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Episodes

• The Insane Productivity of Andrew Ross Sorkin

  Dec 8, 2025

  Andrew Ross Sorkin’s ability to juggle multiple influential roles is driven by disciplined routines, deep research, and genuine curiosity.

• How to Live in Everyone Else's Future (with Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke)

  Sep 18, 2025

  AI is a powerful instrument that can amplify human creativity and decision-making. Continuously testing and evaluating AI models helps understand their edges and capabilities.

• How is AI Different Than Other Technology Waves? (With Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor)

  Aug 18, 2025

  AI is shifting intelligence from a scarce resource to one that is abundant, which prompts fundamental questions about societal impact.

• Building the Savannah Bananas (with Jesse Cole, Founder and Owner)

  Jun 16, 2025

  Transforming sports requires innovative entertainment strategies to engage fans.

• Undoing a $5 Billion Acquisition and Building a Durable Standalone Plaid (with Plaid CEO Zach Perret)

  May 27, 2025

  Plaid's journey reflects the volatile nature of tech startups, particularly in the fintech sector, highlighting resilience and adaptability amid external pressures.

• The Art of Selling Enterprise Software (with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott)

  Mar 10, 2025

  Enterprise sales require empathy and understanding of customer needs to tailor solutions effectively.

• Building Web Apps with Just English and AI (with Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch)

  Feb 18, 2025

  Vercel has transformed web development into a more accessible and efficient process for both startups and large enterprises.

• How ARM Became The World’s Default Chip Architecture (with ARM CEO Rene Haas)

  Dec 2, 2024

  ARM Holdings, founded in 1990, has transitioned from a low-power chip designer to a dominant player in modern computing.

• Why Duolingo Worked (with Luis von Ahn, CEO)

  Nov 11, 2024

  Duolingo's success is attributed to its understanding of user motivation over traditional learning outcomes.

• Building the Open Source AI Revolution (with Hugging Face CEO, Clem Delangue)

  Oct 14, 2024

  Open-source AI platforms are revolutionizing how technology is built, enabling a new generation of AI builders.

• Joe Montana Interview Live from Modern Treasury Transfer

  Aug 20, 2024

  Joe Montana's transition from a football legend to a successful venture capitalist highlights the importance of teamwork and a strong organizational culture.

• Building a Disruptive Payments Company (with Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski)

  Jun 24, 2024

  Klarna, co-founded by Sebastian Siemiatkowski, has successfully navigated the competitive payments landscape with a focus on buy-now-pay-later models.

• The Space Industry in 2024, and How to Build a Satellite Company

  May 24, 2024

  The space industry is rapidly evolving with the potential to exceed a trillion-dollar market by the 2030s.

• The Software Behind Silicon (with Synopsys Founder Aart de Geus and CEO Sassine Ghazi)

  May 6, 2024

  Synopsys has transformed the semiconductor industry through its EDA tools, making chip design faster and more efficient.

• The Scientific Journey Behind Ozempic (with Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Novo Nordisk's Chief Scientific Advisor)

  Mar 6, 2024

  Persistent focus on scientific research can eventually lead to groundbreaking medical treatments.

• Visa Follow-Up and Today’s Payments Ecosystem (with Gaurav Ahuja)

  Dec 3, 2023

  The payments ecosystem is highly complex, with market dynamics and regulations continually evolving, affecting interchange rates and industry profitability.

• Morgan Housel

  Nov 6, 2023

  Humans’ fundamental responses to greed, fear, and incentives have remained constant over centuries, making some patterns in markets and behavior highly predictable.

• Doug Demuro on Analyzing the Car Industry, Creator-Led Businesses, and Porsche Episode Follow Up

  Sep 18, 2023

  Creators should consider building or contributing to real businesses beyond their content platforms to create sustainable, diversified revenue streams.

• Generative AI in Video and the Future of Storytelling (with Runway CEO Cristobal Valenzuela)

  Aug 30, 2023

  AI in video and media production is rapidly advancing, enabling new creative workflows and democratizing filmmaking.

• Saving the Planet with Better AI Data Centers (with Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller)

  Aug 14, 2023

  Crusoe Energy is pioneering a new approach to AI infrastructure by colocating data centers at remote, stranded energy sites, especially oil flares, to reduce greenhouse gases and improve efficiency.