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thinkfuture: ai, startups and the future chris kalaboukis
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All about ai, startups, and the future - discussing topics that range from technology (AI, IoT, Big Data) to technologies' impact on humans (Work, Play, Culture) and the future of everything in any sector - retail, banking, technology, hiring, and more. We always look for Innovators like you to interview for our weekly podcast. Let us know if you have any stories on ai, disruption, or the future that you would like to share (happy or unfortunate). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinkfuture/support
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976 AI Driven Behavior Modification
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In this podcast, Chris gets into the concept of personal AI and its potential to help us overcome the barriers to change. By creating personalized AI assistants solely dedicated to individual needs and goals, the author imagines a future where these AIs shape our environment and modify the systems around us to facilitate sustainable behavior change. The show discusses how such a future could be liberating, as our environments heavily influence our behavior. The author emphasizes the importance of personal AIs being truly personal and loyal to us alone, and considers the challenges and ethical questions that must be addressed to realize this vision.
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975 Cracking the Cold Email Code
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In this episode, Justin Chi, founder of Cold Email Hackers, shared his journey from a failed reselling business to becoming the top Sales Development Representative (SDR) at Zoominfo. Despite his initial business falling apart due to various challenges, Justin learned invaluable lessons, which helped him excel in sales and later build a successful business.
Justin's first failed venture involved reselling graphics cards from failed Ethereum miners, but it crumbled due to inexperience and market shifts. At Zoominfo, however, he broke records and mastered the art of cold outreach. His newfound success and skills in personalized cold calling and emailing fueled his entrepreneurial spirit.
Six months into his new venture, Cold Email Hackers, Justin surpassed expectations and decided to go full-time, focusing on scaling the profitable business. He discussed how he uses AI to personalize outreach at scale, leveraging tools like Clay for prospecting and mitigating spam risks through quantity and diversification.
Looking ahead, Justin foresees evolving email endurance strategies as filters and competitors change, including SaaS models and AI-to-AI conversations. However, he's committed to innovating and leveraging his experience to always reach prospects.
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974 Unleashing the Superhuman Potential of AI
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In this podcast episode, Chris explores the limitations of trying to make AI too human-like, arguing that such thinking constrains the transformative potential of this technology. Drawing from his experience with beam technology robots, he highlights the pitfalls of striving to create AI that merely mimics humans rather than surpassing them. He emphasizes that AI should be allowed to think beyond human constraints to tackle pressing global issues and bring about groundbreaking solutions. The host calls for embracing the superhuman potential of AI, urging listeners to let AI explore beyond human cognitive boundaries for a brighter future.
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973 SECRETS OF MARKETING
In this episode of the THINKFUTURE podcast, Christian Farioli, a seasoned digital marketing agency founder based in Dubai, shares his journey from the early days of digital marketing in 2010 to the present. Starting when smartphones were just becoming prevalent and web-based interactions dominated, Christian faced significant challenges convincing major companies of the value of paid Google ads. He discusses his development of a robust, future-proof strategy centered around five key pillars that have stood strong for over 15 years, emphasizing adaptability and data-driven ROI measurement. The discussion also explores the critical role of platforms and personal branding in today's saturated market, where influencers often overshadow traditional advertising methods.
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972 AI OUTPERFORMS HUMANS
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In this episode of the podcast, Chris delves into the complexities and quirks of AI-generated language, often referred to as "AIEse," characterized by the excessive use of words like "delve," "dive," "tapestry," and "testament." The discussion highlights the current limitations of AI tools such as ChatGPT-4 in generating concise content that still requires significant human editing, much like the early days of dictation software. Despite these challenges, there is optimism that future iterations of AI will overcome these hurdles, leading to more refined outputs that are indistinguishable from human-generated content. Additionally, the podcast covers how AI is outperforming humans in many tasks according to recent benchmarks, prompting a discussion on the appropriate roles for AI versus human labor. The concept of "the great recalibration" is introduced, advocating for AI to take over mundane tasks, thus freeing humans to engage in work that fully utilizes their unique creative and intellectual capacities.
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971 AI DIGITAL TWINS FOR ADULT CONTENT
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In this podcast episode, Nikki Night introduces her company's innovative digital twin technology, which creates personalized AI assistants for adult content creators. These digital twins are designed to interact with fans, manage schedules, and assist with content distribution, allowing creators to reduce burnout by focusing more on creative work and less on management tasks. Customers have responded positively, appreciating the non-judgmental interaction and constant availability of these AI companions. Looking ahead to 2034, digital twins are expected to seamlessly replicate their creators' personalities, becoming an integral part of daily life and even being treated as family members. This technological advancement aims to enhance, rather than replace, human interactions and relationships.
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Customer Reviews
Digestible TED Talk-esque Podcast
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This podcast gets me out of my head and into the future, I love how it helps me think about things in a new light, connect the dots differently.
Amazing food for thought for the very open minded
Let's put it this way... the show was 15 minutes long, and after the third minute I hit the "subscribe" button. TF does something few people do and even fewer do WELL... asks you to take a serious look at where our society is going and what big-picture changes are happening. What I love is that the show is fully aware that so many developments are unpredictable. Not recommended for people closed to new ideas