In this episode of the Systems & Power Podcast, host Moses Parente sits down with Bo Brainerd, CEO and founder of Ophelia, to discuss startups, AI agents, infrastructure, and the future of software.

Bo shares her journey from politics into the tech industry, explaining how grassroots political organizing and startup building have more in common than you might think. She breaks down the idea behind Ophelia, a technology layer designed to connect consumer software and AI agents with real-world services and capabilities.

The conversation explores the challenges of building infrastructure for a new category of software, the importance of open-source tools, and how startups can integrate AI agents into their products without rebuilding everything from scratch.

Bo also discusses New York City's growing startup ecosystem, how AI could reshape jobs and enterprise companies, and her long-term vision for giving software the ability to take meaningful action in the real world.

Topics include:

• Building Ophelia from the ground up
• AI agents and the future of startups
• Connecting software to real-world services
• Open-source infrastructure and developer tools
• Politics, grassroots organizing, and entrepreneurship
• New York City's startup ecosystem
• How AI could change jobs and the workforce
• The future of enterprise software
• Building infrastructure for an AI-native economy

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In this episode of the Systems in Power Podcast, host Moses interviews Brandon Castro, the Republican candidate for New York's 30th Assembly District. They discuss the dynamics of the recent primary election, the challenges of running against an established political family, and Castro's unique position as an outsider. The conversation delves into Castro's campaign platform, which emphasizes infrastructure improvements, housing solutions, and the role of AI in education.

Here Castro shares his vision for a more inclusive political landscape and the importance of engaging with the community on various issues. In this conversation, Moses and Brandon discuss the challenges faced by Gen Z in the job market, the need for educational reform to better align with current job demands, and the rise of anti-establishment movements like the DSA. They also explore the influence of corporate money in politics and the importance of authentic leadership that prioritizes community needs over party lines.

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In this episode of the Systems & Power Podcast, Moses Parente sits down with recent law school graduate and political commentator Joe Silverstein.

They discuss Joe’s journey from combat sports into politics and media, the changing Democratic Party, AOC and the DSA’s growing influence, and how affordability is reshaping politics in New York City.

The conversation also explores social media’s influence on campaigns, immigration and sanctuary-city policies, political hypocrisy, ideological pressure in academia, and the importance of engaging in local politics—even when people strongly disagree.

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