
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 265 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipTechnologyBusiness | |||

Glenn Youngkin was the 74th Governor of Virginia. Before politics, he spent nearly 25 years at The Carlyle Group, one of the largest private equity firms in the world, where he rose to co-CEO. During his four-year term, Virginia generated $10B in sur... more
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Eric Ries created the Lean Startup methodology and authored the bestselling book of the same name, which has sold over a million copies. He's also the founder and executive chairman of the Long-Term Stock Exchange, the co-founder of Answer AI (an AI ... more
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg became Germany's youngest Minister of Defense in history, and previously served as Minister of Economics and Technology. He is the chairman and founder of Spitzberg Partners, an investment and advisory firm, a bestselling a... more
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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
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
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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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1. Glenn Youngkin
2. Marco Zappacosta
3. Eric Ries
4. Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
5. Pat Gelsinger
6. Vlad Tenev
7. Tudor Achim
8. John Allen
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