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Les portraits du No-Code
Jour 15 - Valérie Quiniou

Les portraits du No-Code

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 15:22


Dans cet épisode, Valérie revient sur son parcours : plus de vingt ans dans la tech, un passage par de grands groupes aéronautiques… puis un virage vers le No-Code après 2020.Aujourd'hui, elle cofonde Runs.coach, une application dédiée aux coureurs, qui combine accompagnement humain, programmes personnalisés et suivi complet.Après un premier prototype modulaire (Airtable, Glide, Make), elle décide de basculer vers un duo Weweb + Xano pour construire un outil plus robuste, capable d'évoluer et d'intégrer prochainement Garmin, Strava entre autre.Elle raconte aussi sa passion pour la formation, son utilisation de Dorick pour tout l'écosystème marketing, et l'aide précieuse de la communauté No-Code France dans les moments de doute techniques.Un épisode généreux, motivant et profondément humain.https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-quiniou/https://runs.coach/

Giant Ideas
Immad Akhund, Co-founder and CEO at Mercury: The Realities of Building a Unicorn (and Why it's Worth the Pain)

Giant Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 30:06


Immad Akhund is the Co-founder and CEO at Mercury - one of the most widely used business banking platforms globally. He is also an active investor in Silicon Valley - as an active investor in 350 startups at their earliest stages including Airtable, Substack, and Rappi. This year he announced that Mercury raised $300 million at $3.5 billion valuation. He also announced his $26 million fund to back early-stage startups. In this episode we talk about why founders make the best venture investors, his experience with investors at Mercury, and what it takes to scale a unicorn.Stay tuned next week to hear episode 2 about Immad's life so far and how he dealt with the panic of the weekend Silicon Valley Bank failed.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

Les portraits du No-Code
Jour 11 - Mickael Bourgois

Les portraits du No-Code

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 8:20


Dans cet épisode, on découvre Mickaël, développeur No-Code / Low-Code passé par Bubble, Make, N8N et aujourd'hui passionné par le code assisté par IA.Son parcours est celui d'un autodidacte tenace : il découvre Bubble en école d'ingénieur, devient amoureux du No-Code, se forme seul puis via un bootcamp, avant de quitter son CDI pour se lancer. Depuis, il alterne freelancing, missions en SalesOps, enseignement Bubble… et finit par revenir à une activité 100 % indépendante.Aujourd'hui, sa spécialité : les automatisations (Make, Airtable) et, côté perso, l'exploration du Vibe Coding avec Claude Code et les agents IA.Il partage aussi son ambition : faire évoluer NoCodeBento vers un studio collaboratif capable de porter des projets plus ambitieux.Un épisode vivant, enthousiaste et inspirant.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbourgois/https://www.nocodebento.studio/

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal
How to Onboard Clients Without a CRM

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 30:25


Do you really need a fancy all-in-one CRM to run your business like a pro? Plot twist: NOPE. In this episode, I'm breaking down how I've successfully onboarded hundreds of clients over the years—without ever stepping foot inside Dubsado, Honeybook, or any of those popular client management tools.This episode was inspired by a question from my Six-Figure Sprint client, Alyssa, who asked what CRM everyone uses. Spoiler: I don't use one. And the real kicker? I don't think you need to either (unless you want to!).Instead, I'm sharing my super streamlined, rinse-and-repeat onboarding process that doesn't require any complicated software. It's simple, boring, profitable—and ADHD-friendly. If your current system is clunky, chaotic, or (let's be honest) non-existent, this one's for you.In this episode, you'll learn:Why I've never used a CRM (and still built a multiple six-figure business)What you actually need to onboard clients seamlessly (hint: it's not 12 tools)A step-by-step walkthrough of my onboarding workflowThe 3 essential tools I use (and how to set them up in less than an hour)Why the welcome email is the most important part of your client experienceHow to use Asana or Airtable to manage clients without the overwhelmThe psychology behind clear client communication—and how it prevents burnoutMentioned Resources:Download the free client welcome email template: https://courtneychaal.com/welcome-emailWatch the free masterclass: https://courtneychaal.com/masterclassJoin Yay for Clients: https://courtneychaal.com/shopApply for Six-Figure Sprint: https://courtneychaal.com/apply Learn how to build a Client Booking Machine! I'll teach you the entire process at this free masterclass (a must-watch for service providers): https://courtneychaal.com/masterclass

Les portraits du No-Code
Jour 9 - Jean-François Marcheval

Les portraits du No-Code

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 9:50


Dans cet épisode, on découvre Jean-François, consultant en organisation et intégrateur en low-code depuis plus de trois ans. Son aventure démarre simplement : en cherchant à mieux organiser ses projets personnels, il explore Notion, puis rejoint des communautés où ses conseils deviennent rapidement très demandés … jusqu'à ce qu'on lui demande de “faire à la place”.C'est ainsi, qu'il se lance en freelance et accompagne aujourd'hui des entreprises sur Notion, Airtable, Make, N8N et d'autres outils orientés process et efficacité interne.Jean-François partage aussi son goût pour l'IA, sa veille quotidienne, et son dernier coup de cœur : Supercut, un outil d'enregistrement d'écran pensé pour la documentation.Un épisode sincère, posé et très inspirant pour ceux qui aiment optimiser, structurer et améliorer les organisations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jf-op/

The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast
How to Turn a 45-Minute Drive into 80 Pieces of Content with Systems Queen Jordan Gill

The #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 42:48


If life has been lifing hard lately and you're wondering, "How am I supposed to keep showing up in my business like this?"…this episode is going to blow your mind in the most practical way. Today I'm joined by Jordan Gill, creator of Systems Saved Me, longtime VIP Day queen, and the systems brain you wish you had on retainer. We talk about how she turned a 3-hour daily school commute into a content machine that produces up to 80 pieces of content a day, without her sitting at a laptop, and without sounding like an AI robot. This conversation is part systems masterclass, part permission slip to build a life-first business and let automation and collaborations do the heavy lifting. In this episode, we dive into: How Jordan accidentally discovered she's a "systems person" and went from content strategist for a big-name online brand to founder of Systems Saved Me. Her exact "car-to-content" workflow: How she uses a 45-minute school run to answer 10 interview-style questions Why each question becomes 8 pieces of content across platforms The tools she uses (Cleft, Telegram, Zapier, Airtable, ChatGPT, Metricool) to automate everything behind the scenes. Using AI without losing your voice: how Jordan uses AI to organize, structure, and repurpose her actual words, not replace them. The number one system she recommends for non-systems people who feel overwhelmed (spoiler: it's your scheduler, not a 47-step backend build). Collaboration as a growth strategy – how Jordan approaches collabs so they feel like real relationships, not awkward "networking." Why some of her best clients come from collaborations and how she thinks about long-game reciprocity (not tit-for-tat). The "unusual" ways she runs her business: Why she's never required collaborators or speakers to promote her events Why she has always paid her speakers and how that aligns with her values Her philosophy on creating share-worthy offers that people can't help talking about Connect with Jordan →Get Her Carpool Content System Here: https://systemssavedme.spiffy.co/a/Y7zFnxeG7n/5720  →Connect with Jordan on Instagram: @systemssavedme   Connect with Meg →Snag your seat in the Edge Led Launch System Workshop: https://meganyelaney.com/black-friday-workshop-opt-in  This workshop will show you how to choose the right topics, craft edge-led messaging, and structure launches that convert even when your Instagram reach is trash. →Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganyelaney       

Les portraits du No-Code
Jour 5 – Carole Quinaou

Les portraits du No-Code

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 16:03


Dans cet épisode, Carole raconte son quotidien au sein d'Énergie de Loire, où elle développe et maintient des outils internes en no-code pour accompagner la gestion de centrales photovoltaïques. Airtable, Make, formulaires, documents automatisés : elle optimise les workflows pour faciliter la vie de toute l'équipe.Active dans la communauté, co-organisatrice des meetups de Nantes, Carole partage aussi son intérêt pour les échanges qui permettent d'avancer plus vite et d'éviter de s'isoler dans ses problématiques internes.Elle évoque enfin ce qu'elle aime en ce moment : Fillout, Softr, et même quelques explorations autour du développement assisté par IA. Un échange pragmatique, concret et généreux.https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolequinaou/

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal
Boring and Profitable: Your 2026 Business Strategy

Yay for Business with Courtney Chaal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 29:38


Are you addicted to complexity in your business… but calling it “freedom” and “creativity”?Yeah. Been there. Built a 17-tab Airtable base there.This week on the podcast, I'm getting REAL about what's holding so many service providers back from making consistent, six-figure income—and surprise! It's not your marketing, or your audience size, or the fact that you haven't posted on Instagram in a week. It's the way you're clinging to chaos in the name of passion and possibility.This episode is your wake-up call.We're talking about the personal and strategic shift I'm making for 2026: boring and profitable.This is not about making your business soulless. It's about getting laser-focused, creating repeatable systems, and constraining your energy so that your business runs smoother, pays you more, and takes less of your life force to operate.I'll walk you through what's changing in my business, the symptoms of over-complexity you might not realize you're dealing with, and how to adopt the “boring and profitable” mantra to simplify and scale.And hey, if you're multi-passionate, high on ideas, or allergic to planning... you're gonna feel very seen.In this episode, we'll cover:Why creative entrepreneurs overcomplicate EVERYTHINGThe 4 main functions of your business and how to simplify each oneSigns your business is too complex (even if it's “working”)The sneaky drama you're addicted to (and how it's costing you money)What actually builds a profitable business (hint: it's not another new offer)How I'm structuring my 2026 with boring, repeatable systemsWhat it takes to become a 6-figure CEO—and what's getting in your wayResources & Mentions:

Practical AI
Technical advances in document understanding

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 49:18 Transcription Available


Chris and Daniel unpack how AI-driven document processing has rapidly evolved well beyond traditional OCR with many technical advances that fly under the radar. They explore the progression from document structure models to language-vision models, all the way to the newest innovations like Deepseek-OCR. The discussion highlights the pros and cons of these various approaches focusing on practical implementation and usage.Featuring:Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XSponsors:Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiFramer – Design and publish without limits with Framer, the free all-in-one design platform. Unlimited projects, no tool switching, and professional sites—no Figma imports or HTML hassles required. Start creating for free at framer.com/design with code `PRACTICALAI` for a free month of Framer Pro.Upcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

Les portraits du No-Code
Jour 1 - Sacha Pachoutinsky

Les portraits du No-Code

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 11:13


Dans cet épisode, on découvre Sacha, un passionné au parcours pour le moins surprenant. Après plusieurs années dans la gendarmerie, il se cherche une nouvelle voie… et c'est YouTube qui va tout déclencher. Une vidéo sur le e-commerce l'amène à créer des boutiques, puis à réaliser qu'en réalité, ce qu'il préfère, ce n'est pas vendre : c'est construire, designer, organiser.De fil en aiguille, Sacha plonge dans la création de sites, les maquettes Figma, puis les outils du no-code. Cette découverte devient un véritable tournant : Webflow, Airtable, Softr… Il teste, explore, apprend. Et petit à petit, le besoin de comprendre « ce qu'il y a sous le capot » l'amène vers le code, accompagné par l'IA, son « bro » comme il dit.Dans l'épisode, il partage avec beaucoup de simplicité ce qui l'anime aujourd'hui : créer des applications, comprendre leur fonctionnement en profondeur, et expérimenter cette frontière floue entre no-code, IA et développement classique. Il parle aussi des limites actuelles du coding assisté par IA, notamment sur la sécurité, et de la curiosité qu'il entretient malgré les obstacles.Enfin, Sacha explique pourquoi il participe à La Grande Journée NoCode France : pour retrouver la communauté, mettre des visages sur des noms, échanger, partager… et continuer à faire vivre cet écosystème qu'il aime tant.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-pachoutinsky/

Negocios & WordPress
240. WordPress 6.9 + IA: qué aporta realmente la Abilities API

Negocios & WordPress

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 58:38


✏️ Suscribirse https://youtu.be/rMiaGSWPZ1k WordPress 6.9 trae la Abilities API: el “idioma” que necesita la IA para actuar en tu web. En el episodio 240 de Negocios y WordPress hablamos de una mezcla muy realista: WordPress, inteligencia artificial, herramientas y “vida de autónomo” (con su caos incluido). Pero el centro del capítulo fue claro: WordPress 6.9 y la Abilities API, una pieza que, si trabajas con web y automatización, te cambia el mapa mental. Y sí, también salen temas de Stripe + Make, subidas de precios, Kit Digital, productividad con Todoist, IA en Gmail con Gemini, y ese clásico “tengo 20 suscripciones y debería borrar la mitad”. WordPress 6.9 y la Abilities API: el primer paso serio hacia IA “nativa” WordPress lleva tiempo moviéndose hacia IA, pero en 6.9 se ve un cambio: ya no es “un plugin que hace cosas”, sino infraestructura. La Abilities API introduce un registro central donde WordPress (core), themes y plugins pueden declarar “cosas que saben hacer” de forma estándar: qué hacen, qué entradas aceptan, qué devuelven y qué permisos requieren. Eso convierte WordPress en un sistema descubrible para agentes y automatizaciones. Si te quedas con una frase del episodio, sería esta: Abilities = API autodocumentada para que una IA no tenga que “adivinar” tu WordPress. En vez de pedirle a un modelo que improvise (y se invente macros, endpoints o parámetros), se le ofrece un catálogo de acciones reales. Qué es la Abilities API “en cristiano” y por qué no es solo para IA Abilities como “acciones con contrato” Cada ability es una acción concreta: por ejemplo, “contar posts”, “crear un producto”, “generar un informe”, “crear un CPT”, etc. Se registra en WordPress con wp_register_ability() y debe hacerse en el hook wp_abilities_api_init. Lo interesante es el “contrato”: Input: qué datos necesita (schema). Output: qué devuelve (schema). Permisos: quién puede ejecutarla. Callback: la función real que se ejecuta. Esto no solo sirve a ChatGPT o Claude; sirve a cualquier integración que quiera operar de forma fiable y repetible. Abilities + MCP: el combo que se viene En el episodio se enlaza esto con MCP (Model Context Protocol): si MCP es el “protocolo” para conectar un agente con herramientas, Abilities es el “mapa” de herramientas disponible dentro de WordPress. Por eso se entiende como un paso previo: sin abilities, el agente puede “conectar”, pero no sabe qué puede hacer ni cómo hacerlo. Casos de uso reales: WooCommerce MCP y JetEngine “con esteroides” WooCommerce: hablar con tu tienda (sin tocar la UI) Se mencionó que WooCommerce ya está explorando MCP como feature, activable desde ajustes avanzados (beta), para exponer operaciones de tienda a clientes IA con autenticación y permisos. Esto abre la puerta a cosas como: “¿Qué vendí esta semana?” “Sácame un informe de productos con caída de ventas” “Crea un descuento para esta categoría” “Revisa pedidos pendientes y agrúpalos por estado” WooCommerce lo plantea como una integración MCP estándar para que asistentes interactúen con la tienda. JetEngine: cuando un plugin se vuelve “operable” El ejemplo del episodio con JetEngine (Crocoblock) es justo lo que hace potente este enfoque: si JetEngine expone abilities para crear CPT, metaboxes, taxonomías, queries, etc., el agente ya no “alucina” sobre cómo se configura: ejecuta las operaciones oficiales que el plugin le ofrece. Eso reduce fricción, reduce errores y, sobre todo, reduce la típica situación de: “sí, sí… esto se hace con una macro que no existe”. (Como referencia, Crocoblock ha ido publicando avances de JetEngine 3.8 alrededor de MCP/AI en sus canales). WordPress no va tarde: AI Team y “AI Building Blocks” Otra idea importante del episodio: WordPress no está “desligado” del mundo IA. Existe un trabajo organizado dentro del ecosistema, con iniciativas como AI Building Blocks y el propio equipo de IA publicando avances y guías. Y además, Automattic también está empujando por su lado (WordPress.com, experimentos, etc.). El mensaje de fondo: IA va a entrar “por el core” y por los plugins grandes. Negocio real: cuando subes precios y descubres que Stripe enseña más que un curso En la parte de “vida real”, se contó un caso muy típico pero muy bien aterrizado: subida de precios por un cambio de costes (en el episodio, por el contexto del mercado avícola) y cómo eso te obliga a dominar: Stripe (productos, prices, suscripciones, subscription items) Airtable como fuente de control (campos “price ID actual” vs “price ID anterior”) Make como orquestador SendGrid para el aviso a clientes La clave técnica que se remarca: en Stripe no “editas” un price usado por suscripciones antiguas, sino que acoplas un price nuevo a la suscripción (sin reventar el historial). Eso es lo que te permite hacer una subida ordenada. (Buen recordatorio: el conocimiento útil suele venir de arreglar líos en producción). Productividad y herramientas: menos apps, mejores sistemas Todoist: prioridades y filtros para que no te “manden” las tareas viejas Se habló de algo muy común: no es que el sistema no funcione, es que lo estabas usando de una forma que te empujaba a tareas que no querías hacer hoy. El ajuste fue redefinir el uso de prioridades para separar “mantenimiento que quiero quitarme” del “trabajo duro”. Además, la idea de mover una estrategia grande a un proyecto (para que exista y se ejecute) es oro: si no está en el sistema, se queda en “backlog mental”. Metodología WordPress: tu “caja de herramientas” por defecto Aquí entró un tema muy de especialista: la profesionalización no es solo escribir mejor al cliente, es tener decisiones repetibles: ¿Qué plugin de caché usas según servidor? ¿Cómo haces staging? ¿Qué modo mantenimiento activas? ¿Qué stack aplicas siempre? Aparecen nombres concretos como InstaWP para entornos/staging (con planes y enfoque de gestión de sitios) y el plugin SWIS Performance (del ecosistema EWWW) como alternativa ligera para rendimiento/caché. Y también el apunte de que WP Rocket ha ido moviendo precios/planes en 2025 (lo que, sumado a todo lo demás, refuerza la necesidad de simplificar suscripciones). IA práctica (no humo): Gemini en Gmail, Meet y el coste real del tiempo Aquí hubo un momento muy “esto sí”: Gemini dentro de Gmail para generar borradores con contexto real del hilo (“Help me write”), que no es lo mismo que un redactor externo que se lía con quién dijo qué. Google lo plantea como funcionalidad integrada en Gmail/Workspace con generación de borradores, sugerencias, resúmenes, etc. Además, se mencionó el valor de “notas” en Meet y la idea de sustituir herramientas externas si la integración reduce fricción (y RAM). Punto clave: no es el precio mensual, es cuánto tiempo te devuelve. Manus y el navegador como “agente”: promesa interesante, resultados mixtos Se mencionó Manus como herramienta que, a nivel de “buscar alternativas” (tipo capturas bonitas estilo Pretty Snap), no aportó milagros respecto a ChatGPT. Pero también se comentó algo relevante: Manus lanzó Browser Operator, una extensión para convertir tu navegador Chromium en un entorno donde el agente actúa “dentro” de tus sesiones y logins. Eso, si funciona bien, es un salto práctico para automatizar tareas web reales. Kit Digital: cuando el proyecto se alarga tanto que ya ni sabes cuál es la web buena El episodio cierra con un tema que muchos han vivido: proyectos subvencionados con iteraciones eternas, cambios de interlocutor, silencios, webs duplicadas y la sensación de “otro ultimátum más”. Más allá del desahogo, aquí hay una lección de negocio: la gestión (comunicación, plazos, responsabilidad) es parte del valor, no un extra. Conclusión: Abilities API es el “punto de inflexión” (y lo demás son síntomas) WordPress 6.9 no es solo una versión con mejoras visuales. Con Abilities API, WordPress está preparando el terreno para que la IA deje de ser “un plugin simpático” y pase a ser operativa, conectable y segura, con permisos y contratos claros. Y alrededor de eso, todo encaja: automatizaciones en Make, control de precios en Stripe, herramientas que se integran o estorban, IA que ahorra tiempo de verdad (Gmail), y la necesidad de profesionalizar métodos para no vivir apagando fuegos. Si estás trabajando con WordPress y te interesa el futuro cercano, este es de esos cambios que merece la pena seguir de cerca… y debatir con gente que también está en la trinchera. Enlaces mencionados (internos y externos): Internos: Negocios y WordPress Telegram EliasGomez.pro Externos: Abilities API en WP 6.9 (Field Guide) Introducción Abilities API (Developer News) WooCommerce MCP docs Manus Browser Operator Gemini en Gmail: Help me write FAQ para rich snippets ¿Qué es la Abilities API de WordPress 6.9? Es una API que permite registrar “habilidades” (acciones) de WordPress, plugins y temas en un formato estándar: qué hacen, qué necesitan, qué devuelven y qué permisos requieren. Sirve para IA, automatización e integraciones fiables. ¿En qué se diferencia de la REST API tradicional? La REST API expone endpoints; la Abilities API añade una capa “descubrible” y estandarizada (autodocumentada) para que un agente o herramienta pueda saber qué existe y cómo llamarlo sin leer documentación externa. ¿Qué pinta tiene esto con MCP (Model Context Protocol)? MCP estandariza cómo un agente se conecta a herramientas. Abilities aporta el catálogo de acciones en WordPress para que el agente pueda elegir y ejecutar operaciones con permisos. ¿WooCommerce ya permite esto? WooCommerce ha publicado integración MCP en fase beta y documentación oficial para exponer herramientas de tienda a clientes IA con autenticación y permisos. ¿Qué ganan plugins como JetEngine con esto? Que pueden exponer acciones de su propio sistema (CPT, metaboxes, queries, etc.) para que un agente trabaje “a través del plugin” sin inventarse cómo funciona. Si quieres, lo adapto a tu web con enlaces internos reales por slugs (por ejemplo, a tu página de consultoría, tu categoría de “Medios”, o posts sobre Make/Stripe) y lo dejo listo para pegar en WordPress con bloques.

Life as a Freelance Writer
302: What tools make my life easier?  

Life as a Freelance Writer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 18:59


Running a content marketing agency means wearing about 15 hats before lunchtime… strategist, editor, designer, writer, project manager, and sometimes therapist (to yourself and clients).To keep everything flowing (without burning out), having the right tech stack is non-negotiable. Over the years, my toolkit has evolved with my business - from solo freelancer to agency owner managing multiple clients, team workflows, and creative outputs across platforms.So in true “teach what you do” style, here's a look behind the curtain at the tools that power Content Queen, from content planning and editing to scheduling, communication, and client delivery.If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share this on your Instagram stories and tag us @contentqueenmariah. ⁠⁠⁠LEARN THE DETAILS OF A CONTENT STRATEGY WITH MY FREE AUDIO GUIDE⁠⁠⁠KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

Category Visionaries
Why Runway spent $40K on hot sauce | Siqi Chen

Category Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 27:45


Runway is building FP&A software that solves what Siqi Chen calls "the impossible problem"—matching Excel's speed and flexibility for thinking while functioning as an enterprise finance platform. In this episode of The Front Lines, wew sat down with Siqi to unpack Runway's mischief marketing playbook, why they enriched hot sauce pre-orders for lead gen, and how they're implementing AI as a coworker rather than a copilot. Topics Discussed: The unit economics behind the Burn Rate hot sauce campaign: $40K spend, 5K pre-orders, millions of views  How Siqi justifies creative marketing spend as CEO and CFO: downside scenarios must break even, upside gets uncapped returns  Naval's prescient 2020 advice: don't call it CFO AI because "everything's going to be AI anyway"  Why finance buyers completely flipped on AI in 24 months—from indifferent to requiring it  The three emotional triggers that drive FP&A tool adoption: frustration, resentment, anxiety  Runway's approach to competing with Excel by changing abstraction layers, not features  Building AI as a coworker (Ari) that lives in Slack, email, and comments—not a sidebar  Why proof-of-human marketing compounds in value as AI slop becomes the baseline GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Model creative campaigns like venture bets with downside protection: Siqi's framework: $40K for 200 hot sauces wrapped with $100 bills equals 1.5 deals to break even at mid-five-figure ACVs. But the real play was generating 5,000 pre-orders, enriching the top 200, and converting ICP matches at "well above 1%" into pipeline. The math ensures you don't lose money in downside scenarios while creative execution delivers uncapped upside. For B2B founders: calculate your break-even deal count, then structure campaigns where lead gen mechanics provide a safety net under the brand play. Hire for proof of work, not creative credentials: When Cal (Taika co-founder) cold-emailed Siqi with designed mockups of Burn Rate hot sauce and Runway jerseys, that was the interview. Siqi was already a Taika customer who remembered the 415 phone number branding on the can. His advice: "There's no better resume than someone saying 'hey, I submitted a pull request' or 'here's some designs.'" For creative roles especially, evaluate the artifacts directly rather than filtering through credentials or pitches about what they could do. Sell to emotion-driven active searchers, not satisfied users: Runway identified three specific emotions that trigger FP&A software searches: frustration (manually pulling from 20+ data sources monthly, copy-pasting QuickBooks exports), resentment (department heads treating finance requests as "the stupid form" and ignoring deadlines), and anxiety (one error in 10 million Google Sheets cells breaks the entire model). These aren't rational pain points—they're emotional breaking points that drive active solution-seeking. Don't build go-to-market around convincing satisfied Excel users. Instead, optimize for discovery when these specific emotions converge. Treat abstraction changes as category creation opportunities: Siqi explains Airtable's success came from changing Excel's abstraction from cell to row, enabling databases and applications. Runway's insight: business planning requires abstraction changes that Excel can't provide—specifically treating the model as a "game engine" or "simulation of a business" rather than a spreadsheet. The category emerged from that technical insight, not from marketing positioning. For technical founders: identify where your abstraction layer change creates fundamentally new capabilities, then let category definition follow from customer language around those capabilities. Time creative marketing to buyer perception shifts: Two years ago, Runway demoed AI features to leads who "didn't care at all." Today, buyers "don't care what the AI feature is, they just care that it's AI"—a complete flip. Meanwhile, Runway's competitors use .ai domains while Runway uses .com, creating unexpected differentiation. The lesson: buyer perception of emerging technologies follows unpredictable curves. Creative marketing that feels early can land perfectly if timed to perception inflection points. Track not just technology maturity but buyer discourse and demand signals to time creative bets. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Practical AI
Autonomous Vehicle Research at Waymo

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 52:08 Transcription Available


Waymo's VP of Research, Drago Anguelov, joins Practical AI to explore how advances in autonomy, vision models, and large-scale testing are shaping the future of driverless technology. The conversation dives into the dual challenges of building an onboard driver and testing that driver (via large scale simulation). Drago also gives us an update on what Waymo is doing to achieve intelligent, real-time performance while ensuring proven safety and reliability.Featuring:Drago Anguelov – LinkedInChris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:Waymo ResearchNew Insights for Scaling Laws in Autonomous DrivingAI in MotionSponsors: Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Register for upcoming webinars here!

Practical AI
Are we in an AI bubble?

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 49:41 Transcription Available


Dan and Chris unpack whether today's surge in AI deployment across enterprise workflows, manufacturing, healthcare, and scientific research signals a lasting transformation or an overhyped bubble. Drawing parallels to the dot-com era, they explore how technology integration is reshaping industries, affecting jobs, and even influencing human cognition, ultimately asking: is this a bubble, or just a fizzy new phase of innovation?Featuring:Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks: Powell says that, unlike the dotcom boom, AI spending isn't a bubble: ‘I won't go into particular names, but they actually have earnings'Sponsors:Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Join us at the Midwest AI Summit on November 13 in Indianapolis to hear world-class speakers share how they've scaled AI solutions. Don't miss the AI Engineering Lounge, where you can sit down with experts for hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today!Register for upcoming webinars here!

Corporate Escapees
647 - The Cost of Figuring It Out Alone

Corporate Escapees

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 13:19


Ever feel like you're burning through tactics (LinkedIn, conferences, outbound) with nothing sticking while your spouse picks up the financial slack? You're smart enough to execute anything, but you're making million-dollar decisions about equity, offshore teams, and pipeline strategy completely alone. Your peer group can't help because they're still solopreneurs. Your casual mentors give generic advice. And you'd pay someone a fortune just to tell you what you did wrong in the last 12 months. Two consultants I spoke with, both mid-to-high six figures and both technically brilliant, were living this exact reality. One's a Salesforce partner wrestling with niche versus product focus. The other's an Airtable partner navigating equity deals with a peer group that's outgrown. In this episode, I break down why strategic isolation kills growth and reveal the three things you can't get from your current support system: pattern recognition across multiple businesses, permission to challenge your assumptions, and execution frameworks that compress time.Resources and LinksWatch the video hereApply for Mentoring herePrevious episode: 646 - Why This Consultant Targets Job Postings Instead of Cold Outreach (And Gets Better Results) with Andy CulliganCheck out more episodes of the Paul Higgins PodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: @PaulHigginsMentoringJoin our newsletterSuggested resources

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales
#519 - Set Next Steps That Actually Close Deals | Roy Mathew

30 Minutes to President's Club | No-Nonsense Sales

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 34:58


Stop losing deals after the demo. Roy Mathew shows how to align every next step to what buyers actually care about. This is next-level sales leadership in action.

The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers
93: How I Run My Travel Creator Business: The Best Tools and Systems I Swear By

The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 22:18


Today, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing every system and tool I use to stay organized, land brand deals, and keep my business running while I'm on the go. From pitching tools to project management to the #1 most underrated resource , you'll walk away with practical tools you can plug into your own workflow today. I break down the exact business systems and tools I use daily, weekly, and monthly to manage my travel creator business. If you're a travel influencer or content creator who's ready to turn your creativity into a streamlined business, this episode is packed with tips, tools, and insider tricks.What You'll Learn:

The Food Blogger Pro Podcast
Scaling a Team and Reaching 2 Million Monthly Pageviews with Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isabel Eats

The Food Blogger Pro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 66:01


Embracing slow and steady growth, scaling a food blog without losing joy or balance, and hiring team members with Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isabel Eats. ----- Welcome to episode 542 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Isabel Orozco-Moore. Scaling a Team and Reaching 2 Million Monthly Pageviews In this episode, we're welcoming back Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isabel Eats, who first joined us on the podcast back in 2019, just after she had narrowed her niche to Mexican recipes. Since then, she's grown her blog from 650,000 to over 2 million monthly pageviews and grown her team to 3 full-time employees (including her husband!) and several contractors. Isabel shares how she's built a sustainable business by focusing on slow, intentional growth, smart hiring, and maintaining joy in her work. Bjork and Isabel chat about how she avoids the comparison trap, what it's like working with her husband, and how she uses tools like Airtable to stay organized while managing a growing team. Isabel also gives us a peek into her upcoming cookbook project (coming spring 2027!) and shares what it really takes to scale a business while still loving what you do. Three episode takeaways: How Isabel balances making, managing, and scaling — Even as her traffic and team have grown, Isabel has stayed connected to the creative side of her business by focusing on what she loves most — developing recipes in her niche and creating videos — not managing a team. Systems and support are game changers — Hiring strategically, using tools like Airtable, and taking advantage of Raptive's SEO support have helped Isabel delegate tasks, stay organized, and focus on the creative work she loves. Balance fuels longevity — From setting boundaries around her work to prioritize family time to avoiding comparison, Isabel shares how finding balance has kept her passionate, efficient, and motivated. Resources: Isabel Eats The Freedom of a Niche with Isabel Orozco-Moore The Future of Wanting (in an age of A.I.) Slow Productivity Toggl Focus Things App How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused and Be More Productive with Dr. Cal Newport Asana Airtable Buy Back Your Time Slack Semrush Pinch of Yum Email Crush Diversifying Income Series: Monetizing Your Email List with Matt Molen Email Marketing for Bloggers with Matt Molen WisprFlow Grammarly Raptive Tastes Better from Scratch Follow Isabel on Instagram Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by Raptive. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.

Practical AI
Tiny Recursive Networks

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 48:23 Transcription Available


In this fully connected episode, Daniel and Chris explore the emerging concept of tiny recursive networks introduced by Samsung AI, contrasting them with large transformer based models. They explore how these small models tackle reasoning tasks with fewer parameters, less data, and iterative refinement, matching the giants on specific problems. They also discuss the ethical challenges of emotional manipulation in chatbots.Featuring: Chris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:Less is More: Recursive Reasoning with Tiny NetworksResearchers detail 6 ways chatbots seek to prolong ‘emotionally sensitive events'Sponsors:Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Fabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiMiro – The innovation workspace for the age of AI. Built for modern teams, Miro helps you turn unstructured ideas into structured outcomes—fast. Diagramming, product design, and AI-powered collaboration, all in one shared space. Start building at miro.comUpcoming Events: Join us at the Midwest AI Summit on November 13 in Indianapolis to hear world-class speakers share how they've scaled AI solutions. Don't miss the AI Engineering Lounge, where you can sit down with experts for hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today!Register for upcoming webinars here!

Practical AI
Dealing with increasingly complicated agents

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 54:56 Transcription Available


As AI systems move from simple chatbots to complex agentic workflows, new security risks emerge. In this episode, Donato Capitella unpacks how increasingly complicated architectures are making agents fragile and vulnerable. These agents can be exploited through prompt injection, data exfiltration, and tool misuse. Donato shares stories from real-world penetration tests, the design patterns for building LLM agents and explains how his open-source toolkit Spikee (Simple Prompt Injection Kit for Evaluation and Exploitation) is helping red teams probe AI systems.Featuring:Donato Capitella – LinkedIn, XChris Benson – Website, LinkedIn, Bluesky, GitHub, XDaniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks:ReversecSponsors:Outshift by Cisco - The open source collective building the Internet of Agents. Backed by Outshift by Cisco, AGNTCY gives developers the tools to build and deploy multi-agent software at scale. Identity, communication protocols, and modular workflows—all in one global collaboration layer. Start building at AGNTCY.org.Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it. Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Join us at the Midwest AI Summit on November 13 in Indianapolis to hear world-class speakers share how they've scaled AI solutions. Don't miss the AI Engineering Lounge, where you can sit down with experts for hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today!Register for upcoming webinars here!

Doppelgänger Tech Talk
Milliarden Gehalt für einen Mitarbeiter & Gottes-Glaube im Silicon Valley #501

Doppelgänger Tech Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 62:14


Bitcoin Flash-Crash von führt zu $20 Milliarden Liquidationen durch Trump-Zolldrohungen gegen China. Mira Muratis Thinking Machines Lab verliert Star-Researcher Andrew Tuloch an Meta für $1,5 Milliarden Vertrag. Google verarbeitet 1,3 Billiarden Tokens monatlich. OpenAI verhandelt mit Broadcom über 10 Gigawatt KI-Chips und ARM-CPUs. GPT-5 schlägt Menschen bei Hacking-Wettbewerb. Marc Benioff fordert Nationalgarde für San Francisco. CBS News installiert Bari Weiss als neue Anchor. Peter Thiel hält 8-stündige "Antichrist-Vorlesungen" im Silicon Valley. Campact erstreitet einstweilige Verfügung gegen Groks Falschbehauptungen. China startet Dual-Tower Solarthermie-Kraftwerk in Gobi-Wüste. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00) Bitcoin-Crash und Krypto-Liquidationen (09:59) Airtable holt OpenAI Engineering-Head (12:02) Mira Murati Seed-Runde (14:54) Andrew Tuloch wechselt für $1,5 Mrd zu Meta (16:56) Google Tokens pro Monat (21:17) OpenAI verhandelt mit Broadcom und ARM (24:57) GPT-5 bei Hacking-Competition (26:53) Google ändert Anzeigendarstellung (35:23) Marc Benioff und Nationalgarde für SF (38:59) CBS News: Bari Weiss wird Anchor (40:32) Barron Trump für TikTok-Board im Gespräch (42:44) Peter Thiels religiöse Vortragsreihe (53:30) Campact gewinnt gegen Grok/X.AI (58:53) China: Dual-Tower Solarthermie-Kraftwerk Shownotes Krypto-Preissturz: $16B Liquidationen bei BTC, ETH-Verkäufen – coindesk.com Thinking Machines Lab Co-Founder – wsj.com Google: 1,3 Billiarden Tokens pro Monat, größtenteils Augenwischerei – the-decoder.com OpenAI, Broadcom – wsj.com OpenAI arbeitet mit SoftBank's Arm an KI-Chip-Initiative – theinformation.com Jeffrey Ladish: Modelle schlagen 94% der Menschen bei ASIS CTF 2025 – x.com Google ermöglicht das Ausblenden gesponserter Suchergebnisse – theverge.com Salesforce-CEO Marc Benioff: Trump soll Nationalgarde nach San Francisco senden – nytimes.com Dan Rather: Bari Weiss Einstellung "Dunkler Tag" bei CBS News – deadline.com Bari Weiss John Oliver – youtube.com Barron Trump für Top-TikTok-Job gehandelt – telegraph.co.uk Was Milliardär Peter Thiel in seinen privaten 'Antichrist-Vorlesungen' sagte – washingtonpost.com Campact erzielt einstweilige Verfügung gegen X.AI – campact.de Chinas Solarthermie-Kraftwerk mit Doppelturm in der Wüste Gobi gestartet – interestingengineering.com

Practical AI
The impact of AI on the workforce: A state-level case study

Practical AI

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 44:04 Transcription Available


Daniel sits down with Chelsea Linder, VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, to explore the what AI innovation and impact look like on the ground.  They discuss Chelsea's journey from the VC world into economic development/ innovation, the growth of an AI innovation network in Indiana (funded by the SBA), lessons learned from fostering AI communities, and how businesses are actually adapting to AI. Chelsea also shares insights from Techpoints AI workforce impact study, which explored AI related job creation and levels of AI adoption among other things.Featuring:Chelsea Linder – LinkedIn Daniel Whitenack – Website, GitHub, XLinks: TechpointSponsors:Shopify – The commerce platform trusted by millions. From idea to checkout, Shopify gives you everything you need to launch and scale your business—no matter your level of experience. Build beautiful storefronts, market with built-in AI tools, and tap into the platform powering 10% of all U.S. eCommerce. Start your one-dollar trial at shopify.com/practicalaiFabi.ai - The all-in-one data analysis platform for modern teams. From ad hoc queries to advanced analytics, Fabi lets you explore data wherever it lives—spreadsheets, Postgres, Snowflake, Airtable and more. Built-in Python and AI assistance help you move fast, then publish interactive dashboards or automate insights delivered straight to Slack, email, spreadsheets or wherever you need to share it.Learn more and get started for free at fabi.aiUpcoming Events: Join us at the Midwest AI Summit on November 13 in Indianapolis to hear world-class speakers share how they've scaled AI solutions. Don't miss the AI Engineering Lounge, where you can sit down with experts for hands-on guidance. Reserve your spot today!Register for upcoming webinars here!

Listeners to Leads
Automating Your Podcast Workflow for Ultimate Efficiency with Marci Rossi

Listeners to Leads

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 39:19


Are you feeling overwhelmed by your podcast workflow? Do you spend too much time on repetitive tasks like guest pitching, follow-up emails, and show notes, instead of focusing on creating great content? You're not alone. Many podcasters struggle to maintain a consistent schedule because their process isn't optimized or automated. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we speak with Marci Rossi about how to leverage the latest technology, specifically AI and AirTable, to make your entire podcast process easier, simpler, and more efficient. This week, episode 236 of Podcasting Unlocked is about automating your podcast workflow for ultimate efficiency! Marci Rossi is a business strategist who helps new and growing coaches build a business they actually want to run—one that's strategic, streamlined, and set up for real growth. With a background in law and corporate, she's known for her ability to cut through the noise, simplify decisions, and create smart workflows that make business feel a whole lot lighter. She's the creator of The Shortcut, a 12-week done-for-you setup and coaching program that helps coaches go from overwhelmed and stuck to clear, confident, and fully up and running. When she's not working behind the scenes in someone's business, she's usually hanging out with her dogs, watching Friends reruns, or saving recipes she'll probably never make.In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Marci Rossi is sharing the importance of utilizing automation in your podcasting workflow and actionable steps you can take right now to maintain a human-centered approach, even when you're using tools to speed up your processes. Marci and I also chat about the following: The evolution of Marci's podcast and her focus on showing up as an expert thbrough solo episodes.Custom ChatGPTs and how you can utilize them across your podcast workflow.Combining AI tools with human touch to create effective pitches.Useing AirTable to create a simple, visual, and highly organized system for tracking pitches.Your time as a podcaster is your most valuable asset. Stop letting tedious tasks steal your energy. By setting up smart automations and using tools like AI and AirTable, you can create a podcast flow that truly makes sense for you and your business.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH MARCI ROSSI:Thrivers Ed podcastWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1LINKS MENTIONED:Automagic SummitProud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

The Digital Customer Success Podcast
Voice to Value: I Used ChatGPT Voice to Help Build an Automation | Episode 099

The Digital Customer Success Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 21:03 Transcription Available


In Episode 99, I do something a little different: I take you behind the scenes as I use ChatGPT in voice mode to design a real automation from start to finish. The goal? Build an internal chatbot for product and engineering that's trained on CX call transcripts stored in Gong, so teams can ask targeted questions (“What's frustrating customers in Module X?”) and get instant, concise answers with deep links back to the exact call moments.You'll hear how I frame the problem, push the model to avoid hallucinations, and pick a stack that balances speed, privacy, and scale: Gong → Airtable as the searchable store → a Zapier-hosted chatbot for querying. We also cover transcript hygiene (auto-removing small talk and personal details), vendor privacy considerations, and a simple habit hack: having AI remind you later to actually implement the ideas you generated while walking the dog.I'll link the step-by-step PDF I asked ChatGPT to generate in the show notes so you can follow along and adapt it to your environment.If this sparks ideas for your own digital CX programs, follow/subscribe and drop a review—it really helps more practitioners find the show.Support the show+++++++++++++++++Like/Subscribe/Review:If you are getting value from the show, please follow/subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and consider leaving us a review. Website:For more information about the show or to get in touch, visit DigitalCustomerSuccess.com. Buy Alex a Cup of Coffee:This show runs exclusively on caffeine - and lots of it. If you like what we're, consider supporting our habit by buying us a cup of coffee: https://bmc.link/dcspThank you for all of your support!The Digital Customer Success Podcast is hosted by Alex Turkovic

REI Rookies Podcast (Real Estate Investing Rookies)
From $50K to $5.5M: Katie Kim on Creative Development & AI in Real Estate

REI Rookies Podcast (Real Estate Investing Rookies)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 42:51


Katie Kim shares how she turned a $50K bakery investment into a $5.5M project, scaled her family business, and now teaches others to develop smarter.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Katie Kim, real estate developer, CCIM, and founder of The Kim Group, to talk about her journey from growing up in a construction family to leading multimillion-dollar development projects.Katie reveals how she turned a $50K bakery investment into a $5.5M project, why scars and setbacks led her to get her CCIM designation, and how she now teaches aspiring developers to avoid costly mistakes through her Real Estate Developer 101 Bootcamp.She also shares why negotiations are where the real fun happens, how to build resilient teams, and why she believes in “AI-enhanced, human-powered” real estate.Here's what you'll learn in this conversation:How Katie got her start in real estate at 16 with a no-money-down dealLessons from running her family development company & launching The Kim GroupHow a $50K bakery project became a $5.5M development with incentivesCreative financing strategies beyond seller financing & down paymentsWhy failure and scars often teach more than winsThe role of mindset, grit, and negotiation in getting real deals doneWhy short selling during 2008 motivated her to become a CCIMHow to build partnerships and choose the right team membersTips for leadership: “Don't bring me problems without 3 solutions”How AI, Airtable, and automations are transforming development todayWhy Katie believes in “fail faster” and taking reps in real estate

Product for Product Management
EP 139 - Product Manager Toolkit by Moshe Mikanovsky

Product for Product Management

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 32:36


As part of our ongoing effort to equip product professionals with the best frameworks and resources, this episode takes a different turn. Moshe steps up as the main speaker to introduce the Product Manager Toolkit, a comprehensive framework he created to help product managers select and implement tools more efficiently and strategically.On the show, Moshe walks Matt through the toolkit live using Miro, highlighting how it's designed around the very principles they've discussed with guests throughout the history of the podcast. Now published as a template in Miroverse (with nearly 1,000 views and 44 copies!), the toolkit is freely available for product people everywhere. Moshe shares its origin, core components, and how it's become a valuable resource for teams mapping out their needs in today's dynamic product landscape. Join Matt and Moshe as they explore:The end-to-end workflow for product tool selection, from identifying needs and prioritizing requirements to shortlisting, testing, and implementing solutionsA visual ecosystem diagram capturing the full product management cycle, including ideation, strategy, delivery, and ongoing monitoringThe Product Manager Tool Mapping Template, guiding PMs to connect needs with tool options, while considering organization size, culture, maturity, and budgetInsights on the interconnectedness of modern product tools and prioritizing tasks by urgency and importanceThe ever-evolving list of 150+ product management tools on Airtable and the challenge of keeping resource lists up-to-datePractical product selection criteria, including wide vs. deep tools, entry-level vs. advanced features, integration requirements, AI support, vendor reliability, and customer supportThe importance of defining success criteria, creating rigorous test cases, and assessing support and long-term costs before making a commitmentWhy it's crucial to evaluate not just features and price, but factors like company culture, scalability, and support processesMoshe's vision for a book focused on tool selection frameworks - if you think it's a good idea, let him know!And much more!Ready to streamline your approach to tool selection? Access the Miroverse Product Manager Toolkit template, share your feedback, and join the conversation!You can find the toolkit and connect with Moshe at:Product Manager Toolkit Miroverse Template Products for Good: productsforgood.co LinkedIn: Moshe MikanovskyAnd don't forget to connect with Matt and the podcast:Product for Product PodcastMatt GreenNote: Any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way.Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Shiny New Clients!
How to be tech-averse and still run an online business

Shiny New Clients!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 10:11


If you've ever panicked while signing up for a new app, wasting hundreds on software subscriptions, or avoided launching something because “the tech setup is too hard”—this episode is your new safe space.Jenna opens up about her past fear of technology (like, crying-over-a-calendar app), and takes us through the mindset shifts and practical systems that now keep her business streamlined, profitable, and way less chaotic.

Software Defined Talk
Episode 539: The Final Demand

Software Defined Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 56:03


This week, we cover Oracle's OpenAI deal, the RubyGems drama, and Atlassian buying DX. Plus, does anyone still use widgets? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/ptnxBcE_6FQ?si=lapKMarRCBFbeAET) 539 (https://www.youtube.com/live/ptnxBcE_6FQ?si=lapKMarRCBFbeAET) Runner-up Titles It's a two knob problem The healthy jaundice of success My homework is to go home Are you enjoying the widgets? I get you on the Ponzi Scheme Hanlon's Razor strikes again Blogging: Hardest form of social media Rundown Oracle Exclusive | Oracle, OpenAI Sign Massive $300 Billion Cloud Computing Deal (https://www.wsj.com/business/openai-oracle-sign-300-billion-computing-deal-among-biggest-in-history-ff27c8fe) Oracle and OpenAI are full of crap (https://bsky.app/profile/edzitron.com/post/3lynpe7zmas2k) OpenAI doesn't have the cash to pay Oracle $300 billion — raising it will test the very limits of private markets (https://sherwood.news/markets/openai-doesnt-have-the-cash-to-pay-oracle-usd300-billion-raising-it-will/) Nvidia stock jumps on $100 billion OpenAI investment as Huang touts 'biggest AI infrastructure project in history (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-stock-jumps-on-100-billion-openai-investment-as-huang-touts-biggest-ai-infrastructure-project-in-history-171740509.html) Ruby Central Takes Over RubyGems (https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/09/23/ruby-central-takes-over-rubygems/) Atlassian Atlassian acquires DX, a developer productivity platform, for $1B (https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/18/atlassian-acquires-dx-a-developer-productivity-platform-for-1b/) Atlassian acquires developer productivity startup DX for $1B (https://siliconangle.com/2025/09/18/atlassian-acquires-developer-productivity-startup-dx-1b/) The AI Shift: Static Software vs. Living AI Systems (https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/p/clouded-judgement-91925-the-ai-shift) RSS co-creator launches new protocol for AI data licensing (https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/rss-co-creator-launches-new-protocol-for-ai-data-licensing/) Nvidia to Invest $5 Billion in Intel, Furthering Trump's Turnaround Plan (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/nvidia-intel-5-billion-investment-ad940533?mod=hp_lead_pos1) Relevant to your Interests Tesla Wants Out of the Car Business (https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/09/tesla-elon-musk-master-plan-robotaxi/684122/) Google is shutting down Tables, its Airtable rival | TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/google-is-shutting-down-tables-its-airtable-rival/) Oracle's stock pump, Meta's $600B, Bronny Ellison and Warner Bros, European stereotypes (https://platformonomics.com/2025/09/platformonomics-tgif-99-september-12-2025/) Atlassian goes cloud-only, customers face integration issues (https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/atlassian_will_go_cloudonly_customers/) Getting a slice of the Kubernete$ management pie (https://newsletter.cote.io/p/getting-a-slice-of-the-kubernete) Cote on Multicloud (https://cote.io/2025/09/14/i-think-this-means-thing.html) ServiceNow Says Windsurf Gave Its Engineers a 10% Productivity Boost (https://bsky.app/profile/thenewstack.io/post/3lyvqw6lc6522) Most Work is Translation (https://open.substack.com/pub/aparnacd/p/most-work-is-translation?r=2d4o&utm_medium=ios) Microsoft warns users that Windows 10 is in its final days (https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/16/windows_10_final_countdown/) How to use Tahoe's new Use Model shortcut to summarize articles (https://cote.io/2025/09/16/how-to-use-tahoes-new.html) Credit scores drop at fastest pace since the Great Recession | CNN Business (https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/economy/debt-credit-score-student-loans) Workday to buy AI firm Sana for $1.1 billion as HR software deal-making heats up (https://www.reuters.com/business/workday-buy-ai-firm-sana-11-billion-hr-software-deal-making-heats-up-2025-09-16/) Wasm 3.0 Completed - WebAssembly (https://webassembly.org/news/2025-09-17-wasm-3.0/) Exclusive: AI's ability to displace jobs is advancing quickly, Anthropic CEO says (https://www.axios.com/2025/09/17/anthropic-amodei-ai) From the facepalm community on Reddit: Meta's live AI cooking demo fails spectacularly (https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/s/VI8YmDY29p) Meta CTO explains the cause of its embarrassing smart glasses demo failures (https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-cto-explains-the-cause-of-its-embarrassing-smart-glasses-demo-failures-123011790.html) New H-1B rules sparked weekend chaos (https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2025/09/22/new-h-1b-rules-sparked-weekend-chaos) The Man Calling Bullshit on the AI Boom (https://www.readtpa.com/p/the-man-calling-bullshit-on-the-ai?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) Trump's H-1B visa fee isn't just about immigration, it's about fealty (https://www.theverge.com/report/782289/trumps-h-1b-visa-fee-isnt-about-immigration-its-about-fealty) Vivaldi takes a stand: keep browsing human | Vivaldi Browser (https://vivaldi.com/blog/keep-exploring/) Zoom Bets on Agentic AI With AI Companion 3.0 Amid Sluggish Growth (https://diginomica.com/zoom-unveils-ai-companion-30-betting-agentic-ai-drive-enterprise-growth) The Secret Service has dismantled a telecom threat near the UN. It could have disabled cell service in NYC (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-secret-service-has-dismantled-a-telecom-threat-near-the-un-it-could-have-disabled-cell-service-in-nyc) Enterprise AI Looks Bleak, But Employee AI Looks Bright (https://www.dbreunig.com/2025/09/15/ai-adoption-at-work-play.html) Obot AI Secures $35M Seed to Build Enterprise MCP Gateway - obot (https://obot.ai/obot-ai-secures-35m-seed-to-build-enterprise-mcp-gateway/) Announcing the 2025 DORA Report | Google Cloud Blog (https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/ai-machine-learning/announcing-the-2025-dora-report/) Conferences Civo Navigate London (https://www.civo.com/navigate/london/2025), Coté speaking, September 30th. Texas Linux Fest (https://2025.texaslinuxfest.org), Austin, October 3rd to 4th. CF Day EU (https://events.linuxfoundation.org/cloud-foundry-day-europe/), Coté speaking, Frankfurt, October 7th, 2025. AI for the Rest of Us (https://aifortherestofus.live/london-2025), Coté speaking, October 15th-16th, London. Use code SDT20 for 20% off. Wiz Wizdom Conferences (https://www.wiz.io/wizdom), NYC November 3-5, London November 17-19 SREDay Amsterdam (https://sreday.com/2025-amsterdam-q4/), Coté speaking, November 7th. SDT News & Community Join our Slack community (https://softwaredefinedtalk.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-1hn55iv5d-UTfN7mVX1D9D5ExRt3ZJYQ#/shared-invite/email) Email the show: questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:questions@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Free stickers: Email your address to stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:stickers@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Follow us on social media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/softwaredeftalk), Threads (https://www.threads.net/@softwaredefinedtalk), Mastodon (https://hachyderm.io/@softwaredefinedtalk), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/software-defined-talk/), BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/softwaredefinedtalk.com) Watch us on: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/sdtpodcast), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3OJPV6h9tp-hbsGBLGsDQ/featured), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/softwaredefinedtalk/), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@softwaredefinedtalk) Book offer: Use code SDT for $20 off "Digital WTF" by Coté (https://leanpub.com/digitalwtf/c/sdt) Sponsor the show (https://www.softwaredefinedtalk.com/ads): ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com (mailto:ads@softwaredefinedtalk.com) Recommendations Brandon: Task (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/task) Matt: OpenCore Legacy Patcher (https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/) Photo Credits Header (https://unsplash.com/photos/black-ipad-on-white-table-Sw-JgeAosME)

Dear Twentysomething
Katie Stanton: The Woman Behind Moxxie VC!

Dear Twentysomething

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 54:23


This week, we chat with Katie Stanton!Katie is the Founder and General Partner of Moxxie Ventures. Katie is an investor, operator, board member, and proud mom of three kids and two “poorly-trained” dogs. She has built her career leading teams at Yahoo, Google, Twitter, and Color, and also served in the Obama White House and Clinton State Department.As Founder and Managing Partner of Moxxie Ventures, Katie backs entrepreneurs tackling hard problems that improve life, work, and the planet. She was also a Founding Partner of #Angels and has invested in over 50 early-stage companies including Airtable, Coinbase, Cameo, Carta, and Modern Fertility.Katie currently serves on the Boards of Vivendi and Yahoo and previously served on the Board of Time Inc. Her career has been defined by a commitment to brilliant people, bold ideas, and building a better future.✨ This episode is presented by Brex.Brex: brex.com/trailblazerspodThis episode is supported by Gusto, OpenPhone & Athena.Gusto: gusto.com/trailblazersQuo: Quo.com/trailblazersAthena: athenago.me/Erica-WengerFollow Us!Katie Stanton: @katies@thetrailblazerspod: Instagram, YouTube, TikTokErica Wenger: @erica_wenger

Everything SEO - Making SEO More Accessible, Adaptable, and Achievable for Small Businesses
SMO Series: Systems That Help Coaches Scale Without Hiring a Big Team With Ashley from Systems Over Stress

Everything SEO - Making SEO More Accessible, Adaptable, and Achievable for Small Businesses

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 30:29


Scaling your business without burning out isn't about doing more, it's about building better systems. If you've ever wondered how to deliver a premium client experience while working fewer hours, this conversation will show you what's possible.In this episode of The Blogging and SEO Show, I'm joined by Ashley Rose from Systems Over Stress. Ashley is an automations and Airtable expert who helps coaches and service providers streamline client management, reduce admin overwhelm, and create scalable systems that let them become truly social media optional.Questions answered in this episode:How can Airtable systems help you become more social media optional in your businessWhat are the differences between Airtable and tools like Notion, Asana, or spreadsheetsHow can automations improve client experience while saving you hours of manual workWhat role do systems play in scaling from a handful of clients to consistent 20K monthsHow can systems help you create freedom to take time off without sacrificing resultsConnect with Ashley:Ashley Rose is an automations and Airtable expert, who has helped hundreds of coaches move off of spreadsheets and into streamlined & automated systems. As a neurodivergent business owner, she knows the power of systems to scale your group program & business on part-time hours, without sacrificing client experience or burning out.Her 12 month systems support container, Systems Over Stress, helps online coaches build client management Airtable systems that reduce overwhelm, save hours of admin time and team cost, and improve their client experience as they scaleJoin her FREE live masterclass on Monday 9/29 @ 11am Pacific → Join hereMore Ways to Learn & Connect with Me:Blog: www.thecommamamaco.com/blogInstagram: @‌commamama.coDon't forget to follow and subscribe to the show to be notified when new episodes are available! Go ahead and subscribe to the newsletter and get inbox notifications and access to exclusive deals for my listeners - Get on the list.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
From managing people to managing AI: The leadership skills everyone needs now | Julie Zhuo (Facebook VP, Sundial CEO, The Making of a Manager author)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 96:24


Julie Zhuo is the former VP and Head of Design at Facebook (now Meta), author of the bestselling book The Making of a Manager, and co-founder of Sundial, an AI-powered data analysis company. Also, my first-ever podcast guest over 3 years ago!In our conversation, we discuss:1. The three core manager skills that translate directly to managing AI agents2. How her team uses AI to learn new skills 10x faster3. The “diagnose with data, treat with design” framework for balancing gut and data4. Why hypergrowth AI companies have terrible data infrastructure (and why it doesn't matter)5. How to give feedback that actually lands—including Julie's exact script for difficult conversations6. What Julie's teaching her kids about an AI future (hint: it's not coding or STEM)—Brought to you by:Mercury — The art of simplified financesDX — The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchersPostHog—How developers build successful products—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/from-managing-people-to-managing-ai-julie-zhuo—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/172723725/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Julie Zhuo:• X: https://x.com/joulee• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zhuo/• Website: https://www.juliezhuo.com/• Newsletter: https://lg.substack.com/• Sundial: https://sundial.so/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Julie!(05:18) The success of The Making of a Manager(08:41) Why AI will make everyone a manager(11:38) The future of management roles(14:00) Empowering teams with AI(21:30) Specific roles being accelerated by AI(26:53) Data analysis in AI companies(32:02) The role of data in design(37:21) The evolving role of managers in the AI era(40:22) Embracing change and uncertainty(42:14) Timeless lessons for managers(49:03) Balancing strengths and weaknesses(57:49) Building a feedback culture(01:05:33) Creating win-win situations(01:09:27) Being aware of your own energy and conviction(01:12:12) Navigating disagreements with higher-ups(01:15:57) AI corner(01:20:08) Contrarian corner(01:23:14) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Julie Zhuo on accelerating your career, impostor syndrome, writing, building product sense, using intuition vs. data, hiring designers, and moving into management: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/episode-2-julie-zhuo• Waymo: https://waymo.com/• How we restructured Airtable's entire org for AI | Howie Liu (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-we-restructured-airtables-entire-org-for-ai• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Inside ChatGPT: The fastest growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Behind the founder: Marc Benioff: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-marc-benioff• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• The Magic Loop: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-magic-loop• Dunning-Kruger effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect• Eric Antonow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonow/• Methaphone: https://methaphone.com/• Replit: https://replit.com/• “Baby” by Justin Bieber on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6epn3r7S14KUqlReYr77hA• Kingdom Rush: https://www.kingdomrush.com/• Dr. Becky on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeckyatgoodinside• Emily Oster on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profemilyoster• La La Land on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80095365• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Matic robots: https://maticrobots.com/• Limitless pendant: https://www.limitless.ai/• How I AI: https://www.youtube.com/@howiaipodcast—Recommended books:• The Making of a Manager: What to Do when Everyone Looks to You: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Manager-What-Everyone-Looks/dp/0525540423• High Output Management: https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884/• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Motorcycle-Maintenance-Inquiry/dp/0061673730• Conscious Business: How to Build Value Through Values: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Business-Build-through-Values/dp/1622032020• Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Resilient Parenting Prioritizing Connection Over Correction: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside-Guide-Becoming-Parent/dp/0063159481/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

When I'm in charge, that'll be different.
208: Systems Over Stress with Ashley Rose

When I'm in charge, that'll be different.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 28:08


In this episode, automations and Airtable expert Ashley Rose and I dive into the concept of prioritizing systems over stress in your business. Rather than pushing harder or doing more, the goal is to build systems that support your business and life. We discuss:- How systems reduce stress- Starting where it feels heavy- Avoiding the “it only takes a few minutes” trap- Reverse engineering your systems (from the results you promise in your offer)- Letting the data guide youJoin us for some great takeaways that will save you time AND help you scale!-----** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, share it with a friend, like and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each one! **Prefer video (with closed captioning)? Head to YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/4Ay6HQMBI14-----Ashley Rose is an automations and Airtable expert, who has helped hundreds of coaches move off of spreadsheets and into streamlined & automated systems. As a neurodivergent business owner, she knows the power of systems to scale your group program & business on part-time hours, without sacrificing client experience or burning out. Her 12 month systems support container, Systems Over Stress, helps online coaches build client management Airtable systems that reduce overwhelm, save hours of admin time and team cost, and improve their client experience as they scale.Learn more/connect with Ashley at systemsoverstress.co.You can also find her on Instagram and YouTube.-----To learn more about me, Caryn Gillen, and the work that I do with high-integrity coaches and remarkable humans…Sign up for my weekly newsletter, The Playbook: ⁠⁠https://caryngillen.activehosted.com/f/25⁠⁠Connect with me on social: I'm ⁠@caryngillen⁠ in all the placesOr schedule a free Coffee & Clarity Chat.I have lots of different options (and price points) for how I can support you.If you think I'm the coach for you, you're probably right! Message me to connect, and we can figure out together where you fit.

Marketing B2B Technology
Unlocking Data: How to Simplify Data Integrations – Data Fetcher - Andy Cloke

Marketing B2B Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 23:07


For many marketers, managing data across different platforms is a constant headache. From pulling campaign metrics into Airtable to building reports that actually make sense, the process often eats up hours that could be better spent on strategy. Andy Cloke, founder of Data Fetcher, joins the podcast to explore how no-code integrations can transform the way marketers work with data. Andy shares how Data Fetcher makes it simple to connect Airtable with your popular platforms, automatically update dashboards, and streamline reporting. He also discusses the growing importance of APIs in marketing, why integrations are becoming non-negotiable, and how even non-technical professionals can harness these tools to work smarter.   About Data Fetcher Data Fetcher is an Airtable extension that lets non-technical teams connect to any API without writing code. Launched in 2020 as one of the first extensions on the Airtable marketplace, it now serves hundreds of customers who pull data from over 5,000 different APIs. The tool offers pre-built integrations for popular services like Google Analytics, Stripe, and OpenAI, plus the flexibility to connect to any REST or GraphQL API. Users can schedule automated syncs, transform incoming data, and build powerful workflows directly within their Airtable bases. As a bootstrapped and profitable company, Data Fetcher focuses on sustainable growth rather than chasing venture capital metrics. The extension has been featured by both Airtable and G2.   About Andy Cloke Andy Cloke is the founder of Data Fetcher, a bootstrapped SaaS that helps teams connect APIs to Airtable. After teaching himself to code and working as a freelance developer, he built and sold his first startup before launching Data Fetcher on the Airtable marketplace. As a solo founder, Andy uses Twitter to share his experiments, failures, and wins openly to help other bootstrappers. He focuses on leveraging platform ecosystems to find underserved niches and advocates for staying focused on one project rather than chasing shiny objects. Time Stamps 00:00:17 - Guest Introduction: Andy Cloke 00:01:49 - Previous MarTech Venture: TikTok Influencer Platform 00:02:39 - Introduction to Data Fetcher 00:05:10 - Ease of Use and Integration with Airtable 00:07:26 - Challenges Marketers Face with Data Tools 00:11:46 - No-Code Movement and Its Impact on Marketing 00:13:18 - Marketplace Insights for Software Vendors 00:19:27 - Leveraging AI in Marketing Workflows 00:20:25 - Best Marketing Advice Received by Andy 00:21:31 - Advice for New Marketers Quotes "Data Fetcher basically lets people have an escape patch, like a really flexible tool that lets them connect to anything, pulling the data from other places." Andy Cloke, Founder of Data Fetcher.   "An API is just a way of them saying, here's how you can get data out of this tool or write data into it in a kind of predictable, robust way." Andy Cloke, Founder of Data Fetcher.   "If SEO and YouTube are working, just focus on those, just double down and just nailing one or two channels is much more effective than trying to be everywhere and to everyone." Andy Cloke, Founder of Data Fetcher. Follow Andy: Andy Cloke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycloke/ Data Fetcher's website: https://datafetcher.com/ Data Fetcher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datafetcher/   Follow Mike: Mike Maynard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaynard/ Napier website: https://www.napierb2b.com/ Napier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napier-partnership-limited/   If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to our podcast for more discussions about the latest in Marketing B2B Tech and connect with us on social media to stay updated on upcoming episodes. We'd also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Want more? Check out Napier's other podcast - The Marketing Automation Moment: https://podcasts.apple.com/ua/podcast/the-marketing-automation-moment-podcast/id1659211547

Leveraging AI
222 | Scrape, Analyze, Generate: Build Scalable Content Systems That Works with Nadia Privalikhina

Leveraging AI

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 41:20 Transcription Available


What if you could reverse engineer viral content and use AI to build your own content machine without writing a single line of code?In this session, we go beyond theory and into execution. Step by step, you'll learn how to scrape top-performing YouTube content, analyze it using Gemini and ChatGPT, extract what works, and generate AI prompts that produce high-performing visuals and copy. All built with accessible tools like Make, Airtable, and ChatGPT API.Our guest, Nadia Privalikhina, is not just a power user, she's a systems thinker with a bias for action. With experience leading innovation and AI at scale, she's now building cutting-edge automation systems that blend marketing intuition with serious technical chops. Her content regularly turns heads and clicks on LinkedIn. This is your chance to see exactly how she does it.Expect live demos. Real prompts. Actual outputs. And the exact workflow behind a system that can transform how your business creates content.About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Go To Market Grit
Airtable's AI Reboot with CEO Howie Liu

Go To Market Grit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 67:17


Can a no-code giant reinvent itself in the AI-native era?This week on Grit, Airtable CEO Howie Liu shares what it means to “refound” a company, how speed comes from tearing up old playbooks, and why conversational AI is reshaping his product—and his company.Guest: Howie Liu, Co-Founder & CEO of AirtableChapters:00:00 Intro01:04 First startup & YC04:06 Salesforce acqui-hire07:31 Life-changing exit at 2211:07 Scaling too fast, layoffs14:04 Sparks vs. coasting growth19:33 Two years to launch24:04 Could AI Build It Faster?27:06 Vibe coding & AI startups36:47 Everyone can build software41:08 Refounding Airtable with AI51:04 Sprint vs. marathon58:15 Cap tables & control01:03:29 Always be hiring01:05:00 What grit meansLinks:Connect with HowieXLinkedInConnect with AirtableWebsite: airtable.comXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

LABOSSIERE PODCAST
#58 - Miles Grimshaw

LABOSSIERE PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 68:28


Miles Grimshaw is a Partner at Thrive Capital, an investment firm that builds and invests in internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. Thrive recently closed on $5BN in new funds and also announced Thrive Holdings, a permanent capital vehicle to invest in, acquire, and operate businesses for the long term with the strategic application of technology.During his time at Thrive, Miles has led investments in companies like Airtable, Monzo, Benchling, Lattice, and more recently Cursor, a code editor built for programming with AI, which you'll hear us chat about. That team raised a $900 million round at a $9.9B valuation in June.Prior to Thrive, Miles was a General Partner at Benchmark, where he led seed investments, most notably in LangChain.We spoke about trillion dollar companies, silicon valley as an idea, business genetics, practicing scales, and Swedish House Mafia.0:00 - Intro2:14 – “The Era of Doing”6:15 – Startup Capital Intensity in the Age of AI9:14 – The Rise of Trillion Dollar Outcomes15:11 – Silicon Valley as an Idea21:04 – Physics vs Biology-Style Investing25:41 – Business Genetics and Compounding33:04 – Dying of Indigestion and Going Multi-Product35:55 – Co-Pilots, Command Centers, and Defensibility40:07 – Investing Stage Agnostically44:29 – When is VC a Good Capital Instrument?49:18 – Thrive's Core Beliefs53:57 – A Bet vs a Commitment57:49 – The Few Ideas Miles Takes Seriously59:47 – Doing a Few Big Things vs a Million Little Things1:03:54 – Practicing Scales1:06:22 – What Should More People Be Thinking About?

Design Better Podcast
Henry Modisett: Perplexity's VP of Design on embracing ambiguity and leading with curiosity

Design Better Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 47:27


Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/henry-modisett AI isn't just another layer in our digital toolkit—it's reshaping the tools themselves, and in the process, transforming how we work, think, and solve problems. Henry Modisett, VP of Design at Perplexity, is in a unique position to challenge many of the norms that have shaped tech for some time now. Perplexity just released a beautiful new browser called Comet that puts AI at the heart of the user experience. We have been thoroughly impressed with it all ready. As a designer with a computer science background, Henry takes a unique approach to his work. Rather than designing in Figma like most of us mortals, he and his team design in React, building working versions of interfaces so they can use it while they shape it. Henry shares how his team approaches the design of AI-native products, and why traditional UX patterns often fall short in this new landscape. We explore the role of curiosity in AI interaction, how transparency and trust are earned (not assumed), and why embracing ambiguity might just be the most human-centered design move of all. By the way, you may have heard that we just launched the Design Better Toolkit, a collection of resources we love and use regularly. The Toolkit gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Perplexity just happens to be a part of this bundle. You'll get 6 months free of Perplexity Pro (an $180 value), as well as credits and discounts on tools like Airtable, Read AI, and other tools, and courses like Prototyping with Cursor and more. To get access you'll need to be a Design Better Premium member at the annual subscription level. Visit dbtr.co/toolkit to learn more.

Redefine Podcast
Airtable - Breaking Down My Tech Stack

Redefine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 11:36


Ever wonder how I keep all the moving parts of my business organized without juggling 14 different tools? The answer is Airtable—my central hub for everything from client management to podcast production to content planning. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how I use Airtable to streamline my systems, automate workflows, and keep my business running like a well-oiled machine. If you're ready to simplify and scale, this is the episode for you.   Resources: The Meeting Place Membership Rock The Reels 1:1 Coaching Free Client Welcome Guide Additional Trainings and Resources Connect with Brittni: Follow me on the Gram - @brittni.schroeder Join my Facebook Group  Visit my website Subscribe to my Youtube You can find the complete show notes here: https://brittnischroeder.com/podcast/airtable-breaking-down-my-tech-stack  

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
How we restructured Airtable's entire org for AI | Howie Liu (co-founder and CEO)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 100:41


Howie Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Airtable, the no-code platform valued at around $12 billion. After a viral tweet declared “Airtable is dead” based on incorrect data, Howie led a radical transformation: reorganizing the entire company around AI, becoming an “IC CEO” who codes daily, and achieving over $100 million in free cash flow.What you'll learn:1. The “fast thinking” vs. “slow thinking” team structure that lets Airtable ship AI features weekly (inspired by Daniel Kahneman)2. Why Howie uses AI hourly (not daily) and is Airtable's #1 inference-cost user globally3. Why CEOs must become ICs again in the AI era (and how to restructure your calendar to make it possible)4. Why “playing” with AI tools should be mandatory—Howie tells employees to cancel all meetings for a week to experiment5. The specific skills product managers, engineers, and designers need to develop to succeed in the AI era6. Why evals can kill innovation (and when to use “vibes” instead)—Brought to you by:LucidLink—Real-time cloud storage for teamsDX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchersClaude.ai—The AI for problem solvers and enterprise—Where to find Howie Liu• X: https://x.com/howietl• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howieliu/• Email: howie@airtable.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Howie Liu and Airtable(04:05) The “Airtable is dead” viral tweet controversy(08:07) The rise of IC CEOs(10:57) AI's paradigm shift in product development(16:27) Specific changes Airtable has made(21:38) Fast- and slow-thinking teams(32:57) The emergence of new form factors in AI models(34:48) Airtable's vision and philosophy(40:20) Empowering teams with AI tools(46:50) Encouraging experimentation and play(50:55) Cross-functional skills in product teams(01:03:35) The importance of evals and open-ended testing(01:08:06) Key strategies for AI-driven success(01:12:43) Counterintuitive startup wisdom(01:22:21) Don't step away from the details that you love(01:25:50) Advice for aspiring engineers and designers(01:30:00) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/• All In podcast: https://allin.com/• Nikita Bier on X: https://x.com/nikitabier• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• The AI-native startup: 5 products, 7-figure revenue, 100% AI-written code | Dan Shipper (co-founder and CEO of Every): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-every-dan-shipper• Every: https://every.to/• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• Building a magical AI code editor used by over 1 million developers in four months: The untold story of Windsurf | Varun Mohan (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-untold-story-of-windsurf-varun-mohan• Rippling: https://www.rippling.com/• Omni: https://www.airtable.com/lp/ai-psu-plp• How ChatGPT accidentally became the fastest-growing product in history | Nick Turley (Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-chatgpt-nick-turley• Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/• Harvey: https://www.harvey.ai/• v0: https://v0.dev/• Everyone's an engineer now: Inside v0's mission to create a hundred million builders | Guillermo Rauch (founder and CEO of Vercel, creators of v0 and Next.js): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/everyones-an-engineer-now-guillermo-rauch• Replit: https://replit.com/• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• Lovable: https://lovable.dev/• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Runway Game Worlds: https://play.runwayml.com/login• Sesame: https://www.sesame.com• NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com• Andrew Ofstad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aofstad/• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Eames chair: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eames_Lounge_Chair• OpenAI's CPO on how AI changes must-have skills, moats, coding, startup playbooks, more | Kevin Weil (CPO at OpenAI, ex-Instagram, Twitter): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/kevin-weil-open-ai• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• IDEO design thinking: https://designthinking.ideo.com/• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• The Studio on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-studio/umc.cmc.7518algxc4lsoobtsx30dqb52• Silicon Valley on HBOMax: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/silicon-valley/b4583939-e39f-4b5c-822d-5b6cc186172d• Self Edge: https://www.selfedge.com/• Studio D'Artisan: https://www.selfedge.com/studio-dartisan• Whitesville T-shirt: https://store.toyo-enterprise.co.jp/shopbrand/ct48/• Guest Series | Dr. Paul Conti: How to Understand & Assess Your Mental Health: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/guest-series-dr-paul-conti-how-to-understand-and-assess-your-mental-health—Recommended books:• Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555• The Three-Body Problem: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Body-Problem-Cixin-Liu/dp/0765382032• Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It: https://us.amazon.com/Trauma-Invisible-Epidemic-Works-Heal/dp/1683647351/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Design Better Podcast
Elizabeth Lin: Rethinking design education in the age of AI

Design Better Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 20:11


This is a preview of a premium episode on Design Better. Head to our Substack to get access to the full episode: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/elizabeth-lin Have you played around with Cursor? If not, it's time. Designers with no coding skills are passing Cursor Figma files and getting working apps out the other side. And if you have no design, you can just prompt this AI powered development environment to get a solid prototype of your idea. Elizabeth Lin, founder of Design is a Party, recognizes that Cursor is going to expand the capabilities of designers. She's built a course that introduces designers to Cursor and challenges you to build while you design. We talk with Elizabeth about how she's using AI tools like Cursor to help designers prototype faster than ever before, why she thinks now might be the perfect time to try something new in your career, and what's missing from traditional design education. Elizabeth also shares what she's learned about "vibe coding," why debugging is the hardest skill for new students to master, and how she's building a business around the idea that learning should feel more like a party than work. By the way, you may have heard that we just launched the Design Better Toolkit, a collection of resources we love and use regularly. The Toolkit gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. One of Elizabeth's courses, Prototyping with Cursor, just happens to be a part of this bundle. You'll get $100 off her course, as well as a $500 credit towards Airtable, discounts on Read.ai, Perplexity, Miro, and other tools, and discounts on other courses from platforms like ShiftNudge. To get access you'll need to be a Design Better Premium member at the annual subscription level. Visit dbtr.co/toolkit to learn more. Bio Elizabeth is a design educator with 10 years of experience whose love for design began in the early internet days of Neopets, creating playful graphics and websites with tools like MS Paint. She went on to study computer science at UC Berkeley, where she discovered a community of design enthusiasts and began teaching her first course on Illustrator and Photoshop as a sophomore. That experience sparked a lasting passion for teaching, which she continued to pursue through workshops and courses during her time at Berkeley. After graduating, Elizabeth worked as a product designer at education-focused companies like Khan Academy and Primer, designing tools for teachers and students while expanding her perspective on learning. In 2023, she founded Design is a Party, an alternative design school that reflects her playful yet rigorous approach to teaching. Since then, she has launched a two-course series on visual design, developed portfolio-building resources, and led workshops to help the next generation of designers grow their craft.

Leveraging AI
218 | Zero to Leads: How to Build a Personalized LinkedIn Outreach Machine for Your ICP with Anna Bui

Leveraging AI

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 40:04 Transcription Available


In this live session, automation coach Anna Bui is walking us through the exact step-by-step process she used to scrape leads from LinkedIn using Appify, enrich them with data, and send them through a highly targeted outreach workflow, all while keeping it lean and cost-effective for early-stage experiments. This isn't theory. It's real-world, been-through-the-struggles, here's-what-actually-worked automation.Anna doesn't just build tools, she builds systems that learn and adapt to your personality. You'll see how she overcame common roadblocks (and not-so-common AI frustrations) using N8N, Airtable, Clay, and Claude, plus how to personalize your entire funnel so it doesn't sound like a robot wrote it.Anna is a rising star in the AI and automation space - a coach at Clay Bootcamp, an ex-project manager at Speak On Podcast, and a hands-on innovator who's turning Reddit posts, transcripts, and third-party data into fully automated content and outreach systems. She's not just smart , she's scrappy, fast, and endlessly creative. And in this session, she's showing you everything.Get Anna's workflows here: https://n8n.io/workflows/7034-convert-linkedin-post-reactions-into-qualified-leads-with-ai-and-apify/ Learn more about what Anna does: https://www.claybootcamp.com/About Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Business-First Creatives
Creating Accountability in Airtable with Melissa Arlena

Business-First Creatives

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 30:15


If you're not tracking it, you're winging it. That's why it's important to have a system in place to help keep you accountable. In this episode, Melissa Arlena joins us to discuss the power of airtable and accountability. Listen in as we discuss systematizing recurring revenue and keeping clients from slipping through the cracks. Whether you're running a course, a coaching program, or a service-based business—this episode unpacks the real reasons you need better systems (and how Airtable can be your operations BFF).Find It Quickly00:27 - Welcoming Back Melissa Arlena01:20 - Diving into Airtable01:52 - Client Hub & Airtable04:14 - Website and Offer Refinement05:39 - Airtable for Blogging Club and Recurring Income06:40 - Automations and Payment Tracking13:16 - Email Automations and Client Check-ins16:05 - The Importance of Client Accountability16:43 - Challenges of Time Zones in Coaching Programs17:23 - Maximizing Group Coaching Calls18:48 - Using Airtable for Client Experience Audits19:47 - Automating Client Follow-Ups with Airtable20:10 - Organizing Content and Client Data with Airtable22:48 - Airtable for Photographers: Tracking Client Interactions25:03 - Leveraging Airtable for Business InsightsResources MentionedEpisode 211: Marketing Mondays Will Transform Your Business Strategy with Melissa Arlena and Alison BellEpisode 80: SEO Best Practices for Photographers | Simple SEO Series with Melissa Arlena (Part 2)Content Hub TemplateAirtableThrivecartZapierFlodeskHoneyBookDubsadoTáveConnect with MelissaWebsite: pictureperfectrankings.comPodcast: pictureperfectrankings.com/photography-podcastFree FB Group: facebook.com/groups/pictureperfectrankingsInstagram: instagram.com/pictureperfectrankings

The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast
212 | Q&A How to Get Clients to Respond, Creating Budgets, & Accounting for Startup Expenses

The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 38:35 Transcription Available


Send us a textHey everyone! This month's live Q&A was packed with so many golden nuggets for your bookkeeping business. We covered everything from client management to getting started with confidence - basically all the real stuff you're dealing with day-to-day.In this episode you'll hear:Getting Clients in Niche MarketsHandling Unresponsive ClientsRecording Startup ExpensesBookkeeping Practice TestsUsing Airtable, Asana, and DubsadoClient Management and Team StructureMigrating New Clients to Xero from QBOConnecting Credit Unions to XeroAnd More!Resources mentioned in this episode:Bookkeeping Business Accelerator: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/vipBookkeeping Biz Workshops: http://bkworkshops.online/One-on-one mentoring sessions: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/contactXero: https://xeroamericas.partnerlinks.io/79afz10exu7dDubsado: https://www.dubsado.com/?c=shoupcpaOpen Phone: https://openph.one/referral/XA0kFFRExcel, Asana, Airtable, QBO, Jet ConvertThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven't left a review yet it's super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1753696 (affiliate link)Join this cohort of The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator®️>Register for the Information Session HERE>August 26th - 5 PM PST

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career
Why ChatGPT will be the next big growth channel (and how to capitalize on it) | Brian Balfour (Reforge)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 89:11


Brian Balfour is the founder of Reforge, the former VP of Growth at HubSpot, and a student (and teacher) of product growth. Brian has studied every major platform shift—from Facebook to Apple to Google—and he's spotted a pattern that's about to repeat with ChatGPT.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. The 4-step cycle every platform follows (and why ChatGPT just entered step 2)2. Why ChatGPT's platform launch could be bigger than Facebook's early platform3. The exact signals that ChatGPT will launch a third-party platform within six months4. Why you have six months (not years) to make your platform bet5. Why companies that don't integrate with ChatGPT will lose to competitors that do6. How Zynga grew to $1B by betting on Facebook's platform early (before it was obvious)7. Why so few companies are actually doing what they need to be doing right now—Brought to you by:DX—The developer intelligence platform designed by leading researchers: http://getdx.com/lennyBasecamp—The famously straightforward project management system from 37signals: https://www.basecamp.com/lennyMiro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life: https://miro.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/why-chatgpt-will-be-the-next-big-growth-channel-brian-balfour—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/170294620/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Brian Balfour:• X: https://twitter.com/bbalfour• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbalfour/• Website: https://brianbalfour.com/• Substack: https://blog.brianbalfour.com/• Podcast: https://www.reforge.com/podcast/unsolicited-feedback—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome back, Brian!(04:13) The changing landscape of product growth(05:09) The importance of distribution(08:14) The role of new distribution platforms(09:45) The four-step cycle of distribution platforms(17:38) Examples of platform cycles(30:01) The rise of ChatGPT(44:47) The future of AI agents(46:01) Preferred partners and platform credibility(47:18) Monetization mechanisms and free tiers(48:14) Betting strategies for startups(01:04:34) Adopting AI tools: challenges and strategies(01:08:41) The importance of hard constraints(01:14:23) Effective AI adoption in companies(01:19:05) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• The Next Great Distribution Shift: https://blog.brianbalfour.com/p/the-next-great-distribution-shift• Brian Balfour: 10 lessons on career, growth, and life: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-balfour-10-lessons-on-career• This Week #9: Breaking into growth, leading with influence, and (not) stepping on toes: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/this-week-9-breaking-into-growth• Distribution vs. Innovation: https://a16z.com/distribution-vs-innovation/• On Platform Shifts and AI: https://caseyaccidental.com/on-platform-shifts-and-ai/• How to sell your ideas and rise within your company | Casey Winters, Eventbrite: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-sell-your-ideas-and-rise-within• Thinking beyond frameworks | Casey Winters (Pinterest, Eventbrite, Airbnb, Tinder, Canva, Reddit, Grubhub): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/thinking-beyond-frameworks-casey• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/• Claude: https://claude.ai/• Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/• Vine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vine_(service)• Periscope: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periscope_(service)• Myspace: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myspace• Friendster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendster• AltaVista: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AltaVista• Lycos: https://www.lycos.com/• HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/• Zynga: https://www.zynga.com/• TBPN: https://www.tbpn.com/• Deedy Das on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debarghyadas/• ChatGPT's product retention curves are a product manager's wet dream: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/debarghyadas_chatgpts-product-retention-curves-are-a-activity-7338384752393035776-ice1/• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• Building a magical AI code editor used by over 1 million developers in four months: The untold story of Windsurf | Varun Mohan (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-untold-story-of-windsurf-varun-mohan• Anthropic's CPO on what comes next | Mike Krieger (co-founder of Instagram): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropics-cpo-heres-what-comes-next• Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Airtable: https://www.airtable.com/• Monday: monday.com• Sierra: http://sierra.ai• He saved OpenAI, invented the “Like” button, and built Google Maps: Bret Taylor on the future of careers, coding, agents, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/he-saved-openai-bret-taylor• Introducing ChatGPT agent: bridging research and action: https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/• Zigging vs. zagging: How HubSpot built a $30B company | Dharmesh Shah (co-founder/CTO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-30-years-of-building• Marc Andreessen on Why Optimism Is the Safest Bet: https://nymag.com/marc-andressen-2014-10-20/• Reforge: https://www.reforge.com• Reforge Insights: https://www.reforge.com/insights• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/• 25 proven tactics to accelerate AI adoption at your company: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/25-proven-tactics-to-accelerate-ai• Clouded Judgement: https://cloudedjudgement.substack.com/• NFX: https://www.nfx.com/news• James Currier: https://www.nfx.com/team/james-currier• Hallway Chat: https://www.hallwaychat.co/• Bryan Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanrjohnson/• Silicon Valley on HBO: https://www.hbomax.com/shows/silicon-valley/b4583939-e39f-4b5c-822d-5b6cc186172d• Stick: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/stick/umc.cmc.52w04zy67tiv11p8xvbc57wmc• Ergonofis standing desks: https://ergonofis.com/en-us/collections/standing-desks• Coping with the loss of a child and protecting your time | Brian Balfour (father of 2, CEO and founder Reforge, venture partner): https://www.startupdadpod.com/coping-with-the-loss-of-a-child-and-protecting-your-time-brian-balfour-father-of-2-ceo-and-found/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Go To Market Grit
Shishir Mehrotra on Building Tools Creators Love

Go To Market Grit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 89:58


What if your tools shared context like your team does?This week on Grit, Shishir Mehrotra shares how the Coda and Grammarly collaboration unlocks context as a “superpower,” reflects on his early days at Google and YouTube, and hints at a future where tools anticipate intent and amplify how we work.He also shares how this paves the way for agent-based workflows and AI-native communication, beginning with Superhuman's email experience.Guest: Shishir Mehrotra, co-founder of Coda and CEO of GrammarlyConnect with ShishirXLinkedInChapters: 00:00 Trailer01:24 Introduction02:09 Zoo vs safari12:02 A TV ahead of its time21:25 Product decisions31:25 The data behind the algorithm37:26 The AI native productivity suite48:06 Agents are digital humans57:55 Pressure trade-off1:12:50 Insulated from judgment1:25:19 Who Grammarly is hiring1:25:51 What “grit” means to Shishir1:29:30 OutroMentioned in this episode: YouTube, Ray William Johnson, Spotify, Twitch, MTV, Chris Cox, Facebook, TikTok, Google TV, Centrata, Google Chrome, Android, Gmail, Microsoft, Super Bowl, Mosaic, Panasonic, Sony, Susan Wojcicki, Rishi Chandra, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick, Comcast, LoudCloud (Opsware), Quest Communications, AT&T Southwestern Bell, Salar Kamangar, Patrick Pichette, Eric Schmidt, OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Platforms, Sundar Pichai, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Hamilton, Reid Hoffman, Sam Altman, Tesla, Waymo, Airtable, Notion, Max Lytvyn, Alex Shevchenko, Superhuman, Duolingo, Luis von Ahn, Khan Academy, MrBeast, Facebook Messenger, Snap (Snapchat), WhatsApp, Google+, Meta LLaMa, Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, Daniel GrossConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast
What's In Your Project Management Toolbox?

Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025


In this Marketing Over Coffee: Katie Robbert returns to talk Project Management, Software Development Lifecycle, Wednesday, and more! Direct Link to File Project Management, The List: Asana, JIRA, Monday, Trello, MS Project, Wrike, Basecamp, Airtable, Excel Project management vs. Task Management Project management vs. Digital Asset Management vs. Community Building Applying Software Development Lifecycle Practices […] The post What’s In Your Project Management Toolbox? appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

World of DaaS
Airtable CEO Howie Liu - Excel vs Access, Founder Mode, and the Future of SaaS

World of DaaS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 51:53


Howie Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Airtable, the AI-native app platform which has raised over $1.3 billion in funding and is valued at more than $11 billion. Howie sold his first startup, Etacts, to Salesforce when he was just 21 years old.In this episode of World of DaaS, Howie and Auren discuss:The evolution of the no-code/low-code movementHow AI is transforming software developmentPricing strategies for SaaS productsThe importance of founder mode and hands-on leadershipThe future of work in an AI-driven worldLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Howie Liu on X at @howietl.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Savvy Social Podcast
Streamlining Your Business Systems with Rachael Mueller

Savvy Social Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 32:26 Transcription Available


Ever opened Airtable or Asana and immediately closed it because your brain just said “nope”? Been there.  In this episode, I'm joined by systems expert Rachael Mueller for a real talk on how to make your tools work for you—not overwhelm you. We're diving into practical strategies that actually make your life easier (not more complicated). Whether you're drowning in post-its or juggling a million Google Docs, this convo is for you. If your to-do list lives in your head (and you've got 47 birthday party RSVPs to remember), this one's a must-listen. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: The one habit that will instantly make your brain feel lighter When to use automation—and when to skip it Why your system needs to match your personality What to do before you pick a new tool Why “comfort” systems might actually be slowing you down …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Rachael Mueller is a Virtual COO + Systems Expert, helping service-forward business owners + founders optimize and grow their businesses through sustainable systems, and take back control of their time.  After transforming her first business in 2015 from a burnout black hole into a streamlined success, she never looked back! And has helped countless clients do the same behind the scenes.  When she's not helping visionary entrepreneurs banish overwhelm, you can find her in the kitchen whipping up a new recipe, or traveling the globe with her partner. She's also a firm believer that there is never "too much" guacamole, and that life is better after petting a furry friend. Website: https://heyrachael.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey.rachael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyrachael   Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/369

My First Million
Brainstorming $10M AI Business Ideas w/ the Airtable Founder

My First Million

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 44:44


Want to scale your side hustle with AI? Get 700 prompts here: https://clickhubspot.com/wbc Episode 725: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) talks to the founder of Airtable, Howie Liu ( https://x.com/howietl ), about 7 AI business ideas he would start if he was in his 20s. — Show Notes: (0:00) IDEA: Live Shopping w/ AI avatars (5:34) IDEA: AI personalized news (10:36) IDEA: AI Personal Finance Advisor (18:27) IDEA: AI PE model of buy an existing business (24:20) IDEA: Cursor for email (36:53) IDEA: AI-native social apps (38:42) IDEA: Uncensored AI search — Links: • Sesame - https://www.sesame.com/ • Whatnot - https://www.whatnot.com/ • HeyGen - https://www.heygen.com/ • Superhuman - https://superhuman.com/ • Kubera - https://www.kubera.com/ • Addepar - https://addepar.com/ • Airtable - https://www.airtable.com/ • Chief.so - http://chief.so/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano