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Hahahacks: AI Fuels Whimsical Creations with Codex
Hahahacks showcased creative uses of OpenAI's Codex, turning mundane items into fun projects like a shoe detector and a lie-detecting water-dumping app.
Legora's YC Rejection to $100M ARR: A Startup Story
Legora's co-founder & CEO, Max Junestrand, shares the startup's incredible journey from YC rejection to $100M ARR, fueled by AI and a winning culture.
Uber's Agentic SDLC: Building the Future of Software
Uber engineers Uday Kiran Medisetty and Adam Huda unveil the six building blocks of their agentic software factory, transforming development from idea to production with AI.
Human Code Review: AI's Next Frontier?
Qodo CEO Itamar Friedman discusses the critical role of contextual knowledge in AI code reviews, arguing for codifying tribal knowledge to achieve trustworthy automation.
Whatnot's Live Shopping Bet: From Pokemon Cards to Global Scale
Whatnot co-founder Grant talks about the platform's rise, the power of live commerce, and its future in expanding into new categories like cars.
Eric Ries on Building Incorruptible Companies
Eric Ries, author of 'The Lean Startup,' discusses how companies can resist short-term pressures and build enduring, mission-driven organizations.
Adam Ward's Playbook for Elite Hiring
Adam Ward, Head of Talent at Cursor, reveals the flaws in traditional recruiting funnels and shares strategies for building elite, high-talent-density teams.
AI vs. AI: Lemonade Stand Showdown
AI models ChatGPT and Claude competed to run lemonade stands, showcasing surprising capabilities and significant operational challenges, ultimately failing to turn a profit.
Vaibhav Gupta: Fighting Slop with Slop
Vaibhav Gupta of Boundary discusses fighting software 'slop' by embracing it, detailing Boundary's unique approach to building a programming language without code reviews and at 'agent speed.'
Datadog CEO: AI won't stop us from writing code
Datadog CEO Olivier Pomel discusses AI's impact on coding, the company's resilient journey, and the importance of staying close to the product.
TwelveLabs Builds Video Memory Layer
James Le of TwelveLabs discusses the critical need for memory in video AI, detailing the limitations of current systems and introducing their 'Jockey' platform as a solution.
monday.com: From Systems of Record to Context
monday.com's Omri Bruchim and Tomer Ast reveal their strategy for building AI assistants that truly 'understand' user work by shifting from systems of record to systems of context.
Ace: Why Voice AI Needs Smarter Scaffolding, Not Bigger Models
Ace creators Ornella Bahidika and Joel Allou explain why smaller AI models coupled with smart 'scaffolding' are superior for responsive voice applications.
Replit CEO: Being 'Cancelled' is a Choice
Replit CEO Amjad Masad discusses the strategic importance of personal branding for CEOs, navigating public perception, and the power of authenticity in the digital age.
AI Transforms Design: New Ways to Create with AI Tools
Explore how AI tools are revolutionizing design, enabling faster iteration, personalized experiences, and a new era of human-AI collaboration in creative workflows.
AI Promises Healthcare Cost Reduction
Shiv Rao of Abridge discusses how AI is being used by healthcare companies to reduce costs by automating administrative tasks and improving accuracy in patient care.
Gusto's "Cofounder" AI Emerged from a Missed Flight
Gusto's Eddie Kim discusses how a missed flight inspired the creation of "Cofounder," an AI tool automating business tasks for small businesses.
Working for Thiel & Musk: An Inside Look
A professional with experience working for Peter Thiel and Elon Musk shares insights into their leadership styles and the demanding culture at companies like PayPal.
Jake Paul: From YouTube Star to Investor
Jake Paul discusses his evolution from YouTube star to boxer and investor, emphasizing resilience and the importance of a strong network in his journey.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha: Turning Down Stanford for Groceries
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha discusses forgoing Stanford to build a rapid grocery delivery service, leveraging AI, and focusing on customer experience.
Paul Graham on Silicon Valley vs. Stockholm for Startups
Paul Graham, Y Combinator founder, discusses the benefits of Silicon Valley for startups and how Stockholm can foster its own thriving hub.
Viktor: The AI Coworker Living in Slack
Viktor, an AI coworker living in Slack, connects to 3000+ business tools to deliver real outputs like PDFs and dashboards autonomously, acting as a team member rather than just a tool.
Kled IP-Banned All of Nigeria. The Defense Made It Worse.
A 22-year-old founder, an a16z and Unshackled Ventures-backed data-licensing app, and the choice to ban a country of 230 million people instead of admitting the fraud system could not keep up. His investors have said nothing.
Max Schoening: AI's Role in Design and Product
Notion's Head of Product, Max Schoening, discusses how AI is transforming design and product development, emphasizing agency and the augmentation of human creativity.
TriFetch raises $1.9M for clinic automation
TriFetch secures $1.9M in pre-seed funding to automate administrative tasks like calls, referrals, and prior authorizations for specialty clinics.
Paperclip CEO on Building Zero-Human Companies
Paperclip CEO Doda demonstrates the open-source platform for orchestrating AI agents, enabling 'zero-human' company operations and showcasing future development plans.
Jesse Genet on AI Agents and the Future of Learning
AI agent builder Jesse Genet shares her practical approach to leveraging AI for education and productivity, discussing her experiences as a mother and former founder.
Dreamer: Building AI Agents for Everyone
David Singleton, co-founder & CEO of Dreamer, discusses the platform's mission to democratize AI agent creation for everyone, enabling users to build and utilize personalized AI tools.
Solugen: From Startup to Billion-Dollar Chemical Giant
Solugen's Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt are revolutionizing chemical manufacturing with their 'chemoenzymatic processing,' blending biology and chemistry to build cleaner, smaller plants.
Emergent Co-Founders on AI for SaaS Development
Emergent, a startup leveraging AI agents for SaaS development, has achieved $100M ARR in 8 months. Co-founders Mukund and Madhav Jha discuss their journey from Google, the platform's capabilities, and the future of AI in app creation.
Jacob Warwick on Mastering Compensation Negotiation
Professional negotiator Jacob Warwick shares insights on effectively negotiating compensation, highlighting the importance of value, preparation, and collaboration.