Episode 5In this episode, Elton Cheung, founder and CEO of TessanaAI, shares his journey from working in large tech companies to starting an AI-focused startup. He discusses understanding customer needs, the challenges of building from scratch, and the evolving role of AI in product development. Elton emphasizes the importance of relationships in business and offers candid thoughts on job security in an AI-driven world.TakeawaysElton Cheung is the founder and CEO of TessanaAI, focused on 10x-ing QA productivity with AI.Leaving corporate for a startup demands a clear purpose and focus.Founders must own their time and obsess over customer needs.AI is transforming how products are built and can augment human effort.Strong customer relationships are critical for startup success.Starting a company is tough without a strong “why.”Flexibility and readiness to adapt are essential in entrepreneurship.Ideas are cheap; deep understanding of pain points wins.AI has accelerated product development and iteration speed.Certain blue-collar roles (e.g., trades, healthcare) are more resilient to AI replacement.Chapters00:00 — Introduction to Elton Cheung and TessanaAI02:20 — The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Leaving Corporate Comfort07:56 — The Shift from Corporate to Startup: Lessons Learned10:25 — Competing with Giants: The Startup Advantage14:33 — The Importance of Motivation and Focus18:44 — Validating AI Products: The Essential Questions22:41 — Navigating the AI Landscape: Tools and Ideas26:43 — AI's Impact on Jobs: What’s Safe?30:48 — Building Relationships: The Key to SuccessLinksDesignQA Website: designqa.comMahdi on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mahdifGuest — Elton Cheung (Website): tessanaai.comGuest — Elton Cheung (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/eltoncheung

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