July 11, 2025
Episode 130: Adam Epstein on building the Gigi AI chatbot, plus Linda leaves X and WPP gets a new CEO

Ari Paparo and Eric Franchi speak with Adam Epstein, co-founder and CEO of Gigi, an AI assistant focused on automating tasks within the Amazon DSP. Adam shares how the product evolved from a streaming TV tool to a broader AI-powered platform for media agencies. He discusses the challenges of training a vertical AI agent using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), the reasoning behind a chat-based interface, and how agencies are integrating their own processes into Gigi. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of agentic AI on agency workflows and team structures.
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