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Episode #35: A Founder's Postmortem, Teachers And The AI Dilemma, Emerging GTM Across AI

E35 • Jun 5, 2025 • 21 mins

In this episode of The Learning Corner by Precursor, Mia Farnham and Charles Hudson explore the emotional rollercoaster faced by startup founders, shedding light on the prevalence of burnout and the implications of startup culture on personal well-being. They delve into the role of AI in education, discussing both the hurdles and opportunities it presents. The conversation broadens to the global repercussions of AI transformation and its influence on venture capital dynamics. Additionally, they examine the business models and inherent challenges confronting AI companies.

The startup postmortem I’ve been avoiding by Quinn Wang Teachers are note OK by Jason Koebler Trends - artificial intelligence by Bond Cap

Speakers

Charles Hudson

Host • 67%

Mia Farnham

Host • 33%

Chapters

0:00	Welcome and the emotional journey of founders
4:03	Avoiding burnout and the impact of startup culture on personal life
9:20	AI in education: Challenges and potential solutions
17:01	The global impact of AI transformation and venture capital dynamics
20:01	Business models and challenges for AI companies
20:41	Episode wrap-up and closing remarks

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