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Omni Talk Retail is live from eTail West 2026 with coverage powered by NetElixir. In this interview, Anne Mezzenga speaks with Kelly Cook, CEO of Davids Bridal, fresh off the stage to discuss the company's bold “Aisle to Algorithm” strategy and what she calls the bridal tech revolution. David's Bridal is expanding beyond a $4B bridal TAM into the broader $70B wedding ecosystem, building what Kelly describes as an AI and asset light approach to retail and media within the wedding industry. Key themes from the conversation: • The “tech sandwich” model: high tech before and after the in store bridal appointment • Virtual try on, AR wedding visualization, and agentic AI guiding brides through 300 planning tasks • A vision for one click wedding planning powered by immersive augmented reality • How partnerships and retail media are unlocking value beyond the dress • Why large scale transformation requires fearless talent and cultural clarity Kelly also shares three leadership lessons for retail executives navigating transformation, including her now famous advice: be somebody's shot of whiskey, not everybody's cup of tea. Thank you to NetElixir for supporting our eTail West 2026 coverage. #eTailWest #RetailTransformation #AIinRetail #Weddings #RetailInnovation #DigitalTransformation

Episode Overview:In this episode, Alex Rawlings speaks with Richard Fitzgerald of CapitalSpring, a private equity firm specializing in foodservice and multi-location consumer businesses. Richard shares insights into CapitalSpring's differentiated, sector-focused approach, how they've scaled over 20 years, and the recent $1B+ exit to Bain Capital. He also unpacks their latest fundraising success in a tough market and the importance of specialization in today's crowded PE landscape.Timestamps & Key Topics:00:00 – Introduction Overview of CapitalSpring's focus and two key topics: fundraising success and a $1B+ exit.00:54 – Richard's Background From investment banking to founding CapitalSpring in 2005 with a sector-specialist mindset.03:19 – Why Multi-Location Businesses? Opportunities found on Main Street—resilient, everyday consumer services often overlooked in PE.04:43 – Starting Small, Scaling Big CapitalSpring began with $3M; now 300 investments and $4B deployed across 100+ brands.06:30 – Specialization as a Differentiator Why generalist firms struggle, and how deep focus wins deals without being the highest bidder.08:55 – $1B+ Exit: Sizzling Platter to Bain Capital Growth from 400 to 800+ locations across multiple brands and markets, despite COVID headwinds.14:03 – Key Learning: Labor-Light Models Pandemic emphasized the value of operational efficiency and low labor reliance in QSR investments.15:27 – Fund VII: First Close Success How CapitalSpring raised in a tough market by showcasing portfolio resilience and a hybrid debt/equity model.17:44 – Hybrid Capital Strategy Flexibility to invest via debt, equity, or both—offering solutions to founders and mitigating risk for LPs.20:04 – Book Recommendation: Give and Take by Adam Grant The power of relationships in PE—not just financial modeling.21:57 – Connect with Richard Email: rfitzgerald@capitalspring.com | LinkedIn & website via CapitalSpring.Top Takeaways:Specialization is key in today's competitive PE environment.Hybrid investing (debt + equity) offers flexibility and downside protection.Operationally light, multi-unit businesses prove resilient—even in crises.Long-term success in PE depends on relationships, not just technical skills.Raw Selection partners with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies to secure exceptional executive talent. We focus on de-risking executive recruitment through meticulous search and selection processes, ensuring top-tier performance and long-term success.

BC's Feb 17, 2026 budget cuts $1.4B from housing over three years and shuts the Community Housing Fund indefinitely, while adding several tax/cost changes that make building harder. Alex says this will reduce new supply, risking a construction drought and much higher prices later, with BCREA warning up to +27% by 2032. One bright spot: a bigger PTT exemption for purpose-built rentals.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Is the private credit market on the verge of a blow-up, or is it just a headline frenzy? This episode breaks down the Blue Owl $1.4B asset sale, what it really means for investors, and why short-term swings can mislead the public. From the rise of private credit and private equity to the decline of IPOs over the past decades, we reveal how Wall Street has evolved—and why caution and understanding intrinsic value matter more than hype.

Ad revenue is still holding up in key quarters—even as some US economic signals flash stress and platform reporting gets a bit murkier. Kate Scott-Dawkins joins Jeff Foster and Nidhi Shah to break down fresh earnings signals (Roku, Walmart/eBay, Pinterest, travel platforms, Reddit), then brings in WPP Media search experts Katelyn Taylor and Teddie Cowell for a fast-moving conversation on how “search” is expanding beyond the box into AI discovery, answer engines, and agentic commerce. Topics include: Roku platform growth and OS advantage, retail media's continued surge (Walmart's $6.4B ads and eBay near $2B), AI shopping assistants and order value lift, Pinterest monetization and international user mix, travel advertising divergence (Booking/Expedia vs Tripadvisor) under AI-driven traffic shifts, Reddit's ad growth and changes to user reporting, why AI search isn't a zero-sum threat to traditional search, “total search” (paid + organic + social + commerce), EEAT/source-worthiness and third-party signals (PR/UGC/reviews), the human vs machine content tension during the agentic transition, and the five pillars of the Advertising Intelligence Framework (inputs, processing, distribution, monetization, content/media).00:00 – Intro: ad resilience, murkier reporting, and search beyond the box01:01 – Earnings roundup: Roku, retail media (Walmart/eBay), Pinterest, travel, Reddit12:01 – Search deep dive begins: why search is still strong in 202615:10 – “Total search”: paid + organic + social + commerce + PR/affiliates18:10 – Myth-busting + Google context: AI discovery isn't zero-sum20:53 – EEAT/source-worthiness: trust signals, UGC, and third-party visibility23:16 – Who's most disrupted: traffic-first models vs value-based measurement26:06 – Advertising Intelligence Framework: five pillars and how to use itAdvertising Intelligence Framework: https://www.wppmedia.com/thought-leadership/research-business-intelligence/advertising-intelligence-framework-first-edition?utm_source=media_intelligence&utm_medium=podcast

US equity markets weaker after booking three straight sessions of gains, with oil prices climbing to six-month highs amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran  - Dow fell -268-points or -0.54% Boeing Co (down -2.18%) and Sherwin-Williams Co (-2.23%) both fell over >2%.The broader S&P500 eased -0.28%, with Financials (down -0.86%) leading eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Investors moved out of private credit stocks after private market and alternative assets manager Blue Owl Capital Inc (down -5.93%) announced it's going to tighten investor liquidity following its sale of US$1.4B in loan assets, spurring worries among investors about losses in the murky private loans area. Blackstone Inc (-5.37%) and Apollo Global Management Inc (-5.21%) both fell over >5%.   Information Technology fell -0.53%, with reports ChatGPT maker OpenAI is set to close a US$100B funding round. Utilities returned to the top of the primary sector leaderboard with a +1.13% gain.  Bookings Holdings Inc -6.16% a day after the on-line travel agency posted higher sales and profit for the fourth quarter. However, Bank of America analysts noted strategic reinvestments will likely slow the company's pace of margin expansion. Carvana Co shed -7.95% after the online used-car retailer recorded some weakness in some key profitability metrics that outweighed solid sales numbers for the fourth quarter released after the close of the previous session.The Nasdaq lost -0.31%.The small capitalisation Russell 2000 added +0.24%.  

In his tour of the Munich Security Conference, Governor Gavin Newsom held himself up as a global leader on policies most European nations abandoned decades ago. David and Will also discuss: the impact of the U.S. EPA's announcement that it will no longer follow the Obama-era “endangerment finding” on carbon emissions, San Francisco skier Eileen Gu's decision to represent China in the Olympics, State Senator Scott Wiener's failure to keep up with climate science, and how Newsom's Prop. 50 may silence at least one of the brightest conservative voices in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bonus: Lance Christensen breaks down Newsom's attempted takeover of the state Department of Education. Music by Metalachi.Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:The Bahnsen Group Opens News Silicon Valley OfficeWill on NPR: Texas Dems are stuck on identity politics with Senate race at stakeCPC hiring: Director of development We Need to Tax the Rich. Are Unions Going About it the Right Way in California?Nobody wants to step on the gas (tax)Sam Darnold's insane California tax bill stunningly exceeds Super Bowl winningsCalifornia Jock Tax Calculator Boomer Esiason suggests barring California from Hosting Super BowlVP Vance to lead California anti-fraud task force: reportMunich Security Conference: Governor Newsom reinforces climate partnerships as Donald Trump abandons long-standing American alliesLee Zeldin's EPA Liberates American IndustryDonald Trump declares the Republican Party the pro-pollution partyWiener Watch! New bill aims to allow California AG to sue oil companies for disaster costsSoCal Edison files lawsuit over Eaton Fire, alleging LA County, other utilities are also to blameJudge clears way for mega lawsuit blaming LA and California for deadly Palisades FireEileen Gu's Terrible ChoiceKiley says he's weighing challenge to McClintock. He's already launched an opening salvo.Lance Christensen: A Strangely Good Few Weeks in EducationState Superintendent Tony Thurmond on the power struggle over public schools | California Politics 360Number of the Week: Teacher strike votes are risingTeachers Unions Get DesperateTeachers email parents demanding they don't homeschool kids – as San Francisco strike grinds into a third dayUS Secretary of Ed Linda McMahon: Teachers shouldn't have to bankroll unionsUnderstanding SFUSD's $1.4B budget: How teachers and the district come up with different numbersLAUSD will vote on layoffs amid budget challenges, declining enrollment UTLA planning documents appear to advocate for use of school resources as ‘form of resistance' against ICEGen Z are arriving to college unable to even read a sentence—professors warn it could lead to a generation of anxious and lonely graduatesUC San Diego Finds One In Eight Freshmen Lack High-School Math SkillsThe tide goes out on youth gender medicine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Re-Release:  On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Joe Kudla, the founder and CEO of Vuori, a performance apparel brand inspired by the active California lifestyle.  Kristel and Joe discuss how and why Vuori got started, the importance of embracing a growth mindset in business and in life, a look into the big lessons Joe has learned from his journey with Vuori and more! Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode A look into how and why Joe started the performance apparel brand, Vuori How Joe navigates the stress of being a Founder Vuori's Happiness Investment  How Joe uses yoga and breathwork as a stress reliever A big life lesson and a big professional lesson Joe has learned from his time at Vuori Joe's leadership style and how he attracts and keeps top talent at Vuori The importance of embracing a growth minsdet How Joe approaches company culture  The team at Vuori sent Kristel out some complimentary clothing.  About Joe Kudla: Joe Kudla is the founder and CEO of Vuori, a performance apparel brand inspired by the active California lifestyle. A yogi, surfer, outdoorsman and former college athlete, he drew upon his experiences to disrupt the market with A New Perspective on Performance Apparel.  Functional, high‑quality clothing that does not sacrifice style—Built to move in. Styled for life.  Founded in 2015, Vuori received a $400 million investment and $4B valuation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 in 2021, marking one of the largest investments in a private apparel company. Ernst & Young LLP honored Joe with the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Pacific Southwest Award. He was also named Glossy's Founder of the Year in 2022.  With a background in accounting, Joe founded the IT consulting firm Vaco SanDiego prior to launching Vuori. Today, he lives in Encinitas, CA with his wife and two children. True to the brand ethos, he still makes time every day to get outside and stay active.  Connect with Vuori Website: https://vuoriclothing.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vuori-inc-/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuoriclothing/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vuoriclothing  X: https://twitter.com/vuoriclothing  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vuori-inc-/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:

Peter Tuchman reports from the NYSE after a wild week ending on Friday the 13th/Valentine's Day. He says the Dow closed up around 49,500, inching back toward 50,000 after Thursday's significant, broad-based selloff, while buyers stepped in with intent on solid volume (about 1.4B shares) and strong advances over declines. He notes transports and industrials were up, tech remained under pressure, and he discusses anxiety around the AI narrative while arguing the tech trade is pausing rather than broken. He adds CPI came in a bit lower than expected, earnings have been softer, and more clarity is needed from upcoming economic data, inflation/employment updates, interest-rate-cut expectations, and political headlines. He mentions gold and silver had surged then pulled back, crypto remains under pressure, and margin calls may be forcing some selling elsewhere. He closes with Valentine's Day wishes and a reminder that a three-day market closure can create added weekend uncertainty. 00:00 Einstein of Wall Street Intro from the NYSE Floor 00:50 Friday the 13th Market Close: Dow Near 50K, SPY Recap 01:13 Today's Bounce After the Selloff: Volume, Breadth & Sector Check 01:55 AI/Tech Anxiety vs. the Bigger Bull Narrative 03:17 What's Driving Uncertainty: CPI, Earnings, and Lack of Clarity 03:46 Looking Ahead: February Catalysts, Fed/White House Headlines 04:16 Gold, Silver, Crypto Pressure & Spillover Into Stocks 04:44 Valentine's Day Sign-Off + 3-Day Weekend Warning 05:20 Final Goodbye: Trade Like Einstein Closing Remarks All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

That viral blog post about AI taking your job… reveals our economy's Catch 22.Galentine's Day has become a $2.4B spending day… Because the best biz ideas start as jokes.A $10B prediction app opened a free grocery store?… True story (inspired by Ancient Rome).Plus, Sweethearts sells 8B heart-shaped candies this week… but now with an econ theme (“Split Rent”)AI essay: “Something Big Is Happening”: https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happeningBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYAustin, TX (2/25): SOLD OUTArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2306: Kid and Wally unearths a bag of old flash drives stuffed with Fappening leaks and They swear naked chick cravings never die; God built men for it. Girl-on-girl makeouts get the thumbs-up (double breeding shots) while guy kisses gross everyone out—pure biology, not perversion.  Wally updates the personal front: banging the new girl while legally dumping the ex, dead truck blocking the driveway, pounding beers to cope. His girl accuses him of only wanting to "get drunk and fuck"—Wally owns it as his middle name and fucking job.  They school daughters on reality: guys stay oblivious to unspoken expectations, women assume mind-reading, but even when we know, we might not deliver—deal with it.  Tech ghosting hurts—read receipts but she's active elsewhere? Trade her for another blonde. Kid's sober streak kills his patience: no more "whatever" tolerance for bullshit.  Wally's ex drama goes nuclear: mentally unhinged old lady toddler-melts when he starts talking to her friend a year after the split (started with a drunk "don't talk shit about me" message after she dumped the kids on him).  Ex first says "he's a nice guy, let me think," then explodes in rage Feminism gets torched: bra-burners fucked housewives wanting to stay home by demanding equality while keeping perks like opened doors and titty-bought drinks.  Trannies slammed as indecisive women who can't pick a sex. Biblical women had no voice, ad agencies pit chicks against each other with makeup wars so they never unite against dudes. Eskimo brothers? Guys shrug; women go full eye-claw psycho.  Sports rant: NFL's endless flags make it unwatchable like basketball; baseball smartly fixed pace, hockey lost the fun fights, football's violence is baked in and can't be softened without killing fans. Local shootings (brothers blasting dad), ICE idiots failing open-book tests and dying dumb (gun in standoff), media distractions from government theft—taxes on everything while Trump's family pockets $1.4B.  Kid A.G. calls Wally a "true American hero" for wanting to burn the Capitol down—January 6th failed by not finishing the job. Dream scenario: Islamic nuke wipes D.C., states rise, destroy Islam's burka slavery (religion, especially Islam, mind-fucks billions; Catholic schoolgirls the dirty-hot exception).  Ends with Wally's dead truck buried in snow, gun stockpile for apocalypse, libtard spotting (600-lb Hello Kitty donut queen), martial law conspiracies called childish, ass-rub proxy requests, and plans for more calls since travel's fucked.

MegaETH mainnet is live, kicking off a new frontier for Ethereum scaling: ultra-low latency, massive throughput, and an execution environment built to unlock apps that can't exist on L1. Lei Yang & Namik break down why Vitalik's latest L2 framing validates “barbell” scaling, what users actually inherit from Ethereum (censorship resistance, exit guarantees, and fraud-proof security assumptions), and why stages + governance are harder than they look.  Plus: the mainnet stress test (11.4B tx in 7 days, 55k peak TPS), the economics shift toward stablecoin yield with USDM, proximity markets for MEV, and MegaETH's aggressive app-incubation strategy. ------

Our 233rd episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news!Recorded on 01/30/2026Hosted 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:Google introduces Gemini AI agent in Chrome for advanced browser functionality, including auto-browsing for pro and ultra subscribers.OpenAI releases ChatGPT Translator and Prism, expanding its applications beyond core business to language translation and scientific research assistance.Significant funding rounds and valuations achieved by startups Recursive and New Rofo, focusing on specialized AI chips and optical processors respectively.Political and social issues, including violence in Minnesota, prompt tech leaders in AI like Ade from Anthropic and Jeff Dean from Google to express concerns about the current administration's actions.Timestamps:(00:00:10) Intro / BanterTools & Apps(00:04:09) Google adds Gemini AI-powered ‘auto browse' to Chrome | The Verge(00:07:11) Users flock to open source Moltbot for always-on AI, despite major risks - Ars Technica(00:13:25) Google Brings Genie 3 'World Building' Experiment to AI Ultra Subscribers - CNET(00:16:17) OpenAI's ChatGPT translator challenges Google Translate | The Verge(00:18:27) OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists | TechCrunchApplications & Business(00:19:49) Exclusive: China gives nod to ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent to buy Nvidia's H200 chips - sources | Reuters(00:22:55) AI chip startup Ricursive hits $4B valuation 2 months after launch(00:24:38) AI Startup Recursive in Funding Talks at $4 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg(00:27:30) Flapping Airplanes and the promise of research-driven AI | TechCrunch(00:31:54) From invisibility cloaks to AI chips: Neurophos raises $110M to build tiny optical processors for inferencing | TechCrunchProjects & Open Source(00:35:34) Qwen3-Max-Thinking debuts with focus on hard math, code(00:38:26) China's Moonshot releases a new open-source model Kimi K2.5 and a coding agent | TechCrunch(00:46:00) Ai2 launches family of open-source AI developer agents that adapt to any codebase - SiliconANGLE(00:47:46) Tiny startup Arcee AI built a 400B-parameter open source LLM from scratch to best Meta's LlamaResearch & Advancements(00:52:53) Post-LayerNorm Is Back: Stable, ExpressivE, and Deep(00:58:00) [2601.19897] Self-Distillation Enables Continual Learning(01:03:04) [2601.20802] Reinforcement Learning via Self-Distillation(01:05:58) Teaching Models to Teach Themselves: Reasoning at the Edge of LearnabilityPolicy & Safety(01:09:13) Amodei, Hoffman Join Tech Workers Decrying Minnesota Violence - BloombergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

En este episodio de Wall Street Colada, te traemos las claves que están moviendo los mercados en una jornada marcada por resultados, giros estratégicos y nuevas apuestas en inteligencia artificial:

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Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz explores Royal Match, the dominant free-to-play match-3 puzzle game from Dream Games, the Istanbul-based powerhouse founded in 2019 by ex-Peak Games executives including CEO Soner Aydemir. Launched globally in early 2021 after a 2020 soft launch, it features King Robert as protagonist in polished, ad-free gameplay where players match 3+ tiles like crowns, coins, and shields to complete objectives—collecting items, breaking obstacles like vases and chains, or clearing paths—across move- or time-limited levels.The core loop includes regenerating lives (5 total), earning stars to decorate and progress the castle meta-layer, and deploying boosters like rockets, TNT, light balls, and hammers earned through combos or purchased. Events such as Sky Race (PvP-style), tournaments, quests, team alliances, streak rewards, card collections, and minigames drive engagement. With over 12,400 levels by late 2025 (expanding biweekly with 100+ new ones every two weeks), progression is endless—no true endgame—demanding thousands of hours, especially for F2P players facing aggressive difficulty scaling and near-miss designs that push impulse buys for extra moves or boosters.Analytic Dreamz breaks down its extraordinary success: 300M–370M+ downloads, lifetime revenue surpassing $5–7B (with $1.3–1.4B in 2024–2025 alone, topping casual/puzzle charts), and ~55M MAU. Dream Games, now valued at ~$5B following a major 2025 CVC Capital Partners investment (providing liquidity to early VCs while founders retain majority control), dominates match-3 IAP revenue share through masterful user acquisition (heavy Apple Search Ads, creative pin-pull campaigns) and retention via live ops—no ads interrupting play.Praised for smooth UX, polish, and uninterrupted experience (4.7/5 store ratings), it faces criticism for paywalls, "rigged" difficulty spikes, Super Hard levels, and misleading ads. A 2024 gambling lawsuit in Washington alleged coin purchases resemble gambling, though no major resolutions noted. Sequel Royal Kingdom (2024) adds PvP and ranked play, already generating hundreds of millions.Join Analytic Dreamz to unpack how Royal Match redefined mobile puzzle dominance through relentless monetization, UA strategy, and live service mastery, turning Dream Games into a top global publisher. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brett Jennings is making a big bet on peer accountability pods. A billion-dollar bet.The Owner and Founder of Real Estate Experts, Brett shares the details behind the nearly 10x growth of his hybrid teamerage (from $165M to $1.2B in sales) and the strategy to growth through acquisitions to $4B.Learn how purpose has made team agents, solo agents, and staff more productive (creating more than a dozen first-time $1M GCI producers in one year) and how purpose serves as a filter to find right-fit companies to acquire.Get proven strategies and simple tactics to grow revenue by growing your people (and why they might call themselves a Good Vibe Tribe).Watch or listen for Brett's insights into:Clarity within leadership and resilience within team membersTwo ways to test for agent grit and growth (including 1,000 calls in 10 days)What team agents and solo agents get in Brett's hybrid brokerage modelHow working with Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra unlocked agent and team growthWhere to go next after nearly 10x sales in three yearsThe motivation and plan to grow through acquisitions to $4B and 600 agentsHow peer accountability helped create more than a dozen $1M GCI producersCharacteristics of a good acquisition targetWhy agents and staff need a bigger “why” than money alone - and how to deliverHow to create your own peer accountability pods and why Brett's betting big on themHow to increase participation in the optional pod programWhy self-discipline and self-actualization are the next iteration of conscious businessThe next steps for the Good Vibe Tribe movementAt the end, learn about expert advisors, luxury watches and refillable bottles, and two practices to revitalize your operating system. Free resources from Brett Jennings:→ https://goodvibetribeworldwide.com → https://bearealexpert.comConnect with Real Estate Team OS→ https://www.realestateteamos.com→ https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos→ https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/

What does it really take to build a treasury function from the ground up in a fast-moving tech company? And why is the mindset of “Fix the Now, Plan for Next” a game-changer for treasury leaders navigating scale and uncertainty?In this episode, we sit down with Michael Scott, Senior Director of Treasury at Toast, whose impressive resume spans industry giants like Dell, HomeAway, Expedia, Dropbox, and Fastly.Michael Scott is the Senior Director of Treasury at Toast where he leads global liquidity, capital markets, investments, and risk management. He's built his career around scaling treasury functions, strengthening financial resilience, and advancing automation across fast-growing technology companies.Before joining Toast, Michael led treasury teams at Dropbox, Fastly, Expedia, and Dell.His story is a masterclass in building, scaling, and future-proofing treasury teams that don't just survive - but thrive - through rapid change and disruption.In this conversation, Michael walks us through his approach to starting up treasury from scratch, shares how he led Expedia's treasury response to the COVID-19 crisis, and explains how those lessons are shaping his leadership at Toast today.What We Cover in This Episode:Michael's unconventional entry into finance from a career in radio and mediaHow his MBA experience clarified his path into corporate treasuryLessons from Dell's treasury team and its emphasis on mentorship and rotationBuilding a treasury function from the ground upHow Michael led the treasury response to COVID-19 at Expedia, helping raise $4B in capitalTransitioning to Dropbox and leading a cost-saving transformation projectWhy Toast's growth stage required hiring for scale and embedding a strategic mindsetHow Michael assesses treasury talent and builds high-performing teamsHis approach to implementing treasury technology and evaluating TMS platformsThe leadership shift from being a hands-on doer to managing parallel transformation streamsMichael's advice for junior finance professionals entering the treasury worldYou can connect with Michael Scott on LinkedIn.---

Send us a textInvest in pre-IPO stocks with AG Dillon & Co. Contact aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to learn more. Financial advisors only. www.agdillon.com00:00 - Intro00:07 - Decagon's $250M Round Triples Valuation to $4.5B01:17 - xAI Gets $2B From Tesla After $20B Series E02:06 - Synthesia Raises $200M at $4B as ARR Targets Hit $200M03:25 - SpaceX Eyes June 2026 IPO With $50B Raise at $1.5T03:52 - SpaceX Starship V3 Heads for Mid-March04:27 - SpaceX Starlink Lands Gulf Air Deal as Fleet Rollout Begins Mid-Year05:19 - Richard Socher's Recursive Talks $4B Valuation and Big Compute Spend06:12 - Ricursive Hits $4B Valuation Two Months After Launch With $300M Series A07:04 - Automation Anywhere in Talks to Buy C3.AI and Go Public by Merger08:02 - Harvey Buys Hexus as $8B Secondary Valuation Holds Flat08:54 - Anduril Plans 5,500-Job Long Beach Buildout as Valuation Jumps 157%09:49 - Anthropic Brings Slack and Figma Into Claude as Valuation Tops $370B10:54 - Anthropic Wins GOV.UK Pilot to Build AI Assistant for Job Seekers11:48 - Anthropic Forecasts $18B Sales This Year, $55B Next, But Pushes Profit to 202813:02 - Moonshot's Kimi K2.5 Upgrades to Omni as Valuation Target Moves Toward $5B13:53 - OpenAI Preps for Q4 2026 IPO14:32 - OpenAI's $100B Raise Takes Shape With Amazon at $50B and SoftBank at $30B15:17 - OpenAI Launches Prism on GPT-5.2 as Science Usage Hits 8.4M Messages a Week16:28 - Tether Launches USAT With Anchorage as US Stablecoin Rules Tighten17:47 - Redwood Upsizes Series E to $425M as Google Joins and Valuation Clears $6B18:56 - US DOE Cuts Nuclear Rulebook by a Third as Startups Raise $1B+19:51 - Perplexity Signs $750M Microsoft Cloud Deal While Keeping AWS Preferred

Tara breaks down how street violence isn't spontaneous — it's strategic. When chaos erupts, fraud investigations disappear from the headlines. And the money? It keeps moving. From state-level benefit fraud and voter roll manipulation, to billions siphoned through healthcare programs, DEI contracting schemes, and immigration loopholes, Tara connects the dots between policy decisions, organized unrest, and who profits. This episode exposes why Minneapolis became ground zero, how fraud money fuels activist networks, why enforcement triggers violence, and how weak Republican leadership enables the very outcome voters think they're fighting against. This isn't about left vs. right. It's about who plays by the rules — and who never has to.

What if the violence you're seeing isn't random — but perfectly timed? In this episode, the host breaks down a staggering pattern: whenever massive fraud is uncovered, chaos follows. From food stamps and Medicaid to DEI-based federal contracting, the transcript lays out how loosened regulations allegedly enabled billions in fraudulent spending, and why street unrest reliably shifts attention away from it. As federal investigators begin closing in — from Minnesota to California — the narrative suddenly changes. Fraud disappears from headlines. The focus pivots to riots, ICE, and outrage politics. The question isn't whether fraud is happening. It's who benefits when no one is allowed to talk about it.

With Jason Wenk—Founder and CEO, Altruist Overview A candid conversation on rethinking custody from the ground up—and why simplification, aligned economics, and integrated technology are becoming critical for advisors building modern, scalable firms. Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. About this episode… For decades, advisors have built their businesses on custodial infrastructure that was never designed to support how modern firms actually operate. In many cases, fragmented technology stacks, paper-heavy processes, and economic factors often benefit the platform more than the advisor or client. Jason Wenk saw that firsthand. Before launching Altruist, Jason built and scaled FormulaFolios from zero to over $4B in assets—giving him a front-row seat to what works, what breaks, and where traditional custody and technology create friction as firms grow. Rather than layering another tool on top of an already complex system, Jason made a far more ambitious bet: to rebuild custody, technology, and economics from the ground up as a single, fully integrated platform. In this conversation with host Louis Diamond, Jason pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a next-generation custodian, including: The myths around custody and brand—and why the next wave of growth may belong to firms willing to rethink the infrastructure they build on. Challenging long-standing assumptions around custody—and why Altruist built a vertically integrated solution from the ground up. The advantages of vertical integration—and why simplification, automation, and aligned economics are becoming essential to advisor growth. The real cost of complexity—and why so many advisors and business owners underestimate it. The value of AI and automation—and how Jason sees it will reshape the next-generation RIA. It's a thoughtful, candid look at the future of custody and what it means for advisors who want to build scalable, modern businesses. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources The Future of Prospecting: How AI Is Powering the Next Era of Advisor Growth FINNY Co-Founder Eden Ovadia shares how AI is transforming advisor prospecting: automating outreach, matching advisors with ideal clients, and freeing time for deeper human connection. A forward-looking conversation on what growth will look like in the next era of wealth management. The Four Horsemen of the Independent Apocalypse Model or partner misalignment is often the driver of these four common frustrations independent advisors encounter. Wealth Management Landscape at a Glance We created this “at a glance” continuum infographic—to help you navigate the different models and understand how their features stack up. Jason Wenk Founder and CEO Jason Wenk is the Founder and CEO of Altruist, the only modern custodian that’s fully digital, vertically integrated, and built exclusively for RIAs. Jason has lived and breathed the financial services industry over the last 25 years as a financial advisor, investment systems developer, analyst, and founder of his previous company, FormulaFolios. With Jason as CEO, FormulaFolios achieved a 13,927% 3-year growth rate and managed over $3.2 billion. This rapid growth ranked the firm as a fastest-growing private company in the country by Inc. magazine 4 years in a row, reaching as high as #10. Jason was also recently named a national EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. Also available on your favorite podcast app and other media sites

Sun Raghupathi is the CEO of Veda, the leading DeFi vault platform, enabling crypto applications, asset issuers, and protocols to build consumer-grade cross-chain yield products. Veda's technology already powers many of DeFi's largest vault products and power more than $4B in deposits. Sun is also the co-founder of Seven Seas Capital, a premier quantitative DeFi investment strategist, offering institutional-grade funds and non-custodial yield vaults through proven market making and risk-mitigated strategies. Prior to founding Veda and Seven Seas, Sun was the Head of Research and Development at Sommelier, a protocol for decentralized asset management specializing in actively managed vaults. In this conversation, we discuss:- Vaults 101 - Onchain yield is a killer use-case in crypto - DeFi infrastructure and yield products - The Problem With DeFi Yield Today - Veda's Architecture & Design Philosophy - Consumer-Grade DeFi - Why yield opportunities are increasingly cross-chain - The future of RWAs - The Law of Collateral Inheritance - How Veda approaches audits and security - How incentives are aligned across users, builders, and protocols VedaX: @veda_labsWebsite: www.veda.techTelegram: t.me/+GfI_iZQ6wsZlZWNhSun RaghupathiX: @sunandr_LinkedIn: Sunand Raghupathi---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

TN Lee is CoFounder and CEO of Pendle.Pendle generates revenue through two streams: YT fees (5% of all yield and points accrued) and swap fees from PT trading activity. The protocol settled $45 billion in value for PT holders in just 2025, nearly doubling revenue YoY as TVL grew from $6.9B to $13.4B. But the real story for 2026 is Boros, Pendle's new rates trading platform that's already hit $200M in open interest and is positioning itself as infrastructure for the explosive growth in onchain RWA and equity perps.In this episode of Revenue Meta, we cover:+ Pendle's dual revenue model+ Why vePENDLE is being replaced with sPENDLE+ How Boros enables traders to hedge funding rate risk on CEX/DEX perps+ 2026 growth strategy: RWAs, institutional adoption, and rates trading at scale------

With Tim Krueger, Co-Founder and Partner at Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates – New Edge Advisors, LLC Overview For many advisors, the real question isn't how big the business becomes—but what happens next. This episode explores how Tim Krueger and his $1.4B Merrill team rethought succession, liquidity, and legacy to create long-term continuity. Watch… Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. About this episode… For many advisors, success is defined by growth: more clients, more assets, more revenue. But at some point, the question shifts from, “How big can we build this?” to “What happens next?” After nearly two decades at Merrill, Tim Krueger and his partners had built a $1.4B practice and one of the most successful teams in their market. By any traditional measure, the internal sunset path would have been the simplest option. But simplicity wasn't the goal. Protecting clients, creating opportunities for the next generation, and preserving the culture they had built mattered more. That led Tim and his partners to make a very different decision: to break away from the wirehouse, sell out of that environment entirely, and align with NewEdge Advisors in a way that solved for succession, liquidity, and long-term continuity—simultaneously. In this conversation with Louis Diamond, Tim shares how focusing on other people's needs – clients, teammates, and future leaders – became the ultimate growth strategy. Plus, they discuss: Lessons learned over nearly two decades at Merrill—and how structure, team building, and next gen cultivation become paramount. Stepping away from Merrill's CTP retire-in-place program—and what other business owners shared with him that inspired the decision to leave the wirehouse. Opting to align with NewEdge Advisors—and how liquidity and continuity were key factors. “Shrinking to grow”—and why it isn't just a portfolio philosophy, but a business one. Monetizing the business—and how the process can be a new beginning for the business, not an end for the business owners. Building a true runway for G2 and G3—and how it can create a rare win-win-win for founders, teams, and clients alike. It's a candid look at what life after a wirehouse can unlock—and how thinking differently about succession can redefine both legacy and fulfillment. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources Diamond Consultants Merrill Advisor Transition Report This annual “firm-focused report” takes a closer look at advisor movement to and from Merrill during the first half of 2025. The Transition Roundtable: Merrill, UBS, Wells, and Morgan Advisors Reflect on Their Paths Four top advisors who each left a major firm share how they built successful independent businesses on their own terms. Originally recorded as a live webinar, this candid roundtable explores the real fears, challenges, and opportunities of transition, and what advisors wish they'd known before making the leap. Shrink to Grow: Why Advisors are Making the “Strategic Decision” to Let Go of Assets In a world where bigger is considered better, many of Wall Street's most talented and productive advisors are opting to go against the grain and leave chips on the table. Tim Krueger With over four decades years of experience in financial services, Tim Krueger is a recognized leader in wealth management. As Co-Founder and Partner at KFBMA, Tim provides strategic oversight for the firm's vision, growth, and operational excellence. He guides key initiatives, mentors advisors, and ensures that KFBMA remains at the forefront of industry's best practices, delivering a client experience defined by trust, innovation, and results. Drawing on decades of experience in private wealth management, Tim combines strategic insight with deep expertise in investment planning, risk mitigation, and tax-efficient strategies. His commitment to building enduring relationships ensures that every recommendation is tailored to deliver meaningful, long-term results aligned with each client's goals and family priorities Tim is known for creating comprehensive, highly personalized wealth management strategies that reflect the goals, values, and family priorities of his clients. His approach combines strategic insight with a commitment to building lasting relationships, ensuring advice that drives meaningful, long-term results that align with each client's goals and family priorities. In 2025, Tim partnered with Cory Fosdyck, Jerry Brown, and Collin McCall to establish Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates (KFBMA)—an evolution of the highly regarded Krueger, Fosdyck & Associates team that operated under Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2006 to 2025. Beyond his professional achievements, Tim is a passionate community advocate. He has emceed numerous charitable events in the Destin area and served as Chair of the American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball (2008–2009) and Chairman of the Safety & Public Works Committee for the City of Destin. Today, Tim continues to make an impact as a Trustee of the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, charter sponsor of Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and supporter of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and Special Operators Transition Foundation. Tim also serves on the board of directors of DEFENSEWERX the nation's largest 501(c)(3) organization of its kind, dedicated to enabling agile innovation for government partners through a network of innovation hubs across the country. Recognition & Honors: Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list (2022–2025) Named to Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list (2023–2025) Also available on your favorite podcast app and other media sites

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SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHTBitcoin's biggest week yet. We break down everything: BIP-110's soft fork controversy (can 45% hashrate really win?), Eric Adams' NYC memecoin rug pull ($1.3M gone in 30 minutes), solo miners earning $300K blocks, and the Strive-Semler Bitcoin acquisition creating the #11 corporate holder globally.But it's not just crypto news. This week's also about decentralization actually working: X killed InfoFi with one API ban (validating why decentralized social networks matter), Uganda shut down the internet and 400K citizens downloaded Jack Dorsey's offline BitChat app instead, and Iran's $7.8B crypto economy proves Bitcoin's hardest use case is real—escaping financial repression.We also cover Canadian policy: the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act unconstitutional, Canada just pivoted to China with a major trade deal, and Ontario's homelessness hit 85,000 (government spent $4B and the problem got worse).⁠Discord:   / discord   A part of the CBP Media Network: ⁠www.twitter.com/CBPMediaNetworkThis show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. With DomainSure and EasyMail, you'll sleep soundly knowing your domain, email and information are private and protected. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - ⁠⁠https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp⁠⁠ The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. There's never been a quicker, simpler, way to acquire Bitcoin. Use the link above for 25% off fees FOR LIFE, and start stacking today.256Heat -⁠ https://256heat.com/ ⁠ GET PAID TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE with 256 Heat. Whether you're heating your home, garage, office or rental, use a 256Heat unit and get paid MORE BITCOIN than it costs to run the unit. Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.RESEARCH LINKS:BIP-110: https://stacker.news/items/1413227Eric Adams: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/ny...Solo mining: https://bitbo.io/news/solo-miner-rare...Strive-Semler: https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-add...21Shares: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...X/InfoFi: https://blog.mexc.com/news/x-kills-in...Self-custody: https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012...Iran: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/iran...Emergencies Act: https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/decis...Canada-China: https://www.international.gc.ca/news-...Ontario: https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training...Uganda: https://www.reuters.com/business/medi...

How big is the fraud? Bigger than anyone wants to admit.

Minimal viable pricing is the fastest way to stop debating what your product should cost and start learning what customers will actually pay for. In my interview with Dan Balcauski, founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility, we talked about how early-stage teams can set pricing that's "good enough" to sell, validate value, and iterate—without getting stuck chasing the perfect number. Pricing can feel risky because it shapes perception, positioning, and revenue. But Dan's message is practical: you don't need perfect pricing to move forward—you need minimal viable pricing that creates clear decisions and real feedback loops. Minimal viable pricing isn't "cheap pricing." It's "clear pricing" that helps you test value and drive decisions. About Dan Balcauski Dan Balcauski is the founder and Chief Pricing Officer at Product Tranquility, where he helps high-volume B2B SaaS CEOs define pricing and packaging for new products. A TopTal-certified Top 3% Product Management Professional, Dan also teaches in Kellogg Executive Education's Product Strategy coursework. Over the last 15 years, he has led products across the full lifecycle—from concept incubation to launch, platform transitions, maintenance, and end-of-life—across both consumer and B2B markets. Before Product Tranquility, he served as Head of Product at LawnStarter and as a Principal Product Strategist at SolarWinds following its $4B acquisition. What "minimal viable pricing" actually means Dan's approach starts with a mindset shift: early-stage companies rarely fail because their initial price was off by 10–20%. They fail because they haven't found a repeatable customer problem, a clear value promise, or a reliable way to acquire customers. Minimal viable pricing means: You set a price you can defend. You package it in a way customers can understand. You use real conversations and real deals to refine it. It's pricing as a learning tool—not a spreadsheet exercise. Minimal viable pricing starts with your "free option" One of the most actionable parts of the discussion was Dan's breakdown of freemium vs free trial—and why it matters so much for minimal viable pricing. A free trial creates urgency. There's a natural deadline, which forces customers to evaluate value and decide. A freemium model can work, but it often creates a huge pool of users who never engage deeply enough to convert. If your goal is to learn quickly, trials often generate clearer signals: Who gets value fast? What feature set drives adoption? What objections stop the purchase? Minimal viable pricing works best when your go-to-market motion creates real decisions—not endless "maybe later." Trial length: don't confuse "short" with "effective" There's a trend toward shorter trials (like 7 days), but Dan's point is simple: a short clock doesn't help if your customer can't realistically experience value in that window. In B2B especially, onboarding delays, competing priorities, and internal approvals can chew up days instantly. A minimal viable pricing approach asks: What's the shortest trial that still allows a motivated customer to succeed? If you're selling to teams, the answer is often longer than you think. Use minimal viable pricing to clarify positioning Dan also shared a framing that sticks: are you selling a Timex or a Rolex? In other words, are you competing on affordability and simplicity—or premium value and outcomes? Minimal viable pricing isn't just about the number. It's also about: The story your pricing tells The kind of customer you attract The expectations you set around results and support You don't need a dozen plans to communicate this. You need clarity. If customers can't tell who your product is for from the pricing page, your "pricing problem" might actually be a positioning problem. The goal: learn faster, not argue longer Minimal viable pricing gives you a way to move forward without pretending you have perfect information. Start with something simple, sell it, listen hard, and iterate. If you want a practical takeaway from Dan's perspective, it's this: pricing is one of your best feedback loops. Use it early. Use it intentionally. And don't let the hunt for "perfect" delay the real work—helping customers win. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community We invite you to join our community and share your coding journey with us. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting, there's always room to learn and grow together. Contact us at info@develpreneur.com with your questions, feedback, or suggestions for future episodes. Together, let's continue exploring the exciting world of software development. Additional Resources Defining An MVP Properly for Your Goals Price With Confidence: Estimation Made Simple How to Build a Minimal Viable Product Without Blowing Your Budget Building Better Foundations Podcast Videos – With Bonus Content

SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHTBitcoin's biggest week yet. We break down everything: BIP-110's soft fork controversy (can 45% hashrate really win?), Eric Adams' NYC memecoin rug pull ($1.3M gone in 30 minutes), solo miners earning $300K blocks, and the Strive-Semler Bitcoin acquisition creating the #11 corporate holder globally.But it's not just crypto news. This week's also about decentralization actually working: X killed InfoFi with one API ban (validating why decentralized social networks matter), Uganda shut down the internet and 400K citizens downloaded Jack Dorsey's offline BitChat app instead, and Iran's $7.8B crypto economy proves Bitcoin's hardest use case is real—escaping financial repression.We also cover Canadian policy: the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act unconstitutional, Canada just pivoted to China with a major trade deal, and Ontario's homelessness hit 85,000 (government spent $4B and the problem got worse).⁠Discord:   / discord   A part of the CBP Media Network: ⁠www.twitter.com/CBPMediaNetworkThis show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. With DomainSure and EasyMail, you'll sleep soundly knowing your domain, email and information are private and protected. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - ⁠⁠https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp⁠⁠ The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. There's never been a quicker, simpler, way to acquire Bitcoin. Use the link above for 25% off fees FOR LIFE, and start stacking today.256Heat -⁠ https://256heat.com/ ⁠ GET PAID TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE with 256 Heat. Whether you're heating your home, garage, office or rental, use a 256Heat unit and get paid MORE BITCOIN than it costs to run the unit. Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.RESEARCH LINKS:BIP-110: https://stacker.news/items/1413227Eric Adams: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/ny...Solo mining: https://bitbo.io/news/solo-miner-rare...Strive-Semler: https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-add...21Shares: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...X/InfoFi: https://blog.mexc.com/news/x-kills-in...Self-custody: https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012...Iran: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/iran...Emergencies Act: https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/decis...Canada-China: https://www.international.gc.ca/news-...Ontario: https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training...Uganda: https://www.reuters.com/business/medi...

Allen covers court victories allowing Empire Wind and Revolution Wind construction to resume, while Vineyard Wind joins the legal fight. In the UK, EnBW walks away from Mona and Morgan with a $1.4B write-off, even as KKR and RWE announce a $15B partnership for Norfolk Vanguard. Plus Ørsted’s leaked “Project Dragon” reveals the offshore giant is considering Chinese turbines, and Fortescue breaks ground on Australia’s Nullagine Wind Project using Nabrawind’s self-erecting tower technology. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Last week I told you about Equinor’s ultimatum. Resume construction by January sixteenth… or cancel Empire Wind forever. Well… the courts have spoken. Last Thursday, Judge Carl Nichols issued his ruling. Empire Wind can resume construction. The harm from stopping, he said, outweighs the government’s concerns. One day earlier, Ørsted won the same relief for Revolution Wind. And now Vineyard Wind has joined the fight in Massachusetts. Three projects. Three courtrooms. Two victories and one victory yet to come. Meanwhile in Britain… a different kind of drama. German utility EnBW announced Thursday it is walking away from two major UK projects. Mona and Morgan. Three gigawatts of potential capacity. The cost of leaving? One point four billion dollars in write-offs. Eight hundred forty million pounds already paid… gone. Rising costs. Lower electricity prices. Higher interest rates. Their partner, Jera Nex BP, says they still see good pathways forward. But EnBW has had enough. Yet in the very same week… Investment giant KKR and German utility RWE announced a fifteen billion dollar partnership. Norfolk Vanguard East and West. Three gigawatts. One hundred eighty-four turbines. Power for three million British homes. Big winners and losers. In the same market. In the same week. Danish media outlet Berlingske obtained a confidential report from Ørsted’s procurement department. The world’s largest offshore wind developer… is exploring whether to buy turbines from China. They call it Project Dragon. The plan covers twenty-twenty-six through twenty-twenty-eight. CEO Rasmus Errboe told reporters they continuously evaluate all technologies and suppliers. Quality. Technical capabilities. Commercial conditions. He did not deny the report. For years, European developers have resisted Chinese turbines. Fear of losing their industry to China… just like they lost solar manufacturing a decade ago. But Ørsted is under pressure. In Australia, Fortescue has broken ground on its first wind project in the Pilbara. The Nullagine Wind Project. One hundred thirty-three megawatts. Seventeen turbines. But here is what makes it special. Nabrawind’s self-erecting tower technology. Hub height of one hundred eighty-eight meters. A new global benchmark for onshore wind. No giant cranes required. Fortescue plans two to three gigawatts of renewable energy across the Pilbara by twenty-thirty. Wind. Solar. Batteries. To power their mining trucks. Their drills. Their processing plants. Last week we talked about Equinor’s deadline. About Ørsted losing one and a half million euros every single day. About billions in limbo. This week… the courts stepped in. Empire Wind resumes. Revolution Wind continues. Vineyard Wind fights on. All while the North Sea quietly crossed a milestone. One hundred one operational wind farms. Thirty gigawatts of clean power. More than any body of water on Earth. Some companies are walking away. Others are doubling down with fifteen billion dollar bets. The wind industry is evolving very quickly. And that’s the state of the wind industry for the 19th of January 2026. Join us tomorrow for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.

Send us a textInvest in pre-IPO stocks with AG Dillon & Co. Contact aaron.dillon@agdillon.com to learn more. Financial advisors only. www.agdillon.com00:00 - Intro00:08 - Cerebras Eyes $23B Post-Money as IPO Nears00:55 - Cerebras Lands $10B OpenAI Capacity Deal Through 202801:29 - Skild's $1.4B Series C Prices In $14B+ Robot Brain Ambition02:24 - Temporal Nears $5B in Talks as ARR Tops $100M03:00 - Parloa Jumps to $3B Valuation After $350M Series D04:08 - Higgsfield Hits $1.3B After Extending Series A to $130M05:06 - Torq Reaches $1.2B Valuation With $140M for AI SOC Automation05:49 - Etched Scores $500M at $5B as Investors Back Specialized Silicon06:21 - Harmattan Hits $1.4B a Year After Founding on $200M Series B07:13 - X to Open-Source Its Algorithm as Grok Rates 100M+ Posts a Day07:55 - Anthropic Ships HIPAA Claude as 22K Banner Clinicians Adopt08:52 - Anthropic's Cowork Puts Claude in Your Files With Guardrails and Risk09:38 - OpenAI Leads Merge Labs Seed as Noninvasive BCI Raises $252M10:20 - OpenAI Buys Torch for $100M to Build a Unified Medical Memory11:05 - 1X Holds $10B Valuation as Neo Targets Homes With a World Model12:00 - ElevenLabs Hits $330M ARR as Growth Pace Accelerates12:50 - Erebor Raises $350M to Build a Regulated Crypto Bank13:52 - Replit Talks $400M Round at ~$9B as It Ships AI-Made iOS Apps

2025 was a pivotal year for finance. In this episode, we review OneStream Software's biggest 2025 advancements, from AI-driven analytics and ESG reporting to Modern Financial Close and Version 9 enhancements. We also unpack what OneStream's $6.4B acquisition means for AI innovation and long-term strategy, and why these changes matter for CFOs seeking speed, insight, and predictability in a rapidly evolving finance landscape.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Mantle!Mantle is launching the Global Hackathon 2025 to accelerate the future of Real-World Assets. With a $150k prize pool, backing from a $4B treasury, and direct access to Bybit's 7M+ users, this is the ultimate ecosystem for builders. Sign up here! In this year-end Bits + Bips roundtable, hosts Austin Campbell and Chris Perkins are joined by John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy at Coinbase Institutional, for a wide-ranging and often contentious look at what 2026 may hold for crypto. They debate whether a major global brand will launch its own stablecoin, whether altcoins are structurally doomed—or secretly set up for a Wall Street–driven resurgence—and whether a major crypto hack is coming. The conversation also explores how tokens accrue value and whether there will be a new M&A trend that'll reshape the industry as we know it. Plus: don't miss what they have to say about NFTs, financial nihilism, and whether we'll see all-time highs for bitcoin in 2026. Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Austin Campbell, NYU Stern professor and Founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting Christopher Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund Guest: John D'Agostino, Head of Strategy for Coinbase Institutional Timestamps

For a little summer treat, it's time to revisit Abbie's chat with the absolute ICON that is Kayla Jade! Abbie wants to know how Kayla charges her clients, how she takes care if herself and what she thinks of Bonnie Blue's views and the 4B movement. LINKS Follow Kayla Jade on TikTok https://bit.ly/3Obb9fU Vote for Dancing2 in the Hottest 100 https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on TikTok @listnrentertainment Get instructions on how to access transcripts on Apple podcasts https://bit.ly/3VQbKXY CREDITS Host: Abbie Chatfield @abbiechatfield Guest: Kayla Jade @blueeyedkaylajadeExecutive Producer: Lem Zakharia @lemzakhariaDigital Producer: Oscar Gordon @oscargordon Social and Video Producer: Amy Code @amycode It's A Lot Social Media Manager: Julia ToomeyManaging Producer: Sam Cavanagh Find more great podcasts like this at www.listnr.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The metaphor of ‘kick the ball' —is to stress the importance of personal involvement and impact. It means that as a leader, you are there involved when it really matters.”Austin Lally is CEO of Verisure, the market leader in professionally monitored security services across Europe and Latin America - where he's served since 2014. After a 26-year career at Procter & Gamble, Austin made the leap to scale Verisure nearly 10x — reaching an enterprise value of €20B+, serving more than 6 million subscribers, and generating €3.4B in annual revenue. In October 2024, Austin led Verisure through a landmark IPO on NASDAQ Stockholm — the largest IPO in Europe in three years, the largest private-equity-backed IPO in European history, and the biggest in Sweden in 25 years.Before Verisure, Austin spent 26 years at Procter & Gamble, where his career spanned leadership roles across Beauty, Feminine Care, Fabric & Home Care, and Corporate Marketing. He spent seven formative years in Greater China helping build P&G's presence in the region, and later served as Global President of Braun and Appliances, leading a major turnaround and sitting on P&G's Global Leadership Council. Along the way, he was named to Advertising Age's Global Power 100.Austin is Scottish and a graduate of the University of Glasgow, where he won the World Universities Debating Championship and served as elected President of the Students' Representative Council. Outside of work, he's deeply passionate about music — including a past life as a highly rated indie-rock DJ in southern China — and is a lifelong supporter of Celtic FC and Liverpool FC. You'll enjoy this candid conversation about leadership at scale, taking smart risks, staying close to the work, and why “kicking the ball” often matters more than measuring it from the sidelines.This conversation is hosted by P&G Alum Sudha Ranganathan, who's spent over 19 years in diverse Marketing leadership roles at companies like P&G, PayPal, and LinkedIn where she's honed her passion for customer-centric marketing and talent development.

Waymo is back online in San Francisco after a service disruption during a city blackout, private equity firms Permira and Warburg have agreed to buy Clearwater Analytics in an $8.4B deal, the third installment of Avatar disappointed at the box office over the weekend, tonight's Powerball jackpot is slated to be one of the biggest ever, and Softbank is working to close a $22B+ funding commitment to OpenAI before the end of the year.  Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Thomas Dobmeyer, medical, entrepreneur and investor at ekwithree.   Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Thomas, covering: Choosing to freelance and consult as a medic after qualifying in medicine. Co-founding a niche regulatory affairs firm and growing it into a 3,000-person multinational pharmaceutical solutions organisation. Expanding into new countries, acquisitions, and domains to build scale and credibility in biopharma — with culture as the secret weapon. Why lawmakers and regulators became his best salespeople, and how increasing complexity, internationalisation, and market growth ultimately led to a $1.4B exit to Cencora. Life after the sale as an active investor and mentor — and the key trends Thomas sees shaping the future of drug development. Dr. Thomas Dobmeyer is a physician, researcher, and entrepreneur currently serving as a partner at ekwithree GmbH, a growth investment firm specializing in technology-driven B2B service providers. In this role, Thomas plays a key part in driving the organizational success of ekwithree and its diverse portfolio of companies.   With over two decades of extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries, Thomas was founder and CEO of PharmaLex GmbH. There, he spearheaded the transformation of a startup consulting boutique into a globally recognized unicorn company operating in 40 countries with 3,500 employees. His strategic expertise was instrumental in shaping and executing the company's business strategies, overseeing leadership team formation, advising on strategic matters, and ensuring the implementation of robust business plans to achieve corporate objectives. Under his leadership, PharmaLex successfully completed nearly 40 mergers and acquisitions, significantly expanding its global business model and footprint.   Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharmaceuticals and Charles River Laboratories, and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!

Tara connects the dots between missing security cameras at Brown University, escalating campus unrest, cultural erasure, and the collapse of the government-forced EV agenda

Tara reacts to shocking new numbers showing a collapse in fully electric vehicle sales after the $7,500 federal tax credit expired

Quotient Wealth Partners proves that enterprise-scale growth doesn't require private equity or shortcuts. This episode breaks down how discipline, culture, and organic momentum drove the firm's rise to $4.4B—without sacrificing independence or client experience.

In this episode, we break down Databricks' $4B funding round and how it pushed the company to a $134B valuation. We explore what this massive raise says about the surging demand for AI data platforms and Databricks' growing role in the AI boom.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.

Travis and producer Eric perform a tongue‑in‑cheek “autopsy” on the rise and fall of Clubhouse, revisiting a 2021 conversation with Jordan Harbinger where they questioned whether the app could ever compete with podcasting. They unpack why a product that looked brilliant on paper—and raised money at a $4B valuation—collapsed so quickly, and what creators, founders, and marketers should learn before betting their careers on the next hype platform. On this episode we talk about: What Clubhouse actually was (live, invite‑only audio rooms) and why early hype convinced many people it might “kill podcasting” Why Travis and Jordan were skeptical from the start: no on‑demand listening, chaotic audio quality, unqualified speakers, and a format that demanded hours of real‑time attention How follower counts and moderator status created a hollow, status‑driven game that rarely translated into real audience or revenue The psychological moment Travis realized the opportunity cost—half‑listening to a room while missing time with his infant son—and decided to walk away even if Clubhouse “won” How a few marketers did monetize the app (treating rooms like live webinars), and why podcasts and audiobooks still win for durable, compounding content and leverage Top 3 Takeaways Any platform that requires constant real‑time presence, but doesn't create durable assets (episodes, clips, searchable archives), is risky as a primary growth strategy. Vanity metrics and FOMO can lure smart people into massive time sinks; always weigh status and follower counts against actual business outcomes and life trade‑offs. Long‑form, on‑demand media like podcasts remain powerful because they respect the listener's time, allow deep preparation, and compound over years instead of disappearing after one live session. Notable Quotes “Clubhouse was like a podcast that doesn't get recorded, done by everybody on AirPods, with eight unprepared guests, none of whom are qualified to talk.” “I realized I was half‑present with my son just to ‘be a mod' and chase followers on an app that might not exist in a year—that was a terrible trade.” “Even if this is the next Instagram, I'm okay not ‘winning' here if the time cost means sacrificing what actually matters.” ✖️✖️✖️✖️

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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

This Friday 5 runs through a week defined by Larry Fink's renewed tokenization push, MicroStrategy's move to eliminate default risk, major wealth platforms finally opening their doors to Bitcoin, and a macro backdrop where liquidity interventions are starting to matter again. It all culminates in a price week that didn't resolve the bear case but made the conversation far more interesting, with volatility returning even if direction hasn't. Headlines include: BlackRock's policy-facing tokenization thesis, MicroStrategy's $1.4B buffer, Vanguard and Bank of America shifting access, and the Fed's early signals on easing.

Get the cheat sheet: Jamie's 5 steps to build a $1B product from a $200 idea: https://clickhubspot.com/ajn Episode 768: Sam Parr ( ⁠https://x.com/theSamParr⁠ ) and Shaan Puri ( ⁠https://x.com/ShaanVP⁠ ) talk to Ring founder Jamie Siminoff ( https://x.com/JamieSiminoff ) about the wild story of building and selling Ring–plus business ideas he thinks someone should go after.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (2:47) Selling Ring for $1.15B (6:48) Getting sued by ADT (17:18) Working with Jeff Bezos (19:29) $400M to $4B (24:02) Getting the wire (26:44) Money v freedom (28:29) Rule 1: Start with the problem (30:02) Rule 2: Little solution, massive market (33:31) Idea: Modern bug control ($5-10B idea) (40:35) Rule 3: The snowball approach (43:54) Ding Dong and other must reads (46:32) The Tom Brady philosophy on hiring (51:33) The too hard pile (54:25) Stickwithitness (56:14) Last mile marketing (58:08) Rebuilding a town — Links: • Ding Dong - https://tinyurl.com/3zrsjete  • Ring - https://ring.com/  — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com  • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano //