Best Broken Boxes Projects Podcasts (2025)

1
How Decagon Built Human-Level AI Support: Ashwin Sreenivas on customer obsession, early traction, enterprise complexity, and the AI concierge future 49:01

Play Pause

24d ago49:01

49:01

Unlock the secrets to Decagon AI's $1.5 billion valuation and AI-powered customer support. Ashwin Sreenivas is the co-founder of Decagon AI, a company revolutionizing enterprise customer support with AI agents. Founded in 2023, Decagon has rapidly grown to a $1.5 billion valuation, automating support workflows for brands like Duolingo and Notion. A…

1
From Forbes to Founder: Alex Konrad on new media, creator economy, AI tools for journalists, Midas List secrets, and why traditional media is losing to independent voices 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

Discover the evolving roles of traditional vs. new media in tech and gain insights into effective content creation strategies. About the episode: In this episode, Nataraj hosts Alex Konrad, founder and editor of Upstart Media, to explore the shifting dynamics of tech media. Alex shares his experiences at Forbes, defines the roles of traditional and…

1
AI Hype, Future Trends & Research Trends with Best Selling Author of The Master Algorithm Pedro Domingos 1:21:38

2M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

This week we are republishing one of our favourite conversations that didn't get much visibility when it first came out. About the episode: Nataraj hosts Pedro Domingos, a distinguished figure in AI and machine learning, to discuss the current state of AI, hype cycles, and future trends. Pedro shares insights from his early career, his widely-read …

1
The Invisible Layer Powering the AI Infrastructure | Co-Founder and CEO of Momento | Khawaja Shams 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

We are republishing one of our favorite episode with the co-founder of Momento this week, we will be publishing a brand new episode next week. Discover how a NASA engineer leveraged AWS to build a serverless caching solution. About the episode: Join Nataraj as he speaks with Khawaja Shams, co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching solutio…

1
Offline AI, personal AI assistants, edge computing revolution, compression of neural networks, privacy, compute efficiency, AI infrastructure startups | David Stout, Founder of webAI 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Discover how webAI is revolutionizing AI by enabling powerful models to run directly on devices. About the episode: Nataraj chats with David Stout, founder of webAI, about bringing AI infrastructure to edge devices. David shares his journey from a Michigan farm to pioneering techniques for compressing AI models onto phones, laptops, and even airpla…

1
Fixing Broken Meetings, Managing Calendars with AI, and Redesigning the Future of Work | Matt Martin CEO & Co-Founder Clockwise 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

In this episode, Nataraj welcomes Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, to explore the science of smart scheduling. Discover how Clockwise uses AI to optimize calendars, reduce meeting overload, and create more focused work time. Matt shares insights on balancing collaboration with individual productivity, the impact of remote work on meeting culture, and…

1
The Future of Enterprise AI: $100M ARR, Agents, Company Building, and Scaling Unicorns | Arvind Jain (Co-founder of Glean, Rubrik, ex-Google) 54:02

3M ago54:02

54:02

Discover how Glean AI is transforming enterprise productivity with AI-powered search and intelligent agents. About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the evolution of enterprise AI with Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean. From its roots as an AI-powered search solution, Glean has transformed into a comprehensive AI agent platform, helping companies li…

1
APIs as Graphs not Endpoints, building a company on open source foundations, why VPs of Engineering face impossible trade-offs | Apollo GraphQL CEO Matt DeBergalis 50:42

4M ago50:42

50:42

### About the episode: Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover ho…

1
How to be an AI first company, Enterprise AI adoption, Future of Developers, Cost of AI, Unlocking value from Enterprise Data with AI & more with Ben Kus | CTO of Box 55:25

4M ago55:25

55:25

In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj interviews Ben Kus, CTO of Box, about the critical role of unstructured data in the AI revolution. They discuss the cost structures of adopting and building with AI, and how AI is transforming enterprise businesses. Ben shares Box's unique perspective, managing over an exabyte of data for 120,000 enterpri…

1
Automating Startup Formation, Scaling Fund Products, Applying AI Across Venture Tools | AngelList CTO Goutham Buchi 49:25

5M ago49:25

49:25

About the Episode: This episode dives into AngelList's core products and how they strengthen the startup ecosystem. Goutham explains how AngelList sits at the center of founders, GPs, and LPs, providing tools and infrastructure to fuel innovation. He discusses the impact of AI on AngelList's operations, from streamlining fund deployment to providin…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Closing program with Ginger Dunnil and Josie Lopez 1:28:19

5M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

In this episode, we present the final transmission of live recordings from the exhibition program that accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue at the Albuquerque Museum. This live conversation between exhibition co-curators Ginger Dunnill and Josie Lopez took place on March 2, 2025, and served as the closing event for both t…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Joseph M. Pierce & Christine Howard Sandoval Live in conversation with Josie Lopez 1:14:19

5M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

This episode continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue at the Albuquerque Museum. This program took place on January 16th, 2025, with exhibiting artists Joseph M. Pierce and Christine Howard Sandoval, speaking to the theme of Movement, Memory, and Land. …

1
How Publishers are Navigating Advertising, AI's Impact on Search Traffic, Biased Incentives of Ad Industry, Future of Publishing | Jared Siegal Founder of Aditude Inc | #104 49:24

5M ago49:24

49:24

About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the world of online advertising with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Aditude. Discover how programmatic advertising empowers publishers to scale their revenue and the evolving landscape of online monetization. They discuss the roles of different players in the ad industry, the impact of AI on search t…

1
AI Startup Cleaning Up a $1.6 Trillion Crisis, Building a Hardware + AI Startup, Scaling Edge AI, Digitize Waster & Reduce Landfill | Ambarish Mitra Co-Founder of Greyparrot AI | #103 40:10

6M ago40:10

40:10

Join Nataraj as he interviews Rish, the co-founder and CEO of Greyparrot, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize the recycling industry. Rish shares his journey from augmented reality to AI-powered waste management, detailing the challenges and opportunities in this space. Discover how Greyparrot's innovative technology brings transparency and ef…

1
How Statsig Founder Vijaye Raji Built a $1.1B Product Development Platform | CEO & Co-Founder of Statsig | Startup Project #102 51:34

6M ago51:34

51:34

Join Nataraj as he sits down with Vijaye Raji, founder and CEO of Statsig, a platform revolutionizing product development with data-driven decision-making. Formerly a VP at Facebook and head of Facebook Seattle, Vijaye shares his journey from big tech to startup founder. About the Episode: This conversation explores Vijaye's transition from leading…

1
How Chronosphere Solved Observability in Containerized Environments to Build $1.6B Company | Uber spin-out, 5x Cheap & Impact of AI in Observability | CEO Martin Mao | Startup Project #101 50:47

7M ago50:47

50:47

Martin Mao is the co-founder and CEO of Chronosphere, an observability platform built for the modern containerized world. Prior to Chronosphere, Martin led the observability team at Uber, tackling the unique challenges of large-scale distributed systems. With a background as a technical lead at AWS, Martin brings unique experience in building scala…

1
The Unfiltered Playbook to Make Early‑Stage Startups Get Media Traction & Demystifying Public Relations for Tech Founders | Emilie Gerber Founder of Six Eastern PR | Startup Project #100 49:36

8M ago49:36

49:36

Join host Nataraj as he speaks with Emilie Gerber, founder and principal of SixEastern, a PR firm specializing in startups and tech companies. Emilie shares her expertise on crafting effective PR strategies for early-stage startups and navigating the evolving media landscape. About the Episode: This episode demystifies the world of PR for tech foun…

1
Live at Desert X 2025: Cannupa Hanska Luger and Gerald Clarke in conversation with Desert X Co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas 58:00

8M ago58:00

58:00

This live conversation features artists Gerald Clarke and Cannupa Hanska Luger and Desert X Co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas and took place March 29, 2025 at the Thompson Hotel in Palm Springs, CA as a part of the Desert X 2025 program. This lively discussion between these two Indigenous artists unfolds reflections around land ownership, maintenan…

1
Award-Winning Industrial Designer on How to Design Great Hardware Products at Scale? | Todd Bracher Founder of Betterlab | Startup Project #99 47:12

8M ago47:12

47:12

Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Todd Bracher, founder of BetterLab, an industrial design firm partnering with scientists and innovators to create game-changing products. Previously Executive Creative Director and Design Partner at Human Scale, Todd has also collaborated with iconic brands like Issey Miyake, Herman Miller, and 3M. A two-time …

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue- Long Con Live with Sterlin Harjo and Cannupa Hanska Luger 1:23:04

8M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

This special live program took place on November 2, 2024 and featured a screening of Sterlin Harjo's documentary Love & Fury, a film where Sterlin follows Native artists for a year as they navigated their careers in the US and abroad. Love & Fury explores the immense complexities each artist faces in regards to their own identity as Native artists,…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue- Planting Justice Live Panel Discussion 1:03:29

8M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

This episode features an inspiring panel conversation with members of the Planting Justice project and continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue co-curator Josie Lopez introduces this conversation with…

1
Warp Dev The AI Terminal Changing Software Development | Zach Lloyd CEO & Co-Founder of Warp Dev | Startup Project #98 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Zach Lloyd, the founder and CEO of Warp, a company developing an intelligent terminal aimed at modernizing the command line experience for developers. Zach, a former principal engineer at Google, having worked on Google Sheets and Docs, and co-founder and CTO of Selfmade, shares his insights on the future of s…

1
How to Build a Scalable Venture Community | Jennifer Jeronimo CEO of Gaingels Inc| Startup Project #97 32:03

9M ago32:03

32:03

Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he interviews Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gaingels, a venture capital syndicate that has deployed over $900 million into 2,500 startups. About the Episode: Jennifer shares Gaingels' unique journey from an investment club focused on LGBTQ+ founders to one of the largest venture capital syndicates globally, with a div…

1
Startup Mistakes to Avoid: Overvaluation, Fundraising, AI & SaaS Pricing | Vanessa Larco Partner at NEA | Startup Project #96 44:48

9M ago44:48

44:48

Join host Nataraj on Startup Project as he sits down with Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on startups and venture capital. About the Episode: This episode delves into the evolving landscape of tech investing, exploring how AI is reshaping business models, pricing strategies, and the future of work. Vanessa,…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Raven Chacon & Laura Ortman Live Performance 50:36

9M ago50:36

50:36

Broken Boxes is pleased to present the audio from a very special site specific experimental music performance by award-winning artists and longtime collaborators Raven Chacon and Laura Ortman. This episode continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. The p…

1
Deep Tech's Golden Age: Investing in Robotics, AI, and Quantum Computing | Startup Project #95 49:23

9M ago49:23

49:23

Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Karthee Madasamy, the Managing Director of MFA Partners, to discuss his journey from chip designer to venture capitalist in the world of deep tech. About the Episode: This episode explores Karthee's transition from a technical background in semiconductors and wireless communication to a successful career in ve…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Artist Roundtable Live with Tanya Aguiñiga, Jeremy Dennis, Amaryllis R. Flowers and Guadalupe Maravilla 1:03:59

10M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

This episode kicks off a mini-series celebrating our six months of live programming which accompanied the 10 year anniversary exhibition, BROKEN BOXES: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. On September 7, 2024 the opening program of the exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum included an artist roundtable featuring exhibiting artists Tanya Aguiñiga,…

1
Secondary Markets Explained: How EquityZen Provides Liquidity for Pre-IPO Shares | Startup Project Podcast #94 50:32

10M ago50:32

50:32

Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he talks to Aatish, CEO and founder of EquityZen, a secondary market for private equities. They discuss the evolution of secondary markets, EquityZen's business model, the value proposition of secondary equity platforms, investor strategies, and the nuances of investing in secondary shares. They'll also delve into…

1
Seattle's Ambition to Become the Next Silicon Valley | Aviel Ginsberg | Startup Project #93 47:15

10M ago47:15

47:15

Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Aviel Ginsberg, the founder of Simply Measured (acquired by Sprout Social), managing director at Amazon's Alexa Accelerator, general partner at Founders Co-op, and now co-founder of Foundations, a shared workspace and accelerator designed to bolster Seattle's VC ecosystem. About the Episode: This episode explo…

1
Revolutionizing Workflows with AI Agents | Jacob Bank | relay app | Startup Project 44:54

10M ago44:54

44:54

Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Jacob Bank, founder and CEO of Relay.app, a platform building AI agents to revolutionize how we work. **About the Episode:**This conversation explores the evolution of AI agents and how Relay is solving customer problems by automating cross-tool workflows. Jacob, a former product lead at Google (Gmail, G Suite…

1
Building a Billion-Dollar Portfolio: David Blumberg's Investment Strategies | Startup Project #91 56:55

11M ago56:55

56:55

Join host Nataraj on the Startup Project podcast as he sits down with David Blumberg, a seasoned investor with over three decades of experience in early-stage tech companies. From his early days at T. Rowe Price to founding Bloomberg Capital, David shares his unique journey and insights into the world of venture capital. About the Episode: This epi…

1
A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Exhibition Sound Installation 1:15:47

11M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Over the next several months Broken Boxes will be releasing recordings from live programming which took place at the Albuquerque Museum in relation to the 10 year celebration exhibition, Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue, curated by Ginger Dunnill and Josie Lopez. The exhibition is currently on view until March 7 2025 and features…

1
From Zero to $50 Million Read.AI's Explosive Growth | David Shim Founder of Read AI | Startup Project #90 54:02

11M ago54:02

54:02

This episode of Startup Project tackles that very problem! Join host Nataraj as he sits down with David Shim, CEO of Read.ai, a company that just raised $50 million in Series B funding to revolutionize how we handle meetings and work in general.About the Episode:This insightful conversation dives deep into Read.ai's innovative AI-powered meeting su…

1
#89 Secret Weapon Behind Small Businesses Success | Hello Alice Co-founder Elizabeth Gore 26:19

12M ago26:19

26:19

Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving small business and secure funding in today's competitive landscape? This episode of Startup Project dives deep into the world of Hello Alice, a platform revolutionizing how small businesses access resources and capital. Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of…

1
To Belong: Conversation with Isabeau Waia'u Walker 1:36:53

12M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

In this episode we speak with Portland based multicultural Kānaka Maoli singer songwriter, Isabeau Waia'u Walker. Originally from Wailuku, Maui, Isabeau is a firm believer in the power of stories shared through song and aims to address the mind and heart in everything she creates. Her voice, her lyrics, her melodies and harmonies are both raw and r…

1
#88 How to Market a Database Product? | CMO of SingleStore Madhukar Kumar 50:21

1y ago50:21

50:21

Madhukar Kumar is the Chief Marketing Officer at SingleStore (formerly MSQL), a cloud-native database company that has raised over $300M in funding. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of technical marketing, product-led growth, and the future of AI in marketing: In this episode, we cover:(00:02) Introduction and SingleStore overview(…

1
BROKEN BOXES LIVE - Cassils in conversation with Gayatri Gopinath at SITE SANTA FE 59:29

1y ago59:29

59:29

In honor of the opening weekend of Movements at SITE SANTA FE, exhibiting artist Cassils engages in a wide-ranging conversation with cultural critic Gayatri Gopinath on how their exhibition represents a departure from their earlier work, what it means to create trans* representation at this particularly fraught political moment, and the specificity…

1
#87 DocuSign Founder on Building $16B Company | Court Lorenzini 52:13

1y ago52:13

52:13

Guest: Court Lorenzini | Founder of DocuSign & FounderNexus Host: Nataraj | Senior PM at Azure, Creator of Startup Project & Angel Investor Subscribe to Startup Project Newsletter for valuable founder insights: https://startupproject.substack.com/Join Nataraj in conversation with Court Lorenzini, co-founder of DocuSign and serial entrepreneur, as t…

1
Long Con: Sterlin Harjo & Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ep 7 - Tulsa, OK feat. Brownie Harjo 2:03:23

1y ago2:03:23

2:03:23

Long Con is a series of conversations between Director Sterlin Harjo and Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger about life, art, film, history and everything in between - informally shared from the lens of two contemporary Native American artists and friends actively participating in the record of the 21st century. This is the seventh episode of this series, …

1
#86 Building RelationalAI: AI Coprocessor for Snowflake | Molham Aref CEO & Founder 59:09

1y ago59:09

59:09

My guest today is Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, a company that recently closed a $75 million Series B funding round. Moham shares his incredible journey spanning over 30 years in the AI and machine learning space, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, Moham brings a we…

1
#85 AI Should Not be Regulated - Author & ML Researcher Pedro Domingos #ai #regulation 1:21:43

1y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

For video version watch the episode on: → YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9-J4eV8qvZgJoin us as we dive deep into the world of AI with Pedro Domingos, a machine learning pioneer and author of the acclaimed book "The Master Algorithm." Pedro shares his insights on the current AI hype cycle, the real impact of AI on society, and how he sees the future…

1
#84 From Mars Rover to Starups: Ex-aws exec khawaja shams on the art of product-market fit in b2b cloud 49:57

1y ago49:57

49:57

In this episode of Startup Project, we chat with Khawaja Shams, Co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching and messaging service built for interactive applications at scale. Host: Nataraj (Investor at Incisive VC, angel investor, and Senior Product Manager) Guest: Khawaja Shams (Co-founder and CEO of Momento) Website: ⁠Momento Website⁠ Lin…

1
No Place: Conversation with Saya Woolfalk 1:11:57

1y ago1:11:57

1:11:57

In this episode of Broken Boxes we hear a conversation with Saya Woolfalk, a New York based artist who uses science fiction and fantasy to re-imagine the world in multiple dimensions. Saya’s work builds new narratives and questions the utopian possibilities of cultural hybridity. I first met up with artist Saya in the summer of 2023 at her studio i…

1
#83 Learning Generative AI, Product Management & Upskilling your Career with Nataraj Sindam 47:01

1y ago47:01

47:01

This is a special episode. We are airing an episode where Nataraj was the guest on Learn It All podcast where he talked about trends in AI, how to leverage gen AI to build new products and how to upskill your career and find the right things to work on. Links: Startup Project Podcast: https://thestartupproject.io/ Website: ⁠⁠https://thestartupproje…

1
#82 Silicon Valley Secrets: From 3x Exit Founder of Baffle io Ameesh Divatia 38:19

1y ago38:19

38:19

Host: Nataraj - Investor at Incisive VC, Angel Investor, and Product Manager.Connect with us:* Website: ⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠* LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/⁠* Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠Guest: Ameesh Divatia - Founder and CEO of Baffle.Connect with our guest:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/am…

1
#81 Coursera's Engineer No 1 on Building AI agents for knowledge workers #AI #podcast #aicode #startup 59:58

1y ago59:58

59:58

Startup Project Podcast: Building AI Agents for Knowledge Workers with Lutra AIJiquan Ngiam joins Nataraj to discuss the future of AI, from the rise of deep learning to the potential of AI agents for knowledge workers. They delve into [Guest Name]'s experiences working with Andrew Ng at Coursera and Google Brain, where he witnessed the power of sca…

1
#80: End of Gaming PC? Ambitious Vision of Highscore for Cloud Gaming 47:44

1+ y ago47:44

47:44

🎮 Dive into the future of gaming with Ian from High Score! 🎮In this episode of Startup Project, we explore:- The true size of the gaming industry (hint: it's HUGE!)- How cloud gaming is revolutionizing accessibility- The story behind High Score's innovative platform- Challenges faced by cloud gaming services like Google Stadia- Future trends in gam…

1
#79 Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with Xano 40:04

1+ y ago40:04

40:04

Startup Project Podcast: Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with XanoJoin Natraj as he sits down with Prakash, the founder of Xano, a revolutionary no-code backend platform that's shaking up the software development landscape.This episode dives deep into:🔸Xano's mission: Prakash explains how Xano empowers developers and citizen developers to build…

1
#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

1
#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

42:36

Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…