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The like button has transformed how we interact online, becoming a cornerstone of digital engagement with over 7 billion clicks daily. What started as a simple user interface solution has evolved into a powerful data collection tool that companies use to understand customer preferences, predict trends, and build sophisticated recommendation systems. The data behind these interactions forms what experts call the 'like graph' - a valuable network of connections that might be one of your company's most underutilized assets. Bob Goodson is President and Founder of Quid, a Silicon Valley–based company whose AI models are used by a third of the Fortune 50. Before starting Quid, he was the first employee at Yelp, where he played a role in the genesis of the like button and observed firsthand the rise of the social media industry. After Quid received an award in 2016 from the World Economic Forum for “Contributions to the Future of the Internet,” Bob served a two-year term on WEF’s Global Future Council for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. While at Oxford University doing graduate research in language theory, Bob co-founded Oxford Entrepreneurs to connect scientists with business-minded students. Bob is co-author of a new book, Like: The Button That Changed the World, focussed on the origins of the ubiquitous Like Button in social media. In the episode, Richie and Bob explore the origins of the like button, its impact on user interaction and business, the evolution of social media features, the significance of relational data, and the future of social networks in the age of AI, and much more. Links Mentioned in the Show: Bob’s book—Like: The Button That Changed the WorldConnect with BobCourse: Analyzing Social Media Data in PythonRelated Episode: How I Nearly Got Fired For Running An A/B Test with Vanessa Larco, Former Partner at New Enterprise AssociatesRewatch sessions from RADAR: Skills Edition New to DataCamp? Learn on the go using the DataCamp mobile appEmpower your business with world-class data and AI skills with DataCamp for business

Windsurf will walk through the rapid evolution of agentic AI, how it’s impacting software development, and what the future holds.

Speakers Rudy Garza (GTM) Rudy Garza leads enterprise client relationships at Windsurf, where he helps some of the world's largest enterprises explore agentic AI for developers. Based in Austin, Texas, he manages several key accounts including Bosch. Rudy's strength lies in understanding both sides of enterprise technology adoption. He works closely with developers to ensure Windsurf's technology integrates effectively with their existing workflows, while helping leaders understand how to drive and measure success. Outside of work, Rudy is an enthusiastic Grateful Dead fan, amateur music critic and golfer.

Vanessa Salas (Deployed Engineer) Vanessa Salas is a Deployed Engineer at Windsurf, where she connects enterprise clients with Windsurf's AI-native IDE and coding assistant tools. With a background in both machine learning engineering and computer science instruction, she is able to personalize implementation strategies that help her customers realize the impact of agentic-assisted software development. A native Californian currently based in San Francisco, Vanessa is passionate about AI-driven development efficiency and continues to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and software development practices. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from UC Berkeley.