Internet History Podcast

Episodes

• 215. The Biography Of Demis Hassabis

  Apr 1, 2026

  AI pioneers view artificial general intelligence as potentially the most profound and risky technological breakthrough in history.

• 214. Chris Dixon of a16z

  Dec 22, 2025

  Early interest and experimentation with programming and tech can set the foundation for a successful career in tech and venture capital.

• 213. Datadog Founder Olivier Pomel

  Dec 15, 2025

  Building a successful startup can be achieved through disciplined, responsible growth rather than brute force or excessive spending.

• 212. Susan Lyne Part 2

  Dec 8, 2025

  Deep engagement and authenticity are key to building strong brands, whether in media, e-commerce, or venture capital.

• 211. Susan Lyne Part 1

  Dec 1, 2025

  Susan Lyne’s diverse background—from Boston roots and Berkeley activism to Hollywood and television—shaped her innovative approach to media and storytelling.

• 210. Esther Dyson

  Nov 23, 2025

  Always make new mistakes to foster continuous growth and learning.

• 209. Henry Blodget, Founder Of Business Insider

  Nov 17, 2025

  Joining emerging industries early, like the internet in the 1990s, can provide a significant advantage for analysts and investors.

• 208. Clément Delangue Of Hugging Face

  Nov 9, 2025

  Open-source AI models are crucial for democratizing AI and preventing power concentration in the hands of a few big players.

• 207. John Borthwick Of Betaworks

  Nov 3, 2025

  Creative constraints often lead to innovative solutions and foster unique digital experiences.

• 206. Jimmy Wales, Founder Of Wikipedia

  Oct 28, 2025

  Wikipedia’s growth was driven by community engagement and open editing, demonstrating the power of decentralized knowledge.

• 205. Margit Wennmachers Of a16z

  Oct 27, 2025

  Margit's upbringing on a farm cultivated resilience and independence, crucial traits for her career in tech and communications.

• 204. Fred Wilson, Of Union Square Ventures

  Oct 26, 2025

  There are four major technological revolutions currently converging: AI, synthetic biology, energy transition, and crypto, shaping the future landscape.

• 203. Shirish Nadkarni On Microsoft, Hotmail, MSN and Blackberry Internet Email

  Oct 19, 2021

  The Internet History Podcast provides original insights and interviews exploring how the internet has evolved over the years.

• 202. The del.icio.us Story With Joshua Schachter

  Oct 23, 2020

  Delicious played a pivotal role in pioneering social bookmarking, tagging, and user-generated content, influencing modern social media and web tools.

• 201. The History of Audible With Angelika Fuellemann

  Aug 11, 2019

  Limitations and constraints in early web design had a significant influence on its aesthetic and development.

• 200. Professional Blogging Pioneer Josh Marshall

  Jul 14, 2019

  Josh Marshall is a pioneer in turning blogging into serious journalism with TPM.

• 199. Is Tech Making Us- Bored, Lonely, Angry, Stupid?

  Jul 1, 2019

  Society's fears about new technology—such as narcissism, distraction, and moral decline—are recurring themes throughout history, often with similar patterns repeating over different eras.

• 198. Inventor of the Hashtag, Chris Messina

  Jun 16, 2019

  The early experiences with computers and artistic expression deeply influenced Chris Messina’s approach to technology and innovation.

• 197. The Internet Bookshop Story With the Tech Business History Podcast

  Jun 2, 2019

  Entrepreneurship during the early days of the internet involved pioneering technology and business models that laid the foundation for modern e-commerce.

• 196. Google, Twitter and More With Karen Wickre

  May 18, 2019

  Tech journalism and online culture have evolved rapidly from the 1980s to today, with early pioneers shaping how we think about community and content.