– Life as an AI Tech Entrepreneur –
What might it be like riding the wave of trend and technology when it comes to AI? What unique challenges and opportunities could that represent? What advice should be heeded when considering this path for yourself?
These are a few topics amongst many more you’ll soon have answers to on this episode of LIFE AS A..
Guest Intro
Adam Nathan knows a thing or two about extreme entrepreneurial success. He is the CEO and Founder of Blaze, an AI powered tech firm which he built and grew into a $150M enterprise. Consider the following:
- his product is used by millions of customers
- hyperscaled to $7M+ in revenue in 15 months
- raised $46M in funding
Professional Background
After spending time at some of the most complex organizations and companies in the world (White House, Apple, Lyft) Adam realized he was spending more time coordinating work than actually doing it.
Taking inspiration from how developers worked in Github and designers worked in Figma, he founded Almanac to build a tool to help teams collaborate in documents with structure and transparency.
Launch of Blaze
In 2023, Adam launched his second product, Blaze, the #1 marketing AI tool for teams of one to create better content in half the time.
Educational Background
Adam holds systems engineering and economics degrees from Duke University and an MBA with highest honors from Harvard Business School.
Reasons to Listen
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in finding out more about the world of AI tech and entrepreneurship
- those interested in hearing direct advice as per how to succeed in such a universe
- those wanting a grounded analysis of the AI tech world
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- an up to date look at what AI is truly all about from Adam’s perspective
- a look at Adam’s AI tool, Blaze
- a day in the life of running an AI tech based marketing enterprise
- growing an early stage startup
- Adam’s thoughts on some of the less obvious aspects of AI tech entrepreneurship
- why right now is the best time in modern history to be building a business
- Adam’s thoughts on scaling and fundraising for a business
- what it’s like running a venture backed company f
- advice to those interested in starting their own tech biz
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“One of my favorite ideas in startup land is that no startup dies in mid-keystroke, meaning startups die not often because they run out money, but because the team runs out motivation. They get discouraged and they get tired. They’d rather work on something new, exciting and easier. And so motivation and momentum are really the key currencies at an early growth stage company for you as a leader, as well as for the team.”
–Adam Nathan
Check out the Video Conversation:
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