26 - AI and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Innovation with Practicality in a Competitive Landscape
In this episode, host Dean Guida interviews entrepreneur and AI strategy consultant Anthony Franco, Chief Strategist at AI First Principles. Franco shares lessons from building and exiting multiple businesses, discusses the realities and hype of AI in entrepreneurship, and explores how to operationalize AI using frameworks like First Principles and the Wiser Method. The episode offers practical insights for founders adapting to the rapidly changing AI landscape.
25 - Pricing for Profit: Strategies to Maximize Customer Value and Drive Revenue
In this episode, the host welcomes pricing expert Ulrik Lehrskov-Schmidt, Senior Pricing Advisor & CEO of "Willingness To Pay," for an in-depth discussion on the impact of pricing strategies in business growth. The conversation explores the challenges of long-term versus annual contracts, the importance of ongoing pricing adjustments, and current trends influenced by AI.
22 - Designing Tomorrow: How AI is Shaping the Future of Creativity and Education
In this episode, Juhan Sonin, Director at GoInvo and MIT educator, joins technologist and entrepreneur Dean Guida to discuss the intersection of design, technology, and AI in software development and education. They explore how AI can enhance creativity and critical thinking while underscoring the importance of human insight. The conversation also delves into the future of user interfaces, mentorship, and the challenges facing the healthcare industry.
21 - Pricing Strategies and AI: What Every SaaS CEO Needs to Know!
In this episode, Dean Guida talks with Dan Balcauski, Founder and Chief Pricing Officer of Product Tranquility, about the role of AI in product management and B2B SaaS pricing strategies. Dan shares his transition from software engineering to product management and explains how he leverages AI to streamline tasks like podcasting and guest recruitment. They also discuss the importance of documenting processes before automation, the challenges of automating complex workflows, and the balance between monthly and annual SaaS pricing models.
