Best of the Pod: Would You Shut Down Your Most Successful Product? The Arc to Dia Story

In this podcast episode, Dan Shipper interviews Josh Miller and Hursh Agrawal, the co-founders of The Browser Company, about their journey from Arc to Dia. They discuss the initial negative reaction to pivoting from Arc, the novelty tax associated with Arc, and the realization that AI would drastically change how computers are used. They also delve into the architectural decisions behind Dia, the challenges of leading a company through a major shift, and the surprising ways people are using Dia's new features, particularly the custom skills platform. The conversation explores the competitive landscape of AI browsers and the importance of emotional intelligence in future AI interfaces, drawing inspiration from romanticism and a desire to create a more personal and comfortable online experience.