The Startup Ideas Pod

Today, Greg is joined by Ben Tossell, the founder of Makerpad, which democratized software development through no-code. In this episode Ben and Greg talk about how writers should be using AI to become more creative, more productive, and more efficient.

Show Notes

Today, Greg is joined by Ben Tossell, the founder of Makerpad, which democratized software development through no-code. In this episode Ben and Greg talk about how writers should be using AI to become more creative, more productive, and more efficient. 

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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Ben's take on no-code
6:00 - Why creatives shouldn't fear AI
9:00 - Ways creatives can use AI
21:08 - How to integrate AI into your writing process
32:52 - Social implications of AI
40:00 - Ben Tossell peers into the crystal ball

What is The Startup Ideas Pod?

This is the startup ideas podcast. Hosted by Greg Isenberg (CEO Late Checkout, ex-advisor of Reddit, TikTok etc).

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