Podcasts about tech giants

In this episode, I was joined by Gui Ferreira to chat about one of my favourite topics - life productivity! Where we talked about goal-setting, time management, and productivity in general. We also chatted a bit at the end about testing and AI.Guilherme Ferreira, also known as Gui, is a Minimalist Software Craftsman, passionate about simplicity and continuous learning. Gui is a Microsoft MVP for Developer Technologies, a Tech Speaker, a YouTuber, and a .NET content creator. With over 15 years of experience in software development, Gui went from Startups to Tech Giants. Along his journey, he got to know several hats, including Software Engineer, Architect, CTO, and Developer Advocate, gathering a diverse and invaluable skill set.For a full list of show notes, or to add comments - please see the website here

Send us a textCloud network engineering interviews at tech giants require specialized knowledge beyond traditional networking – particularly when it comes to cloud-native services. In this final installment of our interview preparation series with Kam Agahian, we explore the specialized networking services that frequently appear in technical assessments.Security takes center stage as we discuss the critical boundary between networking and security responsibilities. Kam explains that while routing traffic to firewalls falls squarely on the network engineer, security policies and posture typically belong to dedicated security teams at larger organizations. We compare traditional VM-based third-party firewalls with cloud-native security services, highlighting the architectural considerations for each approach.DNS architectures represent another technical area where candidates must demonstrate proficiency. Beyond understanding traditional name resolution, you'll need familiarity with the hybrid cloud architectures that enable communication between on-premises and cloud environments. Kam singles out DNSSEC as deserving special attention during your preparation.The landscape of multi-cloud connectivity has evolved dramatically, moving beyond simple cross-cloud connections to sophisticated integration patterns. Candidates who demonstrate awareness of recent developments – like Oracle's strategy of placing databases directly in other providers' data centers – stand out in interviews by showing they stay current with industry trends.Throughout our conversation, we emphasize research as a critical interview preparation strategy. Review all cloud-related job postings at your target company to understand their technology ecosystem and identify potential multi-cloud scenarios. This contextual knowledge allows you to tailor your responses to the specific environment you'll potentially be working in.What questions do you have about preparing for cloud networking interviews? Share your thoughts and join the conversation about navigating these complex technical assessments.Connect with our guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/agahian/Purchase Chris and Tim's new book on AWS Cloud Networking: https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Advanced-Networking-Certification-certification/dp/1835080839/ Check out the Fortnightly Cloud Networking Newshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkBWCGwXDUX9OfZ9_MvSVup8tJJzJeqrauaE6VPT2b0/Visit our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cables2clouds.comFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cables2clouds/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatj

What if Prime Day beats Black Friday in sales for the first time ever? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore Amazon’s bold 4-day shopping bonanza and how it's changing the e-commerce playbook. They unpack IBM’s Power11 AI chips, and the tech giant’s strategic reboot. Tune in for a sharp take on WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, and local movers like SGX and ST Engineering. Companies featured: Amazon, IBM, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, Great Eastern, Temasek’s Mapletree Investments, SGX, ST Engineering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Stock Break, eToro Market Analyst Josh Gilbert breaks down how TSMC powers the global tech industry, why it dominates advanced chip manufacturing, and what the risks and opportunities are for investors in 2025 and beyond.

With one of the youngest and fastest-growing digital economies on the planet, SEA has become fertile ground for breakthroughs in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech. But how are these innovations being supported? Who’s behind the scenes, nurturing founders and helping them scale? The Breakfast Show invites Alyssa Chen, Principal Accelerator, AppWorks, to find out what’s fueling Southeast Asia’s rise, what investors are really looking for, and why the region’s next-gen AI, Web3, and Deep Tech startups might just lead the global charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the latest tech news stories that made headlines. This week's handpicked topics include:   Amazon's 1 million robot milestone https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/amazon-million-robots-ai-foundation-model AI job losses and economic impacts https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/27/as-job-losses-loom-anthropic-launches-program-to-track-ais-economic-fallout/ https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/microsoft-lay-off-many-9000-employees-seattle-times-reports-2025-07-02/ Intel Foundry Updates https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/intels-new-ceo-explores-big-shift-chip-manufacturing-business-2025-07-02/ Tesla robotaxis: Game-changing or overhyped? https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-robotaxi-uber-stock-415b1a91 "Big Beautiful Bill" and economic growth https://qz.com/online-shopping-just-saw-its-biggest-drop-in-more-than-a-decade-survey-says https://finance.yahoo.com/video/trump-announces-us-vietnam-trade-145624832.html Oracle's $30 billion cloud deal https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/oracle-orcl-stock-cloud-deal.html Robinhood and SoFi fintech success https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/02/robinhood-stock-record.html https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1940247427946357189 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1939795552738202064 https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/sofi-technologies-stock-hits-52week-high-at-1843-93CH-4117314 https://x.com/danielnewmanUV/status/1939688148155412527 HPE-Juniper acquisition https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hewlett-packard-hpe-surges-11-142505725.html  

Google's monopoly in online search was recently adjudicated by a federal court. There is also an ongoing FTC case against Meta for anti-competitive behaviors involving Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions. What are the legal and commercial dynamics of these key antitrust cases, and what is the broader impact on the market? Lina Khan is an associate professor of law at Columbia University and a former FTC Chair. She joined Errol Louis to explain the legal principles behind maintaining market competition, historical antitrust cases and potential remedies, including the divestiture of Chrome and business model adjustments. They also discussed the broader implications of monopoly power, Amazon's dominance, privacy concerns and the bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement.

Marcus Bodet joins to discuss the A.I. revolution and its impact on the tech industry. He highlights the opportunities and challenges faced by legacy software companies as they try to transition to an A.I. model, and notes that the barriers to entry for startups have come down significantly. Bodet also touches on the trend of big tech companies, such as Nvidia (NVDA), making strategic acquisitions and investments in smaller A.I. startups, and predicts that this shopping spree will continue in the near term.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Qasr Solutions, Muhammed Madhi, founder of Qasr Solutions, a consulting firm helping South African businesses shift from reactive to intelligent operations using AI. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intensive work is ongoing in EU countries to ensure that tech companies like Google and Meta pay for using content from media companies. What do the solutions look like? We discuss copyright, compensation agreements, and the impact of AI on the economics of journalism.   Participants: Dimitra Letsa, News Partnerships Lead, Google Scandinavia Thomas Mattsson, Senior Advisor Bonnier News / Board Member SPCMO Karen Rønde, CEO DPCMO Ulrika Hyllert, President, Swedish Union of Journalists Tove Carlén, moderator, Swedish Union of Journalists

Can traditional search engines keep up with the AI revolution? On this episode of Hands-On Windows, we're shaking up the norm with Microsoft's latest Co-Pilot Search feature. Explore how this cutting-edge tool promises to transform your search experience. Instead of just fetching facts, Co-Pilot Search offers contextual answers and deep insights through its chatbot-style interface. Join us as we unravel the complexities of navigating to Co-Pilot Search, a journey that might require some unconventional steps, but ultimately rewards you with a new world of information discovery. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Can traditional search engines keep up with the AI revolution? On this episode of Hands-On Windows, we're shaking up the norm with Microsoft's latest Co-Pilot Search feature. Explore how this cutting-edge tool promises to transform your search experience. Instead of just fetching facts, Co-Pilot Search offers contextual answers and deep insights through its chatbot-style interface. Join us as we unravel the complexities of navigating to Co-Pilot Search, a journey that might require some unconventional steps, but ultimately rewards you with a new world of information discovery. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Can traditional search engines keep up with the AI revolution? On this episode of Hands-On Windows, we're shaking up the norm with Microsoft's latest Co-Pilot Search feature. Explore how this cutting-edge tool promises to transform your search experience. Instead of just fetching facts, Co-Pilot Search offers contextual answers and deep insights through its chatbot-style interface. Join us as we unravel the complexities of navigating to Co-Pilot Search, a journey that might require some unconventional steps, but ultimately rewards you with a new world of information discovery. Host: Paul Thurrott Download or subscribe to Hands-On Windows at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-windows Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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How can lessons from sports and psychology transform the way we lead, especially when the pressure is on? Kevin is joined by Sebastien Page to explore how high-performance mindsets from sports apply to leadership. They discuss how goal-induced blindness, where an intense focus on achieving goals can obscure ethical or practical considerations, impacts leaders and organizations. Sebastien shares how strong relationships, not fame or fortune, are the most significant predictors of long-term happiness and fulfillment. The episode also highlights a few of the eighteen principles from the book, including: Don't Die on Everest – The dangers of goal-induced blindness. Think About Death – Why zooming out to the end of your life can sharpen your focus today. Listen For 00:00 Introduction: Leadership and Self-Awareness 01:03 Book Promo: Flexible Leadership 01:57 Guest Introduction: Sebastien Page 03:21 Opening Banter and Book Discussion Kickoff 03:54 Sebastien's Journey from Finance to Leadership Psychology 05:34 Key Insight: Sports Psychology Isn't About Winning 07:13 Federer's 54% Win Rate and the Power of Marginal Gains 08:04 Not a Book About Sports but About Resilience 09:19 Why Positive and Personality Psychology Matter 10:05 The Gummy Bear Story: Ethics vs. Goals 13:18 Positive Psychology's Key Finding: Relationships Matter Most 14:36 Goals, Leadership, and Broader Impact 17:17 Principle 1: Don't Die on Everest 20:19 How to Recognize and Avoid Goal-Induced Blindness 24:07 Principle 11: Think About Death 26:01 Stephen Covey's Influence and the Book Title Journey 27:21 Applying These Ideas to Your Team 28:24 Counterintuitive Leadership Lessons 29:59 Fun and Reading: Running and Billionaire Biographies 31:29 Where to Connect with Sebastien 32:13 Kevin's Final Question: Now What 32:55 Wrap-Up: Climbing Everest or Not Sébastien's Story: Sébastien Page is the author of The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself! Head of Global Multi-Asset and Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price. He has more than two decades of leadership experience and has done extensive research on positive, sports, and personality psychology. He currently oversees a team of investment professionals actively managing over $500 billion in Assets Under Management. He has also written two finance books: Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know, and the co-authored Factor Investing and Asset Allocation, and he has won six annual research-paper awards: two from The Financial Analysts Journal and four from The Journal of Portfolio Management. He appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and in 2022 was named a Top Voice in Finance by LinkedIn. He has been quoted extensively in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron's. Sébastien lives in Maryland with his wife and kids. This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos.  Book Recommendations The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself! by Sébastien Page Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son by Lionel Barber The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant by Tae Kim Like this? Seeing Your Blind Spots with Marisa Murray Leading From the Inside Out with Errol Doebler Win the Inside Game with Steve Magness Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

Why are non-tech players—from real estate developers to sovereign wealth funds—pouring billions into data infrastructure across Asia? On Industry Insight, Jennifer Tay, PwC Asia Pacific Infrastructure leader and PwC Singapore Partner joins Lynlee Foo to discuss the forces reshaping the market: from AI-driven demand and energy constraints to ESG mandates and sovereign fund strategies. She shares insights into why Asia’s data centre market is heating up, how connectivity and grid capacity are now mission-critical, what roles non-tech players are stepping into, and whether the boom in capital is heading toward consolidation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fake Facebook event disguised as a math problem has been one of its top posts for 6 months, Tinder is testing height preferences, and Germany is considering a 10 percent digital service tax on US tech giants. It's Friday May 30th and here's a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Boaz Ashkenazy welcomes Kunal Chopra, CEO and Founder of Certivo, to explore how AI agents are evolving from assistants to true team members. Kunal shares insights from his experience as a former leader at Microsoft and Amazon, and his current venture tackling product compliance challenges for manufacturers. Through Certivo's AI agent compliance managers can automate tedious regulatory tasks while maintaining strategic control of the process.The conversation delves into the distinction between AI assistants and agents, examining the collaborative dance between humans and AI that defines today's implementations. Kunal offers a compelling vision of future workplaces where teams consist of both humans and AI agents working in tandem, while sharing candid advice for entrepreneurs and business leaders adapting to this new reality. If you're interested in how AI is reshaping teams and transforming manufacturing industries, this insightful discussion provides a window into what's coming next.Chapters:[02:19] Kunal's Background at Tech Giants and as CEO[05:34] The Pioneer Square Labs Incubation Process[10:06] Certivo's Origin and the Product Compliance Challenge[12:35] How AI Agent Cora Solves Regulatory Compliance Problems[16:59] The Evolution from Assistants to Agents[21:20] The Human-AI Dance: Autonomy vs. Collaboration[24:01] Manager Reactions and Changing Workforce Skills[29:17] The Role of Mentors in Entrepreneurial Success[31:33] Advice for First-Time Founders[34:29] The Future of Work: "Agent" and "Team"Connect with Kunal ChopraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalchopra28/ Connect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy X:https://x.com/boazashkenazyEmail: shift@augmentedailabs.com

Outgoing Meta wearables chief Dan Reed joins the Leaders Sport Business podcast this week. Having announced his departure from the technology giant earlier this month, Reed reflects on 11 years at the helm of various departments at Facebook and then Meta. Hired out of his role as President of the NBA's G League, Reed initially joined Facebook to head up its nascent sports activity as Director of Global Sports Partnerships in 2014. Building out a crack team - which included the likes of Peter Hutton, Joyee Biswas, Ronan Joyce, Jordan Gruber, and Nick Shaw among many others - Reed oversaw the development of Facebook Live as a viable sports streaming platform, 'experimenting' with hundreds of millions of dollars of rights as the company tested different strategic directions in sport. As VP of Global Sports and Media Partnerships, Reed developed the growing content creator ecosystem inside Facebook's portfolio of apps, and tailored new monetization models for all manner of sports-focused entities and individuals. And as COO of Reality Labs, essentially Meta's wearables division, Reed drove a multi-billion dollar business in AI, AR, VR and Mixed Reality products, pioneering what many believe will be the next iteration of mass-adopted connected devices through the Meta Rayban partnership.

The one and only John Huber stops by The Business Brew. John runs Saber Capital Management. Bill found John through Base Hit Investing back in the day. Today you can follow John's writing at Basehitinvesting.substack.com.Bill admires John's mental flexibility, grit, and consistency. The Business Brew is happy to feature John this week!

In today's MadTech Daily, we cover Microsoft Advertising's decision to close Xandr DSP, the EU's ruling of tracking-based advertising practices employed by tech giants as illegal, and EU regulators' action against TikTok over alleged violations of the Digital Services Act.

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As Turkey slipped further down in the latest Press Freedom Index, the country's besieged opposition and independent media are voicing concerns that some of the tech giants are increasingly complicit in government efforts to silence them. While protests continue over the jailing of the Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his account on social media platform X has been cancelled.X, formerly Twitter, claims it was in response to a Turkish court order. Dozens of Imamoglu supporters have also had their accounts suspended, drawing widespread condemnation.The controversy is stoking broader concerns over the stance of the world's tech giants towards Turkey."These international tech companies find it well to keep good relations with the Turkish authorities because their only evaluation is not just on the side of democratic standards," said Erol Onderoglu of the Paris-based Reporters without Borders."But there is another challenge which is based on financial profit. The country's advertising market is very vibrant regarding social media participation," he added.Google is also facing criticism. The US tech giant was recently accused of changing its algorithms, resulting in a collapse in people accessing the websites of Turkey's independent media and therefore depriving the companies of vital advertising revenue.Turkish radio ban is latest attack on press freedom, warn activistsFewer alternative voicesUntil now, the internet has provided a platform for alternative voices to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who controls around 90 percent of the mainstream media."Google has a very big effect when you search the web for news, the most visible ones are always from pro-government media or state media. But the omission of independent media from results is just a mystery right now," said Volga Kuscuoglu editor of Bianet English edition.Turkey's independent media is battling arrests and fines by the Turkish authorities. Reporters Without Borders' latest index on press freedom saw Turkey slip further down the rankings to 159 out of 180 countries.Koscuoglu fears the government is seeking to extend its control over the media to the internet."We don't know whether there was any political pressure as no reports have been made about that," said Koscuoglu. "But the government has passed several laws in recent years and those were aimed to bring large social media under control in Turkey."You wouldn't expect Google to be excluded from this control; so yes, there could be political influence on that decision."How Turkish voters are beating internet press clampdown before pollsThreat to reduce bandwidthDuvar, one of Turkey's largest and most prominent independent news portals, closed its doors in March, citing a loss of revenue following the collapse in internet hits, which it blamed on Google's change to algorithms.Google was approached to comment on the accusations but did not reply.However, a spokesperson speaking anonymously to Reuters news agency said that any algorithm changes were simply aimed at enhancing the search facility.Internet experts believe the Turkish government has controlled the world's tech giants by making them liable to Turkish law."The government, in addition to warnings, financial penalties and an advertisement ban, was going to impose a bandwidth restriction," said Yaman Akdeniz, a co-founder of Turkey's Freedom of Expression Association."The government was going to throttle the social media platforms that didn't comply...up to 50 percent of their bandwidth access was going to be reduced, and that was going up to 90 percent of their bandwidth being restricted from Turkey."Social media providers didn't want to risk that," he concluded.Press freedom concerns as Ankara forces internet giants to bow to Turkish law'Extinction of pluralism'With some of Turkey's independent media organisations claiming their web activity has dropped by as much as 90 percent in the past few months, many are struggling to survive and are laying off journalists.The experience of Turkey could well be the canary in the mine.Onderoglu of Reporters Without Borders claims the plurality of the media is at stake."Extinction of pluralism within the media, which means that you'll have just one echo from a country which is the official line, is extremely dangerous," he warned."This is the main concern not only in Turkey but in dozens of countries around the world," he added."Journalists are trying to make viable another view within society, another approach from the official one."Questions over Google's power as effective gatekeeper to the internet and what critics claim is the lack of transparency over the search engine's algorithms are likely to grow.Meanwhile, the algorithm changes leave Turkey's besieged independent media, already battling arrests and fines, fighting for financial survival.

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音频文字发布在公众号“北京读天下”，《价值创造与商业模式》在公众号微店有优惠。每周新书听友群微信号：yinmingshu002。《黄仁勋传》（TheThinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip），2025年4月出版。作者斯蒂芬·维特Stephen Witt，美国财经记者，《纽约客》撰稿人。简体版书名《黄仁勋：英伟达之芯》，2024年12月出版（湛庐/财经）。《英伟达之道》（The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Makingof a Tech Giant），2024年12月出版。作者金泰，《巴伦周刊》科技专栏作家。简体版2025年1月出版（中信·漫游者）。《英伟达之道》和《黄仁勋传》似乎是两个差异化主题，一本着重企业，一本着重人物。实际上两本书都可以命名为“黄仁勋和英伟达”。两本书都得到英伟达方面的授权，大致遵循同样的时间线来描写企业历程，采访的人物有很多重复。它们的目标读者略有不同。金泰的书适合对英伟达产品和历史有所了解的读者，着重内部管理经验挖掘。维特的书面向对英伟达和GPU不熟悉的读者，将黄仁勋个人经历、公司历史和行业背景结合起来，追求历史感、复杂叙事和人物理解的深度。奇怪的是两本书的篇幅一样，都是272页。

US tech giants are navigating the rapid evolution of AI by continuing to ramp up capital expenditures, despite the uncertainty of tariff policies, says Eric Sheridan, co-business unit leader of the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group at Goldman Sachs Research, on Goldman Sachs Exchanges. Sheridan, joins Allison Nathan, senior strategist at Goldman Sachs Research, and George Lee, co-head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, to discuss the implications for investors. This podcast was recorded on May 2, 2025. Disclosures applicable to research with respect to issuers, if any, mentioned herein are available through your Goldman Sachs representative or at http://www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. job market shows resilience with the addition of 177,000 payrolls in April, despite a slight decline in IT roles as tech professionals exit the field. The unemployment rate remains low at 4.2 percent, but the IT sector has seen significant job losses, with over 10,600 positions cut in April alone. This trend is attributed to a cautious hiring environment influenced by increasing automation and economic policies, leading many IT professionals to leave the sector altogether. While demand for artificial intelligence roles is surging, the overall tech job market is struggling, raising concerns about the long-term implications of ongoing trade tensions and tariff impacts.Major companies like General Motors and Delta Airlines have withdrawn their financial forecasts, signaling potential freezes in capital and operational spending, including IT initiatives. This shift in economic sentiment is prompting clients to focus on resilience and efficiency, leading IT service providers to rethink their offerings. Instead of traditional services, there is a growing need for solutions that address risk management and operational impacts. IT services firms are encouraged to deepen their understanding of client businesses and tailor their services accordingly to become trusted partners.Earnings reports from tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta indicate a continued investment in data centers and AI infrastructure, despite rising costs due to tariffs. Microsoft reported a significant increase in capital expenditure and cloud revenue, while Google Cloud also experienced substantial growth. However, companies like IBM and Intel are facing challenges, with declining stock prices and weak forecasts. The overall landscape suggests that while hyperscalers are investing heavily, the economic conditions are creating a complex environment for IT service providers.The Global Technology Industry Association has appointed Dan Wensley as its new CEO, a move seen as strategic for the organization as it seeks to innovate and expand its service offerings. Wensley's extensive experience in the managed services space positions him well to address the needs of IT service providers. However, there are concerns that the association must avoid becoming merely a platform for vendor messaging and instead focus on delivering unique value to the industry. The challenges ahead will require tangible wins to build trust and relevance among smaller and mid-sized IT service firms. Four things to know today 00:00 U.S. Adds Jobs in April, But IT Sector Shrinks as Tariff Pressure and Automation Reshape Hiring05:16 Big Tech Earnings Show AI Spend Is Surging—But Tariffs and Cost Pressures Loom10:20 Tariffs Reshape Tech Landscape: Cloud Thrives While SMBs and Traditional IT Struggle13:13 New GTIA CEO Dan Wensley Has a Big Job: Make It Matter  Supported by: https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Tech companies are looking to the land of 10,000 lakes as a suitable environment to expand their data footprint.About 10 tech giants, such as Microsoft and Meta, are vying to build data centers in Minnesota to support their growing AI networks. “The Midwest is kind of a big emerging market right now,” said Nick Halter, a Twin Cities reporter for Axios. “That's because we have abundant water, which oftentimes is used to cool these [centers] down, and also because we have much cooler temperatures.”That's because data centers in cooler climates require less energy to cool their facilities than those in warm Southern states. Some tech companies are also targeting Minnesota because of the state's renewable energy mandates, Halter said. “The big question here is: How can we get to a place where we have 100 percent renewable energy in Minnesota, which is our goal, while the 10 proposed [data centers] would be the equivalent of the entire state's households' electricity use?” To hear the full conversation with Nick Halter and Paul Huttner, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into an eventful week marked by significant tech earnings reports from giants like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. The episode explores the impact of these earnings on the market, including dramatic price movements and volatility discrepancies between near-term and longer-term options. Henry Schwartz provides insights on unusual options activity, including aggressive call buying in Bumble ahead of earnings and speculative trades in Finger Motion Inc. The episode also touches on the upcoming employment report and its potential market impact, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving options landscape.   01:05 Meet the Hosts 03:16 Thursday Edition Kickoff 05:53 Market Recap and Trading Block 10:03 Earnings Highlights and Market Sentiment 12:48 Listener Engagement and VIX Activity 18:39 Single Stock Movers and Earnings Season 29:31 Market Movers: UPS, JetBlue, and More 29:53 Tech Giants and Earnings Reports 30:54 Earnings Volatility Insights 34:38 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 35:18 Bumble and Match Group Analysis 41:48 Finger Motion Inc. and Market Speculations 48:06 Listener Questions and Market Insights 54:18 Around the Block: Market Watch  

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo and co-hosts Henry Schwartz (Cboe) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) delve into an eventful week marked by significant tech earnings reports from giants like Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. The episode explores the impact of these earnings on the market, including dramatic price movements and volatility discrepancies between near-term and longer-term options. Henry Schwartz provides insights on unusual options activity, including aggressive call buying in Bumble ahead of earnings and speculative trades in Finger Motion Inc. The episode also touches on the upcoming employment report and its potential market impact, offering listeners a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving options landscape.   01:05 Meet the Hosts 03:16 Thursday Edition Kickoff 05:53 Market Recap and Trading Block 10:03 Earnings Highlights and Market Sentiment 12:48 Listener Engagement and VIX Activity 18:39 Single Stock Movers and Earnings Season 29:31 Market Movers: UPS, JetBlue, and More 29:53 Tech Giants and Earnings Reports 30:54 Earnings Volatility Insights 34:38 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 35:18 Bumble and Match Group Analysis 41:48 Finger Motion Inc. and Market Speculations 48:06 Listener Questions and Market Insights 54:18 Around the Block: Market Watch  

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Kiren Sekar, Chief Product Officer at Samsara, a $20+ billion company revolutionizing physical operations technology. Since its founding about 10 years ago, Samsara has become a leader in IoT and AI solutions for industries like transportation, manufacturing, and construction.As CPO, Kiren leads Samsara's product strategy and development, overseeing a team of ~700 people in R&D. Under his leadership, Samsara has successfully built an integrated platform that combines hardware sensors and cameras with sophisticated software solutions, collecting over 10 trillion data points annually to help businesses improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability.we explore how Samsara balances hardware and software development, uses their 70/20/10 framework for product roadmap prioritization, and leverages AI to enhance driver safety and operational efficiency. Kiren also shares insights on building and scaling product teams in a rapidly growing enterprise environment.What you'll learn:- How to implement a 70/20/10 framework for product roadmap prioritization- Strategies for building and scaling R&D teams across hardware and software- Methods for creating effective customer feedback loops combining data and field visits- Approaches to balancing customer requests with innovation initiativesKey Takeaways

This episode covers a range of financial topics and notable options trades. Hosts Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) and Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) discuss trading strategies. Key market events influencing the week are reviewed, including earnings expectations for major tech companies like Microsoft and Amazon. Episode highlights include a brief trivia challenge where Uncle Mike faces off against the Rock Lobster, analysis of significant options trades such as heavy activity in Stone Co (STNE), and market outlooks. The Strategy Block segment focuses on index options and protection strategies for assets.  00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 04:12 80s Trivia Challenge 07:12 Market Analysis and Trends 16:37 Earnings and Economic Insights 25:34 VIX and SPY Activity 28:24 Market Overview and Single Names 28:58 Top 10 Contracts: Meta and Amazon 30:11 Tech Giants and Market Trends 31:38 Intel and Palantir Analysis 33:48 Nvidia and Tesla Insights 35:44 Earnings Reports and Market Predictions 37:48 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 47:22 Strategy Block: Market Protection Tips 51:25 Around the Block: Upcoming Market Events  

The CEO of Lazard, Peter Orszag, joins us to discuss the state of the markets, tariffs policy, the regulatory environment and the company's recent earnings as assets hit $227 billion. Plus, Alphabet and Intel trading in separate directions on the back of results. We'll dive into the numbers. And, the Energy Secretary, the Agriculture Secretary and the head of the EPA join us to discuss the future of energy policy and the tariff impact on U.S. agriculture.

Send us a textPreparing for a cloud network engineering interview at a tech giant? This episode delivers essential insights from someone who conducts these interviews. Kam Agahian, Senior Director of Cloud Engineering at Oracle, returns to continue our deep dive into what really matters when interviewing for these coveted positions.We begin by addressing listener questions about TCP/IP preparation, with Kam suggesting Wireshark packet analysis as a practical approach to master these foundational concepts. While acknowledging these topics can be dry, he emphasizes their critical importance as differentiators in the interview process.The conversation then shifts to the heart of cloud networking: connectivity between environments. Kam breaks down the two primary approaches – IPsec tunnels versus dedicated connections (like FastConnect, DirectConnect, ExpressRoute) – explaining when each makes sense and what you need to understand about them beyond simple definitions. The discussion includes encryption options, real-world implementation challenges, and how cloud service providers differ in their connectivity models.For routing, Kam explains how priorities have shifted from traditional networking interviews. While IGP protocols matter less at cloud boundaries, BGP knowledge remains crucial – but focused on practical applications rather than obscure features. "90-95% of BGP is done around a few topics – inbound and outbound traffic influence, convergence, and troubleshooting," he notes, advising candidates to understand both the "how" and "why" behind concepts like communities, attributes, and ECMP.Throughout the episode, both hosts emphasize a critical insight: cloud networking interviews aren't configuration tests. The most successful candidates demonstrate deep understanding of why technologies are appropriate for specific scenarios, how they've evolved, and the nuances of their implementation in cloud environments versus traditional networks. This thoughtful approach reveals the problem-solving abilities that tech giants value most in their cloud networking teams.Purchase Chris and Tim's new book on AWS Cloud Networking: https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Advanced-Networking-Certification-certification/dp/1835080839/ Check out the Fortnightly Cloud Networking Newshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkBWCGwXDUX9OfZ9_MvSVup8tJJzJeqrauaE6VPT2b0/Visit our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cables2clouds.comFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cables2clouds/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatj

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, faces a legal battle that could lead to its break-up. The landmark antitrust case kicked off in Washington today.Also in the US, consumer sentiment has taken a sharp downturn and inflation expectations have surged. What will this mean for everyday shoppers? And why are kids toys like Barbie going to take a hit? What does a Masters Championship win mean for the economy? Sam Fenwick speaks to a sports business expert about Rory McIlroy's grand slam win.

Plus, Tesla removes a buy option on its China website. And the EU talks with Beijing about an alternative to current tariffs on Chinese EVs. Victoria Craig hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The microchip maker Nvidia is a Silicon Valley colossus. After years as a runner-up to Intel and Qualcomm, Nvidia has all but cornered the market on the parallel processors essential for artificial-intelligence programs like ChatGPT. “Nvidia was there at the beginning of A.I.,” the tech journalist Stephen Witt tells David Remnick. “They really kind of made these systems work for the first time. We think of A.I. as a software revolution, something called neural nets, but A.I. is also a hardware revolution.” In The New Yorker, Stephen Witt profiled Jensen Huang, Nvidia's brilliant and idiosyncratic co-founder and C.E.O. His new book is “The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip.” Until recently, Nvidia was the most valuable company in the world, but its stock price has been volatile, posting the largest single-day loss in history in January. But the company's story is only partially a business story; it's also one about global superpowers, and who will decide the future. If China takes military action against Taiwan, as it has indicated it might, the move could wrest control of the manufacturing of Nvidia microchips from a Taiwanese firm, which is now investing in a massive production facility in the U.S. “Maybe what's happening,” Witt speculates, is that “this kind of labor advantage that Asia had over the United States for a long time, maybe in the age of robots that labor advantage is going to go away. And then it doesn't matter where we put the factory. The only thing that matters is, you know, is there enough power to supply it?” Plus, the staff writer Joshua Rothman has long been fascinated with A.I.—he even interviewed its “godfather,” Geoffrey Hinton, for The New Yorker Radio Hour. But Rothman has become increasingly concerned about a lack of public and political debate over A.I.—and about how thoroughly it may transform our lives. “Often, if you talk to people who are really close to the technology, the timelines they quote for really reaching transformative levels of intelligence are, like, shockingly soon,” he tells Remnick. “If we're worried about the incompetence of government, on whatever side of that you situate yourself, we should worry about automated government. For example, an A.I. decides the length of a sentence in a criminal conviction, or an A.I. decides whether you qualify for Medicaid. Basically, we'll have less of a say in how things go and computers will have more of a say.” Rothman's essay “Are We Taking A.I. Seriously Enough?” appears in his weekly column, Open Questions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The microchip maker Nvidia is a Silicon Valley colossus. After years as a runner-up to Intel and Qualcomm, Nvidia has all but cornered the market on the parallel processors essential for artificial-intelligence programs like ChatGPT. “Nvidia was there at the beginning of A.I.,” the tech journalist Stephen Witt tells David Remnick. “They really kind of made these systems work for the first time. We think of A.I. as a software revolution, something called neural nets, but A.I. is also a hardware revolution.” In The New Yorker, Stephen Witt profiled Jensen Huang, Nvidia's brilliant and idiosyncratic co-founder and C.E.O. His new book is “The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip.” Until recently, Nvidia was the most valuable company in the world, but its stock price has been volatile, posting the largest single-day loss in history in January. But the company's story is only partially a business story; it's also one about global superpowers, and who will decide the future. If China takes military action against Taiwan, as it has indicated it might, the move could wrest control of the manufacturing of Nvidia microchips from a Taiwanese firm, which is now investing in a massive production facility in the U.S. “Maybe what's happening,” Witt speculates, is that “this kind of labor advantage that Asia had over the United States for a long time, maybe in the age of robots that labor advantage is going to go away. And then it doesn't matter where we put the factory. The only thing that matters is, you know, is there enough power to supply it?” Plus, the staff writer Joshua Rothman has long been fascinated with A.I.—he even interviewed its “godfather,” Geoffrey Hinton, for The New Yorker Radio Hour. But Rothman has become increasingly concerned about a lack of public and political debate over A.I.—and about how thoroughly it may transform our lives. “Often, if you talk to people who are really close to the technology, the timelines they quote for really reaching transformative levels of intelligence are, like, shockingly soon,” he tells Remnick. “If we're worried about the incompetence of government, on whatever side of that you situate yourself, we should worry about automated government. For example, an A.I. decides the length of a sentence in a criminal conviction, or an A.I. decides whether you qualify for Medicaid. Basically, we'll have less of a say in how things go and computers will have more of a say.”Rothman's essay “Are We Taking A.I. Seriously Enough?” appears in his weekly column, Open Questions.

Canadian technology journalist and podcast host of Tech Won't Save Us Paris Marx considers an alternative model to big US tech used in schools, businesses, and for national security. 

Andrew Collier, managing director of Orient Capital Research and author of new book, China's Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants, on this: https://www.newsweek.com/china-reacts-donald-trump-brics-threat-1993886. 1888 CONFUCIUS

What if the next big leap in technology isn't just another gadget, but a transformative bridge to a smarter, more efficient future? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, meet Edward Crump, the remarkable inventor of Amazon Alexa and a significant force behind innovation at companies like Netflix and Nike. Now serving as the CTO of Champion Venture Partners, Crump shares the secrets behind his incredible journey through technology and entrepreneurship. Key Highlights: Discover how a lifelong technologist like Ed Crump started his career by selling his first program at the age of 12 and eventually played a pivotal role in creating Amazon Alexa. Learn about the pioneering projects he led at major companies like Netflix and Nike, and how he transitioned to the venture capital world with Champion Venture Partners. Gain insights into Crump's vision for the future, where personal AIs and smart environments revolutionize our daily lives while respecting data privacy. Understand the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as demonstrated by Champion Venture Partners, in driving innovative solutions in sports science, health, and wellness. Join Lou Diamond and Ed Crump on this enlightening exploration into the future of technology and innovation, and discover how you can be a part of this thrilling journey. TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 Entrepreneurial Journey: From Startups to Amazon 06:36 Tech Giants' Race: Amazon Outpaces Apple 09:52 Leveraging Innovation in Digital Experiences 10:40 Future of Personal AI and Data 14:17 Data Privacy Concerns in AI 19:57 New Venture Collaboration Insights 21:20 "Unique Access to Sports Ecosystem" 25:48 "Passion for Management Collaboration" 28:40 "Digital Twins: A Matrix Parallel" 30:52 Sugar-Free Mental Clarity 35:44 "Ed Crump: Coolest Guest Spotlight" Connect with Ed Check out Champion Venture Partners company's website Follow Us:

Few things are more ironic than releasing a China focused episode on Liberation Day. Nevertheless, here we go!In this episode of The Business Brew, host Bill Brewster interviews Jingshu Zhang, a persistent listener who recommended looking into China's investment opportunities. Zhang shares his journey from studying in the United States to becoming a successful investor with a unique focus on Chinese assets. They discuss Zhang's experience navigating the Chinese market, the impact of geopolitical tensions, the advantages of holding Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and specific investment opportunities like Pinduoduo and Tencent. Zhu offers insights into managing risk, the macroeconomic environment, and the regulatory landscape in China. Disclaimer: All content is for entertainment purposes only and not financial advice.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:15 Investment Opportunities in China 04:04 Challenges and Sentiments Towards Chinese Investments 08:15 Competitive Landscape and Market Dynamics 15:50 Case Study: TK Group and Industrial Sector Insights 22:55 Pinduoduo's Growth and Strategy 34:37 Exploring Global Investment Opportunities 35:19 US Market Insights and Mid Cap Focus 36:08 Tech Giants and Valuation Comparisons 36:13 Tencent: The Super App of China 43:32 State-Owned Enterprises and Investment Safety 53:20 Environmental Regulations and Investment Opportunities 56:59 Delisting Fears and Investment Strategies 01:04:09 Short Selling Challenges and Lessons Learned 01:07:49 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 

Our next guest is Jeff Vadukumcherry. Despite falling into tech recruiting, he's developed a mastery and fondness of facilitating "good fits." He reflects on how he and his now wife encouraged he each other to follow their dreams even if it meant traveling across the country (twice). He now finds himself at the intersection of wanting community and creativity. Either through amalgamating it with the tech world or independently. He's committed to coming up with 7 photos every week and it's helped him pause and notice the nuances of life. Please enjoy my conversation with Jeff Vadukumcherry. https://jeffvaduk.comSupport our friends:If you'd like to try some of the kombucha we have on the show, head over to drinkrmbr.com and use the code, CURIOUS10 at checkout for 10% off. Enjoy!If you'd like to try some of the alt-chocolate bars from Mez (Mez Foods), they've provided a code for you to use: CURIOUS15

The United Nations' annual World Water Day observance took place on March 22, with a focus on supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.  In this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast, we dive into the water stewardship practices at Amazon, one of the world's largest companies with a market cap of more than $2 trillion dollars. Amazon Water Sustainability Lead Will Hewes outlines the company's approach to water in the communities it serves and across Amazon's business lines, which range from e-commerce to online entertainment streaming services to grocery stores and cloud computing.   Will explains that one of the company's goals is to be "water positive" in its datacenter operations at Amazon Web Services by 2030 — meaning AWS aims to return more water to communities than it uses in direct operations.  Amazon operates in several countries and regions facing water-related challenges that are being exacerbated by climate change, and Will says the company is working with communities to support their adaptation efforts.   "We can't solve that entire crisis on our own, obviously,” Will says. “But how can we help plug in and help support some of those adaptations that need to happen to make sure that communities and the environment still have water they need, when they need it?"   Read further research from S&P Global Sustainable1:  How climate change is exacerbating drought risks: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/how-climate-change-is-exacerbating-drought-risks?utm_source=allthingssustainable&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=allthingssustainablenotes  For the world's largest companies, climate physical risks have a $1.2 trillion annual price tag by the 2050s: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/special-editorial/ceraweek-physical-risk?utm_source=allthingssustainable&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=allthingssustainablenotes  Learn more about S&P Global Sustainable1's climate physical risk dataset, which include financial calculations on water stress and drought risks, here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/solutions/physical-climate-risk-solutions?utm_source=allthingssustainable&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=allthingssustainablenotes  Listen to our podcast episode featuring an interview with the CEO of Water.org: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/why-water-org-ceo-says-the-world-s-water-challenges-are-inherently-solvable-    This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.          Copyright ©2025 by S&P Global          DISCLAIMER    By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.    S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.     

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: A conversation with Microsoft President Brad Smith, on stage at GeekWire’s Microsoft@50 event this week at Town Hall Seattle, discussing the company’s anniversary and what’s next for the industry and the world. Related Links Microsoft@50 recap: Company faithful mark first 50 years and look to future at GeekWire event Microsoft president: Proposed Washington state business taxes would weaken tech sector Links discussed in the podcast intro: Using AI to uncover allegations in the JFK files of the CIA secretly funding a series of spy novels to influence public opinion in the 1960s. Fireballs, foxholes, and cryogenic suspension: Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman’s greatest quips With GeekWire co-founder Todd BishopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start with details on a call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin about the future of the Ukraine war. Israeli officials are doubling down on a decision to restart the war in Gaza. Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back on Trump's call to impeach a federal judge. We'll tell you about a notable change on the Health and Human Services website. And, a tech giant's mega merger is making the record books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices