Imran Khan

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran sits down with Wais Jalali, founder and CEO of XNRGY, to discuss the explosive growth of data centers and the critical role of thermal management in the AI infrastructure boom. Wais shares his journey from thermal engineering to building XNRGY, a company tackling energy efficiency and reliability challenges for hyperscalers. They explore the shift from air to liquid cooling, the role of innovation in power reduction, and the importance of reliability in mission-critical environments. Wais breaks down how XNRGY's cutting-edge systems solve ambient temperature and water usage challenges while keeping pace with the demands of a rapidly evolving industry. The conversation closes with leadership insights and lessons from building a fast-scaling company in a high-stakes environment.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran is joined by Bipul Sinha, co-founder and CEO of Rubrik, and a founding investor in Nutanix and Hootsuite. They explore Bipul’s multi-faceted journey from engineer to venture capitalist to entrepreneur. The conversation examines the rise of Rubrik, the evolving threat landscape in an AI-driven world, and the frameworks that guide Bipul’s decision-making. He shares insights on building a resilient company culture, creating counter-consensus value, and why intuition—not knowledge—is the future of work. A must-listen for founders, operators, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, security, and scale.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran speaks with Nima Ghamsari, founder and head of Blend Labs, Inc., a company transforming how financial institutions serve customers. Nima shares his path from nearly joining a quant desk to working at Palantir, where he learned to prioritize customer ROI, and then founding Blend to modernize mortgage technology. They discuss Blend’s unique outcome-based pricing model, product expansion beyond mortgages, and the company’s disciplined approach to growth and hiring. Nima also offers candid advice for entrepreneurs, explains why Blend avoids traditional C-suite titles, and explores how domain-specific AI can reshape the financial industry over the next decade.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran sits down with longtime friend and serial entrepreneur David Steinberg, founder and CEO of Zeta Global. David recounts his evolution from selling insurance post-college to building a multi-billion-dollar enterprise that powers marketing for Fortune 100 giants. The discussion covers his early ventures in wireless communications, the inception of Zeta Global, and the strategy behind its expansive data cloud and AI-powered marketing platform. David also reflects on the principles that shaped his leadership style and offers practical advice on entrepreneurship, risk, and business intelligence.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran chats with Will Wu, former VP of Product at Snap and Chief Technology Officer at Match Group. Will shares his journey from a childhood fascination with technology to shaping iconic consumer products like Snapchat and Tinder. He discusses the significance of meticulous design decisions, insights from scaling Snapchat’s innovative features, and his learnings from Match Group's business-oriented culture. Will also analyzes the evolving dating app landscape and highlights the transformative potential of AI in consumer products.

In this episode of the Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby's and Madison Square Garden. Now a partner at 1RoundTable Partners and 10T Holdings, Tad walks through his career path, spanning consulting, media, and technology, and breaks down his latest work in crypto and deep tech. The conversation explores the underlying forces driving value in art, sports, and digital assets, as well as the impact of AI on knowledge work and the broader economy. Tad also shares reflections on monetary policy, inflation, and how he thinks about long-term stores of value in today’s financial system.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan, Imran sits down with Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc for a conversation spanning Snapchat's early prototyping at Stanford to wearable technology and the future of computing. Evan reflects on pioneering well-known products, such as Stories and augmented reality (AR) Lenses, and explains his vision for Spectacles, Snap’s AR-powered glasses, to make computing more human. He also offers candid insights on finding inspiration, thinking long term, and staying true to a vision.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran reconnects with legendary tech entrepreneur Scott McNealy, co-founder and longtime CEO of Sun Microsystems. Scott recounts the early days of building Sun alongside Vinod Khosla, Andy Bechtolsheim, and Bill Joy, explaining how theypioneered key technologies like Java, TCP/IP adoption, and open-source platforms. He reflects on pivotal decisions, including near-misses with Apple, building a culture that developed over 200 future CEOs, and how his post-Sunlife has evolved. They also tackle open vs. closed source in today’s AI landscape and Scott’s no-holds-barred advice for founders and CEOs navigating today’s Silicon Valley.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran sits down with Dave Penski, CEO of Publicis Connected Media. The conversation tracks Dave's career from politics to leading one of the largest media groups in the world. Together, they explore the advertising industry’s most significant shifts —from the dominance of newspapers to today’s AI-driven strategies. Topics include the evolution of video advertising, future of streaming, the role of trust and brand safety in the digital era, and the implications of AI on media, creativity, and search. Dave also provides insight into industry consolidation and what the future holds for global agencies.

In this episode of The Khanversation with Imran Khan , Imran sits down with Jeremy Liew, a leading investor in consumer venture capital and a nine-time Midas List investor. Jeremy recounts his early internet career and his pivotal investments in companies like Snap, Affirm, and Giphy. They explore the state of consumer tech, the rise of AI as a platform, and whether we're at the dawn of another transformative era. Jeremy also opens up about what he got right, what he missed, and the investment principles that guided his two-decade career. The conversation spans valuations, solo VCs, and the evolution of the venture capital industry itself.