In this episode of "The Next New Thing," Andrew Warner interviews Alex Lieberman and Arman Hezarkhani, co-founders of Tenex, to explore the concept of AI transformation. They discuss how Tenex helps companies integrate AI into their operations, differentiating between individual AI use and multiplayer AI implementation within businesses, which requires change management, training, and tool building. They share a case study of Snap Exports, where AI tools drastically reduced the need for a large team and accelerated development. The conversation further explores Tenex's business model, which combines engineering as a service with AI transformation, focusing on output-based pricing and attracting top engineering talent. They also discuss the long-term vision of competing with hyperscalers by building a team of geniuses and leveraging AI at the application layer, and the sustainability of AI transformation as a business model, comparing it to management consulting and the ever-evolving needs of businesses. The episode includes demonstrations of AI tools used by Tenex, such as custom GPTs for business operations and AI agents for automating tasks, and concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and its impact on the job market.
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