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Machines of Loving Grace
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, presents an optimistic vision of how powerful AI could radically transform the world for the better, focusing on areas like biology, neuroscience, economic development, governance, and human work. While acknowledging potential risks, he argues that most people underestimate both the upsides and downsides of advanced AI, and outlines a framework for understanding its potential impact across various domains.

How Do Billion Dollar Startups Start?
The biggest companies in the world all had to start somewhere. In this episode of Office Hours, the Group Partners explore the humble origins of several top YC companies to try and identify common traits of the most successful founders. They’ll explore what it takes to keep your company alive in the early days, where to focus your energy and how to find product market fit that leads you to mega success. 

Generative AI’s Act o1
Two years into the Generative AI revolution, research is progressing the field from “thinking fast”—rapid-fire pre-trained responses—to “thinking slow”— reasoning at inference time. This evolution is unlocking a new cohort of agentic applications. 

State of AI Report 2024
The State of AI Report, produced by AI investor Nathan Benaich and Air Street Capital, analyzes the most significant developments in artificial intelligence. This comprehensive report aims to spark informed discussions about AI's current state and its future implications, providing valuable insights for those interested in the field.


Marketing, Sales and PR

The DNA of a Great Pricing Page
The pricing page may be the most important page on your site.

Scaling SaaS from $1 to $20M
The data behind scaling an early-stage SaaS business.


Money and Finance

CFO Playbook: Mastering metrics and managing boards for SaaS finance success
This essential guide helps founders identify and explain what’s moving the needle at their companies and effectively solicit valuable feedback from their board directors.
 
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