14.ai Dispatch #29

Dec 21, 2025

Another week, another dispatch.

But hey, at least the chatbots are still running. Speaking of which...

Ticket #0001

Issue: Chimney access blocked by “modern remodel”

Ticket #0104

Details: One child received two LEGO sets. Neighbor received socks.

Ticket #0188

Priority: Medium

Issue: Child awake at 2:37am

Our founding engineer Ugo Balducci finally agreed to answer the important questions.

You know, the stuff that actually matters when you’re building a company together.

Jason spent his days at TikTok helping live sellers rack up GMV.

Now he’s out here helping brands do the same with over $14M in Live GMV and counting.

He’s done it all: creator, influencer program manager, TikTok insider. The man has a 360° view.

We’re covering on Jan 7 at 9 am PT:

If you’re a founder, brand operator, creator, or growth person trying to figure out TikTok Live Shopping, this one’s for you.

You ever feel like our black lab Riva in this video?

Unenthused. Over it. Wondering why we’re doing this. But dragging yourself forward anyway because what else are you gonna do?

Yeah. We’re all Riva sometimes.

At least we’re outside. At least we’re moving. At least the team’s still showing up.

(She’s usually way more excited, I swear. Evidence: the second half of this video where she’s actually sprinting.)

We’ll call it an uber.

Until next time - survive the holiday chaos 🎁🫡 And our refund agents will try to do the same.

Happy Sunday!🫡

GloGlo