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Oct 23, 2025 • 27min

Reinventing the Developer Terminal with Warp Co-Founder and CEO Zach Lloyd

Zach Lloyd, co-founder and CEO of Warp, discusses revolutionizing the developer terminal by integrating AI agents for coding and automation. He explores the evolution of software development, highlighting the shift from hand coding to automated processes. Zach addresses philosophical questions about AI consciousness and the importance of human expertise in development roles. He also shares insights on the future of dev tools and security, emphasizing the terminal’s potential as a powerful launchpoint for agent-driven workflows.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 32min

Unlocking the Road to Energy Abundance with Base Power CEO and Co-Founder Zach Dell

Zach Dell, CEO and co-founder of Base Power, dives into the future of energy amid rising demand from AI. He shares insights on Base Power's recent $1 billion fundraise and its mission to lower electricity costs through innovative solar and battery solutions. Dell argues for a shift from centralized to distributed grid architecture and highlights the potential of batteries in transforming the energy landscape. He also discusses the importance of attracting top talent to the energy sector, emphasizing technology-driven opportunities for the future.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 37min

Humans&: Bridging IQ and EQ in Machine Learning with Eric Zelikman

Eric Zelikman, an AI researcher and founder of humans&, discusses his journey from academia to entrepreneurship. He challenges the industry’s obsession with IQ, advocating for a focus on emotional intelligence (EQ) in AI models. Eric emphasizes the importance of incorporating long-term memory and human-centered design to create collaborative systems. With insights on the current limitations of AI, he passionately argues for empowering users rather than merely automating tasks, envisioning a future where machines augment human creativity.
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507 snips
Oct 4, 2025 • 58min

The Impact of AI, from Business Models to Cybersecurity, with Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora

Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks and former Google executive, shares insights on AI's transformative power in business and cybersecurity. He discusses the evolution of search from ads to transaction-based models, highlighting the role of agentic AI in reshaping user experiences. Nikesh explains the pressing cybersecurity challenges posed by AI, including faster attack timelines and the rise of deepfakes. He also emphasizes leadership principles for navigating this rapidly changing landscape and expresses optimism for AI's potential to drive positive disruption.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 2min

Reinventing K-12 Education Using AI with Alpha School Principal Joe Liemandt

Joe Liemandt, founder of Trilogy and principal of Alpha School, shares his revolutionary approach to K-12 education. Imagine mastering academics in just two hours! Joe discusses replacing traditional teachers with 'Guides' and focusing on project-based workshops to ignite students' passions. He emphasizes the use of incentives to motivate learning and personalizes education to tackle varying student needs. The conversation delves into the mental health crisis in schools and the potential of AI to transform education, all while aiming to redefine what school can be.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 31min

AI Agents Talking to AI Agents: Reinventing Commerce with Decagon CEO Jesse Zhang

Jesse Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Decagon, previously founded Lowkey, which was acquired by Niantic. He discusses the evolution of AI customer-service agents and how Decagon's unique approach is reshaping brand-consumer interactions. Jesse shares insights on securing large enterprise clients, the impact of AI on productivity, and his philosophy on hiring talent. He also explores the future of agentic AI, emphasizing conversation-based pricing and a vision for agents communicating with each other to enhance customer experience.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 58min

Jared Kushner: BrainCo, Affinity Partners, and the Geopolitics of AI

Jared Kushner, a businessman and investor known for his role as Senior Advisor to Donald Trump, joins the discussion with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil. He shares insights about founding Affinity Partners and his AI venture, BrainCo, while emphasizing the importance of private sector skills in government. They dive into the geopolitics of AI, the potential for collaboration in the Middle East, and discuss the Abraham Accords. Kushner also addresses how his diplomatic experiences shape his investment strategies and the need for stability in the region.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 45min

A New Operating System for Physicians with OpenEvidence Founder Daniel Nadler

Daniel Nadler, the founder of OpenEvidence, unveils how his innovative company has revolutionized medical information access, achieving a remarkable 40% adoption rate among American doctors in just 18 months. He discusses treating physicians as consumers to enhance their experience and address the enhancement of patient communication. The conversation also delves into how technology is set to reshape medical education and practice while examining motivation and recruitment philosophies that drive success in this transformative landscape.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 41min

Reshaping America’s Economy for the Superintelligence Century with Jacob Helberg

Jacob Helberg, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, discusses the transformative potential of AI in reshoring American manufacturing and enhancing supply chain security. He envisions AI as a powerful tool for productivity rather than a job-killer, promoting a tech and energy partnership in the Middle East. Helberg also tackles the path toward increased nuclear energy and highlights the importance of an open-source AI ecosystem. The conversation paints a vivid picture of the 'superintelligence century' and America’s economic evolution.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 42min

How Agentic AI is Transforming The Startup Landscape with Andrew Ng

Andrew Ng, co-founder of Google Brain and Coursera, discusses the transformation of startups through agentic AI with Sarah Guo and Elad Gil. They delve into how AI is reshaping successful founder profiles and the vital role of small teams. Ng emphasizes the importance of coding skills for everyone in an organization and critiques the concept of 'vibe coding.' They also explore the future of AI in engineering, the need for adaptable leadership, and the potential for models to bootstrap themselves, all while navigating the startup landscape.

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