The re:Start Pod
Episodes
Elon's 1T Bounty, the Future of Wearables, Burry's Short of NVDA - re:Start Ep2
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the re:Start Podcast, Lakshya, Shashi, and Damon unpack a whirlwind week in tech and investing.💥 Michael Burry’s Big Short 2.0...
Are We in an AI Bubble? 3 AI Founders React - Ep1
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the new re:Start Pod, 3 AI founders take on the question everyone’s whispering: is there an AI bubble—or are we just getting st...
YC's Latest Bets: Bullish or Bearish? - Ep 59
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, the founders go head-to-head on YC’s latest Request for Startups—ranking each of the six bets as bu...
Is Cluely a Meme or the Future of Startups? - Ep 58
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, the founders dive into one of the most controversial collapses in recent SF startup history: the failed...
Is the Future of Design... Just Code? - Ep. 57
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, the founders explore the shifting boundary between design and development. From diffusion models that c...
Are Founder-Led Companies Actually More Valuable? - Ep. 56
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) Intro – Moving to SF, culture shock, and founder ethos (4:35) Skipping college vs. startup school: is it worth it? (10:40) The ROI of grad sc...
Will Microsoft Wipe Out Cursor? - Ep. 55
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI just acquired Windsurf (formerly Codium), and developers everywhere are asking: is this the beginning of the AI IDE wars?In Episode 55, the Fou...
Is Claude the Most Underrated AI Tool Right Now? - Ep. 54
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claude is outperforming GPT-4 for developers - and Cursor is turning engineering into a product manager’s game. In this episode, the founders unpack...
Is Big Tech Too Powerful to Fail? - Ep. 53
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) Welcome & Google’s Surprise Earnings(3:25) Why AI Overviews Aren’t Hurting Google (Yet)(8:10) Is YouTube Search Powering Google’s Gro...
Recession, Realignment, or Reset? - Ep. 52
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s 90% tariffs. Market drops. Bitcoin stalls. Are we heading for a recession—or something bigger?In Episode 52 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod,...
Is OpenAI Still the Front-Runner? - Ep. 51
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three founders. One unfiltered take on AI’s future. In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, Damon, Shashi, and Lakshya return for a packed di...
Build A Startup With AI - Ep. 50
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lakshya and Shashi dive deep into how AI has completely changed what it means to “build” as a founder. From using tools like Curs...
AI’s Impact on Research, Business, and Software - Ep.48
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) AI’s role in research and experimentation(3:15) AI tools accelerating research—where they work and fail(7:40) Can AI actually plan and run ...
Can AI Replace Scientists and Researchers? - Ep. 47
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The PhD Funding Crisis & AI’s Role in Research(0:00) PhD programs are cutting funding and reducing student intake(4:30) Universities like Cornel...
AI Tools Are Getting Smarter—Are We Ready? - Ep. 46
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 AI Disruption & Job Market(4:00) "Deep Research just changed the game—AI can now write full reports."(10:10) "These jobs are...
The AI Model That Changed Everything Overnight - Ep. 45
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) The AI Model That’s Shifting Everything(4:20) Tesla’s FSD: Game-Changer or Overhyped?(10:30) The Cybertruck Debate: Too Much Attention?(16:...
OpenAI vs. Google: The Billion-Dollar AI War You Need to Know About - Ep. 44
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) Intro – What is Project Stargate? (1:30) AI Compute Wars & Why OpenAI is Running Out of Resources (4:20) Microsoft, NVIDIA, and SoftBank’...
Self-Driving Cars, AI Personas, and the Rise of the Dead Internet - Ep. 43
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) NVIDIA at CES (2:20) NVIDIA and self-driving cars (14:37) Legacy car manufacturers: Can they keep up? (18:06) What is the dead internet? (21:50...
2024 Reflections: Big Tech, AI Wearables, and the Future of Crypto - Ep. 42
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(4:45) Personal goals for 2025 (7:40) AI products in 2024 and 2025 (12:30) Wearables in 2024 and 2025 (18:30) Providers in 2025: Anthropic, NVIDIA (29...
The Drone Debate and the Rise of AI Robotics - Ep. 41
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(0:00) intros (2:45) The drone debate (8:30) Tesla and Figure’s humanoid robots (15:10) The physics problem in robotics (22:20) Google’s AI strate...
Are AI Employees the Future of Work? - Ep. 40
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore the rise of AI tools in the workplace, with a spotlight on Devon AI—a new platform promisi...
Bitcoin Hits 100K. What’s Next for Crypto? - Ep. 39
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore the explosive growth of Bitcoin as it crosses $100,000 for the first time, setting an all-ti...
Llama, OpenAI, and the Shift in Enterprise AI - Ep. 38
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore the evolving AI landscape, focusing on trust, enterprise adoption, and competition among maj...
Why Nvidia Dominates AI and Crypto - Ep. 37
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into the biggest tech and business stories shaping the future this week - Including Nvidia’s ...
The Blockchain Boom Powered by AI Innovation - Ep. 36
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore the fascinating intersection of AI and blockchain technology. As cryptocurrency hits new hig...
Election Aftermath: Polling Failures, Visa Concerns & Trump’s Trade Plans - Ep 35
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we discuss the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, Trump’s decisive victory, and what this c...
Are We Giving AI Too Much Personality?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we tackle a thought-provoking topic—how people are increasingly treating AI like humans, complete wit...
2024 Elections: Trump, Harris, and the Key Issues Shaping America
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into the upcoming U.S. presidential election, unpacking the key issues shaping voter sentiment—...
Ratan Tata, Elon Musk, and the Global Impact of Visionary Entrepreneurs
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into a range of exciting topics shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. We start...
AI's Next Leap: OpenAI’s O1 Model, Productivity Gains, and the Future of Work
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, Damon, Shashi, and Lakshya break down the game-changing release of OpenAI’s O1 model. They explore it...
From AI Bubbles to Startup Struggles (Lessons from Tech’s Biggest Minds)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, the founders discuss key insights from the All-In Summit held in LA with highlights from speakers like ...
Tech's Role in Politics, AI in Robotics, and Open-Source Models
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we welcome Kavin, a founding scientist at ScholarAI and a PhD graduate from Duke University. Kavin shar...
Behind the Code: Cybersecurity Challenges and Naji's Tech Journey
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we're joined by Naji, a versatile software engineer at ScholarAI with a unique background in Divisi...
AI's Role in Creativity and Beyond with ScholarAI's Scott
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we're joined by Scott, a recent Duke grad and founding engineer at ScholarAI. Scott shares his jour...
Rivian's Resurgence - Volkswagen’s Investment and the Future of EVs
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into the latest news in the electric vehicle market, including Volkswagen’s substantial inves...
Breaking Ground - ScholarAI’s Patent Search Capabilities
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into the exciting new patent search features recently launched by our team at ScholarAI. Discov...
Apple’s AI Revolution: Integrating ChatGPT with Privacy in Mind
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we dive into Apple's latest AI advancements unveiled at WWDC. Discover how Apple is integrating Cha...
AI Integration: Google's Search Struggles and Startup Opportunities
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore Google's challenges in integrating AI into its core search product and the competitive l...
Navigating the AI Winter: Insights on Survival, Innovation, and ScholarAI’s New API
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we explore the concept of the coming AI winter and its potential effects on startups. We discuss strate...
GPT-4o: OpenAI's Leap to Consumer AI
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we explore OpenAI's new GPT-4 Omni (GPT-4o) model, highlighting its superior capabilities and consumer-oriented design...
Tech Startups vs. Smartphones: The Battle for Consumer Attention
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, the ScholarAI Founders dive into the world of tech startups and the ever-evolving smartphone market. We explore the latest...
GPT-5 Outlook, RAG's Role, and AI Infrastructure Opportunities
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, the ScholarAI Founders explore the future of AI, focusing on the anticipated GPT-5 and its impact. We discuss current limi...
Unpacking AI's Future, Personalized Experiences, and Celebrity Business Dynamics
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, our founders dive into a wide range of topics - from personal skiing adventures and health scares t...
AI in Everyday Life - How We Utilize Technology from Personal Growth to Space
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating potential of space travel - weighing the excitement against practical safety concerns and our own willin...
AI Uncharted - Diving Adventures and the Quest for Innovation
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the future with the ScholarAI founders as we explore the depths of AI innovation and its groundbreaking impact on technology. From the strat...
From Gemini's Impact to Google's Moves: A Deep Dive into AI's Future
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this enlightening episode of the ScholarAI Founder's Pod this week as we unravel the recent developments around Google's Gemini mod...
Unpacking Ad Strategies + Updates from AI's Biggest Players
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, our team dives into the evolving landscape of AI technology, with a special focus on the rec...
Touchdowns to Tech Breakthroughs: ScholarAI's Take on Super Bowl and AI Trends
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, join us as we tackle a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from Super Bowl highlights and the intriguing hi...
Vision Pro & Beyond: Apple's AR Ambitions, AI Disruptions, and Economic Insights
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the intricacies of Apple's Vision Pro AR platform, discussing its innovative aspects and the skepticism regarding its ...
The Evolving VC Landscape and Shifts in News Consumption
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in on Episode 10 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod where we discuss the shift towards personalized news consumption, the decline in venture capital...
Navigating Sustainable Futures and AI Tech Advancements
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in on the latest episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod for insightful discussions on AI chip development, sustainable packaging alternatives, a...
Exploring Global Conflicts, AI Development, and Tech Innovations
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, our team discusses global conflicts and their impact on businesses, with a focus on supply chain ...
Navigating the Complexities of Plagiarism and Building in the AI Space
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, we tackle the intricate issue of plagiarism in academia, as underscored by Claudine Gay's departure fr...
2024 Business Predictions, User Feedback Importance + Microsoft's Strategies
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to Episode 6 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod for an engaging discussion on AI's future and business impacts in 2024. We explore the potentia...
Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead: Insights and Projections for 2024
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Episode 5 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod as we dive into a reflective journey through 2023, unpacking the year's economic surprises, tec...
Leadership Styles, AI Developments, and Market Dynamics
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, our team dives into discussions on our favorite books of the year, key developments within the AI and M...
Exploring AI's Expansive Reach - From Infrastructure to Industries
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of the ScholarAI Founders Pod, our team explores a wide range of topics including the ups and downs of building in the AI space and infra...
The Evolution and Innovation of AI Hardware
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in on the second episode of the ScholarAI Founders Pod where our we cover a wide array of topics including Google's new Gemini model, the s...
Pilot: Exploring the AI Frontier with ScholarAI's Founders 🚀
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the inaugural episode of the ScholarAI Founders Podcast, where we explore the latest in AI from a variety of expert perspectives. Our found...