By Celesta Capital
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
In this episode, we explore the future of mobility and AI with Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox, a leading developer of autonomous robotaxis and an Amazon company. Joining Celesta Capital’s founding partner Sriram Viswanathan, Aicha shares her journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley, where she led groundbreaking innovations at Intel before taking the helm at Zoox.
Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities in autonomous transportation, the evolving role of AI in various industries, and the critical importance of safety, customer experience, and scaling in the robotaxi space.
Tune in for insights on the future of transportation and the transformative potential of AI in shaping our daily lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Aicha Evans and Zoox
02:02 Aicha's Journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley
05:47 Pioneering Wireless Technology at Intel
10:57 Intel's Challenges and the Evolution of AI
13:47 The Role of AI in Technology Companies
18:08 The Future of AI and Human Judgment
25:01 The Robotaxi Revolution and Zoox's Vision
30:06 Differentiating Zoox in the Robotaxi Market
37:01 Technology Behind Zoox's Robotaxi
44:01 Regulatory Challenges and Future Prospects
51:06 Zoox's Integration with Amazon and Future Milestones
Links
https://zoox.com/
Will AI will take away all of our jobs? Is technology eroding privacy? Is the pace of technology advancement too fast?
We address these questions and more topics around global science and technology policy with Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Speaking with Celesta Capital founding partner Nic Brathwaite, Rob dives into the intersection of technology, innovation, and public policy, covering topics such as ethical AI, the role of China in the global innovation race, and the realities facing smaller economies in blossoming into tech hubs. Rob shares his insights on innovation economics, government policy, and the critical role of entrepreneurs in shaping the future of tech.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ITIF and Rob Atkinson
03:07 The Importance of Innovation in Economic Growth
05:59 Challenges for Smaller Economies in Innovation
09:09 Core Pillars of a Strong Innovation Economy
11:56 India's Potential in the Global Innovation Landscape
15:10 AI Development: Balancing Speed and Safety
18:00 Debunking Myths About Technology and Jobs
21:10 The Global Tech Landscape: US vs. China
24:02 Canada's Innovation Challenges and Opportunities
26:45 Building a Strong Innovation Ecosystem
30:07 The Role of Intellectual Property in Innovation
Links
https://itif.org/
https://itif.org/publications/2024/05/07/technology-fears-and-scapegoats/
https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262537100/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0300168993/
Fred Thiel, Chairman and CEO of Marathon Digital, dives us into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency mining. Fred discusses the technological advancements in Bitcoin mining, including significant improvements in energy efficiency, and provides insights into the future of Bitcoin, predicting substantial growth in its value and its linkages with AI inference data centers. He also explains the relationship between Bitcoin and global economic factors, the potential for regulatory changes, and the evolving role of cryptocurrencies in both developed and developing markets, highlighting Bitcoin’s growing role as a store of value and a driver of financial sovereignty in the digital age.
00:00 Understanding Bitcoin Mining and the Bitcoin Network
11:05 The State of the Blockchain and Crypto Industry Today
18:28 Bitcoin as a Store of Value and Inflation Hedge
24:51 Bitcoin's Role in the Developed and Undeveloped World
30:26 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: Financial Survival and Self-Sovereignty
33:17 Bitcoin Mining: Utilizing Excess Energy and Playing a Crucial Role
47:55 Bitcoin and AI: Intersecting as a Source of Truth and Power-Hungry Systems
51:43 Marathon: Building Symbiotic Relationships with AI Operators and Supplying Infrastructure
54:01 The Political Landscape: Republicans More Supportive, Democrats Showing Some Softening
59:07 Bitcoin's Price Predictions: Over $10 Million by 2034 and North of $5-7 Million in 10 Years
LINKS
https://www.mara.com/
https://auradine.com/
https://unchainedcrypto.com/the-bitcoin-genesis-block-was-mined-15-years-ago-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-significant/
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-prediction-2024/
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discusses his journey in the semiconductor industry and the growing strategic importance of the memory industry in the age of AI. He highlights innovation in high bandwidth memory (HBM), which enables faster data access and lower power consumption. Sanjay also discusses Micron’s plans to build new U.S. semiconductor factories and the role of the CHIPS Act in bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S. He shares his insights on the resurgence of hardware innovation and what it takes to drive technological leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:10 The Resurgence of the Semiconductor Industry
17:34 The Importance of High Bandwidth Memory
23:13 Bridging the Cost Gap: The Role of the CHIPS Act
27:57 Investing in Workforce Development
31:01 Building New Fabs to Meet the Growing Demand
Links
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/microns-memory-chip-manufacturing-facility-officially-begins/277-7caa484a-c16f-4ea2-aa42-cbce86fae0c3
https://www.reuters.com/technology/micron-set-get-6-billion-chip-grants-us-bloomberg-reports-2024-04-17/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/technology/micron-chip-clay-syracuse.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/14/ai-boom-to-keep-supply-of-high-end-memory-chips-tight-through-2024.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5OY7D_JfoY&t=1s
Former CEO of PepsiCo and New York Times bestselling author Indra Nooyi joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging conversation to share her insights on the growth of big tech companies, the impact of AI, CEO-board relationships, and much more.
Indra currently serves on the boards of Amazon, Phillips, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the National Gallery of Art, and is a Dean’s Advisory Council Member at MIT School of Engineering. Her New York Times bestselling memoir My Life In Full offers insight and a call-to-action from one of the world’s most-admired business leaders on how our society can blend work and family — and advance women — in the 21st century. She is widely considered to be one of the world’s top CEOs for her leadership at global giant PepsiCo over 12 years.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and State of the Markets
02:47 The Disruption of Technology Companies and the Role of AI
12:55 The Importance of Board Governance and CEO Succession Planning
20:32 Supporting Working Families and Advancing Women in Business
30:26 Navigating Geopolitical Challenges in a Global Economy
36:17 India's Potential and the Need for Disciplined Democracy
Links
https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Full-Family-Future/dp/0593421329
https://www.linkedin.com/in/indranooyi/
Driven both by surging demand and rapid technology advancements, an emerging area of health innovation called “bioconvergence” is driving improvements in human health and sustained interest from investors. This episode will explore these new applications merging engineered technologies with scientific disciplines, including in diagnostics, therapeutics, and elsewhere.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Jim Rothman, Dr. Melanie Mathieu of Prellis Biologics, and Daniel Dornbusch of Excision join host Michael Marks for an in-depth discussion covering advancements in CRISPR technology, the role of AI in drug discovery, the future of personalized medicine, and much more.
Legendary technology founder and venture investor Vinod Khosla joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of AI, major tech cycles, the importance of being honest with founders, and much more. Vinod shares his predictions for the next 25 years of technology advancement and how we should be assessing the risks and benefits as the adoption of artificial intelligence continues to accelerate.
The TechSurge Podcast explores topics at the intersection of emerging tech, market forces, and entrepreneurial discovery. Hear directly from Silicon Valley leaders, the next generation of daring founders, and other brilliant minds shaping the future of deep tech. Episodes releasing every two weeks.
The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.