CRAFTED.

Dan Blumberg

Future around and find out as product leader Dan Blumberg speaks with founders, makers, and innovators about what comes next in tech, AI, and the craft of building great products. Honored three years in a row by The Webby Awards as a top tech podcast! Sign up for the CRAFTED. newsletter 👉 crafted.fm

  1. HÁ 21 H

    Did anyone actually read that MIT AI study that made the market swoon? (I did!) Also: The latest on AI in schools and Melania’s robot paranoia

    What’s up with “the MIT study” that claims 95% of all AI pilots fail? Did anyone actually read it beyond the headline? (Dan did—and he has thoughts.) Also: the good, the bad, and the quietly dystopian side of putting AI in kids’ classrooms. And… are robots really the thing Melania should be worrying about? That’s just some of what Kwaku Aning, return guest and founder of Retrofuturism, and I get into on this very lively, very bubbly, and very uncrafted edition of CRAFTED. More new episodes—and a major update to the show—are coming soon. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app and get the newsletter at crafted.fm --- Come hang with us at PopTech Come hang with us and see live recordings of CRAFTED., at PopTech! PopTech is a “curator of what’s next” and this will be my third time at the conference. I keep going back because I get new ideas, new inspiration, and really get to know the attendees and speakers. This year’s talk’s include “A possibilist’s guide to the future”, “AI: In service to human(ity),” “Vibe coding for human rights” and more. To see the full list of talks and speakers, see PopTech.org and if you’ve never been before and would like a discount, DM me on LinkedIn or email me: dan@modernproductminds.com ---Referenced in this episode: MIT study on AI profits rattles tech investors (Axios)Full 26-page MIT study (Scribd)AI Is a Money Trap (Ed Zitron)The Fever Dream of Imminent Superintelligence Is Finally Breaking (Gary Marcus in the NYTimes)How Chatbots and AI Are Already Transforming Kids’ Classrooms (Bloomberg)Alpha School – the “AI-Powered Private School”Melania Trump Has a Warning for Humanity: ‘The Robots Are Here’ (NYTimes)---Like this episode?You’ll also like my conversation with Khan Academy’s Chief Product & Learning Officer on what happens when AI becomes your tutor—and what it means for the future of learning.

    36min
  2. The Deep Tech Innovations That Could Save the World | Pablos Holman (Inventor & Investor) [Rebroadcast]

    24 DE JUL.

    The Deep Tech Innovations That Could Save the World | Pablos Holman (Inventor & Investor) [Rebroadcast]

    Software is eating the world, right? We've all heard this phrase by now, but inventor and investor Pablos Holman has something important to add: “The world can't eat software.” That’s why Pablos focuses on “deep tech”, i.e. how to invent new solutions to real world problems like energy, water, waste, construction, and sanitation. Pablos says we’re still mostly using version 1.0 technology for these fundamental systems, but recent advances, including AI and the ability to prototype and test in software, are enabling incredible innovation in hardware. Pablos has worked with Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and more. He's kind of a mad scientist and in this episode we’ll discuss things that sound like science fiction, but that Pablos says are coming soon, such as solar panels in outer space that can beam clean energy down to earth, autonomous cargo ships blown by the wind across the ocean, and tiny nuclear reactors buried a mile underground that power the world above.  At Deep Future, Pablos is on a mission to solve the world's biggest problems, and he's hoping more people will make the jump that he did from software to hardware and into deep tech, because, as he says, “ all the people who've been building software their entire career, those are the ones who are going to save the world.” —Chapters 02:25 Deep tech and why it’s so important 05:56 How Pablos became an inventor 07:44 Getting Blue Origin off the ground 11:35 Running an invention lab at Intellectual Ventures 13:40 Why solar panels in space will soon power Earth 16:46 Why all problems are energy problems 21:33 Better nuclear reactors are coming 28:25 How rapid iteration in software enables better hardware 31:35 An appeal to software people to get into deep tech — and save the world — Links: Deep Future book, podcast, and firm: deepfuture.techPopTech conference: poptech.org (if you're new to PopTech and would like a discount, email me or DM me on LinkedIn)Sign up for the CRAFTED. newsletter: crafted.fmLearn more about how Modern Product Minds can help you build the future: modernproductminds.comEmail me: dan@modernproductminds.com

    36min

  3. 5 DE JUN.

    Is AI a New Form of Colonialism? | Empire of AI Author Karen Hao (Rebroadcast)

    As AI models grow larger and more powerful, they promise incredible capabilities — but at what cost? Karen Hao is an AI journalist and her new book, Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI, is a New York Times bestseller. We discuss whether the largest AI models are worth their hefty footprint: They consume massive amounts of electricity and water and Karen argues that smaller models better balance cost vs. benefit. Karen, who has reported for The Atlantic, MIT Technology Review, and the Wall Street Journal, will also provide a view of AI from outside — far outside — Silicon Valley. She’s reported on AI from across the Global South and says many there feel that AI is a new form of colonialism. We’ll hear about the fight over data centers in Chile, how New Zealand’s Maori people are using AI to preserve their indigenous language, and why it’s a problem that AI can speak any language, but can only really be policed in a few. (Our interview was first broadcast in October, while Karen was still writing the book, so we do not discuss her deeply sourced reporting from inside OpenAI.) —CRAFTED. is produced by Modern Product Minds, where CRAFTED. host Dan Blumberg and team can help you take a new product from zero to one... and beyond. We specialize in early stage product discovery, growth, and experimentation. Learn more at modernproductminds.com Subscribe to CRAFTED., follow the show, and sign up for the newsletter 👉 crafted.fm

    35min
  4. AI Voice Generation Is Crazy Good! Rapid Prototyping Audio Creative With Wondercraft Co-founder Oskar Serrander

    22 DE MAI.

    AI Voice Generation Is Crazy Good! Rapid Prototyping Audio Creative With Wondercraft Co-founder Oskar Serrander

    AI-generated voices aren’t just realistic — they’re changing how brands, creators, and agencies bring ideas to life. In this episode, Wondercraft co-founder Oskar Serrander demonstrates how their “Canva for audio” is unlocking rapid prototyping for high-quality audio ads, content, and storytelling. You’ll learn: How Wondercraft enables you to go from concept to creative in secondsWhy when AI makes execution easy, ideas and taste matter mostHow brands can test creative faster (and smarter)Why audio is still such an under-leveraged mediumThe surprising future of synthetic voice and what it means for storytellingOskar also shares his take on where generative AI is heading, why sameness is the enemy of brand, and what this all means for the next generation of creators. — Subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter 👉 crafted.fm  See how Dan can help you discover, prototype, and launch better products 👉 modernproductminds.com

    22min
  5. Building an AI-native Podcast App to Turn Listening Into Learning | Kevin Smith (Co-founder, Snipd)

    8 DE MAI.

    Building an AI-native Podcast App to Turn Listening Into Learning | Kevin Smith (Co-founder, Snipd)

    Kevin Smith is building a totally new kind of podcast app.  Snipd is an AI-native podcast app and building it required a few mindset shifts.  First, what even is a podcast? The way Kevin sees it, podcasts are knowledge. So where most podcast players are, as Kevin calls them, "repurposed music players", Snipd is designed to help you learn. As people listen to episodes, they, or an AI, can save “snips” or interesting moments that they want to remember or share. And the app will also help you review what you've heard, so it reinforces what you've learned. A second mindset shift is how Kevin had to retrain his engineering brain to build with generative AI. He no longer thinks in if-then-else statements. Rather, he asks himself: How would an intern do it? And not just one intern, but infinite interns… I learned a ton from the way Kevin thinks and builds, and you will too.  Plus, we discuss the future of podcasting, which looks pretty… weird. You'll talk back to your podcasts, hosts may be synthetic, and shows may not even be designed (at least initially) for human ears. Chapters: (01:30) - Introducing Snipd (03:50) - What led Kevin to found Snipd (06:10) - How AI changes what's possible with podcasts (08:45) - Building with Gen AI requires a mindset shift (11:40) - How would an intern solve this? (12:35) - How podcast listening and podcasting will change with AI (17:35) - Why apps will become your "best friends" (22:00) - Why you may talk back to your podcasts —CRAFTED. listeners can try Snipd, and get a free month of the premium version, here. —Subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter 👉 crafted.fm See how Dan and Modern Product Minds can help you build better products and level up your product teams.

    25min
  6. Inspiring the Next Generation to Build Great Money Habits (Whatever Those Are) | Tim Hong (CPO of MoneyLion)

    24 DE ABR.

    Inspiring the Next Generation to Build Great Money Habits (Whatever Those Are) | Tim Hong (CPO of MoneyLion)

    What is a good money habit in 2025? And how do you actually help someone build one—without boring them, shaming them, or losing them in the first five seconds? Chief Product Officer Tim Hong shares how MoneyLion designs for emotion and creates content and products that inspire people to take action.  MoneyLion is a personal finance platform used by millions of mostly younger Americans who are just getting started with their money, so, as Tim says: “It's actually less about bad habits that we fight. It's about having no habits.” Tim also shares how AI could create a truly personalized (1 of 1) financial advisor, why most financial apps are “like going to the DMV”, and how things like open banking and embedded finance can change that… —Chapters: (01:30) - Tim has literally measured how short our attentions spans are at a brainwave startup (03:49) - What MoneyLion does and why content and storytelling are so important (08:30) - What even are good money habits today? (12:00) - How MoneyLion uses AI to create personalized content (13:40) - "Talking to your money" with AI (16:30) - How building with GenAI is different (20:30) - Building with non-deterministic systems (24:30) - "Self-driving money": Tim's not so sure people want to fully give up control (29:30) - Why so many financial apps feel like "going to the DMV" — and how that's changing with open banking and embedded finance —Looking for your next episode? Here’s another fintech one you might enjoy: “You Have to Invest Into Change.” Startup Lessons from Fintech OG and VC Daniel Kimerling, Founder of Deciens Capital and Standard Treasury  —For all CRAFTED. episodes and to subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter 👉 crafted.fm —Oh, and see how Dan and Modern Product Minds can help you build better products.

    31min

  7. 17 DE ABR.

    3 years in a row! The Webby Awards say we're a top tech podcast! Here are some show highlights...

    Fun news! The Webby Awards have honored CRAFTED. for the third year in a row as a top tech podcast. Thank you — yes, you! — for listening! This episode features the highlight reel we gave the Webbys. It features great moments from 2024 episodes, including (listed in the order mentioned):  Powering the World’s Hackathons | Brandon Kessler (Founder & CEO, DevPost)Asana’s Head of AI on the Profound Ways Work Is Changing | Paige Costello (Head of AI & Co-Head of Product Management at Asana)AI, Creativity, and Soul: How Hilary Mason Chooses Her Own Adventure (Co-Founder & CEO of Hidden Door)“You Have to Invest Into Change.” Startup Lessons from Fintech OG and VC Daniel Kimerling, Founder of Deciens Capital and Standard TreasuryOpen Source Must Evolve for AI and the Next Generation | Nithya Ruff (Head of AWS Open Source Program Office and Chair of the Linux Foundation)Great Software & Storytelling Is Emotional | Kelsey Hightower (Legendary Developer, Kubernetes Pioneer, Former Distinguished Engineer at Google)One Billion Developers! GitHub’s Head of Product Says AI Democratizes How We Build the Future | Mario Rodriguez (CPO, Github)Design for Emotion. Leverage AI. Be Curious. | Design Better’s Co-founders on Building Great ProductsUsing AI to Launch Thousands of Startups a Year | Henrik Werdelin (Founder of BARK, prehype, Audos)AI and the Future of Medicine | Kira Radinsky (CEO of Diagnostic Robotics and Co-founder of Mana.bio)New Frontiers of Health: AI, Psychedelics, the Gut-Brain Axis, and More! | Live from SXSWMy AI Teacher: Khan Academy and the Future of Education | Dr. Kristen Dicerbo (Chief Learning Officer)Making Music With AI – And Doing So Ethically | Diaa El All, Founder & CEO of SoundfulThe full show archive is at crafted.fm, where I hope you'll also subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter.  And please share CRAFTED. with a friend. Just one. Text them right now! Thanks... and onward!

    11min

  8. 10 DE ABR.

    We're Still in AI's “Fart App” Era… And Other Deep Thoughts from SXSW, With Rob Kenedi

    On a rooftop at SXSW, fellow startup advisor and podcaster Rob Kenedi joins me as we discuss why:  AI models are becoming commodities…AI companies need to differentiate at the application layer, with brand, and by earning trust…B2B creators are all the ragePodcasts are so intimate and how video changes thingsWe’re in the “fart app” era of AI…Enjoy this uncrafted CRAFTED.! And if you enjoy this more casual format, please share your feedback. DM me on LinkedIn or email me: dan@modernproductminds.com Where to find Rob: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkenedi/Decelerator podcast: https://decelerator.media/More CRAFTED.: Subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter: https://www.crafted.fmLearn how Dan and Modern Product Minds can help you discover, build, and test new products: https://www.modernproductminds.com

    17min
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Future around and find out as product leader Dan Blumberg speaks with founders, makers, and innovators about what comes next in tech, AI, and the craft of building great products. Honored three years in a row by The Webby Awards as a top tech podcast! Sign up for the CRAFTED. newsletter 👉 crafted.fm

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  • Criado por
    Dan Blumberg
  • Anos de atividade
    2022 - 2025
  • Episódios
    79
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 582465
  • Site do podcast
    CRAFTED.

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