Best Concise Software Podcasts (2025)

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AI's Impact on SaaS: Why Software is Changing Forever 52:11

8h ago52:11

52:11

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Josh Pantony, co-founder and CEO of Boosted AI, to explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence in finance. Josh, a veteran in the AI space, shares his journey from co-founding Maluva, an early competitor to Siri, to his current role revolutionizing W…

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AI on the Edge: Breakthroughs, Bans & Bots – Weekly AI Roundup (May 11–16, 2025) 18:14

2d ago18:14

18:14

This week in AI was anything but quiet. OpenAI rolled out GPT-4.1 and a new coding agent, while Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve cracked decades-old math puzzles and boosted efficiency. On the policy front, U.S. lawmakers proposed a controversial 10-year ban on state AI regulations, drawing fire from critics. Meanwhile, AI-powered impersonation threat…

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Steganography, RICO, CMMC, End of 10, AI is coming for you, Aaran Leyland and More... - SWN #477 33:54

3d ago33:54

33:54

Steganography, RICO, CMMC, End of 10, AI is coming for you, Aaran Leyland and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-477

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Baking UX into the DNA of Your Organization’s Strategy 6:28

5d ago6:28

6:28

In the previous lesson, I asked you to take an initial look at your role, your resources, and your reach. Now, over the next three lessons, we're going to dive into those three areas in more detail, starting with your role and how it aligns with something much bigger: your organization's goals. Because if you want UX to be seen as more than a suppo…

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Deepfake, South Korea, Moonlander, ChineseAI, FBI, AI damages professional reputation - SWN #476 29:03

6d ago29:03

29:03

Deepfake porn, South Korea, Operation Moonlander, Chinese AI, FBI, AI use damages professional reputation, Joshua Marpet and More Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-476

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Navigating Burnout and Building a Best Place to Work - with Craig Letton 49:42

7d ago49:42

49:42

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Craig Letton, founder and CEO of alcohol marketing platform hyble, for a raw and honest discussion about entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a successful global business. Craig shares the remarkable story of how he took over his parents' small print shop in Scotland and transf…

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AI Power Moves: Meta's Billions, Google's Upgrades & the Global AI Race 16:14

8d ago16:14

16:14

In this packed episode, we break down a whirlwind week of major developments in the AI world. Google expands its AI Mode with powerful new features and wider access, signaling a strategic push in the competitive search landscape. The 2025 Stanford AI Index Report reveals a dramatic acceleration in AI adoption, investment, and international governan…

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Sudo watch, AI Dreams, Kickidler, Powershool, Old Man Router, PSMU, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #475 33:52

10d ago33:52

33:52

Sudo watch this show, Hallucinations, Kickidler, Powershool redux, Old Man Router, PSMU, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-475

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Before We Charge Ahead, Let’s See Where We’re Standing 4:17

12d ago4:17

4:17

Hi there, In Lesson 1 we travelled from Roman amphitheaters to modern apps and saw that user experience is not what many consider it to be and needs repositioning. In Lesson 2 I asked whether you’re ready to lead that charge inside your organization. Today we roll up our sleeves and start that journey. The UX Maturity Spectrum Organizations vary wi…

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Deepfake Porn Bots, Skype, dd, Venom Spider, CISA, IT Helpdesk, Rob Allen... - Rob Allen - SWN #474 36:47

13d ago36:47

36:47

Deepfake Porn Bots, Skype, dd, Venom Spider, CISA, IT Helpdesk, Rob Allen, and more on the Security Weekly News. Segment Resources: https://cybersecuritynews.com/cyber-security-company-ceo-arrested/ This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly…

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Athlete to Entrepreneur: PartnerStack Founder's Winning Mindset 54:49

15d ago54:49

54:49

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Bryn Jones, co-founder and CEO of PartnerStack, to explore the world of B2B partnerships and scaling a successful SaaS company. As PartnerStack approaches its 10-year anniversary, Bryn shares valuable lessons from his journey as a competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur. He discus…

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AI on Fire: Meta’s New Moves, Google's Upgrades & the US-China Showdown 15:27

15d ago15:27

15:27

Welcome back to The Deep Dive, your shortcut through the firehose of AI news. This week, we tackle a tidal wave of developments—from Meta’s big bet on standalone AI with Llama 4 and its new social chat experience, to Google’s expanding creative tools and search integrations. We also spotlight OpenAI’s latest tweaks (less psychopanty, more useful), …

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Security Weekly News Interviews Leaders of NECCDC competition - SWN #473 32:02

18d ago32:02

32:02

Join us for a special in-person edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-473

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Are You Ready to Become a UX leader? 6:03

19d ago6:03

6:03

Understanding Where You Fit If you're reading this, chances are you're passionate about user experience. But maybe UX isn't actually in your job title. Perhaps you're a marketer, project manager, developer, copywriter, or business analyst who deeply cares about making your products better for users. Or you might be a UX designer or researcher feeli…

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Security Weekly News Interviews Participants and Coaches at NECCDC - SWN #472 33:34

21d ago33:34

33:34

Join us for a special in-person edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-472

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Pine's Mission: Making Homeownership Affordable for All Canadians 51:43

22d ago51:43

51:43

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Justin Herlick, co-founder and CEO of Pine, a digital-first mortgage platform revolutionizing homeownership in Canada. Justin shares his journey from working on Wall Street to Silicon Valley, where he gained invaluable experience at fast-paced startups like Blend. …

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Beating the AI Game, Ripple, Numerology, Darcula, Special Guests from Hidden Layer... - Malcolm Harkins, Kasimir Schulz - SWN #471 34:02

24d ago34:02

34:02

Beating the AI Game, Ripple (not that one), Numerology, Darcula, Special Guests, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Special Guests from Hidden Layer to talk about this article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2025/04/24/one-prompt-can-bypass-every-major-llms-safeguards/ Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all t…

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From Amphitheaters to Apps: The Evolution of User Experience 10:40

26d ago10:40

10:40

From Amphitheaters to Apps: The Evolution of User Experience Long before we had screens, scroll wheels, or skeuomorphism, we were already wrestling with what it meant to design for humans. Take the Roman Colosseum, for example. Built nearly two thousand years ago, this wasn’t just a feat of architecture—it was a carefully orchestrated user experien…

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Brains, Elusive Comet, AI Scams, Microsoft Dog Food, Deleting Yourself, Josh Marpet - SWN #470 31:59

28d ago31:59

31:59

Brains, Scams, Elusive Comet, AI Scams, Microsoft Dog Food, Deleting Yourself, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-470

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Scaling to a Million Customers: Lessons from Propel Holdings 53:39

29d ago53:39

53:39

In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Clive Kinross, the CEO of Propel Holdings, a company that's revolutionizing lending for underserved consumers. Clive shares his remarkable journey from South African chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, detailing the founding and growth of Propel Holdings. …

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AI at Warp Speed: Models, Agents, and the Future of Everything 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

This week, it felt like the entire AI landscape shifted in the blink of an eye. Join us as we cut through the noise and unpack the game-changing developments from OpenAI, Google, and beyond. From the launch of GPT-4.1's mini, nano, and full models to Google's lightning-fast Gemini 2.5 Flash, it's clear that the AI arms race is in full swing. We exp…

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HR Chatbots, MITRE, 4chan, Oracle, Identity, Port 53, NTLM, Zambia, Josh Marpet... - SWN #469 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

HR Chatbots, MITRE, 4chan, Oracle, Identity, Port 53, NTLM, Zambia, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-469

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UX Leadership and Strategy: A New Direction 3:07

1M ago3:07

3:07

If LinkedIn is to be believed UX design is a hot mess right now. People are regularly announcing that death of UX, complaining they cannot get jobs and entire companies are abandoning the term UX for product design. Not to mention the fact that AI will supposedly be replacing us all. If you care at all about improving the user experience, this will…

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QUBIT AI, Recall This, Defender, Tycoon, Slopsquatting, Feng Mengleng, Aaran Leyland - SWN #468 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

QUBIT AI, Recall This, Defender, Tycoon, Slopsquatting, Feng Mengleng, Aaran Leyland, and more, on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-468

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Transforming Personal Wellness: The Future of Health Tech 51:16

1M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sameer Dhar, co-founder and CEO of NiaHealth, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal health. Dhar shares his journey from diabetes researcher to investment banker to healthcare innovator, highlighting how his experiences shaped NiaHealth's mission to bri…

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Relentless: AI’s Week of Breakthroughs, Memory Wars & Stealth Surprises 18:58

1M ago18:58

18:58

This week in AI felt like drinking from a firehose — nonstop breakthroughs, major product updates, and a few curveballs. In this jam-packed episode, we cut through the noise to unpack what really matters. From OpenAI’s memory revolution and Copilot’s new smarts to Midjourney V7 and the rise of AI video, we explore how these changes could reshape yo…

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Win95, Shuckworm, Ottokit, DCs, EC2, IAB, OSS, Recall, Josh Marpet, and More... - SWN #467 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

Win95, Shuckworm, Ottokit, DCs, EC2, IAB, OSS, Recall, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-467

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DOS, Web Cams, VSCODE, Coinblack, Oracle, P&G, Satan, Sec Gemini, Josh Marpet... - SWN #466 33:48

1M ago33:48

33:48

DOS Lives, Web Cams Gone Wild, VSCODE, Coinblack, Oracle, P&G, Satan, Sec Gemini, Shopify, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-466

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AI Doomsday, Hot Robots, Google, palo Alto, Ivanti, CrushFTP, AI, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #465 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

AI Doomsday, Hot Robots, Google, palo Alto, Ivanti, CrushFTP, AI, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-465

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Why Shopify is a magnet for founders with Glen Coates 48:56

1M ago48:56

48:56

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod welcomes Glen Coates, former CEO of Handshake and current VP of Product for Core at Shopify. Glen takes listeners on a journey through his entrepreneurial experiences, from founding Handshake to his current role at Shopify. He shares candid insights about the challenges of building a B2B e-comme…

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OpenAI’s Next Move: From Model Mastery to User Ecosystems 4:33

2M ago4:33

4:33

In this revealing episode, we unpack a quietly dropped but deeply insightful interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, offering a glimpse into the company’s shifting priorities. As powerful AI models become increasingly commoditized, OpenAI is pivoting from being a frontier-model powerhouse to building a seamless, integrated AI ecosystem centered aroun…

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Are Synthetic Personas Smart UX—or Just Clever Illusions? 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

Hello all. I admit, I didn't expect much. In fact, I was fully prepared to dismiss it as just another AI gimmick—a shiny distraction from real user research. But after experimenting with using AI-generated personas (or "synthetic personas," as they're being called), I found myself in a strange new territory: genuinely impressed. If you're skeptical…

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Schrodinger, Lucid, Crocodilus, Wordpress, Ivanti, Oracle, Android, Josh Marpet... - SWN #464 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Schrodinger's Television, Lucid, Crocodilus, Wordpress, Ivanti, Oracle, Android, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-464

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AI at Warp Speed: OpenAI’s Artistic Leap, Google’s Memory Monster, and the Billion-Dollar Cloud Race 4:42

2M ago4:42

4:42

In this jam-packed episode, we dive into the whirlwind week of AI breakthroughs shaking up the tech world. From OpenAI's jaw-dropping image tools in ChatGPT—think Studio Ghibli magic at your fingertips—to Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro flexing its million-token memory muscle, we're witnessing the future unfold in real time. We unpack what these innovation…

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From Bootstrapped to Public: Lightspeed's 20-Year Evolution 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Dax Dasilva, the founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, spirituality, and building a billion-dollar tech company. As Lightspeed celebrates its 20th anniversary, Dasilva reflects on the company's journey from a small team in Montreal's G…

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Mrtentacle, Morphing Meerkat, Tor, VMWare, Waymo, Oracle, Aaran Leyland, and more... - SWN #463 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

Mrtentacle, Morphing Meerkat, Tor, VMWare, Waymo, Oracle, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-463

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Manus AI: More Than Just Talk—Can It Really Build, Code, and Teach? 5:10

2M ago5:10

5:10

Today, we’re diving into the bold world of Manus AI—a platform that claims to do much more than chat. From building entire websites and coding games to creating a full Linux AI development course, its multi-agent system promises teamwork-level performance from a single AI. But how much of this is real innovation, and how much is hype? We explore Ma…

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Faster Than a Caffeinated Cheetah: How AI Is Rewiring Our World in Real Time 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

Hold on tight—this episode dives into the rapid-fire evolution of artificial intelligence that's reshaping how we search, create, work, and live. From Claude AI’s mind-blowing multi-search capabilities to NVIDIA’s adaptable humanoid robots and Google’s conversational AI-powered search, we explore the game-changing innovations you need to know about…

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Curdled Miscreant, VanHelsing, MFA, Room 237, MFA, Velora, 23nMe, Josh Marpet... - SWN #462 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Curdled Miscreant, VanHelsing, MFA, Room 237, MFA, Velora, 23nMe, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-462

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The Future of AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Already Here 5:50

2M ago5:50

5:50

In this eye-opening episode, Daniel Lozovsky, MBA and seasoned generative AI architect, reveals how artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it's already reshaping our world in 2025. From Claude AI’s groundbreaking multi-search capabilities, to NVIDIA’s humanoid robots powered by synthetic training at scale, and Google’s revolutionary AI…

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From 49 Cents to Millions: Beehiiv's Incredible Startup Journey 48:35

2M ago48:35

48:35

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Tyler Denk, co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, to explore the world of email marketing and the creator economy. Tyler shares the fascinating origin story of Beehiiv, which grew out of his experience building custom tools at Morning Brew. He explains how Beehiiv has become a leadi…

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Orange Drop Caps, apps, Veeam, jobs, Heathrow, vpentest, Aaran Leyland, and More... - SWN #461 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Orange Drop Caps, apps, Veeam, jobs, Heathrow, vpentest, Aaran Leyland, and More are on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-461

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Angry Iguana, Squid Bot, Bruted, 0Auth, Dragon Medical, Clippy 2.0, CISA, Josh Marpet - SWN #460 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

Angry Iguana, Squid Bot 9000, Bruted, 0Auth, Dragon Medical One, Clippy 2.0, CISA, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-460

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The CEO as Chief Marketer: Personal Branding in Tech 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Matt Turck, General Partner at FirstMark Capital, for a wide-ranging discussion on venture capital, AI, and the startup ecosystem. As the first VC guest on the show, Turck offers a unique perspective on board dynamics, content creation, and the evolution of the tec…

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AI Convergence: How Everyday Tech is Getting Smarter 7:05

2M ago7:05

7:05

This week, we dive into the rapid integration of AI into everyday platforms—less about flashy new breakthroughs and more about how existing tools are coming together to make advanced capabilities accessible to everyone. From Google’s AI Studio and YouTube’s AI-powered summaries to OpenAI’s latest developer tools and China’s Manus AI, we break down …

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AI Bad, PHP, RDP, SuperBlack, VT, Deepseek, MassJacker, Roblox, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #459 29:09

2M ago29:09

29:09

AI Bad, PHP, Remote Desktop, SuperBlack, Deepseek, Volt Typhoon, MassJacker, Roblox, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-459

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Are You Obsessed With Usability? 3:18

2M ago3:18

3:18

I bet that subject line made you think this email was going to be about the importance of focusing on usability. But actually, we shouldn't be. Too many UX designers I meet are obsessed with making things as seamless and streamlined as possible. That’s great—up to a point. But usability isn't our entire job. In fact, focusing too much on usability …

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Brains, kill switch, parking fees, CobaltStrike, Minja, Allstate, GitHub, Josh Marpet - SWN #458 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

Brains, kill switch, unpaid parking, Cobalt Strike, Minja, Allstate, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-458

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Manus AI: The Autonomous Agent That Works for You—Revolution or Hype? 6:57

2M ago6:57

6:57

Can an AI truly work without human intervention? That’s the bold claim behind Manus AI, a next-gen autonomous agent promising to handle everything from booking travel to conducting financial analysis—all without the usual back-and-forth. In this episode, we break down the reality behind the hype. Can AI really complete complex tasks from start to f…

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Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Lessons from Knix Founder 47:31

2M ago47:31

47:31

In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Joanna Griffiths, the visionary founder and CEO of Knix, a revolutionary women's clothing brand. Joanna shares her remarkable journey of building Knix from its inception in 2013 to becoming a major player in the intimate apparel industry. She discusses how she identified a gap in …

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