Silicon Valley Girl

In this interview, Mati Staniszewski, CEO & co-founder of @ElevenLabs, unpacks the future of voice AI—from real sales/support voice agents that speak any language in your voice, to a voice marketplace already paying creators millions, to the safeguards we’ll need as agents start calling… other agents. We dig into practical playbooks, real costs, the tools to use, and where the next $10k-a-month opportunities are hiding for solo entrepreneurs and SMBs.📩 Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ 📌 My Companies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.co

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl with Marina Mogilko features an interview with Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming careers, education, and decision-making, while shifting power from corporations to individuals.Founded in 2022, Perplexity has grown at remarkable speed - by 2025, the company reached a valuation of $20 billion, underscoring its role as one of the most influential players in the AI landscape.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram and CPO at Anthropic, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping entrepreneurship and work itself.Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekrieger/Links Silicon Valley Girl : 📩 Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko/

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