BetterFutureLabs

Our co-founder Justin Trugman is always dropping interesting AI links in Slack. After some convincing from our co-founder, Aaron Price, we thought, why not share these AI finds with all of you? So, we’re kicking off a new series: Links Justin Sends. Each edition will be packed with cool AI articles, research, and breakthroughs we’ve come across. We’re excited to start sharing these with you all — whether you’re already deep into AI or just starting to dip your toes in, these links should give you something to think about and maybe even spark some fresh ideas.  👇Check out the first edition of Links Justin Sends! 👇 _________________________ Phi-4 Release — Does Size Matter?  Phi-4 was launched, the next iteration of Microsoft’s revolutionary Small Language Model 🐜 💪 https://lnkd.in/gpAisbWe Venngenn AI Tool Check out Venngenn, a cool AI tool for creative projects. 🕹️🎨🌟 https://lnkd.in/gQZ7sPNf Future of UX Design Lee Robinson's thread dives into the future of user experience. 🔧🌐🔄 https://lnkd.in/gjggE38M Midjourney Founder Insights David Holz shares an intriguing post on the leading image generation company’s growth. 🎨🕵️♂️🧰 https://lnkd.in/g9uiWfAS Princeton University's Contribution in Nature Celebrate Princeton for their cited contribution in Nature on groundbreaking Quantum research with Google. 🌿💡🔸 https://lnkd.in/gUhr_kiV Guess who’s back? Enron’s back. This surprising post highlights an unexpected development. 🚫🔮🔄 https://lnkd.in/gvWM-3Zh _________________________ If you want to keep up with the latest in AI, subscribe here 👉 https://lnkd.in/guw_7dQV

Hey NYC friends: if you could get a reservation at any NYC restaurant - specifically where getting a reservation is very difficult - what are some places in your top 10? (this will make more sense in a followup post and you'll be glad you commented here, promise)

Started using Google NotebookLM to summarize daily papers from Hugging Face! Super efficient way to stay updated on the latest AI research. Check out the first episode I’m publishing! https://lnkd.in/eTtX76rE

Hey amazing entrepreneur friends - want to work together to launch new companies? BetterFutureLabs is hiring an EIR. It's a really unique opportunity to help launch new businesses, leveraging cutting edge AI (for realzies, thanks to Justin Trugman). Check it out and let's build something amazing together. https://lnkd.in/eM2yx7ST

Rutgers is proud to be a part of BetterFuture@Work, a collaborative initiative led by BetterFutureLabs and also involving TechUnited. The partnership will focus on several objectives, including: ☑️ Development of New Commercial Opportunities: The collaboration will drive the creation of ventures that respond to the demands of the future workforce, leveraging Rutgers’ academic and research capabilities. ☑️ Educational and Entrepreneurial Engagement: The initiative will integrate venture studio methods and advanced tools into educational programs at Rutgers, offering students, faculty, and staff access to hands-on entrepreneurial experiences. ☑️ Job Creation: The partnership will be focused on creating high-value jobs in New Jersey, as all new companies founded in the program will be headquartered there. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6p2Jqv8 #RutgersResearch

AI at Meta just premiered Meta Movie Gen today! A tremendous break through in video and audio generation models. Check out our thoughts about Meta Movie Gen in the podcast below

We are excited to announce our collaboration with TechUnited and Rutgers University to launch BetterFuture@Work. Check out our update below

Starting a Venture Studio typically involves relying on human analysts to evaluate deals and investments. This process is slow, exhaustive, and expensive. So, instead of hiring human analysts, we built them. Introducing Chandler: our Multi-Agent System powering investment analysis at the first multi-agent specialized venture studio. Given an idea and problem area, Chandler generates a 40-page slide deck and a 30+ page investment memorandum in just 30 minutes—work that usually takes human analysts a week!

🚀 AI Needs Smart Policy, Not Red Tape At BetterFutureLabs, we know AI is at a critical juncture. Misguided regulations threaten to stifle innovation and halt progress. As experts in agentic AI, we believe that balanced, common-sense policies are the key to driving forward responsible AI development without unnecessary hurdles. 🌟 In our latest op-ed, we discuss how New Jersey can become the venue of choice for AI model licenses by passing smart, sensible regulations. By embracing pro-innovation policies, NJ has the potential to lead the way, offering a welcoming environment for AI companies looking to build and scale. Thank you ROI-NJ for helping us amplify the need for smart AI regulations.