Gabe Whaley

Gabe Whaley, the founder and CEO of MSCHF, shares his journey of building a boundary-pushing creative company known for viral stunts and unexpected products, like anime-themed tax software. He dives into the concept of 'monopolizing a feeling' and the balance between artistic freedom and commercial success. The discussion also explores the cultural phenomenon of the Big Red Boots and the role of social media in shaping consumer perceptions. Whaley emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity and embracing the challenges of the evolving digital landscape.

Gabe Whaley, a mischievous artist and founder of the New York City collective Mischief, explores the potential of 'bad' ideas. He discusses his outrageous projects, like selling 5,000 keys to a single car and introducing the world's smallest handbag, blurring the lines between art and absurdity. Whaley shares stories of creative experimentation, including a robot paintball event and a viral oversized red boot. He emphasizes how these unconventional concepts can spark community connections and challenge societal norms.

Chase Lochmiller, co-founder and CEO of Crusoe Energy Systems, discusses optimizing GPU efficiency through their acquisition of Atero, while emphasizing cost-effective AI cloud infrastructure. Julie Zhuo, co-founder of Sundial, highlights the importance of internal tools for product scaling. Sudheesh Nair, CEO of Tiny Fish, shares plans for web agents to automate large-scale web browsing. Gabe Whaley, founder of MSCHF, introduces Applied Mischief, a creative agency. The conversations weave through innovative tech strategies, optimizing design processes, and the future of AI in business.