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Wharton Tech Toks (WTT) creates a space for bold, forward-looking tech discussions that enlighten and inspire.
We feature executives, founders, investors, and professors from across the tech industry. We discuss interesting trends, analysis, strategies, and personal stories that are compelling to everyone from MBA students to senior executives. We want to dare to be bold, even if we’re wrong, to push our collective thinking.
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RedBlue Capital: Funding Mobility Innovation
In today’s episode we are joined by Elisha Jacobs, Senior Associate at RedBlue Capital. Elisha helps unpack the complexities of venture capital within the mobility sector. Discover the future of transportation through investments in groundbreaking technologies and models that could redefine how we move goods and people around the globe. For anyone interested in the mobility sector, this episode serves as a great overview of the sector.
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Scale AI: Testing the Limits of AI
“We think about ways where we can combine human insight together with ML models that are able to think about the world around them and really expand the scope of what humans can do.”
In this episode, Emma is joined by Vijay Karunamurthy, Field CTO at Scale AI, a company at the heart of the AI revolution. This episode focuses on the integral processes of AI testing and evaluation, highlighting the importance of ethical frameworks in the development of AI.
Vijay shares examples from his work, illustrating the practical applications of these processes in ensuring AI technologies are both effective and responsible. A great listen for those interested in the intersection of AI, ethics, and practical applications! -
Slingshot Aerospace: Data-Driven Space Solutions
"The biggest mistake we can make is saying space is only separate industry. Space crosses absolutely everything we do nowadays."
In this episode we are joined by Melissa Quinn, General Manager of Seradata, a Slingshot Aerospace company. We discuss the pivotal role of data in ensuring space safety, sustainability, and the vital collaboration across global space markets. Melissa also sheds light on the emerging challenges and opportunities within the space insurance sector, the integration of AI in space data management, and the pressing need for diverse talents in this rapidly evolving industry. -
Atlassian: The Hypergrowth Playbook
"Today it's become easier to build a product and harder to get distribution and awareness... think distribution much more than your product."
In this episode, Cynthia and Sophie interview Sean Regan, former Global Head of Product Marketing at Atlassian and serial entrepreneur, for a deep dive into the growth story of Atlassian and insights into how to 10x a product. Sean also provides valuable advice about career development and navigating the AI landscape, as well as his bets on the changes that this new wave of technological innovation is going to bring to the world. -
Discord: Driving Successful Developer Partnerships
In this episode, join Stephanie Kim as she chats with Laura (Gentile) Danforth, Director of Global Partnerships at Discord. They discuss the evolving role of developers in the Discord ecosystem, exciting new developer monetization opportunities, the integration of AI in Discord apps, and more. Laura also provides insights into her dynamic career that spans across roles in finance, product, strategy, and partnerships, and offers advice for those looking to break into the tech industry.
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Tech Private Equity with AJ Jangalapalli, Thoma Bravo (2023 Revisit)
“During the highs of the 2020-2021 era, a lot of companies were encouraged to grow at any cost. We’ve always been much more oriented around trying to grow but making sure you are thinking about your profitability and building a sustainable business.”
Join Spandana Bhattacharya and Javier Torres on Wharton Tech Toks as they talk to AJ Jangalapalli, Principal on the Discover team at Thoma Bravo. Listen in to learn more about Thoma Bravo’s investments in Mailgun and Greenphire, the recent tech market pullback, enterprise software industry and value creation initiatives.