Best Hired Swords Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 115 The Legend of Shadow Breath 46:26

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As shadow vines retreat throughout the ancient temple, our heroes uncover the truth about the entity behind the shadows. Now the adventurers await the opening of a sealed door that will lead them to their final confrontation. The Hired SwordsBy Blaise Lacktis

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Google rolls out AI-powered business calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode 3:50

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The new business calling feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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A former OpenAI engineer describes what it’s really like to work there 4:35

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A senior engineer describes the thrill, chaos, and exhaustion of working at OpenAI this past year while launching its coding agent Codex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Chinese authorities are using a new tool to hack seized phones and extract data 4:35

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Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool's existence and the risks it poses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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8,000 People vs. 1 Chatbot – Who Does It Better? 20:21

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In this episode #3007, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how AI is reshaping jobs and transforming marketing strategies. They explore the power of brand and distribution as moats, the rise of LLMO, and the use of controversial marketing and synthetic customer development to drive growth. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Impact of AI on Employment …

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ParadeDB takes on Elasticsearch as interest in Postgres explodes amid AI boom 5:01

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ParadeDB built a Postgres extension that facilitates full-text search and analytics on Postgres without the need to transfer data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Episode 280: Sinners/Black Bag/Den of Thieves 2 1:14:44

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In this episode we discuss some newer films from 2025- Sinners, Black Bag, and Den of Thieves 2. Feel free to email at [email protected] with any comments or thoughts. Also be sure to follow us on Instagram @silverscreenvideopodcast, Twitter @SilverVideo, and TikTok silver.screen.vid.…

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Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app 3:44

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Atmo will use its deep learning models to help Rainmaker identify clouds that have potential for seeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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To Become Rich, Chase Pain 31:31

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In this episode #3006, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how enduring discomfort is key to achieving excellence. They share concerns about raising resilient children in comfortable environments and highlight why pushing for results in business matters. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Pain of Excellence (10:13) Raising Resilient Children (20:21) T…

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Can an ‘ethical’ spyware maker justify providing its tech to ICE? 5:08

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Analysis: In calling itself an ethical spyware vendor, Paragon has opened itself up to scrutiny of its government customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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AI coding tools may not speed up every developer, study shows 4:09

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Software engineer workflows have been transformed in recent years by an influx of AI coding tools, but However, a new study calls into question the extent to which today's AI coding tools enhance productivity for experienced developers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Google Engineer Reveals the SEO Algorithm 23:40

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In this episode #3005, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how Google’s ranking algorithm works and why controlling your narrative matters in organizations. They explore how storytelling drives business growth while tackling the challenges of misinformation in society. The episode underscores the need for transparency and clear communication in a noisy…

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Diligent Robotics hires two notable Cruise alumni to its leadership team 4:03

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Diligent Robotics hired Cruise's former chief operating officer and former head of AI and robotics into c-suite positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Medium’s CEO explains what it took to stop losing $2.6M monthly 4:54

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Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine announced on Friday that the publishing platform has remained profitable since August of last year, when it first achieved this milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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ChatGPT Quietly Switches From Bing to Google 26:39

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In this episode #3004, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the shift from Bing to Google and the Microsoft-OpenAI partnership’s impact on businesses. They cover how marketing agencies are evolving amid regulations and bureaucracy while emphasizing the role of relationships, referrals, and trust in driving B2B success. The episode wraps with lessons on …

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Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal 5:03

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Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 279: Unraveling Rope: A Real-Time Thriller 1:11:15

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In this episode, we dive deep into Alfred Hitchcock’s audacious 1948 thriller Rope—a film that unfolds in real time and dares to disguise its cuts. We explore the true crime inspiration behind the story, Hitchcock’s technical wizardry with long takes and hidden edits, and the psychological tension simmering beneath the surface. From the chilling pe…

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LGND wants to make ChatGPT for the Earth 4:32

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LGND has raised $9 million to convert geographic data into vector embeddings to power AI models that understand the Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Mastodon’s latest update readies the app for Quote Posts, revamps design 5:34

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Mastodon, the open source, decentralized social network offering an alternative to Elon Musk’s X and Meta’s Threads, is rolling out a number of updates with Tuesday’s release of Mastodon 4.4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Bookshop.org mocks Jeff Bezos wedding invite in anti-Prime Day promo, 7:40

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The independent online bookseller Bookshop.org took a swipe at Amazon to celebrate the start of Prime Day, Amazon’s annual sale (which, despite its name, is actually four days this year). Like many other retailers, Bookshop.org holds a sale to coincide with Amazon’s big event — it’s a way to lure away consumers. Also, Activision last week brought o…

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MrBeast's SaaS Decision - A Mistake?, Pay per Crawl Launches for AI, Listicles Are Back, Why You Need Them for LLMs, How LLMs Will Rank You in the Future, AI Content Farms Are the New Arbitrage? 23:33

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In this episode #3003, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss MrBeast's ViewStats and the AI thumbnail backlash, Cloudflare's pay-to-play model, and how LLMs are shaping the future of SEO. They also cover the challenges of monetizing AI content and the potential of hiring AI automation interns to boost workflow efficiency. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) …

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Grok is being antisemitic again and also the sky is blue 4:30

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Grok, the AI chatbot powered by Elon Musk's xAI company, is back with more antisemitic rants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Moonvalley’s ‘ethical’ AI video model for filmmakers is now publicly available 4:53

10d ago4:53

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Moonvalley's Marey AI video generation model is open to the public. The monthly subscription is available for $14.99, $34.99, or $149.99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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The Collapse of Jaguar, How Meta Is Buying OpenAI Right in Front of Us, AI Mode vs. Classic Search Data, ChatGPT 5 Will Be INSANE 26:01

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In this episode #3002, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the collapse of Jaguar due to marketing missteps and the importance of understanding core audiences. They dive into Meta's AI acquisitions, compare user behavior in AI mode versus classic search, highlight ChatGPT's dominance, and share insights on investment strategies in tech companies. TIME-…

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Frontier is helping Arbor build a “vegetarian rocket engine” to power data centers 4:36

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Arbor Energy's carbon-removing power plant is inspired by SpaceX's rocket engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Ask not for whom the Louvre of Bluesky tolls, it tolls for thee ... plus TikTok's new app, Hidden AI prompts, and EU AI legislation 6:57

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It’s a sad weekend over at Bluesky, where one of the best accounts has disappeared — though we can still hope for its resurrection. Also, TikTok is developing a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the app to a group of investors, according to a new report from The Information; Academics may be leaning on a novel strat…

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Where Remote Work Fails 27:32

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In this episode #3001, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the challenges and benefits of remote work, the push for in-person collaboration to boost accountability, and how direct communication impacts team productivity. They also touch on optimizing processes for efficiency and share innovative marketing strategies used by brands like Michelin and Red…

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AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate — but that’s not the whole story 7:42

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While AI may be the catalyst behind the recent wave of data company M&A, the market was ripe for consolidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google’s data center energy use doubled in 4 years 5:19

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Google has pledged to use only carbon-free sources of electricity to power its operations, a task made more challenging by its breakneck pace of data center growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Alex Becker's Smart YouTube SaaS Strategy, What Is Spectacle Marketing? 22:47

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In this episode #3000, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how to leverage YouTube for business growth by focusing on content quality over flashy production. They explore the good and bad of spectacle marketing while analyzing creators like Alex Becker and Mr. Beast. The episode wraps with insights on the future of marketing and integrating AI to stay …

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X is piloting a program that lets AI chatbots generate Community Notes 3:28

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The social platform X will pilot a feature that allows AI chatbots to generate Community Notes. Community Notes is a Twitter-era feature that Elon Musk has expanded under his ownership of the service, now called X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B 4:10

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The financials are impressive and founder CEO Dylan Field already cashed out $20 million worth of shares last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Inside The Mind of a $500M Entrepreneur | Jess Mah 1:17:28

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Jess Mah went from an immigrant family in a small New York apartment to building a $500M net worth—without a trust fund. In this episode, we unpack the mindset, strategies, and wild experiments that got her there. And wait until you hear her take on why most people never get rich. Let’s dive in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) Understanding Wealth …

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Congress just greenlit a NASA moon plan opposed by Musk and Isaacman 3:33

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Legacy aerospace giants scored a win Tuesday when the U.S. Senate passed President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill that earmarks billions more for NASA’s flagship Artemis program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Do It or Don't, and Stop Wanting It 23:49

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In episode #2999, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the mindset behind taking action, the grit required to build a business, and how personal growth and priorities evolve over time. They share lessons from the early days of Single Grain, highlight the emotional toll of leadership, and talk about balancing ambition with family and purpose. TIME-STAMPE…

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Tesla sends driverless Model Y from factory to customer to promote its robotaxi tech 5:20

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The car traveled around 15 miles on highways, surface streets, and even a roundabout. But many questions remain about the stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Episode 278: Born on the Fourth of July 1:30:15

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into Oliver Stone’s powerful 1989 biographical drama Born on the Fourth of July, starring Tom Cruise in a career-defining role as Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic. We explore how the film portrays Kovic’s journey from idealistic youth and proud Marine to paralyzed anti-war activist, examining its raw depiction of traum…

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Cloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping 5:51

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Cloudflare, a cloud infrastructure provider that serves 20% of the web, announced Tuesday the launch of a new marketplace that reimagines the relationship between website owners and AI companies — ideally giving publishers greater control over their content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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AI SEO Is a GRIFT 20:18

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In episode #2998, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how traditional SEO remains relevant despite AI advancements. They explore the evolution of content creation, the balance between competition and collaboration, and how seasonal trends affect agency revenue. The conversation underscores the importance of adaptability and maintaining human-focused st…

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YouTube’s mobile video editor is coming to iOS 5:21

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Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch reveal the company is actively hiring engineers in India for the iOS development project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Anthropic’s Claude AI became a terrible business owner in experiment that got ‘weird’ 5:27

18d ago5:27

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Researchers at Anthropic and AI safety company Andon Labs gave an instance of Claude Sonnet 3.7 an office vending machine to run. And hilarity ensued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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How to Grow Your Revenue With Dinners & Live Events 30:20

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In this episode #2997, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how networking dinners and live events can drive revenue by building strong relationships in B2B. They share insights on curating the right guests, running events smoothly, and using personal connections for business growth. The episode wraps with thoughts on how AI is reshaping search engines …

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SCOTUS porn ruling, Denmark clamps down on deepfakes, and Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables 5:58

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The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday to uphold a Texas law requiring websites with “sexual material harmful to minors” to verify the ages of all visitors. The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), a trade association for the adult industry, had brought the lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the state’s age verification law…

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Redwood Materials launches energy storage business and its first target is AI data centers 7:23

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Redwood Materials has launched a new business — taking old EV batteries to store energy and help power businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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How To Grow Your Revenue Using Dinners, Webinars, and Live Events 30:16

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In this episode #2996, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss using events—especially webinars—as powerful tools for revenue growth and trust-building in B2B marketing. They highlight the importance of delivering timely content, nurturing long-term relationships, and leveraging tech to enhance webinar experiences. The episode also explores upcoming AI-dri…

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As AI kills search traffic, Google launches Offerwall to boost publisher revenue, plus people use AI for companionship much less than we’re led to think 7:00

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Offerwall lets publishers give their sites' readers a variety of ways to access their content, including through options like micro payments, taking surveys, watching ads, and more. Also, a report by Anthropic reveals that people rarely seek companionship from AI, and turn to AI for emotional support or advice only 2.9% of the time. Learn more abou…

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Federal judge sides with Meta in lawsuit over training AI models on copyrighted books 3:24

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A federal judge sided with Meta on Wednesday in a lawsuit brought against the company by 13 book authors, including Sarah Silverman, that alleged the company had illegally trained its AI models on their copyrighted works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Sam Altman comes out swinging at The New York Times 5:45

22d ago5:45

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From the moment OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped onstage, it was clear this was not going to be a normal interview. Altman and his chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, stood awkwardly toward the back of the stage at a jam-packed San Francisco venue that typically hosts jazz concerts. Hundreds of people filled steep theatre-style seating Learn more …

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The $100M Marketing Strategy In An AI World 44:36

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In this special throwback episode, Eric Siu joins the Digital Social Hour Podcast by Sean Kelly to reveal his game-changing strategies. From acquiring companies around the world to building AI tools that eliminate grunt work, Eric breaks down how he's reshaping the future of marketing and business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Journey of Acq…

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Bill Gates-backed AirLoom begins building its first power plant 3:45

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Wind power has run into some headwinds, and not the kind that spin its turbines. Recently, President Trump has decided to wage war against the technology, an unwelcome bit of friction that coincides with rising costs in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…