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The Dino Podcast#34 - Denis Beslic, AI data center buildout in a bubble?Spotify’s AI product manager Denis Beslic is back on The Dino Podcast. We discuss the massive buildout of data centers that provide compute for the ongoing AI boom. Big tech’s capital expenditure plans have reached staggering levels. We discuss: will the payoff ultimately materialize from all this spend? What is underneath the hood of the circular deals announced by market participants? And is the AI infrastructure boom sustainable, or a bubble that is ready to pop?
2025-11-181h 01
The Dino Podcast#33 - Paul Biggar, tech talks PalestinePaul Biggar founded a billion-dollar tech company. Then he became one of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken activists against Israel’s latest war crimes in Gaza. Paul joined this episode of The Dino Podcast to discuss his experience being vocal on the issue of Palestine in an industry that has historically been anything but. We discuss the material ways in which American Big Tech is instrumental to Israel’s war machine and occupation, the historical code of silence about Palestine among venture capitalists and tech founders, and what motivated Paul to speak up now. Paul Biggar is a renowned techno...
2025-08-201h 02
The Dino Podcast#32 – Arnaud Bertrand – War on Iran, & Piketty’s study on colonial extractionArnaud Bertrand returns to discuss the Israeli and U.S. war with Iran. The 12-day conflict settled into an uneasy ceasefire this week. Arnaud and I explore the origins of conflict with Iran. We also reflect on how successful each side was in achieving its war aims. In the second part of the podcast, Arnaud and I discuss Thomas Piketty’s economic research report “Colonial extraction and unequal exchange have shaped two centuries of North-South inequality”. Follow Arnaud on Twitter X at @RnaudBertrand , and subscribe to his Substack: https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com/
2025-06-271h 20
The Dino Podcast#31 - Professor Geoffrey Woglom on tariff warsEconomist Geoffrey Woglom is back on the Dino Podcast to discuss the Trump tariffs. We cover the administration's biggest moves, from the April 2nd (so-called "Liberation Day") reciprocal tariffs to subsequent negotiations. We explore the economic causes of trade deficits, and we ask whether tariffs are an effective policy instrument to correct them. Lastly, we consider America's negotiation strategy against China. An thoughtful discussion on what is shaping up to be one of the most significant economic events in years.
2025-05-0752 min
The Dino Podcast#30 - Iman Oubou, co-founder of Vocable.aiThe pod made it to 30 episodes! We're chatting with Iman Oubou, the co-founder of Vocable.ai, an AI-powered content marketing platform. In her incredible career, Iman has been a scientist, Miss New York pageant winner, author, content marketer, and a repeat founder. I enjoyed discussing her amazing journey and her latest venture. Try Vocable AI for your content marketing at: www.vocable.ai ; Check out Iman's book "The Glass Ledge" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Ledge-Through-Self-Sabotage-Embrace/dp/1683648595 . And connect with Iman on Instagram @imanoubou or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iman-oubou-64009747/
2025-04-261h 08
The Dino Podcast#29 - Glenn Greenwald, Trump’s detentions & planned deportations of student activistsPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald joins The Dino Podcast to discuss the Trump administration’s recent arrests of student activists across the United States. The administration has summarily canceled green cards and student visas for students who wrote op-eds critical of the war on Gaza or took part in student protests. We examine the lack of due process in these cases - and what it means for the constitutionally protected right to free speech in America. Lastly, we take Glenn on a visit to the Bodega Corner.
2025-04-0744 min
The Dino Podcast#28 - Alexsandra Guerra, attachment styles in romantic relationshipsNo recording this week, so we're unlocking one of the Patreon bonus episodes. Leadership coach and entrepreneur Alexsandra Guerra came on the pod to discuss attachment styles in romantic relationships. Recorded in December 2024, just getting out from behind the paywall now.
2025-03-1640 min
The Dino Podcast#27 - Robert Mazzucchelli, Co-Founder, Chairman & CMO at SportsEdTVRobert Mazzucchelli is currently the Chairman and CMO of SportEdTV, the world’s leading online platform for sports education. We discussed his journey from tennis pro to startup founder and business executive. In his career, Robert has bootstrapped a successful startup, built a $300 million business line for a global ad agency, launched a luxury menswear line, and co-founded an online sports education business. The journey features incredible successes, as well as difficulties, setbacks, and lessons learned. Robert’s story is a must-listen for any aspiring entrepreneur.
2025-02-2650 min
The Dino Podcast#26 - Tatum Brandt, fitness & wellness brand-buildingTatum Brandt is the founder of Brandt Creative Co., an agency that specializes in branding and websites for fitness, sports, and wellness brands. In this episode, we dive into the booming fitness and wellness industry, exploring how to build standout brands in this competitive space. Tatum shares her insights on the latest trends—from run clubs and cold plunges to the rise of athlete influencers—and how brands can effectively tap into the growing demand for community-centered, wellness-focused experiences. We also discuss the power of storytelling in branding – and look back at the female athletes who captured the world’s attent...
2025-02-1145 min
The Dino Podcast#25 - Denis Beslic, on DeepSeek, GenAI, and how to build great software productsDenis Beslic, AI PM of Spotify’s Personalization team, returns to the Dino Podcast. We discuss the release of the DeepSeek foundational model from China, and how it has shaken up the tech industry. Denis also lays out how to build great software products incorporating AI and generative AI – a must listen for any product manager or developer. You can follow Denis’s content on his Substack, “AI Product Guy”: https://aiproductguy.substack.com/
2025-01-3151 min
The Dino Podcast#24 - Arnaud Bertrand, The strategic decline of the WestGeopolitical analyst and entrepreneur Arnaud Bertrand returns to the pod to discuss: Is the US-led West in strategic decline relative to rising powers? We consider this question both in concrete fields, such as economic might and technological development, as well as the decline in moral authority which previously underpinned the West’s leadership of international institutions. How are U.S. policy decisions undermining the international system established in the U.N. Charter? To what extent are we moving away from an interconnected world toward rival bloc politics? Does Donald Trump represent any substantive change to the neoliberal order, or wi...
2025-01-151h 17
The Dino Podcast#23 – Alexsandra Guerra, leadership coach and founderAlexsandra is a leadership coach who helps founders and tech executives manage their biggest challenges at work – everything from burnout to difficulties building relationships. In this episode, we dive into the biggest challenges leaders face and effective strategies to overcome them. Prior to coaching in this field, Alexsandra was a co-founder of the Techstars green startup Nori. She has been in the founder's seat and is now helping other leaders in the same position. Reach out to Alexsandra about her services at: calmingchaoswithale.com
2024-12-1953 min
The Dino Podcast#22 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, post-election analysis: Trump defeats HarrisOur election correspondents, Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez, are back for a post-election wrap-up. We look back at our predictions for the 2024 presidential elections vs. how it ultimately played out. We ask why Harris lost? Why Trump won? Plus we review Trump's initial appointments to his administration - the Cabinet edition of Celebrity Apprentice.
2024-11-251h 18
The Dino Podcast#21 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, The 2024 election special: Trump vs. KamalaArdalan and Gus are back! We sat down to analyze the 2024 U.S. presidential election - Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris. We looked at the polls, prediction markets, and funny campaign gaffes. Ultimately, we predict who will become the next president of the United States. The episode was recorded on Sunday, November 4th, 2024.
2024-11-041h 09
The Dino Podcast#20 - Glenn Diesen, is the U.S. an empire in decline?Is the U.S. a global empire in decline? I explore this topic with professor and political scientist Glenn Diesen. On the world stage, we examine U.S.-backed conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Are these events accelerating the decline of America's global leadership? On the home front, we look at the state of democracy and free speech across the West today.
2024-10-161h 01
The Dino Podcast#19 - Bruce Sokler, “the rent is too damn high!”: The DOJ case against RealPage claims landlords use its software for illegal price collusionBruce Sokler is a prominent antitrust attorney. He joins the pod to discuss the DOJ’s case against RealPage, the company that sells algorithmic pricing recommendation software to landlords. According to the DOJ, the software is used by landlords as an indirect way to illegally collude to set rents artificially high. This single software, used by most large landlords, may be a major reason why – in the words of Jimmy McMillan – “the rent is too damn high!”.
2024-10-1144 min
The Dino Podcast#18 - Wendy Wen, serial entrepreneur, founder & CEO of Antelope PetsWendy Wen is the founder and CEO of Antelope Pets. She joined the pod to discuss her journey from investment banking to private equity, and ultimately, to becoming a repeat founder.
2024-10-0253 min
The Dino Podcast#17 - Valerie Tarazi, Palestinian-American Olympic swimmerValerie Tarazi swam for Palestine in the Paris 2024 Olympic games. In our interview, Valerie shared how her college swimming career at Auburn University led her to compete internationally – and to do so under the Palestinian flag. We explored her family’s roots to Palestine. We also discussed what it meant to all the Palestinian athletes to participate in the Summer Olympics, at a time when the Gaza War still raged on in their national homeland.
2024-09-1936 min
The Dino Podcast#16 - Kristen Faulkner, from venture capital to pro cycling & Olympic goldKristen Faulkner won two cycling gold medals in the Paris 2024 Olympic games. In this episode, we explore her uncommon journey from venture capital analyst in New York City to professional cycling star – and ultimately, how she fulfilled her childhood dream of winning Olympic gold. Kristen also dishes her nutrition and fitness tips, which should help all you Office Athletes step up your game.
2024-09-0449 min
The Dino Podcast#15 - Reem Edan, comedian & content creatorReem Edan is an Iraqi-American stand-up comedian, content creator, and award-winning writer. On the pod, we chat about her upbringing as a first-generation American, and how her heritage influences her comedy today. We also explore her journey into comedy, and chat about Burning Man, cultural identity, & froyo. Finally, we give our hot takes on The Bodega Corner.
2024-08-2050 min
The Dino Podcast#14 - Larry Johnson, ex-CIA analyst on geopolitics and TrumpFormer CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins the podcast to discuss America's approach to foreign affairs. He recaps how he became a skeptic of U.S. interventions abroad. We also explore whether Donald Trump represents a threat to the Washington D.C. status quo, or more of the same. This is part 2 of our discussion. Part 1 will be on Patreon,
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2024-08-0930 min
The Dino Podcast#13 - Kharay Kenyatta, on entrepreneurship, Wall Street, & communityThe pod welcomes Kharay Kenyatta, a wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs and an entrepreneur. We discuss how Kharay built a successful side-business in networking and events, while working a demanding day job on Wall Street. We also explore the roles that community and family play in Kharay’s business and his life journey.
2024-07-2445 min
The Dino Podcast#12 – Mike Zamansky, on the tech job market, LLMs, & computer science educationMike Zamansky is a legendary computer science educator in New York City. He has worked in industry, at Goldman Sachs and Google. For over 20 years, he built and led the computer science program at Stuyvesant High School, one of the leading math & science high schools in America. The program has launched countless prominent careers in Silicon Valley. Mike joins The Dino Podcast to discuss the tech job market, the impact of large language models (LLMs), and the future of computer science education.
2024-07-121h 17
The Dino Podcast#11 - Ardalan & Gustavo, on EU elections, Trump, Mexico, & the US debt crisisMy brain trust Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez return to talk politics & economics. We discuss the rise of the populist right-wing across European elections and in the US. We contrast that with the recent elections in Mexico. We debate the legal cases faced by Trump. The gang also discusses the rising national debt in the US and whether it poses a risk for US economic and political leadership in the world. Finally, we wrap up with the Bodega Corner.
2024-06-271h 41
The Dino Podcast#10 – Arnaud Bertrand, on the US - China relationship across geopolitics, economics, and technologyArnaud Bertrand and I discuss the US–China relationship. It is the story of an established world power grappling with the rise of a peer competitor. We explore how this competition plays out in the realms of economics, technology, and geopolitics. Arnaud is a serial entrepreneur turned renowned geopolitical commentator. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand ... And check out his latest venture, Mi & Qi: https://www.meandqi.com/
2024-06-051h 02
The Dino Podcast#9 - Zofi, on art, tattoo art, and BBL DrizzyZofi joins the pod to talk about her unique tattoo art. She recaps how a career in art education and painting led her to become a renowned NYC tattoo artist. We also chat about the immigrant experience in New York and our mutual love for BBL Drizzy. Follow her work on her Instagram: @zofiaart
2024-05-2840 min
The Dino Podcast#8 – Denis Beslic on Big Tech, Uber, Meta, Spotify, recommendation engines, and Generative AIDenis Beslic is a product manager at Spotify. We discuss (1) his career across Uber, Meta/Facebook, and Spotify; (2) the game-changing tech platform shifts he has experienced; and (3) the state of the tech job market and economy. Denis has worked in product and data roles at several unicorn tech firms. He shares his unique insights on machine learning, recommendation engines, generative AI, blockchain, and his favorite sci-fi anime.
2024-05-161h 16
The Dino Podcast#7 - Wemi - DJ, producer, and fashion modelWemi, a renowned DJ, producer, and fashion model, joins the pod. Wemi discusses her upbringing in the Bronx, her cultural roots, and all the influences that shaped her unique music.
2024-05-0224 min
The Dino Podcast#6 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, on politics, Trump, ChatGPT, and the economyArdalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez join to discuss politics, technology, business, and the economy. (1) Politics: What are the prospects for Donald Trump's re-election? Where does anti-establishment political sentiment come from? (2) Technology: How significant is the platform shift represented by GPT and large language models? (3) Economy: Is there a white-collar recession in tech, banking, and consulting? How bad is the housing crisis?
2024-04-251h 12
The Dino Podcast#5 - Chris Leslie, documentary filmmakerA conversation with documentary filmmaker Chris Leslie. We discuss his upcoming documentary about the Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Built after World War 2 to honor young partisans who gave their lives fighting against fascism, the memorial is a cultural and artistic treasure. In recent years, it has come under attack from far-right and neo-fascist groups. Today, NGOs list the Partisan Memorial Cemetery as one of Europe’s seven most at-risk cultural heritage sites. To support the production of Chris’s upcoming film, please contact him directly at chris@chrisleslie.co.uk, and visit his website: https://www.chri...
2024-04-171h 09
The Dino Podcast#4 - Andy Jiang, comedianComedian Andy Jiang joins the pod. We discuss standup comedy, content creation, Congress's proposed Tik Tok ban, Chinese history, and the Three Body Problem.
2024-04-0351 min
The Dino Podcast#3 - Professor Geoffrey Woglom on the US economyEconomics Professor Geoffrey Woglom joins the pod to discuss the health of the US economy. We explore how effectively the economy serves the interests of most Americans, covering topics such as wealth inequality, socio-economic mobility, and the feasibility of homeownership. Additionally, we take a deeper dive into the surge in inflation since late 2021. What caused it? How adequately did policy makers respond? And what is the impact on the pocketbooks of the average person?
2024-03-1253 min
The Dino Podcast#2 - Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, author of "My Side of the River"Author Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez joins to discuss her memoir “My Side of the River”. Elizabeth was born in Arizona, as the daughter of immigrants without permanent immigration status. When she was fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico. Left alone in the United States, Elizabeth had to navigate young adulthood – from high school to college admissions and starting a career – while separated from her family. She was determined to realize her potential and to change her family’s circumstances.
2024-02-1948 min
The Dino Podcast#1 - Julian Mueller-Kaler on geopoliticsPolitical scientist Julian Mueller-Kaler joins for a conversation on geopolitics. We discuss America's unique position as the preeminent global power since WW2. Is this strategic position changing with the rise of peer competitors China and Russia? How should the United States grapple with a world that is increasingly multipolar?
2024-02-041h 14
Authority Partners PodcastErica Olsen & Dino Beslic, Topic: “Strategic Planning”Every year, the AP management team comes together for strategic planning, presenting it to the whole organization in an effort to connect purpose with direction.In the newest episode of AP Podcast, a special guest and friend of AP, Erica Olsen, CEO and Founder of OnStrategy, joined Dino Beslic, CFO at AP, to talk about strategic planning and why your organization should do it. In this episode, Erica and Dino cover the dos and don’ts of strategy to guide you through the journey of planning and execution.Erica and her team have been AP pa...
2022-05-2030 min