Investor Tomasz Tunguz on AI’s Breakout Year and What Comes Next

Investor and AI power user Tomasz Tunguz joins the show to break down his bold predictions for 2025. From startups with 30 employees hitting $100M ARR to the explosive productivity gains driven by AI, Tomasz explains how automation is reshaping the tech landscape. Tomasz, Sam, AJ, and Asad dive into his personal AI-driven workflows, the future of SaaS, why big enterprises might benefit from AI before startups disrupt them, and more.

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Key Chapters:

• 00:00 - Introduction to AI in Modern Tech
  
• 02:07 - AI Usage in Daily Life
  
• 04:02 - Local AI Models and Their Applications
  
• 07:54 - The Future of AI and Productivity
  
• 13:50 - AI Adoption and Market Dynamics
  
• 19:45 - The Path to AGI and Its Implications
  
• 27:54 - Investing in AI: Opportunities and Challenges
  
• 35:00 - The Evolution of SaaS and AI in Sales
  
• 39:11 - Navigating Buyer Journeys in the Age of AI
  
• 43:11 - Cost Structures and Go-to-Market Efficiency
  
• 48:06 - The Role of AI in Sales Cycles and Productivity
  
• 53:10 - The Future of AI in Consulting and Services
  
• 57:02 - The Impact of AI on Large vs. Small Companies