
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).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 289 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Bobby Samuels is the co-founder and CEO of Protege, a platform that licenses real-world data from industries like healthcare and media to companies building AI. Protege has raised $65 million from Andreessen Horowitz, CRV, and Flex Capital. Before Pr... more
Roy Schwartz co-founded Axios, the news company known for smart brevity, and helped grow it to a $525 million sale to Cox Enterprises. He's now co-founder and CEO of Axios HQ, an AI-powered internal communications platform spun out of Axios. He co-wr... more
David Kirtley is the co-founder and CEO of Helion Energy, the fusion company. Helion has raised more than $1.5 billion at a $15.5 billion valuation, and Sam Altman is its biggest investor and former chairman. Before fusion, David worked on rocket and... more
Alex Rampell is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he leads the firm’s $2.7 billion Apps practice and has driven much of the firm's fintech investing, including Plaid, Mercury, and Opendoor. Before a16z, Alex co-founded multiple companie... more
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Top notch podcast and excellent guests. Subscribe and listen even if you are outside this “space”
Auren is an incredible interviewer! Absolutely hooked!
Actually insightful and not just opinionated garbage like a lot of other founder/tech/VC pods.
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!
The topic data and analytics is far more interesting than hearing about someone’s left-wing or right ring views
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This show foregrounds data-driven thinking, AI, and strategic leadership at the intersection of technology, finance, and policy. Episodes typically feature founders, investors, and operators who unpack how data, automation, and new governance models reshape markets, product strategy, and organizational culture. Listeners can expect practical takeaways on building durable tech-enabled businesses, navigating private-to-public market dynamics, and leveraging AI responsibly across industries. A standout strength is the host's knack for connecting high-signal guests—from VC founders to AI researchers and policymakers—into accessible, thought-provoking conversations that illuminate long-term, big-impact ideas rather than short-term trends.
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Recent guests on Summation include:
1. Bobby Samuels
2. Roy Schwartz
3. Alex Rampell
4. Chris Hulls
5. Aydin Senkut
6. Nir Eyal
7. Cory Gardner
8. Harjot Gill
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