Rabbi David Wolpe - AI, faith, and the future of human connection

Prukalpa Sankar is the co-founder and CEO of Atlan, a data platform used by organizations like Plaid, NASDAQ and the UN to manage data collaboration at scale. Atlan has raised over $200 million and grown revenue 7x in the last two years.In this episode of World of DaaS, Prukalpa and Auren discuss:AI native company transformationsContext as the foundation for enterprise AIBuilding remote-first cultures globallyThe future of metadata for enterprise 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 Prukalpa Sankar on X at @prukalpa.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (thepodcastconsultant.com)

Amit Gupta is the CEO of Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX), a global commerce media platform that powers rewards programs with card-linked offers and enables brands to strengthen customer loyalty.In this episode of World of DaaS, Amit and Auren discuss:How card-linked offers strengthen customer loyalty Identity resolution and retail mediaCardlytics' view into $5.8 trillion of annual consumer spendingThe limitations of traditional loyalty programsLooking 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 Amit Gupta on LinkedIn. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Fabrice Grinda is the co-founder and managing partner of FJ Labs, a venture capital firm that has invested in over 1,200 startups with more than 350 exits, including early investments in Alibaba, Flexport, and Delivery Hero. He previously built and sold three companies as CEO: Aucland (one of Europe's largest auction sites), Zingy (mobile media startup sold for $80M), and OLX (global classifieds platform operating in 90+ countries with 150M+ monthly users, acquired by Naspers).In this episode of World of DaaS, Fabrice and Auren discuss:Curiosity-driven investing and founder assessmentDiversified portfolios vs concentrated strategiesSecondary sales and exit strategiesAI tools transforming investment researchLooking 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 Fabrice Grinda on X at @fabricegrinda.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Rabbi David Wolpe is the emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, one of the largest synagogues in the United States. He is a bestselling author of eight books on faith and spirituality and has been named one of the most influential rabbis in America.In this episode of World of DaaS, David and Auren discuss:AI rabbis and digital therapyLab grown meat and kosher lawsConsciousness uploading and digital soulsFertility rates and collective meaningLooking 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 Rabbi Wolpe on X at @RabbiWolpe.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Max Marchione is the founder and President of Superpower, a digital healthcare platform that recently raised a $30 million Series A to make preventative and personalized medicine accessible to consumers.In this episode of World of DaaS, Max and Auren discuss:Billionaire-level health protocols and testingWhy AI will replace expensive doctorsPeptides, toxins, and human enhancementThe future of personalized medicineLooking 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 Max Marchione on X at @maxmarchione. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Jager McConnell is the CEO of Crunchbase, a leading business intelligence platform for startup and investment data, serving over 80 million users.In this episode of World of DaaS, Jager and Auren discuss:The polarized venture funding landscapeWhy 'religion' beats 'truth' in data companiesFinding defensible moats in the AI eraPredicting acquisition targets at scaleLooking 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 Jager McConnell on X at @jagermcconnell. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Russ d'Sa is the founder and CEO of LiveKit, the infrastructure company powering real-time voice for OpenAI's ChatGPT, Character.ai, and numerous AI applications.In this episode of World of DaaS, Russ and Auren discuss:The evolution of voice AITurn detection and conversational dynamicsReal-time infrastructure for AICopilots vs autopilots for the futureLooking 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 Russ d’Sa on X at @dsa. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Dan Driscoll is the current Secretary of the U.S. Army, overseeing a military branch with approximately one million soldiers, 250,000 civilians, and an annual budget of $185 billion.In this episode of World of DaaS, Dan and Auren discuss:The Army Transformation InitiativeRapid defense innovation with Silicon ValleyModernizing obsolete military equipmentFixing Pentagon procurement 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 Dan Driscoll on X at @SecArmy.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Brandon Daniels is the CEO of Exiger, which provides AI-powered supply chain and third-party risk management solutions to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Exiger has annual revenues of over $150 million and received a majority investment by Carlyle, Insight Partners, and JMI Equity for $1.2 billion in 2023.In this episode of World of DaaS, Brandon and Auren discuss:Tariffs and supply chain chaosBringing manufacturing back to the USData validation in supply chain monitoringCountries most vulnerable to China's influenceLooking 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 Brandon Daniels and Exiger on LinkedIn. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Joshua Steinman is the co-founder and CEO of Galvanick, a cybersecurity company building tools to secure industrial infrastructure and AI systems.In this episode of World of DaaS, Joshua and Auren discuss:Foreign spies in tech companiesVulnerabilities in critical infrastructureLessons from Stuxnet and UkraineBuilding resilience against cyber threatsLooking 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 Josh Steinman on X at @JoshuaSteinman. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)