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Reimagining AR Glasses: CEO Bobak Tavangar on the Journey of Brilliant Labs and Open Innovation
I had a great time talking with Bobak Tavangar, the CEO of Brilliant Labs.
We discussed how they are transforming the landscape of augmented reality (AR)
In our conversation:
- Bobak shares his vision for making AR technology more accessible
- We explore the game-changing role of open-source collaboration
- The future of neurotechnology in AR interactions and more.
Tune in to discover how Brilliant Labs is pushing the boundaries of AR glasses and inspiring a new generation of innovators.
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9 Oct 2024TRANSCRIPT
AI as a podcast guest? Exploring OpenAI's New Realtime Speech-to-Speech API #9
Host Nolan Makatche explores the capabilities and limitations of OpenAI's new Realtime Speech-to-Speech API, interviewing an AI guest and discussing potential applications in voice assistants and customer service.
25 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
Building a Web Agency for Latin America: Lessons from Nova Tek’s Eduardo Medina #8
Nova Tek is a thriving web agency in Latin America. Eduardo is the founder that started it all!
In this episode, we discuss:
* Eduardo's entrepreneurial journey
* Triple E methodology for web development
* Crucial lessons in focus, resilience, and sales for entrepreneurs
* Insights on building a lasting tech company
Follow Eduardo:
Insta: @novatek.ai
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardomedina-ai/
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17 Sept 2024TRANSCRIPT
AI-Powered Project Management: Flow and the Future of Tech with Seth Nuzum #7
We discuss Seth Nuzum's startup Flow, the state of generative AI, what the world may look like in 20 yrs, and more!
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Instagram - @Seth.Nuzum and @Flow__AI
Website: SethNuzum.com
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21 Aug 2024TRANSCRIPT
From Setback to Success: Winston’s Journey with Immerge #6
Winston’s story is an inspiration!
He is a Buildspace grant winner and already has paying customers for his startup, Immerge.
Two months ago, though, he lost his job when the AI drone startup he was working for went under.
Today, he’s transformed this loss into an opportunity by pursuing an idea he’s had for years.
An idea for a productivity tool that combines a Pomodoro timer with a to-do list.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube to hear Winston tell his incredible story.
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Instagram @projectsByWin
Immerge.co (Coming Soon)
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10 Jul 2024TRANSCRIPT
#5 How to Generate Better SaaS Startup Ideas and Choose the Right One to Build: Plus, Updates on My Current Project
In this episode, I dive into SaaS ideas. How to find them. And choose which ones to build.
I’ll also share updates on my current project and my experience so far in BuildSpace S5.
Please note that the podcast schedule may be sporadic as I balance it with building SafeSelect.app. When I have valuable insights to offer, you’ll hear from me.
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24 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
#4 Venture Capital or Bootstrapped Software? Pros & Cons
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of leveraging venture capital for software products. I also discuss bootstrapping SaaS. Learn why the bootstrapped path was the right choice for me.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIh7qAwKN28
Podcast Transcript: https://blog.shadownote.app/2024/04/venture-capital-or-bootstrapped.html
Naval Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQqiTtkpFjM
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24 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
#3 - Pillars of Productivity: Building Your Best Self
Here I share my journey for solo bootstrapping with sustained productivity. Discover the four pillars—purpose, focus, task management, and self-care. Adapt these insights to create a productivity routine that evolves with you, enabling peak performance every day.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BYO2dw-N0
Podcast Transcript: https://blog.shadownote.app/2024/04/pillars-of-productivity-building-your.html
My Daily Journaling method in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGdaYotL0Bw
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24 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
#2 - Dream Killers: Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs and the Impact of Media
In this episode I explore the topic of self-limiting beliefs. I also discuss the impact of media an advertising on our well-being.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04G8qdmdVE&t=617s
Podcast Transcript: https://blog.shadownote.app/2024/04/dream-killers-overcoming-self-limiting.html
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24 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT
#1 - Intro Welcome to Meraki Mind
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXJlKC8ZIM
This pod is my way of documenting my journey as a bootstrapper. Paving my way to financial freedom.
I'll be sharing my wins, my losses and everything I learn along the way.
I will also be interviewing other Founders and guest to discuss their journeys as well.
This pod is all about learning from others' experiences.
I'm standing on the shoulders of everyone that has come before me. This is my way of paying it forward by creating a resource for others to learn from.
This is a long-term project. Right now you're listening on Day 1.
Well I'm going to carry this Day 1 mindset from this first episode all the way through.
I want to always be operating on the edge my comfort zone. Pushing the boundaries.
Hopefully I can look back on this episode 5 years from now and see a progressive evolution.
Like fine wine, Meraki Mind gets better with time.
Here's to proving what is possible with compound growth that comes from continuous learning and consistent action!
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Inside a recent episode
Reimagining AR Glasses: CEO Bobak Tavangar on the Journey of Brilliant Labs and Open Innovation
Published 15 Oct 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] When we started working on frame, we really had this vision in mind, no content, that the key use cases, the things that would give devices like this purpose in your life would be allowing a powerful AI to see and hear it, to understand everything that you're experiencing in that moment and generate some value add on top of that. Help give you some context, help guide you through a situation, help you read the room a little differently than you're latent biological powers or knowledge and experience equipped you to be able to do that that really was the set of use cases that we had in mind. And the beauty of keeping things open is that it's not relegated to what we ourselves can imagine, but suddenly it's what a world of developers are going to build on top. […]
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