High Bit

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High Bit

Welcome to High Bit, a podcast hosted by Initialized Capital managing partner Brett Gibson about the art of technical problem-solving. A high bit is the most significant part of the binary representation of a number. In programming language, it is commonly referred to as the most important thing you need to understand about a problem. We spoke with our guests about just that. In each episode, we’ll break down a gnarly engineering problem and hear how the builder’s ingenuity and inventiveness led to a successful outcome.

  1. Revolutionizing the Future of Reading with the Sol Reader

    NOV 5

    Revolutionizing the Future of Reading with the Sol Reader

    Sol descriptionBrett Gibson hosts Sol’s Ben Chelf and John Boiles on the "High Bit" podcast to discuss their groundbreaking work on the Sol Reader, the world’s first wearable e-reader. They dive into the unique engineering challenges of integrating e-ink technology into a head-mounted format, the intricate development process of creating their own e-ink driver, and the importance of optimizing for user comfort and the reading experience. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:16 - The Birth of Sol Reader: From Idea to Prototype 05:19 - Comparing Sol Reader to Other Wearable Technologies 09:59 - Technical Challenges and Innovations in E-Ink Displays 20:30 - Manufacturing and Quality Control Processes 23:12 - Software Development and Optimization 33:40 - Future Plans

    36 min
  2. How HomeVision is Disrupting Mortgage Underwriting with AI

    OCT 2

    How HomeVision is Disrupting Mortgage Underwriting with AI

    Vince Chu, cofounder of HomeVision, joins the "High Bit" podcast to discuss how his team is automating real estate valuations at scale. From overcoming technical challenges to scaling AI-powered underwriting, Vince explains how HomeVision is changing the game for both lenders and appraisers.

    37 min
  3. Democratizing the Future of AI in Image Generation with Suhail Doshi

    SEP 18

    Democratizing the Future of AI in Image Generation with Suhail Doshi

    Our managing partner, Brett Gibson, spoke with Playground AI founder Suhail Doshi about advancements in AI-driven image generation and their new Playground v3 image foundation model. Suhail shared Playground’s mission to make graphic design more accessible, enabling users to create items such as T-shirts, logos, social media posts, and even memes. They discussed the gap between language and image models, as well as the underinvestment in AI for images. Check out the new Playground here: https://playground.com/design Playground’s white paper introducing their image foundation model Playground v3 here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.10695

    38 min
  4. How Global Enterprises Are Going AI-Native With Arena’s Pratap Ranade

    SEP 9

    How Global Enterprises Are Going AI-Native With Arena’s Pratap Ranade

    On the latest episode of our podcast “High Bit,” Brett Gibson spoke with Pratap Ranade, CEO of Arena, about the intricacies of using AI to convert data into real-time simulations for optimizing sales, pricing, and marketing strategies. Pratap explained how Arena navigates the complexities of large-scale enterprises, including those in the consumer goods and advanced manufacturing industries. He also shared insights from his background in quantum physics and machine learning and discussed future partnerships and product developments for Arena. 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Meet Pratap Ranade, CEO of Arena 01:58 Understanding Arena’s core functionality 02:44 Challenges in building Arena 05:03 Consumer goods and advanced manufacturing 07:09 The importance of abstraction and metadata 13:50 Pratap's journey and vision 19:35 The future of Arena

    21 min
  5. Developing a Proprietary Logistics System for a Consumer Brand With Jenny Fleiss

    JUN 21

    Developing a Proprietary Logistics System for a Consumer Brand With Jenny Fleiss

    In this episode of "High Bit," Initialized partner and Rent the Runway co-founder Jenny Fleiss discusses how she developed a proprietary logistics system for a consumer brand. Jenny opens up about the early challenges faced in starting Rent the Runway, the strategic decisions made in scaling a complex operation, and how she built an in-house logistics team. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 1:45 Jenny's transition to investing and current areas of investing interests at Initialized. 4:38 The initial logistics challenges at Rent the Runway. 6:36 Partnering with local dry cleaners and scaling operations. 9:01 Building a proprietary logistics system from scratch. 13:00 Key takeaways from managing and scaling a complex logistics operation.

    21 min
  6. Integrating LLMs in Robotic Process Automation With Automat’s Gautam Bose

    MAY 15

    Integrating LLMs in Robotic Process Automation With Automat’s Gautam Bose

    In this episode of "High Bit," Automat founder and CTO Gautam Bose talked about the challenges of working with LLMs in robotic process automation, and the importance of rigorous testing procedures. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:30 What Automat Does and How They Started 03:06 Challenges in Building RPA 08:46 What the Future of RPA Looks Like 12:52 How Automat Ensures Reliability in Its LLMs 14:53 Automating Complex Workflows With Robust SOP Collections 20:17 Coming Up With Solutions to Complex Orders 23:41 Improving Ideas Through Iteration

    28 min
  7. Making Blockchain Technology Accessible With Horizon’s Peter Kieltyka

    MAY 15

    Making Blockchain Technology Accessible With Horizon’s Peter Kieltyka

    In this episode of "High Bit," Peter Kieltyka discusses the dual challenge of maintaining decentralization and accessibility in blockchain technology, and the growing significance of APIs in building connected systems. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:38 What Horizon Does and the Challenges in Delivering the Crypto Gaming Platform 04:53 How Peter Came to the Decision of Working on Blockchains 07:07 How APIs Are Created for Modern Client Server Web Applications 12:25 All About GRPC 15:40 Chi: Peter’s Software That Lets You Write Microservices 21:15 Peter’s 2 Favorite Books He Recommends to Everyone He Works With 27:27 What Else to Look Forward To from Horizon

    32 min
  8. Building a Developer-Focused Public Cloud with Fly.io CEO

    JAN 28

    Building a Developer-Focused Public Cloud with Fly.io CEO

    In this episode of "High Bit," Brett Gibson chats with Kurt Mackey, CEO of Fly.io, to break down how they challenge big cloud providers, overcome global logistical nightmares, and continuously evolve their software stack. From hardware setup challenges to growth-driven solutions, Kurt explains the highs and lows of managing a developer-focused public cloud. 00:00 Introduction 1:21 Starting off with what Fly.io is 3:26 Zooming in on the developer experience 6:19 What Fly.io’s journey was like 19:23 Key takeaways from setting up the public cloud globally 25:20 What we can expect from the developer-facing stack trend

    30 min
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Welcome to High Bit, a podcast hosted by Initialized Capital managing partner Brett Gibson about the art of technical problem-solving. A high bit is the most significant part of the binary representation of a number. In programming language, it is commonly referred to as the most important thing you need to understand about a problem. We spoke with our guests about just that. In each episode, we’ll break down a gnarly engineering problem and hear how the builder’s ingenuity and inventiveness led to a successful outcome.

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  • Creator
    Initialized Capital
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Initialized Capital
  • Show Website
    High Bit

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