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Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI
Welcome to Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI, the show that covers the most important news in artificial intelligence. From fresh breakthroughs to the companies leading the way, each episode helps you stay informed on the fast moving world of AI.
Episodes
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIThe AI Agent Race: Perplexity Teammates, Meta Muse & GPT-6 Cyber
AI is moving beyond answers and into getting things done. Jaeden Schafer breaks down the latest wave of AI agents, including Perplexity Teammates, Meta Muse’s…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAI After the Midterms: Data Center Pressure & ChatGPT’s Next Move
What do the midterms mean for the AI boom? Jaeden breaks down the pressure on data-center stocks, the debate over AI regulation, and the latest developments at…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Faces FTC Scrutiny as OpenAI Claims a Major Math Breakthrough
Anthropic faces new scrutiny as the FTC seeks executive testimony in its consumer-harm investigation. Jaeden breaks down the news, the reported $63 billion…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIElon Raises $40B for GPUs, Anthropic's Enterprise Strategy, Microsoft Lays offs 60K
In this episode, we discuss Elon Musk's recent $40 billion fundraising effort aimed at acquiring GPUs. We also cover Microsoft's planned layoff of 60,000…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Files for it's IPO: Founders Keep 50.1% Voting Rights
In this episode, we break down Anthropic's recent S1 filing for their NASDAQ IPO, revealing shocking figures such as $16.29 billion in first-half revenue…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIReplit Drops Anthropic, Amazon’s Bee AI & Tesla’s “Flying” Roadster
In this episode, we cover Replit's decision to discontinue its partnership with Anthropic and the launch of Amazon's new Bee personal AI devices. Additionally…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIApple & Meta Bring Muse to Mac, Anthropic Opens Up & Deezer Filters AI Music
In today’s AI Chat, Jaeden Schafer covers three stories shaping how AI is researched, used, and heard. Anthropic is giving METR researchers employee-level…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMeta's New Model Unveiled Amidst Character.AI Bankruptcy
In this episode, we explore Meta's latest AI model launch and the impact of the recent bankruptcy of Character AI. We examine the implications for the AI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIOpenAI's Releases "Intelligent UI" and Anthropic's New Model
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's release of an intelligent user interface, along with Anthropic's new 5.5 Haiku model. Additionally, we discuss Microsoft’s…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AITesla's Ambitions: Thousands of Optimus Robots by Year-End
In this episode, we explore Tesla's ambitious plans to produce 1,000 Optimus robots per week by year's end and the pushback from workers. The intersection of…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMeta Unveils Muse Charm and Gemini Can Call for You
In this episode, we explore Meta's latest innovations from their Big Connect conference, including the Muse Charm and camera-free smart glasses. Additionally…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIClaude Makes Bio Discovery in Wet Lab, OpenAI Solves 100 Math Problems
In this episode, we explore Claude's groundbreaking discovery of a novel enzyme system featuring CRISPR-like repeats made in a wet lab. This finding could have…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Releases Opus 5.5, OpenAI Unveils New Models
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's launch of Opus 5.5 alongside OpenAI's introduction of new GPT-6 models. Additionally, we discuss Meta's Muse and its…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAmazon blocks Meta's Muse Agent, Trump Rebands AI, Newsom Create AI Kill Switch
In this episode, we discuss Amazon's recent decision to block Meta's Muse AI, impacting the development of its innovative agent. We also explore the…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Opens Bio "Wet Lab" in SF and Meta's Muse App
In this episode, we explore the exciting launch of a new lab in San Francisco, discussing its goals and potential impact on local innovation. Additionally, we…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIFigure's Robotics Breakthrough for Humanoids
In this episode, we explore Figure's latest advancements in humanoid robotics, specifically their ability to perform general tasks in diverse environments…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Joins AI Energy Alliance, Apple Launching Servers
In this episode, we explore significant advancements in AI hardware, including Apple's return to the server market and collaboration with Nvidia. Additionally…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMicrosoft Introduces AI Code of Conduct
In this episode, we explore Microsoft's recently released code of conduct for their AI models, highlighting its emphasis on transparency and accountability…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIDario Amodei and Open Source AI Concerns
In this episode, we discuss Dario Amodei's concerns about open source AI development. His insights inform critical reflections on achieving safety in…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Researcher's Alarming AI Threat Warnings
In this episode, we focus on significant warnings from an Anthropic researcher about AI risks. We also take a look at OpenAI's latest advancements in image…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIStartup Challenges Following GPT-6 Launch
In this episode, we examine the challenges faced by startups in the wake of OpenAI's GPT-6 launch and the resulting disruptions in services like ChatGPT and…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAstra: What It Brings to the Startup Environment
In this episode, we discuss how OpenAI's Astra influences the startup environment within AI. Additionally, we focus on Anthropic's Fable 5.1 and its…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIStartups Utilizing ChatGPT and Claude
In this episode, we explore how startups utilize ChatGPT and Claude for growth. Understand their unique advantages in a competitive market. Chapters 00:00 User…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIExploring AI Innovations and Investment Trends
In this episode, we analyze Anthropic's memory enhancements, Apple's latest Mac unveiling, and the significant $76 million funding achieved by Stability…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIInsights from ChatGPT's iMessage Integration
In this episode, we share insights from ChatGPT's iMessage integration. We look at how startups can leverage this new feature. Chapters 00:00 ChatGPT and…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAI Startup Impact: Breaches and Investment News
In this episode, we explore the effects of Anthropic's watermarking breach on AI startup ventures. We also analyze the significance of Google’s $12 billion…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Hits $65B, Spotlight on Cursor's New Tool
In this episode, we discuss the significance of Anthropic’s impressive $65 billion valuation. We also take a closer look at the launch of Cursor's latest…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAI Startups: Anthropic Revenue Breakthrough
In this episode, we focus on the inspiring revenue growth at Anthropic and NVIDIA's investment in future AI initiatives. Understand the implications for AI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIFounders' Views on Anthropic and Nvidia
In this episode, founders share their perspectives on Anthropic's impressive IPO. We also explore Nvidia's significant contributions to data centers. Chapters…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIOpenAI's Buyback and Claude's Transformative Innovations
In this episode, we discuss the significances of OpenAI's $7 billion buyback. We also highlight the transformative innovations by Claude that disrupt the…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIClaude's Gym Hack: The Story Unfolds
In this episode, we unfold the story of how a Claude agent hacked into gym waiting lists. Additionally, we explore the phenomenal 61% increase in Reddit’s…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIInside OpenAI's $300 Smart Speaker Launch
In this episode, we dissect the launch of OpenAI's new $300 smart speaker. Additionally, we evaluate ByteDance's 'Mythos' and its market impact. Chapters 00:00…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AISuno adds watermarks for AI music spam | Google Maps books hotels
In this episode, we discuss the implications of Suno's new restrictions on AI music downloads amidst ongoing legal challenges and the rise of AI music spam. We…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAI Chips: Founders' Perspectives on AMD and Anthropic
In this episode, we share founders' perspectives on the recent AI chip announcements from AMD and Anthropic. Get insights from the leaders in the field…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic's $10 Billion Cloud Deal, Elon Musk on AI at Tesla
In this episode, we explore the latest significant cloud deals, including Anthropic's $10 billion contract with Volta, and the implications for AI chip demand…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIFounders Weigh in on OpenAI's Retreat
In this episode, we gather insights from founders on the implications of OpenAI's retreat. We discuss entrepreneurial perspectives on this critical issue…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIFounders’ Views on AI Bug Fixing
In this episode, founders share their insights on the impact of AI on bug fixing. We discuss challenges and opportunities in tech. Chapters 00:00 Microsoft Bug…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AINVIDIA and Super Safe: Entrepreneurial Insights
In this episode, we share entrepreneurial insights stemming from the NVIDIA and Super Safe Intelligence deal. We discuss what it means for innovators in the…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIBehind Opus 5 and Voice Innovations
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Anthropic's Opus 5 development. We also explore the driving forces behind OpenAI's innovative voice features…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIRobotics Acquisition Insights from Anthropic
In this episode, we gather insights on the robotics acquisitions that Anthropic is pursuing. We also shed light on the rising trend of AI watermarking led by…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIDeezer's Insight on AI Music Uploads
In this episode, we check out Deezer's revelation that AI-generated music makes up over half of their total uploads. What are the implications for startups in…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIKimi K3's Bold Step Over Anthropic
In this episode, we discuss Kimi K3's strategic decisions that outshine Anthropic. We also analyze how Apple dominates the competition with Nvidia. In this…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIThinking Machines Turns Heads with New AI Model
In this episode, we analyze the launch of a new AI model by Thinking Machines and its industry implications. We also discuss AWS's $1 billion AI investment…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIClaude's Pricing Strategy for India Analyzed
In this episode, we analyze the new pricing strategy for Claude in India. Learn how this shift might affect startups and entrepreneurs in the region. Chapters…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIHow Atlas Closure Alters the Startup Landscape
In this episode, we observe how the end of Atlas by OpenAI could reshape the startup ecosystem. We also discuss the implications of MuseSpark’s introduction…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMicrosoft's AI Investment Game Plan Unpacking
In this episode, we unpack Microsoft’s strategic plan around their $2.5 billion AI investment. Learn how this affects the startup ecosystem. Chapters 00:00…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIOpenAI's New Communication Tools Explored
In this episode, we explore the innovation behind OpenAI's new tools for conversation. Join us as we analyze its potential for transforming industries…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMobile Co-Working: Claude's New Features
In this episode, we explore the exciting updates from Claude focused on mobile collaboration. Learn how these AI advancements are helping entrepreneurs…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMistral's $3.5B Raise, Samsung Profit up 18x from AI Memory
In this episode, we cover Mistral’s $3.5 billion raise and what it signals for Europe’s push to compete in frontier AI. We also look at Samsung’s 18x profit…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIOpenAI Offers USA 5% Equity, Anthropic and Samsung Plan Chip
In this episode, we cover reports that OpenAI offered the U.S. government a 5% equity stake as part of a broader proposal to strengthen America’s AI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic's Fable 5 is Back! SpaceX Builds AI Device
In this episode, we cover Anthropic bringing back Fable 5 and what its return means for developers and enterprise AI users. We also look at SpaceX’s new AI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic launches Claude Science and a new model
Claude Sonnet 5 hits 63% agentic coding at $2/M tokens; Google ships Nano Banana 2. Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIArena AI hits $100M run-rate in 8 Months
In this episode, we cover Arena AI reaching a $100 million revenue run-rate in just eight months and why that milestone signals intense demand for industrial…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIOpenAI ships GPT-5.6 in three tiers, undercuts Claude on price
In this episode, we cover OpenAI shipping GPT-5.6 in three tiers—Sol, Terra, and Luna—with pricing that starts at $5/$30, $2.50/$15, and $1/$6 per million…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic Accuses Alibaba of Distillation Attack on Claude
In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s allegation that Alibaba-linked operators used nearly 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million Claude interactions in what it…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIAnthropic ships Claude Tag, OpenAI Unveils It's Own Chip
In this episode, we cover Anthropic’s launch of Claude Tag and what it could mean for how users organize and interact with AI workflows. We also look at OpenAI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AISpaceX Signs $6.3B Reflection AI Deal, Nvidia Eliminate Data Center Water
In this episode, we cover SpaceX’s reported $6.3 billion compute deal with Reflection AI and why access to Nvidia GB300 chips could matter for open-source AI…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIMidjourney Pivots to Body Scanning AI Hardware, AWS Comes for Nvidia
In this episode, we discuss Midjourney's surprising pivot to hardware with their full-body ultrasound scanner, a game-changer in preventative healthcare…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AITop MCP's You Should be Using for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini
In this episode, we explore the functionalities of MCPs and how they enhance the capabilities of AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. We also discuss the…
Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AIInsights on Odyssey’s $1.45B Achievement
In this episode, we discuss State Farm's controversial decision to reduce commissions for its sales agents due to advancements in AI technology. Additionally…