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Barry McCardel spent years at Palantir before co-founding Hex, the AI data platform he describes as “Cursor for data.” In this conversation with Eric Newcomer, he breaks down Palantir’s business model, the truth about forward deployed engineers, how ... more

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Rick Heitzmann of FirstMark joins the Newcomer Podcast to discuss the state of venture capital, the AI investment boom, and why the next wave of tech IPOs may be closer than many expect.

Rick shares how investors are thinking about AI infrastructure... more

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How does New York’s tech industry navigate AI, city politics, and a new mayor in the Trump era?Julie Samuels, President and CEO of Tech:NYC, joins the Newcomer Podcast to discuss the growing intersection of technology and politics. Samuels has spent ... more

How does one of the most established venture capital firms in the world think about the so called “SaaS apocalypse”?

Jeremy Levine of Bessemer Venture Partners joins the Newcomer Podcast to discuss the SaaS repricing, the acceleration of AI, and wh... more

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Recent Guests

Rick Heitzmann
Venture capitalist; co-founder of FirstMark Capital
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Episode: Rick Heitzmann: The AI Boom Is Forcing a New IPO Wave
Julie Samuels
Head of Tech NYC, advocate at the intersection of technology and policy
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Yoni Rechtman
Venture capitalist at Slow Ventures
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Episode: Yoni Rechtman Unfiltered on Trump, AI Roll-Ups & Why VCs Backed the Wrong Side
Tony Fadell
Godfather of hardware design who brought important consumer electronics to life at Apple and then at Google with Nest.
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Episode: Tony Fadell Unfiltered on Apple, OpenAI & the Next Big Device
CJ Desai
CEO of MongoDB
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Episode: What the AI Boom Means for Databases and Enterprise Software
Ankur Bhatt
Head of AI at Rippling
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Episode: What the AI Boom Means for Databases and Enterprise Software
Ryan Peterson
CEO of Flexport, known for his insights on trade and logistics.
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Episode: The Tech Quotes That Defined 2025
Sam Altman
CEO of OpenAI, a key figure in AI industry discussions.
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Ellen Huet
Reporter at Bloomberg and author of "Empire of Orgasm"
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Episode: Inside the Sex Cult That Fooled Silicon Valley

Hosts

Eric Newcomer
Host with extensive experience in technology discussions and venture capital.
Tom Dotan
Co-host, known for insightful commentary on technology and business.
Madeline Renbarger
Co-host offering insights into Silicon Valley and the tech landscape.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Just opinionated

    Not enough fact-dealing for me to get useful knowledge out of it. I miss good reporting but if you just want op Eds have at this.

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    1
    FSUNole_03
    United States3 months ago
  • Engaging & Insightful

    Eric Newcomer’s podcast is a refreshing blend of thought-provoking discussions and engaging storytelling. Each episode offers a unique perspective on the world, combining current events with in-depth analysis. Eric's skillful interviewing and genuine curiosity shine through, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in exploring new ideas and trends. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samj246
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun and entertaining discussion

    Enjoying the new Cerebral Valley miniseries on artificial intelligence and Silicon Valley! Great work to Eric and the Volley team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy
    United States2 years ago
  • Cerebral Valley edition is better than ever

    I love this podcast more than Sam Altman loves GPUs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The holder
    United States2 years ago
  • Cerebral Valley

    This AI series is exactly what I was looking for right now. Thank you for helping me understand what’s going on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lmonocle
    United States2 years ago

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Insightful commentary, though some listeners desire more hard reporting.
Engaging discussions with high-profile guests shed light on current tech topics.
The blend of tech and politics creates thought-provoking content.

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Jeremy Levine on AI Hype, Market Cycles & Playing the Long Game
Q: Are you still investing in software companies at early stages or is that thesis out the door now?
He confirms that they are still investing in software companies, especially those that leverage AI.
Jeremy Levine on AI Hype, Market Cycles & Playing the Long Game
Q: What do you make of the public market's total turn away from software as a service?
Levine discusses how the public markets have overreacted significantly in some cases, while also acknowledging some necessary price adjustments due to AI making software creation much cheaper.
Yoni Rechtman Unfiltered on Trump, AI Roll-Ups & Why VCs Backed the Wrong Side
Q: Who is hustling right now?
The startup founders are all of my companies that haven't yet have yet announced rounds.
Yoni Rechtman Unfiltered on Trump, AI Roll-Ups & Why VCs Backed the Wrong Side
Q: Do you think they are shooting people in the streets?
They have a Gestapo-like force.
Yoni Rechtman Unfiltered on Trump, AI Roll-Ups & Why VCs Backed the Wrong Side
Q: What's your view on how friendly everybody should be with each other?
I really don't think anybody is required to have or share an opinion about anything or everything.

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