Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman discusses AI's impact on consumer experiences, enhancing search and empowering creative entrepreneurs at Etsy. They explore the challenges of AI in creative marketplaces, Etsy's engineering culture, and the future of AI in online shopping. Josh's journey through technology companies, including founding Evite, provides valuable insights into the integration of AI in commerce.

Lisha Li, Founder of Rosebud AI, discusses creating consumer AI products through generative games. Topics include her career spanning academia, acting, and venture capital, lessons learned from developing AI products, and the evolution of Rosebud AI including stock photos and the viral app TokkingHeads.

Sara Beykpour, CEO of Particle, discusses her role in creating Vine, Secret, and Periscope. She explores the impact of AI on journalism and news consumption, emphasizing the need for new business models. The conversation dives into the challenges and innovations in news delivery and the potential of AI technology in journalism.

Andrew Feldman, CEO of Cerebras, discusses building the Wafer Scale Engine Three, the world's largest chip for AI. They talk about making big bets in hardware innovation, the evolution of AI chips, and the impact of AI on various industries like healthcare and daily life.

Verity Harding, an influential figure in AI, discusses building trust in AI by drawing inspiration from past technological innovations. Topics include transitioning from politics to tech, unpacking the messages in her book 'AI Needs You,' building public trust in a polarized environment, advice for AI builders, stakeholders in AI governance, and the future of AI. Harding emphasizes the importance of collaboration and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of AI responsibly.

Alan Cowen, founder of Hume AI, discusses creating empathic AI that learns from vocal and facial expressions to enhance happiness. Topics include the importance of emotional intelligence in AI, Hume's journey from research to startup, developing empathic voice interfaces, real-world applications, and the potential impact on achieving AGI.

Tech journalist Alex Heath discusses the AI news cycle, covering OpenAI and Meta rebranding, Google's AI strategy, second-order effects of Microsoft's Inflection deal, journalism adapting to AI disruptions, the value of content in training, and Elon Musk's X and Grok in this entertaining and insightful podcast episode.

Jordan Singer, Product Designer at Figma, discusses his journey from coder to designer, Figma's acquisition of his startup Diagram, and the evolving role of designers in the AI era. They explore creating AI design tools, Figma plugins using AI, and the integration of AI in design workflows at Figma.

Semil Shah, General Partner at Haystack and Venture Partner at Lightspeed, discusses AI investment trends, Reddit's unique IPO, and the future of user-generated content with Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano. They also dive into venture capital strategies, the dynamics between LPs, funds, and startups, and the impact of AI on the venture landscape.

Scott Belsky, Chief Strategy Officer at Adobe, discusses the role of human creators in an AI-driven world. Topics include AI impact on creativity, AI-generated content on social media, hyper-personalization, and overlooked business opportunities. The conversation also explores AI's potential in poverty alleviation and audience engagement through personalized experiences.