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The Road to ‘Service-as-Software.' Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff is articulating a bold vision for the next era of enterprise software. In an exclusive interview with theCUBE on April 25, 2025, Benioff outlined how AI-driven agents and a unified data architecture will transform Software as a Service (SaaS) into what we're calling “Service as Software” – a model where software-based digital agents augment every business process. The Salesforce chief has often quipped that today's CEOs are “the last generation of executives leading exclusively human workforces,” underscoring his conviction that AI agents (what many call agentic AI) will soon work alongside humans in every enterprise. Our premise is that this “digital labor” revolution could be more disruptive than the cloud and mobile waves of 15 years ago, fundamentally redefining how applications function. In this Breaking Analysis, we focus on Salesforce's Agentforce and Data Cloud strategies – the twin pillars of its agentic vision – and how they position the company to become what we call the first software-only hyperscaler. We also examine the broader industry context, including competitive dynamics with Microsoft and Salesforce's interoperability with platforms like Snowflake, Databricks and AWS.FULL ARTICLE: https://thecuberesearch.com/276-breaking-analysis-salesforce-agentforce-data-cloud-a-path-to-the-software-only-hyperscaler/

How does the AI gold rush look from the helm of a $40-billion software giant? Salesforce co-founder, chair, and CEO Marc Benioff joins Eric Newcomer and Tom Dotan for a tour of the next tech boom cycle. The conversation opens with Benioff's sweeping vision of “Agent Force 2.0,” where large language models paired with reasoning engines mint whole new classes of digital labor, and brands from Gucci to Disney are already swapping call-center scripts for autonomous agents.The episode closes on politics and philanthropy: Prop C, homelessness, the 2024 electoral tightrope, and how Benioff plans to work with any administration and still sleep at night.

In this episode, Jim Love delves into Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff's recent allegations against Microsoft regarding their Copilot AI and the company's marketing strategies. Following this, the focus shifts to Broadcom issuing cease and desist letters to VMware users utilizing perpetual licenses without active support contracts, emphasizing the implications of this legal move. The episode concludes with the exciting advancement of nuclear energy in Canada, where the construction of North America's first small modular reactor (SMR) begins in Ontario. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:29 Salesforce CEO Criticizes Microsoft Copilot 04:06 Broadcom's Legal Actions Against VMware Users 06:37 Ontario's First Modular Reactor Construction 11:17 Conclusion and Upcoming Projects

Is AI about to cause the biggest workplace disruption in 25 years? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw sits down with Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff to explore the rise of AI agents—and how they're already transforming major companies like Singapore Airlines, Disney, Lennar, and Pandora. Marc shares insights from his recent global travels, real-world use cases of Salesforce AgentForce, and why AI agents go far beyond ChatGPT-style tools. From multi-language support in seconds to revenue-driving personalization, this conversation uncovers how digital agents are reshaping the future of work, healthcare, and customer experience. :mag: Topics Covered: Why AI agents are bigger than generative AI Real-world enterprise use cases (Disney, Lennar, Singapore Airlines, etc.) The economic model behind agentic AI Job loss vs. reskilling debate AI's future in medicine and customer service What's next for Salesforce and AI innovation :brain: “Technology isn't good or bad—it's what we do with it,” says Benioff, reflecting on 26 years of Salesforce innovation. :tv: Don't miss this in-depth and honest discussion about the future of AI, enterprise technology, and what it means for businesses and workers alike. :pushpin: Subscribe for more expert interviews, tech insights, and deep dives into transformative innovations. #MarcBenioff #AIagents #Salesforce #TodayInTech #KeithShaw #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #AI2025 #DigitalTransformation #TechInterview #GenerativeAI #AIinBusiness #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AgentForce #AIJobs #Reskilling #FutureOfWork

Marc Benioff is the founder and CEO of the cloud-based software company Salesforce. Dylan Lewis caught up with Benioff to discuss: - Why Salesforce doesn't plan to hire any software engineers this year. - Lessons learned from major acquisitions, like Slack and Tableau. - Where AI goes next. Companies discussed: CRM, MSFT, LEN, DIS Host: Dylan Lewis Guest: Marc Benioff Producer: Mary Long Engineer: Rick Engdahl, Heather Horton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 - Navigating the AI Frontier: Insights into Breaking Analysis, Linguistic Conflicts, and Software Evolution05:06 - From Web 2.0 to Enterprise 3.015:12 - Harmonized Source of Truth22:41 - Microsoft's Agentic Ambitions31:23 - Salesforce's Hyperscaler Journey35:14 - The Road Ahead for Enterprise Platforms38:52 - Industry Evolution: Overcoming Challenges and Future Outlook

Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is selling its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Further Reading The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans Salesforce Darkens the Skies for Cloud Software as AI Threat Looms  Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Makes $150 Million Donation to Hawaii Hospitals  At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', delve into the cutting-edge world of robotics, highlighting Figure AI's ambitious initiative to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years. Their groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI and collaboration with BMW showcase how AI-driven robotics are revolutionizing manufacturing and workplace automation.We then turn to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's recent predictions at Davos about the future of work, where he envisions a transformative shift towards hybrid workforces combining human talent with AI agents. This comprehensive exploration connects the dots between healthcare innovations, technological advancement, and the evolving landscape of human-AI collaboration.We conclude with a pivotal study that reveals startling disparities in life expectancy among adults diagnosed with ADHD. Our investigation uncovers how this common neurodevelopmental condition can significantly impact lifespan, with men losing an average of 6.78 years and women 8.64 years compared to the general population.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/figure-ai-s-100k-humanoid-robo-t9ah7761S2qMrRDaDUnK6g https://www.perplexity.ai/page/benioff-last-all-human-workfor-XMEpJ.uvRO.uhFrG7ijW3g https://www.perplexity.ai/page/adhd-may-shorten-lifespan-Yn1eho0yQ3C5.C6FBoWbnPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Salesforce's Excitement for 2025 and the Role of Agents (01:04)Benioff shares his enthusiasm for the current technological moment. He explains that agents will help businesses operate at lower costs and improve key performance indicators (KPIs). Agents are being rapidly adopted, with Salesforce deploying its agent platform at scale and significantly reducing the workload on human support agents. "We are in an opportunity, I think, for all of our customers, to connect with their customers in this incredible new way that we call agentics or agents . . . we're witnessing something I think, that we've only seen in the movies."Salesforce's Market Position and Digital Labor (02:35)Salesforce is the second largest software company in the world, with a $38 billion market cap and $12.9 billion in cash flow. "I think we're one of the first enterprise software companies to deliver an agentic platform at scale with the level of performance and capability that everybody wants." Its platform, Customer 360, integrates various products, creating a comprehensive solution. It's well-positioned to address the issue of digital labor, which has the potential to transform businesses. Benioff says there's a multi-trillion-dollar total addressable market (TAM) for digital labor.The Importance of Data and AI in Salesforce's Strategy (10:30)Benioff outlines three core initiatives at Salesforce over the past 24 months: integrating acquired apps into the core platform, developing a high-performing data cloud, and enhancing the agentic layer. He discusses the importance of a unified data model and the integration of the data cloud with Salesforce's apps. AI and machine learning have made many advancements in recent years and while AI is not yet perfect, it has significantly improved over the past decade.Salesforce's Core Values and Commitment to Partnership (15:29)Salesforce's core values — trust, customer success, innovation, equality, and sustainability — have remained unchanged for 25 years. As Salesforce moves into new technological frontiers, including AI, Benioff stresses the importance of transparency, communication, and collaboration. "We are moving into a new world together, and we're going to be better together." He reaffirms Salesforce's dedication to working closely with customers and welcomes them into the future of innovation and technology.The Role of Agents in Enhancing Human Potential (17:11)Benioff discusses the potential of agents to enhance human capabilities, citing examples from Disney and Gucci where AI has improved employee performance and customer satisfaction. "We also saw that in Gucci, for one of the call centers where we deployed this technology, revenue [rose] 35% because the agents were just making those employees just better." He touches upon the need for rebalancing roles within the company as AI takes over certain tasks, ensuring that employees are continuously skill-building and evolving.The Future of Agents and Applications (20:50)He addresses the misconception that traditional databases and applications will be entirely replaced by voice-driven AI interfaces, like those depicted in the movie Her. He explains that AI models are not data storage systems but intelligence engines that augment and extend existing capabilities. While AI is evolving rapidly, Benioff says that current enterprise systems still rely on databases, applications, and workflows. He clarifies that AI will complement these systems rather than replace them entirely.

In an extended interview at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff tells Andrew Ross Sorkin about the future of technology innovation. Benioff discusses AI, Microsoft, working with the Trump administration, and the White House's joint venture Stargate, in partnership with SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle. Marc Benioff -  3:37 In this episode:Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

In this episode, Marc and Peter discuss how AI agents will take over the labor force and complement humans at work and beyond.   Recorded on Jan 14th, 2024 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Marc Benioff is Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and Co-Founder of Salesforce, a global leader in cloud computing and the largest enterprise applications company in the world. Under his leadership, Salesforce has grown into a Fortune 150 company, recognized for innovation and its values-driven approach. Named “Innovator of the Decade” by Forbes and honored with awards like the Colin Powell Distinguished Leadership Award and France's “Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur,” Benioff has been a champion of equality, sustainability, and philanthropy. He pioneered the 1-1-1 model of corporate giving, inspiring over 20,000 companies to contribute 1% of equity, product, and employee time to communities. As co-chair of TIME and a noted philanthropist, Benioff continues to redefine business as a platform for societal progress. Learn more about Agentforce: https://www.salesforce.com/agentforce/   ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots

Marc Benioff is the co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, the second-largest software company in the world. He started programming at age 15, selling his first program for $75, and went on to build Salesforce into a company worth more than $300 billion that also owns Slack, Tableau, Quip, and MuleSoft. Marc is known as a marketing legend, and is now leading Salesforce into the era of AI agents. In our conversation, we discuss:• The importance of maintaining a beginner's mind• His approach to product launches and marketing• Managing through tough times and layoffs• His relationship with Steve Jobs and lessons learned• Why Salesforce is betting big on AI agents• Many stories from his entrepreneurial roller coaster• Much more—Brought to you by:• Cloudinary—The foundational technology for all images and video on the internet• Enterpret—Transform customer feedback into product growth• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-founder-marc-benioff—Where to find Marc Benioff:• X: https://x.com/benioff• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbenioff—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Marc Benioff and Salesforce(03:54) Marc's early career and domain names(05:59) The App Store story and lessons from Steve Jobs(15:18) Lessons from launching Salesforce(22:03) The importance of keeping a beginner's mindset(29:53) Why Marc calls Salesforce the “25-year startup”(31:47) Agentforce(36:09) Why Marc says AI is the defining technology of our lifetime(40:12) AI's impact on the workforce(42:31) Entrepreneurs need to be like conductors(46:02) Failure corner(50:32) The future of AI agents(56:34) Final thoughts and farewell—Referenced:• Bill.com: https://www.bill.com• App Store: https://www.apple.com/app-store/• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com• Oracle: https://www.oracle.com• Larry Ellison on X: https://x.com/larryellison• Siebel Systems: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siebel_Systems• Saba Software: https://talentedlearning.com/lms-vendor-directory/saba-software• Tom Siebel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomassiebel• Avon: https://www.avon.com• Salesforce Chief Has Pulled Some Crazy Stunts: https://www.businessinsider.com/marc-benioff-salesforcecom-chief-has-pulled-some-crazy-stunts-2012-3•  Matthew McConaughey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey• Woody Harrelson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodyharrelson• “Ask More of AI” with Matthew McConaughey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnobS_RgN7JaxOsLD8WH0I9E6osK3UrfI• Marc's tweet about the ad with McConaughey and Harrelson: https://x.com/Benioff/status/1866175950062239784• Chris Rock on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisrock• Sushi Iwa: http://www.sushiiwa.jp/en/• Ryoanji Temple Rock Garden: https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/1145/• Neil Young Archives on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilyoungarchives• Mount Tam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Tamalpais• Spirit Rock: https://www.spiritrock.org• Jack Kornfield: https://www.spiritrock.org/teachers/jack-kornfield• Agentforce: https://www.salesforce.com/form/agentforce/demo• Minority Report on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Minority-Report-Tom-Cruise/dp/B00A2FSSHK• Peter Schwartz on X: https://x.com/peterschwartz2• UCSF Health: https://www.ucsfhealth.org• A.I. 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Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen and David Faber kicked off the hour by counting down to the big Fed meeting, where the group is expected to cut rates for the third time this year. Later in the show, Sara Eisen played a portion of her interview with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, after the company announced it will hire 2,000 people to sell AI products. Benioff detailed why he's “never been more excited about anything in my entire career.” The CEO of Compass also joined the desk at Post 9 with his outlook for the housing market in 2025.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Salesforce has been at the epicenter of several tectonic shifts in tech over the 25 years of its history. The company, and its CEO and founder Marc Benioff, rightly anticipated that rapid advancements in computing power and bandwidth would usher in a new era of work-from-anywhere technology built on cloud computing. Today, Salesforce, and its powerful suite of software tools have become among the most ubiquitous for business at large. The company's next big bet is called Agentforce, making it easier for customers to set up agentic AI tools to increase business efficiency. On this special bonus episode of Leadership Next, Diane speaks to Benioff about the new era of AI agents, his leadership mentors, and how San Francisco, his hometown, has shaped Salesforce's values. Leadership Next is powered by Deloitte.

How will AI agents change the economy and the workforce — and are Americans ready? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has some thoughts. After a stellar quarter boosted by the customer resource management company's new AI autonomous agents, Agentforce, Benioff explains to Kara how employers and employees will be impacted by a new era of digital workers; why he thinks investing tens of billions in AI capital expenditures (like his competitor Microsoft) is a “race to the bottom”; and what he hopes will come from Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency.  Plus: Kara and Marc go another round on “DOGE Master” Elon Musk, and whether it's still possible for business leaders to still defend their values and workers without fear of political repercussions. They also remember their mutual friend, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who died earlier this year. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram and TikTok @onwithkaraswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marc Benioff is the CEO and co-founder of Salesforce. Benioff joins Big Technology Podcast for a wide ranging discussion on AI agents, automation, and the future of labor. In this episode, we discuss his vision for AI agents and how they'll transform the way companies interact with customers. Tune in to hear why Benioff believes the future isn't about personal AI assistants, but rather company-specific agents built on robust data systems that can take effective action on our behalf. We also cover his thoughts on Microsoft's Copilot, Klarna's provocative statements about abandoning traditional software, whether he'll sell Time Magazine, and what happened with Elon's purchase of Twitter. Hit play for an illuminating conversation about the future of work, enterprise software, and how AI might create a new era of business productivity. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 40% off for the first year: https://tinyurl.com/bigtechnology Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Check out Episode 1: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Further Reading A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World  With ‘Founder Mode,' Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool  AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions.  At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Future of Everything listeners, here's a special presentation of Bold Names, our interview series where you'll hear from the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company's focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Microsoft is marketing its Copilot feature to companies like Amazon buying up nuclear power contracts for their data centers. And yet he says he's as excited about AI as he was the day that Apple's Steve Jobs sent him one of the first iPhones. So what can AI actually do, and what's a ‘fantasy'? Benioff speaks to WSJ's Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins in episode two of our interview series Bold Names. Check out Episode 1 in the Tech News Briefing Feed: Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'  Further Reading A Powerful AI Breakthrough Is About to Transform the World  With ‘Founder Mode,' Silicon Valley Makes Micromanaging Cool  AI Agents Can Do More Than Answer Queries. That Raises a Few Questions.   At Marc Benioff's Salesforce, It's One Big Family—Until Trouble Hits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Equity, TechCrunch Editor Julie Bort is sitting down with Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce and one of the tech industry's biggest hype men, about his latest work with Time Ventures and Salesforce Ventures, and why he thinks AI agents are the next big thing for enterprise software. Listen to the full episode to hear about: The impact of AI on customer experienceThe application of AI agents in the healthcare space - and what it could mean for data privacyMarc's thoughts on Salesforce competitor Microsoft's CopilotThe range of gadgets that have piqued Benioff's interest latelyAs always, Equity will be back on Friday with our news round-up!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Watch on YouTube.In this episode of The Latest Big UC News, host David Dungay and Kieran Devlin welcomes some of the industry's top analysts to talk about the latest news in the UC space. The panellists discuss a variety of hot topics in the UCaaS space, including: Zoom's new Companion 2.0 Latest updates from WebexOne Co-Pilot Updates  Our panel features the following UC experts: Craig Durr, Principal Analyst, Collab Collective Melody Brue, Vice President & Principal & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & StrategyElka Popova, Vice President and Senior Fellow, Connected Work Research, Frost & SullivanThanks for watching, if you'd like more content like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel.You can also join in the conversation on our  X and LinkedIn pages.

In this episode, we discuss Benioff's comments on Microsoft Copilot and AI being overhyped, AI being a race to the bottom, and a few notable Winter '25 release note features.

Our guest this week is Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who says he has never been as excited about anything in his career as he is about the latest developments in artificial intelligence — AI agents that can autonomously reason, plan, and take action on behalf of businesses. Benioff is almost as strong in his negative sentiments toward Microsoft's Copilot. He calls Copilot the second coming of Microsoft's much-maligned "Clippy" Office assistant, and asserts that the Redmond company is giving AI a bad name by disappointing customers with underwhelming results and lax security. We spoke with Benioff in advance of the general availability of the San Francisco company's Agentforce AI technology for sales and service. We also talked about Benioff's ownership of Time magazine, and what that means for his political involvement; and the status of his past pledge to turn Seattle into Salesforce's HQ2. Related Links Is the world ready for autonomous AI? Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff makes the case for agents Microsoft 365 Copilot rollouts slowed by data security, ROI concerns Salesforce founder Marc Benioff swears off politics after buying Time magazine Seattle will become Salesforce HQ2 via $15.7B Tableau deal, as Benioff gushes about talent pool With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Edited by Curt Milton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Ask the fundamental question: What if your workforce has no limits? This is really now about humans with agents driving customer success together,” Marc Benioff, cofounder and CEO of Salesforce, tells Bloomberg Intelligence senior technology analyst Anurag Rana. In this episode of Tech Disruptors, we sit down with a hallmark leader of the application-software industry to discuss his views on its next evolution with generative-AI agents. Benioff shares his expectations on how humans and AI agents will coexist in the workforce, the commoditization of foundational models, why companies need a central platform for AI and what positions Salesforce well, as one of the largest enterprise-software companies, to deliver secure and knowledgeable generative AI.

Salesforce is launching a new fleet of tools for AI agents called Agentforce, and CEO Marc Benioff contends it will change the business world forever. Benioff joins Rapid Response to take us inside Salesforce's pivot—and to slag on Microsoft's competing CoPilot AI. He says that there's a ‘fantasyland' to today's AI narrative. Benioff also shares stories about his ownership of TIME magazine, how core values have shifted Salesforce from what he calls “a bro company,” and why he's considering changing the Salesforce name.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us Microsoft to Power AI Boom with Revived Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Constellation Energy will invest $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, selling all output to Microsoft for its data centers. The 837-MW reactor will be operational by 2028, providing carbon-free electricity for Microsoft's AI operations. The deal signals nuclear power's role in meeting AI-driven energy demands. AI Could Transform Leadership in Surprising Ways AI could reshape how we evaluate senior leadership by analyzing communication patterns and emotional cues in real time. AI's ability to personalize interactions might let mediocre leaders mimic charismatic ones, raising questions about authenticity. However, limitations such as incomplete data and legal constraints may hinder AI's full impact. In the coming years, AI could provide deeper insights into leadership effectiveness by revealing how leaders use information to make decisions. AI Tackles Conspiracy Theories with Tailored Responses AI chatbot "DebunkBot" successfully reduces belief in conspiracy theories by offering personalized, fact-based responses, according to a recent study. DebunkBot's success stems from addressing specific concerns, bypassing cognitive biases like confirmation bias. However, AI's effectiveness in combating conspiracy theories depends on trust, transparency, and fairness.  Could AI Become Its Own Worst Enemy? As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, challenges such as data bias, model collapse, and poor content quality hinder its full potential. Experts argue that AI's increasing reliance on training data, much of which comes from AI-generated content, risks leading to homogenized outputs and degraded performance. Despite these concerns, solutions are being explored to address AI's limitations and ensure its sustainable development in creative fields. Salesforce CEO Says AI Agents Will Transform Client Workflows Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff emphasized that their AI agent technology eliminates the need for clients to "DIY" AI solutions. These agents, designed for tasks like customer service, offer automation without human supervision. Benioff aims to deploy a billion agents within 12 months. Is AI the Smartest Coworker or a Green Intern? AI tools are not yet delivering the expected productivity gains, often being used more for double-checking work than completing tasks. Experts liken AI to a "green intern," requiring significant supervision. AI's potential is promising, but workers still need proper training.

In episode 143, Gerard, Laurent and Michael have discussed the philosophy of Bill Gates when it comes to the Energy Transition, and the root causes of his flawed thesis. Let see now if this transpires in his main investment vehicle, Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).Michael Barnard is quite blunt: “To be clear, Gates is still highly resistant to the reality that we have almost all of the solutions we require, and that Breakthrough Energy Ventures is mostly invested in distractions.” As we are about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BEV, we dive into its successes and failures. And it is a complex picture. BEV has invested in more than 100 companies which is a feat in itself.  For a 3.5bnUSD portfolio, that's an average of 40mUSD/ticket.When you dig into the portfolio, you will get the Good, with promising ventures (such as Antora, Rondo, Boston Metals, Brimstone, TS Conductor, Fervo, Natel, Pachama, Kobold), the bad with ginormous boondoggles (nuclear, carbon, Hydrogen planes, LDES…), and the Ugly, when BEV (but they are not alone) manage to offload failed ventures via SPACs (Heliogen, QuantumScape, ESS)  or Public Money (Carbon Engineering).  So, Breakthrough or Break down? Glass half full or half empty?  A lot of Silicon Valley billionaires have emulated BEV, with absurd amount of money chasing impossible or totally uneconomic ventures. To name a few, Sam Altman, Khosla Ventures, Patrick Collinson (CEO Stripe) Bezos, Benioff. So, Bill is definitely not alone. And BEV, with a string of smart choices, is probably the least bad, or best of them all.  Michael Barnard unleashed in Cleantechnica https://cleantechnica.com/2024/07/04/breakthrough-energy-ventures-has-bad-investment-theses-therefore-bad-investments/

Guest: Sarah Friar, former CEO of NextdoorSarah Friar has worked with some of the top leaders in Silicon Valley, including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Block CEO Jack Dorsey, and most recently Nextdoor founder Nirav Tolia, who just replaced her as CEO in May. And one of the things that sets top performers apart from the rest, she argues, is their compassion and their responsiveness. When her former EA's husband was diagnosed with cancer, Sarah texted Benioff — who she had just left behind to work at Square — for help. Within seconds, she recalls, he arranged an appointment at UCSF. “That is an amazing moment of compassion,” she says, “where he did not need to take that time.” In this episode, Sarah and Joubin discuss public markets vs. VC, George Floyd, working with the board, singular focus, Goldman Sachs, being in “flow,” the freedom of not getting the thing you want, Walmart, Steph Curry, Graham Smith, Charlie Rose and Donald Trump, ugly babies, Elon Musk, Ladies Who Lunch, CNBC, commuting from home, white noise, “frequent Friars,” @TechEmails on Twitter, and the “zone of gratefulness.”Chapters:(02:04) - Why Sarah left Nextdoor (08:18) - The stock market and success (10:21) - Going through hell (14:48) - Life is not an A/B test (16:09) - Multiple tours of duty (19:21) - Ikigai (22:02) - Perfectionism and drive (25:54) - Sarah's next operating role (28:35) - Big transitions (30:35) - Personal burn rate (35:34) - “Are people gonna take my call?” (38:40) - Leaving Salesforce for Square (41:27) - Loyalty (45:33) - Leaving the right way (47:44) - Square and Swiss cheese companies (50:03) - Growth companies (52:38) - Apolitical workplaces (53:42) - Leaving Square (55:38) - Loneliness (57:18) - Daily routines (01:05:03) - Working on weekends (01:08:30) - Hyper-responsiveness (01:11:47) - Resumé virtues and eulogy virtues (01:15:33) - What “grit” means to Sarah Links:Connect with SarahTwitterLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

The Cinedicate's Armand joins the crew of WSTR Galactic Public Access as they dive deep into the out-of-this-world discussion about the 45th anniversary of "Alien." Along with anecdotes about George Lucas, computer memory mishaps, and the eerie allure of sci-fi classics, this episode is a blend of nostalgia, film analysis, and entertaining banter. Prepare for a cosmic journey through cinematic history that's as thrilling as facing off against a xenomorph.What to expect from the episode:- Discussion about the use of practical effects in classic sci-fi movies like "Alien" and "Star Wars"- Insights into the impact of George Lucas and the development of visual effects in filmmaking- Exploration of strong female characters and atmospheric storytelling in the Alien franchiseEpisode Chapters00:00 Introduction from The Cinedicate00:56 Sci-Fi genre legitimization through Star Wars' success.11:43 Pacing builds tension in Alien.13:53 Lucas revolutionized sci-fi with lived-in universe aesthetic.20:48 Suspenseful ship noises reveal lurking alien threat.24:57 Exploration leads to an encounter with the unknown.31:01 Alien and Psycho cinematic parallels.37:19 Alien's transformation into a sleek, feminine predator.41:20 Ripley becomes the final girl in “Alien.”44:27 Scarlett Johansson in “Under the Skin” captivates.52:21 Doom's sound and lighting tricks impressed gamers.56:31 Car Museum reveals unexpected detail from Alien.01:01:01 Alien masterfully creates suspense and anticipation.01:08:14 Darth Jar Jar Binks.01:13:08 John Knoll: Key figure in “Phantom Menace” effects.01:20:31 George is unafraid of big projects and pushing boundaries.01:26:01 Three Body Problem led to D.B. Weiss & Benioff's firing from Lucasfilm.01:29:31 WSTR Outro.----------Listen to Todd & Heather on their podcast, WSTR: Galactic Public Access.----------The Cinedicate on InstagramThe Cinedicate's Discord Community Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Andy talk about ‘3 Body Problem' creators Benioff and Weiss promising that there will be more seasons of the show, and why Netflix is being so vague about its plans for officially renewing the sci-fi drama (10:31). Then they talk about the news that a live-action ‘X-Men' movie officially has a screenwriter (18:13), before talking about Apple Music's 100 best albums list (35:37), and why these last few episodes of ‘Top Chef' just haven't had the juice (56:22). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De retour au sein du Festival L'Ouest Hurlant pour vous parler d'une série que Netflix voulait événementielle : Le problème à trois corps ! Le retour, après la polémique fin de Game of Thrones, de Benioff & Weiss suffit-il à assurer une grande série ? Comment l'œuvre de Liu Cixin a été adapté ? Et pourquoi notre kakémono a-t-il pu bouger seul pendant le live ? Autant de question auxquelles nous répondrons dans cette nouvelle émission SPOILERS. Bonne écoute à tous et à toutes ! Crédits :• Host : CHP• Enregistrement : Festival L'Ouest Hurlant• Réalisation du podcast : Guillaume Genest• Générique : Mezulari Beats• Label : Bonus Tracks Nous suivre :• Twitch• YouTube• Instagram• Bluesky• Facebook• Twitter

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discusses his philanthropic efforts in Hawaii. He also talks about the role that AI will play in the company. Benioff spoke with Bloomberg's Emily Chang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we review the latest Netflix series coming from the mind of David Benioff, D. B. Weiss and Alexander Woo, based on the Hugo Award–winning Chinese novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Liu Cixin titled “3 Body Problem”. We debate if Benioff & Weiss have redeemed themselves from their previous work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its a quick one with 3 Body Problem, Cabrini, Nyad, and Apples Never Fall. It's just Lauren and Kevin this week and they make swift work of their respective topics. Lauren kicks it off with the biopic, Nyad, about Diana Nyad, the 60 year old woman who swam from Cuba to Florida - a distance of well over 100 miles. It's a fascinating documentary about a woman's battle against the odds and the triumph of her spectacular achievement. Kevin uses Annette Benning as the springboard to transition to Apples Never Fall, the Gone Girl-esque family drama on Peacock. It's a show with all the potential in the world, between Benning, Same Neil, and the writers of Big Little Lies, but it fails a bit in the execution. Lauren then takes us in her way back machine to turn of the century New York with Cabrini. It's a tale of a nun who travels from Italy to America, only to discover that her people are being treated worse than anyone could have imagined. Her battle to improve conditions for these people makes for a compelling story that everyone should see. Kevin closes out the show with this springs big Netflix blockbuster series, 3 Body Problem. Adapted from a Chinese science fiction novel of the same name (and the first book in a trilogy) by the creators of the Game of Thrones series, Benioff and Weiss, it does suffer from some of the pacing that the latr seasons of Thrones did, but is overall a very good series. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture

John and Al break out the nanofibers and talk some hard sci-fi.

**No Spoilers For the First Half**  Jess Hong plays Jin Cheng in Netflix's sci-fi thriller 3 Body Problem, adapted from Chinese novelist Cixin Liu's books, and produced by Benioff, Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Woo (True Blood).  Jin is a genius scientist trying to save mankind from a consequence that started over five decades earlier.  Jess called in from New Zealand, and she couldn't have been nicer or more generous with her time. Her performance in the show left both me and my co-host Zoe wanting more of Jin and her friends!  My co-host this week is Zoe.  Zoe hails from Manchester, England and is the owner of Juniper By the Sea online bookshop (@juniperseabooks on Instagram, website coming soon). Huge thanks to Jess for coming on with us less than a day after returning home from London!  You can follow her @jessthehong on Instagram, and of course, watch 3 Body Problem on Netflix!   Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around  Outro:  The Opening Credits (and Opening Song) of 3 Body Problem | Netflix  @stillwatchingnetflix   Our logo and cover art were designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half The World). As I always mention, you can write to us at: infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @infatuasianpodcast    Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts.  We would love your ratings and reviews over at Apple and Spotify! #Netflix #3bodyproblem #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #iinfatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

Beyoncé is back with another album! But this time with some country music feels with "Cowboy Carter" (1:18). In the movie world, we checked out the new Monsterverse movie featuring the beloved Titans in "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" (28:27) and the new horror film starring Sydney Sweeney with "Immaculate" (48:44). Also, Jordan takes the time to review the new show from Benioff and Weiss (The showrunners of Game of Thrones) that his Netflix this past week, "3 Body Problem" (58:49) News of the Week (1:11:18) — Trailers (Bad Boys, Kinds of Kind), Jurassic World, Pirates of the Caribbean RIP Louis Gossett Jr. and Chance Perdomo. (Song: SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN' x Beyoncé & Shaboozey)

This week's Nose has crazy substitute teacher energy. 3 Body Problem is a Netflix series created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo and loosely based on the 2008 novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the first novel in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. 3 Body Problem is the first television series created by Benioff and Weiss since Game of Thrones. And: More Feelings is the second HBO comedy special from Ramy Youssef. GUESTS: Rebecca Castellani: Co-founder of Quiet Corner Communications and a freelance writer Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Nobody Asked Shawn podcast Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/TheBigThingShow On The Happy Sad Confused show, Josh Horowitz spoke with Benioff and Weiss who were promoting 3 Body Problem. In the interview, he asked them about their Star Wars project. It was reported that they were the ones who came up with the idea of exploring the origins of the force, the first Jedi etc.. After they departed, it was announced that James Mangold would be doing a movie in the same time period. It seemed as if Lucasfilm made it seem that Mangold pitched this time period. Josh asked them about this and their response is interesting. So what happened? Katy O'Brien could be the new villain in MissionImpossible and tons of TV talk. Join Kristian, Roxy and Brett.  #starwars #disney #films #threebody #3bodyproblem #gameofthrones #interview OUR SPONSORS: AG1: http://www.drinkag1.com/bigthing ROCKET MONEY: http://www.com/RocketMoney.com/BIGTHING MIRACLE BRAND: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://www.TryMiracle.com/BIGTHING and use the code BIGTHING to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. MAGIC SPOON: Go to http://www.magicspoon.com/BIGTHING to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BIGTHING at checkout to save five dollars off your order! OUTRO OUR MERCH STORE IS LIVE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-... FOLLOW KRISTIAN + FIND HIM ON CAMEO https://cameo.com/kristianharloff https://twitter.com/kristianharloff https://facebook.com/harloff https://instagram.com/kristianharloff AMAZON WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... SCHMOEDOWN ARCHIVE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMovieTri...

Chris and Andy talk about news that ‘Euphoria' Season 3 has been delayed indefinitely, and get into whether or not the show will ever come back (1:00). Then, they discuss the first five episodes of ‘3 Body Problem,' touching on how Benioff and Weiss are at their best when working from a source material (15:43) and how the show manages to make dense sci-fi material feel light and fast-paced (34:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Netflix dropped a tentpole series with a lot of hype, and DtW is back to tell you about it! Dan and Raul watched the first two episodes of 3 Body Problem, an adaptation of the first book in the Chinese sci-fi series that is beyond popular in China and worldwide. Showrunners/writer/director duo Weiss and Benioff found success and fame helming the groundbreaking Game of Thrones but suffered consequences to their subsequent projects based on fan reactions to the finale they crafted. Does this mean they're ready to burst back on the scene with an equally vast story full of scientific wonder and terror, or does their handling of the GoT ending prove that their stories are rudderless without a source material to draw from? That's a very specific question, and also, there's a Tarly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downtopod/message

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for years-in-the-making ‘Star Wars' show ‘The Acolyte' (1:00) and the second season of ‘House of the Dragon' (11:41). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘3 Body Problem' and how Benioff and Weiss manage to speed through plot in a way that hurt the end of ‘Game of Thrones,' but is beneficial here (17:03). Finally, they discuss the fifth episode of ‘Shogun' (29:27) and the premiere of ‘Top Chef' Season 21, which marks a new era with Kristen Kish as the host (49:36). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show we are talking about the power of a platform. Amazon is one of the most widely used sites on the internet. In fact, they also have 1.5M employees. We will come back to that later.  Jeff Bezos and Marc Benioff recently entered the real estate game in a big way.  Marc Benioff is well known for being a founder at salesforce.com and he has a personal net worth of about 10.5B. Together, Bezos and Benioff seeded Arrived Investments with funding.  Arrived invests in single family homes and in short term vacation rentals.  The company has avoided some of the hottest primary markets like Atlanta, Nashville, Austin. Instead they have focused on up and coming markets like Augusta Georgia, Savannah Georgia and Knoxville Tennessee.  To date, they count over 551,000 registered investors totalling $128M in real estate and so far have paid out $4.5M in dividends to investors. They have raised $135M and have purchased 368 properties and counting. Clearly they've designed an organization with the intention of scaling much larger. Their website shows a pretty complete team with about 20 people and the role descriptions I would expect for a company of this type.  ------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

In this episode, we discuss Apple Vision Pro, Watson XCode Assistant, Microsoft becoming Oracle's largest customer, highlights from the Salesforce Spring '24 release notes, Slack, lessons learned as a developer list, and Benioff's interviews at Davos and AI.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who also owns Time magazine, says artificial intelligence companies ripped off intellectual property to build their technology. Benioff speaks with host Brad Stone at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 162 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast! Join Nate, Jake and  Chris for all the big news from the past week involving a tidal wave of huge Star Wars announcments. Lucasfilm dropped bombshells with a surprise movie from Jon Favreau going into production this year along with the much-anticipated confirmation of the second season of the Ahsoka series. Dive into Dave Filoni's hints about the future of Ahsoka, addressing the epic cliffhanger from Season 1. Also, Ezra Bridger actor Eman Esfandi shares intriguing insights from his time in the galaxy far, far away. The rumor mill is churning with whispers of a new Star Wars series that is taking a note from the Marvel What If...? model, and could potential fulfill many fan wishes. Meanwhile, the Game of Thrones showrunners unveil their Netflix project and shed light on a Lucasfilm pitch they were dropped from—a decision that became even more puzzling considering recent Star Wars Celebration announcements. Tune in for this unexpected dose of Star Wars revelations! May the Force be with you!***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

Mike and Dustin return for the start of season 4 of Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #podcast to break into 2024  For this week's episode, the two look to discuss the recent announcement and confirmation of the new Filoni and Favreau #movie that will be released within the #Mando universe of #StarWars.  The film will be call The #Mandalorian and #Grogu, which production for the #film will  begin this year [2024].On top of that, there has been a lot of heated attention towards words spoken by the director of the upcoming #Rey film, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.  Unwarranted or not / controversial or not, it seems that the reaction to the comments will, and are, impacting fans' interest level in not only the #film, but #Disney and Star Wars itself.  Come listen to what the DetBlock Crew have to say about that.Finally, the Crew discuss what Benioff and Weiss have come out to say about what happened with their previous Star Wars project that got axed.  They have come out to provide insight on what the film would have been about and reasons behind why their project ended up on the chopping block.Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to 2024! We hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!The news hasn't slowed down in the typically quiet period of a New Year so we get to cover some interesting stories including:Confirmation of the Filoni-verse Mando & Grogu movie which starts production this year along with Ahsoka Season 2Some insight into Benioff & Weiss's problems with LucasfilmEarly backlash on the the New Jedi Order movie's directorJohn Williams is not ready to put down the batonMark Hamill met his "Star Wars Mother" at the Golden GlobesThings that we discussed today...The Mandalorian & Grogu Journeys to the Big Screen | StarWars.comAhsoka Season 2 Is Officially in Development - IGNMark Hamill Met His Star Wars 'Mother' at the Golden GlobesJohn Williams Withdraws Retirement Talk, Says He'd Compose Again If the Right Film Came Along - IGNAbout Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast , the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you Star Wars news, reviews & discussion, our famous "top threes" and of course, the random spotlight, where we highlight a character, place, ship, object or something else peculiar from a galaxy far, far away.Get merch and other goodies!For exclusive content, laptop stickers, merchandise, guest opportunities and even producer credit on the show, head to our Patreon page and tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere that you can find podcasts.Join us on social to chat Star WarsAnd for more Spark of Rebellion, check out our Instagram for behind the scenes of the show and to interact with us every single day.Also, let's talk Star Wars over on Twitter too! Twitter Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In a new interview, Benioff and Weiss reveal at least one new reason why they and Lucasfilm went their separate ways. But there's a lot to discuss about how they put it, and previous reporting from "anonymous sources"...  Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube? Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/sw7x7?sub_confirmation=1 Wanna leave me a tip? Thank you in advance! https://venmo.com/sw7x7 Join the SW7x7 community: https://Patreon.com/sw7x7  ~*~*~*~*~*~ Follow the Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sw7x7podcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sw7x7 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sw7x7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/sw7x7 Star Wars 7x7. It's destiny unleashed! #sw7x7

News: Mando and Grogu movie Mando season 4 still happening? Mando emmy for stunts, Ahsoka season 2 + Filoni art, Tales of the Jedi expanding potential rumor, Benioff and Weiss movie, Daisy Ridley quote Katie's thoughts on Chinoy's film and current controversy, Dark Apprentice Book Review Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodes https://www.patreon.com/guanetwork Geek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast www.geekverse.ca Network Schedule Monday: Rangers Alliance (Bi-Weekly) Tuesday: DC Alliance Wednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars Alliance Friday: Marvel Alliance Saturday: A Walk Through the Multiverse (Bi-Weekly) World's Finest True Believers Monthly Follow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!

Marc Benioff is Chair, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Salesforce and a pioneer of cloud computing. Under Benioff's leadership, Salesforce is the #1 provider of CRM software globally and one of the world's fastest-growing enterprise software companies. Benioff founded Salesforce in 1999, and it is now a Fortune 150 company with 70,000+ employees. Benioff is the owner and co-chair of TIME, and the founder of TIME Ventures. Benioff is the author of the New York Times bestseller Trailblazer: The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change. Benioff was named “Innovator of the Decade” by Forbes and is recognized as one of the World's 25 Greatest Leaders by Fortune. In Today's Episode with Marc Benioff We Discuss: 1. The Future of San Francisco: What would Marc do if he were in charge of San Francisco today? What would he change with regards to housing, policing and crime? Why does Marc believe there are doomsday proclaimers on SF? What do they have to gain? Will Dreamforce always be held in San Francisco? 2. Money and Ambition: The Mind Behind a $200BN Machine Does Marc believe that money makes you happy? How has Marc's relationship to money changed over time? How does Marc think about bringing children up in a more affluent home? What does Marc advise anyone who is seeking "happiness" today? 3. Mastering Decisions and Prioritisation: How does Marc assess his own decision-making framework today? Has it changed with time? What is Marc's 5 step process to understand your own priorities today? What does Marc believe are the three biggest priorities for Salesforce today? What are the single biggest blockers that would prevent Salesforce from achieving their goals? 4. Marc Benioff: AMA: What does great fatherhood mean to Marc? Who would win the cage fight, Zuck or Elon? What does a day in the life of Marc Benioff look like? What does Marc think about work from home?