Varun Mayya

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  We Tested the Best AI Model… It Got Banned 03.10.2026 29分

  In this video, we take a closer look at Anthropic’s latest model, Fable 5, and try to answer a simple question: is this yet another incremental LLM, or is it an actual jump over the previous models?And instead of talking about benchmarks, we put Fable 5 through actual real-world tests. We build games, apps, research reports, simulations, and a bunch of other projects to see what the model can actually do. Along the way, we also compare it against previous models and talk about where it genuinely feels different.Finally, we zoom out and discuss what all of this means going forward. If models can already handle more and more complex tasks with little to no guidance, where does that leave software, knowledge work, and the way we build things? So whether you’re a developer, founder, creator, or just curious about AI, you cannot skip this video considering this will give you a good sense of where things are headed.00:00 - Intro01:28 - PC Builder04:34 - Building Dota14:54 - Mumbai Local Simulator15:57 - One Wish Willow Website17:19 - Stick Cricket on My Phone18:51 - The Creator Economy Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A BRAND NEW TECHNIQUE TO LEARN ANYTHING: 3-Pass Learning! 03.10.2026 10分

  Don't forget to follow me on https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayyaRemember, you're an overgrown biological computer! 3-Pass learning is a science based way to study, retain and understand absolutely any concept/topic by hijacking all that we know about human cognition and memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  5 Apps I Built With AI to Run My 500-Person Company 03.10.2026 36分

  Try Lovable here: https://lovable.link/4zzDmvc, they're the sponsors of today's video but regardless the usecases displayed in the video are ones we use every day.In this video, we explore how AI coding tools have evolved and what they actually mean for software teams today. Instead of talking about the future in theory, we walk through the internal tools we’ve built at AEOS using Lovable, and where this approach genuinely works today.We show how we built dashboards to track content performance, onboarding systems for new employees, equipment management tools, internal knowledge bases, and hiring software, all with AI-assisted development. Along the way, we discuss where AI can already replace weeks of development work, where human engineers are still essential, and how teams can think about risk when deciding what to build with these tools.More than anything, this is a conversation about how software development is changing. We discuss what the role of engineers could look like in the years ahead, why building internal tools has become much easier, and how businesses of every size can use AI to move faster without needing massive engineering teams. If you’ve been wondering where AI coding tools actually fit into the real world, this is a good place to start.00:00 - Introduction02:45 - App 0107:13 - App 0214:03 - App 0318:38 - App 0421:18 - App 0527:41 - Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to obtain Optimum Neurotransmission 03.10.2026 10分

  Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing, physics, business and philosophy, and let's try to keep it short.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More:At the end of the day, everything from product to marketing to sales is fundamentally about psychology.I spend a lot of time reading research papers and running experiments in the neurosciences lab and on people. On Instagram, I've noticed how putting out any advanced content on this type of research gets me lower engagement - so I'm going to reserve that platform to put up motivational quotes and updates, and use this playlist to put out content for people to really win at this game of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  10 Projects I've Built and 1 Thing I Learned From Each 03.10.2026 49分

  Overhaul your legacy code with https://modelcode.ai/morph Use my code "VARUNMAYYA" to get 50% off your first year!In this video, we look back at 10 projects we built over the last 19 years, from early startups and games to AI products, content businesses, and everything in between. Some of them worked, some failed, some got acquired, and some taught lessons that ended up shaping everything we do today.We talk about what it was like building products in very different eras of the internet, how our thinking changed over time, and why distribution, timing, and execution often mattered more than the technology itself. Along the way, we discuss projects like Jobspire, Avalon Scenes, God-in-a-Box, AI Avatars, Autocode Pro, Video Vault, and Unleash The Avatar, sharing what went right, what went wrong, and what we’d do differently if we were starting today.More than anything, this is a conversation about experimentation. Why running lots of small bets teaches you more than chasing one perfect idea, how to think about competition, product-market fit, and timing, and why many of the lessons that built AEOS today came from projects that never became big businesses. If you’re building something of your own, or trying to figure out what to build next, there’s probably something here for you.00:00 - Intro01:04 - Jobspire 05:08 - Avalon Scenes11:24 - Wolfang13:18 - Mumbai Main Ek Haadsa 15:19 - God In A Box18:22 - AI Avatar23:23 - Autocode Pro 27:53 - VideoVault31:10 - Unleash The Avatar40:23 - Aeos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Build a personal website WITHOUT CODING in under 30 minutes! 03.10.2026 29分

  Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!http://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaWith Webflow, the time I take to build a website has dropped from a few weeks to a few hours.A personal website is your calling card - it will replace business cards, resumes and even the way you introduce yourself.In this video, we'll learn how to build a personal website from scratch, without the need to write code. You'll learn the basics of HTML and CSS without the need to actually write any. The possibilities of what you can create are endless! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How to Think Like Rich People (1 Hour Masterclass) 03.10.2026 1時間 18分

  In this Kata, we discuss wealth, risk, and how rich people think about money and constraints. We talk about how money changes the way you think about time, attention, risk, and opportunity. We look at why some expenses are worth paying when they remove a major problem, and why the real question is often not “how much does this cost?” but “what does this give me back?”We also discuss ownership, investing, and why building wealth is ultimately about separating your time and energy from the money you create. Along the way, we look at how wealthy people think about risk, where they choose to place their bets, and how they decide what is actually worth owning. Finally, we talk about opportunity, access, and how to think about the things that limit you. The goal is not simply to have more money, but to use it in ways that give you more time, freedom, and room to do the things that matter.00:00 - Intro02:39 - "Blinking" — teleporting into people's minds03:48 - What rich people actually want08:36 - Traits of every successful person14:34 - The 4 wealth zones15:23 - ₹1 Cr — security and status18:26 - ₹10 Cr — freedom and recognition22:57 - ₹100 Cr — influence and access30:15 - ₹1,000 Cr — legacy and trust36:56 - Free market participation39:53 - Rich people buy freedom, not things48:31 - How the rich take risks54:55 - How to actually reach the rich1:02:06 - Trust and proximity to power1:10:35 - Final summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Most Valuable Skill After AI 03.10.2026 1時間 21分

  In this secret Kata, we start by talking about world-building and why creating your own world can sometimes be a better way to think about life and business than simply following the paths that already exist.We discuss why people often get risk completely wrong, either by being too scared to try anything or by taking massive bets without really thinking them through. We also talk about FOMO, social pressure, and why doing what everyone else thinks is safe does not always mean it actually is.We then look at how we think about taking risks at AEOS, testing new ideas without betting the entire company on them, and knowing when to keep going versus when to shut something down.The goal is not to avoid risk, but to understand it well enough to take bigger swings without unnecessarily destroying yourself if things go wrong.00:00 - Intro01:10 - What a Brand Actually Is02:46 - What Triggered This Video07:51 - The Four Worlds10:07 - The Premise11:15 - Characters14:07 - Hierarchy and Power17:47 - Entry and Access20:07 - Language23:43 - Rituals28:25 - Shaming32:21 - Mechanics and Laws33:57 - Chance35:21 - The Everyday36:39 - Lore40:02 - Forking44:53 - Technology47:16 - Eras50:42 - Aesthetic and Style53:10 - Exit Penalties54:16 - Exposition vs Interpretation58:02 - Story Machine1:00:52 - Consistency1:04:55 - Retcons1:08:12 - Why World Building Makes You Successful1:13:14 - World Building Is Your Only Moat1:14:04 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How I Manage Projects End To End (1 Hour Masterclass) 03.10.2026 50分

  In this Kata, we break down how to manage projects when you don’t have all the answers from the start. We explain why traditional project management methods no longer work as well, how clarity comes from building instead of planning forever, and how we used Unleash the Avatar as a real example to develop our own way of managing projects.We then walk through the entire process of turning a rough idea into a structured team. We cover how to decide what needs research, what already works, when to hire, when to outsource, when to invest in better tools, and how to use AI to keep large teams aligned. Along the way, we also share how we built different parts of Unleash the Avatar, from motion capture and photogrammetry to custom internal tools and playtesting.Finally, we talk about how projects grow over time. We discuss getting feedback early, building the right team before scaling, avoiding expensive mistakes, and why every successful project is really a series of small experiments that slowly bring more clarity. Whether you’re building a startup, an app, a game, or any large project, the ideas in this Kata can be applied almost anywhere.00:00 - Intro02:04 - You Don't Know What You're Building (Low Resolution)03:17 - Why Waterfall and Agile Are Outdated05:45 - Set a Deadline to Decide06:31 - Break Projects into Departments, Not Roles08:17 - The Minimum Viable Team09:43 - Sure Shot vs R and D14:18 - Vertical Slicing: Alpha, Beta, Gold15:58 - Building the High Resolution Team18:03 - Case Study: Photogrammetry R and D21:46 - When to Invest in Technology (The Math)25:11 - Where AI Fits in Projects27:50 - 5 Choices for Every Role31:03 - Why Distribution Helps (Feedback, Talent, Mentors)34:58 - Funding: Seed to Series B36:46 - Success Metrics: Conversion, Wishlists and TAM40:44 - The Playbook = Your Org Chart42:12 - Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  How Simplifying Everything Makes You Rich 03.10.2026 35分

  In this Kata, we talk about why simplicity almost always beats complexity. We discuss why so many people assume that doing more, building more, or adding more systems leads to better results, when in reality it often creates confusion, slows teams down, and makes businesses harder to scale.We also look at how great companies stay simple as they grow. We cover topics like delegation, team structure, decision making, reducing unnecessary work, and why the best managers focus on making things easier for everyone around them instead of adding more layers. Along the way, we share lessons from companies like Apple, Amazon, and our own experience building and scaling teams.If you’re building a company, managing a team, or simply trying to work better, this Kata will give you a practical way to think about keeping things simple.00:00 Intro00:53 Why People Chase Complexity02:43 Steve Jobs and the Power of Focus05:20 Why Large Teams Become Inefficient06:14 Jeff Bezos’ Two-Pizza Team Rule09:31 Why You Shouldn’t Build Everything Yourself11:50 Why Simple Ideas Perform Better14:27 How Too Many Features Hurt Products18:08 The Hidden Cost of Changing Systems20:44 Why Engineers Overcomplicate Things24:02 One Person, One Responsibility25:49 Do It Manually Before Automating27:11 Final Lessons for Managers27:57 Final Takeaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Two ways we can become immortal 03.10.2026 25分

  Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing, physics, business and philosophy, and let's try to keep it short.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More:At the end of the day, everything from product to marketing to sales is fundamentally about psychology.I spend a lot of time reading research papers and running experiments in the neurosciences lab and on people. On Instagram, I've noticed how putting out any advanced content on this type of research gets me lower engagement - so I'm going to reserve that platform to put up motivational quotes and updates, and use this playlist to put out content for people to really win at this game of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices