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Justin Wolfers provides a critical analysis of Trump's first year back in office, highlighting potential long-term economic and institutional damage through AI disruption, tariff policies, and weakening of international relationships.
Brazilian tech entrepreneur Fabricio Bloisi discusses his journey from founding mobile content company Movile to becoming CEO of Prosus, sharing insights on building successful tech companies across emerging markets through innovative culture, strategic investments, and global technology scaling.
Jack Zhang, the co-founder of Airwallex, shares his journey from a small town in China to building a global fintech company, turning down a billion-dollar Stripe acquisition offer and transforming the way businesses move money internationally.
In this episode, Pablos Holman, a hacker and inventor, discusses his journey through technology, from early computer hacking to working with Blue Origin and Intellectual Ventures, and shares his vision for deep tech innovation that can solve big global problems.
Dara Khosrowshahi recounts his journey from an Iranian refugee family to becoming Uber's CEO, transforming the company from losing billions to generating significant free cash flow by focusing on operational discipline, expanding beyond big cities, and betting on safety and food delivery.
Max Levchin shares the story of building PayPal, Slide, and Affirm, exploring how his engineering mindset and pursuit of optimization have driven two decades of fintech innovation focused on improving human lives through more transparent and fair lending practices.
Will Shu shares the journey of building Deliveroo from a late-night craving into a global food delivery platform, detailing the challenges of scaling a hyper-local business, navigating regulatory hurdles, and ultimately being acquired by DoorDash for $3.9B.
In this episode, Daksh Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Greptile, discusses the evolution of AI code review, why coding will never be fully autonomous, how engineering teams are adopting AI, and the journey of building a rapidly growing AI startup.
Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, discusses his vision for harvesting polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor as a less environmentally destructive alternative to land-based mining for critical minerals needed for the global energy transition.
Elad Gil discusses the current AI landscape, drawing parallels to the internet boom of the late 1990s, and explains why most startups fail during major technological shifts while highlighting the potential for innovative companies to emerge.
Alex Bouaziz, the founder of Deel, shares his journey from a young, nerdy French-Tunisian immigrant to building a global payroll and HR services company that has grown to over $800 million in annual recurring revenue, driven by his passion for making work more accessible and supportive for people around the world.
Zach Maureres discusses Base Power's $1B Series C funding, led by Addition, focusing on their mission to revolutionize the energy industry by developing faster, more cost-effective battery storage solutions and building an innovative team.
A deep dive into China's upcoming five-year plan, focusing on AI's strategic importance, potential technological developments, and the political intrigue surrounding Xi Jinping's potential succession.
Factory raises $50M from top investors like NEA, Sequoia, and NVIDIA, aiming to revolutionize software development through agent-native coding with their task-specific "droids" that enable developers to delegate coding tasks autonomously.
An exploration of China's engineering culture and its contrast with the United States' increasingly lawyerly approach to innovation, revealing the strengths and challenges of both nations' economic and technological development strategies.
Keith Rabois shares insights from the PayPal Mafia era, discussing how successful individuals find their unique comparative advantage and double down on their specific skills, ultimately building elite cultures and identifying exceptional talent.
In an ambitious attempt to revive California's innovative spirit, a group of investors led by Jan Schrammick is planning to build a new 400,000-person city in Solano County, focused on advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, and creating a walkable, traditional American urban environment.
Ashlee Vance discusses his experiences interviewing tech luminaries like Elon Musk, Brian Johnson, and Palmer Luckey, sharing insights into their personalities, work ethic, and the challenges of covering complex technological frontiers like quantum computing and fusion. He reflects on his journalistic career, highlighting the persistent and focused nature of innovators, and teases upcoming projects for his podcast Core Memory.
Alex Cohen details his journey from getting fired from multiple companies to founding Hello Patient, a conversational AI startup for healthcare practices that recently raised a $22.5 million Series A. Throughout the episode, he discusses his unconventional path, love for healthcare software, and how his viral Twitter presence has helped him build his company.