Collision Conf 2024 Recap | Josh and Zach

Debriefing Collision Conference 2024: Highlights, Insights, and Adventures

Join Zach "Ramshackle" Ramirez and Josh "Bad Luck" Barker as they kick off their podcast with a deep dive into the Collision Conference 2024. With over 40,000 attendees, the conference in Toronto was buzzing with discussions on AI, pitch competitions, and innovative startups. Notable mentions include their interview with the founder of Aphrodite.ai and interactions with KPMG. The duo also shares their unique travel challenges, hotel mishaps, and their experience navigating Toronto's heatwave. Wrapping up with fun insights from a thrilling Major League Soccer game, this first episode sets a high bar with humor, tales of border patrol, and networking tips for future conferences.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:24 Debriefing the Collision Conference
01:31 AI Dominates the Conversation
04:40 Spotlight on Aphrodite
07:51 Conference Success and Learnings
13:14 Border Patrol Adventures
15:04 Hotel Booking Fiasco
19:12 Hotel Woes and Heat Wave Struggles
20:00 Commuting Challenges and Squall Warnings
21:07 Biking Solution and Dressing for the Weather
23:11 Fun Times in Toronto: Soccer Game and Client Dinner
25:13 Conference Lessons and Networking Tips
30:34 Collision Conference App and Future Plans
33:19 Final Thoughts and Outro