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Farhad Manjoo, a former New York Times and Wall Street Journal columnist, reveals his AI-enhanced writing workflow, from research to finding the perfect metaphor, and how these tools have transformed his creative process without replacing his unique voice.
What you’ll learn:
• How AI evolved from a simple tool to an essential writing companion
• Using ChatGPT as a research assistant with web search capabilities
• The “super-thesaurus” technique for finding the perfect words and idioms
• How AI helps brainstorm ideas and refine arguments
• The benefits of having an “always-on” writing partner in a remote work world
• Using AI as a first reader to evaluate drafts in progress
• Why AI enhances rather than replaces a writer’s unique voice
• Practical tips for getting unstuck when AI doesn’t deliver
• How AI speeds up the writing process while improving quality
• The future improvements that would make AI even more valuable for writers
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Brought to you by:
• Enterpret—Customer SuperIntelligence Platform for Product and CX teams
• Vanta—Automate compliance and simplify security with Vanta
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Where to find Farhad Manjoo:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhad-manjoo-161229/
• X: https://x.com/fmanjoo
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Where to find Claire Vo:
• ChatPRD: https://www.chatprd.ai/
• Website: https://clairevo.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairevo/
• X: https://x.com/clairevo
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Intro
(02:40) Farhad’s journey from skepticism to adoption of AI tools
(04:20) Brainstorming with ChatGPT
(06:54) Assessing the quality of AI-sourced information
(08:34) How ChatGPT helps identify new angles and perspectives
(10:52) Using ChatGPT to find alternatives to clichéd expressions
(16:44) The “super-thesaurus” technique for finding perfect words and idioms
(20:12) Using AI as a first reader for draft evaluation
(22:15) Lightning round
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Tools referenced:
• ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt/overview/
• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
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Other references:
• New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/
• The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/
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Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, where AI agents are already writing 41% of all code commits, and he’s targeting 80% by year’s end. Sahil demonstrates how this approach allows him to transform what would typically be two-week projects into two-hour implementations—a 40x productivity increase.
What you’ll learn:
The exact AI workflow Sahil uses to build features 40x faster—from prototyping in v0 to implementation with DevinHow Gumroad incentivizes AI adoption across the organization with $33,000 bounties for engineers who outperform the CEOHow to use component libraries like shadcn/ui for effective AI developmentHow AI is shifting engineering roles toward architecture and tech-debt removal while enabling designers and PMs to ship features directlyWhy spending more time on UX iteration becomes possible (and necessary) when implementation costs drop dramaticallyWhich organizational functions will be transformed by AI next—
Brought to you by:
Enterpret—Customer SuperIntelligence Platform for Product and CX teams
Vanta—Automate compliance and simplify security with Vanta
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Where to find Sahil Lavingia:
Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/
Website: https://sahillavingia.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahillavingia
X: https://x.com/shl
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Where to find Claire Vo:
ChatPRD: https://www.chatprd.ai/
Website: https://clairevo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairevo/
X: https://x.com/clairevo
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In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Sahil’s background
(02:31) How soon will AI do most engineering?
(04:08) Live demo: redesigning with v0, Devin, and Cursor
(09:30) Using the right tools
(11:03) Prototyping and iteration with AI
(19:45) Incentivizing AI adoption in teams
(24:50) “Magical” date-picker component development
(31:47) AI’s impact on marketing, sales, and support
(36:50) Deciding what to build when AI builds everything
(40:02) Conclusion and final thoughts
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Referenced:
• Devin: https://devin.ai/
• Cursor: https://www.cursor.so/
• v0: https://v0.dev/
• Tobi Lütke’s tweet on how AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909231499448401946
• Flexile: https://app.flexile.com/
• shadcn: https://github.com/shadcn/ui
• Gusto: https://gusto.com/
• GitHub: https://github.com/
• Figma: https://www.figma.com/
• Slack: https://slack.com/
• Vercel: https://vercel.com/
• Next.js: https://nextjs.org/
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Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
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How I AI, hosted by Claire Vo, is for anyone struggling to keep up with the latest AI advancements, and wondering how to actually use these magical new tools to improve the quality and efficiency of their work. In each episode, guests will demonstrate a specific, practical, and impactful way they’ve learned to use AI in their life. Forget theoretical debates—this podcast is about real, concrete suggestions. Expect 30-minute episodes, live demos, and tips/tricks/workflows you can implement immediately. Whether you’re building products, leading teams, or just want to level up your AI game, this show helps demystify AI and give you the skills you need to thrive in this new world.
