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

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

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  • Happy New Year! 2024 SWOT Analysis, JusReign Returns, You + AI - ALGO EP 68

    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!

    (00:00) Intro
    (00:20) Raj & Vik’s New Years Plans
    (02:15) Raj’s Conversation with Alv on Experience Design
    (05:02) Our Conversation with Drock AKA the Man Behind GaryVee’s Content Machine
    (07:12) Yacht Party & Lunch for Christmas Day
    (10:50) Rest in Peace Farah Khaleck
    (12:10) Jus Reign is Back
    (15:50) Don’t sleep on AI in 2024
    (21:31) Get good at Learning How to Learn
    (27:21) Process’ are Important
    (28:36) Stop Over Consuming Content
    (31:32) Vik on Needing to Stop Procrastinating
    (33:40) Business’ Need to be More Thoughtful about Content
    (36:10) You Should Move to the UAE in 2024
    (37:49) Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
    (39:26) Don’t Let People Drain Your Energy
    Connect with the show
    http://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha
    http://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria
    http://www.instagram.com/algo.pod
    This episode was recorded at Tara Rose Podcast Studios. For more information check out
    Tara Rose Salon
    Arenco Warehouse 10, Al Quoz, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
    +971 4 324 6613
    http://www.tararosesalon.com
    45 min
  • Highlights of 2023, returning to podcasting, Instagram's new features | ALGO EP 67

    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.

    (00:00) Feedback on the SoleDXB Episode
    (00:28) Tara Rose Podcast Studio Details
    (01:12) What we'll be discussing today
    (01:25) Instagram launches Split A/B testing of captions
    (07:23) Why Gary Vee, Steven Bartlett and Mr Beast keep changing thumbnails
    (10:38) Instagram is making creators level up
    (11:53) How split testing can create better brands online
    (21:46) Indo Warehouse Dubai show 6th January 2024
    (23:50) Scarface Tiny Desk Performance Review (No Spoilers)
    (29:24) Why Raj follows US Politics
    (30:05) Why we haven't published ALGO since the summer
    (30:43) My Friends Your Friends in London, New York and Toronto
    (33:29) Raj is a Course Director for Chartered Institute of Marketing
    (34:08) Shout out to Creative Content Agency clients
    (37:00) Working with celebrities again
    (45:30) Getting healthy is easier your 40's
    (48:41) Raj's thoughts on the business becoming systemised
    (50:35) How Raj spots trends in other cities to bring back to Dubai
    (54:38) Why all-hands meetings are the most expensive things for a business
    (59:09) First and Ten Productions shout out
    (59:01) Vik loved working with Ryan Serhant
    (01:01:22) Raj loved working with Jay Shetty
    (01:03:53) Daniel Priestley is Raj's 2024 pick
    (01:05:47) Daniel Priestley is Dizzee Rascal
    (01:07:05) Raj responds to critics on his strategy
    (01:08:39) Raj's plans for ALGO in 2024
    (01:09:24) Raj's plans for his own brand in 2024
    (01:10:09) Raj's plans for Creative Content Agency in 2024
    (01:12:06) Raj's plans for The 4Ps of Content in 2024
    (01:12:21) Raj's plans for My Friends Your Friends 20 in 2024
    (01:15:05) Tara Rose Salon shout outs
    (01:15:58) Shout out to Park Hill Clothing
    Connect with the show
    http://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha
    http://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria
    http://www.instagram.com/algo.pod
    This episode was recorded at Tara Rose Podcast Studios. For more information check out
    Tara Rose Salon
    Arenco Warehouse 10, Al Quoz, Al Quoz 1, Dubai
    +971 4 324 6613
    http://www.tararosesalon.com
    1 hr 20 min
  • Sole DXB 2023 ft Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, Big Daddy Kane, DJ Clark Kent - ALGO EP66

    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

    Highlights include:
    (00:00) Intro
    (00:53) Sole DXB Overview Breakdown
    (01:44) Why Sole is the most important weekend in Dubai
    (02:44) Comparing Sole to Hip Hop 50 in NYC + London
    (06:34) Arab Pride & Culture at Sole DXB
    (10:30) Brands and Activations at Sole DXB
    (14:30) The Programming of Sole DXB
    (16:10) Why booking Jadakiss was genius
    (18:48) Busta Rhymes at Sole DXB
    (23:24) Honeycomb HiFi x Sole DXB
    (24:30) Russell Peters at DEF JAM x Jibber with Jabber
    (25:07) Ghostface Performs at Sole DXB Opening Party
    (28:25) DJ Shadow at SoleDXB
    (29:24) Lupe Fiasco at SoleDXB
    (30:06) What makes SoleDXB untouchable?
    (31:23) SoleDXB should release a $1000 ticket
    (37:37) Big Daddy Kane at SoleDXB
    (40:55) Arlo Parks at SoleDXB
    (43:00) Dijok at SoleDXB
    (44:28) Toby Nwigwe at SoleDXB
    (46:20) Yasiin Bey at SoleDXB
    (46:55) Spliff Star catch up at SoleDXB
    (47:53) SoleDXB is 10 AED per hour
    (49:34) AJ x Mazzi crush it with Jibber with Jabber Live
    (51:55) Falafel for the People food review at SoleDXB
    (53:18) AmongstFew stand at SoleDXB
    (54:58) Sunday at Sole DXB
    (55:13) Rahzel Beatboxing at SoleDXB
    (59:16) Omar Offendum at SoleDXB
    (1:03:26) Sampa The Great at SoleDXB
    (01:04:09) Joey Badass at SoleDXB
    (01:05:55) SoleDXB Set Design x Ticket Categories
    (01:11:42) Parvane x Elo at SoleDXB
    (01:12:43) Busta Rhymes x Spliff Star Close SoleDXB
    (01:15:34) The UAE Mixtape at SoleDXB
    (01:17:53) Mazzi at SoleDXB
    (1:20:28) Shout Outs
    (1:21:44) Launching MFYF in New York, Toronto and London
    (01:23:54) DJ Kishmeister on ItchFM
    (01:26:10) Will the SoleDXB founders come on ALGO?
    (01:27:18) SoleDXB is net positive for immigration
    Connect:
    https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha
    https://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria
    https://www.instagram.com/kishmeister/
    https://www.rajkotecha.com/
    Listen and watch "ALGO: A Lot Going On with Raj Kotecha" on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

    1 hr 30 min
  • An AI Billionaire Just Blew My Mind | ALGO EP 65

    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.

    1 hr 26 min
  • MFYF NYC HIT DIFFERENT | ALGO EP 64

    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.

    (00:00) Intro
    (00:36) MFYF NYC Breakdown
    (11:42) AI Tools for events
    (14:56) Out & About
    (31:02) Missing Titanic Submarine
    Connect:
    https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha

    https://www.instagram.com/alexchristophe

    https://www.instagram.com/adnanbasrai

    https://www.rajkotecha.com/

    Listen and watch A Lot Going On on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

    43 min
  • The Case for Space, AI Talk and Insta's CEO | ALGO EP 63

    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.

    (00:00) Intro
    (01:54) Out and about in Dubai
    (09:44) The Case for Space - a deep dive into the advantages of space travel
    (15:48) Why should people care about space travel
    (38:20) A deep dive into Adam Mosseri's video about Instagram's algorithm
    (1:02:40) The rise of intelligence through Artificial Intelligence
    (1:10:44) How Artificial Intelligence helps an agency work with a client
    (1:24:50) Raj's advice for everybody in 2023
    Connect:
    https://www.instagram.com/rajkotecha

    https://www.instagram.com/vikmorjaria

    https://www.instagram.com/adnanbasrai

    https://www.rajkotecha.com/

    Listen and watch A Lot Going On on all platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and more at https://www.rajkotecha.com/podcast

    1 hr 31 min
  • Did Open AI Force Google to Play Catch Up? | ALGO EP 62

    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


    50 min
  • Full Contact Sports Entertainment | ALGO 61

    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.

    47 min
  • Loving Your Work & ChatGPT Plug Ins | ALGO EP60

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

    We then talked about the creative process and the role of AI including chat GPT's latest announcements about plug-ins and automation, along with the impact on social media advertising. Enjoy.

    47 min
  • Are We Paying for Verification? | ALGO EP59

    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.

    (00:00) Where ALGO has been and introducing Arjun
    (10:42) The verification talk starts

    58 min

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

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Between the worlds of media, tech and entrepreneurship, Raj Kotecha has had A Lot Going On. In this podcast, Raj combines his diverse life experiences across Dubai and London with over 25 years of business expertise.