A show about the winding journeys the world's most interesting people take to becoming great—and what they do when figuring out a question we all face: What's N...
While he hardly needs an introduction, few leaders have shaped the future of technology quite like Satya Nadella.He stepped into Microsoft’s top job at a catalytic moment—making bold bets on the cloud, embedding AI into the fabric of computing, all while staying true to Microsoft’s vision of becoming a “software factory.”In this conversation with Aditya Agarwal and Ruchi Sanghvi, Satya discusses:• his approach to building early at Microsoft and why we all need to continue “refounding” • the future of AI and why critical thinking will remain at a premium• Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, his vision for quantum, and moreConnect with us here:1. Satya Nadella – https://x.com/satyanadella2. Ruchi Sanghvi – https://x.com/rsanghvi3. Aditya Agarwal – https://x.com/adityaag4. South Park Commons – https://x.com/southpkcommons00:00 Trailer00:57 Introduction02:03 Joining Microsoft06:39 Culture and relevance11:21 Winning and not winning17:37 Making that turnaround happen22:30 Contrarian leadership belief23:35 Investments in startups27:33 Foundation models31:07 Artificial intelligence36:32 The future40:39 Quantum computing44:53 Multiverse45:33 The next generation 50:10 Being competitive52:34 OutroThis episode was produced and distributed by our friends at Atomik Growth: https://atomikgrowth.com/
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Kirsten Green’s $500M Bet on Consumer AI
Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures and 8-time Midas List investor, sees the next wave of breakout brands emerging at the intersection of shifting consumer behavior, novel business models, and technological inflection points.In this conversation with Ruchi Sanghvi, she unpacks the investment frameworks behind early bets on companies like Warby Parker and Glossier—breaking down structural shifts that fueled their scale. They explore:• AI’s role in reshaping consumer distribution and brand-building• the enduring mechanics of advertising and its evolution across platforms• the biggest misconceptions about early-stage consumer investing• what defines the next generation of category-defining brandsConnect with us here:1. Kirsten Green – https://x.com/kirstenagreen2. Ruchi Sanghvi – https://x.com/rsanghvi3. South Park Commons – https://x.com/southpkcommonsThis episode was produced and distributed by our friends at Atomik Growth: https://atomikgrowth.com/00:00 Trailer00:56 Introduction02:25 Humble beginnings05:12 Vague misconceptions07:44 Consumer AI direction11:43 How to win in consumer AI18:32 Where is distribution now22:49 "What caught your attention?"24:45 The problems and the solution27:35 Consumer traction and engagement30:50 Giving venture the finger?34:06 Counterintuitive Traits of Founders37:03 Effective channels and connections39:53 Business of saying no41:49 Agents43:04 Search experience44:09 Education and healthcare economy46:36 Physical personalization48:31 Healthcare and social51:55 Key roles54:51 Outro
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How to build a $5 billion+ company in India | Bhavish Aggarwal
From launching Ola as a ride-hailing startup to expanding into EVs, AI, and now a third shot at food delivery, Bhavish Aggarwal has remained in relentless “founder mode.”
He dives into the mental models that shaped his journey, how he processes failure, and his vision for India’s deep-tech future.
Connect with us here:
1. Bhavish Aggarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavishaggarwal/
2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/
3. Prateek Mehta- https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-mehta-a571972/
4. South Park Commons- https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/
The production and distribution of this episode were managed by our friends at Atomik Growth.
(00:00) Trailer
(00:55) Introduction
(01:55) The chaos of building Ola
(06:36) Rebels start companies
(10:21) Leadership and Indian tech
(16:48) Rationale instinct
(21:30) Intelligence, consciousness, philosophies
(25:40) How Krutrim fits in
(33:13) Founders struggles
(36:33) Indian ethos is still growing
(43:13) Impact in business and personal life
(47:46) Authentic execution, zero BS
(55:33) Outro
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Scott Belsky, Building Adobe & the Future of Design
Scott Belsky, Adobe’s Chief Strategy Officer & EVP of Design & Emerging Products (and previous Co-founder at Behance), joined us in NYC. Find out why Scott believes the intersection of design, technology & business converges on some of the most important problems worth solving today.
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Alexandr Wang, Scale AI, & the Startup Hunger Games
Scale AI founder and CEO Alexandr Wang shares how he navigated the existential angst of early company building to emerge as a leader in AI infrastructure. He shares insights on the brewing US-China AI race and offers provocative opinions on how the next generation of AI companies will need to compete and win.
A show about the winding journeys the world's most interesting people take to becoming great—and what they do when figuring out a question we all face: What's Next? Because before you launch at Zero, you have to figure out what to launch at Minus One. Hosted by South Park Commons Partner Aditya Agarwal and members of the SPC community.
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