The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Are you ready to Lead With Your Brand™ to your next career breakthrough Welcome to the podcast that showcases exceptional career success stories through personal brand journeys from entertainment, tech, media, and more. Each episode, Jayzen Patria explores how successful leaders rise above by having a super-premium brand that drives their career forward, and you’ll get plenty of inspiration and practical tools to help you lead with your brand everyday as you drive towards your next career br ...
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A journey into the heart of South Africa politics, through interviews and analysis, with your guide Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. Ayeye!
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This is Startup Island TAIWAN Podcast, everything about Taiwan in cutting-edge technology, startup unicorns, and connections to the world. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 👉More news of Taiwan startups: https://meetstartup.pse.is/4jhd5u 👉Follow us on LinkedIn: https://meetstartup.pse.is/4hhbhg Produced by Meet Global, Business Next Media *Special Thanks: Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Powered by Firstory Hosting
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A weekly podcast show about Indian startups, entrepreneurs, and more! Hosted by Neil Patel & Friends
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Let's talk about local International Relations. We will showcase Miami's International diplomatic and business landscape, and get to know the innovative startups calling Miami home. Meet the people behind the organizations that contribute to Miami's commercial and cultural international growth. I am Alejandro Servalli, and I am the former Senior Advisor of International Relations to the City Manager of the City of Miami.
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Welcome to the Flow State Business Podcast. I’m a soul-led female entrepreneur and Energetics Business Coach and my mission is to help intuitively aligned coaches meet their first million dollars in their online business. I share openly on topics such as money, wealth-building energetics, and the strategies that took me from zero to multiple 7 figures in less than 3 and a half years. This podcast is filled with strategy, the teachings of flow state and proven tactics to help you think about ...
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The Fintech Marketers & Leaders Podcast is built to uncover actionable insights and explore the latest trends with some of fintech’s hardest-hitting marketers and leaders, so you know exactly what it takes to grow. Join our host, Shameer Sachdev, bi-weekly as he explores real-life growth tactics and insights that you can take advantage of when pushing your fintech to the next level.
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We are living in a pivotal global moment. The world is radically changing, are you? According to international scientists, 2030 is a point of no return, an unprecedented looming economic and existential threat to humanity - an inconvenient truth becomes an undeniable reality. In a world on fire, plagued by the worst global pandemic in over a century, we face unparalleled inequalities and menacing deep divides. Our Future hangs in the balance. If you are worried, you are not alone. The latest ...
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Welcome to Time for a Reset, the marketing podcast that gets behind the thinking of the industry’s sharpest leaders who are shaping the world’s most iconic brands. We ask the big questions: What does it take to drive real change? How do you stay ahead when the ground keeps shifting? From changing consumer expectations to marketing’s growing role on the board agenda, each episode digs into what matters now and what’s coming next. Expect smart conversations, practical takeaways, and a fresh pe ...
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The Prospect Group is a leading global firm specializing in media, research, and consulting. We meet, and discuss the most relevant economic issues with, hundreds of the world’s leading business executives, political elites, and other influential personalities from a cross-section of industries and countries. Watch video interviews from and/or about the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Are you paying attention? Our planet is changing at an exponential rate. If you don't know what dramatic changes are coming in the next few years, how will you be prepared? Or will your adaptations come too late? @mouselink is the internet handle of the New-York-based author, teacher, public speaker and artist, Matteo Wyllyamz. Matteo is a "Creative," interested in new media, visual communication, technorealism, and future studies. Matteo writes and speaks about the ways in which emerging te ...
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Some Future Day evaluates technology at the intersection of culture & law. Join Marc Beckman and his esteemed guests for insider knowledge surrounding how you can use new technologies to positively impact your life, career, and family. Marc Beckman is Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies and an Adjunct Professor at NYU, CEO of DMA United, and a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker Future
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55:56What exactly is an AI agent, and how will agents change the way we work? In this episode, a16z general partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with Aaron Levie (CEO, Box) and Steven Sinofsky (a16z board partner; former Microsoft exec) to unpack one of the hottest debates in AI right now. They cover: Competing definitions of an “agent,” f…
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Busani Ngcaweni warns GNU: Mkhwanazi, Senzo Mchunu, SA economy, Land, corruption, Ramaphosa, Mbeki
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1:23:48Prof Busani Ngcaweni, former Policy and Research Head and Chief of Staff in The Presidency and Principal of the National School of Government, now Director for the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg joins us on SMWX. Prof Ngcaweni unpacks working in the highest office in the land, navigating politics vs b…
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Erik Torenberg sits down with Ben Horowitz, Cofounder of a16z, for a candid conversation on venture capital, leadership, and the future of innovation. Recorded live at a16z’s Menlo Park offices in 2023, Ben shares practical wisdom and hard-earned lessons on navigating market cycles, building resilient companies, and why culture is a lasting competi…
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AI and Accelerationism with Marc Andreessen
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1:09:03Marc Andreessen, cofounder Andreessen Horowitz, joins the Hermitix podcast for a conversation on AI, accelerationism, energy, and the future. From the thermodynamic roots of effective accelerationism (E/acc) to the cultural cycles of optimism and fear around new technologies, Marc shares why AI is best understood as code, how nuclear debates mirror…
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We unpack the story of three DA MPs who were attacked in Phillipi, Cape Town this week. Among them was Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee Chair, Ian Cameron, who suffered some injuries. What does this say about crime and lawlessness in South Africa - let's unpack.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?
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39:22Housing and healthcare make up nearly half of household spending, yet both sectors are riddled with inefficiency and rising costs. In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by a16z Growth partner Alex Immerman and Minna Song and Tony Stoyanov, cofounders of EliseAI, to discuss why they’re tackling these critical industries and how AI can transform …
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“VUKA Alert: Experiential Learning Ignites Explosive Change” with Corporate Chair, Wendy Lucas Bull, in South Africa
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1:18:30In a world grappling with uncertainty, a powerful truth emerges: real transformation doesn't just happen in boardrooms, it ignites in the heart of experience. Join us as we delve into a riveting conversation with corporate luminary Wendy Lucas Bull, whose journey from the competitive tennis court to the highest echelons of South African business is…
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The National Dialogue was a hilarious train wreck 😂
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19:27The National Dialogue was even funnier than we imagined. From Uncle Cyril asking the nation why government is failing, to people storming the stage — it had it all. In this episode, we take you through the most absurd and hilarious moments of the National Dialogue, because at this point, satire is the only response.…
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Oren Cass & Noah Smith Debate the True Impact of Tariffs
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1:12:33Do tariffs help rebuild American manufacturing or hold it back? In this episode, American Compass founder and chief economist Oren Cass sits down with commentator and author Noah Smith and a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg for a lively debate on the future of U.S. industry. They discuss the case for tariff-driven re-industrialization versus free-…
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Are Senzo Mchunu and Dr Malusi Gigaba right to speak out in the way that they have recently? Let's unpack both their statements and the ANC's reaction to the "counter-revolutionary" remarks by these two NEC members!By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Season 6, Episode 17 : FAN FAVORITE : The Right To Be Yourself : Javier Constante, President, Dow Brasil & América Latina
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52:10In this Fan Favorite episode, Jayzen Patria explores a powerful branding lesson: sometimes your brand is not just about what you choose to do, but just as much about what you choose not to do. Drawing on a story from Nike’s brand strategy, Jayzen shows how being crystal clear on your brand DNA means making bold decisions—even saying “no” to opportu…
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When Your Money Flow Feels Jammed - Listen to this
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25:04Send us a text If money feels stuck no matter how hard you’re working, it’s time to shift your energy, not just your actions. I’m sharing my go-to process for unjamming cash flow. We’ll talk grounding, using your senses, and breaking the loop that keeps you in lack. This is practical, real, and ready for you to try today. Grab The Six Figure Month …
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Meet the Guy Fighting to Cure Cancer | Dr. Peter Kash & Marc Beckman
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1:10:22The global biotech industry is worth more than $1.8 trillion, but behind that number is something more powerful: the ability to save lives. And no one understands that better than today's guest, Dr. Peter Kash. Over his 37-year career, Dr. Kash has helped bring seven FDA-approved drugs to market, including an important pediatric leukemia drug. He's…
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Dylan Patel: GPT-5, NVIDIA, Intel, Meta, Apple
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1:04:59The AI hardware race is heating up, and NVIDIA is still far ahead. What will it take to close the gap? In this episode, Dylan Patel (Founder & CEO, SemiAnalysis) joins Erin Price-Wright (General Partner, a16z), Guido Appenzeller (Partner, a16z), and host Erik Torenberg to break down the state of AI chips, data centers, and infrastructure strategy. …
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Loyiso Gola Unpacks: Mkhwanazi, Gayton McKenzie, Kenny Kunene, Ramaphosa, Helen Zille, Comedy, eNCA
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1:19:23Loyiso Gola joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation. From the Mkhwanazi saga and Kenny Kunene’s arrest to Gayton McKenzie’s political moves and the state of Ramaphosa’s presidency, Gola shares sharp political observations with his signature wit. We also dive into Helen Zille, Late Night News, the future of comedy, and…
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Google DeepMind Lead Researchers on Genie 3 & the Future of World-Building
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41:28Genie 3 can generate fully interactive, persistent worlds from just text, in real time. In this episode, Google DeepMind’s Jack Parker-Holder (Research Scientist) and Shlomi Fruchter (Research Director) join Anjney Midha, Marco Mascorro, and Justine Moore of a16z, with host Erik Torenberg, to discuss how they built it, the breakthrough “special mem…
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Parliament’s Mkhwanazi Committee Stumbles
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18:28Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the second meeting of Parliament's Adhoc Committee investigating Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's 6 July allegations.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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The State of American AI Policy: From ‘Pause AI’ to ‘Build’
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42:01a16z General Partners Martin Casado and Anjney Midha join Erik Torenberg to unpack one of the most dramatic shifts in tech policy in recent memory: the move from “pause AI” to “win the AI race.” They trace the evolution of U.S. AI policy—from executive orders that chilled innovation, to the recent AI Action Plan that puts scientific progress and op…
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Is South Africa’s National Dialogue a total scam?
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36:51Is the National Dialogue, which kicks off in Pretoria today, a scam? We take a deep dive into the origins of the National Dialogue, the pulling out of legacy foundations, exhorbitant estimated R700m costs and whether all of this has caused a fall-out between Former President Mbeki and President Ramaphosa. Most importantly, we also explore whether t…
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H20s to China + 15% with Chris Miller and Lennart Heim
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1:06:33We’re sharing an episode from ChinaTalk that dives into one of the biggest recent reversals in U.S. tech policy. The U.S. banned Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China in April. Now, just months later, they’re being sold—with a 15% export fee. What happened? Why the reversal? And what does it mean for the future of AI competition between the U.S. and China…
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Grok, Genie 3, GPT-5 & the Rise of Vibe Coding
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27:44a16z partners Olivia and Justine Moore unpack the latest in consumer AI including: - Grok’s “Imagine” and its instant, social-first creative tools - Google’s Genie 3 and the future of 3D worlds - GPT-5: what’s new, what’s missing, and why some want their old chatbot back - AI-generated music from ElevenLabs - Olivia’s vibecoded Jensen Huang selfie …
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JJ Tabane speaks out: Gayton McKenzie, Mkhwanazi, National Dialogue, Rob Hersov, GNU, DA, Ramaphosa
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1:14:35JJ Tabane unpacks the political tremors rattling South Africa’s Government of National Unity — from Gayton McKenzie’s controversial statements and John Steenhuisen's recent presser, to the explosive Mkhwanazi allegations threatening to blow up the coalition.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Alex Danco on Speechwriting, Blogging, and Giving Founders Power
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15:00Fresh off the announcement of his move from Shopify to a16z, Alex Danco joins TBPN to talk about the “trade deal” that brought him here and his mission to make the firm’s written content truly world class. He discusses why he believes writing still matters in the age of AI, how great prose can act as “power transfer technology” for founders, and wh…
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3 Big Decisions That Unlocked My Next Revenue Level
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35:04Send us a text Three decisions this year have completely re-shaped my business. Not small tweaks, but the kind of moves that change the entire way you operate. I’m breaking down the exact shifts I made, and how each one opened more flow, revenue, and ease. If you’ve been feeling the nudge to play a bigger game but keep whiteboarding instead of doin…
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Steven Sinofsky & Balaji Srinivasan on the Future of AI, Tech, & the Global World Order
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1:17:24There’s been a wave of M&A deals lately - Meta and Scale, Windsurf and Google - and a lot of it points to something bigger: how regulation, capital, and innovation are colliding in 2025. In this episode Erik Torenberg brings together Steven Sinofsky, former Microsoft Executive and Balaji Srinivasan, founder of the Network School, and author of the …
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Busi Mavuso unpacks: National Dialogue, GNU, Mkhwanazi commission, G20, BRICS, SA economy, SMWX
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40:04BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso joins Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a candid conversation on South Africa’s political and economic crossroads, in collaboration with Standard Bank.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Marc Andreessen: Why Perfect Products Become Obsolete
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37:16In this episode, Marc Andreessen joins TBPN for an unfiltered conversation spanning everything from ads in LLMs to why Apple’s AI strategy may be risky for anyone not named Apple. Marc breaks down the current state of AI: why open source is resurging, how foundational research is (or isn’t) turning into product, and whether we’ve hit the moment whe…
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Backlash erupts over Open Chats Podcast. What happens next?
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30:22Unpacking the Open Chats Podcast controversy that’s ignited a storm across South Africa — from the racial slurs aimed at Coloured communities, to Gayton McKenzie’s explosive reaction and the legal firepower he’s mobilising.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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GPT-5 and Agents Breakdown – w/ OpenAI Researchers Isa Fulford & Christina Kim
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43:54ChatGPT-5 just launched, marking a major milestone for OpenAI and the entire AI ecosystem. Fresh off the live stream, Erik Torenberg was joined in the studio by three people who played key roles in making this model a reality: Christina Kim, Researcher at OpenAI, who leads the core models team on post-training Isa Fulford, Researcher at OpenAI, who…
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Lukhona Mnguni unpacks: Mkhwanazi bombshell, Ramaphosa, ANC, SACP, DJ Sumbody, Patrice Motsepe, GNU
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1:21:00Political analyst Lukhona Mnguni joins us to unpack the full fallout from the Mkhwanazi bombshell—and what it reveals about the deep rot in South Africa’s security structures. We explore the implications for President Cyril Ramaphosa, the role of the ANC and its alliance partners like the SACP, and what this moment tells us about the shifting terra…
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How to Build a Successful Company in an Era of Disruption
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42:52What happens when a startup becomes a giant—and then has to reinvent itself all over again? In this episode, Martin Casado sits down with Raghu Raghuram (former CEO of VMware) and Jeetu Patel (President and CPO at Cisco) for a deep, tactical conversation on scaling, disruption, and navigating transformation from the inside. They share hard-won less…
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Season 6, Episode 16 : When Preparation Meets Opportunity: Pamela Zapata, Founder & CEO, Society 18
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58:06When the world feels unpredictable—industries in flux, layoffs in the headlines, and AI rewriting the rules of work—it’s easy to go into survival mode. But in this week’s episode, Jayzen Patria offers a powerful reminder: strong brands don’t shrink when things get hard—they step up. He reflects on pivotal moments in his own career—like the chaotic …
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Mkhwanazi allegations: Parliament investigation kicks off!
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21:34Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the first sitting of Parliament's Adhoc committee into allegations made by Lt Gen Mkhwanazi. The committe elected the ANC's Soviet Lekganyane as its Chairperson.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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How I’m Making Up to $3K/Day with Passive Offers
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30:02Send us a text This year I rebuilt my business for calm and consistency, not chaos and launch burnout. I’ve been making up to $3K days from digital downloads without sales calls, ads, or a huge audience. In this episode I share the real numbers, how I sell straight from my notes app, and what this looks like behind the scenes. If you want sales tha…
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How to Build Wealth Today: Proven Strategies for the Digital Economy | with Andrew Cartwright
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1:00:29On this episode of Some Future Day, we crack open the playbook for financial freedom with one of America's most prolific entrepreneurs, Andrew Cartwright. From being cut off by his father at just 12 years old, to building 32 companies across 17 industries and managing 86 streams of income, Andrew's journey is anything but ordinary! He has flipped b…
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Dwarkesh and Noah Smith on AGI and the Economy
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1:01:16In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Dwarkesh Patel and Noah Smith to explore one of the biggest questions in tech: what exactly is artificial general intelligence (AGI), and how close are we to achieving it? They break down: Competing definitions of AGI — economic vs. cognitive vs. “godlike” Why reasoning alone isn’t enough —…
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Trump vs BRICS? Inside global tariff chaos
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57:56Dr Basani Baloyi (IEJ: Co-Programme Manager), Dr Rob Davies (former DTI Minister) and Prof Jayati Ghosh (Development Economist) join us to unpack the Trump tariffs and their global consequences; in the latest episode of Economic Justice Matters in collaboration with IEJ.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Sikhakhane honours Madlanga before Mkhwanazi Commission!
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23:44Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Justice Madlanga farewell sitting, particularly Adv Muzi Sikhakhane's speech that deals with the Mkhwanazi Commission.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Balaji on How Tech Truly Wins Media
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1:37:40What really caused the breakdown between tech and media—and what comes next? Erik Torenberg sits down with Balaji Srinivasan (entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Network State) to explore the long-building conflict between Silicon Valley and legacy journalism. Balaji explains how the collapse of traditional media business models gave rise to …
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Makate vs Vodacom: Inside the Epic Battle
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23:44Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the Vodacom vs Makate case and the ConCourt judgement handed down by Justice Madlanga.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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A Voice for the Voiceless“ with International Award-Winning Movie-Maker Ramesh Sharma in India
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1:21:51What if a single film could echo the cries of the unheard and shake the foundations of injustice? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ramesh Sharma, the international award-winning movie-maker behind Ahimsa - Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless. In this powerful discussion, Sharma delves into his lifelong dedication to giving a voice to the v…
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AI Content and the War for Your Attention
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41:07What happens when AI starts generating content for everyone—and no one wants to watch it? In this episode, MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and ad tech veteran Antonio García Martínez join a16z General Partner, Erik Torenberg to unpack the shifting economics of attention: from the rise of “AI slop” and spammy feeds to the difference between what we want to pay …
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Mkhwanazi commission looms: More arrests, statements and revelations
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27:14Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the latest revelations and arrests related to the DJ Sumbody and Armand Swart cases, involving the same suspects. We also take a dive into the Madlanga Commission and analyse the press briefing held by Acting DCJ Madlanga.By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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I stopped relying on high ticket – here’s why
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24:28Send us a text Twelve months ago, everything hinged on high-ticket. I’d built my whole business on a handful of yeses - masterminds, one-to-ones, VIP days. And for years, it worked… until it didn’t. In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I realised something had to change. The experiment that started with a $7 PDF. The decision to stop…
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Balaji Srinivasan: How AI Will Change Politics, War, and Money
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1:05:57a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with technologist and investor Balaji Srinivasan to explore how the metaphors we use to describe AI—whether as god, swarm, tool, or oracle—reveal as much about us as they do about the technology itself. Balaji, best known for his work in crypto and network states, also brings a deep ba…
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Ben and Marc on New Media: Podcasts, Politics & the Collapse of Trust
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1:37:50On this episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Erik Torenberg— General Partner at a16z and founder of the media company Turpentine—to unpack how the internet shattered the old media order and reshaped the way power works in America. What begins as a look at the evolution of media quickly beco…
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US to target ANC leaders? | New details on Mkhwanazi Commission
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28:02Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh unpacks the growing threat of US sanctions against South Africa. From a controversial bill introduced by Congressman Ronnie Jackson to the powers Donald Trump still holds, we break down what’s real and what could happen next. We also dive into the Madlanga Commission, which is investigating criminality and political interferenc…
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Malesela Teffo tells all: Kelly Khumalo, Senzo Meyiwa, Mkhwanazi, LPC striking, MacG, Thabo Bester
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2:11:41Malesela Teffo, who was a defense lawyer in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial joins us on SMWX. Teffo unpacks his theory about what led to Meyiwa's death, his encounter with Longwe Twala, his name being struck off the roll at the Legal Practice Council and more!By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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Critical Minerals: Mining for the Industrial Future
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48:19It can take more than 15 years to permit and build a new mine in the United States - yet nearly every modern technology we rely on, from smartphones to fighter jets to AI data centers, depends on a steady supply of critical minerals. In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by Turner Caldwell, founder of Mariana Minerals, along with …
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Inside the DJ Sumbody case: arrests & shocking connections
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25:48DJ Sumbody’s assassination has blown open a deadly web of power, politics, and cover-ups. How does this murder case connect to Kenny Kunene, Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims, a former Cabinet minister, and a new motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa? Let’s find out!By Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
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