The Aarthi and Sriram Show

The Aarthi and Sriram Show

Aarthi and Sriram

A show on optimistic conversations with people building and creating new products and technologies, hosted by veteran technologists Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan.

Ep 95 - AI Tools, Trends & Future – a16z’s Justine & Olivia Moore Break It Down

Ep 95 - AI Tools, Trends & Future – a16z’s Justine & Olivia Moore Break It Down

0:00 Intro3:15 - State of AI at the beginning of 202412:30 - Valuations and fundraising landscape today16:20 - Founder backgrounds for AI startups19:15 - Are AI companies defensible? What moats do they have?26:40 - Impact for large enterprise businesses30 35 - Exit options and M&A35:45 - What problems do they wish founders focused on? And not so much on?42:35 - AI therapy - is it cringe?48:55 - Stanford dropouts and starting AI companies58:35 - Olivia and Justine's favorite AI Tools1:04:00 - Ou

Jan 30, • 1:05:05

Ep 94 - 2024 Rewind: AI, Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons

Ep 94 - 2024 Rewind: AI, Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons

Chapters:0:00 Intro1:50 Gokul Rajaram on Google and what makes a great CEO14:30 Ishan Mukherjee on the State of LLMs22:23 Mark Pincus on how to come up with good ideas and build great products33:12 Anil Varanasi on how to spot great talent36:18 Rio Ferdinand on Leadership and Young Prodigies41:33 Hudzah on using Claude LLM to build products quickly47:29 Mike Maples on patterns for successful startups56:00 Career and life advice by Aarthi and Sriram1:06:55 Aravind Srinivas on Google’s Larry Page

Jan 29, • 50:30

Ep 93 - From Reading Papers in the Gym to a Billion-Dollar AI Company | Cohere's Untold Story

Ep 93 - From Reading Papers in the Gym to a Billion-Dollar AI Company | Cohere's Untold Story

Chapters:0:00 Introduction to Aidan Gomez, CEO of Cohere2:12 Childhood and growing up in Canada5:50 Getting into computers and internet10:30 Sending cold emails14:20 How to work with Aidan16:40 The AI paper - "Attention is all you need"18:45 Starting Cohere21:10 Why choose enterprise (vs consumer) as a market24:45 AI strategy28:20 Hallucinations in LLM models30:10 Enterprise software and security implications32:05 Deloitte, Accenture and the impact of generative AI36:40 Will LLM scaling laws hit

Jan 28, • 55:35

Ep 92 - Mark Pincus on Zynga, Media, Tech, and Democracy

Ep 92 - Mark Pincus on Zynga, Media, Tech, and Democracy

Chapters:0:00 Intro1:30 The big political divide in the US7:50 The new media election19:55 Pre-Zynga: Mark's entrepreneurial origins26:10 Being in the room where it happens30:50 How to choose the right idea to work on34:35 Meeting Mark Zuckerberg and investing in Facebook40:20 Founder Mode43:15 Zynga board and saving the company49:30 Zynga 2.0: The Comeback55:00 Zynga company culture1:01:20 Building product at Zynga1:08:30 How Zynga was Facebook's winning strategy1:14:10 Advice to Founders1:25:1

Dec 17, 2024 • 1:23:23

Ep 92 - Mark Pincus on the state of media and politics, the Zynga story and being the most unmanageable founder in tech

Ep 92 - Mark Pincus on the state of media and politics, the Zynga story and being the most unmanageable founder in tech

Chapters:0:0 Intro1:30 The big political divide in the US7:50 The new media election19:55 Pre-Zynga: Mark's entrepreneurial origins26:10 Being in the room where it happens30:50 How to choose the right idea to work on34:35 Meeting Mark Zuckerberg and investing in Facebook40:20 Founder Mode43:15 Zynga board and saving the company49:30 Zynga 2.0: The Comeback55:00 Zynga company culture1:01:20 Building product at Zynga1:08:30 How Zynga was Facebook's winning strategy1:14:10 Advice to Founders1:25:15

Dec 1, 2024 • 1:26:20

Ep 91 - Ishan Mukherjee on launching Rox, and living the American Dream

Ep 91 - Ishan Mukherjee on launching Rox, and living the American Dream

0:01Intro3:04 Ishan's Story4:43 Inside IIT: India's Most Competitive Universities6:50 How Quiz Championships Shaped a Tech Founder11:45 Moving to the US19:38 Building Kiva - The Early Days24:45 The Amazon Acquisition28:30 Immigration34:55 What is ROX37:00 Where are AI agents lacking/ State of LLMs41:35 Reinventing CRMs43:45 How ROX works48:30 AI's Impact on Traditional Industries53:45 The Launch: ROX Goes Public57:00 Advice to Young Dreamers58:35 The Ultimate Quiz Showdown1:01:30 Outro Follow Sr

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:01:42

Ep 90 - Elon’s DOGE and the First Podcast Election

Ep 90 - Elon’s DOGE and the First Podcast Election

The year is 2024 and it has been a few days since the remarkable US elections. Trump is now President elect. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy (both former guests of our podcast!) are leading DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). What does it all mean for tech, for startups and for skilled immigration? What is the future of journalism and media? Is this election a one of one, or is this the first of many podcast elections? We cover it all here in our solo episode. Chapters 00:01:00:17 – 00:03

Nov 17, 2024 • 1:02:54

Ep 89 - Anil Varanasi from Meter on AI and networking hardware, spotting talent early, on China and Cinema

Ep 89 - Anil Varanasi from Meter on AI and networking hardware, spotting talent early, on China and Cinema

Some helpful linksMeter - https://www.meter.com/Meter command - https://command.meter.com/Link to Tyler’s book on culture - https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Commercial-Culture-Tyler-Cowen/dp/0674001885Sam Hinkie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hinkie0:00 - Intro3:48 - Anil’s early years and background5:23 - Unconventional parenting9:35 - Anil's journey to entrepreneurship12:30 - Sleeping in factories in China15:22 - China VS U.S.18:30 - Why Networks are so important21:35 - Why networking is sti

Nov 3, 2024 • 2:10:51

Ep 88 - Gokul Rajaram on Founder Mode and building the next Meta and Google

Ep 88 - Gokul Rajaram on Founder Mode and building the next Meta and Google

0:00 - Intro1:10 - Meet Gokul Rajaram, on the Mount Rushmore of Silicon Valley2:19 - Gokul's relationship with Aarthi and Sriram4:00 - What is Founder Mode? And Zuck's Micromanagement6:33 - Founder Mode Vs Management Mode8:26 - Why Gokul disagrees with Paul Graham10:56 - Learnings from Google’s Larry and Sergey15:58 - What were early days at Google like?18:58 - What makes a great CEO?20: 42 - How to engage with high performing executives25:45 - Why Gokul left Google to launch his own startup28:5

Oct 3, 2024 • 1:21:58

EP 87 - Rio Ferdinand on Life After Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Ferguson, Mbappe, Bellingham

EP 87 - Rio Ferdinand on Life After Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Ferguson, Mbappe, Bellingham

Rio Ferdinand is a football legend who spent over a decade playing for Manchester United and was a cornerstone of the England national team. With six Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a UEFA Champions League trophy under his belt, Rio is no stranger to the highs and pressures of elite football. He joined Sriram and Aarthi for a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of a career in competitive sports, the mental and physical demands of playing for one of the world’s most prestigious

Sep 8, 2024 • 1:03:48

EP 86: This Kid Built A Fusion Reactor In His Bedroom Using AI

EP 86: This Kid Built A Fusion Reactor In His Bedroom Using AI

A math undergraduate from the University of Waterloo, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, constructed a miniature fusion reactor, known as a fusor, in his bedroom. He completed the project over several weeks, utilizing the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI assistant from Anthropic, which he provided with relevant data. In a series of tweets, he detailed the entire process of building the reactor from start to finish.Show notes:(00:00) This is an unusual episode (01:20) Welcome HudZah to the show!(01:35) Who is HudZah? (02:

Sep 2, 2024 • 30:12

EP 85: A16Z's Martin Casado Explains California’s AI Safety Bill SB1047

EP 85: A16Z's Martin Casado Explains California’s AI Safety Bill SB1047

Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Aug 28, 2024 • 54:38

EP 84: The Mike Maples Interview: How a legendary VC finds the best startups and founders

EP 84: The Mike Maples Interview: How a legendary VC finds the best startups and founders

Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Martin Casado, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to discuss the future of the AI Safety Bill SB 1047. A bill that sets out to regulate AI at the model level, is now slated for a California Assembly vote in August. If passed, one signature from Governor Gavin Newsom could cement it into California law.Show notes:(00:00) Trailer and intro on SB1047(00:43) Welcome Martin Casado of a16z(2:30) What is SB1047?(4:10) What is the origin of SB1047 bill?(6:14) Shoul

Aug 18, 2024 • 55:33

EP 83 - Advice For Founders & Start-Ups From Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Palmer Luckey, and more

EP 83 - Advice For Founders & Start-Ups From Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Palmer Luckey, and more

A crash course for founders from Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Stephen Wolfram, Palmer Luckey, and Aravind Srinivas.Show notes:(0:00) Marc Andreessen’s idea maze breakdown (5:29) Vinod Khosla wants you to be internally motivated(6:42) Stephen Wolfram explains how to think (8:47) Palmer Luckey’s three tips for young entrepreneurs (13:02) Aravind Srinivas’ advice for studentsOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP

Jul 24, 2024 • 17:24

EP 82 - ⁠⁠Kyla Scanlon Explains Gen Z's Money Worries

EP 82 - ⁠⁠Kyla Scanlon Explains Gen Z's Money Worries

Kyla Scanlon⁠ ⁠is an economic commentator who joins Sriram and Aarthi to discuss the disconnect between the economy and consumer sentiment. Kyla is also the author of her brand new book 'In This Economy' which reveals the hidden forces driving key economic outcomes, the most common myths to steer clear of, and the dusty, outdated assumptions that constrain our political imagination, offering a bold new path to building a prosperous society that works for everyone. Show Notes:(0:00) Intro(2:14) H

Jul 6, 2024 • 42:01

EP 81 - How Sriram and Aarthi Close Deals

EP 81 - How Sriram and Aarthi Close Deals

Show Notes:(0:00) Audio issue (0:51) Introduction (3:40) Deals are long-term relationships(6:02) Facebook-WhatsApp acquisition story(12:04) The most important part of deal-making(16:44) Don’t come off as desperate (19:35) Maintaining momentum during a deal(25:53) Know everything about the person you’re dealing with (33:37) How we closed our London home (37:54) Mistakes we often see (44:40) Managing emotions while deal-making (50:19) What to do if the deal falls throughOther episodes you might en

Jun 24, 2024 • 54:23

EP 80 - How Sriram And Aarthi Hire The Right People

EP 80 - How Sriram And Aarthi Hire The Right People

Show notes:(0:00) Intro(0:56) Prioritize hiring yourself(5:37) Always keep looking for talent (8:10) Align incentives with your hire (15:05) How to find the best hires(19:15) How to run a good loop(29:51) Reference checks are underrated(37:25) How to close the hire(45:45) ConclusionOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Mus

Jun 8, 2024 • 48:21

EP 79 - The State of AI: GPT-4, Google I/O, Generative AI Startups with Naveen Rao, VP of Generative AI at Databricks

EP 79 - The State of AI: GPT-4, Google I/O, Generative AI Startups with Naveen Rao, VP of Generative AI at Databricks

Show notes:(0:00) Naveen’s background (5:32) Where Generative AI is today (8:00) ChatGPT-4o and Google I/O announcements were NOT fundamental shifts (9:38) Has generative AI scaling hit a wall? (16:34) AI pretraining difficulties (22:49) General AI vs. specialized AI (25:55) Biggest opportunities for generative AI startups (29:15) AI hardware landscape (33:23) How open source AI companies can compete with closed models like OpenAI? (38:59) Why Naveen doesn’t use AI in his home(40:22) Is open-sou

May 22, 2024 • 53:57

EP 78 - Sriram & Aarthi’s Job Advice, Work-Life Balance, Betting On Yourself

EP 78 - Sriram & Aarthi’s Job Advice, Work-Life Balance, Betting On Yourself

Sriram and Aarthi break down popular audience questions about jobs, work-life balance, and more.Show notes:(0:00) Intro (2:21) Advice for our younger selves(13:20) Betting on yourself (23:19) Benefits of taking more shots(28:59) Work-life balance(33:32) Aarthi’s hot take(35:45) Time to switch jobs?(47:21) Our unpopular opinionsOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley

May 5, 2024 • 1:02:51

EP 77 - Why USA’s Skilled Immigration System Is Broken, Zuck’s New Look, WWE WrestleMania 40, Llama 3, More

EP 77 - Why USA’s Skilled Immigration System Is Broken, Zuck’s New Look, WWE WrestleMania 40, Llama 3, More

Sriram and Aarthi respond to your reaction to the immigration episode.Show notes:(0:00) We’re on a billboard(2:38) Our podcast journey(4:39) Response to our skilled immigration episode(11:07) Core issues hindering skilled immigration(23:07) Remembering our immigration process(29:01) Recapping WrestleMania 40(49:21) Mark Zuckerberg’s personal rebrand(54:00) Meta releases Llama 3Other episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disast

Apr 28, 2024 • 1:05:37

EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America

EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America

Debarghya 'Deedy' Das is an investor and he joins Aarthi and Sriram to break down the hurdles of immigration in America for skilled workers. Show notes:(0:00) Intro(8:08) Immigration routes to the United States (12:52) Cap for Chinese and Indian immigrants (15:30) Aarthi and Sriram’s green card story(17:48) Why should US citizens care about skilled immigration?(22:31) Challenges legal immigrants face(30:16) Aarthi and Sriram’s US citizenship ceremony (32:52) Solving the issue of skilled immigrat

Apr 7, 2024 • 1:12:30

EP 75 - The Vivek Ramaswamy Interview: Immigration, TikTok Ban, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, Social Media Wokeness, More

EP 75 - The Vivek Ramaswamy Interview: Immigration, TikTok Ban, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, Social Media Wokeness, More

Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy joins The Sriram and Aarthi Show to discuss lessons from his political campaign, wokeness in social media, the potential TikTok Ban, his views on crypto, how to fix immigration, and more.Show notes:(0:00) Intro(1:25) Lessons from entrepreneurship & campaigning (9:00) Disagreements in debates (12:55) TikTok Ban(20:31) Wokeness in social media(24:20) Vivek's views on crypto (28:30) Podcasting strategy for Vivek's campaign (33:00) Legal and illegal immigr

Mar 17, 2024 • 39:11

EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster

EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster

Sriram and Aarthi talk about Google's Gemini disaster after viral 'woke' photos surface. Show notes:(0:00) Welcome to the new studio!(4:13) Our best AI episodes(10:23) Google Gemini’s launch controversy(17:15) How can Google fix Gemini? (20:55) What Gemini gets right(26:11) The rise of Groq(35:37) NVIDIA and Jenson Huang are on top of the world(42:14) Is Sora going to replace Hollywood?—Other episodes you might enjoy:EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 61 - The Reality of Raising

Mar 11, 2024 • 50:46

EP 73 - The Aravind Srinivas Interview: How Perplexity Is Revolutionizing The Future Of Search

EP 73 - The Aravind Srinivas Interview: How Perplexity Is Revolutionizing The Future Of Search

Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, an AI conversational engine that answers users' questions with sources and citations. Show notes:(0:00) Introduction (4:44) Aravind’s background(10:05) Getting hired at OpenAI(13:30) DeepMind vs. OpenAI (22:57) Cultivating Perplexity AI’s culture (28:24) Why Aravind avoids meetings(32:30) Why Larry Page is Aravind’s favorite entrepreneur (36:30) Career advice for students(42:23) Why Perplexity AI won’t become commoditized (4

Feb 29, 2024 • 56:47

EP 72 - The Bryan Johnson Interview: How One Man’s Mission To Live Longer Might Save Humanity

EP 72 - The Bryan Johnson Interview: How One Man’s Mission To Live Longer Might Save Humanity

Sriram and Aarthi are joined by longevity advocate and Project Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson._Show notes:(0:00) Intro(6:20) Bryan’s origin story(14:43) The idea that changed Bryan’s life(20:34) Bryan’s power laws to live longer(31:07) Improving willpower naturally (33:59) Responding to online criticism (37:31) Creating the Don’t Die movement(46:50) Bryan’s blueprint explained (50:20) The future of gene therapy (53:28) Bryan’s physical appearance (56:00) Call to action to the human race—Other e

Feb 3, 2024 • 57:24

EP 71 - David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on Software Craft, Flow, Winning Le Mans and Fighting Wokeness

EP 71 - David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on Software Craft, Flow, Winning Le Mans and Fighting Wokeness

Creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals (Basecamp & HEY) David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) joins Sriram and Aarthi._Show notes:(0:00) Intro(5:07) Why Sriram used to hate DHH(13:09) Why DHH avoided VC money(17:54) Demystify wealth online(23:08) DHH’s issues with woke culture(38:15) Craft and beauty(45:51) Learnings from racing cars(54:37) DHH’s work setup(55:51) Le Mans and racing(1:02:45) Apple’s mistake could mirror Google and Microsoft(1:09:00) The Denmark fairytale—Other episodes y

Jan 24, 2024 • 1:25:28

EP 70 - Aarthi Ramamurthy’s Guide To Building Confidence At Work

EP 70 - Aarthi Ramamurthy’s Guide To Building Confidence At Work

Aarthi Ramamurthy breaks down her secret to be confident at work and overcome hurdles._Show notes:(0:00) How to build confidence (3:20) Do the work!(7:00) Build relationships (11:56) Ignore the haters (13:20) Imposter syndrome(18:00) Summary —Other episodes you might enjoy:Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And StartupsEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech IndustryEP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You G

Jan 15, 2024 • 18:48

EP 69 - Sriram Krishnan’s Career Advice After 20 Years In Silicon Valley

EP 69 - Sriram Krishnan’s Career Advice After 20 Years In Silicon Valley

Sriram Krishnan's lessons after 20 years in the biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter. _Show notes:(0:00) Intro(1:45) My performance reviews (4:10) Execute on your strengths(5:33) Be the only YOU(8:24) Planning your career(12:15) Recognize great work(16:12 Learn from the best(19:38) Mentors matter(22:45) Writing is a superpower(24:20) Networking(25:28) Always be shipping—Other episodes you might enjoy:Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And StartupsEP 63 - Lessons

Jan 7, 2024 • 27:56

EP 68 - 2023 Review: We Podcasted For A Year, Moved To London, What's Next?!

EP 68 - 2023 Review: We Podcasted For A Year, Moved To London, What's Next?!

Sriram and Aarthi review their 2023 hits, podcasting for a year, and moving across the pond._Show notes:(0:00) Intro(2:27) Podcast growth (6:51) Are we creators now? (14:41) Favorite episodes of 2023(35:19) Moving to London(49:11) Best movies of 2023(1:01:46) Best books of 2023(1:09:23) Year in tech (1:15:38) Looking ahead to 2024—Other episodes you might enjoy:Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And StartupsEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 61 - The Reality of Raising

Dec 30, 2023 • 1:23:10

Bonus: Advice For Artificial Intelligence Founders Ft. Marc Andreessen, Emad Mostaque, Alex Wang, More

Bonus: Advice For Artificial Intelligence Founders Ft. Marc Andreessen, Emad Mostaque, Alex Wang, More

A year-end compilation of some of the best nuggets on all things AI from the Aarthi and Sriram Show._Show notes:(00:00) The state of AI's progress ft. Alex Wang(02:00) Advice for AI founders ft. Marc Andreessen(03:00) Ethics of AI ft. Emad Mostaque(06:10) Society's model of computing ft. Steven Sinofsky(07:50) How smart Can AI Get? ft. Marc Andreessen(08:55) What if AI takes 'control'? ft. Stephen Wolfram(11:08) AI in the Metaverse ft. Emad Mostaque(13:26) What if AI goes rogue? ft. Marc Andrees

Dec 24, 2023 • 14:48

Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups

Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups

A compilation of some of the best advice from Marc Andreessen on Sriram And Aarthi._Show notes:(00:00) Intro(00:37) What's a good idea for a start-up(02:12) - Big 5 personality traits(02:57) - What is openness?(04:37) - How to think creatively (07:02) - How Marc can tell if a founder is lying (09:04) - Conscientiousness(10:28) - Improvise, Adapt and Overcome(10:58) - Data versus Judgement(12:12) - What's a great book(13:00) - Bonus: Star Wars—Other episodes you might enjoy:EP 63 - Lessons From N

Dec 20, 2023 • 14:41

EP 67 - Sriram And Aarthi’s Advice For First Time Managers

EP 67 - Sriram And Aarthi’s Advice For First Time Managers

Sriram and Aarthi break down the gameplay for new and young leadersShow notes(0:00) Intro(4:40) How to be a new leader(9:50) The first thing you should do(17:24) Document everything(18:33) Pitfalls to avoid(21:21) Make obvious changes quickly(26:57) Setting the tone and culture(32:59) Don’t forget to use the product(35:21) Talk to customers early on(38:31) Presenting your plan(39:54) Find your first win—Other episodes you might enjoy:EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)EP 63 - Lesso

Dec 14, 2023 • 44:20

EP 66 - A Comprehensive Guide To Angel Investing

EP 66 - A Comprehensive Guide To Angel Investing

Sriram and Aarthi break down the secrets behind angel investing._Show notes:(0:00) Intro(3:39) Why should you get into angel investing(14:38) How do you get started in angel investing(21:09) Sriram's pro-tip!(22:10) Pitching yourself to the founder(26:10) Building reputation as an angel(29:50) Signs of a good angel investor(34:52) Signs of a bad angel investor(39:09) What is a good angel investment?(50:15) How to know if it's working for you?(54:40) How Sriram goes the extra yard(56:22) Aarthi's

Dec 4, 2023 • 59:25

EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)

EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)

Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy dissect the mystery of the ideal pitch from an investor's point of view. Don't miss out on the upcoming episode where they delve deeper into the art of pitching, exploring it from the founder's perspective.—Show Notes: (0:00) Intro(4:19) What is a good pitch?(5:04) People who don’t need to pitch(7:47) Big takeaway about pitching(9:17) Aarthi’s experience working with Netflix’s Reed Hastings(11:22) VC perspective on pitching(15:17) Founder perspective on pitc

Nov 19, 2023 • 1:06:13

EP 64 - The Vinod Khosla Interview: Why This Billionaire Investor Is Optimistic About The Future Of AI

EP 64 - The Vinod Khosla Interview: Why This Billionaire Investor Is Optimistic About The Future Of AI

Vinod Khosla is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and the founder of Khosla Ventures, known for his instrumental role in shaping the technology landscape. With a rich background as a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a forward-thinking investment approach, Khosla continues to drive innovation across various industries.Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow

Nov 12, 2023 • 51:15

EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley

EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley

Sriram and Aarthi break down how to actually benefit from networking in your career.Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Nov 4, 2023 • 52:40

EP 62 - The Secret To Kevin Kelly's Optimism

EP 62 - The Secret To Kevin Kelly's Optimism

Kevin Kelly played a pivotal role in the establishment of Wired magazine back in 1993, where he assumed the role of executive editor during its formative seven years. His journey in the tech and digital landscape began even earlier when he contributed to the launch of The Well, a groundbreaking online service, in 1985. Prior to Wired, he also held positions as the publisher and editor of a branch of The Whole Earth Catalog. Beyond his media ventures, Kevin Kelly is deeply involved in shaping th

Oct 28, 2023 • 1:00:15

EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry

EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry

Sriram and Aarthi open up about balancing parenthood while working in tech. One of the most common questions Sriram and Aarthi get is “How do you folks handle parenting and your work/schedule/life”. They had resisted for years as they felt everyone’s situation and choices were unique. However, they recently got convinced that this could be useful to listeners. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/

Oct 8, 2023 • 42:40

EP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-Trilogy

EP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-Trilogy

We had the great David Goyer on to talk about all things Foundation, how he reinvented superhero movies with Batman, his writing process, and much more! Ask anyone about the greatest movies of the last 20 years and the Dark Knight Trilogy will be up there near the top. David Goyer has lived out every nerd’s fantasy and has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic movies and TV shows - the Dark Knight series, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman among many others. His latest effort is the TV

Oct 7, 2023 • 56:53

EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA

EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA

We are back after the break and we have big news - we moved to London! In this episode, we discuss our move, the new startup scene in London, our new life across the UK, the Elon Musk book, the value of business school, and more. Leave us questions for our next solo episode!Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsrirams

Oct 7, 2023 • 38:05

EP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-Trilogy

EP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-Trilogy

We had the great David Goyer on to talk about all things Foundation, how he reinvented superhero movies with Batman, his writing process, and much more! 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.  🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0  🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-s

Oct 1, 2023 • 56:53

EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA

EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA

We are back after the break and we have big news - we moved to London! In this episode, we discuss our move, the new startup scene in London, our new life across the UK, the Elon Musk book, the value of business school, and more. Leave us questions for our next solo episode! 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.  🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho

Sep 24, 2023 • 38:06

EP 58 - Andre Iguodala Shares Golden State Warriors Stories, Playing With Steph Curry

EP 58 - Andre Iguodala Shares Golden State Warriors Stories, Playing With Steph Curry

Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court.  Andre Iguodala is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the basketball court. You may know him as the power forward for the Golden State Warriors but he is also a prolific tech investor. How did Andre get so dialed into the world of investing? What can athletes and investors learn form each other? How does Andre scope out the best founders to invest in? We get into

Sep 23, 2023 • 57:13

EP 57 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in Comedy

EP 57 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in Comedy

Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramsh

Sep 23, 2023 • 55:21

EP 56 - Oppenheimer REACTION: Is Christopher Nolan A Techno-optimist?

EP 56 - Oppenheimer REACTION: Is Christopher Nolan A Techno-optimist?

In this episode, we wanted to do something different. We reviewed what is probably the movie of the summer - Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. We wanted to do this for two reasons: a) it might be one of the best cinematic experiences we have had in a while and b) it has many implications for issues we see today. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: http

Sep 23, 2023 • 33:42

EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs

EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs

Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/

Sep 23, 2023 • 39:23

EP 54 - Arrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies

EP 54 - Arrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies

We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet.

Sep 23, 2023 • 1:20:10

EP 53 - Getting Fired To Music Mogul: How Did Steve Stoute Change The Music Industry Forever

EP 53 - Getting Fired To Music Mogul: How Did Steve Stoute Change The Music Industry Forever

Follow Sriram:https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/https://twitter.com/sriramkFollow Aarthi:https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/https://twitter.com/aarthirFollow the podcast:https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sep 23, 2023 • 35:48

EP 52 - Lawyer to Peloton Instructor: The Incredible Transformation of Robin Arzon

EP 52 - Lawyer to Peloton Instructor: The Incredible Transformation of Robin Arzon

Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be mot

Sep 23, 2023 • 42:40

EP 51 - Vitalik Buterin on crypto's future, SBF, AI fears, zk-SNARKs and more

EP 51 - Vitalik Buterin on crypto's future, SBF, AI fears, zk-SNARKs and more

Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the po

Sep 23, 2023 • 1:02:49

EP 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The World

EP 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The World

In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. We get into the piece and some of the critiques and really go all out.  🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside.   🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0 🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aart

Sep 23, 2023 • 1:49:04

EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained

EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained

Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will equip you with the knowled

Sep 23, 2023 • 44:55

Ep 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DC

Ep 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DC

Join us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the d

Sep 23, 2023 • 44:52

Ep 58 - Andre Iguodala Shares Golden State Warriors Stories, Playing With Steph Curry

Ep 58 - Andre Iguodala Shares Golden State Warriors Stories, Playing With Steph Curry

Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court. 0:00 Intro0:40 Hello Andre Iguodala!2:12 Andre's road to investing8:01 What athletes and investors can learn from each other11:55 How Andre scopes founders14:00 Steph Curry's gift15:48 What Andre looks for in founders19:33 Athletes controlling the narrative with media23:47 Podcasting is hard work!28:26 Which athlete should have a podcast?29:55 Is Jimmy Butler's mindset clos

Sep 2, 2023 • 57:14

Ep 57 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in Comedy

Ep 57 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in Comedy

Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show. 0:00 Trailer0:31 Intro 3:08 Zarna's comedy origin8:21 Zarna had a love marriage?12:50 Arranged Marriage vs Love Marriage15:27 From stay-at-home mom to stand-up comedy20:44 First day at an open mic23:24 Zarna finds her audience

Aug 20, 2023 • 55:22

Oppenheimer REACTION: Is Christopher Nolan A Techno-optimist? Ep. 56

Oppenheimer REACTION: Is Christopher Nolan A Techno-optimist? Ep. 56

Sriram and Aarthi react to Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's techno-optimism, Cillian Murphy's brilliance, and more.  0:00 Trailer0:44 Love for movies5:30 Build up & meta-narrative10:04 Cillian Murphy's portrayal14:24 Supporting cast: Matt Damon, RDJ, Emily Blunt18:33 Oppenheimer's project management22:55 The explosion26:12 Endling, Nolan's vision, inspiration27:36 Criticism: Kennedy, Nolan's dilemma30:30 Implications for AI, is Nolan a Techno-optimist?32:05 Patriotism, the Greater Good 🎙️ The A

Aug 8, 2023 • 33:43

When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs | Ep. 55

When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs | Ep. 55

Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt. 0:00 Intro0:46 Should you quit your job5:37 A 5-year plan?8:11 Should you stick around or rock the boat?14:24 How to take the next big step20:15 How to network while maintaining a busy life23:18 What to look for in a new job?27:47

Jul 29, 2023 • 39:24

Arrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies | Ep. 54

Arrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies | Ep. 54

We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet.

Jul 22, 2023 • 1:20:21

Getting Fired To Music Mogul: How Did Steve Stoute Change The Music Industry Forever | Ep. 53

Getting Fired To Music Mogul: How Did Steve Stoute Change The Music Industry Forever | Ep. 53

In this episode, we sit down with music industry titan Steve Stoute to delve into his remarkable journey from getting fired to becoming a music mogul. Discover how Steve's visionary thinking and groundbreaking strategies forever changed the landscape of the music industry. Join us as we explore the resilience and innovation that propelled Steve Stoute to reshape the game and leave an indelible mark on music history.  0:00 Who is Steve Stoute?03:05 How getting fired changed Steve's life08:44 What

Jul 15, 2023 • 35:48

Lawyer to Peloton Instructor: The Incredible Transformation of Robin Arzon | Ep. 52

Lawyer to Peloton Instructor: The Incredible Transformation of Robin Arzon | Ep. 52

Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be mot

Jul 8, 2023 • 42:47

Vitalik Buterin on crypto's future, SBF, AI fears, zk-SNARKs and more | Ep. 51

Vitalik Buterin on crypto's future, SBF, AI fears, zk-SNARKs and more | Ep. 51

Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds.  0:00 Intro01:03 Vitalik's recap: Beliefs questioned, recent news05:50 More features, Complexity, Scalability09:55 Recent lessons from the industry14:34 Financialization and i

Jul 1, 2023 • 1:02:58

Ep 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The World

Ep 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The World

In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. We get into the piece and some of the critiques and really go all out. 0:00 Intro1:31 Discussing “Why AI Will Save the World” 2:40 The Baptists and the Bootleggers of AI Doomerism in Washington D.C5:49 Private Truths and Public Lies8:54 The Parallels between Prohibition and AI11:27 Why AI is a Positive Force for Society13:22 AI: Artificial Intelligence or Augmented Intelligence?15:50 Definining intelligence20:4

Jun 21, 2023 • 1:49:16

EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained

EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained

Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will equip you with the knowled

Jun 10, 2023 • 45:26

Ep 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DC | Ro Khanna EP 48

Ep 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DC | Ro Khanna EP 48

Join us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the d

Jun 3, 2023 • 45:22

EP 47 - How Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold's Curiosity Unlocked His Fortune - on Microsoft, Cooking, Dinosaurs

EP 47 - How Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold's Curiosity Unlocked His Fortune - on Microsoft, Cooking, Dinosaurs

0:00 Introduction to Nathan Myhrvold 5:40 Nathan's early years 13:33 Meeting Bill Gates 16:44 Understanding your audience 27:54 Microsoft culture 38:03 Nathan's passion for cooking 44:40 Archeology & Nathan's study of dinosaurs 49:23 Learning across multiple fields 52:30 Nathan's advice for you In this captivating podcast episode, renowned entrepreneur and visionary Nathan Myhrvold takes us on a fascinating journey through his extraordinary life. From his groundbreaking contributions at Micr

May 28, 2023 • 59:10

EP 46 - Why Strauss Zelnick Cares About Working Out Just As Much As His Business

EP 46 - Why Strauss Zelnick Cares About Working Out Just As Much As His Business

0:00 Intro 1:23 Strauss' passion for fitness 14:50 Career Trajectory 25:15 Balancing the creative and the business 32:32 The culture of WWE 36:52 Strauss' career advice We dive deep into the world of business and fitness with none other than Strauss Zelnick. Strauss is the founder, CEO and managing partner of private equity firm ZMC, and is the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, responsible for a broad portfolio of video game franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Gran

May 21, 2023 • 43:21

EP 45 - IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's Path to Success: Overcoming Adversity and Thriving

EP 45 - IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's Path to Success: Overcoming Adversity and Thriving

0:00 Intro 01:17 Gina's book - Good Power 03:39 Ginni on becoming IBM's CEO 07:00 The Infinite Game 10:00 Ginni's childhood adversity 14:23 Is hard work controversial? 18:34 Obstacles, risk-taking, victimhood 24:30 Should you fit in or should you stand out? 33:54 What should change and what should endure 42:53 Chat GPT, the state of AI 46:44 Lessons from Ginni's book We had the privilege to host Ginni Rometty, former IBM CEO and author of the thought-provoking book "Good Power." Join us as she

May 13, 2023 • 48:29

EP 44 - The Wrexham Revolution: How Rob McElhenney Turned Wrexham FC Into A Success Story

EP 44 - The Wrexham Revolution: How Rob McElhenney Turned Wrexham FC Into A Success Story

0:00 Intro 0:47 The song and dance of WWE 4:02 The final whistle 6:55 Why did Rob take on the Wrexham FC challenge 13:53 The bromance of Rob and Ryan 17:48 The emotional weight of running a football club 22:49 Mythic Quest and the gaming community 28:25 Gareth Bale to Wrexham FC? 29:05 On Sriram We sit down with Rob McElhenney, American actor, producer, writer and podcaster, and more recently, Rob is the co-owner of Wrexham FC. We discuss the club's remarkable promotion journey. Join us as w

May 6, 2023 • 32:30

EP 43 - Creating A Podcast Empire With Lauryn and Michael Bosstick: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential

EP 43 - Creating A Podcast Empire With Lauryn and Michael Bosstick: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential

0:00 Intro 01:08 Creating as a couple 04:50 Lauryn and Michael's origin 07:58 The Skinny Confidential: Product-market fit 11:25 Dealing with criticism and cancel culture 22:00 Advice for new creators 25:34 Dear Media, explained 32:41 What makes a good podcast guest? 36:08 Cultivating the right energy, human connection 49:07 Elon Musk 50:47 Creating for different platforms 52:38 Growing: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential 56:06 The reward of podcasting 57:07 The future of Dear Media Lauryn Evar

Apr 30, 2023 • 1:00:13

EP 42 - Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, Luxury, Design, Beats Music, And The Future Of Tech

EP 42 - Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, Luxury, Design, Beats Music, And The Future Of Tech

0:00 Intro 7:16 Working with iconic founders, Steve Jobs 15:00 What would Steve Jobs have thought of crypto and NFT 16:15 The craft of iPod 20:00 The Evolution of Apple 27:00 Ian Rogers' career arc 31:20 Do hard things 36:50 Ian making tech cool 44:15 Sustainability and Optimism to Solve the climate crisis 48:05 The Legacy of Ian and Tony In this episode, Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell discuss their experiences working with Steve Jobs and the evolution of Apple, as well as their insights on the fut

Apr 22, 2023 • 53:34

EP 41 - Exploring the Universe with Stephen Wolfram: Artificial Intelligence, Physics, and More

EP 41 - Exploring the Universe with Stephen Wolfram: Artificial Intelligence, Physics, and More

0:00 Intro 1:54 How Stephen Wolfram approaches productivity 6:12 Stephen's day-in-life 7:45 Stephen's outlook on artificial intelligence 13:05 The human brain-artificial intelligence analogy 16:40 Wolfram's unique approach to GPT 31:00 The Pi computation 34:14 Risks of AI 45:32 Stephen's X factor 51:36 Are things as complex as they seem? 1:03:00 Do the simple things right Renowned physicist, mathematician, and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram joined us on the podcast to discuss AI, physics, a

Apr 15, 2023 • 1:05:54

EP 40 - How Paul Buchheit Revolutionized Email with Gmail

EP 40 - How Paul Buchheit Revolutionized Email with Gmail

0:00 Intro to Paul Buccheit8:14 History of different emails13:03 Building in public, 100 happy users19:43 Gmail, over the years27:35 Platforms built on open APIs33:00 Iterate internally, User Experience36:00 Advice for founders and startups, YC culture50:00 Founders: Keep trying! Learn from failures53:00 The state of Artificial Intelligence1:00:00 I am nothing - identity, imposter syndrome, ego Paul Buchheit is a computer engineer and entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Gmail. He wo

Apr 1, 2023 • 1:07:53

EP 39 - How Lenny Rachitsky's $500k/Year Newsletter Became a Must-Read for Entrepreneurs

EP 39 - How Lenny Rachitsky's $500k/Year Newsletter Became a Must-Read for Entrepreneurs

Based in San Francisco, Lenny Rachitsky is a Product specialist with a strong focus on growth. He spent seven years at Airbnb, where he started as a Product Manager in 2012 and later became a Product lead for supply growth. Lenny now works as a writer, investor, and consultant for product growth. He creates content on Substack, YouTube, and other podcasting platforms. Subscribe to Lenny's newsletter: https://www.lennyrachitsky.com/ 🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan

Mar 25, 2023 • 52:57

Work Without Borders With Deel: How Alex Bouaziz Built The Future of Remote Work

Work Without Borders With Deel: How Alex Bouaziz Built The Future of Remote Work

➡️ Are you curious about the future of work and the rise of remote teams? Meet Alex Bouaziz, the innovative leader behind Deel, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies global hiring, payments, and compliance for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we sit down with Alex to learn more about his mission to make work more flexible, accessible, and rewarding for everyone. 🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and r

Mar 18, 2023 • 44:31

EP 37: Mastering the Art of Dealmaking: The Story of Uber's Chief Business Officer, Emil Michael

EP 37: Mastering the Art of Dealmaking: The Story of Uber's Chief Business Officer, Emil Michael

In this episode, we talked to Emil Michael, who is Silicon Valley's best dealmaker. This was a masterclass in negotiation, art of making deals, when to walk away from them, his story, working with Travis Kalanick at Uber, and so much more. Emil Michael is an investor and strategic advisor to many high growth tech startups. He was the Chief Business Officer at Uber, during it’s period of expoential growth where it was the most valuable startup in the world. He’s also held leadership roles at Te

Mar 4, 2023 • 1:19:42

EP 36 - Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky Talk Sentience, Ethics, Job Impacts, and the Future of AI

EP 36 - Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky Talk Sentience, Ethics, Job Impacts, and the Future of AI

In this episode, the gang gets back together! Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky are back to talk about all things AI. We cover the rise of ChatGPT, Bing's AI powered chat Sydney, AI ethics, sentience, whether AI will take over jobs, the economic impact, AI startups vs tech incumbents, and whether it is time for AI to become sentient. This was an incredibly fun episode! Marc Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and software engineer. He is the co-author of Mosaic,

Feb 25, 2023 • 1:16:07

EP 35 - Lessons Learned from Creating League of Legends: Marc Merrill, Co-Founder of Riot Games, Producer of Netflix show 'Arcane'

EP 35 - Lessons Learned from Creating League of Legends: Marc Merrill, Co-Founder of Riot Games, Producer of Netflix show 'Arcane'

In this episode, our special guest is Marc "Tryndamere" Merrill, co-founder of Riot Games, the game developer and publisher behind League of Legends. This was an awesome episode and Marc is a fantastic guest. We talk about the origin of League of Legends, building a gaming startup, player focused culture, fundraising, building 'Arcane' the popular Netflix show and so much more. Enjoy! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.i

Feb 18, 2023 • 1:16:02

EP 34 - Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft Technical Fellow and creator of Typescript, C#, Turbo Pascal and Delphi on programming languages, and the power of working on long term projects

EP 34 - Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft Technical Fellow and creator of Typescript, C#, Turbo Pascal and Delphi on programming languages, and the power of working on long term projects

In this episode, we talk to Anders Hejlsberg, the creator of programming languages such. as C#, Typescript, Turbo Pascal and Delphi, on a life spent on building programming languages, the history of Java, his systems and setup, and what the future of programing languages looks like. Anders is someone we have looked up to for a big part of our lives, and this episode was a treat for us! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.in

Feb 11, 2023 • 1:26:19

Elad Gil on startup fundraising in 2023, his bold predictions for Silicon Valley, AI market map, energy and the politics of nuclear power, and how he finds the smartest builders

Elad Gil on startup fundraising in 2023, his bold predictions for Silicon Valley, AI market map, energy and the politics of nuclear power, and how he finds the smartest builders

In this episode, we talked to Elad Gil - a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, operating executive, and investor or advisor to companies including AirBnB, Pinterest, Square, and Stripe. He is also the author of High Growth Handbook, the playbook for turning a startup into a unicorn, and for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth tech startups. We covered a wide variety of topics during this chat - the current economic conditions and what it me

Feb 4, 2023 • 1:22:45

EP 32 - Tech Investors Advice During Mass Layoffs - Visas, New Jobs, LinkedIn | Sriram And Aarthi

EP 32 - Tech Investors Advice During Mass Layoffs - Visas, New Jobs, LinkedIn | Sriram And Aarthi

This week, we're doing a quick 'solo episode' where we talk about layoffs in tech, what to do if you are impacted, the power of networking, shifting careers, consulting, and hitting the reset button. If you've been impacted by the recent tech layoffs, or have wondered how to think about layoffs and their impact, this episode is for you. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir

Jan 28, 2023 • 45:53

EP 31 Noam Shazeer - Google veteran and AI inventor on future of AI

EP 31 Noam Shazeer - Google veteran and AI inventor on future of AI

This week we dive deep with Noam Shazeer, founder of Character.AI, Google veteran, and inventor of much of the current revolution in large language models including transformers, Mesh-Tensorflow, T5, and Google’s LaMDA dialog system. We cover: the evolution of Google and AI, transformers, LLMs, neural networks, commercialization of Google’s research, future of ChatGPT and AI, engineering philosophy, his work at Character.AI, and much more!Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ htt

Jan 21, 2023 • 1:01:28

EP 30 How Andy Weir went from being an unknown sci-fi writer to a Matt Damon starring Hollywood blockbuster

EP 30 How Andy Weir went from being an unknown sci-fi writer to a Matt Damon starring Hollywood blockbuster

Andy Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, Artemis, Project Hail Mary, and Cheshire Crossing. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott. In this episode, we talked about his story from being a software developer to a sci-fi author, getting a movie deal for The Martian starring Matt Damon, how humanity can go to another planet, his favorite sci-fi authors and what's next for him. As sci-fi nerds, this was a really f

Jan 14, 2023 • 1:27:58

EP 29: Hollywood mega-producer Brian Grazer on making movies and why Tom Hanks needs to be saved

EP 29: Hollywood mega-producer Brian Grazer on making movies and why Tom Hanks needs to be saved

Brian Grazer is an Academy and Emmy award winning producer and writer. Grazer was personally nominated for four Academy Awards for Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Frost/Nixon (2008). His films and TV series have been nominated for 47 Academy Awards and 217 Emmy Awards. In 2002, Grazer won an Oscar for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind (shared with Ron Howard). In this episode, we talked to Brian about his unique career path going from an outsider to a Hollywood insi

Jan 7, 2023 • 55:41

EP 28 - James Clear on writing a best selling book and how to pick up good habits for 2023 & beyond

EP 28 - James Clear on writing a best selling book and how to pick up good habits for 2023 & beyond

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits (that sold over 9m copies!) and the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. We talked to him about writing and marketing a NYTimes bestseller, how to pick up good habits, the collective impact of small actions, and so much more. Check it out!Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podca

Dec 31, 2022 • 57:20

EP 27: Best of 2022 - our favorite episodes, movies,  books, tech trends and looking forward to 2023

EP 27: Best of 2022 - our favorite episodes, movies, books, tech trends and looking forward to 2023

'tis the time for our year end roundup - we talk about our favorite episodes this year, and our favorite other content - books, movies, in-person meetup, tech trends, and what is getting us excited about 2023. Happy holidays! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Dec 24, 2022 • 45:30

EP 26 - Steven Sinofsky on leading Office & Windows at Microsoft and the art of writing well

EP 26 - Steven Sinofsky on leading Office & Windows at Microsoft and the art of writing well

This week's special guest is Steven Sinofsky, one of our favorite techno-optimists responsible for shipping Windows and Office products at Microsoft used by billions of people. He is also the author of one of the most popular Substack books - https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.com In this episode we talked about Steven's early days at Microsoft, his famous internet memo, working with Bill Gates, and the traits he sees in good leaders and founders, how to set company culture, his exper

Dec 17, 2022 • 1:54:18

EP 25 - Indra Nooyi on leadership, immigrant mentality, India and meeting Steve Jobs

EP 25 - Indra Nooyi on leadership, immigrant mentality, India and meeting Steve Jobs

Indra Nooyi joins us this week as our special guest. In this episode we talked about her upbringing and early life, her career including leading PepsiCo, her leadership lessons, making it as an immigrant, and her experience meeting Steve Jobs. Born in Madras (Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India, Indra Nooyi is an American business executive and former chairperson and CEO of Pepsico. She has consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women. She serves on the boards of Amazon and ICC. In

Dec 10, 2022 • 1:04:06

EP 24 - Elon's first month at Twitter + our India trip and in-person meetup

EP 24 - Elon's first month at Twitter + our India trip and in-person meetup

In this 'solo' episode, Sriram and Aarthi talk about their trip to India and hosting the first in-person meetup in Chennai for fans of the podcast, as well as Sriram's take on Elon's first few weeks at Twitter and what he learned from watching Elon at work. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://tw

Dec 4, 2022 • 46:18

Alex Wang of Scale AI on state of AI, startup building, AI in defense + ethics and learning to think

Alex Wang of Scale AI on state of AI, startup building, AI in defense + ethics and learning to think

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI. Alex is a 25 year old dropout from MIT, and is the youngest self made billionaire. Scale AI is the data platform for AI, providing high quality training data for leading machine learning teams. In this episode we talked about Alex's background and upbringing, how he stumbled onto the idea for Scale while building a camera in his refrigerator, the state of artificial intelligence, YCombinator (YC) program

Nov 15, 2022 • 1:21:39

Marc Andreessen on Elon Musk, good startup ideas, how to have the courage to think independently and finding a co-founder

Marc Andreessen on Elon Musk, good startup ideas, how to have the courage to think independently and finding a co-founder

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Marc Andreessen who is back by popular demand. For those of you (who are clearly living under a rock) who don't know him, Marc Andreessen is the co-founder of Netscape and co-founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. He is, without exaggeration, on

Oct 30, 2022 • 1:52:24

Rich Roll on recovering from addiction to becoming a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, leading podcaster and bestselling author

Rich Roll on recovering from addiction to becoming a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, leading podcaster and bestselling author

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete who is vegan, a chart-topping podcast host and author of multiple bestselling books, on his journey from being in college at Stanford, becoming an alcoholic, and then at the age of 40, recovering from his addiction, finding purpose and becoming an ultra endurance athlete. We talked about his early life, recovery, resurgence, role of spirituality in his life, what a typical week of diet and exercise looks like, why h

Oct 23, 2022 • 59:02

Palmer Luckey on Elon Musk and John Carmack, selling Oculus for $2B and starting defense tech company Anduril

Palmer Luckey on Elon Musk and John Carmack, selling Oculus for $2B and starting defense tech company Anduril

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and now the founder and CEO of Anduril. We talked about Palmer's unique childhood, how he started Oculus and essentially made re-ignited the VR movement, sold to Meta, got fired, and then went on to start another challenging company called Anduril which focuses on building defense technology. We talked about Palmer's recent trip to Ukraine, the current state of the Ukraine/Russia, China/Taiwan and the threat of nuc

Oct 15, 2022 • 1:37:51

Tanmay Bhat's Best Interview Ever

Tanmay Bhat's Best Interview Ever

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Tanmay Bhat, arguably India's most famous comedian, YouTuber, scriptwriter, actor, performer, producer and startup investor. We talked about Tanmay's early start with Youtube (a decade ago!), getting into live streaming, what a 'plandid' is, breaking down the construction of a joke, how comedy varies for different cultures and audiences, getting marriage proposals (!), dealing with haters, what makes Dave Chapelle, Andrew Shulz and other comedians suc

Oct 8, 2022 • 1:31:10

Emad Mostaque, founder of Stable Diffusion on AI ethics, religion, India's AI future and open source (Audio)

Emad Mostaque, founder of Stable Diffusion on AI ethics, religion, India's AI future and open source (Audio)

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Emad Mostaque, the founder and CEO of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion AI (Artificial Intelligence). We covered everything from Emad's unique background, his religious beliefs as a Muslim, his son's autism diagnosis and how that shaped the building of Stable Diffusion, on LLMs (Large Language Models), how he thinks about AI ethics, how developing countries like India can leverage AI, and why he believes in open sourcing and democratizin

Sep 30, 2022 • 1:16:08

Gary Vee on advice to young people, power of contextual content and how to be a successful creator

Gary Vee on advice to young people, power of contextual content and how to be a successful creator

In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Gary Vee (Gary Vaynerchuck). Gary talked about his decade-long history with the hosts, what it takes to be a good online creator, the power of creating content that is contextualized, his advice to young people, his views on Logan Paul, on why Mr. Beast is incredibly successful, and how to be a good parent. Enjoy! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com

Sep 24, 2022 • 44:02

Career conversations - how to onboard a new employee, how to manage, how to handle promotions

Career conversations - how to onboard a new employee, how to manage, how to handle promotions

In our first ever 'solo' episode (as Sriram says - 'we don't have a guest, but we have...each other'), Aarthi and Sriram talk about how to successfully onboard a new employee - both from the employer's perspective and for the new employee. And also, how to handle that first 1:1 with your manager, and the different tactics for onboarding for small startups vs bigger companies. And finally, how to think about promotions at work. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.

Sep 17, 2022 • 53:29

Anthony Pompliano and Polina Marinova on Building Audiences and Profiling the World's Most Famous People

Anthony Pompliano and Polina Marinova on Building Audiences and Profiling the World's Most Famous People

In this episode, hosts Aarthi and Sriram interviewed THE internet celebrity couple, Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano and Polina Marinova. We covered everything from their life stories, how they met, their current work and building an online audience, thoughts on Andrew Tate, The Rock and others, and their lessons on parenting, building content together and finding happiness. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir

Sep 10, 2022 • 1:17:51

Laura Deming on living forever, contrarian thinking, homeschooling, beauty of mathematics and funding longevity research

Laura Deming on living forever, contrarian thinking, homeschooling, beauty of mathematics and funding longevity research

In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram interviewed Laura Deming. Laura Deming is a partner at and founder of The Longevity Fund, a venture capital firm focused on aging and life extension. At age 8, Deming became interested in the biology of aging, and at age 12 she joined the lab of Cynthia Kenyon at the University of California, San Francisco. Deming was accepted to MIT at age 14 and later dropped out to accept the Thiel Fellowship and start a venture capital firm. We cover

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:25:25

Saagar Enjeti on US politics, Trump, being a White House correspondent, wokism, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and the American Dream

Saagar Enjeti on US politics, Trump, being a White House correspondent, wokism, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and the American Dream

In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Saagar Enjeti who is a journalist, political commentator and the Co-Host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. We covered a wide range of topics from Trump and the White House, Joe Rogan, woke culture, US Presidents, Lex Fridman, bro culture and fitness, and why he believes in the American Dream. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: htt

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:48:47

Tyler Cowen on Mentorship, Successful Indians, Cracking Cultural Codes, Traveling the World and Living your Best Fife

Tyler Cowen on Mentorship, Successful Indians, Cracking Cultural Codes, Traveling the World and Living your Best Fife

In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to one of our favorite economist, blogger, podcast host and author, Tyler Cowen. Tyler Cowen is an American economist, columnist and blogger. He is a professor at George Mason University, where he holds the Holbert L. Harris chair in the economics department. He also writes the economics blog Marginal Revolution and hosts the podcast Conversations with Tyler. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com

Aug 17, 2022 • 1:09:54

Andrew Yang on US Presidential run, Forward Party, 2024, UBI, Trump, Rogan and Social Media

Andrew Yang on US Presidential run, Forward Party, 2024, UBI, Trump, Rogan and Social Media

In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to our special guest Andrew Yang, American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and political candidate and is the co-chair of the Forward Party. We talked about his new party, his books, the 2020 US Presidential election, ranked choice voting, UBI and his thoughts on Trump, being a social media phenomenon and author. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:25:21

A. R. Rahman on Family, Spirituality, India, Tech and Making Oscar-Winning Music

A. R. Rahman on Family, Spirituality, India, Tech and Making Oscar-Winning Music

In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram chatted with A.R. Rahman, Oscar-winning music composer, singer, songwriter and recently movie director, fondly known as "The Mozart of Madras". This was a very unique interview - we covered a wide range of topics from his music to movies, working with world class directors, his family and kids, spirituality and the meaning of life, his creative process, technology and AI and the future of India. This was a really interesting episode and wa

Aug 4, 2022 • 1:05:18

What it takes to be a top 1% creator - Cleo Abram

What it takes to be a top 1% creator - Cleo Abram

In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Cleo Abram, a top creator on YouTube and TikTok, on her journey from Vox to being a full-time creator, how to be good on camera, how she made the now iconic videos on F1, artificial wombs etc. and why she's optimistic about the future! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.in

Jul 26, 2022 • 1:09:10

Building a new country, Elon Musk, predicting the pandemic, transhumanism, crypto and India and more - Balaji Srinivasan

Building a new country, Elon Musk, predicting the pandemic, transhumanism, crypto and India and more - Balaji Srinivasan

In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Balaji Srinivasan, who is a tech founder, former CTO of Coinbase, multi-disciplinarian thinker and the author of The Network State (thenetworkstate.com). We covered a wide variety of topics ranging from transhumanism, what it takes to build a new country, how Balaji predicted the first and second order effects of the pandemic, why he's bullish on Indians, future of crypto, his productivity tips, thoughts on Elon Musk and Andrew H

Jul 20, 2022 • 2:50:47

From dropout to Apple engineer, overcoming addiction and building an OS from scratch - Andreas Kling

From dropout to Apple engineer, overcoming addiction and building an OS from scratch - Andreas Kling

In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Andreas Kling who has a remarkable story from discovering his love for building things at a young age, his career at Apple, struggles with addiction, and the creation of Serenity OS -- which he is building from scratch, in public. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram

Jul 5, 2022 • 1:17:11

Politics In The Workplace With Special Guest Marc Andreessen

Politics In The Workplace With Special Guest Marc Andreessen

In this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram covered a timely yet tricky topic - politics in the workplace - with special guest, Marc Andreessen. We covered the history of politics at work, with companies like IBM, where we are currently, advice for founders and startups as they think about setting policies on "bringing your whole self to work" and more. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/

Jun 29, 2022 • 1:05:34

Metta World Peace - Kobe, the brawl, cultivating a winning mindset, mental health and technology

Metta World Peace - Kobe, the brawl, cultivating a winning mindset, mental health and technology

On this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram interviewed the one and only NBA Champion Metta World Peace (fka Ron Artest). Metta is an amazing human being - warm, genuine, optimistic with a fantastic second career building a technology company and being a founder. We covered some great Kobe stories, lessons on winning the NBA championship, the brawl (IYKYK), cultivating a winning mindset and overcoming obstacles, on mental health and building a tech company. Follow Sriram: https://w

Jun 29, 2022 • 1:13:36

NFTs, crypto communities and the new Creator Economy

NFTs, crypto communities and the new Creator Economy

In this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram covered what it takes to build an NFT project, how to think about community and culture in web3, aligning incentives between creators and community and how crypto unlocks a new creator economy. Our special guests were Justin Blau, the founder and CEO of Royal, a web3 company revolutionizing the music industry, and Nass and Stephane, crypto builders and founders of Rebels, a new NFT project.

Jun 29, 2022 • 1:05:13

Insights From Coinbase On The Future Of Crypto - Brian Armstrong

Insights From Coinbase On The Future Of Crypto - Brian Armstrong

On this episode of The Good Time Show, we interviewed Brian Armstrong, the founder and CEO of Coinbase, along with our usual guests, Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky. We covered the current crypto market, the economic downturn and what it means for web3, on building a mission driven organization and whether it was ok to bring politics to the workplace, and advice for founders building companies and fundraising in this current economic climate. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:14:39

What The Market Downturn Means For Founders, VCs, And Web3

What The Market Downturn Means For Founders, VCs, And Web3

On this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram cover the current economic conditions and what it means for technology startups and founders, as well as what it could mean for the future of Web3. We interviewed some of the best people in the business - Marc Andreessen and David George from a16z, former Microsoft exec and author Steven Sinofsky, veteran founder and investor Elad Gil, as well as Coinbase exec turned startup founder Dan Romero. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sri

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:22:48

Marc Andreessen on the economy, crypto, memes and more

Marc Andreessen on the economy, crypto, memes and more

On this episode of the Good Time Show, we have our special guests - Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky - joining us. We covered memes and meme culture, Marc's latest set of tweets on The Current Thing, on not eating bugs/living in pods, and on the current economy and what it means for all of us. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagr

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:28:25

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