Ash Fontana is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. As an entrepreneur, he was only of the early employees at an online investing platform called AngelList. From there, he became the Managing Director at Zetta, the first investment fund focused on artificial intelligence. Now, he's the author of the AI-First Company.
This conversation is about that book. ... Show More
May 2021
Chrisman Frank and Ana Lorena Fabrega: How Childhood Education Will Change
This week, I have two guests. Both are affiliated with Synthesis, a new kind of online school where kids learn through games and simulations. One is Chrisman Frank, the CEO of Synthesis. The other is Ana Lorena Fabrega, who is their Chief Evangelist. Here's the backstory: A few y ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2018
Ash Fontana – Investing in Artificial Intelligence - [Invest Like the Best, EP.90]
My guest this week is Ash Fontana, a managing partner at venture capital firm Zetta, who invests in companies which build software that uses artificial intelligence methods like machine learning to predict and prescribe outcomes. Ash’s combined experience as a founder, entreprene ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2025
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Physicist Is Building AI Droids
Ed speaks with Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, an AI company focused on bringing autonomy to software engineering. They discuss the long-term future of AI, the role of regulation, and whether or not he’s concerned about an AI bubble. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
58m 53s
Oct 2024
Back to First Principles | Productiv CTO Ashish Aggarwal
<p>Everyone knows the era of growth at all costs is over, but where does that leave us? And specifically, where does that leave founders? The answer is straightforward: founders have to start thinking like business people. <br/><br/>This week, Conor Bronsdon interviews Ashish Agg ... Show More
38m 45s
Mar 2024
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Could this AI Founder Replace Investment Bankers?
Ed speaks with Gabe Stengel, Co-founder and CEO of Rogo, about the potential for AI to disrupt the banking sector. They also discuss Gabe’s experience pitching his financial services AI company to VCs, the importance of willpower, and how he finds balance between work and his per ... Show More
43m 41s
Feb 2025
The Infrastructure Behind the AI Revolution
If you’ve got a network that can’t go down, you call Arista Networks, a company building the infrastructure for the AI revolution.
(00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- Why Microsoft and Meta rely on Arista Networks.
- How Arista CEO, Jayshree Ullal, is managing Wall S ... Show More
33m 59s
Mar 2022
[Achieving AI ROI] Go After Tuna, Not Whales - with Falkonry CEO Nikunj Mehta
<p>Today is episode five out of five of this week's special series on Achieving ROI with Early AI Projects. We've heard from leaders from Intel, Oracle, and other big names, and today, we're wrapping this series up with someone from the startup world. Our guest is Nikunj Mehta, F ... Show More
25m 30s
Jun 2021
Pomp - Bitcoin, Asset Allocation, and the Psychology of Crypto HODLing
Anthony Pompliano, a.k.a., "Pomp" is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and investor. He has built and sold numerous companies, ran Product & Growth teams at Facebook, and manages a portfolio valued at more than $500 million in early-stage tech companies.
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57m 21s
Mar 2025
Nvidia’s New Chips, with a Side of Valuation
Jensen Huang sees a path to $1 trillion in AI infrastructure. Is Wall Street buying it?
(00:14) Asit Sharma and Mary Long discuss Nvidia’s “Super Bowl of AI,” plus:
- The coming generation of chips.
- Increased competition from hyperscalers.
- Partnerships in fast food, autonom ... Show More
33m 19s