OpenAI is paying engineers $490K. AI platforms are charging startups $5K/month. So where does that leave lean teams trying to ship agents that actually work?In this episode, we go deep with Daniele Bernardi, CEO of Toolhouse, a developer-first platform helping teams deploy production-ready AI agents with just a few terminal commands.We break down:The “Simpsons model” of building tech in Italy, not SFWhy most AI infra is bloated beyond reasonHow Toolhouse ships weekly updates with 2 full-time devsWhat “seed trapping” is—and why it might save your startupTimelines:00:00 - Why there's no shortcut to value in AI01:12 - Daniele's background & why Toolhouse was created03:41 - Live CLI demo: building a Hacker News agent07:37 - Visual interface vs developer-first CLI12:44 - The problem with current AI deployment workflows15:25 - The partner program & revenue share for agencies21:37 - Toolhouse pricing philosophy & Toyota mindset24:23 - Why VC expectations are changing in the AI era29:47 - "Dirty secrets" of AI agent pricing and lock-in35:29 - Breaking down bloated AI infra cost structures43:22 - The "Simpsons model": build in Italy, deploy globally46:40 - Why geopolitical alignment matters in AI infra50:58 - Are jobs really going away? A founder's honest take56:47 - Indie devs, bootstrapped agencies, and the rise of AI services01:04:01 - How Toolhouse differs from Crewai, LangChain & others01:10:28 - Dev-first, runtime-first, and full agent ownership with ToolhouseIf you’re building in the AI economy and questioning the hype, this conversation is your blueprint.👉 Watch on YouTube: AI Pricing RACKET Exposed🧠 Read the full case study: From Twitter to Toolhouse: How 2 Engineers Built a Profitable AI Infra Platform Without VC BloatWhere to find me:• David: Linkedin• Email: [email protected] Want to stay ahead of AI's impact on jobs and future opportunities? Join 18000+ tech leaders and founders who are shaping the future of AI here:• Newsletter: Join Here

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