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Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it's going to take collective effort By Rebecca Solnit. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Silicon Valley once resisted cooperating with the U.S. military. Google, Meta and OpenAI even had policies banning the use of AI in weapons. Those days now feel like a bygone era, as Big Tech has now embraced working closely with the federal government during President Donald Trump's second term, in large part due to lucrative contracts for military and surveillance technology. This episode first aired on Sept. 3, 2025. Links: The Militarization of Silicon Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

✨ Explore more manifestation resources here: https://www.thelawofattractiontribe.com/ Mark Gober is the award-winning author of “An End to Upside Down Thinking,” which is the first of a seven-book series. Previously he was a partner at Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley and an investment banking analyst with UBS in New York. He also serves on the Board of the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Learn More About Mark's Work Here: https://www.markgober.com/ Resources Mentioned: Where Is My Mind Podcast An End To Upside Down Thinking Book Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Nerds for Humanity, we conducted a unique “stress test” of the leading AI models to see how effectively they could articulate and defend a hardcore MAGA perspective. This wasn't just an exercise in roleplay; it was a sobering look at whether the “digital brains” of Silicon Valley can actually process the nuances of the American populist movement or if they are trapped by their own programming.The AI Showdown: Polite Moderation vs. Full Throttle PopulismThe exercise began with ChatGPT, which I pushed to defend the administration's record on healthcare reform. Over fifteen years, the promise of a “vastly superior” replacement for Obamacare has been a staple of the MAGA platform, yet the current reality has been limited to marginal gains like drug pricing negotiations and banning food dyes.ChatGPT struggled significantly with the assignment. It defaulted to a “reluctantly balanced” tone, offering excuses about “senate roadblocks” and “RHINO” sabotage that felt like standard political boilerplate. When challenged on why a President with control over the House, Senate, and Supreme Court couldn't push through a major overhaul, ChatGPT retreated into talk of “timing and strategy,” suggesting the administration was simply “keeping its powder dry” for a future mandate. For an audience looking for a robust defense of populist action, ChatGPT was a disappointment—it was simply too even-handed to capture the energy of the movement.Grok: The “Red Pill” Propaganda Machine?The dynamic shifted dramatically when we moved to Grok. Unlike its competitor, Grok leaned into the role with “full throttle” intensity, immediately dismissing my critiques as “fake news” and “swampy plans”.Grok provided a far more aggressive defense of the administration's tactics:* On Healthcare: It reframed the focus on food dyes and drug prices not as “nibbling at the edges,” but as “game-changers” protecting American kids from “junk science”. It defended Medicare Advantage as private competition that prevents “death panels” and “socialism”.* On the Cabinet: Grok fiercely defended controversial picks like Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, and Kash Patel, labeling them “loyal fighters” rather than “swamp creatures”. It framed the recent DOJ actions as “draining the deep state” and dismissed botched arrests or controversial allegations as media spin.* On the Epstein Files: Perhaps most provocatively, Grok defended the handling of the Epstein files by Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, claiming they were leading a charge for “transparency, not stonewalling” despite public criticism.A Sobering ConclusionThe contrast was stark. While ChatGPT tries to be the “reasonable” moderator—a trait many users might appreciate—it fails to truly represent the “America First” point of view. Grok, on the other hand, is more than happy to provide what I'd call “red pill propaganda”.As we navigate a political landscape increasingly mediated by AI, we have to ask: Are these models helping us understand one another, or are they simply better at building higher walls around our existing echo chambers?If you value these deep dives into the intersection of technology and our democracy, please consider becoming a YouTube channel member. We haven't had a new member in nineteen months, and your support is what covers our operating costs and keeps this channel independent. Plus, you'll get a personal shout-out on every livestream!Bye nerds.Click here to become a Nerd for Humanity today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nerdsforhumanity.substack.com

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L'Inde accueille à partir d'aujourd'hui le quatrième sommet mondial sur l'intelligence artificielle. Plus de cent pays, une trentaine de chefs d'État et tous les grands patrons de la tech mondiale sont réunis à New Delhi. Un événement d'ampleur qui confirme la montée en puissance spectaculaire de l'Inde dans la course mondiale à l'IA, au croisement des enjeux économiques, technologiques et géopolitiques. À partir d'aujourd'hui, la capitale indienne devient le centre de gravité de la planète tech en accueillant le quatrième sommet mondial sur l'intelligence artificielle. Plus de cent pays sont représentés, une trentaine de chefs d'État et de gouvernement ont fait le déplacement, et surtout, tous les grands dirigeants des géants de la technologie sont présents. Un casting impressionnant qui illustre une réalité : l'Inde s'est imposée comme l'un des épicentres mondiaux de l'IA. Et le pays peut s'appuyer sur des atouts considérables. Le premier est son réservoir de talents, sans équivalent ou presque. Chaque année, des centaines de milliers d'ingénieurs sortent des universités indiennes. Une dynamique nourrie par une tradition ancienne d'excellence mathématique et scientifique, qui alimente directement les performances du pays dans le numérique et les nouvelles technologies. Deuxième force : la démographie. L'Inde est aujourd'hui le pays le plus peuplé du monde. Sa population, jeune, dynamique et massivement connectée, représente à la fois un immense marché, un laboratoire d'innovation à grande échelle et, pour l'IA, une mine de données inestimable. Enfin, troisième pilier de cette ascension : la volonté politique. Depuis 2024, le gouvernement indien a lancé un vaste programme public destiné à bâtir une véritable infrastructure nationale de l'intelligence artificielle. L'IA est clairement identifiée comme un levier stratégique de croissance économique, de compétitivité et de souveraineté technologique. Des investissements massifs et un laboratoire pour le Sud global Cette stratégie ambitieuse attire logiquement les géants mondiaux de la tech. Microsoft a annoncé 17,5 milliards de dollars d'investissements dans le pays, Amazon 35 milliards, Google 15 milliards. Les partenariats se multiplient, les centres de recherche s'installent, et l'écosystème numérique indien se structure à grande vitesse. L'Inde est en passe de devenir le plus grand marché numérique en devenir au monde. Entre des marchés occidentaux arrivés à maturité et une Chine de plus en plus fermée, le pays s'impose comme un relais de croissance indispensable pour les multinationales du numérique. Mais l'Inde est aussi un terrain d'expérimentation unique. Si une solution technologique fonctionne à l'échelle indienne, elle est capable de s'imposer partout dans le Sud global. Le pays devient ainsi un laboratoire grandeur nature pour l'innovation inclusive. C'est précisément ce qui donne au sommet de New Delhi une dimension géopolitique majeure. L'Inde se positionne comme le porte-voix des pays du Sud global: Afrique, Amérique latine, Asie émergente. Ensemble, ces régions entendent peser dans les débats mondiaux sur la gouvernance de l'IA. Le message est clair : l'intelligence artificielle ne doit pas être confisquée par quelques puissances technologiques, mais bénéficier à l'ensemble de la planète. Face aux modèles américain, chinois et européen, l'Inde propose une quatrième voie, fondée sur des cadres adaptés aux besoins des pays en développement. Le sommet s'articule autour de trois thèmes clés : People, Planet, Progress – population, planète, progrès. Un triptyque qui résume l'ambition indienne : faire de l'IA un outil de développement durable, d'inclusion sociale et de croissance partagée. Des défis technologiques encore majeurs à relever Pour autant, l'Inde n'évolue pas encore dans la même catégorie que les États-Unis ou la Chine en matière d'intelligence artificielle de pointe. Ce sommet est à la fois un tremplin et un révélateur des défis auxquels le pays doit faire face. Sur le plan technologique, New Delhi souffre encore d'un certain retard. L'Inde ne dispose pas de grands modèles d'IA comparables à l'américain ChatGPT ou au chinois DeepSeek, ce qui limite pour l'instant son influence dans la course aux modèles fondamentaux. La question de la protection des données personnelles constitue également un enjeu sensible, dans un pays où l'explosion numérique pose des défis considérables en matière de régulation et de sécurité. Mais le principal point noir reste la fuite des cerveaux. Malgré le dynamisme local, de nombreux ingénieurs indiens continuent de partir massivement vers la Silicon Valley et les grands pôles technologiques occidentaux, attirés par de meilleures conditions salariales et des moyens de recherche plus importants. Dans un contexte de compétition mondiale féroce, la stratégie indienne repose sur un pari audacieux : faire mieux avec moins. Là où les grandes puissances occidentales misent sur des investissements colossaux, l'Inde cherche à transformer ses contraintes en avantage comparatif, en combinant talents, innovation frugale et marché intérieur gigantesque. Un pari qui commence à porter ses fruits et qui pourrait bien, à terme, rebattre les cartes de la géopolitique mondiale de l'intelligence artificielle.

Nein, das ist kein Beitrag zu den Epstein-Files, in ihm geht es vielmehr um den Transhumanismus, der sich aufmacht, den Menschen neu zu definieren. Zum Problem nämlich. Unser Autor Otto Geißler meint, der Transhumanismus sei ein Spiegel eines Denkmodells, das die Technologie über den Humanismus stellt. Das Wesentliche aber daran ist, dass eben nicht dem Menschen, sondern der Macht alle Möglichkeiten gegeben werden, diese Technologien einzusetzen. Hören Sie seinen Text: Okkultismus im Silicon Valley? Sprecher: Ulrich Allroggen

Florian Schroeder ist Satiriker, Kolumnist, Hörfunk- und Fernsehmoderator und Autor von Büchern wie »Unter Wahnsinnigen – Warum wir das Böse brauchen« und »Happy End - Warum Du ohne Glück glücklicher bist«.Ein Gespräch über Patti Smith, Hegel und Friedrich Merz' vergebliche Versuche gemocht zu werden, über Anti-Dogmatische Haltung, ab wann es keine Idole mehr gibt und was die Voraussetzung sind, um die Wirklichkeit zu kommentieren, über Texte von Karl Schmidt, Nick Land und Curtis Yarvin, über das Ende der Silicon Valley Ära, die Auflösung von Widersprüchen im chinesischen System und was denn jetzt wirklich “Glück” ist.Zur Folge⁠⁠Florian Schröder im NetzBuch: »Happy End - Warum Du ohne Glück glücklicher bist«⁠⁠ (signiertes Exemplar bei Dussmann)⁠⁠Podcast Homepage⁠Unterstützung

The Sunnyvale Tragedy centers on Richard Wade Farley whose actions at Electromagnetic Systems Laboratories shocked Silicon Valley and became one of the most notorious workplace violence cases in California history.Head over the ShakenAndDisturbed.com for new merchandise, blogs for our episodes, YouTube videos, and Patreon!Watch and listen to this and every other episode several days early on Patreon! Patreon members can join us during our live recordings, comment on the case, participate in polls and get shout outs! Join for as little as $5 a month right here!Follow John on Twitter @jthrasher, Instagram @jthrasher and TikTok @johnthrasherFollow Daryn on Twitter @CarpeDaryn and Instagram @CarpeDaryn

MIT computer scientist and Silicon Valley veteran Dr. Rizwan Virk reveals the scientific evidence that we are living in a video game simulation and explains why the Mandela effect might actually be a "glitch" in our collective reality in episode 236 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Dr. Rizwan Virk (Riz) is a graduate of MIT and Stanford, a successful entrepreneur, and a leading authority on the intersection of technology, physics, and mysticism. He is the author of The Simulation Hypothesis and The Simulated Multiverse, works that bridge the gap between computer science and ancient spiritual traditions. As a veteran of the tech industry, Virk uses his expertise in physics engines and virtual reality to explore the possibility that our universe is an information-based system designed for experiential growth.In this conversation, Faust and Dr. Rizwan Virk move past science fiction to examine how quantum physics and the "it from bit" framework suggest that information — not matter — is the true building block of our world. By reframing our existence as a massively multiplayer online role-playing game, they explore whether our greatest personal challenges are actually scripted "quests" designed to keep our individual storylines on track.In this episode:- The VR "Toaster" Moment: The physical accident that proved reality is easier to fake than we think.- The Simulation Point: The exact moment technology makes our world indistinguishable from a computer program.- It From Bit: Why top physicists believe the universe is built on binary code rather than solid matter.- The River of Forgetfulness: Why ancient mystical texts describe birth as "plugging in" to a state of amnesia.- Avatar Agency: The hidden Sanskrit meaning behind "Avatar" and what it reveals about your physical body.- Life's Difficulty Curve: How the founder of Atari's Golden Rule explains the challenges of human existence.- The Mandela Effect: The disturbing reason thousands of people share identical "false" memories of history.- The "Writer's Room": A look at the hidden part of our consciousness that scripts the drama of our lives.- Holographic Life Reviews: Why NDE survivors describe a playback technology that records every human emotion.- The AI Trap: The real reason to fear artificial intelligence that has nothing to do with a robot uprising.- The Bible & The Wolf: A deep dive into the famous scripture "glitch" that is shaking people's faith.This isn't just a theory about technology. It's a radical shift in perspective that suggests your greatest challenges might just be the levels you were born to beat.Check Out Rizwan Virk's books The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Gamehttps://a.co/d/0i5AnzXuThe Simulated Multiverse: An MIT Computer Scientist Explores Parallel Universes, The Simulation Hypothesis, Quantum Computing and the Mandela Effecthttps://a.co/d/0iE4Z7ayConnect with Dr. Rizwan Virkhttps://www.rizvirk.net/https://www.instagram.com/rizcambridge/https://x.com/RizstanfordJoin Us on PatreonFor uncensored episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive community access:https://patreon.com/FarOutWithFaustListe  on Spotify + Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6StPwgq2di3f8uxnc6SmIfApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-out-with-faust-fowf/id1533017218FOWF & Faust Checho on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/faroutwithfaust/https://www.instagram.com/theonefaustchecho/https://www.facebook.com/Faroutwithfausthttps://www.facebook.com/faustchecho/https://x.com/faustchechohttps://pwe'd love to hear from you

Sam Bankman-Fried Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey folks, its Marc Ellery here on Biography Flash, and yeah, Im an AI-powered host which means I never spill coffee mid-rant or butcher a name like I did with that one Silicon Valley mogul last week, but I still bring the unfiltered truth with a side of sarcasm. Todays flash on Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed FTX wunderkind whos turning his prison cell into a Twitter war room.In the past few days, SBF has ramped up his pro se push for a new trial, filing motions in Manhattan federal court around February 10th, as reported by Bitcoin Magazine and Investing.com. Hes arguing prosecutors relied on false testimony, hid evidence of FTXs solvency, and rushed the bankruptcy without his okaythink $136 billion in assets by late 2025 valuations, per his X threads cited by Cryptopolitan. No major headlines in the last 24 hours, but BPInsights noted yesterday hes claiming the case twisted facts while he serves that 25-year fraud sentence in California.On social media, hes gone full Hail Mary, tweeting via proxies that he became a Republican in 2022 because Biden bungled crypto and COVID, tagging Trump like a desperate fanboy, according to Protos. Polymarket odds for a pardon hit 22% this week, though its thin at $17k liquidity. Hell even joined the CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee and hyped FTX2.0, sparking a joke token surge, but supporters dream of a crypto comeback. No public appearances or business moveshes locked up, remember?but this media blitz feels like a scripted prison escape plan from his old notes, mocking woke agendas and pitching Tucker Carlson chats.Its classic SBF: eccentric genius or transparent grifter? Either way, its biographical gold, potentially rewriting his fall from $32 billion empire to bunkmate of Diddy.Thanks for listening, hit subscribe to never miss an update on Sam Bankman-Fried, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Catch you next time.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Sam Bankman-Fried. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Dans cet épisode de DECODE VC, Augustin Sayer, cofondateur d'OVNI Capital, nous annonce l'implantation du fonds au cœur de la Silicon Valley, non pour investir aux États-Unis, mais pour augmenter les probabilités de refinancement et de liquidité des deep tech européennes. Une discussion de fond sur le métier d'investisseur, la structuration d'un fonds, le rôle de San Francisco dans les trajectoires de valeur et les arbitrages concrets entre Europe et États-Unis.

Depuis un an qu'il est à la Maison Blanche, Donald Trump occupe la scène médiatique mondiale quotidiennement, voire plusieurs fois par jour. Un effet de saturation qui, peut-être, nous fait rater des transformations très profondes ailleurs. Particulièrement maltraitée, l'Europe n'en finit pas de subir les foucades du président des États-Unis qui lui fait comprendre qu'une ère nouvelle s'est ouverte, celle d'une reconfiguration idéologique transatlantique. Ainsi, se pose le problème fondamental pour les Européens d'assurer leur propre sécurité, ce qui est un vieux débat mais n'en constitue pas moins un schisme transatlantique. Les rapports de force mondiaux se modifient en profondeur. La rivalité de puissance est bien là entre les États-Unis et la Chine. Au-delà, l'élément de transformation géopolitique majeur est le numérique et cette fuite en avant technologique qu'impose au monde la Silicon Valley. Invité : Thomas Gomart, historien, directeur de l'Institut Français des Relations Internationales. « Qui contrôle qui ? Les nouveaux rapports de force mondiaux », éditions Tallandier.

What if the “next big thing” out of Silicon Valley isn't an app—it's a political project engineered to bypass democracy? In this episode, Guest Host Mike Madrid sits down with Gil Durán (journalist and author of “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and The War on Democracy”) who's been tracking an increasingly explicit ideology emerging from venture capital and tech power circles that treats democratic governance as a constraint to be engineered around. Gil explains how what started as odd local political behavior in San Francisco and San Jose led him to a deeper story: a network of ideas, money, and influence reaching all the way to international politics.  He argues the threat isn't a classic “tanks in the streets” coup. It's a quieter capture: narrative control, unlimited spending, regulatory rollback, and a worldview that positions billionaires as the rightful architects of a post-national, post-democratic future.  Along the way, he breaks down the intellectual roots of the “network state” movement, why J.D. Vance matters in this story, and how tech-funded “moderation” in deep-blue places can function as a parallel political brand—Democratic in label, Republican in policy, and billionaire-aligned in practice. Then, in Politicology+ they dig into what kind of leadership Democrats do actually need in the post-Trump era.  Pre-order The Nerd Reich: https://bit.ly/4rhnD7K POLITICOLOGY+ Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. CONTRIBUTE TO POLITICOLOGY politicology.com/donate SPONSORS & PROMO CODES https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/madrid_mike https://x.com/gilduran76 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two decades ago, bodybuilders on niche internet forums started injecting peptides. Now they're in the secret mini-fridges of some teenage boys. How did they get there? We track their crooked path from Silicon Valley to jaw-smashing influencers. Check out Jasmine Sun's work (and her piece on peptides) Check out Ezra Marcus' work (and his piece on peptides) Support Search Engine! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the "MAGA King" losing his grip? Just as the 2026 Midterm season heats up, Trump has ignited a global firestorm by posting a controversial, AI-generated video depicting the Obamas as apes. While the White House dismisses it as "fake outrage," critics say it's a desperate attempt to distract from a "tanking" approval rating and an economy struggling under the weight of persistent inflation and controversial tariffs.In this deep dive, we peel back the layers of:The Truth Social Post: Why Trump shared the @XERIAS_X video and the immediate fallout during Black History Month.The 2026 Midterm "Rigging" Blueprint: We analyze the recent FBI seizure of 2020 ballots in Fulton County and Trump's calls for federal takeovers of state elections.The Technofascist Web: Explosive new emails linking Jeffrey Epstein to Silicon Valley venture funds (Valar Ventures/Peter Thiel) and the rise of the surveillance state.Is this the beginning of the end for the MAGA momentum, or just another Tuesday in 2026?Stay Informed:

New technology is coming soon and here is how to invest in the future! Inventor and investor Pablos Holman shares his journey from early computer hacking to co-founding Blue Origin, leading a prolific deep-tech lab, and now backing "mad scientists" building hard technologies beyond software. He believes Silicon Valley has over-indexed on easy software gains while neglecting transformative advances in hardware, energy, and real-world systems. He explains how breakthroughs in computation now let us model and simulate the physical world, from disease eradication to supply chains, marking a toolkit upgrade on par with the steam engine, while also wrestling with the social, regulatory, and human challenges that slow progress. We talk AI's real potential beyond chatbots, the urgent need to 10x global energy, decentralization vs. centralization in tech, the societal costs of social media, and even more! We discuss... Pablos Holman described his path from early computer hacking to founding deep-tech ventures like Blue Origin and running a VC fund focused on inventors building real-world, non-software technologies. Pablos framed technological progress as periodic "toolkit upgrades," comparing today's advances in computation and simulation to the impact of the steam engine. Modern computational models enable simulations of complex systems like disease spread, cities, and supply chains, dramatically improving decision-making. The conversation highlighted AI's true value as modeling the world while warning of over-centralization and privacy tradeoffs in the near term. Global energy scarcity is the real bottleneck to progress and peace, requiring a massive scale-up in clean, cheap energy. Nuclear power is the only viable path to global energy production and described new reactor designs nearing deployment. The discussion explored how regulatory and political systems, rather than technology itself, are often the biggest obstacles to innovation, especially in healthcare and energy. Pablos criticized social media for societal damage but argued the core issue is human responsibility and misuse rather than the technology itself. AI and crypto represent an open experimental phase where individuals can still influence outcomes before power consolidates. Pablos encouraged people to actively engage with and help build meaningful technologies instead of passively reacting to technological change. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Diana Perkins | Trading With Diana Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/how-to-invest-in-the-future-790 

We talk with Texan/South Asian stand-up, writer, director about his journey from Texas, his love of comedy and its connection to his father's love, a family of doctors, was stand-up a phase, bad jokes, going to USC film school, his love of sitcoms, Jess Oppenheimer, making his first pilot, putting his road career on hold while he takes care of his mother, opening for the great D.L. Hughley, being nominated for an Emmy while driving for a rideshare company, and the future of sitcoms and rideshare and can they be combined? Bio:  Jay Mandyam was pushed into doing stand-up comedy by one of his college professors at the age of 19. He has worked with national headliners including: Whitney Cummings, Chris Hardwick, Tim Allen, & his comedic idols Christopher Titus and Paul Reiser. For the last few years, Jay has been seen opening regularly for Russell Peters, DL Hughley, and the late Louie Anderson. Jay's comedy focuses on himself; sharing stories about all the times his big mouth has gotten him in trouble. In 2018, Jay made his international debut by touring India. As for television, Jay was featured on the hit HBO show “Silicon Valley”. He also made a couple of appearances on Comedy Central's “@midnight”, Howard Stern's “The Wrap Up Show”, and "Modern Family". In addition to stand-up, Jay is an accomplished writer, having written on the Netflix show “The Fix”, and Adam Sandler's Netflix special “100% Fresh”. In 2019, Jay was seen every night as “Indian Jay” on "The DL Hughley Show" on TVOne. When the world shut down in 2020, Judd Apatow convinced Jay to go to USC to work on his directing skills. Jay was the first student at USC to do a multicam sitcom pilot with a studio audience as his thesis project, which was nominated for a college Emmy. Most recently, Jay was seen alongside Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Steve Gruber Show | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Hour 1 Monologue 27:57 – Tom Simon, spokesperson for Home Title Lock and former FBI Special Agent with 26 years of experience investigating white-collar crime, counterterrorism, and national security matters. Simon discusses a case involving an Albany man accused of forging a deed to steal a rented home. He explains how title fraud happens and what homeowners can do to protect themselves. 37:58 - Hour 2 Monologue 46:54 – Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is a Habit. Lui addresses whether schools can be held legally liable for student walkouts and why parents are demanding accountability. He explains the legal and cultural implications for school districts nationwide. 56:56 – Rep. Tim Walberg, representing Michigan's 5th Congressional District. Walberg discusses the advancement of his Energy Emergency Leadership Act through committee. He explains how the legislation aims to strengthen America's energy independence and emergency preparedness. 1:05:36 – Nate Soares, President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author of the New York Times bestseller If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies. Soares warns that Silicon Valley's newest AI assistant could pose serious security risks. He discusses the broader implications of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. 1:15:02 - Hour 3 Monologue 1:23:50 – Steve Dulan, professor and licensed attorney. Dulan discusses the SAVE Act and the importance of requiring photo ID to vote. He also examines concerns about congressional representation and whether population shifts could unfairly affect how states are represented. 1:33:51 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses how the president's current team compares to his first term and raises questions surrounding the Epstein files and powerful political insiders. The conversation also touches on funding for anti-ICE groups in Minnesota, the SAVE Act, and ongoing debates about election integrity. --- Visit Steve's website: https://stevegruber.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegrubershow Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@stevegrubershow Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/stevegruber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevegrubershow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegrubershow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevegrubershow Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheSteveGruberShow

Send a textAbout Jackson Lau, OD, FAAO, FSLSDr. Jackson Lau is the Senior Manager of Professional Relations at Euclid Vision Corporation. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry. After completing a residency in Cornea and Contact Lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry, he joined a high-volume specialty contact lens and myopia management practice in Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Lau has conducted research on dry eyes and scleral contact lenses and has lectured on topics of corneal disease, myopia management and specialty contact lenses. Since joining Euclid, Dr. Lau focuses on academic and professional relations. He continues to practice in the Silicon Valley and serves as an adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry and New England College of Optometry.---Thanks to TEEM for their support of this episode. If you're considering or have ever considered getting a virtual team member for your practice check out hiredteem.com, mention The Myopia Podcast when signing up for a $250 dollar discount off of your first month's teem member.https://hireteem.com/myopia-podcast/

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Episode 12 of Start-Up, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Bae Suzy as Seo Dal-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Kang Han-na as Won In-jae, and Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok. We discuss:The songs featured during the recap: Love Letter by BOL4, In the Same Way or Another by Park Sejun, and Without Your Letter by Lee Nyeom.The fallout of the 2STO deal and how Samsan Tech's lack of legal, financial, and strategic guidance led to a contract that technically worked, but failed them completely.Han Ji-pyeong's crisis of conscience and how his absence at Demo Day changed everything for Dal-mi and Samsan Tech.Why Seo Dal-mi didn't bring the contract to Ji-pyeong for review, and how excitement, pride, and emotional distance all played a role.The brutal moment when Dal-mi and Jung Sa-ha are let go, revealing who 2STO actually wanted and how “acquiring a company” doesn't mean protecting its people.The heartbreaking confrontation between Nam Do-san and Han Ji-pyeong, culminating in a physical fight and the devastating reveal about Dal-mi's grandmother losing her vision.Ji-pyeong's visit to the grandmother at her corn dog stand, the meaning of the word “순딩이” (gentle soul), and why this hug becomes his emotional breaking point.The quiet late-night phone call between Dal-mi and Do-san, the recorded confession, and the realization that love alone cannot be a shared dreamWhy Dal-mi breaks up with Do-san on his birthday, and how humiliation, pride, and unequal trajectories force her to let him go.Dal-mi's decision to apply for a Strategic Planning Manager role at In-jae Company, swallowing her pride and reframing what leadership and vision look like after failure.The episode's closing questions: the uncertain future of NoonGil, Do-san's reluctant departure for Silicon Valley, and whether Ji-pyeong is finally ready to step into the role he's been avoiding.The two unforgettable dads of Start-Up: Kim Won-hae, who plays Nam Do-san's father,  and Kim Joo-hun, who portrays Seo Dal-mi's father.What we're watching now, including Pro Bono and Can This Love Be Translated.The exciting interview with a real-life venture capitalist next week!ReferencesMedication, shape, size, and color – what does it mean?Korean housingPill identifier from Drugs.comSouth Korea's housing crisis explainedNanta (theatrical show) - WikipediaKim Won-hae - WikipediaKim Joo-hun - Wikipedia

Do startup valuations today make sense?Umesh Padval, an early investor in Cohere, now valued at about $7 billion shares why Cohere stood out at the time of his investment. He shares what he saw early that made him believe this was not just another AI model company.Umesh is the Founding Managing Partner, Seligman Ventures and previously at Thomvest and Bessemer Venture Partners. He brings experience from investing across multiple tech cycles, from chips to cloud to AI. Umesh talks about how deals are really done in venture capital and what he looks for when everything feels noisy and crowded in AI.He also shares why many strong companies are choosing to stay private and what has changed in the IPO market. Public markets now demand cash flow and durability, not just fast growth.Umesh talks about why open source has become a powerful sales funnel for modern AI companies. Developers become the first users, and community adoption turns into long-term enterprise revenue.After four decades in Silicon Valley and 20 years as a VC, Umesh shares what keeps him in building and investing.0:00 – How big is the scope for investing in AI startups?04:04 – Do unit economics justify large AI valuations?06:00 – Thomvest's LLM investment thesis (Cohere case study)09:18 – Are CTO roles changing in AI11:21 – Traits of the best AI founding teams13:40 – Timeline to find the best founders16:52 – Partnership with Jyoti Bansal19:07 – Where is the IPO market headed?23:40 – Salesforce–Clari acquisition25:18 – Is profitability a prerequisite to go public?26:00 – Can the India–US corridor beat US–Israel?28:53 – Umesh's investment philosophy31:08 – Open source as a sales funnel33:38 – IIT → Stanford → Startups41:45 – The only CEO with 60 direct reports43:43 – Why Jensen never does 1-on-1s?48:23 – What ultimately drives Umesh Padval?-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send a text

Hacer cosas chulas te lleva a gente que hace cosas chulas. Esta frase de Miguel resume mi plan de carrera. Tú solo preocúpate por lanzar un producto distinto y todo encajará luego. Quizá serán unos meses, quizá unos años, pero el éxito tarde o temprano llegará, cuando el contenido que generas es fresco y relevante. No eres la copia de nada, lo que sacas es genuinamente tuyo. Miguel lanzó RevenueCat en 2017 y desde entonces que hace cosas chulas y por eso conecta con gente que hace cosas chulas.Kapital es posible gracias a sus colaboradores:Thenomba es la escuela que te prepara para encontrar un propósito, no un trabajo.⁠Thenomba⁠. La escuela que te hará encontrar tu propósito.Me han hecho embajador del proyecto y puedo ofrecerte un descuento especial en el precio. Si quieres matricularte, utiliza el código KAPITAL20 para llevarte una rebaja del 20%. 42 oyentes de este podcast ya utilizaron el código en la exitosa edición de diciembre. Si te preguntas si esto encaja contigo, te recomiendo simplemente escuchar los episodios de hace unas semanas con Higinio Marín y Ricardo Piñero. Higinio y Ricardo son dos de los profesores del máster y esas dos entrevistas reflejan la vocación humanista de su programa. Si resuenan en tu cabeza algunas de las ideas en esas conversaciones, entonces Thenomba es para ti.Patrocina Kapital. Toda la información en este link.Índice:0:32 Subir el listón y confiar en el proceso.10:13 El mito del overnight success.19:44 La bonita sensación que puedes competir contra cualquiera.22:58 Llega internet a los hogares españoles.30:47 Europa va perdida en la revolución de la IA.33:54 La franqueza de los americanos con el dinero.43:09 Hackear el credit score.46:40 Trump en California.49:20 Relaciones superficiales.54:14 Mítico capítulo de Tesla.59:56 Cómo no pedir un favor.1:04:55 Plan para ir a Silicon Valley.1:09:07 El imperfecto sonido de la Motown.1:12:37 Erlich existe en el mundo real.1:22:04 Triángulos del éxito de Jack Barker.Apuntes:Reflections on computers & humans. Miguel Carranza.The long run. Miguel Carranza.How NOT to apply to Y Combinator. Miguel Carranza.The privilege of free education. Miguel Carranza.8 años, 10 años, 14 años, 18 años. Iñaki Arrola.Hitsville: The making of Motown. Ben Turner & Gabe Turner.Founder mode. Brian Chesky.Silicon Valley. Mike Judge & John Altschuler & Dave Krinsky.

From a 50,000 Dow to a 600-point slide, Mike Malone and Scott Budman break down the week's market madness and the viral "Cassandra" essay shaking investor confidence. We look at the AI land rush transforming rural Oklahoma and the Silicon Valley backyard, plus Anthropic's $30 billion bridge to a massive IPO. Is AI about to take your job, or just give you a better way to start a company?

Dosarele Epstein vor marca o generație – iată una dintre concluziile comentatorilor, după ce tot mai multe dintre documente încep să fie citite și înțelese. Dar cum și-a clădit și cum și-a folosit infractorul sexual această vastă rețea de relații? Presa internațională explică. The New York Times, citat de Courrier International, analizează o serie de tranzacții și tentative de investiții ale lui Jeffrey Epstein în toate sectoarele din Silicon Valley, în criptomonede, startup-uri biomedicale, dar și în vedete Big Tech în ascensiune, precum SpaceX și Facebook. Fie că s-au materializat sau nu, toate aceste tranzacții au cel puțin un lucru în comun: au fost discutate după 2008, anul primei condamnări a finanțatorului pentru racolarea unei minore în scopuri de prostituție în Florida. La acea vreme, Epstein, simțind că lațul legal se închide, încerca să se mențină pe linia de plutire financiară și să-și consolideze vasta rețea de contacte prestigioase sau pur și simplu lucrative. În revista franceză L'Express citim cum ”Jeffrey Epstein și oamenii Kremlinului au clădit un parteneriat fructuos”. Este titlul interviului acordat de Françoise Thom, cercetătoare specializată în Rusia. Ea spune că legăturile dintre agresorul sexual și Moscova erau de lungă durată. Iar revista se întreabă dacă nu cumva, până la punctul în care au transformat-o în cel mai mare kompromat din istorie. ”Acest lucru este suficient pentru a le da fiori guvernelor occidentale, care încep să se întrebe dacă agresorul sexual nu era și un agent... care lucra pentru Moscova. Citeste siDosarele Epstein și filiera rusească Și pe bună dreptate. Peste 10.000 de scrisori, note și mesaje text publicate de Departamentul de Justiție al SUA se referă la Rusia - și o mie la Vladimir Putin. Aceste documente dezvăluie că Epstein avea legături de lungă durată cu înalți oficiali ruși. În 2011, de exemplu, notoriul om de afaceri a călătorit în Rusia cu o viză emisă de Vympel, asociația veteranilor unei unități de elită FSB, potrivit ziarului Novaya Gazeta”. ”Faimă, putere, sex și crimă” Iar Financial Times descrie cum ”Epstein a reușit să transforme relațiile într-o sursă de bani, putere și alte conexiuni - un fel de schemă socială Ponzi pe care a menținut-o până la arestarea și moartea sa în închisoare în 2019. Membrii de elită ai grupului său nu aveau toți aceleași nevoi. Pentru a le satisface, Epstein putea să-și asume rolul de confident, broker sau pețitor, ghid către o viață mai luxoasă sau chiar bancher. Faimă, putere, sex și crimă - dosarele Epstein vor avea probabil repercusiuni care vor reverbera o generație. Citeste siEpstein s-a înconjurat de numeroși oameni de știință. Ce urmărea? În aceste vremuri de neîncredere absolută față de elite, politica modernă este deja modelată de puterea teoriilor conspirației. Și se dovedește că adevărata conspirație nu a fost orchestrată de la Davos sau la Națiunile Unite, sau din subsolul unei pizzerii [așa cum credeau susținătorii „Pizzagate” din Statele Unite], ci de la adresa de e-mail hiperactivă a unui pedofil. Când bogăția, lingușirea sau ajutorul pe care l-a oferit nu i-au adus ceea ce își dorea, Epstein a devenit amenințător și brutal - folosindu-și intimitatea atent cultivată cu oamenii pentru a se juca cu teama lor de a fi expuși, ceea ce a asigurat funcționarea mașinăriei  (Sursa: Courrier International).

Anne Cocquyt is a Silicon Valley operator, educator, and bestselling startup author who helps founders turn ideas into real businesses—fast. She's the Founder & CEO of The Guild and The Guild Studio, an award-winning instructor at UC Berkeley, and a trusted advisor to accelerators around the world. In this episode, Anne breaks down how “vibe coding” and AI-powered tools are radically changing entrepreneurship—making it possible for anyone (even non-technical founders) to build MVPs, validate ideas, and reach market in days instead of months. On this episode we talk about: What “vibe coding” is and how non-technical founders can build MVPs in minutes Why traditional startup development (and million-dollar dev budgets) are becoming obsolete How AI is shrinking feedback loops and accelerating product-market fit The skills founders actually need in an AI-first world Practical ways to test ideas, validate demand, and market early-stage products Top 3 Takeaways You no longer need a big dev team or massive funding to launch—AI tools let founders build and iterate MVPs in days, not years. The real differentiator isn't code anymore—it's critical thinking, understanding users, and building something people actually want. Entrepreneurs who succeed will be “umbrella-skilled generalists,” able to build, test, market, and adapt quickly as technology evolves. Notable Quotes “Code is no longer a moat—the little dragon is the vibe coder.” “It's not a question anymore if you can build it. It's a question if you should build it.” “Unless you can wear multiple hats, it's going to be very hard to defend just one skill.” Connect with Anne Cocquyt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annecocquyt Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/annecocquyt Other: Website: https://annecocquyt.com The Guild Studio: Letsguild.com/studio  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michael Jaco sits down with former software engineer and author Cregg Lund to discuss the experiences that inspired his controversial book Silicon Satan. Lund shares how his journey inside Silicon Valley — once driven by excitement and innovation — transformed into a sobering awakening about the deeper forces and power structures he believes operate behind the tech world. Drawing from personal encounters and firsthand observations, Lund explains how Silicon Satan reflects what he witnessed within elite technology circles, including hidden influence, ethical conflicts, and the spiritual and moral struggles he faced while working inside the system. He recounts the turning points that led him to walk away from Silicon Valley entirely, including the dramatic circumstances surrounding his departure and his decision to live outside conventional society. The conversation explores broader themes raised in Silicon Satan — the concentration of technological power, the influence of major tech institutions on society, and the inner battle between truth, integrity, and control in a rapidly evolving digital world. Lund also discusses life after leaving Silicon Valley and how his experiences reshaped his understanding of freedom, purpose, and spiritual clarity. This episode offers a deeper look into the ideas behind Silicon Satan, the human story behind the book, and one insider's perspective on technology, power, and personal awakening. Cregg Lund — Silicon Satan https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Satan-Software-Engineers-Luciferian/dp/B0DKTN9J4Q/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Michael Jaco https://michaelkjaco.com

When California legalized recreational cannabis, Silicon Valley envisioned a new Gold Rush. Tushar Atre — a tech entrepreneur, surfer, and disruptor — thought he could bridge two worlds: venture capital and the black market. On Oct. 1, 2019, he was shot execution-style on his own property, hands bound. Investigative journalist Scott Eden, author of the new book "A Killing in Cannabis," spent four years unraveling what happens when ambition meets an industry that never forgot its outlaw roots. 

What do most people regret at the end of their careers? According to legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley, it's not the failures — it's the risks they never took. In this wide-ranging episode of The Puck, Jim Baer sits down with Gurley — longtime Benchmark partner, early Uber board member, and author of Running Down a Dream — for a candid conversation on boldness, bubbles, AI speculation, venture capital cycles, and America's structural challenges. Gurley reflects on: - Why “boldness regret” weighs heavier than failure - How to turn passion into mastery — and why most people don't - The resume arms race and why young people feel trapped - AI: real revolution or speculative excess? (Hint: both) - Venture capital's evolution — from discipline to burn-at-all-costs - Why five-year AI forecasts may set companies up to stumble - Regulatory capture in healthcare and education - State-by-state competition as America's hidden advantage From Austin's music scene to Silicon Valley's capital cycles, Gurley delivers battle-tested insights from decades at the center of tech's biggest waves. If you care about careers, markets, AI, or the future of the U.S. economy, this episode is essential listening.

Steve Carran & David Millili sit down with Mark Harmon, Founder of Auberge Resorts Collection, on this episode of The Modern Hotelier.From studying law at Princeton and UC Law to becoming one of the most influential leaders in luxury hospitality, Mark shares how he transitioned from Silicon Valley attorney to visionary hotel developer behind some of the most iconic boutique resorts in the world.Mark also shares his philosophy on leadership, empathy, innovation, and why hospitality is ultimately about creating meaningful experiences — not just rooms.In this episode, we explore:How Auberge Resorts redefined luxury hospitalityWhy 50-room hotels can be wildly profitableThe power of design, real estate, and residential-style experiencesWorkforce housing challenges in resort marketsAdvice for the next generation of hospitality leadersWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/luY77HXb6f0Links:Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-harmon-2184851/Auberge Resorts: https://auberge.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/250Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

While Silicon Valley obsesses over AGI, Timothée Lacroix and the team at Mistral AI are quietly building the industrial and sovereign infrastructure of the future. In his first-ever appearance on a US podcast, the Mistral AI Co-Founder & CTO reveals how the company has evolved from an open-source research lab into a full-stack sovereign AI power—backed by ASML, running on their own massive supercomputing clusters, and deployed in nation-state defense clouds to break the dependency on US hyperscalers.Timothée offers a refreshing, engineer-first perspective on why the current AI hype cycle is misleading. He explains why "Sovereign AI" is not just a geopolitical buzzword but a necessity for any enterprise that wants to own its intelligence rather than rent it. He also provides a contrarian reality check on the industry's obsession with autonomous agents, arguing that "trust" matters more than autonomy and explaining why he prefers building robust "workflows" over unpredictable agents.We also dive deep into the technical reality of competing with the US giants. Timothée breaks down the architecture of the newly released Mistral 3, the "dense vs. MoE" debate, and the launch of Mistral Compute—their own infrastructure designed to handle the physics of modern AI scaling. This is a conversation about the plumbing, the 18,000-GPU clusters, and the hard engineering required to turn AI from a magic trick into a global industrial asset.Timothée LacroixLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothee-lacroix-59517977/Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com.do/citations?user=tZGS6dIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=aoMistral AIWebsite - https://mistral.aiX/Twitter - https://x.com/MistralAIMatt Turck (Managing Director)Blog - https://mattturck.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturckFirstMarkWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCap(00:00) — Cold Open(01:27) — Mistral vs. The World: From Research Lab to Sovereign Power(03:48) — Inside Mistral Compute: Building an 18,000 GPU Cluster(08:42) — The Trillion-Dollar Question: Competing Without a Big Tech Parent(10:37) — The Reality of Enterprise AI: Escaping "POC Purgatory"(15:06) — Why Mistral Hires Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs)(16:57) — The Contrarian Take: Why "Agents" are just "Workflows"(19:35) — Trust > Autonomy: The Truth About Agent Reliability(21:26) — The Missing Stack: Governance and Versioning for AI(26:24) — When Will AI Actually Work? (The 2026 Timeline)(30:33) — Beyond Chat: The "Banger" Sovereign Use Cases(35:46) — Mistral 3 Architecture: Mixture of Experts vs. Dense(43:12) — Synthetic Data & The Post-Training Bottleneck(45:12) — Reasoning Models: Why "Thinking" is Just Tool Use(46:22) — Launching DevStral 2 and the Vibe CLI(50:49) — Engineering Lessons: How to Build Frontier AI Efficiently(56:08) — Timothée's View on AGI & The Future of Intelligence

With a career spanning the US Navy, executive leadership positions at PetSmart and Banfield Pet Hospital, and pioneering online training, Don brings unique insights into building and scaling businesses across industries. Throughout the conversation, Avanish and Don discuss OpenSesame's evolution from an online learning marketplace to an AI-powered platform that serves enterprises, learning management systems, and content publishers. They explore the "Intel Inside" ecosystem strategy, the Simon AI tool that democratizes course creation and enables instant translation into 70 languages, and how organizations can successfully navigate workforce reinvention in the AI era while meeting customers where they are.In this episode, Avanish and Don discuss:OpenSesame's dual-sided platform strategy: Partnering with 200+ LMS/HRIS systems on the delivery side while aggregating 50,000 courses from 200+ publishers, providing distribution for small publishers to reach enterprise customers and enabling large publishers like Harvard Business Publishing to access mid-market and SMB segments.The Simon AI course creation tool: Democratizing content development by enabling subject matter experts to create high-quality courses without instructional designers, with built-in translation capabilities across 70 languages for voiceover and text—expanding global reach for multinational organizations.Workforce reinvention as strategic imperative: Positioning OpenSesame at the center of organizational AI transformation by providing not just technology but comprehensive change management roadmaps, helping HR and learning leaders guide their teams through adoption with curated content and use cases.The "meet them where they are" philosophy: Balancing long-term product vision with practical customer adoption paths, especially during transformational periods like AI implementation, by understanding customer needs deeply before prescribing solutions and allowing products to flex without compromising the ultimate vision.The 1% better daily improvement mindset: Embracing continuous learning and incremental progress as the foundation for breakthrough innovation, recognizing that overnight successes are built on consistent dedication and discipline over time.About Don Spear:Don Spear is CEO of OpenSesame. Before his current role, he founded BlueVolt.com, held executive leadership positions at Banfield Pet Hospital and PetSmart, and served as a submarine officer aboard the USS Tunny (SSN 682).About OpenSesameOpenSesame, the leading provider of online business training, is the choice for L&D professionals wanting to drive learning initiatives forward with innovation, agility, and care. We offer the world's most comprehensive digital learning catalog, with regularly updated content from expert publishers in a variety of formats and languages. By providing comprehensive learning resources and innovative tools like Simon, OpenSesame empowers L&D professionals to exceed their goals and champion learning across their entire organization.Host Avanish SahaiAvanish Sahai is a Tidemark Fellow and served as a Board Member of Hubspot from 2018 to 2023; he currently serves on the boards of Birdie.ai, Flywl.com and Meta.com.br as well as a few non-profits and educational boards. Previously, Avanish served as the vice president, ISV and Apps partner ecosystem of Google from 2019 until 2021. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the global vice president, ISV and Technology alliances at ServiceNow.  From 2014 to 2015, he was the senior vice president and chief product officer at Demandbase.  Prior to Demandbase, Avanish built and led the Appexchange platform ecosystem team at Salesforce, and was an executive at Oracle and McKinsey & Company, as well as various early to mid-stage startups in Silicon Valley.About TidemarkTidemark is a venture capital firm, foundation, and community built to serve category-leading technology companies as they scale.  Tidemark was founded in 2021 by David Yuan, who has been investing, advising, and building technology companies for over 20 years.  Learn more at www.tidemarkcap.com.LinksFollow our host, Avanish SahaiLearn more about Tidemark

GuestDarren Wang, Founder & Chairman at OwlTing GroupCompany: OwlTing GroupTicker: OWLSWebsite:https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=enBioWith a background in cryptography with prior experience at tech companies in Silicon Valley, Darren founded OwlTing in 2010 to leverage blockchain technology to connect the world and drive industry transformation; today, OwlTing's core focus is building compliant stablecoin infrastructure for the future through OwlPay, advancing global payment and settlement capabilities for enterprises and platforms. The group also operates broader enterprise and consumer businesses, including blockchain services, hospitality and e-commerce platform.Darren holds a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Boston University, completed the Owner/President Management Program (OPM 63) at Harvard Business School.Company Bio OBOOK Holdings Inc. is a global fintech company operating as the OwlTing Group (NASDAQ: OWLS). The Company was founded and is headquartered in Taiwan, with subsidiaries in the United States, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia. The Company operates a diversified ecosystem across payments, hospitality, and e-commerce. In 2025, according to CB Insights' Stablecoin Market Map, OwlTing was ranked among the top 2 global players in the “Enterprise & B2B” category. The Company's mission is to use blockchain technology to provide businesses with more reliable and transparent data management, to reinvent global flow of funds for businesses and consumers and to lead the digital transformation of business operations. To this end, the Company introduced OwlPay, a Web2 and Web3 hybrid payment solution, to empower global businesses to operate confidently in the expanding stablecoin economy. For more information, visit https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en.

TechSurge returns for an all-new season exploring the forces reshaping the future of deep tech, where breakthrough innovation meets real-world market dynamics. In season 2, we dive deeper into the intersection of emerging technology, market forces, and entrepreneurial discovery, featuring candid conversations with Silicon Valley leaders, visionary founders, investors, and bold builders shaping the future of deep tech. From AI and advanced computing to energy, biotech, and beyond, we explore what it really takes to turn breakthrough ideas into scalable companies. New episodes release every two weeks. Subscribe now! 

¿Estás realmente adicto a la dopamina…o buscas ocupar tus pensamientos?En este episodio de QUE PASA SI..., hablamos sobre el fenómeno del dopamine fasting (ayuno de dopamina), una práctica que se ha popularizado en Silicon Valley para recuperar claridad mental, enfoque y productividad.Descubrirás por qué el verdadero problema no es el placer, sino el exceso de estímulos que nos desconectan de nosotros mismos.Si sientes que:Tu mente nunca descansaTe cuesta concentrarteEl silencio te incomodaSiempre necesitas distracciónEste episodio es para ti.Porque tal vez no necesitas más entretenimiento…Necesitas más presencia.Por J.O. García R.Y recuerda: ¡Hagamos que las cosas sucedan!

In this episode of Entrepreneur | Authorities, Joe Pardavila sits down with Charles Sims, founder of SkaFld Studio and “Hurricane CTO,” to break down why nearly 80 percent of every business is built on repeatable systems and how leaders who master that foundation scale faster with less chaos.Charles introduces the SkaFld Anywhere methodology, a framework designed to systemize the core operations behind growth across any industry. From turning a single indoor pickleball venue into a franchise ready operation, to guiding school districts through AI adoption with clarity and trust, Charles shows why strong infrastructure matters more than flashy ideas.The conversation explores why smart leaders resist standardization, how perfectionism stalls momentum, and what usually breaks first when companies try to grow without clear systems in place. Charles shares real examples from startups, local businesses, and public sector organizations, explaining how modular thinking removes decision fatigue and builds consistency without killing culture.Joe and Charles also dive into the human side of scaling, including how trust lowers risk, why empathy drives adoption of new initiatives, and how leaders separate personal identity from the systems their organizations need to thrive.The episode closes with a clear takeaway: when you systemize the repeatable 80 percent of your business, the remaining 20 percent becomes your competitive edge.

Reese Jones is living every San Fransico tech guy's wet dream. Create a company, sell it to Motorola for $205 millions dollars, and meet a hot, blonde girlfriend who doesn't hold back in the bedroom. A lifestyle some would be jealous of even after Reese gets kidnapped. Three men jump out, blindfold him, force him into a car at gunpoint. Next thing he knows, Reese is being led through seven different rooms, representing the seven deadly sins. One is lust. Another is gluttony. Then, envy. Reese is bound to a chair while his girlfriend has intercourse with what is described as ‘a buffet of people.' After all seven rooms, all seven sins, Reese is reborn. Which just means he's now cloaked in white, standing on a rooftop deck while his blonde girlfriend waits for him in the distance: “Happy Birthday.” That's what you get as a present when you're worth $200 million dollars and your girlfriend is the founder of One Taste, a company that helps women meditate and reach an orgasm. Every tech guy's wet dream right? That's until Reese gets wrapped up in one of the strangest, potential trafficking cases, and his girlfriend, Nicole Daedone, wellness company CEO ends up in the same prison as none other than Ghislaine Maxwell.   Full show notes available at RottenMangoPodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textIn this episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone invites Bryan Kramer, an accomplished entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and award-winning author, to share his life journey and the key to achieving true human connection. From discussing his upbringing and career transformation in Silicon Valley to offering practical advice on breaking negative mental loops and aligning personal and professional goals, Bryan provides invaluable insights. This episode explores topics like the power of slowing down, the importance of human-to-human connections in business, the benefits of journaling, and the impact of simplifying one's life. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal relationships or achieve professional success, this interview offers a wealth of knowledge and actionable steps. Don't miss out on this inspirational discussion—listen, do, and repeat for a remarkable life.00:00 Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:42 Introducing Bryan Kramer03:13 Bryan's Journey and Early Life04:23 Transformation and Change10:08 Overcoming Mental Loops and Fear13:50 Practical Tips for Mental Clarity17:21 Bryan's Personal Struggles and Advice20:48 Recognizing the Signs of Stress22:20 The Power of Box Breathing25:42 Clearing the Mental Clutter27:20 Life Changes and Moving to Lisbon31:30 The Benefits of Living in Lisbon34:08 Connecting with Bryan Kramer35:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement37:45 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionSupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will. For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

a16z's Chris Lyons speaks with Earvin "Magic" Johnson about his 30-year journey from athlete to billionaire businessman. They cover the art of deal-making, lessons from mentors Michael Ovitz and Dr. Jerry Buss, why boring businesses often make the best investments, and Magic's sports ownership portfolio, from the Dodgers to the Commanders to the Sparks. They also discuss what the next generation of athletes and entertainers should know about equity, building teams, and taking risks. Resources:Follow Magic Johnson on X:  https://twitter.com/MagicJohnsonFollow Chris Lyons on X: https://twitter.com/chrislyons Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the real challenge in your career isn't working harder—but figuring out who you actually are?Guy Kawasaki sits down with Suzy Welch—NYU Stern professor, former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, and bestselling author—to explore purpose, resilience, and leadership. Drawing from her new book, Becoming You, Suzy shares a practical framework for aligning values, aptitudes, and economic reality, along with candid insights on grit, forgiveness, and why so many impressive careers still feel wrong.This episode is a thoughtful guide for anyone rethinking success or navigating a major life or career shift.--Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy's questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People.Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable.Episodes of Remarkable People organized by topic: https://bit.ly/rptopologyListen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Thank you for your support; it helps the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From billionaires fleeing California to fraud-fueled “job growth,” skyrocketing gas prices, measles hysteria, violent crimes ignored by the media, and explosive Fulton County election fraud—today's episode covers it all. What the media won't tell you, we will. ⏱️ Timestamped Highlights: 00:00-04:30 – Silicon Valley to Florida: Zuckerberg's $150M Miami mansion and the tech exodus. 04:31-08:50 – California's economy fueled by federal fraud programs; illegals receiving benefits. 08:51-13:10 – Valero & Phillips 66 leave California; gas prices set to jump to $95 per 15 gallons. 13:11-17:40 – Measles outbreak in South Carolina; CDC reports vaccines aren't 100% effective. 17:41-21:20 – Missing children in Alabama; national media blackout. 21:21-28:00 – Fulton County, Georgia: DOJ and FBI missteps, missing ballot boxes, and election integrity violations. 28:01-30:00 – Fraud, politics, and media bias: tying the day's stories together.

Discover how Nasdaq uses data platforms at a massive scale to power markets and prepare for AI. Angie Ruan, Nasdaq's CTO of Capital Access Platforms, explains how large-scale data systems support market integrity, transparency, and decision-making across public and private markets. She defines what it really means to be AI-ready, how leaders should modernize data platforms, and how market fundamentals help separate real AI value from hype.Key Moments:Why Nasdaq Is More Than a Stock Exchange (06:10): Angie reframes Nasdaq as a global technology company rather than a traditional exchange, explaining how data, platforms, and engineering underpin trust, resilience, and transparency across public and private markets.The Scale of Market Data Powering the Global Financial System (11:15): Angie breaks down the massive scale of Nasdaq's data ecosystem, including hundreds of billions of market messages per day and platforms supporting more than $90 trillion in assets. She explains how data quality and reliability are foundational to market integrity and decision-making.Building a Unified Data Intelligence Platform at Nasdaq (16:35): Angie explains how Nasdaq approaches data architecture, governance, and platform design to create a unified data intelligence layer. She shares why access control, operational efficiency, and data trust matter more than raw data volume when enabling analytics and AI at scale.The AI-Ready Playbook for Data and AI Leaders (19:20): Drawing on her experience across startups and large enterprises, Angie outlines a practical framework for data and AI transformation. She emphasizes cloud adoption, breaking down silos, listening to business needs, and treating platform modernization as both a technical and organizational challenge.Is AI a Bubble? Using Market Data to Separate Hype from Reality (31:00): Angie applies a data-driven lens to the AI bubble debate, examining earnings growth, margins, return on equity, and capital investment. She explains why current financial indicators suggest today's AI moment differs fundamentally from past technology bubbles.Key Quotes:“ The foundation of any data strategy is actually cloud… If you don't put the data or the actual system in the cloud, it's much harder in terms of services and platform, let alone AI.” - Angie Ruan“Data is great, but the more important [thing]... is how we put it all together.” - Angie Ruan“ The world is going to change so fast… Being curious [and] continuing to learn, it is so important.” - Angie RuanMentionsInside the Invitation-Only Stock Market for the WealthyNasdaq eVestment: The Institutional Intelligence Platform Powering $90T+ in DecisionsGuest Bio Angie Ruan is the Chief Technology Officer, Capital Access Platforms at Nasdaq. An award-winning industry leader, Ms. Ruan holds four technical patents and has been instrumental in driving digital transformation across many industries, including enterprise application, e-commerce, payment, and capital markets. She most recently served as Vice President of Engineering at Chime before returning to Nasdaq where she was the Senior Vice President of Global Technology, responsible for overseeing the development of Key Market Technology Products and Corporate Platforms. Prior to joining Nasdaq, Ms. Ruan served as the Global Group Technology Vice President of consumer experiences and platform for American Express, where she was responsible for the digital transformation of American Express web and mobile technology. Before then, she was the Unit CIO for U.S. Consumer and U.S. Small Business, and was also Head of Engineering for Global PayPal Retail and Merchant product lines. As well, she held various executive engineering leadership roles at eBay including building the eBay messaging system, creating the eBay mobile platform, and transforming the DevOps organization.Recognized as one of Silicon Valley's Women of Influence, Ms. Ruan holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and studied undergraduate in Computer Science at Tsinghua University of China. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

What if the future of America doesn't resemble a democracy — but a modern form of feudalism?In this gripping episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces a chilling throughline from 19th-century “other-ism” to the emerging architecture of concentrated power shaping today's housing markets, financial systems, and governance models.Beginning with the displacement of Chinese and Japanese laborers and the weaponization of fear for economic gain, the episode reveals how crisis has repeatedly been used to reorganize ownership — transferring land, wealth, and opportunity upward.Then the lens shifts to the present.Faith merges with policy. Technology challenges democracy. Capital consolidates control.From Project 2025 and the modern Religious Right… to technocratic visions backed by Silicon Valley billionaires… to privately governed cities, crypto-finance ecosystems, and institutional ownership of housing — a new hierarchy begins to take shape.This isn't about conspiracy. It's about alignment.As financial power grows increasingly intertwined with political influence, the episode asks a sobering question:Are we witnessing the quiet construction of Feudalism 2.0 — a system where stability is privatized and dependence becomes structural?If housing is the operating system of economic security, what happens when ownership concentrates and access becomes subscription-based?Listen now to understand the forces redrawing the boundaries of belonging — and why the future of housing may depend on whether we recognize the machine before it fully locks into place.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

Is Uber as safe as riders are led to believe? On this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers’ Research, to examine alarming allegations surrounding sexual assaults linked to rideshare services—particularly Uber—and the company’s internal handling of complaints. The conversation breaks down a recent $8.5 million judgment against Uber, claims that assaults occur nearly every eight minutes, and reports suggesting drivers with multiple complaints were allowed to remain on the platform. Tudor and Will explore how corporate “wokeness,” DEI policies, and ESG priorities may be masking serious safety failures, while also discussing a California ballot initiative that could hold rideshare companies legally responsible for assaults committed during rides. They also dive into Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mentality, consumer trust, corporate accountability, and why public pressure—from Bud Light to Target—still matters. This is a must-listen episode for parents, rideshare users, and anyone concerned about consumer protection, corporate governance, and real-world safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Reid and Aria unpack the growing panic around layoffs, the actual impact of AI on work, and why autonomous agents are reshaping productivity faster than most people realize. Reid points out that today's layoffs are being erroneously blamed on AI, rather than on economic turbulence and post-COVID refactoring. The conversation then turns to the viral ClawdBot/Moltbot/OpenClaw moment and explores what it means for productivity, security, and trust when autonomous agents can not only act across email, calendars, files, and financial systems, but also interact and gather with each other. The episode closes with a pivot to politics, as Reid explains why Silicon Valley and business leaders can no longer claim neutrality in today's polarized political landscape, arguing that real leadership requires speaking up before it's too late.

In this episode of Case Studies, Casey sits down with Amy Antonelli, CEO of HumanitarianXP, former Apple executive, and nonprofit trailblazer. From Silicon Valley to rural India, Amy's unconventional path is shaped by faith, grit, and a calling to build something greater than herself. Today, her organization sends over 8,000 teens a year across the globe to serve, disconnect, and discover who they really are.Amy unpacks the miracle-filled story behind HXP's growth and its deeper mission: helping young people chase purpose instead of performance. Through hard labor, spiritual grounding, and intentional leadership, teens return from these trips transformed—and often redirected toward a more meaningful life.She and Casey explore what it takes to lead with both excellence and empathy, run a nonprofit like a business, and stay spiritually aligned while scaling global impact. Amy's journey is a powerful case study in living on mission and building organizations where faith fuels execution.In this EpisodeThe unique “builder” model that transforms both youth and communitiesAmy's leadership lessons from Steve Jobs and Silicon ValleyThe miracle-filled story of faith, impact, and intentionalityHow young leaders, digital detox, and raw service unlock personal purposeChapters00:00 | Meet Amy Antonelli01:33 | Faith, Purpose, and Customized Curriculums05:13 | What is HXP? Mission, Model & Impact08:42 | The Origin Story: One Teen, One Trip12:00 | Exponential Growth and Divine Timing15:36 | High-Standard Volunteers & Life-Changing Leadership20:18 | Alumni Trip Leaders and Generational Impact23:35 | Running a Nonprofit Like a Business25:30 | Purpose-Driven Culture and Morning Rituals27:59 | Excellence, Expectations, and the “Vibe Check”31:08 | Iron Sharpens Iron: The Power of Peer Leadership34:27 | Harvard, Faith, and the Power of Diversity37:36 | Amy's Early Life and Family Influence43:00 | Defining Moments: From Engagement to a New Path48:05 | Silicon Valley, Apple, and Meeting Steve Jobs55:09 | Leadership Mistakes and Growing in Love & Standards59:59 | Walking Away from Tech to Find True Purpose01:03:37 | India, Leprosy Colonies & Discovering Plan C01:10:23 | Founding Rising Star Outreach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Real Estate Radio Live, host Joe Cucchiara and Jack Russo take a wide-angle look at where Silicon Valley is headed as AI accelerates change across work, business, and everyday life. They explore how automation and autonomous technologies are disrupting long-standing assumptions about careers, education, and economic security, while opening the door to new forms of entrepreneurship and experimentation. Joe and Jack discuss why uncertainty may become a catalyst rather than a constraint, pushing individuals to rethink risk, creativity, and independence. Blending caution with optimism, the conversation highlights how adaptability, fresh thinking, and the willingness to challenge traditional paths could shape opportunity and innovation in a rapidly evolving, post-AI landscape. Check out this article about the layoffs at Meta and Western Digital   To learn more, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com. All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.  

MIT and Stanford professor Alex "Sandy" Pentland, one of the most cited researchers in the world with over 165,000 citations, explains why the real AI advantage isn't smarter models but collective intelligence. It's smarter humans working together with AI as the connective tissue. Drawing from his latest book Shared Wisdom, Pentland reveals the frameworks behind community intelligence and why data ownership, not frontier AI, will determine who wins the next decade.You'll discover:✅ Why "people plus AI" consistently beats AI alone, and the hedge fund evidence that proves it✅ How "AI buddies" are replacing corporate manuals, newsletters, and hallway conversations to keep distributed teams aligned✅ The Deliberation.io tool that makes meetings more than twice as effective by neutralizing power dynamics and keeping groups focused✅ Why a 350,000-person multinational is cutting in-house staff to 150,000 while hiring 100,000 more project-based workers, and how AI enables that shift✅ How a doctor with zero technical background built a hospital operating system in 6 weeks using AI tools✅ The staggering stat: AI costs are dropping by 50% every 3.5 months, a factor of 1,000 over three years, and what that means for personal, on-device AI✅ Why China's Belt and Road and India's Citizen Stack (1.4 billion customers signed up) are quietly winning the global data game while Silicon Valley focuses on frontier models✅ Sandy's provocative proposal: a 10% equity contribution to sovereign wealth funds at company formation, which would have created a $10 trillion US fund if started in 1990⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Why AI alone loses money: the hedge fund reality check2:07 Shared wisdom, community intelligence, and organizational culture4:25 AI buddies: the brilliant librarian inside your company5:44 Deliberation.io: making meetings 2x more effective7:01 Using AI for exploration and long-range strategic thinking11:29 Who's to blame when AI fails: executives or the machine?14:28 Why AI can't do causality and what that means for leaders18:14 AI's killer app for remote work and distributed organizations21:09 A doctor built a hospital OS in 6 weeks: small teams, massive impact24:09 Job displacement, social safety nets, and the sovereign wealth fund idea27:01 Reinventing education: Costa Rica's bet and the MIT Media Lab model32:16 LLMs vs. older AI: why you need both (and the loyalagents.org initiative)37:13 Practical starting points for redesigning work with AI40:16 Misinformation, data provenance, and the billion-dollar North Korea problem48:50 The global data race: China, India, UAE, and why frontier models aren't the game54:00 Cybersecurity warning: agentic AI creates massive new attack surfaces

AI isn't just coming from Silicon Valley anymore. A growing number of startups — and companies like Airbnb — are turning to Chinese open-source AI models instead of US-based APIs. Not because it's trendy. Because it's cheaper, more flexible, and often good enough. In this episode, Sophia Matveeva speaks with Alex Hern, AI correspondent at The Economist, about what's driving this shift. They break down how DeepSeek disrupted the market, why constraints fueled smarter engineering, and what founders can realistically try today if they want more AI options without more spend. Alex Hern is The Economist's AI Writer, focusing on the science and technology of artificial intelligence. Before joining the paper, he covered technology for 11 years at The Guardian, where he was the UK technology editor. In this episode, you will hear: Why relying on US AI APIs may be quietly limiting your product and your margins How Chinese open-source models let founders experiment, customize, and ship faster without runaway costs The real reason DeepSeek shocked Silicon Valley — and what it reveals about building under constraints What you can realistically try today if you want AI leverage without an AI-sized budget Free AI Mini-Workshop for Non-Technical Founders Learn how to go from idea to a tested product using AI — in under 30 minutes. Get free access here: techfornontechies.co/aiclass Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. For the full transcript, go to https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/290-why-airbnb-switched-from-openai-to-chinese-ai-and-what-it-means-for-your-budget  

The explosion of artificial intelligence has been a huge boon for leaders in the tech space. But many of us outside of Silicon Valley aren't fans. So where does this hate for AI moguls come from. MIT Technology Review editor in chief Mat Honan joins David Rothkopf to discuss his recent coverage of Davos, reasons to be optimistic and skeptical about developing trends in AI, and what comes next.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices