In this episode, Clint sits down with Mike, the CEO and founder of Brightwave, to explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence on investment research. Brightwave is an innovative platform that leverages AI to enhance human cognition and streamline investment workflows. Mike shares his journey, insights, and the future of AI in trading and investment.Timestamps:00:09 - Introduction and Background of Mike and Brightwave00:30 - Overview of Brightwave's AI-Powered Investment Research01:12 - Human Judgment vs. AI in Investment Decisions02:04 - Market Efficiency and AI Limitations03:00 - Historical Comparison: Accountants and Computational Spreadsheets04:11 - Mike's Career and Decision to Found Brightwave06:00 - Early Work with Language Models and Databricks07:02 - Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Debate09:14 - Future of AI: Agentic Tool Use and Long-Term Predictions11:59 - AI's Impact on Employment and Professional Work13:01 - Future of Trading Platforms in the Age of AI14:49 - Rise of Retail Trading and Democratization of Technology16:00 - Disillusionment and the American Dream17:08 - A Day in the Life of Brightwave's CEO19:41 - Mike's Reading Preferences and Recommendations20:47 - Mental Health and Loneliness in Entrepreneurship23:42 - Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI24:31 - Building and Defining Company Culture at Brightwave27:23 - Staying Motivated as a CEO29:20 - Decision to Work In-Person vs. Remote30:44 - Preparing for 2025 and Capital Efficiency31:57 - Reflecting on Who Gave Mike a Chance33:02 - Shoutout to Investors and Closing Remarks

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