Silicon Valley Girl

What will happen to jobs in the age of AI? Jesse Zhang, co-founder of $1.5B startup Decagon, joins me to talk about how AI agents are changing the future of work. We dive into which roles are disappearing, which new ones are being created, and the skills you need to stay competitive. Jesse also shares his journey of building one of the fastest-growing AI companies in Silicon Valley, advice for new founders, and what the next generation of entrepreneurs should know about starting in AI.

Amjad Masad, the founder and CEO of Replit, sits down with Marina Mogilko to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the future of business and how solopreneurs can now build a $1B company in just a few years.If you’ve ever wondered how to launch your own AI-powered business, what vibe coding really means, or how AI is changing the rules of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!

In this video, Alex Divinsky @TickerSymbolYOU‬⁠ is living off his investments — and in this interview, he reveals how to live entirely off an AI-driven investing strategy.The AI boom: are we in a bubble or not?His bold portfolioHow to spot winners before Wall Street doesThe psychology of investing (why behavior = 90% of your returns)His advice for average investors who don’t want to spend 40 hours a week on researchIf you’ve ever wondered how to survive market swings, avoid panic-selling, and actually enjoy investing, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TickerSymbolYOUDISCLAIMER:This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Thomas Wolf, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, discusses the evolution of open-source AI and its practical applications. He explores how non-coders can create impactful apps, the nuances of AI ownership, and the influence of LLMs on children's education. Wolf also highlights the future of household robotics and the importance of integrating creative thinking in kids. The conversation touches on AI's transformative role in job markets, emphasizing the need for adaptability and innovation in a tech-driven world.

She started with YouTube workouts for 40 people — and ended up building two multi-million dollar apparel brands. In this honest, behind-the-scenes conversation, Cassey Ho (Blogilates) talks about content, community, AI theft, burnout, growth, and what it really takes to build something real in 2025.

In this episode, Marina Mogilko interviews Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub — the world’s largest platform for developers. He shares why now is the most exciting time to be a developer, how AI is reshaping developers work, how “vibe coding” changes everything, and what skills actually matter in the AI-powered future of work.Follow Thomas Dohmke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtom/And GitHub on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/github/ Follow Marina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/Silicon Valley Girl Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirlpodcast/

In this powerful interview, we sit down with a world-renowned coach and entrepreneur Marie Forleo who walked away from Wall Street, turned down Vogue, and built a global business by following one simple rule: if it’s not a full-body yes — it’s a no.We talk about burnout, fear of irrelevance, financial anxiety, choosing freedom over prestige, and why success without alignment just isn’t worth it. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own ambition, this one will hit home.Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:42 – A better way to make big decisions03:16 – How to know you’re on the wrong path04:01 – The most important career advice you’ll hear05:45 – When is it time to change your career?08:23– The 80/20 rule for stress10:47 – “Bring the party”: reframing boring tasks12:47 – What you need to continue and what do you need to drop 14:00 – Operating from Sustainability vs. Operating from Fear15:48 – When you are mentally ready to say NO16:55 – Giving up prestige to follow your calling18:40 – How to understand if this an emotional inner voice or logical inner voice 20:00 – How to practice hearing  your inner voice22:30 – Financial freedom and the fear of losing it25:16 – Do you really need to stay hungry to succeed?29:20 – What success looks like now31:40 – Choosing not to have kids34:48 – Shiny object syndrome and staying focusedinstagram.com/marieforleoinstagram.com/siliconvalleygirl

In this deep-dive conversation with Ankur Jain, founder of a $3.1B startup Bilt, we explore the untold truth behind building a company, solving real-world problems like housing, and how he’s hacking credit systems to help people save money and live better. Links: 🎙️Follow my new Instagram to stay up to date with this podcast: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirlpodcast/My personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/📌 My Companies & Products: https://marinamogilko.ru/collabytTimestamps: 00:35 – How to stop flying economy using Ankur’s app (and how it actually works)2:13 – $7,900 monthly rent – how much do you earn in rewards?2:30 – Where can you spend your rewards3:36 – How rewards convert to real dollars4:08 – Why no one has done this before5:20 – How COVID shaped his startup journey6:18 – The ultimate entrepreneurship guide7:18 – 2 years of hearing no7:50 – He spent 18 months in Washington DC changing regulations from within10:16 – Entrepreneurial mindset – prepare for everything to go wrong11:12 – What happened to solving big problems?12:34 – Housing crisis, mental health – why the government doesn’t fix it13:20 – Founders don’t want to solve problems anymore13:49 – His mindset for building a $3.1B company15:34 – The problem with raising money in Silicon Valley17:37 – His upbringing: his parents’ American dream19:43 – Startup life as a kid – growing up in an innovation environment23:35 – Why NYC beats Silicon Valley for startups26:07 – Starting a company? 2 things you must know

In this episode, we talk to Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, the founders of Unacademy — a $3B edtech giant that started as a simple YouTube channel. They share how they scaled to 100+ channels, built an AI-powered English learning app disrupting the industry, and grew without spending on ads. We dive into the highs and lows: layoffs, panic attacks, going public, and what it really takes to build a billion-dollar startup in the age of AI.00:00 – Teaser00:42 – From YouTube blog to $3B edtech unicorn02:35 – Why they focused on YouTube for education06:20 – How their AI app is disrupting Duolingo in just one year09:20 – The depressing phase: no sleep and panic attacks10:17 – How they earned $2M/year with zero ad spend11:35 – IPO prep while losing $150M/year?13:33 – Did they consider shutting down?14:19 – Men don’t talk about it16:02 – Are they replacing teachers with AI?19:14 – How they started 21:52 – Decline in viewership when Roman stopped posting; 1000 teachers creating instead22:40 – Netflix for education: managing 100+ channels23:55 – How much it costs to run a single YouTube channel25:42 – Their marketing strategy 26:50 – Why videos now get only 200–300 views28:00 – Laid off teachers29:27 – Advice for YouTubes30:12 – Leave your ego behind: let others do the work too31:35 – Moving to the U.S.33:50 – What will happen in 5 years with AI34:50 – Advice for first-time founders in 2025

For over two decades, Coco Rocha has defied fashion industry expectations, balancing her supermodel career with motherhood while working with top brands like Chanel and Vogue. Despite facing setbacks, including contract losses due to pregnancy and backlash over her TikTok presence, she became a key advocate for labor laws protecting underage models. As an entrepreneur, she founded the Coco Rocha Model Camp and co-owns Nomad Management, where she mentors and shapes the next generation of talent. Timestamps: 00:00 – Teaser 00:42 – How she manages it all: the real support behind Coco 03:00 – The reality of working with her husband 06:15 – How to stay relevant for 20+ years in fashion 08:02 – People gravitate toward how you work, not how you look 08:26 – Will AI models replace humans? 09:10 – The skills AI can't replicate — how human models stay irreplaceable 10:47 – Models should learn from content creators 11:54 – 'There’s no traditional path anymore' — why aspiring models need to throw out the rulebook 13:21 – The backlash from the fashion industry over her TikToks 15:18 – The confession: "I’m actually a stay-at-home mom most of the time" 18:00 – "If you see me on an airplane, I’m crying" 19:33 – Why she chose to have 3 kids while still modeling 21:35 – She lost contracts because she got pregnant — the industry's brutal response to motherhood 22:23 – The law she helped pass that changed fashion forever 23:00 – The unexpected backlash that followed 24:08 – How she deals with hate and negativity 26:20 – The power of not responding right away 27:28 – Coco’s beauty & travel survival tips 29:25 – The craziest thing that happened to her on set 30:42 – What she’d tell her 15-year-old self 32:05 – 'Here’s where I see myself in 5 years'