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Summation: non-obvious ideas that move the world. Auren Hoffman hosts leaders across tech, business, markets, and government.

Summation is the permanent home for the relentlessly curious.

Auren is CEO of NQB8, GP at Flex Capital, Chairman of Dialog; former CEO of SafeGraph and LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP).

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Adrian Aoun helped found Torch, a health data platform that was acquired by OpenAI earlier this year. He's also the co-founder of Seneca, which raised $60 million to build autonomous drones for wildfire suppression. Adrian previously founded Forward ... more

Tod Sacerdoti is the CEO and co-founder of Pipedream, which recently sold to Workday. Tod is also a general partner at Flex Capital, where he's invested in over 400 companies including Chime, Vercel, Replit, CodeRabbit, Mercury, and many others. He p... more

Nirav Tolia is the co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR), the neighborhood social network with over 105 million users across 350,000 communities worldwide. After stepping down as CEO in 2018, he returned to lead the company in 2024.

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Lieutenant General Mike Fenzel recently retired as a three-star Army General. He most recently served as the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, navigating one of the world’s most complex geopolitical landscap... more

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Recent Guests

Tod Sacerdoti
CEO and co-founder of Pipedream; general partner at Flex Capital
Pipedream, Flex Capital
Episode: Tod Sacerdoti (Flex GP and Pipedream CEO) on seed at scale and SaaS mispricing
Nirav Tolia
Co-founder and CEO of Nextdoor
Nextdoor
Episode: Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia on bowling alone, AI bots, and why the heartland is happier than the coasts
Mike Fenzel
Retired Lieutenant General and former US Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority
Episode: Lt. General Mike Fenzel (Ret.) on bad data, bad experts, and why we can’t exit wars
Martin Shkreli
Founder of DL Software, parent company of Godel Terminal, a Bloomberg competitor for financial data.
Godel Terminal
Episode: Martin Shkreli on prison, beating Bloomberg, and being hated
Jonathan Siddharth
Co-founder and CEO of Turing, a $2.2 billion AI company
Turing
Episode: Turing CEO Jonathan Siddharth - The $30 Trillion Knowledge Work Market, Training Frontier AI Models and Building Stage Five Culture
Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
Co-founder and CEO of Chapter, an AI-enabled Medicare advisory platform
Chapter
Episode: Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz - medicare complexity, $100B fraud and how tech can fix it
Hans Swildens
Founder and managing director of Industry Ventures
Industry Ventures
Episode: Industry Ventures Founder Hans Swildens - how secondaries became the dominant path for VC exits
Glenn Hubbard
Dean Emeritus and Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, former Chairman of Council of Economic Advisers
Columbia Business School
Episode: Economist Glenn Hubbard - The Fed’s dilemma, AI productivity, and why experts lost trust
Omar Tawakol
CEO and founder of Rembrand, an AI virtual product placement company.
Rembrand
Episode: Rembrand CEO Omar Tawakol - why product placement works better than traditional ads

Host

Auren Hoffman
Auren Hoffman is the host and a prominent figure in the tech and investment landscape, serving as CEO of NQB8 and GP at Flex Capital. His extensive background includes leadership roles at SafeGraph and LiveRamp, where he built a reputation for bridging data solutions with practical applications in business. Hoffman is recognized for his insightful discussions with various industry leaders.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • Stellar

    Actually insightful and not just opinionated garbage like a lot of other founder/tech/VC pods.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Playerone792
    United States2 months ago
  • Goldmine of Data and Business Insights

    Auren and his talented guests talk all things data and business, but it’s so much more than that! It’s true that you’ll find actionable advice and tangible tips that are relative to any stage of your career, but you’ll also find the inspiration and insight to grow as a human being. Thanks so much for putting out such a spectacular show Auren - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Please stay away from politics

    The topic data and analytics is far more interesting than hearing about someone’s left-wing or right ring views

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    T Crowns
    United States2 years ago
  • Every World of DaaS show

    I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one of the shows I have listened to. I listen to them multiple times.

    I’ve also discovered I like listening to the content as I fall asleep at night, and even as I take a nap. It makes me concentrate just enough to fall asleep effortlessly. Can’t wait for the next show. I’m ready to go back further in the library and listen to more.

    Much credit to ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck. The show he was on was where I discovered World of DaaS. The show with David Sin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GXH WA
    United States3 years ago
  • SBF comments not aging well

    Scaramacci's glowing review of SBF are not aging well. The "Amazon of crypto"? Within a few days of this podcast being posted FTX has filed for bankruptcy and the fallout is still being uncovered. I definity liked the honest Scaramucci displayed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Trueohioplaya
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and actionable content, describing it as a treasure trove of business and data insights.
There are mixed sentiments about political discussions, with some listeners requesting a focus on data rather than politics.
The podcast is lauded for making complex topics accessible and for its thought-provoking content that benefits both data enthusiasts and industry professionals.

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Nextdoor CEO Nirav Tolia on bowling alone, AI bots, and why the heartland is happier than the coasts
Q: What do you think the Internet still hasn't figured out about communities and identity?
Identity has evolved from anonymity to verified reality, and that trust helps shape how people act online; today, AI bots complicate identity by creating non-human personas, which challenges how communities maintain accountability and meaningful connection.
Lt. General Mike Fenzel (Ret.) on bad data, bad experts, and why we can’t exit wars
Q: What has kept you in the military for so long?
I found it to be an honorable profession and the sense of responsibility was rewarding, especially towards the end of my career when I focused on waging peace.
Lt. General Mike Fenzel (Ret.) on bad data, bad experts, and why we can’t exit wars
Q: Are you hopeful that we're going to reach some sort of more enduring peace?
Yes, I'm very hopeful. However, I believe that politics often obstructs progress toward negotiating peace.
Turing CEO Jonathan Siddharth - The $30 Trillion Knowledge Work Market, Training Frontier AI Models and Building Stage Five Culture
Q: What is your view on how AI will affect jobs?
AI will not automate people out of jobs entirely, as there will always be a need for human involvement in systems designed to work alongside AI.
Turing CEO Jonathan Siddharth - The $30 Trillion Knowledge Work Market, Training Frontier AI Models and Building Stage Five Culture
Q: What does it mean for SaaS to be dead?
The ease of creating AI applications will reduce the need for third-party software, leading to a trend where software engineers will increasingly build custom solutions internally.

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Focusing on non-obvious ideas that influence various domains including technology, business, and markets, this podcast engages a diverse range of leaders to share insights and strategies. Frequent themes revolve around data, AI developments, geopolitical issues, and innovative solutions to complex problems. Episodes often include discussions on the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking with evolving industry trends, tackling subjects such as venture capital, healthcare technology, and the disparities in data utilization across sectors. A distinctive feature of the series is its combination of expert perspectives with accessible dialogue, making complex topics relatable to a wider audience.

The podcast stands out by shifting from a sing... more

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2. Nirav Tolia
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4. Martin Shkreli
5. Jonathan Siddharth
6. Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz
7. Hans Swildens
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