Kirill Zubovsky: The World of Podcasting

Show Notes

Kirill Zubovsky is the founder of SmashNotes, a website that curates highlights from millions of podcasts in the form of Q&As. Be it science, business, startups, education, news, or anything in between, they've got you covered. He also hosts his own podcast called Rad Dad.

In this episode, Kirill shares the insider knowledge he's collected both as a founder in the growing podcast industry and also as a YCombinator alumnus. From life lessons to startup culture, you will leave this one feeling a little wiser and more well-informed about the way our world operates.

Timeline:

(02:38) - What is SmashNotes?

(05:25) - Why podcasting has blown up

(07:07) - Kiril's podcast experience as a host

(10:56) - Is it counter-productive to share show notes? 

(12:55) - Out of thousands of podcasts, which is Kiril's favorite?

(14:24) - Short-term future of AI

(18:13) - Biggest life lesson that Kiril has learned from working in YCombinator

(22:38) - What recent piece of information got Kiril excited?

(25:15) - Crazy Wisdom's evolution and expected trajectory

(29:56) - Where does the name 'Crazy Wisdom' come from?

(35:13) - Seeking advice selectively

(38:41) - How can you monetize your podcast?

(43:09) - Remote-work and the upcoming worldwide decentralized networks

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What is Crazy Wisdom?

In his series "Crazy Wisdom," Stewart Alsop explores cutting-edge topics, particularly in the realm of technology, such as Urbit and artificial intelligence. Alsop embarks on a quest for meaning, engaging with others to expand his own understanding of reality and that of his audience. The topics covered in "Crazy Wisdom" are diverse, ranging from emerging technologies to spirituality, philosophy, and general life experiences. Alsop's unique approach aims to make connections between seemingly unrelated subjects, tying together ideas in unconventional ways.