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App Of The Year 🥇, 2024 Saas Trends 🔮, AI Disrupting Search 🫨
Matthieu Baillarge
January 24, 2024
Hey there! 2nd edition of TLDL Newsletter wiht more than 3 hours of listening time saved! Saas Predictions, Best iPhone App, Million Dollar Weekends, AI disrupting search and the 😺 Golden Kitty Awards are on the menu today.
Hope you'll enjoy!
TLDL 2024-01-24
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Future Tech & Startups
Ron Schneiderman discusses how AllTrails achieved the iPhone App of the Year accolade, attributing it to the app's mission to get people outdoors and the team's dedication. Embracing failure, focusing on product-driven growth, and shifting from VC funding to profitability are hallmarks of their success.
Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings reflect on the landscape of SaaS, venture capital, and IPOs for 2024. They highlight OpenAI's explosive growth, HubSpot's strategic vision, and discuss the complexities of venture capitalism, stressing the importance of timing, passion, and taking opportunities during fleeting favorable market windows.
Sean Mullaney, CTO of Algolia, discusses the evolution of AI in search engines, highlighting the shift from keyword matching to natural language understanding and the implementation of neural and vector search technologies. He reveals Algolia's strategic methods for scaling vector search, overcoming performance challenges, and developing advanced AI models for personalization in e-commerce.
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Data Science & AI
Are SEO and web browsing as we know them dead? Jordan Wilson predicts the end of traditional SEO practices and a shift towards AI-driven search tools, impacting website traffic and content strategies. The discussion revolves around practical adaptations, the potential legal implications for AI companies, and the future of online publishing.
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Product, Design & Marketing
Where are we with B2B Influencers? This episode emphasizes the importance of creative content and the potential rise of B2B influencers.
Krish Ramanini, CEO of Fireflies.ai, shares insights on the early AI skepticism, and the company's pivot and growth through a product-led approach.
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Entrepreneurship & Side Projects
Mike Bell discusses the development of Scheduler AI, from a concept to solve personal scheduling issues to a specialized tool for sales and recruiting. The app's AI actively sets up meetings, enhancing team collaboration and sales efficiency. Its evolution incorporates advanced AI to understand context in messages, prioritizing data privacy and strategic growth with VC funding. Bell also touches on the personal aspect of co-founding the startup with his spouse and balancing roles as founder and CTO.
Pat Gostek, successfully transitioned to entrepreneurship by launching a consultancy firm generating $24k a month. He emphasizes the importance of immediate action, proper valuation of services, strategic pricing, and direct outreach to acquire clients.
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Investment, Personal Finance & Crypto
Andy Pickering and Chris Bradbury discuss the growth of Summerfi in the DeFi space, highlighting Summerfi's efforts to make DeFi accessible to sophisticated users by providing user-friendly interfaces and complex financial tools.
Solana's growth has been marked by an 890% increase in 2023, attracting institutional adoption. Nick Dukoff at Solana highlights its technological edge, processing capabilities, and low fees as reasons for project and institutional preference.
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