Going deep on technical topics with some of the smartest people on the planet. Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriosityPodcast Substack: https://curiositypodcast.substack.com/
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The Evolution of the Film Industry with Writer and Producer Bill Guttentag
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In this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, Immad and Raj interview Bill Guttentag for a discussion on the evolution of the film industry. Bill is an award-winning writer and producer, best known for his films You Don’t Have to Die, Nanking, and Crime & Punishment. The conversation explores the creative process, how new technology will impact tomorro…
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Future of Politics and How Leaders are Chosen with Gautam Mukunda, Author of “Picking Presidents”
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Leadership expert and author Gautam Mukunda joins Immad and Raj for an in-depth discussion on the systems that determine leaders in business and politics. Gautam shares what makes a great leader, touching on leadership in both business and politics. They dissect observable patterns on leadership that can give us insight into the upcoming U.S. presi…
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Distinguishing AI Deepfakes From Reality with Ben Colman, Co-Founder and CEO of Reality Defender
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In a world where distinguishing between reality and generative AI is becoming increasingly more difficult, how can we protect ourselves from being influenced by hyper-realistic reproductions of an individual’s voice and likeness? Ben Colman, Co-Founder and CEO of Reality Defender, shares how their technology is currently being used to detect genera…
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Future of National Security and American Politics with Miles Taylor
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Miles Taylor, former chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security, joins Immad and Raj for a discussion on emerging technologies and national security. They discuss whether AI will be a useful tool or existential threat to national security and American Democracy, and explore how this new technology is already affecting the 2024 election. …
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How Viral Gene Therapy will Revolutionize Cancer Treatment with Nicole Paulk, Founder, Siren Biotech
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Will new advancements in biotech soon help us treat rare diseases? Immad and Raj explore this question with Nicole Paulk, Founder and CEO of Siren Biotechnology, who shares how viral gene therapy has the potential to cure a wide variety of illnesses. The conversation explores the biotech field at large, how viral gene therapy works, and what medica…
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Future of Women’s Healthcare and Biowearables with Loewen Cavill, Co-Founder and CEO of Amira
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In this episode, Imamd and Raj interview Loewen Cavill, Cofounder and CEO of Amira. Loewen is an expert in women’s healthcare, particularly as it relates to menopause. This conversation explores how societal taboos around menopause have stymied the creation of health products and treatments, how our hormonal systems impact our health, what role AI …
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Future of In-Home Appliances and Power Offsets with Sam D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Impulse Labs
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In this episode, Imamd and Raj interview Sam D’Amico, Founder and CEO of Impulse Labs. Sam shares the technology behind Impulse Labs’ innovative, powerful cooktop that touts faster cooking times and energy efficiency. This discussion investigates why traditional appliances have been slow to change over the past 50 years, and how new developments in…
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Revolutionizing Computer Science Education with Austen Allred, Co-Founder and CEO of BloomTech
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In this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, Immad and Raj explore the next evolution of education with Austen Allred, Co-Founder and CEO of BloomTech. Austen shares his unlikely journey to founding an education start-up, and how our current education system is failing students. This conversation explores how to mitigate the risks inherent with pursui…
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Fixing San Francisco’s Broken Local Politics with GrowSF
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On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, Immad and Raj explore the challenges facing San Francisco’s local politics with Sachin Agarwal and Steven Buss, co-founders of GrowSF. GrowSF is a nonprofit aiming to influence the local politics of San Francisco by informing and mobilizing voters. The discussion begins with a look back at how San Francisco…
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Future of Sustainable Fuels with Rob McGinnis, Founder and CEO of Prometheus
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In this episode, Immad and Raj discuss the emerging field of zero net carbon fuels with Prometheus Fuels Founder and CEO, Rob McGinnis. Rob shares the process for removing CO2 from the air and converting it into fuels that can power planes, automobiles, and much more. Tune in to learn how this new development may one day change the future of energy…
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mRNA and the Future of Biotechnology with Hannu Rajaniemi, Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies
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In this episode, Immad and Raj discuss biotechnology with Hannu Rajaniemi, Founder and CEO of Helix Nanotechnologies. Hannu shares the potential of mRNA as a platform for various applications, including lab-grown meat, cancer treatment, and customized vaccines. Hannu’s broad thinking and ability to tie biotech to social impact make for an engaging …
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Manufacturing in Low Earth Orbit with Delian Asparouhov, Co-Founder of Varda Space Industries
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In this episode, Immad and Raj interview Delian Asparouhov, a Partner at Founders Fund and the Co-Founder of the space-manufacturing startup Varda. Delian shares his insights on the potential of space manufacturing and how overcoming the difficult challenge of atmospheric reentry will be the key to opening manufacturing in orbit. Delian's backgroun…
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The Emerging Field of Wildfire Technology with Maxwell Brodie, Co-Founder and CEO of Rain Industries
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In this episode, Immad and Raj interview Maxwell Brodie, the Co-Founder and CEO of Rain Industries. Maxwell share how Rain and other tech pioneers are leveraging new technology, such as early detection and autonomous vehicles, to curb the increasing threat of wildfires by rapidly reducing response time. With wildfires becoming more severe and wides…
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The Future of Generative AI Video with Cristóbal Valenzuela, CEO and Co-Founder of Runway
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Join Immad and Rajat for an in-depth discussion at the intersection of science and art as they chat Cristóbal Valenzuela, CEO and Co-Founder at Runway. Runway’s technology is revolutionizing creativity by leveraging AI to create photorealistic motion pictures. In this episode, Cristóbal shares how AI will enable more creativity through augmentation…
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Future of Carbon Removal Technology with Peter Reinhardt, CEO and Co-Founder of Charm Industrial
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Join Immad and Rajat for a deep dive into the technology being used to combat climate change with Peter Reinhardt, CEO and Co-Founder of Charm Industrial, a company that specializes in carbon removal. In this episode, Peter shares how Charm is leveraging pyrolysis and dry oil wells to remove carbon from the atmosphere, why companies are beginning t…
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Psychedelics and therapy with Dr. Jeeshan Chowdhury, Founder / CEO of Journey Colab
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Immad and Raj talk to Psychedelics therapy expert Dr. Jeeshan Chowdhury, Founder / CEO of Journey Colab Key topics: The history of psychedelics Role of them in therapeutical settings Why psychedelics have been misunderstood What the future holds for this and other drugs Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiosity…
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Inflation, China, immigration and rabbits with Macroeconomist Noah Smith
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Immad and Raj talk to popular macroeconomics writer Noah Smith, formerly of Bloomberg. Key topics: Inflation and the current state of the economy, plus future risks America's relationship with China and how we should play our cards Immigration and our labor market, and some thoughts for how things will change Rabbits! Follow the Curiosity Podcast o…
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All things biotech with MIT Professor and Moderna co-founder Bob Langer
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Immad and Raj talk with the 'Edison of Medicine' Bob Langer - founder of over 40 biotech companies, including Moderna. Key topics: What does the future of drug delivery and tissue engineering look like? How has Bob managed to make a career in academia so entrepreneurial? What can we do to maximize innovation in biotech? Follow the Curiosity Podcast…
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Space and other tech to improve the human condition with George Whitesides, ex-CEO of Virgin Galactic
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Immad and Raj sit down with former Virgin Galactic CEO, Wildfire VC and current Congressional candidate George Whitesides for a wide-ranging conversation on multiple fascinating topics! Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_webapp=1&sender_…
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The Rapidly Changing Landscape in Media and Content with Chris Best, CEO of Substack
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Immad and Rajat go deep with Chris Best on how the written media landscape is rapidly evolving and how Substack's business model could transform the way we consume and build relationships with creators Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_…
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The Future of Nuclear Tech with Yasir Arafat
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Immad and Raj have a wide-ranging conversation on how nuclear tech will revolutionize the future of energy with Yasir Arafat, MARVEL Chief Designer & Project Lead at Idaho National Laboratory. Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_webapp=1&…
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How AI will change creativity with Dave Rogenmoser, CEO of Jasper.AI
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Immad and Raj have a wide-ranging conversation on how AI will impact creative roles with the CEO of rapidly growing Jasper.AI, Dave Rogenmoser. Follow the Curiosity Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositypod101/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiosity_podcast101?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…
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How AI will change programming with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit
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