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Silicon Valley Girl

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An entrepreneur interviews the founders and scientists building the next wave of AI to uncover practical strategies for career and business growth.

The brief

A weekly video podcast where host Marina Mogilko interviews elite AI founders, CEOs, and top-tier researchers. The show translates high-level technological advancements into practical, actionable advice, focusing on the immediate implications of AI for careers, productivity, and building new businesses. It's less about abstract theory and more of a playbook for navigating the AI era, straight from its architects.

Unlike more academic or purely technical AI podcasts, this show excels at bridging the gap between the architects of AI and the ambitious user. It consistently books A-list guests like Reid Hoffman and Fei-Fei Li and extracts concrete, actionable playbooks from them.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Marina Mogilko is a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and content creator. Originally from Russia, she co-founded the ed-tech platform LinguaTrip, which helps students find language programs abroad. She runs three prominent YouTube channels, with "Silicon Valley Girl" now expanding into a podcast focused on demystifying AI and entrepreneurship for a global audience.

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Credentials & credits

  • Co-founder of LinguaTrip.com
  • Co-founder of fluent.express
  • Creator of three YouTube channels with a combined audience of over 17 million
  • Angel Investor
  • Winner, Best Influencer in Education, WIBA Awards (2023)
  • First creator to raise a venture round (led by Slow Ventures)

Other ventures

  • Linguatrip (Co-founder)
  • Linguamarina (YouTube Channel)
  • Marina Mogilko (Russian-language YouTube Channel)
  • Future Proof (Newsletter)
  • fluent.express (Co-founder)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    AI-First Playbook: Do a Team's Work With AI (2026) | Peter Yang

    Features a live demo of a personal AI operating system and provides a concrete, five-layer framework for increasing AI proficiency.

  2. 02
    Godmother of AI: In 10 Years There Will Be Only 2 Kinds of Workers

    A nuanced conversation with two industry titans, Fei-Fei Li and David Rogier, on the societal and career shifts caused by AI, focusing on the concept of 'agency'.

  3. 03
    TIME100 AI Scientist: The Next Era of AI Has Already Started | Richard Socher

    An interview with a top-cited NLP researcher who breaks down complex topics like recursive self-improving AI and gives a concrete timeline for superintelligence.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Silicon Valley Girl interviews

The show is a one-on-one interview format, typically recorded remotely. The video version features a fast-paced intro with bold text overlays summarizing key quotes, and the host maintains a casual, direct style. Episodes sometimes include live screen-sharing demos of AI tools, and the host occasionally has her poodle on her lap, adding to the accessible atmosphere.

Questions Silicon Valley Girl keeps coming back to

  • How does this technology change my daily workflow?
  • What is an action plan for someone who wants to stay ahead in the AI era?
  • Can you paint me a picture of a workplace or a company in 10 years?
  • What are the top three things you deployed this year that dramatically changed your productivity?
  • Do you have any fears about AI?
  • How are you approaching your children's education differently in the age of AI?
  • What would be your first question to a superintelligence?
  • Would you still recommend doing a PhD in the current landscape?
  • If an employee is hesitant to use AI, where should they start?

Signature segments

  • · Fast-paced intro with large, bold text overlays of key quotes.
  • · Live screen-sharing demos of a guest's personal AI tools.
  • · Use of a '5 Layers of AI Adoption' pyramid to frame discussions.
  • · Host's poodle sometimes visible on her lap during interviews.

Topics covered repeatedly

AI careersFuture of workAI tools and productivityStartup building and fundraisingEntrepreneurshipSuperintelligence and AGIAI ethics and societal impactAutomating workflowsCreator economyPersonalized AI agents
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are a who's-who of the AI boom: unicorn founders (You.com, Gamma), top-cited academic researchers (Fei-Fei Li, Richard Socher), C-suite executives from Big Tech (Microsoft AI), and legendary Silicon Valley investors (Reid Hoffman). The common thread is that they are actively building or defining the AI landscape.

Recent guests
  • Richard Socher
    on TIME100 AI Scientist: The Next Era of AI Has Already Started | Richard Socher
  • Fei-Fei Li
    on Godmother of AI: In 10 Years There Will Be Only 2 Kinds of Workers
  • David Rogier
    on Godmother of AI: In 10 Years There Will Be Only 2 Kinds of Workers
  • Peter Yang
    on AI-First Playbook: Do a Team's Work With AI (2026) | Peter Yang
  • Grant Lee
    on $2.1B AI CEO: The Beginner's Playbook to a Profitable AI Startup in 2026 | Grant Lee, CEO Gamma
  • Esther Wojcicki
    on She Raised a YouTube CEO and a Billion-Dollar Founder | Esther Wojcicki, Godmother of Silicon Valley
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
1.6M
1,550,000
Avg views / video
24.3K
Trailing window
Total views
51.5M
51,511,927
Videos published
404
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsors are primarily AI-native software companies (e.g., Granola, Transkriptor) and enterprise tech firms (e.g., Cisco) aiming to reach a tech-savvy audience of early adopters, founders, and business leaders looking for a competitive edge.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of the podcast?
The host is Marina Mogilko, a Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur, YouTuber, and co-founder of the ed-tech platform LinguaTrip.
What is the format of the show?
It's a weekly video podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with leaders in the AI and tech industries. Episodes are typically 45-60 minutes long.
Is the podcast still running?
Yes, new episodes are released weekly, as indicated by the recent episode dates and the channel's metadata.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, according to the show's public description.
Who is this podcast for?
It's for startup founders, professionals, and creators who want to stay ahead in the AI era by learning from top CEOs and AI researchers.
How can I pitch a guest for the show?
The show description provides an email for partnerships ([email — gated]), which would be the most likely contact point for guest inquiries.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Silicon Valley Girl Podcast Official Websitemarinamogilko.co
  2. [02]Future Proof by Silicon Valley Girl (Newsletter)futureproof.is
  3. [03]Marina Mogilko: LinguaTrip Success Story | PDFscribd.com
  4. [04]Marina Mogilko Launches Silicon Valley Girl as a Podcast - IBTimes UKibtimes.co.uk
  5. [05]PAPER Magazine: MARINA MOGILKO IS SILICON VALLEY'S COOLEST OUTSIDERpapermag.com
  6. [06]Marina Mogilko | Passionfroot Profilepassionfroot.me
  7. [07]Silicon Valley Girl - The Shorty Awardsshortyawards.com
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