Reid Hoffman, a serial founder and prolific investor known for co-founding LinkedIn and his ties to the PayPal mafia, shares insights from his tech journey. He discusses viewing AI as a tool for human enhancement and the importance of adaptability in this fast-changing landscape. The conversation touches on navigating the minimum viable product, the emotional hurdles of success, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. Hoffman also emphasizes contrarian thinking and the need for caution in business decisions, all while encouraging proactive engagement with innovation.

Scott Wu, co-founder of Cognition AI and a gold medal-winning competitive programmer, shares his journey from coding champion to AI innovator. He discusses the evolution of AI in software development and the necessity for human oversight in code generation. Wu emphasizes the balance between data-driven decisions and creativity in startups. He reminisces about unconventional recruitment tactics and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing productivity. The conversation highlights the importance of finding the right co-founders and adapting to the rapidly changing tech landscape.

Kanjun Qiu, co-founder of Imbue and former Dropbox leader, shares her exciting transition to entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of play in enhancing both human and AI agency. The discussion highlights AI as a reflection of humanity, the transformative potential of AI in creative spaces, and the significance of community in fostering innovation. Kanjun also dives into her early days at Dropbox, navigating challenges and adapting processes to support rapid growth, showcasing the spirit of collaboration in the tech world.

Duolingo Co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn shares his journey from creating CAPTCHA, founding a multi-billion dollar language learning app, and how his company produced their delightfully unhinged mascot.

Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Meta, shares insights on his journey from Facebook's origin to building a tech powerhouse. He discusses the importance of open source in AI and how community-driven development plays a crucial role in Llama. Ruchi Sanghvi and Aditya Agarwal, both early Facebook employees, explore the challenges of fostering innovation and the critical role of teamwork and adaptability in startup culture. They reflect on personal growth through sports and the lessons learned from past challenges, emphasizing the value of people in achieving success.

As the former CEO of Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2018, Lloyd Blankfein was a main character in the most eventful economic period of recent history. Alongside our hosts, he opens up about what it took to steer his ship through choppy waters and how to build a durable culture amidst existential fear. In true Minus One fashion, he also shares his frameworks for how he’s thinking about what’s next for him after Goldman Sachs.

As a two-time Olympic gold medal winning decathlete, Ashton Eaton is one of the few people who ever held a legitimate claim to the title "most athletic person in the world." After retiring from professional athletics, he joined South Park Commons to navigate his career transition. With the 2024 Olympics kicking off, we were honored to have him join us to talk about what it takes to be the best in the world—and what the best in the world do when it's time to figure out what's next.