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Culture & CodeAgentic Commerce and the Future of ShoppingIn this episode of Culture and Code, Rei and Tara explore the seismic shift happening in online commerce through OpenAI's latest announcements. They dissect how ChatGPT is evolving into an operating system that could fundamentally reshape how we discover and buy products online. The conversation weaves between optimism about removing friction from commerce and concerns about creating "the world's most persistent sales assistant," while examining which companies stand to win or lose in this new landscape.Key TakeawaysChatGPT as Commerce OSOpenAI announced Apps SDK allowing vendors to embed shopping directly into ChatGPTOver 1...
2025-10-1428 minCulture & CodeWhy Tech Brands Need Personality AgainEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Culture and Code, hosts Rei Inamoto and Tara Tan dissect the recent advertising campaigns from AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic, exploring what these vastly different approaches reveal about tech marketing, brand personality, and the humanization of AI. From OpenAI's intimate, film-shot vignettes to Anthropic's philosophical anthem, they examine how Silicon Valley is attempting to solve its image problem and why tech brands have lost their playful edge.Key TakeawaysThe Tale of Two AI CampaignsOpenAI's approach: Real-life moments shot on 35mm film featuring mundane, relatable...
2025-10-0822 minCulture & CodeLove and Attachment in the Time of AIEpisode SummaryIn this thought-provoking episode of Culture and Code, hosts Rei Inamoto and Tara Tan explore the rapidly expanding world of AI companionship—from adorable robotic creatures to virtual romantic partners. As the AI companionship market races toward $150 billion, they examine what happens when we outsource emotional attachment to artificial intelligence, diving into real stories of humans falling in love with chatbots, Japan's long history with humanoid culture, and the profound questions about what we gain (and lose) when convenience replaces human friction in our most intimate relationships.Key TakeawaysThe $150 Billion Lo...
2025-09-3027 minCulture & CodeElevators, AI, and the Fear of ChangeAutomatic elevators were invented in the 1890s. But it took almost 50 years before people would ride them without an operator. Rei and Tara dive into why humans resist new tech, why AI adoption is breaking records, and how industries from film to law are being reshaped. The conversation ends with two bold ideas: we may be entering a golden age of ideas, and AI is best used not as a tool, but as leverage to become superhuman.Key TakeawaysThe Elevator StoryAutomatic elevators were invented in the 1890s, but adoption lagged half a...
2025-09-2330 minCulture & CodeInterface vs. MindRei and Tara explore how digital interfaces are fundamentally rewiring our brains, from teenagers who can't organize files to MIT research showing AI's impact on cognitive activity. Through parenting experiences and historical parallels, they examine whether these tools are making us lazy, different, or potentially more capable in unexpected ways.Key TakeawaysYour Brain on ChatGPT: The MIT StudyAI-assisted writing shows significantly less brain activity than manual writingAI-powered essays: more polished but homogeneousHuman writing: messier but more originalThe emergence of "cognitive debt"—what happens when we outsource thinkingThe Google Effect 2.0...
2025-09-1626 minCulture & CodeIntelligence As The Next OSIn this thought-provoking episode, Rei and Tara explore how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the operating system landscape. Sparked by Google's recent Pixel updates featuring Magic Queue and Gemini integration, they discuss whether we're witnessing the emergence of "intelligence as OS: where AI becomes the primary interface layer, making traditional app ecosystems potentially obsolete.Watch us on YouTube------About the HostsRei Inamoto Creative entrepreneur and founding partner of I&CO, a global innovation firm with offices in New York, Tokyo, and Singapore. Rei's LinkedInNewsletter "The Intersection"Re...
2025-09-0935 minCulture & CodeWhat We Can Learn about Relatability from Kpop Demon Hunters and LabubuIn this episode of Culture and Code, Rei and Tara discuss the recent popularity of fictional characters like K-Pop Demon Hunters and Labubu and what we can learn about relatability and escapism.They explore the concept of escapism and its appeal through multidimensionality and contradiction, making these characters relatable. The conversation delves into the unexpected success of K-Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix, the strategic missteps by Sony, and how modern brands could leverage multidimensionality in their narratives. Key TakeawaysSony’s misstep and Netflix’s luckSony’s $100M misstep and Netflix’s $20M in...
2025-09-0225 minCulture & CodeWhy Quality Might Win Over Hype in TechIn the inaugural episode of Culture & Code, hosts Rei Inamoto and Tara Tan dive deep into a fascinating contrast in the tech world: the billion-dollar data labeling company you've never heard of versus the AI giants dominating headlines. Through the lens of Surge AI's remarkable bootstrap success story, they explore whether obsessive craftsmanship can triumph over venture-backed hype machines in Silicon Valley and beyond.Key TakeawaysThe Billion-Dollar Bootstrap Nobody KnowsSurge AI: $1B+ annual revenue, zero venture funding, completely bootstrappedOutperforming Scale AI despite Scale's massive funding roundsSecret sauce: treating data labeling as craft...
2025-08-2629 minCulture & CodeWhy Brands Need Creative StrategyCreativity is not just an ideas game. More than anything, it’s a matter of process, organization, and the problem-solving abilities of the “backend” office. McKinsey study found that companies that prioritize creativity have 67 percent higher organic revenue growth than those who do not. Yet, creativity, despite its superior business value, is often siloed in “creative” departments like marketing, design or creative. Creativity is a company-wide mandate, and in this episode, Rei and I talk about how that looks like, which brands successfully implement it, and how to organize for creativity.The Changing Role of Design By Rei Inamoto@to...
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2022-11-1706 min2022-11-1404 min2022-11-1220 min2022-11-0804 min2022-11-0204 min2022-10-3109 min2022-10-2807 min2022-10-2606 min2022-10-2405 min2022-10-2305 min2022-10-2106 min2022-10-2008 min2022-10-1504 min2022-10-1305 min2022-10-0608 min2022-10-0410 min2022-10-0204 min2022-09-3004 min2022-09-2804 min2022-09-2703 min2022-09-2203 min2022-09-2006 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#194 積み上げはなくならない転職や独立を考えると、これまでの積み上げがなくなるのではと恐れることがあると思いますが、実際は無くならないと言う話。
2022-09-1706 min2022-09-1604 min2022-09-1408 min2022-09-1305 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#190 日本でランチ会をして感じたこと日本でランチ会を開催し、今までお会いしたかったクライアントさんやフォロワーさんに会えて感じたこと。
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Reikipodden och med Solkarina100: 2: Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei founder of Komyo ReikiDo®: Second talkEnglish only: Secon Reiki talk with founder of Komyo ReikiDo® Hyakuten Inamoto SenseiDet andra av flera samtal med Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei som är Pure land Buddhist och bor i Kyoto i Japan och är grundaren av Komyo ReikiDo® Det går inte enligt min mening att komma närmare Reiki och Reiki´s ursprung än Komyo Komyo ReikiDo® idag.I detta avsnitt berättar han mer om Reikiprinciperna, Gokai och hur man ska tänka eller praktisera dem. Han berättar också hur han håller Reikiträffar och Reikimöten varj...
2022-08-1743 minReikipodden och med Solkarina99: 1: Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei founder of Komyo ReikiDo®: first talkEnglish only: First Reiki talk with founder of Komyo ReikiDo® Hyakuten Inamoto SenseiDen första av flera samtal med Hyakuten Inamoto Sensei som är Pure land Buddhist och bor i Kyoto i Japan och är grundaren av Komyo ReikiDo®Här berättar han vad Reiki är och vad Reiki Ryoho är. Du får lära dig mer om Mikao Usui Sensei Grundaren av Reiki som firar 100 år i år. Han berättar mer om Reiki Ryoho och om Reikiberget vi använder oss av i Komyo ReikiDo® för att beskriva livsväge...
2022-08-1751 min2022-08-1306 min2022-08-1004 min2022-08-0906 min2022-08-0610 min2022-08-0511 min2022-08-0208 min2022-08-0109 min2022-07-3107 min2022-07-3006 min2022-07-2909 min2022-07-2910 min2022-07-2805 min2022-07-2604 min2022-07-2605 min2022-07-2410 min2022-07-2110 min2022-07-1807 min2022-07-1504 min2022-07-1305 min2022-07-1205 min2022-07-1211 min2022-07-0804 min2022-07-0707 min2022-07-0609 min2022-07-0504 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#156 相手の価値観を考える大切さ自分の価値観で人とコミュニケーションを取るのではなく、相手の価値観を考える大切さについて。
2022-07-0306 min2022-07-0207 min2022-06-2909 min2022-06-2812 min2022-06-2404 min2022-06-2204 min2022-06-2207 min2022-06-2110 min2022-06-1806 min2022-06-1708 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#146 それぞれにとっての本質をもっと追求すること私にとって大切な価値観である、本質。もっと追求したくなっている気持ちについて。
2022-06-1607 min2022-06-1606 min2022-06-1510 min2022-06-1107 min2022-06-0913 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#141 ヘルスプログラム終了しました！そのご報告です。白石里美さんのEAT BEAUTIFULと言うヘルスプログラムを受講させて頂いた結果と感想です、
2022-06-0911 min2022-06-0807 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#139 ハイヒールを履かない自分を受け入れた話絶対にぺたんこの靴を履かなかったのですが、履いた自分を好きになれて来ているお話。
2022-06-0510 min2022-06-0205 min2022-06-0207 min2022-05-3108 min2022-05-3005 min2022-05-2805 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#133 自信が持てる選択できていますか？人生は選択の積み重ね。100%自信を持って選択し続けることは難しいけど、意識することで割合を増やすことはできる！
2022-05-2706 minNYライフ・キャリアコーチSAYAKAのLevel up Your Life#132 大切にしたいこと、大切にできていますか？人生のタイミングによって、大切にしたいことは変化します。違和感やうまくいっていないなと感じていたら、今大切にしたいものを大切にできているか、考えてみて下さい！
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Dans Le Monde de... : Beatmaking & DJing Talk#004 Dans Le Monde... d'InamotoBienvenue Dans le monde de... Inamoto !
La musique comme moyen ultime de partager des émotions et de nous connecter les uns aux autres. C’est un des points clés qui ressort du quatrième épisode de ton podcast,“Dans le Monde de”, consacré aux univers du Beatmaking et du Djing. On a eu la joie de recevoir le généreux et humble Inamoto, un DJ, créateur d’un superbe mix bimensuel : les Vibes. Ses mix à l’intensité variable sont la combinaison parfaite de plusieurs influences musicales: hip hop, funk, jazz, soul etc. Ensemble on discute, entre autres...
2020-08-0459 min
The Modern Retail Podcast'I wanted to see if I could be really, really happy': Rei Inamoto on his life goalsOn this week's Starting Out, Rei Inamoto details his childhood in Japan, his experience as a twin and his five-year plan.
2017-11-1623 min