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Mahesh Ram, serial entrepreneur and former Head of AI at Zoom, shares his journey from building pioneering companies in education and AI to helping launch FUNDA, a vibrant founder-to-founder community. He discusses the evolution of AI-first startups, lessons from working closely with Zoom founder Eric Yuan, and what it takes to build enduring tech companies today. Mahesh offers real-world advice on how founders can navigate the rapidly changing startup landscape, with a deep focus on customer obsession, rapid product iteration, and embedding technology into core workflows.##In this episode, you'll learn:[01:50] How Mahesh went from immigrant kid in New York to serial entrepreneur in Silicon Valley[06:50] Why Mahesh believes frustration often leads to the best startup ideas[10:55] Inside Zoom's AI journey—and how Mahesh helped launch AI Companion at record speed[13:14] Lessons on leadership from Eric Yuan: customer obsession and quality over cost[20:41] Mahesh's advice to AI-first founders: ship fast, sell faster, and validate deeply[24:23] What separates point solutions from workflow-embedded companies[27:03] Mahesh's nuanced take on AI's societal risks—and why we're not ready[31:25] What is Funda? Why a grassroots founder community is boomingThe nonprofit organization that Mahesh supports: UStriveAbout Mahesh RamMahesh Ram is a serial entrepreneur and expert in artificial intelligence, most recently serving as Head of AI at Zoom. He was co-founder and CEO of Solvvy, a pioneering AI startup in customer experience, acquired by Zoom. Prior to that, he led GlobalEnglish, a business English learning platform used by millions worldwide. Mahesh advises founders, invests in early-stage startups, and is a founding member of FUNDA, a growing grassroots community of founders of Indian origin. He is deeply passionate about education, technology, and building systems that simplify complex problems.About FUNDAFunda is a pay-it-forward community for founders of Indian origin, designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs through collaboration, connection, and shared experience. Built by founders for founders, Funda now includes over 1,250 members across Silicon Valley, Texas, and India. The community offers peer support, curated events, and access to a trusted network—entirely volunteer-driven and mission-focused.About UStriveMahesh actively volunteers with UStrive, a nonprofit providing free virtual mentoring for high school and college students with financial need. The platform matches students with mentors to help navigate college admissions and financial aid processes—removing barriers to higher education for underserved youth.Subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for our next episode.
After unveiling 45 new product announcements this week, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan joined the show to share how he's thinking about the future of work. He shared how he prioritizes which features to build, his approach to rebuilding company culture, what he'd do differently if he were starting Zoom today, and much more.Chapters0 Introduction to Digital Twins and AI in Zoom59 Zoom's AI Innovations at Enterprise Connect115 The Evolution of AI Companions174 Zoom's Open Platform and AI Integration234 Democratization of AI Features293 Optimizing AI Infrastructure353 Zoom's AI and Vertical Services412 Voice Recorder and Calendar Management470 Bottom-Up Innovation at Zoom529 Customer Feedback and Innovation589 Problem-Solving Framework at Zoom648 Zoom's Scope and Adjacencies707 Integrating with Calendars and Third-Party Systems767 Custom Solutions for Diverse Customer Needs828 Zoom's Shift to an AI-First Platform887 Leveraging AI for Workplace Efficiency943 Exploring Zoom's AI Features1001 Zoom Docs and Zoom Clips1059 Zoom Team Chat and Customer Education1116 Innovation Speed and Customer Discovery1174 Future of Meetings and Immersive Experiences1233 Digital Twins and AI in Meetings1293 Understanding Digital Twins1353 Developing Digital Assistants and Twins1413 Resource Allocation for Future Innovations1471 AI and Data Privacy at Zoom1527 Zoom's Commitment to Data Privacy1586 Customer Feedback Influencing Product Direction1643 Adapting to Customer Needs in AI Development1701 Eric Yuan's Hands-On Leadership Style1760 Zoom's Culture and Customer Obsession1819 Maintaining Culture Through Growth1877 Zoom's Pandemic Growth and Cultural Challenges1936 Rebuilding Zoom's Company Culture1995 Continuous Improvement and Self-Reflection2053 Zoom's Commitment to Customer Happiness2112 Daily Self-Reflection for Personal Growth2167 Navigating Hybrid Work Challenges2226 Strategies for Effective Hybrid Work2283 Supporting Hybrid Work with Zoom Features2341 Improving Hybrid Conference Room Experiences2398 Eric Yuan's Founding Insight at Zoom2456 Zoom's Video-Centric Approach2514 Ensuring Consistent Video Experience2576 Lessons from Cisco and Engineer Collaboration2635 Early Competitive Landscape and Audio Focus2695 The Importance of Audio in Video Conferencing2753 Timing and Market Entry for Zoom2810 Surviving the Market as an Early Mover2868 Lessons from Visa Rejections2927 Perseverance and Never Giving Up2986 Maintaining Confidence and Resilience3046 Early Non-Scalable Approaches3104 Lessons from Third-Party Partnerships3164 Bottom-Up Team Building at Zoom3224 Hiring for Self-Learning and Motivation3282 Prioritizing Potential Over Experience3339 Advice for 2011 Eric Yuan3398 Learning from Funding and Growth3457 Being Aggressive with Capital Deployment3517 Long-Term Planning and Vision3575 Reflecting on Strategic Decisions3634 Choosing the Right Investors3690 Building Lasting Partnerships3749 Future of AI in Industry3809 AI's Potential in Healthcare3867 Closing Remarks
What if I told you that while the world has undergone profound changes, our leadership approaches have remained largely stagnant? What if, instead of relying on hierarchical structures and top-down directives, leaders embraced a more effective approach based on trust and inspiration? In this episode of the Insight Out, I have the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Stephen M.R. Covey, a renowned author and an authority on leadership. We dive deep into the transformative power of trust and how it serves as a cornerstone of inspiration in leadership. Covey draws a stark contrast between the antiquated command and control style and the trust and inspire approach, which he passionately advocates for as being crucial in today's world, especially when dealing with knowledge workers. Throughout our conversation, Covey shares personal anecdotes and real-world examples that bring his concepts to life. Such examples are the leadership styles of Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella and the leadership approach of Zoom CEO Eric Yuan which epitomizes the principles we discuss. He then breaks down the three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader—modeling, trusting, and inspiring. Each of these plays a vital role in not just leading but empowering others to reach their full potential. Covey doesn't just leave us with theory; he offers practical advice on how to build agreements that lay the foundation for a collaborative and empowered workplace. Join us as we explore these insightful themes and let's uncover how trust and inspiration can reshape the landscape of leadership In this episode, you will learn the following: Leadership and its impact on individuals Shifting from command and control to trust and inspire leadership The principles of trust and inspire contrasted with command and control The importance of self-awareness and a shift towards trust and inspire leadership The barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader The three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader: modeling, trusting, and inspiring In This Episode: [10:20] Tapping into untapped potential [18:08] Command and control vs. trust and inspire [20:37] Trust and inspire [25:02] Barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader [35:23] Inspiring confidence in others [38:35] Trust as human motivation [40:17] Microsoft's Satya Nadella as a trust and inspire leader [41:32] Modeling behavior [43:54] Inspiring leadership [45:24] The power of trust [52:01] Building trust through Co-Creation [54:00] The leadership style of Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom [55:02] The power of modeling in leadership [59:46] Stephen M.R. Covey's motivation for trust and leadership Notable Quotes [21:07] "We light the fire within; that fire once lit can burn on for months, if not years, without the need for constant external stimuli." - Stephen M. R. Covey [22:10] "To operate with a command and control style is like trying to play tennis with a golf club; it's not relevant to the game being played."- Stephen M. R. Covey [36:25] “Leadership is communicating people's worth and potential so clearly. That they come to see it in themselves.” Billy Samoa] [47:22] "When you trust people, they grow, they develop, and they become their best selves because they develop new capabilities." - Stephen M. R. Covey [51:43] “I believe in our world today, not trusting is more often the greater risk.” Stephen M. R. Covey Resources and Links Stephen M. R. Covey https://trustandinspire.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/ https://x.com/StephenMRCovey https://www.instagram.com/stephenmrcovey/?hl=en Billy Samoa https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Mentioned Books Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything This is an encore episode and was originally published on April 26, 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Air Date: 8-19-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - How we likely all have COVID and can't believe we did a Bonus Show - The bizarre ways AI is already part of our political systems - Strong feelings on AI-generated art in a hyper-capitalist world - The ups, downs and side effects of so-called AI friends - AI in our love lives (P.S. Audiophiles Beware: We had some technical difficulties, so this show may sound a little strange in spots.) REFERENCES: RFK Jr. Doubles Down on Dead Bear Cub With Bonkers Brag The A.I. Influencer Ads Are Coming Zoom founder Eric Yuan wants ‘digital twins' to attend meetings for you so you can ‘go to the beach' instead There's an AI Candidate Running for Parliament in the UK An AI Bot Is (Sort of) Running for Mayor in Wyoming OpenAI Imprisons AI That Was Running for Mayor in Wyoming Harvard Scholars Suggest Pollsters Ask Questions to AI Simulations of Voters Because Real People Won't Answer The Phone Political Candidate Accused of Being AI Insists He Is a Living Human With a Very Smooth, AI-Looking Face ‘We have to adapt or die': Daniel Bedingfield says AI is music's future Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck Can an AI friend make you less lonely? What If Your AI Girlfriend Hated You? Computer says yes: how AI is changing our romantic lives In the Age of A.I., What Makes People Unique? The Big AI Risk Not Enough People Are Seeing Bonus: Opinion: The problem with calling Trump and Vance weird Join our Discord Server Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!
Could this meeting have been an e-mail that you didn't even have to read? Emily and Alex are tearing into the lofty ambitions of Zoom CEO Eric Yuan, who claims the future is a LLM-powered 'digital twin' that can attend meetings in your stead, make decisions for you, and even be tuned to different parameters with just the click of a button.References:The CEO of Zoom wants AI clones in meetingsAll-knowing machines are a fantasyA reminder of some things chatbots are not good forMedical science shouldn't platform automating end-of-life careThe grimy residue of the AI bubbleOn the phenomenon of bullshit jobs: a work rantFresh AI Hell:LA schools' ed tech chatbot misusing student dataAI "teaching assistants" at Morehouse"Diet-monitoring AI tracks your each and every spoonful"A teacher's perspective on dealing with students who "asked ChatGPT"Are Swiss researchers affiliated with Israeli military industrial complex? Swiss institution asks ChatGPTUsing a chatbot to negotiate lower pricesYou can check out future livestreams at https://twitch.tv/DAIR_Institute.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyMBender Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilymbender.bsky.social Alex Twitter: https://twitter.com/@alexhanna Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@alex Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexhanna.bsky.social Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.
Join Paul and Mike as they discuss the surge in demand for AI consultants from major firms like BCG and McKinsey, explore the growing disconnect between AI investments and economic impact, and examine Zoom CEO's Eric Yuan's ambitious plans for AI-driven digital twins in Zoom meetings. 00:03:31 — AI Consultants Success from the AI Boom 00:16:04 — AI Needs to Make Money 00:30:47 — Zoom's CEO on the Future of Work 00:41:00 — Google's Gemma 2 00:46:12 — OpenAI's 2023 Security Breach Raises Concerns 00:49:50 — Apple's OpenAI Board Seat 00:52:28 — AI and The Olympics 00:56:47 — Nintendo's Future Plans with GenAI 01:00:00 — Finding GPT-4's Mistakes with Critic GPT 01:03:41 — Scale AI's Business Model 01:09:41 — AI Tech Updates: Runway 01:11:57 — AI Tech Updates: Hebia 01:14:01 — AI Tech Updates: Perplexity 01:16:00 — AI Tech Updates: ElevenLabs Today's episode is also brought to you by the Marketing AI Conference (MAICON), presented by Marketing AI Institute. MAICON is an industry-leading event that helps marketers and business leaders at all levels understand, pilot, and scale AI. Don't miss this chance to accelerate your AI journey and stay ahead of the curve. Go to www.MAICON.ai to learn more. Want to receive our videos faster? SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Visit our website: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com Receive our weekly newsletter: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/newsletter-subscription Looking for content and resources? Register for a free webinar: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/resources#filter=.webinar Come to our next Marketing AI Conference: www.MAICON.ai Enroll in AI Academy for Marketers: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/academy/home Join our community: Slack: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/slack-group-form LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mktgai Twitter: https://twitter.com/MktgAi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketing.ai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketingAIinstitute
Ce n'est pas de la science-fiction. Plusieurs entreprises réfléchissent à la création de doubles numériques pour nous remplacer dans les visioconférences, et même au-delà dans de nombreuses tâches professionnelles ou personnelles.Eric Yuan, le fondateur de l'application Zoom, enfourche à son tour le cheval de l'intelligence artificielle générative. Il envisage de proposer bientôt des avatars alimentés par l'IA pour participer aux réunions à la place des utilisateurs. Ces doubles numériques auraient notre expertises car ils liraient nos e-mails et nos dossiers, et ainsi ils pourraient répondre aux questions qu'on leur pose. Selon le patron de Zoom, dans un premier temps, les avatars pourraient commencer par être simplement vocaux, mais l'objectif est de proposer à terme de véritables avatars 3D plus vrais que nature. Prêt à entrer dans l'ère des doubles numériques ? Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Megérkezett a dedikált Google Gemini app Android Portál 2024-06-06 08:11:22 Mobiltech Google Egyesült Királyság A Google Gemini applikációja végre elérhető az Egyesült Királyságban és az EU-ban, sok hónappal az eredeti bevezetése után. A Google Gemini természetesen a Google alkalmazáson belül is használható, sőt, ha akarjuk, akár a Google Asszisztens helyét is átveheti, de nem működhet egyszerre mindkettő az asszisztensedként, így választanod kell a kérdésbe Jövőre indulna az építkezés, és 2050-re elkészülhet az első űrlift Rakéta 2024-06-06 10:27:06 Tudomány Olcsó Világűr Mars Egy ilyen építmény kaput nyitna a Naprendszerbe, és olcsóbban és gyorsabban juthatnánk el akár a Marsra is. Hamarosan a múlté lehet a hagyományos rendszermemória PCW 2024-06-06 10:35:16 Infotech Nyugdíj A Kingston meghatározó szereplője a DRAM-piacnak, és elhatározta, nyugdíjazza a DIMM modulokat, amiben a PC-gyártók is támogatják. Emellett a Computexen egy nagyon érdekes SSD-t is bemutatott a cég. Kevesen vannak, de főállásban rombolják az információs teret Bitport 2024-06-06 07:54:00 Infotech USA Propaganda Egy frissen közölt kutatásban demográfiai portrét rajzoltak a fake news legszorgalmasabb terjesztőiről az Egyesült Államokban, akik olyan hatékonyak, hogy simán lenyomják a fizetett propagandát és a szoftverrobotokat is. Új eljárással új ötvözet született az ELTE TTK-n Helló Sajtó! 2024-06-06 04:33:04 Infotech ELTE A különleges anyag nagy méretű és bonyolult alakú alkatrészek bevonatolására is alkalmas, így a módszer kiválóan hasznosítható az iparban is. Felfedezésével Nagy Péter, az Anyagfizikai Tanszék doktorandusza elnyerte a 2024-es Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists díjat. A Zoom vezérigazgatója szerint egy MI-klón fogja helyettünk a munkát végezni ITBusiness 2024-06-06 06:06:17 Mobiltech Telefon E-mail Klón A videóchatelésről ismertté vált cégnek új elképzelése van a munkavégzés jövőjéről. Eric Yuan, a Zoom vezérigazgatója elmondta, hogy egy nap MI-avatárok fognak minket helyettesíteni: "ő" fog beszélni helyettünk a Zoom megbeszéléseken, válaszol az emailekre, és fogadja a telefonhívásokat, tehermentesítve minket a feladatok alól. "Ma ehhez az üléshez Magyar fotós képe nyűgözte le a NASA-t 24.hu 2024-06-06 06:10:00 Tudomány USA Világűr Elismerés Fotográfus NASA Fényes Lóránd a Tű-galaxis megörökítésével érdemelte ki az amerikai űrügynökség elismerését. Yettel feltöltőkártyások adataira utaznak online csalók Digital Hungary 2024-06-06 13:34:00 Mobiltech Bankkártya Yettel Yettel feltöltőkártyás ügyfeleket célzó csaló weboldal bukkant fel az interneten, melynek célja, hogy megszerezze az egyenlegfeltöltést kezdeményező ügyfelek bankkártya-adatait. Egyszerre lépett sztrájkba az összes vezető mesterséges intelligencia Márkamonitor 2024-06-06 11:18:08 Infotech Mesterséges intelligencia Google Sztrájk ChatGPT OpenAI Az OpenAi mesterséges intelligencián alapuló chatbotja, a ChatGpt igen komoly kiesést szenvedett el kedden, az azóta eltelt időszakban több másik, furcsa egybeesésre is fény derült az esettel kapcsolatban. Ezek szerint ugyanis tegnap dél után nem sokkal nem csak az OpenAi, de a konkurens Anthropic Claude nevű chatrobotja, valamint a Google Geminije A gyerekek tanulási módszerével fejlesztik a mesterséges intelligenciát Tudás.hu 2024-06-06 05:45:34 Infotech Mesterséges intelligencia Eddig képek és szövegek tömegével tanították a mesterséges intelligenciákat. Most a gyerekek tanulását próbálják meg algoritmizálni a kutatók, hogy önállóan tanulni képes MI-ket állítsanak elő. Ha jobban belegondolunk, a csecsemők, a kisgyerekek hihetetlen és elképesztő fejlődésen mennek keresztül növekedésük során. Gügyögő kisbabákból pár év alatt A kínai MI-chipgyártók stratégiát váltanak az amerikai szankciók miatt ITBusiness 2024-06-06 07:07:13 Cégvilág Infotech USA Kína Mesterséges intelligencia TSMC Egyes kínai mesterségesintelligencia-chipeket gyártó cégek kevésbé erős processzorokat terveznek, hogy biztosítsák a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) termelését az amerikai szankciókkal szemben – mondta négy, az ügyet ismerő személy. A mesterséges intelligencia és a szuperszámítástechnika terén a kínai hadsereg által elért áttörése Első alkalommal utaznak asztronauták Boeinggel az ISS-re Rakéta 2024-06-06 08:12:01 Tudomány USA Világűr Boeing A CST-100 Starliner utaskapszula magyar idő szerint 16.52-kor emelkedett a magasba két amerikai asztronautával, Barry Wilmore-ral és Sunita Williamsszel a fedélzetén, akik egy hetet fognak eltölteni az ISS-en. Történelmi pillanat: megelőzték az Apple-t Forbes 2024-06-06 08:04:06 Cégvilág Mesterséges intelligencia Tőzsde Apple Okostelefon iPhone Nvidia Az iPhone 2007-es piacra dobása óta az Apple hagyományosan az egyik legértékesebb tőzsdei cég. Most beelőzte őt a tech ipar és a mesterséges intelligencia sztárja, az Nvidia, ami újabb mérföldkövet ért el. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.
Megérkezett a dedikált Google Gemini app Android Portál 2024-06-06 08:11:22 Mobiltech Google Egyesült Királyság A Google Gemini applikációja végre elérhető az Egyesült Királyságban és az EU-ban, sok hónappal az eredeti bevezetése után. A Google Gemini természetesen a Google alkalmazáson belül is használható, sőt, ha akarjuk, akár a Google Asszisztens helyét is átveheti, de nem működhet egyszerre mindkettő az asszisztensedként, így választanod kell a kérdésbe Jövőre indulna az építkezés, és 2050-re elkészülhet az első űrlift Rakéta 2024-06-06 10:27:06 Tudomány Olcsó Világűr Mars Egy ilyen építmény kaput nyitna a Naprendszerbe, és olcsóbban és gyorsabban juthatnánk el akár a Marsra is. Hamarosan a múlté lehet a hagyományos rendszermemória PCW 2024-06-06 10:35:16 Infotech Nyugdíj A Kingston meghatározó szereplője a DRAM-piacnak, és elhatározta, nyugdíjazza a DIMM modulokat, amiben a PC-gyártók is támogatják. Emellett a Computexen egy nagyon érdekes SSD-t is bemutatott a cég. Kevesen vannak, de főállásban rombolják az információs teret Bitport 2024-06-06 07:54:00 Infotech USA Propaganda Egy frissen közölt kutatásban demográfiai portrét rajzoltak a fake news legszorgalmasabb terjesztőiről az Egyesült Államokban, akik olyan hatékonyak, hogy simán lenyomják a fizetett propagandát és a szoftverrobotokat is. Új eljárással új ötvözet született az ELTE TTK-n Helló Sajtó! 2024-06-06 04:33:04 Infotech ELTE A különleges anyag nagy méretű és bonyolult alakú alkatrészek bevonatolására is alkalmas, így a módszer kiválóan hasznosítható az iparban is. Felfedezésével Nagy Péter, az Anyagfizikai Tanszék doktorandusza elnyerte a 2024-es Schwäbisch Gmünd Prize for Young Scientists díjat. A Zoom vezérigazgatója szerint egy MI-klón fogja helyettünk a munkát végezni ITBusiness 2024-06-06 06:06:17 Mobiltech Telefon E-mail Klón A videóchatelésről ismertté vált cégnek új elképzelése van a munkavégzés jövőjéről. Eric Yuan, a Zoom vezérigazgatója elmondta, hogy egy nap MI-avatárok fognak minket helyettesíteni: "ő" fog beszélni helyettünk a Zoom megbeszéléseken, válaszol az emailekre, és fogadja a telefonhívásokat, tehermentesítve minket a feladatok alól. "Ma ehhez az üléshez Magyar fotós képe nyűgözte le a NASA-t 24.hu 2024-06-06 06:10:00 Tudomány USA Világűr Elismerés Fotográfus NASA Fényes Lóránd a Tű-galaxis megörökítésével érdemelte ki az amerikai űrügynökség elismerését. Yettel feltöltőkártyások adataira utaznak online csalók Digital Hungary 2024-06-06 13:34:00 Mobiltech Bankkártya Yettel Yettel feltöltőkártyás ügyfeleket célzó csaló weboldal bukkant fel az interneten, melynek célja, hogy megszerezze az egyenlegfeltöltést kezdeményező ügyfelek bankkártya-adatait. Egyszerre lépett sztrájkba az összes vezető mesterséges intelligencia Márkamonitor 2024-06-06 11:18:08 Infotech Mesterséges intelligencia Google Sztrájk ChatGPT OpenAI Az OpenAi mesterséges intelligencián alapuló chatbotja, a ChatGpt igen komoly kiesést szenvedett el kedden, az azóta eltelt időszakban több másik, furcsa egybeesésre is fény derült az esettel kapcsolatban. Ezek szerint ugyanis tegnap dél után nem sokkal nem csak az OpenAi, de a konkurens Anthropic Claude nevű chatrobotja, valamint a Google Geminije A gyerekek tanulási módszerével fejlesztik a mesterséges intelligenciát Tudás.hu 2024-06-06 05:45:34 Infotech Mesterséges intelligencia Eddig képek és szövegek tömegével tanították a mesterséges intelligenciákat. Most a gyerekek tanulását próbálják meg algoritmizálni a kutatók, hogy önállóan tanulni képes MI-ket állítsanak elő. Ha jobban belegondolunk, a csecsemők, a kisgyerekek hihetetlen és elképesztő fejlődésen mennek keresztül növekedésük során. Gügyögő kisbabákból pár év alatt A kínai MI-chipgyártók stratégiát váltanak az amerikai szankciók miatt ITBusiness 2024-06-06 07:07:13 Cégvilág Infotech USA Kína Mesterséges intelligencia TSMC Egyes kínai mesterségesintelligencia-chipeket gyártó cégek kevésbé erős processzorokat terveznek, hogy biztosítsák a Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) termelését az amerikai szankciókkal szemben – mondta négy, az ügyet ismerő személy. A mesterséges intelligencia és a szuperszámítástechnika terén a kínai hadsereg által elért áttörése Első alkalommal utaznak asztronauták Boeinggel az ISS-re Rakéta 2024-06-06 08:12:01 Tudomány USA Világűr Boeing A CST-100 Starliner utaskapszula magyar idő szerint 16.52-kor emelkedett a magasba két amerikai asztronautával, Barry Wilmore-ral és Sunita Williamsszel a fedélzetén, akik egy hetet fognak eltölteni az ISS-en. Történelmi pillanat: megelőzték az Apple-t Forbes 2024-06-06 08:04:06 Cégvilág Mesterséges intelligencia Tőzsde Apple Okostelefon iPhone Nvidia Az iPhone 2007-es piacra dobása óta az Apple hagyományosan az egyik legértékesebb tőzsdei cég. Most beelőzte őt a tech ipar és a mesterséges intelligencia sztárja, az Nvidia, ami újabb mérföldkövet ért el. A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon.
Today, I'm talking with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan — and let me tell you, this conversation is nothing like what I expected. It turns out Eric wants Zoom to be much, much more than just a videoconferencing platform. Zoom wants to take on Microsoft and Google and now has a big investment in AI – and Eric's visions for what that AI will do are pretty wild. See, Eric really wants you to stop having to attend Zoom meetings yourself. You'll hear him describe how he thinks one of the big benefits of AI at work will be letting us all create something he calls a “digital twin," essentially a deepfake of yourself that can go attend meetings on your behalf and even make decisions for you. I'll just warn you: I tried to ask a bunch of the usual Decoder questions during this conversation, but once we got to digital twins going to Zoom meetings for people, well, I had a lot of followup questions. Links: Zoom gets its first major overhaul in 10 years, powered by generative AI | ZDNet An interview with Zoom CEO Eric Yuan | Stratechery / Ben Thompson Zoom is cutting about 150 jobs, or close to 2% of its workforce | CNBC Zoom meetings are about to get weirder thanks to the Vision Pro | The Verge Zoom Docs launches in 2024 with built-in AI collaboration features | The Verge Zoom rewrites its policies to make clear that your videos aren't used to train AI tools | The Verge Zoom says its new AI tools aren't stealing ownership of your content | The Verge Zoom adds “post-quantum” end-to-end encryption | Zoom Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/23932774 Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge, and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Today's episode was produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and was edited by Callie Wright. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instant analysis of Zoom Video Communications ($ZM) Q1 earnings, as we hear from CEO Eric Yuan. More than “beat” or “miss” –the Drill Down Earnings with Futurum Group chief market strategist Cory Johnson has the business stories behind stocks on the move. https://x.com/corytv #Zoom Video Communications #Earnings @Zoom Video Communications $ZM #Technology #Software #CloudComputing #Chips #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors #Stocks #Trading #Business @DrillDownPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if I told you that while the world has undergone profound changes, our leadership approaches have remained largely stagnant? What if, instead of relying on hierarchical structures and top-down directives, leaders embraced a more effective approach based on trust and inspiration? In this episode of the Insight Out, I have the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Stephen M.R. Covey, a renowned author and an authority on leadership. We dive deep into the transformative power of trust and how it serves as a cornerstone of inspiration in leadership. Covey draws a stark contrast between the antiquated command and control style and the trust and inspire approach, which he passionately advocates for as being crucial in today's world, especially when dealing with knowledge workers. Throughout our conversation, Covey shares personal anecdotes and real-world examples that bring his concepts to life. Such examples are the leadership styles of Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella and the leadership approach of Zoom CEO Eric Yuan which epitomizes the principles we discuss. He then breaks down the three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader—modeling, trusting, and inspiring. Each of these plays a vital role in not just leading but empowering others to reach their full potential. Covey doesn't just leave us with theory; he offers practical advice on how to build agreements that lay the foundation for a collaborative and empowered workplace. Join us as we explore these insightful themes and let's uncover how trust and inspiration can reshape the landscape of leadership In this episode, you will learn the following: Leadership and its impact on individuals Shifting from command and control to trust and inspire leadership The principles of trust and inspire contrasted with command and control The importance of self-awareness and a shift towards trust and inspire leadership The barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader The three stewardships of a trust and inspire leader: modeling, trusting, and inspiring In This Episode: [01:22] Introduction to Stephen M.R. Covey [03:56] The Green and Clean Story [10:20] Tapping into untapped potential [18:08] Command and control vs. trust and inspire [20:37] Trust and inspire [25:02] Barriers to becoming a trust and inspire leader [35:23] Inspiring confidence in others [38:35] Trust as human motivation [40:17] Microsoft's Satya Nadella as a trust and inspire leader [41:32] Modeling behavior [43:54] Inspiring leadership [45:24] The power of trust [52:01] Building trust through Co-Creation [54:00] The leadership style of Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom [55:02] The power of modeling in leadership [59:46] Stephen M.R. Covey's motivation for trust and leadership Notable Quotes [21:07] "We light the fire within; that fire once lit can burn on for months, if not years, without the need for constant external stimuli." - Stephen M. R. Covey [22:10] "To operate with a command and control style is like trying to play tennis with a golf club; it's not relevant to the game being played."- Stephen M. R. Covey [36:25] “Leadership is communicating people's worth and potential so clearly. That they come to see it in themselves.” Billy Samoa] [47:22] "When you trust people, they grow, they develop, and they become their best selves because they develop new capabilities." - Stephen M. R. Covey [51:43] “I believe in our world today, not trusting is more often the greater risk.” Stephen M. R. Covey Resources and Links Stephen M. R. Covey https://trustandinspire.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/ https://x.com/StephenMRCovey https://www.instagram.com/stephenmrcovey/?hl=en Billy Samoa https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/ https://www.youtube.com/@BillySamoa https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Mentioned Books Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to Career Coaching Xs and Os, the podcast that helps you navigate the challenges of working with extraordinary people. I'm your host, Mark Anthony Peterson, and today we will discuss how to the Top Ten Bad Bosses of 2023. ListedHere is the list I compiled:10. Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom 9. Casey Bloys, CEO of HBOMax8. Bernard Looney, CEO of BP7. Bill Gates, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation6. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook5. Micahel Vale, Group President and Chief Business Officer for 3M4. Jeff Shell, CEO of CNBCUniversal 3. Vishal Garg, CEO of Better.com2. Greg Becker, CEO of Silicon Valley Bank1. Elon Musk, founder, chairman, CEO, and chief technology officer of SpaceX & owner, chairman and CTO of X CorpListen and learn why these bosses made the list.Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations:(1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ(2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pMSubscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_wNeed help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00.Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com.If you like Career Coaching Xs and Os, then you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).
Karri Saarinen is the co-founder and CEO of Linear, an issue-tracking tool that has quickly become the fastest-growing and most beloved in the world. Before Linear, Karri was the principal designer and co-creator of design systems at Airbnb and the founding designer at Coinbase. In today's episode, he shares:• How to prioritize craft in product development• The Linear method for modern software development• How Linear operates with only one PM• Why every product needs good design in 2023• Strategies for staying focused amid distractions• Linear's unique hiring strategies• Sneak peek of a soon-to-be-released Linear feature—Brought to you by Mercury—the powerful and intuitive way for ambitious companies to bank | Composer—the AI-powered trading platform | Pendo—The all-in-one platform for product-led companies building breakthrough digital experiences—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/inside-linear-building-with-taste-craft-and-focus-karri-saarinen-co-founder-designer-ceo/#transcript—Where to find Karri Saarinen:• X: https://twitter.com/karrisaarinen• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karrisaarinen/• Website: https://karrisaarinen.com/—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) Karri's background(04:25) Overview of Linear(06:43) Linear's design process and its focus on quality(12:25) Building a craft-oriented company(16:41) Product management at Linear(18:37) Strategies for launching a startup without a dedicated PM(21:16) How Linear assists PMs in their roles(23:46) Linear's potential expansion in PM roles(24:58) The importance of design(29:08) Utilizing design and brand as distinct competitive advantages(30:48) The importance of authenticity in branding and messaging(33:08) How design reviews are conducted at Linear(38:34) The Linear method for modern software development (40:07) Why productivity software should be opinionated(41:23) Why Linear created “cycles” and how it works(43:27) Why Linear doesn't have metric-based goals(45:07) How a business can thrive without metrics, PMs, and A/B testing(48:04) A customer-focused approach to building product(50:02) Adapting strategies for diverse products and domains(53:05) Three techniques Karri uses to maintain focus(56:47) Linear's hiring practices (1:02:10) Paid work trials(1:04:31) How to determine a candidate's “product sense” (1:08:21) Linear's growth journey and milestones(1:14:18) How pricing strategies were initially introduced at Linear(1:16:18) Linear's journey to finding product-market fit(1:21:44) The importance of online presence and authenticity in business(1:24:59) Insight into the corporate culture at Linear(1:28:29) Lessons learned during Karri's transition from IC to CEO(1:30:21) Sneak peek into the upcoming “asks” feature at Linear(1:32:04) Lightning round—Referenced:• Linear: https://linear.app/• Vercel: https://vercel.com/• Nan Yu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenanyu/• The Linear method: https://linear.app/method• How Ramp builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-ramp-builds-product• Lessons from scaling Ramp | Sri Batchu (Ramp, Instacart, Opendoor): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/lessons-from-scaling-ramp-sri-batchu-ramp-instacart-opendoor/• Eric Yuan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsyuan/• The Timeless Way of Building: https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Way-Building-Christopher-Alexander/dp/0195024028• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Art-Motorcycle-Maintenance-Inquiry/dp/0060839872/• John Wick: Chapter 4: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366206/• Silo on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/silo/umc.cmc.3yksgc857px0k0rqe5zd4jice• Philips Hue lights: https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us• Finnish salmon soup recipe: https://jernejkitchen.com/recipes/finnish-salmon-soup-lohikeitto—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe
Zoom has a lot of people worried this week over its use of customer data to train artificial intelligence. The company's CEO Eric Yuan said Zoom's March update to its terms of service — which started the backlash — was a mistake. The big picture: Distrust for the companies creating AI technology is growing. 82% of American voters said they don't trust tech executives to regulate AI, according to a recent YouGov poll. We take a look at what all of this means for the next stages of artificial intelligence. Biden restricts high-tech investments in China And, more health care workers face violence on the job Guests: Axios' Ryan Heath and Tina Reed. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How ironic is it that Zoom, the very company we rely on for virtual meetings, is now requesting its employees to go back to the office? CEO Eric Yuan believes face-to-face collaboration is crucial for the company. In other news, meme stocks, a pandemic trend, are still going strong even after the pandemic. But what's the connection between memes and stocks in the share market? Tune in to The Signal Daily to know more! The Signal Daily is produced in association with IVM.The episode was written, researched and produced by Anup and ManaswiniEdited by Dinesh NarayananMastered and mixed by Manas and NirvaanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Esta semana, el creador de Zoom, Eric Yuan.
Esta semana, Eric Yuan, creador de Zoom.
Esta semana, el creador de Zoom, Eric Yuan.
Esta semana, Eric Yuan, creador de Zoom.
Esta semana, Eric Yuan, creador de Zoom.
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On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Rich Campbell chat with Leo Laporte about the approach Eric Yuan (Zoom CEO) took to the announcement of big layoffs at his company. The video-calling platform is set to lay off 15% of its workforce, which totals about 1300 employees. Full episode at twit.tv/ww815 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: acilearning.com
On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott and Rich Campbell chat with Leo Laporte about the approach Eric Yuan (Zoom CEO) took to the announcement of big layoffs at his company. The video-calling platform is set to lay off 15% of its workforce, which totals about 1300 employees. Full episode at twit.tv/ww815 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: acilearning.com
Zoom Video (ZM) plans to cut 15% of its workforce, which is approximately 1.3K of workers. The CEO, Eric Yuan, is also cutting his salary for the coming year by 98%. The ZM stock price today is up over 7% so far following the news. Next, Renita Young weighs in on Bed, Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock price plunging after announcing a new stock offering. Wedbush has stated that there is a low probability that the retailer will be able to raise equity in this last gasp before filing for bankruptcy protection.
"My number one priority is to make sure Zoom employees are happy. I believe if you have happy employees, you're going to have happy customers." Eric Yuan, SEP '06, founded Zoom in 2011 to "deliver happiness and bring people together" in a frictionless video environment. In 2019, Eric led Zoom to one of the highest-performing tech IPOs of the year. But it was the next year that really made his company a global verb. In January 2020, the Zoom app averaged about 56,000 daily downloads on the Apple App Store. Within two months, as the COVID-19 outbreak forced a tectonic shift in the way people communicate, those downloads surpassed two million per day.In this episode of View From the Top, the podcast, Kathleen Schwind MBA '23, sits down to interview Yuan about what how he creates company culture, how he strives for work-life balance, and the few things he can't live without. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our guest for today's podcast is Eugene Zhang, Founding Partner of TSVC, a venture capital firm he started in 2010 to focus on seed stage investing. An engineer by training, Eugene spent his formative years working for a number of the top tech companies in our time including Sun Microsystems, Cisco and Juniper Networks. After successfully selling his own side hustle tech startup, Eugene took an interest in angel investing, subsequently catapulting his second career as a venture capitalist. TSVC is now on its 5th fund in 12 years. It's first fund is known for having invested in Zoom Video Communications when Eric Yuan raised its first $3mn in capital raise back in 2010. TSVC's cost basis was $0.11 per share. Not bad so say the least! Want to hear Eugene's story about why he invested in Eric Yuan at Zoom back in 2010 when other venture capitalists passed. Well, we got it here for you. Without further ado, here is our conversation with Eugene Zhang.
This week Andre & Evan revisit the pro-am circuit as Chet Holmgren injures his foot and has to sit out the entire season. Should the league step in to regulate players' ability to participate? (1:00) With the NFL season just around the corner, the guys discuss how awkward the 49ers locker room will feel after the team restructures Jimmy Garroppolo's contract (10:03). Later Jay-Z's latest verse on DJ Khaled's new album is so exceptional that it deserves its own segment... You don't think it was that good? God Did! (17:36). Finally, Zoom Founder and CEO Eric Yuan joins the show to discuss his career origins as well as the challenges and adjustments his company endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later Eric discusses how important company culture has been to Zoom, his philosophies on leadership and philanthropy and why he feels that business and sports take similar sacrifices and dedication so that your short-term pains can lead to long-term gains (31:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Andre & Evan revisit the pro-am circuit as Chet Holmgren injures his foot and has to sit out the entire season. Should the league step in to regulate players' ability to participate? (1:00) With the NFL season just around the corner, the guys discuss how awkward the 49ers locker room will feel after the team restructures Jimmy Garroppolo's contract (10:03). Later Jay-Z's latest verse on DJ Khaled's new album is so exceptional that it deserves its own segment... You don't think it was that good? God Did! (17:36). Finally, Zoom Founder and CEO Eric Yuan joins the show to discuss his career origins as well as the challenges and adjustments his company endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later Eric discusses how important company culture has been to Zoom, his philosophies on leadership and philanthropy and why he feels that business and sports take similar sacrifices and dedication so that your short-term pains can lead to long-term gains (31:07). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Dorothea Gotthardt, Investment Manager bei Capnamic. Dorothea hat die Finanzierungsrunde von Workvivo und Celus kommentiert: Workvivo, eine irische App für Mitarbeitererfahrungen, hat in einer Serie-B-Runde 22 Millionen US-Dollar vom bestehenden Investor Tiger Global erhalten. Das neue Kapital soll dazu verwendet werden, das Angebot des Unternehmens weiterzuentwickeln und eine Reihe neuer Funktionen einzuführen, die darauf abzielen, die Mitarbeiter von Hybridunternehmen zu beschäftigen, zu informieren und wertzuschätzen. Bislang hat das Unternehmen rund 38 Millionen US-Dollar von Tiger Global, Frontline Ventures, Enterprise Ireland und Zoom-Gründer Eric Yuan erhalten. Außerdem konnte das Münchner DeepTech Celus, das KI zur Optimierung der Leiterplattenentwicklung einsetzt, in seiner Serie-A-Runde 25 Millionen Euro einsammeln. Celus, das 2018 von Tobias Pohl, Alexander Pohl und André Alcalde gegründet wurde, setzt auf eine cloud-basierte Software, die Elektronikentwickler mit umfangreichen Komponentendaten von Elektronikherstellern unterstützt und den gesamten Design-Prozess durch Automatisierung beschleunigt. Die Runde wird angeführt von Earlybird Venture Capital mit Beteiligung von Deutsche Invest Capital Partners und den bestehenden Investoren Speedinvest und Plug and Play. Mit dem frischen Kapital will das junge Unternehmen unter anderem die Expansion in die USA weiter voranbringen.
Sure, Roger Martin used to run a business school. But that doesn't stop him from questioning the way we train captains of industry. In fact, he argues, many business leaders don't realize that we're not just locked in a struggle between capital and labor. Now, managing talent may be the most important part of your job as a leader. From Julia Roberts to football player Aaron Rodgers to Zoom's founder Eric Yuan, the power of talent has surged. And retaining the best engineers, lab managers, and data scientists could make or break your business. Plus, Martin talks about the hidden (but huge) costs of turnover, and why we stopped paying attention to Aristotle (big mistake).
We sit down with the CEO founders of two of the most capital efficient success stories of all time — Zoom and Veeva Systems — to understand how they grew to billions of dollars in revenue (and tens of billions in market cap) on very, very little capital invested. With the fundraising environment changing rapidly, we couldn't think of a better topic to discuss or better sources of wisdom for founders, operators and investors all to learn from. Very special thanks to Jake Saper and our friends at Emergence Capital for inviting us and putting this conversation together at their 2022 CEO Summit! This episode has video! You can watch it on Spotify (right in the main podcast interface) or on YouTube. Links: Peter's great Medium blog Sponsors: Thanks to the Solana Foundation for being our presenting sponsor for this special episode. Solana is the world's most performant blockchain, the BEST place for developers to build Web3 applications, and of course very near & dear to the Acquired community's heart. You get in touch with them here, and learn more about GenesysGo here. Just tell them them at Ben and David sent you! Thank you as well to Modern Treasury and to Mystery. Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
We sit down with the CEO founders of two of the most capital efficient success stories of all time — Zoom and Veeva Systems — to understand how they grew to billions of dollars in revenue (and tens of billions in market cap) on very, very little capital invested. With the fundraising environment changing rapidly, we couldn't think of a better topic to discuss or better sources of wisdom for founders, operators and investors all to learn from. Very special thanks to Jake Saper and our friends at Emergence Capital for inviting us and putting this conversation together at their 2022 CEO Summit!Sponsor: https://acquired.fm/zoominfoThis episode has video! You can watch it on YouTube.Links:Peter's great Medium blogNote: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
Eric Yuan ha seppellito la gentilezza di facciata e a finalmente deciso di seguire la sua strada, ignaro che il destino ha in serbo per lui più di una sorpresa. Grazio Mattia del podcast Il Cinema Fuggente per aver prestato la voce al nostro protagonista. . Ascolta il podcast di approfondimento daily BRANDY - https://spoti.fi/3LrYulv Scopri di più sullo sponsor di questo ascolto - https://znap.link/SDBlink PER SOSTENERE IL PROGETTO - https://bit.ly/SOSTIENISDB - Canale Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiedibrand/ Canale Telegram: https://t.me/storiedibrand - Copertina realizzata da Damiano Stingone Instagram di Damiano: @damianostingone Link di Damiano: https://linktr.ee/damianostingone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean: Hey, Dave. Just want to say you're a modern-day hero to a lot of people. Dave: I'm not a hero. I'm just someone that's trying to give back in a really small way. And it's really one of the prongs of my efforts around helping the community, particularly the Asian-American community. I would say, you know, we can talk more about it, but there are really three things I'm really focused on. One is helping Asians get more economic power. And unfortunately, not all of us will be Jerry Yang or Eric Yuan of Zoom. Most of us will work in companies, and most of us will need to figure out how to rise the corporate ladder. And so this book is really my gift to people trying to better themselves economically by rising the corporate ladder. Dave: The second major area of focus for me is really around policy and politics, but from a new standpoint. So I'm the vice-chairman of one of the leading Asian-American news sites in the U.S. called Asia AM News, ASAMNew.com. And we're a volunteer network. We're nonprofit, but we want to keep reporting stories that are important to the Asian community. And if you have been tracking, for instance, #StopAsianHate before, some of the more tragic events with Michelle Go and Christina Euna Lee, before those events, the mainstream news had actually stopped really reporting on Asian hate crimes. And I think there was a general perception among non-Asians that the Asian hate crimes have subsided. And in fact, that's not true at all. In fact, they've actually gotten worse. And we were one of the few news outlets that continue to report on it. So it just illustrates to me that we need a source of news for our community that will continue to report on the news that's important to us when all the other mass news outlets have gone away. So that's kind of the second major focus of mine. Dave: And then the third is entertainment. So I'm a big believer that we need to get more Asian faces and more Asian voices in the media. Otherwise, particularly in America, we will continue to be viewed as the other, will continue to be viewed as a foreigner. And so I've been working with media production companies that are primarily founded by Asian-Americans. I've helped finance them. I've helped advise them as well as I just started a new company called Reel 8 - Reel8.com where we've effectively built an NFT marketplace for Asian filmmakers to help Asian filmmakers further monetize their films. So that just kind of gives you a more holistic sense of the things that I'm focused on. And you can get a sense of the commonality is that I'm trying to help the Asian community, and that's a big focus of mine, not the least of which is because I have two boys and I want to make the world a little bit better for them when they become adults and grow older. Sean: For sure. For sure. And by the way, thank you so much for doing the work for me. I have two boys as well and I'll just ask them to read your book when they grow up. But I'll get a copy for sure. I want to read it. I'm very interested in it. - - - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leadershipstack Join our community and ask questions here: from.sean.si/discord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadershipstack
Phil McKinney, former HP CTO and one of the "50 most innovative" thinkers on the planet according to Fast Company, has helped develop products used by more than a half billion people. Hear Phil put on a master class in how to turn ordinary teams into innovation machines.Listen and learn...Phil's seven rules of innovation.What it means to have a "T-shaped" career... and why you should want one.How Phil got his start in podcasting... in 2005! Phil's secrets for how to become more creative. The top skill CEOs look for in new hires. References in this episode:Phil's TEDx talk on the impostor syndromeBob Davis, Phil's mentorPhil's websitePhil's Killer Innovations podcastThanks to Dr. Mamoun Samaha for the introduction to Phil.
Eric Yuan, the CEO of Zoom, is a longtime friend of mine whose leadership has positively impacted countless people. Zoom is a sponsor of the show, and we are honored to have Eric join us to discuss game-changing innovations. During COVID-19, Zoom saw explosive growth from schools, businesses, and individuals alike. Eric attributes two factors to Zoom's success: […]
Thank you for tuning into another episode of Sabine's Common Sense and for helping me to stay on purpose! So at this point, we've all become pretty familiar with Zoom right lol? But did you know the founder of Zoom, Eric Yuan, didn't get approved for his US Visa until his NINTH try? Can you imagine if he had given up? Without his persistence and motivation to achieve his goals, he may not have the success that he has today. Not feeling inspired yet? Trust me, you will after watching this episode! I had the pleasure of interviewing four time best selling author, motivational speaker, real estate connoisseur, and publisher, Jermain Miller! Jermain has a similar story of faith and persistence, and had he decided to just go with the motions or succumb to being a VICTIM instead of a VICTOR of life's struggles, he would not be as successful as he is today. His grandma as his motivation, he became the first person in his family to go to college, but ended up dropping out after his grandma passed away from lung cancer. He lost his inspiration and before he knew it - he was 25, waking up on the floor with only 93 cents in his pocket and going through a divorce. After realizing he was only living to exist, he knew it was time for a change. He then decided to get into real estate, and although he needed to borrow money from a friend in order to begin his career as a realtor, he quickly became successful and sold over 300 MILLION in real estate transactions. After devoting 10 years to the industry, he realized that being a realtor was just the stepping stone to the path that he was meant to be on, and decided to start his own real estate company in 2015, a consulting company in 2018, and a publishing company early this year. From writing a book in just THREE DAYS to manifesting being Les Brown's spiritual son to being able to manifest the life you want to live and then prepare for it- this is one story that will change your life! If this episode doesn't get you inspired, then something ain't right lol! Don't forget to rate and subscribe! Want to connect with Jermain? FB, IG, Twitter, and YouTube: Jermain Miller Want to book Jermain? jermain@jermainmiller.com Make sure to check out Jermain's books! Available in paperback, audio, and e-book formats! Host IG: @sabine_thepurposelawyer Host website: www.sabinethepurposelawyer.com Host email: info@sabinethepurposelawyer.com Host law firm: www.franco-lawfirm.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ambitiouslegacy/support
John Goulding is the CEO at Workvivo - an employee engagement and communication platform venture he co-founded in 2017 to create an engaging virtual workplace & replace the intranet. Workvivo's growing 200% year-on-year & has over half a million users across more than 80 countries with 100% customer retention! Workvivo is backed by Zoom founder Eric Yuan, Frontline Ventures & Tiger Global. We explored how: effective CS & strong customer retention fuels great product ideas & makes companies a better, more enjoyable, place to work in a culture that focuses on speed enables you to outmanoeuvre much larger competitors creative employee backgrounds, typically under-valued in the tech sector, are becoming increasingly crucial in shaping successful tech ventures virtual teams and remote working has improved employee creativity during the pandemic young European SaaS ventures can achieve huge success in The States For more insights into Workvivo check out https://www.workvivo.com/ And for advice on scaling B2B software ventures, head over to https://alpinasearch.com/
This week on JobMakers, Host Denzil Mohammed talks with Danielle Goldman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open Avenues Foundation in Boston, about their work to help high-growth companies and start-ups retain the high-skilled, foreign-born talent they need through cap-exempt H-1B visas. They discuss the example of Eric Yuan from China, who, after getting rejected for a visa eight times... Source
This week on JobMakers, Host Denzil Mohammed talks with Danielle Goldman, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Open Avenues Foundation in Boston, about their work to help high-growth companies and start-ups retain the high-skilled, foreign-born talent they need through cap-exempt H-1B visas. They discuss the example of Eric Yuan from China, who, after getting rejected for a visa eight times... Source
The heyday of Main Street is over. The spotlight now shines on Digital Street. Curt Sigfstead has been long drawn to the power of entrepreneurs and the opportunity they present to transform the world. After leading the prominent West Coast technology investing division at JP Morgan, Curt joined Clearco. Clearco is at the forefront of digital growth, where they are busy building out the capital infrastructure for the internet in the realm of embedded finance. Working with digital founders, software platforms, and financial institutions, Clearco is helping to revolutionize how founders raise capital.Show Links Follow Clearco on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Curt Sigfstead on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Andrew Seski on LinkedIn Key Takeaways1:44 - Providing capital based on dataDigitally-founded businesses often don't have the traditional assets required to raise capital. By providing capital based on more diverse factors, Clearco is serving a new, data-driven market.“It means that we can, in a very innovative way, provide capital, provide advice, provide benchmarking, provide a means by which entrepreneurs can improve their business with capital by using data. That's an important core of our business; our ability to leverage third-party data sources to create a modern finance platform that can serve these digital founders. As you were getting to Andrew, [Clearco is] serving what is a global transition from Main Street to Digital Street. And as more and more businesses are founded, at least initially, online--as businesses become less and less geographically constrained--they don't have the aspects that typical financing institutions like banks or credit unions are looking for. They don't have collateral. They don't have inventory. They don't have the assets. But they do have a lot of data. And their data is very revealing with respect to how the business is performing, what the opportunity is for that business. So, what we found is this vast, global underserved market.”3:32 - Helping entrepreneurs retain ownershipAs a rule of thumb, entrepreneurs don't want to give up equity. Clearco gets that, helping businesses get off the ground by focusing on repeatable processes.“So we're part of a spectrum. We're not in the business of competing with venture capital or with seed investors or with friends and family. We're in the business of being a complementary pool of capital for entrepreneurs to leverage as they grow their businesses. And in any business, there are aspects that are repeatable. So, you have an understanding of how the business is actually going to perform based on data, historical data, and how you might project that--like your return on ad spend, or how much inventory you need relative to your sales growth. There are other aspects of your business that are not repeatable. It's innovation that you may have underway. It's actually kicking off a very early-stage business."4:19 - Creating repeatable actions to grow your businessClearco understands what entrepreneurs need--helping them control their destiny through repeatable aspects of the business.“Where Clearco comes in is in those aspects of the business that are repeatable. Our perspective--and what we found product market fit with--is the fact that entrepreneurs don't want to give up equity in their company, and therefore ownership, for aspects of their business that are effectively repeatable. It's, ‘okay, I know if I put a dollar here, I will get $3 in revenue. Why should I give up equity for that?'...As businesses grow, ownership is important for entrepreneurs. It's part of the economic puzzle. And so if we can help them control their destiny, if we can help them access lower-cost capital effectively, and maintain ownership, then we think we're doing our job.”7:06 - The three benchmarks of successCurt says that success comes down to three things: a bulletproof process, strong performance, and a solid market backdrop.“For me, there are really three aspects to a successful process and this is obviously something I learned over many years helping companies to access the market. Which is: 1) you have to have a bulletproof process. You've got to start with a large funnel. You've got to work that funnel and you're eventually going to have a number of investors who come out the bottom of who are committed to funding the company at terms that are acceptable to the board and to the founders of the company. 2) You've got to have performance. Investors really want to understand, at least at the Series C level, how $1 of investment turns into $5-10 of return. It has to be a very repeatable process, i.e., in the Series C you're not introducing new operational risks, you're introducing scaling risk. There's product market fit. Your business works. It's got a huge TAM and really, it's about scaling the company...3) You've got to have a solid market backdrop. None of this happens in isolation. Investors are influenced every day by what happens in the capital markets and what's going on with their investments, as well as how other businesses in their portfolios are growing.”9:39 - A conservative-aggressive approachIt might sound like an oxymoron, but Curt says that the best forecast is optimistic while also building out realistic benchmarks based on market share.“My job was to ensure that our forecast was bulletproof. It was highly conservative, yet aggressive. What do I mean by that? Our job is to express the business in the most optimistic way that we can as a company. That's why we're here. We've got a big opportunity, but at the same time, building in aspects to the forecast that are not leaps of faith. I.e., for us, the size of our marketplace: If there are 10 to 12 trillion of GMV globally, which is cited in a bunch of market forecasts, then trillions of dollars, tens of trillions of dollars - us saying that we can get to 20, 40 billion, 100 billion of GMV, well, that's pretty conservative. We don't have to get a lot of market share. Those are the types of aspects to set the context of your forecast conservatively relative to a lot of external metrics. I think these are important aspects to getting investors to buy into your forecast. [The second factor] is based on your existing business, and so we were very, very focused on that. [The third factor is] you want to make sure that as you go through the funding process, you're meeting and beating your numbers.”11:41 - How to analyze and present dataUse the data you have to prepare. Then, keep investors in an honest feedback loop where you consistently provide contextual updates.“If you fail to prepare, you're preparing to fail. It's kind of like that old adage. We spent a lot of time on that. Then, the second piece of it is obviously thinking about the second and third-order diligence that's going to support that. For us, it's beating up the metrics. It's analyzing the data. It's focusing on, ‘okay, so what are the cohorts doing? How do we present that data in a way that reflects our business?' Not all of it is obviously the best news. You have to be prepared to present the business in a way that is consistent, and it gives investors real insight into how you operate the business. But, you have to do a lot of thinking about how best to present that data because investors don't have any context when they come in. Your job as a modern CFO and as a modern finance team is a much bigger understanding of strategy, so you set the context by which the numbers are being presented because out of context, I think they can be misinterpreted.”16:18 - The magnetic power of foundersCurt was lucky to oversee countless IPOs while at JP Morgan. His favorite part? Working with the founders themselves.“Through my career at JP Morgan, what really got me excited, and I realized this in my last couple of years, was working with founders. In particular, working with CEO/founders who had built their businesses from the ground up, had made the transitions through the various levels of financing and growth. We got to work with them going public and I was fortunate to work with Jeff Lawson at Twilio, and the team with Eric Yuan at Zoom. Obviously relevant names, and a full host of other names, which brings me to Andrew and Michelle [co-founders of Clearco]. As I reflect on it, I had done 100 IPOs and 250 billion of tech M&A and I was looking for that, ‘okay, if I really want to narrow it down, what I really want to do?' I want to work with founders in incredibly constructive ways because I have a very strong personal belief that entrepreneurs and founders are the people changing this world for the better.”23:22 - Building CFO/CEO trustAs a strategic partner, modern CFOs must lead company alignment. Having a united front is critical to success, but it doesn't happen without asking the hard questions.“The most important piece you have to figure out is trust. It sounds a bit cliche, but you've got to find the opportunity over those conversations - and we did - to ask each other hard questions about how...I asked, ‘well how are you guys doing?' or, ‘why didn't you do it this way or do that way?' You're getting a sense of how you're going to operate because if you're coming on as a strategic partner effectively, which I do think is really the role of the modern CFO, you're going to have to have a common operating system effectively because you're going to have to answer questions where all three of you are not in the room, but they're going to have to be based on a consistent framework. You're going to have to defend your decision-making post decision with your partners, just in the way you would if it was a law firm or financial firm. You better have a framework by which everyone can understand how you got there.”24:40 - The best investments often appear a little crazyIt's hard to break with tradition. That's why so many people in the finance world told Clearco founders Andrew and Michelle they were downright crazy, but Curt learned that thinking differently can have its advantages.“When Andrew and Michelle were forming the company, they probably had 100+ meetings with various finance individuals who said they were, ‘absolutely crazy' or, ‘this will never work.' or, ‘how in the world could you do this? This is the way it's been done for a hundred years.' Of course, there are aspects of that I had, as sort of bias or sort of frameworks that I had growing up working at JP Morgan. I've had to learn to just understand it, let it play out, add constructive aspects to it and then just course-correct where we can, let things ride out because there could be something really interesting around the corner on some of those decisions we make that, you know, wouldn't be obvious in the same frameworks that some of the more traditional financing companies work in.”25:40 - Put away your egoThe successful modern CFO is ego-free. The key is embracing a service mindset where the company wins and your wins are the same.“You have to put the ego in the bottom drawer. You're an at-service leader. So, you're here to help people win. You're not here to push your career in a certain direction, or to look good because it doesn't fit with the mission of - and I would say this is probably for any modern CFO is - you're serving the board, you're serving the audit committee, you're serving the founders, you're serving all the employees, you're serving investors. You've got to be in that mindset so that when you get criticism, you get feedback, or otherwise, you have to just take it in. It's all for the better of the company. Push forward.”29:44 - The untapped global potentialCurt says that with the right resources and support, there are hundreds of underrepresented individuals in the world who have the power to change it for the better.“One thing that is underestimated globally is the power of the committed entrepreneur. The power of someone, an individual who is committed to change, who is committed to development, who's committed to their idea and what they're able to accomplish if they have the right resources to do that. I think that is underestimated globally. We have billions of people on this planet who in some way don't have the resources available that other billions do. We're not tapping into the greatest resource we have in this world, which is our human colleagues and capital, and other inhabitants on the planet. I think that is something that we often underestimate. It all seems very normal when we look back, but when you look back over history, it's really people who make a difference. Our responsibility, if we want the best out of this world and the best out of, from business to science to education, we need to empower these people and give them the resources.”
CRACKING THE HAPPINESS CODEWhy happiness and fulfillment are the metrics that truly matter, and how we can harness the balance between success and achievement to reach them.INSPIRING QUOTE:“An assessment of your superpowers will deliver a life of greater clarity and conviction, because you're now going to have a deeper understanding of knowing who you are at your core, what allows you to play to your strengths, what talents and gifts you can begin or continue to build on, and what passions you can fully express and bring to the world.” — Paul EpsteinSHOW SUMMARY:The foundational principles of how to be a leader are born in our earliest experiences, even if we don't recognize it at the time. Questions such as whether to be liked or respected, whether to choose passion or security— these are all tied to who we are at our core. In this episode of Playmakers, we'll discover how each of us can measure our own superpowers and our own definition of success.GUEST BIO:Greg Holmes is the former head of sales for Zoom Video, one of the most astonishing success stories in tech. But Greg began his career as a schoolteacher, and the lessons he learned there (as well as those he learned when jumping headfirst into uncharted territory) helped him transform Zoom into the videoconferencing powerhouse it is today.Follow Greg Holmes on LinkedInOPENING MONOLOGUE SUMMARY:Like this episode's guest, Greg Holmes, Paul Epstein once faced a massive fork in the road. They both chose to go all-in on respect in the beginning, only to find that people only respected their titles, ranks, roles, and authority— not as a person or leader. When they eventually went all-in on likability and relationships, they were able to absolutely transform their lives and careers for the better, not only in the short-term but with sustainable results. Guiding it all? An intrinsically motivated environment of purpose.CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[3:42]The Risks of Respect-First ThinkingYou might find respect, but you'll miss out on a lot of other thingsWhen you go all-in on respect, you'll get short-term authority. But you'll miss out on long-term relationships that will transform your life and career.[14:55]Calling an AudibleAlways be ready to change the game planBe ready for the moment, but it's not always going to be the way you charted it out. That's when it's time to call an audible, a football term that means changing the play based on what you see laid out on the field right before you make your move. Always be ready to adjust.[19:39]Service: The Sixth SenseDevelop a sense for when others are in needFind opportunities to lift and help others and you'll never have a day without meaning or purpose. Develop a ‘sixth sense' of when the people around you are going through things, seeking ways to help them. Everyone needs a hand to help them through the crazy challenges of life.[26:29]Pay It Forward (or Backward)Seek random acts of kindness and discover how your life changesPay the toll for the person behind you. They'll never know you did it, and no one else will either, but that's not the point. These small acts of meaning are the things that bring life purpose.[35:02]Deliver Happiness, Receive SuccessThe companies and people that stay committed to delivering happiness are the ones that rise to the topInterviewing potential employees or partners about their skills, experience, and other factors is important— but the most important question is this: Are they committed to delivering happiness to your customers or audience? Deliver happiness, and your customers will reward you with their committed loyalty for life.[48:12]Stepping Away from the GrindPerspective is a powerful resource that few people take advantage of in their careersGreg Holmes decided to step away from his massively successful career for a period, and what he found was a powerful perspective on what mattered most to him. His family, his passions, the opportunity to help others. Those are the things he's pursuing today. Taking some time to figure out where you stand relative to your vision for your life is a powerful thing.[56:15] Day by DayWake up today, smile, then try to do it again tomorrowThe world is a mess. Facing it with a smile isn't a matter of who or where you are, it's a habit that you have to develop like any other. The first time you wake up and force a smile will be difficult, the second will be less difficult, and the 100th time will be second nature.[59:53] Find Your SuperpowersTake the time to recognize your talents, opportunities, and environmental advantagesStop focusing on the weakness holding you back. Focus on the superpowers that you have that are unique to you. These aren't just internal— some of them relate to the external factors that can supercharge your momentum. Take the time to sit down, think creatively about your ‘superpowers,' and then let them guide your path.SHOW RESOURCES:[1:11] Zoom[13:36] WebEx[7:03] Greg Holmes Profile[38:55] Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh [Book][59:04] The Power of Playing Offense by Paul Epstein [Book][59:08] Superpower Assessment downloadMAKE A PLAY:Assess your superpowers— your strengths, your talents, your relationships, your environment— and watch as you gain greater clarity and conviction. You'll have a deeper understanding of who you are, which in turn will give you the power to Make a Play—the right play for you.Want to keep making the right plays? Subscribe to Playmakers now.Check out more episodes and content on the Playmakers website.Follow Greg Holmes:LinkedInTwitterFollow Paul Epstein:Playmakers PodcastThe Power of Playing Offense:LinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeSHOW SPONSOR:Audible: Interested in leveling up and lifelong learning? Then what's better than a free audio book and 30-day free trial when you visit audible.playmakerspod.com? With over 200,000 titles to choose from, there's no limit to what you can explore and learn on Audible.TRY AUDIBLE TODAYABOUT PLAYMAKERS: IMPACT UNLEASHED:Playmakers: Impact Unleashed is an all-access pass to the game-changers of today and the history makers of tomorrow. The show looks past the trophy cabinet and features a no-BS, inside look into the world of comeback, transformation, and impact unearthing practical tools and mindsets that we can all leverage to make a play in our own lives and careers.Take a seat at the table with leadership expert, sports industry veteran, personal transformation coach, purpose igniter, and your host Paul Epstein in this inspiring, yet immediately actionable podcast. From stories of total defeat to the thrills of unimaginable achievement to the practices of mastering the inside game, each show will share a high-energy, prescriptive blueprint to unleash impact and drive success, significance, and purpose no matter your starting point.Meet Paul at the 50 and make a play together!Learn more at PlaymakersPod.comABOUT MOTOWN PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Motown Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Motown Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Motown PodcastStudios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at MotownPodcastStudios.comABOUT THE HOST:Paul Epstein may not be a hard charging running back on the actual football field, but his list of high-profile wins in the world of sports will have you thinking that he could be.Paul's spent nearly 15 years as a pro sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office. He's transformed numerous NBA teams from the absolute bottom in league revenue to top-two in financial performance. He's broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history as the NFL's sales leader. He's opened a billion-dollar stadium, helped save the New Orleans NBA franchise, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy.He's since installed his leadership and high-performance playbook with Fortune 500 leaders, Founders and CEO's, MBAs, and professional athletes.Now, as Founder of Purpose Labs, keynote speaker and host of the Playmakers: Impact Unleashed podcast, Paul explores how living and working with a focus on leadership, culture, and purpose can transform organizations and individuals anywhere to unleash their full potential.Learn more about Paul at PaulEpsteinSpeaks.comPre-Order Paul's new book, The Power of Playing OffenseCREDITS:Paul Epstein: Show HostEmail: paul@paulepsteinspeaks.comConnor Trombley: Executive ProducerEmail: connor@motownpodcaststudios.com
The Big Themes:The end of Silicon Valley: Elon Musk and Larry Ellison of Oracle are pulling up their tents and going to Texas.Eric Yuan, founder and CEO of Zoom: 2020 entrepreneur of the year: Eric Yuan. This one's really obvious – he gave Zoom to the schools, and he had the biggest B2C growth stories in the history of the technology industry.Fender's fabulous fret-filled adventure: Fender thought at the time that there would maybe be 100,000 people. The company set its sights on over 1,000,000 million people. Seven million PR impressions, 1,300 powerful stories, and 140 artists in social shares have resulted in a 150% increase in paid subscriptions.Don't let them go on CNBC looking like a dork: The bottom line is to make your executives look good – not bad. The Big Quotes:“There's never been a greater time in history than right now – this moment right now to be in the information technology industry.” This episode is brought to you by BMC Software.
An excerpt from the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders podcast from the Stanford eCorner, featuring Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan on: "Focus on the Game, not the Score." More details at https://ecorner.stanford.edu/
Welcome to episode 7 of techLGTM In this episode we talk about Zoom - the leader in modern enterprise video communications and their announcement of Zapps. What is Zoom? History of Zoom and its founder - Zoom was founded by Eric Yuan, a former corporate vice president for Cisco Webex. He left Cisco in April 2011 with 40 engineers to start a new company. ~10 year to make it a success and a mature platform. Effect of COVID-19 on the rise of Zoom - By February 2020, Zoom had gained 2.22 million users in 2020. Daily average users rose from about 10 million in December 2019 to more than 300 million daily meeting participants in April 2020. How Zoom compares to it's competitors like Bluejeans, GoToMeeting, Skype, Hangout etc and why Zoom has an edge. New players in the market - Hopin, Airmeet. Zapps - marketplace for 3rd party apps to be integrated into Zoom. Invite only. Why this is a game changer. About techLGTM A technology podcast hosted by Shashank Singh, Preet Raj and Amol Sharma. Here we discuss some latest and pressing topics related to technology. We analyze how technology impacts our day to day life and what the future of technology will look like. Shashank Singh - Startup specialist with over two decades of experience. MBA in entrepreneurship and is an engineer. Amol Sharma - Serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies in the space e-commerce, AR/VR and Blockchain. Amol is an active member of VR AR Association and is an avid angel investor. Preet Raj - Seasoned engineering leader with Big Data. AI/ML and devops chops. MS and BE in Computer Science #zoom #zapps #hangouts #hopin #Airmeet #videocalls #webinars #podcast #technology #tech #techLGTM
After growing and leading the team that developed WebEx, Eric Yuan left his role as Corporate Vice President of Engineering at Cisco in 2011 to found Zoom Video Communications. Santiago Subotovsky, a general partner at Emergence Capital, led his firm's investment in Zoom. In this conversation with Stanford lecturer Ravi Belani, they discuss what drove Zoom and how they built the confidence to launch this new company into an already crowded video conferencing market.
Tu abuela usa Zoom, tu escuela usa Zoom, tu gimnasio usa Zoom, tus amigas usan Zoom. Lo que no sabías es que la app de videoconferencias que estalló en popularidad en la crisis del coronavirus probablemente no existiría sin el apoyo temprano de un inversionista argentino. Santi Subotovsky, socio de Emergence Capital en Silicon Valley, fue el primero en apoyar al entonces desconocido y ahora famoso CEO de Zoom, el inmigrante chino Eric Yuan. Y lo ayudó a crear una empresa que hoy cotiza en Bolsa y vale más de 35 mil millones de dólares. Hoy, Santi nos cuenta la historia de Zoom y por qué cree que la próxima Zoom va a venir de un emprendedor hispanohablante. SÚMATE A LA COMUNIDAD No estaríamos acá sin la Comunidad Terca, las personas que aportan unos dólares por mes en Patreon. ¡Gracias por estar ahí! Súmate para tener acceso a la Comunidad Terca en Slack y la videoconferencia mensual. Súmate aquí. RECOMIÉNDANOS Escribe una reseña en Apple Podcasts. ESTAMOS EN ELVALLEDELOSTERCOS.COM Y en Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram. MÚSICA Pablo Calvi y su banda Demon Verlaine. EDICIÓN MULTIMEDIA Mariano Graglia LOS #TERCOS SOMOS Fernando Franco y Diego Graglia ¡TE QUEREMOS! #startups #emprendedores #latinos #SiliconValley #innovación #inspiración
Last week, Zoom, a video-conferencing program, was prime bait for hackers who infiltrated conversations taking place among people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. As if Zoom bombers weren't bad enough, a day or two later, the internet-based program crashed because it could not handle the surge of users from businesses, schools and friends and families eager for face time. Today, Zoom founder and CEO Eric Yuan is promising stronger security measures, but the fiasco is a stark reminder of how easy it is for bad actors to access public internet programs, especially those being operated by people unfamiliar with cyber security protocols. In this episode, a continuation of Lodging Leaders special report on how the coronavirus crisis is impacting the hotel industry, we explore how the outbreak is revealing weaknesses in business technology platforms and what hotel owners and operators can do to head problems off at the pass. We also look at how some technology providers are expanding their solutions to meet the fast-changing needs of hotel operations as well as those of essential guests traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today's episode originally aired in July 2018. The guest is Eric Yuan, the founder and CEO of Zoom. Known for its easy-to-use and reliable video conferencing product, Zoom became a listed company in April 2019 and soon became one of the largest public SaaS companies in the world. The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has made remote working part of many people's new realities. It also puts remote working tools like Zoom under a stress test with the surging needs, which Zoom did incredibly well. It always works. GGV has been a happy customer of Zoom for a really long time and we hope this conversation can give you a hint on how it became successful in the first place. Zoom is used by a third of Fortune 500 companies and 90% of the top 200 universities in the US. Eric was recently named the Top CEO on Glassdoor, with an approval rating of 99%, and was the first person of color to win the award. Eric grew up and went to college in China, arrived in Silicon Valley in 1997 and joined WebEx when it was still a small company. In 2007 WebEx was acquired by Cisco and Eric became Cisco's Corporate VP of engineering in charge of collaboration software. Eric spent 14 years in total at WebEx and grew its engineering team from 10 to 800, and increased its revenue from zero to over $800 million. Eric holds 11 patents, plus 20 pending patents in the pipeline. In this episode, Eric shared his story of being rejected a US visa for 8 times while in China, getting its first paid customer, balancing the needs of SMB and enterprise, and what makes Zoom different from its competitors. For the full transcript of the show, go to nextbn.ggvc.com Join our listeners' community, go to nextbn.ggvc.com/community.