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LaunchFast with Bal Sieber
by Bal Sieber
Bal Sieber is a product designer and entrepreneur who’s had enough. Each week, from behind his Vision Pro headset, he roasts startups, skewers design trends, and delivers hot takes on the tech world — all while pretending it’s research.
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Automate yourself: How to build systems that run themselves
Most people waste hours reinventing tasks they’ve already done a hundred times. The real unlock is turning your recurring work into repeatable systems: clear inputs, step-by-step processes, GPT prompts, and expected results. In this video, I’ll show you how to build templates that cut your work...
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The 3 roles AI can’t replace (and how to use them)
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://launchfast.guide/newsletterAI is replacing hands-on specialists fast. The future belongs to builders who can think like product managers, creative directors, and go-to-market pros. Here’s how to stack those skills and stay un-replaceable.Connect with us on…
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5 AI habits that make using ChatGPT feel like cheating
Want to use ChatGPT like a pro? These 5 daily habits will make AI feel less like a toy and more like your secret weapon. I’ll show you how to set it up, talk to it, and build systems that feel almost unfair. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:36 1. Make GPT one keystroke away 01:47 2. Talk to GPT, don’t...
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We tried using ChatGPT for user-testing. Here’s what happened
Can ChatGPT replace real user testing? We put it to the test at Heatmap.com, our analytics tool for e-commerce revenue, by comparing ChatGPT against a remote user testing tool. The results: AI can’t fully replace real users, but it’s a powerful way to speed up the design process, get instant...
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AI Agents vs SaaS: The Real Future of Software
Is SaaS really over — or just evolving into something new?Everywhere you look, AI is creeping into workflows, pricing models, and product strategies. Now the question isn’t just “What’s the next SaaS app?” but “Will AI agents replace SaaS entirely?”In this video, I break down why the SaaS model...
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GPT 5 vs Elon Musk: The world’s most expensive pillow fight
Two tech empires are in a standoff: OpenAI + Microsoft vs Elon’s Grok— with Google, Anthropic, and Meta circling. This video breaks down what’s hype, what’s real, and what it means for your day-to-day work as a creator or founder.Stime stamps:0:00 The billionaires start playing battleship1:17 How...
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Figma’s AI is like a toddler with a crayon
Figma’s new AI tool, *Make*, looks like the future of design. Until you actually try using it.In this episode, I break down why Figma’s AI isn’t ready for real workflows, how the hype is outpacing the reality, and why you’re not falling behind if you’re not using AI every day. Yet.We’ll talk...
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Brett From DesignJoy Did It. Why Can’t You?
Turning your services into a subscription sounds like the dream—but most designers end up stuck doing shallow work for forgettable clients, while AI creeps in to take the easy stuff off your plate. In this episode, I break down the subscription myth, what actually works, and how to build a…
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Why fewer clients = more freedom
In this dispatch, I reveal how much I make as a product design consultant. I compare the pros and cons of being an employee versus a contract consultant, and why I believe contract consulting is the best setup for designers who want more freedom and better income. I’ll also break down my ideal...
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Why the Vision Pro is a game-changer for remote work
Apple Vision Pro: Game Changer or Flop?In this dispatch of the LaunchFast show, we delve into the recent news surrounding the Apple Vision Pro and its halted production of version one. Host shares their personal experience and how the Vision Pro has become an essential part of their life as a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bal Sieber is a product designer and entrepreneur who’s had enough. Each week, from behind his Vision Pro headset, he roasts startups, skewers design trends, and delivers hot takes on the tech world — all while pretending it’s research.
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