AI or Die

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Learn About Ramp, Ridgeline, & AlphaSense

(00:06:00) Introduction to 'AI or Die' Essay

(00:06:29) Initial Reactions to AI Advancements

(00:08:24) The Concept of 'AI or Die'

(00:10:40) Adapting to Rapid Technological Change

(00:12:02) Using AI for Real Work

(00:13:58) Evaluating Company Agility and AI Integration

(00:18:58) The Cost of Employees in the AI Era

(00:25:36) AI's Impact on Business Strategy

(00:36:55) Changing Perspectives on AI Models

(00:37:50) The Importance of Context in AI

(00:39:09) Optimism in the Age of AI

(00:40:22) Predictors vs. Reactors

(00:42:54) AI Tools in Business Operations

(00:46:07) The Future of Small Teams and Efficiency

(00:49:01) Investing in the AI Era

(00:55:11) The Role of Board Members in AI Adoption

(00:57:22) Embracing Change with Humility

(00:59:17) The Ghost of Competition

(01:05:04) Seizing the AI Opportunity