HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL OF A MEETING (3 MINUTE READ)
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When meetings get derailed, it's important to regain control without being abrasive, especially for collaborative leaders. Strategies like acknowledging tangents, refocusing the group, and pointing out deadlines can help keep discussions on track while maintaining a positive, cooperative tone.
COACHING STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION (29 MINUTE VIDEO)
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Christian Idiodi and Lea Hickman from SVPG explore stakeholder collaboration, providing a practical definition of stakeholders and discussing strategies for effective engagement. They share real-life examples and tactical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls, highlighting the value of proactivity,
HOW TO ANSWER ‘WHY THIS COMPANY?' (3 MINUTE READ)
17 days ago
This question often comes up in interviews. Using a strong framework can help elevate your answer from average to outstanding.
OUTRUNNING YOUR OVERHEAD (6 MINUTE READ)
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It's important to understand a business' fixed and variable costs as various businesses often 'outrun their overhead' to achieve profitability. Effective business management often comes down to simple arithmetic — ensuring revenues exceed expenses — and the need for owners to remain attuned to their
MODELING IMPACT OF LLMS ON DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE (8 MINUTE READ)
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This post discusses the development of a systems model that analyzes how LLMs could enhance the software development process, revealing insights such as the importance of reducing production error rates to improve productivity. While increasing development speed through LLMs may not significantly im
HOW TO STOP GETTING INTERRUPTED (AKA, TURN THE WORST OFFENDERS INTO THE BEST DEFENDERS) (2 MINUTE READ)
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Frequent interruptions during meetings hinders open communication among participants.
THE ERA OF THE IC (1 MINUTE READ)
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The appeal of founder mode lies in the singular vision and execution, but even brilliant individuals face limits in time, cognitive load, and specialized skills, leading to diluted outcomes in collaborative teams.
AI Consulting Market Growth
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The AI consulting market is projected to grow by a factor of 8X to $54.7B in 2032. Innovating with AI offers a program, The AI Consultancy Project, to train individuals on building an AI consulting business.
Hot New Video Model MiniMax and Image-to-Video Feature
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Someone made a compilation of the hot new video model MiniMax’s hot new image-to-video feature. The results? A sizzle reel with outrageous clip quality. The creator's workflow involves Midjourney to MiniMax, with the soundtrack from Udio. A full tutorial video comparing MiniMax output to other model
10 Mind-blowing OpenAI Realtime API Examples
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OpenAI announced its realtime voice API allowing apps to have natural, real-time conversations with users. Examples include a voice-controlled tour of a virtual data center, a voice-controlled web browser, a voice-controlled painting app, a voice chat for documents, a voice assistant with Claude, an
Replacing Humans in Customer Service with AI
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Companies like Sierra, co-founded by ex-Salesforce exec Bret Taylor, are raising billions to disrupt customer service with AI that handles phone calls. With the potential to replace human call center workers, Sierra's valuation might triple to $4B.
Intelligent Insights in AI
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DeepMind's Michelangelo test revealed limitations in long-context reasoning models. OpenAI introduced the MLE-bench benchmark to compare AI agents against humans and their performance in real-world challenges. Cornell researchers are working on improving AI's ability to find information using contex
How I built this simple AI Workflow and how it works on Julius.ai
17 days ago
Explainer/demonstrator. How I built this simple AI Workflow and how it works on Julius.ai. "Finding a Lawyer" Workflow. How to find yourself a lawyer for any legal issue you have in any city in the world. Will provide you five alternatives with contacts. You can build like items easily and free with
Uniswap just announced Unichain, a Layer 2 designed for DeFi—but how will the new L2's NFT scene shape up? Today's Issue ⬇️ 1. ⛓️ Culture News: Ronin x Chainlink CCIP will secure the Ronin Bridge. 2. 🦄 Analysis: Unichain NFTs What to expect on the new L2. 3. ⚡️ Tool Tip: Zapper Apps Try the onchain
Culture News: Ronin x Chainlink
17 days ago
1. 🔒 Ronin opts for CCIP. The validators of the Ronin network, which is home to Axie Infinity and beyond, just voted to adopt Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol to underpin the security of the chain's canonical bridging infra. 2. 🛒 Magic Eden listings made easy. NFT marketplace powe
Analysis: Getting Ready for Unichain NFTs
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Unichain is on the way. The new L2, a Superchain network slated to launch in November 2024, is being built to become a new major center for DeFi in the Ethereum ecosystem. Yet Unichain isn’t being designed as an appchain focused exclusively on the trading vertical. Instead, it will serve as a genera
DeFi and NFT portfolio tracker platform Zapper just unveiled a sweet new goody: zapper.xyz/apps This new resource makes it easy to discover which onchain apps are trending across nearly 20 chains and over 15 categories, including art, gaming, social, trading, etc. Plus, when you click into a trendin
Anthropic Launches Cost-Effective Batch Processing API for Large-Scale AI Tasks
18 days ago
Anthropic has introduced the Message Batches API, enabling asynchronous processing of large query volumes at reduced costs. This new feature allows developers to submit up to 10,000 queries per batch, with processing completed within 24 hours. Key highlights include a 50% cost reduction compared to
GenAI Productionize 2.0: Key conference on GenAI app development
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GenAI Productionize 2.0 is a conference focused on generative AI stack design, governance, evaluation, and observability. The event features top AI experts and offers insightful presentations with experienced panelists. It provides valuable knowledge for developers looking to enhance their skills in
Google AI Studio introduces drag-and-drop file uploads, streamlining workflow for AI developers
18 days ago
Google AI Studio has introduced a feature that allows for drag-and-drop file uploads, streamlining the workflow for AI developers. This enhancement simplifies the process of uploading files, making it more efficient for developers to work on their projects. The update has received positive feedback
Researchers introduce AI method probing intelligence origins, comparing LLMs trained on simple vs complex systems
18 days ago
Researchers have introduced a new AI method that probes intelligence origins by comparing Large Language Models (LLMs) trained on simple versus complex systems. This method aims to gain insights into the learning capabilities of AI models when exposed to different levels of complexity. The research
LangChain introduces cross-thread memory for LangGraph, enhancing AI agent adaptability across conversations
18 days ago
LangChain has introduced cross-thread memory for LangGraph, a feature that enhances AI agent adaptability across conversations. This development aims to improve the interaction capabilities of AI agents when engaging in multi-turn dialogues. The update has received positive feedback with 284 likes.
New website unveils LeetCode-style platform offering algorithmic problems for machine learning practitioners
18 days ago
A new website has been launched, offering a LeetCode-style platform that provides algorithmic problems for machine learning practitioners. This platform aims to enhance the problem-solving skills of individuals working in the machine learning field. The website has garnered significant attention wit
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 training that integrates prompt engineering and RAG techniques
18 days ago
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1 training, which integrates prompt engineering and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques. This advancement aims to enhance the training process for AI models, providing new capabilities for prompt-based generation. The update has received positive feedback with 4
Win Lambda's Golden Ticket: 6 months of free access to a 96GB VRAM NVIDIA GPU instance
18 days ago
Lambda is offering developers the chance to win free access to a 96GB VRAM NVIDIA GPU instance for 6 months through their Golden Ticket giveaway. The drawing for the giveaway will take place at the end of October. Developers can increase their chances of winning by adding teammates to their Lambda C