In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast , Stewart Alsop hosts Sam Marelich , founder of Next Ventures, a company specializing in recruiting for venture-backed startups. The conversation touches on the intricacies of recruiting, particularly the differences between internal and external recruiting, the impact of AI on the recruitment process, and the challenges of scaling sales teams in startup environments. Sam also shares his thoughts on the importance of founder-driven sales, the role of S...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 15Ep. 9
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Farhaj Mayan, who discusses his work with Forma in developing Solana economic zones. The conversation, held in Buenos Aires, delves into the concept of Solana-based economic zones similar to special jurisdictions like Dubai and Shenzhen. Farhaj explains the potential for these zones to attract talent and capital by offering new legal, regulatory, and economic frameworks. The discussion covers his experiences with the BuildS...
Aug 14, 2024•55 min•Season 15Ep. 10
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop speaks with Francisco D'Agostino, a business development expert focused on helping entrepreneurs expand into new markets. They discuss a range of topics, from the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI to the historical parallels with figures like Oppenheimer, who grappled with the consequences of their creations. The conversation also touches on the human aspects of business development, cultural considerations in market ...
Aug 12, 2024•40 min•Season 15Ep. 8
On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop is joined by ~tiller-tolbus to explore his three current projects: Red Horizon, Sen Chain, and Aegean. The conversation navigates through the intricacies of Urbit, touching on the common threads that bind these ventures together. Tiller shares insights into how Red Horizon is making Urbit more accessible, how Sen Chain offers a unique blockchain integration, and how Aegean envisions a new kind of browsing experience within the Urbit name...
Aug 09, 2024•56 min•Season 15Ep. 7
Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast! I’m your host, Stewart Alsop, and today’s guest is the insightful Paul Spencer of Zeitville Media. In this episode, we explore Paul’s thought-provoking ideas on the Patchwork Age, a concept he developed in 2020, which examines the breakdown of large cultural institutions and the reorganization of meaning on individual and micro-tribal levels. We discuss the interplay of technology, the influence of the 90s, and the emergence of hybridized cultural forms in th...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 15Ep. 7
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Cody Hergenroeder, a versatile creator deeply invested in product management. They explore the intricate relationships between symbolic systems and product management, discussing how these domains interconnect within the corporate environment. Cody shares insights on the role of connective tissue in organizations, the nature of memory and knowledge, and the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on society. This episode...
Aug 02, 2024•54 min•Season 15Ep. 6
Stewart Alsop's guest on the Crazy Wisdom Podcast is Beckett Dillon, an AI innovator renowned for creating the Anima biomimicry and Nexus internal knowledge map LLM models and data sets. Their conversation covers a range of topics, including the intricacies of biomimicry, the concept and implementation of knowledge maps in AI, and the innovative experiments Beckett has conducted to enhance AI responses. Additionally, they touch on the ethical and practical implications of AI development and the ...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr•Season 15Ep. 5
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop hosts Scott Stevenson, co-founder and CEO of Spellbook, for a dynamic conversation. Scott shares insights about his background in Newfoundland, the inspiration he draws from nature, and the impact of remote work technologies like Starlink. They discuss Spellbook's pioneering use of generative AI for legal document review, the distinctions between structured and unstructured data, and the potential for AI to democratize legal services. Sc...
Jul 27, 2024•49 min•Season 15Ep. 4
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes guest Leo Polovets, General Partner at Susa Ventures and Humba Ventures. The discussion covers the shifting landscape of investment from software to hard tech and deep tech, advancements in robotics and AI, and the evolution of Humba Ventures. Leo shares his insights on being an opportunistic investor, the importance of the physical world in tech innovations, and his journey from engineering to investing. He also highlights...
Jul 22, 2024•50 min•Season 15Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Sergiy Nesterenko, CEO of Quilter. They explore the intersection of AI and deep tech, focusing on automating circuit board design, the future of hardware and software integration, and the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence. Sergiy shares his insights on the challenges of hardware design, the role of curiosity and empathy in engineering, and the exciting potential of 3D printing and remote work. Additi...
Jul 12, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop interviews Kip Mock from Valar Atomics. They discuss Valar Atomics' innovative approach to creating synthetic hydrocarbons using nuclear energy, diverting from traditional electricity-based methods. Kip explains the technical challenges and advantages of their thermal-chemical process, the economic implications, and the potential impact on global energy markets. They also delve into the startup culture in El Segundo, California, and...
Jul 11, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop hosts Nick Berns, founder of a software product company and a marketing firm focusing on SEO. They discuss a range of topics, including the intricacies of couch surfing while working remotely, the evolution of Airbnb, and Nick's journey in product development and AI-driven SEO. They also explore the challenges of marketing for developers and introverts, with Nick sharing insights into his productivity hacks and strategies for finding product-market ...
Jul 08, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Stuart Christoph, CEO of Tocwex Syndicate, to discuss the evolving landscape of trust in digital economies. They explore the intricacies of the Tocwex Syndicate and FUND, focusing on the concept of trust versus trustlessness in blockchain systems, the role of trusted identities and oracles in urban ecosystems, and the separation of infrastructure and institutions. They also touch on the implications of federalism in t...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, your host Stewart Alsop is joined by Raffi Grinberg, Executive Director at Dialog. They explore a range of topics including the essence of dialogue, consciousness in robots, human progress, and the ethics of monotheism versus paganism. Raffi shares insights on the cultural significance of the divine mother, the impact of social media on society, and the potential future of decentralized media. They also discuss the idea of a fourth branch of governmen...
Jul 01, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Stewart Alsop III, and today we have a special guest, Steve Case, the former CEO of AOL and current chairman of Revolution. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, including Steve's early career and the founding of AOL, the challenges faced during the dot-com era, and the importance of partnerships in driving success. We also discuss Steve's transition into venture capital, his work with the Rise of the Rest initiative, and the regula...
Jun 28, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop sits down with Ryan Marsh, CEO of The Stack, to explore a range of fascinating topics, including the rapid evolution of computing and distributed systems, the emergence of complex adaptive systems, and the profound impact of rapid information transfer on societies and economies. They also discuss the transformative potential of automation and LLMs in the workplace, drawing parallels to historical shifts in information landscapes. For mor...
Jun 24, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Omar Shaya, the founder of Multion. They explore the transformative potential of AI in everyday tasks, discussing how Multion acts as an AI agent to perform web-based activities like booking flights and making reservations. The conversation also covers the evolution of AI models, the future of programming, and the integration of AI in coding. For more information, you can visit Multion's website at Multion.ai and follow them o...
Jun 21, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Delian Asparouhov, co-founder and president of Varda. They discuss the science and commercial potential of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in microgravity, the regulatory and technical challenges of space missions, the future of space colonization driven by economic activities, and the advancements in propulsion technologies. Delian also shares insights on the importance of the U.S. space economy, the potential of lunar mining, ...
Jun 18, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, Stewart Alsop hosts David Weinstein, former Chief of Staff at the Near Foundation. They cover a range of topics including the Near Protocol and its scalability, the intersection of AI and crypto, the importance of propositional truth, and the future of learning with AI. David shares insights on the limitations of technology in solving existential problems and explores ideas for a new kind of Wisdom School that focuses on holistic education and collect...
Jun 14, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast with Stewart Alsop and our guest, Doria, the lead developer at Kinode. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of distributed computing, its impact on the traditional client-server model, and the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. Doria provides valuable insights into how decentralized architectures are reshaping the internet and discusses the practical applications and challenges of integrating crypto and AI technologies. For mor...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ekue Kpodar about a range of topics, including knowledge management systems, AI's role in employee training, and the potential of combining large language models with knowledge graphs. They explore the concept of value aggregation in social media, the relationship between data science and follower growth, and the implications of AI in augmenting human capabilities. The conversation also touches on the future of AI agents...
Jun 07, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop is joined by Josh Greene, co-founder and CEO of Groove, a startup focused on connecting remote workers to co-work, connect, and celebrate together. They explore a range of topics, including the intentional design of human experiences, the impact of remote work on our social and professional lives, and the transition from codependence to interdependence in both personal and work environments. They also touch on insights from thought leade...
Jun 03, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop chats with Vladimir Osipov, co-founder of Lingolette, about his journey from hobbyist to professional software developer, his various interests from airsoft to flying small planes, and the impact of AI on software development. They explore the nuances of solid-state physics, language learning through immersion, and the innovative features of Lingolette that leverage AI to create personalized learning experiences. Tune in to hear Vla...
May 31, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Stewart Alsop, and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Ash Jogalekar, a science writer, communicator, and product developer known for his profound insights on the history of science. We connected on Twitter, where I was drawn to his thoughts on various scientific and philosophical topics. Our discussion covers an array of intriguing subjects, from the visionary ideas of Freeman Dyson, including the famous Dyson sphere, to the exciting po...
May 29, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop talks with John Ballentine, the founder and CEO of Alchemy.ai. With over seven years of experience in machine learning and large language models (LLMs), John shares insights on synthetic data, the evolution of AI from Google's BERT model to OpenAI's GPT-3, and the future of multimodal algorithms. They discuss the significance of synthetic data in reducing costs and energy for training models, the challenges of creating models that unders...
May 24, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop welcomes Lachlan Phillips, founder of LiveMind AI, for a compelling conversation about the implications of decentralized AI. They discuss the differences between centralized and decentralized systems, the historical context of centralization, and the potential risks and benefits of distributed computing and storage. Topics also include the challenges of aligning AI with human values, the role of supervised fine-tuning, and the impor...
May 21, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this insightful episode, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Eric Rowell to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on software development. We discuss the automation of mundane tasks, the dichotomy of experiences at startups versus large tech companies, and the role of AI in enhancing the educational process for aspiring developers. Eric also shares his thoughts on the future of software development, emphasizing the shift toward AI-driven code generation and management. For ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, am joined by Avetis Muradyan, Chief Technology Officer at Mobile Interactive, to discuss a range of topics from China's economic stability and supply chain innovations in Southeast Asia, to the technological advancements in Chinese manufacturing. We also touch upon the geopolitical dynamics of Indonesia, the impact of economic policies on innovation, and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of South America. Avetis shares insights from...
May 10, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Aaron Lowry, an experienced consultant and returning guest. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Lowry's work in rebuilding custom vehicles, the value of blending aesthetics with engineering, and the challenges of balancing principles and propositions in problem-solving. They also explore the evolving world of artificial intelligence, contrasting its limitations with human intelligence, and consider its impa...
May 06, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the Crazy Wisdom podcast, where I, Stewart Alsop, had the pleasure of hosting Bob Upham. In this episode, we explore a variety of intriguing topics, including the roots of personal computing intertwined with the 1960s consciousness revolution, Bob’s fascinating journey from music to mastering programming, and his profound insights on the evolution of software development. We also touched on his experiences at major tech hubs and his stint at companies like IBM and Yahoo, diving into t...
May 03, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
