Best software Eats The World Podcasts (2024)

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Latin America: A Tech Powerhouse? 33:07

17h ago33:07

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Latin America is emerging as a tech powerhouse, but it's not a one-size-fits-all market. In this episode, we explore why what works in Argentina won’t necessarily fly in Brazil or Mexico, and how companies are adapting to these unique regional dynamics. Join Dileep Thazhmon, Cofounder and CEO of Jeeves; Santiago Suarez, Cofounder and CEO of Addi; G…

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Next up for AI? Dancing robots | Catie Cuan 11:34

34m ago11:34

11:34

Would you tango with a robot? Inviting us into the fascinating world of dancing machines, robot choreographer Catie Cuan highlights why teaching robots to move with grace, intention and emotion is essential to creating AI-powered machines we will want to welcome into our daily lives.By TED Tech

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S3E7 - Jimi and Treegens - Guinness World Records in planting trees onchain 31:19

3h ago31:19

31:19

Summary Jimmy, the founder of TreeGens, shares his quite fascinating journey into the crypto space and his mission to promote tree planting and our planet's regeneration. TreeGens is a decentralized platform that rewards individuals for planting trees, starting with mangroves. The platform uses Web3 technologies to track and verify tree planting, a…

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In the Vault: AI and Banking Innovation with Tim Karpoff of Citi 24:12

26m ago24:12

24:12

a16z general partner David Haber and fintech partner Marc Andrusko talk to Tim Karpoff, the Global Head of Strategy at Citi, where he guides the bank’s core focus areas, as well as future investment in emerging tech like AI. The conversation covers the shifting landscape of banking policy and regulation, the increasingly important role startups are…

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Why Google search isn’t going anywhere anytime soon (from The Next Wave) 50:24

9h ago50:24

50:24

Is Google's dominance in search engines at risk with the rise of generative AI models? In this episode from The Next Wave, a podcast we think you'll like, hosts Matt Wolfe and Nathan Lands dive in to the conversation with Bilawal. They explore the potential challenges facing Google's search engine supremacy due to advancements in generative AI mode…

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The SSN Breach: What Now? 22:22

7d ago22:22

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In this episode, we cover the recent data breach of nearly 3B records, including a significant number of social security numbers. Joining us to discuss are security experts Joel de la Garza and Naftali Harris. Incredibly enough, Naftali and his team were able to get their hands on the breached dataset and were able to validate the nature of the cla…

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Episode 18: Revolutionizing Plant Based Products: From Family Kitchen to Market Success 33:49

5d ago33:49

33:49

Welcome to Episode 18 of the SideHustle SideHustle Podcast! In this episode, we're honored to feature Tak Yamada and Mayumi Bae, the visionary founders of the Plant Based WORKSHOP—creators of the award-winning vegan ramen that’s captivating taste buds across Canada. The story of Plant Based Workshop begins with their ancestors in Japan, where the a…

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How you could see inside your body — with a micro-robot | Alex Luebke and Vivek Kumbhari 12:07

1h ago12:07

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Would you swallow a micro-robot? In a gutsy demo, physician Vivek Kumbhari navigates Pillbot, a wireless, disposable robot swallowed onstage by engineer Alex Luebke, modeling how this technology can swiftly provide direct visualization of internal organs. Learn more about how micro-robots could move us past the age of invasive endoscopies and open …

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Episode 91 - Health Matters: Eating Balanced Diet 6:30

5h ago6:30

6:30

In this episode of Spin Disc Podcast, we explore the importance of eating a balanced diet for overall health. Learn how to incorporate vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains into your meals, and understand the benefits of mindful carbohydrate choices. Discover how a nutritious diet can enhance both physical and mental well-being.…

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Episode 17: Glacial Gold: Success Amidst Government and Cannabis Regulation Challenges 29:23

6d ago29:23

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Welcome to the Side Hustle Side Hustle Podcast Episode 17 Hosted by Robert Stone and Co-Host Quinton Carlin with Special Guest Peter Pederson In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of Glacial Gold, a leading brand in the cannabis industry, as they navigate the complex landscape of government regulations and cannabis-specific policies in Can…

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Episode 90 - Calmness: Experiencing Peace and Tranquillity 11:16

7d ago11:16

11:16

In this episode of Spin Disc, explore the importance of calmness and how to cultivate peace and tranquility in daily life. Learn about mindfulness, creating a peaceful environment, managing time, and the power of nature in achieving lasting inner calm amidst life's challenges.By Biyi Akinpelu (@bileckme)

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Building Innovation Hubs: The UK & Beyond 45:44

11d ago45:44

45:44

This episode from Web3 with a16z Crypto, is all about innovation on a global scale, exploring both ecosystem and individual talent levels. We examine what works and what doesn’t, how certain regions evolve into startup hubs and economic powerhouses, and what constitutes entrepreneurial talent. We also discuss the nature of ambition, the journey to …

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Building the World’s Most Trusted Driver with Waymo's Dmitri Dolgov 36:42

1h ago36:42

36:42

Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov joined a16z general partner David George to discuss how Waymo is using genAI to help them build safer, sustainable, and more accessible transportation. In the conversation, Dmitri talks about the potential of embodied AI, the value of simulations and building training data, and his approach to leading a company focused on…

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How to make yourself more human in an automated world (from How to Be a Better Human) 34:23

8d ago34:23

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Kevin Roose is a tech journalist who writes about the intersection of tech, business, and culture. In today’s episode from How to Be a Better Human, another podcast in the TED Audio Collective, he talks about the shift of technology’s role in our lives and how we can set up boundaries with our devices to regain our autonomy. He also shares why he’s…

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The Olympics of Talent: France's Tech Boom 37:02

16d ago37:02

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Once criticized for lacking ambition, French founders are now aiming to create the world’s largest companies. With a thriving ecosystem attracting talent from across Europe and the US, France is becoming a major player on the global stage. In this episode, we cover the unique advantages of building startups in France. Roxanne Varza, Director of Sta…

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Your right to repair AI systems | Rumman Chowdhury 12:25

13d ago12:25

12:25

For AI to achieve its full potential, non-experts need to contribute to its development, says Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and cofounder of Humane Intelligence. She shares how the right-to-repair movement of consumer electronics provides a promising model for a path forward, with ways for everyone to report issues, patch updates or even retrain AI technol…

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S3E6 - Anjali and Collab.Land's 54k Communities 43:47

11d ago43:47

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Summary In this wide ranging chat with big talker - Anjali Young, co-founder of Collab.Land - she shares her journey into the crypto space and the importance of online communities in her own life. She discusses her early experiences in digital communities and the evolution of online interactions from early bulletin boards to today's token gated gro…

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Bringing Production-Ready GenAI to the Enterprise 32:02

9d ago32:02

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As genAI expands through the enterprise, many leaders are figuring out how to evolve their genAI prototypes into production-ready tools. Pinecone CEO Edo Liberty and LangChain CEO Harrison Chase discuss which parts of the stack to build or buy, how to improve out-of-the-box models by helping customers select and ingest the right data, and picking t…

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Why AI needs a "nutrition label" (from TED Talks Daily) 14:44

10d ago14:44

14:44

What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms. This is an episode of TED Talks Daily. Every weekday, TED Talks Daily bring…

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Building the World's Most Trusted Driver 38:36

20d ago38:36

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Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven over 20 million miles on public roads and billions more in simulation. In this episode, a16z General Partner David George sits down with Dmitri Dolgov, CTO at Waymo, to discuss the development of self-driving technology. Dmitri provides technical insights into the evolution of hardware and software, the impac…

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From AI to Instant Replay: The Technology Behind the Olympics 36:29

22d ago36:29

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The Olympics features over 11,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, attracting an audience of more than 10 million. In this episode, Charlie Ebersol, co-founder of the Alliance of American Football and Infinite Athlete, explores how new innovations like AI and bespoke broadcasting technologies are shaping the future of sports. Charlie also reflects …

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How AI could save (not destroy) education | Sal Khan 15:45

11d ago15:45

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Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, thinks artificial intelligence could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen. This week we're revisiting a talk where he shares the opportunities he sees for students and educators to collaborate with AI tools — including the potential of a personal AI tutor for every student…

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When AI Meets Art 43:20

26d ago43:20

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On June 27th, the a16z team headed to New York City for the first-ever AI Artist Retreat at their office. This event brought together the builders behind some of the most popular AI creative tools, along with 16 artists, filmmakers, and designers who are exploring the capabilities of AI in their work. In this episode, we hear from the innovators pu…

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will.i.am on AI – and the future of creativity (from ReThinking with Adam Grant) 31:57

14d ago31:57

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You may know will.i.am as the 7-time Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter, producer, and frontman of The Black Eyed Peas. But his interests beyond music have also taken him down a surprising and creative path – from serving as the director of creative innovation at Intel, to becoming the first artist to stream a song from the surface of Mars, to…

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How to govern AI — even if it's hard to predict | Helen Toner 15:46

23d ago15:46

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No one truly understands AI, not even experts, says Helen Toner, an AI policy researcher and former board member of OpenAI. But that doesn't mean we can't govern it. She shows how we can make smart policies to regulate this technology even as we struggle to predict where it's headed — and why the right actions, right now, can shape the future we wa…

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Episode 16: Innovating Healthy Eating: Reducing Calories and Carbs with Calowry Inc. 23:56

28d ago23:56

23:56

Welcome to the Side Hustle Side Hustle Podcast! In this episode, hosts Robert and Quinton interview Nim Mihalec, a contractor for Calowry Inc., to discuss their revolutionary technology and manufacturing process that drastically reduces calories and carbohydrates in a wide range of food products. Discover how Calowry Inc. is transforming industries…

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Founders Playbook: Lessons from Riot, Discord, & More 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

Gaming is not just entertainment—it's a revolution reshaping our culture, technology, and economy. a16z’s Jonathan Lai and Andrew Chen dive into the current gaming renaissance and its future impact. Joining them are Michael Chow, CEO and Steven Snow, CPO of The Believer Company, and Eros Resmini, Founder and Managing Partner of The Mini Fund. They …

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S3E5 - Asdf and Megapot - the new onchain lottery 33:12

28d ago33:12

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Summary ASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to develop the onchain lottery platform. We talke about the legality of the project, the mechanics of the lottery, and …

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Episode 89 - Tech Review: Design Patterns Explained 6:55

23d ago6:55

6:55

Explore "Design Patterns Explained" on Spin Disc. Discover key Creational, Structural, and Behavioral patterns that solve common software development challenges, enhancing efficiency, maintainability, and scalability. Keep spinning those discs!By Biyi Akinpelu (@bileckme)

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In the Vault: Public Market and Macro Perspectives with Mark Casey of Capital Group 26:05

24d ago26:05

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In this episode, which took place at a16z's Connect Fintech event, a16z General Partner David George interviews Capital Group's Mark Casey on his investment philosophy, what sends him into what he calls "barnacle mode," his preference for customer-focused North Star metrics, and more. 0:00-1:42 Intro 1:42-5:58 Approach to investing 5:58-8:20 What C…

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Will AI replace me? with AJ. Jacobs (from Fixable) 33:36

21d ago33:36

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How will AI change the way you work? A.J. Jacobs is a journalist and author who has written books like "The Year of Living Biblically", "The Puzzler", and "Thanks a Thousand." And although he's built a career off of his creative ideas, the rise of ChatGPT and other generative AI has made him concerned there will still be a place for his work as tec…

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Episode 88 - Tech Review: Beginning Software Engineering 7:50

1M ago7:50

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"Beginning Software Engineering" by Rod Stephens is a comprehensive guide covering key aspects of software development, from project management to maintenance. It also explores various process models, including predictive, iterative, and RAD.By Biyi Akinpelu (@bileckme)

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Episode 15: From Public School Teacher to Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate CEO with Calidad Realty CEO Zaldy Herrera Jr. 24:16

1M ago24:16

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Sidehustle Podcast Episode 15: From Public School Teacher to Multi-Million-Dollar Real Estate CEO with Zaldy Herrera Jr. - Calidad Realty CEO In this inspiring episode of the Sidehustle Podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Zaldy, a former public school teacher in the Philippines who transformed his career and life. After teaching for ju…

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12 predictions for the future of technology | Vinod Khosla 11:25

25d ago11:25

11:25

Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.By TED Tech

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Transitioning From Gymnast to Investor with Aly Raisman 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

Former gymnast and current investor Aly Raisman joins general partner Julie Yoo and investment partner Daisy Wolf of a16z Bio + Health. In this episode, Aly Raisman shares her quest for healthier living—physically, mentally, and financially—on her journey from gymnast to a business investor. Having transitioned from an intensely structured routine,…

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The AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination 18:20

1M ago18:20

18:20

The TED AI Show is going on a short summer break! In the meantime, we're sharing a special episode of TED Tech, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective that we think you'll love. Listen every Friday as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. How is AI changing the nature of hum…

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Episode 14: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Payments with Coinos 42:00

1M ago42:00

42:00

Join us in this exciting episode of the SidehustleSidehustle Podcast with Cole from Coinos, the innovative company behind the easiest and cheapest Bitcoin Lightning wallet. Discover how Coinos is transforming the Bitcoin payment landscape, with over 250 businesses worldwide already on board. In this episode, we explore: ► The wonders of the Bitcoin…

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Live at Tech Week: Delivering AI Products to Millions 46:09

1M ago46:09

46:09

Less than two years since the breakthrough of text-based AI, we now see incredible developments in multimodal AI models and their impact on millions of users. As part of New York Tech Week, we brought together a live audience and three leaders from standout companies delivering AI-driven products to millions. Gaurav Misra, Cofounder and CEO of Capt…

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Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new w…

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Episode 13: From Engineer to Cocktail Connoisseur: Kam Tabarraee's Journey 32:43

1M ago32:43

32:43

Join us in this inspiring episode of the Sidehustle Podcast as we delve into the fascinating journey of Kam Tabarraee, a passionate enthusiast of elevated experiences in all forms and shapes. After dedicating a decade to engineering, Kam followed his lifelong passion for mixology, blending his business acumen with creativity to develop a groundbrea…

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The TED AI Show: Is AI just all hype? w/ Gary Marcus 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

Are we mistaking the remarkable skills of tools like ChatGPT with genuine intelligence? AI skeptic Gary Marcus pulls no punches when he warns that believing in the hype of generative AI models might be distracting us from building the type of AI future we actually want. Bilawal and Gary delve into the nuanced perspectives beyond the AI hype cycle, …

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Episode 87 - Speak Out: Characteristics of a Gentleman 5:04

2M ago5:04

5:04

Join us on Spin Disc as we explore the "Characteristics of a Gentleman." Discover the essential traits, both striking but hidden, that define a true gentleman. From respect and kindness to emotional intelligence and humility, we delve into what it takes to embody these timeless qualities in everyday life.…

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