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Max Junestrand is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Legora, the collaborative AI powering the next generation of lawyers. Now this is an insane story for many reasons; first, Max turned down a multi-million dollar career in gaming to build Legora. Second, he has raised from the best of the best including Benchmark and IVP. Third, he has scaled the firm with 1/6th of the capital of his closest competitor, Harvey have raised a reported $800M while Legora have raised just $120M. Agenda: 00:03 – From Pro Gamer to AI Founder: How World of Warcraft Shaped Max's Mindset 04:58 – The $5–10M Gaming Career He Walked Away From 07:55 – Are AI Models Plateauing… or Just Getting Started? 10:02 – Swarms of LLMs: The 100x Cost Bet That Could Change Legal Forever 12:00 – Partnering With the Lawyers You're “Killing” 15:00 – How He Cracked Sweden's Hardest-to-Enter Law Firm 21:45 – The $500K Coffee That Saved the Company at YC 30:00 – Closing 15 Term Sheets in 7 Days – Why Benchmark Won 36:00 – Beating a $5BN Rival With a Fraction of the Funding 53:50 – Building a Cult Culture: The 9-9-6 Mentality in Europe
Paul Frambot is the CoFounder and CEO of Morpho.In this episode, we explore how Morpho's modular, permissionless infrastructure prices risk, allowing anyone to create lending and borrowing markets with any asset. Paul shares his insights on Morpho's popular Coinbase integration for $600M in Bitcoin-backed loans, the growing role of RWAs, and why Morpho recently transitioned to a token-only model. We also dive into how Morpho V2 will introduce fixed-rate lending and multichain expansion, plus their grand ambition to collapse the cost of trust in finance.------
She went from serving wings at Hooters to leading one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the world — and she's just getting started. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Kat Cole, former President of Cinnabon, current CEO of AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens), and living proof that grit, humility, and relentless urgency can change everything. From her start as a teen working to help her family make ends meet to leading a $600M global brand, Kat shares hard-won lessons on leadership, scaling with purpose, and never settling for “good enough.” Here's what you'll learn: Why doing every job in the building creates exponential career growth and earns real leadership credibility What it takes to lead through influence instead of force and build true commitment across your team How the Hotshot Rule helps high performers stay self-aware and take immediate action when it matters most Kat Cole doesn't just believe better is possible. She proves it. If you're ready to lead with more courage, clarity, and conviction, this episode will show you how. ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 07:47 – Saying Yes to Everything: How Kat Built a Career Without a Map 11:49 – Leaving Hooters: Knowing When Your Work Is Done 19:28 – Earning Trust Through Crisis: Leading Cinnabon Out of the Recession 28:00 – Franchisees, Fear, and the Innovation They Tried to Hide 34:19 – From Fan to CEO: Why Kat Joined AG1 41:35 – Leading with Urgency: The New Rules of Wartime vs. Peacetime 44:19 – The Hotshot Rule: A Weekly Habit That Transforms Leadership ---- Links & Resources: Kat Cole TED Talk - The “Hot Shot Rule” To Help You Become a Better Leader AG1 (formerly Athletic Greens) Undercover Boss - Cinnabon Episode Hooters Air Roark Capital ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 362. The Secret Weapons for Outpacing Your Competition 366. How to Transform Your Business with Military Precision and Strategy with John Berry 384. Break the Mold: The Blueprint for Radical Reinvention With Todd Herman [Encore Edition]
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Peter Rahal is the Co‑Founder & CEO of David Protein, the highest protein‑to‑calorie ratio for any protein bar on the market. Peter has raised over $85M from Greenoaks, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman with the latest round valuing the company at $725 million. The company is poised for over $100 million in first‑year revenue. Formerly, Peter co‑founded RXBAR in his mom's basement with a $10k start, growing it into a household brand and selling it to Kellogg for $600 million. poised for over $100 million first‑year revenue Agenda for Today: 00:04 – The One Piece of Advice from My Father That Made $600M 00:07 – Selling Protein Bars from a CrossFit Gym to $2M in Year One 00:12 – Why Raising Money Early Would Have Killed RXBAR's Success 00:15 – Product vs Brand: What Every Brand Gets Wrong Today 00:17 – Why Red Bull is the Best Brand in the World? What Can We Learn From It? 00:20 – Are Brands the New Religion? How Status and Community Really Work 00:27 – The Boiled Cod Stunt: Brilliant Marketing or Massive Waste of Time? 00:35 – Selling RXBAR for $600M: Inside the Decision and the TAM Ceiling 00:40 – $100M Overnight: What Really Changes When You Get Rich 00:44 – The Hidden Costs of Success: Health, Relationships and Obsession 00:47 – Why Peter Doesn't Care What People Think… and Actually Likes Upsetting Them 00:53 – The $10B Plan for David: From Protein Bars to a Portfolio of Brands
Maxime Demeure a lancé Madbox avec 100€ de capital dans sa chambre d'ado. Aujourd'hui, il fait 60M de CA, a levé plusieurs dizaines de millions qu'il n'a toujours pas utilisés, et ses jeux ont été téléchargés plus de 600M de fois.Quand il démarre à 22 ans pendant ses études, il doit convaincre les sceptiques, à commencer par sa mère. Pour ça, Maxime est prêt à tout, quitte à picther déguisé en Pac-Man.La mission de Madbox est simple : donner le sourire à des millions de joueurs. Pour ça, la méthode de Maxime et ses associés est claire : miser sur l'équipe plus que sur le produit. Ils sont convaincus que l'échec fait apprendre - Maxime explique d'ailleurs “qu'ils ont appris à avoir tort”.Mais Maxime, c'est aussi et surtout un entrepreneur passionné et compétiteur. Il n'aura réussi que lorsque tous les gens qu'il croisera dans le métro le matin joueront à l'un de ses jeux. Pour ça, il “s'est donné le temps de prendre des risques” en levant plus de 15M d'euros qu'il n'a toujours pas utilisé !Dans cet épisode, Maxime Demeure évoque aussi :son tuto pour créer un jeu vidéo à succèscomment Netflix et Pixar l'ait aidé à devenir l'entrepreneur qu'il est aujourd'huicomment l'IA peut bouleverser le milieu du gamingles moments charnières chez Madbox, notamment la séparation avec l'un de ses associés pour ne pas modifier l'ADN de Madbox.Côté Sista, Maxime a décidé de mettre en lumière Anne Sophie Gervais, co-head de Raise Sherpas et créatrice de l'incubateur de Dauphine, qui l'a beaucoup aidé au début de MadboxUn podcast conçu et produit par FeuilleBlanche, l'agence qui crée des contenus et des médias d'inspiration pour les marques et les dirigeants.À vos écouteurs
A CVC masterclass from Bill Taranto, Founder and President of Merck's Global Health Innovation Fund, a $600M fund that is considered one of the most impactful corporate venture funds in the world. Bill has over 20 years of healthcare investing and is focused on digital health companies transforming the future of care. Bill was just named to the Global Corporate Venturing Power List for the 14th time. We talk about the dual mandate to predict and prepare as well as the unique structure he has created which includes multiple levers like accelerators, studios, the growth equity fund, and a private equity roll-up function. We talk about the right relationship with the corporate parent, flying too close to the sun in the strategic/financial balance and why communication is often what determines success and makes innovation tangible for large organizations.
Primeramente sería interesante habla de la definición de inteligencia y una explicación podría ser: “La inteligencia se define como la capacidad de entender, comprender y aplicar conocimientos, razonar, resolver problemas y adaptarse al entorno.” Tener en cuenta que en todos los mitos creacionistas siempre que se le da al hombre el alito de vida se le da la inteligencia. En el Génesis, Dios sopla en la nariz de Adán y este se convierte en un “alma viviente”. Pero ese aliento no es solo oxígeno...es inteligencia, capacidad de nombrar las cosas, de distinguir, de elegir. Si eso es inteligencia ¿ la IA que es? Una definición que nos dan es; Disciplina científica que se ocupa de crear programas informáticos que ejecutan operaciones comparables a las que realiza la mente humana. Como el aprendizaje y el razonamiento lógico.Pero hay dos capacidades críticas que siguen siendo exclusivas de los seres humanos: la auténtica invención y la creatividad, por eso la verdadera AGI todavía no la tenemos ( Me refiero al comun de los mortales, los dueños del cortijo no lo sabemos) Otra cosa bien distinta es el conocimiento, que puede ha veces también traer problemas, como veremos más adelante. Y siempre un conocimiento superior da ventaja a aquel que lo posee sobre el que no. El Poder, detrás del velo de la IA y de la Agenda Transhumanista. No es una simple mejora tecnológica, sino un proyecto milenario y oscuro para someter a la humanidad a un control total, utilizando la programación mental y los rituales como herramientas fundamentales para transformar a los humanos en seres dóciles y previsibles. El transhumanismo no busca mejorar a la humanidad, sino "restar", es decir, crear una infrahumanidad funcional y dócil. En lugar de sumar, el proyecto consistiría en una especie de ingeniería inversa: tomar lo mejor del ser humano (la inteligencia colectiva, la creatividad, el libre albedrío) y limitarlo para crear un "esclavo más eficaz". Es un proyecto de dos caras. Mientras una élite minoritaria se convierte en suprahumanidad (eugenismo), la mayoría de la población es degenerada a una condición de infrahumanidad (disgenismo), convirtiéndose en una especie de zombis que alimentan el sistema con su energía vital. Robotización del humano frente a humanización del robot. la cuestión crucial no es la humanización del robot (es decir, hacer que los robots parezcan humanos), sino la robotización del humano. Esta robotización no significa parecerse a una máquina, sino comportarse de una manera "inhumana": sin libertad, sin sentimientos, sin creatividad, sin preguntarse por el sentido de la vida. Hablar de IA es hablar de una tecnología clave y disruptiva que va a alterar numerosos aspectos de nuestras vidas. Pero hay que dejar algo claro: esta tecnología está siendo manejada y dosificada por el poder real, los verdaderos amos del mundo. No sabemos quiénes son, pero sí sabemos que no son las marionetas que nos ponen en escena. Sabemos, eso sí, que son los mismos que manejan la liquidez del sistema monetario internacional, creando ciclos de crisis y orden de los que siempre sacan provecho. Existe un poder oculto, también conocido como “Estado profundo”, que canaliza de forma importante los flujos emocionales y energéticos de la sociedad. Utilizan técnicas ancestrales y conocimientos transmitidos entre iniciados, que se centran, entre otras cosas, en conseguir el control social de la forma más práctica y económica posible para ellos. A la vista de todos, usan a líderes y estrellas como arquetipos para los no iniciados, desde presidentes hasta directivos de grandes empresas. Al mismo tiempo, en el "obscenario" y apartados de la vista de todos, realizan otros rituales donde lo sincronizan todo según sus creencias, donde siempre hablan de la LUZ, aquella que robó Prometeo y mirar el infierno que le tocó padecer después de adquirir el conocimiento que los dioses no querían que tuviera. Lo que es crucial entender es que estas tecnologías tan relevantes están siendo planificadas, manejadas y dosificadas desde el mismo centro del poder. Nos hacen creer que hay diferentes empresas que compiten entre sí por el mercado, pero esa disputa escenificada no es real. Todas trabajan para los mismos amos, con un objetivo ya marcado: avanzar en su agenda a medida que la sociedad normaliza sus ideas. Este es el primer punto clave: la relación entre la IA y el transhumanismo. Debemos abordar este concepto porque la fusión hombre-máquina es uno de los objetivos de la agenda de control. Buscan crear un tipo de “ser híbrido”, sin alma y fácil de controlar. Un futuro distópico que podría cumplirse si no nos oponemos a ello. El momento crucial para la consecución de sus objetivos sería cuando, una vez normalizado el asunto, consigan fabricar "humanos" mediante vientres artificiales. Con esto, tendrían solucionado el tema del control social. Podrían hacer "impresiones de andróginos" en la medida que los necesiten, igual que emiten el dinero que quieren. Serían personas desarraigadas, sin familia, sin descendencia y quizás incluso sin genitales. Su inteligencia estaría genéticamente limitada según la tarea que deban desempeñar. Podrían incluso crear emisiones especiales de híbridos con electrónica insertada en su organismo, conectados a redes y potenciados en sus capacidades, lo que supondría un grado de control inimaginable. Pero esperemos que la sociedad reaccione y evite estos peligros. Ahora que hemos enmarcado la situación, es hora de pasar a los orígenes de la inteligencia artificial. La historia oficial nos suele presentar estos hitos como hechos aislados, para que no entendamos las conexiones ni miremos debajo de la alfombra. Pero si descodificamos la historia, veremos que la idea de la IA no es un invento reciente, sino que tiene raíces profundas en la filosofía, los mitos y las tradiciones ancestrales. La história podría empezar perfectamente con la historia de Adán y Eva y su expulsión del paraiso por la adquisición del conocimiento prohibido."Si comes de este fruto, serás como Dios. Conocerás el bien y el mal." Dijo la serpiente y Adan y eva al igual que Prometeo también acabaron castigados por Dios. En Génesis 3:22, se dice: “Ahora el hombre ha venido a ser como uno de nosotros, al conocer el bien y el mal. Que no extienda ahora su mano y tome también del árbol de la vida, y coma, y viva para siempre…”. ¿Qué tipo de conocimiento adquiere Eva? No se trata de conocimiento técnico o científico, sino algo más profundo y existencial: Conocimiento moral: la capacidad de distinguir entre el bien y el mal. Autoconciencia: al instante, Eva (y luego Adán) se da cuenta de que está desnuda. Esto implica vergüenza, intimidad, juicio propio. Libre albedrío: al desobedecer, ejerce una elección. Ya no es solo criatura, sino agente. Comer del fruto es adquirir la conciencia humana tal como la entendemos hoy: saber que uno existe, que puede decidir, y que sus actos tienen consecuencias. Las manzanas envenenadas🧙♀️ Blancanieves📖 Eva en el Edén🧪 Alan Turing (leyenda urbana) Se dice que murió tras comer una manzana envenenada con cianuro, aunque no está confirmado. Curiosamente, el logo de Apple con una manzana mordida ha alimentado esta teoría. 🎯 Guillermo Tell Obligado a disparar con una ballesta a una manzana colocada sobre la cabeza de su hijo. Aunque no estaba envenenada, el riesgo era mortal. Podríamos hablar de Talos el primer "androide" de la historia.Talos era un gigante de bronce, forjado por Hefesto (el dios herrero) por encargo de Zeus o de Minos, rey de Creta (según la versión). Tenía una única vena que recorría su cuerpo entero, sellada con un clavo o perno de bronce en el tobillo. En lugar de sangre, su cuerpo contenía "icor", el fluido vital de los dioses. En la edad media en el siglo XIIl el trabajo de Ramón Llull, conocido como el Ars Magna, puede considerarse un precursor conceptual de la inteligencia artificial. Mas adelante si hay tiempo hablaremos de él. En la alquimia, la idea de fabricar un "hombre artificial" o homúnculo fue explorada por figuras como Paracelso, quien describió procedimientos para su creación. Similarmente, los alquimistas islámicos investigaron el concepto de takwin, la creación artificial de vida. En Praga en el siglo XVI los judios hablan del Golem, criatura sin alma creada para servir al hombre. hecha de barro o arcilla y animada mediante palabras sagradas, la inserción de nombres divinos. Con el advenimiento del siglo XIX, estas visiones se trasladaron al ámbito de la ficción literaria. Obras como "Frankenstein" de Mary Shelley exploraron las implicaciones éticas de crear seres conscientes, mientras que "R.U.R." (Rossum's Universal Robots) de Karel Čapek, publicada en 1920, introdujo el término "robot" al léxico global, marcando un punto de inflexión en la conceptualización de las máquinas con capacidad de trabajo autónomo. Y aquí en este punto es cuando entramos en los años 50 son considerados el punto de partida oficial de la inteligencia artificial moderna. Aunque hubo ideas previas, fue en esa década cuando la IA empezó a tomar forma como disciplina científica. Aquí te dejo los hitos clave: 🔹 1950: Alan Turing y su famosa prueba Publica "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" y propone el Test de Turing, una forma de evaluar si una máquina puede pensar como un humano. 🔹 1956: Conferencia de Dartmouth Organizada por John McCarthy, quien acuñó el término "Inteligencia Artificial". Reunió a pioneros como Marvin Minsky y Claude Shannon para discutir cómo crear máquinas inteligentes. 🔹 Primeros modelos y algoritmos Se desarrollan los primeros perceptrones (redes neuronales simples) por Frank Rosenblatt en 1958. Se crean programas capaces de jugar a las damas o resolver teoremas matemáticos. 🧪 Aunque los avances eran limitados por la tecnología de la época, estos años sentaron las bases para todo lo que vino después: aprendizaje automático, redes neuronales profundas, procesamiento de lenguaje natural… ¡y hasta Hoy! Para empezar este recorrido, es fundamental detenernos en la figura de Ramon Llull, un filósofo, teólogo y cortesano del siglo XIII. Nacimiento: 1232, Palma de Mallorca, España. Fallecimiento: 1316, en el Mediterráneo. El trabajo de Llull, conocido como el Ars Magna, puede considerarse un precursor conceptual de la inteligencia artificial. Pero no es un conocimiento que se le ocurriera de la nada. Como buen cortesano y perteneciente a una buena familia, Llull era conocedor de saberes ancestrales recogidos en otras tradiciones, que simplemente se expresan de otra manera. La relación entre su trabajo y la IA moderna se basa en varios puntos clave. Para empezar, la mecanización del razonamiento. El Ars Magna partía de la premisa de que el razonamiento y la verdad podían descomponerse en principios básicos. Llull representaba estos conceptos con letras y los organizaba en figuras geométricas como círculos concéntricos que podían ser girados. El objetivo era combinar estos principios de forma sistemática para generar proposiciones lógicamente válidas, demostrando verdades de forma infalible. Esta idea de un sistema mecánico que genera conocimiento de forma automática a partir de reglas definidas es la base de los sistemas computacionales y de la IA. Es lo que podríamos llamar una "máquina lógica". En este sentido, la conexión de Llull con la Cábala y la gematría es evidente. El Ars Magna se basa en un sistema simbólico donde las letras tienen un significado profundo. Su método de combinar principios es comparable a las técnicas cabalísticas de gematría (la interpretación numérica de las letras) y la combinación de las letras del alfabeto hebreo para obtener conocimientos ocultos. La idea subyacente es la misma: que la verdad y la sabiduría están codificadas en los símbolos y pueden ser reveladas a través de su manipulación sistemática. Podríamos decir que Llull inventó el primer "hardware" de pensamiento simbólico, aunque su "software" fuera más filosófico que informático. Mecanización del razonamiento: El Ars Magna partía de la premisa de que el razonamiento y la verdad podían ser descompuestos en principios básicos. Llull representaba estos conceptos con letras y los organizaba en figuras geométricas (discos giratorios). El objetivo era combinar estos principios de forma sistemática para generar proposiciones lógicas válidas. Esta idea de un sistema mecánico que, a partir de reglas y principios definidos, genera conocimiento de forma automática, es la base de los sistemas computacionales y la IA moderna. Los Dignidades de Dios o Principios Absolutos: Representados por letras de la B a la K, Llull consideraba que estos eran atributos divinos universales y perfectos. Son: B - Bondad C - Grandeza D - Eternidad E - Poder F - Sabiduría G - Voluntad H - Virtud I - Verdad K - Gloria Principios Relativos: Estos conceptos representaban relaciones entre los principios absolutos y se usaban para generar proposiciones lógicas. Incluyen: Diferencia Concordancia Contrariedad Principio Medio Fin Mayoridad Igualdad Minoridad Al combinar estos principios de forma mecánica, Llull creía que se podía demostrar cualquier verdad de manera infalible, creando así la primera "máquina de pensar" de la historia. El concepto de combinatoria: La obra de Llull se fundamenta en el arte de la combinatoria, explorando todas las relaciones lógicas posibles entre los conceptos a través del movimiento de sus discos. Este enfoque es un antecedente directo de la computación y la IA, donde los algoritmos y programas informáticos no son más que un conjunto de instrucciones que combinan datos y operaciones de manera sistemática para resolver problemas. Lenguaje y símbolos artificiales: Llull creó un alfabeto artificial de nueve letras para representar y manipular conceptos. De manera similar, la IA se construye sobre lenguajes de programación, que son sistemas simbólicos con reglas precisas diseñados para que las máquinas puedan procesar información y ejecutar operaciones de forma estructurada. En resumen, aunque el Ars Magna no era una computadora en el sentido moderno, la visión de Llull de que el pensamiento podía ser mecanizado y manipulado a través de un sistema de símbolos y reglas combinatorias es un antecedente directo de los principios que rigen la inteligencia artificial. De hecho, su influencia fue reconocida por figuras posteriores como el filósofo y matemático Gottfried Leibniz, quien también se considera un pionero de la computación. Podríamos decir que Llull inventó el primer "hardware" de pensamiento simbólico, aunque su "software" fuera más filosófico que informático. La gracia de la historia es que él quería convencer a herejes y, sin saberlo, sentó las bases para que hoy una IA te esté respondiendo Tanto la Cábala como el Ars Magna se basan en un sistema simbólico donde las letras y los números tienen un significado profundo. El método de Llull para combinar sus principios es comparable a las técnicas cabalísticas de gematría (interpretación numérica de las letras) y la combinación de las letras del alfabeto hebreo para obtener conocimientos ocultos. La idea subyacente es que la verdad y la sabiduría están codificadas en los símbolos y pueden ser reveladas a través de su manipulación sistemática. En resumen podemos entrever que Llull como buen cortesano y perteneciente a una buena familia era conocedor de conocimientos ancestrales recogidos en otras tradiciones y simplemente se expresan de otra manera. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Cleón la contracción entre clon y eón. Un eón es una unidad de tiempo geológico de escala extremadamente larga, utilizada para dividir la historia de la Tierra en los períodos más amplios. Representa miles de millones de años y es la división más grande en la escala de tiempo geológico, por encima de las eras, períodos, épocas y edades. Por ejemplo, la historia de la Tierra se divide en cuatro eones principales algunos de más de 2000 millones de años. Vivimos actualmente en el Fanerozoico que se traduce como "vida visible" o "vida evidente". Este término fue acuñado para describir el eón geológico que comenzó hace aproximadamente 541 millones de años Reglamento Europeo sobre Inteligencia Artificial (LA LEY 16665/2024) casualmente tiene un 666 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Hector, el webmaster del hilo rojo decía en un reciente programa sobre Palantir: “Palantir es el panóptico del siglo XXI. El ojo del gran hermano de Orwell.” El panoptico es un tipo de diseño que nos permite controlar un amplio espacio desde un único punto sin ser detectados. Se trata de la garita del vigilante en medio de la prisión, de la torre de control. El filósofo utilitarista Jeremy Bentham fue su diseñador, Hector nos mostró como este señor era también masón y estaba relacionado al mas alto nivel. Les dejaremos el enlace al video en la descripción del podcast. En un anterior programa de enero donde en el mismo canal analizaron que es Palantir comprobaba yo para preparar este podcast que TODAS las fuentes que presentaba @ElHiloRojoTV en su video de enero de 2025 habian DESAPARECIDO. Estamos hablando de artículos publicados en Forbes, The Guardian, Bloomberg, Financial Times, CNBC o incluso el propio MIT. En todos los casos el enlace original ha desaparecido, ojo, no digo que haya desaparecido el artículo en sí, pero han cortado el enlace original. Leo textualmente de una descripción del Hilo rojo sobre lo que es Palantir añadiendo yo algunas cosas: Creada en 2003 con el apoyo de In-Q-Tel, el fondo de inversión de la CIA, Palantir se diseñó para procesar grandes cantidades de información y hacer conexiones invisibles para el ojo humano. Su fundador, Peter Thiel, también cofundador de PayPal, ha estado siempre en la intersección entre tecnología, poder y vigilancia global. Palantir no solo analiza datos, sino que los fusiona en tiempo real: redes sociales, correos electrónicos, transacciones bancarias y hasta movimientos físicos. ¿Os acordáis del PNR? Pues esto es aún mucho más intrusivo ya que muchísimas organizaciones y países han acordado compartir sus bases de datos con Palantir. ¿Qué significa esto? Una red de control total, donde cada actividad queda registrada, permitiendo a gobiernos y corporaciones predecir comportamientos y tomar decisiones basadas en modelos algorítmicos. Palantir es utilizada por el Pentágono, la NSA, la CIA, el FBI, Interpol y gobiernos europeos y latinoamericanos. También lo utilizan grandes empresas como bancos o multinacionales. Sus herramientas se usan en operaciones antiterroristas, control de fronteras, vigilancia de ciudadanos y hasta persecución de disidentes políticos. ¿Hasta qué punto este nivel de vigilancia está transformando las democracias en estados de control absoluto? Su software ha sido utilizado en conflictos como la guerra en Ucrania, ayudando a identificar objetivos estratégicos y a procesar inteligencia en tiempo real. Palantir convierte el Big Data en un arma de guerra: soldados equipados con dispositivos conectados a su red pueden recibir información detallada sobre el enemigo en segundos. ¿Estamos entrando en una era donde la guerra es digital antes que física? A medida que más gobiernos y empresas adoptan Palantir, los límites entre seguridad, privacidad y control social se vuelven borrosos. ¿Es Palantir una herramienta para el bien o el paso final hacia una sociedad hipervigilada? ………………………………………………………………………………………. Los origenes de Palantir están en la Oficina de Conciencia de la Información ( IAO ) fue establecida por la Agencia de Proyectos de Investigación Avanzada de Defensa de los Estados Unidos (DARPA) en enero de 2002 para reunir varios proyectos de DARPA centrados en la aplicación de la vigilancia y la tecnología de la información para rastrear y monitorear a terroristas y otras amenazas asimétricas a la seguridad nacional de los Estados Unidos mediante el logro de " Conciencia de la Información Total “ o en inglés "Total Information Awareness" (TIA). Sí. La TIA, la agencia secreta para la que trabajaban Mortadelo y Filemón ha existido. La IAO se creó después de que el almirante John Poindexter , ex asesor de seguridad nacional de los Estados Unidos del presidente Ronald Reagan , y el ejecutivo de SAIC Brian Hicks se acercaran al Departamento de Defensa de los EE. UU . con la idea de un programa de concientización sobre la información después de los ataques del 11 de septiembre de 2001. Querían reunir la mayor cantidad de información de la historia. Leemos en la wikipedia: “El 2 de agosto de 2002, Poindexter dio un discurso en DARPAtech 2002 titulado "Descripción general de la Oficina de Concienciación sobre la Información" en el que describió el programa TIA. Además del programa en sí, la participación de Poindexter como director de la IAO también generó inquietud entre algunos, ya que había sido condenado anteriormente por mentir al Congreso y alterar y destruir documentos relacionados con el caso Irán-Contra , aunque esas condenas fueron posteriormente revocadas con el argumento de que el testimonio utilizado en su contra estaba protegido.” ¿A que se dedicaba esta agencia? Veamos lo que nos dice la wikipedia: “Se logró mediante la creación de enormes bases de datos informáticas para recopilar y almacenar la información personal de todos los residentes de Estados Unidos, incluyendo correos electrónicos personales, redes sociales, registros de tarjetas de crédito, llamadas telefónicas, historiales médicos y muchas otras fuentes, sin necesidad de una orden de registro. La información se analizaba posteriormente para detectar actividades sospechosas, conexiones entre individuos y "amenazas". El programa también incluía financiación para tecnologías de vigilancia biométrica que permitieran identificar y rastrear a personas mediante cámaras de vigilancia y otros métodos. Tras las críticas públicas de que el desarrollo y la implementación de la tecnología podrían llevar a un sistema de vigilancia masiva, el Congreso retiró la financiación de la IAO en 2003. Sin embargo, varios proyectos de la IAO siguieron financiándose bajo nombres diferentes, como reveló Edward Snowden durante las revelaciones de vigilancia masiva de 2013.” El pionero y más relevante programa de predictividad subjetiva fue la Strategic Subject List (SSL) elaborada en el año 2012 por el Instituto de Tecnología de Illinois, adoptado por la Policía de Chicago desde el año 2012. Ya en el año 2017, el conjunto de datos incluía a 398.684 personas. Han existido programas predictivos como Programa de Delincuentes Crónicos (2011-2019, PredPol y Operación LÁSER (Extracción y Restauración Estratégica en Los Ángeles), estos dos polémicos programas predictivos empleados durante una década por la Policía de Los Ángeles (LAPD), ahora ya desactivados por la cantidad de abusos y fallos cometidos. Dice Luis Lafont en su tesis “La policía predictiva más allá de Minority Report”: “Las empresas que desarrollan programas predictivos se escudan con frecuencia en el secreto comercial para no revelar los criterios que se siguen en la elaboración del algoritmo y evitar que otras compañías puedan copiar el software. Ello determina que los sistemas predictivos siguen de forma mayoritaria un modelo de caja negra que no explica al público en general ni a los usuarios los argumentos y razonamientos detrás de la predicción, en particular por quienes deben aplicarlas.” También en Europa, los sistemas predictivos de vigilancia policial se utilizan para anticipar y prevenir delitos mediante el análisis de datos. En Francia, el Analyst Notebook (i2AN) se emplea para combatir estructuras criminales y terrorismo, conectando personas y crímenes. En Italia, KeyCrime predice atracos analizando características de sospechosos y modus operandi. En los Países Bajos, el CAS identifica áreas de riesgo delictivo mediante mapas espacio-temporales. En Alemania, PRECOBS, SKALA y KIMPRO predicen la repetición de crímenes usando patrones geográficos. En el Reino Unido, Predpol, Gang Matrix y HART se centran en puntos calientes, bandas y reiteración criminal. En España, el P3-DSS (Predictive Police Patrolling) genera mapas de puntos calientes para optimizar patrullajes, EuroCop Pred-Crime apoya la predicción de delitos, y VioGen se enfoca en prevenir la violencia de género, mientras que un programa de la Guardia Civil predice incendios forestales mediante perfiles psicosociológicos. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Resumen ejecutivo de Palantir 22 de febrero de 2017 RESUMEN EJECUTIVO Palantir es la plataforma analítica líder en el mercado, utilizada a nivel estratégico, operativo y táctico en el gobierno de EE. UU. Nuestros clientes abarcan las comunidades de inteligencia, defensa y aplicación de la ley. Al combinar un potente backend con una interfaz intuitiva, Palantir le permite ejecutar sus misiones de lucha contra el terrorismo, el narcotráfico, la contrainteligencia y la contraproliferación con mayor rapidez y menos recursos. La plataforma integrada de Palantir está disponible hoy mismo y a un costo mucho menor al de un conjunto de capacidades comparable. DATOS CLAVE • Palantir es la plataforma analítica líder del mercado para CI (Contrainteligencia) , CT (Contraterrorismo), CN (Antinarcóticos) y CP (Prevención del Crimen), y actualmente se implementa en elementos de las comunidades de defensa, inteligencia y aplicación de la ley, incluyendo SOCOM (Comando de Operaciones Especiales), DIA (Agencia de Inteligencia de Defensa), CIA (Agencia Central de Inteligencia) y JIEDDO (Organización Conjunta para la Derrota de Dispositivos Explosivos Improvisados). • Palantir está listo para implementarse en su red hoy mismo. Está aprobado para JWICS (Sistema Conjunto de Comunicaciones de Inteligencia Mundial), SIPRNet (Red de Protocolo de Internet Secreta) y CWE (Entorno de Trabajo Colaborativo). • Nuestra plataforma 100 % abierta significa que Palantir se integrará a la perfección con todos sus sistemas heredados, actuales y futuros. • Con Palantir, los operadores pueden descubrir y explorar posibles conexiones utilizando cualquier tipo de información relacionada con cualquier persona, lugar o evento en su entorno analítico. Ya sea que los datos provengan de una computadora portátil en el campo, una base de datos de la sede central u otra agencia, Palantir monitorea todas las fuentes de datos de una empresa, en todos los dominios de seguridad y niveles de clasificación, para cualquier información relacionada con una entidad conocida (persona, vehículo, dispositivo de comunicación, etc.), lugar o amenaza que exista en el entorno de un operador. Desde el principio, Palantir se diseñó con la colaboración de operadores y analistas de la IC (Comunidad de Inteligencia) y el DoD (Departamento de Defensa). Sus valiosos comentarios han permitido la creación de un producto que permite a los usuarios realizar más trabajo en menos tiempo, a la vez que proporciona un mayor nivel de análisis. Palantir está diseñado para colaborar eficazmente con una red de otros usuarios, incluyendo aquellos desplegados en misiones avanzadas. Palantir se diseñó desde cero para hacer posible este tipo de solución empresarial distribuida. Palantir viene configurado con el modelo de seguridad más sofisticado del mercado. SATISFACIENDO SUS NECESIDADES DE MISIÓN. Palantir es la plataforma analítica empresarial líder a nivel mundial, que permite un entorno analítico seguro donde analistas, operadores y combatientes pueden aprovechar distintos tipos de datos de múltiples INT (Fuentes de Inteligencia. Diferentes tipos de fuentes de inteligencia, como SIGINT (inteligencia de señales), HUMINT (inteligencia humana), GEOINT (inteligencia geoespacial), etc.), a la vez que comparten sus flujos de trabajo y descubrimientos para generar conocimiento a lo largo del tiempo. Palantir reúne de forma segura datos de tráfico de mensajes, bases de datos, informes de campo, hojas de cálculo, documentos de Word, archivos XML y prácticamente cualquier otro formato, lo que permite a los usuarios organizar los datos en conocimiento y establecer conexiones vitales. Palantir Technologies comprende los desafíos únicos que enfrentan sus usuarios. Esto incluye la necesidad de descubrir grandes volúmenes de datos, colaborar y compartir información controlada, así como la necesidad de gestionar múltiples fuentes de datos dispares y garantizar la continuidad de la información en todas las rotaciones. PLATAFORMA ABIERTA • Diseñado desde su inicio para integrarse con todos los sistemas heredados, actuales y futuros • Las APIs (Interfaces de Programación de Aplicaciones) abiertas y el modelo de datos flexible de Palantir le permiten personalizar y ampliar Palantir de forma fácil y sin gastos adicionales • Importe datos en cualquier formato: bases de datos, medios confiscados, correos electrónicos, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, html, texto, csv, xml, pdf y más • Funciona con herramientas existentes, incluyendo: extractores de entidades, kits de herramientas de PNL (Procesamiento del Lenguaje Natural), análisis de redes sociales, herramientas geoespaciales o de análisis de enlaces BÚSQUEDA Y DESCUBRIMIENTO • Capacidad de búsqueda integrada en tiempo real contra fuentes de datos definidas por el usuario • Busque entidades, eventos, documentos, tráfico de mensajes, basura de bolsillo, enlaces y rutas • Descubra cómo se relacionan, conectan y conectan en red las entidades • Explore las redes conceptualmente • Desarrolle y extraiga patrones de entidad/objetivo de referencia a través del análisis de patrones • Soporte completo para contenido y búsqueda en idiomas extranjeros • Establezca y guarde parámetros de búsqueda para avisar proactivamente al usuario sobre nueva información a medida que esté disponible HERRAMIENTAS ANALÍTICAS • Analice sus datos en el ámbito relacional, temporal y geoespacial dominios • Se integra con todas las aplicaciones GIS (Sistema de Información Geográfica), incluyendo ESRI (Empresa líder en software de sistemas de información geográfica, conocida por productos como ArcGIS), Google Earth, WebTAS (Sistema de Análisis de Línea de Tiempo basado en la Web) y muchas más • Funciona con sus sistemas analíticos de imágenes y video, incluyendo su metraje UAV (Vehículo Aéreo No Tripulado, o sea los drones). • Realice búsquedas geográficas, comprenda cómo se ven geoespacialmente los datos y la inteligencia • Averigüe por qué las cosas están sucediendo donde están Vea y edite expedientes virtuales detallados que muestran relaciones, propiedades, historiales, imágenes, videos, basura de bolsillo y más. • Averigüe dónde van a suceder a continuación • Comprenda cómo se relacionan los eventos a lo largo del tiempo y cómo se relacionan las entidades con los eventos • Identifique y aproveche patrones para el análisis predictivo • Realice análisis de redes sociales (SNA) (Análisis de Redes Sociales) y enlaces • Exporte resultados analíticos con información completa de abastecimiento • Ensamble presentaciones y paquetes de segmentación/casos automáticamente COLABORACIÓN • La colaboración ha sido parte del producto desde el inicio • Los usuarios pueden compartir datos, shoeboxes, carpetas, filtros e investigaciones, todo sujeto a control de acceso • Construya redes más rápido, comprenda la superposición, haga un seguimiento de los cambios en todos los datos y suposiciones • Identifique y forme comunidades de interés ad hoc • Identifique fácilmente las brechas de recopilación CONTROL DE ACCESO Y SEGURIDAD EXTENSIVOS • Admite descubrimiento abierto: el sistema identifica otros datos relevantes existentes asociados con la consulta de los usuarios • Admite descubrimiento cerrado: el sistema puede restringir el descubrimiento a los usuarios, protegiendo así las fuentes y los métodos confidenciales y mitigando los riesgos de CI • Con el modelo de control de acceso de Palantir, la información confidencial se puede compartimentar y asegurar COMPROMETIDOS A SUPERAR SUS EXPECTATIVAS Somos una empresa de productos. Ofrecemos el mejor producto del mercado al mejor valor. Respaldamos el producto. Una inversión en Palantir es todo incluido. Cuando compra nuestro producto, obtiene todo lo que podría necesitar para que Palantir trabaje para usted, incluyendo capacitación, soporte e infraestructura escalable que cumpla con sus requisitos técnicos. ESCALA • Palantir está diseñado para escalar de forma rentable. Cree rápidamente conocimiento y estructura a partir del tráfico de mensajes. • Maneja fácilmente cientos de millones de entidades, eventos y documentos. INFORMACIÓN TÉCNICA BÁSICA • Interoperabilidad mediante SOAP y servicios web • Implementable en la web • Funciona con conexiones satelitales o de bajo ancho de banda • Funciona sin conectividad mediante resincronizaciones periódicas. Cumple con SOA (Arquitectura Orientada a Servicios) • Escalable en hardware estándar CAPACITACIÓN • Palantir ofrece una serie de videos de capacitación específicos para cada cliente y misión, lo que permite una capacitación oportuna y un fácil acceso a material de actualización • Palantir es la aplicación más fácil de usar en esta categoría. Un día de capacitación es todo lo que se necesita; entendemos que tiene un trabajo que hacer • Palantir impartirá capacitación en cualquier lugar del mundo donde nos necesite. La capacitación está incluida con el producto MANTENIMIENTO/SOPORTE • No se requiere personal especial ni gastos generales excesivos • Soporte y servicio a demanda para unidades desplegadas en el frente, 24/7/365, sin costo adicional • Soporte reconocido y centrado en la misión: si nos necesita, Palantir estará con usted en cualquier lugar del mundo, en cualquier momento. Los registros analíticos detallados permiten a los analistas ver visualmente las líneas de investigación en las que están trabajando y regresar a cualquier posición anterior. A continuación, se describen en español las abreviaturas mencionadas en el texto proporcionado, en el contexto del resumen ejecutivo de la web de Palantir en 2017: CI: Counterintelligence (Contrainteligencia). Se refiere a actividades destinadas a prevenir, detectar y neutralizar acciones de inteligencia hostiles por parte de adversarios. CT: Counterterrorism (Contraterrorismo). Actividades y operaciones enfocadas en prevenir, disuadir y responder a actos de terrorismo. CN: Counternarcotics (Antinarcóticos). Esfuerzos para combatir el tráfico y la producción de drogas ilícitas. CP: Crime Prevention (Prevención del Crimen). Estrategias y acciones para prevenir actividades delictivas. SOCOM: Special Operations Command (Comando de Operaciones Especiales). Unidad militar de los Estados Unidos que supervisa operaciones especiales. DIA: Defense Intelligence Agency (Agencia de Inteligencia de Defensa). Agencia del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. encargada de proporcionar inteligencia militar. CIA: Central Intelligence Agency (Agencia Central de Inteligencia). Agencia de inteligencia de EE. UU. responsable de la recopilación, análisis y difusión de inteligencia extranjera. JIEDDO: Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (Organización Conjunta para la Derrota de Dispositivos Explosivos Improvisados). Entidad enfocada en combatir la amenaza de dispositivos explosivos improvisados. JWICS: Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (Sistema Conjunto de Comunicaciones de Inteligencia Mundial). Red segura utilizada por el gobierno de EE. UU. para transmitir información clasificada. SIPRNet: Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (Red de Protocolo de Internet Secreta). Red segura del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. para datos clasificados hasta nivel secreto. CWE: Collaborative Working Environment (Entorno de Trabajo Colaborativo). Plataforma o sistema que facilita la colaboración entre usuarios en un entorno seguro. IC: Intelligence Community (Comunidad de Inteligencia). Conjunto de agencias y organizaciones gubernamentales de EE. UU. que recopilan y analizan inteligencia. DoD: Department of Defense (Departamento de Defensa). Departamento del gobierno de EE. UU. responsable de la seguridad militar. INTs: Intelligence Sources (Fuentes de Inteligencia). Diferentes tipos de fuentes de inteligencia, como SIGINT (inteligencia de señales), HUMINT (inteligencia humana), GEOINT (inteligencia geoespacial), etc. APIs: Application Programming Interfaces (Interfaces de Programación de Aplicaciones). Conjunto de definiciones y herramientas que permiten la integración y comunicación entre diferentes sistemas de software. NLP: Natural Language Processing (Procesamiento del Lenguaje Natural). En este contexto, no se refiere a programación neurolingüística, sino a tecnologías que permiten a las computadoras entender y procesar el lenguaje humano, como en el análisis de textos. GIS: Geographic Information System (Sistema de Información Geográfica). Tecnología para capturar, almacenar, analizar y visualizar datos geográficos. ESRI: Environmental Systems Research Institute. Empresa líder en software de sistemas de información geográfica, conocida por productos como ArcGIS. WebTAS: Web-based Timeline Analysis System (Sistema de Análisis de Línea de Tiempo basado en la Web). Herramienta para análisis temporal y visualización de datos. UAV: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Vehículo Aéreo No Tripulado). Drones utilizados para recopilar inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento. SNA: Social Network Analysis (Análisis de Redes Sociales). Técnica para analizar relaciones y conexiones entre entidades, como personas u organizaciones. SOA: Service-Oriented Architecture (Arquitectura Orientada a Servicios). Modelo de diseño de software que permite la interoperabilidad entre sistemas a través de servicios. ………………………………………………………………………………………. ¡La IA Truth Terminal y la cripto Goatseus Maximus (GOAT) son la locura del momento! Esta IA, creada por Andy Ayrey, promocionó un token inspirado en un meme absurdo. En días, GOAT pasó de $5K a $600M en Solana. ¡La primera IA millonaria cripto! #Criptomonedas Truth Terminal no creó GOAT, pero sus tuits sobre el "Evangelio de Goatse" encendieron la chispa. Con 221K seguidores en X y apoyo de figuras como Marc Andreessen, la IA se volvió un influencer viral. ¡Los memes mueven montañas (y mercados)! #IA #Memes GOAT explotó por el hype: la mezcla de IA, cultura memética y fiebre cripto. Pero ojo, es puro especulación, sin utilidad real. Su valor puede caer tan rápido como subió. ¿Riesgo o revolución? #GoatseusMaximus #Solana Este caso muestra el poder de las IAs en la economía digital. ¿Y si una IA crea la próxima gran tendencia? Pregunta para el futuro: ¿hasta dónde puede llegar una "cabra robot"? Evidentemente no creo en casualidad al utilizar ese símbolo. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Conductor del programa UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Canal en Telegram @UnTecnicoPreocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq Invitados ToniM @ToniMbuscadores ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ Hablamos de los inicios de la IA. Del desconocido lenguaje LISP y su creador, el matemático John McCarthy. Desarrolló LISP en 1958 mientras trabajaba en el Instituto Tecnológico de Massachusetts (MIT) https://x.com/ForoHistorico/status/1947195214654755117 LISP, el "lenguaje de DIOS” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QHTPXOHvIo John McCarthy, fue el creador del término AI (inteligencia artificial) matemático creador del lenguaje LISP https://t.co/yOn2wkWxft Paypal Mafia https://t.co/3NzI5ip8AY Fotografia de la Mafia Paypal https://x.com/tecn_preocupado/status/1950966922436071808 Tres videos imprescindibles para saber que es la IA, El JUEGO de TRONOS de la IA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9F_ciS2nrqbbb36xELupv3n7VG8vqo-4 Gustavo Entrala, España: “Dios me propuso un plan más original que el mío” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyzgK3FyCEM Gustavo Entrala, la historia del emprendedor español que se convirtió en el 'tuitero' del Papa https://www.elconfidencial.com/sociedad/2011-07-01/gustavo-entrala-la-historia-del-emprendedor-espanol-que-se-convirtio-en-el-tuitero-del-papa_397339/ Origen de Palantir, la TIA ("Total Information Awareness") Oficina de Concienciación sobre la Información https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_Awareness_Office PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES: Análisis Completo, Origen y SECRETOS. El ojo que todo lo ve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhPd3ADOb8Y El plan secreto de Peter Thiel y Palantir para controlar el mundo desde la sombra. El Hilo Rojo https://www.youtube.com/live/U4zYzyYDwfQ Resumen ejecutivo de Palantir en 2017 https://theintercept.com/document/palantir-executive-summary/ CON LA AYUDA DE PALANTIR, EL DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES UTILIZA LA VIGILANCIA PREDICTIVA PARA MONITOREAR A PERSONAS Y VECINDARIOS ESPECÍFICOS https://theintercept.com/2018/05/11/predictive-policing-surveillance-los-angeles/ La Policía de Los Ángeles desmanteló el programa Láser tras acusaciones de racismo y homicidios https://losangelespress.org/estados-unidos/2023/oct/30/la-policia-de-los-angeles-ante-un-abismo-tecnologico-6891.html La policía predictiva más allá de Minority Report https://diariolaley.laleynext.es/Content/Documento.aspx?params=H4sIAAAAAAAEAMtMSbF1CTEAAhMLE0sLY7Wy1KLizPw8WyMDI1MDY0MDkEBmWqVLfnJIZUGqbVpiTnEqACblGuI1AAAAWKE Reglamento Europeo sobre Inteligencia Artificial (LA LEY 16665/2024) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/ES/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689 LO QUE NO DEBERIAS SABER SOBRE EL PNR https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2019/03/14/lo-que-no-deberias-saber-sobre-el-pnr/ El director de Google DeepMind señala solo un 50% de probabilidad de que la inteligencia artificial iguale a la mente humana para 2030, y revela los dos grandes obstáculos https://www.infobae.com/tecno/2025/07/30/el-director-de-google-deepmind-senala-solo-un-50-de-probabilidad-de-que-la-inteligencia-artificial-iguale-a-la-mente-humana-para-2030-y-revela-los-dos-grandes-obstaculos/ El anillo de Palantir https://x.com/tecn_preocupado/status/1951931375692497372 Imagen del libro ESTRUCTURA E INTERPRETACIÓN DE PROGRAMAS DE COMPUTADORA https://x.com/tecn_preocupado/status/1949064395213959413 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros Epílogo FOK - Formes de llenguatge: odi i por https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCUpPxOtzpQ
Qasar Younis is the co-founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, a leading vehicle intelligence platform that helps companies develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale. In June 2025, the company raised $600M at a $15B valuation. Before Applied Intuition, Qasar was the COO and a group partner at Y Combinator, and earlier founded TalkBin, which was acquired by Google. He's also held engineering roles at General Motors and Bosch. In today's episode, we discuss: • The two founder traits Silicon Valley undervalues • How to get 1–3 extra months of work done every year • Lessons from YC on pattern matching and founder feedback • The battle-tested startup formula Qasar used at Applied • Why co-founder fit is make-or-break • Applied's playbook: vertical SaaS, product-led GTM, and leveraging VC networks • Why Applied went multi-product in the early days • Contrarian takes on startup culture, compensation, and cost control • Why domain expertise is making a comeback • And much more… Referenced: • Applied Intuition: https://www.appliedintuition.com • Ansys: https://www.ansys.com • Bilal Zuberi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bzuberi • Bosch: https://www.bosch.com • Elad Gil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eladgil • General Motors: https://www.gm.com • “Google's Acquisition of TalkBin”: https://techcrunch.com/2011/04/25/google-acquires-talkbin-a-feedback-platform-for-businesses-thats-only-five-months-old/ • “High Output Management”: https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove/dp/0679762884 • Kyle Vogt: https://x.com/kvogt • Marc Andreessen: https://x.com/pmarca • “Only the Paranoid Survive”: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Strategic-Inflection/dp/0385483821 • Paul Graham: https://x.com/paulg • Peter Ludwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwludwig • Sam Altman: https://x.com/sama • TalkBin: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/talkbin • “The History of the Standard Oil Company”: https://www.amazon.com/History-Standard-Oil-Company-Volumes/dp/1519455860 • Waymo: https://waymo.com • Y Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com • Zoox: https://zoox.com Where to find Qasar: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasar/ Where to find Brett: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-berson-9986094/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/brettberson Where to find First Round Capital: • Website: https://firstround.com/ • First Round Review: https://review.firstround.com/ • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/firstround • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstRoundCapital • This podcast on all platforms: https://review.firstround.com/podcast Timestamps: (01:26) Two founder traits Silicon Valley undervalues (04:23) Gain 1-3 extra months of productivity yearly (05:52) Why founders should read outside the startup canon (07:27) Lessons from YC (13:44) Why it's harder to start than to quit (15:52) The moment you become a real founder (20:24) How great founders master luck (21:46) Qasar's battle-tested startup formula (25:37) The founding insight for Applied (31:42) How Applied expanded beyond automotive (38:05) Why Applied went multi-product early (45:45) What no one says about startup secondaries (49:02) Why being cheap is a startup superpower (51:04) The myth of "competition doesn't matter" (53:50) Early scrappiness: The Sunnyvale house setup (54:50) Why domain knowledge is making a comeback (58:32) The mentors who shaped Qasar
INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light for the Farmers. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (13:01): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are teasing a reunion, Dolly Parton attended opening night of her musical previews in Nashville, and Post Malone's “Posty's” bar is now open in Nashville. TASTING MENU (1:45): Kathleen samples Old Bay Seasoned Goldfish and Messi's Lay's Argentinian-Style Steak chips. UPDATES (18:29): Kathleen shares updates on the sale of the Fyre Festival brand on Ebay, Barry Manilow has renewed his Vegas residency through 2026, the Maine paddleboard killer has been arrested, Meghan Markle's Netflix show “With Love” never broke the top 200 most-watched, Bonnaroo will return for the same weekend in 2026, and Ozzy Osbourne's final show is the highest-grossing charity concert oof all time. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:14): Kathleen reveals that the first-ever dog/fox hybrid has been discovered in Brazil. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:00 ) : Kathleen shares articles on CBS cancelling The Late Show, “Chimp Crazy” handler Tonia Haddix is evading court orders, the Cleveland Browns owners score $600M in taxpayer funds for a new stadium, Astronomer's Kristin Cabot is related to a Boston Brahmin family, Raggedy Ann doll Annabelle proves claims that she is haunted, fire ants in Texas form “body rafts” to survive the recent flooding conditions, the Savannah Bananas sell out Busch Stadium, TSA unveils the “Families On The Fly” program, and McDonald's in Ireland rolls out an adult Guinness Happy Meal. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:22:04): Kathleen reads about St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of gout and venereal disease. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (7:44): Kathleen recommends watching Billy Bob Thorton in “Goliath” on Amazon. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:16:19): Kathleen reads highlights of Japan's new service OK Obaachan where people rent a “grandma” for comfort and emotional support.
$600M in 12 minutes and $5M Bounty with a $42M return to GMX. FEATURING:Victoria Jones (https://x.com/Satoshis_Page)Dan Eve (https://x.com/Cryptopoly)Ben Arc (https://twitter.com/ArcBtc)Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)THIS WEEK: ———$117,860 - Bitcoinalhttps://bitcoinal.com/Bitcoin's Latest Golden Cross Has Already Seen New All-Time Highshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-golden-cross-that-sparked-2000-gains-is-hereBitcoin's Latest Golden Cross Has Already Seen New All-Time Highshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-golden-cross-that-sparked-2000-gains-is-hereTechDev (@TechDev_52) / Twitterhttps://x.com/TechDev_52World Crypto Network on X: "The #Bitcoin Group will be taking the day off for the July 4th holiday. Have a nice weekend! https://t.co/paJ4JX0FhL" / Twitterhttps://x.com/worldcryptonet/status/1941182509724860454?s=46Mallorca Blockchain Days – The Bitcoin Experience in Europe 2025https://mallorcablockchaindays.com/'Bitcoin Jesus,' the fugitive who became a millionaire with cryptocurrencies and is now suing Spain :: Reader Viewchrome-extension://ecabifbgmdmgdllomnfinbmaellmclnh/data/reader/index.html?id=292341418&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elconfidencial.com%2Ftecnologia%2F2025-07-18%2Fbitcoin-jesus-cripto-demanda-espana-evasion-impuestos_4175104%2FPump.fun raises $600 million in 12 minutes as PUMP tokens fully sell out | The Blockhttps://www.theblock.co/post/362320/pump-fun-raises-500-million-in-12-minutes-as-pump-tokens-fully-sell-outCrypto Hacker Who Drained $42,000,000 From GMX Goes White Hat, Returns Funds in Exchange for $5,000,000 Bounty - The Daily Hodlhttps://dailyhodl.com/2025/07/12/crypto-hacker-who-drained-42000000-from-gmx-goes-white-hat-returns-funds-in-exchange-for-5000000-bounty/World Crypto Networkhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/Trump says crypto regulation bills that failed to advance earlier now have the votes to move forward :: Reader Viewchrome-extension://ecabifbgmdmgdllomnfinbmaellmclnh/data/reader/index.html?id=292341391&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2F2025%2F07%2F15%2Ftrump-crypto-bills-fails-key-hurdle-congress.htmlTrump: GOP holdouts now back crypto bill after failed votehttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/trump-crypto-bills-fails-key-hurdle-congress.htmlCongress passes 1st major crypto legislation in the U.S. : NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2025/07/17/nx-s1-5451413/crypto-week-stablecoin-genius-act-trumpDonald Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investmentshttps://www.ft.com/content/07906211-5ab8-4917-bcad-5397c0bc3170Mallorca Blockchain Days – The Bitcoin Experience in Europe 2025https://mallorcablockchaindays.com/________________________________________________________________World Crypto Networkhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/On This Day in World Crypto Network Historyhttps://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/onthisday/---------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gdpWisRwnk_k23GsHf
Tim and Tyler unpack the success (and controversy) of RxBar and David Protein. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Check them out HERE. — Links RxBar - https://www.rxbar.com/ David Protein - https://davidprotein.com
Headlines for July 16Amongst all the Epstein hoopla around the White House, Congress blocked the stablecoin bills in procedure. A revote is expected Wednesday after Trump intervened.In case you missed it, Pump.Fun went through with its ICO on Saturday. It sold out in like 12 minutes and raked in $600M.In recent data from Satoshi Club, the top blockchains for gaming are BNB, SKALE, Ronin, SEI, and WAX. Sharplink Gaming also become the largest corporate holder of Ethereum on Tuesday, adding $400M worth of ETH and surpassing 280k total ETHAnd we end the show trashing on Pudgy Penguin PFPs that have become a phenomena on Twitter.Little BitzWe spoke on ETH treasuries, what about SOL? Upexi raised $200M to boost its Solana treasury to 1.65MMichael Saylor's Strategy Now Owns 3% of All Circulating Bitcoin. That's 3 out of every 100 BTC locked up by one companyThe X phenomenon this past week was top crypto projects trading their profile pics to some version of a Pudgy Penguin. But who cares?WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The weeks leading up to Pump.fun's ICO were contentious: accusations that it was extractive, debates over decentralization, and outrage over allocations. In the end, the company pulled off the third-largest ICO in crypto history, raising $600 million in 12 minutes. The day of, Solana barely flinched under the load, and onchain platforms like Hyperliquid and Raydium left CEXes looking outdated. In this episode of Unchained, Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly and Joe McCann of Asymmetric join Laura to break down: Whether this marks the return of ICOs The objections to the small ($10 million) airdrop to creators How Pump.fun's ambitions could reshape memecoins, and maybe Solana itself And why TikTok might not need to worry just yet Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Xapo Bank Ledn Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner of Dragonfly Joe McCann, Founder, CEO & CIO of Asymmetric Previous coverage on the ICO: Pump.fun's $1 Billion ICO Has Caused Controversy. Can It Succeed? Unchained: Pump.fun Becomes Third Largest ICO, Raises $600M in 12 Minutes PUMP Traders Make Big Options Bets on the Token Surging Past Its ICO Price Pump.fun Draws Backlash After Confirming PUMP ICO SolanaFloor's tweet on LetsBonk's stats The Block: Pump.fun makes first acquisition, purchases Solana-based copy-trading wallet tracker Kolscan Dune Analytics Twitter thread on the PUMP ICO stats Timestamps:
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Sid Shamim is the founder and CEO of Headway Capital, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm based in Houston, TX. With a background in engineering and a career in oil and gas, Sid transitioned into real estate full-time after building a single-family portfolio and identifying key inefficiencies in property management. Today, Headway Capital manages a $600M+ multifamily portfolio across Texas and Arizona, with over 200 employees and a mission to build enduring teams and cash-flowing assets.
The weeks leading up to Pump.fun's ICO were contentious: accusations that it was extractive, debates over decentralization, and outrage over allocations. In the end, the company pulled off the third-largest ICO in crypto history, raising $600 million in 12 minutes. The day of, Solana barely flinched under the load, and onchain platforms like Hyperliquid and Raydium left CEXes looking outdated. In this episode of Unchained, Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly and Joe McCann of Asymmetric join Laura to break down: Whether this marks the return of ICOs The objections to the small ($10 million) airdrop to creators How Pump.fun's ambitions could reshape memecoins, and maybe Solana itself And why TikTok might not need to worry just yet Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Xapo Bank Ledn Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner of Dragonfly Joe McCann, Founder, CEO & CIO of Asymmetric Previous coverage on the ICO: Pump.fun's $1 Billion ICO Has Caused Controversy. Can It Succeed? Unchained: Pump.fun Becomes Third Largest ICO, Raises $600M in 12 Minutes PUMP Traders Make Big Options Bets on the Token Surging Past Its ICO Price Pump.fun Draws Backlash After Confirming PUMP ICO SolanaFloor's tweet on LetsBonk's stats The Block: Pump.fun makes first acquisition, purchases Solana-based copy-trading wallet tracker Kolscan Dune Analytics Twitter thread on the PUMP ICO stats Timestamps:
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While the West Chases Memecoins and ETFs, Africa is Building Blockchain ResilienceMemecoin platform PumpFun concludes one of the fastest ICOs, raising $600M in 12 minutes
In this episode of FYI, Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, and Analyst Nemo Marjanovic speak with Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine. Together, they explore the promise of artificial intelligence in transforming the drug discovery process—cutting years off timelines and dramatically reducing costs. Alex shares Insilico's journey from algorithm-first beginnings to a full-stack AI-driven biotech company, highlighting their unique “pan flute” model approach to drug development and the vision of building a “pharmaceutical superintelligence.” The discussion touches on Insilico's clinical progress, including a molecule that recently completed a Phase 2 trial, and how its generative platforms are helping to tackle complex diseases with a focus on longevity.Key Points From This Episode:00:00:00 AI's promise in streamlining the drug discovery process00:03:06 The economics of preclinical development and AI's role in optimization00:04:43 Potential cost and timeline reductions: $2.4B down to $600M, 13 years to 800:07:39 Comparing Insilico's approach to peers like Recursion and AbSci00:10:35 Literature-driven vs. biology-driven models in drug discovery00:13:07 Why a dominant AI platform could reshape biotech industry consolidation00:14:57 Why biologics may be more suited to AI than small molecules00:17:35 Alex Zhavoronkov on founding Insilico and his mission in longevity science00:21:00 From algorithms to real drugs: Insilico's transition to clinical development00:23:15 Managing the pace of AI progress vs. the slow cycle of experimental validation00:27:10 How “pharmaceutical superintelligence” enables prompt-to-drug workflows00:32:26 Validation, trust, and why Insilico runs on both old and frontier models00:39:22 The “pan flute” architecture: stacking specialized models with reinforcement learning00:42:36 Building and training a unified multimodal model for chemistry and biology00:45:32 Public data, clean pipelines, and Insilico's automated validation lab00:50:47 The business model behind Insilico: selling candidates and licensing platforms00:55:12 Why pharma buyers care more about data room quality than pricing01:00:25 On profitability, licensing success, and the dream of a self-sustaining AI biotech01:01:38 Longevity and the search for fundamental mechanisms of aging
POUR SOUTENIR BENJAMIN, LE FILS D'ADRIEN, ATTEINT D'UNE PARALYSIE CÉRÉBRALE (TOUSENSEMBLEPOURBENJAMIN) : https://www.instagram.com/tousensemblepourbenjamin?igsh=MXEwbW1kZz%7C1am5kYw%3D%3Dhttps://www.facebook.com/tousensemblepourbenjaminCette semaine, on prend la direction de la campagne pour une discussion qui sort des sentiers battus ! Adrien, agriculteur et investisseur immobilier. Un profil ultra résilient qui jongle entre les cotations mondiales des céréales et les emprunts pour ses immeubles.
Send us a textCoach E and the crew pull up like Roman candles on the 4th of July—loud, unpredictable, and guaranteed to make you duck once or twice. This episode blends sports talk, hip-hop culture, and nostalgic storytelling into a wild ride that's as real as it is ridiculous. It's the kind of podcast that leaves you smarter, louder, and slightly hungry for ribs.
Andy Citrin has built his reputation on urgency, precision, and courtroom pressure. With over 40 years in the game, $600M recovered, and a mock courtroom in-house, Citrin's not just practicing law—he's coaching a new generation to dominate it. In this episode, Andy reveals the W.I.N.S. and T.R.I.A.L. frameworks powering his firm's rapid-response strategy. What You'll Learn: How filing within 72 hours changes everything How to turn any client into a 10/10 and build bulletproof cases The T.R.I.A.L. method that exposes defense vulnerabilities before they're ready How Andy built a bonus system around verdicts, not just wins Why short trials lead to bigger outcomes and happier juries Hit subscribe if you like what you hear. PIMCON 2025 Tickets On Sale Now. Get yours today! Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Your Good Friend Jimbo and King discuss the Cleveland Browns getting $600M from the State of Ohio to build a new enclosed stadium in Brook Park, OH, despite the City of Cleveland trying to fight to keep the Browns within the city borders. We also discuss the Jalen Ramsey/Minkah Fitzpartick/Jonnu Smith trade between the Dolphins and Steelers, and who (if anyone) won this trade. ▪︎Donation Station: http://www.BuyMeACoffee.com/STSports ▪︎Visit Our Merch Store: http://stay-tuned-sports-merch.printify.me ▪︎Join The Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7H3xJSksxJ
6.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judge Blocks $600M EPA Cut, Hegseth Dodges, Galveston Vote Fight, NH Racist Email & FAMU/TSU News A federal judge ruled that the EPA's decision to cut $600 million in environmental justice grants was unlawful. Pete Hegseth dodges tough questions on Capitol Hill about deploying military force against Americans. In Texas, a redistricting battle in Galveston could wipe out Black voting power. Simone Leeper from the Campaign Legal Center joins us with the latest legal fight to stop it. Plus, a New Hampshire lawmaker sends an openly racist email blaming African Americans, NOT guns, for violence in America. Florida's Board of Governors confirmed controversial Marva Johnson as Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's 13th President. And Tennessee State University secures millions in state funding after years of financial neglect. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A section of the Republican megabill pending in the U.S. Senate would require the government to sell some of the public land in Alaska and 10 other states, to build housing.Transportation officials say $600M in federal funding is at risk due to unmet state grant match requirements. And a new federal report says the group overseeing the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline System needs to update its operations.Photo: The Trans-Alaska Pipeline along the Dalton Highway near Atigun Pass in September, 2021. ( Alena Naiden)
Shake Shack stock popped on its 1st slogan… so we'll share the secret to slogans.Trump disclosed his 2024 income (at least $600M)… and now the he's is launching a $499 smartphone.Tracy Anderson has pioneered the wildest concept in fitness… invite-only pilates studios.Plus, the untold origin story of Ferrari…$SHAK $MCD $RACE Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Ferrari
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won't take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telefilms launches AI-generated micro dramas under two minutes. Tune in for the sharpest updates from tech, startups, and business.
In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen chats with Ryan Gariepy, CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, on how a garage project from four Waterloo grads turned into one of Canada's biggest deep tech exits. Ryan takes us behind the scenes of Clearpath's $600M acquisition by Rockwell Automation and the company's journey from building robots for researchers to dominating the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) space.The conversation covers building during a hardware-unfriendly time, the harsh realities of supply chains, the open-source bet that changed robotics, and what it really feels like to pitch in a room of 50+ Rockwell execs. Ryan also breaks down why humanoid robots are still far off, the evolution of talent in robotics, and how Canada can stay in the game. A must-listen for anyone building in frontier tech, hard tech, or just trying to scale something real.Garage to Global Robotics Platform (00:00:49)* Building Clearpath as a first job out of university* From LEGO and sci-fi to industrial-grade robots* “We didn't incorporate until we sold our first piece of vaporware.”* Early clients and funding in a post-2008 downturnFinding Product-Market Fit in Robotics (00:07:22)* Observing where researchers were getting bored and the industry was getting excited* Why they skipped the self-driving car race and focused on logistics* Clearpath's strategic bets: industrial automation, mining, and inventory trackingThe Role of Strategic Investors (00:10:00)* Caterpillar, GE, and Hyundai backed Clearpath with market-aligned capital* “They were bought into the vision before the checks were written.”The Rockwell Deal: Behind the $600M Exit (00:10:48)* Term sheet to close in five months: “It felt like an eternity.”* Surviving a 50-person technical due diligence call* Lessons from being tested by Fortune 500 execs: “I'm proud I made it through.”* On integration: "Separate your identity from your company early, it helps."Post-Acquisition Life and Scaling with Rockwell (00:16:16)* Transitioning from founder to employee* How joining Rockwell offered the scale Clearpath couldn't build alone* The upside of collaborating with seasoned technical leadersROS, Open Source, and the OSRA Launch (00:17:11)* Founding the Open Source Robotics Alliance* Making open-source robotics enterprise-ready* “We want people to build on reliable tools, not reinvent the wheel.”AI, Hype vs. Reality in Robotics (00:20:03)* Why LLMs aren't yet revolutionizing robot performance* Cautioning against overhyping early AI integrations* “Writing the algorithm is the easy part, everything around it is the hard part.”The Evolution of Robotic Talent (00:23:07)* From grad-school coders to cross-industry engineering pros* Production-grade code becoming the standard* The underrated value of hiring low-ego, heads-down engineers earlyLessons from Scaling Hardware Through Crisis (00:27:23)* Navigating power cable shortages during COVID* Being vertically integrated saved them barely* “Our margins took a hit, but our suppliers knew we were long-term partners.”Why Autonomy in Plants Will Win (00:34:07)* Factory robots vs. public-road self-driving cars* Simpler operational environments = faster ROI* “We already have the existence proof for factory autonomy.”The Future of Robotics (00:36:59)* Hoping for better sensors, especially depth cameras* Small, on-device AI models for better HRI (Human-Robot Interaction)* “The tech isn't quite conscious, but we're close to robots that can explain themselves.”About Ryan GariepyRyan Gariepy is the CTO and Co-Founder of Clearpath Robotics, a Waterloo-born robotics company that pioneered open-source development in autonomous mobile robots. In 2023, Clearpath was acquired for $600M USD by Rockwell Automation. Ryan is a board member of the Open Source Robotics Foundation, co-chair of the Canadian Robotics Council, and a vocal advocate for AI and robotics leadership in Canada.Connect with Ryan Gariepy on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rgariepyVisit Clearpath Robotics Website: https://clearpathrobotics.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com
"Most software companies either get acquired or go out of business. If you start doing really well, they're either going to copy you or buy you."In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Geoff Tarrant from Payapps and we got to learn about how a $600 million construction tech exit really happens, why Australian startups must expand globally, and the brutal truth about fundraising timing... and many more!Tune in to find out about:✅ Why construction tech companies never IPO and always get acquired instead✅ The mistake founders make when expanding to new markets too early✅ How to build relationships with potential acquirers years before selling✅ Why raising money too late kills more startups than anything elseGeoff shared incredible insights from building PayApps from a CFO's monthly nightmare into a tens-of-millions revenue business that Autodesk couldn't ignore. His investment banking background gives him a unique perspective on what really drives acquisitions and why timing everything wrong can destroy even great companies.Listen now on Spotify to discover the real playbook for construction tech exits and what founders get dangerously wrong.=============Chapters01:41 – Intro & Acquisition Overview04:34 – How Claims Are Evolving in Construction07:41 – Market Dynamics & Competitive Landscape10:30 – The Role of Independent Players in ConTech13:45 – Inside the Acquisition: Strategy & Timing16:49 – What Happens After: Post-Acquisition Integration19:37 – Winning Customers: Acquisition Strategies That Work22:31 – Going Global: Expansion & Market Entry36:58 – Hard Truths: Challenges in New Markets42:13 – Product-Market Fit: Why It Matters More Than Ever47:58 – Team Building at Scale52:55 – Raising Capital & Managing Dilution01:00:39 – What's Next: AI & The Future of ConTech01:03:59 – Where the Opportunities Are: Shifting Construction Markets
Jeff and Andy talk about the Ohio Senate's approval to allot $600M for the Browns Brook Park project and what that means for the future of the Browns.
On this week's episode, Chris Garabedian, Josh Schimmer, Nina Kjellson, Mike Yee, and Tim Opler kick off with breaking data from Summit and Akeso's lung cancer therapy, exploring the results and potential next steps for the treatment. The current state of biotech M&A is the next topic of conversation, with continued macroeconomic uncertainty and investor preferencefor commercial-stage companies over clinical-stage deals highlighted. The hosts note that industry challenges preceded recent government agency upheavals, with the industry seeing a wave of shutdowns, noting iTeos as one of those companies most recently impacted. The conversation touches on Bruce Booth's "Biotech Wisdom of the Crowds" blog for additional market perspective. On the policy front NIH funding adjustments for early research and the Trump administration'scancellation of Moderna's $600M bird flu vaccine contract are overviewed. The FDA's upcoming listening tour is also noted, where industry leaders will provide feedback to regulators. Next, the group analyzes Prothena's Phase 3 data in AL amyloidosis. Looking ahead, the hosts preview ASCO 2025 andthe Jefferies Healthcare Conference, where attendees look forward to hearing from Marty Makary. The episode concludes with Regeneron's acquisition of 23andMe, examining implications for genetic data privacy and congressional legislation. *This episode aired on May 30, 2025.
"Construction scheduling is completely broken. We're still using PDF files and sticky notes to manage million-dollar projects."In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Patrick Hennessy from Harkins Builders and we got to learn about why traditional project management tools are failing the construction industry, how AI could revolutionize daily site operations, and the brutal truth about construction tech pricing... and many more!Patrick runs planning and analytics for a $600M general contractor and shares unfiltered insights from the trenches of construction technology adoption.Tune in to find out about:✅ Why Primavera P6 and traditional scheduling software creates more problems than it solves✅ How AI daily briefs could replace morning huddles and transform job site management✅ The real reason construction software pricing is getting out of control and what contractors should demand✅ Why construction tech websites are completely useless and how startups are losing millions in delayed sales cyclesListen now on Spotify and get the inside perspective on where construction technology is actually heading from someone who evaluates and implements it every day.----------Chapters00:00 March Madness and Personal Reflections01:15 Understanding Project Controls at Harkins Builders04:06 The Role of Technology in Project Management09:17 Harkins Builders: Company Size and Structure11:36 Innovation in Construction: VDC vs. Project Controls13:01 Evaluating Scheduling Software: The Future of Collaboration16:06 Traditional vs. Modern Scheduling Practices20:14 Data Collection and Its Impact on Scheduling25:28 Accelerating Tech Adoption in Construction29:32 The Quest for Comprehensive Software Solutions33:29 The Importance of Clear Messaging in Construction Tech37:16 Navigating Cold Outreach and Sales Tactics41:15 The Challenge of Point Solutions vs. Comprehensive Platforms44:46 Understanding Pricing Models in Construction Software55:32 The Impact of AI on Construction Processes
What do you do after turning down a $600M offer—and watching it disappear days later? In this episode, venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur Jeremy Delk joins Dan Rochon to talk about pattern recognition, how to spot untapped markets, and the gritty truth behind high-stakes decisions. From losing $2M in four days as a college student to building multi-9-figure businesses, Jeremy shares powerful lessons on risk, leadership, and why real success comes from knowing who you are—not just what you've built.What you'll learn on this episodehe power of pattern recognition over pure hustle when spotting untapped marketsWhy real investors don't care about competition—they obsess over the customer experienceThe biggest mistake Jeremy ever made (hint: he said no to $600M) and how it led to his next big winWhy Jeremy only invests in 1 out of every 100 pitches—and what he looks for in a founderThe mindset shift every entrepreneur must make after hitting rock bottomThe spiritual crisis of success—and how to reconnect with purpose when the scoreboard is no longer enoughWhat Jeremy would tell his 25-year-old self: “Just take one more step”At the heart of this conversation is a simple truth: real business success comes from clearly communicating value and solving real problems. If you're working to sharpen that clarity in your own business, Dan's upcoming book Teach to Sell offers a practical framework to help you attract clients and opportunities by leading with what you know.
Join us for an unflinchingly honest conversation with Peter Rahal, founder of RXBAR (sold to Kellogg's for $600M) and David Protein. Once labeled "disabled" by the school system, Peter reveals how his dyslexia fueled his contrarian mindset, relentless hustle, and ability to spot market gaps others missed. Learn how childhood humiliation became his rocket fuel, why he refuses to celebrate wins, and how his "anti-authority" approach built two category-defining brands. This episode is for entrepreneurs, neurodivergent thinkers, and anyone who's been told they don't fit the mold. Key Takeaways and Topics: Peter Rahal's background in the food industry and how this influenced his entrepreneurial journey. The idea for RX Bar emerged from a gap in the market for paleo-friendly protein bars. Early partnerships can significantly impact the success of a startup. Scaling production requires understanding supply chains and manufacturing processes. Product market fit is crucial for the success of any consumer product. Rebranding helped RX Bar reach a broader audience and clarify the product's value proposition. Rahal's childhood experiences shaped his resilience and contrarian nature. The importance of teamwork and aligned values in partnerships cannot be overstated. His success in business came from organic growth and word-of-mouth marketing. Be very, very efficient with your time. Seek criticism, seek feedback. The positive feedback loop of being doing something you're good at is motivating. Your 20s are the time to go all in and take risks. The Failure Factor Podcast was brought to you by Off The Field Coaching. Explore working with one of our coaches at http://offthefieldcoaching.com Hosted by Megan Bruneau: therapist, executive coach, speaker, Forbes contributor and host of The Failure Factor. For more info visit https://meganbruneau.com Follow Peter and his ventures: His Ig: https://www.instagram.com/peterrahal David Protein: https://www.instagram.com/davidprotein Follow Megan Ig: https://www.instagram.com/meganjbruneau/ In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-j-bruneau-m-a-rcc Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at https://thefailurefactorpodcast.com Themes: RX Bar, entrepreneurship, protein bars, startup culture, product market fit, rebranding, personal growth, childhood experiences, resilience, business challenges, David Protein, dyslexia, work ethic, fatherhood, humility, business lessons, nutrition, leadership
Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares popped after better-than-expected earnings in its 3Q report. The technology networking company raised its FY25 EPS & Revenue guidance that was in-line with Street estimates. A.I. infrastructure orders exceeded $600M, and surpassed the company's $1B target one quarter early. CSCO CEO Chuck Robbins added "The momentum we are seeing with A.I. is fueled by the power of our secure networking portfolio." Alex Coffey and Scott Durfey join Caroline Woods with live reaction to CSCO's report.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
US equities finished mostly higher in Tuesday trading, though ended off best levels. Positive takes on the cooler April CPI print and upbeat AI headlines surrounding Trump's Middle East trip (president touted Saudi's $600M investment pledge). April core CPI of 0.2% was a bit cooler than consensus 0.3%.
Angela Hwang spent nearly three decades at Pfizer before joining Flagship Pioneering in 2025 as a CEO-partner and the CEO of Metaphore Biotechnologies. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," the former Pfizer chief commercial officer speaks with Fierce Pharma Deputy Editor Angus Liu about her transition from marketing drugs at a Big Pharma company to advancing novel technology at a young biotech startup. Hwang discusses how her upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa—and two key lessons from her career—shaped who she is today. A longtime champion of diverse talent, she emphasizes that regardless of the broader environment or the size of an organization, it’s essential to ensure “everybody has a chance of developing in their careers and that they have a level playing field.” To learn more about the topics in this episode: 'We have not seen anything similar': Novo Nordisk pens $600M obesity pact with Flagship's Metaphore 2022's Fiercest Women in Life Sciences—Angela Hwang Done deal: Pfizer completes $43B acquisition of Seagen, doubling its oncology pipeline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:07 - SpaceX Cleared for 25 Starship Launches at Starbase00:58 - Wonder Raises $600M at $7B+ Valuation01:46 - Function Health Seeks $2B Valuation After Ezra Deal02:38 - OpenAI Seeks to Restructure Microsoft Deal03:51 - OpenAI Appoints Instacart CEO to Lead Applications Division05:26 - Stargate Plans $500B Global AI Data Center Expansion06:35 - Whoop Launches 5.0 and Medical Grade Devices07:50 - Klarna Gains from Regulatory Rollback
Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Albertsons launches a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform, rolling out business-focused ordering across 2,000+ stores under banners like Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco.Wonder, the delivery-first restaurant startup from Marc Lore, raises $600 million to fuel national expansion.QVC partners with TikTok for a Super Brand Day live-stream event on May 14, featuring its Q50 ambassador group of inspiring women.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!
EP 241. In this week's update: Smile, You're Training Zuck's AI. Meta quietly rewrote the fine print so your Ray-Bans can help train its AI by default—just say "Hey Meta" and wave goodbye to meaningful opt-outs.The Irish DPC slapped TikTok with a $600M wake-up call after finding the app's transparency was more filter than fact—China got the data, and Europe got the breach of trust.Billions of leaked passwords confirm that "123456" and "password" still reign supreme—proving users learned absolutely nothing since 2011 except how to get breached faster.So... Microsoft now defaults new accounts to passwordless sign-ins, putting the final nail in the coffin for “admin123” and celebrating the slow, glorious death of World Password Day.Hackers turned the Post's X account into a crypto scam magnet—demonstrating that even legacy media isn't immune to modern-day digital pickpocketing.A supply-chain attack silently lurked in Magento plug-ins for six years before hijacking hundreds of sites—because patience is a virtue, especially for cybercriminals.Toyota faces a class action for allegedly letting Progressive peek under the hood—tracking your driving habits before you even knew data was in the fast lane.U.S. border agents are hunting for tech that can photograph every passenger in every car—because nothing says “welcome” like full-surveillance road tripping.Find the full transcript to this podcast here.
In this episode of The Other Side of the Firewall podcast, hosts Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes discuss the recent $600 million fine imposed on TikTok for violating GDPR regulations by sending European user data to China. They explore the implications of data privacy laws, particularly in the context of the EU's strict regulations and California's emerging privacy laws. The conversation also touches on the economic significance of California as the fourth largest economy in the world and the ongoing challenges TikTok faces in the U.S. market. Article: TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/business/tiktok-eu-data-china.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EE8.lcSM.zBPI8uveHxuf&smid=url-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawKHHRBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqWJfI36i3GvJGZoJ8yEa3KQgBXDMCzQ0HDOyV1hsRNgFCsXzlUBGMKqiR_n_aem_Xb5U1FXGaWAGlddA_jkpVg Please LISTEN
Need financing for your next investment property? Visit: https://www.academyfund.com/ Want to join us in San Antonio, TX on June 11th & 12th? Visit: https://www.10xvets.com/events ____ Mario Cortizo is the Founder and President of Maerco Consulting, helping companies expand into Panama and Latin America through strategic market entry, partnerships, and business development support. A West Point graduate and seasoned entrepreneur, Mario combines disciplined leadership with a deep understanding of regional growth opportunities. His career highlights include leading business development for companies with over 200 million users, managing $2 billion infrastructure initiatives, and representing Panama in the 2022 Young Leaders of the Americas Entrepreneurship Program. At Maerco Consulting, Mario specializes in diagnosing challenges, identifying new markets, and building partnerships that drive long-term success. With multicultural experience and fluency in four languages, he is uniquely positioned to help companies navigate the Latin American landscape. Known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to innovation, Mario is focused on helping businesses expand, thrive, and create meaningful impact across borders. In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Mario about: West Point Legacy: Mario is the first Panamanian West Point grad since 1987, continuing his father's legacy. Founder of MI Consulting: He helps U.S. companies enter the Panama and Latin America markets. Strategic Panama Advantage: Panama offers tax incentives, U.S. dollar stability, and top-tier infrastructure to global businesses. Clients from Startups to Multinationals: His firm supports companies ranging from early-stage brands to tech giants with 600M+ users. Actively Seeking U.S. Partners: He's building the brand and welcomes referrals from businesses interested in expanding to Latin America. Timestamps: 01:39 Journey to West Point 03:41 Starting MI Consulting 05:52 Why Panama is a Business Hub 11:31 Future Goals and Vision Connect with Mario: LinkedIn Email: mariocortizo@hotmail.com If you found value in today's episode, don't keep it to yourself—share it with a colleague or friend who could benefit. And if you're a Service Academy graduate ready to elevate your business, we'd love for you to join our community and get started today. Make sure you never miss an episode—subscribe now and help support the show: Apple Podcasts Spotify Leave us a 5-star review! A special thank you to Mario for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA '01
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
Send us a textThe tech and enterprise software landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, marked by a mix of bold acquisitions and cautious public market strategies. While Databricks' CEO candidly states that “it's dumb to IPO this year,” citing market volatility and strategic timing, major players are making aggressive moves elsewhere. From Thomson Reuters' $600M acquisition of tax automation firm SafeSend to WWT's $1.25B blockbuster deal to acquire Softchoice, the momentum is clearly shifting toward consolidation and capability expansion. Microsoft's Satya Nadella has also sparked debate with his prediction that AI agents could overtake traditional SaaS models by 2025, signaling a fundamental shift in how software is built and consumed. Meanwhile, companies like SPS Commerce, Cass Information Systems, and Later are strengthening their portfolios through targeted acquisitions, reflecting a broader trend of investing in specialized tools and emerging platforms. Together, these developments hint at a future shaped less by IPOs and more by ecosystem dominance and AI-powered disruption.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.
**The next "Seacoast Stories" LIVE PODCAST is on June 19! It's at The Word Barn in Exeter, N.H., and it will feature conversations with Flight House Gym's Jay Collins, Live Freely's Alyssa Pine, and Cup of Joe's Joanna Kelley. For tickets, click here.The Seacoast as we know it today?It nearly never existed.That's because, in the 1970s, the world's then-richest man, Aristotle Onassis of Greece, wanted to build a $600M oil refinery in Durham, N.H. Its size and output (400,000 barrels per day) would have made it the largest refinery in the world, and thereby putting the entire Seacoast ecosystem and natural beauty at risk.But the residents of Durham, led by three women in particular, refused to let it happen.From the West End of Portsmouth, Professor David W. Moore, a senior fellow at UNH's Carsey School of Public Policy and author of "Small Town, Big Oil: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the World's Richest Man-And Won" joins host Troy Farkas to spill the tea on the relationship between Onassis and Jackie Kennedy (JFK's widow), and to discuss how the world's richest man had landed upon Durham Point, the state government's push for the refinery, the citizens' opposition to it, and why the Seacoast would look drastically different had Onassis succeeded.CHAPTERS:6/19 live podcast details (00:00)Aristotle Onassis' dream of building an oil refinery (01:07)Jackie Kennedy's odd marriage to Onassis (05:25)Why Durham, N.H., was the ideal spot for the refinery (13:00)SPONSOR: Meconi Financial Management & Advisory (24:32)SPONSOR: Holistic & Hormonal (25:58)Why the citizens were opposed to the refinery (27:28)How the media cozied up to Onassis (35:11)What if the refinery had been built? (41:58)Lessons to apply today from this experience (45:57)Advice to younger self (51:36)To support Professor Moore, you can purchase "Small Town, Big Oil" at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, N.H., Book Nook in Portsmouth, N.H., or Barnes & Noble in Newington, N.H.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:For a free lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser, visit the Holistic & Hormonal web site and write "HORMONES" on the contact page.To get started on your financial planning journey, learn more about Meconi Financial Management & Advisory here.To support "Seacoast Stories," can you FOLLOW the show on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts pages?
Go and subscribe over at the clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6o4Phr5XS5... The Minecraft movie keeps making money! It is almost 600M in two weeks! Is it inevitable that it will make 1B?! We discuss. Casting for Harry Potter TV series have been confirmed. Sinners was inspired by Puss In Boots?! Details on when we will get next Superman trailer?! This and more on the show with Kristian and Rocha! #minecraft #movie #boxoffice #superman #dc #harrypotter OUR SPONSORS: KIKOFF: Tax season is the perfect time to take control of your financial future. For a limited time only, get your first month FREE at GetKikoff.com/kristian ACORNS: acornsearly.com/KRISTIAN Sign up now and your first month is on us!
The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions
Elon Musk merged xAI and X.com (formerly Twitter), reshaping the battle for AI dominance. Valued at $80B, Grok now has exclusive access to real-time data from 600M+ active users. But is this genius or financial engineering? Before that in the headlines: recapping Coreweave's IPO. Interested in the Disruption Incubator?Email agent@besuper.ai Brought to you by:KPMG – Go to https://kpmg.com/ai to learn more about how KPMG can help you drive value with our AI solutions.Vanta - Simplify compliance - https://vanta.com/nlwThe Agent Readiness Audit from Superintelligent - Go to https://besuper.ai/ to request your company's agent readiness score.The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Subscribe to the newsletter: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Join our Discord: https://bit.ly/aibreakdown
We open with some Cleveland Sports talk and why the Cavaliers probably won't be winning the title this year but soon come. Is this Myles Garrett contract worth it for the Browns? The Ohio Legislation doesn't want to bang with Governor DeWine's tax plans but do want to buy the Browns a new stadium on us. Multiple Ohio companies are doing the dang thing when it comes to ethics. Box's road trip to Columbus lead to not only fantastic sandwiches but ticking 2 out of three of his comic's white whales off the list. He also added more to his Magic: The Gathering collection. Tee traveled to see his mum and sis and reminisce about SKiM's first road trip to DC. We then head on over to Reddit for some AITA before wrapping it up with our entertainment recommendationsfor the week. Team SKiM Tatum | TAYREL713 | Lunchbox | LISTEN | RSS | Apple Podcast | Spotify | TuneIn | Bluesky | Amazon Music | YouTube | Email | Amazon Wish List | Merch | Patreon PHONE l 216-264-6311 #Cleveland #Ohio #LiveFromThe216 #LifeoftheParty #KanyeWest #Andre3000 #3Stacks #Donda #ClevelandCavaliers #NBA #playoffs #MylesGarrett #ClevelandBrowns #NFL #NFLDraft #OhioLegislation #GovernorDeWine #BrownsStadium #Ethics #Columbus #Warios #Comics #MagicTheGathering #MTG #BlackSuitSpiderMan #TheAmazingSpiderman252 #TheAmazingSpiderMan300 #SecretWars8 #Travel #RoadTrip #AITA #ParamountPlus #SchoolSpirits #YellowJackets #Peacock #Found #TheIrrational #AEW #PPV #CallofDuty #BlackOps6 #AppleTVPlus #TedLasso #Severance #DisneyPlus #WhatIfS3 #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #LadyGaGa #SNL #Fortnite#DeLaSoul #ClearLakeAudiotoriumAlternative Title – GaGa Oooh LaLaLinksOhio lawmakers to drop DeWine's ‘sin tax' hikes from budget plan, add $600M in Browns stadium bondsSix Ohio companies named World's Most Ethical in 2025 RedditAITA for talking in the same room my roommate is watching tv.AITA, My roommates mom banged on my door when I had a guy over and said “shut the fuck up”AITA for watching my best friend's favorite show after she told me all about it then told me not to watch it.
For over a century, the United States has been the birthplace of world-changing innovation – from the Wright brothers' first flight to the invention of the transistor, the moon landing, and the birth of the internet. But in recent years, belief in American progress has wavered.Three years ago, a16z General Partner Katherine Boyle wrote a bold thesis called Building American Dynamism, challenging this apathy and calling for startups to tackle the country's biggest problems. The idea spread fast – first as a meme, then as a movement, and today as a $600M dedicated fund.In this episode, Katherine and fellow a16z General Partner David Ulevitch discuss:The origins of American Dynamism—and why it was controversial at firstHow Washington and Silicon Valley can come togetherAmerica's competitiveness in today's great power competitionThe latest American Dynamism 50 list focused on the Indo-Pacific, showcasing the top startups building for the national interestIf you're curious about the future of America, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Check out this year's full AD50 list at a16z.com/AD50. Resources: Find David on X: https://x.com/daviduFind Katherine on X: https://x.com/KTmBoyleFind last year's' American Dynamism 50 AI Addition' here: https://a16z.com/american-dynamism-50-ai/Read Katherine's article ‘Building American Dynamism': https://a16z.com/building-american-dynamism/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Patrick is the founder and CEO of Passive Investing Mastery, private equity firm specializing in non-correlated passive alternative investments in real estate, private debt, litigating finance, and energy. Starting with single-family rentals, Patrick has been investing in alternative investments since 2007. He founded the private equity firm Invest On Main Street and scaled his holdings to a portfolio of 5,000 apartment units valued at over $600M in five states across the south eastern United States and Texas. He then created Passive Investing Mastery with the mission to educate investors in the art of alternative investing strategies and to sponsor best-in-class investments. Connect with Patrick: Passiveinvestingmastery.com/book Highlights: 2:00 - Patrick's Journey to Discovering Real Estate 14:42 - Access/Industries You Want to Invest In 18:17 - Securing Deals 22:58 - Litigation Finance Strategie 25:10 - Important Investment Strategies Quote: "It is important for individuals to risk there own capital and put themselves into a corner that they have to fight their way out of." Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
Is your money melting away like an ice cube while Bitcoin rockets toward a 30% annual growth over the next two decades? In this eye-opening conversation, Tai Lopez sits down with Michael Saylor—often called the “King of Bitcoin”—to discuss how he turned a $600M business into a $100B powerhouse by going all-in on BTC. Discover why Saylor says Bitcoin is the “Manhattan real estate” of our digital future, how volatility can be your secret weapon to get in the game, and three practical ways anyone can start owning Bitcoin today. From big-picture forecasts to step-by-step tactics, learn why Saylor believes this is still just the beginning of Bitcoin’s global rise. If you’ve been on the fence about entering the world of digital currency, this interview might just change your mind. Buckle up for a mix of financial wisdom, speculative strategies, and forward-thinking insights—because the next 21 years could redefine wealth as we know it. 0:00 Introduction – Michael Saylor’s $600M to $100B Story by going all in on BTC. 2:10 COVID Lessons: Trading Paper Dollars for Bitcoin Before It Was Too Late 6:25 Is It Too Late to Buy BTC? 13:20 3 Ways You Can Start Owning Bitcoin Today18:30 Why Bitcoin Volatility Is a Gift To You 22:55 Michael Saylor’s Daily Routine for Accumulating Wealth 30:15 How BTC Could Foster Global Peace & Stability 47:45 Saylor Predicts: Why Bitcoin Will Grow 30% Annually For The Next 21 Years 49:00 Bitcoin Will Hit $13 Million By 2045? 49:55: Why Bitcoin Volatility Is a Gift To Everyday Americans To Start Owning It 53:17: The Secret to 10X or even 100Xing your money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.