ALGO: A LOT GOING ON WITH RAJ KOTECHA | THE NO1 PODCAST IN DUBAI

In this episode of ALGO, join us as we go on a journey, discussing a lot of different topics from our 2024 New Year's plans, spending Christmas Day in Dubai on a Yacht as well as interesting conversations we’ve recently had with creatives. We also discuss what we believe you should focus on in 2024, weaknesses we need to stop to make our 2024 more productive, and lastly what we believe are the biggest opportunities of 2024. We hope you enjoy this episode and wish you a Happy New Year!

Back to a classic episode format this week as Raj and Vik discuss Instagram leveling up to a marketing technology firm for the masses with split A/B testing, what kept Raj and Vik from recording ALGO for 6 months and their highlights of 2023.

In this episode of ALGO, Raj, Vik, and special guest Kish sit down to deeeep dive into the incredible world of Sole DXB 2023. From its music programming on stage and celebrations of Arab pride to the incredible value for money and benefits to Dubai - we cover it all in 90 minutes. Massive shoutouts to the team at Sole and all the friends and artists we met. You can check some of the video content on https://www.instagram.com/algo.pod

In this episode, Raj and Adnan discuss a HUGE set of notes Raj took at Collision Conference, North America's biggest tech conference. Raj spent time with newcomers and billionaires in the tech scene and gathered an insane series of takes on AI and the future of the web, creativity and content.

This is a must-listen for fans of the show and clients of Creative Content Agency.

In this episode, Alex, Adnan, and I discuss the My Friends Your Friends New York City event, AI tools for events as well as the missing Titanic submarine.

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In this episode Vik, Adnan and I discuss space travel and its benefits for humanity, the recent video by Instagram's CEO, Adam Mosseri, about how their algorithm works, and of course our new favourite topic, artificial intelligence.

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In this episode we deep dive into the emerging two-horse race of Open AI vs Google and discuss strategic 2nd mover advantage, along with how large language models and AI can be placed over narrow data models like your favourite e-commerce site or your business's P&L to give you insights.

(00:00) Intro to Adnan Basrai co-hosting

(01:25) Trying Teff Cookies that were gifted to us

(05:05) Did ChatGPT prompt Google and other tech companies to speed up their innovation?

(08:37) Rapid innovation cycles as a trend (Apple VR headsets, AI, etc)

(15:25) Dealing with AI job losses and skills transfers

(24:15) Raj used OpenAI to make a DJ set playlist

(30:01) Using LLM's in regulated markets and over narrow data sets

(36:40) Are young entrepreneurs fascinated with Elon, Bezos, Zuck, Chamath?

(36:05) Why Jay-Z, Biggie and Nas are considered the GOATs

(40:57) Why Jay Z is the last technical GOAT

This week Raj is back from London after watching the KSI vs Joe Fournier fight at OVO Wembley. He talks about why the Misfits boxing franchise is genius and his history with some of the people behind the match.

In this episode, Arjun and I fall into a conversation early on about loving your own work and some of the reasons behind it.

In this episode, Raj Kotecha and Arjun Shah talk about the shift in verification across Facebook and Twitter and the impact of AI. This episode is more of a deep dive on one subject, but if you work in social, content and brand building, it's a must-watch.