Radical Techno-Optimism with Prof. Dr. Ivan Yamshchikov
00:01:17 - Intro 00:02:17 - Defining Open AI & Open Source in AI 00:03:17 - Importance of Open Data for AI Models 00:05:14 - Techno-Optimism & Its Role in Society 00:06:53 - Military Origins of Technology 00:08:39 - How War Drives Technological Progress 00:10:50 - Human Aggression vs. Technology 00:14:19 - Comparing Past & Present Quality of Life 00:19:04 - The Abundance of Resources & Technology’s Role 00:21:18 - Space Exploration & The Kardashev Scale 00:26:34 - The Future of Designers in an AI World 00:35:28 - Education, AI, & The Future of Learning 00:40:31 - Entrepreneurship & Learning by Doing 00:47:33 - Skills Needed for Success in the 21st Century 00:50:54 - Learning Through Failure & Resilience 00:57:35 - The High-Performance Culture & Its Flaws
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Adopting modern tech with Cian Collins
1:24 welcome Cian2:26 Cian's personal journey08:26 are there still companies that don't use modern tech?10:50 why new tech is hard to adopt18:59 people love systems they built however not perfect22:18 the most exciting trend in HR now26:30 where is Cian on the scale from AI optimist to a doomer29:48 how GPT models evolved33:02 hot take on DeepSeek36:07 what is an ethical AI38:34 AI making decisions that affect people?41:08 at least AI gives you detailed feedback43:33 a pitch for AI agent pre-screening candidates46:34 preparing for change
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Unconventional Leadership with Vlad Zely
We met with Vlad Zely, VP of Design at Zoe, to talk about remote work, modern leadership, and the three ways AI will shape the future of jobs. Vlad shared why creativity doesn’t need an office, how remote teams can thrive, and what dating taught him about building stronger teams.
A space for thoughtful conversations about the future of work, AI, remote teams, career growth, and the art of hiring. Mariam and Kostya, co-founders of hirehire.a and hirehire.me, explore these topics with founders, people leaders, and innovators who are redefining how we work and grow.
Real stories, fresh perspectives, and a shared passion for meaningful work.