Best Hallway Chat Podcasts (2024)

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Should we stop talking about models? 32:45

1h ago32:45

32:45

Is it still worth it to discuss models when discussing startups? Nabeel and Fraser discuss how that may be the wrong question to ask in the current landscape, and why customer-centric questions and user experience should be the basis of product experience. Later, they deliberate who might come out on top in the “horse race” for AI product dominance…

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Devin & the Autonomous Engineer Wave. Plus, .Com lessons as a model for today 39:32

1M ago39:32

39:32

What is the extent of autonomous coding engineer Devin’s ability to generate real, functional applications with little to no help? Nabeel and Fraser dive into the buzz about Cognition’s ‘Devin’, what makes it different, and the transformative potential of AI in software engineering, particularly focusing on autonomous coding software. Later, they g…

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AI Models. Weighing the chances of commodity vs differentiation. 37:43

2M ago37:43

37:43

This week is a discussion of the points of differentiation vs commodification in various AI models. Including how these points might change over time, and might change between language, image, and video models. Then Fraser pivots to orienting around jobs to be done in AI, and how the various models have a huge gap between being capable of doing som…

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Trailer 2:01

3M ago2:01

2:01

By Fraser Kelton & Nabeel Hyatt

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Making of Arc Search, and finding your AI product strategy with Josh Miller 48:49

3M ago48:49

48:49

Josh Miller, Founder and CEO of The Browser Co, joins this week. We loved the experience with Arc Search, a new AI-enabled mobile search experience, we decided to talk to Josh directly about how it all came together. Topics: * How Arc Search came to be spawned out of basically a side project * The core value of "we don't know" * How the key AI feat…

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Stages of Disruption: Adaptation, Evolution, or Revolution? Plus Email AI app Shortwave 47:48

3M ago47:48

47:48

Two former founders, now VCs, play with AI products and see where that leads... Fraser and Nabeel discuss the differences between horizontal disruption and vertical market disruption and the patterns of the phases of this disruption in the mobile age. From Adaptation, to Evolution, and eventually Revolution. Next, they dive into AI email app Shortw…

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Best of the Voice Note Apps, Three Layers of AI Coding & A Wishlist of Products 43:32

4M ago43:32

43:32

Reviewing voice note transcription apps, from WaveAI to Audiopen and ChatGPT. Then Fraser and Nabeel take stock of various ways AI coding is affecting software development, from Co-Pilots to "mealeable software development" and No-Code AI. Lastly, the hosts talk through a wish list of products they'd love to see this year. Topics discussed: - Slowe…

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Developments in Prompting, Making Sense of AI Hardware Gadgetpalooza & trying SunoAI music creation 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Fraser and Nabeel discuss the onslaught of AI hardware launches, exploring the potential factors behind this shift. They also discuss the importance of designing not by listening to your customer but by understanding the customer. The duo also discuss the importance and challenges surrounding 'prompt engineering' vs prompt writing, using BARD, Suno…

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Building entropically, Gemini, Prompt engineerings revenge, and Superpowered 1:01:15

5M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Nabeel and Fraser briefly discuss Google's new AI model, Gemini, and keeping authenticity in startup pitches. They discuss the perils of trying to simplify when technology is lending towards complexity. How to stay authentic to yourself when pitching and fundraising. The new findings of Claude prompting, and the likely continued need for prompt eng…

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Launch stories of ChatGPT 37:55

6M ago37:55

37:55

Nabeel gets to ask Fraser for reflections on the development of ChatGPT on the one-year anniversary. They talk about the intersection of product managers and AI researchers, how ChatGPT came to be on the roadmap, how the team came to be formed, and the difference between polish & overengineering. They then discuss the recent explosion of real-time …

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Three patterns of LLM product development 34:11

6M ago34:11

34:11

The conversation kicks off with the surprising news of Sam Altman’s departure from OpenAI. Nabeel and Fraser then discuss the ‘crazy week’ of product releases, demystifying the complexity and impact of AI in various workflows. They spotlight AI startup Lindy, review My GPTS, and early impressions of the product Dot, an AI-driven guide in daily life…

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My GPTs, and avoiding the OpenAI tidal wave as a founder 31:22

7M ago31:22

31:22

In this conversation, discussions revolve around the recent OpenAI Dev Day, the Reflect note taking app, and how founders should internalize the "threat" and partnership opportunities with OpenAI. Fraser & Nabeel discuss that it's still "fart app and flashlight" early days for developers to truly utilize the capabilities of technologies like ChatGP…

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When do AI startups have advantage over incumbents? 43:56

7M ago43:56

43:56

Fraser & Nabeel get things up and running again at Hallway Chat. How AI is changing search engines, comparing Perplexity with Google, and what just goes to ChatGPT & Claude. "Shipping your org chat". Debating Sam Lessin's recent "State of Venture Capital" and whether AI in startups is just magical thinking. The app of the week: Snipd, an AI podcast…

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We are on a (summer) break 1:12

3y ago1:12

1:12

Season 5 of the ¿Qué? podcast is coming to an end a little earlier than we expected. Thanks to you all for listening and we'll be back in September!By EL PAÍS

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S05E08: New spike in coronavirus infections and the fallout from Cuba protests 34:14

3y ago34:14

34:14

This week, we discuss the ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases, in particular among young people, and we also examine how protests by Cuban citizens have been putting the central government in a tight spotBy EL PAÍS

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S05E07: Delta strain in Spain and the debate over bilingual education programs 40:13

3y ago40:13

40:13

This week on our Spanish news podcast, we discuss the rise of the delta coronavirus strain in Spain, the spike in infections among young people and what regions are doing to curb contagions.By EL PAÍS

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S05E06: Coronavirus update and interview with Bremain in Spain chair 45:37

3y ago45:37

45:37

This week, we discuss the spread of the delta variant and the progress of the Covid-19 vaccination drive, and speak to the MBE recipient, Sue Wilson, about the work her organization does to protect the rights of UK citizens living in the country.By EL PAÍS

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S05E05: A tragedy in Tenerife and Sánchez's hallway chat with Biden 34:29

3y ago34:29

34:29

This week on our Spanish news podcast, we look at the tragic case of Anna and Olivia, two little girls who are thought to have been murdered by their father in Spain’s Canary Islands, and discuss the broader problem of gender violence in Spain. We also explain how an announced “bilateral meeting” between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US …

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S05E04: How Spain’s autonomous regions have handled the pandemic 37:58

3y ago37:58

37:58

We discuss how complicated the coronavirus crisis has been in the country due to the powers of the regional governmentsBy EL PAÍS

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S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons 35:46

3y ago35:46

35:46

This week we take a look at Spain's ongoing Covid-19 vaccine campaign, and also consider some of the changing rules and regulations for UK nationals traveling to or living in the countryBy EL PAÍS

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S05E02: Travel after Brexit and Catalan politics 37:30

3y ago37:30

37:30

This week we discuss the changes to the coronavirus restrictions on travelers from the UK, and look at the new Catalan government, which has made securing clemency for the jailed leaders of the 2017 breakaway bid a priorityBy EL PAÍS

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S05E01: Picking up where we left off 40:20

3y ago40:20

40:20

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Simon Hunter and Melissa Kitson are back with a brand new seriesBy EL PAÍS

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Hallway Chat, #32 - Creating a middle class Creator Economy, Apple & service-based software, the PS5 and why we play games 40:14

3+ y ago40:14

40:14

Hey ya'll. In todays show we discuss Apple and service-based software releasing, the PS5 and why we play games, creating a middle class Creator Economy, blogging in 2021 and finding your voice on the internet, being a VC only in up times. It's our first episode of the new year, Nabeel and Bijan are joined by our new Spark colleague, Brian Watson!…

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Hallway Chat, #31 - Investing during a pandemic (ie 2020 vs 2019), hot takes about remote work 43:33

4y ago43:33

43:33

We are back with a long overdue edition of Hallway Chat. Todays episode, Bijan and Nabeel discuss: investing during a pandemic (ie 2020 vs 2019), how we are working from home (technology and schedule), some likely controversial thoughts about remote work, AirPods woes, and a few memorable moments at Postmates. Thanks for listening and as always twe…

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We are on a break 2:59

4y ago2:59

2:59

Things are a little complicated for everyone right now, so we will have to take a little break with our podcast. But fret not, we'll be back with you as soon as possible! Stay safe and thanks for listening.By EL PAÍS

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S04E10: UK ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott discusses the coronavirus crisis 37:24

4y ago37:24

37:24

We also catch up with Chris Dottie, the president of the British Chamber of Commerce, and Martin Makepeace, the president of the British Association of San Antonio, IbizaBy EL PAÍS

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S04E09: Coronavirus lockdown in Spain 46:19

4y ago46:19

46:19

This week we talk about the state of alarm aimed at slowing the spread of Covid-19, and interview some of our podcast heroes about how they are managing under the new restrictionsBy EL PAÍS

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Hallway Chat Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Hallway Chat

Fraser Kelton & Nabeel Hyatt

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¿Qué? – The Spanish News Podcast

EL PAÍS

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Should we stop talking about models? 32:45

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Devin & the Autonomous Engineer Wave. Plus, .Com lessons as a model for today 39:32

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AI Models. Weighing the chances of commodity vs differentiation. 37:43

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Trailer 2:01

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Making of Arc Search, and finding your AI product strategy with Josh Miller 48:49

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Stages of Disruption: Adaptation, Evolution, or Revolution? Plus Email AI app Shortwave 47:48

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Best of the Voice Note Apps, Three Layers of AI Coding & A Wishlist of Products 43:32

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Developments in Prompting, Making Sense of AI Hardware Gadgetpalooza & trying SunoAI music creation 1:00:30

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Building entropically, Gemini, Prompt engineerings revenge, and Superpowered 1:01:15

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Launch stories of ChatGPT 37:55

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Three patterns of LLM product development 34:11

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My GPTs, and avoiding the OpenAI tidal wave as a founder 31:22

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When do AI startups have advantage over incumbents? 43:56

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We are on a (summer) break 1:12

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S05E08: New spike in coronavirus infections and the fallout from Cuba protests 34:14

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S05E07: Delta strain in Spain and the debate over bilingual education programs 40:13

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S05E06: Coronavirus update and interview with Bremain in Spain chair 45:37

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S05E05: A tragedy in Tenerife and Sánchez's hallway chat with Biden 34:29

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S05E04: How Spain’s autonomous regions have handled the pandemic 37:58

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S05E03: Spain's Covid vaccine campaign, and Brexit advice for Britons 35:46

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S05E02: Travel after Brexit and Catalan politics 37:30

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S05E01: Picking up where we left off 40:20

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Hallway Chat, #32 - Creating a middle class Creator Economy, Apple & service-based software, the PS5 and why we play games 40:14

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Hallway Chat, #31 - Investing during a pandemic (ie 2020 vs 2019), hot takes about remote work 43:33

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We are on a break 2:59

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S04E10: UK ambassador to Spain Hugh Elliott discusses the coronavirus crisis 37:24

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S04E09: Coronavirus lockdown in Spain 46:19

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