In episode 14 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen interviews Cooper Simson, the portfolio manager for Dan Martell's AI Venture Studio, Martell Ventures as he shares insights on evaluating AI-focused businesses, the importance of aligning interests with founders, and how Martell Ventures supports startups in scaling their operations.

Tune in to learn more about Cooper's background and his role in shaping the future of the forest industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:16] AI-focused data centers with timber.

[00:06:40] Voice interaction in AI tools.

[00:09:44] AI's impact on business growth.

[00:12:12] Raising capital for growth.

[00:15:23] AI's impact on construction processes.

[00:21:15] Bridging the AI knowledge gap.

[00:23:58] AI tools for business improvement.

[00:26:46] AI's patient nature for learning.

QUOTES

• "I think that one thing that I think is, a real big opportunity is getting the people that are so smart about AI and how to implement it with people like myself and others that are like, doing really big things in an old way." -Russ Vaagen
• "It'll be eye-opening because you'll be getting questions about your business that you've never had before." -Cooper Simson
• "The beautiful thing about AI is it's patient. It won't judge you." -Cooper Simson

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Russ Vaagen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/

Cooper Simson

Email: cooper@danmartell.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coop_doggydog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-simson-896957

WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/