Welcome to Episode #085 of The Long Game, where I have conversations about tech startups, AI, entrepreneurship, and the ideas and principles to make it all happen.

Kenneth Carrera shares his groundbreaking experience of running his business with AI guidance, achieving 25% growth without increasing headcount.

From creating an AI board of directors to implementing multi-agent systems in various industries, Kenneth provides practical insights into the future of human-AI collaboration.

TOPICS:

• Building and implementing AI agent networks
• Real-world applications in pharmaceutical sales and manufacturing
• How AI augments rather than replaces human work
• The failed experiment of an AI boss
• Practical implementation of multi-agent systems

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome & Introduction

(01:43) The Year of AI Agents

(02:44) Defining AI Agents vs Traditional Software(06:11) Real-World Applications

(07:38) Case Study: AI in Pharmaceutical Sales

(17:38) AI Board of Directors Experiment

(24:26) Future of AI and Human Collaboration

(34:42) Specialized AI Assistants

(42:00) Case Study: AI in Meat Processing

(47:01) AI's Role in Job Optimization

(53:39) The AI Boss Experiment

(57:26) Closing Thoughts

#TheLongGame #AIAgents #DigitalTransformation #BusinessAutomation #AIImplementation#MultiAgentAI #AIBoard #BusinessInnovation #AIProductivity

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Kal Amin is the President at 1848 Ventures, bringing 25 years of experience from companies like Google, Spotify, and Flipboard. In this conversation we explored how venture studios are evolving with AI, focusing on key topics like building defensible AI companies, the upcoming transfer of SMB ownership to a new generation, and how technology is changing the landscape for small business owners.

EPISODE LINKS:• 1848 Ventures: https://1848ventures.com

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) What is an SMB? The $33M opportunity

(04:15) Why hasn't this been done before?

(07:23) How 1848 Ventures builds companies

(11:45) The venture studio advantage

(15:30) The great SMB transfer

(19:40) Building defensible AI companies

(23:15) Data as the new moat

(25:00) Kal's journey (AOL, Google, Spotify)

(31:45) What makes a great founder in 2024?

(36:20) Why building products isn't enough

(38:30) Finding and developing startup leaders

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Jenny Fielding is a veteran venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and Cornell professor bringing unique insights from multiple angles of the startup ecosystem. In this conversation, we explored the evolving landscape of startup funding, discussing how AI tools are changing the game for entrepreneurs, the return of bootstrapping as a viable strategy, and what VCs are really looking for in today's market.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro and Welcome(02:00) Current State of Venture Capital(05:00) Bootstrapping vs Traditional VC(09:30) Finding the Right Balance in Funding(13:00) Lessons from 2021's Funding Frenzy(16:00) What VCs Look for in Entrepreneurs Today(19:00) Evolution of Entrepreneurship Culture(24:00) Jenny's Book & Global Entrepreneurship(26:30) Key Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs(29:30) Women in Venture Capital(32:00) Building Diverse Networks in NYC(35:00) Looking Ahead to 2025(36:00) Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Jenny

EPISODE LINKS:Jenny's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/Jenny's Webpage: https://www.jennyfielding.com/Jenny's Twitter: https://x.com/jefieldingEveryWhereVC: https://everywhere.vc/