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Hosted by Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach, CNBC's “The Tech Download” podcast cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most. Each season dives into a different topic — and uncovers what it means for your portfolio, your business and the global economy. With access to industry leaders and years of experience covering technology around the... more

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Hosted by Arjun Kharpal and Steve Kovach, CNBC’s “The Tech Download” cuts through the noise to unpack the tech stories that matter most for your money. In the debut episode, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis reveals how the leading AI research lab i... more

Hosted by Arjun Kharpal in London and Steve Kovach in New York, The Tech Download cuts through the noise to unpack the technology stories that matter most — and what they mean for your money.

In Season One, we take you inside Google DeepMind, the br... more

Indonesian fintech unicorn Xendit is helping reshape Southeast Asia’s payment landscape by offering Stripe-like infrastructure tailored to the region’s unique challenges. In this episode of CNBC's "Beyond the Valley," Xendit co-founder and Chief Oper... more

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In 2018, venture capital firm Antler set up its headquarters in Singapore and has since invested in more than 1,300 startups. In this episode of CNBC's "Beyond the Valley," Antler founder and CEO Magnus Grimeland joins Arjun Kharpal at the Singapore ... more

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Demis Hassabis
DeepMind co-founder and CEO
Google DeepMind
Episode: Demis Hassabis: The Man Behind Google's AI machine
Tessa Wijaya
Co-founder and COO of Xendit
Xendit
Episode: Why cross-border payments are Asia’s next big tech frontier — Insights from an Indonesian unicorn
Magnus Grimeland
CEO of Antler and global tech investor based in Singapore
Antler
Episode: VC founder: AI isn't a bubble — but its founders need to think globally
Min-Liang Tan
Co-founder and CEO of Razer
Razer
Episode: Razer changed gaming with its hardware. Now it’s hoping to do the same with AI
Raj Ganguly
Co-founder and co-CEO of global venture capital firm B Capital.
B Capital
Episode: A top VC’s guide to Asia’s fastest-growing tech hubs
Michal Lev-Ram
Contributing editor at Fortune and CNBC contributor
Fortune
Episode: Have the AI job losses started?
Dave Ripley
Co-CEO of Kraken, cryptocurrency exchange and industry veteran
Kraken
Episode: Kraken co-CEO on the changing nature of crypto trading
Monica Long
President of Ripple
Ripple
Episode: Ripple president on stablecoins, Trump and tokenization
James Peng
CEO of PonyAI
PonyAI
Episode: Pony.ai CEO on the future of autonomous driving and AI

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Arjun Kharpal
Host of Beyond The Valley, covering technology news and developments with a focus on innovation outside Silicon Valley.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Great topics and interviews. Needs to be weekly

    I love this podcast and the topics discussed specifically tech Csuite interviews are always entertaining. Good stuff. Please make it active once a week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark huuuuuuu
    United States7 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Very informative, yet entertaining. The hosts sound intelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Varleg
    Norway7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions on current technology trends and insights from industry experts.
Many enjoy the focus on topics relevant to business and innovation outside of Silicon Valley, indicating a broad interest in global tech perspectives.

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Why cross-border payments are Asia’s next big tech frontier — Insights from an Indonesian unicorn
Q: How are you planning to kind of solve that and make it needs to be quick, needs to be efficient, needs to be cheap?
Stable coins will play a significant role in making B2B payments faster and cheaper.
Why cross-border payments are Asia’s next big tech frontier — Insights from an Indonesian unicorn
Q: What are some of the big trends right now that's really helping to drive that growth?
Southeast Asia is all about QR code based payments and the consolidation of payment systems.
Razer changed gaming with its hardware. Now it’s hoping to do the same with AI
Q: How have you adapted to the shifts in technology and gaming preferences?
We've focused on the gamer and evolved with their needs, paying attention to pain points in gaming.
Razer changed gaming with its hardware. Now it’s hoping to do the same with AI
Q: What motivated you to change from being a lawyer to going into this gaming venture?
I was more passionate about gaming than the law, and I wanted a competitive advantage in gaming.
VC founder: AI isn't a bubble — but its founders need to think globally
Q: What are you most excited about from an investment perspective?
The current opportunities in the healthcare space and the advancing AI technology.

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This content focuses on the rapidly evolving landscape of technology beyond traditional Silicon Valley boundaries, particularly in the Asian tech ecosystem. It brings insights from industry leaders who address various facets of innovation, investment, and technology's role in business transformation. Episodes frequently cover trends in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, gaming, and emerging markets, providing expert opinions on current and future challenges in these domains. The discussions often include practical applications, regulatory considerations, and the socio-economic impact of technology, making it a rich resource for professionals interested in the global tech landscape.

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1. Demis Hassabis
2. Tessa Wijaya
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4. Min-Liang Tan
5. Raj Ganguly
6. Michal Lev-Ram
7. Dave Ripley
8. Monica Long

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