Ep. 13: Jake Heller, CEO/Founder of Casetext
Riding the AI Wave
AI isn't just changing the game - it's creating entirely new playing fields. Just ask Jake Heller, who turned a legal tech startup into a $650M acquisition by Thomson Reuters.
I'm thrilled to share our latest UNPAK3D Podcast episode featuring Jake Heller, CEO of Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters, who reveals how his team revolutionized the legal industry through strategic AI implementation.
Jake's journey from founding Casetext to its recent acquisition offers a masterclass in building and scaling an AI company. What started as a mission to make legal research more accessible transformed into one of legal tech's most impressive success stories.
Key moments you won't want to miss:
🚀 1:00 - The winding journey behind Casetext
🧠 5:00 - Real-world strategies for implementing AI that actually drives value
🛡️ 21:00 - Building unassailable moats in vertical AI markets
💡 29:00 - Critical insights for founders building AI-native companies
🎯 32:57 - Finding product-market fit
🤝 55:23 - Creating a culture that attracts and retains top talent
🧘 1:04:31 - Lessons on maintaining personal balance while scaling
Whether you're a founder wondering how to integrate AI into your startup, or an investor seeking to understand the next wave of AI opportunities, Jake's insights are invaluable. He shares candid stories about the challenges they faced and the strategic decisions that led to their success.
Listen now to understand how AI is reshaping industry verticals and what it takes to build a category-defining company in today's AI-driven landscape.
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