
Training Data
Join us as we train our neural nets on the theme of the century: AI. Sonya Huang, Pat Grady and more Sequoia Capital partners host conversations with leading AI builders and researchers to ask critical questions and develop a deeper understanding of the evolving technologies—and their implications for technology, business and society.The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 41min
From DevOps ‘Heart Attacks’ to AI-Powered Diagnostics With Traversal’s AI Agents
Anish Agarwal and Raj Agrawal, co-founders of Traversal, are reshaping how enterprises tackle system failures with AI agents. They discuss the revolutionary speed of root cause analysis, slashing response times to mere minutes. The duo also explores the parallels between DevOps and healthcare, emphasizing a proactive approach to troubleshooting. With AI-generated code on the rise, they highlight the growing importance of AI in debugging and maintaining reliability. Their insights bridge academic research and real-world applications, showcasing the dynamic potential of AI in tech.

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Jun 17, 2025 • 49min
The Breakthroughs Needed for AGI Have Already Been Made: OpenAI Former Research Head Bob McGrew
Bob McGrew, former Head of Research at OpenAI, shares insights on AI's rapid evolution. He discusses the three essential pillars for artificial general intelligence: Transformers, scaled pre-training, and reasoning. McGrew predicts that 2025 will focus on reasoning as pre-training stagnates. He highlights how the agent economy will disrupt industries, including law and medicine, due to an abundance of AI services. Personal anecdotes reveal how his children use ChatGPT to fuel their curiosity, while he also explores opportunities for startups in AI and robotics.

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Jun 10, 2025 • 38min
OpenAI Codex Team: From Coding Autocomplete to Asynchronous Autonomous Agents
Hanson Wang, a researcher at OpenAI's Codex team, and Alexander Embiricos, product lead focused on agentic coding, delve into revolutionary coding agents that autonomously generate pull requests from simple prompts. They discuss training these AI models for real-world programming, the shift from AI as a pair to an independent agent, and envisioning a future where AI writes most code. Challenges around long-running inference and user task articulation are also explored, all while humorously comparing interactions with Codex to social media engagements.

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Jun 3, 2025 • 54min
Google I/O Afterparty: The Future of Human-AI Collaboration, From Veo to Mariner
Jaclyn Konzelmann, a Google Labs leader working on Project Mariner, discusses how this intelligent assistant enhances productivity by remembering context across tasks. Simon Tokumine highlights NotebookLM's evolution into a platform that personalizes information delivery. Thomas Iljic fascinates listeners with insights on merging filmmaking and gaming through generative AI in Whisk and Veo. The trio delves into creative media's future, the challenges of AI-powered e-commerce, and how user feedback shapes these innovative tools.

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May 27, 2025 • 38min
From Data Centers to Dyson Spheres: P-1 AI's Path to Hardware Engineering AGI
Paul Eremenko, former CTO of Airbus and current CEO of P1 AI, shares his bold vision for integrating AI in physical engineering. He introduces Archie, an AI agent designed to collaborate with engineers and tackle complex tasks. The discussion highlights the innovative methods used to generate synthetic training data and the transition toward engineering AGI. Eremenko emphasizes how Archie enhances design processes, balances existing research with innovation, and aims to revolutionize fields from aerospace to residential cooling.

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May 20, 2025 • 42min
Gong’s Amit Bendov: From Meeting Recordings to Revenue AI
Amit Bendov, CEO and founder of Gong, reveals the journey from a basic meeting transcription tool to an AI-driven revenue powerhouse that boosts sales efficiency by 60%. He discusses the need for task-specific AI agents and the irreplaceability of human accountability in sales. Amit shares insights on survival tactics amidst market challenges, highlighting their expansion strategy and customer-first approach. He also references a transformative talk by Yann LeCun and the mind-changing book by David Deutsch, showcasing a vision for AI's future.

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May 16, 2025 • 31min
LIVE: Google's Jeff Dean on the Coming Transformations in AI
Jeff Dean, Chief Scientist and AI Lead at Google, shares his visionary insights on the future of AI as he predicts systems operating at junior engineer levels within a year. He discusses the evolution of neural networks and the rise of brain-inspired systems. The conversation highlights the fierce competition in language model development and the crucial role of specialized hardware in advancing AI technology. Dean also explores the transformative impact of AI on scientific discovery and the exciting potential of virtual and robotic agents.

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May 15, 2025 • 8min
LIVE: Ambient Agents and the New Agent Inbox ft. Harrison Chase of LangChain
Harrison Chase, Co-founder and CEO of Langchain, explores the groundbreaking idea of ambient agents—AI systems that operate autonomously in the background. He contrasts these with traditional chatbots, highlighting their efficiency in handling complex tasks. Chase emphasizes the ongoing need for human oversight to enhance these agents' performance, suggesting that this innovative approach could significantly expand our ability to harness AI effectively.

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May 14, 2025 • 35min
LIVE: How AI is Reinventing Software Business Models ft. Bret Taylor of Sierra
Bret Taylor, co-founder of Sierra and former co-CEO of Salesforce, delves into the AI-driven revolution of software business models. He emphasizes the shift from subscription pricing to outcomes-based strategies as a challenge for established companies versus startups. The conversation covers the rise of AI agents in brand engagement and the significance of understanding customer needs for tailored solutions. Taylor also highlights the opportunities for entrepreneurs in applied AI and vertical specialization, positioning AI companies for success.

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May 14, 2025 • 32min
LIVE: Sam Altman of OpenAI on Building the ‘Core AI Subscription’ for Your Life
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, discusses the fascinating evolution of OpenAI from a small research lab to a frontrunner in AI technology. He envisions a future where ChatGPT becomes a personal assistant that retains the context of your life. Sam highlights a generational divide in user interactions with AI and shares bold predictions for the next few years. He also addresses the importance of agile teams in driving innovation and how sensor data could enhance AI understanding.