The AI Chopping Block

David Stepania
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Learn what works in AI right now and future-proof your business or your career so you don't end up on the AI chopping block.Right now, AI is used for less than 1% of the problems it can solve. We're here to change that.Every week, we interview industry insiders & the builders behind game-changing AI-powered companies to uncover practical insights you can implement in your business or career to get ahead.Hosted by David Stepania with tech veterans Ben Smokovic & Derek Skinnell, these conversations cut through the hype to show how real businesses are leveraging AI's untapped potential.

  1. State-of-the-Art AI Localization for Apps, Right in CI/CD

    -1 J

    State-of-the-Art AI Localization for Apps, Right in CI/CD

    Shipping a feature and waiting a week for translations?  In this episode, Max Prilutskiy, co-founder & CEO of Lingo.dev(YC), breaks down how teams ship every language in the same release without refactors, file shuffling, or brand-voice drift.  We cover the simple workflow shift (translate diffs, review where you already review, release together), the “one slide” that helped close a seed round in ~10 business days, and the leadership playbook to reduce Time-to-All-Locales, protect quality, and unlock faster global revenue. If you’re a PM, CEO, or product leader aiming for international parity without slowing delivery, this conversation is your shortcut. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    51 min
  2. From 1% Replies to Real Pipeline | Trigger-Based Outbound Explained

    23 OCT.

    From 1% Replies to Real Pipeline | Trigger-Based Outbound Explained

    PMs and GTM leaders: ditch spray-and-pray. In this interview, Dor Vordi (Co-founder, Samplead) breaks down trigger-based outbound, how to spot person-level buying signals, score them with a rarity-weighted framework, and use founder-led outreach to turn context into qualified pipeline.  We cover cold email that actually works, LinkedIn outbound, workflows, and the “trigger loop” that consistently beats 1% reply rates in B2B SaaS. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    45 min
  3. Bootstrapped to $300K ARR with 7 AI Builders

    16 OCT.

    Bootstrapped to $300K ARR with 7 AI Builders

    7 people. No investors. $300K ARR. Royal Tomar built an AI startup that prints profit — without spending on ads or hiring big teams. In this episode, Royal reveals how he turned a simple Instagram automation idea into SPUR, a profitable AI platform that helps businesses handle customer conversations across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Live Chat — powered by AI teammates. You’ll learn: 🚀 How SPUR scaled to $300K ARR — fully bootstrapped 🤖 The pivot from WhatsApp bots to AI customer support 💡 How lean teams outperform funded giants 🧠 Royal’s insights on SEO, partnerships, and staying profitable 🔥 Why saying no to funding was his smartest move 🎧 Tune in to learn how to build smarter, not bigger — from someone actually doing it. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    51 min
  4. Building The Future Of Money With Agentic Commerce

    10 OCT.

    Building The Future Of Money With Agentic Commerce

    Discover how AI agents are reshaping commerce and payments. What is agentic commerce and why it matters nowHow Skyfire enables AI agents to authenticate and pay autonomouslyThe future of money: micro-payments, stablecoins, and tokenized cardsReal-world examples of AI transforming industries and unlocking growthWhat founders, product leaders, and AI enthusiasts can learn todayGet ready for a deep dive into the next wave of the machine economy. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    53 min
  5. AEO Secrets: How to Make ChatGPT Cite Your Brand

    2 OCT.

    AEO Secrets: How to Make ChatGPT Cite Your Brand

    Discover the powerful secrets of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and how to get your brand cited by ChatGPT and other AI-driven search engines. This video unveils cutting-edge strategies for brand visibility in the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered search.  What you'll learn in this video: - Key differences between AEO and traditional SEO in 2025 - How to create content that ChatGPT and LLMs cite - The role of Reddit, Wikipedia, and authoritative mentions in AI SEO - Strategies to optimize for long-tail AI queries and prompts - Real-world examples of brands boosting their AI search visibility Learn how brands are winning mentions in AI answers by creating authority content, engaging trusted communities, and optimizing for long-tail, intent-rich queries. If you want your brand to stand out and be the answer customers find first through AI, this video is a must-watch. Whether you're a marketer, product owner, or startup founder, get insider knowledge from Barak Ben Noon, YC founder and CEO of Anvil, to future-proof your SEO strategy for 2025 and beyond. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    42 min
  6. From Viral LinkedIn Experiment to AI Ghostwriting Startup | João on Building Crafted

    25 SEPT.

    From Viral LinkedIn Experiment to AI Ghostwriting Startup | João on Building Crafted

    What happens when a viral LinkedIn post turns into a startup idea?  🚀 In this episode, João (Founder of Crafted) shares how he went from launching a 30-day “1 hour per day, $1K capital” challenge with GPT-4 to building an AI ghostwriting platform inside WhatsApp that helps leaders create high-performing posts in minutes. We dive into: How João’s viral LinkedIn experiment hit 5M+ views and attracted investors overnightWhy most startup leaders fail at content, and how Crafted solves it with AI + mentoringWhy going viral isn’t luck—it’s about strategy, hooks, and consistencyHow CMOs and founders can use content as a growth engine without burning out👉 If you’re a founder, CMO, or tech leader looking to scale your brand and drive leads with AI-powered content, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    45 min
  7. AI Transforms Silent Churn Into Predictable Growth

    19 SEPT.

    AI Transforms Silent Churn Into Predictable Growth

    Failed payments silently drain $443B from SaaS and subscription businesses every year. Most founders accept it as an unavoidable cost — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, FlyCode CEO Tzachi Davidovich reveals how AI transforms silent churn into predictable revenue growth. From YC learnings to CFO playbooks, this is the inside story of building an AI-native company solving one of SaaS’s biggest leaks. If you’re a founder, PM, or exec in SaaS or fintech, this episode shows how to turn failed payments into a new growth engine. What you’ll learn in this video: • Why failed payments cost $443B annually • The AI workflow FlyCode uses to predict retries • How SaaS and e-commerce recover revenue invisibly • The 5–8% ARR boost CFOs can expect • YC lessons on building lean, AI-native teams Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    40 min
  8. The Silent Killer of Sales — Fixed by AI with Brian Grech

    11 SEPT.

    The Silent Killer of Sales — Fixed by AI with Brian Grech

    Most online businesses don’t realize they’re losing 2–15% of revenue to false declines — when legitimate customers are wrongly flagged as fraud. It’s the silent killer of sales. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Grech, ex-PayPal exec and now Co-Founder of Corgi Labs, to explore how AI precision models are rewriting the payments playbook. From building PayPal Working Capital into a billion-dollar product to helping today’s merchants recover hidden revenue, Brian shares insights every founder, product leader, and exec needs to hear. 👉 What you’ll learn: Why false declines cost merchants more than fraud itselfHow AI fraud models unlock hidden revenueReal examples from SaaS and subscription businessesBrian’s founder journey: PayPal → Corgi LabsLessons for fundraising in today’s market If you’re building in AI, fintech, or SaaS — this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. Where to find me: • David: Linkedin • Email: hello@thehomebase.ai Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here: • Newsletter: Join Here

    1 h 22 min
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Learn what works in AI right now and future-proof your business or your career so you don't end up on the AI chopping block.Right now, AI is used for less than 1% of the problems it can solve. We're here to change that.Every week, we interview industry insiders & the builders behind game-changing AI-powered companies to uncover practical insights you can implement in your business or career to get ahead.Hosted by David Stepania with tech veterans Ben Smokovic & Derek Skinnell, these conversations cut through the hype to show how real businesses are leveraging AI's untapped potential.

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