Logan KilpatrickJoin Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a conversation about AI, the future of work, autonomous coding agents, and more with Sahil Lavingia, the CEO and founder of Gumroad & Antiwork. Sahil has been a builder for over 10 years, initially raising a small VC round then series A for Gumroad and is now building as an AI first product company. It was awesome to hear about the transition from him, how him and the team make product bets, and hot takes on AI coding : )
00:00 Introduction to Sahil and Gumroad 03:11 The Anti-Work Philosophy and New Ventures 05:57 Building Under the Anti-Work Umbrella 08:58 AI as a Productive Partner 11:49 The Role of AI in Software Development 15:14 Scaling AI Collaboration 18:06 The Future of Work and AI 20:55 Prompt Engineering and Its Importance 23:50 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Work 32:35 The Art of Prompt Engineering 41:55 Navigating the Future of Work and AI 51:16 AI's Impact on the Creator Economy 56:42 Personal Tech Stack and Future Aspirations
Note: This episode was done in Logan and Nolan's personal capacity, and is not affiliated with their employers in any way.
An unfiltered conversation with Sahil Lavingia, CEO of GumroadLogan Kilpatrick2025-06-21 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a conversation about AI, the future of work, autonomous coding agents, and more with Sahil Lavingia, the CEO and founder of Gumroad & Antiwork. Sahil has been a builder for over 10 years, initially raising a small VC round then series A for Gumroad and is now building as an AI first product company. It was awesome to hear about the transition from him, how him and the team make product bets, and hot takes on AI coding : )
00:00 Introduction to Sahil and Gumroad 03:11 The Anti-Work Philosophy and New Ventures 05:57 Building Under the Anti-Work Umbrella 08:58 AI as a Productive Partner 11:49 The Role of AI in Software Development 15:14 Scaling AI Collaboration 18:06 The Future of Work and AI 20:55 Prompt Engineering and Its Importance 23:50 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Work 32:35 The Art of Prompt Engineering 41:55 Navigating the Future of Work and AI 51:16 AI's Impact on the Creator Economy 56:42 Personal Tech Stack and Future Aspirations
Note: This episode was done in Logan and Nolan's personal capacity, and is not affiliated with their employers in any way.Start building your next AI app for free in Google AI Studio!!Logan Kilpatrick2025-10-22 | Introducing the new AI first vibe coding experience in Google AI Studio! Built to take you from prompt to production with Gemini, and optimized for AI app creation. Start building AI apps for free : )
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Thumbnails created by Nano Banana through an AI Studio vibe coded app, the prompt was: "Build me a youtube thumbnail generator using Nano Banana where I can put in my headshot and make new thumbnails with different text and vibes iteratively"An unfiltered conversation with Matan Grinberg, CEO of Factory AILogan Kilpatrick2025-07-23 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a conversation with Matan Grinberg, CEO of Factory AI, about the future of software development, the launch of Factory, the challenges of scaling up autonomous coding agents, and the pivot that led to Factory building Droids.
Chapters 00:00 Factory's Mission and Vision 02:25 Expanding the Developer Audience 05:25 Understanding the Droids 08:22 Enterprise Use Cases and Adoption 12:17 Balancing Delegation and Control 15:24 Training the Droids 17:25 Enterprise First Approach 20:13 Future Expectations and User Experience 23:14 Unexpected Use Cases and PM Engagement 26:39 The Evolution of Droid Naming and Personality 29:24 Impact of Model Progress on Developer Behavior 33:26 The Future of Product Velocity and Developer Taste 37:27 Balancing Speed and Quality in Product Development 41:14 Unlocking New Capabilities in AI Models 43:23 Overcoming Initial Challenges and Finding Success 48:24 Looking Ahead: The Future of Developers and AI
Check out Factory AI and Droids: factory.aiAn unfiltered conversation with Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure AILogan Kilpatrick2025-07-05 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a conversation with Brett Adcock, CEO of Figure AI, a general purpose robotics company. We talk about how robotics are the ultimate deployment vector of AGI, the challenges of robotics, and the timeline until home robots hit mainstream.
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 03:18 The Exponential Growth in Robotics 05:18 The Vision Behind Humanoid Robots 08:12 Challenges in Hardware Development 11:11 Adoption Challenges and Market Focus 14:27 Learning and Improvement in Robotics 17:15 Future Directions and Scaling Robotics 26:15 The Future of Robot Integration 31:34 Designing Trustworthy Robots 37:02 Privacy and Cybersecurity in Robotics 45:36 The Role of Superintelligence in Society 50:29 A Vision for 2025 and BeyondAn unfiltered conversation with Anjney Midha, General Partner at A16ZLogan Kilpatrick2025-06-02 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick as they sit down with legendary investor and builder Anjney Midha to chat all things AI. From foundation model progress, to evals, to how to find the next generation of AI enabled products, Anjney shares his deep insights around AI as one of the critical figures in the ecosystem.
Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of AI Models and Open Source Alternatives 09:54 Discord as a Launchpad for AI Innovations 19:47 Evaluating AI Reliability and Real-World Applications 31:57 Understanding User Retention and Engagement 35:05 The Evolution of AI Product Development 41:09 The Changing Landscape of ARR and Retention Metrics 49:41 Barbell Demand in AI: Solo Consumers vs. Enterprises 54:40 Personal Tech Stack and Future Predictions
This conversation represents Nolan and Logan's personal views, not that of their employers.An unfiltered conversation with Eric Simons, CEO of Bolt.newLogan Kilpatrick2025-04-23 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a deep dive into the story of Bolt.new (Stackblitz) with founder and CEO Eric Simons. We talk about Bolt.new as the overnight success 7 years in the making, why vibe coding is here to stay, scaling from $0 to $20M to now $40M ARR, the the future of software creation.
Get started vibe coding: https://bolt.new/, sign up for the Bolt.new hackathon: https://hackathon.dev/
Find Eric and Logan on X / Twitter: https://x.com/EricSimons + https://x.com/OfficialLoganK
Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Success: Seven Years in the Making 07:34 Understanding the User Base: Beyond Developers 10:29 Evolving Product Vision: Catering to Non-Developers 15:03 The Power of a Lean Team: Scaling with Fewer Resources 20:25 Future of Value Creation: From Product to Full Company Creation 27:07 The Importance of Prompt Engineering 30:44 User Experience and Accessibility in AI Tools 36:17 Deployment and Integration Simplified 38:37 Competitive Advantages of Bolt 41:55 Market Awareness and Growth Strategies 45:09 Personal Tech Stack and Future Aspirations
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).An unfiltered conversation with Mehul Nariyawala, Co-founder of Matic RobotsLogan Kilpatrick2025-04-16 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a conversation about the future of home robotics with Matic CEO Mehul Nariyawala. We dive deep into the challenges of on-device AI, scaling robot production in America, where humanoids are going, and more!
00:00 Introduction to Matic Robotics 02:52 Challenges in Scaling Robotics Technology 05:59 Vision-Only Robotics: The Matic Approach 09:03 Mapping and Navigation in Indoor Environments 11:55 User Experience and Product Design Intentions 14:54 Edge Computing and Privacy Considerations 17:46 Cost Efficiency in Robotic Intelligence 21:11 The Evolution of Robotics Technology 23:58 Future Capabilities and User Expectations 28:18 The Evolution of Robotics and Safety 29:04 Software vs. Hardware in Robotics 31:21 Continuous Improvement and User Experience 33:09 Personalization in Home Robotics 36:11 Scaling Challenges in Robotics 39:26 Minimum Lovable Product in Hardware 41:20 Consumer vs. Industrial Robotics 45:24 The Future of Robotics Adoption 53:09 Tech Stack and Future Aspirations
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).An unfiltered conversation with Dwarkesh PatelLogan Kilpatrick2025-03-19 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a deep conversation with Dwarkesh Patel, host of the Dwarkesh podcast, and one of the 2024 TIME most influential people in AI.
We chat about how the world is going to change with AI in the next 2 years, infinite AI dimensionality, creating content for the AI world, human authenticity in the age of AI, and learning with AI!
Chapters 00:00 The AI Moment: Understanding Its Significance 02:59 Medium Matters: The Role of Podcasts and Blogs 05:58 Authenticity in AI-Generated Content 09:06 The Future of Fully Automated Firms 11:59 Explosive Growth and AI's Potential 14:56 Navigating the AGI Landscape 17:57 Insights from Conversations: Shaping Worldviews 20:49 The Risks of Rapid AI Development 26:12 The Origins of LLM Research 29:03 Economic Incentives in AI Development 31:12 Consumer Use Cases for AI 35:46 Trust in AI and Robotics 39:59 The Future of Work and AI's Impact on Society 44:30 Government's Role in AI Development
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).An unfiltered conversation with Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHubLogan Kilpatrick2025-03-03 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick for a deep dive on the world of coding with GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke. We chat about:
- Personal software creation using AI - Open source in the age of AI - AI enabling coding changing how developers work - Agents...
and much more! Thomas is leading the charge for one of the world's most important developer companies. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).You can build you next AI App with Gemini, for free, in less than 90 seconds...Logan Kilpatrick2025-02-28 | You can get 1,500,000,000 tokes for free everyday with the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. Get started at aistudio.google.com, get your API key in 3 clicks, and then head to the Gemini API docs: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs to explore pricing, rate limits, more verbose examples for some of our key features and more.
There has never been a better time to build with Gemini. If you run into any issues or have questions, email me: lkilpatrick@google.com or send me a DM on Twitter: twitter.com/OfficialLoganK
It's time to build!An unfiltered conversation with Alex Atallah, CEO of OpenRouterLogan Kilpatrick2025-02-17 | Listen to a conversation with Alex Atallah, the CEO of OpenRouter, along with Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick. The conversation covers:
- The start of OpenRouter - Open vs Closed models - Why AI usage is the ultimate metric for us - How to compare different models in production - How to rank models
We recorded this episode a few months ago and for various reasons (mostly Nolan and Logan being too busy shipping stuff to work on this show), have waited to release it. Alex's point of view is timeless and actually speaks to his point of view that everything talked about is even more relevant today now.
00:00 Inspiration for OpenRouter 05:40 Who uses OpenRouter 10:53 Why is model routing hard 19:15 AI vs Crypto Industries 32:46 Where does OpenRouter go next? 38:08 AI and Crypto Hype 44:06 2025 predictions
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).An unfiltered conversation with Chamath PalihapitiyaLogan Kilpatrick2025-02-11 | Join Nolan Fortman and Logan Kilpatrick as they dive into an unfiltered conversation with Chamath Palihapitiya, covering:
- open source AI - the massive compute buildout - where the AI value creation is - how to build for the age of AI - deepseek - and much more!
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).Simon Willison: The Future of Open Source and AI | Around the Prompt #10Logan Kilpatrick2024-12-01 | In this conversation, Simon Willison discusses the intersection of AI, Open Source, and journalism, emphasizing the importance of tools like Dataset in enhancing data journalism. He reflects on his journey from developing Django to his current work with AI, highlighting the role of open source in software development. Willison shares insights on how AI can augment human capabilities rather than replace them, and he expresses concerns about the future of AI, particularly regarding AGI. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of programming and the need for better onboarding processes for new developers.
Follow Simon on Twitter: https://x.com/simonw and enjoy the conversation :)
Note: This video reflects the personal views of Logan and Nolan and does not represent the views of their employers (past, present, or future).Shreya Rajpal: Guardrails AI, AI Production Challenges, & AI Reliability | Around the Prompt #9Logan Kilpatrick2024-09-30 | Join Logan Kilpatrick and Nolan Fortman for a discussion with Shreya Rajpal that covers the inception and evolution of Guardrails, a tool designed to enhance reliability in AI applications. She emphasizes the importance of AI validation, the challenges of moving from proof of concept to production, and the organizational buy-in required for implementing such tools. The discussion also touches on the role of open source in AI development, the competitive advantages it provides, and the parallels between self-driving technology and AI systems. Shreya shares insights on real-world use cases, the introduction of Guardrail Server, and the future of AI regulation, highlighting the need for benchmarks and the importance of understanding the risks associated with generative AI.
A few of our favorite Sound Bites: "Guardrails started as a form of building reliability." "AI development is very much like traditional software development." "The long tail is brutal in machine learning."
00:00 Introduction and Audience 00:13 The Inspiration for Guardrails and its Evolution 05:00 Last-Mile Work in Generative AI 13:14 The Importance of the Open-Source Community 16:56 Maintaining a Competitive Advantage with Open Source 19:04 Lessons from the Self-Driving Industry 22:29 The Importance of Guardrails in AI Systems 23:25 The Role of Interface Design in AI Adoption 25:35 Preventing Failures and Mitigating Risks with Guardrails 34:34 Introducing Guardrail Server 36:58 The Challenges of Implementing Guardrails 39:08 AI in Robotics: Opportunities and Challenges 41:11 Advice for Those Working in the AI Space 43:28 The Personal Tech Stack of Shreya Rajpal 48:32 The Need for Better Benchmarks in the AI EcosystemQuinn Slack: Sourcegraph, AI Coding, and Cody | Around the Prompt #8Logan Kilpatrick2024-08-19 | Join Logan and Nolan in a deep dive into the world of AI coding with Quinn Slack, the CEO of Sourcegraph.
Highlights: "We wanted to have some kind of code search like Google for code." "Search and AI chat really blur together. From the user's perspective, what they want is a box that they can type shit into and it solves their problems." "GitHub has the world's code. Why would we want to compete against GitHub? And I think now they're actually seeing a bunch of sort of co-pilot level competitors." "I think you're going to see that increase... we could have everyone coding or at least conjuring up code." "You got to make it work manually first before you introduce any kind of magic." "It is very likely that we'll end up with like many... one person billion dollar companies."
00:00 Introduction and Background 01:59 The Conviction Behind Code Search 05:06 The Blurring of Search and AI Chat 09:01 GitHub's Dominance and the Emergence of Copilot 18:12 The Value of AI Assistants for Programmers 24:34 The Role of Leadership in Driving Code AI Adoption 27:46 The Future of AI Tools and the Increase in Software Developers 32:45 The Importance of Context in AI Tools and the Need for Open Standards 51:32 The Hype and Concerns Surrounding AGIAndrew Mayne: Prompt Engineering, Joining OpenAI, & Shark AI | Around the Prompt #7Logan Kilpatrick2024-06-19 | Andrew Mayne shares his non-traditional journey into AI, from being a magician and illusionist to becoming a science communicator at OpenAI. He discusses his early experiences with AI as a child, his interest in robotics and AI, and his fascination with chatbots. Andrew also talks about his experience using AI to deceive great white sharks and how it led him to explore the capabilities of text models like GPT-2 and GPT-3. He emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering and the need to carefully craft prompts to get desired outputs from the models. Andrew Mayne emphasizes the importance of having a clear idea of the desired output and breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps. He shares his experience in teaching magic tricks and how it helped him in prompt engineering. Mayne discusses the evolution of prompt engineering and the challenges and hype surrounding it. He also talks about his personal tech stack and the tools he uses for writing, coding, and research. Mayne expresses his excitement about the accessibility of AI models and the potential impact of AI in education. He also discusses his concerns about deep fakes and the need for trust and authentication in communication.
00:00 The Future of Prompt Engineering and Model Capabilities 34:26 Exploring the Trial and Error Process in AI Development 37:11 The Impact of Generative AI on Publishing and Education 41:23 The Proliferation of Open Source AI Models 48:15 Challenges and Concerns Related to Deep Fakes 01:02:11 The Future of AI in Employment and Human ValueMarily Nika: AI Product Management, Building AI Products, & MetaAI | Around the Prompt #6Logan Kilpatrick2024-06-15 | In this episode, Logan Kilpatrick and Nolan Fortman dive deep into building AI product's with Marily Nika, a lead product manager at Google. We explore how AI on its own is not a product. AI product managers act as a bridge between AI and user needs. The role of AI product managers is to solve the right problems for users by leveraging AI capabilities. The demand for AI product managers is increasing, with companies like Anthropic and OpenAI actively hiring for these roles. AI product managers need to be comfortable with technology and have a good understanding of AI concepts and options. They also need to collaborate with scientists and engineers to make informed decisions about technical approaches. And much more!
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Product Management 03:32 Technical Skills for AI Product Managers 04:20 Similarities and Differences in AI Product Management 05:36 The Future of AI Product Management 07:24 Challenges Faced by AI Product Managers 09:50 Ethics and Privacy Considerations in AI 11:46 Transition to AI Educational Sector 14:36 Product Management Culture in Different Companies 19:05 Evaluating the Potential and Feasibility of AI Projects 21:30 Metrics for AI Product Success 23:26 Impact of Academic Research Background 25:23 Getting Started in AI Product Management 28:41 The Role of AI Product Managers in the Future 31:04 Lessons Learned and Hard Challenges 33:03 Tools and Resources for AI Product Managers 35:46 Enhancing Human Creativity with AI 38:04 Integration of AI into Experiences 40:51 Considerations for Building AI Systems for Global Audiences 42:14 Exciting and Cautious Aspects of AI in 2024Ben Tossell: AI Automation, Bens Bites, Makerpad, & Low / No code AI | Around the Prompt #5Logan Kilpatrick2024-06-02 | In this conversation, Ben discusses the intersection of low/no code tools and AI. He shares his experience in the low/no code space and how it relates to the current trends in large language models (LLMs) and AI. Ben highlights the democratization of software development and the ability for non-technical founders to build functional products using low/no code tools. He also explores the suitability of different industries for low/no code tools and the potential for AI integration. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the creation of MakerPad using low/no code tools and the benefits it offers to individuals without coding experience. Ben Tossell discusses his journey of building Makerpad, a tutorial platform for no-code tools, and its acquisition by Zapier. He shares his transition to a lifestyle business and the launch of Ben's Bites, an AI-focused newsletter. Ben also talks about his investments in AI startups and the challenges startups face when competing with large organizations. He highlights exciting companies in the AI space.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Background on Ben's Bites 03:26 The Intersection of Low/No Code and AI 04:06 Commonalities between Low/No Code and AI 05:39 Suitable Industries for Low/No Code Tools 06:51 Transition from Low/No Code to AI 09:17 Specific Use Cases for Low/No Code Tools 11:44 The Role of Low/No Code in MVP Development 12:21 The Viability of End-to-End Software Automation 15:27 Creating MakerPad with Low/No Code Tools 18:20 Transitioning to a Lifestyle Business 19:39 Acquisition by Zapier 22:09 Starting Ben's Bites and Expanding into AI 25:15 Investing in AI Startups 31:45 Challenges for Startups Competing with Large Organizations 39:31 Exciting Companies in the AI SpaceConor Grennan: AI Mindset, NYU GenAI, & Practical AI | Around the Prompt #4Logan Kilpatrick2024-05-27 | Join Logan Kilpatrick and Nolan Fortman as we dive deep into how having an AI-first mindset is one of the key enablers for the broad adoption of AI.
Conor has trained hundreds of thousands of people to use AI and currently serves as the head of generative AI at NYU Stern.
Takeaways - Stay out of the AI bubble and understand how people outside of the tech industry think. - Simplify technical terms and focus on real-life applications when explaining AI to non-technical individuals. - Grennan's AI productivity stack includes tools like perplexity and fine-tuned models. - He is excited about the personalization capabilities of AI and its potential to transform content creation. - Grennan expresses concern about the challenges posed by deepfakes and the need to educate vulnerable populations about AI. Demystifying AI is crucial for successful implementation, and leadership and culture play a significant role in this process. - Non-technical backgrounds can provide an advantage in understanding the potential of AI and breaking down preconceived notions. - Staying informed about AI requires reading newsletters, listening to podcasts, and following experts on platforms like Twitter. - AI implementation in academia faces challenges, but faculty can adapt their teaching methods to incorporate AI effectively. - Small teams and organizations with a strong learning and trust culture tend to see tangible returns from AI implementation. - Integrating AI in organizations requires reframing the mindset and setting new benchmarks for productivity and quality.
Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Non-Technical Training and Demystifying AI 07:49 The Art of the Possible: Understanding AI's Potential 16:39 Addressing Challenges of AI Adoption in Academia 30:53 The Future of English Majors in the AI Era 33:47 AI and Management: Augmenting Human Capabilities 38:05 Implementing AI in Organizations: Challenges and Opportunities 42:41 Newsletters and AI Education: Informing the Masses 50:38 Deepfakes and the Risks in Elections and the Elderly PopulationJerry Li: AI Community Superintelligence, Gradual & AI Communities | Around the Prompt #3Logan Kilpatrick2024-05-21 | Jerry is the CEO of Gradual, a community platform, and is seeing the front line of how AI is effecting both online and in-person communities. We are in uncharted waters and in this conversation, we explore how AI might impact these communities, why AI could lead to more sustainable online spaces of gathering, and much more.
Summary Gradual was born out of the ELC community, a community of engineer leaders. Gradual started as an internal tool for the community but eventually became its own product. The platform uses AI to provide personalized and timely experiences for community members. AI enables knowledge sharing and retrieval, making it easier for community members to find the information they need. Gradual is used by both established organizations and emerging companies to build and grow their communities. The platform empowers local moderators and volunteers, and helps companies organize and support external contributors. Gradual aims to create a unified experience for community members and is working on building a community of communities on its platform. The conversation explores the changing needs of communities over time and the impact of AI tools on community interactions. It also discusses the shift in community engagement during the pandemic and the importance of in-person connections. The conversation highlights the value of post-event engagement and the role of Gradual in facilitating ongoing community conversations. It touches on the future of community building, the potential of AI-powered virtual moderators, and the need for companies to invest in community. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the positive and negative impacts of AI in community building.
Chapters 00:00 The Birth of Gradual: From Internal Tool to Standalone Product 03:31 AI-Powered Personalized Experiences in Community Building 10:56 Community Superintelligence: The Future of Community Building 13:42 The Role of Community in Building Successful Companies 16:29 Creating a Unified Experience for Community Members 25:16 The Impact of AI Tools on Community Interactions 27:32 The Shift in Community Engagement during the Pandemic 28:30 The Importance of In-Person Connections 29:56 Facilitating Post-Event Engagement with Gradual 33:16 The Future of Community Building 36:27 Empowering Individuals in Companies 41:30 Investing in Community Building and Trust 43:48 Using AI to Understand and Serve Individual NeedsYohei Nakajima: BabyAGI, AI Agents & AI Investing | Around the Prompt #2Logan Kilpatrick2024-05-11 | Join Logan Kilpatrick and Nolan Fortman as we dive deep into the future of AI Agents, how they will Affect businesses, developers, and the world.
Yohei is one of the deepest thinkers in the world of AI agents, as the creator of Baby AGI and the backer of many companies in the agent space. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as Nolan and I did.
Takeaways - Building AI tools for venture capital can provide value to founders and investors. - The future of AI in venture capital lies in the development of autonomous agents and the integration of AI into VC workflows. - Verticalized AI solutions can capture value quickly by addressing specific tasks and industries. - The adoption of AI in organizations requires a mindset shift and a focus on empowering employees rather than replacing them. - The AI landscape is constantly evolving, and there is still much to be explored and developed. Location can have an impact on attending events and the fear of missing out (FOMO). Being in a different location can provide a different perspective and prevent exhaustion from attending too many events. - Vector databases play a crucial role in enabling AI applications, particularly in semantic search. There is a growing number of companies providing vector database solutions, but there is still room for improvement in fine-tuning embeddings for specific use cases. - Knowledge graphs were gaining traction before the rise of large language models. However, there is potential for knowledge graphs to be integrated with AI and solve complex problems. - The decision to go open source or closed source depends on various factors, including the team's unique strengths, target market, and business goals. It is a strategic decision that reflects the values and philosophy of the company. - Building in public can be a strategic decision that aligns with a company's values and philosophy. It can help gain attention, work with other developers, and establish credibility. - There is a mix of experienced founders and new founders in the AI space. Both have their advantages, with experienced founders bringing valuable expertise and new founders bringing fresh and innovative ideas. - Yohei expresses optimism for the future of AI and technology, hoping to see advancements in autonomous agents, knowledge graphs, and passive AI. He looks forward to the progress and exciting ideas that will emerge in the coming years.
Chapters 00:00 The Inspiration and State of BABY AGI 04:09 AI Tools in Venture Capital 09:03 Investing in Founders and Big Markets 13:39 Innovation in Industries with AI 15:00 Creating a Competitive Advantage for Startups 23:24 Integrating Agents with Human Workers 24:52 Vertical vs General Agent Solutions 25:20 Vertical Use Cases vs General AI Agents 29:32 Exploring New Interaction Paradigms 39:19 Enabling Semantic Search with Vector Databases 44:36 The Strategic Decision of Open-Sourcing Projects 45:57 The Mix of Experienced Founders and New FoundersJeremy Howard: AnswerAI, FastAI, Fine-tuning & AI recruiting | Around the Prompt #1Logan Kilpatrick2024-03-27 | Join Logan Kilpatrick and Nolan Fortman as we dive into a conversation with Jeremy Howard on:
- Why Jeremy created a new startup AswerAI - Why fine-tuning is still underrated - How attracting the world's best AI talent requires global and remote hiring - What the future for FastAI will look like - Building AI community
And so much more. This was an immensely inspiring and thoughtful conversation that Nolan and I are excited to bring to the world. We will be sharing many more of these conversations under the "Around the Prompt" umbrella, stay tuned!
00:00 Introduction and Background 01:11 Transition from Fast AI to Answer AI 03:35 Exploring the Potential of AI 04:28 Different Approaches to Applied Research 05:27 Creating Answer AI as a Separate Entity 06:30 Future of Fast AI 07:34 Motivation and Persistence in Learning AI 08:29 Takeaways from Fast AI Courses 09:25 Challenges in AI Education 10:44 Building Startups with AI Knowledge 11:44 The Impact of Fast AI Courses 12:44 The Gap in AI Applications 13:37 Continuous Pre-training and Fine-tuning 15:24 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in AI 17:46 Hiring and R&D at Answer AI 21:32 Access to AI Resources Worldwide 23:55 Creating Opportunities for Brilliant Minds 30:59 Continuous Pre-training and Extracting Value 38:54 The Future of Fine-tuning 40:15 Openness and Collaboration in AI 40:58 AI for All and Avoiding InequalityWhy Langchain is important for every developerLogan Kilpatrick2023-08-09 | LLM's (like ChatGPT) are taking the world by storm. Langchain is a new open source framework that allows users to build production LLM applications on top of existing LLM API's like OpenAI. This video is based on my popular blogpost on Langchain which you can check out on my blog: medium.com/@logankilpatrick/what-is-langchain-and-why-should-i-care-as-a-developer-b2d952c42b28Everything you need to know about GPT agents (the future of AI)Logan Kilpatrick2023-08-04 | Sharing my thoughts on GPT agents. Was this video made by AI?