Mike Todasco: AI-Powered Solopreneurs, Vibe Coding & Storytelling with Tech

Mike Todasco is a technologist, educator, and writer who led innovation at PayPal for over a decade and now teaches at the University of San Diego. In this conversation we explored how AI is reshaping code, creativity, and careers — focusing on key topics like AI-powered solopreneurs, vibe coding with voice prompts, and the evolution of storytelling in an AI-driven world.

We also dive into the future of agent-based communication, the societal shifts from automation, and how new generations can stay ahead by mastering AI tools.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Twitter: https://x.com/todasco

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/

  
  

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Introduction and background

00:00:54 Vibe Coding and AI Innovations

00:04:57 Rise of Solopreneurs and Niche Markets

00:08:38 AI Curiosity to AI Revolution

00:14:49 AI-Generated Art

00:17:30 Next Frontier: Agent-to-Agent Communication in AI

00:17:47 Agent-to-Agent Communication and Future Implications

00:24:05 The Inefficiencies of AI in Business

00:26:21 University Students and AI: Career Concerns

00:27:37 The Future of Entry-Level Jobs

00:28:45 The Power of AI Skills in Job Applications

00:31:04 Creating an AI-Enhanced Resume

00:35:08 Building Connections with AI

00:39:58 Voice Technology: Unlocking New Possibilities with AI Assistants

00:44:14 Closing

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