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SXSW summaries
Every long episode from SXSW, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. SXSW 2026: March 12-18 | Austin, TX SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film and music industries. The event,…
Human-Centered Storytelling: Create Connection & Community
Unlock connection and community through human-centered storytelling. Focus on authenticity, embracing your true self and values, and sharing real experiences to build trust and loyalty.
How CMOs are Rewriting the Rules of Connection
CMOs discuss how AI enhances marketing by freeing human capacity for creativity and judgment, while necessitating new approaches to workflows, measurement, and team development.
The Innovation Engine You’ve Never Heard of: Your Neighbor
Large companies can foster community-driven innovation by creating separate entities like First Build that operate with zero distance to end-users, enabling rapid iteration and market validation.
Say It Louder: Artists, Activism & the First Amendment with The ACLU, Jane Fonda, & W. Kamau Bell
Artists and activists Jane Fonda and W. Kamau Bell discuss the critical role of free speech and creative nonviolent action in combating authoritarianism and climate crisis, urging active participation.
From Pilot to Payoff: 7 Pattern-Matched Traits of AI Systems That Actually Work
AI project success hinges on people, process, and platform, not just technology. Focus on leadership curiosity, agent capabilities, and human augmentation for strong ROI.
A Conversation with Nothing's CEO and Co-Founder Carl Pei
Nothing's CEO Carl Pei discusses making tech fun again through unique design and AI integration, aiming to empower creativity beyond the status quo.
Ibogaine in America: The Parable of Our Time
Ibogaine, a plant-derived psychedelic, shows remarkable potential for rapid brain regeneration and treating addiction/trauma by reopening critical learning periods.
SuperJoost’s State of Play 2026
The gaming industry is experiencing growth from smaller studios and a shift in global gravity eastward, challenging traditional AAA models and large-scale consolidation. Audience building is key.
Chaos, Craft, and Chris Fleming
Comedians Chris Fleming and Eric Andre discuss the craft of comedy, the physicality of performance, and the unpredictability of live shows.
Cast and Creators on HBO's ROOSTER with Steve Carell, Matt Tarses, Bill Lawrence, and more
Creators of HBO's Rooster discuss building beloved ensembles and finding hope and kindness in their comedy, leading to a record-breaking debut.
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes: Out of the Kitchen, Into the Comic with José Andrés
This discussion explores the intersection of comic books and cuisine, highlighting how chefs like José Andrés and creators like Steve Orlando collaborate on projects that blend storytelling with real-world impact, most notably through the graphic novel 'Feeding Dangerously' and Marvel's 'Meals to Astonish' comic series.
Real-World Impact of AI: Opportunities, Risks and Intellectual Property Oh My!
AI offers immense business opportunities across industries, but navigating risks like hallucinations, bias, and legal uncertainty is crucial for successful adoption.
The Science of Scaling: Using Data to Decide When—and How Fast—to Scale Revenue
Scaling revenue requires data-driven decisions, not just gut feeling or VC pressure. Define Product-Market Fit (PMF) and Go-to-Market Fit (GTMF) using leading indicators for retention and unit economics.
Breaking Through Barriers to Innovation: Lessons from Space and Earth
Innovation thrives at the intersection of disciplines, requiring diverse perspectives and embracing failure as a learning tool to solve complex challenges on Earth and in space.
Clips & Conversation with Riz Ahmed on BAIT
Riz Ahmed discusses his new show Bait, exploring the gap between public perception and private reality, and the universal struggle for validation and self-acceptance.
Make Your Own Wave: Russ & Andreea Gleeson on Artist Independence
Russ Gleeson shares his journey of artist independence, emphasizing direct fan relationships, consistent output, and self-belief as keys to building a sustainable career.
The Three Laws of a Healthy Relationship
Healthy relationships thrive on optimism (belief in change), clear communication (avoiding blame, using 'and' over 'but'), and meeting core needs.
Actionable Ikigai: Career Planning in the age of AI
Leverage AI to find your purpose, passion, prowess, and profit with actionable Ikigai, focusing on personal growth over comparison.
How to Design a Company That AI Can’t Outpace
Design companies for agentic AI by shifting from execution to design and architecture, focusing on coordination and encoding organizational soul.
The Great Flip: Why Every Industry Is Running Backwards
New AI technologies are breaking traditional craft, discovery, and talent pipelines, demanding leaders proactively rebuild intuition, curiosity, and character.
The Latticework of Mental Models For a Great Life!
Unlock life's advantages by mastering a latticework of mental models. Seriously consider these frameworks to gain leverage over others, regardless of effort or intellect.
Launch, Land, Orbit: The Future of Space with Firefly
Firefly Aerospace is innovating in space, from lunar landings with Blue Ghost to developing Alpha and Eclipse rockets, aiming for commercial space dominance and deep space exploration.
The Internet of Value Meets the Internet of Intelligence
The convergence of AI agents and programmable money (USDC) is creating the Internet of Intelligence and Value, enabling machine-native commerce and new financial paradigms.
A Conversation with Jack Conte
Explore the evolution of creative mediums, from film to AI, highlighting how new technologies initially face resistance before becoming artistic canvases that enable novel forms of expression.