The Upstarts Podcast

'Math Is AGI': How Axiom Math's Carina Hong Uses It To Solve AI Code's Mess

Axiom has solved some of math's trickiest problems, reaching a $1.6B valuation in just 9 months. CEO Carina Hong shares her journey, and how it can make…

Apr 2 • Alex Konrad

Harvey's Winston Weinberg On Anthropic, Cold Emailing Sam Altman, And A 'One-Shot' Merger Near-Disaster

Fresh off an $11 billion valuation, Harvey's CEO tells The Upstarts Podcast about his Upstart Moment learning you can't shortcut your way to growth.

Mar 26 • Alex Konrad

Star Catcher’s Andrew Rush: Harnessing The Sun To Build The First Energy Grid In Space

On The Upstarts Podcast, a veteran space startup leader shares his vision for powering up a new wave of satellites and orbital labs.

Mar 19 • Alex Konrad

Synthesia's Victor Riparbelli On AI Video, Fringe Ideas, And Startup Lies

One of AI's most candid unicorn founders shares his Upstart Moment on the path to a $4B valuation, pitches London to U.S. execs, and calls out other…

Mar 12 • Alex Konrad

Flexport's Ryan Petersen On Tariff Refunds, AI Agents And How To Win Back Customers

Tech's 'hurricane reporter' for global trade tells The Upstarts Podcast how he hopes to retrieve $50B for U.S. citizens. Plus, his Upstart Moment and…

Mar 6 • Alex Konrad

Valar Atomics’ Isaiah Taylor: Solving AI’s Energy Crisis With Nuclear ‘Gigasites’

The Upstarts Podcast chats with one of nuclear's energy's brashest new startup champions, as Valar has raised $150M to build 'energy campuses.'

Feb 26 • Alex Konrad

Loyal's Celine Halioua: From Defying Doubters To Pioneering Dog Longevity

Episode 2 of 'The Upstarts Podcast' dives into Celine's Upstart Moment in building a category-creating startup that helps our dogs live longer.

Feb 19 • Alex Konrad

Canva’s Melanie Perkins on scaling startup vision and values for global impact

The Upstarts Podcast kicks off with an Upstart journey from western Australian Upstart to the most valuable woman-led startup in the world.

Feb 12 • Alex Konrad

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