The Aarthi and Sriram Show

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...

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....

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...

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) Don’t forget to use the product (35:21) Talk to customers early on (38:31) Presenting your plan (39:54) F...

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 ange...

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 don’t need to pitch (7:47) Big takeaway about pitching (9:17) Aarthi’s experien...

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. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.c...

Sriram and Aarthi break down how to actually benefit from networking in your career. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ https://twitter.com/aarthir Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/aarthiandsriramshow/ https://twitter.com/aarthisrirampod

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...

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 everyone’s situation and choices were unique. However, they recently got convinced that this could be useful to listeners. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram....

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 nerd’s fantasy and has had a hand in creating some of the most iconic movies and TV shows - the Da...

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! Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarth...

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 inv...

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.  Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthi...

In this episode, we wanted to do something different. We reviewed what is probably the movie of the summer - Christopher Nolan’s 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. Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aa...

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.  Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/sriramk Follow Aarthi: https://www.instagram.com/aarthir/ ht...

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'...

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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 fou...

 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.  Follow Sriram: https://www.instagram.com/sriramk/ https://twitter.com/srir...

 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/2CuAlPdZGhV1yxShm...

 Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Olivia Moore and Bryan Kim from a16z, where we dive deep into the world of venture capital! Join us as we explore the secrets of becoming a successful VC and learn invaluable insights on stepping into the thrilling VC landscape. Discover the crucial dynamics between founders and VCs and gain expert advice on building strong relationships in this ever-evol...

0:00 Introduction to Nathan Myhrvold 5:40 Nathan's early years 13:33 Meeting Bill Gates 16:44 Understanding your audience 27:54 Microsoft culture 38:03 Nathan's passion for cooking 44:40 Archeology & Nathan's study of dinosaurs 49:23 Learning across multiple fields 52:30 Nathan's advice for you In this captivating podcast episode, renowned entrepreneur and visionary Nathan Myhrvold takes us on a f...

0:00 Intro 1:23 Strauss' passion for fitness 14:50 Career Trajectory 25:15 Balancing the creative and the business 32:32 The culture of WWE 36:52 Strauss' career advice We dive deep into the world of business and fitness with none other than Strauss Zelnick. Strauss is the founder, CEO and managing partner of private equity firm ZMC, and is the Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive Software, In...

0:00 Intro 01:17 Gina's book - Good Power 03:39 Ginni on becoming IBM's CEO 07:00 The Infinite Game 10:00 Ginni's childhood adversity 14:23 Is hard work controversial? 18:34 Obstacles, risk-taking, victimhood 24:30 Should you fit in or should you stand out? 33:54 What should change and what should endure 42:53 Chat GPT, the state of AI 46:44 Lessons from Ginni's book We had the privilege to host G...