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Why does President Trump say the U.S. must have Greenland—and how far is he willing to go? In this episode, we break down Trump's latest remarks on Greenland, national security, and the classified realities shaping Arctic strategy. From hypersonic missiles and undersea cables to Russian icebreakers and Chinese ambitions in the Arctic, this isn't about real estate—it's about survival, defense, and global power projection. Greenland sits at the crossroads of America, Russia, and China—and ignoring it could leave a dangerous hole in U.S. national security. ⚠️
President Trump doubles down on Greenland—calling it a core national security necessity for the United States and the Western Hemisphere. Speaking amid World Economic Forum fallout, Trump and his allies argue that Greenland's location, Arctic shipping lanes, missile defense needs, and growing Chinese and Russian influence make U.S. control unavoidable. This episode breaks down the strategic, financial, and geopolitical case for Greenland, the mounting frustration with NATO and Europe, and why Trump says America can no longer subsidize global security while being blocked from defending its own hemisphere. From hypersonic missiles to Arctic icebreakers, from NATO spending disputes to “America First” defense policy—this conversation exposes why Greenland could become the issue that shatters NATO's unity. ⚠️
From snow shovels in Minneapolis to Greenland's strategic importance, today's headlines cover law enforcement ambushes, immigration chaos, election controversies, and international security. We break down: ICE conflicts and protests ❄️
What happens when a state stops enforcing the law — and allies refuse to act like allies? ⚠️ In this explosive episode, Tara exposes two crises colliding at once:
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode takes us inside the world of wealth from the perspective of one of the industry's largest alternative asset managers that has made the wealth channel core to its firm's DNA from the beginning.We sat down with Sean Connor, Senior Managing Director and the President & CEO of Global Private Wealth at Blue Owl Capital, a firm with almost $300B in AUM. Sean highlighted a number of key insights for navigating and working with the wealth channel as he shared lessons learned from building a successful private wealth business at a large alternative asset manager.Sean is responsible for bringing the breadth of the Blue Owl investment platform to the global private wealth market. He's at the forefront of Blue Owl's private wealth initiatives globally and oversees fund formation, product structure innovation, capital raising, and client servicing. He also oversees business development, marketing, and operations for Private Wealth at the firm. Prior to his current role, Sean was one of the first employees at Owl Rock (now the Direct Lending division of Blue Owl) and was responsible for building out the private wealth business.Prior to joining Blue Owl and Owl Rock, Sean served as a Managing Director of CION Investment Management for over 10 years. Sean was a member of CION's Investment Committee and was responsible for all aspects of CION's business including originating, underwriting, and negotiating corporate finance transactions globally. In 2020, Sean was recognized by Private Debt Investor as one of the industry's Rising Stars.Sean and I had a fascinating conversation about what it's like to work with the wealth channel. We discussed:The biggest drivers of AUM growth for Blue Owl and how the wealth channel has been a major part of the firm's story of scale.Lessons learned from growing and scaling a private wealth business in the US and internationally.The differences between the wealth channel a few years ago and the wealth channel today.What the wealth channel wants and needs from its alternative asset manager partners.Why Blue Owl focuses on investing in megatrends, like AI, digital infrastructure, and private credit.The opportunity in the 401(k) and retirement channels.Thanks Sean for coming back on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your expertise and wisdom on private markets and private wealth.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus, our Sponsor01:57 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast and Episode Overview02:10 Guest Introduction: Sean Connor04:07 Growth Drivers for Blue Owl04:45 Diversification and Market Strategy05:17 Focus on Private Credit and Real Assets06:54 Brand Essence and Market Leadership11:25 Client Education and The Nest14:21 Implementation Challenges in Wealth Channel17:56 Customization in Wealth Management19:20 Product Structuring and Client Needs23:41 International Expansion and Market Strategy26:23 Building Brand Internationally28:01 Maintaining Entrepreneurial Culture28:42 Challenges and Success in Scaling30:38 Future Growth Areas in Wealth Business30:42 Evolution of the Wealth Business31:08 Expanding Product Strategies31:37 Growth Opportunities in the US Market32:23 Global Expansion and Execution33:01 Retirement Market Potential34:10 Bringing Parity to Retirement Ecosystem35:19 Challenges and Opportunities in Retirement35:39 Regulatory Changes and Education36:38 Long-Term Investment Strategies39:03 Private Credit and Direct Lending40:47 Market Structure and Underwriting43:47 Competition and Market Share45:54 Private Companies and Direct Lending47:56 Digital Infrastructure and AI50:18 AI Bubble Concerns51:46 Risk Management in Digital Infrastructure55:11 Focus on Downside Protection56:12 Future Investment Strategies57:23 Excitement for the Future59:13 Closing RemarksEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.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.
As we close out the year and head into the holidays, we're revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from Wealthion in 2025. Whether you're watching for the first time or revisiting it with fresh perspective, we hope you enjoy. All the best for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! Volatility got you concerned? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion's endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/44EFrBg 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 Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Original Date of Release: May 19, 2025 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/ ________________________________________________________________________ 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. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #JimRogers #Gold #Silver #Macro #Markets #Stocks #InterestRates #DebtCrisis #USDebt #GlobalEconomy #Geopolitics #Tariffs #Dollar #EmergingMarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ho Ho Ho, Alex here! (a real human writing these words, this needs to be said in 2025) Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate) and welcome to the very special yearly ThursdAI recap! This was an intense year in the world of AI, and after 51 weekly episodes (this is episode 52!) we have the ultimate record of all the major and most important AI releases of this year! So instead of bringing you a weekly update (it's been a slow week so far, most AI labs are taking a well deserved break, the Cchinese AI labs haven't yet surprised anyone), I'm dropping a comprehensive yearly AI review! Quarter by quarter, month by month, both in written form and as a pod/video! Why do this? Who even needs this? Isn't most of it obsolete? I have asked myself this exact question while prepping for the show (it was quite a lot of prep, even with Opus's help). I eventually landed on, hey, if nothing else, this will serve as a record of the insane week of AI progress we all witnessed. Can you imagine that the term Vibe Coding is less than 1 year old? That Claude Code was released at the start of THIS year? We get hedonicly adapt to new AI goodies so quick, and I figured this will serve as a point in time check, we can get back to and feel the acceleration! With that, let's dive in - P.S. the content below is mostly authored by my co-author for this, Opus 4.5 high, which at the end of 2025 I find the best creative writer with the best long context coherence that can imitate my voice and tone (hey, I'm also on a break!
Welcome to the 18th episode of the Alts Pulse, a collaboration between iCapital x Alt Goes Mainstream. In the latest episode of the Alts Pulse, a live conversation in studio with Lawrence Calcano, the Chairman & CEO of iCapital, Lawrence and I go global. We discussed his recent trip to Asia to peer into the nuances of the different wealth management markets around the globe.As the leader of a platform with over $300B of assets that is responsible for the majority of individual and advisor-led investment flows into the alts space, Lawrence and iCapital have their finger on the pulse of what's happening in private markets across the globe.Lawrence and I had a fascinating discussion. We covered:Lawrence's recent trip to Asia and the pulse on the ground.Asia's growing interest in private markets.How wealth management market structures differ across the globe and what it means for alternatives distribution.Data-driven personalization for investors.Thanks Lawrence for a great conversation … look forward to the next episode! Show Notes00:00 Introduction to the Latest Episode of the Alts Pulse00:18 Insights from Asia00:40 Comparing Asia and US in Private Markets01:43 Wealth Management Market Structure02:06 iCapital's Focus on Technology02:49 Advisors' Allocation to Alternatives03:13 Evergreen Products and Client Needs03:53 HSBC and iCapital Surveys04:22 Global Adoption of Evergreen Products05:13 Distribution and Education in Private Markets06:15 Model Portfolios and Custom Exposures08:03 Strategic Distribution for GPs08:19 Global Distribution Expansion12:33 Personalization in Wealth Management14:01 Data-Driven Personalization14:45 Private Banks and Alternative Allocations16:37 Thoughts About GPs and Distribution17:24 Balancing Personalization and Scale
Na 299 afleveringen van Radio Camataru was het tijd om er een extra speciale 300e aflevering van te maken. Wat begon als een geintje in de podcast over een opname op de middenstip eindigde als een fantastische avond met een driedelige podcast vanuit de kleedkamer, inclusief beeldmateriaal. Met dank aan sc Heerenveen die de organisatie op zich nam, de gasten voor hun aanwezigheid en praatgraagheid én Active Productions Heerenveen voor het geluid, maakten wij drie podcasts over het heden en het verleden. In deel twee schuiven onze erevoorzitter Riemer van der Velde en huidig voorzitter Ferry de Haan aan. Zou er veel veranderd zijn in het leiden van een voetbalclub? Naast dat er twee nieuwe gasten aan tafel kwamen zitten veranderde de verdere opstelling ook. Hielke Biemond nam het stokje over als presentator en Redmer Wijnsma schoof aan als sidekick om Frank Beenen te vergezellen. Riemer van der Velde heeft weinig tijd nodig voordat hij van wal steekt en bevlogen zijn mening begint te geven. Hierbij heeft hij het, samen met Ferry de Haan, over gezonde financiën, tactiek, middenvelders, backs, vleugelspitsen en beleving in het stadion. Kijkend naar de huidige situatie in het stadion brengt Ferry ons op de hoogte over het laatste statribune-nieuws, komen er volgend seizoen meer plekken? In deel twee kunnen de Ode van Redmer, de Korte Hoek en de Cammie-quiz niet ontbreken. Na een Ode aan het nieuwe Langweer volgt iets over de helft van de podcast ook weer de Korte Hoek. Over onder andere de Friese Derby, Maxence Rivera, effectiviteit en dubbelrollen. Aan het einde van de aflevering mogen Ferry en Riemer samenwerken om tot zoveel mogelijk goede vragen te komen in de Cammie-Quiz, die weer samengesteld is door Erik Grooters. Bijvoorbeeld, wie was de laatste Bulgaar die voor sc Heerenveen speelde voor Petrov? Dat alles en nog veel meer hoor je in deel 2 van aflevering 300 van Radio Camataru!
Summary: Anthropic has many employees with an EA-ish outlook, who may soon have a lot of money. If you also have that kind of outlook, money donated sooner will likely be much higher impact. It's December, and I'm trying to figure out how much to donate. This is usually a straightforward question: give 50%. But this year I'm considering dipping into savings. There are many EAs and EA-informed employees at Anthropic, which has been very successful and is reportedly considering an IPO. The Manifold market estimates a median IPO date of June 2027: At a floated $300B valuation and many EAs among their early employees, the amount of additional funding could be in the billions. Efforts I'd most want to support may become less constrained by money than capacity: as I've experienced in running the NAO, scaling programs takes time. This means donations now seem more valuable; ones that help organizations get into a position to productively apply further funding especially so. In retrospect I wish I'd been able to support 80,000 Hours more substantially before Open Philanthropy Coefficient Giving began funding them; this time, with more ability to see what's likely [...] --- First published: December 3rd, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/rRBaP7YbXfZibSn3C/front-load-giving-because-of-anthropic-donors --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
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Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This episode is a special one: Haseeb reads his new essay, In Defense of Exponentials, a manifesto pushing back against the rising financial cynicism dominating CT. He breaks down why new chains launch into unprecedented hate, why revenue-based valuation models misunderstand the nature of exponential technologies, and why believing in ETH, SOL, and open financial systems still makes sense. It's a zoom-out moment for the space — a reminder that crypto's exponential arc is far from over. Show highlights
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This episode is a special one: Haseeb reads his new essay, In Defense of Exponentials, a manifesto pushing back against the rising financial cynicism dominating CT. He breaks down why new chains launch into unprecedented hate, why revenue-based valuation models misunderstand the nature of exponential technologies, and why believing in ETH, SOL, and open financial systems still makes sense. It's a zoom-out moment for the space — a reminder that crypto's exponential arc is far from over. Show highlights
Fresh out of the studio, we commemorated the 10th anniversary of the e-Conomy SEA [Southeast Asia] Report with Sapna Chadha from Google, Florian Hoppe from Bain & Company, and Cassie Wu from Temasek, celebrating a decade of tracking Southeast Asia's digital transformation. The panel reflected on the region's remarkable achievement of reaching $300 billion in GMV—exceeding the original $200 billion goal by 1.5x—alongside revenue growth of 11x over the past decade. The panellists examined pivotal themes including Southeast Asia's position as the world's most AI-curious region with three times more interest than elsewhere, the explosive rise of video commerce and the maturation of digital financial services. The conversation explored the expansion from SEA-6 to 10 ASEAN countries, the ecosystem's resilience through multiple crisis cycles, and the shift from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable profitability. The episode concludes with each panellist sharing their vision for 2030, emphasizing building trust in AI adoption, creating an inclusive AI economy that benefits SMEs alongside large platforms, and navigating the AI transition gracefully to unlock innovation while addressing employment challenges—underscoring Southeast Asia's evolution from digital catch-up player to global innovation leader rewriting the playbook for digital adoption."We set this audacious goal of 200 billion by 2025. People told us we were crazy. In 2016 when we put that ambition out there, we've actually reached 1.5x that and we've hit 300 billion. And so it's just reflective of this incredible economy." - Sapna Chadha"Indonesia e-commerce still I think is larger or about the same size as all of India e-commerce. And yet the attention tends to be a little bit veering away from Southeast Asia, but this is actually a real economic powerhouse I think for all of Asia Pacific." - Florian Hoppe"Southeast Asia as a region, as we think about digital economy adoption, we are not playing catch up anymore. In many ways we're leading the digital adoption. We're writing how digital economy, how digital adoption could look like for a population and demographic like us." - Cassie WuProfiles: Sapna Chadha, Vice President Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, Google Asia PacificFlorian Hoppe, Partner at Bain & CompanyCassie Wu, Director, Southeast Asia at Temaseke-Conomy SEA 2025: https://economysea.withgoogle.com/Episode Highlights:[00:00] Quote of the Day by Sapna Chadha, Florian Hoppe & Cassie Wu[01:17] 10th anniversary of e-Conomy SEA Report[03:00] Digital economy hits 300 billion, exceeding goals[04:09] Ecosystem resilience through multiple crisis cycles[06:10] Report expands from SEA-6 to ASEAN-10[08:13] Southeast Asia most underappreciated AI opportunity[09:31] Indonesia e-commerce matches all of India[10:04] Region leading digital adoption, not catching up[12:13] Cash no longer king, payments fully inverted[13:00] Revenue growth 11x over past decade[15:00] 300 billion GMV despite headwinds and tariffs[16:00] Video commerce grew 5x in three years[19:03] Digital payments north of 60% of transactions[23:32] Super apps unique to Southeast Asia ecosystem[25:45] Data center capacity growing faster than anywhere[27:01] Lower labor costs delayed AI adoption initially[31:00] Ecosystem healthier than ever before[33:08] Talent is the critical AI bottleneck[35:19] Digital infrastructure must align with green economy[39:00] Southeast Asia remains globally underappreciated[40:39] Can Southeast Asia leapfrog into AI era[43:00] ClosingPodcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.
The managed service provider (MSP) market has surpassed $305 billion and is projected to reach $571 billion by 2033, indicating a strong trend toward consolidation within the sector. In the second quarter of 2025 alone, there were 92 announced mergers and acquisitions, as companies aim to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities and automate operations. Key areas of focus for leading MSPs include operations, talent, security, automation, and compliance, which are essential for navigating the current landscape. Notable transactions include Comcast's acquisition of Nitell and Telus Digital's acquisition of Garrent.Research indicates that while artificial intelligence (AI) investments are expected to rise, particularly in telecommunications for predictive maintenance and network optimization, many AI projects struggle to scale effectively. A recent study from the Remote Labor Index found that top AI models completed less than 3% of assigned freelance tasks, highlighting a gap between expectations and actual performance. Additionally, a report from Fortinet revealed that 87% of cybersecurity professionals believe AI will enhance their roles, yet a significant skills gap persists, with over 4.7 million positions unfilled globally.Further developments include Intuit's launch of its AI-driven system, Intuit Intelligence, designed to streamline decision-making for small business owners, and Adobe's introduction of Firefly Foundry, which offers customized generative AI models for branding. Service Leadership has also released a new benchmarking tool aimed at smaller IT solution providers, enhancing their financial reporting capabilities. These initiatives reflect a growing trend of embedding AI into everyday business tools, which MSPs must navigate.For MSPs and IT service leaders, the implications are clear: the market is maturing rapidly, and providers must adapt by tightening operations, investing in automation, and prioritizing compliance. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into existing systems, MSPs should conduct audits to identify where AI is already active and establish governance frameworks to manage these technologies effectively. The focus should be on leveraging AI to enhance service delivery while ensuring that human oversight remains a critical component of technology management.Three things to know today00:00 From “Digital Transformation” to AI Operations: The MSP and IoT Boom Signals a More Mature IT Services Era05:28 AI's Promise Meets Its Limits: Reports Expose Gaps in Skills, Safety, and Real-World Capability09:22 From Finance to Branding, AI Is Already Inside Your Clients' SaaS Stack — Whether You Put It There or Not This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://try.auvik.com/dave-switchhttps://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship
AI infrastructure spending is rapidly increasing, with major technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon projected to invest over $300 billion by the end of 2025. This surge is primarily driven by the demand for data centers and GPU capacity to support artificial intelligence initiatives. While the Federal Reserve indicates that current investments differ from the dot-com boom due to stronger earnings among leading firms, analysts caution that excessive debt-fueled expansion could pose risks if AI does not deliver the anticipated returns. The insurance sector is particularly optimistic, with 67% of CEOs expecting returns on AI investments within three years, a significant increase from 20% the previous year.Alphabet reported a quarterly revenue of $102.35 billion, exceeding expectations, with a notable 34% growth in cloud revenue. Amazon's cloud division, AWS, also showed resilience, generating $33 billion in net sales despite a global outage. Microsoft reported $49 billion in cloud revenue, with Azure experiencing a 40% year-over-year growth. However, Microsoft faced challenges with capacity shortages, which could limit revenue potential. Additionally, OpenAI reported a net loss of $11.5 billion, impacting Microsoft's financials due to its significant investment in the AI company.In the small business sector, sales transactions increased by 8% in the third quarter of 2025, although owner confidence has declined due to inflation and rising operational costs. Many small business owners are motivated to sell before conditions worsen, with a notable number of buyers identified as corporate refugees seeking stability in essential service sectors. This trend presents an opportunity for IT providers to offer tailored technology solutions to these new business owners, who may lack expertise in setting up necessary systems.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, the current environment presents both challenges and opportunities. As AI drives infrastructure upgrades, providers must help clients navigate the complexities of AI investments, ensuring they understand when AI initiatives are financially viable versus when they may be overhyped. Additionally, the increase in small business sales indicates a demand for reliable technology setups, providing MSPs with a chance to offer essential services that facilitate smoother transitions for new business owners. Three things to know today00:00 AI Spending Soars Past $300 Billion as Cloud Titans Post Record Earnings and Mounting Risks06:15 AI Gold Rush: Big Tech's Billion-Dollar Bet Fuels Cloud Expansion, CEO Optimism, and Debt Warnings10:26 Small Business Sales Surge as Inflation Saps Confidence and Corporate Refugees Step In This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://scalepad.com/dave/https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/
The conversation delves into the competitive landscape of cloud computing, focusing on Nvidia's ambitions and the fragmentation of the market with numerous Neo clouds. Jay Goldberg discusses the implications of this fragmentation for Nvidia and its customers, who are increasingly seeking to develop their own custom silicon.
Western Union just secured $15B in assets on Solana and it reveals the infrastructure path from $300B to $3.7T in stablecoins.In this episode of Stabled Up, we sit down with Stepan Simkin and Garrett Harper from Squads Protocol to discuss how they built the infrastructure for Western Union's Solana strategy, why vertically integrated infrastructure wins, and the path to $3.7 trillion in stablecoin market cap.We discuss:- How Western Union secured $15B in assets on Solana- Western Union's Solana strategy & why they chose Squads- Enterprise vs crypto-native stablecoin approaches- Why vertically integrated infrastructure wins- The path from $300B to $3.7T in stablecoins- Altitude: On-chain business banking for enterprises- Getting paid in USDC: The future of payrollTimestamps00:00 Intro01:39 Stepan & Garrett's Background: Building Squads03:13 Blockworks Transformation Story04:15 Squads' Founder Journey07:58 Western Union Goes to Solana: The Inside Story10:40 The Squads Value Proposition for Enterprises12:34 Relay Ad13:35 Why Vertically Integrated Infrastructure Wins15:53 Stable Chains vs Open Networks: The Trade-offs17:27 Payment Stablecoins vs Loyalty Stablecoins19:54 Balancing Security & Trust at Scale21:02 Growing Stablecoin Supply: What's Driving It22:54 Enterprise Chain Preferences Revealed25:05 $15B Breakdown & Geography: Where the Money Is26:24 Alvara Ad26:49 Coinbase Partnership: What It Unlocks32:48 Getting Paid in Stablecoins: The Payroll Future33:17 Closing ThoughtsWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
The infrastructure of money is being completely rewritten, and most people don't see it happening.In this episode, we sit down with Luca Prosperi, founder of M0, to discuss why every major app will issue their own stablecoin, how MetaMask built their own dollar without banking rails, and why we're heading from $300B to trillions in stablecoin market cap.We discuss:- Why every bank's dollar is actually different- The stablecoin fragmentation problem- How MetaMask built their own dollar without banking rails- Why apps need to control their own stablecoins- The future of non-custodial financial services- From $300B to trillions: Where stablecoins are headingTimestamps00:00 Intro00:53 Luca's Journey: From Traditional Finance to Crypto06:17 Founding M0 & Raising Without a Pitch Deck09:51 The Illusion of Dollar Fungibility11:14 Enso Ad, Relay Ad11:50 Stablecoin Proliferation Strategy: Why More Is Better14:09 Upstream vs Downstream Money Infrastructure16:55 The Fragmentation Problem Nobody Talks About19:00 How MetaMask's USD Actually Works21:28 MetaMask's Partnership with Bridge: The Technical Details26:00 Talus Ad, Alvara Ad, Hibachi Ad26:29 Will Consumers Actually Notice Blockchain Money?28:37 Second-Order Effects of Trillions in Stablecoins30:34 The Next Major M0 Launch32:28 Hyperliquid's Stablecoin War: Who Wins?34:19 Developer-Friendly Issuance: Lowering the Barrier34:42 Closing ThoughtsWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl
“I called 'the Vancouver model' in the United States, laundering over 300 billion for Mexican fentanyl cartels in four years,” says investigative journalist Sam Cooper, author of Willful Blindness. In today's interview with Daniela Cambone, he cites a U.S. Treasury report confirming the connection between the Chinese underground banking systems and the money laundering, revealing how this "deliberate policy" of weak laws has turned Canada into a net exporter of fentanyl and a critical security threat to the U.S.“Canada is a Western hemisphere capital for Chinese Communist Party networks using Canada as a money laundering hub,” he argues.✅ FREE RESOURCESDownload The Private Wealth Playbook — a data-backed guide to strategically acquiring gold and silver for maximum protection, privacy, and performance. Plus, get Daniela Cambone's Top 10 Lessons to safeguard your wealth (FREE)
Stocks were lower after a Friday selloff pushed the major averages into the red for the week, with the major averages all off for the second week in the past three. The Friday pullback was tabbed to rising trade and tariff tensions between the US and China. AI was the other area of focus this week, as the AI secular growth narrative was helped by the announcement that OpenAI will buy $300B dollars of computing power from AMD in the next five years, while having the option to purchase up to a 10% stake in the chipmaker over time.
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist at QI Research, joins Julia La Roche in-studio following the Fed minutes. In this episode, DiMartino Booth highlights how the Fed quietly reclassified nearly $300 billion in loans on a Friday afternoon with no comment, shifting them from stodgy commercial categories into the "black box" of non-depository financial institution (NDFI) lending now totaling $1.7 trillion. She draws parallels to Enron as First Brands bankruptcy exposes what appeared to be an auto supplier was actually a financial using off-balance sheet vehicles, with subprime delinquency rates likely double reported figures. Elsewhere, Booth warns youth unemployment hit 1988 levels but from lack of demand not supply as companies blindly adopt AI without hiring, leaving the Class of 2025 worse off than 2024. She argues gold has become a "meme stock" with Wall Street firms' price targets signaling contrarian risk, while the government shutdown leaves the Fed "flying blind" without official data for their October 29th meeting.Sponsors: Monetary Metals: https://monetary-metals.com/julia Links: Danielle's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dimartinobooth Substack: https://dimartinobooth.substack.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielleDiMartinoBoothQIFed Up: https://www.amazon.com/Fed-Up-Insiders-Federal-Reserve/dp/07352116550:00 Hawkish Fed minutes - knife in Miran's back1:44 Fed insider on Miran controversy2:48 Did Fed want September cut?5:08 Shutdown means Fed flying blind October6:04 Gold and NASDAQ flying - unusual7:03 Gold as meme stock - contrarian warning9:50 NDFI loans - $1.7 trillion black box12:21 $250B loan reclassification bombshell13:14 Fed reclassified quietly on Friday14:17 First brands like Enron revelation16:21 Off balance sheet financing returns18:25 Subprime delinquencies likely double20:15 Is this systemic? Fed doesn't know21:28 Fed won't move without official data22:22 Challenger data horror at Fed24:52 Charts need gray recession bars25:12 Fed put born October 198727:32 Youth unemployment demand crisis30:02 AI adoption without hiring32:24 Parents worry kids made redundant33:20 First five years determine career35:48 Not sending kids to college37:11 Put faces on repo statistics38:47 Markets masking K economy39:01 Lowercase i economy concept
OCTOBER 3 HEADLINESSamsung adds Coinbase crypto access for 75M Galaxy usersFGNX stock, tokenized on Ethereum by SecuritizeAvalanche Treasury Co. coming via $675M SPAC (with Foundation support)Mantle, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, is generating strong bullish sentiment due to several catalysts.Bitcoin hits $120,000; Street targets creep higherStablecoin market cap tops $300B amid reboundWe also hear from OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander about their rewards program running until October 15.LITTLE BITSMoonbirds' BIRB Token Lands on Solana — The NFT community's BIRB token launches on Solana, fueling a comeback in the NFT + token hybrid play.New York Lawmakers Push Higher Taxes on Bitcoin Miners — Legislation proposed to increase tax burdens for mining operations operating in the state.Nomura-Owned Laser Digital Eyes Crypto License in Japan — Japanese firm Laser Digital (via Nomura) is applying for full crypto regulatory approval to expand in Asia.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Skippy trades value stocks for $180 flannels and Burning Man invites — which can only mean one thing: we're officially in fantasy land. The AI hype train hit a new gear as OpenAI agreed to spend $300B (of money it doesn't have) with Oracle (for compute that doesn't exist). Naturally, Oracle stock popped $250B in market cap. We break down why this deal is built on hope and hype, and why it might be the clearest sign yet of an AI bubble. The episode wraps with listener mail that covers whether AI productivity is real, and what tools newer investors should use.Join the Skippy and Doogles fan club. You can also get more details about the show at skippydoogles.com, show notes on our Substack, and send comments or questions to skippydoogles@gmail.com.
How did Oracle Cloud (with OpenAI) suddenly command the news cycle, with a chance to potentially overtake much larger clouds in a few years? Let's explore how Oracle's focus on bare-metal and bandwidth might have ripple effects on Cloud and AI.SHOW: 958SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #958 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:[TestKube] TestKube is Kubernetes-native testing platform, orchestrating all your test tools, environments, and pipelines into scalable workflows empowering Continuous Testing. Check it out at TestKube.io/cloudcast[Interconnected] Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. With expert guests and real-world insights, we explore the systems driving AI, automation, quantum, and more. Just search “Interconnected by Equinix”.SHOW NOTES:WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVE PATHS FOR AI? The Cloudcast #330 - Oracle's Next-Generation Cloud IaaSOracle Chosen as TikTok's Secure Cloud Provider- [Oracle Press Release]Oracle Cloud and OpenAI sign $300B deal - [WSJ]Oracle Cloud - [Platformnomics]Oracle and OpenAI - [Ed Zitron]FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod
OpenAI just did a $300B deal with Oracle to insure that they have the compute to get to the next stage of AI. The future of AI is EXPENSIVE. Sam Altman is making deals all over the place, trying to set OpenAI up for the future. But there's a LOT of competition now, including from companies like Replit & their new Agent 3 which can work for hours at a time. Plus, Seeddance 4.0 is an incredible new AI image model, Apple's new Air Pod Pro 3s can live translate using AI, AlterEgo can *kind* of read your mind & we get insight into a weird AI watermelon world. IT'S A NEW WEEK BUT AI KEEPS ON ROLLING. #ai #ainews #openai Come to our Discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // OpenAI Signs $300B Dollar Deal With Oracle (Say What) https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/776170/oracle-openai-300-billion-contract-project-stargate Sam Says AI Going From 10 to 100 will maybe feel less crazy than 0 to 1 https://x.com/slow_developer/status/1965441316466421772 Microsoft “Shifting” from OAI? https://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-use-some-ai-anthropic-shift-openai-information-reports-2025-09-09/ Replit's Agent 3 = 10x Increase in Autonomy https://x.com/amasad/status/1965800350071590966 OpenAI Routs Sensitive Conversations & Adds Parental Controls https://openai.com/index/building-more-helpful-chatgpt-experiences-for-everyone/ Apple's Air Pods 3 Live Translation https://x.com/adrianweckler/status/1965463329734041970 AlterEgo: We No Longer Need To Talk? https://x.com/alterego_io/status/1965113585299849535 Seedream 4.0 AI Image Is VERY Good https://seed.bytedance.com/en/seedream4_0 https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1965422936367743429 Eleven Labs Voice Re-Mixing https://x.com/elevenlabsio/status/1965806127897264300 Oboe: Learn Anything With AI https://x.com/mignano/status/1965780172688494653 The Sphere's AI Re-Imagining Of The Wizard of Oz Printing 2m Per Day https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/wizard-of-oz-sphere-more-films-1236364915/ Unitree IPO Coming https://x.com/ns123abc/status/1965083434847703481 The Return of The “Cute” Robot (Fourier) https://x.com/TheHumanoidHub/status/1965861846138954048 Romanian Watermelon Village https://x.com/venturetwins/status/1965609196348735785 Mortar Boom (PJ Ace New Joint) https://x.com/PJaccetturo/status/1966136806652653826 Fartscroll-lid https://x.com/iannuttall/status/1966074800595698131
Episode 668: Neal and Toby talk about Oracle's big day as it secures a massive deal with OpenAI and its CEO Larry Ellison surpassing Elon Musk as the richest man in the world. Then, Trump's No Tax on Tips law is a huge win for content creators and podcasters. Next, Amazon's robotaxi service breaks into the market starting in Viva Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the rising insurance costs for employers, NYC's weirdly specific apartment buildings, and a rare disappearance of the No-Hitter this season. 00:00 - Charlie Kirk fatally shot 2:45 - Oracle has a good day 8:15 - Creators cheer for tax break 12:00 - Zoox zooms in Las Vegas 17:00- Insurance costs rising for businesses 19:20 - 99 units to keep wages low 21:30 - No no-hitters this year 23:40 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well we now know one of the big contracts that sent Oracle shares flying. OpenAI of course. We have another IPO pop. YouTube videos now have multilanguage dubbing. Is it risky to bet on just one version of AI? And a deep dive analysis of how Oracle got AI religion. Oracle, OpenAI Sign $300 Billion Cloud Deal (WSJ) Klarna Climbs 15% in Trading Debut After $1.37 Billion IPO (Bloomberg) Microsoft's first preview of Visual Studio 2026: Deeper AI and a design refresh (The Register) YouTube's multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos rolls out to all creators (TechCrunch) AI's $344 Billion ‘Language Model' Bet Looks Fragile (Bloomberg) How Oracle's Larry Ellison rode the AI ‘tsunami' (Financial Times) Paris 1944: Occupation, Resistance, Liberation: A Social History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Wall Street just delivered one of the strongest signals yet that the AI boom is real and accelerating. Oracle revealed a record-breaking $300B cloud deal with OpenAI, sending its stock soaring and reshaping the narrative around AI infrastructure. In today's episode, we break down why this moment marks the end of the AI skepticism cycle, explore how new coding agents are pushing the frontier of autonomy, and highlight breakthrough research on solving LLM randomness. Together, these stories show why AI's future is no longer in question—it's already here.Brought to you by:KPMG – Discover how AI is transforming possibility into reality. Tune into the new KPMG 'You Can with AI' podcast and unlock insights that will inform smarter decisions inside your enterprise. Listen now and start shaping your future with every episode. https://www.kpmg.us/AIpodcastsBlitzy.com - Go to https://blitzy.com/ to build enterprise software in days, not months Robots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwThe Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Interested in sponsoring the show? nlw@aidailybrief.ai
This episode features a large news slate: Consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in August, Oracle and OpenAI ink $300B deal, and Klarna shares jump in $1.37B IPO. QOTW: Rapid fire https://www.instagram.com/delano.saporu/?hl=en. Connect with me here also: https://newstreetadvisorsgroup.com/social/. Want to support the show? Feel free to do so here! https://anchor.fm/delano-saporu4/support. Thank you for listening.
Shares of Oracle are pulling back today after the stock surged 35% this week on the company's massive revenue backlog. Now we're learning that OpenAI is responsible for most of that money. We dig into the $300 cloud deal and what it means as OpenAI supports more Nvidia rivals.
Brought to you by:Accelerating Impact - an independent non-profit advancing impact finance by mobilizing capital toward sustainable development and running free accelerator programs for emerging fund managers (ICFA, ISFA). Join for expert coaching, training, financial support, and a strong peer community. Contact them here.***Climate change is no longer a scientific forecast. It's a daily reality for many people in the Global South.Crops are failing, cities are flooding, and wildfires are becoming the norm.Yet, only a fraction of climate finance goes toward climate adaptation solutions.Why does adaptation remain so drastically underfunded?And what does it take to invest in adaptation?To unpack this complex topic, today we are joined by Timothy Rann, Managing Partner at Mercy Corps Ventures. Timothy has led over 70 investments in emerging markets with one goal: to build real climate resilience where it matters most.***What we discussed:Adaptation vs mitigation: why we need bothWhy adaptation finance lags despite a $300B funding gapThe missed opportunities for global investorsInvestment case studies with Pula and MeridiaThe role of governments, regulations, and public goods… and more!***References:Mercy Corps VenturesLinkedIn - Timothy RannPula (agricultural insurance)Meridia (farm data & traceability)Wasoko (supply chain resilience)***In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction & Sponsor(01:57) Adaptation vs. Mitigation(11:39) The Case for Adaptation(18:20) Investment Strategies in Adaptation(25:57) The Social Mission of VC?(34:49) Investing in Adaptation(47:31) Can You Make Money in Climate?(49:52) Fire Questions
In this episode, we delve into the volatile world of crypto as headlines fluctuate between altseason and market crashes. However, the real signals lie beneath the surface: stablecoins are on track to reach a staggering $300 billion market cap, while Total Value Locked (TVL) struggles to find stability. This divergence reveals crucial insights about liquidity in the crypto space, indicating that conviction from investors may not be fully deployed yet. I'll break down what this means for vaults, rails, and the developing institutional layer that exists beneath the ongoing retail noise. Additionally, I'll introduce you to OpenServ (SERV), a promising token that could play a significant role in the infrastructure essential for this market cycle. Front Run The WeekGet early signals before they hit headlines. Subscribe free at tokentrust.substack.com — and become eligible for OTEC, the token to Own The Economy.New to crypto? I put together the Own The Economy Workbook — a step-by-step field guide for beginners that cuts through the noise and gets you aligned faster. Download here: https://tokentrust.gumroad.com/l/oteworkbookThe Chip Mahoney Show is a Big Pond production. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only.For media inquiries or guest bookings, please contact:DV Collective at dvpodcastshow@gmail.comhttps://www.chipmahoney.com/Music licensed via Spotify Creator tools.
A hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report just made the Federal Reserve's decision regarding a September rate cut even tougher. The report raises questions of whether higher prices for businesses will be passed on to consumers, pushing up inflation.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Darius Dale Founder & CEO - 42 Macro42 Macro website ➜ https://bit.ly/42MacroDD00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:40 Darius Dale: The risk asset is the treasury bond market03:20 Scott Bessent: I think we take in $300B in tariff revenue04:33 Can tariffs revenue make up for this gap in deficit?06:45 Will stablecoins make any difference to our national debt?09:00 PPI Data: Market slide overreaction?10:50 Tom Lee: "Buy the dip" - Do you agree?12:25 BLS data impact14:30 CNBC: we can do a 50bps make up, cut no problem17:30 What happens in September?18:20 No rate cut chances?19:20 End of year bullish or bearish?19:30 2026 bullish or bearish?20:10 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #fedrate~No Rate Cut Possible?
This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley face off with Mary Lou (Bob's still out recovering from hip surgery!) in another fiery family debate that mixes breaking headlines with our signature cross-generational, cross-political banter.Topics include:Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Why Zelenskyy's not invited, the $300B deal on the table, and what happens if Ukraine refuses to sign.Texas Democrats Skip Town: The mass walkout to block GOP redistricting, Abbott's legal threats, and whether blue states will retaliate.Trump Burger Owner Deported: Roland Mehrez Beainy's immigration scandal—and what it says about loyalty in MAGA world.Trump on the Roof: The bizarre “nuclear missiles” moment and whether this is presidential behavior or something else entirely.Gaza Crisis Escalates: Israel moves to take Gaza City despite international backlash—what consequences, if any, Netanyahu might face.White House Goes Full Mar-a-Lago: Trump's Rose Garden demolition, fake gold overload, and a $200M donor-funded ballroom while Americans struggle to put food on the table.Simmer Down: If you could bring back one pet from the dead—who would it be, and why?
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenerativeAIMeetup Mark's Travel Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kumajourney11 Mark's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@markkuczmarski896 Gen AI Meetup: https://genaimeetup.com/ Shashank Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashu10/ Mark Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkuczmarski/ Join hosts Shashank and Mark in this electrifying episode of the Gen.ai Meetup Podcast, where they unpack a whirlwind week of AI advancements reshaping the future of technology. From Anthropic's Claude 4.1—a subtle yet powerful upgrade boosting coding prowess and multi-file edits for enterprise dominance—to OpenAI's long-awaited open-source comeback with GPT-OSS models (a beefy 120B parameter beast and a tiny laptop-friendly version rivaling proprietary giants), the duo dives into benchmarks, real-world applications, and how tools like Ollama make deployment a breeze. They explore Gemini's DeepThink, a reasoning powerhouse solving Olympiad-level math puzzles through extended inference, and Google's groundbreaking “world model”—a seamless blend of video generation and game engine tech that lets you control characters in hyper-realistic, physics-aware simulations. Along the way, Shashank and Mark share candid insights on vibe coding pitfalls, side projects built with AI agents, OpenAI's staggering valuations, and the open-source ecosystem's role in driving innovation. Whether you're a developer wrestling with agentic workflows, an enterprise leader eyeing LLM integrations, or an AI enthusiast dreaming of interactive worlds, this episode delivers expert analysis, practical tips, and forward-thinking speculation. Tune in for a fun, far-flung chat (Mark's broadcasting from a Canadian road trip en route to the Arctic!) and discover why AI's evolution is accelerating faster than ever. Drop your questions in the comments—we'll tackle them next time! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction: Shashank welcomes listeners and introduces Mark, who's road-tripping in Canada to the Arctic Ocean. 00:03:50 - Episode Overview: A quick rundown of the week's major AI announcements. 00:07:44 - Claude 4.1 from Anthropic: Discussing the incremental improvements of Claude Opus 4.1, its coding strengths, and enterprise adoption. 00:16:32 - Claude's Enterprise Impact: Why Claude leads in enterprise LLMs and its role in tools like Cursor for vibe coding. 00:28:38 - Gemini's DeepThink Feature: Deep dive into Gemini's reasoning capabilities for complex math and problem-solving. 00:29:28 - OpenAI's GPT-OSS Release: OpenAI's open-source models (120B and 20B parameters), their performance, and community implications. 00:44:94 - OpenAI's Valuation Debate: Exploring OpenAI's $300B valuation and the strategic benefits of open-source releases. 00:45:18 - Google's World Model Announcement: Exploring the steerable 3D environments blending video generation and game engine tech. 00:50:32 - World Model Applications: Potential uses in robotics, self-driving, and synthetic data generation. 00:54:86 - Coding Agents and Side Projects: Shashank and Mark share experiences with vibe coding and AI-powered side projects. 00:58:74 - Amazon's Spec-Driven Development: Insights on Amazon's Kero tool and the importance of detailed software specifications. 00:58:94 - Ollama and Ollama Turbo: How Ollama simplifies model deployment and the new cloud-based Ollama Turbo service. 01:07:26 - Prompt Engineering Tips: Practical advice on crafting effective prompts and iterating with LLMs for better outputs. 01:11:50 - Closing and Call for Questions: Wrap-up and a call for listener questions in the YouTube comments. Subscribe and leave a comment with your questions for the next episode! #AI #GenAI #Claude4.1 #OpenAI #GPTOSS #GeminiDeepThink #WorldModels #Ollama #CodingAgents #TechPodcast
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Agenda: 00:00 – Did Jason Just Kill Replit? 03:45 – Why Claude Lies To You and Cannot Be Trusted 06:50 – You Cannot Trust Agents. Period. 10:20 – Why Windsurf Was Dead Without Claude 12:30 – Cursor vs. Lovable: What's the Better Bet? 14:40 – Should You Still Invest in Cursor at $28B? 18:05 – Would You Bet on Anthropic at $100B or OpenAI at $300B? 24:15 – Inside OpenAI's Secret Weapon: The Calvin French-Owen Memo 27:50 – Perplexity Just Crushed ChatGPT and Claude 32:15 – Will Cursor Build Their Own Models Before Anthropic Cuts Them Off? 33:20 – Figma's IPO at $16B: Outrageous or Fair Game? 41:55 – 90% of Seed Funds Are Cooked—Is Rob Go Right? 52:15 – How Often Do You Meet a Founder Who Can Return the Fund? 1:08:00 – Which Seed Fund Would You Back Today?
The FBI is opening a criminal investigation into James Comey and John Brennan over their roles in the RussiaGate Hoax. Trump administration to ban China from buying US farmland. Laken Riley's killer may get a fresh trial on an absurd technicality. Alligator Alcatraz detainee says mosquitoes are as big as elephants. US projected to bring in $300B in tariff revenue. Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN! www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.MyPatriotSupply.com/UNGOVERNED www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.PatriotMobile.com/FARASH
Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Sebastian takes us through the fascinating origin story of ICN, its mission to decentralize the cloud, and how it leverages a multi-service DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) to deliver enterprise-grade performance.Discover how ICN is addressing critical issues like digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the growing demand for edge computing in the era of AI and Web3. From its ICNT token mechanics to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Supermicro and IoTeX, this conversation uncovers why ICN is poised to reshape the $300B+ cloud computing industry. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory compliance in the Swiss-EU framework, and ICN's vision for a decentralized, scalable, and open cloud ecosystem.************Follow Sebastian Pfeiffer:
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
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.
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
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