In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Austin Vance discuss the critical role of relationships in business, the balance between AI and human interaction, and the importance of cultivating client trust. They explore how AI can enhance efficiency without replacing the human touch in consulting. The discussion also delves into pricing strategies in a changing economic landscape, the significance of legacy code, and the need for developers to maintain empathy towards existing systems. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of creating awareness and demonstrating expertise in the market.

00:00 Introduction

00:30 What is Austin Doing Today?

02:10 First Experiences with a Computer

06:00 Highschool Interests

9:30 Early Laptops

16:20 Entering College

23:30 The Journey to Computer Science 

26:30 First Jobs in Tech

32:00 Starting Focused 

35:00 Agency vs Products and Reputation

44:30 Moving on From Pivotal

52:48 Balancing AI and Human Interaction

01:08:30 Future Market Concerns

01:20:30 Controlling Chaos

1:28:00 Contact Info

Connect with Austin: 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinbv/

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Focused: https://focused.io/

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