

Training Data
Join us as we train our neural nets on the theme of the century: AI. Sonya Huang, Pat Grady and more Sequoia Capital partners host conversations with leading AI builders and researchers to ask critical questions and develop a deeper understanding of the evolving technologies—and their implications for technology, business and society. The content of this podcast does not constitute investment advice, an offer to provide investment advisory services, or an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund.
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Fireworks Founder Lin Qiao on How Fast Inference and Small Models Will Benefit Businesses

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Building Copilot, and the the Future of Software Development

Meta’s Joe Spisak on Llama 3.1 405B and the Commoditization of Frontier Models
This podcast episode features Joe Spisak, who articulates how open-sourcing Llama and other models can accelerate innovations in AI by enabling developers to leverage powerful tools without the burdens of proprietary constraints, ultimately leading to the commoditization of models where the real value shifts towards ap...

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps
This podcast episode delves into Klarna's transformative journey in AI integration, led by CEO Sebastian, who recognized the potential of AI in enhancing customer service and operational efficiency shortly after the launch of ChatGPT. With a commitment to transparency and detailed documentation, Klarna has successfully...

Reflection AI’s Misha Laskin on the AlphaGo Moment for LLMs
This podcast episode features Misha Laskin, CEO of Reflection AI, who shares insights into the evolution of AI agents, emphasizing the need for a new approach to develop systems with true agentic capabilities. Laskin discusses his journey in AI, the limitations of current models like AlphaGo and LLMs, and the importanc...

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on How Far Scaling Laws Will Extend
This podcast episode features Kevin Scott, Microsoft's CTO, who shares his inspiring journey from rural Virginia to a leadership role in technology, elucidating the evolution of AI and its potential. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the critical need for collaboration and domain expertise in developing effectiv...

Zapier’s Mike Knoop launches ARC Prize to Jumpstart New Ideas for AGI
This podcast episode features Mike Knoop, co-founder of Zapier, who emphasizes the necessity of empirical evidence in shaping AI policies rather than relying on speculative fears. He details Zapier's journey toward integrating AI to enhance workflow automation, showcasing its capacity to dramatically increase productiv...

Factory’s Matan Grinberg and Eno Reyes Unleash the Droids on Software Development
This podcast episode delves into the journey of the founders of Factory, revealing how their initial cold calls and diverse backgrounds laid the foundation for an AI startup focused on revolutionizing software engineering. By leveraging advancements in AI and emphasizing collaboration, Factory aims to automate tedious ...

LangChain’s Harrison Chase on Building the Orchestration Layer for AI Agents
This podcast episode explores the concept of agents and the evolving role of Language Model Models (LLMs) in driving the control flow of applications. It discusses the spectrum of agents in the AI industry, the limitations of existing architectures, and the need for custom cognitive architectures. The episode also high...

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