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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting; the White House has no plans to protect IVF breaking yet another campaign promise; the US may require visa applicants to post a $15,000 bond pricing many out of the process; the New Hampshire Republican governor has signed a law banning gender affirming care for minors; the president of Harvard says the school is NOT considering a $500M settlement with the Trump administration; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Trump DOJ hit with MAJOR LAWSUIT over EPSTEIN COVER-UP | Katie Phang YouTubeStoriesTexas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled the state over redistricting - ABC News | ABC NewsNH bans gender-affirming care for minors | NBC BostonWhite House has no plan to mandate IVF care, despite campaign pledge | The Washington PostState Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US | AP NewsHarvard President Garber Tells Faculty He Is Not Considering a $500 Million Deal With Trump | Harvard CrimsonGood Trouble If you are in a blue state, call your state reps and your governor and pressure them to redraw your maps! Tell them you support the democrats in texas, the DNC, and national party leadership, and you'd like to fight fire with fire.From The Good Newshttps://shop.dailybeanspod.comVA Social WorkPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Also on YouTube: youtu.be/nckQhAvYA-Q"We'll have done over 500 million in total sales. We'll do 310 million in the next 18 months."Curtis Matsko went from art festivals to a top 50 Shopify store by doing everything conventional wisdom says not to do. His company controls every step from raw material procurement to customer delivery, achieving top 50 Shopify status while maintaining 50% repeat customer rates on non-consumable goods.Today he owns the biggest leather factory in North America and has some very strong opinions about banking, business clichés, and why most Shopify owners are doing it wrong.Most valuable insight: Meta doesn't know when you run out of inventory - they just think your ads stopped working and charge you more.Listen now on The Unofficial Shopify Podcast.SponsorsSwym – Wishlists, Back in Stock alerts, & moreCleverific – Smart order editing for ShopifyZipify – Build high-converting sales funnelsLinksGuest:Curtis Matsko - LinkedInPortland Leather Goods - WebsitePortland Leather Goods - InstagramWork with Kurt:ApplyClient ResultsJoin the Newsletter

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Become A Patron Of The Notorious Mass Effect Podcast For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme! Join Our Patreon Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/oPsc50VBOuH⁠ Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for a deep-dive segment into F1 The Album, released June 27, 2025, via Atlantic Records. Featuring Don Toliver, Doja Cat, Rosé, Ed Sheeran, and more, this pop, hip-hop, K-pop, and country fusion soundtrack for the F1 film hit #12 on Billboard 200 with 500M streams. Analytic Dreamz explores its chart success, TikTok virality with “Lose My Mind,” and cultural impact, boosted by Miami Grand Prix performances. Tune in for exclusive insights into this global music phenomenon! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Jacob reconnects with Jordan DeCicco-- the the Founder of the #3 bottled coffee brand in the US, Super Coffee. Jordan has been on Shark Tank, the company has raised $150M+ from investors like: Alex Rodriguez, Aaron Rodgers, Jennifer Lopez and removed more than 20,000,000 pounds of sugar from the American diet.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps us out a lot.https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/Shop Super Coffee: https://drinksupercoffee.com/Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_decicco/Jacob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtNksWC2r2Q

Harvard may pay $500M to settle with Trump over antisemitism claims as the Ivy League faces massive backlash. Tomi Lahren joins to break down the legal fight, the cultural shift toward Southern schools, and why Jewish students are fleeing elite campuses.

BREAKING: Letitia James ROCKED by $9.6 Billion Iran Money Laundering Scandal New York AG Letitia James is under fire as explosive allegations surface accusing her office of allowing Iran to launder billions through the Empire State. Was it intentional—or just gross negligence while she chased Trump? PLUS:

Today's blockchain and cryptocurrency news  Bitcoin is down slightly at $117,535 Eth is down slightly at $3,756 XRP, is down .5% at $3.04 Anchorage Digital receives over 10k BTC Falcon Finance secures $10M investment Kraken looks to raise $500M at $15B valuation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do a chimney sweep empire, a top hat obsession, and a $500M home services company have in common?Dock Street.This Newport-based multifamily office is redefining wealth management for Main Street entrepreneurs, and it's run by a sibling duo, Spencer Ogden and Liz Curtin. who swore they'd never work together.In this episode, Spencer and Liz join Stacy to talk about:Growing up in a business... then choosing to join it at 40What second-gen operators really need to carry on the family legacy successfully How they help families turn work ethic into generational wealthWhy bonds don't cut it for entrepreneurs (and what does)Their hacks to making their family biz actually work without sabotaging their relationships (because that would make holiday dinners quite awkward)Apply for The StorySales™ Accelerator, an exclusive 6-week program for boutique fund managers who want to craft compelling stories and confidently raise capital | https://www.havenercapital.com/acceleratorAbout Spencer & Liz:Spencer Ogden Spencer brings over two decades of experience in the investment industry, with a career that began at Citigroup and Legg Mason, followed by 13 years at K2 Advisors, a hedge fund affiliate of Franklin Templeton. At K2, he managed quantitative strategies overseeing more than $700 million in assets.With a long-standing interest in microeconomics, Spencer is particularly focused on how individuals and families make financial decisions. His background in portfolio construction and asset allocation informs his current work in retirement income, tax strategy, and inheritance planning.He holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations, and earned his degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. Spencer is also an experienced offshore sailor and navigator, having competed in numerous regattas and sailed more than 15,000 nautical miles—including an Atlantic crossing.Liz Curtin Liz leads Dock Street's marketing efforts and also supports clients directly. Before joining the team, she worked as an independent consultant, partnering with a range of organizations on everything from marketing and hiring to organizational strategy and special projects. Along the way, she helped launch several new ventures, always with a focus on creative problem-solving and building strong relationships.She holds a master's degree in Education Policy from King's College London and a bachelor's in Secondary Education–Social Studies from Indiana University. Earlier in her career, Liz served in the Peace Corps in Romania, where she taught high school English and supported a local orphanage. She now lives in Seattle with her husband and two sons.Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Playboy's Book of Games Beat the DealerBeat the MarketThe Go Giver Want More Help With Storytelling? +  Subscribe to my newsletter to get a weekly email that helps you use your words to power your growth:https://www.stacyhavener.com/subscribe   - - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros.Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership - - -Thinking about expanding your investor base beyond the US? Not sure where to start? Take our quick quiz to find out if your firm is ready to go global and get all the info at billiondollarbackstory.com/gemcap- - -Apply for The StorySales™ Accelerator, an exclusive 6-week program for boutique fund managers who want to craft compelling stories and confidently raise capital | https://www.havenercapital.com/accelerator

Hoy conversé con Fernando Scasserra, CTO de Kavak, la plataforma de compra-venta de autos usados más grande de Latinoamérica.Fernando trabajó durante 15 años en Mercado Libre. Ingresó cuando el equipo técnico contaba con apenas 40 personas y permaneció hasta que alcanzó los 8,000 integrantes. Hoy, en Kavak, lidera a 350 ingenieros distribuidos por todo Latinoamérica.A la fecha, Kavak ha levantado $3,500M (entre capital y deuda) de fondos como SoftBank, Kaszek, HSBC y Goldman Sachs.Hoy Fernando y yo hablamos sobre:IA como “traje de Iron Man”: potenciar a tu equipo sin quitarle el rol humanoSu estrategia para organizar equipos como "mini-startups" autónomasPor qué los videojuegos lo prepararon para liderar en tecnologíaPor qué rechazó ofertas de Google y Amazon para quedarse en LatinoaméricaNotas del episodio: https://startupeable.com/kavakPara más contenido síguenos en:YouTube  | Sitio Web En Startupeable, hacemos más con Notion, la plataforma todo en uno para organizar tu startup. Docs, tareas, bases de datos—todo en un solo lugar y ahora con IA para trabajar más rápido y mejor.Nos aliamos con Notion para regalarte 3 meses gratis del Plan Business + IA ilimitada, hasta 100 empleados

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Hive is expanding its Paraguay mining sites with a target of 25 EH/s by year's end.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of Hive Blockchain joins us to talk about their plan to scale to 25 EH/s by year end, the Paraguay expansion using new Bitmain hydro units, the company's ATM funding strategy, and their pivot into HPC.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Scaling from 12 to 25 exahash by year end• 200MW Paraguay site bought for $400k/MW• 18% share dilution in Q1 from ATM usage• $500M mining margin target at 25 EH/s• 50% gross mining margins currently• $40M profit on Bitcoin pledge tradeTimestamps:00:00 Start03:02 NYC trip04:58 25 Exahash goal07:35 Surviving bear markets18:20 Fractal Bitcoin18:59 ATM24:05 Next steps 2025

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of Hive Blockchain joins us to talk about their plan to scale to 25 EH/s by year end, the Paraguay expansion using new Bitmain hydro units, the company's ATM funding strategy, and their pivot into HPC. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Scaling from 12 to 25 exahash by year end • 200MW Paraguay site bought for $400k/MW • 18% share dilution in Q1 from ATM usage • $500M mining margin target at 25 EH/s • 50% gross mining margins currently • $40M profit on Bitcoin pledge trade Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:02 NYC trip 04:58 25 Exahash goal 07:35 Surviving bear markets 18:20 Fractal Bitcoin 18:59 ATM 24:05 Next steps 2025

Political consultant Andrew Solano, reporter Madison Iszler and host Greg Jefferson talk about Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' push to drive a harder bargain with the  Spurs. Also, will the team's commitment to spend $500M on arena construction make public financing to pay the rest of the bill an easier sell at the polls? Suggested reading: Watch: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on DWI charge San Antonio Spurs commit $1B-plus for planned arena, entertainment district ‘Respect for the institution': Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Michael Quinert, Executive Chairman of West Wits MiningOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/west-wits-mining-wwi-tolling-agreement-brings-production-date-closer-2663Recording date: 23rd July 2025West Wits Mining Limited (ASX:WWI) has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa, revealing dramatically improved economics that position the company as an attractive near-term gold producer. The study shows post-tax Net Present Value increasing from $246 million to $500 million USD, while the internal rate of return reaches 81%.Executive Chairman Michael Quinert attributes these improvements to higher gold price assumptions, rising from $1,850 per ounce to $2,850 per ounce based on Bloomberg consensus, alongside operational optimizations including lowering the cutoff grade from 2 grams per tonne to 1.31 grams per tonne. These changes extend the mine life from 9 to 12 years at steady-state production of 70,000 ounces annually.The company has secured $50 million USD in binding bank funding from ABSA Bank and the Industrial Development Corporation, with definitive legal documents signed. This funding structure significantly reduces dilution risk for shareholders while validating the project through comprehensive third-party due diligence. The debt facility includes standard commercial terms and hedging requirements structured through put options rather than full hedging arrangements.Production timeline has accelerated substantially, with ore extraction possible within eight weeks of recommencing operations. The project benefits from previous development work establishing infrastructure to the second level on ore, while Modi Mining has been engaged for contract mining services based on their extensive platinum field experience.West Wits Mining has secured a four-year evergreen toll treatment agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater, providing processing certainty while maintaining flexibility through multiple alternative options in the region. The company holds over 5 million ounces of resources within a compact footprint, with expansion potential to 200,000 ounces annually through "Project 200."Trading at approximately $75 million market capitalization, West Wits Mining presents compelling re-rating potential as it transitions from developer to producer, supported by improving South African infrastructure and the favorable gold price environment.View West Wits Mining's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/west-wits-miningSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

After selling When Rich Galgano was 25, he left a sales job in wire distribution to start Windy City Wire. Within nine months, he was doing over $1 million in sales—while fighting a lawsuit from his former employer. Fast forward 30 years, and Galgano had built the dominant low-voltage cable distributor in the U.S., sold it for just under half a billion dollars, and stayed on as CEO. 

Nick Hodge, Co-Owner of Digest Publishing and editor of Foundational Profits and Hodge Family Office, joins us for a longer-format discussion on and the macro and micro themes that are continuing to push the US general equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities markets ever higher, in an “Everything is awesome,” melt-up higher.  Nick shares how he has been positioned early in these trends with rare earths, copper, uranium, and critical minerals stocks.   We start off reviewing how the US fiscal policy is leading to a weaker US dollar, which has been a key tailwind to US equities, cryptos, and the commodities sectors.  We review the impacts of the back-to-back Biden and Trump administration policies that both increased the US debt and deficits, with the passage of large fiscal policy bills, that have acted as an additional tailwind to the critical minerals and energy metals side of the mining sector.   Both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Big Beautiful Bill respectively, had provisions in them for accelerating the development of nuclear power infrastructure and uranium mining, a focus on critical minerals like lithium, rare earths, and copper, and how this is bringing in new investors waking up to how the commodities space is really the building blocks of many other sectors in our economy and daily life.   This leads into a more in-depth discussion on the rare earth sector in particular, where Nick notes the recent Department of Defense investment into MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) as a key stakeholder, but also providing them a floor on their Neodymium products, and agreeing to be a buyer future magnet production.   Then, shortly thereafter, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) made a $500M investment into MP Materials to accelerate and help fund the future development of a permanent magnet recycling plant in Texas.   Nick points to CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF), as another company poised to start recycling permanent magnets, also in Texas. Additionally, he highlights the heavy rare earth production capacity increasing from Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX: EFR) (NYSE American: UUUU), as another way to participate in the tailwinds pushing the rare earth stocks higher.   Next we pivoted over to the importance of copper, and the recent move higher in prices on the back of the proposed Trump tariff on this energy metal.  Nick flags Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) as a domestic producer that he feels has been offering investors a good accumulation period on future growing revenues. He also highlights his recent private placement into an earlier-stage prospect generator, Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV: KCC) (ASX: KCC), with exploration properties looking for copper and gold porphyries in Australia.  Nick also describes how this company has forged partnerships with AI and technology companies; a trend that he expects to see more of as the mining sector evolves and more companies look to secure their own supply chains.    Rounding out the discussion on critical minerals, and providing an example of how to trim and reposition on pullbacks in winning portfolio positions, Nick discussed how he has approached trading around a core position in Bravo Mining Corp. (TSXV: BRVO) (OTCQX: BRVMF).    This leads into a segment where Nick shares what changes he has made to how he approached managing his portfolio, and other best practices for trading and investing within the resource sector as this bull market evolves over time.   Click here to follow Nick's analysis and publications over at Digest Publishing

In this insightful episode, Dave sits down with AdaPia d'Errico, a seasoned capital raiser with over $500M raised under her belt. Known for her strategic, no-nonsense approach to investor relations, AdaPia opens up about how to raise capital professionally—without falling into gimmicks or hype. She shares how her background in hedge funds and banking shaped her perspective, and why traditional, relationship-driven investor communications matter more than ever in today's cautious market. From avoiding SEC red flags to refining your personal and brand presentation, AdaPia delivers real-world tips to help you raise funds while staying true to your values. You'll also learn: What “bro marketing” is and why it turns serious investors off How to present yourself as both professional and approachable The massive potential of latent capital within your existing investor base Why ongoing investor relations are just as important as the raise itself How to use podcast interviews to activate current investors and build referrals   - Get Interviewed on the Show! - ================================== Are you a real estate investor with some 'tales from the trenches' you'd like to share with our audience? Want to get great exposure and be seen as a bonafide real estate pro by your friends? Would you like to inspire other people to take action with real estate investing? Then we'd love to interview you! Find out more and pick the date here: http://daveinterviewsyou.com/

En este episodio charlamos con Miguel Carranza, cofundador y CTO de RevenueCat, la plataforma que ha revolucionado la gestión de suscripciones móviles para miles de desarrolladores en todo el mundo. A lo largo de la tertulia, Miguel comparte cómo han conseguido levantar una ronda Serie C de 50 millones de dólares, alcanzando una valoración de 500 millones y generando más de 30 millones de ARR con un crecimiento del 75 %, todo ello sin necesidad de quemar caja.También hablamos sobre la sorprendente oferta de adquisición que recibieron por medio billón de dólares, su decisión de rechazarla y lo que aprendieron del proceso. Miguel nos cuenta cómo han construido una cultura sólida y transparente en un entorno totalmente remoto, con rangos salariales iguales para todo el equipo, independientemente del país en el que vivan.La conversación también aborda sus alianzas estratégicas con Apple y OpenAI, su presencia integrada en los Settingsde iOS, y el futuro del modelo de suscripción en el entorno mobile-first. Además, Miguel nos deja consejos prácticos sobre negociación con fondos, gestión del ego en el rol de fundador, y cómo construir una comunidad en torno a un producto técnico.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Black (0:20) ahead of Game 3 of a critical three-game series against the Yankees. They discuss Vladdy's recent play, the pros and cons of his game and discuss what would constitute a successful season for the Jays' $500M player. Then, they get into what fans can expect from Jeff Hoffman's usage and how the bullpen can improve, potential trade deadline targets, and much more. Later, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:43) to discuss Shohei Ohtani''s dominance this season while rehabbing on a big-league mound. Finally, they look at the Jays and the other contenders around the league to discuss trade deadline targets, the Tigers' recent skid, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

MoonLake Immunotherapeutics is racing ahead in the biotech space with its innovative nanobody SLK and a transformative $500m non-dilutive financing deal. Its CEO and CFO discuss with In Vivo the company's rapid clinical progress, financial strategy and ambitions to reshape inflammatory disease.

Taxpayers face a potential $500 million bill to clean up aging oil and gas infrastructure left by Chevron off Western Australia's Pilbara, a newly released state government documents reveal.

What’s the point of skipping a plastic straw if Bezos is throwing a foam party on a $500M yacht? Kelly sets off a fiery chat about billionaire greed, climate hypocrisy, and the exhausting pressure on regular people to save the planet - one soggy paper straw at a time. With Jeff Bezos' wedding as the jumping-off point (and yes, Oprah was there), the girls unpack the absurdity of wealth worship, the carbon footprint of private jets, and the growing sense of “why bother?” in the face of it all. Is it even possible to care enough anymore? LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONEDSubstack - Paper Straws for You, Private Jets for ThemPrivate aviation is making a growing contribution to climate changeRing Design Workships - @blonde.designhttps://www.spendtheirfortune.com/ HOSTS & PRODUCERSKelly McCarren ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelly_mccarren⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kee Reece Searles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keereece⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AUDIO PRODUCTIONMadeline Joannou - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mylk Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Dyer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muon Space, an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations that deliver mission-critical data. Prior to Muon, Jonny held technical leadership roles at Google Maps and Lyft, and was the Chief Engineer at Skybox Imaging.  On this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, Jonny discusses his background at Skybox Imaging and his experience building Muon Space. He describes Muon's approach to building satellite constellations end to end, and highlights the role of the FireSat constellation to provide operational guidance on the mitigation of wildfires. Jonny shares lessons learned from leading Muon, and explains how he has thought through pivotal moments in Muon's journey, such as their recent acquisition of Starlight Engines.  This episode is hosted by Helen Phillips and Bryan Harvey.    Full Bio:  Jonny Dyer is Co-Founder & CEO of Muon Space, with a remarkable career spanning aerospace, geospatial technology, and complex systems engineering across industry-shaping companies. As Chief Engineer at Skybox Imaging, he led development of the largest high-resolution satellite constellation ever deployed before the company's $500M acquisition by Google in 2014. At Google, he headed Maps' data collection team developing Street View cars and aircraft platforms, then served as Senior Director at Lyft's Level 5 Autonomous Vehicle group leading vehicle platform design and deployment. Currently an Operating Partner at Space Capital and advisor to Ubiquity.vc, Jonny also serves as a founding member of EDF's MethaneSat Technical Advisory Group and has served on multiple National Academies studies and committees. He holds MS and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and has authored widely-cited research spanning thermodynamics, radiation effects, and imaging systems.  

Apple's Vision Pro strategy gains momentum with acquisitions aimed at improving avatars and AI reliability. A new $500M rare earth recycling partnership with MP Materials signals Apple's commitment to U.S.-based sustainable supply chains. The FTC's “click-to-cancel” rule reversal sparks debate, and the panel of David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby explores Blusky's efforts to attract news and sports content to rival legacy social media platforms.  Today's MacVoices is supported by Bzigo. Don't want until the next bite - protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BUZZ10 to save 10% off. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:06 Vision Pro Developments 00:39 Apple's Rare Earth Investment 07:37 FTC Click-to-Cancel Ruling 15:08 Blusky's Future Potential Links: Apple acquires more firms to improve Apple Intelligence and Apple Vision Pro https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/07/apple-buys-two-eu-firms-to-improve-apple-intelligence-apple-vision-pro MP Materials and Apple Announce $500 Million Partnership to Produce Recycled Rare Earth Magnets in the United States https://investors.mpmaterials.com/investor-news/news-details/2025/MP-Materials-and-Apple-Announce-500-Million-Partnership-to-Produce-Recycled-Rare-Earth-Magnets-in-the-United-States/default.aspx FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule that was annoying some services cancelled by the courts https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/09/ftc-click-to-cancel-rule-that-was-annoying-some-services-cancelled-by-the-courts Bluesky gets activity notifications, tries to lure news, sports users https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/09/bluesky-gets-activity-notifications-as-it-tries-to-lure-news-and-sports-users/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Immad grew Mercury to $500M in annualized revenue and profitable. Mercury is one of the fastest-growing fintech startups ever. No wonder they just raised $300M from Sequoia at $3.5B. Immad breaks down exactly how he structured a viral launch, why fundraising is easier with zero customers than you think, and how he unlocked massive word-of-mouth growth. If you're building a startup, especially in fintech, you can't miss this episode.Why You Should ListenHow Mercury went from $0 to $1M ARR in just 5 monthsHow Mercury leveraged Twitter to explode user growth at launchWhy building with zero users might be your secret advantageWhy Immad believes defining company culture at employee #4 was critical to hitting $500M in revenueKeywordsMercury, Sequoia, Immad Akhund, startup fundraising, fintech startup, product market fit, neobank, early-stage growth, Y Combinator, banking as a service, startup culture00:00:00 Intro00:09:23 How Immad Validated the Idea for Mercury00:17:53 Why Immad Turned Down VC to Start Another Company00:28:11 How Immad Raised a $6M Seed Round Before Writing Any Code00:36:08 Launching Mercury and Going Viral on Twitter00:47:08 Knowing You Have Product Market Fit00:51:48 Raising a $20M Series A Just 3 Weeks After Launch00:53:10 The Importance of Defining Your Culture EarlySend me a message to let me know what you think!

Apple's Vision Pro strategy gains momentum with acquisitions aimed at improving avatars and AI reliability. A new $500M rare earth recycling partnership with MP Materials signals Apple's commitment to U.S.-based sustainable supply chains. The FTC's “click-to-cancel” rule reversal sparks debate, and the panel of David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Chuck Joiner, Jeff Gamet, and Web Bixby explores Blusky's efforts to attract news and sports content to rival legacy social media platforms.  Today's MacVoices is supported by Bzigo. Don't want until the next bite - protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BUZZ10 to save 10% off. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:06 Vision Pro Developments 00:39 Apple's Rare Earth Investment 07:37 FTC Click-to-Cancel Ruling 15:08 Blusky's Future Potential Links: Apple acquires more firms to improve Apple Intelligence and Apple Vision Pro https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/07/apple-buys-two-eu-firms-to-improve-apple-intelligence-apple-vision-pro MP Materials and Apple Announce $500 Million Partnership to Produce Recycled Rare Earth Magnets in the United States https://investors.mpmaterials.com/investor-news/news-details/2025/MP-Materials-and-Apple-Announce-500-Million-Partnership-to-Produce-Recycled-Rare-Earth-Magnets-in-the-United-States/default.aspx FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule that was annoying some services cancelled by the courts https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/07/09/ftc-click-to-cancel-rule-that-was-annoying-some-services-cancelled-by-the-courts Bluesky gets activity notifications, tries to lure news, sports users https://9to5mac.com/2025/07/09/bluesky-gets-activity-notifications-as-it-tries-to-lure-news-and-sports-users/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Inside Bending Spoons: the $2.5 billion app juggernaut behind Evernote, Remini, Splice, and more. Special guest Darius reveals the hacks behind viral UA, review scores, creative iteration, and the brutal playbook that's rewriting consumer SaaS.You'll learn:The secrets behind Bending Spoons' $500 million annual revenueWhy TikTok, Shorts, and Reels are more powerful than any ad network for app growthThe playbook for cutting costs, boosting review scores, and scaling faster than competitorsWhy retention is all about renewals, not DAU or D30Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------Vibe. Vibe is the leading Streaming TV ad platform for small and medium-sized businesses looking for actionable advertising campaign performance.https://www.vibe.co/---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Special guest: Darius MoraYoutube channel: ⁨@DariusMora⁩ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moravcik/Youtube: https://youtu.be/xP3AziedKW0Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction to Bending Spoons and Guests02:49 Bending Spoons' Unique Business Model08:21 Hiring Practices and Company Culture11:19 Acquisitions and Market Strategy18:17 Transitioning from Gaming to App Development24:15 The Impact of Viral Trends on App Success29:37 User Acquisition and Marketing Techniques34:14 Subscription Models and User Retention Strategies37:31 Key Metrics for Success39:23 Understanding Retention and Monetization in Gaming41:11 Creative User Acquisition Strategies42:09 Manipulating Reviews for Better App Ratings44:07 Leveraging TikTok for User Acquisition50:19 Navigating Paid User Acquisition Challenges53:28 The Importance of Creative Testing55:39 The Power of Authentic Content in Marketing---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej Lancaric

A $500M investment goes a long way when you're trying to get yourself a win!The LowdownApple TV + gets 81 total Emmy nominationsiOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudityApple cuts a deal for recycling rare earth magnets in the US2nd StringCopilot is coming to cars — and so are Teams callsFor The CultureIs the new Superman too *eye roll* ‘woke'?The HookupHow to add a Messages conversation to your home screen

Discover how does it take to raise $80 million and build a $500 million real estate portfolio. In this powerhouse episode, Steven Pesavento shares how he went from flipping homes to structuring sophisticated equity and credit offerings for institutional-grade multifamily deals. He breaks down his investment philosophy—centering around asymmetric risk-reward—and dives into how he builds deep trust with investors through storytelling, transparency, and strategic communication. Steven also unpacks the mindset shift required to move from operator to capital allocator, and why aligning with operators who have “skin in the game” is critical for investor success. If you're ready to play at a higher level in real estate, this episode delivers the blueprint.5 Key Takeaways from Steven Pesavento's Episode:Shift from Flipping to Fund Management: Steven transitioned from active fix-and-flips to managing institutional capital through equity and private credit vehicles.Trust is Built Through Transparency: Consistent, transparent communication—and asking the questions LPs are afraid to ask—builds credibility and long-term investor trust.High Net-Worth Investors Seek Simplicity: Most investors want strong operators, not to become one. Steven's education filters help investors make empowered decisions without overwhelm.Operators Must Have Skin in the Game: Alignment of interests through co-investment is non-negotiable in Steven's underwriting of operators.Asymmetric Risk is the North Star: Steven prioritizes opportunities with capped downside and outsized upside—putting investor protection at the center of every decision.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

Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI systems and learn why clients are increasingly using AI to fact-check their accountants' advice. Plus, get a comprehensive breakdown of the top 10 tax planning opportunities in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act—from permanent 100% bonus depreciation to Trump accounts for children. The hosts also explore which companies will be AI's biggest losers and why the future of accounting lies in financial management, not advisory services.SponsorsOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:30) - The Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Provisions Overview (01:53) - AI in Accounting: RAMP's New AI Agents (02:56) - QuickBooks AI Agents: Frustrations and Feedback (06:05) - RAMP's AI Agents: Features and Benefits (14:38) - AI's Impact on Employment: Winners and Losers (20:54) - Grok 4: The Future of AI in Accounting (36:53) - Juno and Tax Prep Automation (37:52) - The Rise of AI in Cyber Attacks (38:26) - Social Engineering and AI (39:18) - Hidden AI Prompts in Academic Papers (41:25) - AI Security Risks and Internal Controls (45:45) - The Accountant's Labor Shortage (46:59) - Tax Planning Opportunities in the New Bill (56:29) - The Impact of the New Tax Bill (01:00:45) - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up  Show NotesRamp agents: Let finance teams do finance https://ramp.com/blog/ramp-agents-announcementMicrosoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/microsoft-shares-500m-in-ai-savings-internally-days-after-cutting-9000-jobs/Indeed, Glassdoor to lay off 1300 staff amid AI pushhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/indeed-glassdoor-to-lay-off-1300-staff/Workday Stock Takes A Hit After Piper Sandler Survey Flags AI-Driven Headwinds, But Retail's Optimistic https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/workday-stock-takes-a-hit-after-piper-sandler-survey-flags-ai-driven-headwinds/ch8GfqaR5kYElon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/elon-musks-xai-launches-grok-4-alongside-a-300-monthly-subscription/Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/04/japan/ai-research-prompt-injection/Tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/jun/tax-changes-in-senate-budget-reconciliation-bill/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring The Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsREFRAME 2025 - http://accountingpodcast.promo/reframe2025Want to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Israel strikes Damascus as Syria Druze violence escalates, Istanbul's mayor is sentenced to a 20 month prison term, President Trump vows a quick resolution to the Egypt-Ethiopia dam dispute, U.S. third-nation deportations resume, the U.S. Senate advances President Trump's $9 billion spending cuts, the Pentagon withdraws half of National Guard troops from LA, the U.S. imposes a 17% tariff on fresh Mexican tomatoes, U.K. inflation reportedly rose to 3.6% in June, OpenAI is reportedly building ChatGPT support for Excel and PowerPoint, and Apple and MP Materials ink a $500M rare earth magnet supply deal. Sources: www.verity.news

New rape allegations hit Andrew Tate—again. We break down the details, his lawyer's spin, and why some on the Right still defend him. Then: big tech meets big dirt as Apple drops $500M into an American mine, and Newsom stumbles hard on Sean Ryan's show—yes, there are memes.Also in the mix:Trump vs. Adam Schiff

New rape allegations hit Andrew Tate—again. We break down the details, his lawyer's spin, and why some on the Right still defend him. Then: big tech meets big dirt as Apple drops $500M into an American mine, and Newsom stumbles hard on Sean Ryan's show—yes, there are memes. Also in the mix: Trump vs. Adam Schiff […]

It's a massive week in crypto, and we're diving straight into the biggest headline of them all:

In this interview, I chat with Dan O'Flaherty, CEO of Versamet Royalties, a newly listed royalty company already making waves in the royalty and streaming space. Dan previously led Mavericks Metals, which sold to Triple Flag in 2023, and now he's building Versamet to fill a gap between junior royalty players and the multi‑billion‑dollar majors.   Key Highlights from Our Discussion: Rapid portfolio growth: Nearly US$300M in acquisitions since 2022, growing Versamet's market cap to ~$500M. Cash‑flow focus: From 5,000 GEOs in 2024 to 14–16,000 GEOs by 2026, translating to over $50M in annual revenue at current gold prices. Strategic partners: B2Gold (33%), Sandstorm (25%), and Equinox Gold (13%) as cornerstone shareholders, providing technical strength and deal flow. Balanced growth plan: Blend of near‑term organic growth and ongoing acquisitions. Capital markets strategy: TSX Venture listing in May 2025, with plans to graduate to the TSX and pursue a U.S. listing for broader investor access. Dan also explains: Why Versamet stayed private until cash flow was established How their credit facility and equity strategy are funding growth Why this “mid‑tier gap” in the royalty space creates a unique investment opportunity Please email me with any follow up questions for Dan. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com Click here to visit the Versamet Royalties website. 

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning why job cuts continue despite record profits. They chat about how AI is changing roles, the value of networking, and staying financially ready in shaky times. Plus, tips on job hunting, social media's influence on spending, and a reminder to take charge of your career.Chapters00:24 Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs: What's Really Going On?09:39 Layoff Prep + Recovery 10120:43 The Overemployed Engineer:  Soham Parekh Was Onto Something? [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesMicrosoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs [TechCrunch] Microsoft Is Firing About 9,000 People Because Business Is Great [Gizmodo]Nvidia becomes first company to reach $4tn in market value [The Guardian] A Guide To Surviving Layoffs [Techish Podcast]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

How to Align Company Culture with Employee Engagement for Lasting In this episode of the CEO Sales Strategies Podcast, host Doug C. Brown sits down with blue-collar entrepreneur and bestselling author Ken Rusk to explore a surprising retention strategy:

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1095: Volvo takes a $1.2B charge as EV costs and tariffs bite. Nissan shifts gears in Mississippi, shelving EV plans in favor of SUVs and pickups. And Ford steps up in Texas, donating $1.25M and deploying people and vehicles to aid flood victims.Nissan's $500M investment to build five EVs in Canton has stalled amid political uncertainty and loss of U.S. tax credits. The automaker is eyeing SUVs and pickups to keep the lights on.With EV plans delayed, Nissan is pivoting to body-on-frame vehicles, potentially doubling Canton's output with models like the Armada and Infiniti QX80.A return of the rugged Xterra is also on the table — this time as a hybrid SUV riding on the Frontier truck platform.The shift could revive a plant running at half capacity and counter rising tariffs on imports from Japan.Nissan is even exploring a “what if” collaboration with Honda to build pickups, but one source called it “pie in the sky at this stage.”Volvo Cars is taking a $1.2 billion charge in Q2 as it battles rising costs, tariffs, launch delays tied to its electric vehicle lineup and reduced profitability on two electric models, the EX90 SUV and ES90 sedan.The EX90 began production in June in South Carolina, but saw over a year of delays due to software issues and is launching without key features like lidar, ADAS tools, and bidirectional charging.The China-built ES90 sedan isn't faring better—tariffs in the U.S. and EU have made it tough to sell profitably in Volvo's key markets.The company is in the midst of deep cost-cutting, including layoffs impacting 3,000 jobs globally and 15% of its U.S. commercial staff.Volvo's U.S. sales rose 6% in the first half of 2025, but global deliveries fell 9%, highlighting uneven momentum.Ford and its dealer network are going all in to support Texans in the wake of devastating flash floods.The automaker, along with Ford Philanthropy and Texas dealers, is donating $1.25 million to local charities and disaster relief partners.Beyond dollars, Ford is supplying loaner vehicles to the American Red Cross to expand outreach in hard-hit areas.Ford's new Extended Volunteer Paid Time Off policy allows trained employees to deploy with Team Rubicon for on-the-ground disaster relief.Volunteers will also be packing food boxes for families through the North Texas Food Bank and running shelters and reunification centers.“We're standing alongside our Texas Ford Dealers… to ensure critical support gets to those who need it most,” said Elena Ford.0:00 Intro with Kyle Mountsier and Michael Cirillo0:30 Paul and Kyle were at the Beaver Golf Tournament yesterday1:40 New Auto Collabs episode with John Sacco on recycled metals2:20 Congrats to Ashley Cavazos on being the new President of WOCAN!3:55 Nissan To Pivot Canton, Mississippi PlantJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

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Notas del Show: En este episodio cubrimos los eventos más relevantes antes de la apertura del mercado: • Wall Street avanza con foco en inflación y banca: Futuros al alza: $SPX +0,5 %, $US100 +0,7 %, $INDU sin cambios. Se espera el IPC de junio (núcleo +0,3 % mensual, +3,0 % anual) y declaraciones de miembros de la Fed. $NVDA sube tras anuncio de reanudación de ventas en China. • Apple refuerza cadena de tierras raras con MP Materials: $AAPL invertirá $500M en $MP para asegurar suministro doméstico de imanes. Se abrirán dos plantas en Texas y California. Acción de $MP +12 % premarket. • Nvidia reanuda ventas en China y lanza nuevo chip: $NVDA recibió luz verde para exportar sus GPUs H20 a China. También presentó su chip RTX PRO para fábricas inteligentes. Las acciones suben +5 % premarket. • La UE prepara represalias comerciales por aranceles de Trump: Bruselas responde con aranceles a $84B en bienes de EE. UU. (aviones $BA, autos, maquinaria, alimentos), si entran en vigor los nuevos aranceles del 30 % desde el 1 de agosto. Una jornada con atención en datos de inflación, comercio internacional y el rol clave de la tecnología en la geopolítica actual. ¡No te lo pierdas!

Bitmine acquires $500m worth of ETH. Over 29% of the ETH supply is now staked. Aave reaches $50 billion in deposits. And the Tornado Cash trial begins. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/739 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Vlad Tenev is the Founder and CEO of Robinhood, the greatest story on Wall St of the last decade. In the previous 18 months, Robinhood has increased its net revenue by 58% to nearly $3B; a $500M loss in 2023 turned into a $1.1B profit in 2024. Robinhood's stock is up roughly 4x, lifting their market cap to north of $80B. Today, Robinhood has nine lines of business that do over $100M in revenue.  Agenda:  00:00 – “Tokenization Is The Biggest Innovation in Finance” 03:28 – How Robinhood 4x'd Its Market Cap in 8 Months 06:40 – AI Writes 50% of All Net New Code at Robinhood 10:02 – Why Robinhood Built a Secret ChatGPT for Support 12:11 – The One Customer Type That Transformed the Business 15:29 – “CoreWeave Is Retail's Way Into AI” — The Meme Stock Defense 18:05 – Inside Robinhood's Tokenized Private Shares Product 21:23 – “Capital as a Service” — Vlad's Wild Vision for Startup Fundraising 24:10 – The $100M Revenue Line Vlad Wishes He Could Kill 26:45 – Robinhood Is Building... Cash Delivery Trucks?! 29:55 – “We Were Shipping Nothing”: Vlad on the 2020–2022 Culture Crisis 33:20 – What Line of Business Will Be the Biggest For Vlad in 5 Years Time 35:11 – The One Competitor Vlad Actually Respects 36:55 – From Men's Health to Japanese Toilets: Vlad's Weirdest Quickfire Yet 38:40 – “I Was in the Dumps”: What 2022 Taught Vlad About Resilience 40:00 – Where Robinhood Is Headed: The Next Decade of Financial Infrastructure    

Storage units? Not quite. Try luxury man caves that cash flow like apartment buildings.In this episode, Rich sits down with Ryan Garland—the #1 man cave developer in the country and the visionary behind a $500M+ real estate empire built on a wildly underrated asset class. From building “car condos” for high-net-worth collectors to stacking eight-figure exits, Ryan breaks down the niche that most investors are sleeping on.They cover:How he scaled a luxury storage concept into a national brandWhy man caves have insane returns (and almost zero tenant drama)What every investor should know about zoning, land, and designHow he turns gearhead passion into portfolio equityWhy timing, scarcity, and lifestyle branding matter more than compsIf you're looking for a real estate play that's low competition and high profit—this is it.Let's ride.Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

Max Keiser, Sr. Bitcoin advisor to El Salvador's President Bukele, has made a bold Bitcoin prediction, one that he believes could disrupt the legacy financial system. “At $100,000 Bitcoin is splitting the world apart. At $200,000 central banks and nation states will start panicking as 500M people declare their independence. At $300,000 the $USD crashes. Bitcoin gets priced in Gold as the USD effectively disintegrates.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philipp Freise is Co-Head of European Private Equity at KKR, where he manages the largest private fund in Europe with $8BN in the latest fund. Philip has led KKR's investments in FGS Global, Superstruct, Axel Springer SE, BMG Rights Management, Fotolia, GetYourGuide, GfK SE, Leonine, Mediawan SAS, Scout24 Switzerland and Trainline. Previously, Philip worked at McKinsey & Company in and co-founded Berlin-based VC firm Venturepark, Europe's first pan-European incubator. Agenda: 00:00 – "We Lost $500M in Turkey. Here's Why We'll Never Do It Again." 01:40 – Inside Europe's Biggest PE Fund: $8B of Pure Firepower 03:55 – The $100M Dot-Com Failure That Changed My Career 06:45 – Why Picking the Wrong VC Will Destroy Your Company 10:20 – KKR's $500M COVID Gamble: Genius or Insane? 12:35 – Why We Ignored the Market & Deployed 40% of Our Fund 15:55 – KKR's Ruthless Portfolio Discipline: Love Doesn't Matter 17:10 – Do Power Laws Apply in PE? Freise Destroys the Myth 18:45 – The Truth About Capital Intensity in the Age of AI 20:10 – Can AI Kill the PE Model? Here's What Philipp Says 26:00 – The Secret to Great Investment Decisions at KKR 32:40 – Why There's a $3T Liquidity Time Bomb in Venture 34:25 – The Death of IPOs? How KKR Exits Without Going Public 40:05 – Will KKR Europe Hit $20B? Freise's Bold Prediction 43:45 – Helsing, Space, and Defense: The New Age of DeepTech Bets 45:30 – Tariffs, China, and the Future of the German Car Empire 47:00 – Freise vs. Bitcoin: Will USD Still Rule in 10 Years? 48:15 – 4 Global Shocks Happening Right Now That You Need to Know 51:30 – KKR Missed Spotify AND Alibaba?! The Painful Stories 53:00 – Do Andreessen & General Catalyst Scare KKR? Freise Responds 54:30 – The One Metric That Will Define KKR's Next Decade  

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including Fanatics says more than 125,000 fans attended Fanatics Fest this weekend, up from 70,000 last year, The Besties All-In launched ultra premium tequila in LA at Delilah's, US claims strikes on Iran nuclear sites caused severe damage,' but full impact is unclear, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos shrug off protestors with scantily clad FOAM PARTY on $500M yacht and much more!