The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Sure, some predictions about AI are just hype – but others suggest that everything we know is about to fundamentally change. Creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu talks with the world’s leading experts, artists, journalists, and more to explore the thrilling, sometimes terrifying, future ahead.
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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things—technology is changing our world every day. But how can we make sure that the quickly-evolving role that tech plays in our lives is one that builds, empowers, and connects us? Host Sherrell Dorsey guides you through the latest ideas from TED Speakers, uncovering the riveting questions that sit at the intersection of technology, society, science, design, business, and innovation. Listen in every Friday.
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a16z Live is the place to listen to recorded live discussions and events featuring, hosted, or co-hosted by a16z partners (with outside voices too). As a reminder, all content posted here is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Views expressed are those of the individuals and not the views of Andreessen Horowitz, please see a16z.com/disclosures for more. To learn more about the broader a16z Podcast network and ...
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Web3 is going to eat software! I talk with minds behind truly innovative projects using blockchain technology to solve real-world problems so you can be ahead of the curve with your knowledge or business. Discover future Amazons, Googles, and AirBnBs of the world through the exciting personal journeys of their creators! I’ve been building and helping tech businesses since 2001. I know firsthand how important it is to constantly learn about what’s happening on the edges. How is your industry ...
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Welcome to Spin Disc Podcast, the podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of philosophy, books and music! Join us as we explore the latest releases, delve into the simplicity and complexities of the mind, and uncover hidden gems from across the spectrum. Our hosts are passionate book and music lovers with diverse tastes, who bring their unique perspectives and insights to each episode. Whether you're a seasoned music aficionado or a casual listener, there's something for everyo ...
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This is a podcast that deep dives into the affiliate and network marketer world for tips, tricks, stories, hacks, and all things affiliate marketing. We are seeking top affiliate marketers, industry software service providers, and business leaders to share their stories on our podcast. Connect with MrTaxes.ca Website: SideHustleSideHustle.com Visit our website: www.mrtaxes.ca Join the Dollar Tax Club Join the 10x Business Club for $10 Only Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Youtube
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16 Minutes on the News is a short news podcast where we cover the top headlines of the week, the a16z podcast way -- why are these topics in the news; what's real, what's hype from our vantage point; and what are our experts' quick takes on these trends? About the a16z Podcast: Discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future -- especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This ...
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“Software eats the world”, as one famous investor once said it. However, our Earth runs on resources and is based on atoms rather than bits. Our true progress therefore depends mainly on our producing, selling innovative physical products, that is hardware. Hardware is...different. Challenges abound in designing, manufacturing, getting funding, hiring, innovating, delivering to the customers. Resources are scattered around and only a few exist. Where do you get real, practical knowledge? Thi ...
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The Technium is a weekly podcast discussing the edge of technology and what we can build with it. Each week, Sri and Wil introduce a big idea in the future of computing and extrapolate the effect it will have on the world.
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Have you noticed how everything seems more achievable when you are in a good frame of mind? Every Friday, Dr Neera Dholakia, a GP and expert in mental wellbeing, and Soen Trueman, a software developer and neuroscience researcher, will help you discover how you can manage stress and build resilience through discussion, insights from health and wellness specialists, and guided practical exercises for mind and body. If you want easy evidence-based tools you can use straight away to live a more ...
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We scale and start amazing new ventures - Supercharging start-ups & entrepreneurs by unlocking the power of corporates. @thebakeryldn thebakery.com
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Gender diversity are buzz words these days– And paradoxically, this is a problem in the fields of science, technology, arts, humanities or medicine. A Hashtag #genderdiversity on social media is used for everything from issues like salary disparity, lack of women in a position of power, navigating career and motherhood to sexual harassment – These are definitely important issues to address. But the need for more women in science, humanities goes beyond issues of just equality and morals. Hi, ...
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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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
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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
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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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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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