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Novel Dialogue9.5 Who Owns These Tools? Vauhini Vara and Aarthi Vadde (SW)In an essay about her recent book Searches (Pantheon, 2025), a genre-bending chronicle of the deeply personal ways we use the internet and the uncanny ways it uses us, Vauhini Vara admits that several reviewers seemed to mistake her engagement with ChatGPT as an uncritical embrace of large language models. Enter Aarthi Vadde to talk with Vauhini about the power and the danger of digital tech and discuss to what it means to co-create with AI. Vauhini tells Aarthi and host Sarah Wasserman that at the heart of all her work is a desire to communicate—that “language,” as she says, “i...2025-05-2250 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 94 - 2024 Rewind: AI, Entrepreneurship & Life LessonsChapters:0:00 Intro1:50 Gokul Rajaram on Google and what makes a great CEO14:30 Ishan Mukherjee on the State of LLMs22:23 Mark Pincus on how to come up with good ideas and build great products33:12 Anil Varanasi on how to spot great talent36:18 Rio Ferdinand on Leadership and Young Prodigies41:33 Hudzah on using Claude LLM to build products quickly47:29 Mike Maples on patterns for successful startups56:00 Career and life advice by Aarthi and Sriram1:06:55 Aravind Srinivas on Google’s Larry Page being his favourite entrepreneur1:10:50 Bryan Johnson's 7 simple hacks to...2025-01-2950 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 89 - Anil Varanasi from Meter on AI and networking hardware, spotting talent early, on China and CinemaSome helpful linksMeter - 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/0674001885Sam Hinkie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hinkie0:00 - Intro3:48 - Anil’s early years and background5:23 - Unconventional parenting9:35 - Anil's journey to entrepreneurship12:30 - Sleeping in factories in China15:22 - China VS U.S.18:30 - Why Networks are so important21:35 - Why networking is still an unsolved problem24:10 - Is hardware too...2024-11-032h 10

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 88 - Gokul Rajaram on Founder Mode and building the next Meta and Google0:00 - Intro1:10 - Meet Gokul Rajaram, on the Mount Rushmore of Silicon Valley2:19 - Gokul's relationship with Aarthi and Sriram4:00 - What is Founder Mode? And Zuck's Micromanagement6:33 - Founder Mode Vs Management Mode8:26 - Why Gokul disagrees with Paul Graham10:56 - Learnings from Google’s Larry and Sergey15:58 - What were early days at Google like?18:58 - What makes a great CEO?20: 42 - How to engage with high performing executives25:45 - Why Gokul left Google to launch his own startup28:53 - Chamath's Acquisition offer31:30 - Fundraising ad...2024-10-031h 21

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 87 - Rio Ferdinand on Life After Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Ferguson, Mbappe, BellinghamRio 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. Fr...2024-09-081h 03

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 84: The Mike Maples Interview: How a legendary VC finds the best startups and foundersSriram 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?2024-08-1855 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 82 - ⁠⁠Kyla Scanlon Explains Gen Z's Money WorriesKyla 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 t...2024-07-0642 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 81 - How Sriram and Aarthi Close DealsShow 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 throughOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immi...2024-06-2454 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 80 - How Sriram And Aarthi Hire The Right PeopleShow 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) ConclusionOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 59...2024-06-0848 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 78 - Sriram & Aarthi’s Job Advice, Work-Life Balance, Betting On YourselfSriram 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 opinionsOther episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Va...2024-05-051h 02

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 77 - Why USA’s Skilled Immigration System Is Broken, Zuck’s New Look, WWE WrestleMania 40, Llama 3, MoreSriram 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 3Other episodes you might enjoy:EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterEP 63 - Lessons From Netw...2024-04-281h 05

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In AmericaDebarghya 'Deedy' Das is an investor and he joins Aarthi and Sriram to break down the hurdles of immigration in America for skilled workers. Show notes:(0:00) Intro(8:08) Immigration routes to the United States (12:52) Cap for Chinese and Indian immigrants (15:30) Aarthi and Sriram’s green card story(17:48) Why should US citizens care about skilled immigration?(22:31) Challenges legal immigrants face(30:16) Aarthi and Sriram’s US citizenship ceremony (32:52) Solving the issue of skilled immigration(40:06) Per-country cap controversy (41:47) Immigrating to Canada or t...2024-04-071h 12

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 75 - The Vivek Ramaswamy Interview: Immigration, TikTok Ban, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, Social Media Wokeness, MoreEntrepreneur 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!—...2024-03-1739 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE AI DisasterSriram 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 ValleyEP 61 - The...2024-03-1150 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 73 - The Aravind Srinivas Interview: How Perplexity Is Revolutionizing The Future Of SearchSriram 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 tale...2024-02-2956 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 72 - The Bryan Johnson Interview: How One Man’s Mission To Live Longer Might Save HumanitySriram 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 enjo...2024-02-0357 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 71 - David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on Software Craft, Flow, Winning Le Mans and Fighting WokenessCreator 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...2024-01-241h 25

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 70 - Aarthi Ramamurthy’s Guide To Building Confidence At WorkAarthi 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 StartupsEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech IndustryEP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The El...2024-01-1518 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 68 - 2023 Review: We Podcasted For A Year, Moved To London, What's Next?!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 StartupsEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleyEP 61 - The Reality of...2023-12-301h 23

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowBonus: Advice For Artificial Intelligence Founders Ft. Marc Andreessen, Emad Mostaque, Alex Wang, MoreA 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 2023-12-2414 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowBonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And StartupsA 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 ep...2023-12-2014 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 67 - Sriram And Aarthi’s Advice For First Time ManagersSriram and Aarthi break down the gameplay for new and young leadersShow 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 Pitc...2023-12-1444 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 66 - A Comprehensive Guide To Angel InvestingSriram 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 2023-12-0459 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investor’s Perspective)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 o...2023-11-191h 06

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon ValleySriram 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 2023-11-0452 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech IndustrySriram 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 2023-10-0842 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-TrilogyWe 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 bo...2023-10-0756 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBAWe 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 2023-10-0738 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 60 - How David Goyer Created FOUNDATION & The Batman-TrilogyWe 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! 🎙️ 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 In...2023-10-0156 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Should You Get An MBA 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! 🎙️ 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 2023-09-2438 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 57 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in ComedyGet 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 2023-09-2355 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 55 - When To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCsIs 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 2023-09-2339 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The WorldIn 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/sri...2023-09-231h 49

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, ExplainedWelcome 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 Aarth...2023-09-2344 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DCJoin us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the decentralization of tech, the US-India tech landscape, and Ro's reflections on patriotism. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that delves into the tensions between...2023-09-2344 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 58 - Andre Iguodala Shares Golden State Warriors Stories, Playing With Steph CurryGolden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court. 0:00 Intro0:40 Hello Andre Iguodala!2:12 Andre's road to investing8:01 What athletes and investors can learn from each other11:55 How Andre scopes founders14:00 Steph Curry's gift15:48 What Andre looks for in founders19:33 Athletes controlling the narrative with media23:47 Podcasting is hard work!28:26 Which athlete should have a podcast?29:55 Is Jimmy Butler's mindset closest to Kobe Bryant's?31:35 Pushing back against the anti-tech narrative33:20 Money in Sports 35:24 I...2023-09-0257 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 58 - Zarna Garg: The Unstoppable Rise of the Funny Indian Mom in ComedyGet 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. 0:00 Trailer0:31 Intro 3:08 Zarna's comedy origin8:21 Zarna had a love marriage?12:50 Arranged Marriage vs Love Marriage15:27 From stay-at-home mom to stand-up comedy20:44 First day at an open mic23:24 Zarna finds her audience25:26 Lessons from Indian Culture29:27 Opening for Tina Fey and A...2023-08-2055 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowOppenheimer REACTION: Is Christopher Nolan A Techno-optimist? Ep. 56Sriram and Aarthi react to Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's techno-optimism, Cillian Murphy's brilliance, and more. 0:00 Trailer0:44 Love for movies5:30 Build up & meta-narrative10:04 Cillian Murphy's portrayal14:24 Supporting cast: Matt Damon, RDJ, Emily Blunt18:33 Oppenheimer's project management22:55 The explosion26:12 Endling, Nolan's vision, inspiration27:36 Criticism: Kennedy, Nolan's dilemma30:30 Implications for AI, is Nolan a Techno-optimist?32:05 Patriotism, the Greater Good 🎙️ 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...2023-08-0833 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowWhen To Quit Your Job: Advice From Silicon Valley VCs | Ep. 55Is 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. 0:00 Intro0:46 Should you quit your job5:37 A 5-year plan?8:11 Should you stick around or rock the boat?14:24 How to take the next big step20:15 How to network while maintaining a busy life23:18 What to look for in a n...2023-07-2939 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowArrowverse Co-Creator Sounds Off On The State Of SUPERHERO Movies | Ep. 54We 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...2023-07-221h 20

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowGetting Fired To Music Mogul: How Did Steve Stoute Change The Music Industry Forever | Ep. 53In this episode, we sit down with music industry titan Steve Stoute to delve into his remarkable journey from getting fired to becoming a music mogul. Discover how Steve's visionary thinking and groundbreaking strategies forever changed the landscape of the music industry. Join us as we explore the resilience and innovation that propelled Steve Stoute to reshape the game and leave an indelible mark on music history. 0:00 Who is Steve Stoute?03:05 How getting fired changed Steve's life08:44 What are artists like behind the curtain12:09 Pharrell's success across multiple domains15:33 Playing the long game 2023-07-1535 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowLawyer to Peloton Instructor: The Incredible Transformation of Robin Arzon | Ep. 52Join 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...2023-07-0842 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 51: Revitalizing the Crypto Conversation with Vitalik 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. 0:00 Intro01:03 Vitalik's recap: Beliefs questioned, recent news05:50 More features, Complexity, Scalability09:55 Recent lessons from the industry14:34 Financialization and incentives in crypto19:48 The hangover from the crypto craze, what's next23:15 Vitalik's legitimacy impacted by infamous crypto news?28:50 Vitalik relationship wi...2023-07-011h 02

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 50 - Marc Andreessen is BACK! He Reveals How AI Will Save The WorldGet ready for an insightful journey as we welcome back the visionary mind of Marc Andreessen to our show. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. Brace yourself for a riveting discussion on the risks, fears, and misconceptions surrounding AI's impact on jobs and human intelligence. We also explore the consequences of not pursuing AI and uncover the immense positive changes this technology can bring. Join us as we unravel the brilliant mind of Marc Andreessen. 🎙️ The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conver...2023-06-211h 49

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 49 - How To Be A Venture Capitalist, Explained 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!2023-06-1045 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEp 48 - Ro Khanna On The Immigrant Experience, Bridging Silicon Valley & Washington DC | Ro Khanna EP 48 Join us for a captivating episode with Congressman Ro Khanna as we explore an array of thought-provoking topics. From his early life and the immigrant experience to his impactful tenure in Congress, Ro Khanna shares his remarkable journey. Gain valuable insights into the dynamics between Silicon Valley and Washington DC and discover his compelling message for the tech hub. Dive into the future of artificial intelligence, as Ro Khanna discusses its potential benefits and drawbacks. Explore the decentralization of tech, the US-India tech landscape, and Ro's reflections on patriotism. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that delves into the tensions b...2023-06-0345 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 47 - How Microsoft CTO Nathan Myhrvold's Curiosity Unlocked His Fortune - on Microsoft, Cooking, Dinosaurs0:00 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...2023-05-2859 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 46 - Why Strauss Zelnick Cares About Working Out Just As Much As His Business0:00 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...2023-05-2143 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 45 - IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's Path to Success: Overcoming Adversity and Thriving0:00 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...2023-05-1348 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 44 - The Wrexham Revolution: How Rob McElhenney Turned Wrexham FC Into A Success Story0:00 Intro 0:47 The song and dance of WWE 4:02 The final whistle 6:55 Why did Rob take on the Wrexham FC challenge 13:53 The bromance of Rob and Ryan 17:48 The emotional weight of running a football club 22:49 Mythic Quest and the gaming community 28:25 Gareth Bale to Wrexham FC? 29:05 On Sriram We sit down with Rob McElhenney, American actor, producer, writer and podcaster, and more recently, Rob is the co-owner of Wrexham FC. We discuss the club's remarkable promotion journey. Join us as we delve into the thrilling behind-the-scenes stories of Wrexham's rise to success, led by McElhenney's vision and passion. From acquiring the club...2023-05-0632 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 43 - Creating A Podcast Empire With Lauryn and Michael Bosstick: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential0:00 Intro 01:08 Creating as a couple 04:50 Lauryn and Michael's origin 07:58 The Skinny Confidential: Product-market fit 11:25 Dealing with criticism and cancel culture 22:00 Advice for new creators 25:34 Dear Media, explained 32:41 What makes a good podcast guest? 36:08 Cultivating the right energy, human connection 49:07 Elon Musk 50:47 Creating for different platforms 52:38 Growing: Dear Media and Skinny Confidential 56:06 The reward of podcasting 57:07 The future of Dear Media Lauryn Evarts and Michael Bosstick are the dynamic hosts of The Skinny Confidential. Lauryn's unwavering passion for beauty, wellness, and unfiltered advice has transformed her blog, The Skinny Confidential, into an iconic online platform. Complementing her blog, Lauryn has authored...2023-04-301h 00

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 42 - Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell: iPhone, iPod, Luxury, Design, Beats Music, And The Future Of Tech0:00 Intro 7:16 Working with iconic founders, Steve Jobs 15:00 What would Steve Jobs have thought of crypto and NFT 16:15 The craft of iPod 20:00 The Evolution of Apple 27:00 Ian Rogers' career arc 31:20 Do hard things 36:50 Ian making tech cool 44:15 Sustainability and Optimism to Solve the climate crisis 48:05 The Legacy of Ian and Tony In this episode, Ian Rogers and Tony Fadell discuss their experiences working with Steve Jobs and the evolution of Apple, as well as their insights on the future of technology, sustainability, and climate change. From the craft of the iPod to the impact of crypto and NFTs, this conversation offers...2023-04-2253 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 41 - Exploring the Universe with Stephen Wolfram: Artificial Intelligence, Physics, and More0:00 Intro 1:54 How Stephen Wolfram approaches productivity 6:12 Stephen's day-in-life 7:45 Stephen's outlook on artificial intelligence 13:05 The human brain-artificial intelligence analogy 16:40 Wolfram's unique approach to GPT 31:00 The Pi computation 34:14 Risks of AI 45:32 Stephen's X factor 51:36 Are things as complex as they seem? 1:03:00 Do the simple things right Renowned physicist, mathematician, and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram joined us on the podcast to discuss AI, physics, and more. We explored the state of artificial intelligence and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Stephen shared his insights into the computational universe and cellular automata and their relationship to physics. 🎙️ The Good Times Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Srira...2023-04-151h 05

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 40 - How Paul Buchheit Revolutionized Email with Gmail0:00 Intro to Paul Buccheit8:14 History of different emails13:03 Building in public, 100 happy users19:43 Gmail, over the years27:35 Platforms built on open APIs33:00 Iterate internally, User Experience36:00 Advice for founders and startups, YC culture50:00 Founders: Keep trying! Learn from failures53:00 The state of Artificial Intelligence1:00:00 I am nothing - identity, imposter syndrome, ego Paul Buchheit is a computer engineer and entrepreneur who is best known as the creator of Gmail. He worked at a number of Silicon Valley c...2023-04-011h 07

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 39 - How Lenny Rachitsky's $500k/Year Newsletter Became a Must-Read for EntrepreneursBased in San Francisco, Lenny Rachitsky is a Product specialist with a strong focus on growth. He spent seven years at Airbnb, where he started as a Product Manager in 2012 and later became a Product lead for supply growth. Lenny now works as a writer, investor, and consultant for product growth. He creates content on Substack, YouTube, and other podcasting platforms. Subscribe to Lenny's newsletter: https://www.lennyrachitsky.com/ 🎙️ The Good Times 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.insta...2023-03-2552 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowWork Without Borders With Deel: How Alex Bouaziz Built The Future of Remote Work➡️ Are you curious about the future of work and the rise of remote teams? Meet Alex Bouaziz, the innovative leader behind Deel, a groundbreaking platform that simplifies global hiring, payments, and compliance for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, we sit down with Alex to learn more about his mission to make work more flexible, accessible, and rewarding for everyone. 🎙️ The Good Times 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: h...2023-03-1844 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 37: Mastering the Art of Dealmaking: The Story of Uber's Chief Business Officer, Emil MichaelIn this episode, we talked to Emil Michael, who is Silicon Valley's best dealmaker. This was a masterclass in negotiation, art of making deals, when to walk away from them, his story, working with Travis Kalanick at Uber, and so much more. Emil Michael is an investor and strategic advisor to many high growth tech startups. He was the Chief Business Officer at Uber, during it’s period of expoential growth where it was the most valuable startup in the world. He’s also held leadership roles at Tellme Networks which was acquired by Microsoft, and in the Office of the...2023-03-041h 19

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 36 - Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky Talk Sentience, Ethics, Job Impacts, and the Future of AIIn this episode, the gang gets back together! Marc Andreessen and Steven Sinofsky are back to talk about all things AI. We cover the rise of ChatGPT, Bing's AI powered chat Sydney, AI ethics, sentience, whether AI will take over jobs, the economic impact, AI startups vs tech incumbents, and whether it is time for AI to become sentient. This was an incredibly fun episode! Marc Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and software engineer. He is the co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser; co-founder of Netscape; and co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley...2023-02-251h 16

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 35 - Lessons Learned from Creating League of Legends: Marc Merrill, Co-Founder of Riot Games, Producer of Netflix show 'Arcane'In this episode, our special guest is Marc "Tryndamere" Merrill, co-founder of Riot Games, the game developer and publisher behind League of Legends. This was an awesome episode and Marc is a fantastic guest. We talk about the origin of League of Legends, building a gaming startup, player focused culture, fundraising, building 'Arcane' the popular Netflix show and so much more. Enjoy! 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 2023-02-181h 16

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 34 - Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft Technical Fellow and creator of Typescript, C#, Turbo Pascal and Delphi on programming languages, and the power of working on long term projectsIn this episode, we talk to Anders Hejlsberg, the creator of programming languages such. as C#, Typescript, Turbo Pascal and Delphi, on a life spent on building programming languages, the history of Java, his systems and setup, and what the future of programing languages looks like. Anders is someone we have looked up to for a big part of our lives, and this episode was a treat for us! 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...2023-02-111h 26

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowElad Gil on startup fundraising in 2023, his bold predictions for Silicon Valley, AI market map, energy and the politics of nuclear power, and how he finds the smartest buildersIn this episode, we talked to Elad Gil - a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, operating executive, and investor or advisor to companies including AirBnB, Pinterest, Square, and Stripe. He is also the author of High Growth Handbook, the playbook for turning a startup into a unicorn, and for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth tech startups. We covered a wide variety of topics during this chat - the current economic conditions and what it means for tech startups, his investing philosophy, how he finds founders, on AI and the AI market map, on energy...2023-02-041h 22

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 32 - Tech Investors Advice During Mass Layoffs - Visas, New Jobs, LinkedIn | Sriram And AarthiThis week, we're doing a quick 'solo episode' where we talk about layoffs in tech, what to do if you are impacted, the power of networking, shifting careers, consulting, and hitting the reset button. If you've been impacted by the recent tech layoffs, or have wondered how to think about layoffs and their impact, this episode is for you. 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 2023-01-2845 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 31 Noam Shazeer - Google veteran and AI inventor on future of AIThis week we dive deep with Noam Shazeer, founder of Character.AI, Google veteran, and inventor of much of the current revolution in large language models including transformers, Mesh-Tensorflow, T5, and Google’s LaMDA dialog system. We cover: the evolution of Google and AI, transformers, LLMs, neural networks, commercialization of Google’s research, future of ChatGPT and AI, engineering philosophy, his work at Character.AI, 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...2023-01-211h 01

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 30 How Andy Weir went from being an unknown sci-fi writer to a Matt Damon starring Hollywood blockbusterAndy Weir is the New York Times bestselling author of The Martian, Artemis, Project Hail Mary, and Cheshire Crossing. His 2011 novel The Martian was adapted into the 2015 film of the same name directed by Ridley Scott. In this episode, we talked about his story from being a software developer to a sci-fi author, getting a movie deal for The Martian starring Matt Damon, how humanity can go to another planet, his favorite sci-fi authors and what's next for him. As sci-fi nerds, this was a really fun episode for us - we hope you enjoy it too! Follow Sriram: https...2023-01-141h 27

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 29: Hollywood mega-producer Brian Grazer on making movies and why Tom Hanks needs to be savedBrian Grazer is an Academy and Emmy award winning producer and writer. Grazer was personally nominated for four Academy Awards for Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), and Frost/Nixon (2008). His films and TV series have been nominated for 47 Academy Awards and 217 Emmy Awards. In 2002, Grazer won an Oscar for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind (shared with Ron Howard). In this episode, we talked to Brian about his unique career path going from an outsider to a Hollywood insider, his curiosity, working with Ron Howard, making epic movies and so much more.Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https...2023-01-0755 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 28 - James Clear on writing a best selling book and how to pick up good habits for 2023 & beyondIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits (that sold over 9m copies!) and the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. We talked to him about writing and marketing a NYTimes bestseller, how to pick up good habits, the collective impact of small actions, and so much more. Check it out!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 2022-12-3157 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 27: Best of 2022 - our favorite episodes, movies, books, tech trends and looking forward to 2023'tis the time for our year end roundup - we talk about our favorite episodes this year, and our favorite other content - books, movies, in-person meetup, tech trends, and what is getting us excited about 2023. Happy holidays! 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 2022-12-2445 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 26 - Steven Sinofsky on leading Office & Windows at Microsoft and the art of writing wellThis week's special guest is Steven Sinofsky, one of our favorite techno-optimists responsible for shipping Windows and Office products at Microsoft used by billions of people. He is also the author of one of the most popular Substack books - https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.com In this episode we talked about Steven's early days at Microsoft, his famous internet memo, working with Bill Gates, and the traits he sees in good leaders and founders, how to set company culture, his experience leading Office and Windows teams at Microsoft, and the secret behind his ability to write well. Follow Sriram: https://www...2022-12-171h 54

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 25 - Indra Nooyi on leadership, immigrant mentality, India and meeting Steve JobsIndra Nooyi joins us this week as our special guest. In this episode we talked about her upbringing and early life, her career including leading PepsiCo, her leadership lessons, making it as an immigrant, and her experience meeting Steve Jobs. Born in Madras (Chennai) in Tamil Nadu, India, Indra Nooyi is an American business executive and former chairperson and CEO of Pepsico. She has consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women. She serves on the boards of Amazon and ICC. In 2007, the Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan, the country’s 3rd highest civilian honor. For more...2022-12-101h 04

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEP 24 - Elon's first month at Twitter + our India trip and in-person meetupIn this 'solo' episode, Sriram and Aarthi talk about their trip to India and hosting the first in-person meetup in Chennai for fans of the podcast, as well as Sriram's take on Elon's first few weeks at Twitter and what he learned from watching Elon at work. 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 2022-12-0446 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowAlex Wang of Scale AI on state of AI, startup building, AI in defense + ethics and learning to thinkIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Alexandr Wang is the founder and CEO of Scale AI. Alex is a 25 year old dropout from MIT, and is the youngest self made billionaire. Scale AI is the data platform for AI, providing high quality training data for leading machine learning teams. In this episode we talked about Alex's background and upbringing, how he stumbled onto the idea for Scale while building a camera in his refrigerator, the state of artificial intelligence, YCombinator (YC) program, department of defense and AI contracts, US vs China, use cases for artificial intelligence, how to...2022-11-151h 21

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowMarc Andreessen on Elon Musk, good startup ideas, how to have the courage to think independently and finding a co-founderIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Marc Andreessen who is back by popular demand. For those of you (who are clearly living under a rock) who don't know him, Marc Andreessen is the co-founder of Netscape and co-founder and General Partner of Andreessen Horowitz. He is an innovator and creator, one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. He is, without exaggeration, one of the smartest person we've ever met. In this episode we talked about...2022-10-301h 52

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowRich Roll on recovering from addiction to becoming a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, leading podcaster and bestselling authorIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete who is vegan, a chart-topping podcast host and author of multiple bestselling books, on his journey from being in college at Stanford, becoming an alcoholic, and then at the age of 40, recovering from his addiction, finding purpose and becoming an ultra endurance athlete. We talked about his early life, recovery, resurgence, role of spirituality in his life, what a typical week of diet and exercise looks like, why he champions plant based nutrition, how to get started with making lifestyle changes, what makes people like Andrew Huberman...2022-10-2359 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowPalmer Luckey on Elon Musk and John Carmack, selling Oculus for $2B and starting defense tech company AndurilIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and now the founder and CEO of Anduril. We talked about Palmer's unique childhood, how he started Oculus and essentially made re-ignited the VR movement, sold to Meta, got fired, and then went on to start another challenging company called Anduril which focuses on building defense technology. We talked about Palmer's recent trip to Ukraine, the current state of the Ukraine/Russia, China/Taiwan and the threat of nuclear war. We also talked about John Carmack, Elon Musk, dealing with haters, working on hard problems and...2022-10-151h 37

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowTanmay Bhat's Best Interview EverIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to Tanmay Bhat, arguably India's most famous comedian, YouTuber, scriptwriter, actor, performer, producer and startup investor. We talked about Tanmay's early start with Youtube (a decade ago!), getting into live streaming, what a 'plandid' is, breaking down the construction of a joke, how comedy varies for different cultures and audiences, getting marriage proposals (!), dealing with haters, what makes Dave Chapelle, Andrew Shulz and other comedians successful, and finally Tanmay's foray into health and wellness, and getting into crypto investing and building with Superteam. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com...2022-10-081h 31

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowEmad Mostaque, founder of Stable Diffusion on AI ethics, religion, India's AI future and open source (Audio)In this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Emad Mostaque, the founder and CEO of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion AI (Artificial Intelligence). We covered everything from Emad's unique background, his religious beliefs as a Muslim, his son's autism diagnosis and how that shaped the building of Stable Diffusion, on LLMs (Large Language Models), how he thinks about AI ethics, how developing countries like India can leverage AI, and why he believes in open sourcing and democratizing access to AI technology. AI and it's role in everyday life, especially in art and creativity is all the rage right...2022-10-011h 16

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowGary Vee on advice to young people, power of contextual content and how to be a successful creatorIn this episode, Aarthi and Sriram talked to the one and only Gary Vee (Gary Vaynerchuck). Gary talked about his decade-long history with the hosts, what it takes to be a good online creator, the power of creating content that is contextualized, his advice to young people, his views on Logan Paul, on why Mr. Beast is incredibly successful, and how to be a good parent. Enjoy! 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...2022-09-2444 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowCareer conversations - how to onboard a new employee, how to manage, how to handle promotionsIn our first ever 'solo' episode (as Sriram says - 'we don't have a guest, but we have...each other'), Aarthi and Sriram talk about how to successfully onboard a new employee - both from the employer's perspective and for the new employee. And also, how to handle that first 1:1 with your manager, and the different tactics for onboarding for small startups vs bigger companies. And finally, how to think about promotions at work. 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...2022-09-1753 min

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowAnthony Pompliano and Polina Marinova on Building Audiences and Profiling the World's Most Famous PeopleIn this episode, hosts Aarthi and Sriram interviewed THE internet celebrity couple, Anthony "Pomp" Pompliano and Polina Marinova. We covered everything from their life stories, how they met, their current work and building an online audience, thoughts on Andrew Tate, The Rock and others, and their lessons on parenting, building content together and finding happiness. 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 2022-09-101h 17

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowLaura Deming on living forever, contrarian thinking, homeschooling, beauty of mathematics and funding longevity researchIn this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram interviewed Laura Deming. Laura Deming is a partner at and founder of The Longevity Fund, a venture capital firm focused on aging and life extension. At age 8, Deming became interested in the biology of aging, and at age 12 she joined the lab of Cynthia Kenyon at the University of California, San Francisco. Deming was accepted to MIT at age 14 and later dropped out to accept the Thiel Fellowship and start a venture capital firm. We covered topics on aging, longevity research, the philosophical implications of living 'forever', contrarian thinking...2022-09-011h 25

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowSaagar Enjeti on US politics, Trump, being a White House correspondent, wokism, Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and the American DreamIn this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to Saagar Enjeti who is a journalist, political commentator and the Co-Host of Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar and The Realignment Podcast. We covered a wide range of topics from Trump and the White House, Joe Rogan, woke culture, US Presidents, Lex Fridman, bro culture and fitness, and why he believes in the American Dream. 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...2022-08-251h 48

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowTyler Cowen on Mentorship, Successful Indians, Cracking Cultural Codes, Traveling the World and Living your Best FifeIn this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talked to one of our favorite economist, blogger, podcast host and author, Tyler Cowen. Tyler Cowen is an American economist, columnist and blogger. He is a professor at George Mason University, where he holds the Holbert L. Harris chair in the economics department. He also writes the economics blog Marginal Revolution and hosts the podcast Conversations with Tyler. 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...2022-08-171h 09

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowAndrew Yang on US Presidential run, Forward Party, 2024, UBI, Trump, Rogan and Social MediaIn this episode of The Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram talk to our special guest Andrew Yang, American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and political candidate and is the co-chair of the Forward Party. We talked about his new party, his books, the 2020 US Presidential election, ranked choice voting, UBI and his thoughts on Trump, being a social media phenomenon and author. 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 2022-08-111h 25

The Aarthi and Sriram ShowA. R. Rahman on Family, Spirituality, India, Tech and Making Oscar-Winning MusicIn this episode of the Good Time Show, Aarthi and Sriram chatted with A.R. Rahman, Oscar-winning music composer, singer, songwriter and recently movie director, fondly known as "The Mozart of Madras". This was a very unique interview - we covered a wide range of topics from his music to movies, working with world class directors, his family and kids, spirituality and the meaning of life, his creative process, technology and AI and the future of India. This was a really interesting episode and was a bucket list interview for Aarthi and Sriram, and we hope you enjoy it too...2022-08-041h 05