
AI is reshaping infrastructure, strategy, and entire industries. Host Conor Bronsdon talks to the engineers, founders, and researchers building breakthrough AI systems about what it actually takes to ship AI in production, where the opportunities lie, and how leaders should think about the strategic bets ahead. Chain of Thought translates technical depth into actionable insights for builders and d... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

Jerry Liu built one of the most installed pieces of AI plumbing of the last three years. LlamaIndex became the indexing and retrieval layer a whole generation of RAG apps were stitched together with. Then he started arguing that the framework era he ... more
Tyler Akidau spent 12 years on streaming systems at Google and five years at Snowflake before joining Redpanda as CTO. He wrote the O'Reilly Streaming Systems book most of the field has on its shelf. His new piece on O'Reilly Radar (Post-Human: We Al... more
Loïc Houssier leads engineering at Superhuman, the email client Grammarly acquired for ~$825 million in July 2025. Before Superhuman he was CTO of OpenTrust (acquired by DocuSign), ran engineering at ProductBoard, and started his career in applied cr... more
Job applications are up 239% since ChatGPT launched, tech layoffs show no signs of slowing down, and the market for technical talent is a topsy turvy mess.
Greenhouse has a unique vantage point to understand all of this: they process 22 million job... more
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New to the AI space and this podcast has been a game changer. Conor brings in leading experts and breaks down complex topics in a way that actually makes sense. Whether you’re a college student just discovering AI, a curious newcomer, or already deep in the field — Chain of Thought fills a real gap. Conor is also just a genuinely great person — it comes through in every episode. Highly recommend.
Conor does a great job of bringing the most relevant convos to the table, proving that timing + quality wins every time. have this on auto-download
Always a pleasant and informative listen. Do I want to drift off to sleep to the sound of Conor’s voice? Absolutely! But can I? NO! Because I’m absolutely riveted by the education and insight. Can’t stop won’t stop listening to this podcast.
Conor does a great job finding excellent guests and letting them talk about how they use AI. In a fast-changing world, Chain of Thought is a key part of my podcast routine to stay in touch.
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Focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and technological infrastructure, conversations spotlight thought leaders, engineers, and innovators who are revolutionizing industry practices through advanced AI systems. Insights cover a wide range of topics including eval engineering, real-world AI applications in various sectors, misconceptions surrounding AI's environmental impact, and the engineering challenges posed by deploying AI solutions. The discussions emphasize actionable strategies for leaders and builders looking to navigate the complex landscape of AI technologies while underscoring both innovations and potential pitfalls. Unique to this series is its commitment to translating technical discussions into practical insi... more
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