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On episode #136 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits down with Mike Knoop, Co Founder of Zapier, a tool that simplifies workflows by connecting various apps and services, making automation accessible to a wide range of users.

In this episode, we dive deep into Mike's journey, from his early engineering days to building Zapier into a $5 Billion Dollar business. Zapier's capabilities have breached boundaries beyond just business process automation. Mike also shares heartening stories of it being used to prototype products and even kickstart businesses.

Discover how they managed to carve out a niche in the mid-market and growth stages, all while sticking to their low-cost user acquisition model.We also explore the revolution of language models in automating workflows and the transformative power of turning unstructured data into structured gems.

In the final segment, we navigate the competitive landscape for startups, shedding light on the unique struggles faced by AI startups and offering insights on how to make your mark amidst the giants. We also discuss the impact of AI on the market and how consumers can make sense of the plethora of AI offerings.

It's a conversation packed with invaluable insights on AI, automation, and business. Don't miss this chance to learn from an industry leader!

 

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Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss

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00:00 Preview

00:57 Introduction

01:38 MindStudio by YouAi

03:06 Mike’s Journey from Engineering to Zapier

10:35 Finding Market Fit for AI Tools

15:32 Integration of Language Models in Automation

22:48 How Does Zapier Leverage AI?

30:51 UI Roadmaps and Zapier's Evolving Market

35:01 Zapier’s Challenges and Competitors

40:16 Innovation and Differentiation in Startups

44:32 Rise in AI Startups

48:59 MindStudio by YouAi