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A deep dive into product development in the AI era, exploring how judgment, self-serve approaches, and founder authenticity will be critical for building durable technology companies.
In this conversation with host Tyler Cowen, Molly Mielke McCarthy discusses her approach to investing in "moths" - quirky, mission-driven founders who are often undervalued, exploring themes of agency, authenticity, and the importance of finding and supporting exceptional people who are true to their calling.
Nikhil Basu Trivedi shares insights on investing in category-creating companies like Canva and Hinge, emphasizing the importance of durability, product experience, and creating new markets over vanity metrics like rapid early growth.
PJ Accetturo, a pioneering AI video creator, reveals how he produced viral ads like the David Beckham commercial using AI tools, demonstrating a workflow that can create high-quality, cost-effective video content in days instead of months.
Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, discusses the platform's journey from a design tool to a collaborative ecosystem, sharing insights on innovation, leadership, and the transformative potential of AI in creative processes.
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, discusses the company's journey, the future of design in an AI era, and how human creativity and judgment will remain critical as technology evolves.
Brie Wolfson discusses her approach to craft, taste, and organizational culture, exploring how loving attention, deep engagement, and a commitment to excellence can transform work and creativity across various domains.
In this annual ask-me-anything episode, Scott Galloway, Ed Elson, and Claire Miller answer listener questions about everything from Scott's investment in a professional soccer team to their personal splurges, and whether Scott plans to run for public office.
A candid conversation with David George from a16z about AI investment strategies, the changing landscape of venture capital, and why finding founders with exceptional strengths matters more than worrying about theoretical competition.
A deep dive into the latest tech and venture capital news, covering SpaceX's potential $1.5T IPO, OpenAI's Disney deal, Oracle's stock drop, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation across design, coding, and enterprise tools.
Steven Fabre discusses how LiveBlocks helps companies incorporate AI into their products by treating AI as a collaborator, focusing on seamless integration that meets users where they are and enables natural interaction across different parts of an application.
Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma, discusses the company's journey from a technology-first startup to a design platform that transformed digital design workflows, went public in a blockbuster IPO, and is now navigating the future of design in the age of AI.
LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen discusses transforming product development through the "Full Stack Builder" program, which empowers employees to use AI tools to take products from idea to launch across engineering, design, and product functions, with a focus on human creativity, empathy, and judgment.
David George shares insights into a16z's growth investing strategy, focusing on AI investments, identifying market leaders, and backing "technical terminator" founders across various technology sectors.
Carl Rivera discusses how AI is transforming product design, exploring the evolving role of designers, the importance of creating meaningful user experiences, and how technology is changing the way products are conceptualized and developed at Shopify.
Dylan Field, CEO of Figma, discusses the company's journey from a slow-build startup to a design software powerhouse, exploring the impact of AI on design, the importance of human creativity, and how Figma rebounded stronger after the failed Adobe acquisition.
Dylan Field shares insights on Figma's journey, emphasizing the importance of design, craft, and creating excellent products, while discussing the evolution of product development in the age of AI and the merging of traditional product roles.
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore OpenAI's developer day announcements, including ChatGPT's platform strategy, their massive GPU infrastructure deals, and a humorous discussion with Katie Natopoulos about AI-generated video slop.
Dylan Field discusses Figma's evolution from design tool to AI-powered platform, exploring how AI can help lower creative barriers and empower more people to bring their ideas to life across design, prototyping, and product development.
Dylan Field discusses the evolution of Figma's mission to bridge imagination and reality, highlighting the potential of AI to make design and software creation more accessible while emphasizing the continued importance of human creativity, taste, and design expertise.
A thoughtful exploration of communications as a uniquely human skill, storytelling techniques, and how founders can build compelling narratives that attract talent and shape perceptions of their companies.
Mackenzie Burnett, CEO of Ambrook, discusses how his startup provides financial management software for farms, highlighting the complexity of agricultural businesses and the importance of rural resilience.
Eleonore Crespo, CEO of Pigment, discusses her AI-powered enterprise performance management platform that helps companies make faster, data-driven decisions through innovative AI agents. The company aims to transform financial planning by enabling autonomous systems that can run complex analyses, generate scenarios, and provide recommendations, ultimately working towards a vision of self-driving finance.