Episodes
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Episode 37: Could Google’s new AI, Project Astra, revolutionize the way we interact with technology? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Bibo Xu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibo-xu-23b3585/), a key player in the development of Astra, along with insights from Greg Wayne, a lead researcher.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive deep into their first-hand experiences with Project Astra in London. They discuss the groundbreaking capabilities of Astra, including multimodal conversations, advanced personalization, and potential to perform complex tasks. They also touch on the progress of Gemini models, Google's approach to data privacy and security, and the fierce competition in the AI industry. Tune in to hear how Astra could redefine digital assistants and the implications this has for the future.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Google DeepMind's Project Astra: Multimodal AI Assistant.
(03:28) Visited DeepMind in London; experienced glowing presentations.
(06:45) Provides information on nearby attractions and objects.
(11:42) Launch timing uncertain; testing and satisfaction pending.
(12:43) Interviewed Project Astra leads on features, privacy.
(17:00) Metacognition requires experiential learning for accuracy.
(20:47) Astra enhances native audio; untapped potential remains.
(24:18) Astra stores and utilizes user data effectively.
(27:41) Astra aims to improve through trusted testers.
(29:20) Google's innovations are mind-blowing and groundbreaking.
(34:30) Exciting tech, but monetization remains a challenge.
(35:48) Researchers excited; focus not on monetization yet.
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Mentions:
Bibo Xu: https://x.com/biboxu
Greg Wayne: https://www.innovatorsunder35.com/the-list/gregory-wayne/
Project Astra: https://deepmind.google/technologies/project-astra/
Google Deep Mind: https://deepmind.google/
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 36: What happens when AI technology leaks, and who benefits the most? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss OpenAI's recent leak involving their video generation model Sora.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the implications of the Sora leak, how it affected OpenAI, and what it means for the future of AI video generation. They also explore the resulting industry reactions, the complexity of maintaining NDAs, and how AI companies like Anthropic are releasing innovative features to stay competitive.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Artists frustrated over restricted video sharing rights.
(04:12) Creators lost access to flawed Sora tool.
(06:31) Anthropic's Model Context Protocol connects AI data.
(09:32) Adjust style: Remove emojis, reduce casualness.
(14:32) AI update improves V0 website cloning accuracy significantly.
(15:56) Founder admires design, improves AI-generated code backend.
(21:35) Gig work rise over traditional careers anticipated.
(24:07) He wanted X to be WeChat-like.
(25:48) Standalone app for funny AI art success.
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Mentions:
OpenAI’s Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora/
v0: https://v0.dev/
Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
Model Context Protocol: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 35: How effective are the latest AI tools for coding and app development? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take us through a head-to-head evaluation of Bolt, v0, Replit, and Websim.AI, analyzing their design, usability, and overall effectiveness.
In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the capabilities of each AI coding tool, sharing personal experiences and testing outcomes. From creating a Space Invaders game with Bolt to building a directory website for lore.com with Replit, they explore how these AI tools can transform the app development landscape. They also discuss the future of AI in enabling non-technical users to engage in creative design processes and the potential for AI to automate entire SaaS companies within the near future.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Using AI tools to clear business bottlenecks.
(04:53) Using mini apps to streamline business processes.
(06:39) Dall-E images converted to JPEG effortlessly.
(11:24) Bolt struggles with image duplication, excels verbally.
(17:15) Websim excels in creating user interfaces.
(20:20) AI can replicate website design accurately, surprisingly.
(23:02) Replit AI excels in web design and apps.
(25:46) Websim creatively designs websites for domain ideas.
(29:07) Turning ideas into reality through coding.
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Mentions:
Bolt: https://boltai.com/
v0: https://v0.dev/
Replit: https://replit.com/
WebSim.AI: https://websim.ai/
Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 34: How will the 2024 election impact AI advancements by 2025? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into the implications of the upcoming Trump term.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss the potential AI developments over the next few years, how different political outcomes could shape AI progress, and the shifting landscape in Silicon Valley. They explore the latest in AI models like OpenAI 01, the debate over AGI timelines, and how regulatory approaches might impact America’s competitive edge in tech.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) This won't become political; mood is changing.
(04:55) Reduce government size, invest severance in tech.
(08:28) AI can reveal corruption in government spending.
(10:58) AI regulation may favor big companies, hinder startups.
(14:50) Sam Altman expects AGI by 2025, despite skepticism.
(17:59) AGI expected around 2025-2027, training slowing.
(19:56) AI models don't learn in real-time conversations.
(22:48) Humans struggle to foresee technological advancements' impact.
(27:53) AGI leads to ASI due to intelligence.
(29:39) Optimistic about AI and future advancements.
(32:20) Predicts accurately, but often wrong on timing.
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Mentions:
Sam Altman: https://blog.samaltman.com/
OpenAI: https://openai.com/
Dario Amodei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/
Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
AlphaFold: https://alphafold.ebi.ac.uk/
Dogecoin: https://dogecoin.com/
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 33: Can Google’s AI tools take the top spot in the AI industry? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) debate Google's innovation potential and compare it with leading AI tools on the market.
This episode dives into the evolution of "Project Tailwind" from Google's document-chatting feature to a podcast powerhouse, its ranking in the AI tool tier list, and what it means for the competition. They discuss the potential of Perplexity, Eleven Labs, Runway, Luma, Descript, and more. The importance of user experience, effective application of AI tools, and future improvements are central themes in this comprehensive tier ranking.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Grok's strength: Uses top Flux Pro model.
(09:52) ChatGPT edits effectively, improved neutrality.
(13:22) Gemini excels with large context and video abilities.
(19:43) Most models suffice; Llama is open source.
(25:20) Automated assistance for coding with documentation integration.
(28:26) Replit AI builds websites quickly but lacks quality.
(34:40) Leonardo good but retains Stable Diffusion issues.
(36:32) Midjourney's realism surpasses Leonardo, aesthetically pleasing.
(43:38) Playground preferred over Stable Diffusion for accessibility.
(47:03) Adobe uses ethical AI, benefiting Photoshop users.
(55:36) Runway leads AI video.
(01:01:55) Descript transcribes and edits audio/video via text.
(01:03:23) Descript: Transcriptions and voice-cloning functionality tool.
(01:12:50) Notebook LM impressively utilizes Gemini for information consumption.
(01:18:43) Hypothetical hybrid tool to generate podcasts from research commands.
(01:19:49) Tools can fluctuate in ranking over time.
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Mentions:
Project Tailwind: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-google-ai/
Grok: https://x.ai/
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Llama: https://www.llama.com/
Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html
Wispr: https://www.flowvoice.ai/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Luma: https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine
Descript: https://www.descript.com/
Cursor: https://cursor.so/
Replit: https://replit.com/
Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/product
Suno: https://suno.com/
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 32: How can you build an app with a backend using AI in just 20 minutes? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with AI enthusiast Riley Brown (https://x.com/rileybrown_ai) to explore this exciting and challenging process.
In this episode, Riley brings his unique perspective and experience, from a non-coder to a developer leveraging AI tools. The discussion covers Riley's journey, the tools he recommends for beginners, like Cursor and Replit, and the integration with Firebase for seamless app development. They venture into creating a simple web app, discuss the evolution of app capabilities, and contemplate innovative features and platforms driven by AI. Whether you're a novice or an experienced developer, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical advice.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Riley Brown shares app-building methods, templates.
(04:15) Using Claude artifacts for code generation amazed me.
(08:35) Start with Cursor, avoid multiple tool distractions.
(09:34) Codebase setup using SSH for syncing changes.
(12:55) AI integrates and updates code in steps.
(17:49) App to log and track AI skill development.
(20:04) Tools: Cursor, Firebase, Replit for project management.
(25:12) Discusses free use of Replit, Firebase, Cursor.
(27:32) App for threading voice notes and AI formatting.
(30:58) Appreciating design effort; seeking AI improvement.
(33:31) Building community to create apps efficiently.
(35:20) Follow Riley Brown on X, subscribe YouTube.
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Mentions:
Riley Brown: https://community.softwarecomposer.com/c/templates/replit-templates https://replit.com/@an732001/Riley-and-Ansh-Full-Stack-Nextjs-Template-version-1?v=1#README.md
Software Composer: https://www.softwarecomposer.com/
Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/
Replit: https://replit.com/
Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude
Wispr Flow: https://www.flowvoice.ai/
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Our friends over at the TED AI show are in our feed today to discuss how the development of AI is begging us to ask: what counts as art? In this provocative conversation, Claire Silver, an anonymous AI collaborative artist, sits down with host and previous guest Bilawal Sidhu to talk about how AI has revolutionized her own mixed media practice, and why she thinks that AI may be an inextricable part of human creativity in the near future.You can listen to more episodes of the TED AI show on your favorite podcast app or on their website at https://www.ted.com/podcasts/the-ted-ai-show
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Episode 31: What will the future look like when AI agents take over mundane tasks? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Don Allen Stevenson III (https://x.com/DonAllenIII), former DreamWorks specialist and author of "Make a Seat".
In this episode, they dive deep into how AI agents are set to revolutionize our everyday lives by speculating on future AR products, and exploring AI-driven automation in advertising. Don Allen Stevenson III also shares insights from his book on leveraging AI and technology during times of change, and how he used AI to write and organize it.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Former DreamWorks trainer, now independent content creator.
(04:04) Inspired by Black Mirror, created hopeful Clear Mirror.
(07:00) Setup ChatGPT voice shortcuts on Apple devices.
(09:55) Encountered rate limit issues but found automation impressive.
(15:27) Analyze top YouTube thumbnails for design inspiration.
(21:47) Runway Take One: Video to emotion-matched cartoon.
(23:29) Smaller studios embrace AI; larger ones resist.
(28:01) Animatics reveal audience engagement through rough storytelling.
(29:41) New tech democratizes film creation and opportunities.
(33:25) Meta's Creator AI customizes models using consented data.
(37:44) AI note-taking tool aids conference information management.
(39:35) iOS 18 voice memos: transcribe, search audio.
(43:08) Creating opportunities and resilience with AI insights.
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Mentions:
Don Allen Stevenson III: https://www.donalleniii.me/
“Make A Seat: Discovering Opportunities, Leveraging Technology, and Building Resilience”: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Seat-Discovering-Opportunities-Leveraging/dp/B0DFV4QMLY
Rundway: https://runwayml.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 30: How are AI tools really transforming our productivity? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into the world of AI-driven workflows in their latest Q&A Special episode. No guest joins this episode, ensuring that our beloved hosts can thoroughly dissect the impact of these smart tools on their workflow.In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss several AI tools, addressing market saturation, the affordability and accessibility of advanced models, and intriguing business opportunities. Matt shares how Spotter helps generate video thumbnail concepts, and both hosts discuss the future of content creation, AI's ethical concerns, and technological advancements on the horizon. Expect insights into their favorite AI tools, the evolving AI market, and the balance between automation and human authenticity.Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd—Show Notes:(00:00) New o1 model shows potential with agents.(04:13) Email management agents automate responses and organization.(09:09) Perplexity, Claude, NotebookLM aid research efficiently.(11:35) Using various tools for YouTube content optimization.(14:40) Modify AI thumbnail with Photoshop's generative fill.(18:33) AI could widen or narrow wealth disparities globally.(20:18) AGI is farther out, tool consolidation coming.(25:46) Quick response preferred over complex inference.(28:14) AI videos will evolve VTubers but remain niche.(32:38) Engages both support and critique of AI.(35:01) AI improves world, poses job-related challenges.(37:22) Humans adapt and create new value continually.(40:38) Elon aims for autonomous robo-taxi revenue.(43:05) Enjoying spontaneous conversations; future questions appreciated.—Mentions:Spotter: https://spotter.ai/Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/Vidiq: https://vidiq.com/TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/—Check Out Matt’s Stuff:• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow—Check Out Nathan's Stuff:Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/Blog - https://lore.com/The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano
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Episode 29: Are you ready to dive into the world of AI-driven newsletter creation and content strategy? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the tools, techniques, and insider secrets to building a successful AI-powered business from scratch.
In this episode, they explore AI's role in streamlining newsletter creation, bundling media properties for better monetization, and maintaining the crucial human touch for quality and engagement. Plus, they share their personal experiences and strategies for leveraging AI tools like Perplexity, Claude, Mixo, and many more to validate business ideas and enhance content production.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Leverage AI tools, don't start AI businesses.
(03:43) Mixo creates instant landing pages using prompts.
(09:23) Firebase, Replit, and AI simplify business startup.
(12:54) Amazon sellers use sentiment analysis to improve products.
(14:14) Focus on human-centric content creation amid AI.
(18:17) Mix of memorization and automated video editing.
(22:12) AI-generated avatars as news anchors increasing.
(24:48) AI simplifies newsletter creation with writing, editing.
(28:50) Newsletters need unique voices for long-term success.
(32:01) Timing was crucial for YouTube success.
(34:49) Automated tool summary solution using Perplexity.
(38:56) Covered strategies, tools, and ideas for businesses.
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Mentions:
Mixo: https://www.mixo.io/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Futureloop: https://www.diamandis.com/futureloop
Timebolt: https://www.timebolt.io/
Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/
Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/
Webflow: https://webflow.com/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 28: How will augmented reality and AI tools revolutionize how we interact with our devices? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) ponder if AI-generated entities like podcast hosts change our understanding of reality.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan share insights on new AI tools like Notebook LM and OpenAI’s advanced voice mode, and how these technologies could transform learning and human-computer interactions. Whether it’s using AI for content creation, translation, or personal and business tasks, the hosts navigate the thrilling yet unsettling advancements in AI technology.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI translation struggles led to amusing moments.
(05:13) Sam Altman uses advanced voice as a companion.
(09:00) OpenAI preempted Meta's advanced voice mode launch.
(12:05) Glasses remember parking spots using vision features.
(14:43) AI-driven voice interaction is the future.
(19:41) Microphone mistaken for surveillance device at conference.
(22:23) Notebook LM impresses with versatile document integration.
(25:36) Technological acceleration expected; improvements surpass expectations.
(30:13) Complex topics explained well using podcasts.
(31:42) Automated podcast creation with AI tools nearing.
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Mentions:
Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/
OpenAI Dev Day 2024: https://openai.com/devday/
Meta Connect: https://www.meta.com/connect/
Orion: https://about.fb.com/news/2024/09/introducing-orion-our-first-true-augmented-reality-glasses/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 27: How is AI revolutionizing productivity for marketers? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Zeynep Ozdemir (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeynep-inanoglu-ozdemir-phd-962a5035/), the Chief Marketing Officer of Atlassian, who brings a unique blend of AI expertise and marketing experience.
In this episode, we explore Zeynep's fascinating journey from engineering and speech synthesis to her pivotal role in marketing. The discussion delves into how AI is transforming marketing strategies, creating a partnership between human creativity and AI capabilities, and making marketers significantly more productive. With insights from Atlassian's cutting-edge AI applications and detailed survey data on AI usage in marketing, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways for embracing AI in your workflow.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Machine learning training is now much faster than before.
(05:30) AI as creative partner enhances content creation.
(10:17) Exploring AI's impact on productivity, creativity, research.
(13:33) AI boosts creativity and efficiency in marketing.
(16:28) Seamless AI integration in content creation workflow.
(18:40) Expert on dynamic customer data and interactions.
(21:37) Personalized AI marketing and visual content generation.
(25:35) Thanks, Zeynep, for the fascinating conversation.
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Mentions:
Zeynep Ozdemir: https://events.atlassian.com/unleash/speaker/993189/zeynep-inanoglu-ozdemir
Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/
Fei Fei Li: https://profiles.stanford.edu/fei-fei-li
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 26: Which Large Language Model (LLM) Should Your Business Use? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into the pros and cons of various LLMs in this jam-packed episode.
This episode explores the capabilities of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini, and highlights how businesses can leverage these technologies for tasks such as copywriting, research, coding, and creating custom content. Get ready for a detailed discussion on emerging AI trends, practical applications, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI usage.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Deep dive on tools for copywriting and research.
(05:46) Preview version outperforms but below full model.
(08:38) Use GPT-4 for most tasks; complex, OpenAI-01.
(10:09) Compress PDFs for Claude to read easier.
(15:11) Exploring English, introducing custom GPT projects' benefits.
(16:05) Cloud runs and displays code alongside chat.
(18:56) Notebook LM converts complex PDFs into audio podcasts.
(22:13) Llama is best for local, secure data processing.
(26:56) Perplexity Pro: Choose and use various models.
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Mentions:
Inbound 2024: https://www.inbound.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Flux: https://www.flux.ai/
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/
Gemini: https://www.gemini.com/
Llama: https://www.llama.com/
Grok: https://x.com/grok
Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 25: How can AI transform your personal productivity and growth on platforms like YouTube and Twitter? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) delve into this with vibrant dialogue and invaluable insights from their experiences. This is recorded from HubSpot’s Inbound 2024.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss leveraging AI for optimizing YouTube titles, creating engaging scripts, and developing effective growth strategies. They share their personal workflows, including the use of tools like Claude, Stable Diffusion, and MidJourney. The episode also covers insightful Twitter growth tactics that helped Nathan skyrocket his follower count from 5,000 to 50,000 in a few months.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Using stable diffusion to generate AI art thumbnails.
(03:20) Uses AI tool Claude for video title generation.
(06:39) Hook, result, tutorial, flow: establishing video structure.
(10:48) Utilized Tweet Hunter for style inspiration via AI.
(12:44) AI-inspired thread on top people to follow.
(16:51) Repurpose YouTube tutorials, create PDFs, build software.
(19:01) AI proofreads newsletter for grammar and readability.
(23:26) AI simplifies creating consistent newsletters easily.
(25:42) Podcast now live, available on YouTube.
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Mentions:
Inbound 2024: https://www.inbound.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Stable Diffusion: https://stability.ai/
DreamBooth: https://dreambooth.github.io/
Tweet Hunter: https://tweethunter.io/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/
HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 24: How is AI revolutionizing the game development landscape? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Moritz Baier-Lentz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moritzbaierlentz/), a professional gamer turned venture capitalist, to delve into this transformative topic.
In this episode, the hosts explore with Moritz how AI is reshaping game development and the broader gaming industry. They discuss the role of AI in generating game content, the investor perspective on AI-driven games, and potential future trends. Moritz shares insights from his journey—from being a top-ranked Diablo II player to leading major investments in the gaming sector at Lightspeed Ventures.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) AI is revolutionizing game development, yet controversial.
(05:16) Started as pro gamer; shifted to investment banking.
(09:35) Excited investor sees AI's proven, increasing value.
(13:32) Games are the next frontier for creators.
(14:53) Fundamentally new innovation, AI boosts development speed.
(21:08) GenAI in games and media will dominate.
(24:45) Publishers fined billions; company offers compliance solutions.
(27:30) Finding high-growth investments for venture returns.
(30:35) Predictions difficult; focus on extraordinary early teams.
(35:30) Gaming content industry: $185B, surpasses TV, music, film.
(40:17) AR glasses promising, but significant technological hurdles remain.
(43:23) AI over XR; head-based sensing device emerging.
(45:46) Exciting AI and gaming discussion, mutual passions appreciated.
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Mentions:
Moritz Baier-Lentz: https://lsvp.com/team-member/moritz-baier-lentz/
Lightspeed: https://lsvp.com/
Bitkraft: https://www.bitkraft.vc/
Black Myth: Wukong: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2358720/Black_Myth_Wukong/
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• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 23: How can AI simplify complex workflows and enrich language learning? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow)) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take you on an insightful journey exploring diverse AI use cases and tools.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan delve into the intricacies of learning Japanese and coding with AI, leveraging tools like Claude and Perplexity to streamline and enhance these processes. Nathan shares his experience simplifying Japanese language learning through targeted translation techniques, while Matt reveals his tips for efficient coding using AI, along with strategies for optimizing content with AI tools like Perplexity and Ideogram. The duo also discusses workflow automation, potential SEO hacks, and meeting management with AI, rounding out the episode with engaging and valuable insights.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Exploring advanced AI use cases for businesses.
(04:40) AI recreates Doom from gameplay videos accurately.
(07:30) Useful for newsletters, business documents, and data management.
(09:55) Custom instructions enhance model quality and results.
(13:09) Create shorthands for tasks using custom instructions.
(18:19) Perplexity's page feature generates mini Wikipedia entries.
(25:25) Curious about AI-generated YouTube thumbnail prompts.
(26:48) Automating business workflows.
(31:49) Automated workflows simplify data analysis with make.com.
(35:31) AI efficiently simplifies meeting agenda creation process.
(37:21) Google Meet now summarizes and generates meeting notes.
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Mentions:
Riley Brown: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMcoud_ZW7cfxeIugBflSBw
Ideogram 2.0: https://about.ideogram.ai/2.0
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Make.com: https://www.make.com/en
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 22: How can AI revolutionize business ideas in 2024? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Siqi Chen (https://x.com/blader), CEO of Runway.com and a seasoned entrepreneur and investor in AI-related ventures.
This episode delves into innovative AI business ideas that entrepreneurs can pursue in 2024. Siqi shares his insights on professional-grade AI tools for video production, the use of generative models, the impact of augmented reality, the potential ethical concerns, and unique concepts like AI email categorization systems. The discussion is light and conversational, touching on practical applications and futuristic ideas alike.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00)Entertaining conversation about business ideas and creativity.
(04:27) AI as a tool for thought, not doing.
(09:50) Automatically categorizing emails based on specific criteria.
(12:59) Custom newsletter curates content from various sources.
(16:18) Brilliant Labs offers camera glasses with display.
(17:08) Remember people's faces with AI image recognition.
(21:12) Create hallucinated Wikipedia through generative model.
(23:36) AI art tool generates infinite images from prompts.
(29:18) Creating AI girlfriends through realistic interaction tech.
(32:23) AI connecting people through incentives and apps.
(34:25) Encouraging audience to subscribe and tune in.
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Mentions:
Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt
Siqi Chen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqic/
Runway: https://runway.com/
Sanebox: https://www.sanebox.com/
Superhuman: https://superhuman.com/
Feedly: https://feedly.com/
Jellypod: https://jellypod.ai/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 21: Are AI Image Generators crossing the line from tool to threat? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the rapid advancements in AI image and video tools and their implications on marketing, legal frameworks, and cultural perceptions.
In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the astonishing progress of AI-generated content, its advantages for businesses, and its potential downsides. They cover the viral success of AI-generated ads like the McDonald's Japan campaign, the democratization of AI tools, and the cultural differences in AI adoption. They also highlight the competitive landscape of AI image generators, legal concerns surrounding copyrighted content, and the future of AI in marketing and content creation.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00) Rapidly growing AI art usage offers opportunities.
(06:03) Memes, AI art and videos changing marketing.
(07:40) Controversial video reaches diverse audience, promoting brand.
(11:24) Luma dream machine animates images creatively.
(13:38) AI art entering new era, blurring reality.
(17:36) Lawsuits over scraping trademarked IP for AI.
(19:50) OpenAI's research lab began and evolved.
(23:52) CEO opposes generative AI, earns respect.
(26:10) Potential for AI rebellion causing societal divide.
(32:26) Transitioning to regular episodes, encourage audience engagement.
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Mentions:
Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt
Grok: https://x.ai/
Procreate: https://procreate.com/
James Cuda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-cuda-56007333/
Idiogram: https://ideogram.ai/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 20: How can AI tools revolutionize your business and content creation strategies?
Matt Wolfe (https://twitter.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://twitter.com/NathanLands) dive into this with Peter Yang (https://twitter.com/petergyang), a principal product manager at Roblox and writer of creatoreconomy (https://creatoreconomy.so/).
Peter reveals actionable insights on leveraging AI tools for everything from generating YouTube thumbnails and headlines to summarizing transcripts and editing newsletters. With a deep dive into specific use cases and the balance between engaging content without falling into the trap of clickbait, the guys offer practical tips for integrating AI into your daily workflow. They also explore the broader implications of AI on job roles, productivity, and even personal relationships.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
Show Notes:
00:00 Using AI for practical everyday use cases.
04:10 Enthusiastic about Claude's project feature for reusing content.
08:30 AI aids in summarizing information efficiently.
10:27 Free HubSpot guide helps understand and use AI.
15:27 Enthusiasm for AI art tools in YouTube.
18:38 EA uses AI to put 11,000 players' faces.
21:31 Meta's imagine me feature disrupts AI startups.
25:07 "OpenAI is the Kleenex of AI."
26:38 Rethinking management: AI, small teams, big impact.
30:00 Future education: One teacher reaches millions globally.
32:36 Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 feature AI translation.
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Mentions:
Get the free ChatGPT Bundle here https://clickhubspot.com/chatgpt
Roblox: https://www.roblox.com/
Claude AI: https://www.anthropic.com/
Superwhisper: https://www.superwhisper.app/
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Suno AI: https://suno.ai/
EA Sports: https://www.ea.com/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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Episode 19: Can AI tools revolutionize your business workflow? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into six game-changing AI workflows for 2024.
This episode covers everything from using Claude for content creation to leveraging Perplexity for research, illustrating how these tools can enhance productivity and engagement. Matt and Nathan also explore AI transcription tools like Super Whisper and Otter, and how they use a combination of Descript and Claude for efficient document creation. Plus, they touch on AI's role in personal health management and the potential for AI-generated video content.
Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd
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Show Notes:
(00:00)Perplexity is a powerful language model tool.
(05:10) Preparing engaging podcast prompt with context and depth.
(06:42) Search tool summarizes personal information, aids research.
(12:53) Otter app transcribes real-time speech, offers summaries.
(14:01) Transcribing and rewording content for easier reading.
(18:13) Pursuing health, tracking calories, and losing weight.
(21:45) Custom feedback based on data input is desirable.
(23:58) Creating custom project for analyzing successful short videos.
(28:59) Lowering barriers to content creation may lead to low-quality flood.
(30:19) Faceless, formulaic videos won't work for most.
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Mentions:
Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/
Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/
Super Whisper: https://superwhisper.com/
Otter: https://otter.ai/
Descript: https://www.descript.com/
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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:
• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/
• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/
• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow
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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:
Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/
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