AI meets human behavior in these fun and insightful conversations with Danielle Gopen, a top founder coach and advisor, and Paul Fung, an experienced AI founder. We blend AI breakthroughs with real-world insights on business strategy, industry disruptions, leadership, and psychology while cutting through the hype to ask the hard questions.
This is for decision-makers like founders and business leaders who want to harness AI's potential thoughtfully, exploring both the technological edge and human elements that drive long-term success. Join us to challenge the status quo, navigate the shifting landscape of an AI-powered world, and get new information worth sharing.
Text Us Your Thoughts!We look back on the tremendous progress AI made over the course of a single year - from LLMs becoming lawyers and doctors to producing Hollywood-level video output - and what technology advancements made it all possible. We then add a few predictions for 2025. We love feedback and questions! Please reach out: LinkedIn Episode DirectoryMentions of companies, products, or resources in this podcast or show notes are for informational purposes only and do not constitute...
18 Dec 2024
The Agents Are Swarming
Text Us Your Thoughts!After exploring the available LLM credits for AI startups, we venture into a world where we make some big predictions including apps no longer existing as we know them and AI agents comprising the majority of a startup's "team". We also hypothesize if the pending agent explosion is related to why tech hiring is lagging despite an uptick in startup funding this year. We love feedback and questions! Please reach out: LinkedIn Episode DirectoryMentions of companies, pr...
21 Nov 2024
Understanding AI Agents and Their Potential
AI Coach hosts explore AI Agents, distinguishing them from chatbots, and examine their potential for small businesses through a real-time case study and a review of Anthropic's computer use capabilities.
13 Nov 2024
What's Happening At OpenAI?
OpenAI's recent executive departures raise questions about ethics, retention, and data privacy, as we explore the implications for companies and individuals in the tech industry.
23 Oct 2024
AI in Emergency Relief Efforts
Text Us Your Thoughts!What can AI's role be in emergency preparedness and disaster relief? We explore this by analyzing the transformative potential of AI technology related to improved predictions, faster emergency response, and efficient rebuilding efforts for communities grappling with the effects of devastating disasters.
18 Oct 2024
Outsourcing Your Brain and Your Friendships
Text Us Your Thoughts!Unlock the secrets of the LinkedIn algorithm (hint: consistency, unpolished content, and videos). Furthermore, as AI simplifies problem-solving and amplifies instant gratification, what are the implications for children's development, specifically their grit and resilience? Bonus question: Does a social network where AI shapes your online interactions enhance social media or dilute it?
9 Oct 2024
Chicken or the Egg: Brand or Product?
Text Us Your Thoughts!In today's episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked yet crucial aspect of startup success: brand strategy. Many founders focus solely on product development and fundraising, neglecting their brand until it's too late. We'll explore why this approach can be detrimental and how intentional brand-building can set you apart in an increasingly competitive landscape. And of course, we'll explore how AI can help build a brand that resonates with your target audience.
1 Oct 2024
If You Call Yourself an AI Company, Bring the Wow
Text Us Your Thoughts!AI is meant to bring the "WOW" in producing information and optimizing processes. However, there are too many startups out there calling themselves AI companies, but when you get under the hood, you realize it's all smoke and mirrors. We talk about the ramifications around fundraising, customer experience, reputation and more when that happens. Also, some thoughts on the ChatGPT o1 release.
25 Sept 2024
Using AI to Build and Launch A New Product
Text Us Your Thoughts!Have model anxiety where you don't know which LLM to use and why when a new one is released? Fear no more, Narrow.ai is here! Paul talks about his company's launch (out of stealth mode) and shares how much they were able to use AI to do their product launch, saving them tons of time and money. We also talk about non-technical founders using Claude as their CTO to build new apps. This is the future of using AI to do more faster. Links and Resources:Narrow.ai https://...
2 Aug 2024
AI Movie Madness
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A light-hearted take on various futuristic doomsday scenarios involving AI, inspired by cultural classics like "The Terminator" and other iconic films. From rogue robots to unintended consequences, we explore what might be possible and what remains outlandish while keeping the mood fun and thought-provoking. Bonus Question: Do we need to reach ASI for AI to take over?
25 Jul 2024
Feeding the Beast: AI's Power Hungry Machines
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We jump into OpenAI's new GPT-4.0 mini model (more efficient, lower cost), which brings us to the economics and cost drivers of AI. We then explore AI's energy consumption and theorize what can be done about it re: infrastructure, government policies. Bonus question: Is AI the problem or the solution?
18 Jul 2024
AI Industry Disruption: Accounting (w/ Reyes Florez)
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Join us for an insightful episode where we explore AI's role in revolutionizing the accounting world with Reyes Florez, the CEO and founder of Platform Accounting Group. We discuss the stark contrast between how larger firms are leveraging AI and the obstacles smaller firms face with outdated technology. Reyes underscores the pivotal role AI will play in bridging the workforce gap as industry demographics shift.
Today's Guest: Reyes Florez
Reyes Florez is the CEO and Founder of the Platform Accounting Group, a private equity-backed accounting and professional services firm focused on acquiring and operating boutique professional services firms throughout the US. Utah Business named him a 2024 CEO of the Year, and he is a frequent speaker at AICPA and other leading industry conferences. Previously, Reyes was in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse where he focused on M&A and capital markets advisory in the Business Services and Education Technology sectors. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Reyes was in Corporate Finance at Goldman Sachs. He has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business where he was an 1898 scholar, and his BA in Economics from the University of Utah where he received cum laude honors.
More about Platform Accounting Group (https://platformag.com/): The firm has executed an impressive 40 acquisitions in the last nine years, showcasing its streamlined growth strategy. Earlier this year, Platform secured an $85 million minority funding round (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/platform-accounting-group-secures-85-173400797.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall), led by Cynosure Group with continued participation and support from Swell Capital and Peery Capital. This substantial investment will augment both its current portfolio and future expansion efforts.
Links and Resources:
Death, Taxes, and AI (https://a16z.com/generative-ai-in-accounting/) by a16z
9 Jul 2024
When AI Hallucinates
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Fake GPTs on OpenAI, LLMs confidently giving absolutely wrong answers, a hallucination rate guessing game across different AI models (see if you can do better than Danielle did), Audi running on ChatGPT, and the importance of critical thinking when using GenAI. Bonus question: How can you tell if an LLM has hallucinated if you didn't know the right answer to begin with?
25 Jun 2024
AI Industry Disruption: Politics
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AI candidates running for UK Parliament, confronting bias in training data, politician digital avatars, and more!
Links and Resources:
https://www.ai-steve.co.uk/
https://www.heygen.com/
18 Jun 2024
Apple Intelligence Unveiled: What's Your Privacy Worth?
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Our thoughts on the Apple Intelligence announcement and downstream impacts, trading privacy for convenience, and the future of AI in consumer technology including driverless cars and home devices. Bonus question: can robots feel empathy?
13 Jun 2024
Balancing Authority, Ego, and Decision Making
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Unravel the complexities of leadership within ambiguous authority structures. Learn proven methods for navigating decision-making, mitigating power struggles, and disagreeing productively whether you're the one "in charge" or not.
8 Jun 2024
How We Use AI
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Some practical tips on how to get creative with Chat GPT, whether you should develop an AI enterprise strategy for your small business or go organic, and a plug for how AI can make podcasting even easier.
25 May 2024
What Even is AI?
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Introduction to The AI Coach co-hosts, an accessible overview of the past, present, and future of AI, and how LLMs are like children.
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