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ACCESS

Vox Media
Silicon Valley
Meta
Artificial Intelligence
Prediction Markets
Roblox
AI Companionship
Figma
AI Companion Apps
AI and Its Impact
Beside
Augmented Reality
Openai
Wearable Technology
Personalized Software
Ray-Ban
Startups
Billboard Marketing
Huxe
Google
Wabi

ACCESS is a show about the tech industry’s inside conversation. Hosted by Alex Heath, the most connected tech reporter out there, and Ellis Hamburger, the founder whisperer for today’s hottest AI startups, ACCESS features revealing conversations with Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, from the tech titans of today to tomorrow’s most interesting entrepreneurs. It’s a show made by insiders f... more

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Ellis tells Alex about his storytelling speech for AI founders at Andreessen Horowitz, and they discuss how OpenAI beat Meta to hire the founder of OpenClaw. Then they’re joined by Notion CEO Ivan Zhao to talk about the rise of AI agents. They discus... more

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Alex and Ellis recap the AI ads at the Super Bowl and talk about Jony Ive showing Alex the first-ever electric Ferrari Luce he designed. Then, they sit down with Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, for a wide-ranging conversation about where C... more

Alex and Ellis analyze AIs talking to each other on Moltbook, the implications of Elon Musk merging SpaceX and xAI, new moves in the OpenAI versus Anthropic coding race, and a favorite AI app getting a controversial redesign.

Then they’re joined by ... more

Alex and Ellis talk about the tech industry's new obsession with Clawdbot/Molbot, the scary aspect of AI agents, AI invading group chats, and the new viral essay from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei. Then they’re joined by Sublime founder Sari Azout to di... more

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Recent Guests

Fidji Simo
CEO of Applications at OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: OpenAI's Fidji Simo on why ads are coming to ChatGPT
Victor Riparbelli
CEO and co-founder of Synthesia
Synthesia
Episode: Where AI video is headed next, with Synthesia's Victor Riparbelli
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur and investor known for his role on Shark Tank
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Episode: Where AI video is headed next, with Synthesia's Victor Riparbelli
Sari Azout
Founder of Sublime
Sublime
Episode: Where we'll go when the bots take over, with Sublime's Sari Azout
Tony Zhao
Founder of Sunday Robotics
Sunday Robotics
Episode: Home robots are coming faster than you think, with Sunday's Tony Zhao
Alex Himel
VP of Wearables at Meta
Meta
Episode: The AI glasses race is heating up
Tarek Mansour
CEO of Kalshi
Kalshi
Episode: Betting on reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour
Maxime Germain
CEO of Beside, a startup focused on AI-driven communication solutions for the real economy
Beside
Episode: French founders and AI priests with Maxime Germain
Winston Weinberg
CEO of Harvey, an AI legal platform
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Episode: How to win as an AI wrapper with Harvey's Winston Weinberg

Hosts

Alex Heath
Tech reporter and co-host
Ellis Hamburger
Founder whisperer and co-host

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Started great and nose dived into corporate shill territory

    This is the first review I’ve ever left on a podcast. I’m a big fan of some of Alex’s previous interviews for the verge, so I thought I’d give this show a chance. As the title suggests, the first few interviews were pretty great. I really enjoyed the interview with Carl Pei.

    But since then it feels like this has become a place for corporations in hot water to come in and take control of the narrative or shill their terrible ideas.

    But also what did I expect from a podcast called access?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Michaelthatsit
    United States9 days ago
  • Quickly becoming one of my fave pods

    Alex and Ellis actually understand the companies they cover. They also enjoy technology unlike other pod hosts - and their banter and takes are worth listening to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j g randall
    United States15 days ago
  • Too much preamble, interviews are weak and come off as ads

    Too much preamble, interviews are weak and come off as ads. The latest episode is literally 33 min before the guest interview even starts. The hosts swear like middle schoolers, as in their diction is clumsy and does not add the emphasis they think it does.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    slapsh0t11
    United States15 days ago
  • Just Easy Questions 🙄

    I guess the names says all, they just ask easy questions to guest so they don’t loose “access” to them. Most episodes feel like advertisement.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    You:know
    United Statesa month ago
  • The business case hiding in plain sight

    “Access” is a terrific podcast. Thanks for giving us such great access to tech insiders.

    But the latest ep on AI Glasses could have explored privacy more critically. The reason Big Tech has chased this category so hard for so long is surveillance. It’s social media’s dream come true: watching everything we do, processing the vision in the cloud, amassing individual level data, and training their AIs.

    Alex Himel says an ultimate goal it is to remove the ‘wake’ command. Well, of course it is.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Steve_Lockstep
    Australia2 months ago

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Talking Points

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OpenAI's Fidji Simo on why ads are coming to ChatGPT
Q: How does OpenAI plan to maintain user trust while integrating ads?
Simo insists that ads will be clearly separated from content and will not influence the AI's responses; thus ensuring transparency and maintaining trust with users.
OpenAI's Fidji Simo on why ads are coming to ChatGPT
Q: What do you think about the ads released by Anthropic?
Simo finds the ads funny and emphasizes the interesting moment in AI where they can remind users of their creative potential with AI tools.
Building the Star Trek computer with Huxe's Raiza Martin
Q: What do you think about the future of voice technology and its applications?
Raiza believes that voice technology will have a crucial role in making AI more accessible and interactive.
Building the Star Trek computer with Huxe's Raiza Martin
Q: What challenges did you face when transitioning from Google to your startup?
Raiza mentions feeling emotional about leaving Google but was also motivated by the promise of starting something new.
Figma CEO Dylan Field on the future of design and AI
Q: Were there things about the IPO process that surprised you?
Dylan explains that he never aimed to IPO as a mission, and while it's a significant achievement, it's just a step along the way.

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This show offers an insightful exploration of the tech industry's inner workings through conversations with influential leaders and innovators. Topics frequently covered include advancements in artificial intelligence, wearables, robotics, and the evolving landscape of financial technology. The hosts engage with high-profile guests from various tech sectors, providing listeners with firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs faced in entrepreneurship and innovation. Unique discussions regarding the future of technology and the impact of AI on various industries are particularly noteworthy, making this show a valuable resource for anyone interested in technological advancements and the entrepreneurs shaping the future.

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ACCESS launched 5 months ago and published 22 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on ACCESS include:

1. Fidji Simo
2. Victor Riparbelli
3. Mark Cuban
4. Sari Azout
5. Tony Zhao
6. Alex Himel
7. Tarek Mansour
8. Maxime Germain

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