Flo Crivello

Flo Crivello, founder of Lindy.ai and former Uber tech specialist, shares insights on transforming AI workflows. He discusses the evolution from Lindy 1.0's complex interfaces to the user-friendly Lindy 2.0, emphasizing visual workflow design. The conversation dives into the challenges of AI customer support, innovations in evaluation tools, and the intense competition in the AI space. Flo also touches on the impact of remote work on company culture and the role of community in thriving within vertical and horizontal AI solutions.

Shane Arnott, Senior VP at Anduril Industries, shares groundbreaking insights on their new maritime products, including the Copperhead, designed for undersea warfare. Venture capitalist Logan Bartlett discusses how geopolitical tensions shape investment strategies, while Bryce Roberts offers advice for entrepreneurs facing market turmoil. Flo Crivello explores AI agents' potential in business automation, and Rahul Sonwalkar reveals how AI is revolutionizing data analysis. Expect a lively conversation that intertwines technology, defense, and emerging trends!

Join Flo Crivello, Founder and CEO of Lindy, a leading platform for AI voice agents, as he discusses the future of business communication. Discover how AI voice technology is revolutionizing customer interactions and boosting efficiency. The conversation dives into current capabilities, challenges like latency, and emphasizes starting small for scalable growth. Flo showcases a live demo of Lindy and highlights AI’s potential for automation in tasks such as generating outreach emails, proving that innovation is just beginning.

Florent Crivello, founder of Lindy.ai, and Eugene Cheah, CEO of RecursalAI, dive into the latest research trends in AI. They explore the impact of OpenAI's Sora and Google's Gemini Pro 1.5, including long inference features and multimodal capabilities. The conversation highlights Lindy.ai's innovative productivity tools and RWKV’s advancements as a transformer alternative. They also tackle the complexities of AI integration and the challenges of data management, all while celebrating their first anniversary in the AI podcasting scene.

Flo Crivello, Founder and CEO of Lindy.AI, discusses transforming the dream of AI assistants into reality. He demos Lindy’s capabilities to automate online tasks, enhancing workflow and efficiency. The conversation touches on AI’s potential impact on the labor market, exploring concerns of job displacement versus economic resilience. Flo compares the current AI moment to the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the importance of trust and safety in AI implementation. Listeners gain insights into the future of work and how AI can lead to increased productivity and perhaps more leisure time.

In this engaging discussion, AI expert Anton Troynikov from Chroma shares his insights on the urgent call for a pause in AI development to ensure safety and governance. He debates with Flo Crivello from Lindy AI about the potential risks of advanced AI systems, emphasizing the need for responsible innovation amidst public confusion. They tackle the intricacies of AI safety, the complexities of deploying technology sustainably, and the implications of pausing development in a rapidly evolving landscape. Their conversation highlights the delicate balance between harnessing AI's potential and mitigating its dangers.

Amjad Masad (@Amasad), Flo Crivello (@Altimor) and Nathan Labenz (@Labenz) join us for a heated debate on the AI moment. 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.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview of the debate(00:30) Sponsor(01:00) Nathan introducing our new upcoming AI podcast, The Cognitive Revolution(03:45) Flo’s take on the AI moment and AGI(08:20) Amjad’s take on the AI moment(15:00) Is chatGPT a step function change?(23:45) AI’s effect on coding(34:40) Amjad believes AI is underhyped(35:00) Bounties(53:15) What AI companies should VCs invest in?(57:30) Antonio/Flo pre-debate(01:00:15) “All knowledge work will be automated in 20 years”(01:01:00) Antonio’s AI skepticism(01:05:20) the inflection point is a jump in generality(01:06:00) Who will capture value, incumbents or startups?(01:14:30) Segue into AI and crypto(01:20:00) Flo’s crypto skepticism(01:23:40) Antonio and Flo HEATED DEBATE(01:26:30) Dan tries to calm everybody down(01:27:00) Dan’s crypto perspective(01:29:30) Antonio’s crypto perspective(01:31:50) Amjad’s Bitcoin maximalist view(01:34:55) Amjad’s hilarious rant on crypto ponzis(01:38:00) Dan and Amjad debate Bitcoin/Ethereum(01:40:00) AI vs Web 3 brawl(01:52:32) Amjad’s AI predictions SPONSORS: Beehiiv | 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.

Flo Crivello, an expert in AI and its implications for society, discusses AI as a new form of life, regulatory capture risks, the possibility of a GPU kill switch, and predicts AGI within 2-8 years. They also explore Biden's executive order on AI, regulating models or applications, and the collaboration between China and the US on AI. The podcast delves into the challenges of managing AI systems and the philosophical question of subjective experience in AI.

Anton Troynikov of Chroma, Flo Crivello of Lindy AI, and Nathan Labenz of Waymark and co-host of The Cognitive Revolution podcast join Erik Torenberg for a timely debate on the issues raised in the AI open letter which advocates for a 6-month pause on AI system trainings. Dan and Antonio will be back next week. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: http://netsuite.com/zenCheck out the debut of Erik's new longform interview podcast Upstream. This coming season features interviews with Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan, Ezra Sacks, David Sacks, Katherine Boyle, and more. 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.LINKS:Open letter: https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments/Scott Aronson blog post: https://scottaaronson.blog/TIMESTAMPS:(3:00) Explanation of the AI open letter(3:50) Anton’s skepticism of the open letter(7:00) Flo’s skepticism of the open letter(13:00) Nathan’s support for the open letter(15:39) Sponsors(20:00) Differences between Flo and Anton’s positions(30:00) GPT4 is still dangerous(38:00) Luddites/“Pausers” are on the wrong side of history(42:00 )Why not pause 6 months?(50:00) Anton and Flo debate robotics(56:00) What we’re all scared of with AI(1:21:00) Is there asymmetric risk with pausing or not pausing?TWITTER:@MOZ_Podcast@atroyn (Anton)@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@altimor (Flo)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/zenNetSuite 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.comSecureframe 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.

Logan Kilpatrick, a key player at OpenAI, shares insights on the groundbreaking launch of ChatGPT plugins, likening it to a modern app store. Florent Crivello discusses his AI assistant startup, emphasizing personalization in workflow management. Nader Dabit dives into the revolutionary capabilities of plugins, like executing Python code for video editing. They explore the competitive landscape among tech giants, innovative monetization strategies, and the potential of AI in transforming everyday tasks, sparking excitement for the future of technology.