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.

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss:

(00:00 Intro

(03:29) The Grammy’s

(07:29) Jay Z's Grammy Performance

(08:23) Harry Styles Performance

(09:09) Mick Jagger comparison

(13:08) Jay Z Grammy Performance Breakdown

(16:30) Beyoncé Breaks Grammy Record

(20:00) Chris Brown Disses Robert Glasper

(23:15) Zoom Lays Off 15% of Employees 

(36:58) Google VS Microsoft AI browser 

(39:15) LinkedIn AI

(48:51) Sharjah 3-Day Weekends 

(51:33) White Men Can't Jump Relaunch

(56:10) Nimesh Patel on Group Chat Podcast

(01:04:50) Lil Yachty Album

(1:10:34) Shout Outs 

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Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

This week Raj and Vik are joined by their buddy Sal to discuss the following topics.

(00:00) Intro with Vik & Sal

(02:10) Mr Beast cures 1000 blind people

(13:00) Facebook hits 2bn users

(20:50) 50k Free Flights to Hong Kong

(25:35) Dubai allows express weddings

(31:49) Will Smith announced Bad Boys 4

(45:54) Jay Z Wins in Bacardi Suit

(54:15) Starting from Scratch on DDFD Podcast

(55:50) Phat Tuesdays on Amazon Prime

(57:12) Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua on ROAD Podcast

(58:45) KSI: In Real Life

(01:01:00) Aziz Ansari Netflix Special

(01:01:39) Taste of Dubai Festival Review

(01:04:52) Dubai Glow Garden

(01:08:30) Raj's Promo Interview Tour

(01:10:51) Rishi Kotecha's Birthday

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex and I discuss:

(00:00) Intro

(01:30) Morgan Stanley $1mn fine

(11:38) Bloomberg takes shots at Elon Musk

(19:41) Ultra Abu Dhabi Announced

(29:34) Alan Cummings Returns OBE

(50:54) Enky Boys Dad Passes Away

(54:43) Content Recommendations

(1:02:35) Shout Outs

Connect:

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https://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria

https://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe

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ALGO: A LOT GOING ON WITH RAJ KOTECHA - we've gone viral.  Earlier this week the wonderful team at Earn Your Leisure posted our Beyoncé in Dubai clip and it got a LOT of views and comments.  We talk about that and more.  

(00:00) Topics this episode

(02:10) Our Beyoncé clip went viral

(11:26) Will artists do Vegas-style residencies in Dubai?

(13:45) Will Bollywood do residencies in Dubai?

(18:31) Why did Justin Beiber sell his music rights for $200M USD

(35:09) Why is Chinese retailer Shien doing a pop-up store in Dubai?

(43:21) Tik Tok wants staff back in the office

(49:45) Why Has Apple Launched a Privacy Charm Offensive?

(59:39) Sotheby's & Jordan Brand Launch Notorious BIG Air Jordan

(01:04:48) Content Recommendations Andrew Huberman & Rick Rubin

(01:14:00) MKBHD reviews Apple's New M2 Mac Mini's & MacBook Pro's

(01:15:15) Shout Outs

On today's episode of ALGO: A LOT GOING ON WITH RAJ KOTECHA we talk about

(00:00) Intro

(02:04) Beyoncé is cheap at $24m

(09:14) Will the performance sell to Netflix?

(16:00) Why $24m is a low price for Beyoncé

(19:45) Will Royal Atlantis do an annual event?

(23:02) Ashanti, Ja Rule, Fat Joe & Akon Dubai show

(28:35) Reviewing each performance

(42:25) Better ways to use Coca-Cola Arena

(46:28) Usher's Lovers and Friends Las Vegas Show

(49:01) Flo Rida wins $82.6m Damages in Celcius Case

(59:10) Usain Bolt has $12m Stolen

(01:02:46) Twitter Bans 3rd Party Apps

(01:15:00) India Surpasses China's Population

(01:29:30) Content Recommendations

(01:37:02) Shout Outs

Connect with us

http://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha

http://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria

http://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe

On today’s episode of ALGO Vik, Alex, and I discuss:

(00:00) Intro

(00:41) Welcome Back Alex

(01:36) Apple VR Headset Announced

(16:34) Elon Musk Loses $200bn

(20:01) Tim Cook’s $49m Pay Cut

(27:54) Will Saudi Arabia Buy The WWE

(38:00) UAE Allow Teenagers to Run Businesses

(50:06) Chris Brown Beats Elvis Presley As Male Singer with Most Gold-Certified Singles

(54:52) Euston shooting

(1:01:50) Content Recommendations:

(1:02:03) Lex Fridman X Mr.Beast

(1:03:46) Rich Roll X Seth Godin

(1:07:00) Ozark

(1:09:01) Why Brilliant Minds Are Moving to Dubai - Vishen Lakhiani

(1:11:15) Divine on Hot 97

(1:13:40) Strech & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives

(1:15:50) Black Bird

(1:16:57) Jay Shetty X Kevin Hart

(1:19:25) Out & About in Dubai

(1:19:54) The Nice Guy Dubai

(1:22:50) San Beach Dubai

(1:24:35) Dubai Boat Party

(1:25:51) Emmy Squared Pizza

(1:33:46) Shout Outs

Connect:

https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha

https://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria

https://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe

https://www.rajkotecha.com/

Listen and watch THE RAJ KOTECHA SHOW on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast