
"World of DaaS"
deep dive into Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) businesses. World of DaaS is a podcast for data enthusiasts, by data enthusiasts, where Auren Hoffman talks to business and technology leaders about all things data - building it, acquiring it, analyzing it, and everything in between.
Latest episodes

May 14, 2024 • 45min
Masterworks CEO Scott Lynn - Data-Driven Art Investing
Scott Lynn, CEO of Masterworks, discusses data insights on the art market, art trends, NFTs, fraud in art, and investing strategies. They cover the evolution of art as an investment, challenges in art market, wealth influencers, securitizing assets, dynamics of art investing, and effects of inflation on investments.

May 7, 2024 • 58min
Dmitri Alperovitch - The New Cold War
Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-founder of Crowdstrike, discusses China's potential invasion of Taiwan, global semiconductor markets, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and his book 'World on the Brink.'

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Apr 30, 2024 • 52min
Groq CEO Jonathan Ross - Next Gen AI Hardware
Groq CEO Jonathan Ross, inventor of Google's TPU, discusses the future of AI industries, semiconductor supply chains, chip development challenges, and prompt writing tips from an AI pro. The podcast delves into the evolving landscape of compute and data in the AI economy, the impact of AI on industries, tech giants in chip design, benefits of a North American supply chain, and future predictions in the tech industry.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 42min
Greg Isenberg - Startup Studios vs Traditional VC
Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout Studio, discusses changes in the startup ecosystem, the benefits of the startup studio model, and building ChatGPT businesses. They cover topics like building without venture funding and the future of tech costs. The conversation also explores resisting tech temptations, niche communities, taxation systems, and challenging conventional startup advice.

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Apr 16, 2024 • 56min
Breaking Points Host Saagar Enjeti - Anti-Establishment Media
Saagar Enjeti, co-host of Breaking Points, discusses media business models, biases in anti-establishment media, parallels in US history, aliens and conspiracies in DC parties. The episode explores diversifying revenue streams, success of Politico and Axios, navigating biases, analyzing US presidents, challenges of being a Congressman, questioning mainstream beliefs, and the purpose of institutions.

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Apr 9, 2024 • 53min
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen: Global Shipping and Logistics
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, discusses supply chain breakdowns, scaling freight forwarding businesses, deglobalization vs international trade. Also, explores challenges in logistics integration, global shipping dynamics, contrarian approach to AI, and management challenges in business operations.

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Apr 2, 2024 • 59min
Bill Magnuson, CEO of Braze $BRZE : Future of Mobile
Bill Magnuson, CEO of Braze, discusses the growth of mobile technology, power of first-party relationships, modern martech mindset vs traditional advertising, tech company IPOs, SMS spam and fraud, toxic tech workplace culture, and the debate of 'family' in the workplace.

Mar 26, 2024 • 47min
Steve Case: AOL, AI & American Innovation
Former CEO of AOL, Steve Case, discusses the early days of the internet and AOL's success. He shares insights on the third wave of the internet disrupting industries like healthcare. They explore spreading venture funding to non-coastal cities and the power of optimism in entrepreneurship.

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Mar 19, 2024 • 59min
ID.me CEO Blake Hall: Identity & Security
The podcast explores online security, identity wallets, and AI. They discuss espionage in the digital age, Iran's influence in the Middle East, and evolving warfare tactics. Insights on hiring executives, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurship are shared. Auren and Blake delve into the future of digital identity and the importance of streamlined authentication.

Mar 12, 2024 • 44min
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier: Future of Higher Ed
Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier discusses free speech, academic freedom, and higher education challenges. They explore civil discourse, rising student loan costs, mental health issues, and the evolving role of universities in society. The podcast also touches on tech stagnation, the importance of intellectual diversity, and balancing research with teaching in academia.
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