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AI agents can handle end-to-end vendor outreach and build full e-commerce sites with integrated payments

The guest uses deep research and browser automation for vendor outreach, while also building a complete e-commerce platform with voting, databases, and Stripe integration using AI. ✦ AI generated

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How she ran vendor outreach end to end using deep research and browser use. How she built a full e-commerce site with voting, databases, and Stripe integration.

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AI is creating unprecedented efficiency at Salesforce—coding agents, headless platforms, and humans working together—allowing faster implementation, cheaper production, and capabilities that were impossible before.Marc Benioff · All-In Podcast · conf 65%

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A markdown file is an employee that does the job perfectly every single timeGarry Tan · a16z Podcast · conf 80%

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AI is just a tool like other tools developers use, and it is clearly useful.Linus Torvalds · Simon Willison's Weblog · conf 70%

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supports → A solo founder can use AI as a technical co-founder to launch a complete fashion brand without hiring engineersHost · Lenny's Newsletter supports → Startups can now reach $15M ARR in 4 months with just a few people because AI agents allow for recursive self-improvement and skill loops.Garry Tan · a16z Podcast