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Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 22min

David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on the ‘Post-SaaS era' | E1856

David Heinemeier Hansson, an expert on the 'Post-SaaS era', joins the podcast to discuss the shift from SaaS to product businesses, the evolving landscape of remote work, navigating internal culture struggles at Basecamp, and the potential for small startups to compete and disrupt larger companies. They also touch on the changing cost structure for startups, the impact of remote work on business models and costs, the benefits of living under constraints, and the power of AI in learning.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 38min

Exploring AI's Pace of Evolution, AGI's Future, and Data Dominance with Adept CEO David Luan | E1855

CEO David Luan discusses his OpenAI experiences and the evolution of deep learning. They explore the training of language models and controversies in data sets. They highlight the benefits of Brave Search API and AI work task delegation. They discuss automating invoice payment process and streamlining data exchange. They talk about building a platform for creating agents and accelerating knowledge sharing in enterprises. They explore streamlining work processes with AI and AI's contribution to business growth. They discuss the potential timeline for AGI development.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 52min

24/7 autonomous agents for everything with Induced AI’s Aryan Sharma | E1854

Aryan Sharma, Founder of Induced AI, joins Jason to discuss the motivation behind Induced AI, how the product is being integrated into real-world applications, and strategies for mitigating bad actors. They explore the evolution of AI agents and limitations of chat GPT, the benefits of using a pitch deck template and introduction to Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and the significance of RPA in industries like healthcare. They also talk about automating press monitoring and business formation with AI, the future of business process outsourcing, reliable vendors for businesses, and eliminating repetitive and soul-crushing tasks.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 15min

AI demos: Bard's YouTube summarizer, Stability's image editing tools, and more with Sunny Madra | E1853

AI technology expert Sunny Madra joins the podcast to demo Bard's YouTube summarizer and Stability's image editing tools. They discuss the automate, delegate, deprecate methodology, offshore services utilizing AI, and the potential of AI watching desktops. They also talk about the limitations of YouTube summarizer AI, AI models and the challenges of information compression, TL Draw that converts drawings into video games, AI's potential for personalized instruction, and AI-generated apps and customization.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h

OpenAI Chaos Continues with Sunny Madra and David Sacks | E1852

Entrepreneur and AI expert Sunny Madra and tech industry veteran and investor David Sacks join Jason to discuss the unprecedented chaos at OpenAI, including the board's failure, the impact on startups, and the mishandling of the situation. They also explore the motivations of OpenAI's board members and the implications of OpenAI's slowdown on startups and developers.
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Nov 18, 2023 • 60min

BREAKING: Sam Altman fired from OpenAI, chaos ensues! | E1851

In this emergency podcast, the hosts discuss the firing of Sam Altman from OpenAI and the resignation of a co-founder from the board. They speculate on the reasons behind the firing and the future of Altman. The chapter also explores the influence of machine type, attack frequency, and ownership structure on company security. Security concerns, leaked information, and the relationship between OpenAI and Microsoft are also discussed. The podcast concludes with speculations on conflicts of interest, security breaches, and the progress towards artificial general intelligence.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 55min

Real-time AI-powered design with Krea CEO Victor Perez | E1850

CEO and Co-Founder of Krea.ai demonstrates their real-time AI capabilities. They discuss the unique approach of enabling precise control over object placement. The podcast also explores the challenges of using copyrighted images in training AI models. They touch upon the potential of AI in healthcare and surgery. Test Rigor's AI-powered software for streamlining QA processes is also mentioned.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 22min

Avoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849

Scott Orn, expert in ERCs and CPA expertise, joins Jason to discuss navigating Employee Retention Credit and spotting fraud, reasons to not invest in a startup, and understanding R&D tax credits. They also emphasize the importance of caution with ERC fraud and highlight the services offered by Kruze Consulting for accounting assistance.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 52min

Engineering an AI-powered doctor’s office with Forward CEO Adrian Aoun | E1848

Forward CEO Adrian Aoun discusses challenges in healthcare, Forward's AI technology, and plans to revolutionize healthcare service. The podcast explores the difficulties of implementing rapid innovation, building a high-tech doctor's office, and the importance of compliance with solutions like Vanta. Forward aims to provide more efficient and cost-effective healthcare services, analyze patient referrals, and expand their range of services through physical storefronts. The chapter also explores scaling healthcare systems, overcoming startup setbacks, and international expansion to countries with high healthcare demand.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 45min

PrayingForExits on the rush into defense tech, “innovator’s sprint,” & global VC markets | E1847

Topics covered: Praying For Exits raising a fund, drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs' Think Differently campaign, defense tech becoming a hot market, questioning the Middle-East's relationship with the USA.

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