Building got faster. Validation didn't.
About this episode
Cameron and JDM discuss the misconceptions around being 'AI native' in startups and the gap between building quickly and validating effectively.
Hey friends 👋 “AI native” is everywhere right now—and almost nobody using the label actually qualifies. This week, Cameron and JDM dig into what it actually means to build with AI at the core of your startup (it’s not about your workflow tools), and why the founders most excited about shipping fast are making the same old mistake in a shiny new wrapper. There’s a meaningful difference between AI compressing your build cycle and AI being the reason your company exists. Get that wrong, and you’re efficiently moving in the wrong direction—stacking assumptions on top of assumptions, measuring inputs instead of outcomes, and calling it traction. Building got faster. Validation didn’t. Customers still decide on their own timeline, no matter how quickly you ship. JDM also has some personal news this week—Emilia has arrived, and the Miller family is officially a party of four. Cameron’s growing his own crew too, but his is decidedly more… reptilian. As always, thanks for listening. —Cameron and JDM Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:15 What “AI native” actually means 06:00 The build vs. validation gap 15:00 Efficiency vs. evidence: the core mistake 20:00 Sequencing violations 23:00…
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