The Aarthi and Sriram Show

Meet Zarna Garg, the Indian mom dominating the comedy scene. From her traditional upbringing to opening for Tina Fey, she shares funny anecdotes and the significance of authenticity in comedy. They also discuss the STEM vs humanities debate, dating advice, and the influence of reality shows on relationships.

Sriram and Aarthi discuss Christopher Nolan's techno-optimism, Cillian Murphy's brilliance, project management in Oppenheimer, ethical dilemmas of building a bomb, movie aspects and portrayal of physics, and the power of technology and teamwork.

Tech industry veterans discuss when to quit your job, evaluating your career, career planning in the tech industry, factors to consider when deciding to quit, navigating compensation and pay awkwardness.

Renowned guest Marc Guggenheim, co-creator of Arrowverse, discusses comic books, superhero movies, and TV show production. Topics include managing fan expectations, establishing storytelling themes, the weaponization of nostalgia, and the future of TV shows exploring comic books. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation with the visionary behind beloved superhero stories!

Music industry titan Steve Stoute shares his journey from getting fired to becoming a music mogul. They discuss his visionary thinking, groundbreaking strategies, resilience, and innovation that forever changed the music industry.

Former lawyer turned Peloton Instructor, Robin Arzon, shares her incredible transformation and insights into her week as a fitness professional. She reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get motivated as she discusses living up to fame and reveals her exciting future plans. Learn valuable tips on getting started with your own fitness journey.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, joins Aarthi and Sriram to discuss the future of crypto, financialization, the open source movement, LeBron James as a role model, Elon Musk's influence, AI decision-making, and the potential of zk-SNARKs in privacy and reputation systems.

Tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Marc Andreessen discusses the positive impact of AI on society, the moral implications of technological advancements, the importance of open source in AI development, and how AI can revolutionize education. They also explore the intersection of religion and politics, and discuss the creative capabilities of AI-generated prompts.

Venture capitalists Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim discuss the secrets of becoming a successful VC, including the dynamics between founders and VCs and building strong relationships. They emphasize the importance of active pursuit in the early stages, networking through cold emailing, and gaining operational experience to succeed in the industry.

Congressman Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey from the immigrant experience to impactful tenure in Congress. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC. Explore the future of artificial intelligence, the decentralization of tech, and the US-India tech landscape. Discover Ro Khanna's compelling message for the tech hub and his reflections on patriotism. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that delves into tensions between policymakers and tech while providing a vision for a harmonious tech ecosystem.