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Silicon Valley Girl: AI, Tech and Career Growth

The world’s top CEOs and AI founders explain what’s coming next and how you can get ahead.
Silicon Valley Girl is a weekly AI and technology podcast from Silicon Valley hosted by female founder and angel investor Marina Mogilko, covering practical strategies for career growth, mastering AI tools, entrepreneurship and making money with AI.
For startup founders, professionals and creators who want to stay ahead in the AI era.

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LinkedIn Founder: Double Your Income With AI Before It's Too Late | Reid Hoffman Feb 25, 2026

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Reid Hoffman co-founded LinkedIn, was an early investor in OpenAI, and has backed more AI companies than most people can name. In this episode he says we're only 5% into the AI revolution — and explains exactly what the next 95% means for your career, your business, and your income.

Topics covered:

Why we're only 5% into the AI boom — and what's actually coming
AI basics every non-technical person needs to know right now
Role-based prompting: the technique that changes how you think with AI
The fastest way to double your income in 2026 (with a 9-to-5)
The $300B SaaS crash: why AI is breaking the software business model
Will we lose jobs to AI in 2 years? The honest answer
Why small businesses might actually beat big companies in the AI era
What markets will explode in the AI era
One thing to do before February 2027 to not fall behind

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LinkedIn CEO: How to Stay Employed When AI Replaces Your Job | Ryan Roslansky Feb 21, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn and Executive Vice President at Microsoft. Ryan has access to the world's definitive labor market data—and what it shows about AI and jobs isn't what you're hearing in the headlines.

Topics covered:

Why 50% of college graduates are unemployed/underemployed (and what's actually broken)
The 1.3 million new AI jobs most people don't know exist
The 3 hottest jobs for the next 5 years: Data Annotator, Data Center roles, Forward Deployed Engineer
The 5 C's framework: Curiosity, Courage, Creativity, Compassion, Communication
Why skills will change 70% by 2030 and what to do about it now

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Godfather of AI: AI Already Has Goals We Never Gave It — Here's What That Means for You | Yoshua Bengio Feb 16, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yoshua Bengio, one of the godfathers of AI and winner of the Turing Award.

As a pioneer who helped create the deep learning systems that power today's AI revolution, Yoshua now dedicates his work to understanding—and preventing—the catastrophic risks AI could pose to humanity.

Yoshua explains why we have roughly 5 years before AI reaches human-level capabilities, what "AI misalignment" actually means, and why machines are already learning goals we never intended them to have. He shares the simulation where AI blackmailed an engineer to avoid being shut down, breaks down why most jobs could be automated within a decade, and offers concrete advice on how to prepare.

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How to Make AI Your Strategic Partner in 38 Minutes | Conor Grennan Feb 13, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern School of Business and founder of AI Mindset.

Conor works with Fortune 500 companies and teaches thousands of business leaders how to actually work with AI—not just use it like Google. His core insight: most people aren't behind on AI because of tools, they're behind because of behavior.

They break down why using AI like a search engine wastes most of its potential, how to transfer your AI memory across platforms in minutes (ChatGPT → Claude → Gemini), and what really makes candidates stand out as entry-level roles rapidly change. Conor also shares the exact frameworks he teaches at NYU for reinventing work processes with AI—and why becoming an "entrepreneur inside your organization" is the best career move you can make right now.

Topics covered:

Why 99% of people use AI wrong (and how to fix it)
The exact query to transfer your ChatGPT memory to Claude or Gemini
How to stand out in job interviews when AI eliminates 30% of entry-level roles
Why you should reinvent your team's process, not just your own work
The difference between "power users" and people who just ask AI questions
Why the best time to be an entrepreneur is right now
How to use AI without losing critical thinking skills
What universities will look like in 10 years (they're not going away)

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How to build a Unicorn outside the US with AI | Arsen Tomsky, Founder InDrive Feb 10, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Arsen Tomsky, founder and CEO of inDrive - a $1B+ ride-sharing platform with 60 million active users that he built from Yakutsk, one of the coldest cities on Earth.

Arsen shares his wild journey from a stuttering software engineer to global entrepreneur, revealing how he turned a taxi price protest on social media into a billion-dollar company that's taking on monopolies worldwide. He breaks down how to scale a global business on a shoestring budget, why childhood struggles can become your superpower, and the philosophy that completely transformed his life and company.

They also get into what it's like competing against tech giants like Uber, how to fly under the radar while growing fast, and why mission-driven companies are going to dominate in the AI era.

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The Great Career Reset in the Age of AI | Yamini Rangan, HubSpot CEO Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot—a $30 billion company powering millions of businesses worldwide.

Yamini shares her journey from arriving in the U.S. with $200 to leading one of the most powerful tech companies in the world. She breaks down the 3 skills companies are hiring for in the AI era, why past success can block future growth, and the "5 Whys" framework that helped her become CEO and lead HubSpot through COVID and a founder transition.

We also dive into navigating career uncertainty, knowing when to reset your career, and making decisions under pressure.

Topics covered:

The 3 skills that matter in the AI era
The "5 Whys" decision-making framework
How to know when it's time for a career reset
Navigating career switches and uncertainty
Leading through crisis and unexpected change
Why your past might be limiting your future

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How AI Is Reshaping Business and Who Will Win | Oscar Höglund (CEO, Epidemic Sound) Jan 10, 2026

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Oscar Höglund, CEO and co-founder of Epidemic Sound, the $1.4B music platform powering more than 3 billion daily views worldwide.

Oscar shares the frameworks behind scaling a global company, including how to truly understand value chains, why AI should be used to democratize professional tools, and why the “Three Whys” analysis matters more than rushing into AI products. He also breaks down what founders often get wrong when building with AI and how to think long term while scaling fast.

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$215M AI CEO: How I’d Build a Profitable AI Startup in 30 Days (2026 Playbook) Jan 05, 2026

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Young Zhao is the CEO of OpusClip, one of the fastest-growing AI tools with 50M users and a $215M valuation.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko talks with Young about how he built a profitable AI startup after multiple failed attempts. They break down a realistic 2026 playbook for founders — how to find a problem worth solving, when to pivot, how to get your first users, and how to think about pricing and unit economics early.

A practical conversation for founders, solopreneurs, and anyone serious about building an AI startup that actually makes money.

Mel Robbins: How to Get Ahead in 2026 When Everything Feels Uncertain Dec 31, 2025

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mel Robbins — bestselling author ("Let Them," "The 5 Second Rule"), entrepreneur, and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world (recently nominated for a Golden Globe).

Mel breaks down why anxiety happens, how to separate yourself from the alarm going off in your body, and why that restless feeling might actually be telling you something important about your life. She shares her journey from $800K in debt to building a media empire, and explains why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's.

We also dive into dealing with FOMO, managing mom guilt, knowing when to say no, and why jealousy is just blocked ambition. Plus, Mel introduces her new protein company, Pure Genius, and explains why protein isn't just for the gym—it's for focus, energy, and life.

Topics covered:

How to stop nighttime anxiety and racing thoughts
Why "I have anxiety" vs "I feel anxious" matters
The friction exercise to figure out what you actually want
How to use jealousy as a roadmap for your goals
Setting boundaries and protecting your time as an entrepreneur

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GM CEO Mary Barra: How AI Will Redefine Driving by 2028 Nov 21, 2025

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The future of driving is closer than you think. I sat down with Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, who’s behind the latest breakthroughs in autonomous cars — including the new “eyes-off” system that lets you stop watching the road. I saw how AI will soon plan your routes, learn your habits, and even take your car to service on its own. This is the technology that will completely change how we move, work, and live.

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