In this episode, we sat down with David Mao, a high school dropout and founder of UGC.inc, to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself. We got into why he left school to build his company, how he’s turning content creation into a business, and what Gen Z is getting right, and wrong, about chasing success. From talking about startup life to the pressure of being young and ambitious, this one’s about risk, conviction, and redefining what it means to “make it” your own way.

In this episode, we sit down with Samarth Shah, founder of Redeleven Labs, to explore the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of deepfakes. We discuss how AI is reshaping media, the ethics behind synthetic content, and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving technology. Whether you’re curious about the science, the business, or the societal impact, Samarth gives an insider’s perspective on building a company at the forefront of AI-driven media.

In this episode, we dive into the messy side of tech hype; from NFTs and crypto crashes to the metaverse dream that never took off. We break down why so many people lost money chasing trends and talk about how AI’s promise isn’t always as real as it seems. It’s about hype cycles, FOMO, and what actually matters when the noise dies down.