Fiat Growth Newsletter #10

Fiat Growth AI Staff Picks

Hey, it’s Fiat!

This issue takes just 7 minutes to read. Short on time? Here’s the quick rundown:

• Fiat Growth’s Favorite AI Tools: The ultimate tech stack we can’t live without in 2025, featuring tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, and more.

• Shoutout to A16z’s Consumer Team: Their master list of AI tools is a must-read for building products, audiences, and more in the AI era.

Happy reading,

Team Fiat 🚀

Fiat Growth AI Staff Picks

The AI Tech Stack We Can’t Live Without 🚀

At Fiat Growth, we’re all about unlocking creativity, saving time, and focusing on what truly matters. Whether it’s perfecting a pitch, creating cutting-edge content, or streamlining workflows, the right AI tools help us work smarter, not harder. These aren’t just tools—they’re the ultimate assistants, freeing us to make a bigger impact in less time.

Ready to level up your AI tech stack? Here’s what’s powering Fiat Growth in 2025:

1. ChatGPT

• 🧠 Why We Love It: It’s our go-to for general assistance, brainstorming, copywriting and everything in between. But the real magic? The Custom GPT Creator.

• 🔥 Pro Tip: Stop what you’re doing and try it RIGHT NOW! You can create tailored AI GPT assistants for your specific needs in minutes.

2. Perplexity

• 🔍 Why We Love It: Google who? Perplexity delivers hyper-focused, efficient search results that aggregate the most relevant information.

• 🎯 Use Case: Whether we’re deep-diving into market trends or fact-checking, this is our new default for search.

3. MidJourney

• 📸 Why We Love It: Simply put, it’s the best in the AI game for photo and image generation. Whether it’s conceptual visuals or polished campaign imagery, MidJourney turns ideas into reality.

• 🎨 Use Case: Perfect for creating visuals that match your brand’s storytelling, marketing campaigns, or product concepts.

• 💡 Pro Tip: It might take a few iterations to get the perfect result, but the output is worth it. Be specific with prompts, and don’t be afraid to refine them. MidJourney shines when you give it clear creative direction! (Fiat uses midjourney for all newsletter photos)

4. Runway

• 🎥 Why We Love It: Runway is redefining how we approach AI-powered video creation. We’re early in our testing phase, but it’s already clear this tool is a game-changer for crafting dynamic, high-quality video content.

• 📈 Use Case: Ideal for creating standout video ads, product showcases, or any creative project that demands professional-quality visuals.

• 💡 Pro Tip: Stack Runway with ChatGPT or Claude to craft killer video prompts that take your content to the next level. While there’s a learning curve to mastering video prompts, the payoff is huge. We’re confident this tool will play a pivotal role in the future of advertising.

5. Granola

• 📝 Why We Love It: It’s the note-taker that just gets you. Think of it as your assistant that needs zero onboarding.

• 💡 Pro Tip: Perfect for meetings or brainstorming sessions when you need every idea captured effortlessly.

6. Gamma

• 📊 Why We Love It: Turns ideas into market-ready pitch decks in seconds. It’s a time-saver you didn’t know you needed.

• ⚡ How We Stack It:

  1. Start with ChatGPT to flesh out ideas.

  2. Prompt ChatGPT to create concise, slide-ready summaries (e.g., “Turn this into a 5-slide deck”).

  3. Paste into Gamma, tweak for style, and voilà! A polished presentation that’s pitch-perfect.

• 💼 Pro Tip: You might need to adjust the design to fit your brand, but it will save you hours.

7. Suno

• 🎶 Why We Love It: Write full songs for coworkers, friends, pets, or partners in seconds. Perfect for gifts, fun projects, or just flexing your creativity.

• 🎤 How We Stack It: Use ChatGPT to craft a clever or heartfelt song outline, make sure to give ChatGPT the song style (R&B, Hip Hop etc) then let Suno turn it into a professionally produced tune.

8. Captions.io

• 📱 Why We Love It: It’s our secret weapon for creating AI-generated UGC content quickly and effectively. It’s also fun to play with.

• 📹 Use Case: Whether we’re crafting social posts, product reviews, or ad content, Captions.io helps us generate professional-quality videos with minimal effort.

• 💡 Pro Tip: It’s not perfect, but as long as you’re transparent with your client/user-base it’s worth a test. It’s fun to combine this with Gamma or Suno to create multi-channel campaigns that stand out.

9. Udio.com

• 🧠 Why We Love It: Turn your ideas into full-fledged songs. From lyrics to beats, Udio makes music creation ridiculously easy—no instruments needed.

• 🔥 Pro Tip: Play around with different genres and moods to see how versatile your tracks can get!

10. Pika.art

• 🧠 Why We Love It: Pika turns your images into videos in seconds. It’s the perfect tool for bringing your content to life in a fun and playful way.

• 🔥 Pro Tip: Use "Scene Ingredients" to tweak individual elements for a polished final video!

11. Leonardo.ai

• 🧠 Why We Love It: A go-to for jaw-dropping AI art—perfect for everything from concept art to game assets. It's like a pro digital artist on speed dial.

• 🔥 Pro Tip: Dive into the "Fine-Tuned Models" to create custom art styles that match your exact vision!

What’s Your Favorite AI Tool?

Hit us up on Linkedin —we’d love to hear what’s in your toolkit!

Need help optimizing your growth strategy with AI? Fiat Growth is here to guide you. Let’s build smarter, faster, and better—together.

A16z Consumer AI Stack

The Master List

Shoutout to the Consumer Team at a16z for curating this incredible AI tech stack—your guide to working smarter, creating faster, and scaling further in the AI era.

Here’s the full list to curate your AI stack to fuel your growth journey:

 Key: *** = Fiat Uses, * = Fiat is testing

General Assistance

1. Perplexity: AI-powered search engine for fast, accurate answers. ***

2. Anthropic: A versatile chatbot for tackling complex projects. ***

3. ChatGPT: Voice-enabled AI assistant for real-time collaboration and insights. ***

Get Work Done

1. Granola: AI notetaker to capture your meetings seamlessly. ***

2. Wispr Flow: Transform voice dictation into precise, editable text.

3. Gamma: Create stunning decks, documents, and websites effortlessly. ***

4. Adobe Acrobat AI: Summarize and chat with PDFs for faster workflows.*

5. Lindy: Automate workflows with custom AI agents tailored to your needs.

Build an Audience

1. Delphi: AI for producing text, voice, and video content.

2. HeyGen: Scale content creation with AI-powered avatars.

3. Argil (YC S24): AI avatars designed for dynamic social media videos.

4. Overlap (YC S24): Turn long-form videos into engaging shorts.

5. Persona: Build AI agents to support creators and brands.*

6. Captions: AI-powered video editing with engaging avatar overlays.*

Build a Product

1. Cursor: An AI code editor that knows your codebase inside-out.

2. Replit: Turn natural language prompts into functional apps.***

3. AnyChat: Access any AI model, all on one platform.

4. Codeium: Autocomplete your code with precision and speed.

Get Creative

1. ElevenLabs: Create realistic AI-generated voices.

2. Suno: Generate music and songs from simple text prompts.***

3. Midjourney: Create jaw-dropping visuals with AI image generation.***

4. KLING AI: Turn your prompts into stunning video content.

5. krea.ai: A creative canvas for generating incredible images.

6. Photoroom: Perfect for editing product photos with ease.

Learn or Grow

1. Rosebud: An interactive AI journal for personal growth.

2. Good Inside: Your parenting co-pilot for modern families.

3. Ada Health: Assess medical symptoms with AI-driven insights.

4. Particle: Stay informed with an AI-powered news app.***

Have Fun

1. Remix AI: Share your favorite AI-generated images socially.

2. Meta Imagine: AI image generation within Meta apps.*

3. Grok: A conversational chatbot by X.AI for fun and insights.

4.Curio: AI-powered toys for interactive learning with kids.

Why This Matters:

AI isn’t just a tool anymore—it’s the backbone of modern growth. Whether you’re scaling your business, launching your next product, or just having fun, these tools are here to help you move faster, think smarter, and do more.

Big thanks again to a16z Consumer Team for sharing this incredible resource.

Looking to leverage AI for your business? Fiat Growth is here to help you build, scale, and create with the right strategy. Reach out today to start your AI-driven journey!

That’s all for this edition. Cheers!

Fiat Growth Team