PART 1: Matthew Hartman | How Factorial Invests in the Future

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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This week, we are sharing PART ONE with Matthew Hartman, a managing partner at the venture firm Factorial Capital. Factorial partners with angel operators, with a focus on startups in the AI space. Host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with Matt to discuss how Factorial partners with technical founders to explore opportunities. They discuss OpenAI, Apple Intelligence, WebGPU, Suno, and much more. Join us next week for PART TWO of this conversation.

Episode Chapters

(00:00) Introduction
(01:42) Factorial and Technical Founders
(06:24) WebGPU
(10:47) Future of AI and LLMs
(15:47) AI and Calendars
(18:16) Understanding Scout Funds
(23:07) The Role of Angels in Investment
(24:12) Focus on AI and New Tech Products
(25:42) Transformers and Predictive Models
(27:26) Making Music with Suno
(33:27) The Future of Creative Tools
(42:30) The Economics of Content Creation

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PART 1: Matthew Hartman | How Factorial Invests in the Future

Generative Now | AI Builders on Creating the Future

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Lulu Cheng Meservey: The New Rules of Founder Comms (Encore) 47:41

for 6 dage siden47:41

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Lulu Cheng Meservey puts founders in control of their narrative using one simple principle: Go Direct. This week, we’re revisiting our conversation with the CEO and Founder of Rostra, the go-to communications agency for Silicon Valley founders. Lulu joins Lightspeed Partner and Host Michael Mignano on the podcast to talk about her modern communications playbook for founders of places like Ramp, SSI, Scale, Anduril, Suno, and The Free Press. They talk about why a comms strategy is just as important as a product strategy. Plus, Lulu shares her after action reports on Based Zuck, SpaceX, Tesla, and Waymo. Episode Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Why Founder Led Communication Works (03:47) Challenges and Strategies for Founders (06:49) Lulu's Career Experience (08:34) Substack (12:11) Have a Clear Company Mission (18:01) The ‘Go Direct’ Manifesto (23:59) Traditional Media in Communication Strategy (24:40) Targeted Communication: Persuading Key Decision Makers (25:54) Effective Use of Press and Media Outlets (28:30) Lulu’s After Action Report: Tesla's Recent Event (36:11) Apple's Strategy and Public Perception (38:46) Waymo's Underrated Progress in Autonomous Vehicles (40:17) Meta's Positive Feedback Loop and Based Zuck (43:42) The Importance of Founder-Led Companies (47:27) Final Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Johnny Ho: The Future of Online Search (Encore) 43:55

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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano and Johnny Ho, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Perplexity. Perplexity is the AI powered search engine that is rapidly growing and challenging the industry status quo. Johnny and Michael talk about his background as a competitive programmer, the business model of search, and Perplexity’s Publisher Program, where publishers earn a share of advertising revenue. Johnny has been ranked number one in the world of competitive programming. He previously worked at Quora as a software engineer – he accomplished all of this before graduating from Harvard. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:40) Johnny Ho's Engineering Background and IOI Achievements (02:44) Transition to Product Strategy (05:39) Perplexity: The Answer Engine (11:06 )Technology Behind Perplexity (15:47) Challenges and Future of AI Models (19:41) Growth and Distribution Strategy (23:54) Setting and Achieving Team Goals (25:35) Perplexity's Business Model and Future Plans (31:01) Challenges and Opportunities in AI and Search (32:55) Publisher Program and Content Credibility (39:59) Voice and Multimodal Experiences (42:04) What's Next for Perplexity? (43:12) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Dan Shipper: The First MultiModal Media Company 1:03:55

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Code is content. Writers build apps. App builders write newsletters. This is Every CEO & Founder Dan Shipper’s vision for the modern media company. Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Dan to talk about building the first multimodal media company, developing viral software like Cora, and cultivating an audience and talent at Every. Check out our episode with Nathan Baschez, Every cofounder and Lex CEO Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (02:54) Dan's Journey into Coding (03:47) Cofounding Firefly (06:53) The Evolution of Every (15:40) Vibe Coding (24:37) The Creation of Cora (30:12) Every's Product Ecosystem (34:47) AI&I Podcast (35:37) Innovative Uses of AI Tools (37:46) Deep Background and Research Tools (41:07) Exploring AI Models and Their Capabilities (49:14) Voice as the Future Interface (57:04) The Future of AI and Startups (01:03:26) Final Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Josh Mohrer: Is the Future of AI Businesses A Solo Pursuit? 51:59

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AI is rapidly expanding what we can get done in a day. So, can entrepreneurs leveraging AI start companies of one? In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Magnano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Josh Mohrer, the founder and CEO of Wave, a revolutionary AI app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings and conversations. Josh talks about his entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from running Uber's New York operations to building a successful solo venture. He shares how he leveraged AI technologies like GPT-3 to learn to code and develop Wave, the challenges and advantages of being a solo founder, and his hands-on approach to customer support. Episode Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:31) Josh's Journey with Uber (09:29) Transition to Building Wave with AI (24:41) Embracing the Solo Entrepreneurial Journey (25:26) Balancing Expectations and Investor Influence (26:20) The Role of AI in Engineering and Development (27:17) Improving App Performance and User Experience (29:03) The Future of Solo Ventures and AI-Driven Companies (31:54) AI's Impact on Coding and Development Practices (35:53) Leveraging AI for Customer Support and Internal Tools (38:59) How Josh Leverages AI Tools Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Mikey Shulman answers your questions about Suno and making music with AI 59:06

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Mikey Shulman, Co-Founder and CEO of Suno, comes back on the podcast to answer your questions from X with Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano . Mikey shares about Suno’s growth over the past year, introducing new models, and launching their mobile app. They also address numerous questions from the audience about the potential of AI in creating realistic music, copyright issues, and the future vision for AI-generated compositions. Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:09 Suno's Recent Developments 01:45 Mobile App and User Experience 02:01 AI Music Models and Quality 05:06 Community Questions and API Discussion 06:43 Future of AI in Music 12:14 Copyright and Legal Considerations 14:24 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Music 23:17 Open Source AI Models 26:54 Future Enhancements and User Controls 29:50 Collaborative Music Creation 31:42 AI Voice Enhancement 33:12 Future of Music Videos 34:20 User Demographics and Live Jamming 36:09 Multimodal Inputs and Personalization 38:47 Blockchain and Music 41:29 AI's Sense of Taste in Music 44:37 Social Music and Prompting Tricks 48:41 Educational Features and Future Vision 52:02 Building an AI Startup 58:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Arvind Jain: Why Now Is the Time to Solve Enterprise Search 45:06

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Enterprise search is a problem that’s plagued companies since the advent of working on computers. Now, AI promises solutions. In this week’s episode, host Michael Mignano from Lightspeed sits down with Arvind Jain, founder and CEO of Glean, to discuss the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean's journey in 2019, how the company leveraged transformer-based models early on, and how Glean developed the market for this product. They also talk about competition, the technical aspects of integrating Glean across SaaS platforms, and the monumental impact of ChatGPT on the industry. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Why Arvind Created Glean to Solve Enterprise Search Problems (03:50) Technical Foundations: Building Glean with Transformers (09:04) Product Market Fit and Early Challenges (12:16) The Impact of ChatGPT and Market Evolution (13:42) Glean's Architecture and Model Integration (17:58) The Future of AI in Enterprises (27:52) Leadership, Competition, and Company Culture (35:48) Reflections and Lessons from Rubrik to Glean (41:15) Lightning Round and Closing Remarks Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Mike Krieger: Product Building Lessons from Co-Founding Instagram to Leading Product at Anthropic 54:20

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Mike Krieger is known for cofounding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he is leading product at Anthropic. This week, host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano talks to the product building legend to discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of product innovation. They draw parallels between two transformative eras: the social media revolution that gave birth to Instagram and today's AI renaissance. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:54) Mike Krieger's Journey to Anthropic (03:17) Building Product Strategy at Anthropic (07:43) Rapid Iteration and Safety (10:58) Differentiating AI Models and User Experience (17:57) Impact of AI on Consumer Products and Business Models (24:39) Enterprise vs. Consumer Product Strategy (29:19) AI in Personal Life Management (30:15) Open Source and Claude Integrations (33:09) AI-Assisted Product Development (37:13) Scaling Teams and Processes at Anthropic (42:17) Reflections on AI and Future Prospects Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Rajarshi Gupta: Artificial Intelligence and Crypto at Coinbase 43:30

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This week on the podcast, we’re looking at how machine learning is optimizing how crypto giant Coinbase operates. Coinbase Head of Machine Learning Rajarshi Gupta joins the Generative San Francisco stage to discuss with Anand Iyer, Lightspeed Venture Partner focused on crypto. (00:00) Introduction (00:26) Rajarshi Gupta’s Career Journey (01:54) Exploring Early Android Malware Detection (04:44) Machine Learning at Coinbase (09:03) Generative AI Initiatives at Coinbase (13:52) Evaluating and Managing AI Deployments (21:10) GPU Availability Challenges (23:27) Workflow with Specific Hosted Instances (25:43) Coinbase: Scaling and Future Plans (29:09) Opportunities for AI Startups (31:46) Audience Q&A: Data Gap with AI Startups (34:48) Audience Q&A: Agentic AI and Crypto Integration (38:26) Audience Q&A: Guardrails and Frameworks for AI (42:43) Audience Q&A: Evaluating LLMs (45:40) Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Anu Atluru: Will AI Change How We Use Social Utilities? 1:12:53

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In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, chats with Anu Atluru—a startup founder, operator, angel investor, and co-runner of Slang—a product studio dedicated to social consumer products. Anu shares her insights on the evolving landscape of social products, the difference between social utilities and social networks, and how AI could reshape the healthcare landscape. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Generative Now (02:55) Exploring Social Utilities and Networks (10:21) Subscription Services and Consumer Behavior (17:14) The Role of AI in Social Utilities (34:06) The Future of Software Creation (37:34) The Value of Software Creation (38:34) Ecosystem and Marketplaces for Software (39:34) Artistic Side of Software (47:42) AI in Medicine and Healthcare (52:21) Will we have AI Doctors? (01:05:19) Lightning Round (01:12:13) Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Bill Dally: NVIDIA’s Evolution and Revolution of AI and Computing (Encore) 41:06

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Inspired by NVIDIA’s announcements at CES, we are looking back at one of our favorite episodes. The explosion of generative AI-powered technologies has forever changed the tech landscape. But the path to the current AI revolution was paved by many breakthroughs. Bill Dally had a hand in quite a few of them. In this week’s episode of Generative Now, we are revisiting a conversation Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano had with Bill Dally, NVIDIA's Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President for Research, whose nearly four-decade long career spans from experiments with neural networks in the 1980s to leading NVIDIA's groundbreaking research. He discusses the work at NVIDIA in advancing GPU technology, as well as the shift towards generative AI. Michael and Bill also explore the challenges of keeping up with rapid advancements in AI, the future implications for the industry, and advice for aspiring engineers. Bill Dally joined NVIDIA in January 2009 as chief scientist, after spending 12 years at Stanford University, where he was chairman of the computer science department. He has published over 250 papers, holds over 120 issued patents, and is an author of four textbooks. Bill received a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, a master’s in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from CalTech. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:22) Bill Dally's Journey from Neural Networks to NVIDIA (01:39) The Evolution of AI and Computing: A Personal Account (05:48) The AI Revolution: Expectations vs. Reality (08:58) Inside NVIDIA: The Role of Chief Scientist and the Power of Research (11:30) Exploring the Frontiers of Generative AI and Research (15:24) AI’s Role in the Future of Autonomous Vehicles (21:54) The Impact of AI on Chip Design and Efficiency (26:56) Building NVIDIA's Elite Research Team (37:01) Anticipating the Future: Advice for the Next Generation (40:59) Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.…

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Nir Zicherman: Looking Back at Anchor and the Future of Oboe 58:01

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Nearly a decade after launching Anchor, cofounders Michael Mignano and Nir Zicherman have a new venture: Oboe. Oboe’s mission is to make humanity smarter through AI-powered tutors. The duo delves deep into their entrepreneurial journey, starting from the early days of Anchor to their latest venture, Oboe, where Nir is the CEO. They discuss the trials and errors of building Anchor, their vision for Oboe, and why AI-driven learning could revolutionize education. Additionally, they touch upon the evolution of social audio, challenges in growth marketing today, and answer questions from X. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:36) Reflecting on Anchor's Early Days (02:08) Podcasting Challenges and Insights (03:11) Introducing Oboe: The New Venture (05:03) The Limitations of LLMs in Education (09:40) Lessons from Being a Second-Time Founder (13:04) The Evolution of Product Development (17:36) Are MVPs relevant anymore? (24:56) Reflecting on Social Audio and Anchor (28:32) The Early Days of Anchor (29:33) The Bet on Podcasting (30:27) Distribution Challenges (31:29) What if Anchor Had Pivoted to Video? (34:14) The Future of Audio and Video (37:30) Hybrid Work Model (43:26) Acquisition by Spotify (52:27) The Future of Learning with AI (57:26) Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.…

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Generative Quarterly with Semil Shah: AI Expectations vs Reality, Tech Trends, and 2025 Predictions 1:03:25

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Did 2024 live up to the AI hype? Investor Semil Shah joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano for another installment of Generative Quarterly. They cover key tech trends from 2024, including Jensen Huang’s Rockstar CEO status and AI consumer devices. Looking ahead to 2025, the duo delves into venture capital dynamics, IPO and M&A prospects, and the influence of tech in Washington D.C. Plus, Michael spins Juan Soto's signing into a lesson for Tech. Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Reflecting on 2024: AI Expectations and Reality 02:31 The Cost and Progress of AI 09:53 Funding and Valuation in AI 11:42 Private vs Public Markets 18:21 AI Devices: Hits and Misses 28:59 Jensen Huang: The Rockstar CEO 32:58 The Rise and Risks of AI Giants 35:29 Tech's Influence in Washington 38:45 M&A Predictions and IPO Outlook 43:32 Emerging GPs and Venture Capital Trends 57:41 Juan Soto and the Tech-Baseball Connection 01:02:54 Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Dr. Olga Russakovsky: Shaping the Next Generation of AI Leaders 44:32

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Dr. Olga Russakovsky, Computer Science at Princeton University, joins Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano to discuss what the next generation of AI talent is learning and where she expects to find the next big innovation in artificial intelligence. From her research in computer vision and human-computer interaction to her work in fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI, Dr. Russakovsky has earned many awards, including the MIT Technology Review’s 35-under-35 Innovator award and the Foreign Policy Magazine’s 100 Leading Global Thinkers award. Dr. Russakovsky is also the co-founder and Board Chair of AI4ALL, a nonprofit that aims to increase the diversity of thought in Artificial Intelligence. Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:17 Olga's Career Journey 02:30 Understanding Computer Vision 04:43 Generative AI and Computer Vision 06:36 Interdisciplinary AI Research 15:00 AI4All: Diversity of Thought 17:44 Challenges and Bias in AI 30:01 Future of AI and Data 40:08 ImageNET 43:38 Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal .…

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Marissa Mayer: AI to Make the Mundane Magical 38:19

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What is the future of AI in consumer technology? Marissa Mayer believes this future includes AI that makes the mundane magical. Marissa has been leading consumer technology that affects billions of lives since the dawn of the modern Internet. She was one of the first 20 employees at Google and worked on Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Search. She served as the CEO at Yahoo! where she reinvented the website for the mobile era. Now she is the co-founder and CEO of Sunshine Products, a technology startup focused on making everyday tasks, like contact management or scheduling, magical. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:23) The Evolution of AI: Learning, Reasoning, and Expressiveness (05:22) Scaling Laws and the Future of AI (09:00) AI's Impact on Business and Team Dynamics (14:47) The Future of Search and Advertising (19:52) Sunshine: Making Mundane Tasks Magical (24:04) The Future of Advertising in an AI World (35:39) Looking Forward: The Future of AI and Sunshine (37:55) Closing Thoughts Stay in touch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.lsvp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠generativenow.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lsvp.com/legal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .…

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Logan Kilpatrick: Building Google Gemini 37:31

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