
The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck
The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck, is a series of conversations with leaders from across the Machine Learning, AI, & Data landscape hosted by leading AI & data investor and Partner at FirstMark Capital, Matt Turck.
Latest episodes

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Jul 25, 2024 • 44min
Making AI Work: Fine-Tuning, Inference, Memory | Sharon Zhou, CEO, Lamini
Sharon Zhou, CEO of Lamini, discusses the evolving AI market, Inference, Memory Tuning, AI agents, real-time challenges, and Lamini's future. Topics include GPU shortage, AMD vs Nvidia, LoRA, and reasoning vs pure compute in AI.

Jul 18, 2024 • 49min
An inside look at “Mastering AI” | Jeremy Kahn, Author & AI Editor, Fortune
Jeremy Kahn, AI Editor at Fortune Magazine, talks about risks and benefits of AI, importance of UI design, potential for winner-takes-most economy, need for AI regulation, automation bias, role of AI in science and art, perspective on Agentic AI, concerns about AGI and Superintelligence, and his work at Fortune.

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 2min
From Business to Warfare: How AI Affects the Modern World | Azeem Azhar
Expert Azeem Azhar discusses AI's impact on industries, Asia's optimism, sovereign AI, and AI in modern warfare. They touch on energy transition, big oil vs. Chinese solar, and AI's empowering possibilities.

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Jun 13, 2024 • 49min
How ClickHouse powers Netflix, Uber and Spotify’s Analytics | Aaron Katz, CEO of ClickHouse
Aaron Katz, CEO of ClickHouse, discusses the evolution from open-source to cloud platform, real-time data processing, partnerships for data ingestion, and sales strategies. The podcast explores ClickHouse's role in AI applications, market expansion plans in Asia, and the CEO's journey in leading the company towards future growth.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
From Tiny Romanian Startup to Global AI Automation Leader | Daniel Dines, CEO of UIPath
Daniel Dines, CEO of UiPath, discusses the company's journey from a small Romanian apartment to a global AI automation leader. Topics include building a global product, raising funds, expanding globally, AI integration, process mining, and the importance of partnerships and sales strategies.

May 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
How Airtable is Ushering 500,000 Organizations Into The Era of AI | Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable
Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable, discusses the challenges of transitioning Airtable into an enterprise platform, the role of AI in marketing operations, automating workflows, and enhancing business processes. They explore AI use cases, the tech behind Airtable's AI capabilities, and the potential future as an AI-first company. The conversation also touches on big enterprises' view of AI, Airtable's journey from PLG to enterprise product, and the potential impact of AI on programming.

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May 16, 2024 • 55min
AI, Data and Blockchain: a VC perspective | Tomasz Tunguz, Founder of Theory Ventures
Tomasz Tunguz, a leading voice in tech investment, discusses Ethereum's potential, data security in a decentralized world, and AI technologies. They delve into blockchain's use case, the intersection of blockchain and AI, and trends in cloud investments.

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May 3, 2024 • 45min
The $9B Startup Going After Snowflake and Databricks | Renen Hallak from VAST Data
Renen Hallak, CEO of VAST Data, discusses disrupting the data storage market with AI infrastructure, selling over a billion in software, and technical innovations behind their architecture. Topics include transitioning from storage to databases, working with open source, sales strategy, and Hallak's journey from technical founder to CEO.

Apr 26, 2024 • 49min
Navigating the AI Landscape: A Survival Guide | 2024 MAD Landscape with Matt Turck and Aman Kabeer
Dive into the 2024 MAD landscape with Matt Turck and Aman Kabeer as they discuss open-source AI, market saturation, Gen AI, emerging AI stack, VCs excitement, full-stack AI platforms, modern data stack, and what's next for the MAD Landscape. Gain insights into the evolving AI, machine learning, and data scene with a mix of analysis, industry perspectives, and foresight into the technological future.

Apr 17, 2024 • 51min
AI at Roblox: Revolutionizing Game Creation | Morgan McGuire from Roblox
Join Morgan McGuire, Chief Scientist at Roblox, as he delves deep into the platform's AI tools, including AI Code Assist, Material Generator, and ControlNet. Learn how Roblox is revolutionizing game creation and democratizing development. Explore the diverse backgrounds of Roblox team members and the collaborative work environment shaping the future of the gaming industry.