Elad Gil, a prolific angel investor behind over 40 billion-dollar companies, shares his insights into startup investments. He discusses the three critical factors he considers when investing, including the significance of mastering new topics like defense tech. Gil reveals unique business ideas, such as creating schools inspired by Ancient Greece and developing longevity drugs. He reflects on the importance of balancing personal interest with societal impact, offering a fresh perspective on both investment strategies and educational reform.

Elad Gil, a legendary Silicon Valley investor known for backing unicorns like Airbnb and Stripe, dives into the future of AI and crypto. He discusses the evolution of AI technology, emphasizing recent shifts towards generative AI and its implications for various industries. Elad explores the convergence of AI and cryptocurrency, highlighting the potential for decentralized AI systems. He expresses optimism about tech investments in light of new political dynamics, examining the competitive landscape and future use cases emerging in these rapidly evolving sectors.

Elad Gil, a prominent Silicon Valley thinker and investor, shares his insights on why AI is underhyped. He reflects on his experiences building Google’s mobile team and navigating Twitter's explosive growth. Exploring the dynamics of successful startup founders, he divides them into three archetypes. Elad also discusses the game-changing impact of AI on various industries, particularly healthcare and education, while advocating for the transformative potential of technology to enhance society and accessibility.

Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg sit down with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil, notable investors and co-hosts of the AI-focused No Priors podcast. They discuss how Sarah and Elad are approaching AI investment opportunities right now, how that differs from how they've thought about investing in the past, where in the stack from hardware to applications they expect to see value accrue, what modes of human-AI interaction they are most interested in, and more.Sarah is the founder of $100M AI-focused venture fund Conviction VC, which she launched last fall. She was previously General Partner at Greylock. Elad is a serial entrepreneur and a startup investor. He has invested in over 40 companies now worth $1B or more each, and is also author of the High Growth Handbook.This episode is the first in a series centered on talking to rising voices in AI media, people who are now only working overtime to understand everything going on in AI, but also creating thought leadership and educational content meant to help others get up to speed as well.LINKS:No Priors Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0O65xhqvGVhpgdIrrdlEYkNo Priors on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-priors-artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/id1668002688Elad Gil's blog: https://blog.eladgil.com/Sarah Guo's blog: https://sarahguo.com/blog--We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Episode preview(04:43) What is software 3.0(09:14) Disruption coming from startups or incumbents?(13:42) Sarah and Elad identify overlooked investment opportunities in AI(15:19) Sponsor: Omneky(15:46) Future of social media(22:45) AI agents & personal co-pilots(25:32) Where to invest in AI?(31:11) How our kids will interact with AI(34:50) How to gain conviction as an investor in AI(45:07) When should founders raise money and when should they bootstrap?(46:28) How should startups spend their capital now that we have AI capabilities?(48:10) Sarah & Elad’s favorite products in AI(51:39) Would Sarah & Elad get a neuralink implant?(53:41) AI hopes and fearsTWITTER:@CogRev_Podcast@labenz (Nathan)@eriktorenberg (Erik)@sarahnormous (Sarah)@eladgil (Elad)SPONSORS:Shopify is the global commerce platform that helps you sell at every stage of your business. Shopify powers 10% of ALL eCommerce in the US. And Shopify's the global force behind Allbirds, Rothy's, and Brooklinen, and 1,000,000s of other entrepreneurs across 175 countries.From their all-in-one e-commerce platform, to their in-person POS system – wherever and whatever you're selling, Shopify's got you covered. With free Shopify Magic, sell more with less effort by whipping up captivating content that converts – from blog posts to product descriptions using AI. Sign up for $1/month trial period: https://shopify.com/cognitiveThank you Omneky for sponsoring The Cognitive Revolution. Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work, customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off.This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.More show notes and reading material released in our Substack: https://cognitiverevolution.substack.com/

Entrepreneur and investor Elad Gil joins the conversation on AI startup exits and potential buyouts. They debate the surgeon general's warning on social networks for kids, explore AI technology adoption, impact on service sectors, regulating technology use, generative AI capabilities, venture capital trends, reflections on deal stories and future innovations.

Elad Gil, a seasoned investor and tech entrepreneur, discusses the pivotal moments in AI history during this lost recording from September 2022. He unpacks transformative technologies like Transformers, the tension between open-source and closed systems, and the ethical dimensions of AI development. Gil also touches on the surprising shifts in labor markets, particularly in creative and caring sectors, and reflects on the strategic partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft. His insights provide a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

Elad Gil, founder of Color Genomics and early investor in Airbnb and Stripe, discusses education, AI trends, biotech, and startup advice. Topics include the underhyped nature of AI, evolving Google's business model, and transitioning products into distribution companies.

This podcast episode dives into the latest developments in AI models, Google's entry into the competitive space, the intersection of biology and robotics, NVIDIA's high earnings, ROI in AI investments, and the challenges in US chip production. The hosts discuss AI application in 2024, effective AI tools, and the virtuous tech cycles in the industry.

This week on the podcast, Sarah Guo and Elad Gil answer listener questions on the state of technology and artificial intelligence. Sarah and Elad also talk about the 2024 tech market, what type of companies may reach their highest valuation ever and the (former) unicorns that may go bust. Plus, how do Sarah and Elad define happiness? Hint: it’s a use case for a specialized AI agent. Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.comFollow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil Show Links: Cerebras Systems signs $100 million AI supercomputer deal with UAE's G42 | Reuters  Our World in Data  Show Notes: [0:00:37] - Impact of GPU Bottleneck in the near and long term[0:10:30] - Timeline for existing incumbent enterprises to use AI in products [0:11:50] - Vertical versus broad applications for AI Agents  [0:19:33] - 2024 tech market predictions & how founders should think about valuations 

Elad Gil, an accomplished investor and founder, shares insights on the idea maze, solo capitalism, and identifying viable business opportunities. He discusses sectors like AI, crypto, and EdTech, as well as the challenges of innovating in social networking and exploring new directions. Gil also delves into the crypto market, the potential of technology in healthcare, and the future of venture capitalism. Lastly, he explores a web 3 LinkedIn competitor and blockchain-based identity verification.