Let's Dive Right In

00:00 Intro and Personal Updates02:51 Navigating Fatherhood: Experiences and Challenges06:03 Understanding Dad Guilt11:54 Mom Guilt and Societal Expectations14:54 Work Dynamics: Remote vs In-Office23:58 The San Francisco Revival and Navigating Life Changes During COVID27:24 Coping with Pet Illness29:31 Philosophical Reflections on Life and Death34:23 Political Landscape and Its Implications39:32 Economic Policies and Their Consequences44:20 The Future of Global Power Dynamics

Teresa Liu is the CEO & Cofounder of Ouros Materials, a materials innovation company making better, cheaper building materials for the construction industry — that happen to also use CO2 in the process. Their futuristic materials are 100x tougher than concrete, disaster resilient against wildfires and earthquakes, super strong, and delivers 90% carbon reductions, at a mere half the price of competitive alternatives. Teresa had quite the journey behind starting this company, starting off as a product manager and software engineer at companies like Lyft and Google, before deciding to fully pivot into the climate tech industry and winning the highly-selective 776 Foundation Fellowship, which set her on her path to starting this company. This podcast talks through her experience switching into the world of materials science, learning how to commercialize research from labs, creating a purpose-built team and technology from a climate problem, and her mindset around the need to build cheaper, better products first rather than relying on any sustainability value proposition.

Today we chat with Arjun Ram Srivatsa, an artist, musician, poet, animator, creative director, video director, video editor, motion designer, graphic designer, sound designer, podcaster, journalist, writer, music critic, birdwatcher, and friend living in Brooklyn. He holds a masters degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. He's made editorial videos for publications including The New York Times, Vogue, GQ, and Vanity Fair. He's also made commercial work for Ford, McDonalds, and Sony Music. From 2020 to 2021, he hosted Diversity Hire, a podcast about being “POC” in media. You can email him at [email protected]

In this episode, we chat with Ananth Kasturiraman, Senior Product Director for AI Acceleration at Indeed and former CEO of Skillist, about the role of generative AI in transforming our work lives. Ananth shares his journey—from building a skills-based hiring platform to leading cutting-edge AI initiatives at Indeed—and explains how these new tools are streamlining workflows without losing the human touch.During our conversation, we explore real-world challenges in adopting emerging technology at large organizations, the shifting balance between remote and in-person work, and what these changes mean for economic opportunity and community. Tune in for an engaging discussion that invites you to rethink the future of work and the skills we need to thrive.

In today’s episode, we explore the depths of AI research with Akshay Krishnamurthy, a senior principal research manager at Microsoft Research in New York City. Akshay’s journey in machine learning began at UC Berkeley, followed by a Computer Science Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. Akshay went on to become an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, before deciding to move into a research role at Microsoft Research. His research focuses on reinforcement learning and interactive decision-making, areas where he’s made significant contributions. His work bridges the gap between theoretical foundations and practical applications in machine learning, with a particular emphasis on developing efficient algorithms for complex prediction problems. His innovative approach to machine learning continues to shape the field, making him a notable figure in AI research.Dive in with us as we pick Akshay’s brain on the current state of AI research and where things go from here.

In this conversation, Jesika shares her journey from growing up in Bombay to studying at MIT and eventually founding Logic Loop and joining Glean. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of startup life, including the importance of user research, navigating growth challenges, and the eventual acquisition of her company. Jesika emphasizes the significance of collaboration, adaptability, and the need for technical founders to learn sales skills. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, including the impact of parenthood on her professional journey. We dive into Glean, an innovative AI company focused on enhancing enterprise search capabilities. The discussion delves into the evolution of Glean's technology, the importance of structured data, and the future of work in an increasingly automated world. Finally, we jump into the potential for AI to augment human creativity and efficiency, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise from this technological shift.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with Jayant Krishnamurthy, co-founder and CTO of Dourolabs. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the evolution of crypto from early arbitrage opportunities to the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Jayant shares his unique perspective on the potential of Web3, the role of stablecoins, and the challenges facing the crypto industry. We also discuss the changing media landscape and its impact on public discourse. Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast or just curious about the future of finance, let's dive right in!

Join us as we dive into the world of healthcare tech startups with one of our best friends, Karthik Chandran, founder of Rising Tide Health. Discover how he’s tackling the lack of diversity in clinical trials, his journey from idea to prototype, and the challenges of fundraising. Learn about the FDA’s new diversity requirements, the potential impact of AI on patient matching, and the personal risks of entrepreneurship. This episode is packed with insights for aspiring founders and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare.https://www.risingtidehealth.ai/[email protected]

Hey folks! In this episode, Vivek and Arvind dive into the wild world of AI and its impact on jobs and government. We chat about how AI might be coming for white-collar gigs faster than we thought, and we take a look at some recent government plans to shake things up. We also ponder what life might be like if traditional jobs become a thing of the past and debate whether our Constitution can handle all these political curveballs. Immigration policies and their economic domino effects? Yeah, we touch on that too. So come along for the ride as we try to make sense of all this tech and political craziness, and maybe get a glimpse of what’s in store for us down the road. Let's Dive Right In!

Actor Madhulika Krishnan shares her firsthand experience of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, discusses the challenges facing Hollywood, and offers insights into the life of an up-and-coming artist in the entertainment industry. From the impact of AI on creativity to the resilience of the LA community, this episode provides a captivating glimpse into the world of showbiz, current events, and the future of filmmaking.Some suggestions for where to donate for fire recoveryLAFD: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/ , Donate Directly to Displaced Families: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlviewCheck our her IMDB here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6641432/

Vikrum Aiyer has seen a lot in the political world. Starting his career as a Congressional aide and rising to become an influential chief of staff in the Obama administration, he returned home to Silicon Valley in the Trump years to run policy divisions at tech companies. In our chat with him he speaks candidly from the heart on the pitfalls of being “too polished” and authenticity in communications. In his day job he’s Head of Global Policy and External Affairs at Heirloom, a climate tech focused on carbon removal technology. TikTok and Taco Bell were on the menu for our conversation too, tune in!

Back in 2020, SriSruthi Ramesh cofounded Brown Girl Bookshelf, an instagram movement dedicated to recommending books from south asian authors. What started as a conversation between two friends has turned into an internet sensation with over 30,000 followers, a newsletter, and in person engagement. We explore how that happened with SriSruthi, and what it can teach us about the twists and turns of building a following.

Karthik is a Partner at IVP, a venture firm that leads early and growth stage rounds in startups across B2B software, consumer, fintech, and digital tech. IVP has backed companies like Twitter, Snap, Discord, Datadog, CrowdStrike, UiPath, and Dropbox. Some companies that Karthik works with include DeepL, Dream Games, Niantic, CrowdStrike, Attentive, and Numeric. In his free time, Karthik is a big sports fan (Brooklyn Nets and New York Giants), loves to play any racquet sports, and enjoys spending time with his wife. And he is recently a first time dad. Karthik was also a 30 under 30 Forbes list winner.

We talk to Pranav about his real estate investment strategy - buying properties to rent out on Airbnb, which helps him reduce tax burden and build a real estate portfolio long term. We discuss how he got into it, what it’s all about and pros and cons.

Helena Merk is the CEO and co-founder of Streamline Climate; an AI platform to source, write, and manage access to government funding (like the IRA) for climate technologies. Before Streamline, Helena built her first company, Glimpse, in the videochat space, which she sold in 2022 to transition into the climate space professionally.

We dive in to discuss how Ankit, a relatively early crypto adopter, got deeply interested in the space and how he sees things evolving into the future. What is the blockchains core value proposition, how high could bitcoin go, and what will the regulatory changes incoming open up for the industry? Join us to find out!

Join us as we dive into the evolution of ARM- the largest fabless semiconductor company - and learn more about its market position and future outlook, and how AI will affect the company over time. We then learn about Saumil's job as Chief of Staff to the CEO and how he balances his demanding job with family and friends.

Welcome to another episode of the pod! Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Keerti Shukla about the importance of lithium to the accelerating clean energy revolution, the current challenges of extraction, China's dominance in the space, and how Lilac's lithium extraction technology can help. We then dive into how the incoming Trump administration might play a role in scaling efforts and how Keerti is navigating all of this in her new business development role. Come on, Let's Dive Right In!

Rahul started off his career in management consulting and then transitioned to working in strategy and finance at YouTube until 2015. This is when he first learned about coaching and was drawn to the personal growth and self emergence he saw possible. After selling an escape room business in 2021, Rahul decided to follow that long held passion for self emergence that hadn’t gone away, and started to train and work as a life and executive coach. At the end of 2021, he transitioned almost entirely to working as in leadership development, team facilitation, and executing coaching. He also started a podcast, Woven Wings, which partially inspired us to start this conversation, where he focuses on spirituality and personal growth. And with that, let’s dive right in with Rahul Deedwania.

As the built environment of our cities and towns evolves, Pavan envisions a significant role for Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles in shaping how we navigate them. Join us to learn more about Pavan's journey into this field and discover what could help this exciting new industry take flight.

Episode one was great, but where can we take it from here?

We've finally taken the plunge into podcasting! In this episode we follow up on the US presidential election and where we would take things if we were in charge.