Are you wondering what people are really doing with AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude? In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the innovative and practical use cases of LLMs directly from the a16z speedrun team! Discover how these cutting-edge tools are transforming daily workflows, boosting creativity, and accelerating personal and professional growth.
Join us as we explore fascinating examples, including:
- Building Custom Software on a Budget: Learn how one partner created a custom recruiting website for under $100k, achieving "one-shot deployments" in under two minutes with LLM assistance for design, backend integration, and detailed documentation.
- Accelerated Learning & "Personal MBAs": Hear how LLMs are used to generate 10-minute condensed reads of classic literature, and even power a self-guided 12-month "Personal MBA" curriculum complete with prioritised reading, comprehension tests, and case studies.
- Creative Copilots & Content Generation: Explore how AI assists in generating personalised colouring pages and stories for children, acts as a "creative copilot" for Substack topics and AI filmmaking projects, and streamlines the creation of personalised event invites.
- Enhanced Discovery & Customised Interactions: Find out how LLMs are used as a music discovery engine to find "singular" artists beyond typical recommendations, and how one partner crafted a custom ChatGPT prompt to receive maximally detailed, critical, opinionated, and proactive answers with summaries and follow-up questions.
This episode pulls back the curtain on the diverse applications of AI, showing how large language models are becoming indispensable tools for efficiency, learning, creativity, and business innovation. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a founder, or just curious about the future of work, you'll find actionable insights and inspiration for integrating AI into your own life.