
Ardan Labs Podcast
Ardan Labs Podcast
Focused, Reputation, and AI with Austin Vance
In this conversation, Bill Kennedy and Austin Vance discuss the critical role of relationships in business, the balance between AI and human interaction, and the importance of cultivating client trust. They explore how AI can enhance efficiency without replacing the human touch in consulting. The discussion also delves into pricing strategies in a changing economic landscape, the significance of legacy code, and the need for developers to maintain empathy towards existing systems. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of creating awareness and demonstrating expertise in the market.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 What is Austin Doing Today?
02:10 First Experiences with a Computer
06:00 Highschool Interests
9:30 Early Laptops
16:20 Entering College
23:30 The Journey to Computer Science
26:30 First Jobs in Tech
32:00 Starting Focused
35:00 Agency vs Products and Reputation
44:30 Moving on From Pivotal
52:48 Balancing AI and Human Interaction
01:08:30 Future Market Concerns
01:20:30 Controlling Chaos
1:28:00 Contact Info
Connect with Austin:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinbv/
Mentioned in this Episode:
Focused: https://focused.io/
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