The Sachin and Adam Show
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Expertise is one thing, but conveying complex ideas is a whole different skill. Sholto Douglas talks about how his passion for AI had him studying late nights and weekends, even while working full-time. This relentless dedication set the foundation for his role at DeepMind.
Deep learning has been a transformative force long before ChatGPT made headlines. Sholto Douglas recalls how, in 2017, he believed robotics would outpace language models. But it was the language that had its breakthrough first. Now, with robotics finally gaining traction,
One of my north stars in life is hanging out with people that make you feel like you've had a triple shot expresso. Chris Hladczuk is one of those people and we got to hang out in NYC. Click the link in the comments for: - Why Chris thinks B2B SaaS is dead - Why work life balance
During university, fencing was a way for Sholto Douglas to test his limits and build resilience. Studying AI felt like a bigger challenge—an opportunity to create technology that could tackle any problem, not just one. It’s about leveraging your skills to make a meaningful
Back in 2020, many in the AI community were skeptical about the scaling hypothesis. Sholto Douglas shared how some found the idea that ‘bigger is better’ too simplistic, preferring to rely on human cleverness in designing algorithms. It’s a debate that continues to shape how
Immigrants are inherently resilient risk-takers, much like farmers. As Cindy Bi ㊙️ shares, leaving behind family, friends, and a familiar life requires a mindset where failure simply isn’t an option. In her experience, over half of the 200+ companies she’s invested in have at
In 2011, Cindy Bi ㊙️ didn’t have a big network, so she made a strategic decision to focus on YC for deal flow. Fast forward, 12 of the unicorns she’s invested in are YC companies. For her, it wasn’t just about picking the right companies—it was about efficiency and learning from
YC helped Cindy Bi ㊙️ master the art of quick decision-making. Early in her career, she would often send founders an email with just one line: I want to invest. For founders, especially in the early stages, quick decisions are appreciated. After a couple of conversations, you
Great summary by The Sachin and Adam Show "By acting swiftly, you give founders both time and confidence — two crucial resources in the startup world, especially in the early days."
Having been a founder and operator for two years, Cindy Bi ㊙️ has developed a strong sense of what separates good companies from truly great ones. After working with so many founders, this ability has become second nature. While intuition is important, especially in early-stage
The most competitive startups often have rounds that fill up quickly, making early access critical. As Cindy Bi ㊙️ points out, while picking great companies has become second nature after years of investing, gaining access early on is key. Sometimes, being just two weeks ahead
What if you could meet your dream mentor—what would you ask them? This happened to me with Sahil Bloom Sahil invited us to his gym and suggested we film the whole session while asking him anything. Some of the questions included: - How do you pick the right format for your