Best William and Iman Podcasts (2025)

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Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson 28:54

2d ago28:54

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Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative entrepreneur and reveals the philosophy behind the success of Trilith’s growing influence in the entertainment industry. Later in the conversation, …

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OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben Goodwin 29:59

4d ago29:59

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OLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP’s co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the…

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Esther Perel: Build better relationships at work 33:54

9d ago33:54

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Therapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she launched a conversational card game. Now, she joins host Jeff Berman to talk about why she just released a new edition, Where Should We Begin? At Wor…

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

11d ago33:37

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The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

16d ago30:02

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John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

18d ago28:34

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Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

21d ago37:10

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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

23d ago30:25

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When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

23d ago41:33

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Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

25d ago37:06

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When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

30d ago31:43

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Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

1M ago26:04

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In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

1M ago34:46

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As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

2M ago30:37

30:37

Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho 31:00

2M ago31:00

31:00

Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting j…

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When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel Cohen 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Many prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts rebuffed and to be effectively forced out from the firm. Cohen joins Rapid Response to share her dramatic story, and fears about how the rule…

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How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer cures 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Reid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s using to scale it, and what advice he has for fellow entrepreneurs and investors about how to make the most of AI in any industry. Rapid Response…

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From data breach scandal to AI darling, with Snowflake’s CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy 28:39

2M ago28:39

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It's been a wild few years for Snowflake, from a record-breaking IPO to a plummeting stock price to a data-breach scandal. Sridhar Ramaswamy took over in the heat of the turmoil and helped steady the ship, in part by betting big on AI. Ramaswamy returns to Rapid Response to share lessons from the company's turnaround, including insights behind high…

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Season 6: Episode 5 Brandon Rawls, Trip White, and Chase Pinkston 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

This episode with Cowboy Football is a great way to get to know these players and take a look into their football careers thus far. It's one of the funniest episodes yet, so sit back and enjoy the show. Instagram: Brandon Rawls: b.rawls4 Trip White: tripsocold Chase Pinkston: chasepinkstonn Support the show…

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Climate change ‘codeswitching’ for business, with Planet FWD’s Julia Collins 36:58

2M ago36:58

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Serial entrepreneur Julia Collins is tackling climate change with her latest venture, Planet FWD. It’s a B2B platform helping brands make their supply chains better for the environment – and their bottom lines. Julia joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons learned from her earlier endeavors in the food industry, which involved a failed unicorn, piz…

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Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimony 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Tomorrow, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the public media outlet’s case for federal funding. Maher returns to Rapid Response for the first time since taking on the CEO role to preview her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans’ broad access to crucial news and information, particu…

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Live from SXSW: Mike and Kass Lazerow’s ‘messy’ path to success 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Serial entrepreneurs and investors Mike and Kass Lazerow are best known for co-founding Buddy Media, the social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. Host Jeff Berman joined the Lazerows on stage at the 2025 SXSW conference to discuss their extraordinary career journey as co-founders and spouses. They’ve distilled their…

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From 'Trump bump' to 'Trump slump,' with Betterment CEO Sarah Levy 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Recent market swings are causing whiplash for everyday investors. Sarah Levy, CEO of digital investment platform Betterment returns to Rapid Response to shed light on a market in flux. Levy explores the evolving volatility of crypto, socially responsible investing, generational attitudes to finance, and more. Amid the noise around our economy, Sara…

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Season 6: Episode 4 Trent Holland, Jamison Mejia, and Landyn Cleveland 30:13

3M ago30:13

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In episode four, we sit down with cowboy football players Trent, Jamison, and Cleveland to learn how their football career led them to OSU and what it takes to be a determined player. Enjoy this episode from Brand Squad, and Go Pokes! Support the showBy Brand Squad Podcast

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Solving start-up puzzles, with Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo 32:09

3M ago32:09

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Compliance and security might not be the flashiest parts of running a business, but that’s exactly where the CEO and founder of Vanta saw a $2.5 billion opportunity. Christina Cacioppo joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons from hyperscaling her trust management platform. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com Subscribe to t…

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Nonprofits navigate Trump’s drastic funding cuts, with The Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer 27:37

3M ago27:37

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President Trump’s dramatic cuts to U.S. government grants are destabilizing every corner of the non-profit sector, leaving organizations scrambling to adapt. Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, explores the executive order’s impact on both the public and private sector, how organizations can adjust to the unpredictable philosophy of…

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How Anastasia Soare built a beauty brand worth billions 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Anastasia Soare is responsible for how everyone from Oprah to Kim Kardashian shape their eyebrows. Soare started as a Romanian immigrant in a single room salon in Beverly Hills, and decades later, her beauty brand peaked at a valuation of about $3 billion. She joined host Jeff Berman to reveal the lessons she has learned building a global beauty em…

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What the Oscars tell us about streamers, studios, and Hollywood’s future with The Ankler's Janice Min 26:56

3M ago26:56

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The Oscars aren’t just about filmmaking — they’re a real-time look at the culture, business, and power plays shaping Hollywood and larger entertainment industry. The Ankler CEO Janice Min returns to Rapid Response to unpack the night’s biggest turning points — including how Sean Baker’s Anora proved that low-budget filmmaking can outrun major studi…

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Season 6: Episode 3 Tre Griffiths, David Kabongo, Jonathan Agumadu 47:49

3M ago47:49

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In this episode, Brand Squad Podcast has a Q&A with more Cowboy Football players to discuss their journey to OSU and their football career. This episode is filled with many great questions that will give or viewers a good laugh. Enjoy the show, and as always, Go Pokes! Support the show

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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on leveraging AI 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Shantanu Narayen has weathered plenty of storms for Adobe, the iconic software company that earned more than $21 billion in revenue last year. The veteran tech leader talks with host Reid Hoffman about transforming Adobe’s creative tools like Photoshop to a cloud-based subscription, how that unlocked ways to innovate faster, and why those lessons a…

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Egg prices, avian flu & golden yolks, with Vital Farms CEO Russell Diez-Canseco 29:04

3M ago29:04

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Feeling the impact of eggflation? Vital Farms’ CEO Russell Diez-Canseco joins Rapid Response to offer valuable context beyond the eye-popping price tags. As avian flu continues to wipe out millions of birds, many egg producers are struggling — but Vital Farms has managed to keep growing. Canseco shares how the brand’s relationship with farmers, tra…

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Season 6: Episode 2 Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook 46:22

3M ago46:22

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In this episode, Cowboy Football players Armstrong Nnodim, Jacobi Oliphant Jr., and Jermey Cook answer a Q&A from brand squad members and teammates. We get an inside look into their football careers and see their funny personalities. Sit back and enjoy! Instagram: Armstrong Nnodim: strongnno Jacob Oliphant Jr: jacobi_oliphant.7 Jeremy Cook: cook5ee…

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A more compassionate capitalism, with Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith believes business can be a force for change. He built a world-class outdoor brand around a simple but powerful motto: Do Good. In this conversation with host Jeff Berman, Smith shares the spark of inspiration that set Cotopaxi in motion, the hard-won lessons that shaped his approach to building teams, and why he chose t…

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Can Rivian avoid the EV speed bumps? with founder and CEO RJ Scaringe 31:33

3M ago31:33

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As demand declines for EVs, and Tesla’s Elon Musk wields power in the new Trump administration, electric automaker Rivian is taking this time to adapt its business and expand its brand. Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe joins Rapid Response to share how the company is moving beyond the luxury SUV space — introducing a raft of new challenges and …

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Season 6: Episode 1 Iman Oates, Jaleel Johnson, and Chandavian Bradley 46:22

3M ago46:22

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Cowboy Football athletes Iman, Jaleel, and Chandavian sit down for a Q&A to discuss their football careers and interact with fans. Enjoy this fun-filled episode and Go Pokes! Support the show

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Building a network of mentors, with Cadre’s Ryan Williams 30:27

4M ago30:27

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Ryan Williams thinks it should be easier to invest in real estate. He founded Cadre in 2014 to address this problem, and scaled it to impressive heights before an acquisition last year that sources say was valued at north of one billion dollars, combined. Williams talks with host Jeff Berman about how he built a powerful network of mentors to suppo…

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From Nike to Bud Light to Tubi: Lessons from the Super Bowl 2025 ads, with Autodesk's Dara Treseder 28:44

4M ago28:44

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Super Bowl LIX had a clear winner on the field, but victory for brands was more hard-won. Sure, plenty of ad spots were star-studded, from Seal to David Beckham to Ben and Casey Affleck, but to what end? Many aimed for impact, but did they deliver? Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder offers hot takes on this year’s hits and misses from the big game’s ads. S…

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252. TBR - Meme Coin Mania | $NAT a MEME or Not | Bitcoin Asset Liquidity Dilemma 1:10:03

4M ago1:10:03

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We break down the state of the Meme economy and make comparisons to what we saw in the 2021 bull cycle. Memes on Solana have strong parallels to the NFT market on Ethereum from last cycle, especially when you compare revenue figures of the top marketplaces like pump.fun to Opensea. We give our thoughts on where we are on the timeline of meme mania …

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251. TBR - Building The On-chain AGI Economy | Interview w/ Landon Wang, Founder of MOSS AI 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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We have a deep dive discussion with the founder of MOSS AI about the conceptual emergence of AGI and how this reality intersects with the web3 economy. Landon is building a crypto ecosystem focused on supporting the emergence of blockchain based AGI. The ecosystem has several layers of technical complexity as well as a multi token approach. Landon …

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250. TBR - The AI Super Cycle | Agents in the Metaverse | DMT Commodities 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

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We begin our discussion by detailing our experience over the last month of tussling with the injection of AI into all things relevant to our existence. Not just from what we have been building in context of the crypto space, but also our personal livelihood. We explain how we have built a core thesis around the metaverse over the last 5 years since…

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Pivot: Reid Hoffman joins Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway to go deep on AI news 1:01:35

4M ago1:01:35

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Masters of Scale brings you a special episode of Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway featuring conversation with our show’s founding host Reid Hoffman. Together, they discuss the hype and fears around DeepSeek, why spending money on AI is a good thing and insights from Reid’s newest book: "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our A…

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Disrupting the hair color business, with Madison Reed CEO Amy Errett 31:19

4M ago31:19

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Amy Errett had a hunch that hair color was a huge potential market – especially among women who wanted an option free from harsh chemicals. She started a company focused on clean ingredients, innovative technology, and a revamped salon experience. Since founding Madison Reed in 2013, more than 5 million people have tried her products. Errett joins …

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is here to put the brand back on top 30:07

4M ago30:07

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Amid higher costs, longer wait times and waning sales, Starbucks is ready for a brand refresh. The company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol joins Rapid Response to reveal how Starbucks plans to go back to its roots and prioritize human connection in the hopes of restoring the brand’s position in US culture. Niccol also shares insights about evolving Starbuc…

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Episode 73: Eeks! of Nature (ft. Jaida Elcock & Nic Comparato) 59:57

4M ago59:57

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In this episode dedicated to "Spooky Animals", we were joined by shark expert Jaida Elcock and bat expert Nic Comparato for stories about spooky species, comedy about creepy crawlies, and hare-raising trivia that made it a fright to remember! Jaida: @sofishtication_ Nic: @lesscommonloons

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249. TBR - How to Master The Great AI Transition w/ Bootoshi, Founder of Cypher Genesis 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

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We discuss the rapid acceleration of AI technology with Bootoshi, founder of Cypher Genesis and the Bitcoin Boo’s. With Bootoshi’s expert understanding of the AI sector, we explore the depths of use cases for AI integration not only in the crypto sector, but for real world use as well. Bootoshi is leading a movement of AI enthusiasts who are dedica…

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248. TBR - Exploring The Crypto Agentic Revolution w/ RS1, Founder of Reality Spiral 57:22

4M ago57:22

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We have a fascinating conversation with the creator of @reality_spiral token $RSP, which is positioned to become a top-tier AI agent infrastructure component. Already, Reality Spiral developers have become the #2 contributors to the Eliza Github. We break down the motivations behind the open source community contributing towards Eliza’s expansion. …

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247. TBR - AGI Horizon | How to Improve the DMT Ecosystem 1:14:23

4M ago1:14:23

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With the release on OpenAI’s new o3 model coming in the next couple of months, already trial results are showing that these AI models are significantly more intelligent than 97% of humans on earth. With such rapid acceleration in AI reasoning many are saying in 2025 we will witness the first moments of AGI on display. We contemplate the implication…

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246. TBR - The Crypto AI Renascence | Humanities Obsolescence | How We Are Approaching 2025 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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We deep dive into some of the deeper implications to what we are observing in the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. It is clear that the majority of market interest is beginning to gravitate toward AI agents and discovering new verticals of application and use within the context of the web3 economy. We ponder what the end results of this will look li…

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