The Victor Cho Podcast

Elevate your career with direct insights from Victor Cho. In this special talking-head episode, Victor steps away from the traditional interview format to share one of the lessons from his comprehensive CEO Career Acceleration Course - a 10-lesson series designed to provide the high-level mentorship many professionals lack in their current roles. Victor, with over 30 years of experience, shares hi...

🧪 “The future growth of humanity will happen at the intersection of biology and technology.” That quote became very real in this conversation with Michael Newton — former Nike innovation leader and now CEO of Qorium, a company building real leather… without the cow. We talk about: 🔬 Synthetic biology and why it could reshape manufacturing 👟 What Nike taught him about innovation at massive scale...

What separates entrepreneurs who build lasting companies from those who stay trapped in the daily grind? In this insightful episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, Victor sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Aaron Young, Chairman of Laughlin Associates and author of The Unshackled Owner. Aaron shares hard-earned lessons from decades of building and scaling businesses, helping hundreds of t...

The healthcare system may be broken—but that doesn’t mean you're powerless. In this episode, David Huerta shares decades of insider knowledge on why costs are so high—and more importantly, what can be done about it. From employer strategies to virtual care innovations, we explore how a new layer of healthcare is emerging—one that’s faster, simpler, and more affordable. This is a must-listen for le...

AI is transforming knowledge work—but what does that really mean for the legal world? ⚖️ In this conversation, Victor Cho sits down with serial legal entrepreneur Monica Zent to unpack the collision between AI and law—from fractional talent models to agentic workflows, governance challenges, and the future of legal tech. They dive into how AI is reshaping client behavior, why human expertise still...

What kind of world should exist in the age of AI? In this episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, Victor sits down with entrepreneur Paul Allen (founder of Ancestry.com) to explore one of the most important questions of our time: just because we can build something with AI… should we? They dive into:• Why technology should strengthen human connection—not replace it• The hidden dangers of designing addi...

What if the biggest problem with AI in the workplace isn’t the technology — but the truth? In this episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, I’m joined by Petar Kralev, founder of Mirror360, to explore why traditional HR processes suppress honesty, why annual reviews produce low-integrity data, and how companies are flying blind when it comes to understanding their people. We dive into game theory, emplo...

AI is no longer a future concept—it’s already reshaping how we learn, work, and build careers. So the real question parents, students, and professionals are asking is: what do we do now? In this special talking-head episode, Victor Cho steps away from the traditional interview format to share a clear, thoughtful framework he’s presented to high school students, college students, and parents alike....

How do we ensure AI benefits everyone—not just a few powerful nations or corporations? 🌍🤖 Victor has an enlightening conversation with Mr. Amandeep Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies at the United Nations This episode of The Victor Cho Podcast dives into a powerful conversation on AI governance, global equity, and innovation for social good. We...

What really determines whether a company thrives—or quietly unravels? In this deeply honest episode, Victor Cho sits down with David Hersh—entrepreneur, investor, coach, and author of Reignition—to explore the inner work behind building enduring companies. This is a conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to build businesses that support real human flourishing—now and in the futur...

What happens when one of the sharpest minds in product discovery meets the age of AI? In this episode, Victor sits down with Teresa Torres—author of Continuous Discovery Habits and founder of Product Talk—to explore: 🧠 Why synthetic users won’t replace real customer conversations 🤖 How AI agents are already changing how we build products ⚙️ The power (and danger) of becoming too efficient …and w...

In this episode of the Victor Cho Podcast, Victor welcomes Adi Klevit, founder of a consulting firm focused on business process re-engineering. Adi shares her journey from engineering into entrepreneurship, where she identified the critical need for well-documented processes and built a thriving company dedicated to helping organizations streamline their operations. She also recounts how starting...

In this post-show reflection, Victor Cho shares key takeaways from his conversation with Nirav Desai—Director of Innovation Acceleration at HP and a longtime leader in emerging tech. From the current state and future of AR/VR to the wild possibilities of brain-computer interfaces, Victor unpacks the most thought-provoking moments—including whether our minds might someday control devices... or be i...

What happens when VR meets AI, and your watchband can read your nerves? 🤯 In this mind-expanding episode, Victor Cho sits down with technologist and HP innovation strategist Nirav Desai to explore the bleeding edge of neural interfaces, spatial computing, agentic AI, and the real future of AR/VR. 🎧 Tune in for a sharp, grounded look at the tech that’s shaping tomorrow—faster than most of us can...

What happens to trust, behavior, and human connection in a world shaped by AI and algorithmic communication? In this episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, renowned psychologist and communication science leader Dr. Dolores Albarracin unpacks how AI, social media, and digital tools are transforming how we think, connect, and influence one another. 🎧 Tune in and explore the future of persuasion, trust,...

Host Victor welcomes tech visionary Mike Hilton to the inaugural episode of The Victor Cho Podcast to explore the sweeping changes AI is bringing across industries. Drawing on three decades of experience building and scaling companies, including multiple unicorns, Mike brings both seasoned perspective and thoughtful humility to the discussion. The conversation begins with parallels between today’s...

Is technology shaping us, or are we shaping it? In the premiere of The Victor Cho Podcast, listeners are invited to explore this essential question from a fresh perspective. Episode zero sets the foundation for a series of conversations that examine the intersection of technology and humanity, framed by Victor’s unique insights and experiences. Victor opens the discussion with the fascinating stor...