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What do you learn after launching 13+ companies and generating over $300 million in revenue?In this episode, Rich sits down with Amrinder Kamboj—tech founder, app builder, and brand architect behind some of the most downloaded apps on the planet—to unpack the real business lessons most people don't figure out until it's too late. From launching with no capital to scaling tech startups with celebrity partners, Amrinder shares what it actually takes to build something that lasts.They dive into:Why most ideas fail (and how to test yours without wasting cash)The secret to building fast-moving teams that don't burn outHow he landed partnerships with Shaq, Pitbull, and Chris BrownWhen to pivot, when to push through, and how to know the differenceWhat $300M in sales taught him about product-market fitWhether you're building an app, a brand, or a legacy business—this one's a masterclass.Let's tap in.

Mews just raised $300 million in a Series D, valuing the company at $2.5 billion — one of the largest hotel tech raises ever. But this conversation isn't about hype. In this GMH exclusive, Wil Slickers sits down for a third time with Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews, to unpack what this funding actually unlocks and why Richard believes much of hospitality technology has been built on the wrong assumptions for decades. They dig into why hotels still struggle with data ownership, how PMS platforms became gatekeepers instead of enablers, and why AI will only work if the industry fixes its foundations first. Richard also explains why RevPAR may be the industry's “original sin,” why guest experience should be a measurable output, and why fully autonomous hotels are the wrong goal. This is a wide-ranging, philosophical, and practical conversation about: • What Mews' $300M raise really changes • Why hotel tech copied the wrong SaaS playbook • Data standards, open APIs, and industry gatekeeping • AI agents, automation, and what should (and shouldn't) be automated • Why hospitality is more human than ever, even in an AI world Extra Links Related or Mentioned in This Episode: My first episode with Richard in 2021 My second episode with Richard in 2023 Skift Article around the $300M fund raise Connect with Airline Weekly LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/airline-weekly/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Airline_Weekly/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/airlineweekly/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the airline and travel industries.

Episode SummaryIs the gaming industry entering a "negative flywheel"? This week, we dive into the staggering reports of Black Ops 6 underperforming and what it means for the future of Microsoft Gaming and potential layoffs. We also tackle Jeff Bezos' controversial take on the death of the PC and why "anti-appliance" gaming is the future—even if latency remains our biggest enemy. Plus, we explore the "Whales of Gaming": why middle-aged millennials just dropped $650 on Pokemon Legos and how nostalgia is driving a new premium tier in the industry.Join the Community: https://discord.gg/ycdYB3mUUmKey Takeaways The Microsoft Dilemma: If the biggest game of the year reportedly loses $300M, how does the industry pivot to save costs without a "tailspin" of layoffs? The Cloud vs. The Box: Why Jeff Bezos thinks your local PC is going away, and the "speed of light" problem holding back cloud gaming for competitive players. Nostalgia as a Business Model: How Pokemon and Lego are "teaming up" to capture the high-disposable income of adult collectors while the younger generation sticks to free-to-play. Crypto Farmers' Last Laugh: Why the hardware once used for mining is now the most valuable asset in the AI revolution.Timestamps 00:00 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and the $300M Microsoft "Loss" 02:55 – Jeff Bezos vs. PC Gamers: Is the hardware era ending? 04:40 – The Latency Problem: Why cloud gaming can't beat the speed of light 08:20 – The $1,000 Gaming Machine: Why hardware costs are skyrocketing 11:30 – Lego Pokemon & The "Whale" Audience: Why we can't let go of childhood 18:30 – The Five-Headed Dragon: How Pokemon conquered every medium 24:30 – Personal Faves: Our "Mount Rushmore" of PokemonConnect with the Show Greg Posner: Playerdriven.io Colan Neese: SVP of Gaming at Screen Engine ASI. Find him on LinkedIn or subscribe to his newsletter, Patch Notes, on Substack. Join the Community: https://discord.gg/ycdYB3mUUm

How do you turn a beat-up cargo van and a funny name into a $300 million empire? Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, joins UpFlip to reveal the blueprint behind one of America's most iconic service brands.From a summer side hustle to over 200 locations, Nick breaks down the exact systems used to survive the 2008 housing crash, COVID, and volatile markets.In this episode, you'll learn:The "Purple Cow" Strategy: Why a funny name and bright orange trucks were the ultimate "pattern interrupt" to dominate a crowded market.Guerilla Marketing: How to use your vehicle as a rolling billboard and secure high-visibility parking spots for free.The E-Myth Shift: The specific moment Nick realized he had to stop driving the truck to start building the business.The H.U.N.K.S. Acronym: How to build a world-class company culture using values (Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service).Systems Before Scale: Why documenting simple tasks (like safety checklists) allowed them to franchise successfully."Who Not How": The mindset shift required to go from incremental growth to 10x expansion.The "Why, Where, Who" Framework: Why you must define your destination before worrying about the tactical "how."Loyalty Loops: How to turn a one-time moving customer into a lifetime referral source.Surviving Adversity: Lessons learned from launching a franchise model during the peak of the 2008 financial crisis.10x vs. 2x Planning: How to set audacious 10-year goals and reverse engineer them into quarterly "rocks."Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: From Cargo Van to $300M(02:15) The Origin Story: Winning a Business Plan Competition(05:40) Naming the Business & Standing Out(08:30) Guerrilla Marketing Tactics (The Rolling Billboard)(11:50) When to Transition to Paid Ads(15:30) Building a World-Class Customer Experience(18:45) The "E-Myth" Moment: Working ON the Business(22:10) The "Why, Where, Who" Framework(26:00) Overcoming the 2008 Crash & Adversity(31:15) The Fan Blitz: Best Books & Early MistakesTags:  Business scaling, Entrepreneurship, Home Services, College Hunks, Business growth, Business leadership, Customer retention, Junk HaulingResources:Grow your junk removal business today: https://www.upflip.com/course/moving-and-junk-removal-blueprintConnect with Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickfriedman1/?hl=en

En este episodio arrancamos el año con una conversación amplia y sin filtro sobre startups, tecnología, AI, venture capital y obsesiones del mundo founder.Hablamos del extraño rescate de una startup que parecía muerta, de cómo NVIDIA está comprando sin comprar para dominar la era de la inferencia en AI, y de las biografías de founders como Bill Gates y Jensen Huang, para preguntarnos si los grandes líderes nacen distintos o si el contexto lo es todo.También bajamos la conversación a tierra: AI práctica para builders, herramientas que permiten pasar de idea a producto en minutos, mercados secundarios de acciones privadas, y el detrás de escena de los fondos de venture más grandes del mundo. Cerramos con rituales personales, metas extremas y las obsesiones que hoy atraviesan a los emprendedores.Un episodio ideal para founders, developers, inversores y curiosos del futuro de la tecnología.__Muchas gracias a nuestro Sponsor, Monetiza Chat por apoyar este episodio!MonetizaCHAT. Es una plataforma que pone agentes de inteligencia artificial a acelerar tus ventas porWhatsApp: califica leads automáticamente, responde consultas frecuentes, y se conecta con tu CRM para que no pierdas ni un prospecto. Si quieren probarlo, desde monetizachat.com y podrás agendar una llamada de consultoría inicial totalmente gratis, más un 30% de descuento en los primeros tres meses de membresía. No te olvides de mencionar Indie vs Unicornio.

Send us a textEpisode 1 of Inside the Family Office: Live Investor PanelReal family office practitioners and allocators share how they structure deals, protect families, and think about wealth: Dr. Cook opens the panel and sets the stage for a rapid-fire conversation with experienced investors. KC of Family Wealth Leadership explains why his multifamily office focuses on families between roughly $25M and $300M, how they build diversified portfolios with funds and alternatives, and why his primary investment is in the family itself. He breaks down how foundations and “boots on the ground” philanthropy keep families aligned, and shares a blunt warning about emotional decision-making and over-entitled heirs. Dr. Cook closes by pulling out how he operates as a Family Enterprise Officer, coordinating specialists around each family.

“This cycle will separate real operators from everyone else.” In this episode, Mark Shuler delivers an unfiltered breakdown of the multifamily market reset—and why 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for investor returns. Drawing on more than three decades of operating experience and a portfolio exceeding $300M AUM, Mark walks through how the easy-credit era masked weak operations, why cap rates and valuations have structurally reset, and what happens next as loans mature, DSCRs collapse, and lenders finally force resolution. From bond markets and interest rates to supply gluts, operating cost pressures, and the coming wave of distressed sales, this conversation connects macro forces directly to Main Street deal performance. If you're an investor or entrepreneur trying to understand where risk truly sits—and where opportunity may emerge as weaker operators wash out—this episode is essential listening. 5 Key Takeaways from This EpisodeThe “easy money” era hid bad operators Artificially low interest rates allowed weak underwriting and poor operations to survive, inflating values and compressing cap rates beyond sustainable levels. This is a reset—not a 2008-style collapse Liquidity still exists, but higher interest rates and rising cap rates have permanently changed valuations, forcing deals to reprice to historical norms. Loan maturities are the real pressure point Many deals from 2019–2021 cannot refinance due to lower values and insufficient NOI, making “extend and pretend” no longer viable as 2026 approaches. Operations now matter more than financial engineering Rising expenses, labor challenges, insurance, taxes, and vacancy pressures mean only strong, vertically integrated operators will attract lender confidence. Opportunity favors prepared capital and proven operators As distressed assets hit the market, well-capitalized groups with operational depth will acquire at significantly lower bases before large institutions step in. About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai 

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The Prudential Center is about to get $300M in tax subsidies for renovations. Sam Woo has his thoughts about this.By Sam Woohttps://pucksandpitchforks.comhttps://www.LetsGoDevils.comRATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-go-devils-podcast/id1371371669 #NJDevils #NHL #LetsGoDevils #LGD #Devils #NewJersey #NCAA #AHLBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-go-devils-podcast--2862943/support.

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What if buying a home could be more affordable and less stressful? That's exactly what Ben Bear and TurboHome are making possible. In this episode, I'm talking to Ben Bear, co-founder and CEO of TurboHome, a game-changing platform that is reimagining the home-buying process. TurboHome cuts out unnecessary costs by offering a flat-fee model instead of traditional commissions, making it easier for people to save money and get into homes faster. We also dive into the bigger picture of homeownership and its importance in building wealth and strengthening communities. Ben shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he's disrupting an industry that's been the same for decades. Here are the highlights: -Revolutionizing Home Buying: TurboHome's platform empowers buyers to take control of their process while saving thousands in the transaction. -The End of the Traditional Commission Model: Why the 3% commission doesn't work in today's digital world, and how TurboHome is changing the game. -Building Wealth through Homeownership: Ben explains how owning a home still remains one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, and how TurboHome helps make that possible. -Seizing Opportunities from Regulatory Change: How Ben turned regulatory challenges into an advantage for innovation in the housing market. -The Power of Trust and Early Success: Building trust with early adopters and turning great customer experiences into momentum for growth.   About the guest: Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO of TurboHome, an Oakland-based startup focused on making homeownership more affordable. The platform combines AI tools with a network of local real estate agents to offer a full service home buying experience for 70% less than a traditional Realtor. In its first year of operations, homebuyers have purchased $300M of properties while saving $6M in commissions.   Ben is an experienced entrepreneur who was previously CEO at Spin Scooters (acquired by Ford) and VP Sales @ Vungle (acquired by Blackstone). He has built his career focusing on opportunities to solve big societal problems like housing and transportation unlocked by regulatory change.   Connect with Ben:   Website: https://www.turbohome.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwbear/   Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/    #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexi Reese has scaled companies at every stage — from building Google's programmatic advertising business, to helping Gusto grow revenue from $10M to $300M. Now she's co-founder and CEO of Lanai, an enterprise AI startup tackling a problem most companies don't even realize they have: they can't actually see how AI is being used inside their organizations, or whether it's driving real outcomes. In this episode, we unpack what it really looks like to build a company from scratch in the AI era. Lexi walks through how she ran more than 200 customer interviews before committing to a product direction, why product-market fit isn't real until someone is willing to pay, and how she's building a 14-person team — plus AI “teammates” — without losing focus or trust. We also talk about fundraising in a tougher 2025 market, why early founders need to resist the urge to build comprehensive solutions too soon, and how organizational design is already changing as AI flattens hierarchies and reshapes work. If you're thinking about starting a company — or you're in the messy middle of finding product-market fit — this conversation offers a practical roadmap for what actually matters. RUNTIME 51:45   EPISODE BREAKDOWN (2:01) What Lanai does (5:05) Lexi's customer discovery process — “definitely 200 interviews” (12:03) Why customer delight should be a founder's obsession metric (15:36) What “AI productivity” actually means (19:12) Lexi's framework for managing small, early-stage teams (26:23) Her take on seed-stage fundraising in late 2025 (31:54) How to integrate customer feedback into product strategy (38:00) The most meaningful proof a first-time founder can show an investor (40:53) Why “trust has a code” when it comes to teamwork (44:08) How Lexi stays obsessed with customers in every meeting (48:15) The final question LINKS Lexi Reese Lanai Steve Herrod Juxtapose General Catalyst Splunk Datadog Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person, Alain de Botton SUBSCRIBE

¿Dónde está invirtiendo Amancio Ortega y por qué? Pontegadea ha sumado inmuebles por 2.300M con una apuesta fuerte por oficinas, y cuando el mayor patrimonialista de España se mueve, deja pistas para cualquiera que invierta en ladrillo: rentas, ubicaciones prime y protección frente a inflación y ciclos. En el mismo tablero, 2026 puede traer menos inflación pero vivienda más cara y un alquiler al límite que empuja a millones hacia el riesgo de pobreza: demanda estructural + presión política. En este directo lo aterrizamos en estrategia real para inversores: dónde están las oportunidades, qué riesgos vienen y cómo blindar rentabilidad sin comerte marrones. ✅¿Necesitas un PSI (Personal Shopper Inmobiliario) para acompañarte a invertir en bienes raíces en la Com.Madrid?: magnatesladrillo@gmail.com✅Si vas en serio «La Biblia del Magnate del Ladrillo» está AQUÍ✅

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupDaniel Rotman built Pretty Litter into a $300M+ revenue juggernaut by doing something most founders won't: going all-in on an unsexy product. In this episode, he breaks down how a single innovation in kitty litter unlocked a billion-dollar outcome—with just $1M raised and a 12-person team.For DTC founders scaling from 7 to 9 figures...How to win in overlooked categories (and why sexy products attract deadly competition)Why kitty litter was the perfect subscription productThe secret to high-margin DTC logistics (and how silica unlocked DTC viability)Daniel's media buying strategy in year 1 that drove $750K soloHow Pretty Litter used smart ops, lean hiring, and brand positioning to build a moatWho this is for: Founders, growth leads, and marketers looking to scale profitably and avoid the DTC hype trapsWhat to steal:The underdog category playbookRetention-driven brand buildingThe ops strategy behind $300M revenue and 12 employees#DTCGrowth #SubscriptionBusiness #RetentionMarketing #BootstrapStartup #EcommerceStrategy #ConsumerBrands #FoundersJourney #LeanStartup #ProductInnovation #BrandBuilding #UnsexyProducts #ScalingUp #StartupExit #PetCareIndustry #MarketingTactics00:00 – Introduction: The Power of Unsexy Products 04:41 – The Loss That Sparked Pretty Litter 16:41 – The Health Monitoring Breakthrough 20:25 – From Idea to Launch in 6 Months 23:44 – $750K Year One, Solo Founder 25:33 – Why Daniel Said No to VC 30:20 – Year-by-Year Revenue Growth to $300M+ 36:00 – How Unsexy Built a Moat and Killed the CopycatsSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter

Strong performance does not automatically translate into influence at work. Many high performers deliver results yet still get misread, underestimated, or quietly sidelined. That gap is where careers slow down, not because of skill, but because leadership presence and perception do not always match capability. Kendall sits down with Tracy Nolan to break down what actually moves careers forward in fast changing corporate environments. Tracy draws from decades of executive leadership across Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and healthcare to explain why continuous learning is nonnegotiable, how leaders earn credibility without overspeaking, and what it really takes to lead with strength and compassion at the same time. They unpack subtle behaviors that signal authority in meetings, the hidden cost of coasting, and why career ownership is a personal responsibility, not your company's job. This conversation also tackles bias, crisis leadership, and performance management without sugarcoating. Tracy shares how transparent communication builds trust during uncertainty, why tailored feedback matters more than one size leadership, and how honest conversations protect both people and teams. If you want to stay relevant, lead with confidence, and build long term career momentum, this episode delivers clarity without corporate fluff. In this episode, we discuss: Why do high performers get stuck even when results are strong How leadership presence shapes credibility in meetings What helps women overcome bias at senior levels How to lead with authority and compassion during crisis Why owning your career matters more than waiting for promotion paths What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

Court Lorenzini is the founder and CEO of multiple successful technology startups including DocuSign, Point.com, Primus BioVision and MetaBrite Inc. His latest venture, FounderNexus, aims to triple the success rate of venture-backed startups, and his work with the Lorenzini Family Foundation is aggressively investing in building a stronger and more equitable society. Additionally, Mr. Lorenzini serves on the Boards of many early-stage companies across the US and UK as well as the United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, and is an active investor and advisor. Over his career, Mr. Lorenzini has raised over $300M in venture and strategic funding from leading corporations and venture capital funds. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Mr. Lorenzini held senior management positions with Cisco Systems and KLA-Tencor, including two years running a technology business in Neuchatel, Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University and post graduate credentials from Stanford University, UC Berkeley and University of Wisconsin at Madison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Sebastien Scemla, a Florida-licensed real estate broker and developer who runs a family fund focused on income-producing real estate across Miami. A Miami native and early investor in neighborhoods like the Design District, Little River, Wynwood, and North Miami, Sebastien shares how he identifies emerging markets before the mainstream catches on.As the founder of Omega Real Estate Management Group, Sebastien has brokered and sponsored over $300M in commercial real estate, assembled key properties prior to major value spikes, and played a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Downtown North Miami, including the vision behind The Gardens District.We dive into his long-term approach to market analysis, negotiation, public incentives, and urban redevelopment, as well as his philosophy on community impact, live-work-play developments, and building lasting value through real estate.

En la última tertulia del año traemos Carles Reina (ElevenLabs) como responsable de go-to-market y, además, como inversor: comenta que ha hecho decenas de “tickets” y que acaba de levantar su propio fondo, Baobab Ventures.A partir de ahí, la conversación entra fuerte en el negocio de ElevenLabs: explican que construyen modelos de voz “naturales” y operan en ~70 idiomas, y que encima han montado productos de agentes, doblaje, transcripción, etc. Carles da cifras muy concretas de tracción (alrededor de 400 personas y más de 300M de facturación, alcanzados “hace unas semanas”) y describe un motor enterprise muy agresivo (hablan de 150–170 contratos al mes y de un día especialmente “loco” superando 14M en enterprise). También hablan de por qué siguen levantando rondas aun generando caja: señal al mercado, liquidez para empleados vía secundario, y capacidad de invertir/comprar (incluidas GPUs). En ese bloque bromean bastante con los múltiplos (el “33x” como estándar) y con la posible burbuja en el sector. Luego hablan del tema más “cultural” y polémico: el doblaje y los derechos de voz. Sale Masumi un actor de doblaje conocido en España (que es la voz de Harry Potter y Anakin, y su vínculo con el sindicato) y se discute la línea roja de “no entrenar modelos con nuestras voces” frente a usos consentidos. Carles cuenta casos prácticos en Hollywood donde actores ceden permiso para usar su propia voz en postproducción cuando no pueden grabar, y aparece la idea que vertebra todo el debate: poder ver una peli con “la misma voz del actor” en otro idioma (por ejemplo, el ideal de oír a la misma actriz hablando en catalán o castellano sin perder identidad), frente a la realidad del consumo en España (acostumbrados al doblaje) y la alternativa de VO con subtítulos. En “actualidad/noticias”, el bloque más largo gira alrededor de una supuesta ola de consolidación en streaming y medios: comentan una operación de Netflix con Warner (centrada en activos digitales tipo HBO/HBO Max) y, como contrapeso, una oferta de Paramount por “todo” (y el lío político/regulatorio alrededor del antitrust). Ahí meten nombres y contexto político: hablan de Donald Trump opinando públicamente, de la familia Ellison (Oracle) detrás de Paramount, de tensiones por contenidos/editoriales, y de cómo eso mueve preferencias y narrativas; incluso lo cruzan con TikTok como parte del “ruido” de esos días. A nivel de análisis, lo conectan con el choque entre “calidad premium” (HBO/Warner) y “volumen/variedad algorítmica” (Netflix/TikTok) y con el riesgo de que la consolidación reduzca competencia y, por tanto, incentive menos calidad. También mencionan otras “noticias” tech/IA del momento dentro de la tertulia: preguntan por un anuncio de OpenAI con Disney y si cambia algo en la relación (Carles dice que no), y en otro punto comentan como titular que Amazon “por fin” habría invertido fuerte en OpenAI y lo enlazan con la guerra de infraestructura (chips/TPUs vs Nvidia y el rol del cloud). Por último, se abre el foco a inversión y mercado: cuentan que ElevenLabs tiene un “venture” y que invierten desde balance, y aparecen conversaciones típicas de ciclo: comparan múltiplos (Databricks vs Snowflake), especulan con una posible “edad dorada” de salidas a bolsa y, ya en tono de anécdota, comentan que “hoy” alguien anunció una ronda de 200M a 6B (sin entrar demasiado en detalles, pero usándolo como termómetro del hype). Sigue a los "tertulianos" en Twitter:• Bernat Farrero: @bernatfarrero• Jordi Romero: @jordiromero• César Migueláñez: @heycesrSOBRE ITNIG

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Archer's journey to $300 million in annual sales has been driven by an unwavering focus on operational excellence. In this episode, founder and CEO Eugene Kang shares how disciplined execution, vertical integration, and precisely timed innovation transformed Archer from an upstart jerky brand into one of the fastest-growing meat snack companies in the U.S. Eugene unpacks Archer's recent rebrand, how the company positioned itself ahead of the explosive growth of meat sticks, and the importance of building durable partnerships with retailers like Whole Foods. He also explains why patience and long-term thinking remain critical traits for CPG founders navigating scale. Show notes: 0:25: Eugene Kang, Founder & CEO, Archer – At Nosh Live L.A. 2025, Eugene discusses the rebrand from Country Archer to "Archer," revisits the company's early breakthrough – a partnership with Huy Fong Sriracha – and its expansion into meat sticks in 2018. He talks about Archer's rapid scale and how disciplined execution and new household adoption is helping the brand outpace the overall category. Eugene explains how two owned manufacturing facilities enable cost control, quality, and pricing flexibility, and highlights operational excellence as a core strength. He also talks about how a renewed push to build brand equity through national marketing like the "Stick to Real" campaign has supported brand growth. He underscores the importance of patience, discipline, and long-term thinking in CPG, balancing data with intuition in innovation, and delivering clear value to consumers amid inflation. Brands in this episode: Archer, Slim Jim, Huy Fong

Instagram is giving you some control over your algorithm. Is Instacart using algorithmic pricing? SpaceX thinks it will be worth $1.5 trillion. Has DeepSeek been smuggling chips? And what if your startup's side-hustle can plug into the AI CAPEX bonanza? Instagram Will Start Letting You Pick What Shows Up in Your Reels (Wired) Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ (NYTimes) SpaceX to Pursue 2026 IPO Raising Far Above $30 Billion (Bloomberg) DeepSeek is Using Banned Nvidia Chips in Race to Build Next Model (The Information) Boom Supersonic raises $300M to build natural gas turbines for Crusoe data centers (TechCrunch) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I speak with Mike Konnert, President & CEO of Vizsla Silver (NYSE/TSX: VZLA) about the company's upsized US$300M convertible note financing and how it strengthens Vizsla's ability to accelerate development of the high-grade Panuco Project, in Mexico. Mike also highlights the newly filed feasibility study, underground progress, and Vizsla's long-term goal of becoming a 50 Moz AgEq/year producer. Key Discussion Points Why Vizsla Chose the $300M Convertible Note Replacing a costlier, restrictive project finance facility with a flexible, upfront funding structure. Capped-Call = Minimal Dilution Protection up to US$10.50/share, with the company intending to settle in cash. Accelerating Build-Out & Exploration Immediate capital access enables faster construction, underground drilling, and district-wide exploration. Feasibility & Outlook Vizsla is now fully feasible and fully financed with exceptional project economics and multiple growth targets across Panuco. If you have any follow up questions for Mike please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Vizsla website to learn more about the Company.   -------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: https://kereport.substack.com/ https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Our 227th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 12/05/2025Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie HarrisFeel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.aiRead out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/In this episode:Deep Seek 3.2 and Flux 2 release, showcasing advancements in open-source AI models for natural language processing and image generation respectively.Amazon's new AI chips and Google's TPUs signal potential shifts in AI hardware dominance, with growing competition against Nvidia.Anthropic's potential IPO and OpenAI's declared ‘Code Red' indicate significant moves in the AI business landscape, including high venture funding rounds for startups.Key research papers from DeepMind and Google explore advanced memory architectures and multi-agent systems, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance AI reasoning and efficiency.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / Banter(00:02:42) News PreviewTools & Apps(00:03:30) Deepseek 3.2 : New AI Model is Faster, Cheaper and Smarter(00:23:22) Black Forest Labs launches Flux.2 AI image models to challenge Nano Banana Pro and Midjourney(00:28:00) Sora and Nano Banana Pro throttled amid soaring demand | The Verge(00:29:34) Mistral closes in on Big AI rivals with new open-weight frontier and small models | TechCrunch(00:31:41) Kling's Video O1 launches as the first all-in-one video model for generation and editing(00:34:07) Runway rolls out Gen 4.5 AI video model that beats Google, OpenAIApplications & Business(00:35:18) NVIDIA's Partners Are Beginning to Tilt Toward Google's TPU Ecosystem, with Foxconn Reportedly Securing TPU Rack Orders(00:40:37) Amazon releases an impressive new AI chip and teases an Nvidia-friendly roadmap | TechCrunch(00:43:03) OpenAI declares ‘code red' as Google catches up in AI race | The Verge(00:46:20) Anthropic reportedly preparing for massive IPO in race with OpenAI: FT(00:48:41) Black Forest Labs raises $300M at $3.25B valuation | TechCrunch(00:49:20) Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium nabs $70M seed | TechCrunch(00:50:10) OpenAI announced a 1 GW Stargate cluster in Abu Dhabi(00:53:22) OpenAI's investment into Thrive Holdings is its latest circular deal(00:55:11) OpenAI to acquire Neptune, an AI model training assistance startup(00:56:11) Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding(00:56:55) Microsoft drops AI sales targets in half after salespeople miss their quotas - Ars TechnicaProjects & Open Source(00:57:51) [2511.22570] DeepSeekMath-V2: Towards Self-Verifiable Mathematical Reasoning(01:01:52) Evo-Memory: Benchmarking LLM Agent Test-time Learning with Self-Evolving MemoryResearch & Advancements(01:05:44) Nested Learning: The Illusion of Deep Learning Architecture(01:13:30) Multi-Agent Deep Research: Training Multi-Agent Systems with M-GRPO(01:15:50) State of AI: An Empirical 100 Trillion Token Study with OpenRouterPolicy & Safety(01:21:52) Trump signs executive order launching Genesis Mission AI project(01:24:42) OpenAI has trained its LLM to confess to bad behavior | MIT Technology Review(01:29:34) US senators seek to block Nvidia sales of advanced chips to ChinaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to transform a single business purchase into a $300 million enterprise? Creating a $300 million enterprise from a single business purchase requires both strategic vision and effective management. Dave Lamont's journey exemplifies the key elements necessary for such a transformation.  As the CEO of Renfrew Business Group and president of Renfrew Chrysler, Dave emphasizes that success in business starts with mastering the fundamentals. This means understanding the basics of sales, operations, and financial management. For him, running a car dealership successfully involved creating a strong sales organization and not just reacting to market conditions. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Dave to talk about the importance of mastering business fundamentals, the power of mentorship, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge. They will also discuss Dave's book, Crank It!: A Playbook for Succeeding in Business and Life, where readers will find actionable steps and resources to help them succeed professionally and personally.  Topics include: Dave talks about his background and passion for automotive Acquiring Renfrew Chrysler and thriving through the 2008 economic challenges The importance of being a management-driven rather than market-driven The evolving landscape of the automotive industry  The value of continuous learning and growth at any age Dave discusses his book “Crank It!” and the inspiration behind it Dave shares the challenges of having a learning disability in his youth And other topics… Connect with Dave: Website: https://renfrewchrysler.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-lamont-851a93aa/  Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Crank-Playbook-Succeeding-Business-Life/dp/1544543921  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard McGirr interviews Bruce Stein, uncovering how his early dream of becoming an architect evolved into a decades-long career in real estate development, syndication, fund management, and now portfolio consulting. Bruce shares his path from working for a real estate syndicator, to a 16-year tenure at a family office deploying $300M, to running nationwide bridge-construction lending, and finally to advising investors on buying, selling, holding, and succession planning. He explains why beginner investors should stay local, focus on one property type, build a track record before raising capital, and avoid the common trap of chasing cap rates instead of chasing lifestyle alignment and reduced management burden. Richard and Bruce dive into when to sell a property, how to evaluate the “biggest headache” in a portfolio, using 1031 exchanges strategically, and why the true goal is to simplify your real estate life—even if the cash flow stays the same. Bruce also offers candid insights into raising three separate $100M funds: why specificity, transparency, investor expectation management, and sticking to your lane matter more than anything else. The episode closes with a practical capital-raising tip: be specific, be consistent, and give investors enough time to underwrite YOU as much as the deal. Bruce SteinCurrent role: Real Estate Consultant & Former Fund Manager Based in: CaliforniaSay hi to them at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucejstein/ Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Start earning passive income today at gsprei.com/bestever Alternative Fund IV is closing soon and SMK is giving Best Ever listeners exclusive access to their Founders' Shares, typically offered only to early investors. Visit smkcap.com/bec to learn more and download the full fund summary. Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Dive into the seismic Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal reshaping streaming in this Analytic Dreamz segment on Notorious Mass Effect. The $72 billion acquisition merges Netflix's 300M subscribers with HBO Max's 130M, targeting 430M global users—possibly $83B including debt. Set for Q3 2026 close, it requires spinning off CNN, Discovery Channel, TBS, and TNT.Netflix scores powerhouse IPs: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and classics like Casablanca, Citizen Kane. Columbia Business School's Kathryn Harrigan praises the unmatched library. HBO Max stays separate—no subscriber shifts yet—but co-CEO Gregory Peters signals post-close bundles, tiering, and integration amid overlap.Price hikes expected in 12-18 months. Regulatory hurdles mount: Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls it an 'anti-monopoly nightmare'; Trump administration skeptical per CNBC. Paramount-Skydance ($8.4B bid) and Comcast challenge, citing dominance risks. SAG-AFTRA warns of creative workforce threats. CEO Ted Sarandos defends: pro-consumer, pro-innovation, pro-worker, expanding choice.Warner films keep theatrical runs. Netflix also seals $1B Fort Monmouth acquisition for 12 soundstages, 500K sq ft production by 2028. Sarandos-Trump meetings add intrigue. $5.8B breakup fee if failed. Bids beat $28/share. This rivals Disney-Fox, building history's largest streaming empire. Analytic Dreamz delivers the essential analysis.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our featured guest this month is Shane Cox, Director Cyber Fusion Center at MorganFranklin Cyber, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from Denver Summit FC, EchoStar, Atom Computing, Quantinuum, Ibotta, Optiv, FusionAuth, Swimlane, Red Canary and a lot more! Come join us on the Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week's news: Denver Summit FC to debut at Empower Field at Mile high, eyes attendance record EchoStar founder Charlie Ergen returns as CEO amid $19.6B SpaceX spectrum deal Ibotta celebrates new downtown Denver headquarters Two Denver-area tech firms advance in $300M quantum competition Cyberattack on CodeRED forces Douglas County Sheriff's Office to seek new alert network Threat Modeling of AI Applications Is Mandatory The Authentication Rabbit Hole: What I Learned From Vibe-Coding Auth with AI 92% Breaches Preventable with AI Automation Stay on top of GitHub vulnerabilities with Dependabot Configurator Upcoming Events: Check out the full calendar ISACA Denver - HOLIDAY PARRRTAAAAYYY - 12/11 Colorado = Security Gives Back - 12/13 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door, scaled his home-service company to more than $300M in annual revenue and over 1,100 employees. His journey spans two decades of failures, rebuilding, systemizing, and mastering leadership. In this episode, he breaks down talent acquisition, firing top performers, building an owner-mindset workforce, and the philosophy that helped him 10x EBITDA in under two years.A grounded, tactical conversation on scaling, discipline, mentorship, and the mindset required to build a dominant organization.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This Day in Legal History: 21st Amendment RatifiedOn December 5, 1933, the United States ratified the Twenty-first Amendment to the Constitution, officially ending the era of national Prohibition. This amendment repealed the Eighteenth Amendment, which had banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors since 1920. Prohibition, championed by temperance movements and moral reformers, was initially seen as a solution to social problems such as crime and poverty. However, over the following decade, it led instead to a surge in organized crime, illegal speakeasies, and widespread disregard for the law.The Twenty-first Amendment is unique in American legal history—it is the only amendment to repeal a previous amendment. It is also the only amendment ratified through state conventions rather than by state legislatures, a strategic move to bypass potential legislative gridlock. Utah became the 36th state to ratify the amendment, securing the three-fourths majority needed for adoption.The repeal of Prohibition returned control over alcohol regulation to the states, many of which continued restrictions at the local level. The amendment's passage marked a shift toward a more pragmatic and less moralistic approach to federal lawmaking. It also highlighted the limits of federal power to regulate personal behavior and underscored the complexities of enforcing unpopular laws.In the broader context of constitutional law, the Twenty-first Amendment demonstrated the capacity of the Constitution to adapt and self-correct. It remains a pivotal example of how constitutional amendments can respond to changing public sentiment and unintended legal consequences.A federal appeals court allowed President Donald Trump to continue deploying National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., halting a lower court ruling that would have required the troops to withdraw by December 11. The temporary order from the D.C. Circuit Court does not address the underlying legality of the deployment but permits it to proceed while litigation continues. The deployment, which began in August, intensified after a November 26 shooting near the White House left two National Guard members injured—one fatally. Trump responded by sending 500 additional troops and renewing his call to halt immigration from what he called “third-world countries,” after a 29-year-old Afghan national was charged in the attack.D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb sued the administration in September, arguing Trump unlawfully took over local policing authority and violated federal restrictions on military involvement in domestic law enforcement. A federal judge initially sided with Schwalb, calling the deployment likely unlawful, but delayed enforcement of her ruling to allow time for appeal. The Trump administration maintains it can deploy troops to D.C. without local approval, citing the city's unique federal status. Meanwhile, similar deployments in other Democratic-led cities have sparked lawsuits and accusations that Trump is using federal force for political purposes. Lower courts have largely ruled against these moves, and the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on the legality of the Chicago deployment soon.Appeals court allows Trump National Guard deployment in DC to continue | ReutersTom Goldstein, a prominent Washington attorney and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is fighting to sell his $3 million home in D.C.'s Wesley Heights to fund his defense against 22 financial crime charges, including tax evasion. Prosecutors allege that Goldstein, who has made millions as a poker player, misrepresented his financial situation to obtain loans, including one used to purchase the property. A Maryland federal judge barred the sale, ruling the house is likely connected to the alleged crimes. Goldstein has appealed, arguing that blocking the sale violates his Sixth Amendment right to use untainted assets for legal defense, and insists the home is not tied to the alleged misconduct.The appeal is before the 4th Circuit, where Goldstein—representing himself—says he's accumulated millions in legal fees. Prosecutors maintain the house is tainted because Goldstein omitted over $15 million in debt from the mortgage application. The home is also collateral for Goldstein's appearance bond, due to his being labeled a flight risk. One of Goldstein's key financial backers, litigation funder Parabellum Capital, is a witness in the case but not accused of wrongdoing. Legal experts say his effort to sell the house faces steep odds given the property's legal entanglements and standard federal practices regarding tainted assets.Tom Goldstein fights to sell home as tax trial looms | ReutersA federal grand jury has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, rejecting prosecutors' second attempt to bring criminal charges against her, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Justice Department had sought to revive a case involving allegations of bank fraud and false statements related to a mortgage, after the initial indictment was dismissed in November due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan. Despite the setback, prosecutors reportedly plan to seek a new indictment.James, a Democrat and prominent critic of Donald Trump, was accused of misrepresenting financial information to obtain favorable mortgage terms on a Virginia property. She pleaded not guilty to the original charges. The failed indictment effort comes amid broader DOJ efforts targeting Trump critics, including former FBI Director James Comey and ex-national security adviser John Bolton—cases that have also faced legal hurdles.Grand jury rejections are rare, as prosecutors usually face a low threshold of probable cause to proceed. James is now the highest-profile figure to have such a case rejected during Trump's second term. The president has publicly attacked James for leading a civil fraud lawsuit against him, which resulted in a massive financial penalty, later reduced on appeal but with Trump still found liable for fraud.Grand jury rejects second criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, sources say | ReutersLawyers representing authors and publishers in a $1.5 billion copyright settlement with AI company Anthropic have requested $300 million in legal fees, amounting to 20% of the total settlement. Filed in federal court in San Francisco, the fee request comes after Anthropic agreed in October to settle claims it used pirated books to train its AI models, including its commercial product Claude. As part of the agreement, Anthropic will pay over $3,000 per infringed work, destroy the infringing datasets, and certify they are not part of its commercial systems.The legal team, led by Susman Godfrey and Lieff Cabraser, argued that the fee is “conservative” by class action standards, citing more than 26,000 hours of high-risk work. The settlement, which received preliminary approval in September, is being described as the largest reported copyright class action resolution to date. Anthropic has denied wrongdoing and retains the right to contest the fee amount.Authors have until January 15 to opt out of the class action and pursue individual claims. A final fairness hearing before U.S. District Judge William Alsup is scheduled for April, where objections from class members and fee disputes will be reviewed.Authors' lawyers in $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement seek $300 million | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a composer of some note.On December 5, 1791, the world lost one of its greatest musical minds: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Just 35 years old at the time of his death, Mozart left behind an astonishing body of work that shaped the course of Western classical music. His death, shrouded in speculation and mystery, came while he was in the midst of composing what would become one of his most profound and haunting works—the Requiem in D minor, K. 626. The Lacrymosa movement, in particular, captures the emotional gravity of that moment, as if echoing his own impending end.Although Mozart did not live to finish the Requiem, the fragments he left behind were completed by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr, guided by sketches and oral instruction. The Lacrymosa, with its solemn melodies and aching harmonies, stands as one of the most emotionally resonant sections of the work. Franz Liszt later transcribed it for solo piano, creating a version that retains its choral intensity while adding a layer of intimate, virtuosic expressiveness.Listening to Liszt's transcription of the Lacrymosa is like hearing Mozart's farewell whispered through the keys of a piano—stark, mournful, and deeply human. December 5, then, is not only the date of Mozart's passing but also a reminder of the enduring beauty he left behind, etched into every phrase of the Requiem. His music, especially in this piece, speaks across centuries to the depths of loss and the hope of transcendence.Without further ado, Mozart's Requiem in D. minor – enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Even in a hyper-competitive market, they managed to stand out. We look at the breakthroughs that impressed investors. And we analyze the impact this raise will have on sector competition.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Investors are rallying around their long-term strategy. We break down the commitments behind the raise. And we outline how the lab plans to scale responsibly.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into Black Forest Labs' $300M raise and what this new $3.25B valuation means for its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. We also discuss how this influx of capital could accelerate its model development and competitive ambitions.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle--------------See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jerry spoke to John Johnson, development director at SSE Thermal.

Growth rarely comes without sacrifice—and for many advisory firm owners, that means making bold investments that might pinch margins today to create momentum for tomorrow. This episode explores how strategic hiring, branding, and compensation design can help accelerate growth while building a stronger, more scalable team. Morgan Nichols is the CEO of LifeBranch Wealth Partners, an independent broker-dealer practice based in Grapevine, Texas, overseeing $630 million in AUM for 830 households. Listen in as Morgan shares how she doubled her firm's size in just three and a half years in part by investing ahead of the curve, from hiring before capacity hits a breaking point to rebranding her firm to reflect a broader, growth-oriented vision. You'll learn how she designed clear career paths and compensation models that balance stability with opportunity, why she added a dedicated business development director to fuel new growth, and what helped her stay resilient through challenging growth stages.  For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/466

Russ Fradin sold his first company for $300M. He's back in the arena with Larridin, helping companies measure just how successful their AI actually is.In this episode, Russ sits down with a16z General Partner Alex Rampell to reveal why the measurement infrastructure that unlocked internet advertising's trillion-dollar boom is exactly what's missing from AI, why your most productive employees are hiding their AI usage from management, and the uncomfortable truth that companies desperately buying AI tools have no idea whether anyone's actually using them. The same playbook that built comScore into a billion-dollar measurement empire now determines which AI companies survive the coming shakeout.Timecodes: 0:00 — Introduction 2:15 — Early Career, Ad Tech, and Web 1.03:09 — Attribution Problems in Ad Tech & AI4:30 — Building Measurement Infrastructure6:49 — Software Eating Labor: Productivity Shifts8:51 — The Challenge of Measuring AI ROI14:54 — The Productivity Baseline Problem18:46 — Defining and Measuring Productivity21:27 — Goodhart's Law & the Pitfalls of Metrics22:41 — The Harvey Example: Usage vs. Value25:18 — Surveys vs. Behavioral Data28:38 — Interdepartmental Responsiveness & Real-World Metrics31:00 — Enterprise AI Adoption: What the Data Shows33:59 — Employee Anxiety & Training Gaps38:31 — The Nexus Product & Safe AI Usage42:08 — The Future of Work: Job Loss or Job Creation?44:40 — The Competitive Advantage of AI53:45 — The Product Marketing Problem in AI55:00 — The Importance of Specific Use CasesResources:Follow Russ Fradin on X: https://x.com/rfradinFollow Alex Rampell on X: https://x.com/arampell Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see http://a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week in bitcoin mining news, the Department of Homeland Security is targeting Bitmain with Operation Red Sunset, and Tether buys more shares of Bitdeer. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Charlie break down Operation Red Sunset—the US government's probe into Bitmain over national security concerns. We also cover brutal mining economics with hashprice at all-time lows, Trump's new executive order spurring AI and energy R&D, Hive's $300M at-the-market offering, and Tether reupping its BTDR investment. And for this week's dual cry corner, why Cardano still sucks and why gamers are crying as RAM prices surge from AI demand. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** - Hash price at $36 per petahash per day (all-time low territory) - First back-to-back negative difficulty adjustments since summer - Small miners (1-5MW) shutting down operations - DDR5 RAM jumped from $100 to $400+ per unit - Hive raises $300M at-the-market offering - Operation Red Sunset targets Bitmain security risks Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:34 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:22 US probes Bitmain 13:37 White House Genesis Mission EO 18:34 Hive $300m ATM 20:40 Tether reups its BTDR stake 26:17 Cry Corner: Cardano go down 30:44 Cry Corner: RAM too spensy

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter for market-making news as it hits the wire! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Charlie break down Operation Red Sunset—the US government's probe into Bitmain over national security concerns. We also cover brutal mining economics with hashprice at all-time lows, Trump's new executive order spurring AI and energy R&D, Hive's $300M at-the-market offering, and Tether reupping its BTDR investment. And for this week's dual cry corner, why Cardano still sucks and why gamers are crying as RAM prices surge from AI demand. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** - Hash price at $36 per petahash per day (all-time low territory) - First back-to-back negative difficulty adjustments since summer - Small miners (1-5MW) shutting down operations - DDR5 RAM jumped from $100 to $400+ per unit - Hive raises $300M at-the-market offering - Operation Red Sunset targets Bitmain security risks Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:34 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:22 US probes Bitmain 13:37 White House Genesis Mission EO 18:34 Hive $300m ATM 20:40 Tether reups its BTDR stake 26:17 Cry Corner: Cardano go down 30:44 Cry Corner: RAM too spensy

Join The Creative Finance Playbook Coaching Program & Learn Directly from Jenn & Joe:⁠⁠⁠https://creativefinanceplaybook.com/From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Freedom Through Real Estate | Creative Finance PlaybookWhat if the key to your dream life isn't more hustle—but smarter strategy? She sold $300M in real estate… then walked away to find freedom.In this episode of Creative Finance Playbook, Jenn & Joe Della Fave sit down with Kate Denese, a powerhouse real-estate investor and coach who sold $300 million in property, built multiple Airbnb and long-term rentals, and learned how to design a business—and life—on her own terms.What You'll Learn:

This episode originally aired in 2024.  If buying your first rental felt intimidating, you're not alone—most investors start with fear, then realize how quickly they can scale once they get that first win. In this replay, Dr. Elaine Stageberg shares how she hit the Fannie/Freddie 10-loan limit and kept going, building a portfolio of 200+ single-family rentals, plus additional properties through joint ventures and private equity. Elaine is a psychiatrist, mother of four, and private equity firm owner who reached financial freedom at 30 and now manages over 1,000 doors worth more than $300M.

BT & Sal dissect Hal Steinbrenner's year-end press conference, focusing on his comments regarding the Yankees' massive payroll and his reluctance to promise another $300M+ spending spree to keep pace with the Dodgers. The hosts vent their frustration over Hal's lack of "irrational behavior" and his deflections on the team's failures, including blaming players for the summer swoons and playoffs. The discussion centers on Hal's claim that it's "not fair to assume" the Yankees make a profit, which the hosts quickly call out as a convenient gloss-over of their $8 billion valuation. Finally, they debate the necessary "radical" roster changes needed, like trading Giancarlo Stanton, to rebuild a winning club, arguing that simply running it back with a healthy rotation and Cody Bellinger isn't enough to secure a World Series.

*Are we finally reaching Peak eVTOL? Jason and Alex on Joby's big Abu Dhabi moves and Archer's purchase of LA's Hawthorne Airport.On a PACKED Monday TWiST, Jason is BACK from MENA and Tokyo. Hear tales from his whirlwind trips launching new Founder University satellite programs… and find out why construction and fintech are BOOMING across the Middle East.PLUS Ramp raised $300M… here's why Alex calls the round “pretty baller.” We question why AI companies are growing SO MUCH FOUNDER than their SaaS counterparts. We're digging into the Problem with Dropbox.AND we're saying goodbye to KitKat, the beloved SF bodega cat who was reportedly run over by a Waymo. Here's why Jason's not too broken up about it (but he's JUST JOKING!)

Join us for a profoundly honest and strategically insightful conversation with Elliot Kallen, a 40-year veteran entrepreneur and Founder of Prosperity Financial Group, which manages over $500 million in assets.In 2015, during a critical phase in his business-building journey, Elliot's 19-year-old youngest son, Jake, committed suicide, a devastating event that coincided with the challenges of growing his venture. Despite the tragic loss, he persevered,  continued to scale, and kept his business running.Elliot's journey is the definition of resilience. He shares the raw truth of scaling a business—including being forced to sell a cash-strapped venture and navigating the treacherous waters of uncontrolled growth—all while enduring the devastating personal loss.This episode is essential listening for any founder who knows that growth doesn't always equal cash flow and that true leadership is forged in crisis.In this episode, we discuss the high-stakes reality of entrepreneurship:The "Apple" Struggle: The common pitfall where a business looks successful externally but is cash-strapped and struggling internally.The Power of Adversity: Why true growth and priceless insights don't come from success, but from overcoming failure and navigating difficult times.Financial Sanity: The significance of sound financial planning for entrepreneurs, including understanding your burn rate and common mistakes when building personal and business wealth.Hiring to Elevate: Strategies for hiring people who genuinely complement your weaknesses to drive sustainable scale.Legacy Through Loss: How Elliot channeled a personal tragedy into founding A Brighter Day, a national nonprofit providing crucial mental health support for teenagers.Elliot is also the Amazon #1 best-selling author of DRIVEN: How to Elevate Your Success as an Entrepreneur. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking practical, hard-won wisdom on staying motivated, financially sound, and resilient under immense pressure.Support the showRemember to subscribe for free to stay current with entrepreneur conversations. Want the episode freebie or have a question for our guest or Vincent? Interested in becoming a guest or show partner? Email us.This Episode is Brought to You By: Coming Alive Podcast Production: www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.

In this special episode recorded live at Amazon UnBox in Nashville, I sit down with Charlotte Maines, Head of Device Advertising for Fire TV at Amazon. We dive into the massive reach of Fire TV—over 300 million devices sold globally—and what that means for brands aiming to connect with high-value, logged-in Amazon customers.Charlotte shares how Amazon is evolving the ad experience from simple tune-in campaigns to interactive, full-funnel marketing opportunities. We unpack the growing role of Alexa Plus, Amazon's new LLM-powered assistant, and how it's revolutionizing personalized, voice-driven engagement across devices. From shoppable connected TV to dynamic creative powered by GenAI, this episode is packed with insights for any brand looking to harness the next wave of CTV innovation.Timeline Summary:[0:38] - Why Fire TV's 300M device footprint is a game-changer for advertisers[2:40] - The “six-minute window”: How brands can show up during viewer decision time[4:22] - Evolution of Fire TV advertising—from HBO tune-ins to full-funnel brand engagement[6:12] - Inside Alexa Plus: How LLMs are powering Amazon's new conversational AI[8:10] - Shopping with your voice: Fire TV and Alexa's seamless commerce experiences[10:00] - The future rotator: Amazon's prime CTV ad real estate explained[12:45] - Full-funnel advertising: How Amazon connects the dots across devices and media[15:15] - GenAI in action: How brands are creating audio ads in seconds using Amazon tools[18:12] - What brands—big and small—are learning from Amazon's self-service creative tools[20:33] - Why devices are key to Amazon's dominance in full-funnel marketingLinks & Resources:Learn more about Alexa Plus: Amazon AlexaExplore Sabio's platform: sabioctv.com

In this episode of the Mortgage Marketing Expert podcast, Phil Treadwell interviews Michael Most, a seasoned mortgage broker with extensive experience in the industry. Michael shares his journey from aspiring lawyer to successful mortgage broker, emphasizing the importance of understanding the 'why' behind processes and decisions in the mortgage industry. He discusses key traits for success, the significance of collaboration, and effective strategies for scaling a mortgage business. Michael also highlights the importance of having meaningful conversations with clients about their financial goals and navigating the current market dynamics. The episode concludes with a focus on building genuine relationships in the mortgage business. Michael Most is VP / Senior Loan Officer at Most Home Loans and host of The Most Mindset podcast, as well as a 25+ year mortgage veteran. From optimizing closing department systems early in his career to producing over $300M+ annually and more than $4B in lifetime volume, Michael has a proven track record of maximizing results. He knows how institutions quietly capture hidden margin, and he's committed to helping loan officers and originators who are tired of being undervalued and underpaid.  01:02 Introduction to Michael Most's Journey 03:54 Key Traits for Success in Mortgage Origination 06:57 Understanding the Current Market Dynamics 09:49 The Importance of Collaboration in the Industry 13:09 Scaling Your Mortgage Business 15:56 Time Management and Knowing Your Worth 22:05 Navigating Market Conversations with Clients 23:16 Understanding Borrower Mindsets 26:39 Navigating Market Predictions 28:18 The Importance of Personal Connection 31:09 Building Relationships in Business 35:43 Competing in the Jumbo Loan Market 39:55 Overcoming Underwriting Challenges Connect with Michael Most: https://themostmindset.com  FREE POWER PLANNING SUMMIT - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN our Free Monthly Mastermind Group

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SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover the $1.7B acquisition of Security AI, LangChain's massive valuation, and the surprise $300M funding” round for Periodic Labs. They The post SED News: AMD's Big OpenAI Deal, Intel's Struggles, and Apple's AI Long Game appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Buckle up, patriots – President Trump just DOMINATED his Asia powerhouse tour, sealing a MASSIVE fentanyl deal with Xi in South Korea and unlocking $2 TRILLION in U.S. investments! Treasury Sec. Bessent calls it GAME-CHANGING, but back home? Dem socialist saboteurs have SHUT DOWN YOUR GOVERNMENT for 29 straight days! Speaker Johnson ROASTS their "political survival" scam, Sen. Thune exposes the LEVERAGE play, and Rep. Tenney nails it: "Marxist activists and dark money OWN the Democrat Party!" While Trump wins globally, America's bleeding – TIME TO FIGHT BACK!ICE HEROES UNDER 8,000% DEATH THREAT SIEGE – CITIES FALLING TO FOREIGN INVASION! ICE warriors are ROLLING despite the chaos – 3,000+ rapists, murderers, and gangbangers BUSTED in the Midway Blitz, per Sec. Noem! But radical mobs are UNLEASHING 8,000% SPIKE in violent threats, assaults, and doxxing! Meanwhile, Minneapolis is DEARBORN 2.0: Socialist-Muslim mayor wannabe Omar Fateh waves SOMALI FLAGS, pledges loyalty to FOREIGNERS, and blasts "WHITES are the real threat"! Mayor Frey dances for jihad flags – where are AMERICAN VOTERS? Dearborn's already blasting 5AM Muslim prayers, ignoring noise laws and CRUSHING citizens – YOUR CITY NEXT?!FREE SPEECH MASSACRE + NEWSOM OWNED Free speech BLOODBATH: Josh Hammer demands Tucker Carlson "NEUTRALIZED" for interviewing Nick Fuentes – MTG and Joe Oltmann EXPLODE! Gavin Newsom GETS CHECKMATED by a reporter on his $300M mystery Capitol Project – ZERO transparency after BADMOUTHING Trump's White House! DON'T JUST WATCH – ACT! Our EPIC FAX BLAST to Congress demands: FUND ICE MASS DEPORTATIONS, JAIL THREATENERS, DEFUND SANCTUARY HELLHOLES, PROSECUTE OBSTRUCTORS! History's watching – BE THE HERO! Tune in, gear up, and #BackTheBadge – THIS is WAR.