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"World of DaaS"

Word of DaaS with Auren Hoffman

234 episodes

21 hours ago

Garrett Langley is the co-founder and CEO of Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based public safety technology company recently valued at $7.5 billion. Flock manufactures hardware like license plate recognition cameras, drones, and gunshot detection systems, as well as software used by thousands of communities and law enforcement agencies across the U.S. In this episode of World of DaaS, Garrett and Auren discuss: The broken state of law enforcement data infrastructureWhy 60% of murders go unsolved in ...

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Garrett Langley is the co-founder and CEO of Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based public safety technology company recently valued at $7.5 billion. Flock manufactures hardware like license plate recognition cameras, drones, and gunshot detection systems, as well as software used by thousands of communities and law enforcement agencies across the U.S. In this episode of World of DaaS, Garrett and Auren discuss: The broken state of law enforcement data infrastructureWhy 60% of murders go unsolved in ...

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"World of DaaS"

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley - Law Enforcement's Data Problem: Why 50% of Murders Go Unsolved

Garrett Langley is the co-founder and CEO of Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based public safety technology company recently valued at $7.5 billion. Flock manufactures hardware like license plate recognition cameras, drones, and gunshot detection systems, as well as software used by thousands of communities and law enforcement agencies across the U.S. In this episode of World of DaaS, Garrett and Auren discuss: The broken state of law enforcement data infrastructureWhy 60% of murders go unsolved in ...

2 days ago

53 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: 46ers, 55ers, 81ers, and today

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief explores Auren Hoffman’s latest Substack post, 46ers, 55ers, 81ers, and today - a fascinating look at how generational ambition and the rise of AI are shaping the next wave of builders. Auren draws parallels between past innovation eras and the new generation driving today’s tech transformation. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

6 days ago

15 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Venturehouse Group CEO Mark Ein - moneyball for CEOs, real estate data & buying sports teams

Mark Ein is the founder, chairman and CEO of Venturehouse Group and has been involved in the founding or early stages of six companies worth over $1 billion. He also served as Chairman of the President's Export Council, is Executive Chairman of Kastle Systems, owns the DC Open, and was a key partner in the $6.05 billion acquisition of the Washington Commanders. In this episode of World of DaaS, Mark and Auren discuss: Cross-sector investing advantages and pitfallsOffice occupancy data and ret...

1 week ago

51 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: The Ethics of Agentic AI - Balancing Autonomy and Trust

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief explores The New Stack’s article on the ethical challenges of agentic AI systems that can act autonomously. As organizations hand off more decisions to machines, questions around accountability, transparency, and data governance are becoming central to building and maintaining trust. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

1 week ago

14 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Astroten Founder Richard Shotton - why your A/B tests fail and how behavioral science can fix them

Richard Shotton is the founder of Astroten and author of several bestselling books on marketing, including The Choice Factory, The Illusion of Choice, and most recently Hacking the Human Mind, co-authored with MichaelAaron Flicker. He specializes in applying behavioral science to marketing and has worked with brands like Google, Meta, BrewDog, and Barclays. In this episode of World of DaaS, Richard and Auren discuss: Why A/B testing often steers product wrongSocial proof and scarcity in marke...

2 weeks ago

45 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: The Energy Bottleneck Behind AI’s Growth

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief explores Big Data Wire's article on how electricity, not data or compute, is emerging as the ultimate constraint on AI progress. As global data center demand surges, performance per watt efficiency and access to reliable power are becoming the new competitive edge. Some nations and companies are pursuing nuclear-powered computation hubs to secure a strategic energy advantage. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

2 weeks ago

14 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Clay COO Varun Anand - why cutting-edge GTM teams are moving away from traditional CRMs

Varun Anand is the co-founder and Head of Operations at Clay, a GTM platform that helps over 10,000 companies with data enrichment and sales outreach. Clay recently raised a $100M Series C funding at a $3.1B valuation. In this episode of World of DaaS, Varun and Auren discuss: The shift from seat-based to usage-based pricingWhy LinkedIn's data remains underutilizedHow AI agents are replacing traditional SDR workBuilding contributory data networks at scaleLooking for more tech, data and ventur...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: How Leaders Can Close the AI Intelligence Gap

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers a World Economic Forum insight that scaling AI is an organizational challenge, not a technological one, requiring data maturity, strong governance, and an integrated approach tied to core business outcomes. Culture and workforce transformation are also essential for real ROI. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Beniamin Mincu CEO, MultiversX - building the trust layer for AI

Beniamin Mincu is the CEO and co-founder of MultiversX, a next-generation blockchain protocol used by governments, enterprises, and developers. He previously co-founded Metachain Capital, which was an early investor in projects like Polkadot and Binance. He’s also the host of the Full Shard Podcast and one of the most followed voices in Web3. In this episode of World of DaaS, Beniamin and Auren discuss: Why AI needs a blockchain trust layerAI sovereign chains and agent accountabilityThe geopo...

1 month ago

48 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: How to Actually Look for a Job (Without Wasting Everyone’s Time)

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers Auren Hoffman’s guide to running a job search like a full-time commitment. Instead of vague networking, he lays out a five-step process that stresses clarity, specificity, and creating value before asking for help. From defining target roles to demonstrating impact with real work, the approach reframes job hunting as a strategic, disciplined pursuit. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

1 month ago

13 minutes

"World of DaaS"

OpenGov CEO Zac Bookman - GovTech, data access, and AI transformation

Zac Bookman is the co-founder and CEO of OpenGov, which provides cloud software and AI solutions to over 2,000 government agencies across the United States. In February 2024, OpenGov was acquired by Cox Enterprises for $1.8 billion. In this episode of World of DaaS, Zac and Auren discuss: Making public data truly accessibleGrowth vs sustainability in GovTechHow COVID transformed government digitizationAI's potential in local government operations Looking for more tech, data and venture capi...

1 month ago

45 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: AI Overviews and the Future of Publishing

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers the lawsuit filed by Penske Media Corporation, parent of Rolling Stone, against Google over its AI Overviews feature. PMC argues that these AI-generated summaries siphon traffic and revenue from publishers by removing the need for users to click through to original articles. The case raises major questions around copyright, fair use, and the long-term sustainability of the publishing industry as Google positions itself as the primary “answer engine.” ...

1 month ago

14 minutes

"World of DaaS"

OpenAI CSO Jason Kwon - power, policy and the race to scale

Jason Kwon is the Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI. In this episode of World of DaaS, Jason and Auren discuss: Compute bottlenecks and power infrastructure challengesUser expectations vs AI capabilitiesGeopolitical competition in AI developmentBringing top AI talent to the United StatesLooking 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 Jason Kwon o...

1 month ago

48 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: The Only Right Way to Ask for an Intro (Everything Else Is Wrong)

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers The Only Right Way to Ask for an Intro (Everything Else Is Wrong) by Auren Hoffman. He explains why clarity of purpose, proper framing, and respect for people’s time are essential when seeking intros for jobs, partnerships, or mentorship. Getting this right makes the difference between a strong connection and a missed opportunity. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

1 month ago

16 minutes

"World of DaaS"

beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk - why email beats social media

Tyler Denk is the co-founder and CEO of beehiiv, a newsletter platform that has grown to over $20 million in annual revenue in under four years. He was the second employee at Morning Brew, where he built the growth infrastructure that helped scale the company to 3.5 million subscribers before its $75 million acquisition by Business Insider in 2020. He’s also the creator of big desk energy, a newsletter with over 100k subscribers. In this episode of World of DaaS, Tyler and Auren discuss...

1 month ago

38 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: Navigating GDPR Compliance Outside the EU and UK

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief looks at GDPR compliance for non-EU and non-UK companies. Firms handling resident data in these regions are required to appoint local representatives who serve as points of contact for regulators and individuals exercising their data rights. This step is critical for ensuring compliance with both GDPR and UK GDPR. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

1 month ago

16 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Gokul Rajaram of Marathon - How AI Will Reinvent Ad Platforms

Gokul Rajaram is a founding partner at Marathon Management Partners and former product leader who helped build Google AdSense and Facebook's advertising platform. He serves on the boards of Pinterest, Coinbase, and The Trade Desk, and previously led product teams at Square and DoorDash. In this episode of World of DaaS, Gokul and Auren discuss: Building massive advertising platforms at Google and FacebookHow AI is transforming content recommendations and adsThe transition from operator to ven...

1 month ago

48 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: Synthetic Data in AI

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief explores the evolving role of synthetic data in AI. Synthetic datasets are increasingly used to safeguard privacy, cut costs, and speed up model training, particularly in testing rare scenarios. But challenges remain, including risks of carrying over biases from real-world data and the need for careful validation to ensure reliable outcomes. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

2 months ago

10 minutes

"World of DaaS"

Patrick Lencioni - the six types of working genius

Patrick Lencioni is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 9 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. After more than twenty years in print, his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of...

2 months ago

46 minutes

"World of DaaS"

The LM Brief: AI Meets Copyright Law

This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers Anthropic’s settlement with a group of authors over copyright claims. The case centered on the use of copyrighted works in training AI systems and reflects the mounting legal and IP challenges shaping generative AI. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

2 months ago

10 minutes