This Week in Startups

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Rachel joins Jason to discuss Caryn AI and its rapid rise in popularity before explaining Gen Z everyday uses for AI (1:11). They wrap up by breaking down the Senate hearing regarding AI regulation (49:56). (0:00) Rachel joins Jason (1:11) Rachel breaks down CarynAI (10:33) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist (11:59) The ethics of Forever Voices and creating...

Sunny and Vinny are back to demo some new AI tools (14:08), discuss open-source vs. "ClosedAI" (38:45), and more! (0:00) Jason kicks off the show (1:31) Jason's trip to the UAE and Abu Dhabi's 30-year investment horizon (12:39) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://miro.com/startups (14:08) Sunny demos ChatPDF and LLMs' future in the workforce (24:23) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 wee...

Emmanuel de Maistre joins Jason to demo Scenario's AI-powered game asset generator (3:54) before breaking down future applications of Scenario's technology. Then, Presh gives a presentation on how to build no-code apps (26:41). (0:00) Emmanuel de Maistre joins Jason (1:29) The cost of developing video games (3:54) Emmanuel demos Scenario (11:29) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.co...

Dee Murthy joins Jason to discuss the origin of the Group Chat podcast before talking about his new startup, Ghost (1:44). They then delve into fostering a community, staying true to your brand, and more! (30:12) (0:00) Dee Murthy joins Jason (1:44) The Origin of Group Chat podcast (11:32) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (13:06) The impact...

Reid Hoffman joins Jason to discuss AI's current "crescendo moment," and its ability to amplify human capabilities (1:50). Then, they discuss AI regulation, real-world use cases, and much more! (25:55) (0:00) Reid Hoffman joins Jason (1:50) AI's "crescendo moment," (12:48) Release - Get your first month free at https://release.com/twist (14:20) AI's ability to amplify human capability (24:21) Micr...

Aaron Levie joins Jason to discuss the launch of Box AI (19:13), AI as a platform shift, its potential effects on employment dynamics (25:53), and much more! (00:00) Aaron Levie joins Jason (4:12) Thoughts on the impact and pace of AI (6:54) Aaron's "Aha!" moment (10:02) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (...