(0:00) Jason welcomes Michael Putz, CEO of Blackshark.ai. (2:40) What are the lessons learned in video game creation that inform creating a startup? (3:22) The necessity and vision behind creating a digital twin of our planet (8:24) Unraveling Blackshark's programming methods and learning algorithms. (11:04) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team (12:01) The modern approach to data training and insights from developing Microsoft’s Flight Simulator. (14:59) Discussing why In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s venture arm, chose to invest in Blackshark.ai. (15:41) A live demonstration of Blackshark's innovative new product, Orca Huntr. (22:16) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist (27:16) Planet Labs and the amazing cadence of updated satellite imagery. (30:25) The story and inspiration behind the name of Blackshark's new product, Orca Hunter. (31:48) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (34:37) Delving into the Austrian perspective on the in-office versus remote work debate. (36:53) Exploring how Blackshark’s team leverages AI for increased efficiency and effectiveness. Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp Check out Blackshark.ai: https://blackshark.ai/ Follow Michael: X: https://twitter.com/blacksharkai LinkedIn: https://at.linkedin.com/in/michaelputz Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/jason Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/jason](https://www.instagram.com/jason/) LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/) Thanks to our partners: (11:04) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team (22:16) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist (31:48) LinkedIn Marketing -  Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-startups-audio/id315114957 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULQ0ewYf5zmsDgBchlkr9 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes315114957/this-week-in-startups-audio More from us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistartups Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups Official site: https://thisweekinstartups.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A Subscribe to TWiST Clips for all the best moments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7tJlcUA6PzVHEMo-X7ddg #startups #AI #blackshark #entrepreneurship #investing #angelinvesting #tech #news #business