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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 2min

AI Demos! xAI’s Grok chatbot, OpenAI’s GPTs, & more! | E1846

Topics discussed in the podcast include AI chatbot Grok, OpenAI's GPTs, detecting fake reviews with AI, building a GPT live, automating SOC 2 compliance, applications of GPTs, card game odds calculation, creating a chatbot with GPT technology, AI analyzing medical information, and the future of the internet and copyright implications.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 1h 19min

Tech Earnings Breakdown: $UBER, $LYFT, $KIND with TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm | E1845

TechCrunch journalist Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to breakdown the latest earnings reports from Uber and Lyft. They also discuss WeWork's failed business model, the viability of various careers as AI advances, and more!
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Nov 10, 2023 • 45min

The Case for Adam Neumann + driverDoc's Josh Kolar on automation for trucking companies | E1844

Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, discusses the potential for his return to the company after its bankruptcy filing. Josh Kolar, expert in automation for trucking companies, talks about digitizing documents and accelerating innovation in the transportation industry.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 19min

Managing your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843

Finance expert Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss the current state of the market, diversifying bank relationships, and managing risk in startup finance. They highlight the importance of capital preservation, liquidity, and risk management, and explore various types of banks for startups, including boutique banks and neo banks. They emphasize the need for personalized service and share insights on managing a startup's treasury effectively.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 45min

Uber profitable again, SBF guilty, Biden's AI EO + Motive's John Habeck | E1842

John Habeck, founder of Motive, joins the podcast to discuss building a startup in the car dealership industry. Topics include challenges faced by dealerships in managing websites, the importance of dealership guidance in car-buying, and the potential market for software in old school dealerships.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 3min

OpenAI DevDay!: demoing GPT-4 Turbo, "GPT Store" potential, and more with Sunny Madra | E1841

Sunny Madra joins Jason to discuss OpenAI DevDay announcements, including GPT-4 Turbo, expanded context windows, Custom GPTs. They explore the potential of the 'GPT Store' and its impact on internet consumption. They also demo an AI chatbot creator and an AI email-first Chief of Staff.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 59min

The hard lessons from building three startups with Maven’s Gagan Biyani | E1840

Gagan Biyani, Co-founder of Maven, discusses Maven's live, cohort-based education model. He also shares his experiences at Udemy where he revolutionized online learning and Sprig, a food-delivery startup that ultimately failed. They explore the challenges of selling software, the high cost of college degrees, leveraging online courses for profitability, the success of online course platforms, building AI products, early workforce experiences, and the challenges of managing and leading a team.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 50min

Giving NPCs the power of AI with Convai's Purnendu Mukherjee | E1839

Convai CEO Purnendu joins Jason to discuss creating an NPC character using Convai, the birth of the generative AI boom, open-source vs. closed AI, and much more!
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Nov 1, 2023 • 58min

Airtable CEO Howie Liu on pivoting from blitzscaling to profits, AI applications, and more | E1838

Airtable CEO Howie Liu joins Jason to discuss his philosophy of product-led growth, bridging the gap between spreadsheets and purpose-driven apps. They also explore transitioning from hyper-growth to profitability, hiring strategies, blitz scaling, connecting kitchen staff with customer reactions, pricing, SSO, AI integration in product development, using AI tools to enhance writing skills, and the convenience of modern products and starting a business.
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Oct 31, 2023 • 50min

AI Demos! Cap table management platform, AI-powered job interviews, & more! | E1837

Sunny, an AI-driven ownership platform, and AI interviewer discuss their demos. They showcase Mantle, an equity platform for founders, and Talently.ai, an AI interviewing tool. They also explore Morise.ai, an AI-driven platform for collaborative software. The podcast covers the potential of adding AI features to chat platforms, the impact of platform shifts on startups, and the benefits of AI in the hiring process.

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