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Maroon Weekly host Aubrey Barb sits down with Aron Frishberg, a UChicago third-year currently on a leave of absence to pursue his AI-generated film startup, Mona. Aron discusses life during the early stages of a startup, how AI-generated films might impact the entertainment industry, and the continued importance of his UChicago education in the entrepreneurial world. Edited by: Aubrey Barb Featuring: Aron Frishberg and Aubrey Barb

Influencer marketing has helped AI video company Higgsfield hit $300 million in annual revenue run rate in just eleven months. But misleading marketing tactics and a social media strategy based on shock has led to backlash among creators. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're kicking off our AI Workplace and Culture series with Martha Shaughnessy, founder and CEO of The Key PR. Martha isn't just observing the AI transformation—she's living it. Her firm works with tech startups building with AI, and she's implementing AI tools in her own company.What we really appreciated about our conversation is Martha's refusal to give easy answers. She's both optimistic and pessimistic about where we're headed.What We Talked AboutMartha walked us through what's actually happening in the startup world right now (spoiler: it's all AI, all the time). We dug into why communications needs to be involved at the earliest stages of strategy, not bolted on at the end. She shared her framework for crisis communication when the tools and rules keep changing. And we explored what it means to co-create work when everything is shifting underneath us.Martha also brought what she calls her "punk ass perspective" on who gets to dominate the tech conversation—and why that matters for all of us.Key TakeawaysMost companies are either building with AI from the ground up or retrofitting existing products. The Wild West analogy applies, except those already on top (Google, Amazon, OpenAI) have such a dramatic lead that the playing field is fundamentally different.For most people, technology is magic. They don't care how it works—they care why it matters. The job is finding both the selfish impact (how it affects you personally) and the global impact (how it makes the world better).In crisis communication, simple truth beats complicated explanations every time. Over-explaining makes people suspicious. And sometimes you just have to take it—because if you messed up, someone's going to be mad.The "get it off my desk" jobs are most at risk. But curiosity, creativity, and systems thinking? Those become more valuable than ever. Martha's hope is that we graduate from productivity-first culture and reinvest in what makes us human.AI can do tremendous good—and tremendous harm. From literacy tutoring for kids with dyslexia to environmental damage from energy demands, this technology cuts both ways. We need visionary leadership and diverse perspectives in the room to navigate it well.Communications needs to be at the table early. Not as a bolt-on at the end, but at the concept stage when you're still figuring things out. That's where you catch potential crises before they happen.About Martha ShaughnessyMartha is the founder and CEO of The Key PR, a Bay Area-based communications firm she founded in 2017 with a mission to deliver high-impact, no-BS communications to her clients. Over the past 20+ years, Martha has worked with tech companies, startups, and nonprofits, helping them navigate the complex intersection of technology, culture, and human impact. She specializes in helping organizations tell stories that matter—finding the human thread in even the most technical products.Connect with MarthaMartha welcomes conversations about big ideas. Reach out if this resonated with you:Email: martha@thekeypr.com or yo@thekeypr.comWebsite: thekeypr.comLinkedIn: The Key PRResources:Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can help you step into your next level of leadership.Interested in going deeper in your own leadership and building your network? Join the waitlist for The CoCreate Work Leadership Book Club to explore the themes from this episode in community—through powerful reads, reflection prompts, and live conversations.Our last session of the Culture Crash Course just ended, but if you're interested in a Culture Crash Course for your organization or team, please contact us at support@cocreatework.com.Interested in leadership development for your team? Our Workshops are a great wait to develop your team's skills and connection.At CoCreate Work, we believe in asking great questions. Click here to receive our guide to 40 Powerful Questions to accelerate your growth.We would love to connect with you!CoCreate Work on LinkedInCoCreate Work on InstagramLa'Kita on InstagramChloe on InstagramVisit our Podcast PageQuestions you would like us to answer on the podcast? Email us at podcast@cocreatework.com

After losing his daughter in a tragic accident where he was just five minutes too late, Deepak Arora vowed to ensure no other family endures that pain. In this emotional and inspiring episode, the Founder and CEO of Wearable Technologies Inc. reveals how he turned personal grief into a revolutionary AI startup dedicated to saving lives. Deepak discusses the creation of Wearable Technologies Inc, a screen-free wearable device designed to predict hazards and prevent accidents for vulnerable populations like toddlers and the elderly. From leveraging his experience at IBM Watson to building the "Mahi" AI engine named after his late daughter, this is a story of resilience, innovation, and the relentless drive to protect our loved ones. Tune in to learn how this technology is monitoring safety, detecting falls, and providing peace of mind to caregivers across the nation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:51 Personal Tragedy and Motivation 10:55 Technology Development and Features 16:39 User Experience and Safety Features 19:19 Building a Reliable Product with Expert Guidance 21:16 Pivoting to Serve the Elderly Population 23:38 Gaining Traction and Funding Challenges 26:37 Distribution Strategies for Market Entry 28:16 Pricing Model and Device Adoption 30:26 Future Innovations and Roadmap 33:14 Navigating Regulatory Approvals 34:20 Hiring for Company Culture and Growth 38:23 Legacy and Purpose Behind the Product Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey. If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

The brutal truth about why Silicon Valley is blowing billions on glorified autocomplete while pretending it's the next iPhone. We're diving deep into the AI investment circus where VCs who can't code are funding companies that barely understand their own technology. From blockchain déjà vu to the "ChatGPT wrapper" economy—this episode will make you question every AI valuation you've ever seen. Fair warning: We're naming names and calling out the hype. Don't listen if you work at a "revolutionary AI startup" that's just OpenAI's API with a pretty interface.   #AIBubble #VentureCapital #TechReality #StartupBullshit  

In this episode we sit down with Tom Firth from Cotera to talk about how modern financial infrastructure is being built for today's digital businesses Tom shares insights on scaling fintech platforms building payment and treasury products and what startups need to get right when operating in highly regulated markets We dive into product strategy leadership lessons and how companies like Cotera think about reliability security and growth in the evolving fintech ecosystem This conversation is packed with value for founders operators product leaders and anyone interested in fintech startups SaaS and the future of payments Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

Industrial AI startup CVector built a brain and nervous system for big industry. Now, founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles are tasked with a bigger challenge: showing customers and investors how this AI-powered software layer translates to real savings on an industrial scale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Gagnon joins the show to explore what it truly means to live and lead intentionally in a world driven by speed, pressure, and constant disruption From ultra endurance races like Badwater 135 to serving as a six time CEO, Joe shares how resilience, focus, and energy alignment have shaped his journey from burnout to peak performance in both life and business As co founder and CEO of Raynmaker, Joe is building an AI native sales platform designed to help small and medium sized businesses compete at an enterprise level while staying deeply human in how they connect with customers In this episode, we dive into intentional living as a daily practice, the mindset required to embrace discomfort, and how leaders can design their lives and companies with purpose rather than default settings Joe also discusses his new book Living Intentionally and the framework behind sustainable success, fulfillment, and growth across leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development This conversation is for founders, executives, athletes, and ambitious professionals looking to elevate performance, avoid burnout, and unlock more of their potential through clarity and intention.  Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

President Trump presses on the Greenland issue at Davos, The killer of Japan's ex-Prime Minister Abe is sentenced to life, Togo extradites an ex-Burkina Faso leader to face charges, New Zealand's prime minister calls for a Nov. 7 election, A deadly train derailment strikes Barcelona, U.S. House Foreign Affairs members call for elections in Venezuela, ICE launches operations in Maine, The U.S. Dept. of Justice subpoenas Minnesota officials over its immigration probe, A study links wildfire smoke in pregnancy to autism risk, and the AI startup Humans& raises $480M at its $4.48B valuation. Sources: Verity.News  

„Es ist eine wilde Mischung aus Sprint und Marathon gleichzeitig“, sagt Julian Windeck, wenn man ihn nach seinem Alltag als Gründer von Attention Engineering fragt. Zwischen Athen und dem Silicon Valley führt der 26-Jährige sein AI-Startup, das personalisierte AI-Agenten entwickelt – und für das er kürzlich 1,2 Millionen Dollar eingesammelt hat. Sein Produkt soll Nutzerinnen und Nutzern helfen, produktiver zu sein – und sie unter anderem davon abhalten, sich dem Doomscrolling hinzugeben oder im nächsten X-Rabbit-Hole zu verschwinden.

Plus: Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix strike a new all-cash deal. And Netflix reports a rise in revenue and profit. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a $4.48 billion valuation. Also, Grubhub's acquisition of Claim will give restaurants access to Claim's customer acquisition and retention tools, while Grubhub diners can receive rewards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach announces that, for the first time since ChatGPT launched, he's investing in a legal AI startup. In this episode, he's joined by Nick Fleisher, CEO of Sandstone, to unpack why in-house legal teams, not law firms, may be the biggest winners of the AI era. Drawing on Nick's background at McKinsey where he advised law firms on AI, the conversation explores why legacy tools are failing lawyers and how AI can solve a problem that plagues in-house teams: working seamlessly with their business without slowing them down and being a bottleneck. In this episode: Why Zach decided to invest in a legal AI startup now What in-house legal teams actually need from AI Why CLM tools struggle with adoption and ROI How AI changes legal's relationship with the business Measuring success beyond “time to contract” Why vertical legal software beats generic AI tools What makes Sandstone different from Harvey, Legora, and CLMs References: $10M Seed Round Announcement Learn More: Zach - legallydisrupted.com Nick - sandstone.com Follow Along: Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz Nick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-fleisher  

מה עושים כשה-ARR מעורער? פרק שני בסדרה שבה אנחנו עוקבים אחרי מה קרה באקוסיסטם של הסטארטאפים בישראל מאז כניסת ה-AI. במשך שנים ארוכות ה-ARR היה ״קודש הקודשים״ של עולם ה-SaaS. הגעת מיליון דולר? כנראה שיש לך Product Market Fit. אבל בשלוש השנים האחרונות משהו השתנה. כניסת ה-AI והשינוי בהתנהגות הצרכנית יצרו מציאות שבה המטריקות הוותיקות כבר לא מספרות את הסיפור המלא. בפרק השבוע אנחנו ננסה להבין איך השינויים שקרו בטכנולוגיה ובשוק השפיעו על היכולת של פאונדרים ופאונדריות למדוד את הסטארטאפים שלהם, מה השתנה במודל ה-SaaS, ובמטריקות כמו ARR ו-NDR. בפרק יוני אושרוב, General Partner בקרן Entre’e Capital ויואב ענב, קו-פאונדר ו-CEO של חברת Guidde, מספרים לדריה ורטהיים ורוני הרניב על הקשר בין AI לשינויים שקורים בעולמות המדידה, איך אפשר להבדיל היום בין רווניו איכותי לרווניו לא איכותי, איך גורמים ללקוחות להישאר בשוק שבו אנשים נכנסים להשתמש במוצר ואחרי זמן קצר נוטשים ואיך משתמשים ב-AI בשביל להבדיל את החברה שלנו מחברות אחרות. האזינו גם לפרק הקודם בסדרה: דור המהפכה: שני סטארטאפים בסערה המושלמת של עידן ה-AI כתבו לנו מה חשבתם על הפרק בתגובות או בלינקדאין של Startup for Startup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: Minnesota officials say the FBI has shut them out of the investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman in her car by an ICE agent in Minneapolis yesterday. And the U.S. trade deficit shrank in October to its lowest level since 2009. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexi Reese has scaled companies at every stage — from building Google's programmatic advertising business, to helping Gusto grow revenue from $10M to $300M. Now she's co-founder and CEO of Lanai, an enterprise AI startup tackling a problem most companies don't even realize they have: they can't actually see how AI is being used inside their organizations, or whether it's driving real outcomes. In this episode, we unpack what it really looks like to build a company from scratch in the AI era. Lexi walks through how she ran more than 200 customer interviews before committing to a product direction, why product-market fit isn't real until someone is willing to pay, and how she's building a 14-person team — plus AI “teammates” — without losing focus or trust. We also talk about fundraising in a tougher 2025 market, why early founders need to resist the urge to build comprehensive solutions too soon, and how organizational design is already changing as AI flattens hierarchies and reshapes work. If you're thinking about starting a company — or you're in the messy middle of finding product-market fit — this conversation offers a practical roadmap for what actually matters. RUNTIME 51:45   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:01) What Lanai does (5:05) Lexi's customer discovery process — “definitely 200 interviews” (12:03) Why customer delight should be a founder's obsession metric (15:36) What “AI productivity” actually means (19:12) Lexi's framework for managing small, early-stage teams (26:23) Her take on seed-stage fundraising in late 2025 (31:54) How to integrate customer feedback into product strategy (38:00) The most meaningful proof a first-time founder can show an investor (40:53) Why “trust has a code” when it comes to teamwork (44:08) How Lexi stays obsessed with customers in every meeting (48:15) The final question LINKS Lexi Reese Lanai Steve Herrod Juxtapose General Catalyst Splunk Datadog Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person, Alain de Botton SUBSCRIBE

Expansion empire Nvidia $1B+ AI startup investments strategically controls silicon end-to-end potently globally disruptively. Strategic portfolio fuels agentic platforms, video generation, biotech revolutionizing trillion-dollar sectors comprehensively aggressively. Bets accelerate CUDA moat potently.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Power network billion-dollar AI startup Nvidia $1B+ strategically energizes infrastructure potently worldwide disruptively. Massive portfolio spans agentic workflows, video AI, enterprise reasoning revolutionizing industries comprehensively aggressively. Strategic bets firewall CUDA moat potently.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aggressive push Nvidia billion-dollar AI startups strategically dominates silicon-software stack potently disruptively. Investments cover agentic platforms, autonomous vision, biotech revolutionizing trillion-dollar verticals comprehensively. Portfolio accelerates trillion-parameter supremacy aggressively.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we sit down with Liz Connoly from Katsu to explore how modern learning platforms are reshaping education and professional growth Liz shares insights into Katsu mission how LearnKatsu helps individuals and teams build real world skills and how learning design is evolving in a fast changing digital landscape We talk about education technology career development upskilling and what it takes to create learning experiences that actually work If you are interested in EdTech lifelong learning startups or the future of education this conversation with Liz Connoly from Katsu is for you Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

00:00 Intro01:10 Taiwan Defense: China Launched 27 Rockets Near Island03:54 Trump Says U.S. Hit Dock Linked to Venezuelan Drug Boats04:28 Meta to Buy Chinese-founded AI Startup, Manus05:28 Schmitt Proposes Bill to Shield Americans From China's Lawfare06:04 China's Currency hits a 15-month-high level against dollar06:27 Bill Bans Chinese Tech, Restricts Investment in China13:25 China Allocates $8.9B to Boost Domestic Consumption14:32 Pressure Mounts on Chinese Regime to Free Jimmy Lai

Edition for Dec. 30. Meta becomes one of the first major U.S. tech companies to buy a startup with Chinese roots, as it agrees to acquire Manus for more than $2 billion. Plus, tensions in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. square off over their support for rival factions in Yemen. And WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip and White House reporter Meridith McGraw explain why “affordability” is likely to be a major talking point in next year's midterm election campaign, and what politicians can do to address it. Luke Vargas hosts. Programming note: What's News is publishing once a day through Jan. 2. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Octopus Energy to spin off AI utility management platform Kraken Technologies. And three Chinese tech companies plan IPOs in Hong Kong. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SoftBank Group has completed its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, Samsung TVs to integrate Google Photos starting in 2026, and China mandates 50% domestic chip equipment in facilities expansion. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would be possible. IfContinue reading "Meta Acquires Singaporean AI Startup Manus for $2 Billion – DTH"

In this episode, we break down Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based startup Manus AI for $2 billion, what this means for AI agents, and how it fits into Meta's broader AI strategy. We explore why this deal matters and what it could signal for the future of AI assistants in consumer and enterprise products.Try Delve: https://delve.co/Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Market update for Tuesday December 30, 2025Follow us on Instagram (@TheRundownDaily) for bonus content and instant reactions.In today's episode:Silver and gold see wild swings as metals trade like meme assetsMeta buys AI startup Manus for more than $2 billionTesla deliveries expected to drop for 2nd year in a row Copper prices surge to record highs as AI data centers fuel demandFun fact: International stocks outperformed U.S. stocks by the widest margin since 2009

Meta Platforms is acquiring Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup that's become the talk of Silicon Valley since it debuted last spring with a demo video that showed an AI agent doing things like screening job candidates, planning vacations, and analyzing stock portfolios. Manus claimed at the time that it outperformed OpenAI's Deep Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My interview with Ali Ansari the founder of micro1.ai, an AI startup that has grown revenue from $8M to $150M+ this year and is on track for a multi-billion dollar valuation. They are working with most of the AI labs and largest tech companies in the world (including Microsoft) to hire human experts to train AI. We've been investing in Ali for years now and it's been epic to see his insane growth and recent traction. Ali and micro1 are at the forefront of the AI revolution.Ali Ansari Founder of micro1.ai on X: https://x.com/aliniikkmicro1 website: https://www.micro1.ai/0:00 Forbes Article, $2.5B Valuation?1:35 Micro1: The AI Platform For Human Intelligence7:18 Micro1's Insane Growth ($8M to $100M ARR in one year)9:54 Are We In An AI Bubble?16:16 Micro1's Long Term Vision20:25 Micro1 Training Tesla Optimus25:20 Why Did You Found Micro1?29:10 The Early Days Ebay Flipping33:08 $15B Market Growing 100%+34:35 Human Demonstration Business (Teaching Robots)37:00 Micro1's Next Funding RoundMy X:   / gfilche  HyperChange Patreon :)   / hyperchange   Disclaimer: I'm an investor in micro1 personally and through my VC firm HyperGuap. This is not financial advice.

In this episode, we break down how Yann LeCun publicly confirmed his new “world model” AI startup and the reports that it's targeting a valuation north of $5 billion. In this episode, we explore what world models are, why this approach matters for the future of AI, and what such an ambitious valuation signals about where the AI industry is heading next.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle-See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Arkell, an experienced AI software company founder whose work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biopharma, and cancer research. Simon is the co-founder of multiple venture-backed companies including Deep Lens, Predixion Software, and Versifi, which together raised over $100M and were all successfully acquired. Simon shares the story behind his latest company, Ryght, an agentic AI platform transforming how biopharma companies and CROs accelerate drug development. Ryght connects sponsors to a real-time, global network of AI-powered research sites known as AI Site Twins, enabling faster site selection, smarter feasibility, reduced costs, and compressed clinical timelines across all therapeutic areas and geographies. Beyond technology and startups, Simon's journey is remarkable. From arriving in the United States on a pole vaulting scholarship to becoming an Olympian representing Australia at two Olympic Games, three World Championships, and more, he explains how elite athletics shaped his mindset for entrepreneurship, leadership, and resilience. We also explore Simon's philanthropic work with Megan's Wings, supporting families of children diagnosed with cancer, and his initiative Olympians in Business, a growing community helping elite athletes transition into successful business careers. This conversation dives deep into AI in healthcare, venture-backed startups, drug development innovation, founder lessons, and how world-class performance in sports translates into building impactful companies. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

We're in a strange moment right now.The AI bubble is showing signs of popping and the tech industry is waking up from a long night of partying.We were told to “do more with less” and “just use AI” for the past 12 months.After spending a year building production systems this way, I can tell you there's a growing gap between what people think AI can do and what it actually does.To say I'm annoyed with the media and talking heads online is an understatement.It is really starting to boil my potato.Here are my takeaways after grinding on a 5 person team to build a product using AI.

Most AI 'innovation' is just workflow automation disguised as intelligence. Benjamin Shapiro, founder of I Hear Everything and creator of AI-powered podcast production systems, talks with Tom Chavez about the brutal realities of building defensible AI companies versus riding the hype cycle. Tom and Ben dissect why proprietary data virtuosity trumps LLM wrappers, how outcome-oriented AI solutions kill traditional left-to-right workflows, and why founders must quintuple their execution speed or face extinction in the compressed imagination-to-execution timeline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this hands-on labs episode of This Week in NoCode + AI, JJ sits down with David, CEO and solo founder of Formula Bot, for a practical, live walkthrough of how AI is changing the way teams analyze data.If you want to learn by doing, this episode is for you. JJ and David dive directly into the Formula Bot platform, connect real data sources, and show how AI can act as a true data analyst — answering questions, generating reports, and uncovering insights without complex dashboards or manual spreadsheet work.You'll see how Formula Bot evolved from a simple Excel formula generator into a full AI-powered data analysis platform that integrates with tools like Google Analytics, data warehouses, and more. David walks through key features including data connectors, automated reporting, web scraping, and enrichment — all designed to help teams move faster from raw data to decisions.David also shares his journey bootstrapping Formula Bot to over $1M in revenue as a solo founder, what he learned along the way, and how he thinks about AI competing with (and complementing) tools like ChatGPT.Whether you're in finance, accounting, marketing, or running a small business, this episode shows exactly how AI can simplify data analysis and unlock insights you may be missing today.Links & Resources

Tavus has launched a new experience where you can chat with an AI Santa that asks personal questions and remembers your interests. Oboe has raised $16 million in funding for its learning app. The company now lets users generate unlimited courses for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if a single platform could turn any online store into a self-optimizing growth engine? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, Moonshot AI Co-Founder and CEO Aviv Frenkel will be speaking on how AI-driven experimentation is transforming conversion optimization for ecommerce brands. Drawing from his founder journey, he explores what it takes to automate CRO, build user trust in AI-generated decisions, and scale a product that continuously learns. He also shares the broader vision for applying autonomous optimization across all digital experiences and the mindset required to build in today's AI-driven market.

In this episode, we sit down with Idan Dobrecki from AIODE — a company that's transforming the future of music production with groundbreaking AI technology. Discover how AIODE is helping musicians and creators produce emotionally authentic and technically advanced music faster than ever before. AIODE is redefining the way music is made by merging real musicianship with AI-powered tools, giving artists access to human-like sounds and creative freedom beyond traditional workflows. Learn how their proprietary technology empowers creators to bridge the gap between artistry and innovation, making music production more intuitive, expressive, and limitless. Join us as we explore how AIODE's mission — “No limits. Just music.” — is shaping the next generation of creators and revolutionizing the soundscape of tomorrow. Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal, leads the top AI Recruitment Firm in Silicon Valley www.matchrelevant.com uncovering stories of funded startups and goes behinds to scenes to tell their founders journey.  If you are growing AI Startup or have a great storytelling, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com

AI startup valuations are skyrocketing—some doubling within months—but is it sustainable? This week, explore the funding frenzy, strategic back-to-back rounds, and what founders and investors should watch for in 2026 as the market matures and separates winners from hype. Spotlight on Startups City: Laguna Niguel Address: 110 Chandon Website: https://spotlightonstartups.com

246 | Muss der Spotify-Gründer Angst vor einem AI-Startup haben, das alle 2 Wochen soviel Musik erzeugt wie insgesamt auf Spotify verfügbar? Nein! Von AI Slop über Europas Chancen in 2026 bis zu Kinderkotze ist alles drin in dieser Folge.Partner dieser Folge: Clockodo: ⁠https://www.clockodo.com/⁠optimisten, Gutschein-Code: optimisten25 Finde eine Geschäftsidee, die perfekt zu dir passt: ⁠⁠digitaleoptimisten.de/quiz⁠⁠Mehr zum Pitch Deck von Suno: https://archive.is/7uNePKapitel:(00:00) Intro(02:00) Sunos geleaktes Pitch Deck - keine guten Nachrichten für AI Startups(14:40) Liquidationspräferenzen - der leise Killer von Startups(20:15) ST. Gallen Ökosystem Rising(29:05) Europe First oder europäischer Patriotismus(32:20) Startup-Deutschland: Loser Mentalität?(41:09) Roast my Geschäfsidee: Autositz Reinigung(51:17) Geschäftsidee von Samuel: Offline Club(57:55) Geschäftsidee von Alex: Meeting-TamagotchiMehr Kontext:In dieser Folge von Unicorn Ideas diskutieren Alex Mrozek und Samuel Schneider den AI-Musik-Hype rund um Suno, den Vergleich zum Metaverse und warum viele Venture-Capital-Modelle wertvolle Startups zerstören. Samuel stellt den HSG Startup Accelerator in St. Gallen vor und zeigt, warum Deep Tech Europa eine echte Chance hat. Außerdem: ein Reality-Check für die Longevity-Bewegung rund um Brian Johnson, eine Roast-Idee „Car Seat Heaven“ und zwei neue Pitches – Offline Membership Clubs und das Meeting-Tamagotchi für bessere Arbeitskultur.Keywords: AI Musik, Suno, AI Slop, Metaverse, Deep Tech Europa, Venture Capital, Liquidationspräferenz, HSG Accelerator, Iron Energy, Forkis, Longevity, Brian Johnson, Digital Detox, Offline Club, Tamagotchi Meetings, Digitale Optimisten, Unicorn Ideas Podcast.

In this edition of Investor Connect, Hall Martin sits down with Sanjay Kalluvilayil, founder and CEO of Stonehaas Advisors and host of The AI Space Podcast. Sanjay discusses his extensive consulting experience and how he now uses it to support AI startups. By offering both advisory services and fractional CXO support, Sanjay helps AI founders define their target markets, secure their first clients, and eventually scale their operations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of developing a go-to-market strategy, building for valuation, and optimizing business processes for both large corporations and nimble startups alike. Sanjay elaborates on the challenges AI startups face, sharing anecdotes from his work with founders who have successfully navigated the startup landscape. He highlights crucial aspects such as identifying ideal customer profiles (ICP), refining messaging and offer structures, and employing both outbound and inbound lead generation techniques. Additionally, Sanjay touches on using AI and automation tools to streamline operations and compress sales cycles, stressing the importance of not only efficiency but also meaningful human oversight in AI implementations. The episode wraps up with discussions on the relevance of community service in leadership, the evolving hiring profiles for AI companies, and the metrics and investor expectations unique to AI startups. Sanjay also offers advice on figuring out revenue generation and retaining flagship customers before seeking external funding. For more insights into navigating the AI space and building a sustainable AI business, tune in to this informative episode. Visit Stonehaas Advisors at stonehaasadvisors.com Reach out to at www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaykalluvilayil/, and on connect@stonehaasadvisors.com _________________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https:/_/tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Chapters: Rafeh Qazi (Co-founder, Poppy.AI) joins us to share what he's learned during is journey from a struggling immigrant to building a $50M AI startup. After a car accident left his mother injured and his family with no money to pay for surgery, Rafeh channeled his frustration into a relentless drive to succeed. In this episode, Rafeh breaks down his rise to fame teaching millions to code, and his pivoted from service-based businesses to building Poppy.AI, the insights he gained from Alex Hormozi, and why he believes software is the ultimate asset for building wealth. Join us to discover the strategies behind scaling an AI business, why "product-founder fit" matters more than market fit, and how to turn massive failures into an 8-figure valuation. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro  02:50 - Motivation and The Car Accident That Changed Rafeh's Life  05:26 - Learning to Code to Survive 07:04 - Dropping Out of College to Teach  13:05 - Launching Courses that Made of $150K 22:49 - The Lawsuit, Losing Everything, and Meeting Alex Hormozi 31:28 - Why He Built Poppy.AI (SaaS vs. Services)  37:07 - Using Poppy.AI to Generate THOUSANDS for Our Clients 48:00 - AI Copywriting vs Humans 53:04 - Scaling with Affiliates and Hitting $500k Per Month 59:43 - Valuation and Raising Capital 1:05:35 - Talent Vs Money (Which Bottleneck is a Harder Problem?)

MongoDB.local San Francisco is happening on January 15th. Learn more and register here → http://mdb.link/sf-dot-local At the Cerebral Valley AI Summit, we surveyed more than 300 founders and investors with one question:“Which billion-dollar AI startup would you short?” The answers were… blunt.In this episode, Eric, Max Child and James Wilsterman break down the most surprising picks, what they reveal about the state of AI in 2025, and the shifting mood inside the industry. We also revisit the biggest moments from the summit — from agentic AI to the sustainability of today's valuations.

In today's MadTech Daily, we look at Channel 4 launching an AI ad tool for SMEs, Jack Dorsey backing diVine, a Vine reboot featuring its video archive, as well as Jeff Bezos becoming co-CEO of Project Prometheus.

The Information's Editor-in-Chief Jessica Lessin and Microsoft Reporter Aaron Holmes talk with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about the breaking Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Anthropic partnership. Jessica Lessin also discusses Jeff Bezos's new AI startup, Prometheus. We talk with Google Reporter Erin Woo about the strategy behind the Gemini 3.0 rollout and Advertising Reporter Catherine Perloff about how Pinterest is navigating the AI threat. Lastly, we get into Amazon's $15 billion bond issuance and the growing debt bubble in AI CapEx with SK Ventures General Partner Paul Kedrosky.Articles discussed on this episode:https://www.theinformation.com/articles/pinterests-ai-strategy-focuses-users-wanthttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/gemini-3-arrives-open-source-coding-agent-raises-19-millionhttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/microsoft-nvidia-invest-anthropic-anthropic-spend-30-billion-azureTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to: - The Information on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation- The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

Buckle up AI world. OpenAI released a new model, and apparently they're not done. Google is reportedly dropping Gemini 3 in hours. Jeff Bezos is going back hands-on building a new AI company. And that's just the tip of the AI iceberg this week. Don't get drowned out in the noise. On Monday, we cut it straight with the AI news that matters. Gemini 3 close to release, OpenAI drops GPT-5.1, Bezos to lead new AI startup and more AI News That MattersNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI GPT-5.1 Release & FeaturesGPT-5.1 Personality Controls ExplainedGPT-5.1 Thinking vs. Instant ModelsGoogle NotebookLM Deep Research UpdateNotebookLM Image & File Type SupportAnthropic $50B AI Data Center ExpansionAnthropic Claude Cyberattack IncidentOpenAI ChatGPT Group Chat Pilot LaunchJeff Bezos Project Prometheus AI StartupMeta AI Chief Yann LeCun Exit RumorsMicrosoft Fairwater AI Data Center LaunchGoogle Gemini 3 Anticipated Release UpdateNano Banana Pro Image Generator LeaksMulti-Agent Systems in Gemini EnterpriseOpenAI GPT-5.1 Prompt Cookbook ReleaseTimestamps:00:00 OpenAI Launches GPT 5.107:06 "GPT 5.1: Better, Yet Wordy"09:08 "AI Updates and Insights"11:19 NotebookLM Updates with Spreadsheet Support16:38 "ChatGPT Group Chat Collaboration"21:00 Bezos Co-CEO of AI Startup25:29 Meta's AI Overhaul Sparks Chaos28:13 "AI Exploited for Cyberattacks"30:53 "Microsoft Expands AI Data Centers"35:37 "Nano Banana Pro & Gemini 3"40:12 AI Updates: GPT-5.1 Features40:58 "AI News & Insights Weekly"Keywords:Gemini 3, Google AI, AI model release, GPT 5.1, OpenAI, AI conversational model, reasoning behavior, personality controls, compliance improvements, auto routing feature, thinking vs instant models, data center investment, Anthropic,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Head to AI.studio/build to create your first app.  Head to AI.studio/build to create your first app.  Head to AI.studio/build to create your first app. 

-Jeff Bezos is spearheading a new AI start-up called Project Prometheus, focused on his current interests in space and engineering. The New York Times reported that the company, which has yet to be made public, will reportedly have $6.2 billion in funding. Part of that sum will come from Bezos, who will act as co-CEO. -Rivian's electric mobility spinoff named Also announced a $3,500 starting price for its first e-bike called the TM-B. The startup unveiled the shapeshifting e-bike last month, with options for a limited Launch edition, a Performance version or a base model. -The wait for a new Mac Pro may take a lot longer, according to the latest Power On newsletter. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the Mac Pro has an uncertain future within Apple's desktop strategy and isn't likely to see a refresh in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Reggio (CTO @ Brex) shares the story of "Brex 3.0", an 18-month journey behind their operational evolution. We explore how they rewound their org from a Series E to a Series C mindset, and replaced siloed OKRs with seasonal "marquee initiatives." James deconstructs the “Brex Hacker House”, an AI-focused startup within a startup experiment aimed to disrupt their core business. This conversation is all about evolving operational rhythms, layers of management, product building, and culture change! ABOUT JAMES REGGIOJames Reggio is Brex's Chief Technology Officer. James is a forward thinking technology leader who currently oversees Brex's entire Engineering org. James joined Brex in 2020 as Principal Engineer and has played a vital role in building the company's mobile app and AI capabilities. Prior to Brex, James had an extensive career as a Software Engineer at leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, AirBnB, Stripe and more. Additionally, James founded two companies: Altair Management and Banter, a social discovery platform for podcasts that was later acquired by Convoy in 2018. James received his B.A. of Science from The University of Texas Austin. SHOW NOTES:The birth of Brex 3.0: Using a layoff as a "moment to refound the company" (3:38)Moving from a Series E to a Series C operational mindset (5:28)The problem with a GM model: How siloed OKRs and roadmaps created "deadlock" (6:07)New rituals: Why the CEO became "chief editor of the roadmap" (8:16)The impact on morale: "Folks just knew how their work fit into the bigger picture" (11:16)The challenge of the new model: Who do you hold accountable when you "win and lose as a team"? (13:43)The lesson for reintroducing systems: "Less is more" (15:43)The "Startup within a Startup": Launching an internal team to disrupt Brex (16:49)“What if we were founding Brex again today?” The 4 constraints for the "Hacker House" experiment (17:58)Questions eng leaders should ask when running a similar experiment to Brex (21:02)Aha moment: "With agentic coating, code is so cheap" (22:35)Managing the two narratives: "compounding" the core biz vs. “innovating" with AI (26:01)A surprising dynamic: Why the AI team struggled to see their impact (while the core team didn't) (29:38)Building alongside your customer to iterate / experiment faster (36:06)The turnaround is over: Brex hits 50% YoY growth and cash-flow positive (38:45)Rapid fire questions (42:10) This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, including conversational forms, AI opinion tracking, and multi-model research tools. This is a rare look inside how one of the most successful founders thinks about taste, execution, and turning ideas into reality. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:01 – Inside Guillermo's V0 Workflow 10:56 – Startup Idea 1: The AI camera App 19:33 – Advice for building taste and generating ideas 22:56 – Visualizing products in your head before prompting 28:21 – Startup Idea 2: AI Forms 37:34 – v0's AI SDK 41:55 – Startup Idea 3: Notion-style document tool with promptable blocks 43:53 – Startup Idea 4: LLM Vibes Radar 46:26 – Startup Idea 5: Deepest research Key Points Guillermo uses V0 to prototype, pitch, and refine products—often building functional demos in 15-30 minutes The viral AI camera app was built during a lunch break as proof that Nano Banana is a "GPT-4 moment for image models" Forms are underrated primitives of the internet and ripe for AI disruption through conversational interfaces Always work backwards from the ideal interface, not from technical constraints Fewer pixels are always better—delete until only the essential remains Dedicated tools with their own URL and interface can outcompete "modes" in larger products Links & Resources V0 — https://v0.app V0 Community Templates — https://v0.app/templates AI Camera Demo — https://v0bananacam.vercel.app Vercel AI SDK — https://ai-sdk.dev AI Gateway — https://vercel.com/ai Vercel Template Marketplace — https://vercel.com/templates Next.js — https://nextjs.org The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND GUILLERMO ON SOCIAL v0: https://v0.app X/Twitter: https://x.com/rauchg

Plus: Novartis acquires Avidity Biosciences in a $12 billion deal. And Australia's consumer watchdog accuses Microsoft of misleading customers on AI pricing. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include -Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that their CEO Shai Weiss is leaving the company. He's been in that role since 2019.Navan sets a valuation of up to $6.45 billion and plans to raise about $960 million in its initial public offering.Revolut acquires AI travel agent startup Swifty.The travel technology publication Travolution.com is acquired by travel tech firm Travelsoft.Shares in easyJet jumped by as much as 12% after reports that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was considering a takeover of the airline.The most engaged post of the week goes the one by Erika Armstrong, in which the truth behind the "close door" sign in US elevators is revealed.Extra Stories:Finnair washes plane with water?Enterprise Wins the JD Power SurveyDelta has a great Q3 performance You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Roy Lee, founder of Cluely, went from being kicked out of Columbia to building a company valued at over $100 million in just three months. In this episode of The Tai Lopez Show, Tai and Roy dive into the rise of AI, the future of work, and how tools like Cluely are changing everything—from job interviews to billion-dollar business models. They debate whether AI will make humans the “pets” of machines, how AI might replace teachers and therapists, and if brain-chip integration is the inevitable next step. They also cover the marketing strategies behind Cluely’s explosive growth, where short-form content and growth hacking meet AI scale.