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

Physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is a thought leader on the microbiome and its connection to soil health and human well-being.

YC General Partner. Traces the history of fusion, the physics behind it, and the engineering challenges that stalled it for nearly a century.

Expert in exercise science focusing on muscle hypertrophy and resistance training. He shares insights on preserving strength, improving mobility, and supporting an active life through resistance training.

Chief Revenue Officer at 1Password, with extensive experience in scaling B2B sales and revenue growth.

Co-founder of Patients for Patient Safety U.S. and director of the Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership Master’s program at Georgetown University.

Combat veteran and federal employee at the Veterans Health Administration, sharing his experience of being laid off.

A YouTuber known for exposing fake guru scam artists and their tactics.

Stanford professor and author of Scaling Up Excellence, sharing insights on business scaling.

Professor of computer science and electrical engineering at Stanford University and senior research advisor at a16z crypto. Expert in cryptography and blockchain technology.

Kenyan athlete regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time. He has won multiple Olympic marathons and major titles and is the only athlete to have run a marathon in under two hours.

Philanthropist, mentor, author of "This Is the Moment!", and founder of the "Say It Now" movement. Shares insights on intentionality, gratitude, and embracing mortality.

Head of Sales, Americas at Notion, spearheading growth and AI-powered go-to-market strategy. Co-founded 20sales.vc.

Vice-Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine; expert in PTSD treatment.

Founder and managing partner of Forerunner Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on consumer-centric investments.

Harvard-educated psychiatrist and world-renowned authority on ADHD. Author of several books on the subject.

Entrepreneur, investor, and AI researcher. Co-founder of Pioneer and former partner at Y Combinator. Creator of The Power of Focus course on improving cognitive performance.

Founder of The Children's Investment Fund Management, one of Europe's most successful hedge funds. He is also deeply committed to addressing climate change and improving children's health globally through his foundation.

Host of Upstream and Live Players. Part of the Turpentine podcast network.

Founder of Lempire, a bootstrapped company that scaled to $30M ARR through content and brand building. He's also an angel investor and best-selling author.

Former U.S. Attorney. Host of Stay Tuned with Preet, a podcast that breaks down legal topics and interviews leaders.

Senior national security correspondent for the New York Times, focusing on military affairs.

General Partner at Benchmark, an early investor in Lattice and board director. Experienced investor with a focus on software.

Twin sister who bravely rescued Melissa from a crocodile attack in Mexico, recipient of the King's Gallantry Medal 2024.

Founder at AlleyCorp. Offers perspectives on founder-led companies and the current funding climate.

Twin sister who survived a crocodile attack in Mexico, showcasing remarkable resilience and a strong bond with her sister.

Sports rehab chiropractor specializing in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. Co-founder of the private training program 10 Squared alongside Peter Attia.

Founder of Customer Camp and writer of the buyer psychology newsletter "Why We Buy," with expertise in audience building and copywriting.

World-renowned psychologist and author known for Dunbar's number, which explores the limits of human social capacity. His research focuses on the evolutionary psychology of friendship and social networks.

Journalist and podcast host. Known for his investigative reporting and cultural commentary on shows like ESPN Daily and Pablo Torre Finds Out.

Board-certified psychiatrist, author, and keynote speaker. Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at George Washington University School of Medicine.

Licensed marriage and family therapist. She focuses on helping couples thrive by understanding relationship dynamics and expectations.

Professor of History and Law at Harvard University. Expert in American history, politics, and culture.

Director of Global Macro Strategy at StoneX. Provides insights on macroeconomics, market trends, and investment strategies.

Senior United States Senator from New Jersey. Known for his focus on education reform, economic development, and criminal justice reform.

Guest on this episode, sharing his expertise on building an audience in 2025.

Distinguished professor and vice chair of psychology at the University of California, Riverside. Her research focuses on human happiness and developing strategies to increase well-being.

Host of the ToKCast podcast, which discusses the work of David Deutsch, particularly his books 'The Beginning of Infinity' and 'The Fabric of Reality'.

Friend of the show and AI expert who discusses his analysis of the JFK files using AI.

Emmy-winning journalist and public speaking expert. Founder and C.E.O. of Clarity Media Group, working with high-profile clients.

Serial founder with experience in analytics and security companies, including Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. He shares his expertise in using ChatGPT for workplace communication and productivity.

Co-host of the Growth In Reverse podcast and creator of The Growth Vault, offering newsletter templates and growth strategies.

Founder and CEO of ZML, a next-generation inference engine; previously VP of Engineering at Zenly.

Leading expert in cardiovascular physiology and space medicine, founding director of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at UT Southwestern.

One of the minds behind OpenAI's O3 model. Works at OpenAI.

CTO at a16zcrypto. Focuses on AI, deep fakes, and proving humanness online.

One of the minds behind OpenAI's O3 model. Works at OpenAI.

General Partner at Benchmark, a renowned venture firm. Led deals into HeyGen and Mercor, and was an early investor in Brex.

Head of people and performance research at the ADP Research Institute, co-author of "Nine Lies About Work."

Staff writer at The Ringer. He is an NBA Draft expert.