Members of Technical Staff

The State of Design, with Hannah Ahn and Resham Khanna

I have heard that saas is dead and now more recently that design is dead? I brought in two of the greatest designers that I know in @hannah_ahn [https://x.com/hannah_ahn] and @Reshusaur [https://x.com/Reshusaur] to address this and read some tweets and ads and such with me. Hannah also listed fonts to failure. Watch on X [https://x.com/creatine_cycle/status/2072008629012836677?s=20]; listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-design-with-hannah-ahn-and-resham-khanna/id1840470192?i=1000774884742] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pPV2l7AyGRF1PCAWkRClI]. Sponsors * Blackbox AI [https://www.blackbox.ai/] is an AI-powered software development platform designed to help developers and non-developers build, test, fix, and deploy code and applications faster and with less manual effort than traditional tools. * Superpower [https://superpower.com/] is a modern health platform that gives you a complete, data-driven view of your body in one place. From advanced blood testing and biomarker tracking to personalized insights and action plans, Superpower helps you understand what’s actually going on under the hood and what to do about it. Built for people who want to take their health seriously without guessing, spreadsheets, or fragmented care. * Capy [https://capy.ai/] is the better way to build and run AI workflows. It’s a multiplayer IDE for agents, automations, and intelligent systems. Create agents, automate tasks, and connect your data into systems that actually get work done, all in one place. * Circleback [https://circleback.ai/] makes meetings memorable. From detailed notes to action item tracking and searchable meetings. With powerful automations and integrations, Circleback helps you capture knowledge, stay organized, and turn conversations into meaningful work. Use this link [https://circleback.ai/mots] to get 60 days free.

The State of Startup Distribution

You didn't ask and I delivered once again. Here is a full overview of the state of startup distribution and what weird and whacky methods some companies are using to get your attention. This time partially clothed!! Think billboards, planes, intro posting and ABG UGC. Watch on X [https://x.com/creatine_cycle/status/2069510434089295992?s=20]; listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-startup-distribution/id1840470192?i=1000773934470] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N0TKc2Z9pAtJI5iCHPMLA]. Sponsors * Blackbox AI [https://www.blackbox.ai/] is an AI-powered software development platform designed to help developers and non-developers build, test, fix, and deploy code and applications faster and with less manual effort than traditional tools. * Superpower [https://superpower.com/] is a modern health platform that gives you a complete, data-driven view of your body in one place. From advanced blood testing and biomarker tracking to personalized insights and action plans, Superpower helps you understand what’s actually going on under the hood and what to do about it. Built for people who want to take their health seriously without guessing, spreadsheets, or fragmented care. *  Zo [https://www.zo.computer/] is an intelligent cloud computer that brings your files, tools, and AI into one persistent workspace, letting you build personal apps, automations, and projects that actually understand your full context. * Capy [https://capy.ai/] is the better way to build and run AI workflows. It’s a multiplayer IDE for agents, automations, and intelligent systems. Create agents, automate tasks, and connect your data into systems that actually get work done, all in one place.

The State of the SF Food Scene, with Noah Smith

I got Chinese food with @Noahpinion [https://x.com/Noahpinion] and @koreanpeptides [https://x.com/koreanpeptides] while we went through the best food in SF for each cuisine. I also put the camera on the lazy Susan so you as a viewer can be one with the Chinese food. Watch on X [https://x.com/creatine_cycle/status/2066958127338295399?s=20]; listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-the-sf-food-scene-with-noah-smith/id1840470192?i=1000773007788] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dXLiQQufcANg7gGY9RF8l]. Sponsors * Blackbox AI [https://www.blackbox.ai/] is an AI-powered software development platform designed to help developers and non-developers build, test, fix, and deploy code and applications faster and with less manual effort than traditional tools. * Superpower [https://superpower.com/] is a modern health platform that gives you a complete, data-driven view of your body in one place. From advanced blood testing and biomarker tracking to personalized insights and action plans, Superpower helps you understand what’s actually going on under the hood and what to do about it. Built for people who want to take their health seriously without guessing, spreadsheets, or fragmented care. *  Zo [https://www.zo.computer/] is an intelligent cloud computer that brings your files, tools, and AI into one persistent workspace, letting you build personal apps, automations, and projects that actually understand your full context. * Capy [https://capy.ai/] is the better way to build and run AI workflows. It’s a multiplayer IDE for agents, automations, and intelligent systems. Create agents, automate tasks, and connect your data into systems that actually get work done, all in one place.

The State of Tech Media

No one asked and I delivered. Here are my thoughts on the current state of tech media while I take a bubble bath and risk destroying my fully specced out macbook forever. I also read some fan mail. Watch on X [https://x.com/creatine_cycle/status/2064040285261459907?s=20]; listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-tech-media/id1840470192?i=1000771730130] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gw6cwiuyQtP7CiDiTVV2j]. Sponsors * Blackbox AI [https://www.blackbox.ai/] is an AI-powered software development platform designed to help developers and non-developers build, test, fix, and deploy code and applications faster and with less manual effort than traditional tools. * Superpower [https://superpower.com/] is a modern health platform that gives you a complete, data-driven view of your body in one place. From advanced blood testing and biomarker tracking to personalized insights and action plans, Superpower helps you understand what’s actually going on under the hood and what to do about it. Built for people who want to take their health seriously without guessing, spreadsheets, or fragmented care. *  Zo [https://www.zo.computer/] is an intelligent cloud computer that brings your files, tools, and AI into one persistent workspace, letting you build personal apps, automations, and projects that actually understand your full context. * Capy [https://capy.ai/] is the better way to build and run AI workflows. It’s a multiplayer IDE for agents, automations, and intelligent systems. Create agents, automate tasks, and connect your data into systems that actually get work done, all in one place.

Retatrutide, Elli Lilly and the Enhanced Games, with Max Marchione

Well seeing as I missed @Bonecondor [https://x.com/Bonecondor]'s peptide soiree in NYC I figured I would at least follow it up with a niche podcast version with @maxmarchione [https://x.com/maxmarchione]. We covered: - Retatrutide  - Elli Lilly - Enhanced Games Watch on X [https://x.com/creatine_cycle/status/2062220712547643645?s=20]; listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retatrutide-elli-lilly-and-the-enhanced-games/id1840470192?i=1000771008492] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lCNXp7E3UYLa6KsnvS3XM]. Sponsors * Blackbox AI [https://www.blackbox.ai/] is an AI-powered software development platform designed to help developers and non-developers build, test, fix, and deploy code and applications faster and with less manual effort than traditional tools. * Superpower [https://superpower.com/] is a modern health platform that gives you a complete, data-driven view of your body in one place. From advanced blood testing and biomarker tracking to personalized insights and action plans, Superpower helps you understand what’s actually going on under the hood and what to do about it. Built for people who want to take their health seriously without guessing, spreadsheets, or fragmented care. *  Zo [https://www.zo.computer/] is an intelligent cloud computer that brings your files, tools, and AI into one persistent workspace, letting you build personal apps, automations, and projects that actually understand your full context. * Capy [https://capy.ai/] is the better way to build and run AI workflows. It’s a multiplayer IDE for agents, automations, and intelligent systems. Create agents, automate tasks, and connect your data into systems that actually get work done, all in one place.