Oleg Rogynskyy is the founder and CEO of People.ai, an ai-powered revenue intelligence platform. He’s also an advisor to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. In this episode of World of DaaS, Oleg and Auren discuss: How AI will transform the sales process Sales automation and APIs Maximizing data value and differentiation Geopolitical implications of the Ukraine war Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events...
Aug 20, 2024•54 min•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast Alex Tabarrok is a professor of economics at George Mason University and the co-author of Marginal Revolution, one of the most popular and long-running blogs on the internet. In this episode of World of DaaS, Alex and Auren discuss: The decline of American dynamism Challenges to innovation Crime and bail reform Preparing for the next pandemic Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas . Yo...
Aug 13, 2024•54 min•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast Or Lenchner is the CEO of Bright Data, a leading web data collection company. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Or discuss: Web data freedom and ethics Bright Data's legal battle with Meta Data pricing strategies The Israeli tech scene Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas . You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Or Lenchner on X at @orlench . Editing and post-pr...
Aug 06, 2024•55 min•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast Adam is the co-founder & CEO of Daffy , a fintech platform for charitable giving. Prior to Daffy, Adam was CEO of Wealthfront, VP of Product & Growth at Dropbox and VP of Product Management at LinkedIn. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Adam discuss: Trends that will dominate fintech in 2030 Financial giants & disruptors Tax strategies and donor advised funds Most common product management mistakes Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.c...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast Jason Bordoff is an expert on geopolitics, energy security and the clean energy transition. He is the Founding Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and he also held senior roles in the Obama administration, including on the National Economic Council, and the National Security Council. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Jason discuss: The future of solar How shale oil transformed US energy Critical minerals an...
Jul 23, 2024•53 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast Chris is the co-founder and CEO of Substack. Prior to Substack, he co founded the messaging service Kik. In this episode of World of DaaS, Chris and Auren discuss: Attention, quality, and gatekeepers in media The state of freedom of speech Building an audience AI as a creative tool Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to WorldofDaaS.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @WorldOfDaaS . You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Chris Best on Subs...
Jul 16, 2024•48 min•Ep 152•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Cialdini is a world renowned psychologist and author. His seminal work, "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," published in 1984, is a classic in the field. He taught marketing, business and psychology at Stanford and he is the Regents' Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University. In this episode of World of DaaS, Robert and Auren discuss: The science of influence Persuasion in tech and marketing Guarding against deception Persuasive techn...
Jul 09, 2024•47 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Ben Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, an online investment platform that gives retail investors access to private assets like real estate and venture capital. Fundrise has invested over $7B in real estate and has 385,000+ investors on its platform. In this episode, Auren and Ben discuss: Real estate data adoption Public/private market convergence “Soft” SEC regulations on retail investment Data centers, warehouses & single family rental Looking for more tech, data and venture cap...
Jun 25, 2024•48 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast Harley Finkelstein is the President of Shopify ($SHOP), a leading ecommerce platform valued at over $80 billion. Shopify powers over 2 million ecommerce stores in 175 countries. On this episode, Harley and Auren discuss: Entrepreneurial renaissance & record business creation Nonobvious brand success stories Shopify's ecosystem and partnerships playbook Canadian entrepreneurship and ambition Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to WorldofDaaS.com for our podcast, n...
Jun 18, 2024•54 min•Ep 150•Transcript available on Metacast Brent Beshore is the founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, a unique private equity firm that buys cash-generating small and mid-sized businesses— with the intention to hold them indefinitely. Permanent Equity owns over a dozen businesses in diverse sectors including aerospace, building and construction, and martech. On this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Brent discuss: Secrets to good acquisitions Running a PE firm with no leverage and no fees Incentives and efficiency in business Building i...
Jun 11, 2024•48 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Gerson co-founded Gerson Lehrman Group, the world’s largest expert network. He’s also the co-founder and Chairman of United Hatzalah and the African Mission Healthcare Foundation. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Mark discuss: Measuring charity impact and ROI Real philanthropy vs “fake charities” Building GLG and expert networks Marriage and religion in the US Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to WorldofDaaS.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, an...
Jun 04, 2024•51 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Batnick is a managing partner and Director of Research at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He’s also the host of the excellent investing and finance podcast network The Compound . In this episode, Auren and Michael discuss: Mega caps, crypto and retail investors Impact of index funds on the stock market Fintech vs legacy financial institutions Investing mistakes and life lessons World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more episodes, visit worldofdaas.buzzsprout.c...
May 28, 2024•38 min•Ep 147•Transcript available on Metacast Anand Sanwal is the founder of CB Insights, a business analytics platform and global database of intel on technology companies. Anand was CEO of CB Insights for 14 years and recently stepped into the role of executive chairman. In this episode, Auren and Anand discuss: Tech and venture capital narratives vs data AI integration and workflows Future of data businesses CEO transitions at 1 to N companies World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more episodes, visit worl...
May 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 146•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Lynn is the founder and CEO of Masterworks, the first company to securitize art. Masterworks manages $940 million in art assets and has nearly 900,000 investors on its platform. Scott is also a multitime founder– prior to Masterworks, he founded companies in online gaming, advertising and fintech including AdKnowledge, Virtumundo, V2 Ventures and Payability. In this episode, Scott and Auren discuss: Data insights on the art market Art trends and investing strategies NFTs and other collecti...
May 14, 2024•45 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast Dmitri Alperovitch is the co-founder and former CTO of Crowdstrike, and he’s currently the chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, a national security think tank. He’s also the author of the new book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century . In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Dmitri discuss: Taiwan's strategic importance in Asia China's potential timeframe for invading Taiwan Chip dominance and global semiconductor markets Endg...
May 07, 2024•58 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathan Ross is the founder and CEO of Groq, a company that develops high performance microchips purpose built for AI and machine learning. Prior to founding Groq, Jonathan invented Google’s AI processor, the TPU. In this episode of World of DaaS, Jonathan and Auren discuss: Future of industry in the AI era Evolution of AI processing hardware Semiconductor supply chains Challenges and innovations in chip development Prompt writing tips from an AI pro World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph...
Apr 30, 2024•52 min•Ep 143•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Isenberg is the CEO and Founder of Late Checkout Studio, a holding company for online community businesses. Greg has founded three venture-backed startups and he was also an advisor to TikTok and Reddit. In this episode of World of DaaS, Greg and Auren discuss: Changes to startup + VC ecosystem Startup studio model vs. private equity ChatGPT businesses in 2024 Building without venture funding World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more episodes, visit worldofd...
Apr 23, 2024•42 min•Ep 142•Transcript available on Metacast Saagar is the co-host of the podcast and web series Breaking Points, which has over a million subscribers on Youtube. He was previously a White House correspondent for the Daily Caller. On this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Saagar discuss: Media business models and revenue streams Bias and anti-establishment media Parallels in US history to today Aliens, conspiracies and DC parties World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more episodes, visit worldofdaas.buzzsp...
Apr 16, 2024•56 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Petersen is the founder and CEO of Flexport, a unicorn international freight forwarding business. He’s also a Venture Partner at Founders Fund. In this episode of World of DaaS, Ryan and Auren discuss: Supply chain breakdowns Geopolitics of commercial shipping Scaling freight forwarding businesses 10X Deglobalization vs international trade Returning to Flexport after stepping down as CEO Why good CEOs micromanage World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more epi...
Apr 09, 2024•53 min•Ep 140•Transcript available on Metacast Bill Magnuson is the co-founder and CEO of Braze ($BRZE), a publicly traded customer engagement platform valued at over $5 billion. In this episode of World of DaaS: Growth of mobile technology Power of first-party relationships Modern martech mindset vs traditional advertising Tech company IPOs How SMS spam and fraud works Build vs buy martech strategies Toxic tech workplace culture and “family” World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital . For more episodes, visit worldofda...
Apr 02, 2024•59 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast Steve was CEO of AOL during its meteoric rise from 1991 to 2003. He’s also the chairman and CEO of Revolution, which has invested over $1 billion in startups, and the author of several books, including Rise of the Rest and The Third Wave. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Steve discuss the early days of the internet and the challenges of getting people to embrace it. Steve highlights the importance of community in AOL's success and the launch of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Steve ...
Mar 26, 2024•47 min•Ep 138•Transcript available on Metacast Blake Hall is the co-founder and CEO of ID.me, a secure digital identity network with over 100 million members. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Blake dive into online security, passwords, AI, and geopolitics. Blake explains the concept of identity wallets and their potential to streamline access to services and benefits. He also breaks down why identity wallets are like VISA and Mastercard, and explains where there’s untapped opportunity for a trillion-dollar company in the identity ...
Mar 19, 2024•59 min•Ep 137•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Diermeier is the Chancellor of Vanderbilt University. He’s a world-renowned scholar of business management and political science. Before joining Vanderbilt, he was Provost of the University of Chicago. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Daniel engage in a thought-provoking discussion on free speech, academic freedom and the state of higher education at large. They explore the sources behind requests to curtail free speech, the principles guiding free expression at Vanderbilt, and...
Mar 12, 2024•44 min•Ep 136•Transcript available on Metacast Daniel Lurie is currently running for mayor of San Francisco. Prior to running for mayor, he was the founder and CEO of Tipping Point Community, a charitable organization that distributed over $30 million to organizations fighting poverty throughout the Bay Area last year. In this episode of World of DaaS, Daniel discusses tackling crime, homelessness and cost of living in San Francisco. He breaks down the structural factors in the city’s governance and explains how they’re enabling corruption a...
Mar 05, 2024•37 min•Ep 135•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah Tavel is a general partner at Benchmark Capital . She serves on the board of Chainalysis, Hipcamp, Medely, Rekki, and Cambly. On this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Sarah discuss the concept of selling work in the SaaS industry and how it differs from selling traditional productivity software. Sarah explains how selling work could unlock whole new verticals for software penetration and disrupt existing SaaS giants. Auren and Sarah explore the areas where these new, leaner software com...
Feb 27, 2024•48 min•Ep 134•Transcript available on Metacast Meb Faber is the co-founder and CIO of Cambria Investment Management, which has over $2B in assets under management. He’s also the host of the excellent financial podcast the Meb Faber Show . In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Meb discuss global portfolio allocation, bitcoin ETFs, controversial investing strategies, and little-known financial industry secrets. They discuss the most common mistakes Meb sees in investment portfolios, the importance of global diversification and tax effici...
Feb 20, 2024•50 min•Ep 133•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Neil Buddy Shah is the CEO of the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the former managing director of GiveWell. In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Buddy dive into all things data, public health, and AI. Buddy discusses innovative solutions for data scarcity in low-income countries, such as using machine learning algorithms to better target social and medical aid. He also explores the potential of low-cost surveys and the role of cell phones in data collection. Buddy is a longtime m...
Feb 13, 2024•41 min•Ep 132•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Siroker is the co-founder and CEO of Rewind AI. He also co-founded Optimizely, and he was the Director of Analytics at Obama’s first presidential campaign. On this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Dan discuss how Rewind raised its Series A in public, and how the unconventional move benefited the company. Dan shares insights on creating a compelling pitch and the importance of practicing and honing the pitch through meetings with investors. Dan also discusses the challenges and opportuniti...
Feb 06, 2024•46 min•Ep 131•Transcript available on Metacast Emil Michael was the Chief Business Officer at $UBER during its hyperscale period from 2013 to 2017. He’s currently the CEO of DPCM Capital, and he’s also a strategic advisor to a number of amazing companies, including Codecademy, GroupMe and Taser. On this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Emil cover everything from tech IPOs and Uber's stock performance to the future of AI, the relationship between Uber and Benchmark, and more. Emil shares insights into the reasons behind the delay in t...
Jan 30, 2024•37 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast Austen Allred is the founder and CEO of the Bloom Institute of Technology (formerly known as Lambda School), a coding bootcamp that’s helped thousands of students get a job in tech. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of Income Share Agreements (ISAs) and how BloomTech has used them as an alternative to student loans. Austen shares insights on the financial incentives and regulatory pressures that have prevented more schools from embracing ISAs, and how the current student loan regime w...
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