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Venture StepMy VR Journey: Exploring the Metaverse and BeyondKeywordsMetaQuest 3, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, VR applications, technology review, gaming, healthcare, rehabilitation, learning skills, entertainmentSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses his experiences with the MetaQuest 3, exploring the differences between virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). He shares insights on the features of the device, personal goals for learning new skills, and the potential applications of VR in healthcare and rehabilitation. Dalton also highlights the entertainment value of VR, including watching movies and sports, while expressing his thoughts on gaming and social interactions within the VR space.Takeaways2025-02-0436 minVenture StepMy VR Journey: Exploring the Metaverse and BeyondKeywordsMetaQuest 3, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, VR applications, technology review, gaming, healthcare, rehabilitation, learning skills, entertainmentSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses his experiences with the MetaQuest 3, exploring the differences between virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). He shares insights on the features of the device, personal goals for learning new skills, and the potential applications of VR in healthcare and rehabilitation. Dalton also highlights the entertainment value of VR, including watching movies and sports, while expressing his thoughts on gaming and social interactions within the VR space.Takeaways2025-02-0436 min
The Unlimited Auto Wash PodcastFrom Gas Station to Car Wash Empire: Kevin Dalton's Journey of Passion and PerseveranceMeet Kevin Dalton, President of Unlimited Auto WashEver wondered how a family-run gas station could transform into a beloved car wash empire? Join us as Kevin Dalton unveils his remarkable journey from operating convenience stores to building a thriving chain of car washes. With over 300,000 cars served annually and six booming locations, Kevin shares how he turned around a declining business, the secret behind their handwashing niche, and the joy of seeing satisfied customers. Get ready for an inspiring story of passion and perseverance, as Kevin reveals the heart and soul behind the Unlimited...2025-01-2203 minVenture StepScaling Up: Lessons from the High Growth HandbookKeywordsentrepreneurship, startups, scaling, CEO role, board management, product management, time management, executive team, onboarding, mergers and acquisitionsSummaryIn this episode of the Venture Step Podcast, Dalton Anderson dives deep into the key themes and insights from the book 'The High Growth Startup' by Aled Gill. He discusses the importance of understanding the evolving role of the CEO, effective board management, and the significance of building a strong executive team. Dalton emphasizes the need for time management, decision frameworks, and the strategies for onboarding and retaining talent. He also touches on the...2025-01-211h 12Venture StepScaling Up: Lessons from the High Growth HandbookKeywordsentrepreneurship, startups, scaling, CEO role, board management, product management, time management, executive team, onboarding, mergers and acquisitionsSummaryIn this episode of the Venture Step Podcast, Dalton Anderson dives deep into the key themes and insights from the book 'The High Growth Startup' by Aled Gill. He discusses the importance of understanding the evolving role of the CEO, effective board management, and the significance of building a strong executive team. Dalton emphasizes the need for time management, decision frameworks, and the strategies for onboarding and retaining talent. He also touches on the...2025-01-211h 12Venture StepLevel Up 2025: Building Systems, Seeking Truth, and Launching VenturesKeywordsVenture Step, New York City, entrepreneurship, personal growth, e-commerce, reflections, systems, consistency, goals, podcastSummaryIn this episode of the Venture Step podcast, host Dalton Anderson reflects on his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing his potential move to New York City, the evolution of his podcast, and the lessons learned from running an e-commerce company. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with exceptional individuals, committing to a consistent output of work, and understanding personal space and intentions in relationships. Dalton also shares his commitment to inviting guests on the podcast and...2025-01-1441 minVenture StepLevel Up 2025: Building Systems, Seeking Truth, and Launching VenturesKeywordsVenture Step, New York City, entrepreneurship, personal growth, e-commerce, reflections, systems, consistency, goals, podcastSummaryIn this episode of the Venture Step podcast, host Dalton Anderson reflects on his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing his potential move to New York City, the evolution of his podcast, and the lessons learned from running an e-commerce company. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with exceptional individuals, committing to a consistent output of work, and understanding personal space and intentions in relationships. Dalton also shares his commitment to inviting guests on the podcast and...2025-01-1441 minVenture StepDream Big, Aim High: Reflections on the Venture Step JourneyKeywordspodcast, analytics, entrepreneurship, YouTube, community, success, ambition, milestones, engagement, journeySummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson reflects on the journey of the podcast as it reaches its 50th episode. He discusses podcast analytics, the importance of understanding seasonality in listener engagement, and the differences between podcasting and YouTube as platforms. Dalton shares his vision for success, emphasizing the importance of inspiring others and building a community. He concludes with a motivational message about setting high goals and the beauty of life, encouraging listeners to pursue their ambitions.2025-01-0756 minVenture StepDream Big, Aim High: Reflections on the Venture Step JourneyKeywordspodcast, analytics, entrepreneurship, YouTube, community, success, ambition, milestones, engagement, journeySummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson reflects on the journey of the podcast as it reaches its 50th episode. He discusses podcast analytics, the importance of understanding seasonality in listener engagement, and the differences between podcasting and YouTube as platforms. Dalton shares his vision for success, emphasizing the importance of inspiring others and building a community. He concludes with a motivational message about setting high goals and the beauty of life, encouraging listeners to pursue their ambitions.2025-01-0756 minVenture StepGemini Deep Research: Your Future AI AnalystKeywordsAI research, entrepreneurship, Gemini, deep research, AI analyst, e-commerce trends, automation, productivity, technology, innovationSummaryIn this episode of Venture Step Podcasts, host Dalton Anderson explores the capabilities of AI research tools, particularly focusing on the Gemini AI analyst. He discusses the potential of deep research features, shares personal experiences with AI-assisted research, and conducts a live demo showcasing the AI's ability to analyze various topics, including e-commerce trends and electric vehicles. Dalton emphasizes the importance of training AI tools effectively and the future possibilities of AI agents in enhancing productivity and...2024-12-3140 minVenture StepGemini Deep Research: Your Future AI AnalystKeywordsAI research, entrepreneurship, Gemini, deep research, AI analyst, e-commerce trends, automation, productivity, technology, innovationSummaryIn this episode of Venture Step Podcasts, host Dalton Anderson explores the capabilities of AI research tools, particularly focusing on the Gemini AI analyst. He discusses the potential of deep research features, shares personal experiences with AI-assisted research, and conducts a live demo showcasing the AI's ability to analyze various topics, including e-commerce trends and electric vehicles. Dalton emphasizes the importance of training AI tools effectively and the future possibilities of AI agents in enhancing productivity and...2024-12-3140 min
The Stickboys PodcastWoodsmanship: Part 5 "Secrets of the Wind" with Dalton LewisThis week Alan Altizer is joined by the original “Stickboy”, Dalton Lewis, in the finale of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. In Part 5 of this series, Alan and Dalton break down the physical components of the wind and how animals utilize them on a day-to-day basis. Dalton shares his belief in the importance of understanding the animal’s perspective when hunting mature animals. Enjoy this episode as these two discuss hunt strategies from scouting, approach, setups, and execution in gaining opportunities at trophy class animals. Whether you’re a trad hunter, compound hunter, or a gun hunter, “The Stickboys” hop...2024-12-151h 20Venture StepMeta’s Shipping Spree: From Robotics to VideoKeywordsMeta, CoTracker 3, MovieGen, robotics, open source, technology, entrepreneurship, AI, innovation, podcastSummaryIn this episode of Vichy Step Podcasts, host Dalton Anderson discusses the latest innovations from Meta, including the CoTracker 3, a groundbreaking computer vision model, and MovieGen, a text-to-video generation tool. He also explores Meta's advancements in robotics and the significance of open-source technology in shaping the future. Despite battling COVID, Dalton shares insights on the potential applications of these technologies in various fields, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.TakeawaysMeta...2024-11-2639 minVenture StepMeta’s Shipping Spree: From Robotics to VideoKeywordsMeta, CoTracker 3, MovieGen, robotics, open source, technology, entrepreneurship, AI, innovation, podcastSummaryIn this episode of Vichy Step Podcasts, host Dalton Anderson discusses the latest innovations from Meta, including the CoTracker 3, a groundbreaking computer vision model, and MovieGen, a text-to-video generation tool. He also explores Meta's advancements in robotics and the significance of open-source technology in shaping the future. Despite battling COVID, Dalton shares insights on the potential applications of these technologies in various fields, emphasizing the importance of innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.TakeawaysMeta...2024-11-2639 minVenture StepMegacity Showdown: Seoul vs Tokyo vs Mexico CityKeywordsMexico City, Tokyo, Seoul, travel experiences, cost of living, healthcare, transportation, culture, food, sports, safetySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson shares his experiences traveling through three mega cities: Mexico City, Tokyo, and Seoul. He discusses the cost of living, healthcare experiences, transportation systems, cultural highlights, food adventures, and the importance of sports and community engagement. Dalton also reflects on safety and social etiquette in these cities, providing insights into the vibrant cultures and unique challenges each city presents. He concludes with thoughts on the value of travel and future plans for...2024-11-051h 36Venture StepMegacity Showdown: Seoul vs Tokyo vs Mexico CityKeywordsMexico City, Tokyo, Seoul, travel experiences, cost of living, healthcare, transportation, culture, food, sports, safetySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson shares his experiences traveling through three mega cities: Mexico City, Tokyo, and Seoul. He discusses the cost of living, healthcare experiences, transportation systems, cultural highlights, food adventures, and the importance of sports and community engagement. Dalton also reflects on safety and social etiquette in these cities, providing insights into the vibrant cultures and unique challenges each city presents. He concludes with thoughts on the value of travel and future plans for...2024-11-051h 36Venture StepRCS, Pixels, and Missing Pixel Buds: A Tech UpdateKeywordsentrepreneurship, technology, RCS, Pixel 9 Pro, AI, messaging, societal pressures, smartphone features, Pixel Buds, tech reviewSummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson discusses the evolution of communication technology, focusing on RCS (Rich Communication Services) and its implications for messaging. He shares personal anecdotes about societal pressures during his youth and how technology has changed the landscape of communication. Dalton also reviews the Pixel 9 Pro, highlighting its AI features and user experience, while addressing challenges with the Pixel Buds and their tracking capabilities. The episode concludes with a preview...2024-10-2935 minVenture StepRCS, Pixels, and Missing Pixel Buds: A Tech UpdateKeywordsentrepreneurship, technology, RCS, Pixel 9 Pro, AI, messaging, societal pressures, smartphone features, Pixel Buds, tech reviewSummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson discusses the evolution of communication technology, focusing on RCS (Rich Communication Services) and its implications for messaging. He shares personal anecdotes about societal pressures during his youth and how technology has changed the landscape of communication. Dalton also reviews the Pixel 9 Pro, highlighting its AI features and user experience, while addressing challenges with the Pixel Buds and their tracking capabilities. The episode concludes with a preview...2024-10-2935 minVenture StepFrom Earth to Mars: SpaceX's Starship and Tesla's AI AmbitionsKeywordsElon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla, productivity, robotics, entrepreneurship, innovation, full self-driving, reusable rockets, industry trendsSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses productivity through the lens of Elon Musk's approach, highlighting significant advancements in SpaceX and Tesla. The conversation covers SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, the recent WeRobot conference showcasing Tesla's full self-driving capabilities, and the unveiling of the Optimus robot. Dalton emphasizes the importance of innovation, the challenges faced by these companies, and the future of autonomous vehicles and robotics.TakeawaysAsking yourself 'What did you get done this...2024-10-2251 minVenture StepFrom Earth to Mars: SpaceX's Starship and Tesla's AI AmbitionsKeywordsElon Musk, SpaceX, Tesla, productivity, robotics, entrepreneurship, innovation, full self-driving, reusable rockets, industry trendsSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses productivity through the lens of Elon Musk's approach, highlighting significant advancements in SpaceX and Tesla. The conversation covers SpaceX's reusable rocket technology, the recent WeRobot conference showcasing Tesla's full self-driving capabilities, and the unveiling of the Optimus robot. Dalton emphasizes the importance of innovation, the challenges faced by these companies, and the future of autonomous vehicles and robotics.TakeawaysAsking yourself 'What did you get done this...2024-10-2251 min
The Midwest ArtisanBuilding for Clients or Ourselves? Sticky & StaticThis week, we follow up on last week’s local fakes discussion and explore what it would take for us to fully embrace Statamic. We also tackle the big question: Do clients even use a CMS after it’s built? Maybe it’s just us, but the answer seems to be a majority time of no. YAGNI, anyone? And, in exciting news, Dalton drops not one but TWO new products—RapidSaaS Conduit and Autoload!Show Notes:Statamic Roundtable - Mostly Technical Ep 52Adam's Tailwind 3:16 Shirt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrzrSFbxW7MFake Dri...2024-10-021h 08
The Stickboys PodcastWoodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Dalton Lewis. Ep. 223Pull up a chair and join in on a discusion between Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis on early season shooting, scouting, and setups in preparation for the opening of season. This is a continuation of Early Season Techniques which featured Nathan Killen in Part 1. These two buddies discuss their approaches and reasoning utilized to zero in on locations which will provide shot opportunities in early season. By the way, by the time this one is released, one nice buck could have testified these techniques work, if he was still alive!! "Dalton sure just proved it!!" ...2024-09-181h 13Venture StepFirst Impressions: An Americans's Early Days in JapanKeywordsJapan, travel, culture, food, transportation, public transport, language barrier, eSIM, Wi-Fi, cultural customsSummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson shares his experiences and observations after moving temporarily to Japan. He discusses the cultural differences, challenges of navigating a new city, and the unique aspects of Japanese food and public transportation. Dalton also provides practical tips for travelers, including the importance of having reliable internet access and understanding local customs. The episode concludes with Dalton's reflections on his time in Tokyo and his plans for future episodes.2024-09-1747 minVenture StepFirst Impressions: An Americans's Early Days in JapanKeywordsJapan, travel, culture, food, transportation, public transport, language barrier, eSIM, Wi-Fi, cultural customsSummaryIn this episode of the VentureStep podcast, host Dalton Anderson shares his experiences and observations after moving temporarily to Japan. He discusses the cultural differences, challenges of navigating a new city, and the unique aspects of Japanese food and public transportation. Dalton also provides practical tips for travelers, including the importance of having reliable internet access and understanding local customs. The episode concludes with Dalton's reflections on his time in Tokyo and his plans for future episodes.2024-09-1747 minThe Midwest Artisan57 Million Reasons to Love LaravelIn this episode, Andy and Dalton dive into a wide array[] of topics, from Laravel's exciting $57 million funding to the buzz around FluxUI’s pricing drama and the much-anticipated features coming in Inertia 2.0. Along the way, they explore the need for a modernized PHP documentation (shoutout to Tim McDonald for his work!), a fun chat about Dalton’s latest project, and... shaving and beards? Show Links:Laravel raises $57M: https://x.com/taylorotwell/status/1831668872732180697Theo: https://x.com/t3dotgg/status/1833086692565106692Caleb's Notes on Work: https://notesonwork.transistor.fm/Tim's PHP Docs...2024-09-111h 02Venture StepAI Agents From Corporate Productivity to Playful Social EngagementSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Google's new release of their Gemini Gems, which is their version of an AI agent. He compares Google Gemini Gems with Meta AI Studio, highlighting the differences in features and potential capabilities. Dalton shares his personal experiences with these AI agents and discusses the implications for the future. He also explores the concept of AI agents in general and the growing popularity of LLM models. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson explores the capabilities of Curio on Meta AI Studio and Google Gemini. He tests Curio's ability to understand the content...2024-09-1059 minVenture StepAI Agents From Corporate Productivity to Playful Social EngagementSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Google's new release of their Gemini Gems, which is their version of an AI agent. He compares Google Gemini Gems with Meta AI Studio, highlighting the differences in features and potential capabilities. Dalton shares his personal experiences with these AI agents and discusses the implications for the future. He also explores the concept of AI agents in general and the growing popularity of LLM models. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson explores the capabilities of Curio on Meta AI Studio and Google Gemini. He tests Curio's ability to understand the content...2024-09-1059 minVenture StepBeyond the Clock: My Productivity StackSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses time management and shares his productivity stack. He explores the task management apps Todoist and TickTick, highlighting their features and user interfaces. Dalton also discusses different task management frameworks, including Eat the Frog, Pomodoro Technique, and day theming. He emphasizes the importance of finding a time management approach that works for you and integrating it with your calendar. Additionally, he shares his personal experience with time blocking and the Eisenhower matrix. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses his approach to time management and task organization using Todoist and ClickUp. He...2024-09-031h 17Venture StepBeyond the Clock: My Productivity StackSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses time management and shares his productivity stack. He explores the task management apps Todoist and TickTick, highlighting their features and user interfaces. Dalton also discusses different task management frameworks, including Eat the Frog, Pomodoro Technique, and day theming. He emphasizes the importance of finding a time management approach that works for you and integrating it with your calendar. Additionally, he shares his personal experience with time blocking and the Eisenhower matrix. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses his approach to time management and task organization using Todoist and ClickUp. He...2024-09-031h 17The Midwest ArtisanThe real jackpot is the Laravel communityThis week, we're diving into all things post-Laracon! Andy shares his wild adventure just getting to Dallas with a few unexpected twists and turns along the way. We break down the highlights from Laracon, including the exciting announcements about Laravel Cloud and the amazing talks that left us inspired and ready to code.But what truly makes Laracon special? The community. From the great conversations to the friendly faces, it's the people who make Laracon an unforgettable experience every time.Plus, Andy gives a heartfelt follow-up on his podcast idea, Artisan's Journey. He opens up...2024-09-0253 minVenture StepBeyond the Hype: Llama 3's Safety and Power UnleashedSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the second half of the research paper on Llama 3 by Meta. He focuses on the topics of model safety, red teaming, inference, visual experience experiments, and speech experiments. The paper provides detailed insights into the challenges faced by Meta and the solutions they implemented. Dalton emphasizes the importance of simplicity in tackling complex problems and highlights the potential of Llama 3 in breaking down language barriers and improving communication across cultures.KeywordsLlama 3, Meta, research paper, model safety, red teaming, inference, visual experience experiments, speech experiments, simplicity...2024-08-2749 minVenture StepBeyond the Hype: Llama 3's Safety and Power UnleashedSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the second half of the research paper on Llama 3 by Meta. He focuses on the topics of model safety, red teaming, inference, visual experience experiments, and speech experiments. The paper provides detailed insights into the challenges faced by Meta and the solutions they implemented. Dalton emphasizes the importance of simplicity in tackling complex problems and highlights the potential of Llama 3 in breaking down language barriers and improving communication across cultures.KeywordsLlama 3, Meta, research paper, model safety, red teaming, inference, visual experience experiments, speech experiments, simplicity...2024-08-2749 minThe Midwest ArtisanThose aren't NBA players, just a bunch of nerdy developersWe dive into NullStar 2024, the ultimate basketball showdown between Team Laravel and the Terminal Boys. We share our admiration for Caleb Porzio (who’s definitely on Team Laravel!). Plus, we explore staying productive in development, Andy's ambitious idea to track all Laravel events, and Dalton's latest package release—Remote Models.If you're at Laracon this week, "yo dude" me!Show Links:NullStar 2024Caleb Prozio crossed $1m on GitHub SponsorshipsDalton's package, Remote ModelsMostly Technical Ep. 48The Laravel Coffee BlendTerminal Boys (terminal.shop)Connect with us:A...2024-08-261h 05Venture StepPixelated Dreams: Google's AI is Making Magic, The New Pixel LineupSummaryIn this podcast episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Google's recent keynote and the new features and products announced, with a focus on AI capabilities. He talks about the new Magic Editor app on Pixel devices that allows users to alter photos using AI. He also discusses the evolution of the Pixel brand and its emphasis on camera quality and software experience. Dalton explores the AI features on the Pixel devices, such as Gemini Nano and Jim and I Live, which enable tasks like creating lists, summarizing emails, and even researching complex topics. He also mentions the new...2024-08-201h 00Venture StepPixelated Dreams: Google's AI is Making Magic, The New Pixel LineupSummaryIn this podcast episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Google's recent keynote and the new features and products announced, with a focus on AI capabilities. He talks about the new Magic Editor app on Pixel devices that allows users to alter photos using AI. He also discusses the evolution of the Pixel brand and its emphasis on camera quality and software experience. Dalton explores the AI features on the Pixel devices, such as Gemini Nano and Jim and I Live, which enable tasks like creating lists, summarizing emails, and even researching complex topics. He also mentions the new...2024-08-201h 00Venture StepBeyond the Hype: Understanding Llama 3's True PotentialSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the research paper 'Herd of LLMs' released by Meta. He provides an overview of the models and their capabilities, the pre-training and post-training processes, and the emphasis on safety. The paper covers topics such as model architecture, tokenization, and data filtering. Dalton highlights the importance of open sourcing research and models, and the potential for businesses to utilize and build upon these models. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses the architecture and training process of the LAMA 3.1 language model. He explains the pre-training and fine-tuning stages, as well as the...2024-08-131h 11Venture StepBeyond the Hype: Understanding Llama 3's True PotentialSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the research paper 'Herd of LLMs' released by Meta. He provides an overview of the models and their capabilities, the pre-training and post-training processes, and the emphasis on safety. The paper covers topics such as model architecture, tokenization, and data filtering. Dalton highlights the importance of open sourcing research and models, and the potential for businesses to utilize and build upon these models. In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses the architecture and training process of the LAMA 3.1 language model. He explains the pre-training and fine-tuning stages, as well as the...2024-08-131h 11Venture StepAI Agent: Building Intelligent Assistants with Meta's AI StudioSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses how to create your own AI agent using Meta AI Studio. He provides an overview of the AI studio platform, shares tips on building an effective agent, and explores the future of AI agents. Dalton also demonstrates the process of creating an AI agent called Curio, which shares fun facts and sparks curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI development and transparency.KeywordsAI agent, Meta AI Studio, building AI agent, tips for building AI agent, future of AI agents, CurioTakeaways2024-08-0650 minVenture StepAI Agent: Building Intelligent Assistants with Meta's AI StudioSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses how to create your own AI agent using Meta AI Studio. He provides an overview of the AI studio platform, shares tips on building an effective agent, and explores the future of AI agents. Dalton also demonstrates the process of creating an AI agent called Curio, which shares fun facts and sparks curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of responsible AI development and transparency.KeywordsAI agent, Meta AI Studio, building AI agent, tips for building AI agent, future of AI agents, CurioTakeaways2024-08-0650 minVenture StepMeta's AI Power Play: Llama 3.1 405b, Reel SearchSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Meta's upcoming release of their 405 billion parameter model. He mentions that the model will be open source but the model weights may not be released. He also talks about Meta's new feature on their Meta AI website that allows users to search for reels. Dalton shares his experience using the feature for fashion inspiration and discusses the potential use cases for the feature. He also provides updates on the progress of his home remodeling project.KeywordsMeta, 408 billion parameter model, open source, model weights, Meta AI...2024-07-2331 minVenture StepMeta's AI Power Play: Llama 3.1 405b, Reel SearchSummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses Meta's upcoming release of their 405 billion parameter model. He mentions that the model will be open source but the model weights may not be released. He also talks about Meta's new feature on their Meta AI website that allows users to search for reels. Dalton shares his experience using the feature for fashion inspiration and discusses the potential use cases for the feature. He also provides updates on the progress of his home remodeling project.KeywordsMeta, 408 billion parameter model, open source, model weights, Meta AI...2024-07-2331 minVenture StepThe Road to Self-Driving: A Bumpy but Fascinating JourneySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the journey of autonomous vehicles, highlighting the challenges faced in the early days and the rise of self-driving cars. He mentions the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) challenges and how they pushed teams to improve their algorithms and sensors. Dalton also talks about the major players in the autonomous vehicle industry, including Waymo, Tesla, and companies in China. He explores the challenges and concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles, such as public awareness and safety. Dalton concludes by mentioning the potential benefits of autonomous vehicles, such as increased mobility for the...2024-07-1644 minVenture StepThe Road to Self-Driving: A Bumpy but Fascinating JourneySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the journey of autonomous vehicles, highlighting the challenges faced in the early days and the rise of self-driving cars. He mentions the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) challenges and how they pushed teams to improve their algorithms and sensors. Dalton also talks about the major players in the autonomous vehicle industry, including Waymo, Tesla, and companies in China. He explores the challenges and concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles, such as public awareness and safety. Dalton concludes by mentioning the potential benefits of autonomous vehicles, such as increased mobility for the...2024-07-1644 minVenture StepMilestones, Interviews, and What's Been Keeping Me BusySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson provides an update on the podcast milestones and reflects on his first interview. He shares the excitement of reaching 250 downloads and 21 episodes, which puts him in the top 1% of podcasts. Dalton emphasizes the importance of showing up consistently and having a positive attitude in order to succeed. He also discusses the challenges of interviewing guests and the need for better scheduling. Additionally, he mentions his ongoing home remodeling project and apologizes for not covering the planned topic of autonomous vehicle history in this episode.Keywordspodcast milestones...2024-07-0916 minVenture StepMilestones, Interviews, and What's Been Keeping Me BusySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson provides an update on the podcast milestones and reflects on his first interview. He shares the excitement of reaching 250 downloads and 21 episodes, which puts him in the top 1% of podcasts. Dalton emphasizes the importance of showing up consistently and having a positive attitude in order to succeed. He also discusses the challenges of interviewing guests and the need for better scheduling. Additionally, he mentions his ongoing home remodeling project and apologizes for not covering the planned topic of autonomous vehicle history in this episode.Keywordspodcast milestones...2024-07-0916 min
Air Conditioning & HVAC TipsNeed HVAC Services Get a Quote from DaltonLooking for HVAC services in Pearland? Get a hassle-free HVAC quote from Dalton Air Conditioning & Heating, your trusted experts in AC maintenance. We specialize in AC tune ups, replacements, and installations, ensuring your home stays cool and comfortable year-round. With our reliable service and skilled professionals, we deliver top-quality solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you need routine maintenance or a new AC unit, count on Dalton Air Conditioning & Heating for efficient, customer-focused service. Contact us today for your HVAC quote and experience the difference firsthand.2024-07-0200 minVenture StepThe Filter Bubble Blues: The Personalized RealitySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the rise of filter bubbles and the impact of AI influencers. He explores how algorithms shape our worldview and the potential shift from online connection to shared experiences. Dalton shares his personal experience with an AI voice and the disturbing reality of AI influencers. He raises concerns about the blurring lines between AI and humans, the manipulation of comments on social media, and the overwhelming nature of curated content. He advocates for transparency, authenticity, and real-world experiences in marketing.Keywordsfilter bubbles, AI influencers, algorithms, shared...2024-07-0242 minVenture StepThe Filter Bubble Blues: The Personalized RealitySummaryIn this episode, Dalton Anderson discusses the rise of filter bubbles and the impact of AI influencers. He explores how algorithms shape our worldview and the potential shift from online connection to shared experiences. Dalton shares his personal experience with an AI voice and the disturbing reality of AI influencers. He raises concerns about the blurring lines between AI and humans, the manipulation of comments on social media, and the overwhelming nature of curated content. He advocates for transparency, authenticity, and real-world experiences in marketing.Keywordsfilter bubbles, AI influencers, algorithms, shared...2024-07-0242 minVenture StepDiscipline: The Purest Form of Self-LoveSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses the power of discipline and how it can positively impact various areas of life. He explains the two types of discipline: external discipline, which is imposed by external factors, and self-discipline, which is internally driven. Dalton shares practical strategies for developing discipline, such as starting small, setting clear goals, and finding accountability through truth-seeking groups. He also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and changing negative habit loops. Dalton concludes by highlighting the ripple effect of discipline and its ability to transform all aspects of life.Keywordsdiscipline...2024-06-1144 minVenture StepDiscipline: The Purest Form of Self-LoveSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses the power of discipline and how it can positively impact various areas of life. He explains the two types of discipline: external discipline, which is imposed by external factors, and self-discipline, which is internally driven. Dalton shares practical strategies for developing discipline, such as starting small, setting clear goals, and finding accountability through truth-seeking groups. He also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and changing negative habit loops. Dalton concludes by highlighting the ripple effect of discipline and its ability to transform all aspects of life.Keywordsdiscipline...2024-06-1144 minVenture StepAI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity & Transforming How We WorkSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses practical ways to use AI to boost productivity and streamline tasks. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with AI and starting small with non-critical tasks. Dalton provides examples of how AI can be used in technical jobs, management positions, and document processing. He also demonstrates how AI can help with meeting notes, code review, and email writing. The key takeaway is to leverage AI to automate repetitive tasks and free up time for more important work.KeywordsAI, productivity, trust, practical use cases, technical jobs, management...2024-06-0441 minVenture StepAI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity & Transforming How We WorkSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses practical ways to use AI to boost productivity and streamline tasks. He emphasizes the importance of building trust with AI and starting small with non-critical tasks. Dalton provides examples of how AI can be used in technical jobs, management positions, and document processing. He also demonstrates how AI can help with meeting notes, code review, and email writing. The key takeaway is to leverage AI to automate repetitive tasks and free up time for more important work.KeywordsAI, productivity, trust, practical use cases, technical jobs, management...2024-06-0441 min
Daft on Draft PodcastWhat to watch for when scouting safeties with Dalton MillerIn our second to last stop of the beginning-of-summer-scouting series, "What to watch for when scouting (POSITION X)," Cory is joined by NFL Draft analyst Dalton Miller. While the position gets a bad rap from draftniks, Dalton dispels the notion that the safety position is boring as he brings his love for evaluating that group to the pod. Enjoy! Get full access to Daft on Draft at www.daftondraft.football/subscribe2024-06-0343 minVenture StepMicrosoft and OpenAI's Conversational AI: CoPilot Plus and ChatGPT 4-OSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Microsoft's Copilot Plus PCs and OpenAI's Chat GPT 4.0 with the conversation feature. He explains the background of OpenAI and its partnership with Microsoft. He also dives into the features of Microsoft Copilot Plus PCs, including the new AI chip, Recall feature, and photo editing capabilities. Dalton also demonstrates the conversation feature of OpenAI's Chat GPT 4.0. He highlights the controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson's voice in the AI and discusses the potential ethical concerns of AI advancements.Keywords2024-05-2836 minVenture StepMicrosoft and OpenAI's Conversational AI: CoPilot Plus and ChatGPT 4-OSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Microsoft's Copilot Plus PCs and OpenAI's Chat GPT 4.0 with the conversation feature. He explains the background of OpenAI and its partnership with Microsoft. He also dives into the features of Microsoft Copilot Plus PCs, including the new AI chip, Recall feature, and photo editing capabilities. Dalton also demonstrates the conversation feature of OpenAI's Chat GPT 4.0. He highlights the controversy surrounding the use of Scarlett Johansson's voice in the AI and discusses the potential ethical concerns of AI advancements.Keywords2024-05-2836 minVenture StepAI Unveiled: Google's Latest Breakthroughs and the Future of Artificial IntelligenceSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Google's latest announcements from their IO event, focusing on the new AI tools and models. He explores VideoFX, ImageFX, MusicFX, and the Synth ID watermarking technology. Dalton also highlights the capabilities of Notebook LM, a tool for creating personalized and interactive audio conversations, and emphasizes Google's commitment to responsible AI development. He concludes by mentioning the upgrades to Gemini 1.5 Pro and the wide accessibility of Google's AI tools. In this conversation, Dalton discusses various topics related to Google's AI advancements, including Gemini updates, Gemini Flash, Gemini Nano, Gemini integration into Google...2024-05-211h 14Venture StepAI Unveiled: Google's Latest Breakthroughs and the Future of Artificial IntelligenceSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Google's latest announcements from their IO event, focusing on the new AI tools and models. He explores VideoFX, ImageFX, MusicFX, and the Synth ID watermarking technology. Dalton also highlights the capabilities of Notebook LM, a tool for creating personalized and interactive audio conversations, and emphasizes Google's commitment to responsible AI development. He concludes by mentioning the upgrades to Gemini 1.5 Pro and the wide accessibility of Google's AI tools. In this conversation, Dalton discusses various topics related to Google's AI advancements, including Gemini updates, Gemini Flash, Gemini Nano, Gemini integration into Google...2024-05-211h 14Venture StepAlphaFold 3 and GPT-4o: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and AI CapabilitiesSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses two major topics: Alpha Fold 3 and Chat GPT 4.0. Alpha Fold 3 is a protein structure prediction model that uses machine learning to outperform physics-based models in drug research and DNA research. It has significant improvements over its predecessor, Alpha Fold 2, and has the potential to accelerate drug discovery and testing. Chat GPT 4.0 is a multimodal AI model that allows users to interact with chatbots using voice, vision, and screen sharing capabilities. Dalton highlights the importance of integrating AI into the human world and the commercialization opportunities for these models.Keywords2024-05-1431 minVenture StepAlphaFold 3 and GPT-4o: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and AI CapabilitiesSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses two major topics: Alpha Fold 3 and Chat GPT 4.0. Alpha Fold 3 is a protein structure prediction model that uses machine learning to outperform physics-based models in drug research and DNA research. It has significant improvements over its predecessor, Alpha Fold 2, and has the potential to accelerate drug discovery and testing. Chat GPT 4.0 is a multimodal AI model that allows users to interact with chatbots using voice, vision, and screen sharing capabilities. Dalton highlights the importance of integrating AI into the human world and the commercialization opportunities for these models.Keywords2024-05-1431 minVenture StepBet on Yourself: A Review of Annie Duke's 'Thinking in Bets'SummaryIn this episode, Dalton reviews the book 'Thinking in Bets' by Annie Duke, a professional poker player turned decision-making expert. He discusses key concepts such as thinking in bets, understanding probability and risk, avoiding cognitive biases, and embracing uncertainty. Dalton emphasizes the importance of separating decisions from outcomes and the need to continuously improve decision-making skills. He also explores the concept of luck versus skill and the value of truth-seeking groups for self-improvement. In this conversation, Dalton discusses the importance of truth-seeking conversations and the need to separate decisions from outcomes. He emphasizes the value of...2024-05-0757 minVenture StepBet on Yourself: A Review of Annie Duke's 'Thinking in Bets'SummaryIn this episode, Dalton reviews the book 'Thinking in Bets' by Annie Duke, a professional poker player turned decision-making expert. He discusses key concepts such as thinking in bets, understanding probability and risk, avoiding cognitive biases, and embracing uncertainty. Dalton emphasizes the importance of separating decisions from outcomes and the need to continuously improve decision-making skills. He also explores the concept of luck versus skill and the value of truth-seeking groups for self-improvement. In this conversation, Dalton discusses the importance of truth-seeking conversations and the need to separate decisions from outcomes. He emphasizes the value of...2024-05-0757 minVenture StepAI and the Future of Interaction: Meta’s Vision with Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta GlassesSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Meta's hardware, including the Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and how they are reevaluating our relationship with hardware and AI. He talks about the future plans for Llama 4, which will involve AI agents for task management. Dalton also demonstrates the AI agents Cooking with Max and Dating with Carter. He then explores the features of Meta Quest 3, such as improved pass-through capabilities and the ability to interact with real-world objects. He also discusses the integration of Meta with Microsoft 365. Finally, Dalton explores the features of Meta Ray-Ban glasses, including the camera...2024-04-3038 minVenture StepAI and the Future of Interaction: Meta’s Vision with Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta GlassesSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Meta's hardware, including the Quest 3 and Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and how they are reevaluating our relationship with hardware and AI. He talks about the future plans for Llama 4, which will involve AI agents for task management. Dalton also demonstrates the AI agents Cooking with Max and Dating with Carter. He then explores the features of Meta Quest 3, such as improved pass-through capabilities and the ability to interact with real-world objects. He also discusses the integration of Meta with Microsoft 365. Finally, Dalton explores the features of Meta Ray-Ban glasses, including the camera...2024-04-3038 minVenture StepBeyond Reality: Unpacking Meta's latest AI and VR innovationsSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Meta's AI and mixed reality advancements, focusing on the Llama 3 model and the newly announced Meta Horizon OS. He compares Llama 3 to other models and highlights its superior performance. Dalton also explores Llama 3's features, including text and image generation. He emphasizes Meta's commitment to open source and the potential impact of its technology on various industries. Additionally, he touches on the importance of AI in addressing issues like racism and election manipulation.KeywordsMeta, AI, mixed reality, Llama 3, Meta Horizon OS, open source, image generation, coding...2024-04-2352 minVenture StepBeyond Reality: Unpacking Meta's latest AI and VR innovationsSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Meta's AI and mixed reality advancements, focusing on the Llama 3 model and the newly announced Meta Horizon OS. He compares Llama 3 to other models and highlights its superior performance. Dalton also explores Llama 3's features, including text and image generation. He emphasizes Meta's commitment to open source and the potential impact of its technology on various industries. Additionally, he touches on the importance of AI in addressing issues like racism and election manipulation.KeywordsMeta, AI, mixed reality, Llama 3, Meta Horizon OS, open source, image generation, coding...2024-04-2352 minVenture StepTimeless Wisdom: A Look at Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"SummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses the book 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius. He highlights the timeless themes of struggle, self-reflection, and seeking inner peace that resonate with readers today. Dalton explores the format and readability of Gregory Hayes' book translation, endorsed by famous stoics and entrepreneurs. He shares powerful quotes from 'Meditations' and provides his thoughts on their meaning. Dalton emphasizes the importance of revisiting the book throughout life's experiences and mentions notable figures inspired by it. He encourages listeners to find their inner peace and contribute meaningfully to society.KeywordsMeditations, Marcus...2024-04-1622 minVenture StepTimeless Wisdom: A Look at Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"SummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses the book 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius. He highlights the timeless themes of struggle, self-reflection, and seeking inner peace that resonate with readers today. Dalton explores the format and readability of Gregory Hayes' book translation, endorsed by famous stoics and entrepreneurs. He shares powerful quotes from 'Meditations' and provides his thoughts on their meaning. Dalton emphasizes the importance of revisiting the book throughout life's experiences and mentions notable figures inspired by it. He encourages listeners to find their inner peace and contribute meaningfully to society.KeywordsMeditations, Marcus...2024-04-1622 minVenture StepBuilding Vibition: The E-commerce Journey & Unveiling Winning Product TrendsSummaryIn this episode, Dalton discusses Vibition, an e-commerce company that he co-founded. He talks about the struggles they faced, including delays due to COVID-19 and high customer acquisition costs. Dalton also shares his vision for Vibition as a sustainable e-commerce brand. He explains the concept of fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and the importance of keywords in product research. He mentions tools like Jungle Scout and Helium 8 that can assist in product research. Dalton emphasizes the significance of organic product research and building a brand for long-term success in e-commerce.KeywordsVibition, e-commerce...2024-04-1038 min