Market Dynamics and Innovation

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Introduction

4min

The Potential Impact of Advanced Code Generation on Software Engineers and Coding

22min

The Intersection of Blockchain and AI

7min

The Hype and Valuation of AI Companies

20min

Comparing the Cost and Effectiveness of GPT-like Models

2min

The Future of AI Infrastructure

4min

Underrated Aspects of Machine Learning

5min

Explore the Future of Investment & Impact in AI with Host Lukas Biewald and Guests Elad Gill and Sarah Guo of the No Priors podcast.

Sarah is the founder of Conviction VC, an AI-centric $100 million venture fund. Elad, a seasoned entrepreneur and startup investor, boasts an impressive portfolio in over 40 companies, each valued at $1 billion or more, and wrote the influential "High Growth Handbook."

Join us for a deep dive into the nuanced world of AI, where we'll explore its broader industry impact, focusing on how startups can seamlessly blend product-centric approaches with a balance of innovation and practical development.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

5:15 - Exploring Fine-Tuning vs RAG in AI

10:30 - Evaluating AI Research for Investment

15:45 - Impact of AI Models on Product Development

20:00 - AI's Role in Evolving Job Markets

25:15 - The Balance Between AI Research and Product Development

30:00 - Code Generation Technologies in Software Engineering

35:00 - AI's Broader Industry Implications

40:00 - Importance of Product-Driven Approaches in AI Startups

45:00 - AI in Various Sectors: Beyond Software Engineering

50:00 - Open Source vs Proprietary AI Models

55:00 - AI's Impact on Traditional Roles and Industries

1:00:00 - Closing Thoughts

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