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Dan Shipper

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The AI-native startup: 5 products, 7-figure revenue, 100% AI-written code. | Dan Shipper (Every)

Jul 17, 20251h 34m

Guest: Dan Shipper - Co-founder and CEO of Every. Dan is at the forefront of AI innovation, leading a company that integrates AI into its operations and products, including a daily newsletter and multiple AI-driven apps. Key Takeaways: AI Operations Lead: Hiring a dedicated AI operations lead can significantly enhance efficiency by automating repetitive tasks across the organization. Compounding Engineering: For every unit of work done, make the next unit easier by creating prompts and automations, thus increasing leverage over time. CEO Engagement: The most successful AI adoption in companies is often driven by CEOs who actively use AI tools themselves, setting a tone for the organization. Generalist Advantage: AI empowers generalists by allowing them to leverage AI for specialized tasks, making them more versatile and valuable in the workforce. AI as a Managerial Skill: The skills required to effectively use AI tools mirror managerial skills, such as task delegation and feedback, indicating a shift towards an "allocation economy." Topics Covered: AI operations, AI-driven product development, AI in business strategy, generalist vs. specialist roles, AI adoption in organizations, future of work with AI, AI tools and productivity.

Notable Quotes

โ€œAI may be one of the biggest forces for reshoring American jobs.โ€

AI and job market

โ€œThere's a huge tax to doing something every day that you don't quite like that much.โ€

Finding fulfillment in work

โ€œIf you lean into something that feels like the most, the ultimate luxury of my hidden secret desire, it's actually worked a lot better.โ€

Pursuing passion in business