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Silicon Zombies

Silicon Zombies

Demystifying emerging tech with the Best Brains, from the Bay...and Beyond! We feature founders, funders, and friends. For future shows, tech news, and more, sign up for the BrainFood newsletter here: https://siliconzombies.com/newsletter-sign-up/ Tune in for the best brains from the Bay to beyond 🧟🧠

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00:35:52

SZ 196: DCNY Summit 2025 Governing the Future: Web3...

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2025/10/05

Join us for a special Silicon Zombies session featuring two powerhouse voices at the intersection of technology and governance:Congressman Sam Liccardo – U.S. House of Representatives, California’s 16th DistrictChris Kelly – Co-Owner of the Sacramento Kings & Founder of Kelly VenturesWe’ll explore how Web3 is shaping public policy, innovation, and the future of governance.💡 Thought leadership. Policy impact. The future of decentralized technology—discussed where it matters most.

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00:16:18

AFRODUSK: Collective sounds that help the sun go down…

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/09/09

AfroDusk: is a ritual and cultural movement dedicated to celebrating global sounds through an African prism—creating inclusive spaces where heritage meets innovation, and borders dissolve through rhythm. Our mission is to unite vibrant souls from every walk of life, using music as a bridge for connection and creative expression. Guided by heritage-blessed DJ/Producer Kamu Kamu (Kampala/London/SF), AfroDusk crafts immersive, genre-blending journeys that fuse Afrocentric, tribal, and global rhythms

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00:43:10

🎶 Exclusive Ageless Summit Pre-Party 🎉

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2025/08/19

We’re spotlighting three pioneers in the future of health: Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich, MD - award winning neuro-surgeon, Professor PK (LifeAmore) – AI guru, global innovator, and bestselling author who’s turning cloud + code into personalized wellness, diagnostics, and next-gen growth. Jim Dickey (Fountain Life) – revenue architect behind HLI, one of the most powerful consumer-facing longevity membership platforms in the world. Together, we’ll explore how hardware diagnostics, early detection, and

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00:51:20

SZ 191: Uncovering Alpha Ft. Simon Lancaster & Sophie...

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2025/08/18

Join us as we explore the rise of the niche VC—where macro insight meets precision engineering, and systems thinking powers the next wave of frontier tech.⚙️ Simon Lancaster is a builder’s VC.Founder of Omni Ventures and a former inventor at Apple, Google, and Blackberry with 54+ patents - Simon lives at the intersection of hardware, software, and design. He’s launching his new book Uncovering Alpha, and we’re diving deep into what it takes to back the boldest ideas in advanced manufacturing and

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00:57:55

SZ 186: The Missing Quadrant ft. De Kai

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2025/07/27

In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming everything, we’re often so focused on the tools that we forget to ask: what kind of world are we shaping in return?At the heart of the Zombies episode is a question posed by De Kai—visionary AI pioneer and author of Raising AI:What’s the one quadrant of intelligence we forgot to teach our machines?De Kai invented the technology that led to Google Translate, Yahoo Translate, and Bing. But he’s never just been a technologist. His work spans

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01:08:33

Ep 184: The Human Algorithm

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2025/07/26

🔥 Trends, Tools & Tomorrow's Workforce | How AI Is Revolutionizing HRThe future of work has arrived—and AI is at the center of it all.This powerful event explored how AI is transforming every stage of the employee journey—from sourcing and hiring to retention and development. Whether you're in HR, talent strategy, or operations, this conversation delivered essential insights into the next era of workforce innovation.What was covered:✅ How AI is automating and optimizing talent sourcing✅

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00:35:46

185: Crypto Zombies Inaugural Show

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/07/25

Crypto Zombies! We're expanding the Zombies Universe: with Marvin Ammori and Lindsay Fraser

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01:14:09

SZ 183: The Future of Money Live with CA State...

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/07/25

How is technology reshaping the way money moves, markets operate, and governments fund the future?Join us for an insightful evening exploring the next wave of innovation in finance—from real-time payments and AI-driven lending to the policies and safeguards shaping what’s ahead.🎤 Featured Guests:Fiona Ma – California State TreasurerJeremy Almond – CEO of Paystand (unicorn fintech)What you can expect:⚡ Emerging tech in capital markets🤖 The rise of intelligent finance🏛️ Public-private collaboration

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01:01:59

SZ 182: The Builder’s Edge

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/07/12

How Customer-Aligned Founders Are Redefining Value, Trust & GrowthIn this live Silicon Zombies episode, we dive into the future of building—where customer obsession, climate-driven innovation, and AI-powered disruption are reshaping the rules for founders, VCs, and policy shapers.🎙️ A high-signal conversation at the crossroads of venture, climate, fintech, and policy—with two standout guests who are walking the walk:Featured Guests:🔹 Gabriel Jarrosson – VC @ Lobster Capital 🦞 | 7x founder |

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01:02:33

SZ 181: Better Doesn't Matter ft. Mike Maples

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2025/06/24

🔥 What makes a startup truly great? It's not about being better—it's about being different.Join us for a live Silicon Zombies show at the Park James Hotel with legendary investor Mike Maples Jr. of Floodgate VC — early investor of Twitter, Twitch, Okta, Rappi, and so many more; FLOODGATE VC is a firm believer in betting on "Thunder Lizards" long before anyone else sees them.We’ll dive into:⚡️ What makes a startup a grand slam, not just a base hit⚡️ How to avoid building a

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01:02:29

🌊 SZ 180: Saltwater & SteelForging Grit from the Open...

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/06/19

What does it take to be a 6x world-record-holding open water swimmer and a force in the boardroom?We’re diving in with Catherine Breed, whose journey from being a NCAA All-American to ultra-marathon swimmer to health tech leader is a masterclass in mental toughness, endurance, and purpose.💥 From swimming the English Channel to leading innovation in the hospital & healthcare industry, Catherine’s story is about more than athletic success — it’s about turning grit into impact.🎙️ On this episode

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00:47:19

SZ 179: The Digital Battleground - quantum and cyber...

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2025/06/18

As Quantum Computing edges closer to reality, the boundary between physical and digital warfare is rapidly dissolving. But what does this new era mean for cybersecurity—and how can we stay one step ahead?Join us for an electrifying conversation as we dive deep into the future of cyber defense, quantum resilience, and the transformative role of AI in securing our digital frontlines.🎤 Featured delicious brains:🧠 Rebecca Krauthamer – CEO, QuSecure. leader in quantum computing and AI ethics, Rebecca

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01:06:44

SZ 176: Shared Vision - Human Perception and Vision...

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/06/12

Join us for a mind‑expanding conversation with Emrah Gultekin, Co‑founder & Chairman of Chooch—the platform that turns ordinary cameras into smart, revenue‑driving sensors while cutting operational costs.We’ll dive into:How computer vision is narrowing the gap between human sight and machine insight.Practical wins Chooch delivers in manufacturing, retail, security, and beyondWhat’s next when AI starts “seeing” the world as clearly as we do?📅 [May 7] | 🕒 [1pm PT] — live on Silicon Zombies

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00:59:55

🎙️ SZ 178: Zombies Unplugged — Tariffs & Tokens

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/06/12

🔹 🚀 Mercedes Bankston LinkedIn “Top Venture Capital Voice,” impact-investing champion, and mentor to 3,000+ startup pitches a year. Twenty years of turning bold ideas into global ventures across healthcare, fintech, and sustainability.🔹 Michael Orlando – VP, ATEL Ventures, the financing engine behind America’s deep-tech growth. From venture leasing to multi-billion-dollar equipment financing, ATEL has fueled innovation since 1977.---Agenda Sneak Peak:Global Tariff Trends: How shifting trade

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01:00:55

SZ 177: “The Tech Frontier” Transatlantic Technology...

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2025/06/11

Tech cycles are compressing, moats are moving targets, and the smartest founders are already planning for tomorrow. Join us for a live Silicon Zombies show at the Trans on how to stay ahead when the ground keeps shifting.🎤 Meet the lineup:Sara Zare – Multi‑disciplinary engineer, investor, & founder building a Super AI‑Agent platform for “Entrepreneur 3.0” startups.Matt Domo – AI & cloud pioneer who launched the AWS Database Division and built Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition; now CEO

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01:32:08

SZ 175: AI INFRA with IgniteGTM

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/06/10

🔍 AI Infra | Exploring the Future of AI Infrastructure at Microsoft HQ – Mountain View, CAWelcome to AI Infra, a premier AI event held at Microsoft’s Mountain View headquarters, where industry leaders, engineers, and innovators gathered to dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence infrastructure.From scalable systems and cutting-edge compute solutions to real-world deployment strategies, this event spotlighted the core technologies driving the next generation of AI. Go behind the

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00:27:48

Street Smart: Tech, Talk & AI in the Heart of Redwood...

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/05/28

What happens when cutting-edge AI meets street-level perspective? Street Smart brings Startup Grind to the sidewalks of Redwood City, where we stop tech founders, engineers, creators, and curious minds for unfiltered conversations about the future of AI, innovation, and what’s really shaping the Valley.

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00:46:05

SZ 173: Global Climate Solutions Summit Ft Niki Gastinel

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/05/22

Delicious brain bites from climate tech founders and local leaders!Live at the Global Climate Solutions Summit by Niki GastinelClimate & AI InnovationsClimate Investor PlaybookThought-Provoking Keynotes (Academic, Business & Policy perspectives)Climate Venture Leadership InsightsPhilanthropy as a Catalyst for GrowthBrought to you by Necodex - your augmented staff team for design / engineering and more! Learn more at:www.necodex.com

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00:51:18

SZ 171: An American Saga Ft. OG Arabian Prince and...

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/05/20

This exclusive fireside features two icons bridging the worlds of culture and commerce: OG Arabian Prince (Founding member - N.W.A.) and Tareef (Founding member - Wu Tang Management Team). From the raw, rebellious roots of early hip-hop to the strategic mindset of modern entrepreneurs, they’ll dive deep into:🔥 Cultural Storytelling – The evolution of hip-hop as a movement and a business💰 Portfolio Mindset – How artists turn influence into empires🌍 Philanthropy & Legacy – The balance between

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00:46:05

Global Climate Solutions Summit 2025

Silicon Zombies ·

2025/05/15

The Zombies are Live at the Global Climate Solutions Summit (GCSS 2025) — the flagship event of SF Climate Week! Friday, April 25 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Punch Line, San FranciscoThis is not your average conference — it’s a full-day gathering of brilliant minds across climate, investing, AI, policy, philanthropy, and sustainability innovation. If you care about action and impact, you belong in this room. Speakers & Thought Leaders include: Abhishek Sastri, Kyle Saari, Hansi Singh, PhD, Matthew

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