Aarthi and Sriram's Good Time Show

Some helpful links Meter - https://www.meter.com/ Meter command - https://command.meter.com/ Link to Tyler’s book on culture - https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Commercial-Culture-Tyler-Cowen/dp/0674001885 Sam Hinkie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hinkie 0:00 - Intro 3:48 - Anil’s early years and background 5:23 - Unconventional parenting 9:35 - Anil's journey to entrepreneurship 12:30 - Sleeping in factories in China 15:22 - China VS U.S. 18:30 - Why Networks are so important 21:35 - Why networking is still an unsolved problem 24:10 - Is hardware too hard? 26:11 - What does Meter do? 37:17 - How does Meter work? 41:08 - Future of enterprise software 44:00 - Human interaction with AI models 46:30 - Why Meter is building AI models 50:50 - Spotting young talent 54:00 - Anil's framework to find good talent 57:30 - How Anil helped Dwarkesh Patel start his podcast 1:02:00 - The “X factor” in Anil’s investments 1:02:00 - Raising the ambition bar 1:06:55 - Escaping the competitive Indian dynamics 1:08:38 - How cinema influences entrepreneurship 1:17:25 - Why don't we know how planes fly 1:19:20 - Lessons from Sam Hinkie 1:21:04 - Kindness as an operating principle 1:22:10 - Why hasn’t Anil had a more public brand? 1:24:03 - US Immigration 1:28:00 - Aarthi, Sriram and Anil show? 1:30:44 - Best Indian restaurant in London 1:32:50 - Has sneaker culture peaked? 1:34:25 - Why don’t wealthy people build monuments anymore? 1:38:04 - London’s rich history 1:40:30 - Why does Sriram have sriramk.eth? 1:42:00 - Should all startups go direct on comms? 1:47:07 - Are Aarthi and Sriram “too online”? 1:49:10 - Sriram’s Silicon Valley groupchats 1:49:46 - Will Aarthi and Sriram move back to India? 1:48:12 - Aarthi and Sriram’s failures in tech 1:53:55 - Netflix’s 3D and streaming software 1:58:18 - Popfly 1:59:55 - Microsoft success under Satya 2:02:00 - On tech execs 2:03:10 - Nonfiction book that Aarthi and Sriram would write 2:06:27 - Aarthi and Sriram’s favorite Indian movie before 2000 2:09:48 - The End Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Meet Gokul Rajaram, on the Mount Rushmore of Silicon Valley 2:19 - Gokul's relationship with Aarthi and Sriram 4:00 - What is Founder Mode? And Zuck's Micromanagement 6:33 - Founder Mode Vs Management Mode 8:26 - Why Gokul disagrees with Paul Graham 10:56 - Learnings from Google’s Larry and Sergey 15:58 - What were early days at Google like? 18:58 - What makes a great CEO? 20: 42 - How to engage with high performing executives 25:45 - Why Gokul left Google to launch his own startup 28:53 - Chamath's Acquisition offer 31:30 - Fundraising advice for founders 34:13 - Gokul’s HOT take on AI startups 38:10 - The evolving consumer apps landscape 40:55 - Career Advice for young people 48:00 - When is the right time to start a company? 52:17 - Why titles don't matter 1:01: 45 - Why Gokul left Facebook to join Square 1:06:46 - Regret Minimization Framework 1:07:28 - Gokul's Best Bet - Doordash 1:13:18 - Doordash’s secret hiring process 1:16:11 - Sriram’s favorite interview question 1:17:30 - Gokul’s advice for first time founders 1:20:10 - Final Thoughts Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Rio Ferdinand is a football legend who spent over a decade playing for Manchester United and was a cornerstone of the England national team. With six Premier League titles, two League Cups, and a UEFA Champions League trophy under his belt, Rio is no stranger to the highs and pressures of elite football. He joined Sriram and Aarthi for a deep dive into the trials and tribulations of a career in competitive sports, the mental and physical demands of playing for one of the world’s most prestigious clubs, and the new wave of young athletes rising to stardom. From his experiences with legends like Sir Alex Ferguson to his thoughts on modern football, Rio shares what it takes to truly be the greatest, not just in sports, but in life. Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:03) The English experience during the Euros (3:21) What’s it going to take for England to bring it home (7:19) Jude Bellingham is different (9:23) What separates young prodigies that make it vs. those that don’t (12:01) The all-timers are not normal (15:17) Underdog mentality and fighting for recognition (17:13) Handling the pressure of playing for Man Utd (19:18) Rio rewatches the 2008 UCL Final (21:06) Rio learned this while playing for Sir Alex (21:38) How Sir Alex managed the egos of the best players (28:17) A great team needs experienced players (30:43) Mbappe’s challenge ingraining to Real Madrid (34:06) Parallels between sports and tech (38:06) Tech CEOs and founders are receptive to Rio’s opinions (40:39) Clubs still need to improve how to connect with fans (41:23) Ted Lasso and Rio’s new show (42:10) Ronaldo smashes YouTube records (42:48) Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham are modeling the way for football clubs (48:17) Changing the conversation around mental health in sports (54:52) Rio’s penalty-taking strategies (57:40) How Rio would fix Man Utd (59:33) Biggest lesson from running a restaurant (1:00:47) Rio defends ballet (1:01:59) Meeting a young Drake at Old Trafford Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

A math undergraduate from the University of Waterloo, Hudhayfa Nazoordeen, constructed a miniature fusion reactor, known as a fusor, in his bedroom. He completed the project over several weeks, utilizing the Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI assistant from Anthropic, which he provided with relevant data. In a series of tweets, he detailed the entire process of building the reactor from start to finish. Show notes: (00:00) This is an unusual episode (01:20) Welcome HudZah to the show! (01:35) Who is HudZah? (02:35) Using AI tools natively (03:49) Using Claude to build an MVP in one minute - Page Summarizer project as an example (05:12) What is a nuclear fusor? (06:10) Does Hudzah have any prior knowledge to build a nuclear fusor? (07:10) Why build a nuclear fusor in your dorm room? (08:40) Using Claude to build the nuclear fusor (11:18) Week to week progress (13:50) Is building a nuclear fusor safe? 3 ways to die! (16:00) Why use Claude Sonnet? Power of Projects in Claude. (18:50) Trusting your AI model and why is it ok (20:40) Feature requests for Claude (21:45) What’s next in the process to build a fusor? (22:50) How are people reacting? (23:10) Tyler, if you’re watching, please fund Hudzah! (24:40) How are people using AI tools natively? (28:48) Learning from kids Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

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Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Martin Casado, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to discuss the future of the AI Safety Bill SB 1047. A bill that sets out to regulate AI at the model level, is now slated for a California Assembly vote in August. If passed, one signature from Governor Gavin Newsom could cement it into California law. Show notes: (00:00) Trailer and intro on SB1047 (00:43) Welcome Martin Casado of a16z (2:30) What is SB1047? (4:10) What is the origin of SB1047 bill? (6:14) Should AI be regulated? (10:20) Is AI a paradigm shift? (13:36) Who is funding this bill? ‘Baptists vs bootleggers’ and Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence book being the origin point. (16:35) Scott Wiener’s support of the bill (19:34) Open source benefitting software world and risks to open source due to this bill (22:10) Are large models more dangerous? (24:10) Is there a correlation between size of models and risk associated? (26:45) How would Martin frame any regulations on AI? What’s a better way (28:46) Nancy Pelosi opposes the bill. Some famous researchers are for the bill. Who comprises the two opposing camps and what is the motivation? (33:10) Why does Pelosi oppose the bill? (35:00) Leopold Aschenbrenner and “Situational Awareness” paper (37:20) Non-system people viewing systems - computer systems are not parametric but sigmoidal. (41:30) AI is the ultimate ‘Deus ex machina’ (God in the machine) (44:15) Sriram compares AI regulations to Game of Thrones episode (46:00) Anthropic’s investment in AI safety (48:15) If you’re an AI founder, what can you do about this bill today? (50:00) Why is this bill a personal issue for Martin? Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

A crash course for founders from Marc Andreesen, Vinod Khosla, Stephen Wolfram, Palmer Luckey, and Aravind Srinivas. Show notes: (0:00) Marc Andreessen’s idea maze breakdown (5:29) Vinod Khosla wants you to be internally motivated (6:42) Stephen Wolfram explains how to think (8:47) Palmer Luckey’s three tips for young entrepreneurs (13:02) Aravind Srinivas’ advice for students Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Kyla Scanlon⁠ ⁠is an economic commentator who joins Sriram and Aarthi to discuss the disconnect between the economy and consumer sentiment. Kyla is also the author of her brand new book 'In This Economy' which reveals the hidden forces driving key economic outcomes, the most common myths to steer clear of, and the dusty, outdated assumptions that constrain our political imagination, offering a bold new path to building a prosperous society that works for everyone. Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:14) How would Kyla fix the U.S. economy? (4:05) Why home ownership might NOT be the best way to build wealth (10:26) Leadership gap left by Steve Jobs at major tech companies (13:11) Why Kyla wrote a book (17:33) What people get wrong about Gen Z (22:55) The difficulties of measuring the economy (27:55) Living in a post-truth society (30:03) The end of monoculture (34:00) Kyla’s video-creation strategy (35:33) Current state of social media platforms (38:44) Kyla’s bold 2024 prediction Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Show Notes: (0:00) Audio issue (0:51) Introduction (3:40) Deals are long-term relationships (6:02) Facebook-WhatsApp acquisition story (12:04) The most important part of deal-making (16:44) Don’t come off as desperate (19:35) Maintaining momentum during a deal (25:53) Know everything about the person you’re dealing with (33:37) How we closed our London home (37:54) Mistakes we often see (44:40) Managing emotions while deal-making (50:19) What to do if the deal falls through Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:56) Prioritize hiring yourself (5:37) Always keep looking for talent (8:10) Align incentives with your hire (15:05) How to find the best hires (19:15) How to run a good loop (29:51) Reference checks are underrated (37:25) How to close the hire (45:45) Conclusion Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Show notes: (0:00) Naveen’s background (5:32) Where Generative AI is today (8:00) ChatGPT-4o and Google I/O announcements were NOT fundamental shifts (9:38) Has generative AI scaling hit a wall? (16:34) AI pretraining difficulties (22:49) General AI vs. specialized AI (25:55) Biggest opportunities for generative AI startups (29:15) AI hardware landscape (33:23) How open source AI companies can compete with closed models like OpenAI? (38:59) Why Naveen doesn’t use AI in his home (40:22) Is open-sourcing AI dangerous? (43:46) Advice for founders (47:00) Naveen sold to Intel too early (51:09) The pace of AI innovation Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi break down popular audience questions about jobs, work-life balance, and more. Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:21) Advice for our younger selves (13:20) Betting on yourself (23:19) Benefits of taking more shots (28:59) Work-life balance (33:32) Aarthi’s hot take (35:45) Time to switch jobs? (47:21) Our unpopular opinions Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi respond to your reaction to the immigration episode. Show notes: (0:00) We’re on a billboard (2:38) Our podcast journey (4:39) Response to our skilled immigration episode (11:07) Core issues hindering skilled immigration (23:07) Remembering our immigration process (29:01) Recapping WrestleMania 40 (49:21) Mark Zuckerberg’s personal rebrand (54:00) Meta releases Llama 3 Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy joins The Sriram and Aarthi Show to discuss lessons from his political campaign, wokeness in social media, the potential TikTok Ban, his views on crypto, how to fix immigration, and more. Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:25) Lessons from entrepreneurship & campaigning (9:00) Disagreements in debates (12:55) TikTok Ban (20:31) Wokeness in social media (24:20) Vivek's views on crypto (28:30) Podcasting strategy for Vivek's campaign (33:00) Legal and illegal immigration (37:17) Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (38:12) Vivek signs off in Tamil! — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI Disaster EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi talk about Google's Gemini disaster after viral 'woke' photos surface. Show notes: (0:00) Welcome to the new studio! (4:13) Our best AI episodes (10:23) Google Gemini’s launch controversy (17:15) How can Google fix Gemini? (20:55) What Gemini gets right (26:11) The rise of Groq (35:37) NVIDIA and Jenson Huang are on top of the world (42:14) Is Sora going to replace Hollywood? — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, an AI conversational engine that answers users' questions with sources and citations. Show notes: (0:00) Introduction (4:44) Aravind’s background (10:05) Getting hired at OpenAI (13:30) DeepMind vs. OpenAI (22:57) Cultivating Perplexity AI’s culture (28:24) Why Aravind avoids meetings (32:30) Why Larry Page is Aravind’s favorite entrepreneur (36:30) Career advice for students (42:23) Why Perplexity AI won’t become commoditized (47:00) How Perplexity AI views distribution (49:47) Competing with tech giants for top talent (53:22) Seeking truth — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi are joined by longevity advocate and Project Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (6:20) Bryan’s origin story (14:43) The idea that changed Bryan’s life (20:34) Bryan’s power laws to live longer (31:07) Improving willpower naturally (33:59) Responding to online criticism (37:31) Creating the Don’t Die movement (46:50) Bryan’s blueprint explained (50:20) The future of gene therapy (53:28) Bryan’s physical appearance (56:00) Call to action to the human race — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals (Basecamp & HEY) David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) joins Sriram and Aarthi. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (5:07) Why Sriram used to hate DHH (13:09) Why DHH avoided VC money (17:54) Demystify wealth online (23:08) DHH’s issues with woke culture (38:15) Craft and beauty (45:51) Learnings from racing cars (54:37) DHH’s work setup (55:51) Le Mans and racing (1:02:45) Apple’s mistake could mirror Google and Microsoft (1:09:00) The Denmark fairytale — Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Aarthi Ramamurthy breaks down her secret to be confident at work and overcome hurdles. _ Show notes: (0:00) How to build confidence (3:20) Do the work! (7:00) Build relationships (11:56) Ignore the haters (13:20) Imposter syndrome (18:00) Summary — Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram Krishnan's lessons after 20 years in the biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:45) My performance reviews (4:10) Execute on your strengths (5:33) Be the only YOU (8:24) Planning your career (12:15) Recognize great work (16:12 Learn from the best (19:38) Mentors matter (22:45) Writing is a superpower (24:20) Networking (25:28) Always be shipping — Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi review their 2023 hits, podcasting for a year, and moving across the pond. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:27) Podcast growth (6:51) Are we creators now? (14:41) Favorite episodes of 2023 (35:19) Moving to London (49:11) Best movies of 2023 (1:01:46) Best books of 2023 (1:09:23) Year in tech (1:15:38) Looking ahead to 2024 — Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

A year-end compilation of some of the best nuggets on all things AI from the Aarthi and Sriram Show. _ Show notes: (00:00) The state of AI's progress ft. Alex Wang (02:00) Advice for AI founders ft. Marc Andreessen (03:00) Ethics of AI ft. Emad Mostaque (06:10) Society's model of computing ft. Steven Sinofsky (07:50) How smart Can AI Get? ft. Marc Andreessen (08:55) What if AI takes 'control'? ft. Stephen Wolfram (11:08) AI in the Metaverse ft. Emad Mostaque (13:26) What if AI goes rogue? ft. Marc Andreessen — Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

A compilation of some of the best advice from Marc Andreessen on Sriram And Aarthi. _ Show notes: (00:00) Intro (00:37) What's a good idea for a start-up (02:12) - Big 5 personality traits (02:57) - What is openness? (04:37) - How to think creatively (07:02) - How Marc can tell if a founder is lying (09:04) - Conscientiousness (10:28) - Improvise, Adapt and Overcome (10:58) - Data versus Judgement (12:12) - What's a great book (13:00) - Bonus: Star Wars — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi break down the gameplay for new and young leaders Show notes (0:00) Intro (4:40) How to be a new leader (9:50) The first thing you should do (17:24) Document everything (18:33) Pitfalls to avoid (21:21) Make obvious changes quickly (26:57) Setting the tone and culture (32:59) Don’t forget to use the product (35:21) Talk to customers early on (38:31) Presenting your plan (39:54) Find your first win — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective) EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi break down the secrets behind angel investing. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (3:39) Why should you get into angel investing (14:38) How do you get started in angel investing (21:09) Sriram's pro-tip! (22:10) Pitching yourself to the founder (26:10) Building reputation as an angel (29:50) Signs of a good angel investor (34:52) Signs of a bad angel investor (39:09) What is a good angel investment? (50:15) How to know if it's working for you? (54:40) How Sriram goes the extra yard (56:22) Aarthi's edge as a founder-investor (58:52) Thanks for listening! — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective) EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy dissect the mystery of the ideal pitch from an investor's point of view. Don't miss out on the upcoming episode where they delve deeper into the art of pitching, exploring it from the founder's perspective. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (4:19) What is a good pitch? (5:04) People who don’t need to pitch (7:47) Big takeaway about pitching (9:17) Aarthi’s experience working with Netflix’s Reed Hastings (11:22) VC perspective on pitching (15:17) Founder perspective on pitching (18:24) Dangers of bringing too many people to a fundraising meeting (21:39) Aarthi and Sriram disagree on pitching (26:25) Right and wrong way to show power as a founder (30:04) Important things to get across in a pitch (35:01) Bringing up competition when pitching (37:17) Aarthi’s mistake while fundraising (39:48) Talking about your startup team (42:07) How VC’s test founders during a pitch (43:30) Knowing who you’re pitching ahead of time (47:50) Pitching process broken down (55:10) Dealing with rejection (1:03:47) Difficulties of being a founder — Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA EP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs EP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Vinod Khosla is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and the founder of Khosla Ventures, known for his instrumental role in shaping the technology landscape. With a rich background as a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a forward-thinking investment approach, Khosla continues to drive innovation across various industries. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi break down how to actually benefit from networking in your career. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Kevin Kelly played a pivotal role in the establishment of Wired magazine back in 1993, where he assumed the role of executive editor during its formative seven years. His journey in the tech and digital landscape began even earlier when he contributed to the launch of The Well, a groundbreaking online service, in 1985. Prior to Wired, he also held positions as the publisher and editor of a branch of The Whole Earth Catalog. Beyond his media ventures, Kevin Kelly is deeply involved in shaping the future through his role as the co-chair of the Long Now Foundation, a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting long-term thinking and fostering responsibility toward future generations. His accomplishments have made him an iconic figure among the early cohorts of technology professionals. Yet, Kelly's influence extends to the younger generations entering the workforce as he's equally passionate about sharing his valuable insights as a futurist. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Sriram and Aarthi open up about balancing parenthood while working in tech. One of the most common questions Sriram and Aarthi get is “How do you folks handle parenting and your work/schedule/life”. They had resisted for years as they felt everyone’s situation and choices were unique. However, they recently got convinced that this could be useful to listeners. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

We had the great David Goyer on to talk about all things Foundation, how he reinvented superhero movies with Batman, his writing process, and much more! Ask anyone about the greatest movies of the last 20 years and the Dark Knight Trilogy will be up there near the top. David Goyer has lived out every nerd’s fantasy and has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic movies and TV shows - the Dark Knight series, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman among many others. His latest effort is the TV form of what may be the holiest book in sci-fi - Asimov’s Foundation. Aarthi and I love the show and we had a blast talking to David about the new season, working with Nolan and much more. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

We are back after the break and we have big news - we moved to London! In this episode, we discuss our move, the new startup scene in London, our new life across the UK, the Elon Musk book, the value of business school, and more. Leave us questions for our next solo episode! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court. Andre Iguodala is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the basketball court. You may know him as the power forward for the Golden State Warriors but he is also a prolific tech investor. How did Andre get so dialed into the world of investing? What can athletes and investors learn form each other? How does Andre scope out the best founders to invest in? We get into it all! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

In this episode, we wanted to do something different. We reviewed what is probably the movie of the summer - Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. We wanted to do this for two reasons: a) it might be one of the best cinematic experiences we have had in a while and b) it has many implications for issues we see today. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet. Plus, we discuss the exciting Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what TV should explore next from comic books. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation with the visionary behind some of your favorite superhero stories! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be motivated as she discusses living up to fame and reveals her exciting future plans. Additionally, learn valuable tips on getting started with your own fitness journey. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. We get into the piece and some of the critiques and really go all out. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. 🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0 🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213 📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast 📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ 🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20 📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en 🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evolving industry. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the world of venture capital with confidence! Subscribe now and unlock the secrets to VC success! 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. 🔊 Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0 🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-good-time-show/id1624345213 📕 Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/113921987-aarthi-and-srirams-podcast 📷 Follow Sriram on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ 🐦 Follow Sriram On Twitter: https://twitter.com/sriramk?s=20 📷 Follow Aarthi On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/?hl=en 🐦Follow Aarthi On Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

0:00 Introduction to Nathan Myhrvold 5:40 Nathan's early years 13:33 Meeting Bill Gates 16:44 Understanding your audience 27:54 Microsoft culture 38:03 Nathan's passion for cooking 44:40 Archeology & Nathan's study of dinosaurs 49:23 Learning across multiple fields 52:30 Nathan's advice for you In this captivating podcast episode, renowned entrepreneur and visionary Nathan Myhrvold takes us on a fascinating journey through his extraordinary life. From his groundbreaking contributions at Microsoft, where he played a key role in shaping the tech giant's success, to his unexpected foray into the world of cooking as a renowned chef and culinary innovator, Myhrvold's insatiable curiosity is revealed as the driving force behind his remarkable achievements. Delving even further into his diverse interests, Myhrvold shares his passion for paleontology and the thrilling adventures that led him to become an esteemed dinosaur enthusiast. Prepare to be inspired by the boundless curiosity that unlocked Myhrvold's fortune across multiple domains. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

0:00 Intro 1:23 Strauss' passion for fitness 14:50 Career Trajectory 25:15 Balancing the creative and the business 32:32 The culture of WWE 36:52 Strauss' career advice We dive deep into the world of business and fitness with none other than Strauss Zelnick. Strauss is the founder, CEO and managing partner of private equity firm ZMC, and is the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc, responsible for a broad portfolio of video game franchises such as BioShock, Borderlands, Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead among others. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind his remarkable success in both business and fitness and explore how he manages to maintain a perfect balance between his demanding role as a business leader and his unwavering commitment to personal fitness. Discover the mindset, habits, and strategies that have propelled Zelnick to the top of the corporate ladder while keeping his physique in peak condition. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with a true powerhouse who proves that achieving excellence in both business and fitness is not only possible but essential for a fulfilling life. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

0:00 Intro 01:17 Gina's book - Good Power 03:39 Ginni on becoming IBM's CEO 07:00 The Infinite Game 10:00 Ginni's childhood adversity 14:23 Is hard work controversial? 18:34 Obstacles, risk-taking, victimhood 24:30 Should you fit in or should you stand out? 33:54 What should change and what should endure 42:53 Chat GPT, the state of AI 46:44 Lessons from Ginni's book We had the privilege to host Ginni Rometty, former IBM CEO and author of the thought-provoking book "Good Power." Join us as she shares her remarkable journey of overcoming adversities and navigating her illustrious career in the tech industry. From her early struggles to becoming a trailblazing leader, Ginni Rometty's story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of embracing challenges. Discover her insights on leadership, innovation, and the pursuit of good power in this inspiring conversation. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod