Exploring the Intersection of AI and Creation with Jay Singh of Casper Studios In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs sits down with Jay Singh, co-founder and CEO of Casper Studios, a New York-based AI product studio. Jay shares his journey from working at LinkedIn to founding Casper Studios, which focuses on designing and developing custom AI solutions for startups and creators. They discuss the compelling need for AI tools in product development, the creative processes behind building AI solutions, and the importance of understanding one's target audience. Jay elaborates on his strategic focus on creators with large followings, his excitement about new AI functionalities like multimodal models, and how he plans to balance product development with running an agency. This conversation dives deep into how AI is redefining the agency world and the creative economy. 

00:00 Introduction to Jay Singh and Casper Studios 

00:50 Founding Story and Early Days of Casper Studios 

03:58 Jay's Background and Journey to AI 

05:47 First AI Product and Transition to Full-Time 

06:26 Casper Studios' Business Model and Client Focus 

14:35 Building AI Products for Creators 

21:51 AI Tools and Team Dynamics 

26:36 Common Pitfalls for Creators 

26:53 Understanding Your Audience 

28:19 AI's Impact on Creativity and Critical Thinking 

32:24 The Future of Agencies in the AI Era 

34:05 Balancing Product Development and Agency Work 

39:22 Leveraging AI for Business Growth 

44:03 Exploring Funding and Business Models 

48:14 Final Thoughts and Farewell