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Demystifying emerging tech with the Best Brains, from the Bay...and Beyond! We feature founders, funders, and friends. For future shows, tech news, and more, sign up for the BrainFood newsletter here: https://siliconzombies.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Tune in for the best brains from the Bay to beyond 🧟🧠

  1. 4H AGO

    How MrBeast Goes VIRAL Ft. Jay Neo

    How do you strategize for a video with 1 BILLION views? 📉 At 18, Jay Neo wasn’t just watching YouTube - he was working for the King of it, MrBeast. He helped craft the strategy for (and shot) massive hits like "Would You Fly To Paris For A Baguette?" by obsessing over one specific metric: Retention. Now he’s taking the "alchemy of virality" he learned at MrBeast and bringing it to the Zombies 🧠 Join us for SZ 207: The Alchemy of Virality Ft. Jay Neo. We are breaking down The Changing Game of Content & How To Win.Jay is the co-founder of Palo, a new AI startup that just raised millions in funding to helps creators crack the algorithm in the attention economy. We’ll be discussing: 🚀 The "Stair-Stepping" Method: How to escalate stakes to keep viewers glued. 🚀 Data over Guesswork: Why "beating the algorithm" is about analyzing retention graphs, not luck. 🚀 The Future of AI in Media: How tools like Palo are helping creators stay in flow while AI handles the research grunt work. -- If you are a creator, marketer, or founder, you cannot afford to miss this deep dive into the next generation of media. Thanks to our sponsors: the Park James Hotel TrueBinding TUOM Necodex CPI (Career Pathway Institute) For more of the best brains: www.siliconzombies.com

    53 min

  2. 7H AGO

    The $400M Blueprint: Hotmail’s Founder & an NFL Champ on How to Win | Sabeer Bhatia & Kenny Anunike

    What does it take to build a $400M tech empire from scratch and win a Super Bowl? In this episode of Silicon Zombies, we sit down with Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia and NFL Champion Kenny Anunike to decode the blueprint for extreme success and resilience.Sabeer Bhatia takes us inside the high-stakes negotiations with Bill Gates and the birth of the world’s first web-based email. Then, Super Bowl 50 Champion Kenny Anunike reveals how he pivoted from a career-ending injury to founding Skelo Wear—using AI to revolutionize athlete safety.Whether you are building a startup or recovering from a setback, this is a masterclass in the "Winner's Mindset."[What You’ll Learn]🚀 The Hotmail Origin Story: How Sabeer turned $300k into $400M.🏈 NFL Resilience: The mental shift required to go from the field to the boardroom.💡 The Pivot: Turning a career-ending injury into a high-tech medical product company.📈 Silicon Valley Secrets: Negotiating with giants and scaling a global brand.[Timestamps]0:00 – Introduction: Tech Legends & NFL Champions02:15 – Sabeer Bhatia: The Idea that Changed the Internet12:40 – Negotiating with Microsoft: The $400M App25:10 – Kenny Anunike: Mindset of a Super Bowl 50 Champion38:45 – Dealing with Failure: The Fracture that Changed Everything45:30 – Skelo Wear: Using AI to Protect the Next Generation of Athletes55:00 – Closing Advice: How to Think Like a Champion

    23 min

  3. 3D AGO

    2025 Wrap Show + 2026 Predictions Ft. Cory Warfield on AI Zombies

    2025 Wrap Show + 2026 Predictions Ft. Cory Warfield on AI Zombies Hot Takes on Tech, Wisecracks, and Smart Ways to Use AI Check out LovingIs AI Necodex TUOM

    57 min

  4. 3D AGO

    The Godfather of Crypto Ft. Michael Terpin on CryptoZombies

    THE BITCOIN SUPERCYCLE: A LEGEND’S ALPHA 📈 If you’ve been in the trenches since the first halving, you know the name. Michael Terpin isn't just a voice in the room, he helped build the room. CNBC dubbed him the "Godfather of Crypto" for a reason: he was in the lab for the birth of Ethereum and Tether. Terpin’s track record is a masterclass in early-stage conviction: Founder of BitAngels (2013): The first angel network for digital currency. BitAngels Fund (2014): Setting the pace before the world caught on. The Architect: His advisory work and PR strategies laid the groundwork for the industry's most critical infrastructure. Since 2015, Terpin has been obsessed with the math behind the cycles. This deep-dive research formed the backbone of his book, Bitcoin Supercycle, and it’s the engine behind his latest move. Currently at the helm of Transform Ventures, he’s launching the Bitcoin Supercycle Genesis Fund—a pure-play, algorithmic trading hedge fund. No fluff, no "alt-gem" distractions; just data-driven Bitcoin strategy. The Alpha for Everyone: The beauty of Terpin’s Supercycle thesis? It’s not just for the whales. These are battle-tested lessons that any disciplined investor can integrate into their own playbook.

    40 min

  5. 3D AGO

    From Generative to Agentic Ft. Melissa Roy on CryptoZombies

    From $11.5B P&Ls to the Future of Agentic AI 🚀 Excited to welcome Melissa Roy to CryptoZombies! With 25 years of experience at giants like Google and multiple Fortune 500s, Melissa is a master of the "Scale Up." She has managed revenue engines worth over $11.5B and executed Go-to-Market strategies across 24 countries. In this episode, we go deep on: 🔹 Agentic AI: Why it’s the next evolution after Generative AI. 🔹 Rev. Architecture: Building sales rigor from the ground up. 🔹 The Pivot: Navigating the shift from technical complexity to clear, product-led growth. If you want to understand how the biggest players in tech stay ahead of market dynamics, you need to hear this. Thanks to our sponsors: WITI (witi.com) TUOM (tuom.com)

    33 min

  6. 4D AGO

    Architecting The PayPal StableCoin Ft. Jonathan M. Padilla on CryptoZombies

    🚨 Crypto Zombies Episode 9 – StableCoins: Bridging the Old & The New We’re diving deep into the world of stablecoins with one of the most influential builders in the space: Jonathan M. Padilla. Jonathan isn’t just talking theory he built the PayPal stablecoin. His background spans policy, tech, and venture: Former Head of Blockchain Strategy at PayPal Deputy Director at Stanford’s Future of Digital Currency Initiative - Time in the White House during President Obama’s first termWork at Google.org on clean energy initiativesVenture capital across California & East AfricaLeadership roles in U.S. politics, including serving on the Democratic National Committee 🎓 Academic pedigree:Harvard (Government) Oxford (Master of Public Policy) Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University (Economics & Business) Jonathan’s unique career bridges public policy, global economics, and cutting-edge crypto innovation—making him the perfect guest to unpack how stablecoins connect traditional finance with the future of money. 📺 Don’t miss it. Episode 9 is where old systems meet new rails.

    48 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Designing Tomorrow Ft . Tenny Pinheiro on Crypto Zombies

    🚨 CryptoZombies Episode 8 – Featuring Tenny Pinheiro 🚨 What a treat to hang with Tenny Pinheiro, a true pioneer in Service Design and Design Sprints, and author of six influential books on UX and design. 👓 At Meta Reality Labs (former Facebook), Tenny worked on the first iteration of Meta’s AR Glasses (Stella/Orion), coding and crafting high-fidelity prototypes and advancing intuitive design systems. 🌎 As a product designer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Livework, the world’s leading Service Design firm, Tenny has shaped experiences that have transformed lives across industries. His award-winning online school and decades of hands-on practice cement him as one of the most impactful design voices of our time. 📖 Episode Theme:“Design Sprints in the Age of DeFi”How do we bring proven design processes into a decentralized world? Tenny will share his perspective on designing for trust, speed, and impact in the rapidly evolving Web3 ecosystem (and maybe a few fun NFT stories) 😎 🎙️ CryptoZombies demystifies crypto, Web3, and the future of decentralized systems by bringing together founders, funders, and builders at the edge of innovation. 📅 Don’t miss this one. #CryptoZombies #Web3 #DeFi #DesignThinking #DesignSprints #ServiceDesign

    37 min

  8. 4D AGO

    DeFi and the Future of Finance Ft. Maryam Beria on CryptoZombies

    🔥 Crypto Zombies — Episode 7 (LIVE)Friday, Sept 5 • 12:00 PM PT (noon)We’re back, devouring the brightest minds in crypto & digital finance. This week: Maryam Beria - a strategist who’s helped early-stage companies go from 0 → launch, scaled DeFi platforms to billions in value, and led teams across TradFi, fintech, and DeFi.Why join:GTM tactics that actually work in volatile marketsProduct ownership & ops scaling from zero to one (and beyond)Partner ecosystems: how to pick, structure, and grow themWhat “next-gen financial infrastructure” really looks likeWho’s our guest:Maryam brings 10+ years at the finance–tech crossroads, with deep experience in GTM strategy, product, ops, and partnerships. She’s built digital finance products, navigated crises, and led in hyper-growth. She's built the rails for the future of money. Tune in to see what's next!When & where:🗓️ Fri, Sept 5🕛 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET🎥 Live stream link + RSVP in comments 👇Bring your questions. Come hungry. 🧠🧟‍♂️hashtag#CryptoZombies hashtag#DeFi hashtag#Fintech hashtag#Web3 hashtag#ProductStrategy hashtag#GTM hashtag#Startups hashtag#FutureOfMoney hashtag#Investing

    37 min
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Demystifying emerging tech with the Best Brains, from the Bay...and Beyond! We feature founders, funders, and friends. For future shows, tech news, and more, sign up for the BrainFood newsletter here: https://siliconzombies.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Tune in for the best brains from the Bay to beyond 🧟🧠

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  • Creator
    Silicon Zombies
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Silicon Zombies
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    Silicon Zombies