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.
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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)
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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.
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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 leadershipLooking 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)
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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.
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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