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"What are the interactions? What are the dials that we need to expose for people to be able to use this technology creatively?"
Victor Perez and Diego Rodriguez, Krea's cofounders, share how Krea empowers artists to generate and enhance images and videos using AI without needing to master complex technical skills.
Victor and Diego discuss their journey from deep research to creating user-friendly interfaces that make AI a seamless creative medium. They highlight the importance of turning complex technology into accessible products, building community-driven development, and staying agile in a fast-moving tech landscape.
Stay tuned for more episodes in the AI Artist Retreat series, where we spotlight founders and their platforms. For more details, visit our webpage: a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Krea
00:42 - Identifying Market Needs
01:18 - DEMO: Real-Time Image Generation and User Controls
02:17 - Fine-Tuning AI Creativity for Artists
02:38 - Empowering Artists with AI
03:13 - Layering: Refining Your Creative Output
03:56 - Achieving Viral Success
05:13 - Krea's Unique Value Proposition
Resources:
Find Victor on: linkedin.com/in/iamvictorperez
Find Diego on X: https://x.com/asciidiego
Learn more about Krea: krea.ai/home
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"What are the interactions? What are the dials that we need to expose for people to be able to use this technology creatively?"
Victor Perez and Diego Rodriguez, Krea's cofounders, share how Krea empowers artists to generate and enhance images and videos using AI without needing to master complex technical skills.
Victor and Diego discuss their journey from deep research to creating user-friendly interfaces that make AI a seamless creative medium. They highlight the importance of turning complex technology into accessible products, building community-driven development, and staying agile in a fast-moving tech landscape.
Stay tuned for more episodes in the AI Artist Retreat series, where we spotlight founders and their platforms. For more details, visit our webpage: a16z.com/aiart
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Krea
00:42 - Identifying Market Needs
01:18 - DEMO: Real-Time Image Generation and User Controls
02:17 - Fine-Tuning AI Creativity for Artists
02:38 - Empowering Artists with AI
03:13 - Layering: Refining Your Creative Output
03:56 - Achieving Viral Success
05:13 - Krea's Unique Value Proposition
Resources:
Find Victor on: linkedin.com/in/iamvictorperez
Find Diego on X: https://x.com/asciidiego
Learn more about Krea: krea.ai/home
Stay Updated:
Let us know what you think: ratethispodcast.com/a16z
Find a16z on Twitter: twitter.com/a16z
Find a16z on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/a16z
Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: a16z.simplecast.com
Follow our host: twitter.com/stephsmithio
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
