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102 snips
Sep 30, 2025 • 60min

Block CTO Dhanji Prasanna: Building the AI-First Enterprise with Goose, their Open Source Agent

Dhanji Prasanna, CTO of Block, has spearheaded the company's AI transformation, enabling significant productivity gains. He discusses the development of Goose, an open-source AI agent that automates workflows and allows teams to create custom applications effortlessly. Dhanji highlights how Block restructured its teams to foster AI innovation and advocates for the potential of swarm intelligence over large models. He also touches on the balance between generative AI and traditional methods, along with the importance of open-source for community growth.
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333 snips
Sep 23, 2025 • 45min

Why Businesses Are Rejecting the AI They’ve Asked For: Agency CEO Elias Torres

Elias Torres, a serial entrepreneur and engineer, co-founded Drift and now leads Agency, focusing on AI-driven customer experiences. He discusses the mismatch between businesses demanding perfect AI and their rejection of imperfect results. Drawing from his experiences at HubSpot and Drift, he highlights the need for human-independent automation in customer service. Elias also emphasizes the limits of current AI models while expressing optimism for their potential to enhance human decision-making and streamline customer interactions.
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238 snips
Sep 9, 2025 • 43min

Building the "App Store" for Robots: Hugging Face's Thomas Wolf on Physical AI

In this engaging discussion, Thomas Wolf, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, dives into the world of robotics. He shares his vision for LeRobot, aiming to democratize robotics with open-source tools and affordable hardware. Thomas emphasizes the shift in community-driven innovation, likening today’s robotics landscape to earlier advancements in AI. He explores challenges like data scarcity and the potential to empower software developers to become roboticists. The talk highlights the excitement around transparency and accessibility in advancing technology.
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218 snips
Sep 2, 2025 • 50min

Deal Velocity, Not Billable Hours: How Crosby Uses AI to Redefine Legal Contracting

Ryan Daniels and John Sarihan, co-founders of Crosby, an AI-driven law firm, are transforming contract negotiations by integrating AI with legal expertise. They discuss their innovative approach to eliminate billable hours, opting for per-document pricing instead. The duo reveals how their collaboration fosters real-time feedback and enhances operational efficiency. Additionally, they explore the potential of AI to predict negotiation outcomes and envision agents capable of simulating entire contract discussions, reshaping the future of legal services.
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417 snips
Aug 26, 2025 • 36min

n8n CEO Jan Oberhauser on Building the Universal AI Automation Layer

Jan Oberhauser, Founder and CEO of n8n, shares his insights on transforming his company into a leading AI automation platform. He discusses the strategic shift that led to four times revenue growth by connecting any LLM to applications, highlighting the importance of community engagement and transparency. Jan introduces the Model Context Protocol for advanced AI workflows and touches on the significance of open-source practices. He also reflects on the challenges of expanding into the US and mentions tools like Granola that fuel productivity.
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231 snips
Aug 19, 2025 • 30min

Scaling the ‘Cursor for Slides’ to $50M ARR: Gamma founder Jon Noronha

John Noronha, founder of Gamma, has revolutionized visual communication by addressing the common pain of creating presentations. He shares insights from building a cash-positive platform amidst fierce competition, including PowerPoint's dominance. The conversation dives into the experimentation with AI models, highlighting creative strengths and cost-efficiency. Noronha explains how their approach evolved from slides into broader formats like documents and websites, showcasing Gamma's innovative features that enhance user experience and interactivity.
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131 snips
Aug 12, 2025 • 39min

Delphi’s Dara Ladjevardian: How AI Digital Minds Can Scale Human Connection

Dara Ladjevardian discusses the creation of digital minds that enhance human connection, inspired by Ray Kurzweil's theories. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in technology while tackling challenges in scaling digital interactions. The conversation touches on how digital twins are becoming mainstream, revolutionizing mentorship and brand engagement. Additionally, the potential for AI conversations to evolve by 2026 is explored, alongside quick workout tips that showcase AI's practical applications in everyday life.
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260 snips
Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 1min

Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch: Building the Generative Web with AI

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, is on a mission to demystify software creation, making it accessible to everyone. He discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT have transformed customer acquisition and reduced friction in coding. Guillermo emphasizes the shift toward ephemeral applications and the power of ‘virtual coworkers’ in design and development. He foresees a future where AI enhances user experiences and security in web applications, liberating software from traditional constraints and enabling real-time, personalized interactions.
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195 snips
Jul 30, 2025 • 30min

OpenAI’s IMO Team on Why Models Are Finally Solving Elite-Level Math

Noam Brown and Alex Wei, members of OpenAI's IMO team, share their groundbreaking journey to achieve gold-level performance on International Mathematical Olympiad problems. They discuss their innovative approach using reinforcement learning techniques and admit the model's self-awareness in tackling tough challenges. The duo emphasizes the contrast between solving competition problems and genuine mathematical breakthroughs. They also explore the balance between formal and informal verification, highlighting the interplay of human oversight in developing advanced mathematical models.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 38min

OpenAI Just Released ChatGPT Agent, Its Most Powerful Agent Yet

Isa Fulford, Casey Chu, and Edward Sun from OpenAI's ChatGPT agent team share insights into their groundbreaking work on a powerful AI agent that integrates deep research with operator tasks. They reveal how this agent can perform complex, multi-step tasks by accessing a virtual computer and utilizing multiple tools simultaneously. The team discusses their reinforcement learning strategies, challenges faced during development, and the significance of safety measures. Their collaboration showcases how small teams can effectively innovate and enhance AI capabilities for real-world applications.

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