What separates the average AI startup from the next $100M company?
In this episode, legendary VC Jeff Bussgang (Flybridge Capital, HBS) breaks down what it really takes to win in the AI era, from strategic thinking and distribution to why non-technical founders are finally getting their edge.

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We explore:

- Why AI building is now a commodity
- How founders can use AI to become 10x operators
- What VCs are actually looking for in today’s AI market
- The “pilot ghetto” and why most AI startups won’t scale
- The rise of solo founders and small teams with massive leverage
- Whether you're building in AI, investing in it, or just trying to keep up, this conversation is packed with clarity, nuance, and next-gen founder wisdom.

AI app building is here and it's in the browser, no code needed. In this episode we talk with Bolt founder Eric Simons.

In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we explore how Bolt (bolt.new) is giving non-technical users the power to create real apps, no setup, no code, just a browser and your ideas.

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We dive into:

- Why AI is shifting the balance of power in tech
- How Bolt reached $20M ARR in just 8 weeks
- The difference between AI-enhanced coding and true AI development
- How app creation is becoming accessible to billions
- What this means for developers, designers, and founders alike
- This isn’t just no-code-it’s AI-native building, and it could change everything.

AI agents are no longer science fiction, they're already changing how we work, build companies, and create value. But just how big is this shift? According to Box CEO Aaron Levie, AI agents represent a $1 trillion opportunity that will completely redefine how businesses operate.

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In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we dive into:

How AI agents are changing the economics of software

Why enterprises are adopting AI faster than they did cloud computing

Where the biggest AI startup opportunities lie

What the future of AI-powered work looks like

And how AI is lowering the floor and raising the ceiling for human talent

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🔗 Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
1:19 - What Makes the AI Wave So Different
2:51 - AI Is Moving 10x Faster Than Cloud
4:00 - The Flood of New AI Models
5:03 - The Future Cost of Intelligence
6:35 - How AI Agents Are Reshaping Work
7:46 - The $1 Trillion Agent Opportunity
9:19 - How AI Lowers Cost and Unlocks New Markets
11:00 - Why Business Models for Software Are Changing
12:19 - Box’s AI Strategy and Use Cases
14:12 - The Coming Era of AI Agents
15:39 - How Every Company Can Go AI-First
16:48 - What Work Looks Like in an Agent-Driven Future
19:31 - 10-Person Companies Doing $100M+ in Revenue?
20:12 - AI’s Impact on Junior Employees
21:46 - AI as a Tool for Acceleration
22:48 - Why the Floor Drops and the Ceiling Rises
23:36 - The Changing Nature of the Internet
25:05 - Paywalls, Secrets, and Human-Created Content
26:06 - Aaron’s AI Predictions for the Next 6–12 Months