In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, Partner at Lightspeed, chats with Anu Atluru—a startup founder, operator, angel investor, and co-runner of Slang—a product studio dedicated to social consumer products. Anu shares her insights on the evolving landscape of social products, the difference between social utilities and social networks, and how AI could reshape the healthcare landscape.
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Generative Now
(02:55) Exploring Social Utilities and Networks
(10:21) Subscription Services and Consumer Behavior
(17:14) The Role of AI in Social Utilities
(34:06) The Future of Software Creation
(37:34) The Value of Software Creation
(38:34) Ecosystem and Marketplaces for Software
(39:34) Artistic Side of Software
(47:42) AI in Medicine and Healthcare
(52:21) Will we have AI Doctors?
(01:05:19) Lightning Round
(01:12:13) Closing Thoughts
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