New episode is out with Yohei Nakajima from Untapped Capital.
It is not often you find a VC who is also developed BabyAGI, one of the earliest and most influential open-source autonomous agents. Yohei is part pre-seed investor, part artist, part build-in-public experimenter, and part philosopher. Not sure I have ever met anyone with his combination of interests and pursuits! I especially appreciate how he's been busy internally at Untapped automating all the work streams he doesn't want to do himself.
A great discussion, I hope you enjoy it! Also, thanks to Cody Simms for connecting me to Yohei!
You can find the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, or Apple.
Show notes:
In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs welcomes guest Yohei Nakajima, a venture capitalist and innovator known for his work at Untapped Capital and the creation of BabyAGI, an open-source AI project.
They discuss Yohei's newly announced Agent Fund, dedicated to investing in AI agent technology. Yohei shares insights into his background in venture capital, his approach to investing, and his perspectives on AI's impact on the future of startups, societal readiness, and education. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the technological pace of AI, the future of work, and how AI will shape the next generation. Yohei also delves into his hands-on experience with automating tasks and his structured yet unstructured approach to work and life.
00:00 Introduction to Yohei Nakajima
00:26 Yohei's Diverse Background and Interests
01:23 The Next Next: A Learning Journey
02:07 Starting the Conversation with Yohei
03:25 Yohei's Investment Philosophy
04:44 The Role of AI in Yohei's Work
07:35 The Evolution of AI and Its Impact
10:52 Challenges and Opportunities in AI
15:22 The Future of AI and Society
25:38 The Agent Fund and AI Investments
26:51 AI as an Amplifier and Enabler
28:47 Scaling Companies with AI
29:19 The Future of Company Growth in the Age of AI
30:14 Challenges and Opportunities for the Next Generation
33:43 Navigating Career Choices in a World of AI
36:06 AI's Role in Youth Development and Education
36:43 Investing in AI: Strategies and Insights
47:58 Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Daily Life
49:56 Reflections on the Future and Personal Growth
51:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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