How will the future unfold? What is the impact of AI and other exponential technologies on business & society? Join Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, on his quest to demistify the era of exponential change.
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Exponential View Podcasts
Azeem Azhar, curator of Exponential View, goes deep and insightful in conversation with leading thinkers about how technology is driving exponential change in our business models, political economy and society. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you go to get your podcasts.
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Turn the Lens is about exploring the people, topics, and pieces of media that help shape my perspective on the world. The concept behind 'turn the lens' is to look beyond the foreground, beyond the obvious, to see things in a different context, to see things that you might have missed before. Let's get past our own bias and point of view to try and look from a broader point of view, to expand our learning beyond the obvious.
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Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us. New episodes are published every other Monday.
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Welcome to LIMITLESS with AZ, the podcast that will revolutionize your view of what's possible. Join host Amir Zoghi, as he guides you on a journey to uncover the hidden abilities and capacities that have always resided within you. It's time to break free from self-imposed limits and embrace a mindset of limitlessness. LIMITLESS is specifically designed for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives ready to take their progress to unprecedented heights. This conversation goe ...
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The Minerals & Royalties Authority is the go-to platform for Executives and Investors in the minerals & royalties space, both for oil & gas and renewables. The Minerals & Royalties Podcast is one of the content platforms leveraged by the Minerals & Royalties Authority to help educate investors on the relevant companies and trends in the royalties space.
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Scale Right Revolution is the podcast to listen to if you're a high-achieving founder, business owner, or entrepreneur and you’re ready to create your next-level vision and make a bigger impact as you pursue your most ambitious goals. I'm Tori Boats and I’m here to help you 10x your thinking so you can 10x your business because we know exponential growth starts with extraordinary thinking. This show is all about conversations with founders and business owners, unconventional role models, bou ...
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CEOs are in the business of making decisions. And it's the outcome of those decisions that define their success. A Life of Climb: The CEO’s Journey is a business and leadership podcast by CEOs for CEOs. High-integrity business leaders share how they've overcome some of the most difficult challenges of their careers while growing their businesses and actively supporting their families and communities. Vistage CEO Sam Reese connects with executive coaches for the 10,000-foot view of the leader ...
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Inside the collapse of the internet economy (and what comes next)
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46:42Azeem Azhar sat down with Matthew Prince, co-founder & CEO of Cloudflare. Matthew is a rare operator with the vantage point to answer a simple question: if agents do the reading, who gets paid? This conversation is a practical map of how AI “answer engines” upend the web’s traffic-funded model – and what could replace it. Chapters: (00:46) The curr…
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Career Demos and Dreams: A Day at Career ChoICE Youth Expo
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How Institutional Investors Are Viewing Oil & Gas w/ Zac McCarroll - Managing Director of Real Assets at Apogem Capital
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57:57Zac McCarroll - Managing Director of Real Assets at Apogem Capital joins the podcast to walk through his 20+ years of investment experience in Natural Resources, the market trends influencing Apogem's investment strategy, and why his team continues to be bullish on natural resources. **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes on…
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Why China builds while America debates, with Dan Wang
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49:47In this episode, I spoke with Dan Wang, author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future”, shortlisted for the FT & Schroders Business Book of the Year. Dan is one of the most astute observers of China’s technological and industrial development, and his annual letters from Beijing have long been required reading for those seeking to under…
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Are we in an AI bubble? (these are the 5 warning signs)
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11:53Is AI a bubble? In this episode, I unpack a new five-gauge framework for understanding the biggest question in tech. Drawing on lessons from past manias – railways, telecoms, the dot-com boom – and grounding our analysis in fresh data, we examine economic strain, revenue growth, valuations, and the quality of capital fueling AI’s ascent. This is ou…
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GPT-5 was the most advanced AI when it was released, but most people were disappointed. Why? In this episode, I unpack the two key paradoxes that shape how we judge new technology: shifting goalposts and negative space. Timestamps: (0:00) The reaction to GPT-5 (0:40) First paradox (2:55) Second paradox (5:29) Why this matters Dig deeper: https://ww…
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Skills, Certifications and Career Opportunities: ATDM Success Stories
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23:46The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program is preparing the next generation of skilled workers for the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base. With an 85% job placement rate and graduates from nearly every state, ATDM is creating real career opportunities. In this episode, recent graduates Dylan Carter and Angel Gallaher describ…
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Andra Keay: Robo-Pragmatist, Humanoids, Technological Shifts, Laws | Turn the Lens Ep42
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48:10Andra Keay, Managing Director of Silicon Valley Robotics, has been at the forefront of robotics research, commercialization, and policy for decades. A self-described “techno-pragmatist,” Andra has her pulse on the robotics industry, in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. Importantly, she is conscious and intentional to try and get ahea…
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My OpenAI thought experiment: $500B to $1.5T?
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30:25Can AI stocks beat Big Tech? In this episode, I discuss OpenAI and its decision to expand a secondary share sale that lets insiders sell about $10.3 billion of stock at roughly a $500 billion valuation. Although skeptical at first, the calculations reveal there is a path for OpenAI to deliver outsized returns. I cover: (0:00) The $500B question (01…
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Balancing Flexibility, Strategy and Exponential Growth: A Conversation with IALR Leadership
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29:17In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with President Telly Tucker and Executive Vice President of Operations Dr. John Hughes for a wide-ranging conversation about growth, leadership and the mission of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. From managing exponential expansion to filling workforce gaps, Tucker and Hughes reflect on h…
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Breaking Down the PHX Minerals Acquisition w/ Daniel Herz - CEO of Whitehawk Energy
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58:49Daniel Herz - CEO of Whitehawk Energy recently came back onto the podcast to break down their latest transactional activity in 2025, including their Marcellus minerals acquisition from San Jacinto Minerals and their acquisition of PHX Minerals. **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment ad…
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This is the single most important paper to come out in tech in recent weeks. Erik Brynjolfsson, Bharat Chandar and Ruyu Chen investigated whether generative AI is leading to job losses in roles most exposed to AI – and how these effects differ by age and the way AI is used. In this episode, I break down these results and their implications. I cover…
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The Evolving Role of a Landman w/ Kyle Reynolds - Managing Member of RBG Permian & President of AAPL
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44:08Kyle Reynolds - Managing Member of RBG Permian and recently appointed President of AAPL joins the podcast to talk about the history of AAPL, the importance of Landmen in our industry, and how their roles will continue to evolve in the upcoming years. **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investm…
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What Happens When You Decide with Your Whole Heart
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32:20What does it really mean to show up? In this conversation with Christina Tindale, Amir Zoghi dives into why being all in—no half-measures, no excuses—changes everything. They dive into the courage it takes to be vulnerable, the depth that comes from committing to yourself, and why love without reasons is the only love worth living. This is a real, …
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Women at the Torch: Leading and Inspiring at ATDM
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22:11What is it like to be a woman teaching advanced manufacturing in a field where men make up the majority? Hear it from three members of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) instructional team: welding instructor Makayla Baker, metrology instructor Holly Lyle and welding technician Autumn King. As the only women on a team of nearl…
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Leveraging a Fractional CFO w/ Ben Barr - Founder of SG Performance Group
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48:59Ben Barr - Founder of SG Performance Group joins the podcast to talk about how fractional / interim CFO services can help get Minerals & NonOp funds to the next stage of their evolution, both from a transactional & fundraising perspective. **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.…
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CRITICAL MINERALS SERIES - Graphite Supply & Demand Dynamics w/ Vikram Handa at Epsilon Advanced Materials
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41:28Vikram Handa is Managing Director of Epsilon Advanced Materials, a leading global manufacturer of sustainable and high-quality Anode & Cathode battery materials for EV and ESS. Vikram joined the podcast as part of our Critical Minerals Series to break down the supply & demand dynamics of Graphite around the globe. **Disclaimer: This podcast is mean…
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Growing Talent at the CEA Innovation Center
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24:02What happens when Ph.D. candidates, master’s students, undergrads and interns all share the same greenhouse? You get a powerful, layered research environment that grows more than just plants. In this episode of Inside IALR, we explore how the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center is not only advancing sustainable agriculture bu…
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NAT GAS POWER DEMAND SERIES: Deep Dive on Midstream & Data Centers w/ Eagle Global Advisors
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1:03:52Fritz Curtis (Head of Distribution) & Mike Cerasoli (Portfolio Manager of Energy Infrastructure) from Eagle Global Advisors, a Houston based RIA specializing in Oil & Gas and Energy Infrastructure, join the podcast to take a deep dive on the midstream space, data center development, and how they both will impact power demand, natural gas demand, an…
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Inside the Internship: Stories from IALR’s Summer Interns
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25:54What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research? In this episode of Inside IALR, hear from five of the 18 interns who spent their summer working across IALR’s divisions—from applied research and economic development to manufacturing advancement and GO TEC. You’ll hear from: Grayson Snead, an ag tech intern resear…
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AI & the future of media with The Atlantic CEO, Nicholas Thompson
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52:14Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, led one of the first major content licensing deals with OpenAI in 2024. In this conversation, he joins Azeem to unpack how AI is transforming media – and what that means for every business navigating the shifting economics of attention, trust, and discovery. We cover: (01:49) Journalism’s four horsemen (5:33) The…
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Learn, Do, Teach: The Inner Path to Powerful Coaching and Leadership
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46:53In this episode, Amir Zoghi and Christina Tindale go behind the scenes of Amir’s Training Leadership and Coaching (TLC) program to explore how powerful coaching and leadership begin with deep personal awareness. They unpack the idea that great coaches don’t just guide others—they embody the work themselves. Through the “learn, do, teach” method, Am…
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What if you could track a plant’s health and growth every 15 minutes, all automatically and without ever touching it? In this episode of Inside IALR, Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, explores the SMART Platform—IALR’s Spatially and Mechanically Accurate Robotic Table system. T…
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2025 AI reality check: Are we in a bubble?
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24:04At the start of the year, I made seven predictions about how 2025 would unfold. Six months in, it's time to mark my own work. From AI capability breakthroughs to autonomous vehicles, climate extremes to workforce transformation, I examine what I got right, what I missed, and why the 2027-2028 period will be when vertical AI hits the real economy in…
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Behind the Scenes with AZ: Men’s Retreats, Emotional Awareness & Leadership
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50:24In this engaging conversation, Amir Zoghi and Christina Tindale go behind the scenes to share the latest happenings at AZ & Co., the significance of men's retreats, and the pressing issue of men's mental health. They discuss the importance of emotional awareness in leadership and the transformative power of community support. Amir shares his person…
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What 72hrs in China taught me about the future (AI, EVs, more)
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22:19In this episode, I reflect on a whirlwind three-day visit to China - my first in over 20 years. And what I saw was remarkable. The infrastructure puts most of the West to shame. The AI isn't just hype - it's working at serious scale. And the electric vehicles? They're about to steamroll the global auto industry. Here's what really struck me during …
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Exponential Efficiency Gains From an O&G Trained AI Chatbot w/ Blake Susman (CEO) & Jerris Johnson (Head - Land) at Rowland.AI
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46:01Blake Susman (CEO) & Jerris Johnson (Head - Land) at Rowland.AI join the podcast to walk through their team's new AI powered chatbot that has been trained around the nuances of land management, right of way and energy operations. A big thanks to our 4 Minerals & Royalties Podcast Sponsors: --Tracts: If you are interested in learning more about Trac…
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NAT GAS POWER DEMAND SERIES: Peter Perri - Managing Partner of Jupiter Island Capital
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51:50Peter Perri - Managing Partner of Jupiter Island Capital joined the podcast to walk through the investment landscape for natural gas power infrastructure, including the macro drivers of Natural Gas Power Plants and AI Data Centers. **Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. A big t…
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The problem with Altman’s “gentle singularity,” Apple’s AI missteps, and Google’s fading ad model | Live with Azeem Azhar
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29:59Broadcasting live from Paris, I tackle three massive technology stories that are reshaping our digital future. From Apple's stunning interface redesign to the collapse of traditional search advertising, and Sam Altman's vision of an AI singularity that's already begun - this episode captures the tectonic shifts happening in tech right now. I cover:…
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OpenAI’s CPO on what’s coming next: Hardware, GPT-5, Jony Ive, agents, more
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53:56This week, I'm speaking with Kevin Weil, Chief Product Officer at OpenAI, who is steering product development at what might be the world's most important company right now. We talk about: (00:00) Episode trailer (01:37) OpenAI's latest launches (03:43) What it's like being CPO of OpenAI (04:34) How AI will reshape our lives (07:23) How young people…
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