Silicon Valley Girl: AI, Tech & Career Growth

Marina Mogilko
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Learn the tools. Own the future. Build the mindset. Positive about technology and how it can improve our lives. Obsessed with building, learning, and creating new opportunities. Hosted by Marina Mogilko — immigrant, mom, entrepreneur, and creator in Silicon Valley. This podcast explores how to use AI, technology, and entrepreneurship as your unfair advantage to grow, build wealth, and design a life of freedom and purpose.

  1. 2D AGO

    Reid Hoffman: We're Only 5% Into AI — Here's What Happens to Your Career in the AI Era

    Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn, was an early investor in OpenAI, and has backed more AI companies than most people can name. In this episode he says we're only 5% into the AI revolution — and explains exactly what the next 95% means for your career, your business, and your income. Topics covered: Why we're only 5% into the AI boom — and what's actually comingAI basics every non-technical person needs to know right nowRole-based prompting: the technique that changes how you think with AIThe fastest way to double your income in 2026 (with a 9-to-5)The $300B SaaS crash: why AI is breaking the software business modelWill we lose jobs to AI in 2 years? The honest answerWhy small businesses might actually beat big companies in the AI eraWhat markets will explode in the AI eraOne thing to do before February 2027 to not fall behind 📌 Follow newsletter and grab FREE 300+ post ideas to stand out on Linkedin: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/reid-hoffman-300post-ideas 🎧 More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    26 min

  2. 6D AGO

    LinkedIn CEO: How to Stay Employed When AI Replaces Your Job | Ryan Roslansky

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn and Executive Vice President at Microsoft. Ryan has access to the world's definitive labor market data—and what it shows about AI and jobs isn't what you're hearing in the headlines. Topics covered: ​Why 50% of college graduates are unemployed/underemployed (and what's actually broken)​The 1.3 million new AI jobs most people don't know exist​The 3 hottest jobs for the next 5 years: Data Annotator, Data Center roles, Forward Deployed Engineer​The 5 C's framework: Curiosity, Courage, Creativity, Compassion, Communication​Why skills will change 70% by 2030 and what to do about it now 📌 Follow newsletter and grab FREE 300+ post ideas to stand out on Linkedin https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/300-post-ideas-for-linkedin More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    22 min

  3. FEB 16

    Godfather of AI: AI Already Has Goals We Never Gave It — Here's What That Means for You | Yoshua Bengio

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yoshua Bengio, one of the godfathers of AI and winner of the Turing Award. As a pioneer who helped create the deep learning systems that power today's AI revolution, Yoshua now dedicates his work to understanding—and preventing—the catastrophic risks AI could pose to humanity. Yoshua explains why we have roughly 5 years before AI reaches human-level capabilities, what "AI misalignment" actually means, and why machines are already learning goals we never intended them to have. He shares the simulation where AI blackmailed an engineer to avoid being shut down, breaks down why most jobs could be automated within a decade, and offers concrete advice on how to prepare. More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28 min

  4. FEB 13

    How to Make AI Your Strategic Partner in 38 Minutes | Conor Grennan

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and founder of AI Mindset. Conor works with Fortune 500 companies and teaches thousands of business leaders how to actually work with AI—not just use it like Google. His core insight: most people aren't behind on AI because of tools, they're behind because of behavior. They break down why using AI like a search engine wastes most of its potential, how to transfer your AI memory across platforms in minutes (ChatGPT → Claude → Gemini), and what really makes candidates stand out as entry-level roles rapidly change. Conor also shares the exact frameworks he teaches at NYU for reinventing work processes with AI—and why becoming an "entrepreneur inside your organization" is the best career move you can make right now. Topics covered: Why 99% of people use AI wrong (and how to fix it)The exact query to transfer your ChatGPT memory to Claude or GeminiHow to stand out in job interviews when AI eliminates 30% of entry-level rolesWhy you should reinvent your team's process, not just your own workThe difference between "power users" and people who just ask AI questionsWhy the best time to be an entrepreneur is right nowHow to use AI without losing critical thinking skillsWhat universities will look like in 10 years (they're not going away) More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠⁠

    39 min

  5. FEB 10

    How to build a Unicorn outside the US with AI | Arsen Tomsky, Founder InDrive

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Arsen Tomsky, founder and CEO of inDrive - a $1B+ ride-sharing platform with 60 million active users that he built from Yakutsk, one of the coldest cities on Earth. Arsen shares his wild journey from a stuttering software engineer to global entrepreneur, revealing how he turned a taxi price protest on social media into a billion-dollar company that's taking on monopolies worldwide. He breaks down how to scale a global business on a shoestring budget, why childhood struggles can become your superpower, and the philosophy that completely transformed his life and company. They also get into what it's like competing against tech giants like Uber, how to fly under the radar while growing fast, and why mission-driven companies are going to dominate in the AI era. More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠⁠

    39 min

  6. FEB 4

    The Great Career Reset in the Age of AI | Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot—a $30 billion company powering millions of businesses worldwide. Yamini shares her journey from arriving in the U.S. with $200 to leading one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. She breaks down the 3 skills companies are hiring for in the AI era, why past success can block future growth, and the "5 Whys" framework that helped her become CEO and lead HubSpot through COVID and a founder transition. We also dive into navigating career uncertainty, knowing when to reset your career, and making decisions under pressure. Topics covered: The 3 skills that matter in the AI eraThe "5 Whys" decision-making frameworkHow to know when it's time for a career resetNavigating career switches and uncertaintyLeading through crisis and unexpected changeWhy your past might be limiting your future More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠⁠

    41 min

  7. JAN 10

    How AI Is Reshaping Business and Who Will Win | Oscar Höglund (CEO, Epidemic Sound)

    In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Oscar Höglund, CEO and co-founder of Epidemic Sound, the $1.4B music platform powering more than 3 billion daily views worldwide. Oscar shares the frameworks behind scaling a global company, including how to truly understand value chains, why AI should be used to democratize professional tools, and why the “Three Whys” analysis matters more than rushing into AI products. He also breaks down what founders often get wrong when building with AI and how to think long term while scaling fast. More from the Silicon Valley Girl: Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠ https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko⁠⁠

    37 min

  8. JAN 5

    $215M AI CEO: How I’d Build a Profitable AI Startup in 30 Days (2026 Playbook)

    Young Zhao is the CEO of OpusClip, one of the fastest-growing AI tools with 50M users and a $215M valuation. In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko talks with Young about how he built a profitable AI startup after multiple failed attempts. They break down a realistic 2026 playbook for founders — how to find a problem worth solving, when to pivot, how to get your first users, and how to think about pricing and unit economics early. A practical conversation for founders, solopreneurs, and anyone serious about building an AI startup that actually makes money.

    37 min
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Learn the tools. Own the future. Build the mindset. Positive about technology and how it can improve our lives. Obsessed with building, learning, and creating new opportunities. Hosted by Marina Mogilko — immigrant, mom, entrepreneur, and creator in Silicon Valley. This podcast explores how to use AI, technology, and entrepreneurship as your unfair advantage to grow, build wealth, and design a life of freedom and purpose.

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