158 - AI SERIES: 8 - How Different AI Models Excel in Specific Use Cases with Jake Colling

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Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview Jake Colling (https://x.com/JacobColling). We dive into the exciting world of AI and automation and how it's reshaping the way businesses operate.

Jake, a software developer and founder of the startup Carrot, shares his insights on building and deploying easy-to-use AI workflows. We discuss the rise of different AI models like Gemini from Google, Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT, and explore which models excel in different use cases, from document processing to coding and even content creation. Jake also gives us a sneak peek into how Carrot simplifies AI integration for non-technical users, drawing parallels with tools like Zapier and N8n, but with an AI-native approach.

We even touch on the productivity gains AI tools like Cursor are bringing to software development.

Questions This Episode Answers:
What's the easiest way to build and use AI-powered workflows?
Which AI models are surprisingly effective for specific business tasks like document processing?
How can businesses leverage AI to automate everyday tasks like lead follow-up?
What makes AI-native platforms different from traditional automation tools?
How is the increasing use of AI impacting the speed of software development?
Enjoy the conversation!

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