Best Agent Based Modeling Podcasts (2025)

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From Chaos to Clarity with Doyne Farmer: Why Agent-Based Models Matter Now 47:20

15d ago47:20

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On this episode of The Flux, agent-based models (ABMs) have long lived on the fringes of mainstream economics but that’s changing. Doyne Farmer breaks down how advances in computing and data are fueling a new era of bottom-up modeling. He explains where ABMs outperform traditional models, why certain fields (like epidemiology and traffic systems) a…

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Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions 4:04

15m ago4:04

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Spotify says its ability to direct its customers to external payment links in its iOS app has already had a positive impact on sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Ep. 167 - How AI Is Changing the B2B SaaS Search and Buyer Journey 36:46

2h ago36:46

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Guest: Ayse Guvencer, Fractional SaaS CMO & GTM Executive As AI changes how B2B buyers evaluate software, many marketers are missing the forest for the trees. In this episode, Ayse Guvencer, fractional CMO and GTM advisor to SaaS and MarTech startups, joins Ken Lempit to deliver a blunt reality check: AI is disrupting the search journey, pricing mo…

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Google’s Sergey Brin: ‘I made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass’ 2:57

1h ago2:57

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin said he “made a lot of mistakes with Google Glass” during an onstage interview at Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday. Brin was a surprise addition to an interview with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis conducted by Big Technology Podcast’s Alex Kantrowitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Uber Freight bets big on AI tools to grow its business 7:12

1h ago7:12

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Three years ago, as the pandemic caused chaos for companies big and small, Colgate-Palmolive’s chief supply chain officer Luciano Sieber orchestrated a “logistics blitz.” The result gave Sieber a better understanding of how Colgate-Palmolive moves its products around the world. But it stuck Sieber with another problem: too much data. Learn more abo…

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What Is an AI Agent? 36:19

13h ago36:19

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What exactly is an AI agent — and does anyone actually agree? In this episode, taken from of AI + a16z, General Partner Guido Appenzeller and partners Matt Bornstein and Yoko Li break down one of the most hyped- and most hotly debated 0 concepts in AI right now: agents. Are agents just clever wrappers around LLMs? Tools that can reason and act? Or …

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South Loop Ventures closes $21M fund in Houston to build up local tech ecosystem 4:27

20m ago4:27

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South Loop Ventures, a Houston-based venture firm, announced a $21 million Fund I, with Rice Management Company and Chevron Technology Ventures serving as anchor investors. The firm, which launched in 2022, focuses on seed and pre-seed companies, with $400,000 as the average check size Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

8m ago55:56

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Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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Real Life Story of a Broken Model: The Cost of Chasing More Closings 26:27

4h ago26:27

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In real estate, success doesn’t always lead to fulfillment - sometimes it only creates regret. So many team leaders fall into the trap of thinking that more agents, more units, and more leads are the ticket to more freedom. But what happens when the drive to be #1 leaves you exhausted, broke, and wondering why you started in the first place? That’s…

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SparkCharge raises $30M to help fleets electrify without commitments 4:30

3m ago4:30

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SparkCharge raised $15.5 million in equity and secured a $15 million loan to expand its fleet charging operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits 2:46

1h ago2:46

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MIT says that due to concerns about the “integrity” of a high-profile paper on the effects of artificial intelligence on the productivity of a materials science lab, the paper should be “withdrawn from public discourse.” The paper in question, “Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation,” was written by a doctoral student…

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VUZ gets $12M to scale immersive video experiences across emerging markets and the U.S. 6:08

3h ago6:08

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VUZ, a startup known for offering immersive video experiences from red carpets and football stadiums, has raised $12 million as it doubles down on its presence in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as accelerates expansion into Africa, Asia, and the United States Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Evolution of the Firm — with Ben and Marc 33:14

4d ago33:14

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Recorded live at the 2025 a16z LP Summit, this episode is a candid conversation between a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz—hosted by general partner Erik Torenberg. They cover the evolution of a16z from startup firm to multi-practice platform, how the media landscape is shaped by meme-speed narratives, why reorgs—not just returns—dete…

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Cognichip emerges from stealth with the goal of using generative AI to develop new chips 4:44

1h ago4:44

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Chips are a critical component of the AI industry. But new chips don’t hit the market with the same speed as new AI models and products do. Cognichip has a lofty goal of creating a foundational AI model that can help bring new chips to market faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

2m ago42:12

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PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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Sam Altman’s goal for ChatGPT to remember ‘your whole life’ is both exciting and disturbing 4:01

10m ago4:01

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman laid out a big vision for the future of ChatGPT at an AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia earlier this month. When asked by one attendee about how ChatGPT can become more personalized, Altman replied that he eventually wants the model to document and remember everything in a person’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features 6:10

4d ago6:10

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As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows travelers to book services and experiences, like getting a message, haircut, or chef-prepared meal, or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can be added to your stay, but they can also be booked independently, Airbnb says. Learn more about your ad c…

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Glory Days of Modeling: Dan Eichelsdoerfer on Building Macrocosm 41:25

14h ago41:25

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In a world full of linear thinking, Dan Eichelsdoerfer is building a company grounded in complexity. In this episode, Dan joins The Flux to discuss why agent-based models are finally ready for prime time and how Macrocosm is creating tools to simulate economic and energy systems with more nuance, flexibility, and realism than ever before. Dan talks…

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Unbundling the BPO: How AI Is Disrupting Outsourced Work 17:06

6d ago17:06

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Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a $300 billion industry powering the back- and front-office operations of the world’s largest companies. In her article, "Unbundling the BPO: How AI Will Disrupt Outsourced Work," Kimberly Tan (Partner, a16z) explores how the rise of AI is challenging the status quo. In this episode, Kimberly unpacks the shift—…

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Grok is unpromptedly telling X users about South African genocide ... and more 6:06

3d ago6:06

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok appeared to experience a bug on Wednesday that caused it to reply to dozens of posts on X with information about genocide in South Africa, even when the user didn’t ask anything about the subject. The strange responses largely came from the X account for Grok. Also, digital consumer bank Chime has moved forward with its …

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Ep. 166 - Rethinking SaaS Go-to-Market in the Age of AI 42:14

3d ago42:14

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Guest: Jim Curry, CoFounder at BuildGroup Is AI really transforming your SaaS business—or just adding noise? In this week’s episode, Jim Curry, co-founder of BuildGroup and former Rackspace exec, discusses how AI is transforming both the products and operations of SaaS businesses—and why most companies are missing the opportunity. Jim shares how Bu…

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Marc Andreessen: Deep Vs. Broad Founders, AI in America, & the New Face of a16z 28:22

8d ago28:22

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Today on the a16z Podcast, we’re sharing Marc Andreessen’s recent appearance on TBPN. Marc—cofounder and general partner at a16z—joins hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays for a wide-ranging conversation, recorded live at the a16z’s 2025 LP Conference in Las Vegas. They cover the rise of AI, the future of open source models, and how tech is transformin…

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White House scraps plan to block data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive data ... and more news 6:33

3d ago6:33

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The decision to reverse course comes after an industry lobby group called for the rule change to be withdrawn. Also, speaking during a business summit in Doha, Trump said he met with Cook and asked him to stop building in India and instead increase production in the US ... and YouTube introduced an interactive product feed for shoppable TV ads Lear…

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Sam Altman apparently does not respect olive oil 4:09

4d ago4:09

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is using his olive oil inefficiently in an “offense to horticulture,” the Financial Times humorously reports. For its “Lunch with the FT” series, the paper joined Altman in his kitchen. He prepared a garlicky pasta and salad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 22 | Skyrocket Your Tax Firm’s Growth with Value-Based Pricing 59:35

9d ago59:35

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FREE CPE (1 credit) via EarMark: https://earmark.app/c/2472 About The Guest: Ivan Arroyo Ivan is a seasoned tax professional and the owner of a CPA practice in the Wenatchee Valley, Central Washington. With a focus on personalized client service, Ivan has significantly transformed his firm by adopting a subscription model, allowing for predictabili…

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GM’s new ‘manganese rich’ battery promises cheaper EVs in 2028 4:40

4d ago4:40

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Lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries should slash costs without sacrificing much range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

5d ago48:31

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Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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The Ugly Truth About Lead-Based Recruitment and What To Do Instead w/ Lisa Ritter 35:04

4d ago35:04

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Most real estate team leaders make leads their main recruitment tool. After all, what else could possibly convince someone to join your team? But there’s a catch. Building your entire recruitment model around leads is a short-term play with long-term consequences. Lisa Ritter has seen it all. With decades in the business, she’s led large teams, sca…

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VCs are known to move in herds, which is why Eric Slesinger stands out a bit. While most American investors chase AI startups or U.S.-based defense tech startups, the former CIA officer is hunting for ... 4:42

9d ago4:42

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The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Learn more about your ad…

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What Super Agers Reveal About Preventing Disease 42:16

10d ago42:16

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American healthcare is in crisis—but what if we could change the system by preventing disease before it starts? In this episode of the a16z Podcast, general partner Vijay Pande sits down with Dr. Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and one of the most cited researchers in medicine, to explore the cutting…

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InventWood is about to mass produce wood that’s stronger than steel 3:47

10d ago3:47

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The material has 50% more tensile strength than steel with a strength-to-weight ratio that’s ten-times better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Remember Moviefone? Well, it’s back. 3:28

10d ago3:28

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For millions of movie enthusiasts in the ’90s, Moviefone’s 777-FILM number was the go-to source for obtaining showtimes. Now, under new ownership, Moviefone is trying to make a comeback. On Friday, as part of its 35th anniversary celebration, Moviefone announced the relaunch of its mobile app and a new nationally syndicated broadcast TV series. Lea…

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E203: OpenAI & Microsoft closer to deal; Wonder is no bueno?; Function Health, wearables + pre-IPO health stocks 41:29

6d ago41:29

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Send us a text 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - OpenAI & Microsoft closer to deal 10:58 - Wonder is no bueno? 22:02 - Function Health, wearables + pre-IPO health stocksBy AG Dillon & Co

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