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Commonwealth Bank has become the first Australian company to reach a $300 billion valuation. To put that in perspective, NAB ($118bn), Westpac ($114bn) and ANZ ($88bn) together are worth $320 billion. How long can CommBank's outperformance last? That is what we try to understand in today's episode of Equity Mates. —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message—------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)Check out our latest show: Basis Points (Apple | Spotify | YouTube) and read the accompanying Basis Points email—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Read our free ETF Investing HandbookDownload our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.—------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media.This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional.Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Jaimes, CEO of Finio Pay, talks about his journey from traditional banking in Colombia to fintech innovation in Mexico City. Jeff and David discuss David's mission to empower underbanked businesses across Latin America and the cultural and economic forces shaping Mexico's fintech landscape. David shares how he has explored opportunities and navigated challenges within emerging markets utilizing tech to drive financial inclusion.   About David David Jaimes is the CEO & Co-Founder of Finio Pay, a fintech platform embedding credit and payments into the CPGs supply chain in emerging markets. A second-time fintech founder with over a decade in banking and digital lending, David has built credit rails that power financial inclusion from the bottom up. At Finio Pay, he leads a mission to digitize the $300B traditional retail economy. The  Learn more about: Find David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davjaimes/   Desert Island Albums/Artists List   Bob Marley - Three Little Birds   Danny Ocean - Dembow J Balvin - Colores Kanye West - College Registration Follow us on social media: IG: @capitalismtheremix LinkedIn: Capitalism The Remix

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with the CIO of an insurance company responsible for more than $300B in assets and a major focus on private markets.Lincoln Financial EVP and CIO Jayson Bronchetti and I sat down recently at Lincon Financial's headquarters in Radnor, Pennsylvania to discuss the increasing involvement of insurance companies in private markets.Jayson, who is a member of Lincoln Financial's Senior Management Committee and serves as the primary investment officer to Lincoln's Board of Directors on all investment-related matters, is responsible for more than $300B in assets across the general account portfolio and the separate account mutual fund complex. He's also chairman of the board of directors of the Lincoln Variable Insurance Product Trust family of over 100 mutual funds. He's also on the board of the Lincoln Financial Foundation.Fresh off recent partnerships with Bain Capital and Partners Group on private markets investment products and Bain Capital taking a stake in Lincoln's business, Jayson and I had a fascinating conversation about how insurance companies can approach private markets and how they can build unique and differentiated partnerships with asset managers.We discussed:The evolving role of insurance companies as LPs in private markets.Why asset and liability matching is a critical framework to allocating to private markets.How the general account of an insurance company creates interesting opportunities for strategic relationships and partnerships with alternative asset managers.The benefit of having a business that works with financial advisors and individuals.The importance of educating wholesalers about private markets – and why insurance wholesalers might have an advantage in educating advisors and clients about private markets products and strategies.Thanks Jayson for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise about private markets and insurance.Subscribe to Alt Goes Mainstream to receive the weekly newsletter every Sunday and all of AGM's podcasts.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:40 Introduction to Jayson Bronchetti02:20 Sponsor Message: Ultimus Fund Solutions03:37 Welcome to the Podcast04:03 Jayson's Background in Private Markets04:57 Evolution of Insurance Companies in Private Markets06:37 Symbiotic Relationship Between GPs and Insurers08:40 Understanding Liquidity and Illiquidity11:19 Diligencing Private Markets Managers13:25 Balancing Scale and Performance14:09 Boots on the Ground: Sourcing Edge14:42 Evolution of Alternative Asset Managers14:53 Lincoln's Unique Position in the Market19:32 Strategic Partnerships with Bain and Partners Group20:03 The Value of Distribution Relationships22:14 The Democratization of Alternative Investments22:49 The Intersection of Private Markets, Wealth, and Insurance23:10 Approaching Private Markets with the General Account24:18 Launching Strategies with Bain and Partners Group24:50 Incubating New Strategies for Retail Consumers25:16 Building a Customized Investment Strategy25:45 Designing Purposeful Investment Funds26:00 Ensuring Accessibility and Proper Wrappers26:08 Liquidity and Product Matching26:15 Seeding Strategies with the General Account26:58 One Lincoln Approach27:12 Finding Opportunities in the Seams27:46 Balancing General Account and Distribution Needs28:07 Product Innovation in the Wealth Channel28:53 Healthy Tension in Product Design31:51 Importance of Asset Liability Management33:05 Educating the Distribution Team34:47 Training Modules for Wholesalers36:28 Boots on the Ground: The Power of Relationships37:45 Simplifying Complex Products40:44 Democratizing Alternative Investments41:10 Straddling Institutional and Individual Mindsets41:35 Integrating Private Markets into Retirement Products43:13 Future of Private Markets in Retirement Portfolios43:57 Product Innovation and Technology45:15 Private Markets in Insurance Products47:16 Focus on Private Credit49:38 Risks in Private Credit50:29 Excitement for the Future of Private Markets51:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Disclosure from Lincoln Financial Registration statements for each of the evergreen funds have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). The information in the registration statements is not complete and may be changed. The securities of neither fund may be sold until its registration statement is effective. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of each fund carefully before investing. This and other information about each fund will be contained in the fund's final prospectus, which investors should read carefully when available from t...

Thursday 5 June 2025 Economic growth slows to a crawl putting pressure on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. And more, including: The value of Australia’s biggest company, the Commonwealth Bank, pushes beyond $300 billion for the first time. Virgin Australia set to list on the ASX. Meta goes nuclear, as big tech searches for green energy sources. Elon Musk hammers Donald Trump’s tax cuts. Book your free ticket to Fear & Greed’s first ever live show in Sydney on June 5, combined with the launch of Michael’s new novel All The Perfect Days. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - how to decide between competing life and financial goals. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rogers, legendary investor and co-founder of the Quantum Fund, has a stark warning for investors: “I've seen this party before, and this one worries me.” In this exclusive interview with James Connor, Rogers reveals why he's exited most of his global equity positions and is now holding massive amounts of cash, gold, and silver. He explains why today's global economic optimism masks deeper problems: a global debt crisis, unsustainable speculation, and a dangerous shift away from free trade. Key Topics: Why Jim sold all his U.S. stocks How the debt burden will haunt the next generation What Buffett's $300B cash pile means, and why Jim agrees India's surprising rise, and why Jim is watching closely Why he's buying silver and gold, but avoiding mining stocks What makes Uzbekistan interesting, and Argentina risky Chapters: 00:16 - Settling in Singapore's Tropical Efficiency 01:16 - Are Tariffs Ending Rules-Based Globalization? 02:18 - Tariff Taxes: Do Consumers Foot the Bill? 02:46 - China's Property Hangover: How Deep Is the Slowdown? 03:44 - 90-Day Pause: Will China Compromise on Tariffs? 05:02 - Can India Become America's Next Debt Buyer? 07:10 - Trump: Mere Disruptor or Global Transformer? 09:42 - Britain's 1970s Bankruptcy: A Cautionary Tale for the U.S.? 11:24 - U.S. Economy Looks Strong—Should Investors Worry Anyway? 13:14 - S&P Near Highs: Exit Signal or More Room to Run? 14:51 - Speculation Mania: Bubbles from AI to Sports Betting 16:13 - What Catalyst Could Finally Pop the Market? 18:24 - 10-Year Yield Volatility: Are 5% Rates Next? 19:14 - Emerging Markets Radar: Uzbekistan, Argentina & Beyond 24:57 - Buffett Passes the Torch—Implications for Berkshire 26:42 - Inside Jim's Portfolio: Cash, China & Precious Metals 29:37 - Dollar Dominance: One Last Surge Before the Fall? 32:10 - Jim's Single Best Advice For Today's Markets: Be Very, Very Careful 32:49 - From Phone Number “5” to 116 Countries: Adventure Stories Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/44EFrBg Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #JimRogers #Gold #Silver #Macro #Markets #Stocks #InterestRates #DebtCrisis #USDebt #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #Tariffs #Dollar #EmergingMarkets ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could access all your home equity without sacrificing future appreciation? Kyle Kamrooz, founder and CEO of Bonus Homes, joins us to reveal how his personal family story sparked a revolutionary approach to homeownership and wealth-building for middle-class Americans.Born to Iranian immigrants who fled pre-revolution Iran in 1976, Kyle's journey is quintessentially American yet uniquely shaped by watching his father's financial struggles. After building multiple successful mortgage technology companies (including CloudVirga, which processed over $300B in loans annually before its acquisition), Kyle identified a fundamental flaw in how Americans build wealth: the requirement to sell appreciating home assets whenever life demands mobility.The lightbulb moment came when Kyle's father sold his home in 2011 to access $100,000 in equity – a property that would be worth $1.2 million today. This experience revealed a stark inequality: affluent homeowners can maintain multiple properties when they relocate, while middle-class families must liquidate their most significant appreciating asset, forfeiting hundreds of thousands in future wealth.Enter Bonus Homes – an alternative allowing homeowners to "bonus" their property instead of selling it. By targeting properties valued between $300,000-$550,000 in growing markets like Phoenix, Charlotte, and Nashville, Kyle's platform enables homeowners with coveted sub-4% interest rates to access their equity while maintaining ownership and future appreciation potential.The implications are profound. Kyle envisions creating $5-10 billion in new wealth for 50,000 middle-class families – wealth that would otherwise be sacrificed through traditional home sales. At a time when America's middle class has been "pulverized" over the past two decades, this innovation offers a pathway to rebuilding generational wealth through smarter homeownership.Ready to learn how your home could become a lasting cornerstone of family wealth rather than a temporary stopping point? Listen now to discover why Kyle believes America's middle class deserves better tools for building lasting prosperity.Join the What if it Did Work movement on FacebookGet the Book!www.omarmedrano.comwww.calendly.com/omarmedrano/15min

An interview with Kevin Hayes Of VAC. The KT88 and the 300b tube are some of the most popular options for HiFi amplification. But what are the differences and why do some amp designers choose one over the other? Kevin explains the situation and also discusses Class A, if amplifiers "warm up", and if tubes sound better in the pre amp or power amp. A very educational and inspirational interview with a tube designer that has been in the business for over 35 years.  Video coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@PT-Audio Season 12 Merch is now available! The pt.AUDIO Record Weight In Walnut : 230 Gram S12E6 Sponsors: ZMFHEADPHONESdotCOM - Traditional Craft, Modern Acoustics NORDOSTdotCOM - A Clear Choice For The Best Connection DEVOREFIDELITYdotCOM - Nothing Brings You Closer To The Music PTdotAUDIO - Great Sounds Meet Good Times    

The Biden administration is accused of empowering Iran through $300B in funds and weak responses to attacks on U.S. interests, including Houthi missile strikes and assassination attempts on Trump. Critics argue Trump's team, led by Pete Hegseth, is now sending a clear warning: any further aggression will be met with force.

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Jeff Richards (GP at Notable Capital, $10B AUM) as they break down the chaos of today's markets and the long-term promise of AI and American innovation. From Tesla's fading dominance and the flood of Chinese EVs, to self-driving disruption, the flight from U.S. assets, and even betting on the next Pope—the crew covers it all. A full-spectrum conversation on growth, degeneracy, macro risk, and why patience may be the sharpest tool in your portfolio.

In this episode Charlie and Ted celebrate reaching over a million downloads before diving into news which includes OpenAI's $40B raise and $300B valuation, Runway's "paltry" $380M in funding, the fate of TikTok, and the rapid evolution of cinematic AI. Our guest is futurist, producer, and investor Patty Rangel, who recounts her journey from theater to tech, her pioneering work with holography and VR, and her involvement with Singularity University, OpenAI, and the 2045 Initiative. Rangel shares insights on training AI agents, ethical AI development, and the vision of digital immortality through avatars, all while blending theater, space travel, and futurism. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we cover OpenAI's massive $40 billion funding round and what it means for the company's $300 billion valuation. We break down how this investment shapes the future of AI and innovation.AI Hustle YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Hustle-PodcastOur Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/aboutGet on the AI Box Waitlist: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠

OpenAI has successfully raised $40 billion in what is believed to be the largest private technology funding round ever, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. This funding round was predominantly led by the Japanese investment firm SoftBank, which has now surpassed Microsoft as OpenAI's largest investor. Despite the impressive growth in revenue and user base, OpenAI continues to face challenges in achieving profitability, as it invests heavily in infrastructure and user acquisition. The company has announced plans to release its first open-weight language model since 2019, marking a strategic shift to adapt to competitive pressures from open-source alternatives.The podcast also highlights significant advancements in AI applications across various sectors. Researchers are leveraging AI to accelerate drug repurposing, enabling faster exploration of treatment options for patients with limited choices. American Express has integrated AI into its internal IT support, achieving a remarkable reduction in IT escalations and enhancing travel assistance for its elite customers. These examples illustrate the potential of AI to deliver tangible business value and improve operational efficiency.However, the integration of AI is not without its challenges. Bloomberg News has faced difficulties in generating accurate AI summaries for articles, leading to corrections and concerns about the reliability of AI-generated content. This underscores the importance of maintaining quality control and human oversight in AI applications, particularly in fields like journalism where accuracy is paramount.The episode concludes with a discussion on trends towards simplifying complex processes in business. Innovations such as rapid business valuation tools, enhanced customer communication through Rich Communication Services, and streamlined cyber insurance solutions reflect a broader movement to improve efficiency and accessibility in various industries. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution of technology and its impact on business operations, emphasizing the need for strategic implementation of AI and other technological advancements. Three things to know today 00:00 OpenAI's Rollercoaster Ride: Big Money, Open Models, and Profit Puzzles06:29 AI Wins and Woes: Curing Disease, Solving Problems, and Sometimes Missing the Mark10:41 MSPs Get a Boost: Faster Insights, Smoother Communication, and Insurance Made Easy  Supported by:  https://getnerdio.com/nerdio-manager-for-msp/  Join Dave April 22nd to learn about Marketing in the AI Era.  Signup here:  https://hubs.la/Q03dwWqg0 All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Hooters filed for bankruptcy, but will keep its restaurants open for the time being. The company wants to make a strategic change to attract more families to its wings and… other offerings. So how did they fall and what's next? Plus: YouTube could outrun Disney and OpenAI achieves a $300B valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Kevin Green kicks off the morning with a look at two very different parts of the economy: Airlines and A.I. The analyst at Jefferies downgraded American Airlines (AAL), Delta Airlines (DAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV) citing soft consumer sentiment. For A.I. and tech, KG looks at the OpenAI open funding round that closed with $40B raised, the most ever by a tech company. Kevin then provides his take on today's potential trading range in the S&P 500 (SPX).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

After the A.I. private company's $40B funding round has closed, Sam Altman's OpenAI now wields a valuation of an astonishing $300B. Jenny Horne maps out the significance of the Microsoft (MSFT) backed company as it eyes a potential public offering in the future. Then, she turns to Tesla (TSLA) as the EV maker continues to report slides in sales overseas.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Automakers slide in the wake of new tariffs from the Trump Administration, including General Motors (GM), Stellantis (STLA), Honda (HMC) and more. Meanwhile, AMD (AMD) gets a downgrade from Jefferies. And, Microsoft (MSFT) backed OpenAI is raising more money as it eyes a $300B valuation. Tom White rides through today's top stories ahead of Thursday's open.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Breaking: JFK Files Released – The Trump administration publishes the final 2% of classified Kennedy assassination documents, raising new questions about the CIA's role in Mexico City. Chief Justice Roberts Clashes with Trump Over Deportation Case – Roberts condemns Trump's push to impeach an Obama-appointed judge who blocked deportations of Venezuelan gang members. The White House refuses to back down. Three Federal Judges Block Trump Policies – Rulings stall efforts to dissolve USAID, reinstate mass firings of federal workers, and maintain a transgender military ban. Immigration Activists Now Targeting ICE Agents – Leftist groups patrol Los Angeles to identify and track ICE officers, raising security concerns for federal law enforcement. Border Crossings Plummet Under Trump – New data reveals a historic drop in illegal immigration, with crossings down to just 200 per day from 4,400 per day under Biden. Israel Resumes War in Gaza – Netanyahu and Trump end the ceasefire after Hamas refuses to release hostages. Bombing campaigns intensify as tensions rise across the region. Trump and Putin Hold High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks – The two leaders discuss ceasefire terms, Ukrainian energy assets, and Russia's frozen $300B. Moscow appears unwilling to compromise. Germany Moves Toward Massive Deficit Spending – Lawmakers push a nearly $1T spending package, raising concerns about European fiscal stability and U.S. bond markets. France Offers Its Nuclear Arsenal to Germany – Macron signals readiness to extend France's nuclear umbrella to Germany and other NATO allies amid Russian threats. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Trump Administration Deports Lebanese Doctor with Hezbollah Ties – Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Rhode Island physician, is sent back to Lebanon after CBP discovers ties to Hezbollah and Iran's Supreme Leader. Democrats rage, but her own lawyers drop the case. DOJ Task Force Targets Islamic Radicals in the U.S. – A newly launched initiative will go after Hamas-linked operatives, Hezbollah financiers, and individuals involved in antisemitic hate crimes. Biden's Auto-Pen Scandal Expands: Are His Pardons Nullified? – Trump declares all Biden-era pardons void, citing cognitive decline and constitutional concerns. Legal battles loom over the legitimacy of presidential signatures. Severe Weather in the Midwest: Wildfires and Tornado Threats – Strong winds, fires, and extreme weather conditions continue to devastate Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding states, with more to come. Trump and Putin Set for High-Stakes Call on Ukraine Peace Deal – The two leaders will discuss ceasefire terms, power plant control, and the fate of $300B in frozen Russian assets. Trump Launches Airstrikes on Houthis, Warns Iran – The U.S. military intensifies attacks in Yemen, with Trump warning Tehran that any further Houthi aggression will be seen as an Iranian act of war. China Furious Over Panama Canal Port Deal – Beijing sends officials to Panama to challenge the sale of canal ports to U.S.-backed BlackRock, calling it a betrayal of Chinese interests. Ukraine's Battlefield Collapse in Kursk Region – Russian forces inflict heavy losses on retreating Ukrainian troops, adding urgency to Trump's peace negotiations. European Dependence on U.S. Military Grows – Spain resists NATO spending demands, and Germany struggles to modernize its armed forces despite looming security threats. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Send us a text01:19 - CoreWeave Prepares for $35B IPO After 737% Revenue Growth  04:00 - Stripe Hits $91.5B Valuation in Tender Offer  05:12 - OpenAI Raises $40B at $300B Valuation, Partners with SoftBank  07:59 - X Seeks $44B Valuation for New Fundraising Round  09:01 - Thinking Machines Eyes $9B Valuation With $1B Raise  09:34 - MrBeast Targets $5B Valuation for Media Business  10:19 - Shein Plans London IPO at $50B Valuation Despite Profit Drop  11:05 - SpaceX's Starlink Becomes Nigeria's No. 2 ISP  14:23 - Unitree Robotics Gains Traction in Global Markets  16:12 - ByteDance Valued at $400B After Internal Buyback  18:37 - Ramp Hits $13B Valuation After Secondary Sale  19:40 - Safe Superintelligence Hits $30B Valuation With $2B Raise  20:50 - Plaid Plans $6B Secondary Share Sale  21:31 - Scale AI Secures Major US Military Contract  22:47 - Epirus Raises $250M to Scale Counter-Drone Tech  23:54 - Klarna Plans $15B IPO on NYSE in April  24:56 - Discord Plans 2025 IPO, Valued at $5.6B  THANK YOU TO OUR RIA/IBD PARTNERS*: AG Dillon closed 6 pre-IPO stocks funds on Mar 7, 2025. We're making investments into Anduril, OpenAI, xAI, Groq, Figure AI, and a space economy company in this recently closed offering and raised a record $30 million with 33 RIAs/IBDs participating. A great result and a special thank you to our RIA/IBD partners. AG Dillon assets under management now stand at $93 million in just under two years since closing our first fund. If you're a financial advisor and would like to use our single stock funds to build bespoke pre-IPO stock portfolios please drop us an email. You select pre-IPO stock company exposures and weight allocation to each pre-IPO stock to express your unique investment thesis. Our funds are available for purchase at Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and directly at AG Dillon Funds. $2,500 minimum investment. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to invest.* NOTE: AG Dillon ("AGD") is not affiliated with any pre-IPO company. Some pre-IPO companies may require company approval for purchases (aka transfers). AGD has not been pre-approved by any pre-IPO company to purchase their stock. AGD purchases pre-IPO stocks in the secondary market and may gain exposure by directly purchasing the stock (on the company's capitalization table) and/or through a third-party fund (aka special purpose vehicle, or SPV).

This month, Senior Portfolio Manager Rob Thummel breaks down the latest energy market shifts:Performance: Natural gas prices surged 30%, driving sector gains despite broader market declines.AI's Energy Impact: Big Tech's projected $300B in 2025 capex, with utilities forecasting long-term growth.Capex Trends: Big Oil majors plan over $100B in 2025 capital spending.LNG Boom: U.S. LNG exports expected to nearly double, securing America's dominance in global energy markets.Quick Hits: Energy Transfer's AI data center natural gas deal, Dominion Energy's 88% surge in contracted data center capacity, and small modular nuclear reactors traction.Download Transcript

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I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Raj: I have a creative side in how I think about new businesses. I've applied that to the problems I see in the world that I feel need solving.Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide. Yet, despite the availability of treatments, many individuals hesitate to seek help due to stigma, cost, or lack of accessibility. Raj Amin, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcade Therapeutics, is tackling this problem by harnessing the power of gaming to provide evidence-based anxiety relief."One of the biggest challenges to engaging people is really the format of that engagement," Raj explained. "It's a big obstacle to get people into therapy. A lot of people haven't tried therapy. There's a lot of stigma associated with it. So we've got to figure out ways to give them an on-ramp to begin self-care. And that's really where gaming comes in."Arcade Therapeutics has developed a mobile game that integrates a psychological technique proven to reduce anxiety symptoms. Rather than requiring users to commit to therapy or medication right away, this game offers a more accessible and engaging way to start managing anxiety. "Two-thirds of Americans play games," Raj noted. "What if you could actually embed a psychological technique into the game that is proven to reduce anxiety symptoms? That's what we've done at Arcade."The company's business model relies on scientific validation, with research-backed methods that have undergone clinical trials funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This has positioned Arcade Therapeutics to be recognized as a digital therapeutic—a form of software-as-medicine. As a result, its products can be prescribed by doctors and reimbursed by insurance providers. With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolling out new billing codes for digital mental health treatments starting in 2025, the company is poised for rapid growth.Arcade Therapeutics is currently raising capital through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder, allowing everyday investors to support this innovative approach to mental health care. "We need to democratize the way that early-stage companies get built," Raj said. "Crowdfunding allows us to set the stage for a future where companies can be supported by the people who believe in them, including therapists and doctors who see the value in what we're building."Investors and mental health advocates interested in learning more can visit s4g.biz/AT to support Arcade Therapeutics' mission. By blending science with gaming, Raj and his team are making mental health support more engaging, accessible, and effective.tl;dr:* Raj Amin, CEO of Arcade Therapeutics, explains how gaming can be leveraged to treat anxiety.* Arcade Therapeutics' mobile game integrates a psychological technique clinically proven to reduce anxiety.* The company's business model relies on digital therapeutics, enabling insurance reimbursement for mental health treatments.* Raj discusses his superpower, creative problem-solving, and how it has shaped his career.* He shares actionable tips on fostering creativity, including context-switching and learning from diverse fields.How to Develop Creative Problem Solving As a SuperpowerRaj Amin's superpower is creative problem-solving. Throughout his career, Raj has applied his ability to connect different ideas and industries to create impactful solutions. "I would say that I have a creative side in how I think about new businesses," he shared in today's episode. "And I think I've applied that to the problems that I see in the world that I feel need solving."An illustrative example of Raj's superpower is his work with Arcade Therapeutics. Recognizing the stigma and barriers to mental health treatment, he saw an opportunity to use gaming—something millions of people engage with daily—as a platform for delivering anxiety-reducing therapies. "Gaming is something that people are already doing and it's engaging, but we can now apply that in a way that helps bring down stigma and improve access to earlier treatments for mental health," he explained.To develop creative problem-solving as a personal strength, Raj suggests:* Engage in context switching – "I might grab a guitar, play a song for 10 minutes, and then shift to a business challenge. The intersections between different activities often lead to new ideas."* Expose yourself to diverse fields – "Dive into new subjects. For instance, I explored AI and then thought about how it could be applied to mental health."* Solve problems you personally experience – "I created a mini AI-driven coach for myself to see how technology could be leveraged for mental wellness."By following Raj Amin's example and advice, you can make creative problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRaj Amin (he/him):CEO and Co-Founder, Arcade TherapeuticsAbout Arcade Therapeutics: We develop evidence-backed therapeutic games to help address $300B in US costs for untreated mental health conditions.Website: www.arcadetherapeutics.comOther URL: wefunder.com/arcadetherapeuticsBiographical Information: Raj Amin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arcade Therapeutics, a pioneering healthcare startup transforming mental health treatment through innovative, game-based solutions backed by decades of neuroscientific research. With a career spanning healthcare, media, and consumer tech, Raj has consistently driven ventures that blend cutting-edge technology with impactful consumer engagement. Previously, he co-founded Mana Health, a data-driven healthcare platform acquired by Comcast Connected Health, and HealthiNation, the first on-demand consumer health video network that reached over 100 million monthly viewers and 40 million cable TV homes, later acquired by GoodRx. 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Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:53 - xAI Raising $10B at $75B Valuation, Maybe Higher?02:21 - Figure AI Raises $1.5B at $39.5B Valuation  03:13 - Anduril Doubles Valuation to $28B with $2.5B Raise  04:01 - Groq Secures $1.5B Contract from Saudi Aramco  04:35 - Klarna Plans April IPO at $15B Valuation  05:23 - Safe Superintelligence Seeks $20B Valuation  05:59 - Stripe Considers Share Sale at $85B Valuation  06:39 - Eudia Secures $105M for Legal AI Expansion  07:19 - Plaid Plans $300M-$400M Share Sale  08:09 - Harvey Raises $300M at $3B Valuation  08:59 - Mercury Eyes $3B Valuation in New Round  09:39 - Databricks Partners with SAP, Valued at $63.6B  10:35 - Canva Expands Daily Plans, Valued at $33.9B  11:19 - OpenAI Prepares GPT-4.5 Launch, Valued at $300B  

DeepSeek burst onto the scene with an edge over ChatGPT and others- it was similar in performance and cheaper to make. So a few weeks out from its launch, Martina Bretous chats with Nathan Lands from The Next Wave podcast about where DeepSeek now sits in the AI landscape and if it's really the disruptor it's cracked up to be. Plus: AI investments are set to top $300B in 2025 and milk may join eggs as the next scarce resource. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Nathan Lands as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

On today's episode, Clay is joined by Lawrence Cunningham to discuss the value of trust-based cultures and organizations, and the value Warren Buffett has created by implementing such an approach at Berkshire Hathaway.  Cunningham is the Director of the University of Delaware's John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. He's the sitting director on three global public company boards — Constellation Software, Markel Group, and Kelly Partners Group.  Cunningham is a best-selling author of a number of books, including “The Essays of Warren Buffett,” “Quality Investing,” and “Quality Shareholders.” IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - The primary role of the board of directors for a public company. 04:52 - The value of trust-based cultures and organizations. 16:19 - The key attributes of a trust-based organization. 26:11 - How Warren Buffett identifies trustworthy people. 45:09 - The story of David Sokol breaking Warren Buffett's trust. 55:52 - Lawrence's thoughts on Berkshire's $300B+ cash position. 01:00:08 - How Lawrence navigates investing in a world where a premium is placed on quality companies. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Clip of Buffett testifying on behalf of Salomon Brothers. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. The Essays Of Warren Buffett: Lessons For Corporate America here. Buy Dear Shareholder: The best executive letters from Warren Buffett, Prem Watsa and other great CEOs here. Cunningham's books — Margin of Trust, The Essays of Warren Buffett, and more. Email Shawn at shawn@theinvestorspodcast.com to attend our free events in Omaha or visit this page. Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn. Follow Clay on Twitter. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Netsuite Unchained Hardblock Found Fintool The Bitcoin Way Vanta Onramp TurboTax PrizePicks Vanta Fundrise HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

DeepSeek hasn't dissuaded big tech's on cloud buildout spend. (00:43) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - What the Jobs report and the tariff headfake mean for the big macro. - Earnings from Amazon and Alphabet, and big tech's $300B cap ex plans for 2025. - PayPal's good quarter/bad reaction, Spotify's music streaming supremacy, and Chipotle's plans to burrito the world. (19:03) This year's Super Bowl offers a rematch from two years ago, a Kendrick Lamar halftime show, and if the NFL regular season's been any indication – plenty of ads for sports betting Ricky Mulvey caught up with Motley Fool analyst Nick Sciple for the investing angle on legalized sports betting and why parlays are the penny stocks of gambling. (33:46) Ron and Jason break down two stocks on their radar: Academy Sports And Outdoors and Uber. Stocks discussed: AMZN, GOOG, GOOGL, PYPL, SPOT, CMG, DK, MGM, AOS, UBER Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Ron Gross, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, Nick Sciple Engineers: Rick Engdahl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources telling CNBC's David Faber that Softbank plans to invest $40B in OpenAI in a deal that would place the generative AI startup at a $300B post-money valuation. We look at the latest sign that big tech is not slowing down on their AI investment post-DeepSeek, and their strategy going forward.

Send us a textFUNDS CLOSING MAR 7*: AG Dillon is closing six (6) pre-IPO stocks funds on Mar 7, 2025. Anduril, OpenAI, xAI, Groq, Figure AI, and a space economy company. Use these single stock funds to build bespoke pre-IPO stock portfolios. You select pre-IPO stock company exposures and weight allocation to each pre-IPO stock to express your unique investment thesis. Available for purchase at Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and directly at AG Dillon Funds. $2,500 minimum investment. Financial advisors only. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to invest.00:00 - Intro00:55 - Deel Valued at $12.6B After $300M Secondary Sale  01:51 - Winklevoss's Gemini Crypto Exchange Eyes IPO  02:31 - Neuralink Expands Human Trials, Valued at $8.7B  03:49 - OpenAI Secures $40B Investment at $300B Valuation  05:03 - Thinking Machines Lab Seeks $100M, Recruits OpenAI Veterans  06:03 - Stripe Acquires Bridge for $1.1B, Strengthening Stablecoin Play  07:22 - Figure AI Drops OpenAI Partnership, Pursues Proprietary Models  08:29 - Groq To Deliver 2M AI Chips In 2025, Challenging Nvidia  * AG Dillon ("AGD") is not affiliated with any pre-IPO company. Some pre-IPO companies may require company approval for purchases (aka transfers). AGD has not been pre-approved by any pre-IPO company to purchase their stock. AGD purchases pre-IPO stocks in the secondary market and may gain exposure by directly purchasing the stock (on the company's capitalization table) and/or through a third-party fund (aka special purpose vehicle, or SPV).

Trump Tariffs and how they will affect CPG Brands and consumers, Emerging Brands New Launches in Retail, and Expo West Gouging The controversial Trump Tariffs announced over the weekend will be going into effect on Tuesday, February 4th, placing up to a 25 % tariff on all goods with exception to energy which is at 10 %. Canada has since retaliated and is threatening to impose their own tariffs on up to $300B worth of US goods coming into Canada starting in February. According to Trump: He has said he plans to impose tariffs for three reasons. “Number one is the people that have poured into our country so horribly and so much,” he said on Thursday. “Number two are the drugs, fentanyl and everything else that have come into the country. Number three are the massive subsidies that we're giving to Canada and to Mexico in the form of deficits.” These tariffs are expected to affect thousands of CPG brands manufacturing and shipping from Canada and Mexico, resulting in higher prices in retail, and potentially affecting velocities and a reduction in sales for these brands looking to continuing to grow in retail According to Mike Fata, Founder of Manitoba Harvest, an entrepreneur who resides in Canada, his latest Linkedin Post says: "Remember, We can be pro-family, pro-team, and pro-country, without crapping on others" In retail expansion news: Glonuts has expanded to Texas and is rolling out to 153 HEB Stores. Also, it may be slightly old news, but WIld Wonder has also expanded nationally in Whole Foods New Hope's Expo West is catching some flack for their high prices for this year's Natural Products Expo West Show, with badge passes costs for manufacturers, suppliers, and other business service companies as high as $4,500 per person. This definitely locks out some emerging brands and service providers looking to grow their business and network

Today's show: The AI revolution is about to hit your household—Jason and Alex break down how general-purpose robots, AI-powered chicken coops, and voice clones are redefining daily life and work. They dig into OpenAI's sky-high valuation, the surprising rise of DeepSeek's R1 model, and why the AI cost curve is dropping at an insane pace. Plus, the latest on AI hardware, antitrust battles, and why the “No Buy 2025” trend could change how we think about consumer tech. * Timestamps: (0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (3:10) Episode topics overview and fan participation (5:48) Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses discussion (9:27) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period. (11:05) 11 Labs' Series C funding and voice cloning technology (18:09) Automation's impact on jobs and ethical considerations (20:05) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit ⁠https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today. (21:22) Market trends towards sustainability and AI in smart chicken coops (27:04) Y Combinator's AI startup focus and investment considerations (29:47) Scalable Path. Get 20% off your first month at https://www.scalablepath.com/twist (31:42) AI in compliance, auditing, and personal staff replacement (35:06) AI development tools, hardware investments, and data trust issues (39:29) AI company valuations, OpenAI's revenue, and AI commoditization (51:04) AI ethics, SoftBank's strategy, and audience questions on AI hardware (59:27) Government AI funding, DOJ suit, and tech industry commoditization (1:09:21) AI advancements, consumer electronics costs, and computing hardware trends (1:12:08) Closing thoughts on technology's impact on life and teaser for next week * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Thank you to our partners: (9:27) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period. (20:05) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today. (29:47) Scalable Path. Get 20% off your first month at https://www.scalablepath.com/twist * Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland * Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:31 - OpenAI in Talks for $40B Raise at $300B Valuation  01:27 - Skild AI Nears $4B Valuation with $500M SoftBank Investment  02:10 - ElevenLabs Raises $180M, Triples Valuation to $3.3B  02:59 - X's Cash Reserves Drop 71% as Bankers Offload $3B in Debt  03:53 - Quince Raises $120M as Revenue Nears $1B  04:34 - Kraken Relaunches Staking in the US After SEC Settlement  05:39 - SpaceX Expands Starlink to iPhones with Apple and T-Mobile  06:40 - Figure AI Lands Major Customer, Aims to Ship 100K Robots  

Day 1,057.Today, as the impact of Monday's huge aerial strikes inside Russia becomes clearer, we report how the British government's policy to allow Ukrainians to stay in the UK is starting to unravel, we talk with the producers of a new film showing how one veteran of the war has sought solace in the Carpathian Mountains, and we hear how Germany's right-wing AfD party is complaining that they're being cyberbullied by a pack of cartoon dogs.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Political Reporter). @Genevieve_Holl on X.Learn more about Ukrainian Action:https://www.ukrainianaction.com Or you can contact: events@ukrainianaction.comContent referenced:Ukrainian refugees face losing their jobs over visa rules (Genevieve in The Telegraph) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/ukrainian-refugees-face-losing-jobs-over-visa-rules/What British boots on the ground would look like in Ukraine (Joe in The Telegraph) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/15/ukraine-british-army-troops-peacekeeping-force-training/US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage (CNN) -https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/biden-russian-assets-ukraine-european-skepticism/index.htmlMedieval stone disks found in Ukraine could be Viking solar compasses (Archeology News)https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/medieval-stone-disks-could-be-viking-compasses/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying the Ecommerce Coffee Break Podcast? Here are a few ways to grow your business: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/level-up/ ---In this episode of the Ecommerce Coffee Break, host Claus Lauter welcomes Liz Lorge, marketing lead at Zest.co, to discuss why online gifting represents the biggest opportunity for ecommerce brands in 2025.  They talk about how the pandemic transformed ecommerce trends and millennial shopping behaviors, and why modern consumers expect seamless gifting experiences.  Discover how digital marketing and gift platforms can help brands tap into this trillion-dollar market with the right tools and strategy. Topics discussed in this episode: Why gifting is a trillion-dollar market with corporate gifting at $300B+ How the pandemic created an 80% surge in online gifting demand What modern gifting platforms offer vs traditional marketplace solutions How brands now process hundreds of gift orders in minutes not weeks Why Millennials and Gen Z prefer direct brand gifting experiences What successful gifting brands reveal about scaling gift operations How event and corporate gifting create new revenue streams Why manual gifting processes limit growth opportunities What makes specialty food brands excel in gifting How brands can cut gift processing from weeks to days Links & Resources Website: https://www.zest.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-lorge-b7342431/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-co Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes athttps://tinyurl.com/bdx9zjyx MORE RESOURCESDownload the Ecommerce Conversion Handbook for store optimization tips at https://tinyurl.com/CRO-ebook Best Apps to Grow Your eCommerce Store: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/best-shopify-marketing-tools-recommendations/ Become a smarter online seller in just 7 minutes Our free newsletter is your shortcut to ecommerce success. Every Thursday. 100% free. Unsubscribe anytime. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com Rate, Review & Follow Enjoying this episode? Help others like you by rating and reviewing my show on Apple Podcasts. Rate here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-coffee-break-digital-marketing-podcast-for/id1567749422 And if you haven't yet, follow the podcast to catch all the bonus episodes I'm adding. Don't miss out—hit that follow button now!

In today's Hydrogen Podcast, we explore the groundbreaking final regulations for the 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit and Section 48 Energy Investment Credit announced by the U.S. Treasury. These policies could redefine the hydrogen landscape in the U.S. and beyond, accelerating the transition to clean energy.Topics Covered:

In today's episode, Stig Brodersen speaks to Tobias Carlisle and Hari Ramachandra. Stig only owns five individual stocks, and in this episode, he outlines why Evolution is one of them. Hari's pick, Occidental Petroleum, a stock Buffett has recently added to, and Tobias pitches Alpha Metallurgical Resources, a value stock that Mohnish Pabrai has loaded up on.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - What to make of Berkshire's $300B+ cash pile 33:16 - Stig's bull case is for Evolution (Ticker on the Swedish Stock Exchange: EVO)  41:03 - The bear case for Evolution, including why their margins will likely decline 44:02 - Why Hari is bullish on Occidental Petroleum (Ticker on NYSE: OXY) 47:44 - The bear case of Occidental Petroleum, including macro headwinds   56:46 - Why Toby has invested in Alpha Metallurgical Resources (Ticker on NYSE: AMR) 1:06:28 - The bear case for Alpha Metallurgical Resources, including the role of China Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q3 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2024 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q1 2024 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q4 2023 or watch the video. Tune in to the Mastermind Discussion Q3 2023 or watch the video. Listen to Mastermind Discussion Q2 2023 or watch the video. Tune in to Mastermind Discussion Q1 2023 or watch the video. Stig Brodersen's Portfolio and Track record.  Occidental Petroleum's 2023 annual report.   Tobias Carlisle's podcast, The Acquirers Podcast Tobias Carlisle's ETF, ZIG. Tobias Carlisle's ETF, Deep. Tobias Carlisle's book, The Acquirer's Multiple – read reviews of this book. Tobias Carlisle's Acquirer's Multiple stock screener: AcquirersMultiple.com. Tweet directly to Tobias Carlisle. Hari's Blog: BitsBusiness.com. Tweet directly to Hari. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Connect Invest TastyTrade Miro American Express The Bitcoin Way Public Fidelity Fundrise Onramp SimpleMining ReMarkable Vanta Shopify HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:06 - TikTok Faces US Ban Order, ByteDance Valued at $300B02:09 - SpaceX Hits $350B Valuation, Surpasses Private Market Records03:09 - Anduril Partners with OpenAI for AI-Powered Defense Tech04:17 - OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pro at $200/Month05:12 - Databricks Finalizes $61B Valuation in Latest Round05:31 - CoreWeave Prepares for IPO at $35B Valuation06:15 - eToro Explores US IPO at $8.7B Valuation07:14 - Fidelity Increases Valuation of X by 32%08:02 - Revolut Strengthens Board for UK Banking License Bid09:00 - Pre-IPO Stock Market Weekly Performance09:44 - Pre-IPO Stock Vintage Index Weekly PerformanceSubscribe to AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Research at agdillon.com/subscribe;- Wednesday = secondary market valuations, revenue multiples, performance, index fact sheets- Saturdays = pre-IPO news and insights, webinar replaysNEW FUND ANNOUNCEMENT: The AG Dillon Anduril Pre-IPO Stock Fund is now accepting investors. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in building advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems for military and national security purposes. Financial advisors only. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to invest or request fund materials. Note important disclosures at the end of this post.* NOTE: AG Dillon ("AGD") is not affiliated with Anduril. Anduril may require company approval for purchases (aka transfers). AGD has not been pre-approved by Anduril to purchase their stock. AGD purchases pre-IPO stocks in the secondary market and may gain exposure by directly purchasing the stock (on the company's capitalization table) and/or through a third-party fund (aka special purpose vehicle, or SPV).

Long-shot presidential candidates head to a runoff in Romania, a UK minister claims Russia is plotting AI-enhanced cyberattacks, Special counsel Jack Smith moves to drop election interference charges against Trump, a UK petition calling for a new general election crosses 2M signatures, Netanyahu reportedly approves a Lebanon cease-fire 'in principle,' Imran Khan supporters are detained in Pakistan after defying a lockdown, the UAE arrests three suspects in the killing of an Israeli rabbi, a judge postpones the sale of InfoWars to The Onion, COP29 agrees on a $300B climate finance deal, bird flu virus is detected in California raw milk, and the UN reports that the home is the most dangerous location for women. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. - Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient - Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary - Cabinet picks suggest Shake up in US health care system

*) Death toll from Israeli attacks soars to 3,670 in Lebanon The human toll in Lebanon keeps climbing. Over the past 24 hours, at least 25 more people have been killed in Israeli attacks, pushing the death count to a staggering 3,670 since October last year, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The ministry said 58 more people were injured, adding to the total of 15,413 wounded since the conflict began. *) Russia's new legislation: Sign up to fight in Ukraine, write off bad loans Join the war, erase your debts — that's the new deal in Russia. President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a law allowing those who enlist to fight in Ukraine to cancel unpaid debts of up to $96,000. This incentive targets new recruits, with the promise extending to contracts signed after December 1. The relief isn't just for the fighters — their spouses are also covered. Analysts say this move aims to boost enlistment for a conflict that's now nearing its third year and straining Russia's manpower. *) Türkiye warns of escalating threats if Syria fails to progress: Fidan Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said Türkiye has no intention of aggression and regime change in Syria. The Turkish foreign minister said the lack of tangible steps on terrorism and refugees is creating a more substantial threat within Syria. Fidan told reporters in Ankara that if diplomatic and constructive approaches fail, then Türkiye will inevitably evaluate other measures when the time comes. *) Sudanese army recaptures key city from Rapid Support Forces A victory for the Sudanese army — they've announced the recapture of Sinja, the capital of Sennar State, from the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. In a short but triumphant statement, the army declared its victory and released videos showing soldiers reclaiming the 17th Infantry Division's headquarters. The RSF, so far, has remained silent on the army's claim. *) Wealthy polluters to pay poor: COP29 negotiates $300B climate deal A deal hammered out under intense pressure: wealthy nations have agreed to contribute $300 billion a year to help poorer, vulnerable countries tackle the climate crisis. The agreement, finalised in the early hours under a stadium roof in Azerbaijan, follows two gruelling weeks of negotiations. As nearly 200 nations debated climate finance, last-minute edits were still being made on the floor before the pact was finally approved.

Send us a textNEW FUND ANNOUNCEMENT: The AG Dillon Anduril Pre-IPO Stock Fund is now accepting investors. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in building advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems for military and national security purposes. Financial advisors only. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to invest or request fund materials. Note important disclosures at the end of this post.Subscribe to AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Research at agdillon.com/subscribe;- Wednesday = secondary market valuations, revenue multiples, performance, index fact sheets- Saturdays = pre-IPO news and insights, webinar replays00:00 - Intro01:02 - SpaceX Hits $250B Valuation Amid Starlink Expansion01:51 - xAI Raises $5B, Valuation Doubles to $50B02:52 - Databricks Targets $61B Valuation with New Tender Offer04:01 - ByteDance Hits $300B Valuation Amid Employee Buybacks05:00 - Anthropic Secures $4B from Amazon, Valued at $40B06:33 - ServiceTitan Files for IPO with $614M Revenue07:46 - Stripe Conducts Buyback at $70B Valuation08:21 - 1Password Prepares for IPO at $6.8B Valuation09:07 - Pre-IPO Stock Market Weekly Performance10:00 - Pre-IPO Stock Vintage Index Weekly Performance* NOTE: AG Dillon ("AGD") is not affiliated with Anduril. Anduril may require company approval for purchases (aka transfers). AGD has not been pre-approved by Anduril to purchase their stock. AGD purchases pre-IPO stocks in the secondary market and may gain exposure by directly purchasing the stock (on the company's capitalization table) and/or through a third-party fund (aka special purpose vehicle, or SPV).

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Nvidia traders bracing for a potential $300B earnings move. Target shares tumble on earnings miss. Trump picks Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why timing is crucial when planning on gifting assets.

*) Israeli blockade in southern Gaza leaves 1.2M Palestinians without water The southern Gaza city of Khan Younis warned that a week-long fuel shortage has left more than 1.2 million residents and displaced individuals in the area without access to clean water, amid ongoing Israeli strikes. The city government said: "This persistent fuel stoppage has disrupted essential services, including the operation of water wells and desalination plants. The city also raised concerns about the suspension of sewage treatment facilities, warning that untreated wastewater could flood the streets, exacerbating the risk of environmental and health disasters, and facilitating the spread of diseases and epidemics. *) Iran calls envoy's meeting with Elon Musk 'American media's fabrication' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi strongly denied The New York Times reported meeting between Tehran's United Nations envoy and US billionaire Elon Musk, saying the American media's fabrication “is a form of testing the waters to see if the ground for such a move exists.” "There was no permission from the leadership for such a meeting," Araqchi said, referring to Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, who has the final say in all matters of state. Araqchi added: "We are still waiting for the new US administration to clarify its policies, and based on that, we will adjust our own policies. Right now, it is neither the time for such meetings nor is it appropriate." *) Türkiye rejects EU maritime spatial planning maps, calls them 'null, void' Türkiye has strongly criticised the European Union's maritime spatial planning, rejecting the maps of the Aegean and Mediterranean used in the initiative as "null and void" and emphasising its determination to protect its maritime rights. The Turkish Foreign Ministry underlined that Türkiye is actively monitoring the EU's actions, issuing necessary warnings, and taking all measures to safeguard its interests in the region. Ankara criticised the EU for overstepping its role, stating it has no authority to mediate maritime disputes between sovereign states and calling unilateral action on maritime jurisdictions "unacceptable." *) TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits $300B amid US ban uncertainty TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion after a recent buyback offer, even as the tech giant's popular TikTok app faces the prospect of a looming ban in the US. The TikTok parent in recent days told investors it was looking to buy back shares at about $180 a share, the Wall Street Journal reports. ByteDance investors have viewed President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House as an overall positive for TikTok's hopes in the US, as per the report. A law signed by US President Joe Biden on April 24 this year gives ByteDance until January 19, 2025 to sell TikTok or face a ban. *) Climate crisis responsible for 20 percent of dengue cases worldwide Climate crisis is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures are linked to dengue infections in 21 countries across Asia and the Americas. It has typically been confined to tropical and subtropical areas but rising temperatures have led to mosquitoes encroaching on new areas, taking dengue with them. The viral disease, which is transmitted via bites from infected mosquitoes, causes fever and body aches and can, in some cases, be deadly. The analysis estimated that at least 257 million people are currently living in areas where global heating could double the rate of dengue in the next 25 years.

Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Michael Talve, Founder and CEO of Expert Institute, a nation-wide expert search and research firm.  Michael talks about how he stared the business in his apartment with a few friends and grew it to hundreds of employees that service more than 5000 plaintiff law firms across the United States.  Michael discusses trends he has witnessed in the practice of plaintiff law and what he sees for the future of expert search and the role of AI in the plaintiff practice.  He talks about the role of entrepreneurship in growing and scaling a business.  Michael's background as a successful entrepreneur serving the trial bar is fascinating and provides valuable insight. You don't want to miss this episode.About Michael Talvehttps://www.expertinstitute.com/resources/insights/author/michael/ Michael Talve stands at the forefront of legal innovation as the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. Under his leadership, the Expert Institute has established itself as a vital player in the legal technology arena, revolutionizing how lawyers connect with world-class experts and access advanced legal technology. Michael's role involves not only steering the company's strategic direction but also ensuring the delivery of unparalleled intelligence and cutting-edge solutions to legal professionals. His work at Expert Institute has been instrumental in enhancing the capabilities of attorneys in case preparation and execution, making a significant impact on the legal industry's approach to expert consultation and technological integration. Michael's vision and execution have positioned the Expert Institute as a key facilitator in the intersection of law and technology. Under his stewardship, Expert Institute has played a pivotal role in some of the most important cases of the past decade - totaling more than $300B in verdicts and settlements. Expert Institute has grown to become one of the foremost businesses dedicated to partnering with leading plaintiff firms. The company has been involved in high profile matters ranging from Camp Lejeune, to opioid litigation, to numerous mass shooting incidents, and more recently, Boeing airplane investigations, and thousands of single claimant cases each month.

Send us a textPRE-IPO STOCK FUNDS CLOSING TO NEW INVESTORS ON SEP 13 (NEXT FRIDAY)AG Dillon has seven (7) pre-IPO stock funds closing on Friday, Sep 13. Next Friday. See fund list at www.agdillon.com/product (page 3). Available for purchase at Schwab, Fidelity, or directly at AG Dillon. Email aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to investSubscribe to AG Dillon Pre-IPO Stock Research at agdillon.com/subscribe;- Wednesday = secondary market valuations, revenue multiples, performance, index fact sheets- Saturdays = pre-IPO news and insights, webinar replays00:07 | Safe Superintelligence Raises $1B for new AI LLM- AI venture focused on creating safe AI models- Co-founded by Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross, and Daniel Levy- Raised $1B in May 2024 from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital- Offices in Palo Alto and Tel Aviv- For-profit entity addressing AI safety00:43 | OpenAI Hits 200M Weekly Active Users for ChatGPT- AI large language model business- ChatGPT now has 200M weekly active users, doubling since Nov 2023- 1M paid corporate users, up from 600K in April 2024- Expected to generate $2B annually from $20/month premium subscriptions- 50% of corporate users are in the U.S.; strong presence in Germany, Japan, U.K.- Secondary market valuation: $103.8B (+20.7% vs Apr 2024 round)01:33 | Salesforce Acquires Own Company for $1.9B- Data management firm specializing in data backup and recovery- Acquired by Salesforce for $1.9B in cash- Previously valued at $3.35B in Aug 2021- 7,000 customers; raised $507.3M from Tiger Global and Salesforce Ventures- Global data backup market valued at $12.9B in 2023, growing at a 10.9% CAGR02:14 | ByteDance Raises $600M for Dongchedi, Valued at $3B- Chinese parent company of TikTok- Raising $600M for car trading platform Dongchedi- Dongchedi boasts 35.7M monthly active users- Competing with platforms like Autohome and Bitauto- Secondary market valuation: $300B (+11.8% vs Dec 2023 round)03:00 | Anthropic's Claude AI Powers New Amazon Alexa- Amazon to release new Alexa powered by Anthropic's Claude AI in October- Paid version to cost $5-$10/month; current version remains free- Estimated $600M in annual sales if 10% of Alexa's 100M users opt for the paid version- Anthropic has a $23.6B secondary market valuation (+31.4% vs Jan 2024 round)03:49 | xAI's Colossus System Becomes Most Powerful AI Trainer- AI large language model business by Elon Musk- Colossus built with 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs in 122 days, doubling to 200,000 GPUs- Phase 1 cost estimated at $2B, located in Memphis- Colossus will consume 150 megawatts of power and 1M gallons of water daily for cooling- Secondary market valuation: $26.1B (+8.9% vs May 2024 round)04:45 | X Launches Beta Version of TV App for Fire TV and Google TV- Formerly Twitter, now focusing on becoming a "video-first" platform- Launched beta version of TV app for Amazon Fire TV and Google TV- Initial feedback suggests bugs, but fixes are anticipated soon- Aimed at reviving ad revenue and attracting video creators05:26 | Fidelity Cuts X Holdings Valuation by Another 4%- Fidelity reduced X Holdings (formerly Twitter) valuation by 4% in July- Total decrease of 72% since Elon Musk's acquisition in Oct 2022- New valuation implies X shares are worth $15, down from Musk's original $54.20/share- X's total value now approximately $21B06:03 | Pre-IPO Stock Market Weekly Performance06:48 | Pre-IPO Stock Vintage Index Weekly Performance

A rough start to the trading month as tech and chip stocks sent the market lower. We have you covered from every angle. Plus, Moor Insights & Strategy's Patrick Moorhead on reports of the DoJ subpoenaing Nvidia and former United CEO Oscar Munoz on what's next at Boeing and Southwest. 

Welcome to episode 237 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Michael Talve, CEO of Expert Institute   A leader in legal tech that provides law firms with data and intelligence on expert witnesses and significant litigation concerns. Under his stewardship, Expert Institute has played a pivotal role in some of the most important cases of the past decade - totaling more than $300B in verdicts and settlements. Expert Institute has grown to become one of the foremost businesses dedicated to partnering with leading plaintiff firms. The company has been involved in high-profile matters ranging from Camp Lejeune to opioid litigation, to numerous mass shooting incidents, and more recently, Boeing airplane investigations, and thousands of single claimant cases each month.   What you'll learn about in this episode:   1. Expert Matching The Expert Institute meticulously analyzes data and information to match lawyers with the best subject matter experts for their specific case needs. They consider professional accolades, experiences, credentials, and past litigation records to ensure expert suitability. 2. Radar Product The Expert Institute offers Radar, a product providing real-time research on opposing experts. Radar allows lawyers to thoroughly investigate opposing experts, offering valuable insights and continuously updated information. 3. Early Case Evaluation The Expert Institute provides early case evaluations by doctors to determine case viability. This early evaluation helps lawyers efficiently assess the worthiness of a case, saving time and resources. Resources:  https://www.expertinstitute.com/about/our-team/michael-talve/ https://www.facebook.com/TheExpertInstitute/ https://twitter.com/expertinst?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-talve-03aaa12/   Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind

Nicole does a deep dive into investing with Peter Mallouk, President and CEO of Creative Planning, an award-winning wealth management and investment advisory firm with over 300B assets under management or advisement. They cover everything from stocks, bonds, gold, real estate and even crypto. Whether you're a newbie investor, or work on Wall Street, you'll learn something helpful in this conversation. Plus, Peter shares what it was like co-writing a book with Tony Robbins.