In this episode, let's talk about Replicate, a company on a mission to make running AI models as simple as making an API call. We'll discuss its origins, the business model, its strong ties to the open source movement, and some potential challenges.

In this episode, we look at another AI coding assistant - Lovable. It got so popular that it was shut down by github early this month  (https://lovable.dev/news/github-incident-2025-01-02). What can it do and how does it compare to other AI coding assistants?

In this episode, we discuss Devin AI, a $2B company developing an AI-powered coding assistant, a.k.a. AI Software Engineer. Its demos are impressive, but is it real or just a toy? Can it handle real-world projects? How does it compare to other
AI coding assistants? We'll also discuss how AI coding assistants might reshape the future of software engineering and what it means for human developers.

Gong is transforming sales with AI-powered revenue intelligence, analyzing sales conversations to help teams make smarter decisions. It's also used for coaching salespeople. In this episode, we’ll explore how Gong works, its alternatives, user feedback, and what’s next for this innovative company.

Welcome to 2025!

In this episode, we’ll discuss Anthropic and its rivalry with OpenAI. Known for its cautious approach to AI, how does Anthropic balance the need to move fast as a startup with its focus on AI safety? What are they focusing on in both business and technology as they navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape?

Happy New Year!

In this last episode of 2024, we'll look at Rippling, the Swiss Army knife for HR. Valued at $13 billion, it offers a range of tools to help companies manage their workforce. It has a unique founder-led startup culture. In fact, it has hired 150(!) former startup founders. In this episode, we’ll discuss Rippling's culture, its business model, how it navigates challenges like the SVB shutdown, and its plans for the future.

Revolut first started as a company in 2015 to provide no-fee transactions for international travelers. Since then, it has grown into an all-in-one fintech powerhouse, with over $2 billion in revenue and $45 billion in valuation. In this episode, we tell the story behind its rapid growth, what it's like to work there, and how the company plans to stay ahead of competitions?

Figma is another popular online design platform. Adobe attempted to acquire it for $20 billion, but the deal fell apart earlier this year. In this episode, we’ll look at Figma's story, and compare it to that of Canva. What sets Figma apart, and how is it positioning itself to compete with other design powerhouses?

In this episode, we explore the rise of Canva, an online design platform founded in 2013 and now valued at a staggering A$49 billion. What’s the secret behind its rapid success, and how does it compete with design giants like Adobe? We’ll also discuss the future of design: What does it even mean to be a designer when everyone can design anything using AI, and what lies ahead for this creative powerhouse?

Black Forest Labs is the company behind xAI's Grok text-to-image generator. After raising $31M in seed funding, it's rumored to be gearing up for a $200M raise at a $1B+ valuation. Their FLUX model is not only blazing fast but also open-source. In this episode, we explore how the technology works, how they manage content guidelines with open access to the model, and what’s next as the company continues to scale.