AI for Founders with Ryan Estes

Redefining spreadsheets with AI: David Kircos of Quadratic 🔑 Key takeaways Quadratic brings AI directly into spreadsheets, letting users analyze, manipulate, and visualize data with natural language and Python. Unlike black-box chatbots, Quadratic builds transparent methods of analysis, giving users visibility into every formula and line of code. Quadratic integrates with databases, PDFs, CSVs, a...

🔑Key takeaways AI has evolved from passive assistant to autonomous agent—comparable to a teenager ready to act independently. Full autonomy may lead to better outcomes in advertising, medicine, and driving—by removing human bias and delays. Traditional creative agencies are being replaced by scalable, AI-powered platforms that eliminate human bottlenecks. Omneky democratizes growth and creativity...

🎙️ AI for Founders – Vibe Coding in Real Time: Building a Podcast Follow-Up App Host: Ryan Estes Guest Collaborator: Fernanda (live co-build) 📌 Episode Summary This episode of AI for Founders captures a live "vibe coding" session where Ryan and Fernanda attempt to build Follow-Up —an AI podcast companion that listens in real-time and suggests meaningful, context-aware follow-up question...

🎙️ AI for Founders – Featuring Liz Giorgi of soona.co Episode Title: Scaling Content Creation for E-Commerce: Liz Giorgi on Building soona and Embracing AI Host: Ryan Estes Guest: Liz Giorgi, Co-Founder & CEO of soona.co 📌 Episode Summary In this episode, Ryan speaks with Liz Giorgi , founder of soona.co , a visual content creation platform for e-commerce brands. Liz shares how she bootstrapp...

Scaling Founder Series Part Two - AI for Founders 🎙️ Scaling Founder Series: Build an Audience You Actually Own In this episode of AI for Founders , host Ryan Estes explores how founders can build an audience they truly own—beyond the limitations of social platforms. This session, recorded live, introduces five frameworks for creating consistently and converting your audience into community and pr...

🎙️ AI for Founders: Building Voice AI with Nikhil Gupta of Vapi.ai Guest: Nikhil Gupta, Founder & CEO of Vapi.ai Host: Ryan Estes 🔑 Key Takeaways Vapi.ai helps developers build real-time, voice-first AI agents with ultra-low latency. Raised $20M Series A after launching profitably and going through Y Combinator. Voice AI is becoming the default interface for businesses replacing outdated IVR...

🎙️ AI for Founders: Building Secure AI Tools (Part 2 with Peter Holcomb) Guest: Peter Holcomb – AI Governance Expert, Founder of Optimal IT Host: Ryan Estes 🔑 Key Takeaways Start with Governance : Define security and compliance standards before adopting or building AI tools. Prompt Injection is Real : A top risk per OWASP ; design with defenses in place. Test Before You Launch : Use red/blue team...

Guest: Peter Holcomb , IT Security Leader, Fractional CISO, and Founder of Optimo IT Host: Ryan Estes Presented by: Kitcaster.com Key Takeaways: The Productivity vs. Privacy Dilemma — AI can drive massive productivity gains—but companies must weigh those gains against serious privacy, security, and ethical risks. The Real Risks of AI Right Now — Algorithmic bias, data breaches, hallucinations, and...

AI for Founders: Vibe Policy, Data Sovereignty & Causal AI with Jake Sanders About the Episode: In this episode, Ryan and Jake dig into how AI is influencing real-world decisions — from Trump’s new tariffs to future healthcare tech. They explore how AI is shaping policy, the importance of data ownership, and what comes next with causal AI. Key Takeaways: Trump’s Tariffs and AI: Some economists...

💡 App Concept: A simple, beautiful app to remind you to take breaks, stretch, go outside, and reset your brain. 🚀 What We Covered: Creating a time and break organizer app using AI Using Replit to prototype with zero setup Features like “Break Roulette,” custom vibe packs, and mood tracking Why AI can supercharge idea generation and prototyping Hilarious takes on focus, forgetting lunch, and box...

Building the Future of Note-Taking with Joe from Twos App In this episode, I’m joined by Joe from TwosApp.com , a super sleek, simple, and powerful note-taking app that’s redefining personal productivity. Joe shares how Twos is replacing clunky tools like Apple Notes with a smarter, faster, all-in-one solution for notes, reminders, calendar events, and even AI-powered suggestions. We also dive dee...

Today we're speaking with David Ledgerwood, known as Ledge, founder of Listen Network , an innovative platform designed to help podcasts achieve predictable audience growth. If you're a podcaster looking to increase your downloads, expand your audience, and attract sponsorships, this episode provides practical insights. Key Highlights: How Listen Network delivers targeted, high-quality downloads t...

In this episode of AI for Founders, Ryan Estes sits down with Erbil Yaman, founder of Teamble.com - a cutting-edge AI platform transforming the way managers deliver and employees receive feedback. Erbil reveals his personal experiences that inspired Teamble, outlines how AI enhances workplace feedback, and shares actionable advice for building a strong feedback culture within organizations. Highli...

In this episode of AI for Founders, host Ryan interviews Jeff Dwoskin, founder of Stampede Social, an innovative AI-powered platform that revolutionizes influencer marketing through advanced attribution and automated direct messaging. Jeff shares insights on how Stampede Social enhances ROI by accurately tracking influencer-driven engagement and conversions, enabling brands and creators to measure...

Ryan discusses the launch of his podcast "AI for Founders," inspired by his successful newsletter (17,000 subscribers). He stresses the importance of building an audience first before product development, ensuring market demand. His strategic personal outreach during the launch positioned the podcast in the top 5% globally. Additionally, Ryan shares his experience with "vibe coding&...

In today’s episode, Ryan Estes chats with Artem Kubatkin, founder of HipClip.ai, an innovative AI tool revolutionizing short-form video content for podcasters and creators. Artem shares insights into leveraging short clips to dramatically boost podcast growth and explains how strategic clip distribution across platforms can significantly increase subscriber counts. Key takeaways include: Short vid...

In this fascinating discussion, we dive into the existential anxieties surrounding AI, Neuralink, and the uncertain future of technology. Our panel explores why Elon Musk’s Neuralink telepathy might just be a distraction from even more pressing threats—like how your personal IRS data could soon be sold to the highest bidder. We touch on the ethical implications of using disabled people to "no...

In this video, we explore the power of AI tools to streamline your inbox and data analysis. Ryan highlights his experience with WarmStart.ai, an AI agent that integrates with Gmail to reconnect you with old leads or contacts you haven’t messaged in years. We also discuss different AI “voices” and how they could transform the way you interact with your inbox. Then we delve into a quick comparison o...

Use promo code ESTES15 for 15% off everything at eat2explore.comWelcome to AI for Founders! In today's episode, Ryan Estes is joined by Rowena Scherer, the founder of eat2explore.com, a company dedicated to making cooking a cultural adventure for families and individuals alike. Rowena shares her inspiring journey—from her childhood in Malaysia, through her career on Wall Street, to creating ea...

Ever wondered how businesses scale to seven, eight, even nine figures? In this week's episode of What It Do, Ryan and Jason unpack powerful strategies to accelerate growth and boost your business valuation. From leveraging TikTok's explosive entrepreneurial ecosystem to mastering the psychology behind high-converting funnels, this conversation is packed with insights you can immediately pu...

AI is supposed to be the future, but the numbers tell a different story. OpenAI spent $9 billion last year to generate just $4 billion in revenue. Every ChatGPT prompt costs more than it makes. Generative AI scales in reverse—more users mean higher costs, not lower. Big tech is pouring billions into AI infrastructure, yet products like Copilot and Gemini have underwhelming user numbers. So where i...

Description:In this episode of What It Do, Ryan and Jason dive deep into the realities of scaling businesses to 9 figures, the hidden drama behind big exits, and the power of strategic decision-making. Ryan shares why he traded in his pickup truck for an electric spaceship and how it reflects a bigger lesson in smart business moves. Jason breaks down his fractional executive model, revealing key i...

Key Takeaways: The Leader’s Dilemma: The hardest leadership challenges are often internal—when you are your own obstacle. Lessons from a Music Career: Ryan shares a story of being cheated in the music industry and how an emotional reaction led to a regrettable outburst. The real lesson? Learning to manage emotions instead of letting them control the moment. Anger as a Poison: Holding onto resentme...

Hey everyone, In this video, we’re exploring the top reasons people feel uneasy about AI right now—plus some hope to balance the fear. Let’s dive in:Rapid ChangeTools evolve so quickly that it’s tough to keep up. One day’s breakthrough can feel outdated by the next, making everyone anxious about “falling behind.”Job DisplacementExperts warn that a big chunk of jobs could be automated. From freelan...

In this episode, we explore the tension between two approaches to productivity and fulfillment: The Satisfaction of Incremental Progress Celebrating the joys of disciplined, step-by-step progress. Why checking off tasks can feel so rewarding. How consistent small wins can build momentum and confidence. The Allure of the Big Leap Imagining what it would be like to skip the tedious work and go strai...