In this episode, Barry and Phil are joined by Dave Peak, serial entrepreneur and the founder of AI startup EasyBee.AI, which focuses on building customizable agents for mid-market firms. Dave takes us through his storied career leading innovation strategies for companies large and small, including pharma, financial services, and consulting. With a track record of successful exits, Dave shares his thoughts on being a successful entrepreneur in the AI age, including whether or not to secure financing, how much, and where to draw the line. We also discuss how to bring top talent on board, even with a bootstrap budget, and how to keep them engaged for the long term. We even get into the all-important topic of corporate swag, and how to turn a badly designed thermos into a collector's item. This is a broad discussion that covers a lot of pertinent topics. Enjoy!

Drinks: Stellwagen Beer Company Cooler Beer American Light Lager, Tree House Brewing Company Very Green Double IPA, Sierra Nevada, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing New England-style IPA

Links: https://www.easybee.ai/