Media / Technology
TBPN
TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network) is a live, daily tech and business podcast that has rapidly become one of the most influential shows in Silicon Valley. Started by two successful entrepreneurs, the show combines tech news, startup insights, and unfiltered commentary on the business world.
Origins
- Started October 2024 as the "Technology Brothers" podcast
- Rebranded To TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network)
- Format shift Transitioned to daily live streaming in January 2025
- Schedule Live Monday-Friday, 11 AM - 2 PM Pacific Time
- Platforms Streams on X and YouTube, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Hosts
John Coogan
- Soylent Co-founder of the meal replacement company
- Lucy Co-founded Lucy, a nicotine pouch company
- Founders Fund Entrepreneur-in-residence at Peter Thiel's VC firm
- YouTube Runs a popular tech-focused channel with in-depth startup analysis
Jordi Hays
- Party Round Co-founded the fintech startup (later renamed Capital)
- Exit Company was acquired by Rho in 2023
- Focus Expertise in fintech and startup fundraising platforms
Why It's Popular in Tech
TBPN gained rapid traction in the tech world for several reasons. The hosts bring real startup experience and inside knowledge of Silicon Valley. Unlike traditional tech media, they're willing to take controversial positions and speak candidly about industry dynamics.
The daily live format creates urgency and allows them to react to breaking tech news in real-time. The three-hour runtime gives them space to go deep on topics that other shows only skim. They've built a community of founders, investors, and tech workers who tune in daily for their take on everything from AI developments to startup drama.
Their success reflects a broader trend: founders and operators want media made by people who've actually built companies, not just covered them. The show's rapid growth from October 2024 to becoming a daily must-listen by early 2025 shows how hungry the tech world was for this kind of content.
Format
- Length Three hours daily, Monday through Friday
- Style Live streaming with real-time audience interaction
- Topics Tech news, startup strategy, venture capital, business trends
- Guests Founders, investors, and tech industry leaders
- Community Active engagement during live streams on X and YouTube
Guests
TBPN has featured founders, investors, and tech industry leaders. Notable guests include Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.
Full guest list (expand)
- Alex Bouzari
- Alexander Ksendzovsky
- Andrew Huberman
- Ashlee Vance
- Bill Bishop
- Boris Sofman
- Brad Svrluga
- Bret Taylor
- Brett Adcock
- Bryan Johnson
- Connor Hayes
- Cristóbal Valenzuela
- Dan Romero
- Daniel Barcelo
- David Risher
- Dayna Grayson
- Edward Mehr
- Ethan Thornton
- George Kurtz
- Ivan Burazin
- Jason Fried
- Jason Kelly
- Jim Cramer
- Joe Lonsdale
- Joseph Lubin
- Joon Sung Park
- Kris Marszalek
- Kurt Terrani
- Mandy Fields
- Mark Cuban
- Mark Gurman
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Martin Shkreli
- Matthew Zeitlin
- Miles Brundage
- Peter Thiel
- Riley Walz
- Sam Altman
- Sara Hooker
- Satya Nadella
- Scott Rogowsky
- Sholto Douglas
- Todd McKinnon
- Vincenzo Landino