The Next Wave - AI and The Future of Technology

• Can This AI Predict the Billion-Dollar Startup?

  Episode 59: Can artificial intelligence accurately predict the next billion-dollar startup? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Jager McConnell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jager/), CEO of Crunchbase and a leading product and data innovator in the tech and investment landscape. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into how Crunchbase has evolved into an AI-powered platform for investors, sales teams, job seekers, and anyone looking to get ahead in the startup ecosystem. Jager shares details on Crunchbase’s cutting-edge prediction engine, which uses proprietary data, AI, and machine learning to forecast company fundraising, acquisitions, growth, and more. Find out how data signals can reveal when companies are preparing to raise rounds, how sales teams and investors can identify trends before the crowd, and why democratizing predictive analytics might reshape the entire investing world. 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-Driven Corporate Prediction Engine (03:43) Predicting Company Fundraising Timelines (06:50) Predictive Accuracy in Fundraising (11:15) API Prediction Score Integration (12:23) Programmatic Insights with Crunchbase (15:42) User Data to Investment Shift (20:58) Future AI Industry Heat Score (23:38) AI-Driven Business Workflow Evolution (27:20) AI-Driven Sales Conversations (29:41) Crunchbase Trends and Rankings (31:53) Podcast Appreciation and Subscription Invitation — Mentions: Want to create your own AI Agents? Get the playbook here: https://clickhubspot.com/dkc Jager McConnell: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/jager-mcconnell Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/ TensorFlow: https://www.tensorflow.org/ Replit: https://replit.com/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ 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 Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Will AI Replace Amazon? The Future of Shopping Revealed

  Episode 58: What does the future of shopping look like as artificial intelligence weaves itself deeper into how we buy and sell online? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with Ajay Bam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaybam), CEO of Vyrill—a Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing shoppable video—to reveal the seismic changes AI is bringing to e-commerce, social discovery, influencer marketing, and everything in between. In this episode, Nathan and Ajay uncover how Gen Z and beyond are shopping via authentic short-form videos, the power shift from mega-influencers to everyday creators, and how AI-driven platforms like Vyrill are making it possible to instantly search inside videos for the exact info you need before buying. Ajay shares real-world examples of brands doubling sales by making their video content searchable—and why the brands who nail video trust will dominate the next wave of e-commerce. They also discuss what ChatGPT-powered shopping means for traditional giants like Amazon, and break down actionable strategies for businesses and creators to thrive in this new era. 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 Revolutionizing Shopping Experience (03:15) Authenticity Outshines Celebrity Endorsements (09:21) Video Search and Personalization Challenges (11:42) Integrate Social Videos on E-commerce (14:43) Comprehensive Video Content Searchability (16:35) Boost E-commerce with Integrated Videos (21:57) Japan: Automated Shopping Concept (25:03) Video Demographic Analysis Tool (29:05) E-commerce Video Content Solutions (30:20) Gemini 2.5 Promotion Idea (33:22) Emphasizing AI Training and Tools (35:50) Explore Vyrill.com on LinkedIn — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite AI tools? Get em' here: https://clickhubspot.com/twn Ajay Bam: https://www.vyrill.com/about Vyrill: https://www.vyrill.com/ Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ 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 Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• The Secret AI Prompt Tool Silicon Valley Engineers Are Using

  Episode 57: Can simply "Vibe coding" with AI really replace the need for deep code context when building real applications? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Eric Provencher (https://x.com/pvncher), founder of Repo Prompt and an XR engineer at Unity, to reveal the secret AI prompt tool quietly powering Silicon Valley’s top engineers. This episode dives deep into why the current trend of "Vibe coding" with tools like Cursor often falls apart for complex tasks — and how Repo Prompt closes the gap by letting you build effective, highly targeted context for AI coding. Eric breaks down the philosophy behind contextual prompting, gives a live demo, and shares how Repo Prompt’s unique features like the context builder and codemaps give power-users real control over LLMs like Gemini and Claude. Beyond coding, they discuss implications for the future of engineering, learning, and the evolution of dev tools in the age of AI. 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) Vibe Coding Myths Unveiled (03:15) Repo Navigation for Flutter Devs (06:37) Gemini 2.5 Extends Model Context (11:18) Automating File Rewrites with AI (15:33) The Next AI Wave (20:58) MCP: User-Customizable Tool Integration (23:53) Efficient AI Tool Integration (28:32) XR Interaction Toolkit Developer (31:01) AI's Impact on Coding Learning — Mentions: Want Matt's favorite Coding AI tools? Get em' here: https://clickhubspot.com/tbv Eric Provencher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/provencher/ Repo Prompt: https://repoprompt.com/ Unity: https://unity.com/ai Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/en Gemini: https://gemini.google.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 Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Everything You Need To Know About A.I. Avatars in 2025

  Interested in creating your own avatar just like Matt and Adam discuss in this episode? Get the complete guide here: ⁠https://clickhubspot.com/aft Episode 56: Is it possible to build a thriving content strategy—without ever stepping in front of a camera? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by guest Adam Biddlecombe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bidd/), founder of Mindstream, the daily AI newsletter now owned by HubSpot. Adam has rapidly grown his audience (especially on LinkedIn) while openly hating making videos. His solution? Becoming an expert in AI avatar tools to handle his video content creation. In this episode, Matt and Adam dive deep into the world of AI avatars: the tools, the workflow, the best approaches for maximizing quality, and how these avatars are powering everything from viral Instagram channels to hyper-personalized B2B outreach. Whether you’re camera-shy, looking to scale your personal brand, or curious about the ethical and business implications of AI-driven video, this is the ultimate guide to the current landscape (and what’s coming next) for AI videos—straight from the creators who use them every day. 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) Name Changes and Synthesia's Evolution (05:30) Testing Avatar Models: Heygen Analysis (09:17) Instagram Enhances AI for Age Detection (10:59) Video Recording Challenges (14:53) AI Influencers: Expanding Industry Trends (18:54) Personalized AI Videos Boost Retention (19:43) AI-Driven Email Personalization Trends (25:19) Scamming Risks in Voice Tech (28:02) UGC Avatars for Advertising Innovation (32:13) Create Your Own Brand Mascot (33:03) Brand-Interactive Avatars Revolution (38:59) Enhancing Efficiency with Proficient Editors (40:40) Challenges in Avatar Creation (42:56) Microphone Usage Guidelines — Mentions: Want to Create your own AI Avatars? Get the guide here: https://clickhubspot.com/aft Adam Biddlecombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bidd/ Mindstream: https://www.mindstream.news/ Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/ HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/ Clay: https://www.clay.com/ Wonder Studio: https://wonderdynamics.com/ 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 Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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• Latest ChatGPT Updates Explained: Memory, o3 & 04-mini, 4.1, Social Media Rumors

  Episode 55: Confused about all the new OpenAI model names like 4.5, 4.1, o3, 04-mini, and the new “memory” feature? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are here to demystify the whirlwind of recent ChatGPT updates so you know exactly what matters and how to use the smartest AI for your needs. In this episode, Matt and Nathan break down the latest OpenAI announcements—what the new “memory” feature actually does, how it could make ChatGPT your most personal assistant, and how each of the new models stacks up. They dissect the confusing model lineup, explain what’s getting sunset, reveal how to match the right model to your workflow (from writing to coding), and discuss rumors of OpenAI’s potential entry into social media. By the end, you'll know which model is “dumbest to smartest,” what’s coming next, and how these rapid-fire advances might reshape tech and business faster than anyone expected. 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) Demystifying OpenAI's Recent Launches (08:51) Personalized Social Network Plans (11:02) GPT5 Delay and Concerns (15:00) SWE Bench and External Comparisons (16:12) Gemini 2.5 Preferred for Coding (22:03) Startup's User Surge Stuns Silicon Valley (23:57) AI Advances in Brainstorming (28:54) Ranking AI Models by Capability (31:05) Advanced AI Models Overview (35:13) Sam Altman on OpenAI's Future Lead (36:23) OpenAI's Context Window Updates — Mentions: OpenAI Reasoning Models: https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/reasoning?api-mode=responses Gemini 2.5: https://deepmind.google/technologies/gemini/pro/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Midjourney v7: https://www.midjourney.com/updates/v7-alpha Sam Altman at TED 2025: https://www.ted.com/talks/sam_altman_openai_s_sam_altman_talks_chatgpt_ai_agents_and_superintelligence_live_at_ted2025?language=en/ 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 Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

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