"World of DaaS"

Word of DaaS with Auren Hoffman
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deep dive into Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) businesses.  World of DaaS is a podcast for data enthusiasts, by data enthusiasts, where Auren Hoffman talks to business and technology leaders about all things data - building it, acquiring it, analyzing it, and everything in between. 

  1. OpenGov CEO Zac Bookman - GovTech, data access, and AI transformation

    1D AGO

    OpenGov CEO Zac Bookman - GovTech, data access, and AI transformation

    Zac Bookman is the co-founder and CEO of OpenGov, which provides cloud software and AI solutions to over 2,000 government agencies across the United States. In February 2024, OpenGov was acquired by Cox Enterprises for $1.8 billion. In this episode of World of DaaS, Zac and Auren discuss: Making public data truly accessibleGrowth vs sustainability in GovTechHow COVID transformed government digitizationAI's potential in local government operations Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Zac Bookman on X at @ZacBookman and on Linkedin.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

    46 min
  2. The LM Brief: AI Overviews and the Future of Publishing

    4D AGO

    The LM Brief: AI Overviews and the Future of Publishing

    This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers the lawsuit filed by Penske Media Corporation, parent of Rolling Stone, against Google over its AI Overviews feature. PMC argues that these AI-generated summaries siphon traffic and revenue from publishers by removing the need for users to click through to original articles. The case raises major questions around copyright, fair use, and the long-term sustainability of the publishing industry as Google positions itself as the primary “answer engine.” Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

    14 min
  3. OpenAI CSO Jason Kwon - power, policy and the race to scale

    SEP 23

    OpenAI CSO Jason Kwon - power, policy and the race to scale

    Jason Kwon is the Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI. In this episode of World of DaaS, Jason and Auren discuss: Compute bottlenecks and power infrastructure challengesUser expectations vs AI capabilitiesGeopolitical competition in AI developmentBringing top AI talent to the United StatesLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Jason Kwon on X at @jasonkwon. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

    48 min
  4. The LM Brief: The Only Right Way to Ask for an Intro (Everything Else Is Wrong)

    SEP 19

    The LM Brief: The Only Right Way to Ask for an Intro (Everything Else Is Wrong)

    This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief covers The Only Right Way to Ask for an Intro (Everything Else Is Wrong) by Auren Hoffman. He explains why clarity of purpose, proper framing, and respect for people’s time are essential when seeking intros for jobs, partnerships, or mentorship. Getting this right makes the difference between a strong connection and a missed opportunity. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

    16 min
  5. beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk - why email beats social media

    SEP 16

    beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk - why email beats social media

    Tyler Denk is the co-founder and CEO of beehiiv, a newsletter platform that has grown to over $20 million in annual revenue in under four years. He was the second employee at Morning Brew, where he built the growth infrastructure that helped scale the company to 3.5 million subscribers before its $75 million acquisition by Business Insider in 2020. He’s also the creator of big desk energy, a newsletter with over 100k subscribers.  In this episode of World of DaaS, Tyler and Auren discuss: Why email still beats algorithmic platformsBuilding the next major advertising networkThe difference between audiences and communitiesTech nostalgia and 90s internet cultureLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Tyler Denk on X at @denk_tweets. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

    39 min
  6. The LM Brief: Navigating GDPR Compliance Outside the EU and UK

    SEP 12

    The LM Brief: Navigating GDPR Compliance Outside the EU and UK

    This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief looks at GDPR compliance for non-EU and non-UK companies. Firms handling resident data in these regions are required to appoint local representatives who serve as points of contact for regulators and individuals exercising their data rights. This step is critical for ensuring compliance with both GDPR and UK GDPR. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

    16 min
  7. Gokul Rajaram of Marathon - How AI Will Reinvent Ad Platforms

    SEP 9

    Gokul Rajaram of Marathon - How AI Will Reinvent Ad Platforms

    Gokul Rajaram is a founding partner at Marathon Management Partners and former product leader who helped build Google AdSense and Facebook's advertising platform. He serves on the boards of Pinterest, Coinbase, and The Trade Desk, and previously led product teams at Square and DoorDash. In this episode of World of DaaS, Gokul and Auren discuss: Building massive advertising platforms at Google and FacebookHow AI is transforming content recommendations and adsThe transition from operator to venture investorWhy founder mode debates miss the nuance of leadership Looking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas. You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Gokul Rajaram on X at @gokulr. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

    48 min
  8. The LM Brief: Synthetic Data in AI

    SEP 5

    The LM Brief: Synthetic Data in AI

    This week’s World of DaaS LM Brief explores the evolving role of synthetic data in AI. Synthetic datasets are increasingly used to safeguard privacy, cut costs, and speed up model training, particularly in testing rare scenarios. But challenges remain, including risks of carrying over biases from real-world data and the need for careful validation to ensure reliable outcomes. Listen to this short podcast summary, powered by NotebookLM.

    11 min
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deep dive into Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) businesses.  World of DaaS is a podcast for data enthusiasts, by data enthusiasts, where Auren Hoffman talks to business and technology leaders about all things data - building it, acquiring it, analyzing it, and everything in between. 

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    Word of DaaS with Auren Hoffman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    224
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