A Product Design Q&A Session with Don Dodge: Trends in AI through a Startup Investor Lens

Our co-founder and CEO Nick Allen had a discussion with Chain Accel founder Don Dodge, a technology veteran and startup investor/advisor/board member focused on Blockchain, DeFi and smart contracts. Don gives his perspectives about the latest trends in AI technology and where he sees the most potential for startups and investors from here, during a period of excessive hype and market volatility.

Key Topics 

• Is AI tech already in the ‘trough of disillusionment’, from Gartner’s Hype Cycle? What will that mean for startup valuations and their opportunities for market disruption?

• A balance of expertise in AI technology, as well as domain expertise in a given sector, will typically lead to the best outcomes for startups and new ventures.

• ChatGPT will only be one of many applications of AI in new products, technologies and markets.

• UX implications are minimal when AI is seamlessly integrated into an existing experience, such as viewing search results. However, good design becomes critical when new interactions are introduced, and it will be important to understand user needs and preferences to ensure successful adoption.

What's Next

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