Sapien Raised $10M+ to Scale Gamified AI Data Labelling
In this conversation, Mike Zajko sits down with Rowan Stone, Co-founder of Sapien, and Jesse Walden, Founder & Managing Partner at Variant Fund, to explore how Sapien leverages expert feedback to fine-tune large language models (LLMs) and enhance AI data labeling across industries.
Key insights include:
- User incentives and experience
- State of the ownership economy
- The convergence of AI and Crypto
- The Rise of DAO’s and open networks
- The role of decentralized expert feedback in AI data training
00:00 Introduction to Sapien and Fundraising Context
01:31 Jesse Walden's Journey: From A16Z to Variant
04:02 Ownership Economy: Progress and Challenges
06:19 Rowan Stone's Background and Entry into Crypto
11:27 The Success of Base: Lessons Learned
14:29 Understanding Sapien: The AI Training Protocol
17:24 User Experience and Incentives in Sapien
21:28 Reputation and Quality Control in Decentralized AI
22:41 AI and Crypto: Current Trends and Future Outlook
23:40 The Importance of Quality Data in AI
24:40 Investing in the AI Stack
29:10 The Future of DAOs and Autonomous Organizations
31:28 Challenges in Fundraising and Vision Alignment
34:35 Selling to Traditional Businesses
39:31 Building Towards an Open Protocol
43:08 Progressive Decentralization vs. Progressive Utility
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