
Giant Ideas invites leading minds from tech, business, politics and beyond to explore the giant ideas that use technology as a force for good. Giant Ventures, founded by Cameron McLain and Tommy Stadlen, backs purpose-driven founders solving the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Today, we're joined by Jeff Lawson - co-founder of Twilio and now founder of Inertia, a fusion energy company commercialising the Lawrence Livermore fusion breakthrough (the first experiment to produce more energy from fusion than it consumed.)
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On this episode of Giant Ideas, Tommy sits down with Ajaz Ahmed, founder of AKQA and now Studio.One, to decode what truly iconic brands have in common — from Nike, Apple and Disney to Gymshark, and how founders can learn from them.
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In this episode of Giant Ideas, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discusses how trust, purpose, and community design shaped one of the world’s most used websites. He reflects on three photographs that define his life, Wikipedia’s core purpose and wh... more
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Really enjoy the breadth of content across this podcast. It’s built for Founders by Founders, but isn’t just ‘this is how I started my business’, it’s much broader. Highly recommend!
Subject: Re: The Giant Ideas Podcast – Floyd Steadman OBE
What a humbling listen. Floyd Steadman’s life story—told in that commanding, storyteller’s voice—was a masterclass in compassionate leadership. To have endured so much as a child and still rise to inspire generations of well-rounded young men is remarkable. His message—believe in yourself and go for it—landed powerfully.
Really insightful interviews on fascinating topics
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A thoughtful, idea-forward show that anchors conversations around technology's impact on society, business, and public life. Episodes frequently center on trust in online platforms, responsible use of AI, bold entrepreneurship, and leadership under pressure, often weaving in personal stories to illustrate resilience, purpose, and ethical decision-making. Noteworthy threads include space-enabled computing, long-duration energy storage, and governance in the age of digital networks, which together create a distinctive mix of hard tech, policy, and human-centered leadership. The format tends to feature founders, policymakers, and public-health voices who aim to translate big ideas into practical strategies for teams and communities. This combi... more
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Recent guests on Giant Ideas include:
1. Barry Eggers
2. Ajaz Ahmed
3. Jimmy Wales
4. Baiju Bhatt
5. Vivek Murthy
6. Mateo Jaramillo
7. Matteo Jaramillo
8. Jacinda Ardern
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