EP 38: Wes Hamer from Tasq

Wes shares his exhilarating journey of building Tasq from the ground up, navigating the chaotic and ever-changing world of startups. He talks about the challenges of maintaining capital discipline, balancing the development of a technology stack, and finding ways to survive and thrive during industry upheavals. Wes's candid insights and practical advice provide a unique look into the life of a startup co-founder, offering valuable lessons on turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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0:00 - Introductions
1:00 - Startup Journey Insights
5:40 - User Experience Challenges
9:18 - Technology Strategy Importance
17:06 - Balancing Speed and Scaling in Startups
18:55 - Cloud vs On-Prem Impact
21:06 - Building and Scaling Strategies
24:05 - Prioritizing Startup Tasks
25:56 - Internal Operations in Startups
29:13 - Task Management Insights
33:40 - Industry Opportunities
35:08 - Daily Operations Best Practices
37:10 - Technology Stack Overview
41:20 - Data-Driven Decision Making
49:40 - AI Innovations
50:03 - AI in the Energy Sector
51:40 - Chatbot Technology
52:58 - Minimizing Human Errors
56:39 - Ensuring Data Quality
59:17 - Local LLM Implementation
1:01:13 - Model Swapping Techniques
1:07:20 - Favorite TU Alum
1:07:48 - Social Media Recommendations
1:09:32 - Recommended Books
1:12:51 - Favorite Games
1:14:30 - Startup Founding Advice
1:20:10 - Connecting with Wes Hamer

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Bobby Neelon
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EP 38: Wes Hamer from Tasq