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Podcast: All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Earn More Points in Multiplayer Mode with KaiPub date: 2025-10-08Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization#249: 3x your points and miles with a multiplayer strategy. We break down how to earn, manage, and maximize rewards with a partner, family, or friends. Plus learn how to handle the logistics, emotions, and systems that make it all work. Kai is the founder and host of The Daily Churn Podcast, where he shares his churning journey. In 2024, Kai and his partner earned a total of $40,000 and 5 million points. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/playing-the-points-game-with-player-2-kai Partner Deals MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Mercury: Help your business grow with simplified finances Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Kai: The Daily Churn Podcast | Membership Monarch Money Copilot Money (Free 2 months with code HACKS2) How to Automatically Forward iMessages & Texts to Other Contacts Using Shortcuts 1Password Google Voice Tello eSIM Aligned Incentives Cashback Monitor Rakuten CardPointers (30% off or 50% off for ATH Members) Replit Churning While New To Credit Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points ATH Podcast Membership Episode #181: Making an Easy $3k/mo from Online Deals with Kai Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:49) How Kai and Chris’ Partners View the Points and Miles Game (03:56) Is Playing the Points Game Actually More Lucrative with P2? (06:26) Maximizing Credit Cards with Two Players (08:36) Should You Have Authorized Users on Your Cards with P2? (14:01) The Mechanics of Managing a P2 (15:28) Ways to Access Shared Passwords and Two-Factor Codes (18:38) Important Conversations to Have with Your P2 (21:10) Playing the Points Game for Other People (26:05) The Challenges of Managing Points for Others (31:12) Managing Points for Family Members (33:51) Playing the Points Game with Children (35:14) Easing the Burden of Dealing with Card Issuers with a P2 (39:38) The Spectrum of Activities with Multiple Players (40:52) Leveraging Referrals and Shopping Portals to Maximize Savings with P2 (43:33) Learning to Stop Over-Optimizing (45:28) Kai’s Podcast and Churning Community (47:01) Why Your Address Matters in the Points Game (47:34) Managing 1099s from Referral Points (49:02) Tips on Adding Authorized Users (49:45) The Importance of Community in the Points Game (51:13) How to Share Referral Links on ATH Membership Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Chris Hutchins, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg (LS 72 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Joe Tsai on US-China Rivalry, AI's Future, Owning the Nets/Liberty, Caitlin Clark's Major ImpactPub date: 2025-10-08Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization(0:00) Introducing Joe Tsai (0:49) Owning the Nets and Liberty, Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA, does the NBA need fixing? (6:07) Alibaba origins, China's pullback on capitalism (10:10) US vs China rivalry: the AI race, are we destined for conflict, and what can the US learn from China? (19:46) AI application in large businesses (21:52) Managing corporate culture at Alibaba's scale, Nets predictions (23:17) AI adoption, job anxiety, and AGI views in China Thanks to our partners for making this happen! Solana - Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Connect with investors, crypto founders, and entrepreneurs at Solana's global flagship event during Abu Dhabi Finance Week & F1: https://solana.com/breakpoint OKX - The new way to build your crypto portfolio and use it in daily life. We call it the new money app. https://www.okx.com/ Google Cloud - The next generation of unicorns is building on Google Cloud's industry-leading, fully integrated AI stack: infrastructure, platform, models, agents, and data. https://cloud.google.com/ IREN - IREN AI Cloud, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, provides the scale, performance, and reliability to accelerate your AI journey. https://iren.com/ Oracle - Step into the future of enterprise productivity at Oracle AI Experience Live. https://www.oracle.com/artificial-intelligence/data-ai-events/ Circle - The America-based company behind USDC — a fully-reserved, enterprise-grade stablecoin at the core of the emerging internet financial system. https://www.circle.com/ BVNK - Building stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure that helps businesses send, store, and spend value instantly, anywhere in the world. https://www.bvnk.com/ Polymarket - https://www.polymarket.com/ Follow Joe Tsai: https://x.com/joetsai1999 Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburgThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from All-In Podcast, LLC, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Morgan Housel Podcast (LS 59 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Out Now: The Art of Spending Money (First Full Chapter Here)Pub date: 2025-10-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis is a full-chapter preview of my new book, The Art of Spending Money, out today. Click here to buy the book. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Morgan Housel, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Zero To Travel Podcast (LS 58 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Peru’s Hidden Gems, Why NOT to Hike the Inca Trail + Amazing (Less Crowded) Alternatives with Heather JasperPub date: 2025-10-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIs it possible to hike the Inca Trail ethically? Heather Jasper is a travel writer and photographer who has been based in Cusco, Peru, since 2019. She has written for BBC Travel, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, and other major outlets, leading readers off the beaten path across Peru. In this episode, we dig into why Heather believes it’s nearly impossible to hike the Inca Trail ethically, and she offers lesser-known, more respectful alternatives and hidden gems across Peru. This episode may help you become a better traveler and make more informed decisions. Heather explains why the system behind the Inca Trail, from permit quotas to porter treatment, is deeply flawed. You’ll hear exactly what red flags to look for when choosing a trekking company in Peru and what questions to ask before booking. We also explore alternative routes that offer just as much beauty with less harm, plus other parts of Peru that travelers often skip entirely. What’s one assumption you hold about a destination you’re planning, and how might you challenge it? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message. Tune In To Learn: How Heather built a career in travel writing while living in Peru (and her thoughts on AI!) Why she says the Inca Trail is almost impossible to hike ethically What happened during the pandemic that sharpened her view on porter welfare How to spot an “unethical” trekking company just by their marketing or photos The surprising reason why smaller trekking agencies tend to be more ethical Specific treks in Peru that bypass the worst of mass tourism Hidden destinations in Peru beyond Machu Picchu - art, desert, rainforest, and religious tourism And so much more Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Heather’s website An Ethical Guide to Hiking the Inca Trail Horizon Guides Alternatives to the Inca Trail Instagram Want More? How to Plan a Hike on the Inca Trail, Winning $500,000 on a Game Show, Learning from the Past with Philip Gibbons Nomadic Matt on “How to Travel the World on $75 a Day,” Budget Travel, and Finding Your Balance While Traveling DIY Adventure: Around the World in a $100 Car, the Pan-American Highway in a School Bus, Community-Powered Travel with Global Convoy Founder Joel Chevaillier Thanks To Our Sponsors CREATOR: The Podcast - Join host Ross Borden as he uncovers how top creators built six-figure incomes from beach cafes, mountain peaks, and everything in between. Atlas Obscura Podcast: Experience an audio guide to the world's strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jason Moore, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Founders (LS 65 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: #402 Thomas Peterffy: The $80 Billion Founder Who Automates EverythingPub date: 2025-10-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationI didn’t know who Thomas Peterffy was. I was shocked to learn that he is 81 years old, worth $80 billion dollars, and has built his $120 billion company, Interactive Brokers, into one of the most efficient companies in the world. I discovered Peterffy by reading this incredible profile about him. I couldn’t put it down. That’s what this episode is about. Episode sponsors: ⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud ⁠⁠⁠by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save time and money.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta⁠⁠⁠. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vanta.com/founders⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Collateral⁠⁠ transforms your complex ideas into compelling narratives. Collateral crafts institutional grade marketing collateral for private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, oil & gas companies, and all kinds of corporations. Storytelling is one of the highest forms of leverage and you should invest heavily in it. You can do that by going to ⁠⁠https://collateral.comThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from David Senra , which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: 109. BillboardsPub date: 2025-10-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe world’s oldest advertising medium has reconfigured itself for the digital age. Zachary Crockett looks up. SOURCES:Anna Bager, president and C.E.O. of the Out-of-Home Advertising Association of America.Dan Levi, chief marketing officer at Clear Channel Outdoor. RESOURCES:"Advertising Proves Resilient Amidst Economic Uncertainty," (Magna Global, 2025)."Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2025," (Clear Channel Investor Relations, 2025)."The Bigger, The Bolder: Outdoor Advertising," by Judy Gonyeau (Journal of Antiques and Collectibles, 2024)."How Digital Billboards Target Passersby (Hint: It's Cellphone Data)," by Karen Duffin (NPR, 2020)."The hottest advertising trend of 2018? Billboards." by Zachary Crockett (The Hustle, 2019)."Model Legislation for Banning Billboards," (Scenic America). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Acquired (LS 71 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Google Part III: The AI CompanyPub date: 2025-10-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationGoogle faces the greatest innovator's dilemma in history. They invented the Transformer — the breakthrough technology powering every modern AI system from ChatGPT to Claude (and, of course, Gemini). They employed nearly all the top AI talent: Ilya Sutskever, Geoff Hinton, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei — more or less everyone who leads modern AI worked at Google circa 2014. They built the best dedicated AI infrastructure (TPUs!) and deployed AI at massive scale years before anyone else. And yet... the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 caught them completely flat-footed. How on earth did the greatest business in history wind up playing catch-up to a nonprofit-turned-startup?Today we tell the complete story of Google's 20+ year AI journey: from their first tiny language model in 2001 through the creation Google Brain, the birth of the transformer, the talent exodus to OpenAI (sparked by Elon Musk's fury over Google’s DeepMind acquisition), and their current all-hands-on-deck response with Gemini. And oh yeah — a little business called Waymo that went from crazy moonshot idea to doing more rides than Lyft in San Francisco, potentially building another Google-sized business within Google. This is the story of how the world's greatest business faces its greatest test: can they disrupt themselves without losing their $140B annual profit-generating machine in Search?Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsSentryWorkOSShopifyLinks:Sign up for email updates and vote on future episodes!Geoff Hinton’s 2007 Tech Talk at GoogleOur recent ACQ2 episode with Tobi LutkeWorldly Partners’ Multi-Decade Alphabet StudyIn the PlexSupremecyGenius MakersAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:We’re hosting the Super Bowl Innovation Summit!F1: The MovieTravelpro suitcasesGlue Guys PodcastSea of StarsStepchange PodcastMore Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Earmark Podcast | Earn Free Accounting CPE (LS 34 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Pricing For Profit: Unlocking Your Firm’s True ValuePub date: 2025-10-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMost accounting firms are dramatically underpricing their services, but the fear of losing clients keeps them stuck. Marie Greene and Ryan Embry join Blake for a live conversation in LA about spotting underpricing, having the repricing conversation, and why your worst clients are often the most price-insensitive. Plus, a live role-play demonstration of how to navigate a difficult pricing conversation.ChaptersSign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guests:Ryan EmbreeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-embree-9463b286/Learn more about Ignitionhttp://ignitionapp.comMarie Greene, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariegreene/Learn more about Connected Accountinghttp://connectedaccounting.coConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Blake Oliver, CPA, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best Interest (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Military Money Lessons That Civilians Can't Afford to Miss | Spencer Reese - E117Pub date: 2025-10-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationToday, Jesse is joined by Spencer Reese—Air Force veteran, financial educator, and creator of the Military Money Manual—for a conversation about the surprising overlap between military transitions and civilian retirement. Together, they explore why the only constant in retirement is change, how life evolves through "go-go, slow-go, and no-go" phases, and Jesse's framework for a "Retiree's Financial Decathlon," covering everything from building a sustainable paycheck to tax efficiency, healthcare, estate planning, and even learning to spend with intention. Spencer shares lessons from his own service and separation, highlighting the financial quirks of military life—like government-covered housing, allowances that incentivize marriage, and the all-too-common trap of buying too much car—as well as the importance of communication and systems for long-term success. Beyond the dollars, they discuss the identity shifts that come with leaving the military or workforce, the challenge of replacing purpose and community, and how preparation and adaptability ease the transition. Throughout, Jesse and Spencer remind listeners that whether you're a veteran or a civilian, financial independence is as much about mindset and meaning as it is about math. Key Takeaways: • Retirement is not a fixed point in time but an evolving, decades-long transition. • Purpose, meaning, and social connection are as critical as financial stability in retirement. • Jesse's "Retiree's Financial Decathlon" framework highlights ten essential planning areas, including building a paycheck, taxes, healthcare, estate planning, and spending. • Many military families struggle not from lack of will, but from lack of financial skills and role models. • Transitioning out of the military often brings a loss of identity, community, and structure, similar to civilian retirement. • Preparing early—whether through classes like TAP for veterans or retirement workshops for civilians—eases major life transitions. Key Timestamps:(00:00) – The Only Constant in Retirement: Change (07:59) – The Retiree's Financial Decathlon (20:09) – Interview with Spencer Reese: Military Financial Planning (31:20) – The Importance of Financial Vision and Communication (35:24) – Creating Financial Systems for Deployment (38:17) – Behavioral Traps and Financial Resources for Military Families (43:19) – Opportunities During Deployment (47:07) – Transitioning to Post-Service Life (50:18) – The Importance of Purpose and Meaning in Retirement (01:00:52) – Resources and Recommendations for Financial Success Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions: Website: https://militarymoneymanual.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-c-reese/ Mentions: https://bestinterest.blog/your-only-retirement-constant-will-be-change/ https://bestinterest.blog/the-retirees-financial-decathlon/ https://bestinterest.blog/e108/ https://bestinterest.blog/e106/ https://bestinterest.blog/when-should-i-take-social-security/ https://bestinterest.blog/retirement-withdrawal-order-of-operations/ https://bestinterest.blog/planning-for-your-healthcare-costs-to-and-through-retirement/ https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at [email protected] Consider working with me at https://bestinterest.blog/work/ The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jesse Cramer, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Morgan Housel Podcast (LS 59 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Two Big Stories That Help Explain Today's WorldPub date: 2025-10-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWe became aware of each other at the same time we grew apart financially, and the psychology of when news went from local to national to global. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Morgan Housel, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Building an AI Physicist: ChatGPT Co-Creator’s Next VenturePub date: 2025-09-30Notes from Wenbin Fang's Podcast Playlist:Periodic Labs office is on the same floor as ours in WeWorkGet Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationScaling laws took us from GPT-1 to GPT-5 Pro. But in order to crack physics, we’ll need a different approach. In this episode, a16z General Partner Anjney Midha talks to Liam Fedus, former VP of post-training research and co-creator of ChatGPT at OpenAI, and Ekin Dogus Cubuk, former head of materials science and chemistry research at Google DeepMind, on their new startup Periodic Labs and their plan to automate discovery in the hard sciences.Follow Liam on X: https://x.com/LiamFedusFollow Dogus on X: https://x.com/ekindogusLearn more about Periodic: https://periodic.com/ Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: 108. MatchmakersPub date: 2025-09-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationSome singles choose to skip the apps and get fixed up the old-fashioned way — but it doesn't come cheap. Zachary Crockett puts himself out there. SOURCES:Maria Avgitidis, C.E.O. of Agape Match and author of Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love. RESOURCES:"Dating Apps Have Hit a Wall. Can They Turn Things Around?" by J. Edward Moreno (New York Times, 2024)."Love, (un)automated: Human matchmaking in the era of online dating," by Liesel Sharabi (Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 2024)."The New Old Dating Trend," by Faith Hill (The Atlantic, 2023)."What It’s Like to Work With a Matchmaker," by Alyson Krueger (New York Times, 2021)."New York State Dating Service Consumer Bill of Rights." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: How I Built This with Guy Raz (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: Craigslist: Craig Newmark — The Forrest Gump of the InternetPub date: 2025-09-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat if the founder of one of the internet’s most enduring brands… never wanted to run a company?In 1995, Craig Newmark was a 42-year-old computer programmer in San Francisco who simply wanted to share local tech meetups with friends. He started an email list that became Craigslist—a website that reshaped how we find jobs, apartments, and community.In this conversation, Craig opens up about how not having a grand vision (or a taste for power) led to one of the most popular platforms in the world. With fewer than 50 employees, Craigslist still generates hundreds of millions in revenue—while looking like a website frozen in 1996.This is the story of an “accidental entrepreneur” who built a global brand by being in the right place at the right time—and why he now calls himself the Forrest Gump of the Internet.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why keeping things simple is often the smartest design choice.How knowing your weaknesses can be the ultimate superpower.Why community beats marketing every time.How to monetize minimally—and still build a wildly profitable company.Why luck and timing matter more than you might think.Timestamps:07:10 Craig’s childhood struggles with social situations—and how local Holocaust survivors shaped his worldview16:15 Discovering the early internet and becoming an “evangelist” at Charles Schwab20:07 The simple email list that broke at 240 addresses—and became “Craig’s List”29:16 Why Craig refused banner ads and said no to early monetization35:00 Handing the CEO role to Jim Buckmaster—and how that decision led to Craigslist’s success49:44 eBay buys a stake in Craigslist, then launches a competitor—sparking a messy legal battle53:46 Was Craigslist really responsible for killing newspaper classifieds? Craig reveals his opinion58:08 Why Craig gave hundreds of millions of dollars to support journalism, veterans, and… pigeons1:03:10 Craig on money, meaning, and why billionaires are often miserableFollow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.com This episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei.It was edited by Kevin Leahy with research by Sam Paulson. Our engineers were Patrick Murray, Maggie Luthar and Robert Rodriguez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Guy Raz | Wondery, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Meta CMO: How Advertising Works Under the HoodPub date: 2025-09-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAds pay for the internet—and they’re about to change again. a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg, entrepreneur and author Antonio García Martínez, and Meta CMO Alex Schultz dive into growth and performance marketing, privacy myths, retail media, and the AI future of “audience-of-one” advertising—plus Instagram what-ifs, WhatsApp as a super-app, and how Meta’s feed shifted from social graphs to AI-ranked content. Timecodes:0:00 Introduction 0:38 Book Inspiration & Positive Perspective on Advertising4:43 Critiques of Online Advertising & Data Privacy7:34 The Evolution of Media Business Models10:12 Content Moderation and Platform Shifts11:43 Connected vs. Unconnected Content & The Rise of AI13:34 The Future of AI, Personalization, and Advertising28:18 Retail Media Networks & First-Party Data38:18 Alternative Histories: Instagram, Libra, and Industry What-Ifs46:31 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Company Structure55:00 The Metaverse, VR, and Future PlatformsResources:Make sure to get Alex’s book here!Follow Alex on X: https://x.com/alexschultzFollow Alex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexschultzFollow Alex on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@alexorigFollow Antonio on X: https://x.com/antoniogm Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Chai with Pabrai (LS 42 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Mohnish Pabrai's Interview session at The Diary of a CEO on July 13, 2025Pub date: 2025-10-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMohnish Pabrai's Interview session with Steven Bartlett at The Diary of a CEO on July 13, 2025. (00:00:26) - Cloning as a mental model; Bill Gates and Sam Walton (00:05:11) - Entrepreneurs do not take risk (00:09:23) - Focus on offering gaps (00:13:11) - Understand customer requirement; Google Glass vs. Meta (00:16:20) - Make your business cost-effective; Walmart & LVMH (00:18:24) - Getting your music out; Bill Gates & Paul Allen (00:21:40) - Find the calling in your life (00:23:54) - My Owner's Manual (00:29:04) - Capital investment in start-ups; Sir Richard Branson (00:36:59) - Successfully reaching out to stakeholders (00:41:16) - My family startups in the childhood; Cold calling (00:46:21) - Adam Grant: Givers, takers and matchers (00:48:26) - Recruiting the right people; Elon Musk & Steve Jobs (00:50:43) - Fire fast, Hire slow (00:51:54) - The three pillars of investing (00:53:01) - Sale of Manhattan by Indians in 1623 & Rule of 72 (00:58:07) - Rules of investing; Saving the first dollar; Index investing (01:01:52) - The Dhandho Investor; Minimising risk with intact returns (01:06:20) - Heads I win, Tails I don't lose too much (01:07:15) - Offering gaps (01:11:30) - Business moat (01:12:29) - Apple (01:14:07) - Traits of great founders; IKEA (01:16:49) - Fewer, bigger and infrequent bets; Venture businesses vs. Stock markets (01:19:07) - Day trade (01:19:34) - Circle the wagons (01:22:00) - Learning from mistakes; Fiat Chrysler's Ferrari (01:24:31) - Golf The contents of this website are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and do not purport to be, and are not intended to be, financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. Investments or strategies that are discussed may not be suitable for you, do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and are not intended to provide investment advice or recommendations appropriate for you. Before making any investment or trade, consider whether it is suitable for you and consider seeking advice from your own financial or investment adviser. Views expressed on Chai with Pabrai are exclusively those of Mohnish Pabrai and not of any affiliated firm or organization.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Mohnish Pabrai, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Slow HunchEpisode: Matthew Prince (Co-founder & CEO of Cloudflare)Pub date: 2025-09-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of The Slow Hunch, I spoke with Matthew Prince, the co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. Since 2010, Matthew and his team have built Cloudflare into one of the most important companies on the internet: powering and protecting vast portions of global traffic. Our conversation explores the through-line from Matthew’s initial hunch about fixing the flaws of the early internet, to Cloudflare’s present role as a foundational infrastructure provider. We talk about the early experiments and risks that have shaped Cloudflare’s culture, and how those small bets compounded into a truly iconic company today. Matthew shares stories from the company’s pre-IPO days, the decision to make encryption free, and how Cloudflare’s infrastructure ended up running two of the internet’s thirteen root servers. Toward the end, we dive deep into the transition from a search-driven internet to an answer-driven one, and what that means for publishers, creators, and the future business model of the web.It was especially fun to record this one with Matthew, who I’ve known since USV’s investment in Cloudflare’s Series C back in 2013. Hope you enjoy!Chapters00:00:00 Curiosity vs. focus; small bets culture00:02:44 Pre-IPO mock earnings calls & learning to take hard questions00:04:48 Matthew’s slow hunch00:05:54 The Unspam origin story: legal mindset meets early internet problems00:11:16 Passing trademark legislation in Utah00:13:39 Meeting Lee (via Arthur Keller)00:18:00 Lee moves to Utah; building from a basement00:20:02 From Unspam to Cloudflare00:20:25 Enter Michelle00:28:19 Realizing how critical Clouflare’s role was (the 2017 outage)00:29:07 Conducting experiments at scale: how small bets can become big lines of business00:31:44 Making encryption free00:33:26 From brittle deploys to Workers00:36:00 Cost curve obsession & why lowest cost to serve always wins00:38:00 Running 2 of the 13 internet root servers00:41:31 Pakistan Telecom story: local demand opens networks00:43:32 Principled decisions > spreadsheets00:44:40 Shift from search engines to answer engines00:48:00 Longing for a quirkier web00:52:56 Incentivizing creators to fill LLM knowledge gaps00:56:05 Designing an open, fair market (price by scale/MAU, not tokens)01:01:15 Scarcity switch flips; next-gen models hit a plateau01:04:00 Google’s role: should AI overviews fund creators?01:06:35 GPUs & researchers commoditize; content becomes the moat01:09:00 Reddit vs. NYT: the value of original/local/quirky content01:10:49 Toward a golden age of content (less rage, more knowledge)01:13:17 Counterintuitive optimism for human-made contentThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Nick Grossman, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Software finally eats services - Aaron LeviePub date: 2025-09-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationShould the US put a price on H-1B visas, or would that block the flow of new talent? Are AI coding agents actually making teams way more productive, or is it just hype? And in the AI platform shift, will the big winners be incumbents or new AI-native startups?Erik Torenberg is joined by Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie, a16z board partner Steven Sinofsky, and a16z general partner Martin Casado to debate the biggest questions in tech. They unpack pricing vs lottery for H-1Bs and what we’re actually optimizing for, why Box now ships a third of its code from AI, the shift from writing to reviewing code, and why bottom-up personal AI tools succeed where top-down “AI pilots” struggle. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction1:07 Latest immigration policy and who benefits1:39 Debating the Price on H-1B Visas2:11 Startups vs. Big Tech: Who Benefits from Policy?2:31 Market Dynamics and Wage Impacts3:44 The Lottery System and Startup Challenges12:25 Labor Markets to Labor Productivity with AIs14:47 Startups Achieving 10x Productivity with AI16:43 Early Adopters, Hype, and Measuring Productivity33:50 AI’s Impact on Professional and Creative Work37:56 The Rise of AI-Native Startups40:58 Platform Shifts: Startups vs. Incumbents42:12 Disruption, Incumbents, and New Opportunities53:00 The Future of Work and AI Adoption54:38 Brand Effects and Early Leaders in AI55:22 Will Incumbents or Newcomers Win the AI Race?Resources:Find Aaron on X: https://x.com/levieFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Planet Money (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: How Jane Street’s secret billion-dollar trade unraveledPub date: 2025-09-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationOn Wall Street, fortunes are often won and lost with the tiniest advantages. And for the past few years, one trading firm has stood out from the rest for both huge profits and careful secrecy — Jane Street Group.But last year, one of Jane Street’s biggest and most lucrative trading strategies was unexpectedly revealed in a Manhattan courtroom. The news ricocheted around the world. It drew the attention of competitors and regulatory agencies, destabilized billions of dollars worth of trades, and called into question some of the most fundamental strategies in global finance. Some Planet Money episodes about finance: - The rise and fall of Long Term Capital Management - How George Soros forced the UK to devalue the poundFurther reading: - Jane Street Group, LLC v. Millennium Management LLC, Douglas Schadewald, and Daniel Spottiswood - “Jane Street’s Indian Options Trade Was Too Good,” from Bloomberg - SEBI's report: "Interim Order in the matter of Index manipulation by Jane Street Group" - “Jane Street Defends India Trading Activity, Blasts Regulator,” from BloombergSubscribe to Planet Money+Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.This episode was hosted by Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi and Mary Childs. It was produced by Eric Mennel, with production help from Sam Yellowhorse Kesler and Cooper Katz-McKim. It was edited by Jess Jiang. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Planet Money’s executive producer is Alex Goldmark.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy PolicyThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from NPR, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Inspired Money (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: The Art of Wealth Preservation: Strategies for Protecting and Growing Your WealthPub date: 2025-09-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhy You Can't Miss This Episode Are you confident your wealth will stand the test of time? Or are you leaving your financial legacy vulnerable? This episode of Inspired Money takes you beyond basic portfolio talk and into practical wealth preservation strategies, from smart investing and tax planning to estate protection and next-gen philanthropy. With a powerhouse panel of financial experts, you'll learn real-world tactics to keep your money working for you, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting financial resilience. Whether you're growing a nest egg or planning your retirement, this episode delivers the tools to protect what you've built and create a legacy that lasts. Meet the Expert Panelists Dana Anspach, CFP®, RMA®, is the founder and CEO of Sensible Money. She's dedicated her career to helping people create sustainable retirement income plans. She's the author of "Control Your Retirement Destiny" and "Social Security Sense." Dana's hands-on experience makes her a wealth of practical knowledge. https://www.sensiblemoney.com Jacqueline Schadeck, CFP®, AWMA®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, author, and speaker who helps individuals and families achieve financial clarity and build generational wealth. Inspired by her own family's experience with poor financial advice, she combines education, comprehensive planning, and community service to empower others toward long-term financial success. https://goldenws.com Kemberley "Kemcents" Washington, CPA, is a tax expert, journalist, and former IRS agent with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and communities navigate taxes and personal finance. A frequent contributor to Forbes Advisor and national media outlets like Good Morning America 3 and Fox Business, she is also the author of several books, including The Ten Commandments to Financial Healing and It All Starts with a Budget. https://www.kemberley.com Key Highlights 1. Rethinking the 60/40 Portfolio Dana Anspach challenges the traditional portfolio model, highlighting the need for personalized risk management: "It all comes down to being really clear on how you define risk… That's going to lead to different portfolio strategies that best protect against that risk." From alternatives to ETFs, understanding your personal timeline and goals is key to crafting a resilient investment plan. 2. Modern Estate Planning Matters Kemberley Washington emphasizes staying on top of tax law changes and setting up basic legal documents, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, before moving to advanced strategies like donor-advised funds. Jacqueline Schadeck warns: "My fear is that everyone… is part of the 70% of Americans that don't actually have any estate documents in place." Estate planning isn't optional. It's essential. 3. Business Entity & Asset Protection Simplified Entrepreneurs and investors risk everything when they mix personal and business assets. Dana Anspach shares: "You meet the wrong person at the wrong time and you never know what's going to happen… there may be simpler ways to get asset protection in place without the additional complexity." Work with both a CPA and attorney to align legal structures, taxes, and retirement planning for maximum protection. 4. Next-Gen Philanthropy & Sustainable Investing Today's investors want more than returns—they want impact. From ESG investing to donor-advised funds, philanthropy offers tax efficiency, legacy building, and social good. Kemberley Washington notes: "More and more are not only thinking about ESG, but giving more impactful—maybe to a church, tithes, and different things of that nature." Take Action: Protect Your Wealth Today My challenge to you this week: choose one area of your finances that feels exposed and commit to addressing it. Maybe that means calling your financial planner, researching asset protection strategies, or finally scheduling that estate planning meeting you've been putting off. Don't wait for the "perfect time." Small steps now prevent big regrets later. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Inspired Money podcast or watch on the Inspired Money YouTube channel. Find the Inspired Money channel on YouTube or listen to Inspired Money in your favorite podcast player. Andy Wang, Host/Producer of Inspired MoneyThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andy Wang, Runnymede Capital Management, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Economics of Everyday Things (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: 107. MegachurchesPub date: 2025-09-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThey have thousands of congregants and millions of dollars in income. Zachary Crockett passes the collection plate. SOURCES:Julie Roys, founder of the Roys Report.Scott Thumma, professor of sociology of religion at Hartford International University, director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. RESOURCES:"The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country," by Scott Neuman (NPR, 2023)."Million Dollar Homes Become Status Symbols of Televangelists and Pastors," by Barry Bowen (Trinity Foundation, 2022)."Megachurch 2020," by Scott Thumma and Warren Bird (Hartford Institute for Religion Research, 2020).Beyond Megachurch Myths: What We Can Learn from America's Largest Churches, by Scott Thumma and Dave Travis (2007)."Ministers' Compensation & Housing Allowance," (IRS).MinistryWatch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Planet Money (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: In Gaza, money is falling apartPub date: 2025-09-20Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIsrael has been blocking the flow of physical money into Gaza since the start of the war. So whatever paper cash was in Gaza before the war, that’s all that’s been circulating. It's falling apart from overuse. Two best friends, one in Gaza and one in Belgium, are now trying to get money in.But how do you get money into a bank account in Gaza? And how do you get that money out, in Gaza, when there are no functioning banks or ATMs? And almost no electricity. And spotty internet. And what is there to buy? How does money even work in Gaza right now? Subscribe to Planet Money+Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.This episode was hosted by Sarah Gonzalez. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Marianne McCune, and fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. It was engineered by Cena Loffredo, Robert Rodriguez, and James Willetts. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money’s executive producer. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy PolicyThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from NPR, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Frequent Miler on the Air (LS 53 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep324 | 9-19-25Pub date: 2025-09-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn today's episode, we'll talk about the secret to a happy points & miles marriage, chasing "The Infatuation" credits, Hilton's 250K devaluation, and everything you need to know about the refreshed $895 Platinum cards: (Including The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express). We thought this annual fee might be all bad news, but these cards are shockingly compelling!Giant Mailbag(01:30) -"I was wondering if you would be so kind and encourage my wife “Lindsey” to try and use the correct card for purchases on the next podcast."Card News(06:23) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card fights back(12:36) - Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card(15:37) - Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card(19:48) - Chase Ink Business Cash® Credit Card and Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit CardLearn more about signing up for Chase Ink cards here.The Bonvoyed Collection®™(21:54) - MaxOut Deals(24:32) - Hilton standard award nights now cost up to 250K points(26:38) - Citi locking accounts for many Strata Elite customers, requesting tax transcriptsAwards, Points, and More(30:35) - Hilton for Business offering Diamond status fast track after 10 nights through Dec 15(31:22) - Now filter to Marriott properties with a club loungeMain Event: $895 Platinum Card: Shockingly Compelling(32:54) - Big Picture (all Platinum cards)See our posts on the consumer cards here and the business card here(38:15) - Consumer Platinum cards (includes The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Platinum Card® from American Express for Schwab, and The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley)(56:52) - The Business Platinum Card® from American Express(1:08:58) - What we predicted in MarchQuestion of the Week(1:16:44) - This reader earned less through their Chase Travel℠ booking than they expected when using the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. We'll explain why the way these points are posted can be confusing and misleading.Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don’t forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie YoderThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Frequent Miler, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Interesting Times with Ross Douthat (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Does the Future Belong to China?Pub date: 2025-09-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIs the United States still a worthy opponent for China? In this episode, Ross Douthat talks to Dan Wang, the author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” about the alarming speed at which China is able to build and could blow America out of the water.01:44 - “A life full of ease and beauty”05:30 - Rule by engineers11:00 - China’s Technological Mastery16:04 - Is autocracy driving innovation?25:00 - What are the real stakes of the competition?35:47 - How could China fail? 53:00 - Advice for America(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.)Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from New York Times Opinion, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: ACQ2 by Acquired (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: How to Live in Everyone Else's Future (with Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke)Pub date: 2025-09-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationTobi is one of the most thoughtful people in the technology industry. He's also one of the very few people who started as a programmer -- just trying to solve his own problem -- and still runs his company as CEO today even as it approaches a $200B market cap. Tobi has done this in two big ways: first, a willingness throw away his past beliefs in the face of new data, growing into the leader the company needed. And second, by remaining a close observer (and participant!) in how new technology emerges that changes what is possible.Today we talk with him about both. The first half of the episode is about what has changed for him in the AI era. How he spends his time with AI throughout the day, how he thinks about what AI unlocks philosophically, and what he thinks the impact will be on all of us and what we build. The second half is more about Shopify. How he dealt mentally with the explosion in stock price in 2021 from a 20x revenue multiple to a 70x revenue multiple. And then, what he subsequently did when it all came crashing down. We also talk with him about the leadership and product principles that he's employed to steadily grow the company's revenues to an all-time high today.Links:John Collison's Tweet: "Museum of Passion Projects"Sponsors:Plaid: https://plaid.comThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Award Travel 101 (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Program Deep Dive: Hilton HonorsPub date: 2025-09-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEpisode 138 of the Award Travel 101 podcast opens with Angie Sparks and Mike Zaccheo discussing a highlight post from member Luis, who was abruptly shut down by Amex with over two million points at stake. The community debated the best redemption strategy—ranging from Delta (discouraged) to BA, Aeroplan, or spreading across multiple programs including Hilton. News updates included Capital One removing Priority Pass restaurant benefits from Venture X Biz cards, a Chase 20% Flying Blue transfer bonus, and Southwest rolling out free Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards members. They also highlighted multiple transfer bonuses across Hilton, Marriott, and Virgin and reminded listeners of tools like the Transfer Bonus Calculator.The main topic centered on Hilton Honors, with Angie pointing out positives like Hilton’s large global footprint, easy paths to status via co-branded Amex cards, and its uncapped free night certificates (FNCs)—which remain among the most flexible in the industry. Mike countered with drawbacks, noting significant devaluations in 2025, with standard awards now topping 250,000 points per night at premium properties. Benefits can feel weaker than other chains, particularly in the U.S. where breakfast is replaced by limited food and beverage credits and parking fees still apply on award stays. They reviewed Hilton’s four credit card options, their earning rates, elite benefits, and statement credits, as well as the frequent buy-points promos and Amex transfer bonuses.The tip of the week covered how to generate and add an Atmos virtual card to Apple Pay using the BOA app, offering a workaround for those still waiting on their physical cards. Overall, the episode balanced community highlights, industry news, and a deep dive into Hilton’s strengths and weaknesses for travelers navigating the ongoing devaluation landscape.Links to Topics DiscussedCapital One Venture X Business Eliminates Priority Pass Restaurant BenefitChase to Flying Blue Transfer BonusSouthwest Free WiFiWhere to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at [email protected] Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Award Travel 101 Team, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: The Death of Search: How Shopping Will Work In The Age of AIPub date: 2025-09-17Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe web is unhealthy, and AI agents are about to rewrite how we shop.In this episode, a16z General Partner Alex Rampell and Partner Justine Moore explore how AI agents will change commerce and the implications for Google’s business model, affiliate marketing, online shopping, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 0:12 The Role of AI Agents in Commerce1:28 Affiliate Marketing & Impulse Buys4:02 Observing Consumer Behavior & AI6:08 Dynamic Pricing & E-commerce Trends7:20 Online vs. Offline Shopping Behaviors10:09 The Challenge of Attribution in Commerce12:19 Aggregators, Brands, and Business Models15:24 Trend Cycles & Single SKU Retailers17:49 Google, Search, and the Freemium Model22:41 The Unhealthy Web & Commercialization26:04 Video Reviews & Trust in Commerce29:10 The Costco Model & Consumer Trust33:15 AI’s Impact on Different Types of Purchases39:56 The Future: Specialized Shopping Agents40:16 Opportunities for New Durable Companies44:18 The Merchant Side: Infrastructure for AI Agents Resources: Read the article: http://a16z.com/ai-x-commerce/Find Alex on X: https://x.com/arampellFind Justine on X: https://x.com/venturetwins Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: This Week in Startups (LS 64 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Why Medium is HIDING from AI | E2179Pub date: 2025-09-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationToday’s show:On a special edition of TWiST, Alex presents a trio of TWiST 500 interviews.First up, Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine on the company’s new Really Simple Licensing (or RSL) initiative, and how it’s helping to compensate writers for their content.THEN, Human Native CEO Dr. James Smith joins for an even deeper dive on AI licensing, why a writer’s content isn’t just DATA to them, and why the company is pivoting away from its old marketplace model.FINALLY, Jason Marks of TELO Trucks stops by to show off his EV mini-truck, walk us through why people need a powerful but tiny truck, and explain why they’re building trucks right here in the US of A.Timestamps:(0:00) Intro: It’s a trio of TWiST 500 interviews today!(02:57) Alex chats with Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine(04:54) Why Medium’s more worried about HIDING from AI than anything else(10:24) Nexos.ai. Stop Shadow AI in its tracks with the unified platform for secure AI adoption and productivity. Try it with a free 14-day trial at nexos.ai/twist.(11:27) Show Continues…(15:02) What is RSL and why aren’t AI companies offering publishers a good value?(19:58) Gusto. Check out the online payroll and benefits experts with software built specifically for small business and startups. Try Gusto today and get three months FREE at Gusto.com/twist.(20:59) Show Continues…(22:03) How Medium calculates its revenue split with writers(26:57) Alex welcomes Human Native CEO/founder Dr. James Smith.(27:34) Writers see their content as their life’s work, but tech co’s just see DATA(30:01) DevStats translates complex engineering metrics into a shared language everyone at your company can understand. Get 20% off by going to DevStats.com/twist(31:06) Show Continues…(33:01) Why H.N. is pivoting away from licensing and the marketplace model(47:23) TELO Trucks CEO Jason Marks joins the show(48:25) What is a “mini-truck” and why they’re TELO’s focus(52:28) Why TELO is building their EV trucks right here in the US(54:42) Why towing capacity still matters, even on a mini-truckSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:Nexos.ai. Stop Shadow AI in its tracks with the unified platform for secure AI adoption and productivity. Try it with a free 14-day trial at nexos.ai/twist.Gusto. Check out the online payroll and benefits experts with software built specifically for small business and startups. Try Gusto today and get three months FREE at Gusto.com/twist.DevStats translates complex engineering metrics into a shared language everyone at your company can understand. Get 20% off by going to DevStats.com/twistGreat TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jason Calacanis, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: How I Built This with Guy Raz (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: Nirav Tolia: Nextdoor. How neighborhood chatter went globalPub date: 2025-09-15Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMany of us don’t know our neighbors anymore — and Nirav Tolia wanted to change that. He walked away from millions in stock options at Yahoo and eventually co-founded Nextdoor, the hyperlocal social network where neighbors share local news and recommendations. Along the way, he learned that for a digital service, Nextdoor demanded a ton of manual work: drawing neighborhood boundaries with Sharpies, sending individual “invite” postcards by snail mail, talking to neighbors about the information they wanted. After 8 years of grind, Nirav stepped away as CEO, only to return 6 years later to spearhead an ambitious rebrand of Nextdoor, which now has 100 million users around the world.    In this episode, you’ll learn:Why Nirav walked away from millions in stock options to launch his own business How the failure of an early business helped fuel Nextdoor’s success How not having an initial vision for your brand can be a superpower.  Why apps that focus on “local” are so hard to master Why Nirav believes” local” is a massive untapped opportunity in tech.This episode was produced by Casey Herman with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant. Our audio engineers were Kwesi Lee and Jimmy Keeley.Follow How I Built This:Instagram→ @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook→ How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram→ @guy.razX → @guyrazSubstack→ guyraz.substack.comWebsite→ guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Guy Raz | Wondery, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Award Travel 101 (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Seats.aero with Founder Ian CarrollPub date: 2025-09-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEpisode 137 of the Award Travel 101 podcast featured guest Ian Carroll, founder of the award search tool Seats.aero. Angie opened with a highlight post from a member who discovered Chase is now more strictly enforcing repeat-sub restrictions, similar to Amex’s lifetime rules. The episode also covered news of elevated welcome offers on IHG credit cards, refreshed Amex Delta card bonuses, and several ongoing mileage sales and hotel promotions. Angie shared her own recent credit card approvals and denials—including a Barclays Red card approval after a manual verification—while Ian celebrated finally getting the Atmos Summit card. Travel updates included Angie’s upcoming New England trip and Miami meetup, and Ian’s EVA and Starlux premium cabin bookings from San Francisco to Asia.The main topic focused on Seats.aero, exploring its origins, how the product vision has evolved, and what makes it unique among a crowded field of award search tools. Ian discussed how the platform stands out with features like customizable alerts, streamlined award searches, and the new “Seats.aero Assistant.” They also touched on hotel alert services, airline coverage gaps (like BA not yet being integrated), and planned enhancements for casual and advanced users alike.The episode wrapped with Angie’s tip of the week: always follow up on bank communications. She shared how a letter from Barclays, which she initially considered ignoring, ended up securing her approval for another 70,000 AA miles after a quick verification call. The takeaway: those small steps can sometimes unlock big wins in the points-and-miles game.Where to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at [email protected] Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Award Travel 101 Team, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Morgan Housel Podcast (LS 59 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Playing Your Own GamePub date: 2025-09-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFrom the archives: one of my favorite topics -- the importance of playing your own game. Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Morgan Housel, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Underrated Travel Destinations You Can Book With Points & MilesPub date: 2025-09-10Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationTired of hearing about the same points and miles hot spots like Japan, Italy, and the Maldives? In this episode, Bryce, Emily, Travis, and Matt reveal the underrated destinations that should be on your radar, and how to get there with points and miles. From Nicaragua’s volcano adventures to Belize’s reef diving, Valencia’s family-friendly beaches, and even wine country in South Australia, the crew shares the hidden gems that offer incredible experiences with better availability, fewer crowds, and excellent redemption value. They'll take you through the best points and miles strategies to book these destinations, surprising hotel options in each spot, and pro tips for maximizing award flights, boutique hotels, and portal bookings. Tune in, and get ready for your next, unexpected adventure! In this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Reunion 01:02 Travis' European Adventures 02:30 Diving in Northern Ireland 04:42 Bryce's Chaotic Return from Europe 09:13 Underrated Destinations Overview 10:57 Travis' Pick: Nicaragua 25:16 Emily's Pick: Belize 37:56 Matt's Pick: Adelaide and Southern Australia 44:56 Bryce's Pick: Valencia, Spain 47:36 Travel Tips: Points, Miles, and Booking Strategies 56:22 Underrated Destinations: Hidden Gems Around the World 57:48 Honorable Mentions: More Hidden Treasures 01:00:57 Final Thoughts and Fun Banter 01:14:25 Wrapping Up Links and Resources from this Episode: Take Our Free Points and Miles Course New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly) My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place Let us book your next award flight for you Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program Get free, personalized advice on choosing your next card 10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today Join us at an upcoming Meetup Book ANA Business Class with Points and Miles Book Award Space with United MileagePlus Book Award Space with Avianca LifeMiles Stay Connected: Join our Community: / 10xtravel Follow us on Instagram: / 10xtravelblog Watch this and every episode of Takeoff on YouTube: / @10xtravel Subscribe for more tips on travel, points, and miles! Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which 10xTravel will earn an affiliate commission. 10xTravel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as CreditCards.com. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from 10xTravel, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Mark Cuban on the NBA, Cost Plus Drugs, and How to Fix PoliticsPub date: 2025-09-09Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat happens when AI collides with salesmanship, streaming-era sports, and healthcare?In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks co-owner, and founder of Cost Plus Drugs.Topics include fiery group chats and how dissent sharpens thinking, the sales playbook of modern politics, and concrete fixes for U.S. healthcare like ending PBM opacity, publishing real prices, and government-backed patient financing. Mark also explains how AI is pushing media from “social” to algorithmic, why he expects millions of models, and why ESOPs are an underrated wealth engine. He shares what he’d build today and weighs in on NBA economics under the new collective bargaining agreement.Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Salesmanship, Politics, and Social Media04:05 AI, Algorithms, and the Future of Media06:29 Fragmentation of Social Platforms09:04 Political Messaging & Economic Populism12:05 Wealth, Equity, and Employee Ownership16:39 AI’s Impact on Education and Healthcare21:32 Fixing the US Healthcare System29:39 Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI33:38 Business Success, Sports, and Investments35:32 NBA Economics and Team Building50:44 Personal Priorities & Closing Thoughts Resources: Find Mark on X: https://x.com/mcuban Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: ChinaTalk (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Why America Didn't Invade Taiwan: WWII Lessons for Xi's InvasionPub date: 2024-06-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationOne does not simply invade Taiwan — but George Marshall once thought long and hard about it. In 1944, in the middle of the island-hopping campaign, American war planners set their sights on Japanese-controlled Formosa.What did the American invasion plan look like? Why did Marshall decide to go another route? What lessons do this and other amphibious invasions hold for Taiwan’s current force posture?To discuss, ChinaTalk interviewed US Army Field Artillery Lieutenant Colonel J. Kevin McKittrick, currently at the Air War College in Alabama and a veteran of multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.Co-hosting today is our resident Taiwan consultant Nicholas Welch.We discuss: The US military’s aborted plan to invade Taiwan during WWII; Why bigger is better when it comes to amphibious assaults; What the US got right and the CCP gets wrong about civil-military relations; Taiwan’s defense concept, and the opportunities presented by “operational pause”; The awful, unending relevance of traditional artillery in modern war; And why the US doesn’t need its own “rocket force” … yet. Outtro music: 被動 (Passive) by 伍佰 Wu Bai&China Blue. Youtube Link.Photo: White House, July 29, 1942. Left to right: Admiral Ernest King, Admiral William Leahy, and General George Marshall. | Wikimedia Commons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Jordan Schneider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Building APIs for Developers and AI AgentsPub date: 2025-09-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationStainless founder Alex Rattray joins a16z partner Jennifer Li to talk about the future of APIs, SDKs, and the rise of MCP (Model Context Protocol). Drawing on his experience at Stripe—where he helped redesign API docs and built code-generation systems—Alex explains why the SDK is the API for most developers, and why high-quality, idiomatic libraries are essential not just for humans, but now for AI agents as well.They dive into:The evolution of SDK generation and lessons from building at scale inside Stripe.Why MCP reframes APIs as interfaces for large language models.The challenges of designing tools and docs for both developers and AI agents.How context limits, dynamic tool generation, and documentation shape agent usability.The future of developer platforms in an era where “every company is an API company.”Timecodes: 0:00 – Introduction: APIs as the Dendrites of the Internet1:49 – Building API Platforms: Lessons from Stripe3:03 – SDKs: The Developer’s Interface6:16 – The MCP Model: APIs for AI Agents9:23 – Designing for LLMs and AI Users13:08 – Solving Context Window Challenges16:57 – The Importance of Strongly Typed SDKs21:07 – The Future of API and Agent Experience24:45 – Lessons from Leading API Companies26:14 – Outro and DisclaimersResources: Find Alex on X: https://x.com/rattrayalexFind Jennifer on X: https://x.com/JenniferHliStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Built to Sell Radio (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 510 Mastering the Deal: Earn-outs, Equity Rolls & Seller Notes—Risk or Reward?Pub date: 2025-09-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationMost owners want 100% cash at closing. Most acquirers want the opposite—they try to hold back as much as possible and tie it to future results. That tug-of-war defines the negotiation. In this week's episode of Built to Sell Radio, you discover how to turn common transition structures from potential pitfalls into opportunities for upside. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John Warrillow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Planet Money (LS 83 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: The million dollar mystery behind Milk.comPub date: 2025-09-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhen we stumbled upon Milk.com, we were mystified. It appears to be someone’s personal website. But memorable domain names can be worth a million dollars or more. So, why is someone using this valuable internet real estate to post their resume and favorite recipes? Back in the internet’s early days, it was easy to get a domain name. They were cheap or even free. The first people to grab them may now be holding onto assets that can sell for millions of dollars. These potential profits have attracted a unique breed of investor who buys and sells domain names, gambling on the value of everyday words. On our latest show: What is a domain really worth? And we ask the owner of milk.com why he’s not selling — and if there’s a price that might change his mind.Planet Money is writing a book! Sign up for updates about pre-sale special gifts and for book tour events.Subscribe to Planet Money+Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.This episode was hosted by Alex Mayyasi and Jeff Guo. It was produced by Willa Rubin and edited by Jess Jiang. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by James Willetts. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy PolicyThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from NPR, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy (LS 67 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Justin Ishbia - Lessons from Acquiring 586 Companies [Invest Like the Best, REPLAY]Pub date: 2025-09-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationToday we are replaying my conversation with Justin Ishbia. Justin is the Founding Partner of Shore Capital. Shore is a private equity firm that invests in microcap businesses within industry niches. With $7 billion in capital deployed but an average transaction size of just $12 million, Justin has worked to build a system to drive success for hundreds of businesses through replicable operating procedures and championing young professionals. The firm has created a moat around volume with nearly 600 acquisitions over the last three years, some of the highest numbers in the world. We discuss identifying growth prospects, constructing a meaningful board, and the business mentality behind main street, not wall street, as Justin puts it. Please enjoy my conversation with Justin Ishbia. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp’s mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:03:07) The Role of Early Career Energy in the System (00:07:47) The Importance of Being Thematic and Process-Driven (00:08:25) The Journey of Building a Business (00:09:50) The Perfect Shore Capital Deal (00:15:44) Building Competitive Advantage through Volume (00:19:02) The Role of Board Members in Investment Success (00:25:10) Choosing Industrial Subsectors Over Software (00:29:37) Identifying Industry Leaders (00:34:15) The Process of Identifying Potential Investments (00:37:35) The Impact of Business Consolidation on Reputation (00:46:33) Exploring the Concept of Unfair Advantages (00:51:03) Building Platforms, Not Buying Them (00:52:16) The Power of Operations and Knowledge Sharing (00:57:36) The Excitement of Sports Franchise Ownership (01:09:48) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For JustinThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Acquiring Minds (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The Joy & Pain of Buying a Tech BusinessPub date: 2025-09-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationRegister for the webinar: Love & Leverage: Lessons from Couples Who Acquired Together - Thu Sep 4th - https://bit.ly/47PpZ6LFelipe Corcuera bought an automation company that didn't offer AI. Since ChatGPT was released, he has had to adapt.Topics in Felipe’s interview: Imperfect information in the lower middle marketPivoting from investing to operatingFinding a partner with complementary strengthsHow he defines success during searchAI threats to traditional SaaS businessesTesting for seller motivationValuation based on revenueAggressively reinvesting in the businessPros and cons of being an AI companyEconomics of sharing deals for a finder’s feeReferences and how to contact Felipe:LinkedInBeeckerRelay InvestmentsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact [email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam CameronThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Will Smith, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Built to Sell Radio (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 509 Mastering the Deal: 4 Buyer Types — Private Equity, Strategics, Hybrids & Acquisition EntrepreneursPub date: 2025-08-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat happens when it's time to sell? Every acquirer looks at your business differently. In this special episode of Built to Sell Radio, John Warrillow breaks down the four most common buyer profiles and explains how each thinks about acquiring a company. Along the way, you'll hear clips from past guests from our Inside the Mind of an Acquirer series. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John Warrillow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Morgan Housel Podcast (LS 59 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Big Ideas From The Art of Spending MoneyPub date: 2025-08-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationPre-order my new book The Art of Spending Money here. ***Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Morgan Housel, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Smarter Strategies for Retirement, Wealth Building, and Taxes with Michael KitcesPub date: 2025-08-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization#243: Discover smarter strategies to grow your wealth and create financial flexibility. We dive into when it makes sense to invest beyond retirement accounts, how to access savings early through Roth conversions and 72(t) distributions, ways to reduce taxes with HSAs, tax-advantaged accounts, and charity, and so much more. Michael Kitces is the Head of Planning Strategy at Focus Partners Wealth, co-founder of XYPN and publisher of a continuing education blog for financial planners, Nerd’s Eye View. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/smarter-savings-retirement-michael-kitces Partner Deals Mercury: Help your business grow with simplified finances Oceans: Best proactive global talent to level up your work and life OpenPhone: 20% off the first 6 months of your own business phone system DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Michael Kitces: Website | Focus Partners Wealth | XYPN Blog Posts The Four Phases Of Saving And Investing For Retirement 3 Types Of Retirement And Their Very Different Savings Strategies Supplemental Saving In An HSA For Retiree Medical Expenses IRA Aggregation Rule And Pro-Rata IRA Taxation Effective Backdoor Roth Strategy: Rules, IRS Form 8606 Strategies For Maximizing (Or Minimizing!) Rule 72(t) Early Distribution Payments Systematic Partial Roth Conversions & Recharacterizations 72t Distribution Calculator ATH Podcast Submit questions for AMA Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Should You Max Out Your Retirement Accounts? (05:08) Investing in Your Career as a High-Return Strategy (09:55) Saving in a Taxable Account vs. Retirement Account (13:40) Tax Advantages of a Retirement Account vs. Brokerage Account (16:19) How to Think About Emergency Savings (18:06) Choosing the Best Retirement Accounts (24:21) Reimbursing Medical Expenses via HSA (27:02) Evaluating the Core Retirement Accounts (29:19) Nuances of the Backdoor Roth IRA (30:53) Traditional vs. Roth IRA (32:12) Why the Majority Shouldn’t Worry About Tax Brackets (36:58) Roth Conversions in Low-Income Years (Sabbaticals) (39:52) Consolidating and Managing Old 401(k)s (42:05) Can You Access Retirement Funds via Roth Conversions? (42:44) Why Michael Doesn’t Practice Roth Conversions Before Retirement (45:36) The Rules for 72(t) Distributions (48:35) Tackling the Account Sequencing Problem (52:16) Leveraging Charity for Tax Deductions (53:58) What Happens When You Leave Money to Your Kids (1:00:43) Where to Find Michael, His Work and Services Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Chris Hutchins, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen (LS 48 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Robert Wallace: Managing Stanford’s Endowment, Balancing Risk, and Driving InnovationPub date: 2025-08-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat shapes the investment strategy behind one of higher education's largest endowments? Nicolai Tangen sits down with Robert Wallace, CEO of Stanford Management Company, who oversees more than $40 billion for Stanford University. From his unique journey as a professional ballet dancer to becoming a leading institutional investor, they explore the endowment model's challenges, the art of selecting private equity partners, and what makes truly great investors excel. Robert shares how he transformed Stanford's investment approach by dramatically consolidating their external partnerships, and reveals why passion for the work matters more than financial rewards. Stanford's endowment distributes $2 billion annually, supporting students and research. Tune in for an insightful conversation!In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday.  The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Isabelle Karlsson. Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTubeWant to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no)Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedInFollow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedInFollow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Norges Bank Investment Management, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Knowledge Project (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Sol Price: The Retail Legend Who Taught Sam Walton, Jim Sinegal, and Jeff Bezos [Outliers]Pub date: 2025-08-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe most influential retailer you’ve never heard of. How Sol Price invented the warehouse club and a philosophy that still runs Costco and Amazon. Have you ever wondered why you can still buy a hot dog and soda for $1.50 today at Costco? We can thank Sol Price for that. To him, keeping promises to customers mattered more than profit margins. Sam Walton said he borrowed more ideas from Sol Price than anyone else. Jim Sinegal of Costco said, “I didn’t learn a lot from Sol. I learned everything.” Jeff Bezos studied him. Home Depot echoed him. He invented the warehouse club, pioneered membership retail and built two multi-billion-dollar companies. The real lessons aren’t about what he built, but how he did it. This is the story of how a lawyer with no retail experience created an industry, mentored his competition, and proved that nice guys don't always finish last. Sol Price founded FedMart and Price Club, pioneering the membership warehouse model that inspired Costco and Sam’s Club. His principles—limited selection, fair wages, capped markups, no loss leaders—shaped modern retail through disciples like Jim Sinegal (Costco), Sam Walton (Walmart/Sam’s Club), Bernie Marcus (Home Depot), and influenced Jeff Bezos (Prime). ------ Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:01) Early Years (08:29) Starting FedMart (28:33) Price Club (36:19) When Students Surpass the Teacher (42:09) The Teacher's Last Lesson (43:46) Reflections And Lessons ------ Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it’s completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠⁠@farnamstreet⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠Shane Parrish⁠ ------ This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Shane Parrish, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Inspired Money (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: How to Be Wealthy Starting at Just $500 per Month with Derek Sivers [replay]Pub date: 2021-08-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIf you want to record a congratulatory message for Inspired Money's four-year anniversary, go to http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/andy where you can leave a voice recording. Share why you listen, what you like, and what's been your favorite episode? Or share your inspired money story in 60 seconds. The first 100 episodes were just me. Then I added an audio editor. The team has grown to include social media, a video editor, a graphic designer. If you're looking to outsource any jobs like a virtual assistant, graphic designer, or creating a new website… visit http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/outsource. I'm taking a 3-week break to refresh, renew, and rejuvenate. We've got lots of great guests and livestreams to come so please stick with us. In the meantime, I hope you take time to refresh, renew, and rejuvenate too. With the theme of REFRESH, here's an encore presentation of Derek Sivers episode. Derek gives us unique perspectives on wealth and success. He has a cool and unique background as a musician, successful entrepreneur, and happy minimalist. Episode 142: Author and entrepreneur, Derek Sivers describes his approach to living wealthy and happily whether earning a little or a lot. Guest Biography Derek Sivers is an American writer, musician, programmer and entrepreneur best known for being the founder and former president of CD Baby. More than anything, he wants to make lots of stuff. Derek enjoys working alone for 12 hours a day/6 days a week in his pursuit of making articles, books, websites, music, companies, systems, apps, and especially new ideas. He is known for saying no to almost everything so he can have lots of time for making. At the age of 14, Derek decided to be a successful musician. He was single-focused obsessed on this from the age of 14 to 29, waking up early to practice, staying up late to write, saying no to all distractions, and reading whatever he could to improve. At age 29, Derek "accidentally" started the company CD Baby that helped his musician friends sell CDs online which eventually became the largest seller of independent music on the Internet. In 2008, he sold the company; and as 100 percent owner, he utilized a strategy to donate the proceeds of $22 million to charity. Derek continues to learn lots of stuff, especially different approaches to thinking and living. He finds inspiration in reading non-fiction, living in many places around the world, and cutting out most things that most normal people do — like hanging out, watching TV, and partying. His writing, thoughts, and book notes can be found at www.sivers.org. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between living a highly focused life vs making time to ponder and think. Interesting thoughts on money, wealth, and defining what's enough. Great book recommendations on the topic of money. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/142 Find more from our guest: Sivers.org Mentioned in this episode: TED Speaker: Derek Sivers Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life by John C. Bogle Derek Sivers Enough - by John Bogle Enough - by John Bogle How to Get Rich: One of the World's Greatest Entrepreneurs Shares His Secrets by Felix Dennis Derek Sivers book notes: How to Get Rich - by Felix Dennis How to Get Rich - by Felix Dennis Charitable remainder unitrust Stacking the Bricks: Build Your Business, One Win At A Time - Amy Hoy Seth Godin: In search of the minimum viable audience Seth Godin: The minimum viable audience The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future by Chris Guillebeau Anything You Want: 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur by Derek Sivers Runnymede Money Tip of the Week An excerpt from "6 things I wish I knew the day I started Berklee" at Sivers.org Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andy Wang, Runnymede Capital Management, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Summation (formerly World of DaaS) (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: CMO Confidential: Auren Hoffman l Why Vendor Management Is A Skill You Need to Master NowPub date: 2025-08-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis episode is a rebroadcast of host Auren Hoffman's appearance on the CMO Confidential Podcast.Auren shares why he believes vendor management is the #1 skill for future executives—and why most companies should rent world-class capabilities rather than hire executives they can’t fully utilize. From “scaffolding” young talent to his provocative views on procurement’s negative value, Booz Allen, MBAs, and the transformation of private equity, this episode is packed with contrarian insights for CMOs, CEOs, and founders alike.🧠 Don’t miss Auren’s candid takes on why many traditional business functions are stuck in the past—and what leaders should do instead.🔔 Subscribe for more insider lessons on what it really takes to thrive in the C-suite.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Introduction: Auren Hoffman’s Background & Career Path01:45 - The Most Important Executive Skill: Vendor Management05:22 - Why Renting Talent Beats Hiring for Most Companies08:40 - Scaffolding: A Framework for Developing Talent12:10 - The Case Against Procurement: “A Negative Value Function”16:03 - Why He Would Short Booz Allen18:35 - Private Equity’s Shift from Builders to Financial Engineers23:14 - The Problem with MBAs and Why ROI is Often Negative26:40 - How Executives Should Rethink Internal Capabilities29:08 - Final Thoughts & Rapid-Fire TakesAuren Hoffman, SafeGraph, LiveRamp, CMO Confidential, Mike Linton, vendor management, procurement, scaffolding talent, executive hiring strategy, Booz Allen, private equity critique, MBA ROI, modern leadership skills, B2B marketing, executive leadership, future of work, marketing strategy, marketing podcast, business podcast, CEO advice, CMO podcast, talent development, rent vs hire, startup strategy, enterprise strategy, marketing leadership, SafeGraph CEO, Auren Hoffman interviewThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Summation with Auren Hoffman, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Acquired (LS 71 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Google Part II: AlphabetPub date: 2025-08-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn its first six years from 1998 to 2004, Google built one of the greatest products of all time (and certainly the greatest business of all time) with Search. Then in its next six years from 2005 to 2011, Google built seven (!) more billion+ user products: Gmail, Maps, Drive and Docs, YouTube, Chrome, Android, and Photos — all either started from scratch internally or acquired as startups that were still in their infancy. This six-year period of wild innovation STILL stands unmatched in technology history… no other tech company counts more than four billion+ user products in its portfolio total. And of course, this “Google 2.0” era culminated in the transformation of the very company itself into Alphabet.So the question we answer today is… how did they do it?? And why? What was the strategy that led a once “pure play” search company into such far flung fields as email, mapping, funny cat videos and operating systems? We unpack the brilliant (and sometimes accidental) strategies behind each product, the simultaneous three-front war Google fought against Microsoft, Apple, and Facebook, and the spectacular failure of Google Plus that nearly destroyed the company's culture — before ultimately setting the stage for both Alphabet and the AI revolution to come.Update: when you finish, check out our Google Part III episode, "The AI Company"!Sponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Sierra: https://bit.ly/acquiredsierraSentry: https://bit.ly/acquiredsentryAnthropic: https://bit.ly/acquiredclaude25Links:Sign up for email updates and vote on Fall Season episodes!Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat New Yorker articleEric Schmidt on stage at the iPhone keynote (!)Bill Gurley’s classic “Less than Free” Android postOur recent ACQ2 episode with Bret Taylor and Clay BavorWorldly Partners’ Multi-Decade Alphabet StudyEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:Bluey x Camp in NYCSteam Deck vs Switch 2 (Part 2)ClaudeSony RX100 VIICarissimi clothingMore Acquired!Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLC‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Knowledge Project (LS 69 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Small Town Billionaire: How John Bragg Built 3 Empires [Outliers]Pub date: 2025-08-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationOne man controls half the world's wild blueberries, built North America's largest private telecom, and did it all without ever leaving his hometown of 1,100 people. In this episode, we decode the counterintuitive playbook of patient capital, rural advantage, and why Bragg's refusal to sell a single share made him unstoppable. My interview with John (#204) was the class. This is the homework. ------ Approximate Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:09) Part One: The Renegade’s Choice (23:47) Part Two: Eastlink (41:16) Part Three: John Bragg: Serial Entrepreneur (52:15) Epilogue: The View from Oxford (54:34) Reflections / Afterthoughts (58:00) John Bragg’s Lesson Upgrade: Get a hand edited transcripts and ad free experiences along with my thoughts and reflections at the end of every conversation. Learn more @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it’s completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ShaneAParrish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta ⁠⁠@farnamstreet⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠Shane Parrish⁠ ------ This episode is for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Shane Parrish, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The a16z Show (LS 63 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker FuturePub date: 2025-08-25Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat 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,” from background tasks to autonomous internsWhy today’s agents look less like a single AGI and more like networks of specialized sub-agentsThe technical challenges of long-running, self-improving systemsHow agent-driven workflows could reshape coding, productivity, and enterprise softwareWhat history — from the early PC era to the rise of the internet — tells us about platform shifts like this oneThe conversation moves from deep technical questions to big-picture implications for founders, enterprises, and the future of work. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction: The Evolution of AI Agents0:36 Defining Agency and Autonomy1:54 Long-Running Agents and Feedback Loops4:49 Specialization and Task Division in AI6:20 Human-AI Collaboration and Productivity6:59 Anthropomorphizing AI and Economic Impact9:10 Predictions, Progress, and Platform Shifts11:31 Recursive Self-Improvement and Technical Challenges13:20 Hallucinations, Verification, and Expert Productivity16:20 The Role of Experts and Tool Adoption22:14 Changing Workflows: Agents Reshaping Work Patterns45:55 Division of Labor, Specialization, and New Roles48:47 Verticalization, Applied AI, and the Future of Agents54:44 Platform Competition and the Application Layer55:29 Closing Thoughts and Takeaways Resources: Find Aaron on X: https://x.com/levieFind Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesi Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Andreessen Horowitz, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Acquired (LS 71 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: CostcoPub date: 2026-01-02Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationCostco is not only Charlie Munger’s favorite company of all time (plus he’s on the board, natch), it’s an absolutely fascinating study in how seemingly opposite characteristics can combine to create incredible company value. For instance: Costco has the cheapest prices of any major retailer in America — and also the wealthiest customer base. They pay their hourly workers 30% above the industry norm (and give them excellent healthcare + 401k benefits) — and are almost 3x more profitable on labor than Walmart. Speaking of Walmart, Costco stocks 40x fewer SKUs than their Bentonville-based rivals — yet sells an average of 15x more volume of each. And oh yeah, practically all of Costco’s C-Suite started their careers as baggers and checkout clerks! Tune in for a mind-bending exploration of one of the world’s most iconic — and iconically unique — companies.This episode was released on August 20, 2023.Links:The Science of HittingWarren Buffett’s Costco jokeEpisode sourcesCarve Outs:Tifosi sunglassesDwells “take off everything”Jeremy Giffon on Invest Like the BestDogpatchDavid Lidsky’s great piece on Acquired in Fast CompanySponsors:WorkOS: https://bit.ly/workos25Sierra: https://bit.ly/acquiredsierraSentry: https://bit.ly/acquiredsentryAnthropic: https://bit.ly/acquiredclaude25More Acquired!Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!© Copyright 2015-2025 ACQ, LLC‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Built to Sell Radio (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Ep 508 Exit Story: The Surprising Math Behind a $100 Million ExitPub date: 2025-08-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationDan Berger built Social Tables into a SaaS success story with $20M in recurring revenue and more than 6,000 customers. He sold the business for $100 million. But after raising $27M in venture funding and navigating liquidation preferences, his personal payout was just under $20M. In this week's episode of Built to Sell Radio, Dan reveals the surprising math behind his deal and shares the emotional highs and lows of walking away from his company. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from John Warrillow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.