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Summation with Auren Hoffman
Hosted by Auren Hoffman · EN
Non-obvious ideas that move the world. Auren Hoffman hosts leaders across tech, business, markets, and government.
Summation is the permanent home for the relentlessly curious.
Auren is CEO of NQB8, GP at Flex Capital, Chairman of Dialog; former CEO of SafeGraph and LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP).
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Superpower Founder Max Marchione - billionaire health protocols and the future of medicine
Jun 10, 202500:53:47Tap to summarizeMax Marchione is the founder and President of Superpower, a digital healthcare platform that recently raised a $30 million Series A to make preventative and personalized medicine accessible to consumers.In this episode of World of DaaS, Max and Auren discuss:Billionaire-level health protocols and testingWhy AI will replace expensive doctorsPeptides, toxins, and human enhancementThe future of personalized medicineLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Max Marchione on X at @maxmarchione. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Crunchbase CEO Jager McConnell - predicting acquisitions, value of data, AI
Jun 3, 202500:52:21Tap to summarizeJager McConnell is the CEO of Crunchbase, a leading business intelligence platform for startup and investment data, serving over 80 million users.In this episode of World of DaaS, Jager and Auren discuss:The polarized venture funding landscapeWhy 'religion' beats 'truth' in data companiesFinding defensible moats in the AI eraPredicting acquisition targets at scaleLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Jager McConnell on X at @jagermcconnell. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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PubMatic $PUBM CEO Rajeev Goel - hidden infrastructure of digital advertising
Feb 4, 2025Tap to summarizeRajeev Goel is the co-founder and CEO of PubMatic (NASDAQ: PUBM), a sell-side advertising platform that processes over 780 billion ad impressions daily.In this episode of World of DaaS, Rajeev and Auren discuss:Building private cloud infrastructure for ad techProcessing 780 billion daily ad impressionsThe rise of retail media networksPolitical advertising in Connected TVLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Rajeev Goel on LinkedIn.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Dmitri Alperovitch - The New Cold War
May 7, 2024Tap to summarizeDmitri Alperovitch is the co-founder and former CTO of Crowdstrike, and he’s currently the chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, a national security think tank. He’s also the author of the new book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century.In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Dmitri discuss: Taiwan's strategic importance in AsiaChina's potential timeframe for invading TaiwanChip dominance and global semiconductor marketsEndgames in the Ukraine-Russia ConflictWorld of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit worldofdaas.buzzsprout.com, and follow us @WorldOfDaaS. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Dmitri on X at @DAlperovitchEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Greg Isenberg - Startup Studios vs Traditional VC
Apr 23, 2024Tap to summarizeGreg Isenberg is the CEO and Founder of Late Checkout Studio, a holding company for online community businesses. Greg has founded three venture-backed startups and he was also an advisor to TikTok and Reddit. In this episode of World of DaaS, Greg and Auren discuss: Changes to startup + VC ecosystemStartup studio model vs. private equityChatGPT businesses in 2024Building without venture fundingWorld of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit worldofdaas.buzzsprout.com, and follow us @WorldOfDaaS. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Greg at @gregisenbergEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
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Hubspot CEO Brian Halligan: Navigating Startup Boards
Dec 5, 2023Tap to summarizeBrian Halligan is the co-founder, longtime CEO and now executive chair of Hubspot, a full service platform for marketing, sales and customer service. Hubspot was founded in 2006 and has a market cap of $23B today. Brian coined the term “inbound marketing” and helped give rise to one of the biggest shifts in marketing of the last 20 years. In this episode of World of DaaS, Brian offers a deep dive into the intricacies of boardroom politics, effective leadership transitions, and the ever-evolving landscape of marketing in the AI age. He offers a candid perspective on what makes a bad board, and how to steer clear of individuals who are a “waste of a board seat.”As the conversation unfolds, Brian forecasts the future of marketing, envisioning a landscape transformed by AI and the democratization of information. He highlights the unique model of renowned venture capital firm Sequoia and draws comparisons between the cultural dynamics of the tech scenes on the West and East coasts. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Brian Halligan on X at @bhalligan.
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Dmitri Alperovitch: Ukraine, Russia, Starlink & Cyber Warfare
Jul 5, 2023Tap to summarizeDmitri Alperovitch is the co-founder and former CTO of CrowdStrike and the founder of Silverado Policy Accelerator. Dmitri and Auren delve into the complexities of cyber warfare, geopolitics, and their intersections. Dmitri explains the intricacies of the 'vulnerabilities equities process' and the challenges in making software safer. The conversation also explores the realm of cyber weapons and Ukraine's resilience in combating cyber attacks. Shifting to geopolitics, they discuss the implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's strategic objectives, and the changing communication dynamics due to Starlink satellites. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts. You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and Dmitri on Twitter at @DAlperovitch
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David Sinclair: Living to 120
Jun 13, 2023Tap to summarizeDavid Sinclair is a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and the founder of the Sinclair Lab. He’s the author of the bestselling book Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To, as well as a founder of several biotech companies. Auren and David discuss the potential to expand the average human lifespan by decades. David challenges traditional notions of aging and emphasizes the need to embrace new technologies. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of common anti-aging practices like interval training, fasting, and stress reduction. David shares his thoughts on what longevity medicines and supplements are most beneficial, and how to talk to your doctor about them. He breaks down which health metrics to monitor in treating and preventing aging. Overall, David offers an incredibly optimistic vision for what the future of aging could look like, and the science it will take to get there. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and David Sinclair on Twitter at @davidasinclair
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