[State of AI Startups] Memory/Learning, RL Envs & DBT-Fivetran — Sarah Catanzaro, Amplify

This interview podcast features a conversation with Sarah Caranzaro from Amplify, focusing on the intersection of data and AI, the evolution of the modern data stack, and current trends in AI funding and startup development. The discussion covers the DBT-Fivetran merger, the use of data tools in AI labs, and the challenges and opportunities in data cataloging. Caranzaro shares insights on the current AI funding environment, highlighting the trend of large seed rounds and the importance of near-term roadmaps for startups. The conversation also explores themes like world models, memory management, continual learning, and the role of RL environments, concluding with a look at the most exciting startup archetypes that combine research and engineering to deliver better user experiences.