Listen "The Future of AI: Insights from Vladimir Ilinov"
Episode Synopsis
Today's episode features Vladimir Ilinov and examines the impact of AI on businesses, jobs, and education.
After building a seven-figure startup straight out of university, Vladimir is now building a new AI venture at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm "backing the world's most driven founders, from day zero to greatness."
🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Vladimir talk about:
✅ His entrepreneurial journey from his startup straight out of university to a new AI startup at Antler
✅ The future of AI and search engines
✅ The impact of AI on education and the future of work
✅ The importance of hard work and delayed gratification
✅ Insights for businesses and entrepreneurs to stay ahead of the AI curve
✨ About Vladimir Ilinov ✨
Vladimir Ilinov is an AI startup founder.
He built his first startup and scaled it to a 7-figure straight out of university.
Now, he is building a tech startup at Antler.
👉 Vladimir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-ilinov/
📝 Outline 📝
[00:55] Introducing Vladimir Ilinov: Building startups and embracing AI
[02:45] Two sides of AI: Everything is going to be worse than you hope and better than your fear
[04:05] The AI startup journey
[06:47] The impact of AI on search and SEO
[10:58] The impact of AI on business
[14:37] The future of education
[18:52] The future of work, job loss, and opportunities
[26:04] Delayed gratification and hard work
[29:15] Entrepreneurship book recommendation
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After building a seven-figure startup straight out of university, Vladimir is now building a new AI venture at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm "backing the world's most driven founders, from day zero to greatness."
🎧 ▶Tune in to listen to Vladimir talk about:
✅ His entrepreneurial journey from his startup straight out of university to a new AI startup at Antler
✅ The future of AI and search engines
✅ The impact of AI on education and the future of work
✅ The importance of hard work and delayed gratification
✅ Insights for businesses and entrepreneurs to stay ahead of the AI curve
✨ About Vladimir Ilinov ✨
Vladimir Ilinov is an AI startup founder.
He built his first startup and scaled it to a 7-figure straight out of university.
Now, he is building a tech startup at Antler.
👉 Vladimir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-ilinov/
📝 Outline 📝
[00:55] Introducing Vladimir Ilinov: Building startups and embracing AI
[02:45] Two sides of AI: Everything is going to be worse than you hope and better than your fear
[04:05] The AI startup journey
[06:47] The impact of AI on search and SEO
[10:58] The impact of AI on business
[14:37] The future of education
[18:52] The future of work, job loss, and opportunities
[26:04] Delayed gratification and hard work
[29:15] Entrepreneurship book recommendation
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?
On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.
If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.
😍 3 Reasons To Share This Podcast With One Friend Or Family Member 😍
1) It helps us reach others who might enjoy this and find it helpful!
2) It takes less than 30 seconds and helps our show grow.
3) As we grow, it allows us to continue to bring incredible guests for you all!
From finding incredible guests to researching & planning episodes to conducting interviews to editing to sharing it across platforms, this podcast is a labour of love that I'm honoured to produce.
It's a lot of effort, but sharing our guests' stories and insights with you all is a deeply rewarding experience that I cherish.
Your support truly means the world!
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