Explore every episode of the podcast The De-Risking Playbook
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| The Secret to Winning Isn’t Competing — It’s Owning | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:01:58 | |
“Competition is for losers.” Losers fear it. Winners steal from it. Most founders see a competitor and panic. I see: * A validated market. * A free prototype I didn’t have to build. * A list of angry customers I can steal. That’s how you start. Use your enemy to find the pain. But that’s not how you win. You don’t win by being 1% better. That’s a race to the bottom. You win by creating a game only you can play. A brutal differentiation. A niche so small you become the only player. PayPal didn’t fight banks. They owned eBay sellers. Facebook didn’t fight MySpace. They owned Harvard. The goal isn’t to be the best choice. It’s to be the only choice. If you can’t name the corner of your market you could own in 90 days, you don’t have a strategy. You have a guess. That’s why I built my Founder Community. It’s where we keep it simple and real: → Find what makes you stand out. → Show why customers should pick you. → Test ideas fast, without wasting months. If this clicked for you, join us. Learn faster. Fail cheaper. Win sooner. Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Why I Ask for $1,000 for a Product That Doesn’t Exist | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:02:02 | |
Let’s be brutally honest. The AI gold rush has produced a flood of cool vibe-coded tools… …and almost zero‑dollar businesses. Everyone is building things. Almost no one is selling. Why? Because 99% of these projects are solutions looking for a problem. This isn’t a theory. It’s a diagnosis. 🎧 I’m sharing a raw, 2‑minute audio clip from a private de‑risking session where I gave a talented founder the one protocol that separates a real business from a financial graveyard. It’s the core of my entire system. Listen here. The Litmus Test After you listen, ask yourself one question: 👉 What’s the one idea you could pre‑sell in the next 72 hours? If the problem is severe enough, people will pay — even if the product doesn’t exist yet. If they don’t, it’s the wrong problem. 🎁 Free Resource I’ve put together a short guide that shows you the exact steps I use to secure pre‑payments before building anything: The First Prepayment Playbook - It works for both SaaS products and high‑ticket coaching services. Reply PLAYBOOK and start building a business validated with real money, not opinions. – Adam Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Amazing New ChatGPT Power Boost - Custom Instructions | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:11:42 | |
🌟 Say Hello to Custom Instructions! 🌟 Starting this week, OpenAI is giving FREE users of ChatGPT an amazing power boost! Imagine guiding your chatbot with specific prompts – making it the perfect conversational partner for any situation. From being a friendly assistant to a no-nonsense expert, it's all in your hands now! Get ready to redefine your chats! #OpenAI #CustomInstructions #UpgradeYourChat #chatgpt Listen to our Podcast "10 Minutes AI News" on Apple Podcast or Spotify. The link we mentioned with a list of the best custom instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/comments/15l5f1e/chatgpts_custom_instructions_are_very_underrated/?context=3 Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| The state of AI in 2023 - McKinsey AI Study | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:14:00 | |
Today we will be talking about the most current McKinsey Study on Generative AI - The State of AI in 2023: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-state-of-ai-in-2023-generative-AIs-breakout-year #ai #generativeai #mckinsey #stateofai Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #16 - I Stopped Using ChatGPT | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:11:46 | |
Numerous chatbots are currently available. In this episode, we will discuss the specific chatbots that we are currently utilizing. #chatbots #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #artificialintelligencesolutions Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #15 - Fake News and AI - The Solution or Cause | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:14:07 | |
Today, we talk about fake news and AI, some think it’s going to end fake news, and some think it’s going to make the problem worse. Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #14 - Will AI Kill Us? | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:12:28 | |
Today we discuss Satya Nadella’s list of 4 major risks of AI. #ai #risk #satyanadella Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #13 - AI - The Perfect Boyfriend or Girlfriend | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:14:59 | |
In this episode, we discuss a study involving PTSD patients divided into two groups: one group conversed with a human psychiatrist, while the other group conversed with a digital avatar. The findings revealed that patients were more forthcoming with the bot due to its patient and non-judgmental nature. We mention how movies like "X Machina" and "Her" anticipated this development years ago, highlighting the rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence. We also talk about the business potential of teaching bots to mimic humans and renting time with them for a fee. We give examples of renting time with influential figures like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk with AI tools like character.ai or replica.ai that create replicas of other individuals for conversation purposes. Chapters: 00:00:00 The Philosophical Implications Of Biased Systems And The Speed Of Change 00:01:40 Social Media Influencer Profits By Renting Her Ai Replica And Charging $1 Per Minute 00:03:52 Innovative Business Model: Renting Time With Ai Bots Resembling Famous Personalities 00:08:18 Advantages Of Digital Avatars In Conversations With Ptsd Patients Identified In Study 00:12:35 Focusing On Teaching Ai Language Fluency And The Need For Regulation Key Takeaways: 1. A study was conducted on PTSD patients, with one group conversing with a human psychiatrist and the other with a digital avatar. 2. Patients were more forthcoming with the bot because it was patient, available 24/7, and non-judgmental. 3. Surprisingly, there are many advantages to interacting with a digital avatar compared to a real human being. Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #12 - Incredible Progress of AI | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:12:30 | |
Join our discussion on the incredible speed at which AI is advancing.Prepare to be amazed and inspired by our examples! #AI #Innovation #TechRevolution #AIImageGenerators #emadmostaque #stabilityai Examples are taken from the best AI episode I’ve ever seen. Emad Mostaque is the CEO and Co-Founder of Stability AI, a company funding the development of open-source music- and image-generating systems such as Dance Diffusion and Stable Diffusion: Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #11 - There Will be no Programmers in 5 Years | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:11:35 | |
🎙️ Join us in Episode 11 as we dive deep into the topic of programming jobs in the future. 💡 In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the disruptive forces reshaping the programming landscape. Tune in to gain insights into the future of programming and discover the skills and strategies you need to thrive in the digital era. ⚡️ Don't miss this episode! Subscribe to our podcast to get weekly 10-minute AI updates. #ProgrammingRevolution #AIPodcast #AI #JobMarketTrends Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #10 - The Incredible AI Zoom-Out Feature for Free | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:09:38 | |
Today, we talk about the incredible progress in AI Image Generation. Link: twitter.com/nickfloats/status/1650822516972060675 We also show you how to use the famous AI zoom-out (also called fill or uncrop) feature for free. #midjourney #dalle2 #openai #adobefirefly Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #9 - Breaking Language Barriers with AI Translation Tools | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:09:07 | |
In today's episode, we uncover the secrets of optimizing the translation process between languages. Discover our strategies and techniques to ensure accurate and efficient translations. Plus, we delve into a comparison between our favorite translation tool, DeepL (https://www.deepl.com/), and ChatGPT. Tune in! #AITranslation #DeepLvsChatGPT #LanguageAI Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Validate Your SaaS Idea in 30 Minutes: The Ultimate Customer Interview Framework | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:43:00 | |
Forget Product Demos: Learn to Validate the Problem, Solution & Pricing in 30 Minutes! Want to build a successful SaaS product?It all starts with validating your idea. In this episode, I demonstrate my customer interview framework live. In this episode, I talk to two talented developers, Hadar and Dor, who built a travel app called Locator, and show them how to: * Validate problem severity * Test their solution * Nail down pricing ... all in just 30 minutes. Here's what you'll learn: * ➡️ Why demoing is a HUGE mistake * ➡️ How to conduct powerful user interviews * ➡️ The magic of "thinking aloud" tests * ➡️ How to identify your ideal customer * ➡️ The secret to unlocking willingness to pay This is a must-listen if you want to: * Save time and money * Build products people actually want * Gain a competitive edge Stop guessing, start validating.Listen now! Link to the Locator App created by Hadar and Dor: https://locator.ltd/
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| #8 - Two Alternatives to ChatGPT That We Love | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:09:31 | |
Two alternatives to ChatGPT that we use:Claude - https://console.anthropic.com/HuggingChat - https://huggingface.co/chat/#chatgpt #claude #huggingface Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #7 - Save Time in Sales with AI Tools | 2 New ChatGPT Features | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:11:13 | |
Save Time in Sales with AI Tools and 2 New ChatGPT Features #chatgpt #salestech #salestools #aitools Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #6 - Why Every Company Needs a Chief AI Officer | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:09:15 | |
"There can be two kinds of companies at the end of this decade: Those that are fully utilizing AI and those that are out of business." - Peter Diamandis Listen to this short episode to learn why every single company needs a Chief AI Officer. BONUS: Share this episode on social media and get rewarded! We'll invite you to an exclusive free AI training session where you'll learn our personal ChatGPT hacks and discover our favorite time-saving tools. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your AI skills. Share now and claim your spot! Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #5 - Improve ChatGPT's Answer Quality 3x | GPT4 Features for Free | Search Engine for AI Images | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:14:04 | |
Today's topics: * How to improve GTP's success rate in answering questions 3x GTP Quality Hack - https://twitter.com/kareem_carr/status/1650637744022908931 * Get GPT4 Features for Free - Bing Chat now has all the shiny GPT4 features like image support. So you can ask Bing Chat to create a picture of a yellow dog on a blue background. https://bing.com/chat * Free AI Search Engine - Lexica (free for personal use) - https://lexica.art Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #4 - Great Open Source Alternative to ChatGPT | 26 May 2023 | 00:17:03 | |
This time, we explain why the future of AI is open source. We show you the website that could become the future AI App Store: Hugging Face – The AI community building the future. Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #3 - How to Easily Sell Things on eBay with AI Tools | 18 May 2023 | 00:09:58 | |
In this short episode, Peter and Adam explain how to use AI tools to easily sell things on eBay. They also describe how ChatGPT and GPT4 are different. Enjoy! Use AI image recognition tools like Minigpt-4 - https://minigpt-4.github.io/ or Google Bard https://bard.google.com/ Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #2 - Incredible AI Image Generator for Social Media + Important New ChatGPT Feature | 16 May 2023 | 00:16:39 | |
Today, Adam presents a new tool that made him feel how he felt when he tried out ChatGPT for the first time. Speechless! This tool can be used to design banners, social media posts, posters, birthday cards, and invitations in no time. Incredible! Show Notes: Disable ChatGPT History https://openai.com/blog/new-ways-to-manage-your-data-in-chatgpt Google Trends for ChatGPT, Bing and Bardhttps://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=today%201-m&q=chatgpt,bing,bard Microsoft Designerhttps://designer.microsoft.com/ Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| #1 - New AI Image Recognition Tool + ChatGPT Hack | 08 May 2023 | 00:11:38 | |
Do you want to explore the latest AI tools and hacks in just 10 minutes a week? Join 'Adam and Peter Explore the New World' for mind-blowing updates on AI. Don't miss our first session! Adam Link: https://minigpt-4.github.io/ First prompt - describe my dog: Second prompt - give me the recipe: Third prompt - help me save this plant #ai #ChatGPT #short Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| ChatGPT Was About to Kill Her Business. Now She Uses It to Scale Her Agency | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:19:41 | |
When ChatGPT launched, Audrey Chia's client sent her a message: "You're about to be replaced." Instead of fighting AI, she embraced it – transforming her copywriting business into a thriving agency that combines human creativity with AI power. In this episode, Audrey (Singapore's top 10 LinkedIn creator) reveals: * The exact process she uses to create high-converting LinkedIn content using AI * Her "100 Headlines Method" that combines ChatGPT with expert copywriting knowledge * The secret to building a personal brand that stands out in the AI era * Which AI tools actually work for content creation (including hidden gems like Napkin and Submagic) * Why mindset matters more than tools when building an AI-powered business 💡 Key Takeaways: * How to test LinkedIn posts before investing in ads * The difference between brand copywriting and conversion copywriting * Why most people fail with AI content (and how to succeed) * The essential AI toolkit for modern business owners * How to maintain authenticity while scaling with AI Perfect for: Entrepreneurs, copywriters, content creators, and anyone looking to leverage AI for business growth. #ContentCreation #Entrepreneurship #ChatGPT #DigitalMarketing #CopywritingTips #PersonalBranding Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| How to Find Customers on LinkedIn with ChatGPT | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:03:50 | |
Struggling to find customers for your product? In this episode, I'll show you a powerful ChatGPT promptthat will help you identify your customers andconnect with them on LinkedIn in just a few easy steps. Here’s the prompt I’m using:”I'm an XYZ (workshop facilitator, leadership trainer….) . You are a world-class expert in customer research. Give me a list of ideal customer profiles for my offerings.” Whether you're a workshop facilitator, consultant, coach,or any other professional looking to grow your business,this technique will help you connect with the right people and grow your business. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: A prompt to give you a list of your IDEAL customers.A prompt to help you find them on LinkedInAn outreach message to connect with them. 📅 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿? Want even MORE LinkedIn secrets?Register for my FREE training this Thursday! 👉 Share this video with anyone who wants to know how to find customers on LinkedIn. Let's help each other succeed! Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Incredible Progress in AI Image Generation and Image Recognition - GPT4-V + Dall-E 3 | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:12:05 | |
Today we are talking about the incredible progress in AI Image Generation and image recognition. #chatgpt #dalle3 #gpt4v Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Create Music with a Prompt | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
Introducing an incredible AI tool that lets you create music with just a simple prompt! You can use this tool to generate 50 unique music pieces, each up to 45 seconds long, absolutely free. Create AI-generated music at https://www.stableaudio.com/generate. Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| This AI Voice Cloner is Insane! 😱 | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:09:17 | |
Today we dive into one of the craziest #AI tools we’ve found - HeyGen. It can clone your voice and make you speak 30+ languages! The results are mind-blowing. We talk about how this could revolutionize dubbing in the movie industry. #voicecloning #multilingual #deepfakes Presented video:https://www.zeit.de/digital/2023-09/ki-tool-uebersetzer-heygen-videos-test Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Forester - 2.4 Million US Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:10:41 | |
New research from Forrester predicts that 2.4 million US jobs are expected to be replaced by generative AI by 2030. Listen to this episode to learn more about the future of white-collar jobs and creative jobs. #jobloss #ai #generativeai Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| Are We Letting AI Take Over Our Meetings? | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:10:56 | |
Adam and Peter talk about the implications of AI tools entering the workplace like Google's new Duet assistant. It can join meetings and summarize conversations on your behalf - but is this the future we want? We explore how Duet enables meeting multitasking and avatar delegates. But will this multiply meeting overload and lead to poor decisions? Is it removing human connection? Comparisons are made to Dilbert cartoons where AI takes over simple tasks but creates new complexities. More philosophy than practical tips this time, we dive deep on if AI avatars dehumanize collaboration. We ask ourselves if soon real and virtual participants will become indistinguishable. A provocative look at potential pros and cons of AI disrupting meetings. Duet AI for Google Workspace now generally available | Google Workspace Blog #AITakeover #AvatarAssistants #VirtualMeetings #AIandCollaboration #FutureofWork Get full access to Run Your Business on AI at derisking.substack.com/subscribe | |||