Episodes

  • The Trillion Dollar AI Reset: Advertising & Gaming is Next w/ Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #170

    The Trillion Dollar AI Reset: Advertising & Gaming is Next w/ Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #170
    May 8 2025
    In this episode, Salim, Peter, and Dave dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week,” discussing the new era of AI advertising, how AI is underhyped, bitcoin updates, and more. Recorded on May 6th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. ​Dave Blundin is a distinguished serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and AI innovator with a career spanning over three decades. As the Founder and General Partner at Exponential Ventures (XPV) and Managing Partner at Link Ventures, he has co-founded 23 companies, with at least five achieving valuations exceeding $100 million, and has served on 21 private and public boards. Notably, he pioneered the quantization of neural networks in 1992, significantly enhancing their efficiency and scalability. ​ Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO. Learn about Dave’s fund: https://www.linkventures.com/xpv-fund Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Newsletter _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Aliens, AI Weapons, China & Global Conflict: Palmer Luckey Sounds the Alarm | EP #169

    Aliens, AI Weapons, China & Global Conflict: Palmer Luckey Sounds the Alarm | EP #169
    May 6 2025
    In this episode, Palmer and Peter discuss the China AI race, Aliens, the probability of ASI, and more. Recorded on May 1st, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Palmer Luckey is an American entrepreneur best known for founding Oculus VR and inventing the Oculus Rift, which helped revive the virtual reality industry. He sold Oculus to Facebook in 2014 for $2 billion. After leaving Facebook, he founded Anduril Industries, a $14B defense tech company specializing in AI-powered military systems. Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery Learn more about Anduril: https://www.anduril.com/ ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Newsletter _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Sleep Experts: The Truth About Melatonin, Sex, and Sleep w/ Arianna Huffington & Matt Walker | EP #168

    Sleep Experts: The Truth About Melatonin, Sex, and Sleep w/ Arianna Huffington & Matt Walker | EP #168
    May 1 2025
    In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Matt, Arianna, and Peter discuss the importance of sleep and well-being to extend your healthy lifespan. Recorded on March 12th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley, best known for his groundbreaking research on sleep. He is the author of the international bestseller Why We Sleep and has contributed extensively to public understanding of the science of sleep through TED Talks, major media appearances, and academic publications.Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global and co-founder of The Huffington Post, which won a Pulitzer Prize under her leadership. She’s a bestselling author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution, and has been named to Time’s 100 Most Influential People and Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women. Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery Learn more about Thrive Global: https://thriveglobal.com/ Learn more about Matt Walker: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360 ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Newsletter _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Sleep Scientist: This Is What Poor Sleep Really Does to Your Body and Brain w/ Matt Walker | EP #167

    Sleep Scientist: This Is What Poor Sleep Really Does to Your Body and Brain w/ Matt Walker | EP #167
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Matt and Peter discuss the importance of sleep, tips for falling back asleep, and a deep dive into Peter’s sleep patterns. Recorded on March 12th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist and professor at UC Berkeley, best known for his groundbreaking research on sleep. He is the author of the international bestseller Why We Sleep and has contributed extensively to public understanding of the science of sleep through TED Talks, major media appearances, and academic publications. Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360 Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery Learn more about Matt Walker: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ Matt’s podcast: https://themattwalkerpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Newsletter _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Bitcoin’s Bull Run & the AI Arms Race: What You Need to Know w/ Salim Ismail | EP #166

    Bitcoin’s Bull Run & the AI Arms Race: What You Need to Know w/ Salim Ismail | EP #166
    Apr 23 2025
    In this episode, Salim and Peter dive into another segment of “WTF is Happening in Tech This Week” discussing Bitcoin’s future, Mira Murati’s new startup, the 2027 AI Paper, and more. Recorded on April 22nd, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO. Join Salim’s 10X Shift workshop: https://openexo.com/10x-shift Join Salim's ExO Community: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Inside Magic Johnson’s Billion-Dollar Empire | EP #163

    Inside Magic Johnson’s Billion-Dollar Empire | EP #163
    Apr 18 2025
    In this episode, recorded at the Lake Nona Impact Forum, Peter and Magic Johnson discuss Magic’s incredible Moonshot career, including Starbucks, Burger King, LA Dodgers, and more. Recorded on Feb 26th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Magic Johnson is a legendary NBA Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known for leading the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships in the 1980s and later becoming a successful businessman with investments in sports teams, real estate, and media through his company, Magic Johnson Enterprises. He has played a key role in revitalizing urban communities by bringing major franchises like Starbucks, AMC Theatres, and TGI Fridays to underserved neighborhoods across the U.S. Learn more about the Lake Nona Impact Forum: https://lakenonaimpactforum.org/ _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Why This Billionaire Is Bringing Back the Dire Wolf, Woolly Mammoth & More w/ Ben Lamm & Salim Ismail | EP #165

    Why This Billionaire Is Bringing Back the Dire Wolf, Woolly Mammoth & More w/ Ben Lamm & Salim Ismail | EP #165
    Apr 17 2025
    In this episode, Ben, Salim, and Peter discuss the Dire Wolf breakthrough, which animals Colossal will be bringing back from extinction, and setting the record straight. Recorded on April 15th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Ben Lamm is a serial entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a company leading the de-extinction movement through advanced gene-editing technologies, recently valued at over $10 B. He previously founded several successful tech ventures, including Chaotic Moon Studios, Conversable, and Hypergiant Industries, with a focus on AI, biotechnology, and space. Salim Ismail is a serial entrepreneur and technology strategist well known for his expertise in Exponential organizations. He is the Founding Executive Director of Singularity University and the founder and chairman of ExO Works and OpenExO. Learn more about Colossal Biosciences: https://colossal.com/ Join Salim's upcoming workshop on building an Exponential Organization: https://openexo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/salimismail For free access to the Abundance Summit Summary click https://bit.ly/Diamandisbreakthroughs ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Uber Founder on AI, Risk, and Building the Future w/ Travis Kalanick | EP #164

    Uber Founder on AI, Risk, and Building the Future w/ Travis Kalanick | EP #164
    Apr 10 2025
    In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Travis and Peter discuss what it takes to disrupt a whole industry, tips from founding Uber, and more. Recorded on March 12th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Travis Kalanick is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Uber, the ride-hailing company that revolutionized urban transportation globally. After stepping down from Uber in 2017, he launched CloudKitchens, a startup focused on ghost kitchens and food delivery infrastructure. Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360 Learn more about Exponential Mastery: https://bit.ly/exponentialmastery Learn more about CloudKitchens: https://cloudkitchens.com/ ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
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