Best Tj Sebastian Podcasts (2024)

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James DuMont: From Self Tape to Set 29:18

2h ago29:18

29:18

What if you could transform your acting career by mastering your unique superpowers? This episode of NOLA Film Scene features the extraordinary James DuMont, who takes us through the pivotal moments of his extensive acting journey. From the mentorship of industry legends like Tim Phillips and Larry Moss to the pragmatic application of the Meisner t…

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2024 British Open Preview and TJ Weber 1:01:12

29m ago1:01:12

1:01:12

The Genesis Scottish Open went to the hometown boy in dramatic fashion. The Amundi Evian Championship belonged to a Japanese star who avenged not being selected to the Olympic team as she channeled The Force. The American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe saw Charles Barkley play better than Tony Romo :0 The alternate PGA TOUR event, the ISCO Cham…

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Ep 458: "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" with TJ Klune 1:05:39

2h ago1:05:39

1:05:39

New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune talks with Jeff at an event that was recorded live at the Sacramento Public Library. TJ discusses the forthcoming book "Somewhere Beyond the Sea," which is the sequel to "The House in the Cerulean Sea." In addition, TJ has some wonderful stories about "Cerulean Sea," talks about what one of his life missio…

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EP 110: How Eric Glyman (CEO, Ramp) Runs One of The Fastest Growing Startups 1:33:52

6d ago1:33:52

1:33:52

Eric Glyman (CEO, Ramp) shared his operating playbook for leading one of the fastest-growing startups on his second appearance on the podcast. We also explored the unique ways Ramp leverages AI internally, strategies for startups to build moats in AI, and the concept of self-driving money. We concluded with one of the most profound and thoughtful d…

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James DuMont: Blues Brothers, Broadway, and Studio 54 27:14

3d ago27:14

27:14

Ever wonder how the vibrant Chicago film scene of the 80s shaped the careers of some of Hollywood's notable actors? Join us as we welcome James DuMont, an actor, producer, and self-tape audition specialist, who takes us on a nostalgic journey from his early days dancing in "Blues Brothers" to a pivotal role on Broadway. At just 15 years old James e…

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Agent Sebastian and Putting Away Your Cart 1:01:58

4d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

The John Deer Classic featured the same low scores and winner from the same air BNB for the third straight year. The PGA TOUR's next stop is at the ISCO Championship, but everyone is really headed to the co-sanctioned DP World Tour's Scottish Open. The PGA of America surprised everyone by picking Keagan Bradley as the captain for Team USA in 2025 a…

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Rob Paulson: Voices, Wisdom, and Film Magic 11:08

10d ago11:08

11:08

What if you only had 48 hours to create a film masterpiece? Join us on NOLA Film Scene with TJ and Plaideau as we recount our exhilarating experience with Matt Carroll and friends in the intense 48-hour film project. We also introduce our brand-new mini episodes. Get ready for our weekly returns packed with fresh insights and a sprinkle of cinema m…

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Presidential Golf and Boston Sports Hub's Tim McKone 40:24

11d ago40:24

40:24

Golf made the debate stage as Donald Trump and Joe Biden touted their games, but lacked honesty in the process (1:32). The Rocket Mortgage Classic ended with a horrible missed putt as Alex picks up a big winner with Cam Davis (5:12). The LPGA's Dow Championship paired players together and a new international duo took the win (8:05). The US Senior O…

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Ep 457: Rockstar Romance with Xio Axelrod 57:29

12d ago57:29

57:29

Kicking off the episode, Jeff highlights a new Kickstarter from Lee Wind, and recommends "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" on stage at PAC NYC, and baseball romance "The Prospects" by KT Hoffman. Then, Xio Axelrod is in conversation with Jeff at an event that was recorded live at Wild Sisters Book Company in Sacramento. Xio talks about her latest book, "Gi…

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EP 109: Sebastian Siemiatkowski (CEO, Klarna) on the Future of Klarna, Valuation Changes and AI in Finance 2:05:57

15d ago2:05:57

2:05:57

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski led the rise from a profitable business to their peak $50 billion valuation, in which they were burning $150 million a month. In my latest episode, Sebastian shares how he turned Klarna back to profitability and discusses Klarna’s ongoing pursuit of creating a digital financial assistant. He also reflects on their…

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Film Student Takeover 29:39

19d ago29:39

29:39

What happens when Tulane film students Joey, Jack, and audio engineer Riley take over the NOLA Film Scene Podcast? Find out as these budding filmmakers join us to discuss their journey and motivations behind starting a podcast that highlights the vibrant film industry of New Orleans. We dive deep into our backgrounds in acting and voice acting, and…

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Scheffler Wins Surrounded by the Cops 43:50

20d ago43:50

43:50

Protesters. Cops. A playoff. And a record sixth win on the season for Scottie Scheffler at the Traveler's Championship (1:42). A runaway finish for journeywoman Amy Yang who claimed the KMPG Women's PGA Championship this weekend. The rest of the field couldn't keep up, and that included Nelly Korda who didn't even make the cut (5:37). LIV Nashville…

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DeChambeau wins the 2024 US Open 42:43

27d ago42:43

42:43

Bryson DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No. 2, a course that ravaged everybody, except Bryson. Rory McIlroy put on a good show, but Michael predicts Rory will never rise to the occasion at a major championship again (1:26). The LPGA's Meijer Classic ended in a 3-player playoff, and Lexi Thompson, on her farewell tour after announcing he…

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Ep 456: Tropey Workplace Romance with Frederick Smith 1:03:15

26d ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Jeff opens the show recommending three books, the seventh "Love is All" anthology, "The Bump" by Sidney Karger, and "One and Done" by Frederick Smith. Frederick then talks about "One and Done" and the inspirations behind Taylor and Dustin, and this workplace, enemies-to-lovers romance. He also shares how the romance reading, and attending virtual a…

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EP 108: Olivier Pomel (CEO, Datadog) Shares Every Lesson From Scaling to $40B 1:32:04

29d ago1:32:04

1:32:04

Olivier Pomel built Datadog into a $40B company while burning only $25M in capital. In our conversation, he shares the fundraising lessons, operating principles, and core insights that made this possible. He also discusses the pros and cons of building a tech company in NYC, how early-career professionals should approach learning AI tools, how Data…

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2024 US Open Preview 34:44

1M ago34:44

34:44

At Muirfield Village, Jack Nicklaus shared the hand of Scottie Scheffler who continues to dominate in Tiger Woods fashion with his win at the Memorial (1:28). Alex made the trek to LIV Houston to see if it really was "Golf, but louder." Spoiler: it wasn't (5:47). On the DP World Tour, they held their annual mixed field event, the Volvo Cars Scandin…

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EP 107: Steve Kaufer (Co-Founder, Tripadvisor) - Why He Left & What He’s Building Now 1:39:55

1M ago1:39:55

1:39:55

Steve Kaufer led Tripadvisor to multi-billion dollar success over a 20+ year run as CEO. He discusses getting acquired and spun out from IAC, becoming a public company CEO, and his biggest operating lessons from his decades-long journey. Steve also shares behind-the-scenes of his new venture, Give Freely, and reflects on his entrepreneurial path. (…

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Billy Mayfair on Tiger and Golfing with Autism 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

Lancaster CC won the weekend for the US Women's Open, as Nelly Korda didn't even reach Saturday. Sunday's leaders collapsed and a past winner took the prize at the LPGA's second major (1:41). The RBC Canadian Open didn't get another Canadian winner for the second year, but did feature a first timer's emotional win with his dad on the bag (5:03). Sc…

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Ep 455: "A Different Kind of Brave" with Lee Wind 54:58

1M ago54:58

54:58

Happy Pride Month! Jeff kicks off the show with news about two in-person events he's taking part in during June. He also recommends two books perfect for Pride reading. Lee Wind discusses his latest YA thriller/romance "A Different Kind of Brave," which mixes action, a love of James Bond films, gadgets, and a love story into a page-turner of a stor…

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EP 106: How Bill Shufelt Built Athletic Brewing - Every Plot Twist Along The Way 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Since 2017, Bill Shufelt (CEO, Athletic Brewing) went from hedge fund trader to the CEO of the leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer. Unlike the typical tech-focused chats, this one centers around a product many have fallen in love with. In the conversation, Bill tells stories of the unscalable but crucial strategies he used to build a brand…

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Golf Betting Basics with Keith Stewart from Read the Line 46:44

2M ago46:44

46:44

This weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial almost produced another win for the world's number 1 golfer, but a new name emerged victorious (1:36). The golf world was shocked at the news of the death of Grayson Murray. Check in with your friends and loved ones, and if you find yourself in a dangerous spot or are having suicidal thoughts, cal…

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EP 105: Vlad Tenev (CEO, Robinhood): The Meme Stock Crisis, The Future of Crypto, and AI Opportunities in Finance 1:47:23

2M ago1:47:23

1:47:23

In the midst of meme stock craziness, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev shared his most eye-opening insights from running the company that transformed the game for retail investors. He talks about Robinhood’s new Gold Card, his views on crypto, the media side, how artificial intelligence could change finance, and more. (00:00) Intro (03:27) The Origin of th…

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2024 PGA Championship Recap with Jesse Mueller, Barstool Trent, and more! 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

The PGA Championship at Valhalla. The first major championship Course of Life has credentialed media for. And that meant Alex got to ask questions of Jon Rahm, Ludwig Aberg, Brooks Koepka, and Scottie Scheffler. Alex and Michael look back on the week for Scottie, the disappointment for Rory, and the big win for Xander over Bryson DeChambeau (1:49).…

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Ep 454: Rainbow Readers Cruise: A New Event for Readers 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

On August 19, 2024, the Rainbow Readers Cruise sets sail for the first time. The cruise is organized by narrator Joel Leslie, Joel's husband and travel coordinator Rich Najuch, and reviewer/blogger Joyfully Jay, and share all the details on this one-of-a-kind reader event. We hear from them about why they created the cruise and the activities that …

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2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Preview 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

The Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hallow was a showdown between Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffle, with the Irishman taking control in commanding fashion (1:55). The LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup had a 13 stroke difference between 3rd and 2nd place, as Rose Zhang rallied with 4 birdies in her last 5 holes to take her second win in just under a ye…

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EP 104: Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI) talks GPT-4o and Predicts the Future of AI 46:30

2M ago46:30

46:30

On the day of the ChatGPT-4o announcement, Sam Altman sat down to share behind-the-scenes details of the launch and offer his predictions for the future of AI. Altman delves into OpenAI's vision, discusses the timeline for achieving AGI, and explores the societal impact of humanoid robots. He also expresses his excitement and concerns about AI pers…

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EP 103: The Untold Story of Marcus Ryu (Co-Founder Guidewire & Partner at Battery Ventures) Scaling to $10B and Diving into VC 1:50:28

2M ago1:50:28

1:50:28

After 18 years leading Guidewire (~$10B), Marcus Ryu made the transition from CEO to partner at Battery Ventures. In the episode, Marcus shares his journey of co-founding Guidewire in 2001, steering the company through its IPO in 2012, and building one of the largest vertical software businesses in the world. He shares his insights on how to build …

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PGA Pro Championship in Frisco TX 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

As part of Alex's trip to Frisco, TX, he covered the PGA Professional Championship, where club pros from all over the States play to earn a spot in the PGA Championship, coming up at Valhalla in two weeks. At the very windy PGA Frisco course, he chatted with numerous pros, including Jeff Kellen and Evan Bowser (1:48). Alex got to play at Stonebriar…

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Ep 453: Baseball, 1960 New York, and Bad Dogs with Cat Sebastian 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Author Cat Sebastian discusses her latest book, "You Should Be So Lucky," which features the romance between baseball player Eddie and newspaper reporter Mark and is set in 1960 New York. Cat talks about why she decided to write a historical baseball romance and the author whose books inspired her to do it. She also shares details on her favorite s…

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EP 102: Armon Dadgar (HashiCorp Co-Founder) Reflects 48-Hours After Selling to IBM 1:54:42

3M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

After last week’s announcement that IBM is acquiring HashiCorp for $6.4B, HashiCorp co-founder Armon Dadgar discussed a few behind-the-scenes elements of the acquisition and HashiCorp’s full journey from the early days. Armon shares some of his biggest lessons from the journey, from fundraising to community building and more. (00:00) Intro (01:17) …

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Mark DeCarlo: Jazz, Jokes, and New Orleans Entertainment 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

When Mark DeCarlo steps into the room, you know you're in for a treat, and this episode of NOLA Film Scene is no exception. Mark embodies the spirit of New Orleans like no one else, weaving tales of Jazz Fest shenanigans and culinary exploits that make your mouth water and your feet tap. Our trip down the cobblestone streets of NOLA history is pepp…

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Sports City USA: Frisco TX 49:22

3M ago49:22

49:22

Alex is in Frisco, TX, home of the PGA of America HQ, the Dallas Cowboys HQ, the Westin Stonebriar, and this year's PGA Professional Championship. Alex shares what's making Frisco so awesome, thanks to our friends at Visit Frisco (2:09). Josh Dill, the Director of Sports and Events for Visit Frisco, chats with Alex about what makes Frisco so specia…

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EP 101: Andrew Bialecki (CEO Klaviyo) on Building a $6B Software Company - Klaviyo’s Uncharted Path 1:52:44

3M ago1:52:44

1:52:44

Before Andrew Bialecki took Klaviyo public and scaled the company to $6B, he bootstrapped it to over $1M in ARR. In our discussion, Andrew reveals his philosophies around fundraising, finding the best talent, cultivating entrepreneurship inside Klaviyo, scaling culture, and more. (00:00) Intro (01:13) Klaviyo's Bootstrap Beginnings (09:37) The Stra…

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The 2024 Chevron Championship and Brittany Lincicome 43:09

3M ago43:09

43:09

Nelly Korda continued her reign as the best golfer in the world by winning the Chevron Championship, her second major victory, and her fifth consecutive victory on the LPGA. Alex shares some insight from spending two days on the grounds at The Woodlands, and a chat with young star Rose Zhang (1:53). At Harbour Town, Scottie Scheffler came off his M…

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Ep 452: Adib Khorram and "The Breakup Lists" 48:18

3M ago48:18

48:18

Adib Khorram talks with Jeff about his new YA novel, "The Breakup Lists." He discusses what inspired the story of stage manager Jackson and swimmer-turned-actor Liam, including some elements that come from Adib's real life. We also find out about how Adib approached the deaf representation in the book, why he chose the plays he did to be staged wit…

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EP 100: Jeremy Levine (Partner, Bessemer) Reflects on His Best and Worst Investments 2:44:43

3M ago2:44:43

2:44:43

After 23+ years in venture capital, Jeremy Levine has thrived in many eras, taking risks on now-iconic companies like LinkedIn, Shopify, Yelp, Pinterest, and more. In our discussion, Jeremy shared stories behind these investments and the mindsets he’s developed along the way. We also explored how the VC landscape has evolved over the last 20 years …

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Hunter McHugh: Mastering the Audition 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

Have you ever stood before the curtain of the entertainment industry, peeking through to catch a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes? Step into the spotlight with Hunter McHugh, a casting director whose roots are deep in New Orleans' effervescent film community, as he shares the transformation from an actor to a casting maestro. Hunter pulls …

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2024 Masters Recap, Chevron Championship Preview, and Vegas Pauly C 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Scottie Scheffler claimed his second green jacket, but Alex just wants to talk about Ludwig Aberg. Plus a look a Tiger's horrible week, Jason Day's horrible fashion choices, and Verne Lundquist's final call (1:44). The LPGA's first major is in Houston at the Chevron Championship, where Alex is on site checking out the course, the players, and chatt…

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EP 99: Garret Langley (CEO, Flock Safety) - The $4B Tech Startup Solving Crime with AI 1:47:45

3M ago1:47:45

1:47:45

Garrett Langley is the CEO of Flock Safety, a $4B company helping solve 10% of US crimes with AI-powered tech. Garrett offers an in-depth look into Flock Safety’s ambitious vision to eliminate crime in America and all the operating lessons he’s learned along the way, including how to build a strong and motivated team, keep people accountable, and l…

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Toward a More Trauma-Informed Church: Equipping Faith Communities by Pete Singer Part 3 17:56

3M ago17:56

17:56

Pete Singer joined GRACE as the Executive Director on January 1, 2021. He has 30 years’ experience working with trauma, abuse, and mental health in a variety of settings. He has been a foster parent, school social worker, therapist, youth group leader, consultant, Executive Director, and more. He has worked extensively with families, teens, and chi…

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2024 Masters Preview and Teen Phenom Mia Hammond 52:30

3M ago52:30

52:30

The Valero Texas Open produced one final entrant into The Masters with Akshay Bhatia taking the win and becoming the first golfer to return to Augusta after playing in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition as a kid. Plus Alex shares his observations from following Dylan Wu during a early week practice round at TPC San Antonio (1:53). The T-Mobile M…

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Ep 451: "Accidentally Undercover" with Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

Jeff welcomes authors Layla Reyne, Allison Temple, and Cari Z to discuss the new "Accidentally Undercover" romantic suspense series. We talk about the origin of the series (which includes secret message chicken wings), and what it was like for Allison and Cari to write their first solo romantic suspense books. Plus, they talk about their own books …

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EP 98: Sanjit Biswas on Building to $20B: The CEO Behind One of The Fastest Growing Startups Ever 1:24:20

3M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

In less than 8 years, Sanjit Biswas scaled Samsara from 0 to over $1B ARR. In our latest conversation, Sanjit shares all the lessons he’s learned about running a hyper-growth organization, including all the changes he’s made since growing and selling his first company Meraki to Cisco for $1.2B and going on to scale Samsara to $20B. A great episode …

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Toward a More Trauma-Informed Church: Equipping Faith Communities by Pete Singer Part 2 33:57

4M ago33:57

33:57

Pete Singer joined GRACE as the Executive Director on January 1, 2021. He has 30 years’ experience working with trauma, abuse, and mental health in a variety of settings. He has been a foster parent, school social worker, therapist, youth group leader, consultant, Executive Director, and more. He has worked extensively with families, teens, and chi…

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Ann Mahoney: The Essence of Story Telling 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

Discover the heartbeat of acting with the extraordinary Ann Mahoney, as she shares her profound insights into the art of performance. From nurturing the unique spark within each actor to embracing the stark realities of self-taping in our digital age, Ann's wisdom as an actor, educator, and writer radiates through every word. She delves into the po…

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Musician Alexander Star 49:07

4M ago49:07

49:07

Scottie Scheffler couldn't make it happen at the Texas Children's Houston Open, as journeyman Stephen Jeager claims his first PGA TOUR victory (1:38). Nelly Korda was able to win 3 in a row at the Ford Championship presented by KCC, and Michael asks if Nelly or Scottie are more likely to win their first respective majors of the season (4:13). On th…

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Golf Radio Personality John Maginnes 59:11

4M ago59:11

59:11

A big win at the Snake Pit, March Madness, and radio personality John Maginnes on this week's Course of Life podcast, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell. The Valspar Championship was a big win for Peter Maltani, returning to the winner's circle for the first time in over 8 years. Plus, the field had a record number of Kevins in it (1:50). Ne…

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EP 97: How Aravind Srinivas (Perplexity CEO) is Disrupting Google Search with AI 1:38:14

4M ago1:38:14

1:38:14

One of the most preeminent AI founders, Aravind Srinivas (CEO, Perplexity), believes we could see 100+ AI startups valued over $10B in our future. In the episode, we discuss why Perplexity decided to compete with Google and Aravind shares predictions for the utopian future of artificial intelligence. He also discusses the differences between workin…

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Ep 450: Steven Salvatore Talks About His Very Gay Take on "Pretty Woman" 50:30

4M ago50:30

50:30

Jeff & Will welcome Steven Salvatore to discuss his new book "The Boyfriend Subscription," which is a queer retelling of "Pretty Woman." Steven talks about the inspirations he took from the Julia Roberts film, why he's started writing adult romance after several young adult titles, plus we get some hints about what's coming in the sequel. Steven al…

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EP 96: Tracy Young - After Selling Company for $875M Repeat Founder Emerges from Stealth and Shares Every Mistake She Made As A First-Time CEO 1:35:35

4M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

This week, Tracy Young launched her second startup, TigerEye, from stealth mode. After selling PlanGrid to Autodesk for $875 million and working with YC for a couple of years, Tracy and her husband/co-founder decided to build the software they wished they’d had while building PlanGrid. In our conversation, Tracy unmasks her vision for TigerEye and …

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