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Sam Altman's advice to founders: Don't try to rebuild ChatGPT
Garry Tan· 2025-06-24 15:01
One of the classic questions is how do I uh start a startup that doesn't get run over by open AI. That's sort of the number one question that's in our chat. We don't want to run you over.Um look, we're going to do our thing hopefully very well. We are going to try to make the best superent out of chatbt that we can. We're going to add the things that we think we need to add to that.Um, but that is like one small part of the opportunity in front of us. And it makes us sad when people are like, I'm gonna star ...
Eclipsed by AI: Navigating the Future of Work and Innovation | Sam Sammane | TEDxUPV Women
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-11 15:49
Digital Transformation & Automation - The industry has been exploring automation tools on platforms like LinkedIn to generate leads and engage with potential customers since 2015 [1][2] - The industry acknowledges the potential risks to reputation when using automation tools for marketing [2] - Digital workers, referred to as "digital proletaria," are emerging as a new class of worker, offering advantages like not requiring rest, raises, or vacations [4][5] - AI-powered chatbots are increasingly capable of creating software programs using natural language processing, exemplified by tools like Cursor and BotNew [8] Impact & Challenges - The rise of digital workers may lead to job displacement, particularly in customer service roles, and societal changes [6] - The industry recognizes that jobs provide purpose and meaning beyond just financial compensation, highlighting the importance of creativity, empathy, and ethical values in human roles [7] Opportunities & Empowerment - AI democratizes opportunities by enabling individuals to create their own digital workers for tasks like sales lead generation [9] - The industry is shifting from seeking jobs to creating ventures, empowered by accessible AI tools [11] - The industry encourages embracing innovation and leveraging digital workers to foster a new era of startups [10][11]
“Startups Must Ship Fast”
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2025-06-08 14:00
Competitive Landscape - Startups face existential threats and must ship products quickly to survive [1] - Larger companies like Amazon may not face the same immediate pressure to deliver high-quality products, as employees' jobs may be more secure [1] - The company believes that if it had shipped a product of similar quality to some hyperscalers, it would have been out of the market a year ago [1] Product Development - Startups need to ship products fast to survive [1] - The quality of the product is critical for the company's survival in the market [1]