In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, Anthony Sapountzis interviews, Gareth Rydon, Co-Founder of Friyay.ai, Australia’s first generative AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... studio. A leader in human-centred AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... design, Gareth returns to share fresh insights on how small and medium businesses can embrace AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... as a strategic partner. Together, they unpack the latest developments in generative AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through..., discuss emerging tools and trends, and offer practical advice for business owners, developers, and innovators navigating the fast-moving AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... landscape.
The conversation opens with Gareth reflecting on how the AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... landscape has shifted dramatically, moving away from elaborate prompt engineering towards more intuitive, plug-and-play assistants embedded in business workflows. He and Anthony highlight the growing strength of reasoning models like GPT-4, which allow users to interact in a more natural, conversational manner. Gareth, known for his focus on human-first design, recommends a more collaborative approach—encouraging users to ask AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... for clarification or even admit when it lacks information, in order to reduce hallucinations and improve reliability.
The two also share their hands-on experiences with Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, having recently made the switch from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace. While Copilot fell short of expectations, Gemini impressed with its seamless integration and functionality, particularly within tools like Google Sheets. The discussion moves into the realm of coding, where tools like Claude in Cursor are enabling developers to rapidly prototype with minimal error—though both caution that a basic understanding of coding is still essential to get the most out of these tools.
As AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... reshapes traditional development roles, Gareth points out a blurring of lines between business analysts, product managers, and developers. With the right approach, non-technical professionals can now build and launch real products. Tools like Bubble and other no-code platforms may soon become obsolete, as AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... models like Claude 3.7 generate high-quality, scalable code with speed and precision. They touch on the rise of “vibe coding”—where AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... assists in development based on natural language—and how this could even change the way startups secure funding, given that fewer resources are now needed to bring a concept to life.
In closing, Anthony and Gareth discuss the broader implications of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... in team collaboration, planning, and operations. From uploading wireframes to guide builds, to using AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools as a ‘third person’ in strategic workshops, they illustrate how businesses can dramatically accelerate their planning cycles. Gareth also shares some favourite workflow hacks—like using AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... to process meeting transcripts and draft planning documents. His parting advice is clear: don’t wait for the perfect time. Pick one tool, start small, and let curiosity guide you—because the best way to learn what AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... can do for your business is simply to try.
Topics Covered
- Evolution of generative AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools
- Reducing AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... hallucinations through better prompt design
- Microsoft Copilot vs Google Gemini
- AI-assisted coding and “vibe coding”
- The decline of no-code platforms like Bubble
- Blurring roles between business analysts, product managers, and developers
- Impact of AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... on offshore development markets
- AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... as a planning and collaboration tool
- Practical advice for getting started with AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... tools
Important Time Stamps
- Stop Prompt Engineering—Start Collaborating with AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... (0:07 – 6:28)
- Want Better AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Answers? Let It Say ‘I Don’t Know’ (6:29 – 7:40)
- Microsoft Copilot vs. Google Gemini: The Verdict Is In (7:42- 10:00)
- Can AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Really Write 90% of Code? Here’s What Developers Think (18:02 – 23:37)
- What Is Vibe Coding—and Why Everyone’s Talking About It (23:38 – 33:13)
- Why AIArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a very large and broad spectrum of technologies which most people would be familiar with through... Builds Work Better with a Plan (33:14 – 44:50)
