<![CDATA[Peaking Above]]>Conversation about economics, technology, society, and Nepal with Rashik Adhikari and Pukar C. Hamal; seasoned entrepreneurs and executives based out of the United States with Nepalese origins.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:23:24 GMTThu, 25 Dec 2025 04:39:26 GMT60Pukar C. Hamal & Rashik Adhikari<p>Conversation about economics, technology, society, and Nepal with Rashik Adhikari and Pukar C. Hamal; seasoned entrepreneurs and executives based out of the United States with Nepalese origins. </p>episodicPukar C. Hamal & Rashik Adhikaripchamal@alumni.stanford.eduno<![CDATA[Peaking Above | Episode 04 | March 17, 2026]]>The conversation delves into the impact of the Iran War on the global economy, the evolution of warfare and AI, the future of knowledge work and SaaS, and the power and potential of Nepal's economy. It explores the implications of the war on oil prices, inflation, and the global economy, as well as the changing nature of warfare and the role of AI. Additionally, it discusses the future of knowledge work, the value of human skills, and the potential of Nepal's economy in the context of energy and technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the resource curse, the Silicon Peaks initiative, the credibility gap, talent mispricing, and economic growth. It also delves into the hydropower opportunity, data centers, economic aspirations, policy reforms, youth empowerment, economic democracy, capitalism, profit framing, tourism, and infrastructure development.

Takeaways

  • Impact of Iran War on Global Economy
  • Evolution of Warfare and AI
  • The Future of Knowledge Work and SaaS
  • The Power and Potential of Nepal's Economy Resource Curse
  • Silicon Peaks
  • Credibility Gap
  • Talent Mispricing
  • Economic Growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 Impact of Iran War on Global Economy
  • 38:03 The Future of Knowledge Work and SaaS
  • 48:11 The Power and Potential of Nepal's Economy
  • 53:23 Silicon Peaks and Tech Entrepreneurship
  • 58:23 Economic Aspirations and Policy Reforms
  • 01:05:11 Capitalism and Profit Framing
  • 01:37:03 Tourism and Infrastructure Development
]]>a5bb4caa-1b2a-4b86-9a29-8638d4e98abbWed, 18 Mar 2026 01:38:40 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the impact of the Iran War on the global economy, the evolution of warfare and AI, the future of knowledge work and SaaS, and the power and potential of Nepal's economy. It explores the implications of the war on oil prices, inflation, and the global economy, as well as the changing nature of warfare and the role of AI. Additionally, it discusses the future of knowledge work, the value of human skills, and the potential of Nepal's economy in the context of energy and technology. The conversation covers a range of topics including the resource curse, the Silicon Peaks initiative, the credibility gap, talent mispricing, and economic growth. It also delves into the hydropower opportunity, data centers, economic aspirations, policy reforms, youth empowerment, economic democracy, capitalism, profit framing, tourism, and infrastructure development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impact of Iran War on Global Economy</li><li>Evolution of Warfare and AI</li><li>The Future of Knowledge Work and SaaS</li><li>The Power and Potential of Nepal's Economy Resource Curse</li><li>Silicon Peaks</li><li>Credibility Gap</li><li>Talent Mispricing</li><li>Economic Growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Impact of Iran War on Global Economy</li><li>38:03 The Future of Knowledge Work and SaaS</li><li>48:11 The Power and Potential of Nepal's Economy</li><li>53:23 Silicon Peaks and Tech Entrepreneurship</li><li>58:23 Economic Aspirations and Policy Reforms</li><li>01:05:11 Capitalism and Profit Framing</li><li>01:37:03 Tourism and Infrastructure Development</li></ul>no01:21:2014Peaking Above | Episode 04 | March 17, 2026full<![CDATA[Peaking Above | Episode 1 | December 31, 2025]]>The conversation covers the impact of weather on outlook, the economic impact of tariffs, market perspectives and strategies, and technology's seismic impact. It delves into the influence of weather on mindset and lifestyle, the surprising economic effects of tariffs, market perspectives and investment strategies, and the rapid integration of AI technology into various workflows. The conversation delves into the rapid changes in tech trends and the difficulty of predicting the future. It explores the breakneck speed execution in every aspect of workflow and the transformation of the world into a more structured environment.

Takeaways

  • Impact of Weather on Outlook
  • Economic Impact of Tariffs
  • Market Perspectives and Strategies
  • Technology's Seismic Impact Tech trends are rapidly changing
  • Predicting the future is becoming more difficult

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Impact of Weather on Outlook
  • 07:31 Economic Impact of Tariffs
  • 19:46 Market Perspectives and Strategies
  • 43:13 Technology's Seismic Impact
]]>199cacd3-24fa-4ee1-a2de-6d23afe113b8Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:40:37 GMT<p>The conversation covers the impact of weather on outlook, the economic impact of tariffs, market perspectives and strategies, and technology's seismic impact. It delves into the influence of weather on mindset and lifestyle, the surprising economic effects of tariffs, market perspectives and investment strategies, and the rapid integration of AI technology into various workflows. The conversation delves into the rapid changes in tech trends and the difficulty of predicting the future. It explores the breakneck speed execution in every aspect of workflow and the transformation of the world into a more structured environment.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impact of Weather on Outlook</li><li>Economic Impact of Tariffs</li><li>Market Perspectives and Strategies</li><li>Technology's Seismic Impact Tech trends are rapidly changing</li><li>Predicting the future is becoming more difficult</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Impact of Weather on Outlook</li><li>07:31 Economic Impact of Tariffs</li><li>19:46 Market Perspectives and Strategies</li><li>43:13 Technology's Seismic Impact</li></ul>no01:28:4011Peaking Above | Episode 1 | December 31, 2025full<![CDATA[Peaking Above | Pilot | Episode 0 | December 25, 2025]]>The conversation explores the concept of cities as micro nations, the resilience of cities, the potential of golf carts as a mobility solution, the changing landscape of investing, and the nature of bubbles in the market. The conversation delves into the nature of bubbles, the investment strategies, market dynamics, and valuation. It explores the impact of market excitement, the importance of long-term investment, and the challenges of contrarian investing. Additionally, it discusses Google's existential crisis, AI's impact on search, and the convergence of Amazon's ecosystem. The conversation delves into the rise of trillion-dollar businesses, the impact of large companies on the economy, and the potential for market expansion through AI and robotics. It explores the future of individual AI empires, the vision for 2035, and the role of capital, interest rates, and economic growth. Additionally, it discusses AI as the primary labor force, the impact of AI on market deflation, and the implications of AI on economic growth and geopolitics.

Takeaways

  • Cities as micro nations
  • The potential of golf carts as a mobility solution Understanding the nature of bubbles and market excitement
  • Importance of long-term investment and fundamental strengths of companies
  • Challenges and opportunities in contrarian investing
  • Impact of AI on search and market convergence The potential for trillion-dollar businesses is already impacting the economy and society.
  • AI and robotics have the potential to disrupt markets and create new economic opportunities.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Rise of Micro Nations
  • 11:08 The Golf Cart Solution
  • 25:55 The Changing Landscape of Investing
  • 32:13 The Nature of Bubbles
  • 39:10 Investing in Companies
  • 46:05 Investment Strategies
  • 53:12 Market Dynamics and Valuation
  • 01:04:22 The Rise of Trillion-Dollar Businesses
  • 01:10:12 The Rise of Individual AI Empires
  • 01:15:15 AI as the Primary Labor Force
  • 01:21:09 AI, Economic Growth, and Geopolitics
]]>f6c25410-0072-4272-b2b7-c9410b99cabcThu, 25 Dec 2025 04:40:48 GMT<p>The conversation explores the concept of cities as micro nations, the resilience of cities, the potential of golf carts as a mobility solution, the changing landscape of investing, and the nature of bubbles in the market. The conversation delves into the nature of bubbles, the investment strategies, market dynamics, and valuation. It explores the impact of market excitement, the importance of long-term investment, and the challenges of contrarian investing. Additionally, it discusses Google's existential crisis, AI's impact on search, and the convergence of Amazon's ecosystem. The conversation delves into the rise of trillion-dollar businesses, the impact of large companies on the economy, and the potential for market expansion through AI and robotics. It explores the future of individual AI empires, the vision for 2035, and the role of capital, interest rates, and economic growth. Additionally, it discusses AI as the primary labor force, the impact of AI on market deflation, and the implications of AI on economic growth and geopolitics.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Cities as micro nations</li><li>The potential of golf carts as a mobility solution Understanding the nature of bubbles and market excitement</li><li>Importance of long-term investment and fundamental strengths of companies</li><li>Challenges and opportunities in contrarian investing</li><li>Impact of AI on search and market convergence The potential for trillion-dollar businesses is already impacting the economy and society.</li><li>AI and robotics have the potential to disrupt markets and create new economic opportunities.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Rise of Micro Nations</li><li>11:08 The Golf Cart Solution</li><li>25:55 The Changing Landscape of Investing</li><li>32:13 The Nature of Bubbles</li><li>39:10 Investing in Companies</li><li>46:05 Investment Strategies</li><li>53:12 Market Dynamics and Valuation</li><li>01:04:22 The Rise of Trillion-Dollar Businesses</li><li>01:10:12 The Rise of Individual AI Empires</li><li>01:15:15 AI as the Primary Labor Force</li><li>01:21:09 AI, Economic Growth, and Geopolitics</li></ul>no01:22:14Peaking Above | Pilot | Episode 0 | December 25, 2025full