The simplest form of communication is sending links. Rich and Paul delve into the two kinds of people: Link Droppers and Card-Sorters, and the dynamic between the two. That's why they created a simple tool called Aboard that allows the co-existence of both - it is more organized for the Card-Sorters and it is easier for the Link Droppers. So whichever one you are, check out Aboard - it's for you. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard ....
Aug 10, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Rich and Paul delve into the topic of success, and how the path to success includes a lot of failures along the way. To the extent that an important characteristic of the really successful people is being -- shameless. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Aug 08, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Rich and Paul discuss superconductors! This groundbreaking technology is finally becoming a reality, with the potential to benefit both the common good and economic prosperity. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Aug 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode, Rich and Paul discuss global warming and the chaos that it would cause. As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, building resilience becomes essential to cope with the challenges ahead. We created a board that aims to bring order to this chaos, fostering collaboration and solutions for a sustainable future. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard ....
Aug 01, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss the empowering feature of softwares that help you get things done. They argue that complexity in software is unnecessary and that negating friction in the tools fosters productivity. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jul 27, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Rich and Paul discuss the classic startup dream of world-changing impact. But in today's unpredictable landscape, the real key is resilience. To develop a software that fosters collaborative communities that revolve around trust. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard.
Jul 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Vaccines, submarines ... everyone seems to be an expert. In this episode Rich and Paul discuss how everyone seems to become an expert on various subjects in today's world. They discuss how the truth ultimately surfaces, but humanity often lags behind. Reflecting on the impact of social media and the democratization of knowledge, they examine the challenges we face in staying informed and the consequences of misinformation. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard ....
Jul 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Humans are bad at future investments. Our mentality of not fixing things unless they're broken has led us too far off when it comes to the impending doom of climate change. In this episode Rich and Paul delve into the human psyche and our biggest obstacle to change? Our adaptability skills. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jul 11, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode, Rich and Paul discuss how working in the media shapes our perspective on human nature. They delve into artists' take on media and compare true artists who express themselves authentically, regardless of audience preferences, to those who create content solely to cater to the constraints of the platform or audience. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jul 06, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this captivating episode Rich and Paul venture into the year 2036, a world where advanced AI has seemingly replaced humans, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of the endless possibilities. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jun 29, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Rich and Paul discuss the Musks and the Zucherburgs of the world. People have shifted their focus from the thing to themselves. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jun 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Free speech is very important. The drawback? Those who are best at manipulation end up winning in the battle of ideas. This is what happened during the pandemic, where the misinformation about vaccines turned lethal. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jun 22, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Rich and Paul dive into Mr. Beast's YouTube philosophy, that focuses more on growth rather than content. And the importance of one translating their funds into acts of kindness. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jun 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss the unhealthy communities that form on big scale platforms. This necessitates the presence of moderators, leading to "Mod Drama". This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
Jun 15, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss Apple's new release of Vision Pro. They share their in-depth take on this new technology when it comes to productivity, accessibility, and even human connections. They also envision how it might mix with our sponsor - Aboard .
Jun 13, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode Rich and Paul assess AI risk. They discuss them in the 2 chapters - that where the anxiety should be versus where it is overblown. This episode is sponsored by Aboard , a place where you can take a breath from your AI anxiety.
Jun 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, Rich and Paul delve into the issues of the web, as it has become toxic. Their advice? Search for those healthy, cleansed spaces on the web. Spaces where you can be productive, keep your information safe, and share your knowledge. All of which is possible by our sponsor, Aboard .
Jun 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss how Succession has shows up in real life, in people that they've met and how it portrays our world in the media. They offer advice of how you could chase success and avoid Succession. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard - it's live, it's free and it's a healthy corner on the web, Sign Up at aboard.com.
May 30, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this episode Rich and Paul take you on a wonderful tour across Brooklyn's diversity, through the multiple "little" diverse communities there. For this episode specifically Rich and Paul created a board for Brooklyn, on Aboard - the sponsor of this podcast. Tune in and join the board to add your take on Brooklyn!
May 25, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Rich and Paul discuss the risks with having a generic product. How it affects both the users and the founders. However, they highlight the importance of keeping your options open and communicating with the users. Tune in to know what the path to salvation is... on this episode that's sponsored by Aboard .
May 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Aboard , our sponsor, just launched! Rich and Paul, the co-founders, walk you through Aboard in this episode. It is a software that was created to provide you with a better experience on the web. It helps you reclaim your data, gives you your power and control back, and allows you to create safe spaces. Sign up at aboard.com now to get waved in.
May 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode Paul discusses the tedious process of cleaning up his late father's yahoo mail. Rich and Paul talk about the creepy and private side of tech, which is the intense marketing behind newsletters that are just trying to get money out of subscribers. This podcast is sponsored by Aboard .
May 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 43
AI has been doing a huge chunk of our work for us, however it can't seem to get that last 10% right. Rich and Paul discuss how technology lacks the human traits of real-time judgement and unpredictability. So, it will have to negotiate with humanity. This episode is sponsored by Aboard (the new tech in town).
May 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Rich and Paul are about to launch Aboard - the sponsor of this podcast. In this episode they discuss the expectations of entrepreneurs for launch, and how to navigate the dissonance between expectations and reality post-launch.
May 09, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode of Ziade and Ford sponsored by Aboard - Paul delves deep into his childhood in Milton Snavely's boarding school. His unstable childhood reset his brain, and instilled more empathy. Both Rich and Paul had unstable childhoods, still people find it hard to see past their successes.
May 04, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Rich and Paul give their two cents on what Succession got wrong in their series. They discuss the romanticized version of capitalism that's portrayed on the show, and how in real life things would've been way trickier... As in the end whether it is the consultants, bankers, lawyers, founder... they would all be looking for their best interest.
May 02, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Rich and Paul, the co-founders of Aboard (a software product), discuss shipping software. They give advice to better ship products within time estimates. They also provide tips and tricks for better product management.
Apr 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode Rich and Paul discuss productivity tips and tricks. Their best bet is deadlines. They go into productivity softwares as tools of empowerment. They inform you on what the tools offer and how to make the most out of them.
Apr 25, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Leadership sometimes means killing the project. Rich and Paul discuss the importance of cutting your losses short on a failing project. To make amends with failure, and keep an open mind, to compromise and pivot when needed.
Apr 20, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 36
After COVID-19 and the internet people seem to be less connected. In this episode Rich and Paul discuss how the internet is designed to perpetually split people into different parties and views. They offer advice for people to care less, in order to foster better, more holistic human connections.
Apr 18, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35