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Core Memory

Ashlee Vance

Booking Overview

This is a science and technology interview show featuring founders, scientists, executives, investors, and other highly accomplished figures working on consequential or unusual technologies. Credible pitches include biotech and AI researchers, energy innovators, technology founders, and inventors with significant company-building, scientific, or product achievements; booking difficulty is high because the show favors senior experts with distinctive career stories and technical depth.

Metrics

Episodes: 97

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 11, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ashlee@corememory.com

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Host

Ashlee Vance - Best-selling author, filmmaker, and veteran technology journalist who has written for The Economist, The New York Times, and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has authored books including a best-selling b...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior founders, chief scientific officers, technology executives, leading researchers, venture capital investors, and inventors with deep subject expertise, major company-building experience, or an unusual and well-developed technology story.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a significant science or technology company, Developed or commercialized notable technologies or products, Published or conducted influential research, Built a recognized career in technology, biotechnology, energy, or venture investing, Earned substantial public or industry recognition for innovation

Recent Guest Discussions

Joel Jean - Perovskite Solar Cells, Solar Efficiency, Manufacturing Durability, U.s. And Chinese Solar Industries, And Powering AI Infrastructure.

Seamus Blackley - The Creation Of Xbox, Video Game Development, Physics, Failure, Microsoft, Holograms, And Experimental Chocolate And Bread Projects.

Adrian Veres - Gene Therapy Delivery, Engineered Viral Shells, Ai-designed Biology, Treatments For Brain, Eye, And Muscle Diseases, And The Future Of Biotech.

Alex Colville - Longevity Science, Aging Research, Glp-1 Drugs, Cellular Reprogramming, Biotech Investing, CRISPR, And The Prospects For Extending Human Life.

Abhishaike Mahajan - AI Applications In Biology, Drug Discovery, Cancer Research, Biosecurity, Synthetic Biology, And The Limits Of Applying AI To Biological Systems.

Recent Topics

Science, Technology, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, Renewable Energy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Core Memory
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The Boy Wonder Of India’s New Tech Scene - EP 95 Naman Pushp

November 04, 2026

This week’s guest is Naman Pushp, the founder and CEO of Airbound.Pushp is all of 21 years old and trying to build an aerospace giant in India. His company, Airbound, produces carbon fiber to create very lightweight, very efficient aircraft used for the moment to deliver small packages of cargo around the country. Pushp’s core thesis is that the aviation industry has not been aggressive enough with its use of carbon fiber and that he can uses materials advances to outflank drone delivery comp...

The Man Who Sees The Future - EP 94 Neal Stephenson

October 28, 2026

Neal Stephenson came on the podcast. What else do I have to tell you?The man has a weird mind portal into how technology will develop and has influenced generations of nerds. As a result, I seem to have spent my career covering things that Stephenson predicted in his best-selling books.He’s out with a new book now, D: Heavy Water, which served as a lovely excuse to get Neal on the show.In the episode, we talk space, brain computer interfaces, swords, Hollywood and much more. Oddly, Stephenson...

The Future Of Fighter Jets - EP 93 Hermeus With Zach Shore And A.J. Piplica

October 21, 2026

We’re heading into fighter jet territory this week with Zach Shore (CEO) and A.J. Piplica (Co-Founder and Executive Chairman) of Hermeus.Founded in 2018, Hermeus has set out to make supersonic and even hypersonic jets that can fly themselves. They’re part of this new wave of defense startups trying to prove that the U.S. can still produce technological marvels in a timely and not criminally expensive fashion. Hermeus’s planes would be a new breed of fighter jets that can use their speed and a...

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How do I get in touch with Core Memory?

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What is the email for Core Memory?

The publicly listed email for Core Memory: ashlee@corememory.com.

How many listeners does Core Memory have?

Podseeker estimates Core Memory reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Core Memory?

Core Memory typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior founders, chief scientific officers, technology executives, leading researchers, venture capital investors, and inventors with deep subject expertise, major company-building experience, or an unusual and well-developed technology story. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a significant science or technology company; Developed or commercialized notable technologies or products; Published or conducted influential research. Recent guests include Joel Jean, Seamus Blackley, and Adrian Veres.

How hard is it to get booked on Core Memory?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Core Memory cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Technology, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Renewable Energy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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