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The Long Game isn't just another tech podcast. It's your essential guide to understanding the deep currents of innovation in Artificial Intelligence, the dynamic world of startups, and the core tenets of entrepreneurship. Host Elijah Murray brings you engaging discussions with industry leaders, unpacks complex topics, and provides the insights you need to not just keep up, but to lead the way. If you're serious about building something meaningful and lasting, you're in the right place.
Jul 8, 2025 · 00:29:30
In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Wood talks with Michelle Thames—digital marketing strategist, podcast host, influencer, and former healthcare worker turned full-time entrepreneur.After getting fired from her 9-to-5, Michelle turned her natural hair blog into a personal…
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SubscribeJul 8, 2025 · 00:29:30
In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Wood talks with Michelle Thames—digital marketing strategist, podcast host, influencer, and former healthcare worker turned full-time entrepreneur.After getting fired from her…
Jun 24, 2025 · 00:48:51
In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Wood sits down with Sridhar Muppidi, CTO of IBM Security, to talk about the evolving landscape of AI threats, cybersecurity strategy,…
May 21, 2025 · 00:43:18
In this episode of The Long Game, host Elijah Murray sits down with Ajay Srivatsavai, a veteran asset management executive, to unpack why private equity firms are falling behind in…
May 13, 2025 · 00:58:36
Welcome to Episode #085 of The Long Game, where I have conversations about tech startups, AI, entrepreneurship, and the ideas and principles to make it all happen.Kenneth Correra shares his…
May 6, 2025 · 00:39:17
Kal Amin is the President at 1848 Ventures, bringing 25 years of experience from companies like Google, Spotify, and Flipboard. In this conversation we explored how venture studios are evolving…
Apr 29, 2025 · 00:37:14
Jenny Fielding is a veteran venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and Cornell professor bringing unique insights from multiple angles of the startup ecosystem. In this conversation, we explored the evolving landscape of…
Apr 23, 2025 · 00:49:45
Adam Nathan is the founder and CEO of Blaze.ai, a marketing platform built for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners. In this conversation, we explored Adam’s journey from big tech…
Apr 1, 2025 · 00:45:01
Mike Todasco is a technologist, educator, and writer who led innovation at PayPal for over a decade and now teaches at the University of San Diego. In this conversation we…
Mar 19, 2025 · 00:42:39
Garrett Rice is a tech entrepreneur and AI hiring innovator who has spent 25 years building and scaling startups. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Callings.ai, a platform helping…
Mar 12, 2025 · 01:06:19
Gregory Offner is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the author of The Tip Jar Culture: How to Re-Engage and Reignite Your Workforce.In…
Mar 6, 2025 · 00:42:39
Brett Farmiloe is the Founder & CEO of Featured, a platform that connects experts with publishers for greater exposure. A serial entrepreneur, Brett previously founded Markitors, a digital marketing agency,…
Feb 21, 2025 · 00:39:52
Lucas Lovell is the Director of Product at Paddle, a global payments platform helping SaaS founders optimize their pricing, payments, and go-to-market strategies. He has firsthand experience launching and scaling…
Feb 14, 2025 · 00:46:42
Dan Curran is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Chapters.io, an AI-driven publishing platform that helps individuals turn their experiences into books. With a background in content creation, multiple…
Feb 6, 2025 · 00:40:52
Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by expert stylists and AI. A Girls…
Jan 28, 2025 · 00:59:05
Aytekin Tank is the founder of Jotform, an automation enthusiast, and author. In this conversation, we explore his journey from rural Turkey to New York, building Jotform without outside funding,…
Jan 16, 2025 · 00:48:28
Bryan Trilli is an AI expert, entrepreneur, and author of Soulless Intelligence. In this conversation, we explore the ethics and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence, focusing on: -The moral dilemmas…
Jan 8, 2025 · 00:47:30
Assaf Weinburg is a serial entrepreneur and AI enthusiast with over 25 years of experience in product development and business leadership. In this episode of The Long Game, we discuss:…
Jan 2, 2025 · 00:39:44
Kyle Bhiro is the 25-year-old co-founder of PensarAI, an open-source AI security platform addressing the challenges of weaponized AI. In this conversation, we explore Kyle's mission to combat AI vulnerabilities,…
Dec 25, 2024 · 00:57:29
Adam Nagus is a digital transformation leader who has built award-winning digital and data capabilities for organizations like Accenture and FTI Consulting, along with founding Digimasters. Adam's expertise spans strategic…
Dec 18, 2024 · 01:05:29
Anthony Pierri is the co-founder of Fletch PMM, a consultancy that helps early-stage B2B startups sharpen their positioning and better articulate their value propositions. In this conversation, we explored: Why…
Dec 11, 2024 · 00:35:19
Deepak Chintala is a seasoned consultant specializing in business strategy and digital transformation, having driven $100M+ in value through digital initiatives. In this conversation, we explore how state-backed enterprises in…
Dec 4, 2024 · 00:36:49
Chris Duffey is a leading figure in technological futurism and creative growth strategies, spearheading Adobe's Global Partnerships for GenAI Solutions. In this conversation, we explore: Adobe Firefly and its impact…
Nov 27, 2024 · 00:49:55
Dr. Seth Dobrin is a distinguished AI leader and founder of Qantm AI. In this conversation, we explore AI ethics, the implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the concept…
Nov 20, 2024 · 00:52:10
Greg Shove is a veteran entrepreneur and current CEO of Section, an online business school preparing professionals for the age of AI. In this episode, we explore: The unique challenges…
Nov 13, 2024 · 01:04:06
Hugo Pinto, Managing Director of Human + Machine, joins me on this episode to discuss actionable AI implementation strategies, how companies can structure their data to create valuable insights, and…
Oct 31, 2024 · 00:44:50
Alison Cossette, an expert in graph data science and AI ethics, joins me for an in-depth conversation on the evolving responsibilities in AI governance and ethics. We explore key topics…
Oct 21, 2024 · 00:35:50
Jose Moreno is a tech innovator and founder of Neulight, an EdTech company leveraging AI to improve educational outcomes. Previously at Netflix, where he helped develop the ‘skip credits’ feature,…
Oct 9, 2024 · 00:42:18
Bo Abrams is a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Kommu, a home-sharing app focused on building trust-based networks for affordable travel. In this conversation, we explored the complexities of building a…
Oct 3, 2024 · 00:39:47
Bonnie Caver is a reputation management expert with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Reputation Lighthouse. In this conversation, we explored how misinformation, deepfakes, AI-generated content, and…
Sep 24, 2024 · 00:59:30
Alexander De Ridder is a visionary AI technologist and the Co-Founder and CTO of Smyth. In this episode, we explore themes like achieving a flow state for meaningful work, the…
Sep 11, 2024 · 00:43:56
Rob Saltrese is the founder of Scale-Up Advisors and CxO LAB, helping SaaS startups scale by providing leadership expertise through fractional consulting. In this episode, we explore how fractional executives…
Sep 4, 2024 · 00:45:16
Roger Eintoss is a Buenos Aires-based software engineer and co-founder of Braintly, which helps companies hire vetted nearshore software engineers from Latin America. In this conversation, we explore building bootstrapped…
Sep 4, 2024 · 00:52:40
Chuck Aikens is the founder of Tymoo and a seasoned expert in content marketing and leveraging AI. In this conversation, we explored how AI is transforming content creation, breaking down…
Aug 16, 2024 · 00:39:51
Aakash Shah is the founder and CEO of Wyndly, a telehealth company specializing in allergy immunotherapy. In this conversation, we explore Wyndly’s mission to make allergy treatment more accessible and…
Aug 8, 2024 · 00:43:08
Dino Scheidt is an AI Engineer, former CTO and Founder who works with Fortune 50s, Start-Ups, and Governments on Data Intelligence and AI Architectures. In this conversation, we explore the…
Aug 1, 2024 · 00:48:24
Tim Weidinger is the dynamic Director of Business Development at the Institute for Experiential AI. In this conversation, we explored the evolution of social media, the imperative for humans to…
Jul 24, 2024 · 00:39:07
Dr. Yaniv Zaid is known to the world as "Doctor Persuasion". Dr. Zaid is an economist, attorney, and business consultant to government departments, private firms, and public organizations. In this…
Jul 11, 2024 · 00:35:39
Christian Hammer is a tech optimist and the dynamic CEO of Vala AI, spearheading innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions. With a career spanning decades across…
Jul 2, 2024 · 00:34:47
Dr. Aju Samuel is a medical graduate turned management professional. He has worked in healthcare and digital industries, led Aviva’s health and pensions businesses in the UK, and co-founded The…
Jun 25, 2024 · 00:38:55
Richard 'RJ' Kedziora is the co-founder of Estenda Solutions, focusing on people and process management, providing strategic technical direction, guidance, and innovative insights in creating digital health solutions that improve…
Jun 5, 2024 · 01:00:21
James Owens is the Chief Technology Officer for Xactus. Over his nearly 30-year career, James has used technology to solve complex business problems, applying innovation to provide businesses with strategic…
May 22, 2024 · 00:50:54
Beth Nevins is the founder at Developa.io and an expert in talent strategy. In this conversation, we explored the interplay between AI integration, talent dynamics, and founder leadership within the…
May 14, 2024 · 00:46:49
Joao is the CEO of CrewAI and a former AI Engineering Director, leading the development of AI Agent technology. In this conversation, we explored cutting-edge advancements in AI, focusing on…
May 7, 2024 · 00:32:06
Jean Pierre-Louis is an accomplished global health and strategic leader passionate about leadership, philanthropy, and global health. In this conversation, we explored his entrepreneurial journey, resilience, and the power of…
Apr 30, 2024 · 00:50:06
Brian Hollins, founder and managing partner of Collide Capital, joins us to discuss his path from growing up in Washington D.C. to attending Stanford and Harvard, and eventually founding a…
Apr 23, 2024 · 00:55:47
Ryan Coyne is the CTO of Serhant, an innovative real estate company. In this conversation, we explored the integration of technology with human-centric values in the real estate sector, focusing…
Apr 16, 2024 · 00:39:53
Gerry Gadoury, a seasoned business leader, discusses how his background as a United States Marine Corps Sergeant has shaped his approach to entrepreneurship. This conversation covers the transition from military…
Apr 9, 2024 · 00:40:45
Dani Grant, CEO of Jam and former Tumblr blogger, joins us to discuss her journey in tech, highlighting her experiences from securing her first job through a cold email to…
Apr 2, 2024 · 00:40:39
Jeff Kennedy, the VP of Sales and Partnerships at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, joins us to explore the nexus of real estate and technology. Our discussion delves…
Mar 27, 2024 · 00:38:09
Nick Lashinsky is an Enterprise Software Sales/GTM Leader with 10+ years in Silicon Valley. In this conversation, we explore the fusion of technical expertise and sales strategies, focusing on key…
Mar 19, 2024 · 01:00:33
James Azar, founder of Reservoir, joins me in this episode to discuss the journey of entrepreneurship. We explore topics such as embracing discomfort, building resilience, and the importance of authenticity…
Mar 12, 2024 · 00:39:00
Alec Harrison is a UX/UI Design professional with over a decade of experience leading product design across various platforms. In this conversation, we explore the impact of AI on the…
Mar 5, 2024 · 01:10:01
Matt Burris, a key figure in the field of startup studios, joins us in this conversation. We delve into the world of startup studios, exploring their challenges, strategies, and the…
Feb 21, 2024 · 00:40:02
Laura Fredericks is a serial entrepreneur and marketing leader. In this conversation, we explore the evolution of marketing in the AI era, focusing on its complexities, opportunities, and real-world applications.…
Feb 13, 2024 · 00:35:30
Trey Buchanan is a seasoned B2B paid media expert with a focus on LinkedIn advertising. In this conversation, we delve into the intricacies of LinkedIn advertising strategies tailored for B2B…
Feb 6, 2024 · 00:48:09
Marcus Winnfors Ravik is the founder of CHEW on This, a platform fostering creativity and dialogue. In this conversation, we explore artificial intelligence and creativity, emphasizing the importance of human…
Jan 30, 2024 · 00:28:42
Alaina Percival is a tech leader and the co-founder of Women Who Code, an organization that empowers diverse women in technology careers. In this episode, we delve into Alaina's journey,…
Jan 23, 2024 · 01:05:32
Mark Bransky is an independent personal trainer, educator, and mentor based in the California Bay Area. In this conversation, we explore the dynamics of physical fitness, the role of personal…
Jan 16, 2024 · 00:50:07
Jessica Watts is an ex-SaaS Sales VP of a $70MM HR Tech company turned Agency Co-Founder turned Free Agent Advisor for early stage founders. In this conversation, we explore the…
Jan 9, 2024 · 00:42:00
Ronnie Peters is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of 360Design, a digital design firm collaborating with global brands and emerging companies to deploy a Design Thinking strategic approach to…
Jan 2, 2024 · 00:44:56
Ishveen Jolly, founder and CEO of OpenSponsorship, joins us in this episode to discuss the gritty middle part of building companies, the challenges of two-sided marketplaces, and the importance of…
Dec 19, 2023 · 00:53:07
Alex Meredith is the co-founder of Honest, a product growth studio. In this conversation, we explore the concept of product-led growth as a business strategy. We delve into aligning a…
Dec 12, 2023 · 01:03:28
Lucas Philips is a born-and-bred New Yorker and a third-generation serial entrepreneur. In this conversation, we explore Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) as Lucas shares his experiences and insights. He discusses…
Dec 5, 2023 · 00:45:50
Dominic Costanzo is the VP of Portfolio at 43North, a startup accelerator sponsored by Empire State Development. In this conversation, we explore the key elements that differentiate a good startup…
Nov 28, 2023 · 00:55:35
LaSean Smith is the founder of CAGR Investments, a firm specializing in compound annual growth rate-based investments in software companies. In this conversation, we explore investments, business models, entrepreneurship, and…
Nov 27, 2023 · 00:43:49
Join me in this insightful conversation with LaSean Smith, founder of CAGR Investments, as we delve into the art of leveraging capital for startup success. We discuss the nuances of…
Nov 14, 2023 · 00:46:13
Chris Zeunstrom is an American entrepreneur currently residing in Lisbon, Portugal. He owns Crispy Strom Industries Inc., where he focuses on solving problems, creating products, and building businesses—through the thoughtful…
Oct 31, 2023 · 00:55:01
Jason Piperberg is a prolific illustrator who has showcased his versatility in comics, book covers, and more. In our conversation, we delve into his life as a comic artist, the…
Oct 24, 2023 · 00:44:49
Sam Gimbel is the co-owner of Honest and formerly the Co-Founder of Clark and VP of Product at Clover. In this conversation we explored the intricacies of product strategy, the…
Oct 17, 2023 · 00:52:13
Alex Porter is the founder and CEO of Mod Tech Labs, an automated optimization solution reshaping real-time content. In this conversation, we explored the intricate world of virtual production, dove…
Oct 10, 2023 · 00:34:56
Rich Zazo is the CEO and Co-founder of Matter Product Studio, a consultancy that works with early stage startups to build software products. In this conversation, we explore Matter's new…
Oct 3, 2023 · 00:51:17
Jason Harris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Button Finance, a specialized fintech mortgage lender. In this conversation, we explored Button Finance's unique approach, the impact of COVID on their…
Sep 26, 2023 · 01:18:14
Keo Sar is a seasoned startup veteran with over 12 years of deep involvement in various stages of company growth. In this conversation, we explored his experiences in startup ecosystems…
Sep 19, 2023 · 01:06:10
Stefan Wirth is a trailblazer in the world of bootstrapped startups, with a unique perspective on building profitable businesses. In this conversation, we explored the mechanics of building bootstrapped companies,…
Sep 12, 2023 · 01:25:13
Dan Miller is the CEO and founder of Spora Health. In this conversation, we explored the significance of Spora, emphasizing key topics like its vision, the art of execution in…
Sep 6, 2023 · 00:50:17
Vince Golangco is the Founder & Publisher of WhenInManila.com and a serial entrepreneur in Manila. In this conversation, we explored the journey of building WhenInManila.com, the role of luck and…
Aug 29, 2023 · 00:47:32
Hennesys Disla is the founder and CEO of ArmHug, a company that revolutionizes the phlebotomy process with portable kits. In this conversation we explored the complexities of building a physical…
Aug 22, 2023 · 01:39:34
Chris DeLorenzo is a renowned commercial lifestyle photographer from Los Angeles, capturing the profound interplay of light and color. His client list includes Entrepreneur Magazine, Reef, Toyota, Ferrari, Lexus, Jeep,…
Aug 15, 2023 · 01:20:54
Spotify Description: Jared Neutel is the founder and CEO of Neutech, a seasoned product manager, strategist, and entrepreneur. In this conversation, we explored decision-making processes, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking. We…
Aug 8, 2023 · 01:14:58
Jon Kinney is the Partner & CTO at Headway, boasting over 18 years of experience in web and mobile development. In this conversation, we explored humanity's innate desire for connection…
Aug 1, 2023 · 01:11:17
Pete McCarthy is an experienced tech entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge in various industries. In this conversation we explored the evolution of the internet, his experiences during the dot-com…
Jul 25, 2023 · 01:04:22
Courtney Caldwell is a successful entrepreneur and trailblazer in the tech industry. In this conversation we explored transitioning from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the journey of a non-tech founder,…
Jul 18, 2023 · 01:22:08
Shane Brennan is a thought leader in the realm of AI and startup landscapes. In this conversation we explored the threshold for behavioral change as a framework for startups, the…
Jul 11, 2023 · 01:17:03
Chris Serron is an influential figure in the tech industry with a special focus on building second brain systems. In this conversation, we explored ego and identity, the role of…
Jul 3, 2023 · 01:43:12
Chip Leigh is a seasoned engineer with experience at both Tesla and Rivian. In this conversation, we delved into the intricacies of building electric vehicles, energy management, creating resilient microgrids,…
Jun 20, 2023 · 01:19:54
Matt Berman is a self-taught engineer, VC backed, exited founder of Sonar, and a rising star on YouTube. In this conversation, we explored the need for a shift away from…
Jun 12, 2023 · 00:56:07
Rich Zazo is the CEO of Matter Product Studio, a consultancy that works with early stage startups to build software products. In this conversation Rich and I talk about the…