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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.

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.

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.

De Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun van Meta stapt na twaalf jaar op en begint met zijn eigen AI-startup. Dat bevestigt Bloomberg, nadat het gerucht al even in de lucht hing. LeCun uitte openlijk kritiek op de visie van Meta en de grote focus op LLM's. De fundamentele meningsverschillen tussen LeCun en Meta-baas Mark Zuckerberg zorgde regelmatig voor interne conflicten. Rosanne Peters vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Zelf gelooft LeCun meer in een toekomst waar de focus ligt op Advanced Machine Intelligence. Deze technologie zou voorspellingen kunnen doen over de fysieke wereld en op een andere manier worden getraind dan LLM's. Volgens LeCun wordt dit de nieuwe grote AI-revolutie van de toekomst. Verder in deze Tech Update: Bij veilinghuis Christie's in Parijs is een zeldzame Enigma M4-coderingsmachine geveild Amazon Prime Video komt met een uitbreiding van de functie 'X Ray Recaps' die samenvattende video's maakt van series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 company is exploring advanced cognitive modeling. Bezos believes reasoning is the missing link in AI. Researchers say progress is already promising.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.

The platform will target content creation and media. Bezos believes creative tools will explode in demand. Competitors are planning counter products.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.

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

Welcome to AI Unraveled (November 18, 2025): Your daily strategic briefing on the business impact of AI.Today's Highlights: Jeff Bezos returns to the arena with a new AI startup, Peter Thiel liquidates his entire Nvidia stake signaling a potential top, Perplexity faces skepticism, and Google unveils a game-changing AI weather model.Strategic Pillars & Topics:

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

Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos seems to be getting his hands dirty once again: the billionaire is partly backing a new AI startup called Project Prometheus that has raised $6.2 billion in funding, and will take on duties as co-chief executive. Plus, Bone AI, a South Korean startup, is combining AI and manufacturing to build next-gen defense robotics and challenge the region's industry giants. 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.

In this episode, we sit down with Christina Brady, a powerhouse with over 18 years of SaaS sales experience and 13+ years in executive leadership. Christina shares how she's helping transform how revenue teams learn, grow, and perform through data-driven strategy and people-first leadership. We also explore how Luster AI is redefining sales enablement through its groundbreaking Predictive Enablement™ platform — an AI-powered skill proficiency mapping engine that turns your go-to-market team into a predictive force. By analyzing skill data and calendar intelligence, Luster identifies gaps before they impact revenue and provides personalized enablement solutions to close them. Christina's insights blend creativity, analytics, and leadership to uncover what the next generation of high-performing SaaS teams looks like — and how AI is powering that evolution. 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

In this episode, we sit down with Amar Goel, founder and CEO of Bito AI, to explore how agentic AI is changing the future of software development. Amar shares his journey from launching PubMatic to building AI-powered agents that help developers ship better code, faster. We discuss how Bito's flagship product, the AI Code Review Agent, cuts review time by up to 50%, reduces regressions, and empowers teams to focus on innovation rather than repetitive tasks. Amar also dives into the concept of agentic AI and how it's redefining the relationship between developers and their tools. From scaling startups to pioneering new categories in tech, Amar brings years of experience and insight into how great products are built and improved through iteration, curiosity, and resilience. Whether you're a developer, founder, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable lessons on building in the age of AI. 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

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Bonfiglio, CEO and Co-Founder of Syncari, to explore how Agentic Master Data Management (Agentic MDM) is revolutionizing the way enterprises handle data. Nick shares his insights on building AI-ready data infrastructures, the importance of trusted data for automation and decision-making, and how Syncari is helping companies unify, govern, and synchronize their information across systems in real time. With patented multi-directional synchronization and an intelligent data quality engine, Syncari empowers organizations to eliminate data silos, enforce integrity, and achieve real-time governance. Nick also discusses his journey from leading global product at Marketo—growing it from $2.5M to $300M ARR—to now driving innovation at Syncari, where the focus is on enabling AI-driven enterprises to scale faster and smarter. If you're passionate about AI, data management, or the future of automation, this episode will give you an inside look at how data trust fuels the next generation of intelligent systems. 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

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

Ali first joined us in January 2022, when Babylon was still one of the most ambitious healthtech companies in the world. Today, he returns with a new mission, building Quadrivia and its clinical AI assistant, “Qu”, designed to automate millions of repetitive healthcare workflows and rebalance the global shortage of clinical labour.In this episode, Ali reflects candidly on the rise and fall of Babylon, the structural challenges behind its collapse, and the lessons he's applying to his new venture. He also explains why he believes AI finally offers the chance to create abundance in healthcare, and how Quadrivia's technology can deliver trusted, autonomous support for doctors, nurses, and patients alike.

In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler unpack the week's biggest tech stories, from OpenAI's latest announcements and Sora's deepfake potential to Meta's sold-out Ray-Ban smart glasses. They explore how AI integrations with platforms like Coursera, Canva, and Zillow could reshape how we access and trust information. The hosts also dive into the implications of skyrocketing AI startup valuations and reflect on the end of AOL dial-up, closing a chapter in internet history. Balancing enthusiasm with caution, they challenge listeners to consider the ethical, social, and creative consequences of an increasingly AI-driven world.Come for the tech and stay for the magic!Episode Highlights:The Privacy Implications of AI Video Generation – Cathy Hackl's hands-on test of OpenAI's Sora exposes major privacy challenges around biometric data and deepfake creation. By simply reading numbers and moving one's head, users can generate hyper-realistic videos of themselves or others, without consent. While visuals are striking, voice replication remains flawed. Cathy and Lee caution that such tools blur ethical lines, raising urgent questions about consent, authenticity, and data ownership in creative AI adoption.OpenAI's Vision for Information Control – Lee Kebler dissects OpenAI's ambition to centralise online experiences through deep integrations with Coursera, Canva, and Zillow. By keeping users inside ChatGPT's ecosystem, OpenAI could redefine how information flows, but at a cost. Cathy and Lee warn that algorithmic filtering may restrict perspective diversity, amplify bias, and erode the open web's foundational freedom. Their advice: diversify digital sources to maintain balanced, transparent information access.The Rise of Consumer AR Hardware – Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses sell-out reveals the next leap in wearable adoption. Cathy and Lee analyse how fashion-forward design, practical utility, and accessible pricing have made AR more approachable. Positioned between novelty and necessity, these wearables hint at future accessibility, productivity, and communication uses. They stress that long-term success will depend on ergonomic design, battery life, and balancing innovation with real-world wearability.The AI Investment Bubble Warning Signs – Cathy and Lee discuss mounting worries from industry giants like Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos about inflated AI valuations. Unlike past bubbles driven by retail hype, today's surge stems from institutional overconfidence and misunderstanding of AI fundamentals. Many investors conflate general AI with LLMs, fuelling unrealistic expectations. Key Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler01:44 Testing OpenAI's Sora: Deep Fake Capabilities and Privacy Concerns15:02 OpenAI's Dev Day: Impressive Tools and Integration Announcements18:09 The Dark Side of AI Integration: Information Control and Filter Bubbles25:23 Apple's Vision Pro Updates and Meta's Ray-Ban Success32:41 Farewell to AOL: The End of Dial-Up Internet Era34:17 AI Startup Valuations: Warning Signs of a Tech Bubble38:05 Final Thoughts: Music Recommendations and Show Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a 17-year Google veteran starts over with a 10-person AI startup? David Petrou, founder and CEO of Continua AI, joins Amir to unpack what it really takes to go from Big Tech stability to startup chaos. They dive into what to keep, what to unlearn, and how to build a high-performing team when everyone has to wear ten hats.From career ladders to “vibe coding,” David shares a candid look at the tradeoffs, mindset shifts, and hard lessons behind scaling something new in AI.Key Takeaways• Career ladders are a luxury—startups win by hiring for adaptability and shared ownership, not rigid progression.• Moving from Big Tech to startup means trading resources for speed—and rediscovering why building things is fun again.• Productivity at small teams thrives on decisive action and ruthless prioritization, not endless debate.• AI is transforming software development—but human experience still defines whether the tools actually deliver.• The best retention strategy in a startup: keep the work interesting and the problems worth solving.Timestamped Highlights[00:48] How Continua AI brings “social AI” into group chats[05:35] Why hiring for collaboration beats hiring for raw talent[08:51] The real gap between Big Tech engineers and startup engineers[11:19] What David had to unlearn after 17 years at Google[18:58] How limited resources force sharper technical decision-making[22:32] Productivity at early-stage startups—making faster decisions and moving forward[26:41] “Vibe coding,” AI-assisted development, and why experienced engineers adapt fasterMemorable Moment“It's much better to be a few degrees off from optimal and moving fast than stuck in indecision for two weeks.” — David PetrouPro TipsWhen hiring for an early-stage startup, focus less on titles or ladders and more on whether the person thrives without structure. The ability to figure things out independently is the best predictor of success.Call to ActionIf this episode gave you a fresh take on startup leadership, share it with someone thinking about making the leap from Big Tech to founder life. Follow The Tech Trek for weekly insights from leaders shaping the future of tech and AI.

In this episode, we sit down with AIUTA, a company reshaping the future of fashion with cutting-edge, white-label virtual try-on solutions. Their platform enables customers to seamlessly try on clothing, either on themselves or on an AI-generated model that matches their physique. This breakthrough technology allows shoppers to visualize outfit combinations and styling possibilities in real time. AIUTA's solutions are designed for flexibility and scalability, supporting web, mobile, and in-store experiences with high-speed performance and industry-leading visual quality. With their customizable integrations, fashion brands can offer engaging shopping journeys that boost sales, reduce returns, and increase customer loyalty. The leadership team at AIUTA brings together a powerful mix of expertise from global tech and retail leaders. With backgrounds spanning Amazon, Yandex, Sberbank, Farfetch, Walmart, Lamoda, McKinsey, and Techstars, they are uniquely positioned to redefine how fashion commerce works in the digital era. Tune in to learn how AIUTA is bridging the gap between digital shopping and real-life experiences, creating a future where fashion is more interactive, personalized, and confidence-driven than ever before. 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

Social event planning app Partiful, which calls itself “Facebook events for hot people,” has firmly replaced Facebook as the go-to platform for sending party invitations. But what Partiful also has in common with Facebook is that it's collecting a tsunami of user data, and Partiful could have done better at keeping that data secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humantic AI is changing up IT services sales. Founded by serial AI entrepreneur Amarpreet Kalkat, the 24-person startup has built what it calls “buyer-first intelligence”—using AI to decode a client's personality, communication style, and preferences from public data. Humantic wants to give sellers an instant human edge in billion-dollar deals. But challenges loom. Enterprise buyers are wary of bloated sales stacks, and Humantic will have to prove it's more than just another disposable add-on in a sector already crowded with AI promises.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Bloomberg's Jason Schreier noted that video game companies are moving towards consolidation and that the deal could reflect EA executives' broader concerns over the future of the industry. Following a period of rapid growth in the 2010s and during the pandemic, Schreier said gamers in recent years have “tended to stick with old favorites rather than purchasing new titles.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3: Marina Levinson shares her journey from CIO to venture investor to startup advisor, revealing the skills, relationships, and mindset shifts needed to thrive across roles, how her experience as a tech buyer sharpened her investment approach, how she built bridges between enterprise executives and startups, and highlights such as how CIOs can play a bigger role in innovation ecosystems, why BGV invests in vertical AI rather than infrastructure, lessons from AiDASH, COVU, and Interactly.ai, what makes a solution “must-have” vs. “nice-to-have”, and advice for executives pursuing public or private board roles.

A Y Combinator startup called Burnt thinks AI agents — software that can automatically handle tasks typically done by humans — can succeed where traditional enterprise software hasn't in the trillion-dollar U.S. food market. Doorstep integrates into existing delivery apps and then, using phone sensors, tracks when a driver has entered a building, gone up an elevator, and made it to the desired doorstep.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with Omri Mor, co-founder and CEO of Routable, to explore how businesses can simplify and scale B2B payments with ease. Omri shares the story behind building Routable, the challenges of sending hundreds of payments every month, and how their accounts payable platform helps companies worldwide. We discuss the importance of automating the payables process, from vendor onboarding to final settlement, and why finance, operations, and engineering teams benefit from an integrated system. Omri also highlights how Routable syncs with accounting software so organizations can scale their payment volume from 100 to over 100,000 transactions without increasing workload. Tune in to hear valuable insights on fintech innovation, the future of B2B payments, and how automation is transforming financial operations at growing startups and enterprises. 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

In this conversation, Andrew McGilly discusses his innovative home services business that leverages AI to streamline the painting process. He explains how the business model works, the advantages it offers to homeowners and subcontractors, and the potential for expansion into other home services. A SWOT analysis reveals the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with the business, highlighting the significant market potential and the challenges of scaling. Andrew shares his vision for the future and the steps he plans to take to grow the business.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Kissi, the founder of Zof AI, to explore how his company is transforming the future of software testing and release. Zof AI is an AI-native platform that automates test creation, execution, and validation at every stage of release—giving teams the confidence to ship with certainty. Kevin shares his journey building Zof AI, the challenges of creating a platform that blends image recognition and natural language processing, and the impact of AI-driven testing on modern software development. From eliminating bottlenecks to ensuring precision in every release, Zof AI is setting a new standard for testing automation. Whether you're a software engineer, product manager, or technology leader, this episode provides insights into how AI is reshaping testing and helping companies ship faster without sacrificing quality. 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

Want to steal Gamma's influencer-led strategy? Get our 10 AI prompts: https://clickhubspot.com/hgb Ep. 363 Is influencer marketing the new product virality? Kipp and Kieran dive into the viral marketing playbook that skyrocketed an AI startup to $50M ARR and 50 million users with just 30 employees. Learn more on the explosive power of influencer-led growth, why building brand outranks traditional performance marketing, and the essential product feedback loops that every modern startup needs to stay ahead in the competitive AI era. Mentions Gamma https://gamma.app/ Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/ Lovable https://lovable.dev/ Anton Osika https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonosika/ Grant Lee https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantslee/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

In this episode, we sit down with Ronak Desai, Co-founder and CEO of Ciroos, to explore how AI is transforming the world of SRE, DevOps, and operations. With over 20 years of experience at Cisco leading AppDynamics and Full-Stack Observability, Ronak brings deep expertise and a powerful vision for the future of operations. Ciroos is pioneering the use of multi-agentic AI to tackle IT toil and dramatically accelerate complex investigations. Their AI SRE Teammate is designed to help engineering teams reduce toil, automate tasks, and cut investigation times from days to hours, and from hours to minutes—all while ensuring humans remain in control. Ronak shares his personal journey, the challenges engineers face today, and how Ciroos is redefining what it means to build reliability and resilience at scale. We also dive into the broader potential of AI in operations, automation, and digital experiences. If you're interested in the future of site reliability, DevOps, and how AI is being applied to real-world challenges in IT, this episode is a must-listen. 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

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.

Mati Staniszewski is the Co-Founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, the world's leading AI voice platform. Since launching in 2022, ElevenLabs has raised over $350M, most recently at a $3.3BN valuation, making it one of Europe's fastest AI unicorns. The company counts Andreessen Horowitz, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, and Sequoia Capital among its backers. Today, Mati announces that the company has hit a staggering $200M ARR. ElevenLabs took 20 months to hit $100M ARR. 10 months to hit $200M ARR. Can they do $300M in 5 months… AGENDA:  [00:00] $100M in 20 Months?! ElevenLabs Untold Growth Story [12:20] Are AI Models Already Plateauing—or Just Getting Started? [14:00] Why OpenAI Can't Beat ElevenLabs  [17:30] The Talent Wars: How Do You Retain World-Class AI Researchers? [23:10] PR vs Product: Why Most Startups Botch Their Launch [36:00] Are U.S. VCs Playing a Different Game Than Europe? [44:00] The Real Cost of AI: Why ElevenLabs Built Its Own Data Centers [59:00] Voice Agents = Multi-Billion Dollar Business of the Future? [01:05:00] Buy OpenAI or Anthropic? Which Foundation Model Wins? [01:09:30] Europe: Strengths, Weaknesses and What Needs to be Done  

Why is a startup that bills itself as the “Netflix of AI,” and that recently raised money from Amazon's Alexa Fund, talking about remaking a movie that was first released in 1942?  Well, the company has built a platform that allows users to create their own cartoons with AI prompts — Fable is starting out with its own intellectual property, but it has ambitions to offer similar capabilities with Hollywood IP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is a startup that bills itself as the Netflix of AI, and that recently raised money from Amazon's Alexa Fund, talking about remaking a movie that was first released in 1942? Also, around half a million writers will be eligible for a payday of at least $3,000, thanks to a historic $1.5 billion settlement in a class action lawsuit that a group of authors brought against Anthropic. This landmark settlement marks the largest payout in the history of U.S. copyright law, but this isn't a victory for authors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With more than 80,000 AI-powered cameras across the U.S., Flock Safety has become one of cops' go-to surveillance tools and a $7.5 billion business. Now CEO Garrett Langley has both police tech giant Axon and Chinese drone maker DJI in his sights on the way to his noble (if Sisyphean) goal: Preventing all crime in the U.S. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg; Google Photos upgrades its image-to-video feature with Veo 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI growth with no rules? That's not bold. It's reckless.Everyone's racing to scale AI. More data, faster tools, flashier launches.But here's what no one's saying out loud:Growth without governance doesn't make you innovative. It makes you vulnerable.Ignore ethics, and you're building an empire on quicksand.In this episode, we're breaking down how to scale AI the right way—without wrecking trust, compliance, or your future.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Questions for Rajeev or Jordan? Go ask.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:Balancing AI Innovation with Ethical GovernanceIntroduction of Rajeev Kapur and Eleven o Five MediaRajeev Kapur's Background in AICompanies Balancing AI Innovation and EthicsFormation of AI Ethics BoardData Management as Competitive AdvantagePrivacy and Ethics as Product FeaturesGovernance and Ethical Standards in AI UseImpact of Regulatory Changes on AI UseDeepfakes and Their ImplicationsEncouragement for Companies to Lead Ethically in AITimestamps:00:00 Navigating AI: Innovation vs. Risks04:00 "AI Startup's Spatial Audio Journey"06:49 AI Ethics Oversight & Governance10:04 Strategic AI Advisory Team Formation15:34 AI Strategy and Governance Essentials16:55 Global Standardization Needed for AI Policies22:47 AI Ethics: Innovation vs. Deepfakes25:48 "Regulate Deepfakes Like Nukes"27:17 Leadership Vision for Future SuccessKeywords:AI innovation, Ethical governance, Large language models, Data privacy, AI ethics board, AI governance, TDWI, Microsoft stack, Generative AI, AI algorithms, Spatial audio, Deep fakes, Data differentiation, Machine learning, Cyber security, Enterprise technology, Rajeev Kapur, 11:05 Media, AI safety, OpenAI, Data utilization, Ethical AI alignment, Regulatory aspect, AI models, Innovation vs. ethics, AI data privacy, Explainability, Data scientists, Third-party audits, Transparent AI usage, AI-driven growth, Monitoring feedback loops, Worst case testing, Smart regulations, Digital twins, Disinformation, AI bias mitigation, Data as new oil, Refining dataSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

What if AI could transform how we understand and experience sports? In this podcast hosted by Products That Count CEO Hoda Mehr, SportsVisio CEO Jason Syversen discusses the revolutionary intersection of artificial intelligence and athletic performance. He shares his journey from hacker to founder, revealing how technology can democratize sports analytics and provide unprecedented insights for athletes at every level.

In this interview, Daniel M. Karim talks to Jan Heimes, co-founder & CEO of Needle, a thriving AI start up in Berlin. Free Stuff: Free Courses: https://www.danielkarim.com/freestuff Books Tips: https://www.danielkarim.com/great-books Newsletter: https://www.danielkarim.com/newsletter Podcast: https://www.danielkarim.com/podcast Deal Diary for CEO´s: https://www.danielkarim.com/deal-diary Future Blueprint Template: https://www.danielkarim.com/authoring/the-future-blueprint Stoic Leadership Secrets: www.danielkarim.com/authoring/home-therapist-the-anti-anxiety-program SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: https://www.Neovpn.online - Best VPN in the world for founders & revolutionaries. Contact Daniel Email: hello@danielkarim.com Connect with Guest: Jan Heimes Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-heimes/ Website: https://www.needle.app

Want Elena's AI Tech Stack that helped grow her startup? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/fkv Ep. 356 Did you know Lovable is the fastest-growing AI app on the planet—scaling faster than ChatGPT? Kieran dives into what it takes to succeed in today's AI-native startup world, with growth leader Elena Verna revealing how Lovable is changing the game for building and scaling tech companies. Learn more on why traditional management roles are disappearing, how end-to-end ownership and autonomy are driving insane speed at Lovable, and how the growth playbook is transforming for a generation of AI-powered products. Mentions Elena Verna https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaverna/ Lovable https://lovable.dev/ Cursor https://cursor.com/ Miro https://miro.com/ SurveyMonkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Sara Wyman, founder and CEO of Stackpack, joins me to share her journey from investment banking and a Wharton MBA to launching a company that's redefining how finance and operations teams manage vendors. From surviving the Bear Stearns collapse to scaling Etsy and Affirm through IPOs, Sara's career has been built on spotting patterns and acting with conviction. In this episode, she breaks down how she validated her idea with 75 CFOs before writing a line of code, why timing and conviction matter more than a perfect resume, and what it really takes to leave the safety of corporate life to build something of your own.Key Takeaways• Why solving a problem you've lived through yourself is the best foundation for a startup• How interviewing potential customers before building can double as both research and sales• Why founders should outsource what they're not great at instead of spinning wheels• The hidden advantage of years of work experience when stepping into a founder role• Why pace setting—not just hiring—is one of the founder's most critical responsibilitiesTimestamped Highlights00:39 — What Stackpack does and how it helps finance teams gain full visibility into spend and contracts02:10 — Lessons from investment banking, the Lululemon IPO, and the realization she wanted to be the CEO, not the banker04:30 — Spotting the problem of vendor chaos and validating it through 75+ CFO conversations07:12 — The leap from corporate security to founder risk and why timing mattered more than age12:47 — A different founder path: starting with customers and funding before building the team17:15 — Why the stereotype of the 24-year-old coder isn't the reality of most successful exits19:45 — Hard-earned lessons: outsource what you don't excel at and embrace the founder role as a pace setterA Standout Moment“If you're not awesome at something, outsource it or find the person that is. You don't get bonus points for struggling through work that isn't your strength.”Pro TipTalk to customers before you build. Sara's early interviews not only validated her idea but converted into her first paying design partners.Call to ActionIf Sara's journey resonated with you, share this episode with someone considering the founder path. Don't forget to follow the show on your favorite platform so you never miss stories like this one.

Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint On this episode I present my three-phase approach to building an AI startup. Begin with a "leveraged agency" model, unlike traditional VC-backed startups, this method starts with manual service delivery to understand edge cases. Then implement AI agents to automate processes while maintaining pricing. And finally scale through multiple tiers and content distribution. This approach allows founders to be profitable from month one, retain equity, and build based on real customer pain points. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the leveraged agency approach 00:51 - Explanation of the three phases 06:24 - Finding an AI Startup Idea 07:06 - Timeline expectations for growth 09:13 - Building in public and content strategy 11:34 - AI Agent Systemization 12:24 - Pricing System 13:57 - Why this Approach Works Key Points: • Start with a manual service agency focused on one boring, painful task ($1K-$5K/month) • Transition to using AI agents to automate processes, doubling margins and scaling clients • Create multiple pricing tiers (enterprise, self-serve, API) to reach $5M ARR • Build an audience through daily content creation to drive customer acquisition 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 - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.skool.com/startupempire/about FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/

Want Darius' 20 Prompts to create killer ad content? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/jdm Ep. 352 Is AI actually making our content worse—and could human imperfections be the key to better marketing? Kipp and Kieran dive into the real impact of AI on creative originality with Darius Lam, CEO and founder of NEX, an AI content platform built for CPG brands. Learn more on why AI-generated content is forcing marketers to embrace imperfection, how brands can stand out in a world where AI makes everything look the same, and why the future belongs to those who balance creativity, authenticity, and scale. Mentions Darius Lam https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariuslam/ NEX https://nexcpg.com/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

On this episode of Decoder, Ellis Hamburger — former journalist at The Verge, early Snap employee, and founder of the brand strategy studio Meaning — joins guest host Alex Heath to share why many AI founders are missing the bigger picture. Links: Meaning | Ellis Hamburger Social media is doomed to die | Verge I used the ‘cheat on everything' AI tool and it didn't help me cheat on anything | Verge Hideo Kojima sees Death Stranding 2 as a cautionary tale | Verge Apple heard your complaints about the Liquid Glass | Verge Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Ursa Wright.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if virality wasn't a tactic — but the entire product?In this episode, a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Bryan Kim sit down with Roy Lee, cofounder and CEO of Cluely, one of the most talked-about consumer AI startups of 2025. Cluely didn't raise a mega round or drop a feature suite to get traction - it broke through by turning distribution into design: launching viral short-form videos, pushing polarizing product drops, and building in public with speed and spectacle.We cover:– Why virality is Cluely's moat– Building a brand-native AI interface– The Gen Z founder mindset– What most startups get wrong about attention– Why creators are the new product managers– Cluely's long-term vision for ambient AICluely is a glimpse at the next generation of startups,  where the line between product and performance is disappearing. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Early Success02:02 Roy's Journey: From College Kid to Tech Universe04:37 The Turning Point: Harvard and Beyond06:57 Building Cluey: The Early Days08:27 The Viral Strategy: Mastering Algorithms13:56 The 50 Interns Experiment15:30 The Investment Journey: Roy and Bryan's Partnership19:20 Momentum as a Moat: The Future of AI Companies20:32 The Evolution of Product Strategy in the AI Era21:19 The Importance of Speed and Adaptability22:48 The Role of Distribution in Modern Startups24:26 Roy's Journey and Product Development25:25 The Power of User Data and Feedback26:58 Innovative Marketing and Distribution Tactics28:25 The Future of AI Integration and Translucent Overlays32:15 Controversial Marketing and Authenticity34:01 The Impact of Radical Transparency36:42 The Changing Landscape of Professionalism38:26 Concluding Thoughts and Future VisionResources: Find Roy on X: https://x.com/im_roy_leeFind Bryan on X: https://x.com/kirbyman01Learn more about Cluely: http://cluely.com/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

For the full experience, watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0j_n3OOM7c Episode 712: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to Greg Isenberg ( https://x.com/gregisenberg ) talk about how to find a startup idea and build it in a couple hours using AI.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Step 1: Find an idea (7:57) Step 2: Sketch out the idea (9:48) Step 3: Scope out the MVP (18:25) Step 4: Vibe code a prototype (36:06) Step 5: Vibe marketing the business (49:14) Step 6: AI agent product manager — Links: • Want Greg's guide to Build an AI Startup in 3 Hours with