The Seed - Episode 1 launches tomorrow. Howard KingstonMads Jensen and myself dissecting our week's shenanigans in startup and investing land.
This snippet was from our chat on AI.
Is AI really that transformational?
Or just hype?
Where will it really matter, how, and when.
The Seed will be a weekly pod released every Sunday morning with different humans on discussing all kinds of startup eco-system topics.
Available here and on all major platforms as audio or video.
Love your insight and input.
From $0 to $1M ARR in 120 days: The Aragon.ai Growth Story
My raw conversation with Wesley Tian on building one of the fastest-growing consumer AI startups of 2024. No fluff, just tactical insights on:
- what led them to build an AI headshot product
- things they did right to grow so quickly
- coping with growing competitions
- why they succeeded in building a 7-figure business when others haven't
This isn't just another startup story.
It's an authentic founder-to-founder conversation & a masterclass in identifying promising technology early (stable diffusion), building & testing quickly, and experiencing explosive market pull.
Listen to the full episode [link in comment]
How do high-growth ventures leverage AI and automation? 📈
Thuy-Ngan Trinh, Managing Director & CCO of Project A, will dive into the topic at the nocodeklub Conference.
With her finger on the pulse of the startup ecosystem, Thuy-Ngan will reveal the real-world tactics and strategies that are transforming how ventures scale with AI and automation.
What's in it for you?
👉 Discover how Project A leverages automation and AI to support high-growth potential ventures
👉 Learn how AI is being implemented across various operational functions to drive efficiency and innovation
👉 Get actionable insights to apply AI-driven growth strategies to your own business
🚀 Ready to scale faster with AI?
Grab your ticket now – the link is in the comments! 👇
https://lnkd.in/gZGeWvkQ
Episode 7 which features Part One of the conversation with Craftspark Founders, Apola and Kumaresh, has touched 33000 views and we cant but help feel touched and immensely grateful for this milestone.
When we first conceptualised The Snakes and Ladders show it was meant to be a simple show that brought out the Snakes ( risks / pitfalls) and Ladders ( master breakthroughs and upsides) as seen and faced by the Founders and the panel of eminent , highly knowledgeable investors who were kind enough to grace our initial episodes when the show was unheard of . Our initial episodes crossing 60k was a booster shot for us!
On the way, we decided to morph the show into the World's First AI Powered Startup show. We heard some sniggers that AI was a `fad' being used to sell the show and attract viewership but we demonstrated it was not a fad by deploying our own TTC ( Trained, Tutored, Customized ChatGPT powered ChatBot) on the Homepage of TheGreatUnicornHunt Dot com and not only running the script of the show through it but making it free and inviting all founders and investors to run their queries about their own Snakes and Ladders through it.
This is just a milestone for us and we are working at feverish pace on adopting and bringing AI within easy reach of the Startup Ecosystem. Watch this space, you are going to love what we announce soon!
Do watch the episode since I am sure that even before we launch Part two of the Episode which features Experts and Investors from the space (Amit Singal from Fluid VC and Kishore Kumar Head Brand Intelligence and Accelerator of Big Basket have graciously consented to feature on the show and share their insights on the upcoming episode) this Part One is going to rock .
The very very ' gheesa peeta' and cliché that everyone uses but we sincerely mean it, is " This milestone would not have been possible without you, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You "
#AI#founders#angels#VCs#startupstories#startups
In a unique era for startups, the landscape of financial services is evolving rapidly with generative AI leading the way.
Peter Hung shares how executive leaders across traditional finance institutions are embracing AI as a core driver of innovation and actively seeking partnerships with early-stage startups—whether pre-SEED, SEED, or Series A.
This episode explores the shifts in mindset and approach, signaling a new, proactive stance where every leader is expected to achieve an "AI win."
Catch the full episode for insights on how this wave of opportunity is reshaping the startup environment in finance: https://lnkd.in/ddaUf3Ui#GenerativeAI#FinanceInnovation#StartupEcosystem#PioneersPodcast
🎙️ Episode 40 with Andi Partovi
We are excited to bring you an insightful conversation with Andi Partovi, where we explore the dynamic landscape of Generative AI and its growing influence in the enterprise world, alongside a deep dive into the Austriela startup ecosystem.
In this episode:
✨ The strategic decision-making processes of CIOs in the energy sector as they navigate the integration of Generative AI, exploring the challenges and opportunities they face
✨ Andi’s valuable insights as a startup builder, where he shares practical advice on how to effectively validate AI-driven ideas in today’s fast-evolving landscape
✨ A thorough exploration of the Austriela startup ecosystem, shedding light on the unique opportunities it offers for innovation and growth in the AI sector.
Whether you're a corporate leader, an entrepreneur, or someone fascinated by the future of AI, this episode is packed with insights that will help you stay ahead of the curve
📹 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ecwYpn5G
Welcome to another episode of Future Forward!
Today, I am excited to speak with George Boretos, Founder and CEO of FutureUP.
George shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from a software engineer to launching multiple AI startups, including his current focus on AI-based price optimization.
He explains how Future Up helps companies identify optimal pricing strategies using predictive AI technology, enhancing revenue and profitability for businesses selling standardized products.
#FutureForwardPodcast#Priceoptimisation#AI
Helping software founders build the network to win [ARRtist]. I'm an entrepreneur, who is passionate about happiness research and sports business. Founded XLETIX. Ex-McKinsey & Lingoda.
Meet Bob: Bob used to be a CFO in a SaaS company, holds a master's in computer science and invests in software as a partner at Oxx. Good reasons to talk to him about:
🚀 Fundable AI Models
🔍 Hands-On Advice: Getting AI Models to Work for Startups
💡 Exploring Open-Source Alternatives: Rising Stars and specific tool tips
🌐 Also, Bob and his colleagues at Oxx wrote a great report: "Rising Stars of Open Source" Report --> see show notes
And the website of his "restaurant" recommendation "Southampton Arms" is actually pretty funny :-D
New episode is live in 3,2,1... now!
Get ready to unleash the power of AI and take your workflow to the next level.
This month, our Startup Life newsletter is looking at the role of AI at work. From productivity to hiring, we’ll be covering top tips of when — and when not — AI can supercharge your workflows.
This week, we spoke to Stephen M. Walker II, co founder of Klu.ai — a platform that helps companies get value out of generative AI models — about how to get started with AI tools at work.
He believes that from a competitive standpoint — whether you’re thinking about it as a business leader or as someone trying to build a career — leveraging AI and figuring out how to integrate it into your workflows is going to be key.
Are you signed up to our newsletter yet? 👇
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Service-as-Software: The $4.6 trillion frontier. Discover how AI is not just supporting but leading business services, offering unprecedented scalability and efficiency 👇
Joanne Chen, General Partner at Foundation Capital and Jaya G., Partner at Foundation Capital, offer valuable insights into a massive $4.6 trillion opportunity for startups to leverage AI and automate high-skilled services in “AI leads a service-as-software paradigm shift”.
Check out the key insights in the attached presentation 👇
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