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GTMNGoogle Hits $400B, SaaS Stocks Crash, & The "OpenClaw" Saga | GTMN 14In Episode 14, Pranav and Austin discuss the massive market panic as SaaS stocks sell off, with investors fearing that AI agents will replace traditional software tools. They also break down Google’s staggering $400B earnings, Meta’s aggressive pivot to Reels (now 50% of ad reach), and Accenture’s new $1B AI revenue stream.Key Topics Covered:The Creator Economy: Why distribution is the only competitive advantage left in an AI world.The "OpenClaw" Saga: The rise (and rename) of ClaudeBot, and how Peter Steinberger is using it to centralize context.Goog...
2026-02-0642 minGTMNOpenAI Launches Ads ($60 CPM) & Google's AI Shift | GTMN 13In Episode 13, Pranav and Austin break down the massive news that OpenAI is launching ads with a $60 CPM—nearly 3x what Meta charges. They also discuss Google's pivot to include links and citations in AI responses, the blurring line between AI and reality (featuring a Breaking Bad ad test), and whether Ramp's Super Bowl commercial is actually worth the $7M price tag.
2026-01-3043 minGTMNIs Marketing Attribution A Lie? | GTMN 12In Episode 12, Austin and Pranav dive deep into the "Attribution Odyssey," exploring why 80% of founders have the wrong expectations about what their data can actually tell them. They discuss why deterministic attribution is often misunderstood , the reality of "broken" tracking in a privacy-first world , and the new era of advertising on Google's AI surfaces.
2026-01-1643 minGTMNGTMN E11 Agentic Commerce, AppsFlyer Hits $500M ARR, PayPal Media Network & 2026 PredictionsWelcome back to GTMN for the first episode of 2026! 🚀In this episode, Pranav and Austin kick off the year by breaking down the buzz around "Agentic Commerce" coming out of CES and the IAB's new roadmap. We discuss whether AI agents will actually do our shopping (or just help us choose), and the rising trend of companies using ChatGPT to write—and answer—RFPs.We also cover massive industry news: AppsFlyer crossing $500M in ARR, PayPal transforming into a closed-loop media network, and Reddit launching AI-driven "Max" campaigns.Plus, we grade our 2026 predictions: Will AE...
2026-01-0948 minGTMNGTMN E10 - AI GTM Summit (ft Brendan Short), Salesforce Acquisitions, Zoominfo Lawsuit, and TikTokWe made it to Episode 10! In this season finale, Pranav and Austin welcome their first-ever guest, Brendan Short from The Signal. It was a massive week for M&A and industry drama. TikTok is officially selling its US entity, Salesforce acquires Qualified, Cvent buys Goldcast for $300M, and ZoomInfo is suing Apollo in a lawsuit that has the whole B2B world talking. Plus, we break down the top insights from Brendan’s AI GTM Summit, why "GTM Engineers" are the future of the industry, and why Austin thinks Adobe’s new ChatGPT app completely missed the mark.
2025-12-2052 minGTMNGTMN E8 Gemini Beats ChatGPT, OpenAI "Code Red", Ramp Ends Outbound & 4,000 Agency Job CutsIn the eighth episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav and Austin kick off with Austin's recap of his "Taco Bell Ultra"—a 30-mile run fueled by cinnamon twists. They dig into the data behind Black Friday, exposing how inflation and upper-income households masked flat sales volume.The conversation turns to the future of Go-To-Market, discussing the IPG/Omnicom merger rumors and the shedding of 4,000 agency jobs. They analyze Ramp's decision to shut down their automated outbound team and debate the absurdity of "Flying Billboards" suspended by helicopters. Finally, they address the AI wars: Sam Altman's reported "Code Red" at Op...
2025-12-1645 minGTMNGTMN E9 Disney’s $1B OpenAI Bet, Netflix Bids $72B, Social Media Ban & 15% Agency Job CutsDisney invests $1B in OpenAI, Netflix makes a massive $72B bid for Warner Bros, and Australia becomes the first country to ban social media for anyone under 16.In GTMN Episode 9, Pranav and Austin break down the media consolidation wars, the flood of low-quality "slop" AI content on YouTube, and the disastrous McDonald's AI commercial that was pulled off the air. Plus, we discuss Forrester's alarming prediction that 15% of agency jobs will disappear by 2026.
2025-12-1645 minGTMNGTMN E7 Gemini 3 Apps, ChatGPT Shopping Fails, The Black Friday "Lie" & GoDaddy RoastIn the seventh episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav and Austin celebrate Thanksgiving in costume while breaking down the week's biggest AI shifts. They debate the underwhelming launch of ChatGPT's shopping research feature and discuss the "Valley of Death" in Meta advertising—where your success simply paves the way for competitors to steal your customers.The conversation pivots to Google's massive Gemini 3 update, where Pranav shares how he built a fully functional app in one hour, and Austin breaks down Google's vertical advantage with TPUs and Workspace integration. They also analyze a viral chart proving Black Friday sales mi...
2025-11-2748 minGTMNGTMN - E6 - Adobe Buys Semrush for $1.9B, Alembic's $145M "Causal AI", Taco Bell UltraIn the sixth episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav and Austin react to the massive news that Adobe has acquired Semrush for $1.9B to bolster its marketing analytics suite. They debate whether this is a "good acquisition" or if legacy players like Adobe can even compete with new AI tools.The conversation covers "On" Running's bold decision to skip Black Friday sales, opting for brand integrity over discounts. They also dive into Alembic's $145M Series B led by Accenture to bring "Causal AI" to the enterprise, and debate if "services are sexy again" in the age of AI. F...
2025-11-2144 minGTMNGTMN - E5 - AI Clones of Your Brain, Hightouch's "Martech Super Brain", Reddit's New Ads!In the fifth episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay explore "Super Me," a new company from marketing legend Casey Winters that creates an AI clone of an expert's brain. They then dive deep into Brian Balfour's "king of loops" strategy with Reforge Build, a new platform for prototyping directly from Figma and PRDs. The conversation shifts to the "great unbundling" of martech and the rise of the "composable stack," analyzing how Hightouch Agents is creating a "martech super brain" that can both query and create campaigns. Finally, they cover the explosion of "Ad Agents" f...
2025-11-1438 minGTMNGTMN - E4 - Meta's $16B Scam Ads, LLM Traffic is Dying, Google's AI Chicken AdIn the fourth episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay dive into a breaking Reuters report alleging that 10% of Meta's 2024 revenue, or $16B, came from ads promoting scams. They also analyze the massive Q3 ad revenue growth from platforms like Reddit, Amazon, and Applovin, and discuss why Applovin's gaming ad network is a sleeping giant.The conversation then shifts to a surprising report from Kevin Indig showing a decline in LLM referral traffic to B2B sites. Austin explains why the new marketing playbook is to get cited in original content on platforms like Reddit...
2025-11-0741 minGTMNGTMN - E3 - The $160B Martech Lie, GM's $1B Agency Cut, Ramp's Office StuntIn the third episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay analyze a shocking McKinsey report that found zero marketing leaders can measure martech ROI, despite a $160B global spend. They also break down GM's decision to cut $1B and bring brand strategy in-house, shifting agencies to focus only on creativity. The conversation covers Ramp's viral live stream with Brian Baumgartner, YouTube's dominance as the #1 "Total TV" platform, and why "AI Agents" in sales tech might just be a marketing buzzword
2025-10-3149 minGTMNGTMN - E2 - Google Hiding AI Content, Sora's Explosive Growth, Netflix's New Playbook!In the second episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay dive into the explosive growth of OpenAI's Sora and the subsequent IP backlash from major players like Disney. They analyze a groundbreaking report revealing how Google appears to be filtering AI-generated content from search results. The conversation also covers Netflix's new strategic playbook, including a partnership with Spotify and a push into multiplayer gaming. The episode explores the real-world impact of AI on marketing, from hilarious ad fails to shifting career trends and the rise of independent strategists.
2025-10-1741 minGTMNOpenAI AgentKit, Amex & PayPal Launch Ads, TikTok is Back!In the inaugural episode of GTMN, hosts Pranav Piyush and Austin Hay discuss the latest innovations in go-to-market technology, focusing on OpenAI's recent developments, including the introduction of an app directory and SDK. They explore the implications of these changes for both consumer and enterprise applications, the evolving landscape of marketing strategies, and the challenges posed by declining social media usage. The conversation also touches on the rise of ad networks among major companies and the future of Meta's AI strategy, concluding with thoughts on the potential for a new wave of digital marketing.00:00 - Introduction to GTMN00:46...
2025-10-0937 min
Mango BaePenn Mog-Sala w/Harshil ShuklaOur hilarious buddy and cutie pie Harshil tells us all about his career with Penn Masala--the addictions, sordid affairs, violent in-fighting. Hahaha JK it was mad chill. He also tells us about a time Usama challenged a Penn Masala singer to a contest and tried to mog him at UT Austin.
2024-12-0943 min
BrandformanceNavigating the shifting MarTech landscape with Austin Hay (ex Branch, Ramp, mParticle)Today’s guest is Austin Hay. Austin, the co-founder of Clarify, brings a wealth of experience from roles in Martech at Ramp, and operations and go-to-market positions at Runway, mParticle, and Branch. With a focus on flexibility and intelligence, Austin is revolutionizing the CRM space with Clarify. Here are three things I learnt from Austin:Significant changes in the MarTech landscape Resetting expectations on what is trackable in marketingHow the traditional concept of the Customer Data Platform is evolving
2024-05-1036 min
PicklePodHow Zane upset the #1 Johns BrosZane recaps his big weekend at the Austin Open and how the conditions were right for a Johns upset. Pickleball United CEO Pranav Kohli stops by to explain the Pickleball World Series. The new international tour is set to kick off in 2025 and offers some of the largest prize pools in pickleball history.
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2024-03-261h 22
PicklePodHow Zane upset the #1 Johns BrosZane recaps his big weekend at the Austin Open and how the conditions were right for a Johns upset. Pickleball United CEO Pranav Kohli stops by to explain the Pickleball World Series. The new international tour is set to kick off in 2025 and offers some of the largest prize pools in pickleball history.Use code DINK10 to save 10% on the new CHUCK pickleball from GAMMA at http://gammasports.com/Want to work in pickleball? Join The Dink Team. We're looking for a full-time social media manager. Send us an...
2024-03-261h 23
The PP ExperienceWE GOT A NEW STUDIO!!? | The PP Experience #06The boys are finally back in Gurgaon and have got themselves a studio (that's what we're calling it). In this episode we got our first (and only) guest back for an IRL episode where we talked about School Stories, Childhood Shows & Movies, Kapil Sharma & SabTV, and more....
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Koffee with Karan
0:23 Intro
1:30 What's new in Ananay's life
2:05 Ananay's DU experience
6:54 Acoustic DPS Kids
16:35 New Surat Stories
25:38 DPSSL Medical Room was a Joke
34:34 Pranav hit a Little Girl (peak haryana moment)
38:50 Crazy Childhood Movies & Shows
48:05 How we got this Studio (Thanks Ananay)
48:35 Childhood Snacks
51:20 Ass-assination (sorry)
57:47 The most pointless...
2023-12-281h 11
The AI Health PodcastPromise and Pitfalls of AI for Dermatology with UT Austin's Dr. Adewole AdamsonDr. Adewole "Ade" Adamson is a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. He speaks with us about AI applications in dermatology and addresses challenges around racial bias and overdiagnosis.
Pranav and Adriel first talk about the potential for racial disparities in ML systems for dermatology and provide context for the interview, which starts at 5:06. If you like what you hear, let a friend know, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and connect with us on Twitter @AIHealthPodcast.
2021-03-0439 min
GiantsScience News- 2nd Fortnight of December 2020In this episode, we will talk about a new planet that can give a clue about the planet nine, the new evidence to support MOND theory of dark matter and the successful measurement of primordial gravitational waves. Next, the new finding that stem cells are not tumorigenic and the effect of Neanderthal genes in COVID-19 patients will be reviewed. We also talk about that Neanderthals were burying their deceased ones, the self-amputation in crocodiles and the production of safer antiperspirants.
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2020-12-2409 min
Pranav's Conversations[Essay]: The Agony and Ecstasy of MediocrityThis episode is about La La Land, Self-Doubt, and the Creative Gap
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