Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out

Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out

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Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out episodes

  • EP107: Tech to Combat Climate Change & MORE FLUTE in Hiphop: Figuring Things Out
    Marcus and Rami are two mates and Product leads, living in Silicon Valley, trying to figure things out.
    We’re joined by our very special guest Tara Seshan - Chief Product Officer at Watershed. In her own words, “these days, I find myself thinking about:
    1. Technology tools to cut carbon
    2. Global financial infrastructure (yes, +crypto!)
    3. CA’s housing crisis
    4. Getting more wind instruments sampled in hip hop
    5. The creeping dread that I may indeed be turning into my parents”.
    In this episode we dig into as many of these as we can and learn a thing or 3 along the way.
    Links Mentioned in Podcast: Flute & Hiphop - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BOrJPzMcTvZv2s2KqrLs0?si=a73cae17135e4642A Mental Model for Combating Climate Change - https://nanransohoff.com/A-mental-model-for-combating-climate-change-846be1769d374fa1b5b855407c93da66
    54 min
  • EP105: FinTech Mafia & NFT Creators Left Holding the Bag: Figuring Things Out
    Marcus and Rami are two mates, living in Silicon Valley, trying to figure things out. In this episode, we talk about the recent public twitter allegations, by Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow, that Stripe, YCombinator and VC's are the "Silicon Valley Mob". And as we dig deeper into web3 and NFT sales, are designers ultimately the biggest losers in this Pump and Dump scheme?
    Mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/YQ_xWvX1n9g
    52 min
  • EP104: How to Start a YouTube Channel with Patrick Rambles: Figuring Things Out
    Marcus and Rami are two mates and Product leads, living in Silicon Valley, trying to figure things out.
    We’re joined by a very special guest, YouTuber Patrick Rambles (www.youtube.com/c/PatrickRambles) - an amazing tech gear reviewer and one of our favorite creators.
    In this episode we explore what it means to be a "Covid Creator", starting a YouTube channel, when you can tell your co-workers and the doors it can open as your social brand grows. And we learn what the future holds for Patrick Rambles…
    Tune in if you're interested in starting your own channel, or the creator economy in general.
    53 min
  • EP103: The Future of Design with John Eze: Figuring Things Out
    Marcus and Rami are two mates and Product leads, living in Silicon Valley, trying to figure things out.   We’re joined by our very special guest John Eze - user experience design lead at YouTube. Previously of Google Search and LinkedIn. Oh, and he’s a great mate of ours - but don’t hold that against him.   In this episode we talk about the future of design, what’s hot in tech, inclusion, the metaverse (of course), Jeff Bezos’ six pack and whatever else John wanted to chat about.
    54 min
  • EP102: NFT's and Theranos - Fake It 'til You Make It: Figuring Things Out

    Dive back into the world of tech with Marcus and Rami in episode two of "Figuring Things Out". This time, they dig deep into the buzz surrounding NFTs and how digital art is making waves in both the art and tech industries. From Marcus' attempt to onboard his wife to the world of NFTs, to diving deep into Gary Vaynerchuk's thought leadership with his prescient book from 2013 and the freshly-released "12 and a Half", it's a whirlwind of insights.

    Highlights of this episode include:

    • NFTs and the Marketing Genius of Gary Vee: Listen in as our hosts unpack Gary Vee's predictions, his pivot towards emotional intelligence, and how he might just be the Jeff Bezos of the crypto space.
    • Deciphering Decentralization: From scams in the digital realm to the promised security of blockchain, explore the paradoxical world of decentralized tech and its broader societal implications.
    • The Search for Meaning in a Digital Age: Reflecting on the ongoing Great Resignation, delve into what's driving people to seek deeper purpose and fulfillment in their careers, and how this might be intertwined with the evolving digital age.
    • The Electric Vehicle Boom: A comprehensive look into Tesla's growth strategies and their budding rivalry with the iconic Ford F-150, along with a dash of politics and Elon Musk's public frustrations.
    • The Dark Side of Innovation: End on a contemplative note as the conversation steers towards Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal, touching upon the ethical dilemmas tech innovators face and the dangerous allure of Silicon Valley hubris.

      • Join Marcus and Rami on this tech-laden ride, filled with thought-provoking discussions, a sprinkle of humor, and the unique camaraderie that makes "Figuring Things Out" a must-listen!


      50 min
    • EP101: How to Start a Podcast: Figuring Things Out
      Marcus and Rami are two mates, living in Silicon Valley, trying to figure things out. Marcus is Irish and lives in Berkeley, California with his wife and two kids. He is currently Head of Product for a global technology company. Rami is his Ozzy mate.  In this episode we talk about: - Who is this podcast for? - Youtube Creator Economy - What is web3? - NFT's
      57 min

    About Marcus and Rami: Figuring Things Out

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    Introducing Marcus O'Brien and Rami Banna - the hilariously candid tech dads of Silicon Valley. In each episode, these two friends and product managers invite listeners into their lives as they share…