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Meet Maria Zhang, a tech leader with an impressive background. She’s been VP of Engineering at Google, GM: AI for Products at Meta, VP of Engineering at Instagram, VP of Engineering at LinkedIn, CTO at Tinder, and VP of Engineering at Yahoo. Now, she's working on her own AI startup, Proactive AI Lab.00:00 - Introduction: Meet Maria Zhang and Discover Her Vision for AI05:20 - Personalization and Democratization of Technology09:45 - Future of Devices We Use18:25 - The Importance of Open-Source Models21:00 - Decision Process to Start Building a Startup24:00 - OpenAI Success and the Rise of AI30:50 - Gaps and Opportunities in the AI Space33:00 - Proactive AI Lab36:00 - Strategy to Keep Up with Today’s Fast-Moving World40:00 - Balancing Work and Life43:00 - Tough Challenges as a Leader in the Tech Space46:12 - Artificial General Intelligence52:00 - Technology Advancements and Predictions
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Meet Daniel Khachab, CEO of Choco, the innovative tech company transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste. With a bold vision to drive zero food waste, Choco has raised $326 million, rapidly reaching a $1.2 billion valuation in just four years. In this episode, we dive deep into the problem of overproduction, the complexity of food supply chain, and how Choco is leveraging AI to truly transform the industry.
00:00 - Introduction: Meet Daniel Khachab and Discover the Vision Behind Choco
01:19 - Transitioning from Military to Rocket Internet: Key Lessons Learned
07:45 - Analyzing Four Factors Behind the Decline of Rocket Internet
10:00 - Identifying the Problem: The Genesis of Choco’s Mission
17:30 - Tackling Overproduction: Choco’s Comprehensive Supply Chain Strategy
25:20 - Designing Great Products for Offline Users
29:03 - Measuring the Impact: What Choco’s Solutions Have Achieved
30:40 - Secrets to Rapid Expansion: Choco’s Generational Growth Model
33:40 - Insights from Raising $326 Million: Strategies and Takeaways
37:50 - The Benefits of Building in Stealth Mode
40:55 - AI and the Future: Choco’s Innovations and New Products
44:40 - Strategies for Attracting Top AI Talent
46:00 - Staying Ahead: Keeping Up with Tech Developments
48:20 - Fostering Innovation: Choco’s Two-Week AI Hackathon
54:20 - Today's Biggest Challenges Facing Choco
55:50 - Personalizing AI: How Daniel Khachab Integrates AI into Daily LifeDaniel Khachab on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielkhachab/?originalSubdomain=de
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Meet Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, a marketing agency valued at over $150 million. He's a serial entrepreneur who quickly scaled businesses like Swag of the Month and Ellie.com, capturing the attention of Forbes "30 Under 30" and Inc Magazine's "Top 25 Marketing Influencers." Erik’s insights on digital marketing and entrepreneurship are frequently sought after in major publications including Forbes and Entrepreneur.0:00 Intro to Erik Huberman0:50 Longevity in Business: Mastering the Art of Sustainable Success4:00 Discover the Marketing Genius Behind Hawke Media11:00 Crafting Top-Notch Products: Secrets to Building Desirable Brands18:00 Marketing That Stands Out: Innovative Strategies to Differentiate Your Business20:00 The Power of AI in Marketing: Exploring Hawke Media’s Groundbreaking Tool27:00 Handling Hundreds of Clients: Effective Techniques for Large-Scale Client Management30:00 Client Strategy Essentials: Tailoring Winning Approaches for Diverse Needs35:00 Tech Innovations Impacting Marketing: Insights on Apple Vision Pro and More39:00 Angel Investing Insights: What Erik Huberman Looks for in New Ventures41:00 Foundational Advice for Startups: Key Tips for New Entrepreneurs43:00 Erik's Personal Drive: The Motivations Fueling a Marketing Mogul
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Meet Lu Zhang, a force in healthcare, insurance, and the space industry, whose journey from Mongolia to leading a major tech fund in Silicon Valley exemplifies the American Dream. This episode takes you deep into the insights of an entrepreneur and investor who's reshaping the future with her expertise in AI, facing today’s biggest challenges head-on.Episode Highlights:AI's Role in Cutting-Edge Fields: How AI and open source are revolutionizing healthcare, insurance, and space industry.Tech Market Insights: Lu's predictions on the future of tech, informed by her global perspective and Silicon Valley success.Practical Wisdom for Entrepreneurs: From navigating market trends to embracing culture for effective communication, Lu shares her playbook for making informed investments and building startups that matter.Chapters0:00 Intro 1:30 Exploring Tomorrow's Hottest Industries9:50 Unpacking Future Concerns: Beyond 202414:00 The AI & Open Source Revolution21:00 Introducing Aida: AI's Next Big Leap30:00 The Lu Zhang Story: Tech, Trials, Triumph39:00 Chasing the American Dream in Tech43:00 2024 and Beyond: Market Trends & Predictions50:00 Navigating Today's Market: An Investor's Insight52:00 Essential Advice for Aspiring Founders57:00 Staying Ahead: How to Stay Informed in Tech Space
Lu Zhang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luzhangvc/
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How to turn sweat into success? Hear it from Kirby Porter, the Founder of New Game Labs and an athlete turned entrepreneur.Kirby joins us to discuss emerging trends in the sports industry, the journey of building New Game Labs and the importance of personal branding. Kirby’s recipe to success?- stay consistent- iterate on the message- nourish your relationshipsChapters:1:00 What's Happening in Sports4:00 Importance of Personal Brand7:00 Building a Business11:00 Finding the New Thing13:00 Building the Community16:00 Networking Secret22:00 Current Sports Trends24:00 Importance of Sport30:50 Sports and Tech30:04 Web340:00 AI44:00 Content 10151:00 Best AdviceKirby Porter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyporter/In the spotlight: New Game Labs https://www.newgamelabs.com/
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Either go all in or don’t do it at all, says Patrick Dees as he descents into the ice-cold Vltava River. The Co-founder & Chief Gaming Officer at Fan Controlled Sports and Entertainment doesn’t do things halfway. His key strategy is to say no to things and be selective about who you spend time with. Guess our podcast host Lubo Smid was the lucky one!
It’s hard not to fall for Patrick when you meet him. Perhaps he takes it from his mom who taught him to always see the good in people. Patrik took a gamble when tokenizing the league and investing in Web3. It paid off.
Tune in to hear his:
1. 1:1 sales masterclass
2. What traits cannot be taught
3. How to get up over and over again
If you enjoy the conversation, leave a review or share it with a friend. Cheers!
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:50 Overcoming Challenges
4:20 Art of Saying NO
12:10 Cold Emails Formula
15:50 Selling
19:00 Entrepreneurship
33:00 Number of Direct Reports
40:00 FCS Update
48:00 Web3 & AI
59:00 Tech Space Predictions
Patrick Dees on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dees/
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Anthony Vennare is the co-founder of Fitt Insider. Having his dad pass away from brain cancer, he realized early on the importance of health. Now he shares the simple fitness formula with thousands of subscribers and fellow fitness founders.
Together with his brother Joe, they tapped into the multi-trillion industry and are now advising other companies on how to enter the world of health and wellness.Key takeaways:
1. Fitness doesn’t have to suck: hike, bike, answer your calls whilst walking
2. Basic fitness formula: move more, eat better, don’t overcomplicate things
3. Find the right people you can rely on and don’t try to do everything yourselfChapters:
3:41 How to Lose Weight
8:00 Why Fitness
14:00 Latest Research
20:00 Anthony's Recommendation
26:00 Growing Fitness Concepts
29:40 Investment Fund
34:00 Selling a Company
41:00 Changing Your Mindset
43:00 The Next Big ThingAnthony Vennare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vennare
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Varun Puri is the co-founder of Yoodli, an AI-powered communication coach.
After working closely with the ex president of Google, Varun co-founded Yoodli, now with $7 million secured. Turns out, 2 out of 3 people are afraid of public speaking, and it shows: filler words, unnatural body language, bad pacing. Yoodli solves all that.
Varun talks the cruel process of fundraising, why small wins matter, how he handles needing a good cry sometimes, and what Yoodli thinks about Elon Musk’s eccentric speaking skills.
Varun Puri on LinkedIn
In the spotlight: Yoodli
Lubo Smid on: Linkedin, Instagram, X
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JR Gondeck is the CEO of video-based dating app Verge. He’s also a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor and a Managing Director at wealth management co. The Lerner Group. The man is a well of diverse knowledge who’s mastered his major/minor philosophy: Do what you’re good at as a major, focus on passion as a minor. He shares his blueprint for standing out in finance and tech, how visualization isn’t just fun and games, and why the world needs unfiltered dating.
JR Gondeck on LinkedIn
JR Gondeck on X
In the spotlight: The Lerner Group & Verge
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Rahul Vohra built the first Gmail plugin to scale to millions of users. It was acquired by LinkedIn. Having learned all things email, he then created Superhuman — the AI-powered, lightning-fast email with $75M in Series C and backed by Will Smith. Lucky for us, the email genius is an open book, so we kept the Qs rolling. How can you get rapid email responses and save 134 hrs/year with Command-K? What’s the strategy behind nabbing enterprise deals with Fortune 500s? Does Slack mean the end of email? And what does Rahul’s own inbox look like?
Rahul Vohra on LinkedIn Rahul Vohra on X In the spotlight: Superhuman Brought to you by Lubo Smid -
Timmy has an appetite for risk. From a homeless artist to working with Unity founders, he’s learned to walk the line between creative and critical thinking like a pro — by leading Volvo Cars innovative VR/AR initiatives, co-founding “incubator of dreams” The Point Labs and hiring all the misfits he can find. Pretty much living a life of both rock star and engineer, because why choose when you can do both?
Timmy Ghiurau on LinkedIn Timmy Ghiurau on X In the spotlight: The Point Labs Brought to you by Lubo Smid -
Victor Wang was a lawyer, a hopeful founder, a nearly broke one… until Linkin Park stumbled onto his product: Kaiber, an AI video gen platform perfect for the band’s newest music video. Cut to cranking out 14 videos for Kid Cudi in 48 hours, achieving massive online traction and sticking to a “creative enablement, not replacement” AI mission, and you’ve got an entrepreneur brimming with advice — who somehow remains the nicest guy in the room.
Victor Wang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokebuilder/
Victor Wang on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/stokebuilder/
In the spotlight: Kaiber https://kaiber.ai/
Brought to you by Lubo Smid: https://linktr.ee/lubosmid
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The founder of sports tech media powerhouse Profluence Sports is also an athlete, investor and creator. Andrew Petcash moves FAST because he refuses to work for anyone, and he’s convinced all athletes need to do the same before the opportunities are gone — which happens overnight. He tells us which sport is about to blow up, how he’s building an “athletic flywheel” and why reading books never loses value.
Andrew Petcash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/
Andrew Petcash on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AndrewPetcash/
In the spotlight: Profluence Sports https://profluence.com/
Brought to you by Lubo Smid: https://linktr.ee/lubosmid
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A tech freak for life, Uriel took a detour with the Israel Defense Forces before merging the best of Reddit and Google Maps to build Atly, a location-based app helping people explore the world. With 120,000 members, the user-generated product is on the rise — and marketing has nothing to do with it. Uriel explains why community trumps ads and provides tips on hitting military-level focus. ‘Cause if you think you’re focused, you’re probably not.
Uriel Maslansky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uriel-maslansky/
Uriel Maslansky on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/UrielMaslansky/
In the spotlight: Atly https://www.atly.com/
Brought to you by Lubo Smid: https://linktr.ee/lubosmid
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How can team sports make you a better entrepreneur? For Mike Mahlkow, they redefined the concept of winning. As a Forbes 30 Under 30, 2x YC alum, angel investor and the co-founder/CEO of backend workflow builder Fastgen, the man’s got a handle on working “smarter.” He shares the one key driver of product success, putting in the due diligence before building a business and why investing feels like a fun break — even when juggling 15 companies.
Mike Mahlkow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemahlkow/
Mike Mahlkow on X: https://twitter.com/MikeMahlkow/
In the spotlight: Fastgen https://fastgen.com/
Brought to you by Lubo Smid: https://linktr.ee/lubosmid
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“Bud, this is gonna be impossible to raise money for.” In the financing game for 20+ years, Rob spots a challenge faster than most. Rarely stops him from going for it anyway — and occasionally making a few millies in 30 min. The Co-founding President of private cannabis real estate lender Pelorus Capital Group talks navigating a high-risk industry and why weed packs a bigger punch than the NFL and NLB combined.
Rob Sechrist on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sechrist-7597686/
Rob Sechrist on X: https://x.com/m5_rob?s=20
In the spotlight: Pelorus Capital Group https://pelorusequitygroup.com/
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The fight or flight response can be controlled. Once the CEO of stress tracking solution Sensate cracked the code, her science-backed hustle led to kickstarting a company in 48 hours. While Anna admits it’s all still “a little bit magic” to her, users across 50+ countries love it — and she’s got a lot to say about the vagus nerve, sonic resonance and the viral wellness trends out there.
Anna Gudmundson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annakg/
Anna Gudmundson on X: https://twitter.com/annagud/
In the spotlight: Sensate https://www.getsensate.com/
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They said TikTok was for kids. But not Amin; he was getting millions of views and rode that TikTok wave all the way to co-founding Kadama, a Gen-Z tutoring marketplace with 1 billion views that hit #2 on the App Store. The former Apple senior engineer (behind iMessenger and the Health App) talks what Gen Z wants, what it lacks and how to use socials to deliver on both.
Amin Shaykho on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminshaykho/
Amin Shaykho on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aminshaykho
In the spotlight: Kadama https://www.kadama.com/
Brought to you by Lubo Smid: https://linktr.ee/lubosmid
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Serial founder Champ is dead set on democratizing creativity. His newest venture, Capsule, is a video editing AI studio 3 years in the making — and with almost $5 million in funding and a waitlist of 10,000+ companies, it’s looking like a win. As the CEO, Champ shares the thesis that kicked things off, why storytelling is king and how to recognize a worthy idea beyond all the fluff.
Product featured: Capsule https://capsule.video/
Champ Bennet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/champbennett/
Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/
Follow STRV:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom
https://www.instagram.com/strvcom/
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AR, VR, all the Rs — which ones will make it? Should founders prepare to discard traditional development for Apple platforms? STRV CTO Jan Kaltoun talks spatial computing, how the right terminology squashes competition, why the next big thing could cost $10,000 and it wouldn’t change a thing, and what all these tech abbreviations mean for your mom.
Jan Kaltoun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-kaltoun/
Brought to you by STRV: https://www.strv.com/
Follow STRV:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/strvcom
https://www.instagram.com/strvcom/
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