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World barista champion, author, and entrepreneur. Widely considered the "Godfather of Coffee YouTube" for his educational videos and bestselling book, The World Atlas of Coffee.

Founder of Khan Academy, an educational organization providing free online courses. Advocates for integrating AI in education and competency-based learning.

CEO & CFO at Runway, a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) startup. Focuses on building products that customers crave and how a customer-centric view differs from traditional product management.

Founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange and author of "The Lean Startup". His work focuses on building sustainable, long-term oriented companies.

Medical doctor and advocate for ancestral diets. He shares his perspectives on health and nutrition.

Star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast.

Martin and Illy Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. Specializes in classics and military history, offering historical context and analysis.

Co-host of the Acquired podcast. He is known for his deep dives into company histories and business strategies.

Organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. She helps people thrive in a changing world by becoming the best of who they are and what they do.

YouTube storyteller known for creating viral videos on diverse topics, from breakfast to olive oil, with a focus on visual storytelling and creative process.

A conventionally educated medical doctor who has conducted research into the medical literature on vaccines, immunity, history, and functional medicine. Author of "Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History."

Partner at Sequoia Capital. Hosts conversations with leading AI builders and researchers.

Reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times. He discusses the phone call between Mr. Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

NBA analyst and writer at The Ringer. Known for expertise in data visualization and basketball analytics.

Founder of Chanos & Co., a well-known short seller and investor.

Economist known for his critique of neoclassical economics. Host of the Debunking Economics podcast.

Conflict resolution facilitator and author of 'The Art of Gathering'. Focuses on the importance of intentionality and meaningful connection in gatherings.

Renowned investor and CEO of Markel Corporation, known for his long-term investment record and emphasis on timeless values in business.

General Partner at Spark Capital, a leading venture capital firm with a diverse portfolio of successful companies.

AI researcher known for his work on Keras and his critical perspective on deep learning. Author of the paper "On the Measure of Intelligence."

Co-founder and CEO of Harvey, a legal AI company transforming legal services through deep process expertise and AI-powered workflows.

Political analyst and commentator focusing on the Middle East. Known for expertise on Syria and regional geopolitics.

Investigative business reporter at The New York Times.

AI entrepreneur with experience at Amazon and IBM Watson, currently a national ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Writes the Interconnects newsletter and researches AI at the Allen Institute.

A solo creator who has built a significant following on LinkedIn and expanded to Twitter and email, offering courses and advisory services for entrepreneurs.

Comedian and podcaster who explores the multiverse with guests on the Duncan Trussell Family Hour.

Chief Research Officer at OpenAI. Discusses the release of GPT 4.5 and the future of AI scaling.

One of the world’s top magicians and mentalists. His work explores the intersection of magic, perception, and memory.

Conservative activist and writer. He discusses his campaign against critical race theory and DEI efforts and his influence on the Trump administration's policies towards American universities.

Emerita professor of psychology at Stanford University and professor of psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. President of the Association for Psychological Science, known for research on memory, spatial thinking, design, and creativity.

Philanthropist, author, and advocate for female empowerment. She spent decades with the Gates Foundation and now leads Pivotal Ventures.

Senior Maverick at Wired, known for his insights on technology and the future. Author of numerous books, including The Inevitable.

Hospice physician, personal finance podcaster, and author of The Purpose Code, known for his insights on finding life purpose.

Actor and filmmaker known for his work in Hollywood. In this episode, he discusses his beliefs about the resurrection of Christ.

Professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm and an expert in animal emotions and behavior. Uses science-based methods to improve the lives of animals in human care.

Chief Product Officer at VRChat, with prior experience at Meta, Headspace, and Zynga, focusing on product strategy and growth.

Director of Product Management at YouTube Studio, and a former product leader at Netflix and Uber. Partners with engineering teams to drive better outcomes and foster cultures of ownership.

Billion-dollar founder, pilot, and commercial astronaut. Commander of the world's first all-civilian spaceflight and the first civilian to conduct a spacewalk.

Head of Product at Meta, long-serving executive with expertise in product management and growth strategies.

Behavioral scientist and professor of public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Applies behavioral science to improve communication and decision-making.

Research Partner at a16z crypto. He presents how crypto can provide AI with levels and layers of rich context.

General Partner at Benchmark, a venture capital firm. Chetan has led investments in several successful enterprise technology companies and shares his investment philosophies and experiences.

Writer, educator, artist, designer, and host of the Design Matters podcast. Author of 'Love Letter to a Garden'.

Silicon Valley correspondent for The New York Times. He covers the technology industry.

Founder of DAVIDsTEA and several other businesses, known for his expertise in building and scaling companies.

Psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author. Known for views on modern parenting and the importance of early childhood attachment.

VP of Product at Ramp, leading product management, operations, and support teams. Experienced in scaling credit products and advising financial services companies.

Host of the podcast "How to Make a Few Billion Dollars". Shares business wisdom and personal anecdotes.

Partner at a16z, focusing on the next generation of education with AI. Previously operated and invested in education, including at General Atlantic with investments in Quizlet and Duolingo.