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The Intersection Unplugged
by The Intersection Unplugged
Two Googlers. Many perspectives. One unfiltered podcast. Tune in to The Intersection Unplugged where engineering, product, finance, and marketing collide! Join Harsh Varshney and Sammer Richi with wildly different backgrounds as they dissect their unique experiences in the world of Tech and beyond. Get ready for interviews with top industry leaders, and hot takes on all the latest tech and business updates. Note: The opinions shared by Googlers Harsh Varshney and Sammer Richi are their own personal views and not of their employer.
Episodes
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Episode 10 | Exploring TikTok's E-Commerce Evolution with Anirudh Gopal
In this episode of Intersection Unplugged, we chat with Anirudh Gopal, Lead Strategy and Special Projects at TikTok, about the massive growth and future potential of TikTok's e-commerce platform. Anirudh shares his career journey, key industry insights, and the unique strategies that make TikTok...
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Episode 9 | We're back! And Tesla's Big Week
This week we cover Tesla's WeRobot event, showcasing the futuristic RoboVan, RoboTaxi, the Optimist humanoid robots, and the market’s reaction to these innovations. We also highlight SpaceX's latest achievements, including the historic booster catch of the Starship and advancements in reusable...
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Episode 8 | The Future of Mobility with McKinsey's Sarthak Vaish
In this special episode of The Intersection Unplugged, we delve into the ever-evolving mobility industry with guest Sarthak Vaish from McKinsey. We explore the history and technological advancements of electric and autonomous vehicles, including the critical challenges they face. Additionally, we...
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Episode 7 | Llama 3.1 and the AI Bubble
This week on Intersection Unplugged, we dive into Meta's latest AI model, Llama 3.1, which boasts 405 billion parameters, making it the largest open-weight AI model available. We analyze Meta's strategic choice of open weights versus closed-source models and explore the implications for AI...
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Episode 6 | A Crazy Week in Tech
In this episode, we dive into the latest in tech and current affairs, starting with a massive global tech outage caused by a CrowdStrike software update, affecting airlines, banks, and healthcare systems worldwide. We then examine the chaotic aftermath of an assassination attempt on former...
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Episode 5 | Apple, Apple, and Apple
This week we bring the spotlight on Apple. We explore Apple' decision not to partner with Meta on Llama. We discuss the challenges Apple faces in China, especially with ChatGPT being banned, and how Apple seeks local partnerships for AI compliance. Additionally, we cover the EU's Digital Markets...
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Episode 4 | Safe Superintelligence, Bitcoin Turmoil, and the EV AV Evolution
This week we explore recent tech updates, including the launch of Ilya Sutskever's new AI startup 'Safe Superintelligence' focused on AI safety, the Bitcoin market's recent fluctuations, and key developments in the autonomous and electric vehicle sectors. We cover challenges and predictions for…
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Episode 3 | Data: An Interview with Airbyte's Teo Gonzalez
In this episode of The Intersection Unplugged, we delve into the fascinating world of data and discuss its historical evolution and current storage methods, from early machines to modern cloud providers. Special guest Teo Gonzalez, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Airbyte, joins to share his...
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Episode 2 | Apple WWDC, Enterprise SaaS, and Tesla
This week we bring you a flash update covering a few announcements across the tech industry including the Apple Intelligence announcement at WWDC, enterprise SaaS company earnings, and the Tesla shareholder vote on Elon Musk's pay package.
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Episode 1 | Welcome to The Intersection Unplugged
Welcome to The Intersection Unplugged! We bring you a unique ground up perspective on what is happening in technology by analyzing recent tech events and trends from the intersection of numerous perspectives, namely engineering, product, finance, business, and more. In this introductory episode…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two Googlers. Many perspectives. One unfiltered podcast. Tune in to The Intersection Unplugged where engineering, product, finance, and marketing collide! Join Harsh Varshney and Sammer Richi with wildly different backgrounds as they dissect their unique experiences in the world of Tech and beyond. Get ready for interviews with top industry leaders, and hot takes on all the latest tech and business updates. Note: The opinions shared by Googlers Harsh Varshney and Sammer Richi are their own personal views and not of their employer.
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Two Googlers. Many perspectives. One unfiltered podcast. Tune in to The Intersection Unplugged where engineering, product, finance, and marketing collide! Join Harsh Varshney and Sammer Richi with wildly different backgrounds as they dissect their unique experiences in the world of Tech and beyond....
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