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  • #16: AI Will Turn Every Business Into an AI Business (No Exceptions)
    The world is changing fast — and there’s no going back.In this episode, legendary Silicon Valley investor Navin Chaddha (Managing Partner at Mayfield) lays out a powerful prediction: “Every business will become an AI business — no exceptions.”We dive into what that really means for founders, industries, and the future of work. Navin introduces the concept of “vibe coding”, where 8 billion people can become builders — simply by describing what they want. He shares why SaaS is dying, how vertical AI models will dominate entire industries, and why physical AGI will transform the real world — from robots to logistics to healthcare.He also explains how billion-dollar companies will soon be built by teams of two or three people, thanks to the power of AI-native architecture.This episode is a wake-up call for every founder, builder, and leader who wants to stay ahead in the new AI era.Follow Navin Chaddha – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NavinChaddhaFollow Derek – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/derekjandersenTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:38 - The Excitement of AI Technology02:10 - The Future of Coding and Development04:20 - Collaborative Intelligence in Action05:00 - The Era of 8 Billion Builders06:01 - Democratizing Entrepreneurship with AI07:42 - The Impact on Venture Capital08:54 - The Renaissance of Hardware11:44 - AI's Role in Physical Applications13:50 - Disruption in Home Appliances19:20 - Barriers to Physical AGI20:52 - Reimagining Industries with AI26:15 - The Great Equalizer of AIEpisode Partners:SalesforceStart faster with Salesforce Starter Suite.https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/freetrial-salesforce-starter/?d=701ed000007ZTPhAAOFollow Divot:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivotpodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/divotdotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divotdotorgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divot.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divotdotorg/#DivotPodcast #AI #VerticalAI #AGI #FutureOfWork #NavinChaddha #MayfieldFund #VibeCoding #StartupStrategy #Innovation #TechInvesting #SaaSIsDead
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  • #15: Escaping Dictatorship, Hacking the Internet, and Building a World-Class AI Platform
    How do you build an AI company trusted by the world's top enterprises, while surviving political oppression, hacking a country's internet, and rewriting the future of work?In this episode, Waseem Alshikh, co-founder and CTO of Writer, shares his extraordinary story. At 17, he launched his first startup in Syria — only to be imprisoned when the government tried to steal it for one dollar. In retaliation, he shut down the country's internet and fled to Lebanon. From there, he taught himself English, built groundbreaking NLP tools, and eventually launched one of the world's most trusted AI platforms.We explore how Writer built its own LLMs to serve enterprises like Uber, Deloitte, and Spotify; how AI agents are replacing outdated internal tools; and how a new generation of founders is reshaping pricing, trust, and innovation in the AI era.This episode is a masterclass in surviving chaos, scaling with focus, and building AI-first from Day One.Follow Waseem Alshikh - X (Twitter): https://x.com/waseem_sFollow Derek Andersen - X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/derekjandersenTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the Syrian Regime Collapse00:49 - Early Success with Digital Mapping01:42 - Government Takeover and Jail Experience04:00 - Hacking the Internet for Revenge05:36 - Escape to Lebanon and New Beginnings06:44 - Learning English and Computer Science08:08 - Transitioning to AI and Open Source09:22 - Building Generative AI Models10:15 - The Challenge of Language Localization12:44 - Why We Built Our Own AI Models13:30 - Enterprise Solutions and Customer Trust18:04 - The Role of AI in Productivity24:11 - Evolving Business Models in AI28:35 - Future of AI in Regulated Industries32:29 - Open Source vs. Proprietary AI34:08 - Starting an AI Company Today38:11 - The Journey from Startup to GrowthEpisode Partners:SalesforceStart faster with Salesforce Starter Suite.https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/freetrial-salesforce-starter/?d=701ed000007ZTPhAAOFollow Divot:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivotpodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/divotdotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divotdotorgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divot.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divotdotorg/#DivotPodcast #AI #Innovation #StartupJourney #EnterpriseAI #MissionDriven #Resilience #WriterAI #FutureOfWork #Leadership #CTO #SaaS #DerekAndersen
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  • #14: Choosing Good Quests: Innovation, AI, and Winning in a World of Regulation
    How do you choose the right quest — the kind of mission that truly matters, and can survive in today’s world of regulation, politics, and entrenched incumbents?In this episode, Founders Fund General Partner and Anduril co-founder Trae Stephens shares his philosophy of “Good Quests” — and what entrepreneurs must get right when tackling hard, meaningful problems. We dive deep into how AI will transform defense and national security, why the future of warfare is distributed and AI-driven, and how entrepreneurs can navigate government sales and political opposition.From raising capital to surviving regulated markets, this is a tactical and inspiring conversation for anyone building in ambitious, frontier spaces.This episode is a masterclass in mission-driven entrepreneurship, AI strategy, and playing to win in a changing world.Follow Trae Stephens – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/traestephensFollow Derek Andersen – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/derekjandersenTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction: The Naivety of Building Products0:20 - Welcome to Divot and Episode Overview1:10 - Guest Introduction: Trae Stephens1:32 - The Concept of Good Quests for Founders3:50 - Identifying a Good Quest and Its Importance6:40 - Market Size and Its Relevance to Good Quests8:42 - Governance and Board Seats in Venture Capital10:02 - Coaching Founders on Ethical Considerations11:21 - Founding Anduril: Early Data Points and Insights14:58 - Raising Capital: Strategies for Founders17:55 - Selling to the U.S. Government and International Markets21:18 - The Role of AI in Defense and Future ImplicationsEpisode Partners:SalesforceStart faster with Salesforce Starter Suite.https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/freetrial-salesforce-starter/?d=701ed000007ZTPhAAOFollow Divot:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivotpodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/divotdotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divotdotorgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divot.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divotdotorg/#DivotPodcast #AI #Innovation #DefenseTech #Entrepreneurship #GoodQuest #MissionDriven #StartupLessons #Regulation #Leadership #TraeStephens
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  • #13: AI, Work, and the Future of Life: Lessons on Success, Resilience, and Reinvention
    In this inspiring conversation, we explore how AI will transform the future of business and work, and what it means for us as humans. You’ll hear why AI will soon perform 80% of 80% of human jobs, why full AI-first tools will surpass today’s co-pilots, and why most of AI’s impact will happen outside of tech.But this is also a powerful life masterclass. From building billion-dollar startups to raising a family and staying energized at 70, we dive deep into resilience, happiness, and living an internally driven life.You’ll learn how to power through failure, lead through change, balance ambition with presence, and why the most significant measure of life is doing what you love.Follow Vinod Khosla – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/vkhoslaFollow Derek – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/derekjandersenaTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to AI and Entrepreneurial Vision05:01 - The Future of AI Development and Adoption10:01 - AI's Impact on Business and Job Transformation15:02 - AI as a Tool for Small Businesses and Innovation20:00 - The Role of Startups and Disruption in AI25:00 - Preparing for an AI-Driven Future30:02 - Lessons from Building Tech Companies35:01 - Staying Relevant and Evolving as an Investor40:00 - Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Growth45:01 - Long-Term Relationships and Life Priorities50:00 - Measuring Success and Living PurposefullyEpisode Partners:SalesforceStart faster with Salesforce Starter Suite.https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/freetrial-salesforce-starter/?d=701ed000007ZTPhAAOFollow Divot:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivotpodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/divotdotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divotdotorgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divot.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divotdotorg/#DivotPodcast #AI #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Innovation #AGI #Mindset #Success
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  • #12: It Takes What It Takes – Mastering Mindset, Pressure, and Purpose
    In this episode, Kobie Fuller invites us into his home gym — and into the mindset that’s driven him through elite athletics, startup investing, fatherhood, and personal growth. From sprint workouts to 24-hour fasts, Kobie shares how he uses physical discipline to sharpen mental clarity and lead with purpose.He breaks down two core ideas that changed his life: “It takes what it takes” and neutral thinking — frameworks he learned from late mentor Trevor Moawad to overcome self-doubt, pressure, and negativity.We explore how Kobie handles failure, centers his faith, coaches his kids, balances ambition with presence, and defines what it truly means to win. This is a masterclass in mindset, emotional leadership, and how to build a life that actually matters.Follow Kobie – X (Twitter): https://x.com/kobiefullerFollow Derek – X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/derekjandersenTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction1:40 – Inside Kobie’s gym: how fitness drives clarity2:00 – Track workouts, aging, and athletic self-awareness5:16 – Why the 800 is the most brutal race6:13 – Coaching his kids, and what youth sports reveal8:20 – “It takes what it takes” – the mindset behind greatness11:25 – Neutral thinking vs. toxic positivity14:18 – Road rage, emotional discipline, and living by the Golden Rule20:47 – Teaching neutral mindset to his kids22:11 – Preemptive emotional mapping with Trevor Moawad25:18 – Balancing work, presence, and guilt as a founder & father28:00 – Monday fasts, spiritual resets, and weekly discipline31:10 – Building long-term investor-founder relationships32:30 – Having a spouse who helps you stay grounded33:17 – Trusting God’s plan when life doesn’t go your way35:37 – Accomplishing hard things: track, leadership, and family40:45 – Privilege, pressure, and staying grateful42:49 – The person he admires most: Jim Lowry43:44 – What he’s most proud of (it’s not Harvard)44:30 – Meeting God and leaving the world better45:05 – How he will measure his lifeEpisode Partners:SalesforceStart faster with Salesforce Starter Suite.https://www.salesforce.com/form/signup/freetrial-salesforce-starter/?d=701ed000007ZTPhAAOFollow Divot:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivotpodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/divotdotorgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divotdotorgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divot.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/divotdotorg/#DivotPodcast #MindsetMatters #ItTakesWhatItTakes #NeutralThinking #EmotionalDiscipline #Fatherhood #Faith #Leadership #KobieFuller
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