We Thought It Was About Algorithms. It Wasn’t

We Thought It Was About Algorithms. It Wasn’t

From Just Press Record by Matt Zeigler

May 20, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

Matt Zeigler and Jack Forehand discuss the importance of personal stories and relationships in investing and creativity amidst the rise of algorithms and AI.

Matt Zeigler and Jack Forehand look at what recent Intentional Investor conversations can teach us about creativity, investing, YouTube, AI, mentorship and building a media business. Using clips from Michael Perry, Marc Rubinstein and Mat Cashman, they explore why knowing your limits, understanding your strengths, learning from mentors and building real relationships still matter in a world of algorithms and LLMs. Main topics covered: • Why personal stories reveal how investors and creators actually think • Michael Perry on accepting ceilings and learning from people you may never catch • What YouTube creators can learn from studying bigger platforms without copying them • Why different shows and platforms require different strategies • Marc Rubinstein on being a slow, methodical thinker and finding the right role • Shared values and complementary skills in creative partnerships • How Substack, YouTube, Twitter and audio platforms each serve different audiences • Why attention is the scarce resource in modern media • Mat Cashman on learning options from a real-world mentor on the CBOE floor • How AI and LLMs can become virtual mentors and strategy partners • Why relationships…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Zeigler

Guest: Jack Forehand

Topics covered

  • creativity
  • investing
  • YouTube
  • AI
  • mentorship
  • media business

Keywords

  • investing
  • creativity
  • YouTube
  • mentorship
  • AI
  • media business
  • personal stories
  • relationships
  • strategies

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