Best Jeff Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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The AI Automation Blueprint: From Barista to Billionaire with Andrew Wilkinson from Tiny.com 45:03

1d ago45:03

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What if you could build dozens of businesses without writing a line of code, hiring a large team, or even opening your inbox? In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Wilkinson — co-founder of Tiny.com — to break down how he’s used AI, automation, and systems thinking to build and operate over 40 companies. From barista…

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Adam Nagourney on the endangered California Dream 26:39

4d ago26:39

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Adam Nagourney, a veteran New York Times reporter based in Los Angeles, wrote recently about whether the California Dream had become a mirage. Even as the state has grown into the world's fourth-largest economy, the promise of reinvention that defined the Golden State feels increasingly elusive. As young people flee, wildfires destroy neighborhoods…

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Joe Kloc explores Sausalito's vanishing 'anchor-out' community 27:43

11d ago27:43

27:43

Joe Kloc spent nine years immersed with Richardson Bay's "anchor-outs," a community living on abandoned vessels just offshore from multimillion-dollar Sausalito homes. In his book "Lost at Sea," Kloc chronicles their struggles against the authorities and residents who ultimately dismantled the century-old floating community. Kloc captures the ancho…

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The Rise of the AI Economy and Digital Labor with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff 35:39

12d ago35:39

35:39

We’re entering a new economic era, one driven not by human labor, but by AI. According to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, this shift isn’t just coming, it’s already here. In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, Marc shares his vision of the emerging AI economy, how digital labor and AI agents are transforming business, and why this might be the …

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Laurie Kirby looks behind the music festival curtain 30:45

18d ago30:45

30:45

Laurie Kirby, the founder of FestForums, brings insider expertise on what makes music festivals succeed. She explores California's vibrant festival scene from Coachella and Stagecoach to BottleRock and Outside Lands, examining how these events reflect the state's economic trends and cultural influence. She discusses how California's festivals funct…

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018: Turning the Tide: Operational Efficiencies and Legislative Wins for South Carolina’s Animals with Dawn Wilkinson 32:22

19d ago32:22

32:22

Dawn Wilkinson, the dynamic executive director of the Humane Society in South Carolina, joins us on this episode of United We Spay to share her inspiring journey from accounting and healthcare to animal welfare advocacy. Her leadership has been pivotal in transforming the organization by reducing costs and expanding programs to perform thousands of…

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She Built an App with AI - No Code Needed with Sandra Djajic - Superhuman Ai Podcast 30:54

22d ago30:54

30:54

What if you could build a real app in just a few hours — no coding, no tech background, just an idea and AI? That’s exactly what Sandra Djajic did. In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we sit down with Sandra to hear how she’s using AI to build apps from scratch without writing a single line of code. From idea to execution, this is the new…

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Ben Fritz weighs Hollywood's Next Act 28:34

25d ago28:34

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Ben Fritz, who covers the entertainment industry for The Wall Street Journal, explores Hollywood's perfect storm of existential threats — empty theaters, streaming wars, production flight, artificial intelligence. If that wasn't enough, as Fritz has reported: audiences today seem to be rejecting both franchise tentpoles and original films. He discu…

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Erica Hellerstein on how improving farm worker conditions are now halted by a new wave of fear 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

Erica Hellerstein's reporting for El Tímpano follows the story of Pedro Romero Perez, a survivor of the 2023 Half Moon Bay mass shooting that left seven people dead, including his brother Jose. The tragedy exposed deplorable conditions in San Mateo County's agricultural industry: farm workers earning less than minimum wage while living in shipping …

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The Rise of the 10x AI Founder: Strategy, Scale & Startups - with Jeff Bussgang 40:56

1M ago40:56

40:56

What separates the average AI startup from the next $100M company? In this episode, legendary VC Jeff Bussgang (Flybridge Capital, HBS) breaks down what it really takes to win in the AI era, from strategic thinking and distribution to why non-technical founders are finally getting their edge. Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program h…

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Olaf Groth explores California’s high-stakes dance amid trade and tech turmoil 28:54

1M ago28:54

28:54

Olaf Groth, a futurist and professor at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, examines how global trade tensions, artificial intelligence advancements, and economic shifts are reshaping California's position in the world economy. He analyzes how intensifying tariff wars threaten the state's tech sector while driving up consumer prices. Groth exp…

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Alissa Wilkinson explores Joan Didion's warning about America's entertainment politics 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson discusses her new book, "We Tell Ourselves Stories: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine," which explores the California author's prescient understanding of how entertainment would colonize American political life. Wilkinson examines Didion's work through the lens of a Hollywood insider and cultural…

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017: On the Frontlines: Managing Shelter Operations and Ensuring Spay/Neuter in Alaska with JJ Hendrickson 28:58

2M ago28:58

28:58

On this episode of United We Spay, join us for an enlightening conversation with JJ Hendrickson, former Chief Animal Control Officer at the Kenai Animal Shelter in Alaska, as she shares her insights into the world of spay-neuter programs and their crucial role in animal welfare. JJ recounts her journey from implementing a voucher system to adopting…

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AI App Building Without Code Is Here with Bolt CEO Eric Simons 46:49

2M ago46:49

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AI app building is here and it's in the browser, no code needed. In this episode we talk with Bolt founder Eric Simons. In this episode of the Superhuman AI Podcast, we explore how Bolt (bolt.new) is giving non-technical users the power to create real apps, no setup, no code, just a browser and your ideas. Learn more about the Google for Startups C…

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AI agents and the $1 Trillion Opportunity with Box CEO Aaron Levie - Superhuman AI Podcast 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

AI agents are no longer science fiction, they're already changing how we work, build companies, and create value. But just how big is this shift? According to Box CEO Aaron Levie, AI agents represent a $1 trillion opportunity that will completely redefine how businesses operate. Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. https://c…

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John Garamendi talks insurance, water, and farming under Trump 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Rep. John Garamendi, a Bay Area Democrat, draws on his experience during two terms as California's insurance commissioner to discuss the state's insurance challenges. Garamendi argues that the state's current insurance chief, Ricardo Lara, has surrendered much of his authority to industry, creating market instability while failing to require transp…

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The Truth About AI and Human Innovation - Google DeepMind Senior PM - Logan Kilpatrick 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

AI is evolving at a breakneck pace—every few weeks, a new model claims to be the best. But are these tools really game-changers, or is human judgment still the most valuable asset? Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. https://cloud.google.com/startup/apply?utm_source=cloud_sfdc&utm_medium=et&utm_campaign=FY21-Q1-global-deman…

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Chris Roberts unearths San Francisco's toxic nuclear legacy 35:57

2M ago35:57

35:57

Journalist Chris Roberts discusses the long-forgotten history of the U.S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory at San Francisco's Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. Following atomic bomb tests in 1946, the Navy towed radioactive ships to San Francisco, creating a research program that exposed more than a thousand people to varying levels of radiation. …

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Gregory Weaver on how a land conservation program delivered a windfall to mega-farms 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

In a two-part Fresnoland investigation, journalist Gregory Weaver exposed the false promise of California's Williamson Act, a tax break created in 1965 to protect agricultural lands from suburban sprawl. The program, tax records showed, now primarily benefits 120 mega-farms that collect roughly half of its $5 billion tax shelter, benefiting Wall St…

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016: Advancing Spay/Neuter: Inside United Spay Alliance's High-Quality, High-Volume Wet Labs with Brianna Lovell Myers 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcomes Brianna Lovell Myers, the Administrative Director of the United Spay Alliance. Brianna shares her compelling journey and deep passion for promoting accessible spay-neuter services. Growing up in a low-income household, Brianna witnessed firsthand the challenges of managing cat overpopulation without…

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Randy Shaw champions San Francisco's Tenderloin through decades of change 22:22

3M ago22:22

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Randy Shaw is the director of San Francisco's Tenderloin Housing Clinic, founder of the Tenderloin Museum, editor of Beyond Chron, and author of the newly updated book "The Tenderloin: Sex, Crime, and Resistance in the Heart of San Francisco." For over 45 years, he has advocated for this unique neighborhood which has maintained its character and re…

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Dr. Shayan Rab is taking psychiatry to the streets 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

Dr. Shayan Rab, associate medical director at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, explains his revolutionary, if controversial, approach to helping mentally ill homeless individuals. As the county's first street psychiatrist, he created the Homeless Outreach and Mobile Engagement, or HOME Team, despite resistance from some quarters over…

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Lili Anolik maps the orbit between Joan Didion's cool detachment and Eve Babitz's raw sensuality 28:09

3M ago28:09

28:09

Lili Anolik, author of the new book "Didion & Babitz," delves into the complex and largely unexplored relationship between literary icons Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s Los Angeles. Through newly discovered letters and extensive research, Anolik explains how these contrasting personalities — Didion's calculated reserve and Babitz's uninhibited…

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Dr. Mildred García is driving the CSU system beyond diplomas 25:16

3M ago25:16

25:16

As the first Latina chancellor of the California State University system, Dr. Mildred García is seeking to transform the nation's largest public university system. Beyond focusing on diplomas and graduation rates, she is emphasizing career success and employment outcomes for CSU's more than 460,000 students. Her vision includes integrating artifici…

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015: Advancing Veterinary Skills in Mexico: The Challenges of Specialization and Continuing Education with Blayra Maldonado Cabrera 36:36

3M ago36:36

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On this episode of United We Spay, Dr. Blayra Maldonado Cabrera, a dedicated veterinarian from Mexico, shares her life-changing experiences in the spay-neuter services world. Dr. Maldonado’s commitment to animal welfare blossomed through her work with a non-profit in Hermosillo and as a professor at the University of the Valley of Mexico. Her story…

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Daniel Swain on the disasters still to come 42:22

4M ago42:22

42:22

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA and the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources reveals why Los Angeles' recent devastating fires weren't just another disaster, but a harbinger of California's volatile future. Swain explains how climate change created the conditions for unprecedented destruction, and how "…

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How to Maximise Productivity and Eliminate Burnout 29:38

4M ago29:38

29:38

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan break down practical productivity strategies that don’t rely on the hustle-culture myth of working 80-hour weeks. They challenge the idea that endless grind equals success, instead advocating for smarter, more sustaina…

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Stephen Pyne reimagines our ancient pact with fire 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

Stephen Pyne, a renowned fire historian, discusses how climate change is creating unprecedented conditions for "mean fires" that overwhelm traditional firefighting approaches. He challenges the "war on fire" mindset, arguing instead for viewing fire as a biological force requiring public health-style interventions. Pyne talks about the need to dist…

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How to Build Your Side Hustle in 2025 28:44

4M ago28:44

28:44

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan discuss the art of creating and growing successful side hustles. They explore how small projects can evolve into larger opportunities by solving problems for individuals that often apply to many, a key principle for sc…

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Jim Carlton takes us inside the inferno 20:17

4M ago20:17

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Jim Carlton, reporting for the Wall Street Journal, takes us beyond the headlines and into the thick of Los Angeles’ wildfire battles. For a recent article, he embedded with a wildfire strike team in Topanga Canyon, where he witnessed the harsh realities faced by the men and women fighting flames in some of the most punishing terrain. From the rele…

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David Ulin finds hope in a burning city 25:51

4M ago25:51

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David Ulin, one of Los Angeles's most perceptive chroniclers and an editor of Joan Didion's collected works, reflects on the city's unprecedented urban wildfires through the lens of history, identity, and belonging. Ulin talks about how disasters in Los Angeles paradoxically forge deeper connections between Angelenos and their landscape. Drawing pa…

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How to build your unfair advantage in 2025 32:31

4M ago32:31

32:31

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan dive into career-building strategies, focusing on how to develop your "unfair advantage." They share personal insights and actionable advice for prioritizing learning and growth over immediate salary and title, emphasi…

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#47 Jenny Wilkinson (Defying Gravi-Tea) 38:30

4M ago38:30

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Send us a text Meet Jenny Wilkinson, the musical road warrior who became pro-vice chancellor (Liverpool Hope University). A proud Yorkshire lass, she never travels anywhere without a handbag full of Yorkshire tea and a tenor horn. She tells the TFTDL flight crew all about being bitten on the face by a spider, growing up in a family brass band and w…

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10 years of career lessons in less than 30 minutes 29:24

4M ago29:24

29:24

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan share 10 impactful career lessons from their personal journeys, offering actionable advice for listeners looking to shape their professional paths. From embracing risks early on to cultivating patience and persistence,…

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Daniel Ostroff explores the timeless vision of Charles and Ray Eames 39:17

4M ago39:17

39:17

From their Venice Beach studio, Charles and Ray Eames revolutionized design in post-war Los Angeles, shaping the modernist ethos of California and beyond. Known for their groundbreaking Case Study House No. 8, furniture, and films, their work seamlessly blended art, science, and functionality. In this week's conversation, Daniel Ostroff, editor of …

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014: Policy and Progress: Expanding Spay/Neuter Access Through Legislative Advocacy with Loren Breen 24:38

5M ago24:38

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On this episode of United We Spay, Loren Breen, the Director of Policy, Research, and Government Affairs at the Animal Policy Group, joins Stacy to unpack the significant rise in spay-neuter legislative activity—from a mere 100 bills in 2017 to over 2300 in recent years. We navigate the landscape of spay-neuter laws, exploring prohibitive bills and…

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Brewster Kahle, the internet's librarian 32:12

5M ago32:12

32:12

Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, housed in a former San Francisco church with Greek columns that echo the ancient Library of Alexandria, discusses his three-decade mission to preserve humanity's digital knowledge and culture. Now facing unprecedented challenges, including a major cyberattack and legal battles with publishers over th…

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How to create an information diet that makes you healthy, wealthy, and happy 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan delve into the critical role of content curation in shaping personal and professional growth, focusing on the distinction between "active content" and "passive content." Zain and Hassan discuss the concept of active co…

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How to make $100k to $1M in 2025 40:03

5M ago40:03

40:03

Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan explore practical strategies for increasing your income through the use of leverage. They introduce five key types of leverage—knowledge, labor, capital, technology, and media/distribution—offering a roadmap for turnin…

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James Tejani examines the audacious creation of the Port of Los Angeles 32:00

5M ago32:00

32:00

James Tejani discusses his new book "A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth," which reveals the untold story of how the Port of Los Angeles was carved from 3,400 acres of marshland to become the Western Hemisphere's busiest container port. Unlike San Francisco's natural harbor, this massive engineering project defied both nature and expert opinion. Teja…

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He built an 8-figure AI startup (and got banned from LinkedIn) 33:47

5M ago33:47

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Learn more about the Google for Startups Cloud Program here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain is joined by Tibo Louis-Lucas, creator of Tweet Hunter and the AI-powered LinkedIn post generator, Taplio, to explore the essentials of starting a business with simplicity and efficiency. Tibo discusses the power of a lean, focus…

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John Francis on 17 years of silence 36:33

6M ago36:33

36:33

After a devastating oil tanker collision in San Francisco Bay in 1971, John Francis made an extraordinary decision that would reshape environmental activism. He chose to stop using motorized transportation and took a vow of silence that would last 17 years. His remarkable journey, captured in the new short documentary "Planetwalker," evolved into a…

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013: Ohio Animal Advocates' Journey with Vicki Deisner & Dan Spehar 29:12

6M ago29:12

29:12

What if a simple procedure could transform your community's future of animal welfare? On this episode of United We Spay, Vicki Deisner from Ohio Animal Advocates and community cat management expert Dan Spehar address this question through the lens of affordable spay-neuter services. Their conversation with Stacy underscores these initiatives' criti…

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5 Million Dollar AI Startup Ideas 34:06

6M ago34:06

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In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan share practical strategies for finding business opportunities in AI. They argue that building on foundational technologies like Chat GPT or Claude can be highly lucrative, citing successful examples like Perplexity, backed by Jeff Bezos. They explore four key approaches. The Ope…

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5 pieces of advice from a billion dollar AI startup founder 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

Learn more about AssemblyAI here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan sit down with Elias Torres, co-founder and CEO of Agency, to learn about his remarkable career and vision for AI’s transformative role in customer success. Elias discusses the motivations behind his entrepreneurial endeavors (founding Performabl…

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Aaron Betsky makes the case for architectural renewal 31:05

6M ago31:05

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Architectural critic Aaron Betsky challenges conventional thinking about our built environment in his new book "Don't Build, Rebuild," in which he makes the case for transforming existing structures rather than constructing new ones. From San Francisco's empty offices to Los Angeles's historic core, Betsky explores how this approach can not only ad…

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How founder of $1BILLION startup finds startup ideas 31:33

6M ago31:33

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Learn more about AssemblyAI here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan sit down with Mike Murchison, co-founder and CEO of Ada, an AI-powered customer service platform. Mike takes us through the journey of Ada’s creation, detailing its early roots and the experiences that shaped its mission to revolutionize custome…

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Joe Mathews on why California must think globally, but act locally 32:22

6M ago32:22

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Veteran journalist Joe Mathews offers a post-election analysis of California's future, arguing that the state's path lies not in isolation but in building global alliances — particularly at the local level. While many focus on tensions between the state and federal governments, Mathews suggests California's cities should forge connections with coun…

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How to go from idea to 10 million users 29:31

6M ago29:31

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Learn More about AssemblyAI here. In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan speak with Luke Kim, co-founder and CEO of Liner, to explore the journey of building a successful AI search tool. Luke recounts Liner’s beginnings as a simple highlighter extension and its evolution into a specialized AI-powered search tool. Plu…

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Emily Hoeven asks if Gavin Newsom can save the Democratic Party 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Emily Hoeven examines Gov. Gavin Newsom's heightened relevance following the Democrats' stunning presidential defeat. As the party searches for new leadership, California's ambitious governor seems poised to step onto the national stage. But can the telegenic leader of the world's fifth-largest economy translate hi…

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