In episode #2968, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the new startup playbook, questioning the need for traditional venture capital and emphasizing AI’s growing role. They highlight the shift toward selling outcomes over software, the impact of AI on jobs, and the importance of lifelong learning over passive career paths.
Note: This episode is recorded while traveling. Audio quality is reduced compared to typical episodes.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The New Startup Playbook
(01:06) Venture Capital: Necessity or Option?
(02:25) The Role of AI in Startups
(07:16) Selling Outcomes, Not Software
(09:25) The Impact of AI on Employment
(10:57) Embracing Change: Lifelong Learning vs. NPCs
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