Episode 19 - Part 2 - Launch First: How AI Drives Smarter Startups with David Hirschfeld

In Part 2 of our conversation with David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz, we dive even deeper into the future of AI, automation, and startup growth strategies.

David shares how AI is transforming software development, why businesses must reinvent themselves constantly, and how leveraging AI-driven workflows can dramatically increase efficiency.

💡 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The rapid evolution of AI and its impact on businesses
✅ How startups can use AI to streamline operations and scale faster
✅ The role of AI agents in replacing traditional workflows
✅ Why “manual” processes must evolve—or be left behind
✅ The future of software development: What’s next?

This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, developers, and business leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve. If you’re looking for practical strategies to scale smarter with AI, this is a must-listen!

🔗 David Hirschfeld’s Links:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhirschfeld/
🚀 Launch 1st from Tekyz: https://launch1st.tekyz.com/
🖥️ David’s Company: https://www.tekyz.com/

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📖 Chapter Markers

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome Back to Artificial Antics
00:01:05 - AI’s Rapid Growth: How Businesses Must Adapt
00:06:30 - Scaling Smarter: AI’s Role in Startup Efficiency
00:12:45 - Reinventing Software Development with AI Agents
00:18:20 - The Future of Business Workflows: Automation vs. Human Input
00:24:55 - Real-World AI Use Cases: How AI is Already Reshaping Business
00:32:10 - Practical AI Adoption: Overcoming Resistance & Unlocking Value
00:38:40 - The Role of AI in Decision-Making & Business Strategy
00:45:15 - Challenges of AI Implementation & How to Tackle Them
00:51:30 - The Next Big AI Disruptions: What’s Coming in the Future?
00:57:00 - Closing Thoughts: Preparing for AI’s Next Evolution

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Chapters

• 0:00 Intro: Welcome Back to Artificial Antics
• 1:05 AI’s Rapid Growth: How Businesses Must Adapt
• 6:30 Scaling Smarter: AI’s Role in Startup Efficiency
• 12:45 Reinventing Software Development with AI Agents
• 18:20 The Future of Business Workflows: Automation vs. Human Input
• 24:55 Real-World AI Use Cases: How AI is Already Reshaping Business
• 32:10 Practical AI Adoption: Overcoming Resistance & Unlocking Value
• 38:40 The Role of AI in Decision-Making & Business Strategy
• 45:15 Challenges of AI Implementation & How to Tackle Them
• 51:30 The Next Big AI Disruptions: What’s Coming in the Future?
• 57:00 Closing Thoughts: Preparing for AI’s Next Evolution