Silicon Valley Girl: AI, Tech and Career Growth
Marina Mogilko
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.
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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Aug 20, 2025 • 37min
Alex Divinsky: AI Stocks Investment Strategy for 2025
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 portfolioHow to spot winners before Wall Street doesThe 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 researchIf you’ve ever wondered how to survive market swings, avoid panic-selling, and actually enjoy investing, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.Alex on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TickerSymbolYOUDISCLAIMER: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. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/Companies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jul 20, 2025 • 23min
Thomas Wolf: Everyone’s Using AI Wrong — Here’s How to Actually Win | Hugging Face CSO Explains
Thomas Wolf, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, discusses the evolution of open-source AI and its practical applications. He explores how non-coders can create impactful apps, the nuances of AI ownership, and the influence of LLMs on children's education. Wolf also highlights the future of household robotics and the importance of integrating creative thinking in kids. The conversation touches on AI's transformative role in job markets, emphasizing the need for adaptability and innovation in a tech-driven world.
Jul 4, 2025 • 36min
Cassey Ho: I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand With Zero Ad Spend | @Blogilates
She started with YouTube workouts for 40 people — and ended up building two multi-million dollar apparel brands. In this honest, behind-the-scenes conversation, Cassey Ho (Blogilates) talks about content, community, AI theft, burnout, growth, and what it really takes to build something real in 2025.Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/Companies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 27, 2025 • 20min
GitHub CEO: Why Now Is the BEST Time to Be a Developer | Thomas Dohmke
In this episode, Marina Mogilko interviews Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub — the world’s largest platform for developers. He shares why now is the most exciting time to be a developer, how AI is reshaping developers work, how “vibe coding” changes everything, and what skills actually matter in the AI-powered future of work.Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.comCompanies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 20, 2025 • 40min
Marie Forleo: Unlock the Real Reason You’re Stuck (and How to Move Forward)
Marie Forleo, entrepreneur, coach, and author of Everything Is Figureoutable, shares how she left Wall Street to build a values-driven business. Conversation touches on nervous-system alignment, protecting your creative genius, making tedious work joyful, resisting misaligned trends, and confronting financial anxiety and prestige-driven choices.
Jun 6, 2025 • 27min
Pay Rent, Get Rich? Ankur Jain Built a $3.1B Startup From That Idea
In this deep-dive conversation with Ankur Jain, founder of a $3.1B startup Bilt, we explore the untold truth behind building a company, solving real-world problems like housing, and how he’s hacking credit systems to help people save money and live better. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.comCompanies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 6, 2025 • 34min
Unacademy: YouTubers from India Who Built a $3B Startup in the US
In this episode, we talk to Gaurav Munjal and Roman Saini, the founders of Unacademy — a $3B edtech giant that started as a simple YouTube channel. They share how they scaled to 100+ channels, built an AI-powered English learning app disrupting the industry, and grew without spending on ads. We dive into the highs and lows: layoffs, panic attacks, going public, and what it really takes to build a billion-dollar startup in the age of AI.Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.comCompanies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 4, 2025 • 33min
Top Model Coco Rocha on the Body Image, Pressure of Industry and How She is Dealing with Hate
For over two decades, Coco Rocha has defied fashion industry expectations, balancing her supermodel career with motherhood while working with top brands like Chanel and Vogue. Despite facing setbacks, including contract losses due to pregnancy and backlash over her TikTok presence, she became a key advocate for labor laws protecting underage models. As an entrepreneur, she founded the Coco Rocha Model Camp and co-owns Nomad Management, where she mentors and shapes the next generation of talent. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.comCompanies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 4, 2025 • 39min
Blake Scholl: Started from Zero at 33 — Now He’s Building a $1B Airline
Blake Scholl is the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, the company revolutionising air travel with supersonic jets. Blake openly shares the mindset shifts that helped him overcome rejection and industry skepticism, transitioning from a software engineer at Amazon to leading an aerospace company valued at more than $1 billion. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com/Companies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
Jun 4, 2025 • 36min
Former Financial Advisor: “Do Not Buy A House!” Do THIS Instead! | Humphrey Yang
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. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.comCompanies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirlLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilkoX: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm
