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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.

Latest Episodes:

CEO of Microsoft AI: The Next 10 Years Will Change Humanity Forever | Mustafa Suleyman Nov 15, 2025

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of work, education, and everyday life.Mustafa has spent the last decade building the systems that sparked the modern AI revolution. Today, he’s leading Microsoft AI and shaping how billions of people will interact with intelligent agents in the coming years. From the race toward AGI to the rise of AI assistants that remember everything, Mustafa offers a rare inside look at where the next decade is heading.He shares why routine work is disappearing, what jobs will matter most, whether children will even need college, and how superintelligent systems could change the rhythm of a normal day. This conversation is a clear, grounded roadmap to the future — and to the skills we’ll all need to stay ahead.

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How AI Is Breaking the Rules of Biology | Dr. Priscilla Chan, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Nov 07, 2025

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Dr. Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of medicine.Together with Mark Zuckerberg, they’ve committed 99% of their wealth to building Biohubs and developing the world’s first virtual cell models — AI systems that can simulate life at the cellular level. This breakthrough technology could accelerate drug discovery, reduce clinical trial risks, and make personalized medicine a reality.Priscilla shares the moment in the clinic that changed her view of medicine forever, what it means to combine frontier science with frontier AI, and how she’s helping shift healthcare from treatment to prevention.

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Google’s AI Search Expert: How to Get Ahead Before AI Changes Everything | Robby Stein Oct 30, 2025

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What makes AI recommend one business - and ignore another? In this interview, Robby Stein, VP of Product for Google Search, breaks down how AI now decides what gets discovered, ranked, and recommended - and what founders, creators, and marketers can do to stay visible in the new era of search.

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Daniel Priestley: How to Get Ahead while Others Get Replaced Oct 17, 2025

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In this interview, Daniel Priestley, UK Entrepreneur of the Year and founder of multiple multi-million dollar businesses, shares his no-nonsense take on the future of work in the AI age. He breaks down why AI will likely wipe out wages in the next 5 years, replacing repetitive jobs that can be automated. Daniel reveals how entrepreneurs can leverage AI to stay ahead, protect their careers, and thrive in an era where jobs are disappearing. From building AI-driven businesses to adapting to a new economy, he shares the strategies you need to succeed while others get left behind.

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$6.6B AI CEO: How to Make Your First $10,000 with AI | ElevenLabs CEO & Co-Founder, Mati Staniszewski Oct 14, 2025

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In this interview, Mati Staniszewski, CEO & co-founder of @ElevenLabs, unpacks the future of voice AI—from real sales/support voice agents that speak any language in your voice, to a voice marketplace already paying creators millions, to the safeguards we’ll need as agents start calling… other agents. We dig into practical playbooks, real costs, the tools to use, and where the next $10k-a-month opportunities are hiding for solo entrepreneurs and SMBs.

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Perplexity CEO: AI Is About to Change the Internet Forever | Aravind Srinivas Sep 26, 2025

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl with Marina Mogilko features an interview with Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming careers, education, and decision-making, while shifting power from corporations to individuals.Founded in 2022, Perplexity has grown at remarkable speed - by 2025, the company reached a valuation of $20 billion, underscoring its role as one of the most influential players in the AI landscape.

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Anthropic CPO: How to Start a $100M Company as a Solo Founder | Mike Krieger Sep 19, 2025

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In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram and CPO at Anthropic, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping entrepreneurship and work itself.

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$1.5B AI Founder: This Is Your Golden Age to Build With AI | Jesse Zhang, CEO Decagon Sep 15, 2025

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What will happen to jobs in the age of AI? Jesse Zhang, co-founder of $1.5B startup Decagon, joins me to talk about how AI agents are changing the future of work. We dive into which roles are disappearing, which new ones are being created, and the skills you need to stay competitive. Jesse also shares his journey of building one of the fastest-growing AI companies in Silicon Valley, advice for new founders, and what the next generation of entrepreneurs should know about starting in AI.

Replit CEO: How to build a $1B Company in 2 days | Amjad Masad Sep 02, 2025

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Amjad Masad, the founder and CEO of Replit, sits down with Marina Mogilko to discuss how AI is revolutionizing the future of business and how solopreneurs can now build a $1B company in just a few years.If you’ve ever wondered how to launch your own AI-powered business, what vibe coding really means, or how AI is changing the rules of entrepreneurship, this episode is for you!

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Alex Divinsky: AI Stocks Investment Strategy for 2025 Aug 20, 2025

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In this video, Alex Divinsky @TickerSymbolYOU‬⁠ is living off his investments — and in this interview, he reveals how to live entirely off an AI-driven investing strategy.

The AI boom: are we in a bubble or not?
His bold portfolio
How to spot winners before Wall Street does
The psychology of investing (why behavior = 90% of your returns)
His advice for average investors who don’t want to spend 40 hours a week on research

If you’ve ever wondered how to survive market swings, avoid panic-selling, and actually enjoy investing, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.

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https://www.youtube.com/@TickerSymbolYOU

DISCLAIMER:This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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