David Allemann is the Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Swiss sportswear brand On. Since its founding in 2010, On has become one of the fastest-growing global sports brands with a presence in over 60 countries and more than 9,000 retailers. David joins Google to discuss his career journey, the story of On's IPO, and how they were able to become a prominent name in the saturated market of athletic shoes.

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Stuff You Should Know has been one of the top podcasts since it started in 2008. The podcast overviews and simplifies a truly extensive range of topics, from the history of refrigeration to how Saturn works to forensic dentistry and peacocks. Chuck and Josh released over 1,500 episodes, toured the world, and even had a TV show that ran for one season on the Science Channel. They also have a Trivial Pursuit game and they once had their own category on Jeopardy's National College Championship.

Chuck and Josh join Google to give a behind the scenes look at how they've become experts in educating us about common things and how they work.

Originally published in December 2016. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

Everywhere you look, there's talk of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Daniela Rus and Gregory Mone have dedicated their lives to studying both. Daniela is a world expert in robotics. She's the first female director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab, and a MacArthur "Genius" Fellow. Gregory has authored 19 books and is a former columnist for Popular Science magazine. He's collaborated with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Susan Cain, Bill Nye, and Skeletor.

They join Google to talk about their book, "The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots." The book overviews the interconnected fields of robotics, AI, and machine learning. It reframes the way we think about intelligent machines while also weighing the moral and ethical consequences of their role in society.

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George R.R. Martin is an author and a television producer and writer. He's most famous for his series, "A Song of Ice and Fire," which was then adapted by HBO into the overwhelmingly popular television drama, "Game of Thrones." In 2017, Time Magazine dubbed him an "American Tolkien." He joins Google for a Q&A session and to share more about his novel, "A Dance with Dragons."

Originally published in August 2011. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

Award-winning kitten rescuer Hannah Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila join Google to discuss their book, "Cats of the World," where they explore cat culture and welfare around the globe, documenting their travels with photos and stories from 30 different countries.

Hannah and Andrew are both cat experts in their own specialties. Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author of over 10 books and the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a nonprofit focused on saving the lives of neonatal kittens. Andrew is a professional animal photographer who specializes in cats. He's been featured on the cover of National Geographic and on Good Morning America, and has also authored several books.

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Back in 2014, Marvel produced the first Guardians of the Galaxy based on the comic of the same name. The movie was a stunning success, becoming the third-highest grossing film of the year and nominated for two Academy Awards. The trilogy was then completed in 2023.

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Vin Diesel talk about the original movie and their roles, what it's like to be action figures, and who would win in a battle royale.

Originally published in August 2014. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

Nisha Vora is a cookbook author and content creator known for her innovative approach to vegan cooking. She discusses her second cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, with over 150 recipes to help you master the art of vegan cooking.

After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2012 and working as a lawyer, Nisha switched out her casebooks for cookbooks to follow her dream in the food world. She created a cooking website called Rainbow Plant Life, and has amassed over 2 million followers across her blog and social channels. She's worked with brands like Instagram and Pure Wow, and her work has been featured across publications like CNN, Forbes, Glamour, Women's Health, and Elle.

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Kheris Rogers, designer and CEO of the fashion brand, Flexin' in my Complexion, was inspired to start her brand at just 11 years old, after years of being bullied in school because of her dark skin complexion. She is the world's youngest designer to ever showcase at New York Fashion week. She's partnered with Nike and Lebron James, and her clothing line has been worn by celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Lupita Nyong'o, and Alicia Keys.

Originally published in April 2020. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

Ilya Strebulaev has devoted two decades to studying how venture capitalists approach decision-making, and the reasons behind the successes and failures of corporate innovations. He joins Google to discuss his book, "The Venture Mindset," a playbook on how to adapt to a rapidly changing world, make smarter bets, launch new ventures, and transform traditional organizations into hubs for innovation.

Ilya is an international expert in venture capital, private equity, and financing innovation. Among his many achievements, he's been a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business since 2004. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and the founder and faculty director of the Stanford GSB Venture Capital Initiative.

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Phil Rosenthal is the creator, executive producer, writer, and host of "Somebody Feed Phil," the Netflix show with 7 seasons – and counting – that combines Phil's love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor. Phil has traveled to countless destinations around the world to take in the local cuisine and culture, including Kyoto, Mumbai, Oaxaca, Iceland, New York, and many others.

Somebody Feed Phil has garnered two Primetime Emmy nominations and won two Critics Choice Real TV awards. Phil has also been nominated twice for Male Star of the Year and won in 2021. Phil also has a podcast, Naked Lunch, and a book, "Somebody Feed Phil: The Book."

Originally published in May 2022. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.