Luis von Ahn, Co-founder and CEO of Duolingo, discusses the groundbreaking changes his app has made in self-guided education. He reveals how gamification and mobile-first strategies propelled Duolingo to success. Von Ahn shares personal stories about the transformative power of learning English and the backstory of the app's beloved green owl mascot. The conversation also dives into monetization challenges, user engagement tactics, and the role of AI in evolving language learning. Tune in for insights on the future of education technology!

Clem Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face, shares his insights as a leader in AI model hosting. He argues against a few dominant foundation model companies, envisioning a future filled with specialized AI models from myriad developers. The conversation dives into the balance of open-source versus proprietary systems, discussing how Hugging Face facilitates collaboration and innovation. Clem also highlights the need for a diverse ecosystem to enhance accessibility and safety in AI, reflecting on the evolving landscape and its impact on software entrepreneurship.

In this engaging conversation, legendary quarterback Joe Montana, now a successful venture investor, shares his remarkable journey from the football field to the world of startups. He discusses the lessons learned from Super Bowl victories that guide his investing strategies at Liquid2 Ventures. Joe emphasizes the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and innovative leadership in both sports and business. He also reflects on the dynamics between founders and investors, highlighting how open communication can help navigate challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discusses building a disruptive payments company, leveraging strengths against incumbents, and competing in the buy-now-pay-later space. He dives into the logic behind their aggressive AI strategy for cost reduction and payments innovation, offering insights into Klarna's journey and strategy evolution.

Austin Link, Co-founder and CEO of Starfish Space, discusses the state of the space industry, the emergence of startups, and the innovative 'space servicing' technology created by Starfish Space. The Otter spacecraft enables satellite repositioning and disposal, unlocking revenue and preventing space debris. The conversation touches on autonomous navigation software, electric propulsion, and the future of the space industry.

Aart de Geus, founder of Synopsys, and CEO Sassine Ghazi discuss the evolution of chip design, the future of Moore's Law, and their $35 billion acquisition of Ansys. They explore the impact of AI in electronic design automation, advancements in chip architecture, and the critical partnership dynamics in the semiconductor industry.

Dive into the fascinating world of Ozempic's scientific journey with Novo Nordisk's chief scientific advisor. Learn about the science behind weight loss on Ozempic, the 90s belief in a groundbreaking drug, and weight loss as a primary goal from the start. Explore the challenges and innovations in developing pharmaceutical technologies and the mechanisms of GOP one agents for diabetes and weight loss.

Gaurav Ahuja, Imprint co-founder and Thrive General Partner, discusses the dynamics of interchange fees, the role of payment networks, the success of small businesses in the rewards ecosystem, Airbnb's strategy for payment processing fees, Visa's strategic approach and technological advancements, the potential for new companies to compete with Visa, and Thrive's investment philosophy and approach.

In this episode, Morgan Housel, Author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, discusses the value of producing content publicly versus privately, the concept of hard-earned money, material desire and its relationship to respect, the pros and cons of participating in Twitter, the reality of hustle, the impact of demographics on economic growth and living standards, and the concept of rationality versus reasonableness.

Car industry analyst and entrepreneur Doug Demuro discusses the car industry supply chain, the transition to electric vehicles, the car dealership business model, and consumer car purchase decisions. He also talks about his business empire, including his YouTube channel and car marketplace called 'Cars and Bids'. The podcast covers topics like maximizing YouTube success, growing a YouTube channel, the feasibility of electric car adoption, the best and worst cars on the market, and the value of creators in business.