Ctrl + Alt + Human

Episode 9: Is AI the Next Bubble? w/ Alex Konrad from Upstarts Media

In this episode of CTRL + ALT + HUMAN we dive deep with Alex Konrad , founder & editor of Upstarts Media, on the AI bubble, how leaders are "refounding” businesses with AI, and what leaders in physical industries can learn from startup reinvention. 🎙️ Follow Alex on X: @alexrkonrad [https://twitter.com/alexrkonrad] 📰 Subscribe to Upstarts: Upstarts on Substack [https://substack.com/%40alexupstarts] (substack.com [https://substack.com/%40alexupstarts?utm_source=chatgpt.com])

Episode 8: The Art of the Pivot

Bassem and Ellis are back from a busy summer and share some revelations on the ins and outs of building tech companies in the AI era. Plus, a look at a few companies that have navigated the new tech landscape well and others that have missed the boat.

Episode 7: A New Pope, the Death of Search, and ChatGPT Ads

In this episode, Bassem and Ellis considers how the new American Pope will navigate an AI-driven society. They also talk about the importance of Google's Search business and why ads in ChatGPT are a really, really bad idea.

Episode 6: Patent Trolls, Meals on Wheels, and the Risks of Knowledge Work

In this episode, Bassem and Ellis discuss the latest on the tariff saga, how tariffs may impact innovation, and ask the question "what really is knowledge work?"

Episode 5: Roomba Vacuums, Ben Stiller, and Outsourcing our Brains to AI

In this episode, Bassem and Ellis discuss the struggles of Roomba and the implications of interest rates on the economy. They also unpack the challenges faced by companies like Nvidia, the role of generative AI in entertainment, and the ongoing debate over copyright issues. The conversation also touches on the importance of critical thinking in the age of AI and the potential for technology to enhance or diminish our intelligence.