Adam Nathan is the founder and CEO of Blaze.ai, a marketing platform built for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this conversation, we explored Adam’s journey from big tech to startup life, the challenges of standing out in a saturated AI market, and how Blaze.ai empowers “teams of one” to compete like Fortune 500s.

We also discussed key insights around VC dynamics, the mindset of a founder, and Adam’s vision of AI as a practical tool—not just hype.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Blaze.ai Website: https://www.blaze.ai/

• Adam Nathan on Twitter: https://x.com/adampnathan

• Adam Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adampnathan/

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:01:07) The Entrepreneurial Journey Begins

(00:04:36) The Reality of Startup Life

(00:10:40) Navigating Pivots and Market Challenges

(00:11:22) Navigating Venture Capital and Business Pivots

(00:17:25) Embracing AI and the Birth of Blaze

(00:25:11) The Reality of Startup Life

(00:26:56) Introducing Blaze: AI for Small Businesses(00:26:56) Introducing Blaze: AI for Small Businesses

(00:30:05) The Future of AI in Business

(00:39:17) The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Creativity

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