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Audio books for Thinking: Understand First, Remember Forever
I have always struggled with recalling books I read into long term memory. This podcast is my attempt to transforms books I have read into a two-step learning experience. On the basis of notes or highlights and with aid of AI, I generate 2 episode for the book. The first provides me a with a calm, audiobook-style explanation designed to build real understanding, followed by a separate active-recall format that helps convert that understanding into long-term memory. The focus is not summaries or shortcuts, but clarity—how ideas actually work, why they matter, and how they apply in real situations. This playlist is meant for listeners who want to think better, not just consume more content. Please Note: 1: The Voice is AI generated and I am using Pocket TTS to generate the audio and may not sound perfect (https://kyutai.org/blog/2026-01-13-pocket-tts) 2: I use Adobe Podcast to create the Videogram for both the Episodes 3: I use Gemini or ChatGPT to generate the transcript for both the videos based on a specific prompt based on what adds value. I then read the entire response and make edits where necessary I always recommend reading the book and will share details of the book in the description under each episode
Understanding the AI Revolution
You’re spending real money and time on AI tools, maybe $3,000 a year, maybe more. You’ve seen the magic demos. But when you try to delegate complex work on Monday morning, you hit a wall. It’s never as easy as they claim. I’ve been there. I’m not an AI researcher; I’m a builder who has spent the past three years grappling with these tools to make them actually work in my business. I wanted to move beyond the surface-level hype to understand what will define our future. So, I went down the rabbit hole—tearing through research reports, technical papers, and hours of expert analysis—using tools like NotebookLM to synthesize the noise into signal. This podcast is the result: a daily deconstruction of the AI revolution for anyone looking to use AI in their work or business. We’re starting from the absolute basics and building up to the trillion-dollar economics of the industry. I plan to include Deep-dive notes for every episode I will post. You can see all my posts on my website - https://kiranbrahma.com/series/understanding-ai/
My Reading Notes
I love reading, and I've always been the type to write stuff down in my notebook or highlight passages on my Kindle when something hits me. But honestly? I never went back to look at any of it. All those notes and highlights just sat there doing nothing. Over the past year or so, I've been enjoying the Audio Overview feature in NotebookLM to create little summaries of my notes and articles. I found it pretty useful, so I figured - why not turn my book notes into digestible audio podcasts I can listen to during my commute? I'm not planning any kind of regular schedule or anything like that. I'll just make episodes when I finish reading a book. I'm starting with books I've already read and taken notes on, then as I read new stuff, I'll keep adding to it. Really, the whole point of this podcast is to help me actually recall and use what I've learned from all the books I've read so far. Each episode will be my key takeaways and thoughts from whatever book I've just finished or revisited. Feel free to subscribe and listen along. I hope you find it valuable too.
The Other Side of the Table
Ever wondered what venture capitalists are really thinking when you pitch them? For most founders, the world of VC funding is a black box of unspoken rules and hidden incentives. The podcast, "The Other Side of the Table," is here to give you the key. In this series, my mission is to demystify the venture capital industry for all of us—founders and learners alike—by putting you directly in the investor's seat. We'll go beyond simple pitching tips to pull back the curtain on the entire VC business model, revealing the pressures, motivations, and frameworks that drive every term sheet, board meeting, and exit strategy. Using the Business Model Canvas as our guide, I will systematically unpack how a VC firm truly operates—from their "customers" (the Limited Partners who fund them) and revenue streams (the famous "2 and 20" model), to their key activities (like due diligence) and the real value they bring to startups. Each episode is a focused deep-dive into the engine that powers innovation. This curated learning journey is for ambitious entrepreneurs preparing to raise capital, aspiring venture capitalists learning the ropes, and any advisor or enthusiast fascinated by the mechanics of startup growth. Stop guessing what investors want. Start understanding how they operate. Join me to decode the VC playbook together and learn to navigate the funding landscape with the confidence and strategic insight of an insider. This is an Audio Only podcast that is meant for a more in depth understanding on the topic. If you interested for a quicker listen, do give a listen to my other Podcast on the same topic The Other Side of the Table (Explainers) (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdeMLq5YrsAXhDtbcH6jvdX3L7erO9t5t)
The Other Side of the Table (Explainers)
Ever wondered what venture capitalists are really thinking when you pitch them? For most founders, the world of VC funding is a black box of unspoken rules and hidden incentives. The podcast, "The Other Side of the Table," is here to give you the key. In this series, my mission is to demystify the venture capital industry for all of us—founders and learners alike—by putting you directly in the investor's seat. We'll go beyond simple pitching tips to pull back the curtain on the entire VC business model, revealing the pressures, motivations, and frameworks that drive every term sheet, board meeting, and exit strategy. Using the Business Model Canvas as our guide, I will systematically unpack how a VC firm truly operates—from their "customers" (the Limited Partners who fund them) and revenue streams (the famous "2 and 20" model), to their key activities (like due diligence) and the real value they bring to startups. Each episode is a focused deep-dive into the engine that powers innovation. This curated learning journey is for ambitious entrepreneurs preparing to raise capital, aspiring venture capitalists learning the ropes, and any advisor or enthusiast fascinated by the mechanics of startup growth. Stop guessing what investors want. Start understanding how they operate. Join me to decode the VC playbook together and learn to navigate the funding landscape with the confidence and strategic insight of an insider. If you are interested for a more in depth understanding on this topic, do give a listen to my Audio Podcast on this topic (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdeMLq5YrsAXTJ_mEG-7lQuJG7Agx4mQk)
Navigating a Business Model
A podcast series that breaks down the complex world of business strategy into clear, digestible insights. Each 5-7 minute episode focuses on one fundamental component of business models, giving you actionable knowledge without the overwhelm. 🎯 What This Series Covers: Every successful business is built on a foundation of strategic choices. My goal for this series is to explore these "atomic units" of business strategy - from customer value propositions to revenue streams, from cost structures to competitive advantages. Think of it as your GPS for understanding how businesses really work. 📈 Perfect For: - Entrepreneurs building their first business - Startup founders refining their strategy - Business students seeking practical insights - Leaders looking to strengthen their strategic thinking - Anyone curious about what makes businesses succeed 🎧 Episode Format: Short, focused conversations that respect your time while delivering maximum value. Each episode tackles one concept with real examples, practical applications, and clear takeaways you can implement immediately. 🔊 Production Note: This series uses AI-generated audio to ensure consistent quality and accessibility. All content is carefully researched, curated, and developed by our team using real business insights, academic research, and practical observations from the field. 📚 Based on proven frameworks from leading business schools, successful companies, and strategic thinking experts. New episodes will be published daily #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessModel #StartupEducation #StrategicThinking
The Founder's Playbook: A Complete Guide from Idea to Scale
Ready to turn your startup dream into a reality? The path of an entrepreneur is filled with challenges, but it doesn't have to be a mystery. This playlist, "The Founder's Playbook," is your complete guide through the entire startup lifecycle. We've distilled actionable wisdom into a structured series that takes you from a back-of-the-napkin idea to a scalable, sustainable business. Think of it as a masterclass for building your company from the ground up. Follow along as we cover the critical phases of the journey: Phase 1: Idea & Validation Learn how to find a problem worth solving and rigorously test your assumptions before you write a single line of code. Phase 2: Early Startup (Pre-Product-Market Fit) Navigate the scrappy "drunken walk" to achieving Product-Market Fit, acquiring your first customers, and hiring a world-class founding team. Phase 3: Scaling (Post-Product-Market Fit) Master the transition from founder to leader, build systems for hypergrowth, and make the strategic decisions that define your company's future. Final Series: Timeless Lessons & Wisdom Internalize general advice, learn from common failure stories, and develop the resilient mindset needed to survive the entrepreneurial rollercoaster. Explainer Vidoes: I will keep updating with Video Overviews on different aspects that I am exploring to understand in more depth on a regular basis This series is generated based on Written content posted on FirstRound Review articles that discusses on various aspects of Startups and Business