Silicon Zombies

Silicon Valley is hungry for something real. For too long, the industry has been snacking on easy SaaS wins while the "hard stuff" - the atoms, energy, and machines that actually run the world - was left on the table. In Episode 214 of Silicon Zombies, world-renowned inventor and hacker Pablos Holman returns to the show to teach us how to hunt bigger game.Pablos is a "Zero to One" architect who treats the physical world like an open-source playground. From laying the groundwork for Blue Origin with Jeff Bezos to building nuclear reactors and robots at Intellectual Ventures Lab, Pablos uses technology as a superpower to reimagine the human experience.We’re diving deep into the "Great Rebuild":The Atoms vs. Bits Pivot: Why the smartest money is moving back to space, energy, and "ignored" industries.The Automation Upgrade: Dissecting how robots aren’t stealing jobs; they’re killing the drudgery to "power up" humanity.Beachhead Technologies: How orbital science and autonomous tech are the first steps toward a total global reimagining (and maybe even UBI).Anti-Doomerism: Why we refuse to hide under the covers. We have the best people and the best tools - it’s time to stop fearing the future and start building it.If you’re tired of the AI hype and ready for the Deep Tech revolution, this episode is your roadmap.00:00 Welcome Back Pablo00:53 Alaska Origins02:02 Blue Origin Beginnings03:06 Early Internet Hacker Kid05:06 Elon SpaceX Lessons06:28 Chipmaking Supply Chain09:14 Moores Law Is Over10:48 TerraFab And Timelines12:46 Energy Toaster Metric14:07 Deep Future Deep Tech15:55 Intellectual Ventures Lab18:23 Biggest Failure Manufacturing20:51 Tshirt Waste And Automation22:02 Salsa And Davos Hacking25:15 AI Doomerism Thesis25:47 AI Tools Renaissance26:45 Energy Crunch Reality27:00 Nuclear Fear Fork28:27 Buried Reactor Breakthrough30:33 Chipmaking Disruption32:12 Meaningful Human Futures36:42 China And Open Models40:11 Building An Invention Lab43:29 Hype Versus Reality45:52 Keeping Up Cognitively48:24 Closing Thanks And BooksFollow Pablos Holman:www.linkedin.com/in/pablos08Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this feast possible:The Park James Hotel (Our incredible host)TUOMNecodexTrueBindingUpMarket#SiliconZombies #DeepTech #PablosHolman #FutureOfTech #AI #Automation #Innovation

The Silicon Hills Edge: Austin’s 2026 Scaling Secrets Stop experimenting. Start scaling. We just wrapped a series of high-stakes fireside chats at TechCon SouthWest, and the signal-to-noise ratio was at an all-time high. In 2026, innovation without a clear path to scale is just an expensive hobby. We’re moving past "tech trends" and diving straight into the operational mechanics of the "Southwest Advantage."In this video, we sit down with the investors and operators at the center of the Austin ecosystem to deconstruct how they are re-engineering capital formation, AI resilience, and durable growth.Inside the 2026 Austin Playbook: The "Why Now" Filter: How top funds like Geek Ventures and S3 Ventures are auditing founders in the current capital climate.Mission-Critical AI: Why the shift from "cool tools" to "infrastructure" is the only way to survive the next 18 months.The Southwest Alpha: Why Austin has officially moved from a "satellite city" to the global epicenter of inclusive, high-growth innovation.Timestamps:0:00 – The Shift: From Risk to Resilience in 202604:15 – What VCs are actually looking for right now12:30 – Scaling AI without burning your runway22:10 – Why the "Southwest Advantage" is real35:45 – Closing Advice: The 1-year roadmap for FoundersAbout TechCon Global: TechCon is a purpose-led platform designed to translate bold ideas into measurable results. We bring the brightest minds in tech together to build the future of the Silicon Hills and beyond.Connect with Silicon Zombies:IG: @SiliconZombies#TechConSouthWest #SiliconHills #AustinTech #VentureCapital #StartupGrowth #2026Scaling #AIOperations

The rules of the economy just changed. On March 15, 2026, Andrej Karpathy released a data-driven "Heat Map" of the US workforce that reveals a brutal reality: $3.7 trillion in annual wages are sitting in the direct line of fire. If your job exists on a screen, you aren't just "exposed" to AI—you are in the First Wave of the disruption.In this segment, we analyze the 342 occupations Karpathy scored on a 0-to-10 scale of AI exposure. We are focusing on the "Red Zone" (Scores 9-10)—the jobs that AI is already "solving" in real-time.The Top 10 High-Risk Occupations:Medical Transcriptionists (10/10): The first full-replacement category.Software Developers (9/10): Why the "Multiplier Effect" is turning 1 engineer into a 10x force.Accountants & Auditors (9/10): The end of manual data reconciliation.Financial Analysts (9/10): Why trend analysis is now a "latent space" math problem.Legal Assistants & Paralegals (9/10): Document-heavy roles are the easiest to automate.Data Analysts (9/10): AI now does the cleaning, sorting, and insight generation.Bookkeeping Clerks (9/10): High-volume, low-variability digital tasks.Management Analysts (9/10): The "unbundling" of white-collar consulting.Graphic Designers (8-9/10): The shift from "creating" to "curating."Customer Service Reps (8/10): Why voice-to-voice agents are the new standard.We break down the core rubric of the map. If your job has a digital input and a digital output, your exposure is maximum. We explain why a Roofer (Score: 0) or a Plumber (Score: 2) is now statistically "safer" than a Senior Developer or a Lawyer.The data shows a terrifying inversion: Jobs paying over $100,000 have an average exposure score of 6.7, while jobs under $35,000 score only 3.4. For the first time in history, the most expensive labor is the easiest to automate.Exposure does not have to mean replacement. We discuss how to move from being a "target" of the data to becoming a "multiplier" who uses these tools to dominate the new economy.[Timestamp/Chapter Markers]00:00 AI Work Shockwave00:21 The Great Decoupling01:13 Why Some Jobs Break02:05 Physical Entropy Barrier02:52 Investor Playbook03:57 Orchestration Layer Opportunity04:46 Bulletproof Your Edge05:27 Build In The Green06:04 Carpathy Map Takeaways06:43 SCRIPT Risk Test07:00 Final Call To Create#AIJobs #AndrejKarpathy #FutureOfWork #AIAutomation #JobRisk2026 #SoftwareEngineering #TechEconomy #SiliconZombies #LaborMarketDisruption Big thanks to our sponsors Necodex - your outsourced dev team thats ahead of the curve TUOM - Steady your inner state, naturally TrueBinding - Targeting the Biology of Aging

Is the view from the top getting a little too quiet?For female founders and CEOs, "loneliness at the top" isn't just a cliché—it’s a systemic hurdle. As we push the boundaries of intelligence, innovation, and impact, the isolation of leadership can become the single greatest threat to a founder’s longevity and vision.In this video, we dive deep into the Founder Loneliness Fix. We aren't just talking about networking; we’re talking about building a high-level ecosystem that sustains you while you build the future.🚀 What We Cover:The Intelligence Gap: Why high-impact leadership often leads to isolation and how to bridge it.The AI Shift: How the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence is specifically reshaping the landscape for women in technology and investing.Innovation Through Connection: Why the "lone wolf" model is dead and how collaborative intelligence is the new competitive advantage.Investment Trends: Navigating the 2026 venture landscape as a female leader in a tech-driven world.The future of technology is being rewritten by women who refuse to build in a vacuum. If you are ready to scale your impact without sacrificing your sanity, this guide is for you.💡 About the Channel:Welcome to Silicon Zombies. We explore the intersection of tech, longevity, and the raw reality of the founder journey. We host conversations with the innovators and investors who are actually moving the needle.Subscribe for more insights on AI, leadership, and the future of innovation.#FemaleFounders #WomenInTech #AI #VentureCapital #FemaleCEOs #SiliconZombies #FounderLoneliness---

How do you strategize for a video with 1 BILLION views? 📉 At 18, Jay Neo wasn’t just watching YouTube - he was working for the King of it, MrBeast. He helped craft the strategy for (and shot) massive hits like "Would You Fly To Paris For A Baguette?" by obsessing over one specific metric: Retention. Now he’s taking the "alchemy of virality" he learned at MrBeast and bringing it to the Zombies 🧠 Join us for SZ 207: The Alchemy of Virality Ft. Jay Neo. We are breaking down The Changing Game of Content & How To Win.Jay is the co-founder of Palo, a new AI startup that just raised millions in funding to helps creators crack the algorithm in the attention economy. We’ll be discussing: 🚀 The "Stair-Stepping" Method: How to escalate stakes to keep viewers glued. 🚀 Data over Guesswork: Why "beating the algorithm" is about analyzing retention graphs, not luck. 🚀 The Future of AI in Media: How tools like Palo are helping creators stay in flow while AI handles the research grunt work. -- If you are a creator, marketer, or founder, you cannot afford to miss this deep dive into the next generation of media. Thanks to our sponsors: the Park James Hotel TrueBinding TUOM Necodex CPI (Career Pathway Institute) For more of the best brains: www.siliconzombies.com

What does it take to build a $400M tech empire from scratch and win a Super Bowl? In this episode of Silicon Zombies, we sit down with Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia and NFL Champion Kenny Anunike to decode the blueprint for extreme success and resilience.Sabeer Bhatia takes us inside the high-stakes negotiations with Bill Gates and the birth of the world’s first web-based email. Then, Super Bowl 50 Champion Kenny Anunike reveals how he pivoted from a career-ending injury to founding Skelo Wear—using AI to revolutionize athlete safety.Whether you are building a startup or recovering from a setback, this is a masterclass in the "Winner's Mindset."[What You’ll Learn]🚀 The Hotmail Origin Story: How Sabeer turned $300k into $400M.🏈 NFL Resilience: The mental shift required to go from the field to the boardroom.💡 The Pivot: Turning a career-ending injury into a high-tech medical product company.📈 Silicon Valley Secrets: Negotiating with giants and scaling a global brand.[Timestamps]0:00 – Introduction: Tech Legends & NFL Champions02:15 – Sabeer Bhatia: The Idea that Changed the Internet12:40 – Negotiating with Microsoft: The $400M App25:10 – Kenny Anunike: Mindset of a Super Bowl 50 Champion38:45 – Dealing with Failure: The Fracture that Changed Everything45:30 – Skelo Wear: Using AI to Protect the Next Generation of Athletes55:00 – Closing Advice: How to Think Like a Champion

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THE BITCOIN SUPERCYCLE: A LEGEND’S ALPHA 📈 If you’ve been in the trenches since the first halving, you know the name. Michael Terpin isn't just a voice in the room, he helped build the room. CNBC dubbed him the "Godfather of Crypto" for a reason: he was in the lab for the birth of Ethereum and Tether. Terpin’s track record is a masterclass in early-stage conviction: Founder of BitAngels (2013): The first angel network for digital currency. BitAngels Fund (2014): Setting the pace before the world caught on. The Architect: His advisory work and PR strategies laid the groundwork for the industry's most critical infrastructure. Since 2015, Terpin has been obsessed with the math behind the cycles. This deep-dive research formed the backbone of his book, Bitcoin Supercycle, and it’s the engine behind his latest move. Currently at the helm of Transform Ventures, he’s launching the Bitcoin Supercycle Genesis Fund—a pure-play, algorithmic trading hedge fund. No fluff, no "alt-gem" distractions; just data-driven Bitcoin strategy. The Alpha for Everyone: The beauty of Terpin’s Supercycle thesis? It’s not just for the whales. These are battle-tested lessons that any disciplined investor can integrate into their own playbook.

From $11.5B P&Ls to the Future of Agentic AI 🚀 Excited to welcome Melissa Roy to CryptoZombies! With 25 years of experience at giants like Google and multiple Fortune 500s, Melissa is a master of the "Scale Up." She has managed revenue engines worth over $11.5B and executed Go-to-Market strategies across 24 countries. In this episode, we go deep on: 🔹 Agentic AI: Why it’s the next evolution after Generative AI. 🔹 Rev. Architecture: Building sales rigor from the ground up. 🔹 The Pivot: Navigating the shift from technical complexity to clear, product-led growth. If you want to understand how the biggest players in tech stay ahead of market dynamics, you need to hear this. Thanks to our sponsors: WITI (witi.com) TUOM (tuom.com)

🚨 Crypto Zombies Episode 9 – StableCoins: Bridging the Old & The New We’re diving deep into the world of stablecoins with one of the most influential builders in the space: Jonathan M. Padilla. Jonathan isn’t just talking theory he built the PayPal stablecoin. His background spans policy, tech, and venture: Former Head of Blockchain Strategy at PayPal Deputy Director at Stanford’s Future of Digital Currency Initiative - Time in the White House during President Obama’s first termWork at Google.org on clean energy initiativesVenture capital across California & East AfricaLeadership roles in U.S. politics, including serving on the Democratic National Committee 🎓 Academic pedigree:Harvard (Government) Oxford (Master of Public Policy) Schwarzman Scholar at Tsinghua University (Economics & Business) Jonathan’s unique career bridges public policy, global economics, and cutting-edge crypto innovation—making him the perfect guest to unpack how stablecoins connect traditional finance with the future of money. 📺 Don’t miss it. Episode 9 is where old systems meet new rails.

🚨 CryptoZombies Episode 8 – Featuring Tenny Pinheiro 🚨 What a treat to hang with Tenny Pinheiro, a true pioneer in Service Design and Design Sprints, and author of six influential books on UX and design. 👓 At Meta Reality Labs (former Facebook), Tenny worked on the first iteration of Meta’s AR Glasses (Stella/Orion), coding and crafting high-fidelity prototypes and advancing intuitive design systems. 🌎 As a product designer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Livework, the world’s leading Service Design firm, Tenny has shaped experiences that have transformed lives across industries. His award-winning online school and decades of hands-on practice cement him as one of the most impactful design voices of our time. 📖 Episode Theme:“Design Sprints in the Age of DeFi”How do we bring proven design processes into a decentralized world? Tenny will share his perspective on designing for trust, speed, and impact in the rapidly evolving Web3 ecosystem (and maybe a few fun NFT stories) 😎 🎙️ CryptoZombies demystifies crypto, Web3, and the future of decentralized systems by bringing together founders, funders, and builders at the edge of innovation. 📅 Don’t miss this one. #CryptoZombies #Web3 #DeFi #DesignThinking #DesignSprints #ServiceDesign

🔥 Crypto Zombies — Episode 7 (LIVE)Friday, Sept 5 • 12:00 PM PT (noon)We’re back, devouring the brightest minds in crypto & digital finance. This week: Maryam Beria - a strategist who’s helped early-stage companies go from 0 → launch, scaled DeFi platforms to billions in value, and led teams across TradFi, fintech, and DeFi.Why join:GTM tactics that actually work in volatile marketsProduct ownership & ops scaling from zero to one (and beyond)Partner ecosystems: how to pick, structure, and grow themWhat “next-gen financial infrastructure” really looks likeWho’s our guest:Maryam brings 10+ years at the finance–tech crossroads, with deep experience in GTM strategy, product, ops, and partnerships. She’s built digital finance products, navigated crises, and led in hyper-growth. She's built the rails for the future of money. Tune in to see what's next!When & where:🗓️ Fri, Sept 5🕛 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET🎥 Live stream link + RSVP in comments 👇Bring your questions. Come hungry. 🧠🧟‍♂️hashtag#CryptoZombies hashtag#DeFi hashtag#Fintech hashtag#Web3 hashtag#ProductStrategy hashtag#GTM hashtag#Startups hashtag#FutureOfMoney hashtag#Investing

🚨 Crypto Zombies Live! 🚨 We are joined by Ed Prado, CEO at DevDapp With 30+ years in financial services, fintech, and Web3, Ed is building encryption and NFT infrastructure that’s changing how we access, own, and monetize digital assets; from e-learning to music and film. Don’t miss this session as Ed shares where decentralized tech is headed, and why the future of digital ownership is closer than you think. Thanks to our sponsors Necodex.com stoneaistudios.com

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Blockchain for a Better Society with Dr. Alex Cahana Crypto Zombies is back- and this time we’re going deeper than tokens and trading. Our guest, Dr. Alex Cahana, is a global voice on decentralization, tokenized economies, and the role blockchain can play in creating trust, transparency, and opportunity at scale. His work spans from the UN, advisor to world leaders, and grassroots projects worldwide - all pointing to one truth: blockchain isn’t just technology, it’s a mindset. We’ll ask: • How does blockchain turn us from “passive consumers” into “active well-beings”? • What role does decentralization play in fixing broken systems, not just building new ones? Expect a conversation that blends philosophy, tech, and culture — and might just change how you see the future. 💡 Why Attend: • See how blockchain’s principles are applied to societal change • Explore the “blockchain mindset” and its cultural implications • Join a live discussion with one of the most original voices in web 3

Welcome Samuel Patt to CryptoZombies! 🧠 Samuel Patt (also known as “Chad Master”) is the co‑founder behind OP_NET—a landmark open‑source smart contract platform built directly on Bitcoin Layer 1—and one of the originators of its flagship decentralized exchange, MotoSwap. https://necodex.com https://stoneaistudios.com

🧟‍♂️ Crypto is Back - And its Lawyering Up 🦾 We’re thrilled to welcome Josh Lawler to Crypto Zombies, a sharp legal mind helping shape the future of blockchain, tokenization, and distributed AI.⚖️ Tech is rewriting the rules, and Josh is writing the new playbook. Josh isn’t just a lawyer, he’s a futurist, advisor, and problem solver who’s spent 30 years navigating the most complex terrain in finance, M&A, IP, and emerging tech. 📅 Tune in as we unpack: Why legal clarity is still the missing layer in crypto How Josh sees tokenization impacting everything from utilities to AI The hidden risks (and massive upside) of cross-border innovation 🎙️ Let’s go! #CryptoZombies #Web3 #Tokenization #DeFi #AI #JoshLawler #BlockchainLaw #EmergingTech Thanks to our sponsor Necodex HOOMAN KHALILI Chris Kelly Bryn Nguyen

🧟‍♂️ Crypto Zombies: Fog, Fault Tolerance & the Future 🧠 This week on CryptoZombies, Hooman, Chris, Bryn, and Nick do diving deep with Jeff Turner - a decentralized tech pioneer with a wild resume, from byzantine fault tolerance theory / fog-based DApps to fighting piracy on the network edge. Jeff’s been in the trenches of Internet policy, crypto infrastructure, and edge networking long before it was cool. Now he’s building the next generation of socially responsible decentralized tools. 🎙️ Join us as we unpack: • Fog vs. Cloud: why the edge matters • How decentralization reshapes network policy • Building resilient systems in the age of LLMs 🔗 Shaping Web3 from the ground up #CryptoZombies #Web3 #ByzantineFaultTolerance #Decentralization #EdgeComputing #CryptoPolicy

​We sit down with the undisputed greatest of all time, Phil Hellmuth and CryptoZombies co-host / Sacramento Kings owner, Chris Kelly CryptoZombies first live studio audience show! With a record-shattering 17 WSOP bracelets and over three decades dominating the felt, Phil knows that winning a single hand is luck, but staying on top for 30 years is skill. ​In this episode, we’re talking about The Long Game: how to survive the bad beats of life, the humbling power of failure, and why true wealth is measured by what you give back. ​Whether you're grinding at the tables or in the trenches of business, this is your blueprint for turning short-term variance into a legacy of winning. Thanks to our sponsors: TUOM.com Necodex.com truebinding.com

Emotional Alchemy: Mood is biology José Joaquin Bitar Name (TUOM) brings mood science alive — showing how changing your emotional chemistry can ripple through performance, wellness, and longevity. Jose Joaquin Bitar recalls his company collapsing seven years ago. After laying off 120 employees, Jose felt empty and unable to "climb out." A friend offered him coffee and chocolate, and 20 minutes later, Jose felt a miraculous shift toward calm and joy. This sparked his belief that "the answer is in nature." Jose researched how ancestors used plants, roots, and flowers to balance moods. Inspired by Listerine strips, Jose wondered if natural ingredients could be made portable to transform how people feel. This led to Emotions in your Pocket, a business focused on "emotional alchemy." The product is an oral strip designed to relax the body and clear the mind within 20 minutes. Jose notes that neuroscience confirms "emotions drive decisions." By managing feelings, individuals make strategic rather than defensive choices. Jose suggests using a strip before high-stakes moments, like job interviews, to remain focused and confident. Nick Larson joins Jose, compelled by the idea of "fitting emotions in your pocket." He highlights the company's seven years of research into natural alternatives to mood-altering drugs, utilizing ingredients like: Lavender, Theanine, and Saffron for mood and calm. Theobromine, Rhodiola, and Ginseng for energy. Peppermint and Rosemary for focus.