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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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Alex and Ellis talk about why Codex is becoming central to OpenAI's strategy and the competition with Claude. Then they’re joined by Mina Fahmi, CEO and co-founder of Sandbar, who is building a smart ring that acts like an AI interface for your entir... more

Alex and Ellis talk about navigating ethics in media and programming the pod, the rise of film photography, and Alex’s trip to OpenAI. Then they’re joined by Granola co-founder Sam Stephenson to talk about building one of the breakout AI meeting tool... more

Alex and Ellis break down why SXSW no longer feels like a true tech conference and how Nvidia’s GTC has become the new center of gravity for the industry. Then they’re joined by Mercury CEO Immad Akhund to talk about building one of the most importan... more

Alex and Ellis talk about Alex’s visit to Anthropic’s headquarters as Claude downloads surge and the company faces growing scrutiny over its stance on government AI use. They discuss AI culture inside the labs, image generation experiments with Claud... more

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Recent Guests

Immad Akhund
CEO of Mercury
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Episode: When your bank account talks to Claude
Liz Reid
Head of Search at Google
Google
Episode: What happens to Google when AI answers everything?
Steve Huffman
CEO and co-founder of Reddit
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Episode: Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on surviving the AI slop-pocalypse
Ivan Zhao
CEO of Notion
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Episode: Notion's CEO on if AI is really killing software companies
Fidji Simo
CEO of Applications at OpenAI
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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
Shark Tank
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
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Episode: Home robots are coming faster than you think, with Sunday's Tony Zhao

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Douchemaxxing

    It’s like they bottled the SF AI super pilled Bro.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    davecheney
    Australiaa month ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago

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What happens to Google when AI answers everything?
Q: Given the growth in AI-enabled tools, do you see agents becoming the primary way people interact with Google or still prefer direct human-style results?
She suggests a future with multiple interaction modes, where agents can handle many tasks but people still want to hear directly from others; there can be a hybrid world where agents initiate interactions but not fully replace human input.
What happens to Google when AI answers everything?
Q: Does Gemini converge with AI mode or stay separate from Search, and how do you balance these directions across products?
Reid describes a nuanced relationship where some areas converge while others diverge; Gemini focuses on productivity and creation while information retrieval remains central for Search, and both are developed with cross-team collaboration to fit user contexts.
What happens to Google when AI answers everything?
Q: How are you thinking about bringing AI into these everyday products without disrupting the core experience people rely on?
Reid explains that Google planned a gradual, opt-in rollout (SG, AI Overviews) to let users participate at their own pace and to learn what works, while maintaining the familiar SERP structure and the ability to access traditional results as needed.
Notion's CEO on if AI is really killing software companies
Q: Are you implementing anything in the recruiting process as criteria for AI-native talent?
We're looking for very AI native people and shifting towards younger, early career folks who embrace new tools quickly.
Notion's CEO on if AI is really killing software companies
Q: How are you using agents in your day-to-day to run the company?
I have a daily brief that tells me my top priorities, and I largely talk with the custom agent that runs my inbox.

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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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Recent guests on ACCESS include:

1. Immad Akhund
2. Liz Reid
3. Steve Huffman
4. Ivan Zhao
5. Fidji Simo
6. Victor Riparbelli
7. Mark Cuban
8. Sari Azout

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