No Priors: AI, Machine Learning, Tech, & Startups
Two veteran tech investors interview the founders, researchers, and executives building at the frontier of the AI revolution.
A high-level, strategic conversation about the AI industry's frontier, hosted by two deeply-connected investors. The show brings on C-suite executives and top researchers for peer-to-peer discussions about company strategy, technological moats, and the societal-scale impact of artificial intelligence. It's less about the daily news cycle and more about the foundational shifts happening in technology.
“The hosts' access to and peer-level rapport with top-tier guests like Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella is a key differentiator. Because the hosts are active, influential investors, the conversations often go deeper into strategy, market dynamics, and long-term vision than a typical interview.”
Who hosts this show
No Priors is co-hosted by Sarah Guo and Elad Gil. Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment firm for intelligent software companies, after spending nearly a decade at Greylock Partners. Elad Gil is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of the High Growth Handbook; he co-founded Color Health and Mixer Labs (which was acquired by Twitter).
Credentials & credits
- Sarah Guo: Founder & Partner, Conviction
- Sarah Guo: former General Partner, Greylock Partners
- Sarah Guo: The Midas List (2026)
- Elad Gil: Author, High Growth Handbook
- Elad Gil: Co-founder, Color Health
- Elad Gil: Co-founder, Mixer Labs (acquired by Twitter)
Other ventures
- Sarah Guo: Conviction
- Elad Gil: Color Health
- Elad Gil: High Growth Handbook
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02The #1 Thing That Kills Company CultureJun 23, 2026 · 32s
- 03Re-engineering the Semiconductor Supply Chain with Intel CEO Lip Bu TanJun 18, 2026 · 45 min
- 04“Curing All Disease by next century is too conservative" - Mark ZuckerbergJun 10, 2026 · 56 min
- 05We Need An Ecosystem in AI, And Every Company Can Win A Place In ItJun 4, 2026 · 42 min
- 06Building an AI Guardian for Enterprise with Onyx Security CEO Maxim Bar KoganMay 28, 2026 · 41 min
Notable episodes
- 01“Curing All Disease by next century is too conservative" - Mark Zuckerberg
Features a rare, in-depth interview with Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan about their ambitious plan to model and cure all diseases using AI through the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub.
- 02Re-engineering the Semiconductor Supply Chain with Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan
A candid conversation with Intel's CEO about the immense challenge of turning around the company and navigating the geopolitical and technological shifts in the semiconductor industry.
- 03Why Traditional Benchmarks Fail Modern AI Models with OpenAI Research Scientist Noam Brown
A technical but accessible dive into how AI models are evaluated, arguing that current methods are insufficient and proposing new ways to think about model capability.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a conversational interview, typically with one or both hosts speaking with a high-profile guest. The tone is professional and deeply informed, reflecting the hosts' backgrounds as investors and operators. Episodes feature a stylized intro and outro with unique sound design.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “Why did you decide to take on this job/project?”
- “What does winning or thriving look like for your company in the next 10 years?”
- “What has been most surprising to you?”
- “What is the biggest update in your own thinking over the last year?”
- “How do you think about the competitive landscape?”
- “What do you think is on the frontier that is less explored right now?”
- “What should people look out for in terms of externally visible progress?”
- “How do you decide what the next step in the research agenda is?”
Signature segments
- · Stylized video and audio intro/outro
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books C-level executives from major tech companies (Intel, Microsoft), prominent founders (Meta, Biohub), and leading research scientists from frontier labs like OpenAI.
- Noam Brownon Why Traditional Benchmarks Fail Modern AI Models with OpenAI Research Scientist Noam Brown
- Lip-Bu Tanon Re-engineering the Semiconductor Supply Chain with Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan
- Mark Zuckerbergon “Curing All Disease by next century is too conservative" - Mark Zuckerberg
- Priscilla Chanon “Curing All Disease by next century is too conservative" - Mark Zuckerberg
- Satya Nadellaon We Need An Ecosystem in AI, And Every Company Can Win A Place In It
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
No sponsors or ads were detected in the provided evidence. The podcast appears to be a content and network-building initiative for the hosts' respective investment firms.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of No Priors?
- The podcast is co-hosted by Sarah Guo, founder of the AI-focused venture firm Conviction, and Elad Gil, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is an interview-based show where the hosts speak with leading engineers, researchers, and founders in the AI space.
- Is No Priors still releasing new episodes?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to No Priors?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
- What kind of topics does the show cover?
- The show focuses on the frontiers of AI, including new research, the semiconductor industry, AI's impact on biology, startup strategy, and the future of technology.
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