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In this episode of the Build AI Podcast, Amit Goel sits down with Andrew Roberts, Co-Founder & CEO of Deliverables AI — the AI platform helping investment banks, private equity firms, and M&A advisors automate the creation of Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), pitch books, and investment committee decks.

What if the real winners in AI aren’t the ones using it… but the ones redesigning work around it?In this episode of the Build AI Podcast, we sit down with Lutz Finger — former product leader at Google, LinkedIn, and Snap, faculty at Cornell, and a leading voice in AI, product strategy, and generative workflows.From starting as a quantum physicist to building products in Silicon Valley, Lutz shares a powerful perspective on what’s actually changing in the AI era — and what most founders and enterprises are getting wrong.

Jason Shuman, Partner at Primary Venture Partners, $625M fund - the largest seed investor in New York on gAI Ventures podcast. In this episode, he shares exactly how he thinks about the Vertical AI opportunity, why hardware is massively underrated, and what founders are getting wrong about building in 2025.Primary VC has backed companies like Latch, Dandy, Bobyard, Marker Learning, and Light Table - with ~90% of portfolio companies raising a Series A and ~20% becoming unicorns. Jason now leads Vertical AI and hardware autonomy investments, and he's one of the most vocal voices on X about the structural shifts reshaping software, services, and how companies are actually built today.

Nick Holzherr is a 3x founder, company builder, angel investor, and former CEO of Whisk (acquired by Samsung), where he scaled to 120 people and built one of the earliest fully distributed global teams before remote work was mainstream. Whisk scaled globally, integrated with Walmart, Amazon, Tesco, Nestlé and more, reached 4.8 app ratings, and was featured by Apple 200+ times before acquisition.Now, as Founder of GitLaw, Nick is rethinking how startups handle legal infrastructure in the AI era, offering open-source, lawyer-vetted documents powered by AI collaboration.🔗 Explore GitLaw (Free AI-powered legal templates):🎁 Get 1 month free with code: gaiventureshttps://git.law/?utm_source=Interview&utm_medium=Podcasts&utm_campaign=gaipodcast

In this episode, we sit down with Jahn Karsybaev, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Big Sky Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm backing enterprise B2B SaaS and AI companies across the US, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia.

In this episode, we sit down with Carter Huffman, CTO and Co-Founder of Modulate AI. GTA, Call of Duty, uses his Voice AI models.

In this episode, we sit down with Larissa, Founder and COO of Unframe AI. Instead of building a single AI product, Unframe AI was designed from day one as a multi-product, multi-industry AI platform, built on reusable building blocks that scale across enterprises.

The gAI Ventures team (Amit Goel, Vijay Rajendran, and Kushal Prakash) breaks down the most defining shifts in AI, from the headline-making Waymo baby moment, to the rapid rise of vertical AI, to the realities of multi-agent systems, workflow-level automation, and the new distribution layer emerging through AEO. This is a builder’s perspective on what actually worked, what quietly failed, and what’s coming next for founders, operators, and enterprise leaders deploying AI in the real world.

Navigate the most important shift in digital visibility - Discoverability in the LLM Era. The next wave of growth will come from mastering AI visibility, not just traditional SEO. In this episode, we sit down with Todd Sawicki, founder and CEO of Gumshoe, a platform that helps brands understand what AI thinks about them and what actions move the needle.

AEO. GEO. AI visibility. Share of Prompt. The new discovery stack is here, and it is rewriting how demand forms for every brand on the planet. In this episode, Justin Inman, ex Google enterprise growth leader and now Founder and CEO of emberos, breaks down the structural change underway.

In this episode of Build AI, we go deep into the future of AI startups, venture studios, and why traditional startup models are being disrupted. This is not your typical discussion on fundraising or startup hustle. This is a masterclass in startup creation at the intersection of AI, domain expertise, and venture building.

In the latest episode of the Build AI podcast by gAI Ventures, we deep dive into GenAI and The Future of Financial Services with Andreas Neidhart-Lau, Head of Industry Principal Architects, Financial Services at Google Cloud (APAC).

In this episode of Build AI, we sat down with Roli Gupta, the founder and CEO of Babblebots.ai, a pioneering AI startup that's revolutionizing how companies hire at scale using voice-based AI agents. From building cleantech ventures to decoding GenAI before it was cool, Roli brings 20+ years of experience leading high-growth startups across Silicon Valley and India.

One of the biggest use case of AI is meeting note. In our recent podcast, we interviewed Dmitry Grankin, the founder of an European AI company.From battling giants like Fireflies and Otter to empowering startups with scalable infrastructure, this discussion is a masterclass in understanding the role of open-source technology and its impact.Dmitry’s Vision: “Agents want APIs, not UIs. We’re building the internet of tools for the AI era.”In this episode, we've explore:The Exploding Market of AI Meeting Assistants: From established players like Fireflies and Otter to the rise of niche, vertical-specific solutions, we break down the competitive landscape. The Power of Open Source in AI: Dmitry shares his bold move to open source Vexa.ai's technology and the surprising benefits it brings, from increased trust and faster adoption to invaluable community feedback. APIs are the new UI: Discover why Dmitry believes agents are the future of interaction, and how APIs will become essential for these agents to access information and tools. The MCP Protocol: We discuss the Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) and its potential to revolutionize how assistants access and utilize information across different sources. Building the Infrastructure for AI Agents: Learn about Vexa.ai's mission to provide the underlying technology that empowers developers and agents to create powerful meeting transcription and assistance tools. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a developer, or simply curious about the future of communication, this video is packed with insights into the cutting edge of AI and open-source collaboration.#opensource #ai #artificialintelligence #startups #futureofai #futureofwork #machinelearning #techinnovation #technology #innovation #saas

What does AI in wealth management really look like on the ground? In this episode of the Build AI Podcast, Amit Goel chats with Vineet Mohan about how AI is quietly transforming the workflows of financial advisors - and why the opportunity is far bigger than just meeting notes.From Morgan Stanley’s rollout of AI tools to 16,000+ advisors, to the rise of nimble, tech-forward RIAs - the wealth industry is undergoing a tectonic shift. And AI is at the center of it.We dive into:- Why the U.S. is 10 years ahead in AI adoption- $48T AUM industry facing a 100K advisor shortage- The Kitces map and why tech fragmentation is a real blocker- Fast Tracker AI: Automating the grunt work in advisory firms- Real AI use cases: onboarding, CRM workflows, document prep- How AI can be the “overlay OS” stitching legacy systems together- Vertical AI better than Generic AI: Building domain-first, not model-first- Why SMB advisors are adopting AI faster than incumbents- B2B AI go-to-market: from painkillers to process reinventionIf you're building for, investing in, or working inside wealth management, this is your front-row view into the real-world AI transformation already underway.Subscribe to Build AI Podcast for more deep dives into vertical SaaS, agent infra, and AI-first workflows across industries.Connect:Vineet Mohan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinmoh/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitpayments/FastTrackr AI: https://fasttrackr.ai/gAI Ventures: https://gai.ventures/#WealthManagement #FinancialAdvisor #VerticalAI #KitcesMap #AdvisorTech #Fintech #Finance #ArtificialIntelligence

Everyone’s throwing around “AI” like it’s some kind of magic spell that’ll fix everything. The biggest thing to hit since the internet. But what’s actually happening beneath the surface? What’s real, what’s investor hype, and where is this all heading? In this conversation, we break down the different approaches to AI, how it’s being evaluated, and the key differences between startups pushing AI innovation vs. incumbents trying to keep up.If you’re tired of the same recycled takes on AI, this one’s for you.When to fine-tune vs. use RAG (spoiler: static data? Fine-tune. Dynamic? RAG.)Why legal tech & drug discovery demand hybrid AI systemsThe eval problem: Why AI products need continuous evaluation (unlike traditional software)Startups vs. incumbents: Who’s winning the AI race? (Hint: It’s not zero-sum, but domain expertise wins.)Plus: Real-world examples (Stella AI, Audit AI, FastTrackr AI and more) and why business model innovation matters as much as tech.Watch now to learn how to build, evaluate, and scale AI products - whether you’re a founder, CTO, or builder.Connect:Kushal Prakash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushal-prakashAmit Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitpaymentsgAI Ventures: https://gai.ventures/Like this? Smash that share button.#AI #LLMs #Founders #CTO #PromptEngineering #FineTuning #RAG #Startups #BigTech #AIBusinessModels

AI Engineering Teams of the Future: Coding Tools, Autonomous Agents & Vertical AI | gAI Ventures | Build AI PodcastJoin Amit Goel, Founder & Managing Partner of gAI Ventures, and Kushal Prakash, Founder & CTO, in this candid discussion about the realities of building AI-powered solutionsAbout Our Experts:Amit Goel: Amit is the Founder and Managing Partner of gAI Ventures which is a company builder & an institutional cofounder proactively building and investing in generative AI companies. He was the founder of MEDICI Global (acquired by Prove) and is now building and investing in generative AI companies at gAI Ventures. Rated as a Global & Asia Top 100 expert in FinTech, he brings a wealth of experience in scaling tech startups and understanding industry-first problems.Kushal Prakash: Kushal is the Founder and CTO of gAI Ventures. A seasoned technologist and AI researcher. Previously the Co-Founder & CTO of Mewt, he has deep expertise in building AI applications and high-performance systems. He holds degrees from BITS Pilani and conducted AI research at Delft University of Technology.In This Episode, We Dive Deep Into:How AI Coding Assistants Are Changing Engineering Teams: Learn how tools like Cursor, Replit, and others are impacting team structure and operations. Discover the pros and cons of relying on AI for code generation and debugging.The Evolving Role of the Developer: Will developers become orchestrators of AI tools? Explore how the developer skillset is shifting towards architecture understanding, modular code design, and optimizing AI-generated code.Testing Frameworks in the Age of AI: Discover how AI is being used for API testing, test case generation, and even AI-on-AI testing. Understand the challenges of applying AI to dynamic workflows and audits.The Shift to Vertical AI and Application Layer Focus: With foundational models becoming commoditized, we discuss the importance of industry-specific AI solutions and building robust application layers.Building Your Own Data Wrappers: Why gAI Ventures chose to build their own middleware layers instead of relying on frameworks like LangChain. Explore the challenges and benefits of custom solutions.Autonomous Agents: Hype vs. Reality: Are we ready for truly autonomous agents? We discuss the limitations of current AI systems and the continued need for human-in-the-loop solutions (copilots).Adaptive RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation): Learn about different types of RAG and how adaptive RAG can improve AI responses by dynamically updating the underlying knowledge base with feedback.MCP (Message Passing Client): The Future of AI Integration? Understand the benefits of MCP and how it's simplifying integration between LLMs, agents, and external tools.The Future of AI: Accuracy, Reasoning, and Security: We discuss the importance of reasoning models, improved testing frameworks, and robust security measures for building reliable AI applications.Key Takeaways:AI coding tools can significantly improve developer efficiency, but require a strategic approach and a strong understanding of code architecture.The focus is shifting from foundational models to building industry-specific AI applications.The future of AI engineering lies in combining human expertise with powerful AI tools to create accurate, reliable, and secure solutions.#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #Coding #SoftwareEngineering #Developers #AItools #gAIVentures #AutonomousAgents #RAG #MCP #LLM #MachineLearning #Tech #Innovation #Fintech #VerticalAI #ApplicationLayer #CodingAssistancehttps://gai.ventures/LinkedIn profiles of Amit Goel and Kushal Prakash.   / amitpayments    / kushal-prakash  Subscribe for more unfiltered insights from those building in AI!

Audit AI is the first AI-driven compliance & audit automation platform for Fintech, Crypto, MSBs, and Banks.Amit Goel, Managing Partner and Founder of gAI Ventures, and Anzar Dewani, CEO & Co-Founder of TheAudit.AI. Dive into the future of compliance and auditing powered by artificial intelligence.https://theaudit.ai/Discover how Audit AI transforms the financial services industry by automating tedious compliance processes, reducing audit costs by up to 80%, and enabling organizations to turn compliance into a competitive advantage. From fintechs and crypto firms to banks and credit unions, learn how AI is revolutionizing BSA/AML audits, policy reviews, and transaction monitoring.How AI is reducing manual compliance tasks and speeding up audit processes.The role of domain expertise in building cutting-edge AI solutions for compliance.Why is Audit AI is a game-changer for fintechs, crypto companies, and financial institutions? - The future of compliance is turning regulatory challenges into strategic opportunities.Whether you're a compliance officer, a fintech founder, or just curious about the intersection of AI and finance, this episode is packed with insights on how Audit AI is setting a new standard for operational efficiency and regulatory confidence.Who Should Watch - Compliance Officers, Fintech Founders, Banking & Crypto Professionals, AI Enthusiasts.👉 Please Subscribe And Follow Us On Our Social Media Handles.https://www.linkedin.com/company/gaiventures#compliance #audit #fintech #finance #artificialintelligence #startup #crytpo #aiinfinance #gAIVentures #aiinnovation #regtech #financialcompliance #AuditAI #banking #aiautomation