RIP to RPA: How AI Makes Operations Work

Intelligent automation is transforming industries by tackling messy, unstructured workflows that traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) couldn’t handle. In this episode, a16z partner Kimberly Tan discusses the shift from rigid RPA systems to AI-powered agents and why this evolution unlocks massive opportunities in legacy markets. Drawing on her article “RIP to RPA: The Rise of … Read more

YAPCreator: Unlock Your Potential and Thrive as a Content Creator | Presented by OpusClip

When Hala started podcasting, everyone told her it was too late to enter the market. But today, she is known as the Podcast Princess. With creativity and great content, anyone can build a powerful brand and make an impact. While the endless opportunities to create and connect can feel overwhelming, there are proven strategies to … Read more

The Government’s Struggle With Brand Strategy, When Is It Time to Change Careers? and Scott’s Best Relationship Advice

Scott discusses how the best global brands come from the U.S. and why the federal government struggles with brand strategy. He then gives advice to a listener considering leaving the video game industry. He wraps up with more advice, to a listener looking to strengthen his relationship.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy … Read more

Is San Francisco a Failed State? (And Other Questions You Shouldn’t Ask the Mayor)

Stephen Dubner, live on stage, mixes it up with outbound mayor London Breed, and asks economists whether A.I. can be “human-centered” and if Tang is a gateway drug.   SOURCES: London Breed, former mayor of San Francisco. Erik Brynjolfsson, professor of economics at Stanford University Koleman Strumpf, professor of economics at Wake Forest University   … Read more

#212 Alfred Lin: How to Think (and Work) Like a World-Class Investor

Alfred Lin shares strategies for navigating startup challenges, building resilient teams, and creating long-lasting value. Lin explores lessons from companies like Zappos, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Amazon, offering actionable insights on topics like hiring for potential, managing crises, and fostering innovative cultures. Learn how first-principles thinking, customer focus, and disciplined growth can transform challenges into opportunities, … Read more

Raging Moderates: Trump’s First Moves, Biden’s Final Words

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov unpack the dramatic start of Donald Trump’s second presidency, including sweeping executive actions and controversial pardons. They also reflect on Joe Biden’s final days in office. Plus, the TikTok ban reversal: what it means for U.S.-China relations and the future of tech regulation.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, … Read more

You’re Using the Smartest GPT Model Wrong (GPT o1 Full Tutorial)

Episode 42: Are you truly unlocking the full potential of OpenAI’s 01 models? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive deep into the capabilities of ChatGPT01 and GPT01 Pro, offering insights to ensure you’re not overlooking these powerful tools. In this episode, Matt showcases how to create short-form content from long-form transcripts, while Nathan … Read more

Firsthand’s Jon Heller Shares How AI Agents Enhance Consumer Journeys in Retail – Episode 242

With AI agents, organizations can reshape the landscape in retail and beyond. In this episode of the NVIDIA AI Podcast, Jon Heller of Firsthand discusses how AI Brand Agents are transforming online shopping and digital marketing by personalizing customer journeys and turning marketing interactions into valuable research data.

How to be happy

What does it take to be happy? Professor of psychology Laurie Santos just might have the answer. This week The Gray Area takes a break from its regular programming to bring you an episode of another podcast that we love. In this episode of Stay Tuned With Preet, host Preet Bharara interviews Laurie Santos, a … Read more

Prof G Markets: The TikTok Showdown, UnitedHealth’s First Earnings Post-Shooting, and a Banking Boom

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the latest inflation report, Meta’s next round of layoffs, and the uncertain future of TikTok. Then Scott breaks down United Health’s first earnings call since the killing of executive Brian Thompson, explaining why the company appeared to downplay its successful … Read more