"The algorithm" is a common buzzword in discussions about social media -- but how do algorithms actually drive product design today? In this deep dive episode from 2020 on the algorithm that powers TikTok, Eugene Wei discusses the "creativity network effects" behind TikTok, product design, the future of video, and more.
Apr 24
AI Inside the Enterprise
Steven Sinofsky, board partner at a16z, Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, and Martin Casado, general partner at a16z, discuss the reality of AI inside enterprises. They cover the gap between Silicon Valley and the rest of the world, why most AI initiatives fail in large organizations, and ... Show More
1 h
Apr 6
Peter Yang on Small Teams, Coding Agents, and Why Human Ambition Has No Ceiling
Anish Acharya speaks with Peter Yang, creator and product lead at Roblox, about how personal AI agents are replacing the apps we open every day, why coding agents feel like slot machines, and what happens when the cost of building software drops to near zero. They discuss why fut ... Show More
28m 37s
Apr 23
Martin Shkreli on AI, Pharma, and What Actually Matters
Erik Torenberg speaks with Martin Shkreli, American investor and businessman, about how he sees the AI landscape, from OpenAI to Anthropic, and what actually matters beyond the hype. They also talk through the future of computing, the limits of “vibe coding,” and why biotech and ... Show More
48m 47s
Sep 2020
Tiktok and 'Seeing Like an Algorithm'
In one of our special "2x" episodes of 16 Minutes (32ish minutes;) -- our show where we quickly cover the headlines and tech trends, offering analysis, frameworks, explainers, and more -- we cover the algorithm that powers TikTok, the short video-sharing platform that grabbed mas ... Show More
37m 30s
Mar 2024
Inside TikTok: Culture, strategy, monetization, and more | Ray Cao (Global Head of Monetization Product Strategy and Operations)
<p><strong>Ray (Jiayi) Cao</strong> is the global head of product strategy and operations for monetization product at TikTok. Prior to TikTok, Ray spent six years at Google helping scale Google Shopping globally. In our conversation, we discuss:</p><p>• TikTok’s internal culture ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2019
How to Find Your Product Market Fit by Fmr Microsoft PM
Join us for another great episode on The Product Podcast! This time with Matt Fleckenstein, fmr PM at Microsoft, who will be discussing topics like innovative technology, how to find the market fit for it and what is it like working on the leading edge of innovation.Get a FREE co ... Show More
47m 12s