Making product on the S curve of AI. Plus, Anthropic Artifacts

Hallway Chat

Fraser and Nabeel start by retcon'ing their earlier "maybe we should stop talking about models" and reflecting on the importance of adapting product strategy based how much disruption is happening in your market. The episode highlights the release of Claude Artifacts by Anthropic, and comparing it to other AI product innovations. They also nerd out on the Xbloom coffee machine and a robotic mop. Lastly, Fraser asks about how to navigate when a founder gets introduced to the wrong partner at a VC firm.

• (00:00) - Product development early on the S curve, exploring Anthropic Artifacts
• (00:43) - Welcome to Hallway Chat
• (00:58) - Strong Convictions Loosely Held
• (03:37) - Exploring Claude Artifacts
• (10:48) - S Curve Product Design
• (23:33) - The Instinct to Exhale: Post-Launch Reflections
• (25:25) - Balancing Innovation and Stability
• (27:00) - Leaning into risk
• (32:30) - Question: Getting introd to the wrong partner at a VC