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#848 The $10K Projects You Never Do (AI Just Changed That)

In this episode, host Dan interviews AI entrepreneur Taylor Pearson about Claude Code and Claude Co‑Work, new agentic AI tools that act like an operating system for running a business. Pearson demonstrates how these tools can turn spreadsheets, SOPs, and other workflows into automated, file‑writing agents that handle data cleaning, project planning, and content publishing in a fraction of the time traditional methods require. He contrasts these capabilities with standard chat‑based LLMs, highlighting the ability to write files, maintain persistent memory across projects, and integrate with APIs for real‑time business insights. The conversation also covers practical starter projects for founders, security considerations, and the broader shift toward AI‑driven business automation.