Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share New Year, New Code: Midlife Tech Talk
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
New Year, New Code: Midlife Tech Talk
Description:
In this episode of "Midlife CriSaaS," co-hosts Kevin, Steve, and Jeff discuss a range of topics from New Year's activities to quantum computing and AI. They share their experiences, insights, and predictions for the future of technology and how it intersects with business, marketing, and security.
Key Points and Timestamps:
- **[00:00:00]** - Kevin welcomes everyone to the podcast and discusses New Year celebrations.
- **[00:01:53]** - Jeff and Steve share their views on social media, the value of community, and the overabundance of opinions online.
- **[00:05:13]** - Discussion about valuable communities for entrepreneurs, such as MicroConf and the importance of thoughtful interactions.
- **[00:07:54]** - Reflections on setting goals, planning for the new year, and evaluating past activities.
- **[00:18:47]** - The team contemplates the frequency of reevaluating goals beyond just an end-of-year review.
- **[00:34:12]** - Steven discusses recent UI improvements in his work and the decision to simplify product features.
- **[00:45:11]** - Jeff shares his experience with market competition and the process of differentiation.
- **[01:00:20]** - Predictions about breakthroughs in quantum computing and its impact on security and encryption.
- **[01:06:13]** - Insights into AI and predictions about the rise of more AI competitors and locally hosted AI solutions.
Resources and Related Links:
- MicroConf Community for SaaS Entrepreneurs: [MicroConf](https://www.microconf.com/)
- "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg on Habit Formation: [Tiny Habits](https://www.tinyhabits.com/book)
- "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz on Startup Challenges: [The Hard Thing About Hard Things](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18176747-the-hard-thing-about-hard-things)
- Executive Order on AI by President Biden: [White House AI Initiative](https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai/)
- "All-In" Podcast for discussions on current events and technology trends: [All-In Podcast](https://www.allinpodcast.co/)
Closing Thoughts:
The conversation extends beyond just New Year's resolutions, diving into deeper discussions surrounding entrepreneurship and technology. The co-hosts share personal strategies on goal setting and staying focused while also exploring broader implications of advancements in computing and AI for future business landscapes. Tune in for a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, expert advice, and forward-looking predictions in the ever-evolving world of SaaS.
View all episodes
By Kevin & SteveDescription:
In this episode of "Midlife CriSaaS," co-hosts Kevin, Steve, and Jeff discuss a range of topics from New Year's activities to quantum computing and AI. They share their experiences, insights, and predictions for the future of technology and how it intersects with business, marketing, and security.
Key Points and Timestamps:
- **[00:00:00]** - Kevin welcomes everyone to the podcast and discusses New Year celebrations.
- **[00:01:53]** - Jeff and Steve share their views on social media, the value of community, and the overabundance of opinions online.
- **[00:05:13]** - Discussion about valuable communities for entrepreneurs, such as MicroConf and the importance of thoughtful interactions.
- **[00:07:54]** - Reflections on setting goals, planning for the new year, and evaluating past activities.
- **[00:18:47]** - The team contemplates the frequency of reevaluating goals beyond just an end-of-year review.
- **[00:34:12]** - Steven discusses recent UI improvements in his work and the decision to simplify product features.
- **[00:45:11]** - Jeff shares his experience with market competition and the process of differentiation.
- **[01:00:20]** - Predictions about breakthroughs in quantum computing and its impact on security and encryption.
- **[01:06:13]** - Insights into AI and predictions about the rise of more AI competitors and locally hosted AI solutions.
Resources and Related Links:
- MicroConf Community for SaaS Entrepreneurs: [MicroConf](https://www.microconf.com/)
- "Tiny Habits" by BJ Fogg on Habit Formation: [Tiny Habits](https://www.tinyhabits.com/book)
- "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz on Startup Challenges: [The Hard Thing About Hard Things](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18176747-the-hard-thing-about-hard-things)
- Executive Order on AI by President Biden: [White House AI Initiative](https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai/)
- "All-In" Podcast for discussions on current events and technology trends: [All-In Podcast](https://www.allinpodcast.co/)
Closing Thoughts:
The conversation extends beyond just New Year's resolutions, diving into deeper discussions surrounding entrepreneurship and technology. The co-hosts share personal strategies on goal setting and staying focused while also exploring broader implications of advancements in computing and AI for future business landscapes. Tune in for a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, expert advice, and forward-looking predictions in the ever-evolving world of SaaS.