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In this episode, Frank sits down with Devansh Devansh, founder and head of AI at Iris, whose journey spans from building a thriving tech community of over 10,000 on Substack to developing advanced legal AI tools that revolutionize how lawyers work through complex reasoning.
The conversation explores Devansh Devanche's unconventional path into AI, his experiences navigating the evolving landscape of machine learning, and the unique challenges of creating transparent, trustworthy agentic systems in legal tech. Along the way, we uncover the story behind his distinctive "chocolate milk cult leader" branding, his philosophy on startup building, and why he believes that innovation in AI is more accessible than it may seem.
Whether you’re a technologist, a lawyer, or just curious about the future of AI, this is an episode packed with insight, optimism, and actionable advice.
Links- Devansh on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/devansh-devansh-516004168/
- Devansh on SubStack -https://substack.com/@chocolatemilkcultleader
Time Stamps
00:00 Transitioning to Substack and AI Journey
05:32 Starting to publish research insights
07:37 Connecting with Senior Leaders
13:27 Issues with Legal AI Systems
16:55 Challenges with current AI systems
19:49 Demand for AI in legal and non-legal sectors
23:29 Challenges with AI system state management
24:51 Compounding AI returns over time
30:50 Meeting the CEO of Iris
34:20 Tailoring Startup Strategy to Strengths
36:26 Insights on Cluli's Market Presence
40:27 Opportunities in AI Innovation
42:57 Reflecting on market evolutions
