Description

Join Cody Schneider, founder of Swell AI, as he chats with Andrew Holland about his startup journey and experiences in the AI industry. From flipping sneakers to scaling companies in the B2B space, Cody shares insights on transitioning to software solutions and driving rapid growth. Discover how Cody's work at Rupa Health led to the inception of Swell AI, leveraging AI to automate content creation and marketing. Explore the exciting potential of AI in enhancing job performance while addressing concerns about authenticity and social media impact. Dive into discussions on AI's future in various industries, including construction, and uncover opportunities for entrepreneurs in the evolving AI landscape.

Takeaways

• Startups often begin with small, unrelated ventures and evolve as entrepreneurs find their niche.
• The startup scene attracts individuals who enjoy solving puzzles and have a desire to create and innovate.
• Working in the B2B space can provide valuable learning opportunities and growth potential.
• Effective marketing strategies, such as cold email campaigns and multi-channel marketing, can contribute to rapid company growth.
• Augmented reality and AI are being integrated into workplaces, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Physical labor is being automated, reducing costs and increasing safety.
• AI has limitations in replicating human dexterity, but progress is being made.
• Customer service departments are being automated, leading to job losses but increased efficiency.
• AI can learn from human intervention and improve over time.
• Individuals should embrace AI and integrate it into their workflows to stay ahead.
• AI tools can automate social media management and content creation.
• AI is disrupting search engines and changing how people find information.
• Entrepreneurs can find opportunities in AI by identifying pain points and automating tasks.
• Good inputs are crucial for obtaining accurate and valuable outputs from AI systems.
• The fear of new technologies is common, but history has shown that they often become integrated into everyday life.
• The speed of technological change is accelerating due to the internet and AI.
• AI can challenge established companies and disrupt industries.
• Non-technical individuals can find opportunities in AI by identifying tasks that can be automated and building on them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:36 Getting into the Startup Scene
04:39 The Startup Scene and Entrepreneurship
09:29 Shift to B2B and Rupa Health
16:28 The Power of AI in Content Marketing
19:38 The Future of AI
24:44 Marketing Strategies
27:00 Transition to Swell AI
40:23 The Impact of AI on Authenticity and Social Media
45:12 Embracing AI in Business
47:34 The Future of AI and its Effects on Jobs
49:14 Augmented Reality and AI in the Workplace
50:03 Building Workflows with AI
50:23 Automation of Physical Labor
51:35 Limitations of AI in Replicating Human Dexterity
54:22 AI Learning from Human Intervention
55:30 Automation of Customer Service
59:05 AI Tools for Social Media Management
01:02:49 The Importance of Good Inputs for AI Outputs
01:03:23 The Fear of New Technologies
01:03:36 The Speed of Technological Change
01:03:50 Adopting AI in Everyday Life
01:04:06 The Speed of AI Advancements
01:04:40  The Impact of AI on Search Engines
01:05:01 The Disruption of Google by AI
01:06:23 Trust Metrics in Social Media Search
01:09:11 The Downside of Populism in AI
01:09:36 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in AI
01:07:45 Finding Opportunities in AI for Non-Technical Individuals

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