Sriram and Aarthi respond to your reaction to the immigration episode. Show notes: (0:00) Were on a billboard (2:38) Our podcast journey (4:39) Response to our skilled immigration episode (11:07) Core issues hindering skilled immigration (23:07) Remembering our immigration process (29:01) Recapping WrestleMania 40 (49:21) Mark Zuckerbergs personal rebrand (54:00) Meta releases Llama 3 Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 76 - How To Fix Legal Immigration In America EP 74 - How To Fix Google's WOKE...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Debarghya 'Deedy' Das is an investor and he joins Aarthi and Sriram to break down the hurdles of immigration in America for skilled workers. Show notes: (0:00) Intro (8:08) Immigration routes to the United States (12:52) Cap for Chinese and Indian immigrants (15:30) Aarthi and Srirams green card story (17:48) Why should US citizens care about skilled immigration? (22:31) Challenges legal immigrants face (30:16) Aarthi and Srirams US citizenship ceremony (32:52) Solving the issue of skilled immig...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy joins The Sriram and Aarthi Show to discuss lessons from his political campaign, wokeness in social media, the potential TikTok Ban, his views on crypto, how to fix immigration, and more. Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:25) Lessons from entrepreneurship & campaigning (9:00) Disagreements in debates (12:55) TikTok Ban (20:31) Wokeness in social media (24:20) Vivek's views on crypto (28:30) Podcasting strategy for Vivek's campaign (33:00) Legal and illegal i...
Mar 17, 2024•39 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi talk about Google's Gemini disaster after viral 'woke' photos surface. Show notes: (0:00) Welcome to the new studio! (4:13) Our best AI episodes (10:23) Google Geminis launch controversy (17:15) How can Google fix Gemini? (20:55) What Gemini gets right (26:11) The rise of Groq (35:37) NVIDIA and Jenson Huang are on top of the world (42:14) Is Sora going to replace Hollywood? Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi are joined by Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI, an AI conversational engine that answers users' questions with sources and citations. Show notes: (0:00) Introduction (4:44) Aravinds background (10:05) Getting hired at OpenAI (13:30) DeepMind vs. OpenAI (22:57) Cultivating Perplexity AIs culture (28:24) Why Aravind avoids meetings (32:30) Why Larry Page is Aravinds favorite entrepreneur (36:30) Career advice for students (42:23) Why Perplexity AI wont become commoditized (...
Feb 29, 2024•57 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi are joined by longevity advocate and Project Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (6:20) Bryans origin story (14:43) The idea that changed Bryans life (20:34) Bryans power laws to live longer (31:07) Improving willpower naturally (33:59) Responding to online criticism (37:31) Creating the Dont Die movement (46:50) Bryans blueprint explained (50:20) The future of gene therapy (53:28) Bryans physical appearance (56:00) Call to action to the human race Other...
Feb 03, 2024•57 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-owner & CTO of 37signals (Basecamp & HEY) David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) joins Sriram and Aarthi. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (5:07) Why Sriram used to hate DHH (13:09) Why DHH avoided VC money (17:54) Demystify wealth online (23:08) DHHs issues with woke culture (38:15) Craft and beauty (45:51) Learnings from racing cars (54:37) DHHs work setup (55:51) Le Mans and racing (1:02:45) Apples mistake could mirror Google and Microsoft (1:09:00) The Denmark fairytale Other ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Aarthi Ramamurthy breaks down her secret to be confident at work and overcome hurdles. _ Show notes: (0:00) How to build confidence (3:20) Do the work! (7:00) Build relationships (11:56) Ignore the haters (13:20) Imposter syndrome (18:00) Summary Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality of Raising Kids in the Tech Industry EP 59 - Why We Moved to London, The Elon Musk Book, Shou...
Jan 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram Krishnan's lessons after 20 years in the biggest tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:45) My performance reviews (4:10) Execute on your strengths (5:33) Be the only YOU (8:24) Planning your career (12:15) Recognize great work (16:12 Learn from the best (19:38) Mentors matter (22:45) Writing is a superpower (24:20) Networking (25:28) Always be shipping Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP...
Jan 07, 2024•28 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi review their 2023 hits, podcasting for a year, and moving across the pond. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (2:27) Podcast growth (6:51) Are we creators now? (14:41) Favorite episodes of 2023 (35:19) Moving to London (49:11) Best movies of 2023 (1:01:46) Best books of 2023 (1:09:23) Year in tech (1:15:38) Looking ahead to 2024 Other episodes you might enjoy: Bonus: Marc Andreessen's Advice For Founders And Startups EP 63 - Lessons From Networking In Silicon Valley EP 61 - The Reality...
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast A year-end compilation of some of the best nuggets on all things AI from the Aarthi and Sriram Show. _ Show notes: (00:00) The state of AI's progress ft. Alex Wang (02:00) Advice for AI founders ft. Marc Andreessen (03:00) Ethics of AI ft. Emad Mostaque (06:10) Society's model of computing ft. Steven Sinofsky (07:50) How smart Can AI Get? ft. Marc Andreessen (08:55) What if AI takes 'control'? ft. Stephen Wolfram (11:08) AI in the Metaverse ft. Emad Mostaque (13:26) What if AI goes rogue? ft. Ma...
Dec 24, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast A compilation of some of the best advice from Marc Andreessen on Sriram And Aarthi. _ Show notes: (00:00) Intro (00:37) What's a good idea for a start-up (02:12) - Big 5 personality traits (02:57) - What is openness? (04:37) - How to think creatively (07:02) - How Marc can tell if a founder is lying (09:04) - Conscientiousness (10:28) - Improvise, Adapt and Overcome (10:58) - Data versus Judgement (12:12) - What's a great book (13:00) - Bonus: Star Wars Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 63 - Le...
Dec 20, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi break down the gameplay for new and young leaders Show notes (0:00) Intro (4:40) How to be a new leader (9:50) The first thing you should do (17:24) Document everything (18:33) Pitfalls to avoid (21:21) Make obvious changes quickly (26:57) Setting the tone and culture (32:59) Dont forget to use the product (35:21) Talk to customers early on (38:31) Presenting your plan (39:54) Find your first win Other episodes you might enjoy: EP 65 - How To Pitch (The Investors Perspective) E...
Dec 14, 2023•44 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi break down the secrets behind angel investing. _ Show notes: (0:00) Intro (3:39) Why should you get into angel investing (14:38) How do you get started in angel investing (21:09) Sriram's pro-tip! (22:10) Pitching yourself to the founder (26:10) Building reputation as an angel (29:50) Signs of a good angel investor (34:52) Signs of a bad angel investor (39:09) What is a good angel investment? (50:15) How to know if it's working for you? (54:40) How Sriram goes the extra yard (5...
Dec 04, 2023•59 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram Krishnan and Aarthi Ramamurthy dissect the mystery of the ideal pitch from an investor's point of view. Don't miss out on the upcoming episode where they delve deeper into the art of pitching, exploring it from the founder's perspective. Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (4:19) What is a good pitch? (5:04) People who dont need to pitch (7:47) Big takeaway about pitching (9:17) Aarthis experience working with Netflixs Reed Hastings (11:22) VC perspective on pitching (15:17) Founder perspective on p...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Vinod Khosla is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and the founder of Khosla Ventures, known for his instrumental role in shaping the technology landscape. With a rich background as a co-founder of Sun Microsystems and a forward-thinking investment approach, Khosla continues to drive innovation across various industries.
Nov 12, 2023•51 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi break down how to actually benefit from networking in your career.
Nov 04, 2023•53 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Kevin Kelly played a pivotal role in the establishment of Wired magazine back in 1993, where he assumed the role of executive editor during its formative seven years. His journey in the tech and digital landscape began even earlier when he contributed to the launch of The Well, a groundbreaking online service, in 1985. Prior to Wired, he also held positions as the publisher and editor of a branch of The Whole Earth Catalog. Beyond his media ventures, Kevin Kelly is deeply involved in shaping the...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Sriram and Aarthi open up about balancing parenthood while working in tech. One of the most common questions Sriram and Aarthi get is How do you folks handle parenting and your work/schedule/life. They had resisted for years as they felt everyones situation and choices were unique. However, they recently got convinced that this could be useful to listeners.
Oct 08, 2023•43 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast We had the great David Goyer on to talk about all things Foundation, how he reinvented superhero movies with Batman, his writing process, and much more! Ask anyone about the greatest movies of the last 20 years and the Dark Knight Trilogy will be up there near the top. David Goyer has lived out every nerds fantasy and has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic movies and TV shows - the Dark Knight series, Man of Steel, Batman vs Superman among many others. His latest effort is the TV for...
Oct 07, 2023•57 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast We are back after the break and we have big news - we moved to London! In this episode, we discuss our move, the new startup scene in London, our new life across the UK, the Elon Musk book, the value of business school, and more. Leave us questions for our next solo episode!
Oct 07, 2023•38 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Golden State Warrior's Andre Iguodala jumped on the podcast to share the secrets behind his wins both on and off the court. Andre Iguodala is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the basketball court. You may know him as the power forward for the Golden State Warriors but he is also a prolific tech investor. How did Andre get so dialed into the world of investing? What can athletes and investors learn form each other? How does Andre scope out the best founders to invest in? We get into it...
Sep 23, 2023•57 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready to be amazed by Zarna Garg, the Indian mom who's taking the comedy scene by storm! Ever wondered how she went from running the household to opening for Tina Fey? Well, wonder no more, because she's spilling all the hilarious details on the Sriram and Aarthi show.
Sep 23, 2023•55 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we wanted to do something different. We reviewed what is probably the movie of the summer - Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer. We wanted to do this for two reasons: a) it might be one of the best cinematic experiences we have had in a while and b) it has many implications for issues we see today.
Sep 23, 2023•34 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Is it time for you to look for your next job? Should you haggle over your salary? How should you network while being busy with your current job? Having worked in the tech industry for over a decade and a half, Sriram and Aarthi are here to help you with your job hunt.
Sep 23, 2023•39 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast We are thrilled to host the incredibly talented Marc Guggenheim, the genius behind the Arrowverse. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of comic books, superheroes, and TV show production. From his memorable work on Arrow to the pressures of delivering a successful TV show, we explore the genius of J.J. Abrams and the weaponization of nostalgia. Marc shares his insights on managing fans' expectations, establishing themes in storytelling, and offers a glimpse into his information diet. ...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Sep 23, 2023•36 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an amazing conversation featuring Robin Arizon as she shares her remarkable journey from lawyer to Peloton Instructor. Robin opens up about her transformation and provides insights into her week as a fitness professional. Gain valuable tips on becoming a great workout instructor and discover the relatability of women in the fitness world. Robin also reflects on her experiences as a founder, offering advice on branching out and finding confidence through hard work. Get ready to be mot...
Sep 23, 2023•43 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Join us as we welcome Vitalik, the co-founder of Ethereum, on our podcast! In this episode, Vitalik shares his thoughts on recent news and lessons learned from the crypto industry. From discussing financialization and incentives in crypto to exploring the aftermath of the crypto craze, we delve into what the future holds.
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we dive deep into his latest piece on 'Why AI Will Save the World'. We get into the piece and some of the critiques and really go all out. The Aarthi and Sriram Show: Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan host conversations with leading builders, and CEOs and reveal what it takes to make it to the inside. Listen On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShmdcYh6?si=1f1ef00601ce46d0 Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aarthi-and-srirams-go...
Sep 23, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast 
