Brian Balfour, founder of Reforge, explains the predictable four-step cycle of technology platforms, from open to closed, and argues that ChatGPT is about to enter the "open" phase, creating a massive, time-sensitive distribution opportunity that startups and incumbents alike cannot afford to ignore.
Fal co-founder Burkay Gur and head of engineering Batuhan Taskaya discuss their journey building a high-performance generative media cloud. They cover their strategic pivot to media models, core optimization principles born from early GPU scarcity, and the development of a customer-obsessed culture to navigate the fast-paced AI model landscape.
VCs Dani Grant and Chelcie Taylor provide a tactical playbook for AI engineers on raising their first round of funding. They cover when to raise, how to write effective cold emails, what to focus on in a pitch (vision over tech), how to answer key questions about competitors and go-to-market, and the dynamics of a successful investor meeting.