Get our Business Monetization Playbook: https://clickhubspot.com/monetization Episode 658: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Replit founder Amjad Masad ( https://x.com/amasad ) about the massive opportunities with AI Agents. —Show Notes: (0:00) Replit origin story  (9:27) Replit's 10-year overnight success(12:27) Rejected 4x by YC(17:28) Personal essays from Paul Graham(20:17) "i hacked into my university to change my grades"(25:55) Rickrolling into YC(35:25) Shaan builds a food tracking app in 30 seconds(43:19) Magic School: An AI application for educators 4M users in 1 year(47:31) Amjad on Agents(49:53) Building moats in a goldrush(54:53) Replit is Shopify for software creators(1:05:11) The most gangster story in Silicon Valley—Links:• Amjad essays - https://amasad.me/ • Replit - https://replit.com/ • Codeacademy - https://www.codecademy.com/ • Do What Makes The Best Story - https://amasad.me/story • Magic School AI - https://www.magicschool.ai/ • 11x AI - https://www.11x.ai/ • Synthesis Tutor - https://www.synthesis.com/tutor • The Sovereign Individual - https://tinyurl.com/4w6ns7b2 • 7 Powers - https://tinyurl.com/382ch557 —Check Out Shaan's Stuff:Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it’s called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd—Check Out Sam's Stuff:• Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/• Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/• Copy That - https://copythat.com• Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth• Sam’s List - http://samslist.co/My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit, aims to revolutionize software creation by making coding accessible and collaborative. He discusses the limitations of current computer interactions and the transformative impact of AI on programming. Amjad emphasizes the need for independent thinking in today's technology-driven landscape and explores Replit's tools that engage novice coders. The conversation also touches on the evolving roles of tech giants in the AI space and the importance of creativity in a rapidly changing world.

Amjad Masad, co-founder and CEO of Replit, discusses the transformative power of AI in coding and product development. He offers a live demo showcasing how Replit enables users of all ages to create applications easily. The conversation highlights AI's role in democratizing software creation and reshapes the responsibilities of tech roles. Amjad introduces the new Assistant tool, designed to streamline coding projects for non-technical users, and emphasizes the growing importance of adaptability and generative skills in the tech landscape.

Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, shares his inspiring journey from a student project to leading one of the most innovative companies in AI software development. He discusses the creation of Replit, the launch challenges he faced, and his pivotal moments working at Codecademy and Facebook. Amjad reveals how AI and coding agents are transforming software creation, democratizing access to coding skills, and fostering creativity in development. He also addresses the philosophy of techno-optimism and the current tech landscape under the Biden administration.

Amjad Masad, the founder of Replit, shares his insights on the transforming world of coding. He discusses how Replit is making coding accessible and fun, especially for newcomers. Topics include the impact of AI tools like Ghostwriter, which streamline the development process, and the changing roles within the software landscape. Masad also contemplates the future of coding education, the benefits of collaboration, and the potential for innovative applications as AI continues to evolve. It's an enlightening look at how technology reshapes the developer experience.

Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO of Replit, shares his journey from a rebellious child in Iran to a tech innovator in Silicon Valley. He passionately believes that AI will create an unprecedented number of billionaires, potentially giving rise to more visionaries like Elon Musk. Amjad discusses the looming challenge of wealth inequality, the potential ban on TikTok, and how AI will change the landscape of employment, predicting that one engineer will eventually replicate the work of 100. His insights spark a vital conversation about the future of tech and society.

Amjad Masad, CEO, co-founder, and head engineer at Replit, discusses the potential of collaborative software development, improving AI infrastructure, the future of an agentic world, and the benefits of open-source software. They explore the impact of AI on code generation, the advantage of Replit, the future of AI, and building the future of AI with built-in currency.

Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, is a pioneer in making coding more accessible through AI. He discusses how AI agents can revolutionize app development, enabling anyone to build applications with ease. The conversation dives into the shift from no-code to code generation, highlighting real user experiences. Masad also examines the challenges of managing AI in projects and the evolving role of understanding coding fundamentals. With exciting success stories, he advocates for a future where AI enhances creativity and innovation in tech.

Replit founder Amjad Masad joins Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, and Antonio Garcia Martinez to talk about disenfranchised men, intellectual movements, problems with effective altruism and AI doomerism. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.(00:00) Episode preview(02:15) Replika caused Amjad to downgrade his view of humanity(03:15) Some men are down bad(05:15) Should we bring back monogamy?(08:15) If you’re not a top man, you’re screwed (phew)(13:00) Thought experiment(16:40) Antonio brings up Israel again (drink!)(18:15) “You don’t know what life is until you birth a child and bury a parent”(19:15) Unintended policy side effects(25:25) How to solve population crisis(27:45) WTF happened in 1971?(29:15) High and low time preference(35:15) Dating app preferences(39:00) Group narcissism(41:25) Groups that inbreed focus more on kinship(45:15) AI doomerism(50:45) from New Atheism to SJ to EA to AI Safety(01:00:15) Antonio calls out Eliezer Yudkowski(01:00:45) Criticizing Utilitarianism/Effective Altruism(01:10:15) Jesus vs Nietzsche(01:10:45) Bronze Age Pervert(01:13:15) Antonio recommends converting to Judaism(01:14:30) Why is EA so popular in Silicon Valley?(01:18:10) Why are EA just normie liberals(01:19:00) EA’s importance(01:24:15) The right way to think about alignment(01:27:15) Robert Conquest’s second law(01:30:15) Entryism(01:33:45) is right wing EA a thing?SPONSORS: Beehiiv | Shopify | NetSuite | SecureframeHead to Beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. 🐝 to https://Beehiiv.com and use code “MOZ” for 20% off your first three months-Shopify: https://shopify.com/momentofzen for a $1/month trial periodShopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of all e-commerce in the US. And Shopify’s the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy’s, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries. From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you’re selling, Shopify’s got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/momentofzen-NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅ NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zen and defer payments of a FULL NetSuite implementation for six months.-Secureframe (www.secureframe.com)Secureframe is the leading all-in-one platform for security and privacy compliance. Get SOC-2 audit ready in weeks, not months. I believe in Secureframe so much that I invested in it, and I recommend it to all my portfolio companies. Sign up for a free demo and mention MOMENT OF ZEN during your demo to get 20% off your first year.

Amjad Masad, a tech entrepreneur and founder of Replit, dives deep into the intriguing world of AI and Silicon Valley culture. He discusses the complex relationship between technology and human intuition, warning against the potential risks of AI and surveillance on privacy. Masad also highlights the shift in Silicon Valley's political landscape as figures turn to more conservative views, contrasting traditional liberalism with a growing acceptance of diverse opinions. His insights reflect on both the promise and perils of AI in shaping our future.