Silicon Zombies

Who doesn't want to live longer, healthier, and happier? 💯In a world captivated by the prospect of extended lifespans, discussions on longevity have become the cornerstone of scientific, ethical, and societal debates. The multifaceted nature of longevity and advancements in medical technology mean a lot of opportunities as well as a lot of noise. Who better to help us sort through this burgeo...

Attention Founders: Whats in Your AI Tool belt? 🔧 Many startups are finding an edge, and the impact of AI tools is growing. What tools to use and when? Fortunately for us, we've got 3 experts in the house: Nolie MacDonald, CEO Clean AI Technologies Jim Hornthal, M34 Capital Valerie Trask, University of Washington AI tools are increasingly becoming indispensable for startups in today's com...

The Dr. is In(novating): An Upcoming Talk with Medtech Leaders On October 12, Silicon Zombies will feature 3 leading figures in the medtech industry for a talk on the latest innovations in healthcare technology. The speakers will be: * Raphael Michel, Founder of Eargo (EAR) * Dr. Marcin Maruszweski, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Medical Director at UK * Dominique Kim, Co-Lead Healthtech Accelerator, MpH...

How do we build the communities of tomorrow? 🌱By creating and implementing equitable frameworks with a focus on sustainability and diversity. Fortunately for us, we've got 3 exceptional local leaders to help break it down:- Melissa Blaustein, Mayor of Sausalito- Jen Wolosin, Mayor of Menlo Park- Ahsha Safaí, SF Mayoral CandidateThese influential figures are committed to shaping the future of thei...

Today we Demystify the world of Digital Artwork 🎨 In "Brushes and Bits: Unveiling the Realm of NFTs" we'll delve into the intriguing world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and their role in the ever-changing space of digital art. The concept of NFTs bridges the gap between traditional artistry and the digital world/exchange they are traded on. Through a thought-provoking blend of art h...

Free Speech. The Freedom of Assembly. Freedom to own property. Freedom of privacy. These are all fundamental human rights, which 🔷 Alex Gladstein 🔷 champions at the nexus of tech, money, and politics. And there is a lot to fix. 1/2 the world is an under authoritarian regime, where these rights don’t exist. That’s over 4 billion people suffering in literacy, life expectancy, opportunity, and free...

Zombie fun fact: Most Billion-Dollar Startups In The U.S. Founded By Immigrants 🌎 But how do tech founders navigate the unique American landscape? Here are a few considerations: legal structure, regulations, fundraising, and IP - not to mention understanding the nuances of sales/marketing and growing your team. Thank goodness we have Subject Matter Expert and Marvelous Community Leader: 🔷 Lanie...

Have you ever wondered what movies in the future will be like? 🎬 Wonder no further, because we have virtuoso producer, creator, investor and movement maker,  Peter "Payhuan" Shiao , founder of  Immortal Studios  - a revolutionary Hollywood Studio disrupting the industry through AI and Web3 technologies. Payhuan has been at the forefront of global media and culture uniting East and West,...

They say "A rising tide raises all boats" ⛵ Turns out, this applies to equity and diversity in business, too. Deloitte's paper "The Diversity and Inclusion Revolution: Eight Powerful Truths" surveyed over 1,000 global companies and found that inclusive cultures: -are far more likely to meet or exceed financial targets 💰 -have higher employee engagement/retention 📈 -have...

How do we get the most out of our team? our community? How do we create an environment that is fun, rewarding, and challenging? Thinking beyond ourselves and helping others sounds obvious, but takes daily practice to create positive change. Lucky for us, we've got the luminary leader, 🔷  Samira Khan  🔷 Listen in to this superb talk, co-hosted by Kudra Kalema, Prince of Bugan. We explored dev...

High school investors building community and supporting charity? We're in 🧟 Being the top winners of a competition, they already knew they were in good company. But how do they scale? How do they get organized? How to communicate the vision? How to ride the wave? Join us the Silicon Zombies show to find out. More specifically, the team shares financial wisdom and raises money to invest and gi...

Hold up, wait a minute - put a little 🔷 community 🔷 in it! Got an ask❓ Tech trend to share or explore? 🔭 Big milestone/announcement? 📣 Perhaps a shout out to a friend? 🗣 Looking to hire/raise capital? 🔎 This community-driven episode is the perfect forum. Be sure to reach out early and get the link, spaces filling up fast! Big thanks to our sponsors  Necodex  and  Primero Negocios

We know that innovation is the driving force behind economic growth and societal progress 🚀 But whats the governments role in assisting the creation of new industries that improve our quality of life and solve the pressing issues of our day? We are honored to host distinguished guest, His Excellency Dr. Eugène Aka Aouélé, President of the Assembly of Regions and Districts of Côte d'Ivoire. Dr...

The past few weeks have been...relatively relaxing 😎 Silicon Zombies Podcast  is now 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, and on the 21st we will be grooving our way into the 104th show. Time to turn up the heat! 🔥 Join us as we review past shows shows, hear from you, and roast Peter (because he's such a good sport)  #chiefbreadmanager Got an ask❓ Something to share or explore? 🔭 Big milestone/announce...

Are we playing with fire? 🔥 New AI systems can generate art, music, prose, and code without human input; but what at what cost? Is there any way we build safeguards, or is this a runaway train? According to EI founder and optimistic ethicist 🔷 Olivia Gambelin 🔷 a better framework (than one of risk, regulation & compliance) is ethics as a decision making tool. Then instead of being a loss le...

The past few shows have been absolutely electric ⚡ Join us as we review this months episodes, highlight some gems, and roast Peter (because he's such a good sport). Got an ask? ❓ Excited to share an announcement? 📣 Perhaps a shout out to a friend? 🗣 Looking to hire/raise capital? 🔎 This community-driven episode is the perfect forum. Be sure to reach out early and get the link, spaces filling u...

It's the most complex and fascinating organ in the human body, and the command center for all of our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. You guessed it, the brain 🧠 and it's captivated scientists and researchers for centuries. Fortunately for us, the Silicon Zombies Podcast hosted neuroscientist and award-winning professor, 🔷 Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis  🔷 (Ep. 101) at...

"Becoming is better than being." This mindset of continuous improvement has powered the success of TCV partner 🔷 David Zhang 🔷 Recognized by Business Insider as one of the Top 25 rising stars in Venture Capital, David has had a number of home runs, including Airbnb , Klarna , and Brex to name a few. He's driven to help find and scale innovative fintech, Internet, and SaaS startups, maximizing th...

With brilliant leaps in technology comes the inevitable hype machine. But in this early stage, a lot is still being defined. Is it a fad, with style over substance? Or is the visibility warranted with tremendous utility and certain disruption? Good thing this weeks SZ guest is global business leader and investor: 🔷 Maria Pienaar 🔷 Her demonstrated expertise is driving breakthrough revenue growth...

You may think of storytelling as a soft skill. But in fact, sharing a compelling narrative in life/business can be fortified with: DATA! Where is this intersection of art and the sciences? To help us scaffold the conversation, we have #CPA and #fundadmin Vice President: 🔷 Joanna Zhu 🔷 The 4 P’s of are: People, Place, Plot, and Purpose. And tactfully sharing data points in each can make a much mo...

Broken Power lines. Dilapidated infrastructure. A failing grid that will cost trillions to upgrade. Is there any way to address these monstrous challenges? Good thing we have #unicornfounder and #cleantech pioneer and #ninjawarrior Troy Helming Aside from founding 2 of the most successful renewable energy companies in the US, he’s also built a patented plasma tunnel-boring robot that can drill 1 k...

There are connectors, there are super-connectors, then there is 🔹 Jimmy Ku 🔹 This technology and growth expert is an icon of the SF/Silicon Valley startup and investor scene, and throughout his career, he’s focused on providing the highest degree of value, having: -Helped founders raise over $500M in capital 📈 -Advised startups such as MixerBox, ZenSports (acquired by KeyStar Corp), Bit2Me, Sup...

A user likes, but an advocate loves 💡 Getting to this customer sweet spot is no easy task, though; in fact it requires a little something called community. Done right, it can drive conversion sky high. But how do we build this model of success? Global Head of Community at Intel 🔷 Reinaldo Parreiras 🔷 shares the what, why, and how of community growth, and navigating: Awareness ⇒ Engagement ⇒ Acq...

So much of finance and technology is collaborating around values. And the lion’s share of fintech’s innovation in driven by a third invisible dimension of data: Time 🕒 But how can we get control of this universe of information? Lucky for Silicon Zombies Podcast , we have philosopher, computer engineer, and founder 🔷 Ravi krishnan 🔷 Indeed, creating ordered information out of unordered informati...

Large scale computing (quantum & neuromorphic) is set to disrupt almost every aspect of our lives. But which will prevail first, and how far are we from real world applications? Fortunately for Silicon Zombies, we’ve got: 🔷 Dominik Andrzejczuk 🔷 Imagine being to save an airline a quarter of a million dollars per flight with ML driven re-booking system. From portfolio optimization to new drug...