How To Build Your First AI Business From Scratch (Steps & Tools)

Episode 36: What happens when AI technology leaks, and who benefits the most? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss OpenAI's recent leak involving their video generation model Sora. In this episode, Matt and Nathan dive into the implications of the Sora leak, how it affected OpenAI, and what it means for the future of AI video generation. They also explore the resulting industry reactions, the complexity of maintaining NDAs, and how AI companies like Anthropic are releasing innovative features to stay competitive. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Artists frustrated over restricted video sharing rights. (04:12) Creators lost access to flawed Sora tool. (06:31) Anthropic's Model Context Protocol connects AI data. (09:32) Adjust style: Remove emojis, reduce casualness. (14:32) AI update improves V0 website cloning accuracy significantly. (15:56) Founder admires design, improves AI-generated code backend. (21:35) Gig work rise over traditional careers anticipated. (24:07) He wanted X to be WeChat-like. (25:48) Standalone app for funny AI art success. — Mentions: OpenAI’s Sora: https://openai.com/index/sora/ v0: https://v0.dev/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Model Context Protocol: https://www.anthropic.com/news/model-context-protocol Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 35: How effective are the latest AI tools for coding and app development? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) take us through a head-to-head evaluation of Bolt, v0, Replit, and Websim.AI, analyzing their design, usability, and overall effectiveness. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the capabilities of each AI coding tool, sharing personal experiences and testing outcomes. From creating a Space Invaders game with Bolt to building a directory website for lore.com with Replit, they explore how these AI tools can transform the app development landscape. They also discuss the future of AI in enabling non-technical users to engage in creative design processes and the potential for AI to automate entire SaaS companies within the near future. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Using AI tools to clear business bottlenecks. (04:53) Using mini apps to streamline business processes. (06:39) Dall-E images converted to JPEG effortlessly. (11:24) Bolt struggles with image duplication, excels verbally. (17:15) Websim excels in creating user interfaces. (20:20) AI can replicate website design accurately, surprisingly. (23:02) Replit AI excels in web design and apps. (25:46) Websim creatively designs websites for domain ideas. (29:07) Turning ideas into reality through coding. — Mentions: Bolt: https://boltai.com/ v0: https://v0.dev/ Replit: https://replit.com/ WebSim.AI: https://websim.ai/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 34: How will the 2024 election impact AI advancements by 2025? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into the implications of the upcoming Trump term. In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss the potential AI developments over the next few years, how different political outcomes could shape AI progress, and the shifting landscape in Silicon Valley. They explore the latest in AI models like OpenAI 01, the debate over AGI timelines, and how regulatory approaches might impact America’s competitive edge in tech. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) This won't become political; mood is changing. (04:55) Reduce government size, invest severance in tech. (08:28) AI can reveal corruption in government spending. (10:58) AI regulation may favor big companies, hinder startups. (14:50) Sam Altman expects AGI by 2025, despite skepticism. (17:59) AGI expected around 2025-2027, training slowing. (19:56) AI models don't learn in real-time conversations. (22:48) Humans struggle to foresee technological advancements' impact. (27:53) AGI leads to ASI due to intelligence. (29:39) Optimistic about AI and future advancements. (32:20) Predicts accurately, but often wrong on timing. — Mentions: Sam Altman: https://blog.samaltman.com/ OpenAI: https://openai.com/ Dario Amodei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ AlphaFold: https://alphafold.ebi.ac.uk/ Dogecoin: https://dogecoin.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 33: Can Google’s AI tools take the top spot in the AI industry? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) debate Google's innovation potential and compare it with leading AI tools on the market. This episode dives into the evolution of "Project Tailwind" from Google's document-chatting feature to a podcast powerhouse, its ranking in the AI tool tier list, and what it means for the competition. They discuss the potential of Perplexity, Eleven Labs, Runway, Luma, Descript, and more. The importance of user experience, effective application of AI tools, and future improvements are central themes in this comprehensive tier ranking. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Grok's strength: Uses top Flux Pro model. (09:52) ChatGPT edits effectively, improved neutrality. (13:22) Gemini excels with large context and video abilities. (19:43) Most models suffice; Llama is open source. (25:20) Automated assistance for coding with documentation integration. (28:26) Replit AI builds websites quickly but lacks quality. (34:40) Leonardo good but retains Stable Diffusion issues. (36:32) Midjourney's realism surpasses Leonardo, aesthetically pleasing. (43:38) Playground preferred over Stable Diffusion for accessibility. (47:03) Adobe uses ethical AI, benefiting Photoshop users. (55:36) Runway leads AI video. (01:01:55) Descript transcribes and edits audio/video via text. (01:03:23) Descript: Transcriptions and voice-cloning functionality tool. (01:12:50) Notebook LM impressively utilizes Gemini for information consumption. (01:18:43) Hypothetical hybrid tool to generate podcasts from research commands. (01:19:49) Tools can fluctuate in ranking over time. — Mentions: Project Tailwind: https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-google-ai/ Grok: https://x.ai/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Llama: https://www.llama.com/ Leonardo: https://leonardo.ai/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html Wispr: https://www.flowvoice.ai/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/ Runway: https://runwayml.com/ Luma: https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine Descript: https://www.descript.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.so/  Replit: https://replit.com/  Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/product Suno: https://suno.com/ NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 32: How can you build an app with a backend using AI in just 20 minutes? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with AI enthusiast Riley Brown (https://x.com/rileybrown_ai) to explore this exciting and challenging process. In this episode, Riley brings his unique perspective and experience, from a non-coder to a developer leveraging AI tools. The discussion covers Riley's journey, the tools he recommends for beginners, like Cursor and Replit, and the integration with Firebase for seamless app development. They venture into creating a simple web app, discuss the evolution of app capabilities, and contemplate innovative features and platforms driven by AI. Whether you're a novice or an experienced developer, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical advice. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Riley Brown shares app-building methods, templates. (04:15) Using Claude artifacts for code generation amazed me. (08:35) Start with Cursor, avoid multiple tool distractions. (09:34) Codebase setup using SSH for syncing changes. (12:55) AI integrates and updates code in steps. (17:49) App to log and track AI skill development. (20:04) Tools: Cursor, Firebase, Replit for project management. (25:12) Discusses free use of Replit, Firebase, Cursor. (27:32) App for threading voice notes and AI formatting. (30:58) Appreciating design effort; seeking AI improvement. (33:31) Building community to create apps efficiently. (35:20) Follow Riley Brown on X, subscribe YouTube. — Mentions: Riley Brown: https://community.softwarecomposer.com/c/templates/replit-templates https://replit.com/@an732001/Riley-and-Ansh-Full-Stack-Nextjs-Template-version-1?v=1#README.md Software Composer: https://www.softwarecomposer.com/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/ Replit: https://replit.com/ Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/ Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/ Claude: https://www.anthropic.com/index/claude Wispr Flow: https://www.flowvoice.ai/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Our friends over at the TED AI show are in our feed today to discuss how the development of AI is begging us to ask: what counts as art? In this provocative conversation, Claire Silver, an anonymous AI collaborative artist, sits down with host and previous guest Bilawal Sidhu to talk about how AI has revolutionized her own mixed media practice, and why she thinks that AI may be an inextricable part of human creativity in the near future.You can listen to more episodes of the TED AI show on your favorite podcast app or on their website at https://www.ted.com/podcasts/the-ted-ai-show

Episode 31: What will the future look like when AI agents take over mundane tasks? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Don Allen Stevenson III (https://x.com/DonAllenIII), former DreamWorks specialist and author of "Make a Seat". In this episode, they dive deep into how AI agents are set to revolutionize our everyday lives by speculating on future AR products, and exploring AI-driven automation in advertising. Don Allen Stevenson III also shares insights from his book on leveraging AI and technology during times of change, and how he used AI to write and organize it. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Former DreamWorks trainer, now independent content creator. (04:04) Inspired by Black Mirror, created hopeful Clear Mirror. (07:00) Setup ChatGPT voice shortcuts on Apple devices. (09:55) Encountered rate limit issues but found automation impressive. (15:27) Analyze top YouTube thumbnails for design inspiration. (21:47) Runway Take One: Video to emotion-matched cartoon. (23:29) Smaller studios embrace AI; larger ones resist. (28:01) Animatics reveal audience engagement through rough storytelling. (29:41) New tech democratizes film creation and opportunities. (33:25) Meta's Creator AI customizes models using consented data. (37:44) AI note-taking tool aids conference information management. (39:35) iOS 18 voice memos: transcribe, search audio. (43:08) Creating opportunities and resilience with AI insights. — Mentions: Don Allen Stevenson III: https://www.donalleniii.me/ “Make A Seat: Discovering Opportunities, Leveraging Technology, and Building Resilience”: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Seat-Discovering-Opportunities-Leveraging/dp/B0DFV4QMLY Rundway: https://runwayml.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 30: How are AI tools really transforming our productivity? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands)  dive deep into the world of AI-driven workflows in their latest Q&A Special episode. No guest joins this episode, ensuring that our beloved hosts can thoroughly dissect the impact of these smart tools on their workflow. In this episode, Matt and Nathan discuss several AI tools, addressing market saturation, the affordability and accessibility of advanced models, and intriguing business opportunities. Matt shares how Spotter helps generate video thumbnail concepts, and both hosts discuss the future of content creation, AI's ethical concerns, and technological advancements on the horizon. Expect insights into their favorite AI tools, the evolving AI market, and the balance between automation and human authenticity. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) New o1 model shows potential with agents. (04:13) Email management agents automate responses and organization. (09:09) Perplexity, Claude, NotebookLM aid research efficiently. (11:35) Using various tools for YouTube content optimization. (14:40) Modify AI thumbnail with Photoshop's generative fill. (18:33) AI could widen or narrow wealth disparities globally. (20:18) AGI is farther out, tool consolidation coming. (25:46) Quick response preferred over complex inference. (28:14) AI videos will evolve VTubers but remain niche. (32:38) Engages both support and critique of AI. (35:01) AI improves world, poses job-related challenges. (37:22) Humans adapt and create new value continually. (40:38) Elon aims for autonomous robo-taxi revenue. (43:05) Enjoying spontaneous conversations; future questions appreciated. — Mentions: Spotter: https://spotter.ai/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Vidiq: https://vidiq.com/ TubeBuddy: https://www.tubebuddy.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 29: Are you ready to dive into the world of AI-driven newsletter creation and content strategy? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) discuss the tools, techniques, and insider secrets to building a successful AI-powered business from scratch. In this episode, they explore AI's role in streamlining newsletter creation, bundling media properties for better monetization, and maintaining the crucial human touch for quality and engagement. Plus, they share their personal experiences and strategies for leveraging AI tools like Perplexity, Claude, Mixo, and many more to validate business ideas and enhance content production. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Leverage AI tools, don't start AI businesses. (03:43) Mixo creates instant landing pages using prompts. (09:23) Firebase, Replit, and AI simplify business startup. (12:54) Amazon sellers use sentiment analysis to improve products. (14:14) Focus on human-centric content creation amid AI. (18:17) Mix of memorization and automated video editing. (22:12) AI-generated avatars as news anchors increasing. (24:48) AI simplifies newsletter creation with writing, editing. (28:50) Newsletters need unique voices for long-term success. (32:01) Timing was crucial for YouTube success. (34:49) Automated tool summary solution using Perplexity. (38:56) Covered strategies, tools, and ideas for businesses. — Mentions: Mixo: https://www.mixo.io/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Futureloop: https://www.diamandis.com/futureloop Timebolt: https://www.timebolt.io/ Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ Webflow: https://webflow.com/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Episode 28: How will augmented reality and AI tools revolutionize how we interact with our devices? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) ponder if AI-generated entities like podcast hosts change our understanding of reality.  In this episode, Matt and Nathan share insights on new AI tools like Notebook LM and OpenAI’s advanced voice mode, and how these technologies could transform learning and human-computer interactions. Whether it’s using AI for content creation, translation, or personal and business tasks, the hosts navigate the thrilling yet unsettling advancements in AI technology. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI translation struggles led to amusing moments. (05:13) Sam Altman uses advanced voice as a companion. (09:00) OpenAI preempted Meta's advanced voice mode launch. (12:05) Glasses remember parking spots using vision features. (14:43) AI-driven voice interaction is the future. (19:41) Microphone mistaken for surveillance device at conference. (22:23) Notebook LM impresses with versatile document integration. (25:36) Technological acceleration expected; improvements surpass expectations. (30:13) Complex topics explained well using podcasts. (31:42) Automated podcast creation with AI tools nearing. — Mentions: Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/ OpenAI Dev Day 2024: https://openai.com/devday/ Meta Connect: https://www.meta.com/connect/ Orion: https://about.fb.com/news/2024/09/introducing-orion-our-first-true-augmented-reality-glasses/ — Check Out Matt’s Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano