Best Nataraj Podcasts (2024)

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AI, VC, and the next big opportunity in tech, with 'Startup Project' host Nataraj Sindam 39:40

21d ago39:40

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As the creator and host of the "Startup Project" podcast, Seattle-area tech senior product manager Nataraj Sindam talks with a wide range of investors and entrepreneurs, contributing to his broad perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, investing, startups, and business technology. He's also author of the Above Average email newsletter…

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Beyond the CrowdStrike outage: The larger forces at play, and a long-term view on cybersecurity 26:36

1h ago26:36

26:36

This week: the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage, the larger forces at play, the future of cybersecurity, and where the world is headed long-term. Our guest is Erik Moore, a veteran of the cybersecurity field and program director for the online Master of Science Program in Cybersecurity Leadership at Seattle University's Albers School of Business…

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OpenAI wants NYT's notes; AI meets email; Startup vets eye EV charging marketplace 21:58

10h ago21:58

21:58

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we catch up on the latest twist in the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over the alleged use of its reporting to train GPT-4 and other large language models. The NYT is fighting OpenAI’s request to turn over reporters’ notes, interview memos, and other materials used to produce stories, to prov…

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The 'golden age' of the smart home, with ecobee CEO Greg Fyke 25:06

7d ago25:06

25:06

Greg Fyke is president and CEO of ecobee, the Toronto-based smart home company known for its pioneering smart thermostat and a growing ecosystem of devices, including security systems and smart doorbells. A former Amazon Alexa executive, he’s personally based in Seattle, exemplifying how remote work has transformed the geography of the tech industr…

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#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

12d ago37:55

37:55

🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

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ADHD and the tech industry: Understanding the different 'operating systems for the brain' 48:36

15d ago48:36

48:36

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we get a deeper understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence in the tech industry and the workplace. Our guest is Brett Greene, a tech community leader in the Pacific Northwest who specializes in this field in his work with companies and individuals as an executive coach. Related links Find a list of ADHD Resources o…

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Cybersecurity in the age of AI, with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's chief security officer 33:35

28d ago33:35

33:35

It was a big week for cybersecurity for Seattle's tech giants. Microsoft President Brad Smith was in Washington D.C., testifying before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee about the Redmond company's security challenges. Listen for highlights at the end of the show. Meanwhile, Amazon held its annual AWS re:Inforce cloud security conference i…

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Exploring AI's Potential | EP 125 Nataraj Sindam of Startup Project 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode of Oh Ship Show, host Freddie Laker is joined by Nataraj Sindam, a sper talented product manager. Nataraj leads a team of engineers and designers to build and scale Azure Files, a cloud service providing secure and scalable file storage for enterprises. With a robust background in Computer Science and Mathematics, Nataraj has signif…

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The Courage to Launch: Revolutionizing Pet Care 37:50

1M ago37:50

37:50

In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we discuss the courage it takes to launch a company and the resilience required to persevere in tough markets. Joining us today is Catherine Dennig, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Fursure, a company revolutionizing pet insurance to support pet parents and their vet care needs. Catherine is a Forbes 30 Un…

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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How this professor teaches AI and thinks about human creativity 41:17

1M ago41:17

41:17

Our guest this week on the GeekWire Podcast is Léonard Boussioux, an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and adjunct assistant professor at the UW Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. Boussioux received his doctorate in opera…

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AI, the brain, and the crowd, with CMU prof Niki Kittur 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we explore the frontier of crowd-augmented cognition, the concept of humans working together with the help of technology, including new ways that artificial intelligence is changing the field. Our guest is Aniket (Niki) Kittur, a professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, …

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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Microsoft Copilot+ PCs: Has the AI computer revolution finally arrived? 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

Microsoft and major PC makers this week announced a plan to incorporate artificial intelligence directly into personal computers, adding on-board neural processing units (NPUs) as part of a new architecture that promises better performance, longer battery life, and local AI processing that unlocks new capabilities and features. We discuss the new C…

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The rise of 'Technocapitalism' and its impact on humanity, with economist Loretta Napoleoni 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

This week's episode features an interview with Loretta Napoleoni, conducted by Ross Reynolds, the longtime public radio host and occasional GeekWire Podcast guest host, in an event presented by Town Hall Seattle on April 18, 2024. Loretta Napoleoni is an Italian economist and journalist whose books include "Rogue Economics" and "Insurgent Iraq." He…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

2M ago46:50

46:50

Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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Inside the GeekWire Awards: What's next for AI, the economy, and startups 25:11

2M ago25:11

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This week, we go inside the GeekWire Awards, our annual recognition of the top people, companies and innovations in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, which drew a sold-out crowd to the Showbox Sodo on Thursday May 9 in Seattle. We talk with finalists about AI, the economy and key trends in their industries, and we hear from some of the winners on …

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Amazon vs. Trader Joe's; Bill Gates still a force at Microsoft; Inside the Binance founder's sentencing 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Amazon's efforts to compete with Trader Joe's, and the related tactics revealed in "The Everything War," the new book by Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. We also revisit last week's episode with Mattioli and share some of the reactions to the discussion. Plus, the FTC probes Amazon's internal u…

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The Art of Entrepreneurial Coaching 32:30

2M ago32:30

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we explore the transformative world of entrepreneurial coaching with Andy Ellwood, the visionary behind Crux Point Leadership Studio and an executive coach at the Velocity Group. Known for his impactful coaching roles at global giants like Google, NASDAQ, HBO, and Goldman Sachs, and his experience as a serial entrep…

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#74 Sajid Rahman - Angel Investor Secrets - Lessons from 1000+ Startup Investments 45:59

3M ago45:59

45:59

Startup Project Podcast: Episode Notes - Navigating the Shifting Investment Landscape with Sajid Rahman Guest: Sajid Rahman - Top Angel Investor Host: Nataraj - Senior Product Manager, Investor at Incisive.vc & Startup Advisor Episode Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving world of startups and venture capital with Sajid Rahman, a prolific…

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'The Everything War': Inside Amazon with author and Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli 37:39

3M ago37:39

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A conversation with Dana Mattioli, Wall Street Journal reporter and author of the new book, "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power." With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By GeekWire

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Who will be the Next Tech Titan? Previewing the GeekWire Awards 29:57

3M ago29:57

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This week on the show, we get a sneak preview of the GeekWire Awards, coming up at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on Thursday, May 9. We look back at the past winners of the Next Tech Titan title in the awards, and consider the event's track record in predicting major companies to emerge from Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. We also contemplate the …

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Mastering Product-Market Fit: Entrepreneurial Insights 36:49

3M ago36:49

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Oh Ship Show, where we delve into the essence of achieving product-market fit with Joe Meyer, a serial entrepreneur with a storied career spanning multiple successful ventures. Joe, the founder of ExecThread and a veteran in the tech industry, shares his journey from the early days of grassroots initiativ…

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#73 Brian Bell - From Product Manager to Full Time Investor 48:58

3M ago48:58

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Brian Bell is the Managing Partner at Team Ignite. Bell has experience in product development in AI at Microsoft, AWS, and startups.Full conversation includes:🔸Transition from Product Management to full time investing🔸Investing in YC 🔸Operating an investing Syndicate🔸Growth hacks to grow your syndicate 🔸Is AngelList loosing its advantage?🔸Red flags…

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Amazon CTO Werner Vogels on AI, healthcare, and sustainability 42:32

3M ago42:32

42:32

This week on the show, we sit down with Werner Vogels, the Amazon chief technology officer, at Amazon in Seattle. We talked about the evolution of artificial intelligence, the promise of AI in healthcare and the environment, his broader tech predictions for the year, and one of his most iconic traditions at the company's annual cloud conference. Re…

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AI for Good, with Microsoft's Juan Lavista Ferres 26:44

4M ago26:44

26:44

This week on the show: Computer scientist Juan Lavista Ferres is corporate vice president and chief data scientist at Microsoft, and the lab director of Microsoft's AI for Good research lab, leading a team of data scientists and researchers in AI, machine learning and statistical modeling, focusing on global challenges like health, climate change, …

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#72 Todd Bishop GeekWire Co-founder, Business and tech journalist on big tech, AI and more! 50:41

4M ago50:41

50:41

New episode with Todd Bishop, GeekWire's co-founder. Todd is a longtime business and technology journalist who reports on subjects including AI, the cloud, startups, and health technology, plus Amazon and Microsoft, in addition to hosting GeekWire's weekly podcast. This is Todd's second appearance on the Startup Project podcast. In our conversation…

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Inside a Tesla Cybertruck; how police dogs find devices; Ballmer's comedian son 22:10

4M ago22:10

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This week on the GeekWire Podcast: Reporter Kurt Schlosser takes us inside a Tesla Cybertruck, explains what it was like to drive one, and tells us how people reacted to the futuristic vehicle as it debuted on the streets of Seattle. Also on the show, Kurt shares details from his recent story about Nala, the Seattle Police Department's electronics-…

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Microsoft's big AI hires, U.S. vs. Apple, and graffiti-fighting drones 28:15

4M ago28:15

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This week on the show, we peel back the layers of Microsoft's hiring of AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman and colleagues from Inflection AI, considering how it plays into the trend of the Redmond company striking deals that look a lot like acquisitions, without actually being acquisitions. Then, we delve into the U.S. Justice Department’s landmark antitr…

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Inside the plan to save Zulily, with the star of CNBC's 'The Profit' 24:35

4M ago24:35

24:35

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rise, fall, and revival of Zulily. We revisit one the most prominent ecommerce brands to come out of Seattle, explain its decline, and consider a plan by Beyond Inc., led by investor and entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, to acquire its brand assets and relaunch the site. With GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper a…

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#71 Peter Mueller Founding Partner Breakwater VC about Pre Seed Investing in Seattle Tech Startups 48:07

4M ago48:07

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In this episode Nataraj talked to Peter Mueller who is the founding partner of Breakwater ventures investing in early stage tech startups in Pacific Northwest and Wester Canadian Startups.The conversation includes:- how to think about angel investing & pre-seed investing?- Seattle pre-seed ecosystem- learnings from Seachange fund- thesis for breakw…

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