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In this episode, I sit down with Ben Cera, solo founder and CEO of Polsia.

Polsia is a platform where you type in a business idea and AI agents instantly go to work building it for you. From market research and landing pages to Meta ad campaigns and cold outreach, Polsia spins up autonomous agents that function like a full startup team.

Ben shares how he went from building alone with AI 16 hours a day to hitting product–market fit, scaling to millions in ARR as a one-person company, and why he believes AGI is already here.

Whether you’re a non-technical dreamer with a business idea or a seasoned builder rethinking what’s possible, this conversation offers a front-row seat to the solopreneur revolution.

Topics Covered

* How building alone with AI for a year led Ben to realize agents could replace an entire startup team

* The origin of the name Polsia (”AI Slop” spelled backwards) and why he stopped caring what investors think

* Rick Rubin’s creative philosophy and why building for yourself, not others, is the only way to survive the grind

* Universal Paperclips as design inspiration: choosing weird over polished on purpose

* Why Polsia’s autonomous “night shift” cycle is both a product decision and a cost + feedback loop strategy

* The Meta ads engine: click a button, set a budget, and AI creates Sora-generated UGC video ads deployed on your behalf

* Scaling pain as a solo founder: rate limits, infrastructure meltdowns, and building support agents to fix what broke

* Why Ben refuses to hire, “eating his own dog food” so customers never face a problem he hasn’t solved

* The case that 80% autonomous companies will outcompete everyone else within the next few years

* Travis Kalanick as mentor, the “push through the pain” philosophy, and five years at CloudKitchens

* Polsia’s long-term vision: an AI-native economy with investor agents, micro-acquisitions, and a more democratic American dream

* Opus vs. Codex: Ben’s dual-model workflow for pragmatic shipping and ruthless bug-finding

* Why the solo billion-dollar company isn’t about ego, it’s a wake-up call

Links

* Polsia — https://polsia.ai

* Polsia Live Dashboard — https://polsia.ai/live

* Ben Cera on X (Twitter)

* Universal Paperclips — the clicker game that inspired Polsia’s design

Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building creative ecosystems that last. Whether you're an aspiring creator or simply seeking to live with more intention, this episode is a masterclass in meaningful modern living.Topics covered

* Craig’s early years in the BBS/ANSI art scene and how it shaped his creative drive

* Escaping post-industrial America and finding healing in the structure of Japanese life

* The joy and challenge of learning Japanese, and how language opens cultural doors

* From blog software in the '90s to essays that changed the course of his career

* Silicon Valley vs. Tokyo: ambition, trade-offs, and choosing a slower life

* The transformative power of walking: from ancient pilgrimages to solo introspection

* Building a reader-funded membership model and launching handcrafted books

* How a 200-word essay led to $100M+ in economic impact for a rural Japanese city

* Addiction, self-worth, fatherhood, and the emotional repair of being seen

* The cultural weight of jazz kissa, pizza toast, and public bathhouse rituals

* Anti-influencer media: binaural audio, slow video, and presence in a distracted world

Links

* Craig’s blog

* Things Become Other Things - Craig’s new book

Whether you're curious about future-proofing your career, understanding AI's global impact, or just want to hear from one of tech's most insightful leaders, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Think of AI today like computers in the '90s - those who embrace it early will have an incredible advantage. Join us as we explore what makes this technological revolution uniquely exciting and full of possibility.

In this episode, I sit down with Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn co-founder, Greylock investor, and AI thought leader - to discuss his new book "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future?" Reid breaks down how AI is already transforming our daily lives and shares the practical tools he uses to stay ahead of the curve.

Episode Highlights:

[00:07] – Reid Hoffman’s personal AI stack: the tools he uses every day for thinking, organizing, and optimizing.

[02:59] – How Reid automates AI-powered role-playing to challenge his ideas with historical and expert perspectives.

[08:03] – Breaking down the AI mindsets: Doomers, Gloomers, Zoomers, and Bloomers.

[12:48] – AI’s impact on jobs: how to adapt and thrive in an AI-driven world.

[23:41] – The future of education: AI as a learning and testing assistant.

[32:55] – AI regulation: finding the balance between innovation and control.

[44:25] – AI inequality: Will premium AI tools create an intelligence gap?

[47:13] – AI hallucinations vs. imagination: Why we want models to generate novel ideas.

[56:07] – The rise of AI relationships: Will AI companions replace human connection?

[59:39] – Reid’s predictions: What AI will look like in 1, 5, and 10 years.