On this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Ankur Nagpal, a dynamic entrepreneur whose journey from Bombay to the U.S. has been marked by remarkable achievements. Ankur began his entrepreneurial career by building Facebook apps in his college dorm room, generating significant advertising revenue. After moving to New York, he started teaching marketing courses online, leading him to create Teachable, a platform that empowers creators to share their knowledge. In early 2020, Teachable was acquired by Hotmart. With a team of over 150, Teachable continues to thrive under Ankur's leadership. Ankur's story is one of innovation, perseverance, and a passion for education. Please join me in welcoming Ankur Nagpal.

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On this episode, we are delighted to host two distinguished guests, Eugene Wei and Oana Olteanu, whose expertise spans the realms of technology, investment, and innovation.

First, we have Eugene Wei, a top voice in technology with an incredible background in product and investing. Eugene has had a remarkable career, starting at Amazon.com and later leading product, design, editorial, and marketing teams at Hulu. He also co-founded the startup Erly, served as head of product at Flipboard, and led the video team at Oculus. Currently based in New York City, Eugene is working on new ideas at the intersection of media and technology, while also advising and angel investing.

Joining Eugene is Oana Olteanu, a Partner at early-stage venture capital firm SignalFire. With a focus on Seed and Series A companies, Oana specializes in AI, developer tools, and infrastructure. She has been instrumental in investments like Fixie, Explosion, and Kurtosis, and was recently named a Rising Star by Venture Capital Journal. Oana is also the founder of ShesReady2.dev, a community supporting women in tech. With a background in machine learning engineering and a deep understanding of the software stack, Oana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role at SignalFire.

On this episode, we explore the journeys of Eugene and Oana, delving into their contributions to technology and investment. Please join me in welcoming Eugene Wei and Oana Olteanu.

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On this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Hamilton Morris, a renowned journalist, documentarian, and scientific researcher. Hamilton is the creator and director of the acclaimed television series Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, where he explores the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. In September 2021, Hamilton transitioned from his role at Vice to work as a chemistry consultant at the biotechnology startup Compass Pathways. His unique blend of investigative journalism and scientific research has shed light on the complexities of psychoactive substances and their effects on society. This episode was created in collaboration with our friends at Microdose, and features a special conversation between Hamilton Morris and Michael Brotherton, managing partner at Dragon 44 Capital. Please join me in welcoming Hamilton Morris.

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