August 04, 2025

Microsoft Cloud Outpaces AI, Disney’s AI Dilemma | Samir Chaudry, Dan Wright, Flo Crivello, David Tuttle, Will Ahmed, Aneesh Dhawan

3 hours 26 minutes

(03:34) - Microsoft Cloud Outpaces AI

(33:41) - AI Coming For Consultants

(01:03:35) - Disney’s AI Dilemma

(01:17:52) - Timeline

(01:42:09) - Dan Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of Armada, discusses the company's mission to build hyperscale data centers for edge computing, targeting the 70% of the world lacking AI infrastructure. He highlights their work with critical industries like energy, mining, and defense, emphasizing the deployment of mobile, full-stack AI data centers that can rapidly utilize stranded energy sources, such as natural gas, to meet the growing energy demands of AI. Wright also mentions partnerships with major entities like Microsoft and the U.S. Navy, underscoring Armada's role in providing distributed compute solutions in remote locations.

(02:05:58) - Samir Chaudry is an American content creator and entrepreneur, best known for co-hosting "The Colin and Samir Show," a YouTube channel and podcast that explores the creator economy through interviews and industry analysis. In the conversation, he discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in content creation, emphasizing the importance of human connection and community in the evolving digital landscape. He also shares personal experiences, including the loss of his home in a fire and the birth of his child, highlighting resilience and adaptability in both personal and professional spheres.

(02:33:14) - Flo Crivello, founder and CEO of Lindy, discusses the recent launch of Lindy 3.0, emphasizing its enhanced capabilities in creating powerful AI agents with ease. He highlights the introduction of templates for various functions like sales, customer support, and engineering, allowing users to set up agents in under two minutes. Additionally, Crivello introduces the 'autopilot' feature, enabling agents to operate their own computers and handle tasks requiring login credentials, such as managing support inboxes or cross-posting content between platforms.

(02:43:49) - David Tuttle, co-founder and CEO of Rune Technologies, discusses the company's recent $24 million Series A funding led by Human Capital, with participation from existing investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Point72 Ventures. He highlights the deployment of their AI-driven logistics software, TyrOS, in military exercises, emphasizing its role in modernizing military logistics by replacing outdated manual processes with intelligent, autonomous systems. Tuttle also underscores the importance of integrating advanced technology into military logistics to enhance operational efficiency and readiness.

(02:49:59) - Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP, a Boston-based wearable technology company, discusses the recent launch of WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG, introducing new hardware, membership tiers, and features like the Healthspan tool, developed in collaboration with the Buck Institute, to provide users with insights into their biological age. He highlights the company's efforts to navigate FDA regulations, particularly concerning the blood pressure monitoring feature, emphasizing WHOOP's commitment to delivering wellness-focused innovations while addressing regulatory challenges. Additionally, Ahmed announces the upcoming Advanced Labs feature, enabling users to integrate and analyze blood test data within the WHOOP platform, further enhancing personalized health monitoring.

(03:02:28) - Aneesh Dhawan, co-founder and CEO of Knit, discusses the company's recent $16.1 million Series A funding and its mission to revolutionize enterprise consumer research through AI-driven solutions. Knit's platform enables businesses to obtain actionable insights in days rather than weeks, significantly reducing costs and time. By integrating AI with human expertise, Knit ensures high-quality, context-rich research outputs, positioning itself as a leader in the evolving market research industry.

(03:09:26) - Timeline

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