The journey of Luma AI's co-founder and CEO, Amit Jain, in building a $200M artificial intelligence company focused on multimodal general intelligence and advanced video models, emphasizing rapid iteration over perfection.
About this podcast
Dive into the fascinating journey of Amit Jain, co-founder and CEO of Luma AI, as he shares how his company achieved a $200M valuation by prioritizing rapid development and shipping innovative AI products, even if not 'perfect'. Discover Luma AI's mission to build multimodal general intelligence, starting with the world's best video models, and explore Amit's unique insights into the future of AI. From his early interests in physics and iOS app development to his work on Apple's Vision Pro, Amit recounts the pivotal moments that led him to identify the potential of generative AI and found Luma AI. This episode offers a candid look at the challenges and triumphs of building revolutionary technology, the importance of user feedback, and the strategic decisions behind developing groundbreaking models like Dream Machine. A must-listen for anyone interested in AI, entrepreneurship, and the future of creative technology.
podcaster host & Guests
Amit Jain
CEO entrepreneur
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