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Today, Noah and John sit down with powerhouse brokers Ashley Reidy Quinn and Nick Montalbano of Coldwell Banker Warburg's Asset Advisory Team. They unpack the current state of NYC's real estate market, offering sharp insights into buyer hesitation, seller expectations, and how renovations are affecting deal flow. Ashley and Nick break down how honesty, integrity, and client-first ethics have helped them grow a thriving referral business and team. From market psychology to strategic scaling, this episode delivers a blend of practical advice and inspiring stories from two standout agents. More best from the best! ==================================== ✅ Stay Connected With Us:

Australian taxpayers will fund a $600 million rescue package so mining giant Glencore can keep its Mt Isa copper smelter running for the next three years.

Australian taxpayers will fund a multi-million dollar rescue package for mining giant Glencore to keep copper processing facilities operating in Queensland until the end of 2028. 

Renovation, Relationships, and Real Talk with Jacob Wood Today, Noah and John sit down with Jacob Wood of Coldwell Banker Warburg, an NYC real estate advisor known for his sharp market insights and no-nonsense approach to building business. Jacob shares why Manhattan home values have stayed flat over the last decade, how co-ops vs. condos shape buyer psychology, and the underestimated value of renovation projects. He dives into strategies for mastering submarkets, crafting powerful outreach letters, and explains why mastering both deal mechanics and business generation is key to success. Great stuff! ==================================== ✅ Stay Connected With Us:

What if your next move isn't another location—it's owning a moment in your guest's life?Mark Rampolla built ZICO into a category and now backs founders with a $600M fund; his playbook is built for operators under pressure. We talk about the five-year reality of product-market fit, why velocity per store beats “more units,” and how owning a specific occasion (post-workout, post-shift, post-party) unlocks scale.Mark breaks down risk discipline—grow deep before wide—and what acquirers actually buy: a future customer and a missing occasion, not just a product.If you're tempted to expand because it feels like progress, this episode shows a sharper path: focus, proof, and traction that travels.To learn more, visit groundforcecapital.com ____________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.comFull Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinars

In this episode of the Canadian Private Lenders Podcast, hosts Ryan MacNeil and Neal Andreino sit down live at the Canadian Mortgage Summit with Reaza Ali, National Broker Relations Manager at Fisgard Asset Management—one of the largest private lenders in Canada.Reaza shares his career journey and provides an inside look at Fisgard's growth from Western Canada into Ontario, their unique no-lender-fee first mortgage model, and their strategic focus on residential lending over commercial and construction projects. He also dives into investor relations, capital preservation, and why managing risk and exits is critical in today's volatile market.Whether you're a broker, investor, or industry professional, this conversation offers valuable insights into how one of the country's leading lenders balances growth with stability.Show Notes:00:00 – Live from the Canadian Mortgage Summit00:44 – Introducing Reaza Ali & Fisgard Asset Management02:00 – Reaza's career journey into lending05:20 – Fisgard's 30+ year history & expansion into Ontario07:15 – The no-lender-fee first mortgage explained09:30 – Renewal terms, penalties & borrower transparency12:20 – Why exit strategies & capital preservation are crucial15:40 – Investor base: 2,500+ investors backing $400–600M in mortgages18:45 – Average loan sizes & mortgage breakdown20:30 – Why Fisgard pulled back from commercial & construction lending22:06 – Lending markets across Canada: BC, Alberta & Ontario25:00 – Market slowdowns, affordability & investor protection27:30 – Risk management, data-driven decisions & investor trust30:40 – Urban vs rural lending focus32:29 – Reaza on what he values most in the industry—and what he'd change36:00 – Bonus: Toronto Blue Jays playoff talk Resources:Keystone Capital GroupCPLP Instagram: @cplpodcastKeystone Instagram: @keycapgroupFind Neal On:Instagram: @neal.andreinoLinkedIn: Neal AndreinoFind Ryan on:LinkedIn: Ryan MacNeilE-mail: ryan@keycap.ca

In today's episode of EMBody Radio, I sit down with Scarlett Leung — a powerhouse operator and entrepreneur who has scaled businesses from scratch to over $600 million in revenue. Scarlett brings a rare balance of creative vision and business logic, and in this conversation we break down the real skills and mindset shifts required to build at the highest levels. We dig into what it actually takes to grow a company beyond the startup phase, the realities of leadership, and why blending creativity with discipline is the ultimate entrepreneurial advantage. Whether you're just starting your journey or scaling past 7+ figures, this episode will light a fire under you. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Scarlett's journey from CPA to scaling businesses to $600M+ in revenue The hardest transitions in growth: why the leap from $500M to $1B is the steepest The essential business/logical skills every entrepreneur should cultivate (finance, ops, HR, ecom) Why creative intuition is equally critical, and how Scarlett balances both sides The danger of staying loyal to team members who can't scale with the business How to hire and assess talent at each stage of growth The role of grit, adaptability, and willingness to learn in long-term success Cross-functional leadership: why marketing, supply chain, and finance must all communicate Scarlett's reflections on community, connection, and creating opportunities for collaboration Why You Should Listen Think like a $600M operator — learn what separates hobbyist entrepreneurs from leaders who scale into the hundreds of millions. Spot your own ceiling — understand when you might be the bottleneck, and how to bring in the right people to take your business higher. Balance logic with creativity — discover why finance, ops, and HR matter just as much as vision, innovation, and connection. Pretty Tasty IG Scarlett's IG For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

Levi Rodgers, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, shares his powerful story of survival, recovery, and building the number one team in Texas. After a near-fatal IED, Levi found purpose in real estate, inspired by a single act of agent honesty. He unpacks the disciplined systems of his 280-agent team, detailing his use of AI (Shiloh), a unique in-house desktop appraiser to win listings, and his military-style "PACE Plan" for overcoming challenges. His final piece of advice is simple: you have to take action.   Links mentioned in the show:   Levi's Zillow Premier Agent video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_NwwVvSMQ4   Our episode with Ryan from Fello https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wr96sFkxog   Connect with Levi on LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook or online at LRGRealty.com.  Office number: 210-331-7000 Levi@LeviRodgersGroup.com   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show send us an email: jessica@inman.com You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/  

Barbara Crowther, Children's Food Campaign Manager at Sustain, the Alliance for Better Food and Farming, tells us about how the expansion of healthy school meals to all children could work better, not just for children's health, but also for local, sustainable and British farming.Click here for more information on Sustain's Follow the Carrot campaign, and here to sign up for the Food Foundation newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Emotions have no place in deal making, well, that used to be the case before Mark Rampolla proved them all wrong. See, what if I told you that your feelings are actually the most powerful due diligence tool in your toolbox? In the next 60 minutes, I'll reveal how top tier investors like Mark are transforming billions by understanding the psychology behind every investment and how you can do the same. Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of ZICO Coconut Water, a brand that helped create the now $8 billion global coconut water category.[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient's state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Join host Richard Cunningham as he sits down with Richard Okello, founder and managing partner of Sango Capital, at the 10th Anniversary Lions Den in Dallas, Texas. Richard shares his remarkable journey from a chicken arbitrage business in Uganda at age 12 to becoming a partner at Bridgewater Associates and ultimately founding one of Africa's premier institutional-grade investment firms.This episode explores the compelling investment thesis for Africa, the evolution of risk perceptions, and why faith-driven investors should seriously consider African markets for both commercial returns and kingdom impact.Key Investment Topics:Africa's growth trajectory now matching China's economic expansionCurrency stabilization across major African economies for the first time in historyPrivate equity opportunities in a market with 35 years of institutional developmentThe critical minerals opportunity beyond traditional gold and platinumWhy African political risk perceptions are 10-15 years outdatedPowerful Quotes: "Africa today provides an opportunity for commercial returns which the faith driven investor is interested in and high level of impact with variety." - Richard Okello"I think a faith driven investor needs to lock in on what they are called to do with the money that they are entrusted with." - Richard OkelloRichard's story demonstrates how God orchestrates divine appointments—from a scholarship opportunity through a friend's sacrifice, to meeting a dean of admissions in Wales, to joining Bridgewater the only year they recruited three-year graduates. Now managing nearly $600 million in assets, Sango Capital focuses on private equity, venture capital, and private credit across select African markets, delivering institutional-grade returns while driving meaningful economic transformation across the continent.

For the third year running, Boston Speaks Up took over the Startup Boston Week stage for a three-hour live podcast marathon. This year, we dove into three big themes: raising capital the right way, modern venture studio models, and the evolving role of AI in product building. We kicked things off with Steve Walsh (Hands On Angel, Pitch Lift) and Rob Hughes (Koo Capital, HelpBnk, Pitch Lift). Their chemistry was obvious — friends who often collaborate, they riffed on when founders should pursue dilutive (equity) versus non-dilutive (debt) capital. Steve was blunt about the importance of networks over checks: “The most valuable thing I will ever bring a startup is my network. The money is the least valuable thing.” Rob broke down how Koo Capital plays matchmaker between growth-stage companies and private credit funds, often structuring deals from $500K to $600M. His reminder was clear: “Equity is about opportunity. Debt is about risk. Equity investors ask how much they'll make; debt providers ask if you can pay it back.” Together, they painted a picture of complementary capital strategies — and why founders should think beyond the binary of VC or nothing.

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross dives deep into why Reddit has emerged as the most powerful organic marketing platform heading into 2025. From transforming million-dollar buying decisions to influencing AI language models like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews, Reddit isn't just a content site — it's a market-shaping force. Ross unpacks exactly how and why Reddit has become a SERP-dominating player, how brands can harness its authenticity-fueled power, and introduces his signature Reddit marketing framework: R.O.S.S (Reddit Operating System of Scale). Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. The Power of a Single Reddit Thread - Deals are won or lost based on one Reddit post - Reddit is no longer just memes — it's shaping corporate decisions 2. The Rise of Reddit in Organic Search - Reddit ranked 2nd after Wikipedia for Google search traffic in late 2024 - Outperformed YouTube in search visibility - Took over bottom-of-funnel consideration traffic from platforms like G2 and Capterra 3. Why Traditional SEO is Failing - Marketers ruined trust in content with affiliate-driven blog posts - Reddit now draws 600M+ monthly visits from Google - 1,328% YoY growth in Reddit's search visibility 4. Google's Algorithm Shift & Reddit's Role - Reddit's authentic content aligns with Google's user-first approach - Google's $60M data licensing deal with Reddit (2024) - New "Forums" search tab prioritizing Reddit threads 5. Reddit vs Traditional Media & Review Sites - Reddit ranks for 5.7M+ transactional keywords - Competes with giants like Wirecutter and New York Times for product discovery - 5.1M overlapping keywords with major publishers 6. Reddit's Impact on AI Training - Reddit content now foundational for LLMs (Large Language Models) - Google, OpenAI, and others using Reddit content to train AI - AI outputs now reflect sentiment from Reddit conversations 7. How Reddit Influences AI Answers - Brand reputation on Reddit can directly influence AI-generated recommendations - Reddit as a real-time, user-driven knowledge base for AI Resources & Tools:

Pricing, Renovations, and Buyer Psychology with Tania Friedland and Allison Chiaramonte | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Tania Friedland and Allison Chiaramonte from the ATelier Team at Compass, who are ranked among the top 1% of agents nationwide, to get their take on the ever-shifting NYC real estate landscape. With over $1.5 billion in career sales, these powerhouse brokers share insights into low inventory, buyer urgency, off-market trends, and the struggles of moving unrenovated properties. They also open up about the challenges of work-life balance in real estate, particularly as top producers juggling family and high-stakes deals. As usual, we wrap with some honest advice for new agents looking to grow. Tips from the top! ==================================== ✅ Stay Connected With Us:

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:U.S. online grocery sales reach new monthly record of $11.2 billion in August 2025, with delivery surging 30% year-over-year and multi-method shopping behavior accelerating as cross-shopping with Walmart hits all-time highsTyson Foods commits to removing High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucralose, BHA/BHT, and Titanium Dioxide from branded products by end of 2025, building on earlier removal of petroleum-based synthetic dyes across major brands including Jimmy Dean and Hillshire FarmVF Corp sells century-old Dickies workwear brand to Bluestar Alliance for $600 million cash as part of ongoing debt reduction strategy following Supreme sale for $1.5 billion in 2024The 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!

Volvemos de vacaciones con una tertulia cargada: arrancamos ligeros y entramos a fondo en la “ilustración oscura”, el tecno-feudalismo y la visión de poder de Peter Thiel y el círculo neorreaccionario, y cómo ese imaginario se cuela en debates políticos de alto nivel.Comentamos la cena en la Casa Blanca con los grandes CEOs: el momento “gracias, gracias…” de Tim Cook, las risas de Zuckerberg y el festival de promesas de inversión, y lo que eso dice de la relación poder-tech hoy.Pasamos a “Little Tech vs Big Tech”: el supuesto manifiesto pro-pequeños, el proteccionismo “a lo chino” y cómo la consolidación está dejando hueco solo para unos pocos.Caso del día: Browser Company (Arc). ¿Tiene sentido que Atlassian se lleve un navegador por ~600M con casi cero revenue? Le damos contexto histórico y de negocio.Zoom al antitrust: qué dice realmente la sentencia sobre Google, nada de romper Chrome/Android, pero adiós a exclusividades de búsqueda (como con Safari), comité técnico y compartir ciertos datos con competidores y por qué llega justo cuando el paradigma del search se mueve hacia modelos tipo OpenAI con Microsoft.Cerramos con GPT-5: más preciso y con menos alucinaciones… a costa de latencias que en API se sienten duras frente a la experiencia en Chat. Qué significa esto para producto y para workflows reales.

Is the hype around AI in marketing justified, or are we setting ourselves up for another "tech bubble" disappointment? Agility requires not only embracing new technologies like AI, but also a fundamental shift in mindset, processes, and even organizational structure. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt quickly to the ever-changing marketing landscape. Today, we're going to talk about how AI is poised to revolutionize marketing, from personalization and customer engagement to the very structure of the SaaS market itself. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Rafael “Rafa” Flores, Chief Product Officer at Treasure Data. About Rafael Flores As an accomplished technology executive and proud immigrant from Honduras, I specialize in scaling SaaS companies from startup to high-growth enterprises. My career is built on my family's deep-rooted principles: valuing education, treating others with equal respect regardless of background, and uplifting younger talent—because I was once that little boy with big dreams. Throughout my career, I have led transformative initiatives at some of the most recognized names in the technology landscape:Meltwater: Played a pivotal role in the company's successful IPO, showcasing expertise in product innovation and market readiness.Datanyze: Led strategic initiatives that culminated in a successful acquisition by ZoomInfo, enhancing data intelligence capabilities.ARM Holdings: Spearheaded innovation in Retail SDK and IoT solutions, advancing the company's technology ecosystem and driving new business opportunities. 6sense: Led all automation, data, and AI-products, fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, while delivering data-driven solutions that empower GTM team(s) to sell effectively.Treasure Data: Orchestrated a landmark $600M acquisition by ARM and secured record-breaking Customer Data Platform (CDP) funding. Today, I am back leading Treasure Data through a transformative era of intelligence and automation fit for scale, while returning to an organization that feels like home—rich with talent, poise, and a passion for progress. I am also a devoted father of three beautiful children and grateful for the unwavering support of my wife—a registered nurse who embodies strength and compassion. My core expertise lies in defining and executing product strategies, roadmaps, and key performance indicators (KPIs). I possess deep knowledge of CDPs, data management, privacy frameworks, and SaaS go-to-market (GTM) applications, scaling solutions for businesses ranging from agile SMBs to Global 2000 enterprises. Rafael Flores on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ref2019/ Resources Treasure Data: https://www.treasuredata.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Discover what it takes to acquire over $600M in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. In this powerful episode, Matthew Ricciardella, founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, shares his journey from washing dishes in his family's restaurant to building one of the top-performing private equity funds in North America. He reveals why manufactured housing and self-storage are his core focus, how he sources mom-and-pop deals others overlook, and the disciplined strategies that have kept his funds outperforming expectations—even in volatile markets. If you're serious about scaling wealth in alternative real estate, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.5 Key takeaways to learn from this episodeFrom Restaurants to Real Estate – Matthew's early lessons in work ethic fueled his leap into real estate, beginning with residential sales and quickly evolving into investing.The Pivot to Mobile Homes & Storage – He discovered these asset classes generate higher free cash flow, are fragmented, and provide defensive performance in downturns.Capitalizing on Mom-and-Pop Sellers – By targeting underperforming but institutional-quality assets, Crystal View creates value and later exits to institutional buyers.Fund Growth & Investor Trust – Starting with a $10M first fund, Crystal View scaled to $200M raises by consistently delivering on promises and outperforming projections.Conservative & Resilient Strategy – With leverage as low as 25–50% and fixed debt, Matthew's funds have never missed distributions, even as many peers cut or froze payouts.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai

Apúntate a la formación gratis de 5 días que vamos a realizar la próxima semana CREA TU MARCA PERSONAL PODEROSA: https://formacion.librosparaemprendedores.net/cursomarcagratis¿Crees que construir una marca personal de 6 cifras es solo para unos pocos privilegiados?Hoy te demuestro lo contrario con 3 casos reales de transformación que te van a inspirar y, sobre todo, te van a dar un roadmap claro de lo que es posible.En este episodio analizamos paso a paso cómo:Michelle Phan pasó de ser camarera a construir un imperio de $600M documentando tutoriales de maquillaje caseros.Graham Stephan convirtió su experiencia como agente inmobiliario en más de $2M/año con contenido financiero en YouTube.Sahil Bloom transformó su trabajo como analista en Wall Street en un newsletter que genera $1M+/año.Descubrirás:✅ El patrón común que siguen todas las marcas personales exitosas ✅ Las decisiones específicas que marcaron el punto de inflexión en cada caso ✅ Los errores que evitaron y las estrategias que los diferenciaron ✅ 7 lecciones aplicables a tu sector y situación actual ✅ Cómo empezar hoy sin experiencia previa ni gran inversiónNo son historias de suerte o contactos privilegiados. Son ejemplos de estrategia, consistencia y enfoque aplicados de forma inteligente.

Selling NYC Smarter: Kayla Lee's Strategies for Today's Market | UrbanDigs Today, Noah and John sit down with Kayla Lee of Serhant—one of the top-producing small teams in NYC real estate with nearly a billion dollars in new development pipeline. Kayla gives a powerful breakdown of Manhattan's shifting buyer preferences, the boom in Brooklyn and Queens new development, and how smart pricing, creative staging, and amenity-rich projects are winning the day. She shares her insights on building a lean, high-performing team, and reveals her two golden rules for success in real estate. Pure gold! ==================================== ✅ Stay Connected With Us:

In his twenties, he founded RXBAR and sold it to Kellogg for $600M. In his thirties, he launched David Protein, which competes with RXBAR, and it's already worth $725M. Peter Rahal tells the secrets on how he launched two companies in the same category all before he turned 35. And he shares his latest numbers.In this interview episode, you'll hear…What the RX Bar founder learned from dealing drugsWhat non-dyslexic people can learn from dyslexicsThe niche RXBar found: paleo bars for CrossFit dudes How to make packaging stand outSelling RX Bar to Kellogg for $600mCompeting against RX Bar with his new venture: DavidThe 3 principles of nutritionPeter announces David's revenue numbers Why they made the brand's packaging goldWhy David acquired a top secret super protein company: Epogee His biggest failurePS: Peter's Linkedin is epic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-rahal-037bba43/Watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

Apple's "Awe dropping" event is set for September 9th. Developer beta 8 of iOS 216, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 has been released. Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly user price. And Masimo sues US Customs over Apple's Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround. Apple September Event invites have officially gone out. iPhone 17 countdown begins as Foxconn ramps up factory hiring in China. Apple seeds developer beta 8 of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26. MacOS 26 Tahoe's dead canary utility app Icons. Apple may back out of MLB entirely as NBC closes in on 'Sunday Night Baseball' rights. Apple TV+ hiking price, will now cost $13 per month in U.S. Masimo was last to learn about blood oxygen sensing returning to Apple Watch. FTC draws hard line on foreign-driven censorship & data demands for Big Tech. Apple Wallet in iOS 26 adds a toggle to disable controversial feature. HBO Max launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro. 'F1' & 'Superman' top $600M global; 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' killing it overseas. Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple over claims it favors OpenAI. Apple patches CVE-2025-43300 zero-day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS exploited in targeted attacks. Picks of the Week Jason's Pick: Nic's Fix Andy's Pick: Studs Terkel Alex's Pick: Bitrig Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, Andy Ihnatko, and Jason Snell Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: pantheon.io cachefly.com/twit

El audio aborda múltiples temas de actualidad. En España, gran parte se centra en la devastación por incendios, con más de 400.000 hectáreas calcinadas y críticas por la lenta llegada de ayudas a los afectados y el silencio de ministros. El Consejo de Ministros declara zonas catastróficas. Se cuestiona la normalidad de esperar años por la ayuda. Galicia, Castilla y León y Extremadura son las más golpeadas. Los Reyes visitarán estas áreas. El gasto en pensiones alcanza un nuevo récord en agosto (más de 13.600M€), generando debate sobre la sostenibilidad del sistema. La Calima afecta Madrid. La política incluye la propuesta del PSOE de cancelar un pleno por la Diada y en Francia, el gobierno de Macron se enfrenta a una moción de confianza por recortes de 44.000M€. En deportes, la Vuelta a España avanza y hay una investigación por cánticos racistas en fútbol. También se informa del fallecimiento de Manuel de la Calva (Dúo Dinámico) y de la presión de Donald Trump a la Reserva ...

[Join our community at my Substack where we continue these conversations with deeper dives into the biggest lessons from each episode, plus my regular essays and behind-the-scenes thoughts: https://bogumilbaranowski.substack.com/]Whit Huguley is the founder and portfolio manager of River Oaks Capital, a concentrated microcap investment fund who applies rigorous private equity-style due diligence to overlooked public companies by personally visiting management teams across America.EPISODE NOTES3:00 - Whit's background: From LSU graduate to startup employee to MBA at Tulane, discovering value investing through Ben Graham's "The Intelligent Investor"6:00 - Career pivot: Five years in the entrepreneurial world, then private equity at AGR buying 30-49% stakes in family businesses9:00 - Key insight: First company visit revelation - "$100 million market cap company, no investors had visited in 5-10 years"12:00 - The Buffett parallel: Early investing approach of traveling to meet management, waiting in lobbies, attending sparsely attended annual meetings15:00 - A+ CEO discovery: Meeting Dayton Judd changed everything - "spoke to me business owner to business owner"18:00 - Level 5 leadership quote: "Personal humility and professional will, prioritizing company needs over personal gain"21:00 - Why companies stay public: Most went public pre-2008, now costs $1-2M annually to maintain public status24:00 - Microcap definition: Portfolio ranges from $30M to $600M market cap, average $250M29:00 - "Remote island" strategy: Not traditional moats, but obscure markets too small for Amazon to bother conquering36:00 - Suggestivist approach: "Your company trades at 5x earnings while you're buying acquisitions at 10x - why not buy your own stock?"42:00 - Three-rule selling framework: Misjudged management, hard left turn in strategy, or extreme overvaluation49:00 - Capacity constraints: Fund growth helps with influence but hurts at scale - "protecting Thanksgiving dinner investors"53:00 - Uplisting catalyst: Moving from over-the-counter to NASDAQ opens institutional investor access, FitLife up 50% post-uplisting58:00 - Counterintuitive lessons: Price drops often mean higher future returns, A+ CEOs are worth premium compensationPodcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

Today's Flashback Friday episode is form #280 that originally aired on July 20, 2020. Spencer's investment firm, Madison Investing, has co-sponsored deals totaling more than 5000 units equaling more than $600M. As a former technology leader, Spencer built a 13 year track record of growing high-performing teams across five companies - three of them, "unicorns" - valued at more than $1B. In November 2019, Spencer “retired” from his lucrative technology career - leaving behind the $4B loan origination teams he built at LendingHome, which funds an average of 600 fix/flip transactions per month. Now, he is focused on spending time with loved ones and growing Madison Investing by helping passive investors achieve their goals." 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.

In this episode of Drunk Real Estate, Kyle and Mauricio sit down with Charlie Koznick, Chief Investment Officer at MC Companies, who made the leap from Hollywood actor to leading one of the largest multifamily portfolios in the country. We discuss: Charlie's unique path from TV sets to real estate boardrooms Why MC Companies is investing $600M+ in Class A multifamily while others sit on the sidelines The current state of the multifamily market, absorption rates, and rent growth How interest rates, supply, and demand are shaping opportunities in 2025 Long-term strategies investors should consider in today's uncertain economy Grab a drink and join us for insights, laughs, and straight talk about the future of real estate investing.  

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]

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  

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.

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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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

I could not be more excited to share this episode with you. I sat down with Jayson Waller, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker. We talk about his story from getting kicked out of school and living in a trailer park, faking his resume, to becoming a CEO. I also share about the viral backlash I received for posting about female leadership. I wasn't taking a political stance. I was celebrating progress, but it reminded me how quick people are to judge, especially when you're standing in your truth. Tune in to learn what it takes to stay grounded no matter what comes at you. In This Episode You Will Learn Why I BROKE my own rule and responded to the haters. What I LEARNED from getting attacked for a non-political post. Jayson Waller's STRATEGY for building a company from $0 to $600M+. How to RETHINK your business model when the economy shifts. Why your name, background, or title does NOT determine your power. Resources + Links Listen to Jayson's Podcast HERE Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Jayson on Instagram & LinkedIn

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

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.

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