
Antonio García-Martinez
Entrepreneur and author with experience in ads and crypto (formerly Director of Ads at Coinbase and author of Chaos Monkeys), providing critical perspective on advertising and platform dynamics.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Meta CMO: How Advertising Works Under the Hood
In this engaging conversation, Antonio García Martínez, a former ad director at Coinbase, and Alex Schultz, Meta's CMO, explore the intricate world of advertising. They tackle how AI is revolutionizing ad personalization, debunk common privacy fears, and discuss the shift from connected to unconnected content. The duo also delves into what could have been, pondering the future of Instagram and the fate of Libra. With insights on retail media and the evolving metaverse, they paint a vivid picture of the advertising landscape.

May 25, 2022 • 34min
#AIS: Antonio Garcia Martinez & Glenn Greenwald debate Ukraine, moderated by David Sacks
Antonio Garcia Martinez, author of "Chaos Monkeys," shares his on-the-ground insights into Ukraine, while Glenn Greenwald, a prominent writer, counters with a global perspective on the conflict. They debate U.S. involvement, touching on historical public support for military actions and the moral dilemmas of intervention. The discussion explores the aspirations of Ukrainians for democracy and critiques U.S. foreign policy, all while intertwining personal experiences from war-torn regions with humor and camaraderie.

Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 10min
God, 'The Current Thing,' And Apple — With Antonio Garcia Martinez
Antonio Garcia Martinez, an early Facebook employee and tech writer, dives deep into the intersection of technology and current events. He shares insights from his time at Apple, particularly regarding their ad strategies colliding with privacy concerns. The discussion touches on the meme 'the current thing,' exploring shifting narratives around Ukraine. Antonio also reflects on his personal journey, including converting to Judaism despite a skepticism of dogma, and critiques the media landscape's challenges in maintaining ethical reporting amid polarized politics.

Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 44min
FB vs. Apple on AR and Ads, Twitter's Future, Conflict, Crypto Regulation with Antonio Garcia Martinez & Zach Coelius | E1427
Antonio Garcia Martinez, author of "Chaos Monkeys," and investor Zach Coelius dive into compelling discussions. They share insights from Antonio’s recent trip to Ukraine and unpack the significant fallout of Apple’s ad tracking updates on Facebook. The duo also reflects on Elon Musk’s role with Twitter and the implications for its future. Additionally, they tackle the complex landscape of crypto regulation and how emerging technologies intersect with these evolving challenges.

May 26, 2021 • 39min
#251 — Corporate Cowardice
Antonio García-Martínez, a former Apple employee and author of 'Chaos Monkeys,' shares insights from his controversial tech career. He discusses the implications of cancel culture on free expression and personal identity in Silicon Valley. The conversation dives into corporate ethics, highlighting the reactions to his firing and the tech industry's accountability. García-Martínez also reflects on the challenges of artistic freedom in writing, tackling provocative subjects while navigating societal scrutiny and hypocrisy.