Ep. 309

Are you ready for agents like Manus AI to revolutionize entire workforces by cutting hours down to minutes?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking potential of the first true autonomous agent, Manus AI, and how it can perform complex tasks that once required human teams. Learn more about how Manus AI is transforming roles by building effective BDR use cases, rewriting product pages, and managing multiple social media accounts simultaneously.

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• Manus AI https://manus.im/
• Claude https://claude.ai/
• Cursor https://www.cursor.com/
• Lovable https://lovable.dev/

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Ep. 308

Have you ever had a conversation with AI and felt like you were talking to your best friend?

Kieran dives into the most impressive conversational AI experience with Sesame AI, showcasing its revolutionary capabilities in voice interaction. Learn more about the challenges and breakthroughs in AI voice technology, the emotional awareness in models like Sesame that sets them apart, and the future implications for industries such as gaming, audiobooks, and customer service.

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• OpenAI https://openai.com/
• Grok https://x.ai/

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Ep. 307

Are we on the brink of a future where founders operate successful agencies with no human employees?

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Kipp and Kieran dive into the innovative world of Barbara Jovanovic (Startup Cookie) and her AI-powered approach to running a six-figure content marketing agency. Learn more about optimizing AI tools for business efficiency, crafting compelling content without a human team, and scaling operations with cutting-edge technology.

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• Barbara Jovanovic https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-jovanovic-293b1a108/
• Startup Cookie https://www.startupcookie.com/
• ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/
• OpenAI https://openai.com/

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Ep. 306

Are AI voice agents the future of business communication?

Kipp and guest Flo Crivello (Founder and CEO of Lindy), uncover how AI voice agents are transforming customer interactions and the incredible potential yet to be unlocked. Learn more on the current capabilities of AI voice agents, why latency and social norms are the primary challenges, and how businesses can start small to scale faster with AI

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• Flo Crivello https://x.com/altimor
• Lindy https://www.lindy.ai/
• Amazon’s Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCCNHWV5?ref=aucc_web_red_xaa_evgn_tx_0002

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Ep. 305

What makes Claude 3.7 Sonnet the best coding model in the world?

Kipp and Kieran dive into this groundbreaking AI update and its impact on developers everywhere. Learn more on Discover how Claude 3.7 Sonnet enhances reasoning and coding capabilities, why it's revered by coders despite benchmarks, and how it redefines software development for non-coders.

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• Claude 3.7 Sonnet https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-3-7-sonnet
• Grok https://x.ai/
• Cursor https://www.cursor.com/
• Mckay Wrigley’s tweet: https://x.com/mckaywrigley/status/1894123739178270774
• Gemini https://gemini.google.com/

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Ep. 304

How are billion-dollar companies like Kraken integrating AI into their marketing strategies to pave the way for future growth?

Kipp and Kieran delve into the transformative role of AI in marketing strategies at trailblazing companies, featuring insights from Kraken's CMO, Mayur Gupta. Learn more on how AI is being leveraged for creative innovations, the debate between using SaaS platforms vs. custom solutions, and the operational best practices companies can adopt for effective AI usage in their growth efforts.

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• Kraken https://www.kraken.com/
• DeepSeek https://www.deepseek.com/
• Claude https://claude.ai/

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Ep. 303

What if everyone had access to human-level intelligence for free?

Kipp and Kieran dive into the groundbreaking implications of Grok 3's launch and its impact on the AI landscape. Learn more about why Grok 3 is outperforming AI giants like OpenAI and Google, how Elon Musk's access to vast resources gives him a competitive edge in this AI war, and the profound implications of democratizing intelligence in both consumer and enterprise sectors.

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• Gemini https://gemini.google.com/
• Nvidia https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/
• DeepSeek https://www.deepseek.com/

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Ep. 302

Can a small European startup outperform OpenAI?

Kipp and Kieran dive into how Convergence AI's Proxy could change the landscape for AI browser agents. Learn more on the potential impact of Proxy being offered for free, the role of browser-based agents in unlocking new use cases, and whether Proxy's competitive edge is enough to rival OpenAI's Operator.

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• DeepSeeek https://www.deepseek.com/
• Coinbase https://www.coinbase.com/
• Ramp https://ramp.com/

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Ep. 301

Is 2025 truly the year of AI agents taking over the workforce?

Kipp, Kieran, and guest João Moura (founder of CrewAI) dive into the evolution of AI agents, exploring their potential impacts on business operations and roles. Learn more about what truly defines an AI agent and their distinguishing components, how businesses are successfully integrating agents to enhance productivity, and the potential pitfalls and opportunities that lie ahead in leveraging AI agents to shape the future workforce.

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• João Moura https://x.com/joaomdmoura
• CrewAI https://www.crewai.com/
• Anthropic https://www.anthropic.com/
• OpenAI Operator https://openai.com/index/introducing-operator/
• PwC https://www.pwc.com/

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Ep. 300

Can technology replace a $10,000 consultant?

Kipp dives into how you can harness AI tools like OpenAI's Operator to revolutionize your website analysis, saving you time and money. Learn more about leveraging LLMs like Qwen 2.5 for user experience conversion rate testing, maximizing the $200/month investment into OpenAI's Pro tier for advanced model access, and scaling website feedback and testing to outpace the competition.

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• OpenAI’s Operator https://openai.com/index/introducing-operator/
• Qwen 2.5 https://qwen-ai.com/
• HubSpot CRM https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm

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Ep. 299

Can AI make you the most productive person in your company?

Kieran dives into creating AI executive and project assistants that radically transform your workflow. Learn more about setting up efficient folder structures for automation, building AI-driven insights engines with Claude, Google Gems, and ChatGPT, and comparing the strengths of each AI platform to find the best fit for your productivity needs.

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• Claude https://claude.ai/
• Google Gemini https://gemini.google.com/
• ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/

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