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July 30, 2025 97 mins
In this episode, host Codie Sanchez sits down with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in the tech industry. Amjad shares his journey from coding at age six in Jordan to leading one of the fastest-growing AI companies. He offers insights into overcoming entrepreneurial challenges, the importance of non-conformist thinking, and how Replit empowers individuals to create applications without coding skills. Learn how AI can revolutionize business, the future of AI talent, and why Amjad believes the United States remains the best place for entrepreneurship. Want help scaling your business to $1M in monthly revenue? Click here to connect with my consulting team. 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for AI 00:49 Early Beginnings in Coding 02:26 Turning Down a Billion Dollar Offer 05:55 Challenges and Pivots in Business 10:18 Repl.it's Revolutionary Impact 14:40 Empowering Entrepreneurs with AI 31:58 The Future of AI and Prompting 37:38 Leadership and Talent Wars in AI 48:13 The Risks of Joining a Startup 49:05 Government Policies and Innovation 49:46 The Role of WhatsApp Groups in Tech 50:34 Competing with Big Tech 51:14 The Importance of Direct Communication 51:31 Challenges of PR and Media Coverage 53:10 The Underdog Mentality 56:05 Building a Venture Scale Company 57:02 The Culture of Silicon Valley 57:59 Operating Principles and Company Culture 59:02 The Importance of Seeking Pain 01:05:45 Mentorship and Lifelong Work 01:14:10 The Human Experience and AI 01:25:47 The Future of AI and Society 01:27:16 The American Dream and Entrepreneurship MORE FROM BIGDEAL: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok MORE FROM CODIE SANCHEZ: 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 📽️ TikTok OTHER THINGS WE DO: Our community Free newsletter Biz buying course Resibrands CT Capital Main St Hold Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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