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Co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe (recently acquired by CoreWeave), focused on reinforcement learning for agent reliability and continual learning for production agents.

Award-winning journalist from The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better. Spent years hacking her own mind to transform neuroticism into calm and confidence.

Author and speaker known for The Miracle Morning, offering a six-practice morning routine (SAVERS) focused on silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing to improve personal development.

Professor of psychology at Northeastern University and an expert on the science of morality, religion, and the health benefits of belief in God and religion.

Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Analytics at Meta, shaping the company’s growth and marketing strategy. Author of Click Here: The New Rules of Marketing.

Entrepreneur in Residence at Thrive Capital. First marketing hire at OpenAI and Stripe, and led marketing at Retool. An engineer turned marketer, brings a uniquely analytical approach to marketing.

Former Google Executive Chairman and CEO; longtime technology executive, investor, and advisor focused on AI, defense tech, and space initiatives.

Inventor, scientist, author, and engineer known for pioneering parallel computers and holding over 400 patents.

Leadership expert, speaker, and author. Known for expertise in communication, including the ability to simplify complicated topics and make them easy to grasp.

Global authority on strategy and former dean at the Rotman School of Management. Co-author of Playing to Win and advisor to Fortune 500 companies.

Senior economist for American Compass. Contributes to discussions on economics, trade, and industrial policy.

Author, speaker, and founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. Leading voice in the Conservative movement, empowering students to advocate for principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.

Co-founder of Whole Foods Market and founder of Love.Life. Champion of conscious capitalism and advocate for a holistic approach to health and wellness.

American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and former U.S. senator. Currently serving as the administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

CTO on the a16z crypto team and guest on this episode, providing expertise on crypto, decentralization, and how those ideas intersect with American dynamism and consumer tech.

Platform Experience engineer on the OpenAI Platform team who demonstrated the AgentKit visual builder and discussed agent workflows, human-in-the-loop, and deployment.

Entrepreneur, biohacker, and health influencer. Founder of Bulletproof and creator of Bulletproof Coffee. Host of The Human Upgrade podcast (formerly Bulletproof Radio).

Professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading researcher in evolutionary psychology, specializing in human mating strategies and mate selection.

The sixth and current president of Ukraine. Former actor and comedian who is leading Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Coach of elite athletes, specializing in maximizing athletic performance through training interventions.

Author of The Big Short, Moneyball, and The Fifth Risk. His work often explores themes of risk, innovation, and the role of individuals within complex systems.

Entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. Founder of 1st Phorm, a supplement company, and host of the Real AF podcast, known for his straight-talking advice on business and life.

Host of the podcast, The Value of Others. Shares self-publishing experiences and offers professional services.

Founder of Gecko Robotics. Building robots and AI models to help unlock the physical world.

Partner at Slow Ventures, previously at the Churning Group. Talks about creators making $5M to $10M from niche content.

Triple board certified in facial and ophthalmic plastic surgery. Faculty at the Dell Medical School and the director of the cosmetic surgery fellowship at the TOCI and Face Institute in Austin.

Double board certified in dermatology and cosmetic surgery. Associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh and the director of the UPMC Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center.

Bestselling author and speaker known for books such as Drive, The Power of Regret, and When: The Science of Perfect Timing; discusses motivation, timing, and midlife reinvention on the episode.

Entrepreneur with a successful TikTok marketing strategy, generating over $100 million in revenue.

Neuroscientist and psychiatrist specializing in anxiety and habit change. Offers insights on managing anxiety during uncertain times.

Bestselling author known for his book "The Game." He has since reinvented himself and focuses on deeper conversations about success and meaning.

Former clandestine CIA intelligence officer and decorated wartime veteran. Provides expertise on conflict, nuclear threats, and international political and military dynamics.

Co-founder and president of New Limit, a company working on extending human health span through epigenetic reprogramming.

Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor and co-founder of HealthyGamerGG; Twitch streamer and YouTuber who works on mental health, motivation, and recovery topics.

Media mogul, entertainment powerhouse, and digital innovator. Invented the Movie of the Week, launched FOX, and popularized dating apps.

Stanford neuropsychiatrist pioneering new therapies for mental health disorders. Focuses on substance use disorders, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury, using brain stimulation and psychedelics.

Author and longtime friend of the show. He visited the HQ to discuss a new paper that came out of MIT about the impact of using AI in writing.

Founder and CEO of ProfitWell, a SaaS profit-optimization service. He has grown the business significantly, working with major customers and offering insights into SaaS pricing and monetization.

Cell biologist and author known for work on the influence of beliefs and the subconscious on behaviour and health; invited as the episode's expert guest to discuss rewiring subconscious programs and habit change.

Founder and manager of East Rock Capital, known for his ability to understand people and identify talent. He has influenced top investors and entrepreneurs with his essays on talent, investing, and human development.

Psychologist, author, and relationship expert. Known for his work on understanding romantic relationships and providing evidence-based advice.

Strength athlete, movement coach, and co-host of Mark Bell’s Power Project. Founder of The Stronger Human, an online community focused on strength, movement, and resilience.

Co-creator of the Design Sprint and the Foundation Sprint. Co-founder of Character Capital and co-author of Sprint and Click.

Instrumental in developing the iPod and iPhone at Apple, co-founded Nest Labs, and currently runs the investment firm Future Shape. Author of the book "Build."

Author of 'Inner Excellence,' a book on achieving peak performance through selflessness and spiritual growth. He coaches professional athletes and executives.

President and CPO at Cisco, responsible for driving the company's product strategy and execution. Known for his focus on product-led growth and innovation within large organizations.

Host of The Mindset Mentor podcast, known for his expertise in blending neurology, neurobiology, and psychology to help people master their mindset.

Astronomer and astrophysicist, author of Little Book of Aliens. He consults on Marvel's “Dr. Strange” and explores the intersection of science and spirituality.

Evolutionary biologist and author known for The Selfish Gene; discusses links between biological evolution and language change in this conversation.

AI researcher and author. Host of the Co-Intelligence podcast.