Podcast:Idea to Startup Published On: Wed Sep 03 2025 Description: Today, we build a machine to help you actually run customer interviews.We’ll use AI to tackle the big blockers—accountability, CRM setup, outreach, transcription, and even how to pick your first customer. You’ll hear the idea Brian is testing with the interview machine, and we’ll walk through exactly how AI can make the process faster, more uncomfortable (in the right way), and a lot more effective. Plus, a bit on creativity and being human.Tacklebox Customer Interview Workshop (starts 9/15)ClaudeCalendlyGranola00:00 Intro00:30 Avoiding Criticism04:08 The Job of Customer Interviews09:12 Smooth Jazz09:30 Whisper Ideas11:35 The Idea:15:35 The AI Interview Machine17:34 Accountability19:13 Top of Funnel Outreach21:18 Interview Execution22:39 Synthesis23:43 The End