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Nobel Prize–winning experimental physicist known for pioneering work on superconducting circuits and qubits that helped enable modern quantum computing research and industrial efforts.

U.S. economics editor for The Economist, discussing American car culture and its societal impact.

CEO and co-founder of filtered.com, a learning tech company. He writes about algorithms, learning and productivity in Scientific American, Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review.

Internationally renowned health and performance psychologist specializing in heart rate variability and its impact on mental and physical health. Author of Heart Breath Mind.

Offers insights on body language and nonverbal communication as tools for exuding confidence. Provides practical tips on using posture and gestures to convey self-assuredness.

Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History and author of The Fall of the Ottomans, providing expert analysis on Ottoman rule in Gaza, economic changes, and the rise of nationalism.

Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, renowned SaaS investor, and has led 19 unicorn investments.

Professor and co-director of the Mayo Clinic's Obesity Solutions Initiative. Inventor of the treadmill desk and the author of Get Up!: Why Your Chair Is Killing You and What You Can Do About It.

New York Times opinion columnist and author. Known for his conservative perspectives and writings on religion, politics, and culture.

One of the four hosts of the All-In Podcast, known for his expertise in the tech and creator economy.

Cyber ambassador-at-large and former inaugural Minister of Digital Affairs for Taiwan. Pioneer in digital democracy initiatives such as the Sunflower Movement, g0v, and vTaiwan.

Boxer, physicist, and author of Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business. Discusses impulse control, self-forgiveness, modern parenting, and the importance of social circles.

Founder and CEO of Thrive Global and co-founder of The Huffington Post. Bestselling author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution.

Fourth-generation custodian of Londolozi Game Reserve, lion tracker, storyteller, and founder of Track Your Life; author of The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life and facilitator of wilderness retreats focused on nature-led personal transformation.

American trial lawyer and entrepreneur best known for founding Morgan & Morgan; owner of experiential attractions (WonderWorks, Alcatraz East) and numerous other businesses, discussing his side-hustle flywheel and scaling strategies on the episode.

Canadian-American political commentator, journalist, and author. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic and is known for his expertise on American politics and international affairs.

Reporter on The New York Times climate team and leader of the Climate Forward newsletter, appearing to discuss China's role in clean-energy technology and COP reporting.

Comedian, actor, writer, and host of the podcast You Made It Weird; guest on this episode discussing productivity, meaning, and spirituality.

Creator of the Keras library, author of Deep Learning with Python, and founder of the ARC Prize. Leading voice in AI and spent years thinking deeply about what intelligence actually is.

Anchor of CNN's News Night with Abby Phillip. She is also the author of the book 'A Dream Deferred, Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power'.

Former Navy SEAL and author of "Masters of Uncertainty". Expert in leadership, team dynamics, and performance under pressure.

New York Times Opinion columnist. Host of the Interesting Times podcast.

Progressive political commentator and live streamer on YouTube, known for his online persona "Destiny".

Developmental psychologist and author of the book '10 to 25'. Focuses on understanding and motivating young people effectively.

Chief Product Officer at Nubank, previously held product leadership roles at Facebook, Quantcast, and Google.

Leading historian of authoritarianism, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe. Author of various books, including On Freedom and On Tyranny.

Former VP at Amazon, executive coach, and course creator. Helped invent Prime Video, Amazon Video, and other Amazon products.

Founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm focused on software and technology-enabled services; discussed his firm’s strategy, deal playbook, and background growing up in Puerto Rico.

Writer for The Atlantic, known for her insightful commentary on American and British politics. Author of 'Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in Eleven Fights' and 'The Genius Myth'.

Prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of Quest Nutrition. Host of Impact Theory.

Journalist and co-host of Hard Fork, focused on covering tech platforms and AI; often provides analysis and interview questions during episodes.

New York Times reporter covering the Theranos trial, providing insights into the case and its implications.

Catholic political commentator, host of The Michael Knowles Show on DailyWire+, and author. Founder of Mayflower Cigars, blending faith, culture, and tradition.

Organizer of the AI Engineer Summit and host of Latent Space. Focuses on the evolution of AI engineering and the rise of AI agents.

Co-founder and CTO of Ramp. He discusses the launch of Ramp's first AI agent designed to streamline corporate expense management.

Features writer for New York magazine's Intelligencer. Author of 'Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College'.

CEO of Shopify, discusses the company's business, diversity, and the future of work.

Producer at 99% Invisible.

Author of "A More Beautiful Question" and self-proclaimed questionologist, specializing in the art and science of questioning and its impact on innovation and problem-solving.

Creator, writer, and executive producer behind TV shows such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. Founder of the production company Shondaland and author of Year of Yes.

Los Angeles-based New York Times reporter covering Netflix, streaming, and the business of Hollywood with expertise on industry strategy and studio deals.

CEO of Zipline, a drone delivery company focused on instant logistics. He discusses the company's technology, regulatory environment, and future plans for scaling up manufacturing.

Venture capitalist and founder of Social Capital. Early executive at Facebook.

Alternative scientific theorist from Dedunking the Past. Known for his skepticism and detailed knowledge of pyramid construction and alternative history.

Licensed psychologist, Stanford instructor, and author of 'Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life'. She specializes in validation techniques and dialectical behavior therapy.

Founder and executive chairman of Hodinkee, a leading watch media and e‑commerce company; recognized expert on luxury watches and Rolex with deep access to the industry.

Demographer, researcher, and writer. He studies fertility trends and family policies at the Institute for Family Studies and is an adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Chief Meme Strategist and writer of Shrub Stack. Known for a barbell portfolio strategy and the GAG (Golden Age of Grift) thesis.

Designer, engineer, scientist, and artist working on computational design, synthetic biology, and digital fabrication. Previously at MIT, now at OXMAN.

Founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest-growing franchises. He's also an investor in over a dozen companies and a best-selling author who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale their businesses.