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From Forbes to Founder: Alex Konrad on new media, creator economy, AI tools for journalists, Midas List secrets, and why traditional media is losing to independent voices
Discover the evolving roles of traditional vs. new media in tech and gain insights into effective content creation strategies. About the episode: In this episode, Nataraj hosts Alex Konrad, founder and editor of Upstart Media, to explore the shifting dynamics of tech media. Alex shares his experiences at Forbes, defines the roles of traditional and…
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AI Hype, Future Trends & Research Trends with Best Selling Author of The Master Algorithm Pedro Domingos
This week we are republishing one of our favourite conversations that didn’t get much visibility when it first came out. About the episode: Nataraj hosts Pedro Domingos, a distinguished figure in AI and machine learning, to discuss the current state of AI, hype cycles, and future trends. Pedro shares insights from his early career, his…
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Offline AI, personal AI assistants, edge computing revolution, compression of neural networks, privacy, compute efficiency, AI infrastructure startups | David Stout, Founder of webAI
Discover how webAI is revolutionizing AI by enabling powerful models to run directly on devices. About the episode: Nataraj chats with David Stout, founder of webAI, about bringing AI infrastructure to edge devices. David shares his journey from a Michigan farm to pioneering techniques for compressing AI models onto phones, laptops, and even airplanes. They…
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Fixing Broken Meetings, Managing Calendars with AI, and Redesigning the Future of Work | Matt Martin CEO & Co-Founder Clockwise
In this episode, Nataraj welcomes Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, to explore the science of smart scheduling. Discover how Clockwise uses AI to optimize calendars, reduce meeting overload, and create more focused work time. Matt shares insights on balancing collaboration with individual productivity, the impact of remote work on meeting culture, and the future of…
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The Future of Enterprise AI: $100M ARR, Agents, Company Building, and Scaling Unicorns | Arvind Jain (Co-founder of Glean, Rubrik, ex-Google)
Discover how Glean AI is transforming enterprise productivity with AI-powered search and intelligent agents. About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the evolution of enterprise AI with Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean. From its roots as an AI-powered search solution, Glean has transformed into a comprehensive AI agent platform, helping companies like Zapier, Carta,…
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APIs as Graphs not Endpoints, building a company on open source foundations, why VPs of Engineering face impossible trade-offs | Apollo GraphQL CEO Matt DeBergalis
### About the episode: Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover how…
