Shadi Bartsch on the Classics and China | Podcast Summary
Shadi Bartsch on the Classics and China | Conversations with Tyler In this insightful conversation, Shadi Bartsch, a distinguished professor of Classics at the University of Chicago, explores her unique interpretation of Virgil’s Aeneid, the influence of her Iranian heritage on her understanding of the classics, and her forthcoming book on Chinese interpretations of classic […]
Noubar Afeyan on the Permission to Leap | Podcast Summary
Noubar Afeyan on the Permission to Leap | Conversations with Tyler In a riveting discussion with Tyler, Noubar Afeyan, co-founder of Moderna and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, delves into the world of innovation, the systematic processes that led to the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the future of biotech. He also shares his […]
Pierpaolo Barbieri on Latin American FinTech | Podcast Summary
Pierpaolo Barbieri on Latin American FinTech | Conversations with Tyler In a riveting conversation with Tyler Cowen, Pierpaolo Barbieri, the founder of Ualá, a FinTech startup, discusses the potential of FinTech in Latin America, the impact of digital currencies, and the economic history of Argentina. He also shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities […]
Dana Gioia on Becoming an Information Billionaire | Podcast Summary
Dana Gioia on Becoming an Information Billionaire | Conversations with Tyler In this intriguing conversation, Dana Gioia, a former corporate executive turned poet, shares his unique journey from the world of business to the realm of poetry. He discusses his approach to writing, the role of art in society, and the importance of understanding and […]
Michael Kremer on Economists as Founders | Podcast Summary
Michael Kremer on Economists as Founders | Conversations with Tyler In a riveting conversation with Tyler, Nobel laureate Michael Kremer delves into the intersection of economics and entrepreneurship, his work on global poverty, and his experience as a founder of multiple non-profits. He explores the relationship between the experimental method in economics and the skills […]
Benjamin Friedman on the Origins of Economic Belief | Podcast Summary
Benjamin Friedman on the Origins of Economic Belief | Conversations with Tyler In a thought-provoking conversation with Tyler Cowen, Benjamin Friedman, a renowned macroeconomist, delves into the origins of Western economic ideas. He challenges the common belief that these ideas are a secular product of the Enlightenment, arguing instead that they are deeply rooted in […]
Behind ISRO’s engineering thinking and some lessons for India’s startup ecosystem
What was Chandrayaan-3’s budget? Well, a mere ₹ 615 crores. What does 615 crores mean in today’s tech economy? Let’s look at some comparables. Here is a quick data point from the well-funded consumer startups Here is some more data point: ISRO’s engineering thinking Always-learning is how I’d describe that. We tried to build one […]
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