AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26
· 54 min
Episode AI “Genies” & Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum 8/18/26
In an exclusive, rare interview, CEO and co-founder of Hims & Hers Andrew Dudum sits down with Andrew Ross Sorkin. Dudum maps out his vision for an AI-enabled American healthcare system, comments on the FTC’s lawsuit, and reflects on his company’s impact on GLP1 access and affordability. CNBC’s Alex Sherman reports on the Buss family drama playing out on the Lakers, and Meta is once again on trial over social media addiction allegations. AI avatar startup Genies has made an AI version of CNBC’s Becky Quick, trained on Becky’s mannerisms, history, and perspectives. CEO Akash Nigam discusses the characters he’s made for athletes in the NBA and MLB, the models he uses to build these personas, and the value of avatars in entertainment and in business. Plus, Becky Quick discusses her own CNBC history with AI “Becky Quicker.”
Alex Sherman - 5:18
Andrew Dudum - 15:01
Akash Nigam - 32:21
In this episode:
Akash Nigam, @akashrnigam
Andrew Dudum, @AndrewDudum
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin
Alex Sherman, @sherman4949
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
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Links in the notes 12
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/hims-hers-ceo-andrew-dudum-ftc-lawsuit-glp-1s-ai.html
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/fda-to-restrict-glp-1-ingredients-used-in-nonapproved-compounded-drugs.html
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/jeanie-buss-opposes-sale-family-stake.html
- https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/meta-attorneys-general-california-federal-trial-astronomical-consequences.html
- https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/08/18/becky-quick-vs-becky-aquick-era-genies-ceo-akash-nigam-on-the-business-of-ai-characters.html
- https://x.com/akashrnigam?lang=en
- https://x.com/AndrewDudum?lang=en
- https://x.com/BeckyQuick
- https://twitter.com/andrewrsorkin
- https://x.com/sherman4949
- https://x.com/Kramer_Katie
- https://pcm.adswizz.com
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