Chemistry starts
with the right elements dd|

Chemistry starts with
the right elements dd|

A series spotlighting the people, moments and relationships that spark great companies.

Ashwin Sreenivas

CTO & Co-founder

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Decagon

In this episode, Ashwin recounts the origins of Decagon and the co-founder chemistry that made it possible. The conversation explores how great teams navigate the idea maze with speed, conviction, and a sharp focus on building something customers truly need (and will pay for). And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, Ashwin makes a compelling case for the most timeless principle of all: spend time with the real people who will use your product.

10/23/25

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Brad Lightcap

COO

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OpenAI

In this episode of Elements, Brad Lightcap reflects on the pivotal moments and relationships that have shaped his career. The conversation dives into the dynamics of large-scale partnerships, the evolution of OpenAI’s product strategy, and why, in his view, “there are no moats—only momentum” in the fast-moving world of AI.

9/28/25

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