Best Geek Capital Podcasts (2024)

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Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy 1:12:55

5d ago1:12:55

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Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joins Behind the Tech to discuss his journey from a curious child fascinated by science and technology to a global leader in education innovation. Sal shares his early inspirations that led him to pursue a career in engineering and a degree at MIT, and outlines his lifelong passion for education rooted in …

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Geeky Brummie - Year 8 - Issue 05 | AnimeconUK Special 1:39:36

21d ago1:39:36

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Join Leigh, Keith and Ryan at AnimeConUK 2024, held on 15th and 16th June 2024. Links at https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-08-issue-05/By Ryan Parish

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Ethan Mollick, Author and Associate Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania 58:43

1M ago58:43

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Ethan Mollick is an associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches innovation and entrepreneurship. His research focuses on the impact of AI on work and education, and he has published numerous papers and a New York Times-bestselling book on AI, "Co-Intelligence." Ethan is also behind the popular Subst…

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Why is capitalism ruining gaming | Anniversaries | One Geek Thing | #GeekyGoingsOn | Geek of the Week 1:51:15

2M ago1:51:15

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Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 4 as we discuss wtf is going on with innovative games studios being shutttered left right and centre, introduce you to Nick Layland from Worlds Apart Birmingham in ‘Geek of the Week’, lookkat some of the many anniversaries arriving this year including Star Wars: Episode 1, Transformers and Teenage Mutant Nin…

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#96: Real-World Assets & Token Valuations with MANTRA's John Patrick Mullin 31:02

2M ago31:02

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John Patrick Mullin is a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur and builder, specializing in DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3. He is the CEO and co-founder of MANTRA and SOMA.finance, with over 10 years of experience in crypto and digital asset investment. John's journey began with Bitcoin in 2013 while studying International Business at…

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Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

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Mike Volpi is a longtime venture capitalist who joined Index Ventures in 2009 to establish the firm's San Francisco office and North American operations. Prior, he was Chief Strategy Officer at Cisco, overseeing a run of acquisitions still studied today as a model for technology merger strategy. Mike invests primarily in artificial intelligence, in…

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#95: Spotting Patterns & Managing Remote Multi-Market Companies with 88 Ventures' Nitin Mahajan 35:01

2M ago35:01

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Nitin Mahajan, a visionary in the tech industry, is actively transforming the tech universe one company at a time while currently building 88 Ventures to achieve unprecedented success. Recognizing the transformative power of AI, Nitin is passionate about ensuring its widespread adoption in a way that positively impacts lives and maximizes its reach…

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Animecon UK | BAFTA Game Awards | X-Men '97 | Geek of the Week 1:53:42

3M ago1:53:42

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Join us for Geeky Brummie Year 8 – Issue 3 as we preview all things Animecon UK with special guest Pete Burke, introduce you to Chris Brown from Birmingham Gaymers in ‘Geek of the Week’, talk about THAT X-Men ’97 episode, look at some other geeky events coming over the next few weeks, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’.…

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Mike Schroepfer, Partner, Gigascale Capital 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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In 2023, after departing his role as CTO of Facebook, Mike Schroepfer launched the climate venture capital investment firm Gigascale Capital with the goal of building climate tech companies. Working alongside co-founders Victoria Beasley and Evaline Tsai, Gigascale’s investments are today driving advancements in clean energy, biotech and computing.…

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DUNE: Part 2 | A Tasty Oscar Debrief | Geek of the Week 1:30:35

4M ago1:30:35

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Join us for Geeky Brummie’s Year 8 – Issue 2 as we nitpick Dune Part 2, introduce you to Adam Windsor, our ‘Geek of the Week’ from Sliced’n’ Diced in Selly Oak, look at how close we got with out Oscar Predictions , plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-8-issue-02…

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#94: Venturing into Indonesia & Building Future Trends with Intudo Ventures' Eddy Chan 36:09

4M ago36:09

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Eddy Chan is a founding partner of Intudo Ventures, an independent venture capital firm exclusively focused on investing in Indonesia. With approximately US$300 million in committed capital, Intudo Ventures serves as the "Indonesia-beachhead" strategy provider for top-tier institutions, Forbes Midas List investors, family offices worldwide, and a n…

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Madame Web | Embracer Implosion | Oscar Predictions | Geek Events in 2024 1:51:09

4M ago1:51:09

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And we're back for 2024! Join us for Geeky Brummie's 8th Birthday as we chat Madame web, what the hell is going on in the gaming industry, introduce you to Stacey Taylor, our first 'Geek of the Week'! Try and predict the pooscars, look at what's coming up in brum with a geeky flavour throughout 2024, plus our 'One Geek Thing'. Timestamps and links …

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Xyla Foxlin, Engineer and YouTube Creator 1:06:54

5M ago1:06:54

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Xyla Foxlin is an engineer and YouTuber with a passion for making things dating back to her early childhood love of art and creative exploration. What began as a way to entertain herself with whatever materials she could find blossomed into a career as a content creator and maker, showcasing her skills crafting everything from a rocket to a sailboa…

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#93: Unveiling India's Macro Trends & Providing Valuable Insights for Foreign Investors with 2am VC's Brendan Rogers 27:40

5M ago27:40

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Brendan Rogers is the Co-Founder of 2am [VC], an early-stage India Fund. Previously, he co-founded Wag! (NASDAQ) PET, the largest pet platform in the US. Brendan is a respected advisor and mentor to numerous companies, accelerators, and universities globally. He is a sought-after speaker at major startup conferences worldwide and has appeared on to…

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#92: Revolutionizing Silicon Valley’s Future through Fresh Leadership & Bold Action with Joby Bernstein 37:08

6M ago37:08

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Joby Bernstein and is running for Congress (CA-16) because it’s time for fresh leadership in Silicon Valley. He is deeply committed to addressing the pressing issues his district faces, from climate change to education and immigration. Palo Alto is his home. Joby is an avid nature seeker, and spends his free time biking on Skyline and trail running…

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Busting myths on women’s health with Gynae Geek, Dr Anita Mitra 1:05:14

6M ago1:05:14

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Dr Anita Mitra is an NHS doctor specialising in Obstetrics & Gynaecology whose online platform and book, The Gynae Geek: Your No-Nonsense Guide To Down-There Healthcare, cuts through the b*llocks we often hear about women’s health. Become a member of The Trouble Club ➡️ https://www.thetroubleclub.com/membership Follow us ⬇️ https://www.instagram.co…

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Lisa Su, Chair and CEO, AMD 59:56

6M ago59:56

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As Chair and CEO of AMD, Lisa Su leads the transformation of the strategy and product execution of one of the fastest growing semiconductor companies in the world. She’s the recipient of numerous awards, and a recent appointee to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. In this episode, she discusses her upbringing as the daug…

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#91: The Future of Biotech & Investing in Cutting-Edge Technologies with Valhalla Ventures' Matthew King 49:08

6M ago49:08

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Matthew King is an Entrepreneurial Investor passionate about venture investing & building, deeptech, sustainability, mental health, wellness, automotive, luxury goods, and hospitality. Currently Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Valhalla Ventures, a venture capital firm backing visionary founders at the forefront of social and technological breakthr…

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Episode 35: Price Postulations & Taste Testing 1:14:49

7M ago1:14:49

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We couldn't let 2023 end without giving you another episode - even if George has been haunted by some ill tidings of late - and so here we are with a rather chaotic episode we hope you'll still enjoy. First up is a Quiz, where George once again asks Ailsa to guess the prices of the random nerdy tat he has purchased. (With a slight twist, this time …

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#90: Navigating the Gaming Revolution with Konvoy Ventures' Josh Chapman 22:06

7M ago22:06

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Josh Chapman is a co-founder and Managing Partner at Konvoy, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage companies in the video gaming industry. Their firm focuses on companies building technology, infrastructure, and platforms in the gaming industry. Prior to founding Konvoy, Josh worked at Blackrock and Morgan Stanley in New York City. Lin…

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Christmas Special | Geeky Gifty Guide | 2023 Highlights | MCM Comic Con Birmingham December 2023 48:29

7M ago48:29

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Join us for a festive issue of the Geeky Brummie Podcast! This time we pick some local (and not so local gifts for the geeks in your life, pick our highlights from 2023 plus bring some presents from MCM Santa’s sack for Keith! Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-09…

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Year in Review 2023 1:08:38

7M ago1:08:38

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As 2023 comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the year’s most compelling, thought-provoking conversations with guests like Bill Gates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, OpenAI’s Mira Murati, Shopify’s Tobi Lutke, will.i.am, Sci-fi author Adrian Tchaikovsky, and many more. The year’s programs featured a wide range of topics including equity in tech, ad…

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The Game Awards | What's going wrong with the MCU? | One Geek Thing 1:41:08

8M ago1:41:08

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On this issue, we look at ‘The Game Awards’ nominations for 2023, review The Marvels, and delve into what’s going wrong with the latest run of Marvel movies and shows, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-08/By Ryan Parish

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#89: Unraveling the Japanese Venture Capital Market with Global Brain Corporation's Ken Kajii 30:52

8M ago30:52

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Ken joined GB in 2021. As General Partner, he oversees the entire fund activities including strategy development, investment in Japanese and overseas startups, post-investment support, support for collaboration with corporations, fundraising, and forming/operating CVC funds. He is an expert in growth strategy and digital transformation based on his…

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Let's talk immigration! With Ash Sarkar, Zenia Chopra-Salter and Sophia Wolpers. 1:03:28

8M ago1:03:28

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Why do we keep losing the fight on immigration? After a few years of relative quiet, immigration and the refugee crisis are once again in the news. From Nigel Farage still being an agenda-setter on the issue to the Home Office tweeting about "activist lawyers" forcing the British government to abide by the law, the debate has once again taken a gri…

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David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion 1:03:23

8M ago1:03:23

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Helion is building the world’s first fusion power plant, and co-founder and CEO David Kirtley is on a mission to improve access to clean energy for a better future. We’re inspired by the work that they’re doing—in fact, Microsoft recently announced that Helion is going to provide the company fusion power starting in 2028. In this episode, Kevin and…

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Bestselling author Raynor Winn on The Wild Silence and The Salt Path. 1:04:20

9M ago1:04:20

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What’s the closest you’ve come to rock bottom? For Raynor Winn and her husband Moth it was a terminal cancer diagnosis followed just days later by the loss of their home and livelihood. They were left with nothing, but instead of giving up Raynor and Moth decided to walk 630 miles around the South West Coast Path. Their story is wonderfully told in…

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Helen Lewis on Woke Capitalism and Difficult Women. 59:05

9M ago59:05

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Woke and capitalism aren’t two words that should naturally go together, but many, including the brilliant Helen Lewis, have coined the phrase to refer to the new rule in the capitalist textbook; woke opinions on public platforms equals big money. Whether it’s Ben and Jerry’s backing reparations and serving up free ice cream in Chaz or The Body Shop…

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Unravelling unconscious bias with Dr Pragya Agarwal 1:04:11

9M ago1:04:11

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Have you ever been told to smile more or had your name pronounced incorrectly? If so, you've probably already faced bias in your everyday life. We like to believe that we are all fair-minded and egalitarian but we all carry biases that we might not be aware of. In her latest book, SWAY: Unravelling Unconscious Bias, Dr Pragya Agarwal explores the w…

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Halloween Special 1:07:36

9M ago1:07:36

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On this issue, its a spooky special! We look into what makes a good horror franchise judge the tip 20 'horror' films if they are really deserving of being called horror movies, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-07/By Ryan Parish

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William A. Adams, Software Engineer, DEI Innovator, and Philanthropist 1:11:28

9M ago1:11:28

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William A. Adams is a software engineer, DEI innovator, and philanthropist whose contributions to the field have been documented by the Computer History Museum. He spent more than 20 years at Microsoft, where he rolled out critical XML code globally, co-founded the Leap program, and served as Kevin’s first technical advisor. In this episode, Kevin …

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#88: Bain & Company's Acquisition of Rainmaking APAC with COO Virginie Hello 26:59

9M ago26:59

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Virginie Hello is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Rainmaking APAC, a globally recognized venture builder established in Denmark over 15 years ago. Rainmaking APAC has achieved remarkable success, boasting a diverse portfolio of more than 55 ventures, investments in nearly 1,000 startups, and st…

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International Podcast Day | Birmingham Anime Film Festival 30:10

10M ago30:10

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It’s Super-duper Bonus Podcast Episode! Join Mat, Sam, Keith and Ryan as we talk about our first and fave podcasts and anime movies as we record during Birmingham Anime Film Festival at the Mockingbird Cinema, Birmingham!By Ryan Parish

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Games for the rest of 2023 | Blue Beetle | Poundshop Cosplay 1:38:30

10M ago1:38:30

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On this issue, we look at some of the best games coming up for the remainder of 2023, watch Blue Beetle, talk about the ongoing entertainment strikes in the US, the return of Poundshop Cosplay, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at: https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-06/…

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Kevin Roose, Tech Columnist, Podcast Host, and Author 51:45

10M ago51:45

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Kevin Roose is a technology columnist for The New York Times covering technology innovation, including AI. He’s also the author of three books: his latest, Futureproof, is a “guide to surviving the technological future,” including nine rules to help people more confidently navigate a machine-filled world. In this episode, Roose discusses how he dev…

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#87: Web3 Payments for the Next Billion Users Across Asia with TransFi's Raj Kamal 29:10

10M ago29:10

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Raj comes with a deep background across payments, tech and Web3 in a multitude of roles - operator, investor and consultant. Raj's Past Experience: Ex CEO, OYO Vacation Homes, a top 3 specialist vacation rental business (fully owned sub of OYO). Ex Global Head of Investments and M&A for PayU, a Prosus Company (Prosus is a leading listed global tech…

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Barbenheimer | Low Effort Game Ports | Birmingham Anime Film Festival 1:44:51

11M ago1:44:51

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On this issue, we review Barbie and Oppenheimer, why the latest Rockstar release has got a lot of people angry, the upcoming Birmingham Anime Film Festival, plus our ‘One Geek Thing’. Timestamps and links at:https://geekybrummie.com/issues/geeky-brummie-podcast-year-7-issue-05/By Ryan Parish

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#86: Unveiling Compelling Investments in Emerging Markets with Etohum's Burak Büyükdemir 24:30

11M ago24:30

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Burak Büyükdemir is a well-known investor, startup ecosystem builder, author, and founder. He is the founder of Etohum, a leading accelerator and seed investor organization in Turkey, as well as the founder of Startup Istanbul and Startup Turkey. Through these programs, he has supported and invested in over 100 startups, providing training, mentors…

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will.i.am, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Musician, and Producer 1:10:56

12M ago1:10:56

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will.i.am is most well-known as the founder and lead member of the Black Eyed Peas. Simultaneously, he is also an entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of FYI.AI, a Web 3.0 AI messenger, where he spends a lot of his time investing in software and operating systems incorporating AI, natural language understanding, and voice computing. In this episode, Kevi…

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