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Get our guide to go from Idea to First Sale in 30 days with AI tools: https://clickhubspot.com/obg Episode 92: What’s the quickest way to launch your product and get your first customer using only AI? Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) sits down with marketing expert Ariel Gonzalez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-the-magical-marketer/). In this episode, Ariel Gonzalez breaks down a simple, actionable workflow to create and launch a full business using just four AI tools—with proof that you can go from idea to first customer in 30 days. Joined by Maria Gharib , they walk through brainstorming a product, building a business plan, creating a landing page, and generating a pitch deck—showing how tools like Claude, Notion AI, Lovable, and Gamma can turn your brainstorm into a living business in just minutes. 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) Building Your Idea Foundation (05:16) Business Plan with Notion AI (07:51) Building Landing Pages with Lovable (11:31) Start Creating: Build Something Now — Mentions: Claude: https://claude.ai/ Notion AI: https://www.notion.com/product/ai Gamma: https://gamma.app/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ 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

Get our AI Video Guide: https://clickhubspot.com/rhj Episode 91: How far has AI video really come—and what happens when your digital self can work, teach, or sell for you? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9) sit down with Victor Riparbelli (https://x.com/vriparbelli), CEO and co-founder of Synthesia, the company leading the charge in AI-generated avatars that can communicate in over 140 languages. Victor’s background includes pioneering research in AI video, growing Synthesia since 2017 to become an industry leader in lifelike, customizable avatars used for everything from business training to personalized marketing at scale. This episode dives deep into what the rise of AI video agents means for the business world, what it takes to create realistic digital avatars (hint: it’s all about the body language), and how lowering the cost and complexity of video creation is changing internal communication and customer engagement. Plus, hear Synthesia’s ethical approach to deepfakes, licensing data, and critical business use cases that work right now (and not just as novelty). If you've ever wondered how close we are to having your AI twin closing deals or teaching your kids, this is the one to check out. 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 Avatar and Future Video (03:54) AI-Driven Interactive Video Evolution (07:45) Corporate Shift to Video Communication (11:42) AI Improving Digital Human Realism (13:12) Accent Preservation in Voice Technology (16:41) Video to Replace PowerPoints (20:11) Balancing Content Moderation Challenges (22:50) Regulating AI Outputs, Not Inputs (26:36) Conversational Learning Revolution (29:56) Future of AI-Powered Video Creation — Mentions: Victor Riparbelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorriparbelli/ Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/ Victor’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wCml0g2mRE Shutterstock: https://www.shutterstock.com/ Google Translate: https://translate.google.com/ Runway ML: https://runwayml.com/ Kling: https://openart.ai/video/i2v/kling2.1 Veo: https://v03ai.com/home Sora: https://www.sora-2.studio/ 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

The infrastructure behind AI is massive - learn to leverage it with our free guide to advanced prompt engineering: https://clickhubspot.com/fnw Episode 84: What’s the real infrastructure powering every mind-blowing AI app and model you see today—and are we heading for a “compute bubble”? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by Evan Conrad (https://x.com/NathanLands), CEO of SF Compute and a leading expert in data centers and AI infrastructure. Evan, previously an AI audio model founder, now leads SF Compute—building a groundbreaking spot market for AI compute that transforms supercomputers into a tradable, financeable commodity. He’s at the heart of the rapidly growing AI data center industry, shaping how AI is built, scaled, and funded. This episode pulls back the curtain on the biggest physical build-out in tech history—compute infrastructure. Nathan and Evan break down how AI companies actually get the raw power they need, the economics behind GPU clusters, credit risk bubbles, power constraints in the US vs. China, and why making compute tradable could make or break the future of AI. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or just love tech, this is your crash course in the “invisible” industry driving the AI revolution. 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 Cluster Economics Explained (05:59) Venture Capital Dependency Risks (09:34) GPU Cloud Requires Long-Term Contracts (10:23) GPU Contracts and Market Solution (13:57) US vs China: AI Competition (19:33) Crypto vs. Automation Ambitions (22:03) US Plutocracy and Environmental Barriers (26:03) GPU Cluster Investment Management (26:55) Compute as Real Estate Model (29:52) Future Skills for a 12-Year-Old (34:20) Automated In-Home Delivery System — Mentions: Evan Conrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-conrad SF Compute: https://sfcompute.com/ Pipedream: https://pipedream.com/ Udio: https://www.udio.com/ Suno: https://suno.com/ Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/ Waymo: https://waymo.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

Want the guide to create AI Agents? get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/fhc Episode 77: Are we nearing a future where AI agents can autonomously tackle our biggest challenges—while remaining efficient, safe, and truly aligned with human goals? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott (https://x.com/kevin_scott), a leader at the forefront of AI, cloud computing, and the revolutionary partnerships powering today’s tech landscape. In this episode, Matt digs deep with Kevin into the real obstacles and opportunities facing AI agents: from the complexities of AI systems that even humans struggle to fully understand, to breakneck advances in energy efficiency, memory, and software-hardware evolution. Kevin shares insider stories about making AI sustainable and accessible on a global scale, why big tech is united on AI safety, and how democratized tools are opening the floodgates of creativity and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re curious about the future of autonomous agents, the jobs AI will create, or how your life will change in the next 1-2 years—this is a conversation you can’t miss. 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 Alignment and Safety Focus (05:00) Optimizing AI Amid Energy Constraints (09:15) AI Advancements: Exponential Efficiency Gains (14:12) Improving AI Context Efficiency (17:32) Challenges in Embodied AI Progress (21:01) Future Demand: Programmers and Empathy (24:28) Future of AI: Asynchronous Collaboration (26:15) AI: Societal Shift and Opportunity — Mentions: Kevin Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkevinscott Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ Open AI: https://openai.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

Want to build your own apps with AI? Get the prompts here: https://clickhubspot.com/gfb Episode 75: What if you could turn your app idea into a fully functional web application—without writing a single line of code—in under 60 seconds? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) welcomes Eric Simons (https://x.com/ericsimons), co-founder of Bolt, one of the hottest AI startups revolutionizing how apps are built. In this episode, Eric reveals how Bolt makes it possible for anyone, regardless of technical skill, to go from idea to live, production-ready web or mobile apps—complete with authentication, databases, and hosting. He shares Bolt’s unique approach that enables rapid prototyping, real business-grade deployments, and makes high-fidelity MVPs accessible to entrepreneurs, product managers, and non-coders everywhere. The conversation covers Bolt’s founding story, its growth, and details from their record-breaking hackathon that empowered 130,000+ makers. 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) High Fidelity Prototyping Essentials (04:32) Revolutionary Prototyping and Collaboration Tool (06:33) Rapid Prototyping Tool Focus (11:35) Empowering Non-Tech Entrepreneurs (13:34) Fast MVP Development with Bolt (18:19) AI-Powered Personalized Weight Coach (22:10) Launching Stackblitz: Web IDE Vision (22:48) Browser-Based Dev Environments Revolution (28:05) Advancements in Coding and AI (29:28) Critical Thinking in AI Development (34:08) Teaching Kids Future Skills (37:05) Bay Area's Autonomous Transport Future — Mentions: Eric Simons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-simons-a464a664/ Bolt: https://bolt.new/ Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Netlify: https://www.netlify.com/ Supabase: https://supabase.com/ Cursor: https://cursor.com/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ 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

Want better results from AI tools? Get the Advanced Prompt Engineering guide: https://clickhubspot.com/mgv Episode 71: What if you could turn your Figma designs into fully functioning apps—just by asking? Host Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by David Kossnick (https://x.com/DKossnick), a key leader at Figma working on the cutting edge of AI-powered design tools. David is part of the team behind Figma Make, Figma's groundbreaking new tool that takes your sketches, mockups, or even simple prompts and instantly transforms them into interactive, code-backed applications. In this episode, David demonstrates how Figma Make builds real apps—like dashboards, games, and data-powered prototypes—right before your eyes. The discussion goes deep into Figma’s AI journey: from their first AI-powered features to the vision for democratizing software creation in a truly collaborative, multiplayer environment. Whether you’re a designer, entrepreneur, or just someone with big ideas, this episode is a glimpse into the AI-native future of how products will be built. 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) Multiplayer Code-Generating Dashboard Tool (04:29) Collaborative Project Creation with Supabase (09:29) Prompt Management Overview (10:46) Emerging Interactive Design Space (14:57) Designing with AI: Complement, Not Replace (18:24) Figma: A Collaborative Design Hub (22:42) Empowering Designers with New Superpowers (25:35) Future of Design and Innovation (28:37) AI's Impact on Future Society (29:48) AI's Future in Healthcare (33:19) Figma AI's Exciting Future — Mentions: David Kossnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkossnick Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Figma Make: https://www.figma.com/make/ Supabase: https://supabase.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Waymo: https://waymo.com/ Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.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

Want Nicholas' 3-step AI framework for businesses? get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/pge Episode 70: Is AI just a productivity booster, or are we missing the real transformation right in front of us? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by Nicholas Holland (https://x.com/nicholasholland), SVP of Product & Head of AI at HubSpot, who’s spent nearly a decade driving innovation and building applied AI solutions in real-world business settings. In this episode, Matt and Nicholas dive deep into the seismic shift happening in AI: from simple assistants that help with your emails, to autonomous agents that actually do meaningful work for you—what Nicholas calls "work as a service." You’ll discover how forward-thinking teams are structuring their meeting data to unlock hidden value, why a new class of “super contributor” is emerging in sales and marketing, and how to use Nicholas’s practical four-step AI adoption framework to turn overwhelm into a competitive advantage. Whether you want to future-proof your business or become an “agent manager” in the coming wave, this conversation is full of actionable insights for teams, leaders, and entrepreneurs. 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's Impact on Work Dynamics (06:22) Shift from SaaS to WaaS (09:09) Streamlined Agent Deployment (11:38) Human-Centric Customer Experience Challenges (14:35) Defining Agency in AI Tools (19:35) AI Executive Assistant Development (23:01) Streamlined Customer Interaction Automation (26:01) Streamlining Customer Support Solutions (28:25) Navigating AI Communication Threads (29:41) Outsourcing Memory with Technology (35:24) Token Count Excitement (36:10) Crafting Effective Ad Integration Techniques (41:37) Revamped Breeze: Multi-LLM Integration (43:35) Rise of Agent Managers — Mentions: Nicholas Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nashvilleholland/ HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/ HubSpot Breeze: https://www.hubspot.com/products/artificial-intelligence Claude: https://claude.ai/ Granola: https://www.granola.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

Want better outputs from AI? Get our free Prompt Engineering guide: https://clickhubspot.com/cnj Episode 69: Why do so many AI-generated websites end up looking generic—and how can you use “vibe coding” to stand out with truly designer-level style? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sits down with design legend Meng To (https://x.com/MengTo), founder of Design+Code and creator of innovative tools like Aura, to deliver a practical masterclass on prompting AI for web design that’s not just beautiful, but memorable and conversion-friendly. In this episode, Meng shares his approach to breaking free from generic, templated looks by leveraging a precise design vocabulary, including layouts, color theory, typography, animations, and unique assets. Learn how to use free resources and smart prompting techniques to turn basic AI outputs into custom-crafted sites that reflect your taste and business needs. If you care about making your site stand out in the age of AI tools like Lovable, V0, and Aura, don’t miss this hands-on walkthrough! 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) Improving AI Design with Aura (05:32) Single-File HTML/CSS Design Simplicity (07:27) Defining "Beautiful Site" Concepts (10:19) Modern Skeuomorphism and Typography Trends (15:22) Master AI Prompt Engineering (16:16) Website Design: The Hero Component (20:13) AI-Generated Dynamic Color Schemes (22:51) Personalized AI: Create Your Solution — Mentions: Meng To: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengto/ Design+Code: https://designcode.io/ Aura: https://aura.build/ Spline: https://spline.design/ Unicorn Studio: https://unicorn.studio/ Lovable: https://lovable.so/ V0: https://v0.dev/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/ 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

Want the ultimate guide to Google's Gemini? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/evt Episode 68: How is Google DeepMind pushing the boundaries of AI to tackle drug discovery, robotics, and even autonomous AI agents? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis (https://x.com/demishassabis), a neuroscientist, AI pioneer, Nobel laureate, and knight, to peel back the curtain on Google’s latest advances—and the ethical challenges that come with them. In this episode, Matt and Demis go deep on what’s powering the newest generation of AI agents, how models like AlphaFold and AlphaEvolve are accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and why world models are so important for the future of robotics. Demis shares why he believes AI is poised to reshape society—for better and for worse—and what Google is doing to build public trust in its systems. 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 Drug Discovery (03:35) Advanced Model Training Methods (07:06) Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI (11:12) AI's Responsible Role in Society (13:56) AI Revolutionizing Science & Life — Mentions: Sir Demis Hassabis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demishassabis/ Google DeepMind: https://deepmind.google/ AlphaFold: https://alphafold.ebi.ac.uk/ AlphaEvolve: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/alphaevolve-a-gemini-powered-coding-agent-for-designing-advanced-algorithms/ Isomorphic Labs: https://www.isomorphiclabs.com/ Android XR glasses: http://blog.google/products/android/android-xr-gemini-glasses-headsets/ 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

Want Matt's AI Tools Playbook? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/dsb Episode 67: What does the future of hiring and creative work look like in an age where A.I. can replace entire departments? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Tom Bilyeu (https://x.com/TomBilyeu), co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host of Impact Theory, and founder of Impact Theory Studios, to dig deep into how he’s revolutionized his business with A.I.—and why he may never need to hire the same way again. This episode explores how Tom Bilyeu structures and deploys a five-member A.I. “department” to automate everything from marketing to content creation, and how this approach is reducing headcount without sacrificing creativity. Tom discusses the granular details of training custom GPTs to capture his voice, fact-checking with Grok, A.I.’s impact on indie game development, and what society might look like as technology accelerates. 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) Customizing AI for Specific Tasks (04:48) AI Revolutionizing Content Creation (08:08) Tech Glitch Trauma (11:25) Grok's Detailed Writing Advantage (15:04) AI in Game Development Reception (16:40) Tech Embrace vs. Religious Rejection (21:33) Future of AI in Gaming (22:32) AI Storytelling in Virtual Worlds (25:52) AI: The New Global Hegemon (31:35) Mouse Utopia Experiment Collapse (32:13) Hardship is Essential for Growth (37:51) Virtual Worlds vs Space Exploration (38:54) Tech Integration: Matrix and Beyond (42:10) Year-Round AI Integration (46:41) From Prototype to Product — Mentions: Tom Bilyeu: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomBilyeu Impact Theory: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory/id1191775648 Grok: https://x.ai/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ 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