#45 Max: A Legendary VC Predicts AI's Future – And It's Not What You Think

When the VC who backed Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Chime talks about the future of AI, you listen. 🧠 Kirsten Green of Forerunner Ventures reveals her vision, and it has almost nothing to do with today's chatbots.We’ll talk about:Why the current AI boom is a "platform shift" not just about technology, but about building relationships and affection.The coming "emotional operating system" and the three key "unlocks" that make it possible: memory, a continuous learning loop, and voice.Why the real, defensible competitive moat in AI is not the model itself, but the deep, emotional switching cost of the relationship you build with users.Her advice for founders: why you should build with the LLM tailwind and why the future of AI isn't just one big chat window.Plus, the two mega-trends creating huge opportunities for new AI products right now: proactive wellness and the quest for personal security.Keywords: Kirsten Green, Forerunner Ventures, AI Products, Consumer AI, Emotional Operating System, AI Strategy, Platform Shift, Venture Capital, AI Startups, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, AI RelationshipsLinks:Newsletter: Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter.Our Community: Get 3-level AI tutorials across industries.Join AI Fire Academy: 500+ advanced AI workflows ($14,500+ Value)Our Socials:Facebook Group: Join 231K+ AI buildersX (Twitter): Follow us for daily AI dropsYouTube: Watch AI walkthroughs & tutorials