Good Time Show by Aarthi and Sriram: Recent Episodes
Aarthi and Sriram
A show on optimistic conversations with people building and creating new products and technologies, hosted by veteran technologists Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan.
0:00 Intro
3:15 - State of AI at the beginning of 2024
12:30 - Valuations and fundraising landscape today
16:20 - Founder backgrounds for AI startups
19:15 - Are AI companies defensible? What moats do they have?
26:40 - Impact for large enterprise businesses
30 35 - Exit options and M&A
35:45 - What problems do they wish founders focused on? And not so much on?
42:35 - AI therapy - is it cringe?
48:55 - Stanford dropouts and starting AI companies
58:35 - Olivia and Justine's favorite AI Tools
1:04:00 - Outro
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Gokul Rajaram on Google and what makes a great CEO
14:30 Ishan Mukherjee on the State of LLMs
22:23 Mark Pincus on how to come up with good ideas and build great products
33:12 Anil Varanasi on how to spot great talent
36:18 Rio Ferdinand on Leadership and Young Prodigies
41:33 Hudzah on using Claude LLM to build products quickly
47:29 Mike Maples on patterns for successful startups
56:00 Career and life advice by Aarthi and Sriram
1:06:55 Aravind Srinivas on Google’s Larry Page being his favourite entrepreneur
1:10:50 Bryan Johnson's 7 simple hacks to live longer
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere
2:12 Childhood and growing up in Canada
5:50 Getting into computers and internet
10:30 Sending cold emails
14:20 How to work with Aidan
16:40 The AI paper - "Attention is all you need"
18:45 Starting Cohere
21:10 Why choose enterprise (vs consumer) as a market
24:45 AI strategy
28:20 Hallucinations in LLM models
30:10 Enterprise software and security implications
32:05 Deloitte, Accenture and the impact of generative AI
36:40 Will LLM scaling laws hit a plateau?
38:50 AGI, reasoning and inference for LLM models
41:30 Synthetic data - what is it? Why is it interesting?
43:25 Looking ahead - what is the Cohere's strategy?
46:00 Cohere's capital structure
49:15 Enterprise Use Cases
52:10 Advice for founders - adaptability
54:15 Thank you
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 The big political divide in the US
7:50 The new media election
19:55 Pre-Zynga: Mark's entrepreneurial origins
26:10 Being in the room where it happens
30:50 How to choose the right idea to work on
34:35 Meeting Mark Zuckerberg and investing in Facebook
40:20 Founder Mode
43:15 Zynga board and saving the company
49:30 Zynga 2.0: The Comeback
55:00 Zynga company culture
1:01:20 Building product at Zynga
1:08:30 How Zynga was Facebook's winning strategy
1:14:10 Advice to Founders
1:25:15 Outro
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0:01Intro
3:04 Ishan's Story
4:43 Inside IIT: India's Most Competitive Universities
6:50 How Quiz Championships Shaped a Tech Founder
11:45 Moving to the US
19:38 Building Kiva - The Early Days
24:45 The Amazon Acquisition
28:30 Immigration
34:55 What is ROX
37:00 Where are AI agents lacking/ State of LLMs
41:35 Reinventing CRMs
43:45 How ROX works
48:30 AI's Impact on Traditional Industries
53:45 The Launch: ROX Goes Public
57:00 Advice to Young Dreamers
58:35 The Ultimate Quiz Showdown
1:01:30 Outro
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The year is 2024 and it has been a few days since the remarkable US elections. Trump is now President elect. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy (both former guests of our podcast!) are leading DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). What does it all mean for tech, for startups and for skilled immigration? What is the future of journalism and media? Is this election a one of one, or is this the first of many podcast elections? We cover it all here in our solo episode.Chapters00:01:00:17 – 00:03:21:15: One week after the US elections 00:03:19:26 – 00:14:12:00: DOGE and Elon Musk 00:14:15:21 – 00:22:22:17: Elon, Trump and the new government 00:22:34:07 – 00:27:48:05: The podcast election 00:27:55:07 – 00:33:25:13: Views on journalism - the decline of wired magazine 00:33:38:03 – 00:47:39:19: Sriram’s view on skilled immigration and country caps 00:47:46:26 – 00:58:35:22: Views on the Trump government 00:58:50:10 – 01:00:44:26: RFK Jr, FDA and the American food system 01:00:48:27 – The endFollow Sriram:https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/https://twitter.com/sriramkFollow Aarthi:https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/https://twitter.com/aarthirFollow the podcast:https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod
Some helpful links
Meter - https://www.meter.com/
Meter command - https://command.meter.com/
Link to Tyler’s book on culture - https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Commercial-Culture-Tyler-Cowen/dp/0674001885
Sam Hinkie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hinkie
0:00 - Intro
3:48 - Anil’s early years and background
5:23 - Unconventional parenting
9:35 - Anil's journey to entrepreneurship
12:30 - Sleeping in factories in China
15:22 - China VS U.S.
18:30 - Why Networks are so important
21:35 - Why networking is still an unsolved problem
24:10 - Is hardware too hard?
26:11 - What does Meter do?
37:17 - How does Meter work?
41:08 - Future of enterprise software
44:00 - Human interaction with AI models
46:30 - Why Meter is building AI models
50:50 - Spotting young talent
54:00 - Anil's framework to find good talent
57:30 - How Anil helped Dwarkesh Patel start his podcast
1:02:00 - The “X factor” in Anil’s investments
1:02:00 - Raising the ambition bar
1:06:55 - Escaping the competitive Indian dynamics
1:08:38 - How cinema influences entrepreneurship
1:17:25 - Why don't we know how planes fly
1:19:20 - Lessons from Sam Hinkie
1:21:04 - Kindness as an operating principle
1:22:10 - Why hasn’t Anil had a more public brand?
1:24:03 - US Immigration
1:28:00 - Aarthi, Sriram and Anil show?
1:30:44 - Best Indian restaurant in London
1:32:50 - Has sneaker culture peaked?
1:34:25 - Why don’t wealthy people build monuments anymore?
1:38:04 - London’s rich history
1:40:30 - Why does Sriram have sriramk.eth?
1:42:00 - Should all startups go direct on comms?
1:47:07 - Are Aarthi and Sriram “too online”?
1:49:10 - Sriram’s Silicon Valley groupchats
1:49:46 - Will Aarthi and Sriram move back to India?
1:48:12 - Aarthi and Sriram’s failures in tech
1:53:55 - Netflix’s 3D and streaming software
1:58:18 - Popfly
1:59:55 - Microsoft success under Satya
2:02:00 - On tech execs
2:03:10 - Nonfiction book that Aarthi and Sriram would write
2:06:27 - Aarthi and Sriram’s favorite Indian movie before 2000
2:09:48 - The End
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Meet Gokul Rajaram, on the Mount Rushmore of Silicon Valley
2:19 - Gokul's relationship with Aarthi and Sriram
4:00 - What is Founder Mode? And Zuck's Micromanagement
6:33 - Founder Mode Vs Management Mode
8:26 - Why Gokul disagrees with Paul Graham
10:56 - Learnings from Google’s Larry and Sergey
15:58 - What were early days at Google like?
18:58 - What makes a great CEO?
20: 42 - How to engage with high performing executives
25:45 - Why Gokul left Google to launch his own startup
28:53 - Chamath's Acquisition offer
31:30 - Fundraising advice for founders
34:13 - Gokul’s HOT take on AI startups
38:10 - The evolving consumer apps landscape
40:55 - Career Advice for young people
48:00 - When is the right time to start a company?
52:17 - Why titles don't matter
1:01: 45 - Why Gokul left Facebook to join Square
1:06:46 - Regret Minimization Framework
1:07:28 - Gokul's Best Bet - Doordash
1:13:18 - Doordash’s secret hiring process
1:16:11 - Sriram’s favorite interview question
1:17:30 - Gokul’s advice for first time founders
1:20:10 - Final Thoughts
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Rio Ferdinand is a football legend who spent over a decade playing for Manchester United and was a cornerstone of the England national team. With six Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a UEFA Champions League trophy under his belt, Rio is no stranger to the highs and pressures of elite football. He joined Sriram and Aarthi for a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of a career in competitive sports, the mental and physical demands of playing for one of the world’s most prestigious clubs, and the new wave of young athletes rising to stardom. From his experiences with legends like Sir Alex Ferguson to his thoughts on modern football, Rio shares what it takes to truly be the greatest, not just in sports, but in life.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:03) The English experience during the Euros
(3:21) What’s it going to take for England to bring it home
(7:19) Jude Bellingham is different
(9:23) What separates young prodigies that make it vs. those that don’t
(12:01) The all-timers are not normal
(15:17) Underdog mentality and fighting for recognition
(17:13) Handling the pressure of playing for Man Utd
(19:18) Rio rewatches the 2008 UCL Final
(21:06) Rio learned this while playing for Sir Alex
(21:38) How Sir Alex managed the egos of the best players
(28:17) A great team needs experienced players
(30:43) Mbappe’s challenge ingraining to Real Madrid
(34:06) Parallels between sports and tech
(38:06) Tech CEOs and founders are receptive to Rio’s opinions
(40:39) Clubs still need to improve how to connect with fans
(41:23) Ted Lasso and Rio’s new show
(42:10) Ronaldo smashes YouTube records
(42:48) Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham are modeling the way for football clubs
(48:17) Changing the conversation around mental health in sports
(54:52) Rio’s penalty-taking strategies
(57:40) How Rio would fix Man Utd
(59:33) Biggest lesson from running a restaurant
(1:00:47) Rio defends ballet
(1:01:59) Meeting a young Drake at Old Trafford
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
A math undergraduate from the University of Waterloo, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, constructed a miniature fusion reactor, known as a fusor, in his bedroom. He completed the project over several weeks, utilizing the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI assistant from Anthropic, which he provided with relevant data. In a series of tweets, he detailed the entire process of building the reactor from start to finish.
Show notes:
(00:00) This is an unusual episode
(01:20) Welcome HudZah to the show!
(01:35) Who is HudZah?
(02:35) Using AI tools natively
(03:49) Using Claude to build an MVP in one minute - Page Summarizer project as an example
(05:12) What is a nuclear fusor?
(06:10) Does Hudzah have any prior knowledge to build a nuclear fusor?
(07:10) Why build a nuclear fusor in your dorm room?
(08:40) Using Claude to build the nuclear fusor
(11:18) Week to week progress
(13:50) Is building a nuclear fusor safe? 3 ways to die!
(16:00) Why use Claude Sonnet? Power of Projects in Claude.
(18:50) Trusting your AI model and why is it ok
(20:40) Feature requests for Claude
(21:45) What’s next in the process to build a fusor?
(22:50) How are people reacting?
(23:10) Tyler, if you’re watching, please fund Hudzah!
(24:40) How are people using AI tools natively?
(28:48) Learning from kids
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
In this insightful interview, Mike Maples, renowned VC and author of "Pattern Breakers," shares his wisdom on what makes startups thrive. We dive deep into the patterns of successful founders, the mission behind Elon Musk’s Cybertruck, and why you shouldn’t try to think of a startup idea. Mike also offers a compelling perspective on the transformative power of AI and why timing is the most challenging aspect to get right in the startup world. We also discuss Silicon Valley’s evolving political landscape, Meta’s challenges, and essential advice for both fund managers and founders.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(3:19) The genesis of Mike's book: Pattern Breakers
(7:35) Patterns of successful startups
(12:15) Common thread between great founders
(14:38) Elon Musk's Cybertruck: Mision vs Practicality
(16:02) BEST startup insight: Don't try to think of a startup
(23:10) LLM startups as edge cases
(26:48) AI is a sea change
(30:11) Timing is the hardest thing to get right
(34:02) Silicon Valley’s political shift
(44:38) Meta can’t win with either political side
(46:16) Advice for fund managers
(51:29) Advice for founders
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
A crash course for founders from Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Stephen Wolfram, Palmer Luckey, and Aravind Srinivas.
Show notes:
(0:00) Marc Andreessen’s idea maze breakdown
(5:29) Vinod Khosla wants you to be internally motivated
(6:42) Stephen Wolfram explains how to think
(8:47) Palmer Luckey’s three tips for young entrepreneurs
(13:02) Aravind Srinivas’ advice for students
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Kyla Scanlon is an economic commentator who joins Sriram and Aarthi to discuss the disconnect between the economy and consumer sentiment. Kyla is also the author of her brand new book 'In This Economy' which reveals the hidden forces driving key economic outcomes, the most common myths to steer clear of, and the dusty, outdated assumptions that constrain our political imagination, offering a bold new path to building a prosperous society that works for everyone.
Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:14) How would Kyla fix the U.S. economy?
(4:05) Why home ownership might NOT be the best way to build wealth
(10:26) Leadership gap left by Steve Jobs at major tech companies
(13:11) Why Kyla wrote a book
(17:33) What people get wrong about Gen Z
(22:55) The difficulties of measuring the economy
(27:55) Living in a post-truth society
(30:03) The end of monoculture
(34:00) Kyla’s video-creation strategy
(35:33) Current state of social media platforms
(38:44) Kyla’s bold 2024 prediction
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Show Notes:
(0:00) Audio issue
(0:51) Introduction
(3:40) Deals are long-term relationships
(6:02) Facebook-WhatsApp acquisition story
(12:04) The most important part of deal-making
(16:44) Don’t come off as desperate
(19:35) Maintaining momentum during a deal
(25:53) Know everything about the person you’re dealing with
(33:37) How we closed our London home
(37:54) Mistakes we often see
(44:40) Managing emotions while deal-making
(50:19) What to do if the deal falls through
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(0:56) Prioritize hiring yourself
(5:37) Always keep looking for talent
(8:10) Align incentives with your hire
(15:05) How to find the best hires
(19:15) How to run a good loop
(29:51) Reference checks are underrated
(37:25) How to close the hire
(45:45) Conclusion
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Show notes:
(0:00) Naveen’s background
(5:32) Where Generative AI is today
(8:00) ChatGPT-4o and Google I/O announcements were NOT fundamental shifts
(9:38) Has generative AI scaling hit a wall?
(16:34) AI pretraining difficulties
(22:49) General AI vs. specialized AI
(25:55) Biggest opportunities for generative AI startups
(29:15) AI hardware landscape
(33:23) How open source AI companies can compete with closed models like OpenAI?
(38:59) Why Naveen doesn’t use AI in his home
(40:22) Is open-sourcing AI dangerous?
(43:46) Advice for founders
(47:00) Naveen sold to Intel too early
(51:09) The pace of AI innovation
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Sriram and Aarthi break down popular audience questions about jobs, work-life balance, and more.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:21) Advice for our younger selves
(13:20) Betting on yourself
(23:19) Benefits of taking more shots
(28:59) Work-life balance
(33:32) Aarthi’s hot take
(35:45) Time to switch jobs?
(47:21) Our unpopular opinions
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Sriram and Aarthi respond to your reaction to the immigration episode.
Show notes:
(0:00) We’re on a billboard
(2:38) Our podcast journey
(4:39) Response to our skilled immigration episode
(11:07) Core issues hindering skilled immigration
(23:07) Remembering our immigration process
(29:01) Recapping WrestleMania 40
(49:21) Mark Zuckerberg’s personal rebrand
(54:00) Meta releases Llama 3
Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Debarghya 'Deedy' Das is an investor and he joins Aarthi and Sriram to break down the hurdles of immigration in America for skilled workers.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(8:08) Immigration routes to the United States
(12:52) Cap for Chinese and Indian immigrants
(15:30) Aarthi and Sriram’s green card story
(17:48) Why should US citizens care about skilled immigration?
(22:31) Challenges legal immigrants face
(30:16) Aarthi and Sriram’s US citizenship ceremony
(32:52) Solving the issue of skilled immigration
(40:06) Per-country cap controversy
(41:47) Immigrating to Canada or the UK instead of the US
(48:43) The politics of immigration
(51:52) Overlooked advantages of working for a US-based company
(57:07) Options for immigrant founders and non-founders
(1:06:48) Changing immigration policies
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy joins The Sriram and Aarthi Show to discuss lessons from his political campaign, wokeness in social media, the potential TikTok Ban, his views on crypto, how to fix immigration, and more.
Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:25) Lessons from entrepreneurship & campaigning
(9:00) Disagreements in debates
(12:55) TikTok Ban
(20:31) Wokeness in social media
(24:20) Vivek's views on crypto
(28:30) Podcasting strategy for Vivek's campaign
(33:00) Legal and illegal immigration
(37:17) Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
(38:12) Vivek signs off in Tamil!
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Sriram and Aarthi talk about Google's Gemini disaster after viral 'woke' photos surface.
Show notes:
(0:00) Welcome to the new studio!
(4:13) Our best AI episodes
(10:23) Google Gemini’s launch controversy
(17:15) How can Google fix Gemini?
(20:55) What Gemini gets right
(26:11) The rise of Groq
(35:37) NVIDIA and Jenson Huang are on top of the world
(42:14) Is Sora going to replace Hollywood?
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, an AI conversational engine that answers users' questions with sources and citations.
Show notes:
(0:00) Introduction
(4:44) Aravind’s background
(10:05) Getting hired at OpenAI
(13:30) DeepMind vs. OpenAI
(22:57) Cultivating Perplexity AI’s culture
(28:24) Why Aravind avoids meetings
(32:30) Why Larry Page is Aravind’s favorite entrepreneur
(36:30) Career advice for students
(42:23) Why Perplexity AI won’t become commoditized
(47:00) How Perplexity AI views distribution
(49:47) Competing with tech giants for top talent
(53:22) Seeking truth
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
Sriram and Aarthi are joined by longevity advocate and Project Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson.
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(6:20) Bryan’s origin story
(14:43) The idea that changed Bryan’s life
(20:34) Bryan’s power laws to live longer
(31:07) Improving willpower naturally
(33:59) Responding to online criticism
(37:31) Creating the Don’t Die movement
(46:50) Bryan’s blueprint explained
(50:20) The future of gene therapy
(53:28) Bryan’s physical appearance
(56:00) Call to action to the human race
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
Creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals (Basecamp & HEY) David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) joins Sriram and Aarthi.
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(5:07) Why Sriram used to hate DHH
(13:09) Why DHH avoided VC money
(17:54) Demystify wealth online
(23:08) DHH’s issues with woke culture
(38:15) Craft and beauty
(45:51) Learnings from racing cars
(54:37) DHH’s work setup
(55:51) Le Mans and racing
(1:02:45) Apple’s mistake could mirror Google and Microsoft
(1:09:00) The Denmark fairytale
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
Aarthi Ramamurthy breaks down her secret to be confident at work and overcome hurdles.
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Show notes:
(0:00) How to build confidence
(3:20) Do the work!
(7:00) Build relationships
(11:56) Ignore the haters
(13:20) Imposter syndrome
(18:00) Summary
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
Sriram Krishnan's lessons after 20 years in the biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(1:45) My performance reviews
(4:10) Execute on your strengths
(5:33) Be the only YOU
(8:24) Planning your career
(12:15) Recognize great work
(16:12 Learn from the best
(19:38) Mentors matter
(22:45) Writing is a superpower
(24:20) Networking
(25:28) Always be shipping
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
Sriram and Aarthi review their 2023 hits, podcasting for a year, and moving across the pond.
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:27) Podcast growth
(6:51) Are we creators now?
(14:41) Favorite episodes of 2023
(35:19) Moving to London
(49:11) Best movies of 2023
(1:01:46) Best books of 2023
(1:09:23) Year in tech
(1:15:38) Looking ahead to 2024
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
A year-end compilation of some of the best nuggets on all things AI from the Aarthi and Sriram Show.
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Show notes:
(00:00) The state of AI's progress ft. Alex Wang
(02:00) Advice for AI founders ft. Marc Andreessen
(03:00) Ethics of AI ft. Emad Mostaque
(06:10) Society's model of computing ft. Steven Sinofsky
(07:50) How smart Can AI Get? ft. Marc Andreessen
(08:55) What if AI takes 'control'? ft. Stephen Wolfram
(11:08) AI in the Metaverse ft. Emad Mostaque
(13:26) What if AI goes rogue? ft. Marc Andreessen
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
A compilation of some of the best advice from Marc Andreessen on Sriram And Aarthi.
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Show notes:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) What's a good idea for a start-up
(02:12) - Big 5 personality traits
(02:57) - What is openness?
(04:37) - How to think creatively
(07:02) - How Marc can tell if a founder is lying
(09:04) - Conscientiousness
(10:28) - Improvise, Adapt and Overcome
(10:58) - Data versus Judgement
(12:12) - What's a great book
(13:00) - Bonus: Star Wars
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained
Sriram and Aarthi break down the gameplay for new and young leaders
Show notes
(0:00) Intro
(4:40) How to be a new leader
(9:50) The first thing you should do
(17:24) Document everything
(18:33) Pitfalls to avoid
(21:21) Make obvious changes quickly
(26:57) Setting the tone and culture
(32:59) Don’t forget to use the product
(35:21) Talk to customers early on
(38:31) Presenting your plan
(39:54) Find your first win
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained
Sriram and Aarthi break down the secrets behind angel investing.
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Show notes:
(0:00) Intro
(3:39) Why should you get into angel investing
(14:38) How do you get started in angel investing
(21:09) Sriram's pro-tip!
(22:10) Pitching yourself to the founder
(26:10) Building reputation as an angel
(29:50) Signs of a good angel investor
(34:52) Signs of a bad angel investor
(39:09) What is a good angel investment?
(50:15) How to know if it's working for you?
(54:40) How Sriram goes the extra yard
(56:22) Aarthi's edge as a founder-investor
(58:52) Thanks for listening!
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained
Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy dissect the mystery of the ideal pitch from an investor's point of view. Don't miss out on the upcoming episode where they delve deeper into the art of pitching, exploring it from the founder's perspective.
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Show Notes:
(0:00) Intro
(4:19) What is a good pitch?
(5:04) People who don’t need to pitch
(7:47) Big takeaway about pitching
(9:17) Aarthi’s experience working with Netflix’s Reed Hastings
(11:22) VC perspective on pitching
(15:17) Founder perspective on pitching
(18:24) Dangers of bringing too many people to a fundraising meeting
(21:39) Aarthi and Sriram disagree on pitching
(26:25) Right and wrong way to show power as a founder
(30:04) Important things to get across in a pitch
(35:01) Bringing up competition when pitching
(37:17) Aarthi’s mistake while fundraising
(39:48) Talking about your startup team
(42:07) How VC’s test founders during a pitch
(43:30) Knowing who you’re pitching ahead of time
(47:50) Pitching process broken down
(55:10) Dealing with rejection
(1:03:47) Difficulties of being a founder
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Other episodes you might enjoy:
EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley
EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry
EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA
EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs
EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained
Vinod Khosla is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and the founder of Khosla Ventures, known for his instrumental role in shaping the technology landscape. With a rich background as a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a forward-thinking investment approach, Khosla continues to drive innovation across various industries.
Kevin Kelly played a pivotal role in the establishment of Wired magazine back in 1993, where he assumed the role of executive editor during its formative seven years. His journey in the tech and digital landscape began even earlier when he contributed to the launch of The Well, a groundbreaking online service, in 1985. Prior to Wired, he also held positions as the publisher and editor of a branch of The Whole Earth Catalog.Beyond his media ventures, Kevin Kelly is deeply involved in shaping the future through his role as the co-chair of the Long Now Foundation, a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting long-term thinking and fostering responsibility toward future generations. His accomplishments have made him an iconic figure among the early cohorts of technology professionals.Yet, Kelly's influence extends to the younger generations entering the workforce as he's equally passionate about sharing his valuable insights as a futurist.
Sriram and Aarthi open up about balancing parenthood while working in tech. One of the most common questions Sriram and Aarthi get is “How do you folks handle parenting and your work/schedule/life”. They had resisted for years as they felt everyone’s situation and choices were unique. However, they recently got convinced that this could be useful to listeners.
We had the great David Goyer on to talk about all things Foundation, how he reinvented superhero movies with Batman, his writing process, and much more! Ask anyone about the greatest movies of the last 20 years and the Dark Knight Trilogy will be up there near the top. David Goyer has lived out every nerd’s fantasy and has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic movies and TV shows - the Dark Knight series, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman among many others. His latest effort is the TV form of what may be the holiest book in sci-fi - Asimov’s Foundation. Aarthi and I love the show and we had a blast talking to David about the new season, working with Nolan and much more.
We are back after the break and we have big news - we moved to London! In this episode, we discuss our move, the new startup scene in London, our new life across the UK, the Elon Musk book, the value of business school, and more. Leave us questions for our next solo episode!
Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court. Andre Iguodala is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the basketball court. You may know him as the power forward for the Golden State Warriors but he is also a prolific tech investor. How did Andre get so dialed into the world of investing? What can athletes and investors learn form each other? How does Andre scope out the best founders to invest in? We get into it all!
Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show.
In this episode, we wanted to do something different. We reviewed what is probably the movie of the summer - Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. We wanted to do this for two reasons: a) it might be one of the best cinematic experiences we have had in a while and b) it has many implications for issues we see today.
Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt.
We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet. Plus, we discuss the exciting Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what TV should explore next from comic books. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation with the visionary behind some of your favorite superhero stories!
Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be motivated as she discusses living up to fame and reveals her exciting future plans. Additionally, learn valuable tips on getting started with your own fitness journey.
Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds.
In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. We get into the piece and some of the critiques and really go all out. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. 🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast 📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthir
Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the world of venture capital with confidence! Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to VC success!🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. 🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast 📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthir
Join us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the decentralization of tech, the US-India tech landscape, and Ro's reflections on patriotism. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that delves into the tensions between policymakers and tech while providing a vision for a harmonious tech ecosystem. Tune in now to be inspired by Congressman Ro Khanna's legacy and the intersection of policy and technology.🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. 🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0 🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast 📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ 🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20 📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en 🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthir
Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Hello Andre Iguodala!
2:12 Andre's road to investing
8:01 What athletes and investors can learn from each other
11:55 How Andre scopes founders
14:00 Steph Curry's gift
15:48 What Andre looks for in founders
19:33 Athletes controlling the narrative with media
23:47 Podcasting is hard work!
28:26 Which athlete should have a podcast?
29:55 Is Jimmy Butler's mindset closest to Kobe Bryant's?
31:35 Pushing back against the anti-tech narrative
33:20 Money in Sports 35:24 India is on the moon!
36:20 Athletes redefining sports, soccer in America
41:18 Elite player mentalities
46:37 How do athletes handle being the number 2
50:40 Damian Lillard Trade
52:02 Austin Reaves is clutch
53:05 Jeffrey Jordan & Female CEOs
55:18 Thanks, Andre!
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show.
0:00 Trailer
0:31 Intro 3:08 Zarna's comedy origin
8:21 Zarna had a love marriage?
12:50 Arranged Marriage vs Love Marriage
15:27 From stay-at-home mom to stand-up comedy
20:44 First day at an open mic
23:24 Zarna finds her audience
25:26 Lessons from Indian Culture
29:27 Opening for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
33:31 Zarna's new podcast
37:51 Standford's influence on Zarna's daughter
41:17 Indian kids should avoid humanities?
42:48 Dating advice from Zarna
44:46 Putting yourself out on social media
47:55 What's ahead for Zana Garg
50:26 Marketing, ticket sales, relationship building
53:00 Thank you Zarna!
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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Sriram and Aarthi react to Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's techno-optimism, Cillian Murphy's brilliance, and more.
0:00 Trailer
0:44 Love for movies
5:30 Build up & meta-narrative
10:04 Cillian Murphy's portrayal
14:24 Supporting cast: Matt Damon, RDJ, Emily Blunt
18:33 Oppenheimer's project management
22:55 The explosion
26:12 Endling, Nolan's vision, inspiration
27:36 Criticism: Kennedy, Nolan's dilemma
30:30 Implications for AI, is Nolan a Techno-optimist?
32:05 Patriotism, the Greater Good
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt.
0:00 Intro
0:46 Should you quit your job
5:37 A 5-year plan?
8:11 Should you stick around or rock the boat?
14:24 How to take the next big step
20:15 How to network while maintaining a busy life
23:18 What to look for in a new job?
27:47 Scope out the playing field
30:20 Hop on an upstream trend
32:32 How to handle negotiations
37:54 Convey your enthusiasm
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet. Plus, we discuss the exciting Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what TV should explore next from comic books. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation with the visionary behind some of your favorite superhero stories!
0:00 Intro
01:51 Who is Marc Guggenheim
07:19 Memories of first comic books
11:53 Marc's best work
14:56 Marc's work at Arrow
21:59 The grind of auditioning
23:50 Stephen Amell's training sequence
27:46 The genius of J.J. Abrams
29:54 The pressure of delivering a TV show
31:19 Managing movies within a universe
38:04 Marc's Ironman premiere experience
39:13 Comic book movie fatigue
42:40 How would Marc handle a Superman movie
45:54 Adjusting to a new superhero casting
47:53 The weaponization of nostalgia
53:03 Managing fans' expectations, themes
57:00 Establishing a theme in storytelling
1:00:00 Marc's information diet
1:02:56 The writers & actors striking
1:11:12 Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Four
1:15:31 What should TV explore next from comic books
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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In this episode, we sit down with music industry titan Steve Stoute to delve into his remarkable journey from getting fired to becoming a music mogul. Discover how Steve's visionary thinking and groundbreaking strategies forever changed the landscape of the music industry. Join us as we explore the resilience and innovation that propelled Steve Stoute to reshape the game and leave an indelible mark on music history.
0:00 Who is Steve Stoute?
03:05 How getting fired changed Steve's life
08:44 What are artists like behind the curtain
12:09 Pharrell's success across multiple domains
15:33 Playing the long game
21:41 Steve's hustle days
25:59 Converging tech and culture
29:27 Steve's vision for his career
32:44 Sriram's favorite Wrestlemania
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
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Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be motivated as she discusses living up to fame and reveals her exciting future plans. Additionally, learn valuable tips on getting started with your own fitness journey.
0:00 Intro
0:58 Robin's transformation: Lawyer to Peloton Instructor
07:00 Week in a life of Robin
10:51 How to be a good workout instructor
17:56 Relatability to other women working out
20:02 Robin's journey as a founder
26:08 How to branch out like Robin
29:57 Confidence as a side effect of hustle
32:54 Living up to fame
36:54 What's next for Robin
38:27 How to get started working out
🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0
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Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds.
0:00 Intro
01:03 Vitalik's recap: Beliefs questioned, recent news
05:50 More features, Complexity, Scalability
09:55 Recent lessons from the industry
14:34 Financialization and incentives in crypto
19:48 The hangover from the crypto craze, what's next
23:15 Vitalik's legitimacy impacted by infamous crypto news?
28:50 Vitalik relationship with fans
30:10 Building a decentralized system
35:10 Elon Musk and Twitter
44:44 ChatGPT, OpenAI: Risk management of AI
53:56 AI regulations affecting startups
55:25 Progress of zk-SNARK
59:53 Privacy and trust
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Get ready for an insightful journey as we welcome back the visionary mind of Marc Andreessen to our show. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. Brace yourself for a riveting discussion on the risks, fears, and misconceptions surrounding AI's impact on jobs and human intelligence. We also explore the consequences of not pursuing AI and uncover the immense positive changes this technology can bring. Join us as we unravel the brilliant mind of Marc Andreessen.
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Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the world of venture capital with confidence! Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to VC success!
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Join us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the decentralization of tech, the US-India tech landscape, and Ro's reflections on patriotism. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that delves into the tensions between policymakers and tech while providing a vision for a harmonious tech ecosystem. Tune in now to be inspired by Congressman Ro Khanna's legacy and the intersection of policy and technology.
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0:00 Introduction to Nathan Myhrvold 5:40 Nathan's early years13:33 Meeting Bill Gates16:44 Understanding your audience27:54 Microsoft culture38:03 Nathan's passion for cooking44:40 Archeology & Nathan's study of dinosaurs 49:23 Learning across multiple fields 52:30 Nathan's advice for youIn this captivating podcast episode, renowned entrepreneur and visionary Nathan Myhrvold takes us on a fascinating journey through his extraordinary life. From his groundbreaking contributions at Microsoft, where he played a key role in shaping the tech giant's success, to his unexpected foray into the world of cooking as a renowned chef and culinary innovator, Myhrvold's insatiable curiosity is revealed as the driving force behind his remarkable achievements. Delving even further into his diverse interests, Myhrvold shares his passion for paleontology and the thrilling adventures that led him to become an esteemed dinosaur enthusiast. Prepare to be inspired by the boundless curiosity that unlocked Myhrvold's fortune across multiple domains.🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
0:00 Intro1:23 Strauss' passion for fitness14:50 Career Trajectory25:15 Balancing the creative and the business 32:32 The culture of WWE36:52 Strauss' career advice We dive deep into the world of business and fitness with none other than Strauss Zelnick. Strauss is the founder, CEO and managing partner of private equity firm ZMC, and is the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, responsible for a broad portfolio of video game franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead among others.Join us as we uncover the secrets behind his remarkable success in both business and fitness and explore how he manages to maintain a perfect balance between his demanding role as a business leader and his unwavering commitment to personal fitness. Discover the mindset, habits, and strategies that have propelled Zelnick to the top of the corporate ladder while keeping his physique in peak condition. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with a true powerhouse who proves that achieving excellence in both business and fitness is not only possible but essential for a fulfilling life.🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
0:00 Intro01:17 Gina's book - Good Power03:39 Ginni on becoming IBM's CEO07:00 The Infinite Game10:00 Ginni's childhood adversity14:23 Is hard work controversial? 18:34 Obstacles, risk-taking, victimhood24:30 Should you fit in or should you stand out?33:54 What should change and what should endure42:53 Chat GPT, the state of AI46:44 Lessons from Ginni's bookWe had the privilege to host Ginni Rometty, former IBM CEO and author of the thought-provoking book "Good Power." Join us as she shares her remarkable journey of overcoming adversities and navigating her illustrious career in the tech industry. From her early struggles to becoming a trailblazing leader, Ginni Rometty's story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of embracing challenges. Discover her insights on leadership, innovation, and the pursuit of good power in this inspiring conversation.🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
0:00 Intro0:47 The song and dance of WWE 4:02 The final whistle 6:55 Why did Rob take on the Wrexham FC challenge13:53 The bromance of Rob and Ryan 17:48 The emotional weight of running a football club22:49 Mythic Quest and the gaming community28:25 Gareth Bale to Wrexham FC?29:05 On SriramWe sit down with Rob McElhenney, American actor, producer, writer and podcaster, and more recently, Rob is the co-owner of Wrexham FC. We discuss the club's remarkable promotion journey. Join us as we delve into the thrilling behind-the-scenes stories of Wrexham's rise to success, led by McElhenney's vision and passion. From acquiring the club alongside Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to implementing transformative changes, McElhenney shares his insights on the revitalization of this historic football institution.🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show - Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
0:00 Intro01:08 Creating as a couple04:50 Lauryn and Michael's origin07:58 The Skinny Confidential: Product-market fit11:25 Dealing with criticism and cancel culture22:00 Advice for new creators25:34 Dear Media, explained32:41 What makes a good podcast guest?36:08 Cultivating the right energy, human connection49:07 Elon Musk50:47 Creating for different platforms 52:38 Growing: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential56:06 The reward of podcasting57:07 The future of Dear MediaLauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick are the dynamic hosts of The Skinny Confidential. Lauryn's unwavering passion for beauty, wellness, and unfiltered advice has transformed her blog, The Skinny Confidential, into an iconic online platform. Complementing her blog, Lauryn has authored The Skinny Confidential Lifestyle Guide and introduced the BODY GUIDE, a monthly subscription service offering exclusive workouts and meal plans.Meanwhile, Michael Bosstick wears multiple hats as the CEO of Dear Media, founder of Bosstick Media, co-founder of Jetbed, Inc., and co-host of the TSC podcast. With his diverse range of accomplishments, Michael brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table.Together, Lauryn and Michael epitomize the epitome of entrepreneurial success, combining their individual talents and passions to create an influential brand and a thriving podcast that captivates audiences worldwide.
0:00 Intro7:16 Working with iconic founders, Steve Jobs15:00 What would Steve Jobs have thought of crypto and NFT16:15 The craft of iPod20:00 The Evolution of Apple27:00 Ian Rogers' career arc31:20 Do hard things36:50 Ian making tech cool44:15 Sustainability and Optimism to Solve the climate crisis48:05 The Legacy of Ian and TonyIn this episode, Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell discuss their experiences working with Steve Jobs and the evolution of Apple, as well as their insights on the future of technology, sustainability, and climate change. From the craft of the iPod to the impact of crypto and NFTs, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the intersection of design, innovation, and social responsibility. Tune in to learn from two industry veterans with a wealth of knowledge and passion for their craft.Tony Fadell is an engineer, designer, entrepreneur, and investor. He was senior vice president of the iPod division at Apple Inc. and founder and former CEO of Nest Labs. Fadell joined Apple Inc. in 2001 and oversaw all iPod hardware, software, and accessories development. He is known as the "father of the iPod". As the co-creator of the iPhone, he also worked on the first three generations of the iPhone and oversaw all iPhone hardware, firmware, and accessories development from March 2006 to November 2008. Ian Rogers is the Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, a cryptocurrency startup. Prior to this, Ian was the Chief Digital Officer at LVMH for five transformative years, working with a portfolio of nearly one hundred brands across luxury including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Sephora, and Hennessy. Ian also sits on the boards of Dr Marten’s and Lyst.Ian spent twenty years bringing digital music to the mainstream, first with Winamp then Yahoo!, Beats, and Apple. Ian contributed to the 2015 launch of Apple Music including Beats 1, their digital streaming channel.
0:00 Intro1:54 How Stephen Wolfram approaches productivity6:12 Stephen's day-in-life7:45 Stephen's outlook on artificial intelligence13:05 The human brain-artificial intelligence analogy16:40 Wolfram's unique approach to GPT31:00 The Pi computation34:14 Risks of AI45:32 Stephen's X factor51:36 Are things as complex as they seem?1:03:00 Do the simple things rightRenowned physicist, mathematician, and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram joined us on the podcast to discuss AI, physics, and more. We explored the state of artificial intelligence and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Stephen shared his insights into the computational universe and cellular automata and their relationship to physics. 🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
0:00 Intro to Paul Buccheit
8:14 History of different emails
13:03 Building in public, 100 happy users
19:43 Gmail, over the years
27:35 Platforms built on open APIs
33:00 Iterate internally, User Experience
36:00 Advice for founders and startups, YC culture
50:00 Founders: Keep trying! Learn from failures
53:00 The state of Artificial Intelligence
1:00:00 I am nothing - identity, imposter syndrome, ego
Paul Buchheit is a computer engineer and entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Gmail. He worked at a number of Silicon Valley companies, including Intel and Compaq, before joining Google in 1999. At Google, he played a key role in the development of a number of products, including AdSense and Google's search infrastructure.
Based in San Francisco, Lenny Rachitsky is a Product specialist with a strong focus on growth. He spent seven years at Airbnb, where he started as a Product Manager in 2012 and later became a Product lead for supply growth. Lenny now works as a writer, investor, and consultant for product growth. He creates content on Substack, YouTube, and other podcasting platforms.Subscribe to Lenny's newsletter: https://www.lennyrachitsky.com/🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
➡️ Are you curious about the future of work and the rise of remote teams? Meet Alex Bouaziz, the innovative leader behind Deel, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies global hiring, payments, and compliance for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we sit down with Alex to learn more about his mission to make work more flexible, accessible, and rewarding for everyone. 🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.
In this episode, we talked to Emil Michael, who is Silicon Valley's best dealmaker. This was a masterclass in negotiation, art of making deals, when to walk away from them, his story, working with Travis Kalanick at Uber, and so much more. Emil Michael is an investor and strategic advisor to many high growth tech startups. He was the Chief Business Officer at Uber, during it’s period of expoential growth where it was the most valuable startup in the world. He’s also held leadership roles at Tellme Networks which was acquired by Microsoft, and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense under the Obama administration. Today he advices founders on fundraising, M&A, corporate strategy and culture, global expansion and building exec teams.Born in Egypt, with degress from Harvard and Stanford, to us, Emil is the embodiment of the American Dream, and how an outside can truly make it and become an insider.
In this episode, the gang gets back together! Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky are back to talk about all things AI. We cover the rise of ChatGPT, Bing's AI powered chat Sydney, AI ethics, sentience, whether AI will take over jobs, the economic impact, AI startups vs tech incumbents, and whether it is time for AI to become sentient. This was an incredibly fun episode! Marc Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and software engineer. He is the co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser; co-founder of Netscape; and co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. Steven Jay Sinofsky is a former president of the Windows Division at Microsoft. He was responsible for the development and marketing of Windows, Internet Explorer, and online services such as Outlook.com and SkyDrive.
In this episode, our special guest is Marc "Tryndamere" Merrill, co-founder of Riot Games, the game developer and publisher behind League of Legends. This was an awesome episode and Marc is a fantastic guest. We talk about the origin of League of Legends, building a gaming startup, player focused culture, fundraising, building 'Arcane' the popular Netflix show and so much more. Enjoy!
In this episode, we talk to Anders Hejlsberg, the creator of programming languages such. as C#, Typescript, Turbo Pascal and Delphi, on a life spent on building programming languages, the history of Java, his systems and setup, and what the future of programing languages looks like. Anders is someone we have looked up to for a big part of our lives, and this episode was a treat for us!
In this episode, we talked to Elad Gil - a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, operating executive, and investor or advisor to companies including AirBnB, Pinterest, Square, and Stripe. He is also the author of High Growth Handbook, the playbook for turning a startup into a unicorn, and for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth tech startups. We covered a wide variety of topics during this chat - the current economic conditions and what it means for tech startups, his investing philosophy, how he finds founders, on AI and the AI market map, on energy and the politics of nuclear energy and so much more. Chapters0:00 Intro0:42 Who is Elad Gil2:42 What motivates Elad4:56 Elad’s first investment(s)6:24 Who to invest in? How has it changed over time8:48 What Elad looks for in a founding team13:47 Startups during COVID21:33 Bloated companies and layoffs30:16 M&A and the state of seed market33:30 Why Elad does it all by himself35:35 What to do if you got laid off38:27 The state of Artificial Intelligence startups 44:26 The AI market map and used cases55:12 Will AI replace human jobs?58:30 Elad’s history in energy1:00:00 Carbon footprint & nuclear energy1:01:49 The history and politics of Nuclear energy1:11:30 Talent and human capital flow1:16:26 How Elad finds the smartest builders1:18:07 Looking back and predictions1:20:20 Passing the baton in Silicon Valley
This week, we're doing a quick 'solo episode' where we talk about layoffs in tech, what to do if you are impacted, the power of networking, shifting careers, consulting, and hitting the reset button. If you've been impacted by the recent tech layoffs, or have wondered how to think about layoffs and their impact, this episode is for you.
This week we dive deep with Noam Shazeer, founder of Character.AI, Google veteran, and inventor of much of the current revolution in large language models including transformers, Mesh-Tensorflow, T5, and Google’s LaMDA dialog system. We cover: the evolution of Google and AI, transformers, LLMs, neural networks, commercialization of Google’s research, future of ChatGPT and AI, engineering philosophy, his work at Character.AI, and much more!
Andy Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, Artemis, Project Hail Mary, and Cheshire Crossing. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott.In this episode, we talked about his story from being a software developer to a sci-fi author, getting a movie deal for The Martian starring Matt Damon, how humanity can go to another planet, his favorite sci-fi authors and what's next for him. As sci-fi nerds, this was a really fun episode for us - we hope you enjoy it too!
Brian Grazer is an Academy and Emmy award winning producer and writer. Grazer was personally nominated for four Academy Awards for Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Frost/Nixon (2008). His films and TV series have been nominated for 47 Academy Awards and 217 Emmy Awards. In 2002, Grazer won an Oscar for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind (shared with Ron Howard). In this episode, we talked to Brian about his unique career path going from an outsider to a Hollywood insider, his curiosity, working with Ron Howard, making epic movies and so much more.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits (that sold over 9m copies!) and the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. We talked to him about writing and marketing a NYTimes bestseller, how to pick up good habits, the collective impact of small actions, and so much more. Check it out!
'tis the time for our year end roundup - we talk about our favorite episodes this year, and our favorite other content - books, movies, in-person meetup, tech trends, and what is getting us excited about 2023. Happy holidays!
This week's special guest is Steven Sinofsky, one of our favorite techno-optimists responsible for shipping Windows and Office products at Microsoft used by billions of people. He is also the author of one of the most popular Substack books - https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.comIn this episode we talked about Steven's early days at Microsoft, his famous internet memo, working with Bill Gates, and the traits he sees in good leaders and founders, how to set company culture, his experience leading Office and Windows teams at Microsoft, and the secret behind his ability to write well.
Indra Nooyi joins us this week as our special guest. In this episode we talked about her upbringing and early life, her career including leading PepsiCo, her leadership lessons, making it as an immigrant, and her experience meeting Steve Jobs. Born in Madras (Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India, Indra Nooyi is an American business executive and former chairperson and CEO of Pepsico. She has consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women. She serves on the boards of Amazon and ICC. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, the country’s 3rd highest civilian honor. For more conversations with creators, builders and thinkers, subscribe to Aarthi and Sriram's Good Time Show - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGoodTimeShowAarthiSriram
In this 'solo' episode, Sriram and Aarthi talk about their trip to India and hosting the first in-person meetup in Chennai for fans of the podcast, as well as Sriram's take on Elon's first few weeks at Twitter and what he learned from watching Elon at work.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI. Alex is a 25 year old dropout from MIT, and is the youngest self made billionaire. Scale AI is the data platform for AI, providing high quality training data for leading machine learning teams. In this episode we talked about Alex's background and upbringing, how he stumbled onto the idea for Scale while building a camera in his refrigerator, the state of artificial intelligence, YCombinator (YC) program, department of defense and AI contracts, US vs China, use cases for artificial intelligence, how to solve for attribution and monetization for artists' IP in the world of AI, advice for founders. how to develop active thinking, company building and culture building.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Marc Andreessen who is back by popular demand. For those of you (who are clearly living under a rock) who don't know him, Marc Andreessen is the co-founder of Netscape and co-founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. He is, without exaggeration, one of the smartest person we've ever met. In this episode we talked about Elon Musk and what makes him really successful, how to know if your startup idea is good, how to find a co-founder, how to persevere, Marc's favorite books, and one of our favorite topics - how to have the courage to think creatively and independently without worrying about repercussions. We packed a lot into this one. Enjoy!
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete who is vegan, a chart-topping podcast host and author of multiple bestselling books, on his journey from being in college at Stanford, becoming an alcoholic, and then at the age of 40, recovering from his addiction, finding purpose and becoming an ultra endurance athlete. We talked about his early life, recovery, resurgence, role of spirituality in his life, what a typical week of diet and exercise looks like, why he champions plant based nutrition, how to get started with making lifestyle changes, what makes people like Andrew Huberman and Robin Arzon so successful and what it means to him to find so much success later in life.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and now the founder and CEO of Anduril. We talked about Palmer's unique childhood, how he started Oculus and essentially made re-ignited the VR movement, sold to Meta, got fired, and then went on to start another challenging company called Anduril which focuses on building defense technology. We talked about Palmer's recent trip to Ukraine, the current state of the Ukraine/Russia, China/Taiwan and the threat of nuclear war. We also talked about John Carmack, Elon Musk, dealing with haters, working on hard problems and what drives incredibly productive people and his advice for founders.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Tanmay Bhat, arguably India's most famous comedian, YouTuber, scriptwriter, actor, performer, producer and startup investor. We talked about Tanmay's early start with Youtube (a decade ago!), getting into live streaming, what a 'plandid' is, breaking down the construction of a joke, how comedy varies for different cultures and audiences, getting marriage proposals (!), dealing with haters, what makes Dave Chapelle, Andrew Shulz and other comedians successful, and finally Tanmay's foray into health and wellness, and getting into crypto investing and building with Superteam.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Emad Mostaque, the founder and CEO of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion AI (Artificial Intelligence). We covered everything from Emad's unique background, his religious beliefs as a Muslim, his son's autism diagnosis and how that shaped the building of Stable Diffusion, on LLMs (Large Language Models), how he thinks about AI ethics, how developing countries like India can leverage AI, and why he believes in open sourcing and democratizing access to AI technology. AI and it's role in everyday life, especially in art and creativity is all the rage right now, and there are many questions on the role of humans and the ethical questions that arise from leveraging Artificial Intelligence.
In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Gary Vee (Gary Vaynerchuck). Gary talked about his decade-long history with the hosts, what it takes to be a good online creator, the power of creating content that is contextualized, his advice to young people, his views on Logan Paul, on why Mr. Beast is incredibly successful, and how to be a good parent. Enjoy!
In our first ever 'solo' episode (as Sriram says - 'we don't have a guest, but we have...each other'), Aarthi and Sriram talk about how to successfully onboard a new employee - both from the employer's perspective and for the new employee. And also, how to handle that first 1:1 with your manager, and the different tactics for onboarding for small startups vs bigger companies. And finally, how to think about promotions at work.
In this episode, hosts Aarthi and Sriram interviewed THE internet celebrity couple, Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano and Polina Marinova. We covered everything from their life stories, how they met, their current work and building an online audience, thoughts on Andrew Tate, The Rock and others, and their lessons on parenting, building content together and finding happiness.
In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram interviewed Laura Deming. Laura Deming is a partner at and founder of The Longevity Fund, a venture capital firm focused on aging and life extension. At age 8, Deming became interested in the biology of aging, and at age 12 she joined the lab of Cynthia Kenyon at the University of California, San Francisco. Deming was accepted to MIT at age 14 and later dropped out to accept the Thiel Fellowship and start a venture capital firm.
We covered topics on aging, longevity research, the philosophical implications of living 'forever', contrarian thinking, beauty of mathematics (and the number 28), homeschooling and why research funding is a popularity contest now.
In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Saagar Enjeti who is a journalist, political commentator and the Co-Host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. We covered a wide range of topics from Trump and the White House, Joe Rogan, woke culture, US Presidents, Lex Fridman, bro culture and fitness, and why he believes in the American Dream.
In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to one of our favorite economist, blogger, podcast host and author, Tyler Cowen. Tyler Cowen is an American economist, columnist and blogger. He is a professor at George Mason University, where he holds the Holbert L. Harris chair in the economics department. He also writes the economics blog Marginal Revolution and hosts the podcast Conversations with Tyler.
In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to our special guest Andrew Yang, American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and political candidate and is the co-chair of the Forward Party. We talked about his new party, his books, the 2020 US Presidential election, ranked choice voting, UBI and his thoughts on Trump, being a social media phenomenon and author.
In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram chatted with A.R. Rahman, Oscar-winning music composer, singer, songwriter and recently movie director, fondly known as "The Mozart of Madras". This was a very unique interview - we covered a wide range of topics from his music to movies, working with world class directors, his family and kids, spirituality and the meaning of life, his creative process, technology and AI and the future of India. This was a really interesting episode and was a bucket list interview for Aarthi and Sriram, and we hope you enjoy it too!
In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Cleo Abram, a top creator on YouTube and TikTok, on her journey from Vox to being a full-time creator, how to be good on camera, how she made the now iconic videos on F1, artificial wombs etc. and why she's optimistic about the future!
In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Balaji Srinivasan, who is a tech founder, former CTO of Coinbase, multi-disciplinarian thinker and the author of The Network State (thenetworkstate.com). We covered a wide variety of topics ranging from transhumanism, what it takes to build a new country, how Balaji predicted the first and second order effects of the pandemic, why he's bullish on Indians, future of crypto, his productivity tips, thoughts on Elon Musk and Andrew Huberman and a lot more. Enjoy!
In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Andreas Kling who has a remarkable story from discovering his love for building things at a young age, his career at Apple, struggles with addiction, and the creation of Serenity OS -- which he is building from scratch, in public.
In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram covered a timely yet tricky topic - politics in the workplace - with special guest, Marc Andreessen. We covered the history of politics at work, with companies like IBM, where we are currently, advice for founders and startups as they think about setting policies on "bringing your whole self to work" and more.
On this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram interviewed the one and only NBA Champion Metta World Peace (fka Ron Artest). Metta is an amazing human being - warm, genuine, optimistic with a fantastic second career building a technology company and being a founder. We covered some great Kobe stories, lessons on winning the NBA championship, the brawl (IYKYK), cultivating a winning mindset and overcoming obstacles, on mental health and building a tech company.
In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram covered what it takes to build an NFT project, how to think about community and culture in web3, aligning incentives between creators and community and how crypto unlocks a new creator economy. Our special guests were Justin Blau, the founder and CEO of Royal, a web3 company revolutionizing the music industry, and Nass and Stephane, crypto builders and founders of Rebels, a new NFT project.
On this episode of The Good Time Show, we interviewed Brian Armstrong, the founder and CEO of Coinbase, along with our usual guests, Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky. We covered the current crypto market, the economic downturn and what it means for web3, on building a mission driven organization and whether it was ok to bring politics to the workplace, and advice for founders building companies and fundraising in this current economic climate.
On this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram cover the current economic conditions and what it means for technology startups and founders, as well as what it could mean for the future of Web3. We interviewed some of the best people in the business - Marc Andreessen and David George from a16z, former Microsoft exec and author Steven Sinofsky, veteran founder and investor Elad Gil, as well as Coinbase exec turned startup founder Dan Romero.
On this episode of the Good Time Show, we have our special guests - Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky - joining us. We covered memes and meme culture, Marc's latest set of tweets on The Current Thing, on not eating bugs/living in pods, and on the current economy and what it means for all of us.