Just Don't Die: The Cockroach Mindset for Self Funding Internet Companies

In this episode, Cody Schneider shares insights on entrepreneurship in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of being a "cockroach" that adapts to market stimuli and continually evolves. He discusses the potential for AI to automate various job roles, creating new opportunities for founders to build "$10 million ARR businesses" as solo entrepreneurs. Cody also stresses the significance of building a strong personal brand and learning to make money independently, rather than relying on traditional employment, as technological shifts rapidly change the business landscape.

Chapters:

00:25 - Introduction and background of the guest

18:55 - First "holy shit" moment with AI and origins of Swell AI

30:14 - Biggest misconceptions in the AI space

32:50 - Concerns about AI's impact on inequality

35:12 - Reflections on responsibility as AI founders

Host Links

https://casperstudios.xyz/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh10125

https://x.com/jsingh_08

Guest Links

https://www.swellai.com/

https://x.com/codyschneiderxx

https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider/

Keyword

AI, business, automation, innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, podcast, growth, marketing, social media, product, content, workflow, founder, startups, SEO, revenue, data, company, digital marketing