No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups
Conviction
At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com.Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment firm purpose-built to serve intelligent software, or "Software 3.0" companies. She spent nearly a decade incubating and investing at venture firm Greylock Partners.Elad Gil is a serial entrepreneur and a startup investor. He was co-founder of Color Health, Mixer Labs (which was acquired by Twitter). He has invested in over 40 companies now worth $1B or more each, and is also author of the High Growth Handbook.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 34min
Innovating Spend Management through AI with Pedro Franceschi from Brex
Pedro Franceschi, co-founder and CEO of Brex, dives into the exciting intersection of AI and spend management. He reveals how Brex harnesses AI to revolutionize expense tracking and automate accounting, liberating teams from tedious tasks. The discussion touches on the challenges of AI reliability in fintech and the significant shift towards focusing on startups and enterprises. Pedro also shares insights on how modern finance is evolving with AI, emphasizing the importance of transparency and personalization in B2B marketing strategies.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 46min
Google DeepMind's Vision for AI, Search and Gemini with Oriol Vinyals from Google DeepMind
Oriol Vinyals, VP of Research at Google DeepMind and co-lead of the Gemini project, shares his journey through AI, including leading AlphaStar. He delves into how Gemini enhances data processing and integrates with search technologies to transform user experiences. Vinyals discusses breakthroughs in infinite context length for better reasoning in AI models and the importance of balancing general and specialized AI. Lastly, he reflects on AGI timelines and advises future generations on skills for a tech-driven world.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 41min
Low-Code in the Age of AI and Going Enterprise, with Howie Liu from Airtable
Howie Liu, co-founder and CEO of Airtable, shares insights from his experience growing a low-code platform that serves half a million organizations. He discusses the ambitious Cobuilder launch and the evolution of Airtable into an enterprise app with integrated AI. The conversation dives into the misconceptions surrounding app versus platform models, the promising future of low-code amid AI advancements, and the essential support enterprises need for AI adoption. Liu also explores how code generation technologies can complement no-code solutions.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 29min
How AI is opening up new markets and impacting the startup status quo with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil
In this discussion, the hosts explore how tech history is echoing with current AI trends. They highlight the skepticism of legacy companies versus the excitement surrounding AI adoption. The conversation delves into new market opportunities and the evolving role of incubators in fostering innovation. They also address the impact of AI on traditional industries and acquisition strategies, urging a nuanced approach to technology and investment. The dynamic between staffing and competition in AI companies adds another layer of intrigue to the startup landscape.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 26min
The Best of 2024 (so far) with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil
2024 is shaping up with groundbreaking insights from the AI world. Dive into fintech innovations where AI supports small businesses and reshapes services. Explore how AI acts as a creative co-pilot in design, enhancing collaboration. Discover the iterative robotics design process that emphasizes continuous improvement. Uncover AI's potential in artistic storytelling and its impact on education. Finally, learn about the vital role of data quality in building trust and advancing AI technology.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 34min
State Space Models and Real-time Intelligence with Karan Goel and Albert Gu from Cartesia
Karan Goel, co-founder of Cartesia and inventor of State Space Models at Stanford AI Lab, joins forces with fellow co-founder Albert Gu to discuss groundbreaking advancements in real-time intelligence. They dive into their product Sonic, a text-to-speech engine boasting unparalleled speed and quality. The duo contrasts State Space Models with traditional transformers, emphasizing the efficiency of their innovations. Listeners will also enjoy insights on the future of intelligent systems, emotional speech tech, and the aesthetics of tackling research challenges.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 27min
Can AI replace the camera? with Joshua Xu from HeyGen
In this engaging discussion, Joshua Xu, co-founder and CEO of HeyGen, shares his expertise in AI video generation. With a background in AI at Snapchat, he dives into how HeyGen is streamlining video creation using personalized avatars and advanced models. Joshua explains the commercial applications and the company's approach to safeguarding against deep fakes. He also forecasts how AI could revolutionize video production, including future implications for marketing and political campaigns. The conversation highlights both innovative solutions and challenges in the evolving landscape of AI-driven content.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 26min
How the ARC Prize is democratizing the race to AGI with Mike Knoop from Zapier
Mike Knoop, co-founder and Head of AI at Zapier, dives into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and the innovative ARC Prize. He challenges traditional views on AGI, advocating for a definition centered on a system’s ability to learn. The conversation explores why large language models may not lead us to true AGI, as well as how Zapier is revolutionizing workflow automation with AI. Knoop emphasizes the importance of open-source approaches and the need to avoid premature regulations that could stifle potential breakthroughs.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 36min
The evolution and promise of RAG architecture with Tengyu Ma from Voyage AI
Tengyu Ma, an Assistant Professor at Stanford and co-founder of Voyage AI, shares insights from his journey in AI. He discusses the rise of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture and its efficiency in data retrieval. Tengyu emphasizes how RAG systems are becoming the go-to for enterprises due to their accuracy and cost-effectiveness. He reflects on his transition from academia to groundbreaking work in entrepreneurship and the role of foundational data in AI’s evolution. Expect exciting predictions for the future of AI with RAG!
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May 23, 2024 • 40min
How YC fosters AI Innovation with Garry Tan
Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator and a seasoned founder-turned-investor, dives deep into how AI is shaping the future of startups. He discusses the shifting demographics of YC founders and highlights the surge of younger entrepreneurs in the AI space. The conversation touches on the essence of fostering innovation in-person in San Francisco. Garry also predicts the longevity of early-stage startups leveraging AI and emphasizes creating a motivating culture at YC to make it a beacon for creators.
