We sit down with JP Keating to explore the rapidly evolving world of dual-use technology — companies and technologies that can serve both commercial and government applications. As investors and entrepreneurs increasingly look toward defense, AI, advanced technologies, and the space economy, dual-use companies are attracting significant attention. But investing in this sector comes with […]

What does it take to build a successful career while also creating a genuinely meaningful and happy life? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Yeh to explore the intersection of business, technology, happiness, mentorship, creativity, and the forces shaping the future. Chris shares his perspective on why understanding what people are paying attention […]

Steve Hilton returns for a second conversation focused on the intersection of Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship, technology, and California politics. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing political campaigns and what the rapid adoption of AI means for California’s technology ecosystem. Steve discusses the opportunities and risks he sees with AI, the technology […]

In this episode, we sit down with Zeus Kajita to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, business development, international markets, and personal performance. Zeus shares his journey as an entrepreneur and business builder, including the lessons he has learned developing partnerships and creating opportunities across different industries and cultures. We discuss what separates exceptional business developers […]

What happens when AI becomes both the weapon and the defender? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Vineet Edupuganti to explore the rapidly changing landscape of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and how founders should think about building companies in an AI-native world. Vineet shares lessons from working with generative […]

What does it really take to prepare a company for the public markets? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Shari Mager to explore the complex process of going public, from identifying red flags and selecting the right path to navigating uplistings, SPAC transactions, PIPE financing, and the accounting challenges […]

What does it really take to build a successful startup—and what conventional wisdom about venture capital might be wrong? On this episode of The Silicon Valley Podcast, we sit down with Brian Mac Mahon, founder of Expert DOJO, to explore the realities of early-stage investing, startup valuations, venture capital, and the evolving global entrepreneurial ecosystem. […]