The Circuit with Emily Chang
Bloomberg journalist Emily Chang sits down for intimate interviews with the biggest names at the intersection of tech, business, entertainment and culture. Join us every Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting and influential trends, and the big personalities behind them.
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Season 1
12 episodes
- 1. Twitter Founders on Musk’s Tumultous TakeoverIn this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang speaks with two people who know Twitter better than almost anyone: Co-Founder and former CEO Evan Williams and one of the most critical members of the founding team, Jason Goldman. They reflect on Elon Musk’s takeover, Silicon Valley’s new era of austerity, and the future of social media. Chang also sits down with former Twitter employees to hear about their experiences before and after Musk’s deal-or-no deal rollercoaster.CC24minJun 8, 2023
- 2. Inside OpenAI, the Architect of ChatGPTIn this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang visits OpenAI’s futuristic offices to meet with Mira Murati, the company’s Chief Technology Officer (who became CEO in November 2023 upon Sam Altman's departure). OpenAI is behind smash hits ChatGPT and Dall-E. Murati discusses both the bright future and potential risks of a world with widespread artificial intelligence. For perspective on the AI gold rush sweeping Silicon Valley, Chang meets with early OpenAI investor and LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman for insight on OpenAI’s early days and where the VC money flows next.CC24minJun 15, 2023
- 3. Inside Brian Chesky’s Ultimate AirbnbOn this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang visits Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky while he plays host in his San Francisco home. Chesky shares how he went from gluing cereal boxes to pay off his startup’s debt to running a multibillion-dollar business. Along the way, he says Airbnb’s darkest moment may be what saved the company–and him.CC24minJun 22, 2023
- 4. Hailey Bieber On the Celebrity Beauty BubbleOn this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang meets with Hailey Bieber to talk about how she started her skincare line Rhode and hopes to differentiate herself from other celebrity beauty brands. Bieber shares her experience with internet backlash and gossip, and how she hopes Rhode can evolve in the coming years. Chang also sits down with Michael Ratner, who founded OBB Media and helped Bieber launch her popular YouTube channel, to discuss how content and commerce are more intertwined than ever before.CC24minJun 29, 2023
- 5. Inside Barbie’s WorldBarbie has finally stepped out of the toy aisle and onto the big screen in her Hollywood debut. Mattel hopes to use that to its advantage by transforming the iconic character and her world into a blockbuster hit. Despite Barbie's controversial history, could the movie successfully usher Mattel into its next era?CC24minJul 13, 2023
- 6. Benchmark’s Bill Gurley on VC Hustle CultureOn this week’s episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang travels to Austin, Texas, to sit down with Benchmark General Partner Bill Gurley and discuss his journey from computer engineer to Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Gurley reflects on the level of hustle needed to make it as a venture capitalist investing in tech startups. Over some classic Texas barbecue, Chang and Gurley discuss whether the Bay Area will continue to be the center of gravity for entrepreneurs and the tech industry.CC24minJul 20, 2023
- 7. Whistleblowers Warn About the Dark Side of AITech has always had its external critics. But every once in a while, whistleblowers step up and speak out. Their reasons may vary, but that courage comes at a cost. On this episode of The Circuit, Bloomberg’s Emily Chang is joined by Ifeoma Ozoma, Timnit Gebru, and Safiya Noble, who have raised the alarm on Big Tech’s growing influence in our daily lives. They discuss their experiences speaking out and the risks of what they see as tech’s newest emerging threat: artificial intelligence.CC24minJul 27, 2023
- 8. Angel City's Big Bet on Women’s SoccerIn this episode of The Circuit, Bloomberg’s Emily Chang sits down with Angel City FC’s three co-founders for their first-ever joint interview. Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman and Julie Uhrman gathered a star-studded, mostly women-led investor group to launch the team back in 2019. Now in their second season, the team is already selling out stadiums, boosting the profile of the national league and changing the culture of professional sports.CC24minAug 3, 2023
- 9. Inside Silicon Valley's Famous Startup SchoolY Combinator is a famous Silicon Valley startup accelerator where Airbnb, Coinbase and Reddit all got their start. This startup school has backed companies now valued at $600 billion. Emily Chang met with Y Combinator CEO and President Garry Tan to discuss his roots as a founder who went through Y Combinator himself, to his return as the accelerator's current CEO. They discuss what it takes to be a great founder, the Silicon Valley Bank crisis, how Mr. Beast schooled Tan on his content creating, and the fate of San Francisco.CC24minAug 10, 2023
- 10. How AI Helped Microsoft Get its Groove BackOn this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to hear how AI is shaking up the competition for search. Nadella argues that this new wave of technology is as big as the web browser or the iPhone. Chang also speaks with former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to discuss his company (which has some help from Microsoft), its ambitions and the latest on ChatGPT.CC24minAug 17, 2023
- 11. Can the D'Amelios Make It Beyond TikTok?In this episode of The Circuit, Emily Chang heads to Los Angeles to meet one family that’s trying to turn TikTok fame into a business empire. Charli D’Amelio, one of the most-followed people on TikTok, and her parents Heidi and Marc discuss their expansion into television, investing and building their own brand. Chang gets a sneak peek at their new shoe line and sits down with Charli to talk about the struggles of fame on today’s internet.CC24minAug 24, 2023
- 12. Modern Love Changes Fast. Can Bumble Keep Up?In this episode of The Circuit, Bloomberg’s Emily Chang meets with Bumble CEO and founder Whitney Wolfe Herd to talk about what it takes to truly create a safer space for women to date online. Wolfe Herd discusses what she learned from her experience at Tinder and how AI could usher in a new era for online dating.CC24minAug 31, 2023
The Circuit with Emily Chang
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Bloomberg journalist Emily Chang sits down for intimate interviews with the biggest names at the intersection of tech, business, entertainment and culture. Join us every Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting and influential trends, and the big personalities behind them.
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