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  AI in the Courtroom: Jared White on Matey AI

  Jared White: Building AI You Can Trust in a Courtroom In this episode of Zero to Umm, Jared White, founder of Matey AI, makes a compelling case that the next frontier in artificial intelligence isn't teaching computers to write—it's teaching them to read. White discusses building AI-native legal tools specifically designed for criminal defense, where the stakes for inaccuracy are extraordinarily high. His company, Matey AI, brings attorneys from evidence to answers in minutes rather than months, delivering cutting-edge AI solutions that transform legal operations, accelerate investigations, and automate complex reviews with what the company describes as unmatched speed, accuracy, and transparency. Throughout the conversation, White shares his entrepreneurial journey and dives into the unique economics of AI development in the legal space. He emphasizes the critical challenge of building trust in high-stakes environments like courtrooms, where a wrong answer can have profound consequences. Central to his approach is enabling AI to reason over vast datasets—a capability that goes beyond simple text generation to genuine comprehension and analysis. White also highlights the importance of customer-centric development, ensuring that the tools his team builds are shaped by the real needs of the attorneys who rely on them. The episode is hosted by Kyle Hudson, founder of Stacklist, an open content network designed for organizing and sharing curated collections. The full conversation, transcript, and episode guide are available through the stack, along with links to connect with both Jared White and Kyle Hudson on LinkedIn and X, and to learn more about Matey AI's platform for legal professionals.

  Jul 7, 2026 · 53 minView episode
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  The Vision. Unfiltered. (Here's Where We're At)

  My guest couldn't make it, so I figured I'd just tell you where we're at. In this episode I talk about the thing that's been brewing for 9 years. The links here, the company, socials, the guide to my Stacklist operating system, and the full transcript are the companions to the co

  Jun 25, 2026 · 15 minView episode
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  Zero to Umm - Cody Schneider - Graphed

  Cody Schneider, Co-Founder of Graphed, on Zero to Umm. He built a lead-sourcing agent before 8am the morning of this recording. The links here, Cody, the Graphed team, the company, and the full transcript are the companions to the conversation.

  Apr 29, 2026 · 57 minView episode
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  Steven Plappert - Forecastr

  In this episode of Zero to Umm, Steven and I trace the full arc: failing his first company after three years, walking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, meeting his co-founder Logan Burchett by accident at a CFO shop in Louisville, and building Forecastr through six yea

  Apr 22, 2026 · 1 hrView episode
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  Thomas Peham - Otterly.ai

  Thomas Peham spent a decade building marketing engines for other people's companies — from a tiny PLG startup to a venture-backed company that raised $138M in funding. Then he noticed something that changed everything: ChatGPT was answering questions his clients used to win on Go

  Apr 15, 2026 · 50 minView episode
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  Andrew Boos - Darwinian Ventures

  Andrew Boos is the founder of Darwinian Ventures, a fractional sales advisory firm that builds go-to-market teams for early-stage B2B startups. He's also quietly investing in his own clients from profit, not a fund.

  Mar 17, 2026 · 52 minView episode
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  Michael Hoy - Atlas

  Michael Hoy, co-founder and CEO of Atlas, joins to discuss building a company during the current disorienting moment in AI tech. He shares Atlas's origin story, from initial Product Hunt traction to the humbling realization of no paying customers, and the importance of founders t

  Mar 2, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minView episode
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  Nicole Miranda - 6 Degree Soul

  Nicole Miranda shares her incredible journey of quitting a corporate sales job mid-vacation, becoming Miss Hawaii 2025, and building her retreat business, Six Degree Soul, all within two years. This episode explores what happens when you stop optimizing for others' definitions of

  Feb 17, 2026 · 41 minView episode
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  Vlad Cazacu - Flowlie

  This episode features Vlad Cazacu, founder and CEO of Flowlie, discussing his winding path from an immigrant kid to building a leading fundraising tool. He shares how Flowlie evolved from

  Jan 7, 2026 · 1 minView episode
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  Stephen Messer - Collective[i]

  Stephen Messer, co-founder of LinkShare and now building Collective[i], shares his entrepreneurial journey from the early struggles of LinkShare to its eventual sale to Rakuten. He discusses the challenges of explaining the internet in the 90s, the pivotal Michael Dell partnershi

  Dec 15, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minView episode