Podcasts about auren

Russ d'Sa is the founder and CEO of LiveKit, the infrastructure company powering real-time voice for OpenAI's ChatGPT, Character.ai, and numerous AI applications.In this episode of World of DaaS, Russ and Auren discuss:The evolution of voice AITurn detection and conversational dynamicsReal-time infrastructure for AICopilots vs autopilots for the futureLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Russ d'Sa on X at @dsa. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Dan Driscoll is the current Secretary of the U.S. Army, overseeing a military branch with approximately one million soldiers, 250,000 civilians, and an annual budget of $185 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Dan and Auren discuss:The Army Transformation InitiativeRapid defense innovation with Silicon ValleyModernizing obsolete military equipmentFixing Pentagon procurement Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Dan Driscoll on X at @SecArmy.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Brandon Daniels is the CEO of Exiger, which provides AI-powered supply chain and third-party risk management solutions to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Exiger has annual revenues of over $150 million and received a majority investment by Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI Equity for $1.2 billion in 2023.In this episode of World of DaaS, Brandon and Auren discuss:Tariffs and supply chain chaosBringing manufacturing back to the USData validation in supply chain monitoringCountries most vulnerable to China's influenceLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Brandon Daniels and Exiger on LinkedIn. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Joshua Steinman is the co-founder and CEO of Galvanick, a cybersecurity company building tools to secure industrial infrastructure and AI systems.In this episode of World of DaaS, Joshua and Auren discuss:Foreign spies in tech companiesVulnerabilities in critical infrastructureLessons from Stuxnet and UkraineBuilding resilience against cyber threatsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Josh Steinman on X at @JoshuaSteinman. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Brian O'Kelley is the co-founder and former CEO of AppNexus, which built core infrastructure for programmatic advertising and was acquired by AT&T for $1.6 billion in 2018. He's now the co-founder and CEO of Scope3, a company working to reduce the carbon footprint in digital advertising.In this episode of World of DaaS, Brian and Auren discuss:The zero-sum game of auction paradigmsAI tools revolutionizing software developmentBuilding personal brands in techClimate tech's shifting business caseLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Brian O'Kelley on X at @bokelley. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Trae Stephens is a partner at Founders Fund and co-founder and current executive chairman at Anduril, a defense technology company that produces software-defined, hardware-enabled major weapons programs.In this episode of World of DaaS, Trae and Auren discuss:Revolutionizing defense technology manufacturingBillionaire founders in defense techSupply chain resilience for military hardwareTechnology's impact on modern relationshipsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Trae Stephens on X at @TraeStephens.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Scott Stephenson is the former Chairman, President, and CEO of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ: VRSK), where he led the company's transformation from a nonprofit insurance data collective into a global data analytics powerhouse with a market cap of over $40 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Scott and Auren discuss:Data monetization and defensibility strategiesAI's impact on data businessesLeadership succession in data companiesEffective board membershipLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Scott Stephenson on Linkedin. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Martin Casado is a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he focuses on AI and infrastructure investments. He previously co-founded Nicira which was acquired by VMware for $1.2 billion in 2012.In this episode of World of DaaS, Martin and Auren discuss:Economics of open source AIChinese AI innovation with DeepSeekModel collapse and data moatsRegulatory challenges in AILooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Martin Casado on X at @martin_casado.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Bill Wise is the CEO and co-founder of Mediaocean, an adtech platform that processes over $200 billion in global media spend annually.In this episode of World of DaaS, Bill and Auren discuss:The hidden plumbing of global advertisingMeasurement monopolies in adtechThe transition from linear TV to CTVCultural integration in tech acquisitionsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Bill Wise on X at @billwise. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Rob Henderson is a developmental psychologist, author of the New York Times bestseller Troubled and columnist for the Free Press and the Boston Globe.In this episode of World of DaaS, Rob and Auren discuss:How elites exploit the poor with luxury beliefsThe vital importance of marriage for upward mobilityThe conspiracy behind useless college degreesThe “late bloomers” phenomenonLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and on X at @robkhenderson. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Jackie Reses is the co-founder and CEO of Lead Bank, fintech infrastructure bank with over $2.5 billion in assets under management.In this episode of World of DaaS, Jackie and Auren discuss:Fintech's regulatory reckoningThe future of community bankingState regulator competitionLessons from Square's payment revolutionLeadership insights from Jack DorseyLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Jackie Reses on X at @jackiereses.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Alex Cohen is the co-founder and CEO of Hello Patient, a healthcare AI company that streamlines scheduling and patient management for medical practices.In this episode of World of DaaS, Alex and Auren discuss:The hidden costs of SaaS sprawlWhy specialized tools beat all-in-one solutionsBuilding relevancy through niche contentThe future of health data and personalized medicineLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Alex Cohen on X at @anothercohen.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Mario Gabriele is the founder of The Generalist, a tech analysis substack with over 132,000 subscribers. Mario also runs Generalist Capital, which invests in early stage companies. In this episode of World of DaaS, Mario and Auren discuss:Why 70-80% of VCs destroy valueThe rise of mullet capitalismNavigating secondary sales in ventureIdeas are wildly underrated in techLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mario Gabriele on X at @mariogabriele.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Annie Duke is a former World Series of Poker champion, bestselling author of Thinking in Bets and Quit, and decision science expert who advises Fortune 500 companies on strategic decision-making.In this episode of World of DaaS, Annie and Auren discuss:Cognitive biases in venture capitalLoss aversion and mental accountingOne-way versus two-way doorsReading people in poker and businessLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Annie Duke on X at @AnnieDuke.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Deven Parekh is Managing Director at Insight Partners, a global software investment firm with over $90B in assets under management. Since joining in 2000, he has led investments in companies including Twitter, DocuSign, Alibaba, and JD.com.In this episode of World of DaaS, Deven and Auren discuss:Why gross retention beats net retentionAI adoption vs previous tech cyclesEuropean tech's struggle to match USBoard decks that actually workLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Deven Parekh on X at @djparekh.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss the last half of "Goldfinch," the sixth and final book in Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series.  Not to spoil anything, but it's a fantastic end to a great series ... and who knows, maybe the door has been left open to a spinoff. We sure hope so! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Tim Vanderhook is the co-founder and CEO of Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP), a leading advertising technology company that went public in 2021 at a $2.5B valuation.In this episode of World of DaaS, Tim and Auren discuss:The trillion dollar advertising market opportunityWhy linear TV is massively undervaluedThe explosive growth of streaming audioFighting fraud in modern ad techLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Tim Vanderhook on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss the first half of "Goldfinch," the sixth and final book in Raven Kennedy's The Plated Prisoner series. And we're all in agreement when we say the first half doesn't disappoint, and as the cherry on top, we get a glorious display of King Ravinger's special talent - iykyk.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Rajeev Goel is the co-founder and CEO of PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM), a sell-side advertising platform that processes over 780 billion ad impressions daily.In this episode of World of DaaS, Rajeev and Auren discuss:Building private cloud infrastructure for ad techProcessing 780 billion daily ad impressionsThe rise of retail media networksPolitical advertising in Connected TVLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Rajeev Goel on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Mark Pincus is the founder of Zynga, which developed some of the most popular mobile games of all time like Farmville and Words With Friends. He currently runs Reinvent Capital and teaches product management at Stanford University. In this episode of World of DaaS, Mark and Auren discuss:Why games predict the future of techBuilding on platforms like FacebookThe economics of virtual goodsProduct frameworks for the AI eraLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mark Pincus on X at @markpinc.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Adam Singolda is the founder and CEO of Taboola (NASDAQ: TBLA), a content discovery platform that powers recommendations for Apple News, Yahoo, and other major publishers, reaching over 500 million daily active users.In this episode of World of DaaS, Adam and Auren discuss:The war for internet user attentionWhy Apple and Amazon are becoming ad companiesBuilding a discovery engine for the internetThe future of AI-powered advertisingLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Adam Singolda on X at @AdamSingolda.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

As a serial tech entrepreneur, VC investor, and expert in data-driven businesses, Auren Hoffman has been a player in Silicon Valley for nearly 30 years. Auren reflects on the pivotal decisions behind selling LiveRamp, the evolution of data companies, and how AI is reshaping industries. From the lessons learned in entrepreneurship to predictions about the future of technology, this episode is packed with insights for business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of innovation and strategy. - For a deeper dive into these insights and more, be sure to listen to the full episode of the Onward podcast. Have questions or feedback about this episode? Drop us a note at Onward@Fundrise.com.  Onward is hosted by Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise. Podcast production by The Podcast Consultant. Music by Seaplane Armada.  About Fundrise  With over 2 million users, Fundrise is America's largest direct-to-investor alternative asset investment platform. Since 2012, our mission has been to build a better financial system by empowering the individual. We make it easier and more efficient than ever for anyone to invest in institutional-quality private alternative assets — all at the touch of a button.  Please see fundrise.com/oc for more information on all of the Fundrise-sponsored investment funds and products, including each fund's offering document(s).  Want to see the specific assets that make up and power Fundrise portfolios? Check out our active and past projects at www.fundrise.com/assets.

Mark Zagorski is the CEO of DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV), a $3.4B market cap company that provides digital media measurement and verification software to major advertisers and platforms.In this episode of World of DaaS, Mark and Auren discuss:The $100B digital ad fraud economyWhy marketing data is wrong but worksThe death of cookies and what's nextBuilding sustainable independent adtech companiesThis episode of World of DaaS was brought to you by Alkemi. Check out alkemi.ai to learn how Alkemi can help you unlock the AI market.Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mark Zagorski on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Farley Mesko is the CEO and co-founder of Sayari, a financial intelligence and supply chain risk platform that serves major financial institutions, government agencies, and corporations.In this episode of World of DaaS, Farley and Auren discuss:How geopolitics are reshaping global supply chainsThe evolution of financial crime networksBuilding data products for government agenciesWhy entity resolution is the future of intelligenceLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Farley Mesko on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Michael Barrett is the CEO of Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising platform with a market cap of over $2.2 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Michael and Auren discuss: The $200B shift from linear TV to streamingHow retail media networks are reshaping advertisingBig Tech's dominance in digital advertisingHow AI will change programmatic advertisingLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Michael Barrett on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Samo Burja is an entrepreneur and political researcher. He's the founder of Bismarck Analysis and the editor of Palladium Magazine, a publication focused on governance and societal challenges.In this episode of World of DaaS, Samo and Auren discuss: Why great founders shape civilizationGlobal fertility decline and its implicationsThe magic of founders at age 23Why trust in institutions is collapsingLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Samo Burja on X at @SamoBurja. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Nate Baker is the cofounder and CEO of Qualia, the leading real estate closing platform which powers millions of real estate transactions a year.  He's also the cofounder of Fractal, a business incubator that has launched over 150 vertical SaaS companies. In this episode of World of DaaS, Nate and Auren discuss: AI impacts on real estateHousing supply politicsThe “super app” real estate trend Vertical SaaS myths and playbooksLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Nate Baker on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Chris Hulls is the co-founder and CEO of Life360 (NASDAQ: LIF), the family safety platform used by over 70 million people worldwide. Life360 has a market cap of $3.3 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Chris and Auren discuss:Building a safety super-appThe rise of tech-enabled helicopter parentingPsychedelics and CEO mental healthWhy vision beats data in startupsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Chris Hulls on X at @ChrisHulls.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Podcast: ICS Cyber Talks PodcastEpisode: Osher Assor CEO of Cyber & Tech Division @Auren IL on the "Beepers attach" & cyber defense techPub date: 2024-12-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationהאם ניתן להגדיר את מתקפת הביפרים על החיזבאללה כמתקפת סייבר? הנושא פותח דיון שעוסק בהיבטי סייבר רבים ומשמעותיים. נחשון פינקו מארח את אושר עשור שותף מנהל חטיבת הסייבר בפירמת הייעוץ הבינלאומית אוריין בשיחה מרתקת שמתחילה במתקפת הביפרים וזורמת לטכנולוגיות הגנה, גיוס מומחים בסייבר ועוד Can the pager attack on Hezbollah be defined as a cyber attack? The topic opens a discussion that deals with many significant cyber aspects. Nachshon Pincu hosts Osher Asor, co-director of the cyber division at the international consulting firm Auren, in a fascinating conversation that begins with the pager attack and flows into defense technologies, recruiting cyber experts, and more.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Nachshon Pincu, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

George Fraser is the co-founder and CEO of Fivetran, the category-leading data integration platform that does over $300M in revenues.In this episode of World of DaaS, George and Auren discuss: The Databricks/Snowflake “war”Building a data stack for AI workloadsEvidence based decision making for tech companiesParallels between neuroscience and artificial intelligenceLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and George Fraser on X at @frasergeorgew.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

This week we discuss Gild, the first book in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy. We read listener thoughts as well as our own first blush analysis. We get into Raven's writing style techniques and how that contributes to the reader's first impressions, Auren's growth, and the book's themes. Sponsors Manscaped: Get 25% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Patil served as the first U.S. Chief Data Scientist under President Obama. He's currently a GP at GreatPoint Ventures, on the Board of Devoted Health, and co-chairs the taskforce on GenAi for the Pentagon.In this episode of World of DaaS, DJ and Auren discuss: AI's impact on data scienceHealthcare data transformationInnovation, bureaucracy and efficiency in National SecurityThe best higher education choices in terms of ROILooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and DJ Patil on X at @dpatil.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

This week we discuss Gild, the first book in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy. We read listener thoughts as well as our own first blush analysis. We get into Raven's writing style techniques and how that contributes to the reader's first impressions, Auren's growth, and the book's themes. Sponsors Manscaped: Get 25% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Lieberman is the co-founder of Morning Brew, a business newsletter with over 4 million subscribers. Alex founded Morning Brew in his dorm room and sold a majority stake to Business Insider for $75 million in 2020.In this episode, Alex and Auren discuss: Why B2B marketing is brokenThe future of influencer marketingFinding purpose after the exitGeneration media consumptionLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Alex Lieberman on X at @businessbarista. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Evan Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Altana, a global supply chain management platform. Altana is one of the newest freight tech unicorns out there– they recently raised $200mm in a Series C round that valued the company at over a billion dollars. In this episode, Evan and Auren discuss: Why "Globalization 2.0" is replacing free tradeHow Russia's economy defied sanctions expectationsThe hidden power of supply chain middlemenChina's transformation from cheap labor to tech leaderLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Evan Smith on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Arup Banerjee is the co-founder and CEO of Windfall, a data company that estimates the net worth of every American. In this episode of World of DaaS, Arup and Auren discuss: Why accurate wealth data is so difficult to come byThe best indicators of high net worthCommon misconceptions about wealth distributionBuilding data co-opsLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Arup Banerjee on X at @ArupBanerjee07.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph and GP of Flex Capital, interviewed Ben Casnocha, Village Global co-founder and partner, on Auren's World of DaaS podcast. They are longtime friends and had a wide-ranging discussion on career strategy, evaluating founders, serendipity, wealth, and much more. We've cross-posted that conversation here.Highlights:The relevance of what you know vs. who you know has been a debate in the career strategy space for decades. Ben believes that the “what you know” is often dependent on the “who you know” because with the advent of the internet, public information is accessible to all but the insights that live in the heads of the smartest people are not shared widely and require a personal relationship with someone to be able to access that information.Talent spotting is about finding value in the unexpected and recognizing the strengths in those who may not fit the typical mold. Sometimes people who have clear and obvious flaws in one area are overlooked by people who can't see the brilliance beyond that particular flaw.Certain seasons of life are good for maximizing for serendipity and taking random coffee meetings. The key is to know what season of life you are in and whether it's better in the long-term at that moment to be maximizing for serendipity or not. The pendulum will swing back around at some point.There's a certain level of wealth where your wealth actually starts to detract from your level of happiness. Sometimes people are better served by aiming for a lower level of wealth in order to maximize for happiness.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform.Check us out on the web at www.villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We'll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. www.villageglobal.vc/signup

Sam Parr is the co-host of My First Million podcast and the founder of Hampton, a community of entrepreneurs and founders.  Sam previously founded The Hustle, a business and tech newsletter that was acquired by HubSpot for reportedly $27 million in 2021. In this episode of World of DaaS, Sam and Auren discuss: Branding strategies for tech foundersDeciding when to sell your businessBuilding communities and monetizing audiencesRaising normal kids after success Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Sam on X at @thesamparr.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Tomas Pueyo is the author of the Uncharted Territories blog, where he analyzes global trends in technology, politics, and economics. Tomas gained international recognition in 2020 for his data-driven analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic, with his articles reaching over 40 million views and being translated into more than 40 languages. In this episode of World of DaaS, Tomas and Auren discuss:Why geography ruled the past but not the futureHow zero cost energy will affect global politicsCauses and effects of declining fertilityLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Tomas Pueyo on X at @tomaspueyo.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Eric Glyman is the co-founder and CEO of Ramp, a financial operations platform. Ramp is one of the fastest growing startups in history, reaching $100M ARR in just three years. Prior to Ramp, Eric co-founded Paribus, a consumer finance app acquired by Capital One in 2016.In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Eric discuss: Corporate spending trendsLeveraging price intelligence dataRamp's ‘Moneyball' hiring approachBanking monopolies + regulatory captureLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Eric Glyman on X at @eglyman.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Ben Casnocha is a cofounder and partner at Village Global, an early-stage venture capital firm backed by tech luminaries including Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. He was also chief of staff to Reid Hoffman and co-authored two best selling books with him, “The Alliance” and “The Startup of You.” In this episode of World of DaaS, Ben and Auren discuss: Approaching your career as a startupEvaluating founder qualityWhether networking is overrated or underratedThe optimal level of wealth for happinessLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Ben Casnocha on X at @bencasnocha.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Matt Clifford is the co-founder and chair of Entrepreneur First, a global talent investor that has helped create over 500 companies worth more than $10 billion. He's also the founding chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, the UK's answer to DARPA. In this episode of World of DaaS, Matt and Auren discuss: Investing in talentTraits of successful foundersThe UK's advanced research effortsAI and national defenseLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Matt Clifford on X at @matthewclifford.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Daniel Pink is the author of seven bestselling books on business, work, and human behavior, including Drive and To Sell Is Human. His TED Talk on the science of motivation has been viewed more than 20 million times. His most recent book is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. In this episode of World of DaaS, Daniel and Auren discuss: Changing sales strategies for data and AIBuilding deeply motivated teamsDecision-making timeframesChronotypes and productivity Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Daniel Pink on X at @DanielPink.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Michael Walrath is the chairman and CEO of Yext, a publicly traded digital presence platform. Prior to Yext, Michael cofounded Right Media, the first at-scale digital ad exchange, which was acquired by Yahoo in 2007. In this episode, Michael and Auren discuss: Software vendor consolidationChanging attitudes around growth vs profitability New dynamics of VC fundingRunning board meetings as a CEOLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Michael Walrath on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Bjorn Lomborg is the president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center and has authored several bestselling books including "The Skeptical Environmentalist", "False Alarm" and recently “Best Things First.”    In this episode of World of DaaS, Bjorn and Auren discuss:The most efficient policies to save livesEvaluating charitable ROI The real costs of climate change mitigationSweden vs DenmarkLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Bjorn Lomborg on X at @BjornLomborg.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Alex Wirth is the cofounder and CEO of Quorum, a public affairs software platform. In this episode of World of DaaS, Alex and Auren discuss: How AI is affecting lawmaking The evolution of modern lobbyingPredicting policy outcomes statistically Building govtech companiesLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Alex Wirth on X at @amaliowirth.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Bryan is a professor of economics at George Mason University. He's also the author of a number of bestselling books, including The Case Against Education, The Myth of the Rational Voter, and recently Build Baby Build.    In this episode of World of DaaS, Bryan and Auren discuss: Education signaling and ROIThe myth of involved parentingImmigration & diaspora theorySocial science data accessLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Bryan Caplan on X at @bryan_caplan.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Oleg Rogynskyy is the founder and CEO of People.ai, an ai-powered revenue intelligence platform. He's also an advisor to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.In this episode of World of DaaS, Oleg and Auren discuss: How AI will transform the sales processSales automation and APIsMaximizing data value and differentiationGeopolitical implications of the Ukraine warLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Oleg on X at @OlegR.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)