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Vuelve Carlos Feliciano (CAF Investments) a Café en Mano para aterrizar titulares y separar mito de realidad: ¿qué realmente dejó la residencia de Bad Bunny a la economía? ¿Por qué “ser millonario” no significa tener cash en el banco? IRAs de EE. UU. vs Puerto Rico, aranceles y PYMES, salario mínimo, jóvenes y exención de $40k, Apple x NFL x Bad Bunny, trading en el celular vs. Wall Street, tasas de interés de la Fed, y el gobierno en shutdown.Deja tus preguntas en los comentarios y cuéntanos qué tema quieres que profundicemos en el próximo episodio.00:00 Intro & por qué este episodio importa04:50 Residencia de Bad Bunny: impacto económico real (no es “su cheque)07:10 ¿Qué significan $700M para el PIB de Puerto Rico?08:20 Millonario tener cash: patrimonio, marca y activos12:00 IRAs de EE. UU. en PR: riesgos de pagar doble + opciones válidas14:20 Apple x NFL x Bad Bunny: la jugada para globalizar (y AirPods con traducción)18:20 Aranceles: por qué los termina pagando la PYME (ej. relojes suizos)21:30 Subir salario mínimo sin plan: efecto en nómina, precios y cierres24:10 Jóvenes de 26: exención de $40k y por qué casi nadie la usa25:50 ¿El millón es posible? Disciplina mas que atajos27:30 ¿Vivir de dividendos con $1M? Números y estilo de vida29:00 “Cursos” y trading en el celular: humo vs realidad operativa31:40 Wall Street paga por milisegundos: tu app no compite33:55 Bajó 0.25% la tasa… ¿y mi hipoteca? (Fed funds ≠ tu banco)35:30 Por qué bajar 2% sería gasolina para la inflación37:10 Gobierno en shutdown: qué cerró y a quién impacta39:00 Cierre, próximos temas y CTA
Send us a text00:00 - Intro01:16 - Wealthfront's Robo-Advisor IPO Sprint: $88B AUM, $194M Profits02:43 - OpenAI's Instant Checkout: Etsy Surge 16%, Taps 700M Users03:51 - OpenAI H1 2025: $4.3B Sales vs $2.5B Burn, Breakeven by 2026?05:23 - Cerebras' $1.1B Pre-IPO Raise: $8.1B Val, Q2 Rev 11x YoY06:39 - Black Forest Labs' $4B AI Image Raise: FLUX.1 Downloads 5M+07:59 - Rebellions' $1.4B Series C: 3x Rev YoY, Arm GPU Co-Dev09:28 - TikTok US Divestiture: $14B Val at 1.4x P/S, ByteDance Keeps 50% Profits11:04 - Meta's Rivos Acquisition: Cuts GPU Reliance 20-30%, $10B Annual Spend12:27 - Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5: 30-Hour Autonomy, $5B ARR Run-Rate14:01 - Perplexity's Free Comet Browser: ARR Nears $200M, 50% Query Boost15:24 - Stripe Bridge's Stablecoin Open Issuance: $300B Market to $2T by 202816:52 - Thinking Machines' Tinker API: 95% Nondeterminism Fix, $12B Seed Val
Tom Healy is the world's youngest self-made billionaire — a Carnegie Mellon dropout who raised $700M, took his company public at 28, and even dethroned Kylie Jenner. From building startups in his dorm room to ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, his story is a masterclass in vision, risk-taking, and resilience. In this episode, Tom shares the wild swings of watching his net worth rise and fall by $200M in a single day, the bold pivot that saved his company when the EV market collapsed, and the billion-dollar lessons that shaped his empire before 30.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Crypto vs. Banks — the proxy war for the future of money is heating up. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner, joins Bankless to unpack the battle over the GENIUS Act, why banks are fighting to roll it back, and how stablecoins have become the frontline. From Elizabeth Warren's fading influence to the $700M bank lobbying machine, we explore what's really happening on Capitol Hill, the global stakes for stablecoins, and how upcoming U.S. policy could reshape innovation, regulation, and consumer freedom. ---
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dives into Nvidia's $100B investment in OpenAI, announced Sept. 22, 2025. We break down the deal's structure, including cash for Nvidia's AI hardware and a non-controlling equity stake. Analytic Dreamz explores the 10-gigawatt AI infrastructure plan, its $50B–$60B per GW cost, and its impact on OpenAI's 700M users. We also cover regulatory risks, Nvidia's global AI expansion, and market reactions. Join Analytic Dreamz for an in-depth look at this game-changing AI partnership. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KNotorious Mass Effect: Drake's September 2025 Leaks – Triumph Tower ft. Central Cee & Skies Parted ft. Kodak Black BreakdownExplore the latest Drake vault spills on this Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz. On September 20, 2025, "Triumph Tower" (aka "Trump Tower") leaked via producer IG post, a Her Loss-era (late 2022-early 2023) throwaway with reflective fame bars. Drake raps, “Fuckin' in the Trump Tower, tryna get me cancelled,” while Central Cee adds complementary verses—some recycled for "Sprinter" and "Band4Band," dimming official release odds. Beat switches to Drake's croon outro. Central Cee reposted the clip on X, igniting buzz: 5K+ likes, viral snippets praising their chemistry, and "Care Package 2" demands amid Iceman promo leaks.September 20-21 brought "Skies Parted," a low-quality snippet from For All The Dogs era (2023 scrapped loosie, previewed June 2023 in Houston). Drake introspects on humble starts: “Never dreamt of $700M when I wrote shit… Got my own comin'.” Kodak Black's verse uses skies-parting metaphors for breakthroughs, fueling speculation for his spot on Drake's next album. Mixed fan reactions divide the base, but X engagement hits 5K+ likes/RTs/comments, circulating with other leaks like "National Treasure."Analytic Dreamz dissects eras, lyrics, reception stats, and release potential in these stat-heavy drops—Drake's leak wave tests fan loyalty as Iceman looms. High buzz for Cench collab's CDQ spread; Kodak track sparks collab calls despite quality woes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K Notorious Mass Effect: Drake's September 2025 Leaks – Triumph Tower ft. Central Cee & Skies Parted ft. Kodak Black BreakdownExplore the latest Drake vault spills on this Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz. On September 20, 2025, "Triumph Tower" (aka "Trump Tower") leaked via producer IG post, a Her Loss-era (late 2022-early 2023) throwaway with reflective fame bars. Drake raps, “Fuckin' in the Trump Tower, tryna get me cancelled,” while Central Cee adds complementary verses—some recycled for "Sprinter" and "Band4Band," dimming official release odds. Beat switches to Drake's croon outro. Central Cee reposted the clip on X, igniting buzz: 5K+ likes, viral snippets praising their chemistry, and "Care Package 2" demands amid Iceman promo leaks.September 20-21 brought "Skies Parted," a low-quality snippet from For All The Dogs era (2023 scrapped loosie, previewed June 2023 in Houston). Drake introspects on humble starts: “Never dreamt of $700M when I wrote shit… Got my own comin'.” Kodak Black's verse uses skies-parting metaphors for breakthroughs, fueling speculation for his spot on Drake's next album. Mixed fan reactions divide the base, but X engagement hits 5K+ likes/RTs/comments, circulating with other leaks like "National Treasure."Analytic Dreamz dissects eras, lyrics, reception stats, and release potential in these stat-heavy drops—Drake's leak wave tests fan loyalty as Iceman looms. High buzz for Cench collab's CDQ spread; Kodak track sparks collab calls despite quality woes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Hey folks, What an absolute packed week this week, which started with yet another crazy model release from OpenAI, but they didn't stop there, they also announced GPT-5 winning the ICPC coding competitions with 12/12 questions answered which is apparently really really hard! Meanwhile, Zuck took the Meta Connect 25' stage and announced a new set of Meta glasses with a display! On the open source front, we yet again got multiple tiny models doing DeepResearch and Image understanding better than much larger foundational models.Also, today I interviewed Jeremy Berman, who topped the ArcAGI with a 79.6% score and some crazy Grok 4 prompts, a new image editing experience called Reve, a new world model and a BUNCH more! So let's dive in! As always, all the releases, links and resources at the end of the article. ThursdAI - Recaps of the most high signal AI weekly spaces is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Codex comes full circle with GPT-5-Codex agentic finetune (X, OpenAI Blog)My personal highlight of the week was definitely the release of GPT-5-Codex. I feel like we've come full circle here. I remember when OpenAI first launched a separate, fine-tuned model for coding called Codex, way back in the GPT-3 days. Now, they've done it again, taking their flagship GPT-5 model and creating a specialized version for agentic coding, and the results are just staggering.This isn't just a minor improvement. During their internal testing, OpenAI saw GPT-5-Codex work independently for more than seven hours at a time on large, complex tasks—iterating on its code, fixing test failures, and ultimately delivering a successful implementation. Seven hours! That's an agent that can take on a significant chunk of work while you're sleeping. It's also incredibly efficient, using 93% fewer tokens than the base GPT-5 on simpler tasks, while thinking for longer on the really difficult problems.The model is now integrated everywhere - the Codex CLI (just npm install -g codex), VS Code extension, web playground, and yes, even your iPhone. At OpenAI, Codex now reviews the vast majority of their PRs, catching hundreds of issues daily before humans even look at them. Talk about eating your own dog food!Other OpenAI updates from this weekWhile Codex was the highlight, OpenAI (and Google) also participated and obliterated one of the world's hardest algorithmic competitions called ICPC. OpenAI used GPT-5 and an unreleased reasoning model to solve 12/12 questions in under 5 hours. OpenAI and NBER also released an incredible report on how over 700M people use GPT on a weekly basis, with a lot of insights, that are summed up in this incredible graph:Meta Connect 25 - The new Meta Glasses with Display & a neural control interfaceJust when we thought the week couldn't get any crazier, Zuck took the stage for their annual Meta Connect conference and dropped a bombshell. They announced a new generation of their Ray-Ban smart glasses that include a built-in, high-resolution display you can't see from the outside. This isn't just an incremental update; this feels like the arrival of a new category of device. We've had the computer, then the mobile phone, and now we have smart glasses with a display.The way you interact with them is just as futuristic. They come with a "neural band" worn on the wrist that reads myoelectric signals from your muscles, allowing you to control the interface silently just by moving your fingers. Zuck's live demo, where he walked from his trailer onto the stage while taking messages and playing music, was one hell of a way to introduce a product.This is how Meta plans to bring its superintelligence into the physical world. You'll wear these glasses, talk to the AI, and see the output directly in your field of view. They showed off live translation with subtitles appearing under the person you're talking to and an agentic AI that can perform research tasks and notify you when it's done. It's an absolutely mind-blowing vision for the future, and at $799, shipping in a week, it's going to be accessible to a lot of people. I've already signed up for a demo.Jeremy Berman: Beating frontier labs to SOTA score on ARC-AGIWe had the privilege of chatting with Jeremy Berman, who just achieved SOTA on the notoriously difficult ARC-AGI benchmark using checks notes... Grok 4!
Landline phones are making a comeback, led by the brand Tin Can… and it's because of Millennial parents.SharkNinja sells gadgets in 35 categories… and pays influencers $700M to promote them..The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut… and declared independence.Plus, Nike just launched a Sushi Club?... Welcome to the Nobu Sneaker era.$SN $TMUS $SPYWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Sony's Walkman
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
AGENDA: [00:05] Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package: The Breakdown? [00:15] Scale, Windsurf: Are Founders Just Mercenaries Chasing Cash Today? [00:21] Ramp at $1B ARR, Brex at $700M — Is AI Causing All Boats To Rise? [00:26] Sierra at $100M ARR Worth $10B — Bubble or Brilliant Bet? [00:30] Kleiner Perkins Invests $100M into Anthropic at $183BN… WTF? [00:36] $10B in OpenAI Secondaries — What Happens When 1,000 New Millionaires Hit SF? [00:40] Anthropic Pays $1.5B to Authors — Fair Deal or Pure Piracy? [00:44] Why Did ASML Just Invest into Mistral at $14BN? [00:52] Atlassian Buys the Browser Company for $610M — Genius Move or Panic Buy? [01:18] IRL CEO Arrested for Fraud: Is More To Come?
Ep 226 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity. First up: The raw meat trend taking over social media. From carnivore to completely raw, influencers are eating uncooked steak, liver, and butter straight from the stick. The hosts explore why ex-vegans are leading this movement and what it says about our relationship with extreme diets and social media virality. Then, Cracker Barrel's $700 million rebrand disaster that wiped out Uncle Herschel and the iconic barrel — only to reverse course within days after massive backlash. Natalie and Tara unpack why nostalgia branding matters more than ever and how one comedian's take perfectly captured what went wrong. Next, CAT Construction nails viral marketing with their Taylor Swift engagement post, proving that sometimes the best brand moments come from jumping into cultural conversations at exactly the right time. Plus, the agricultural connections hiding in plain sight behind celebrity moments. And finally, California's almond industry faces an unexpected enemy: rats. With $300 million in damages and 100,000+ acres affected, this rodent invasion is threatening 80% of the world's almond supply. But is this crisis as new as headlines suggest? BUT WAIT — there's more! Stick around for an exclusive interview recorded live at Farm Progress with Case IH, diving deep into their newest Steiger 785 Quad Track — the highest horsepower tractor to date. From precision tech to operator comfort, Mark Burns and Kendall Quandahl break down what 853 peak horsepower means for modern farming. What We Discovered This Week
What if the couch you buy today becomes Grandma's favorite 25 years from now? That's the audacious, sticky magic of Lovesac. In this episode, we break down how Shawn D. Nelson built Lovesac from a rogue college bean bag experiment into a publicly traded furniture beast…powered by patented modular “Sactionals” and a stubborn “Designed for Life” ethos that refuses to compromise. No hype, just wild startup pivots, million-dollar plot twists, and the kind of lessons you only learn when everything nearly burns down. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ How a giant foam sack stitched in a college apartment turned into a $700M+ public company ✅ Why a million-dollar reality show win (and a brush with Richard Branson) changed Lovesac's trajectory ✅ How Sactionals went from quirky prototype to the best-selling sectional couch in America ✅ Why “Designed for Life” isn't just a slogan; it's a war cry against disposable culture ✅ What it really takes to survive chapter 11, bad leases, and product reinvention ✅ Why resilience is what separates real founders from everyone else Who is Shawn? Shawn D. Nelson is the guy who turned a bean bag into a $700M+ modular furniture brand. He's gone bankrupt, built factories in Mexico, won a million bucks on a reality show, and now runs Lovesac, the company behind the cult-classic Sactional. Also hosts the Let Me Save You 25 Years podcast, where he spills more hard-earned business scars.
Cracker Barrel spent $700 million on a rebrand… and within a week, they had to run back to their old logo. Designers, this isn't just a logo fail, it's a brand disaster! It proves how dangerous it is when companies confuse modernization with progress.Here's the part that should sting: most graphic designers would have made the exact same mistake. Why? Because too many of us still think rebrands are about logos, not the bigger story brands are built on.In this episode of The Angry Designer Podcast, we break down exactly what went wrong with Cracker Barrel's rebrand and the lessons every designer needs to hear.In this episode, you'll discover:Why Cracker Barrel's rebrand backlash proves logos aren't the problem — branding isThe 10 WORST times to update an old logo (and how to avoid the same mistake)How to tell if your rebrand should be an evolution… not a full-blown identity crisisThis isn't about Cracker Barrel, it's about you. Because if you think “design” alone is enough, you're already on the wrong side of branding.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast
El audio aborda la generalización de la vendimia en España, destacando previsiones mixtas: buenas en Rueda y Requena (Cava), con aumentos de producción previstos en Cataluña y Priorat, pero pérdidas en Cigales y Montilla-Moriles. Se mencionan precios estancados de uva y la necesidad de abrir mercados. Los incendios forestales han arrasado 35.400 hectáreas agrícolas hasta el 22 de agosto, siendo el peor año registrado, con pérdidas estimadas en €700M para el sector. El Ministro Luis Planas, criticado por su ausencia, apareció en el Senado. También se discuten aranceles y acuerdos comerciales, la baja fiscalización aduanera de la UE, la ayuda para ganaderos afectados por incendios y la negociación de la futura PAC. Se anunció un programa específico para la ganadería extensiva. Noticias sobre el olivar, climatología y viticultura (precios, filoxera) completan el informe.
In Episode 220, Dave reviews the latest in a rapid fire format. He starts overseas in Israel and Austria before flying to Colorado and Virginia.From there, Dave looks at some holistic news for voters fleeing the Dems and California violating their own laws to cheat. To close the show, he throws in some small cuts of meat to mention the raid on John Bolton's house and DNI Gabbard slashing 50% of her staff and saving $700M while also dismantling the Potato's 1984 police. Article Links: 60,000 reservists called up amid Operation Gideon's Chariots B by Yinon Shalom Yatach from i24News Virginia teens suspended for questioning transgender student about being in boys locker room by Michael Dorgan Study: Democrats Losing Registration Race in All 30 States that Track Party Affiliation — 4.5 Million-Voter Swing Toward GOP by Bradley Jaye from Breitbart California Supreme Court Gives Gavin Newsom Green Light to Gerrymander by Joel B Pollak from Brietbart FBI expands Bolton search to his Washington office, Trump expects Friday briefing by John Solomon from Just the News Gabbard announces she axed an alleged Biden-era censorship office during ODNI downsizing by Misty Severi from Just the News Support Dave by visiting his new website at Two Rivers Outfitter for all of your preparedness needs and you can also visit his Etsy shop at DesignsbyDandTStore for fun clothing and merchandise options. Two Rivers Outfitter merchandise is available on both the Two Rivers Outfitter and the davidjkershner.com websites. Available for Purchase - Fiction: When Rome Stumbles | Hannibal is at the Gates | By the Dawn's Early Light | Colder Weather | A Time for Reckoning (paperback versions) | Fiction Series (paperback) | Fiction Series (audio) Available for Purchase - Non-Fiction: Preparing to Prepare (electronic/paperback) | Home Remedies (electronic/paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (paperback) | Just a Small Gathering (electronic)
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Today's episode of The Hydrogen Podcast dives into three major developments reshaping hydrogen's future:1️⃣ Hydrogen Microgrids – From New Mexico's solar-hydrogen hybrid serving 30,000 residents to Houston's HyGrid systems delivering 4MW off-grid power, we explore how these systems slash costs, boost resilience, and eliminate diesel pollution.2️⃣ Plug Power's Project Quantum Leap – The company's bold cost-cutting and margin turnaround efforts, their $700M revenue forecast, and the critical push toward profitability in a $150B global market.3️⃣ Military Fuel Cell Adoption – The U.S. Marine Corps' hydrogen-powered tactical units delivering silent, long-duration field power while cutting operational costs and logistics risks.We connect the economic data, technology breakthroughs, and market trends shaping the hydrogen sector right now—revealing not just what's happening, but what it means for industry, communities, and defense.
MRKT Matrix - Tuesday, August 5th S&P 500 falls after weak economic data and more tariff threats (CNBC) Trump Says Treasury Secretary Bessent ‘does not want' to be Fed chair, but 4 others in running (CNBC) India Defies Trump on Russian Oil Despite Tariff Threats (WSJ) OpenAI says ChatGPT is on track to reach 700M weekly users (TechCrunch) OpenAI releases lower-cost models to rival Meta, Mistral and DeepSeek (CNBC) Broadcom Chip to Help Power AI by Linking Up Smaller Data Centers (Bloomberg) AI Is Listening to Your Meetings. Watch What You Say. (WSJ) Wall Street Bonus Pool to Grow as Stock Rally Defies Tariff Woes (Bloomberg Push to Add ‘Buy Now, Pay Later' Loans to Credit Scores Hits a Snag (WSJ) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://riskreversalmedia.beehiiv.com/subscribe MRKT Matrix by RiskReversal Media is a daily AI powered podcast bringing you the top stories moving financial markets Story curation by RiskReversal, scripts by Perplexity Pro, voice by ElevenLabs
join wall-e for today's tech briefing on tuesday, august 5th, as we explore the world's top tech stories: chatgpt's user growth: openai's chatgpt is on the brink of reaching 700 million weekly active users, aided by new image-generation capabilities powered by the gpt-4 model, with business users growing to 5 million. google's ai bug hunter success: the ai tech, big sleep, identifies 20 vulnerabilities in popular open-source software, showcasing the evolving role of ai in cybersecurity with contributions from deepmind and project zero. amazon's podcasting strategy shift: amazon dispels closure rumors, announcing a merger of wondery with audible to focus on narrative and creator-driven content, aligning with video-focused platforms. cloudflare vs. perplexity ai: cloudflare counters perplexity's content scraping by de-listing its bots, amid ongoing disputes over web scraping tactics by ai startups. tune in tomorrow for more tech insights!
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From idea to IPO and beyond. What does it take to back a company for nearly two decades?There are no written rules to navigate one of the most important relationships in a startup. One between a founder and an investor.This episode is an inside look at how one of India's longest founder-investor relationships was built and tested, between Yashish Dahiya (Policybazaar) and Sanjeev Bikhchandani (Info Edge).In 2008, a ₹20 crore cheque was signed for 49 percent of the company, based solely on a powerpoint idea.What followed were regulatory challenges, shifting business models, new investors on-board, and moments of disagreement. But through 17 years, six funding rounds, and an IPO, they stayed aligned.These are two entrepreneurs who built their first ventures a decade apart; Sanjeev in 1997, Yashish in 2008 and have seen the Indian startup ecosystem evolve from the ground up.If you are building or funding startups this conversation will resonate with you for its honesty and give takeaways for your own journey.0:00 – Infoedge Ventures X Policybazaar1:08 – Sanjeev's first memories of Yashish before Policybazaar5:33 – Pitching of the Policybazaar idea 11:08 – How Info Edge almost didn't invest in Policybazaar15:56 – What shaped Yashish as Founder & Sanjeev as Investor25:14 – How the founder–investor bond evolved 27:08 – The Boardroom Dynamics at Policybazaar31:08 – Moments of Disagreement: ₹840 Cr raised, ₹700 Cr still in the bank34:38 – What makes an investor-founder relationship work?46:02 – What We've Learned after 17 years of building together49:03 – How India can build Long-term founder-investor bonds-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text
Discutimos ingresos récord reportados por Packers, el tiroteo en oficina de la NFL en Nueva York y negociaciones de offseason.=============
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor wrap up July with box office milestones, Comic-Con exclusives, and some major animation developments: Chris Sanders returns to write Lilo & Stitch 2 – After the billion-dollar success of the live-action film, Disney is moving forward with a sequel, with Sanders bringing fresh ideas from the original “Pitch to Stitch.” Inside the “Magic of Disney Animation” revival – A massive reimagining of the former Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney's Hollywood Studios is on the way, with tributes to Mulan, Brother Bear, and hand-drawn classics. Comic-Con highlights – Drew and Jim reflect on activations for Lilo & Stitch, Godzilla at 70, King of the Hill, and more from San Diego. Box office report – Fantastic Four: First Steps opens strong, Jurassic World: Rebirth crosses $700M, and Elio slips out of the Top 10. Animation updates – Warner Bros. finally sets a date for Coyote vs. Acme, DreamWorks teases Bad Guys 2, and Mrs. Claus heads to the big screen in Margie Claus. Plus: Avatar: Seven Havens, Paramount's South Park shocker, and the end of Drew's long-running Light the Fuse podcast. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor wrap up July with box office milestones, Comic-Con exclusives, and some major animation developments: Chris Sanders returns to write Lilo & Stitch 2 – After the billion-dollar success of the live-action film, Disney is moving forward with a sequel, with Sanders bringing fresh ideas from the original “Pitch to Stitch.” Inside the “Magic of Disney Animation” revival – A massive reimagining of the former Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney's Hollywood Studios is on the way, with tributes to Mulan, Brother Bear, and hand-drawn classics. Comic-Con highlights – Drew and Jim reflect on activations for Lilo & Stitch, Godzilla at 70, King of the Hill, and more from San Diego. Box office report – Fantastic Four: First Steps opens strong, Jurassic World: Rebirth crosses $700M, and Elio slips out of the Top 10. Animation updates – Warner Bros. finally sets a date for Coyote vs. Acme, DreamWorks teases Bad Guys 2, and Mrs. Claus heads to the big screen in Margie Claus. Plus: Avatar: Seven Havens, Paramount's South Park shocker, and the end of Drew's long-running Light the Fuse podcast. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, discusses.
Welcome back to another episode of The Richer Geek Podcast! Today's guest is Dr. Amir Baluch, wealth strategist, private fund manager, and international best-selling author of Make It, Keep It. Dr. Baluch has helped professionals build lasting wealth through strategic passive investments, overseeing over $700M+ in projects through Baluch Capital. In this episode, we chat about… Dr. Amir Baluch's journey from aspiring doctor to semi-retired anesthesiologist and full-time wealth strategist, including early failures and lessons learned from losing his life savings in an electronic payments business and his father's bankruptcy. Why alternative investments are essential for real diversification and risk reduction The difference between real estate, private equity, and private credit and where they fit in your portfolio What it means to be a Limited Partner (LP) and why it's ideal for busy professionals Real-life tax advantages: depreciation, capital gains exemptions, opportunity zones, and more Key Takeaways: Diversification is Key: Don't put all your money into one asset class like the S&P Index, diversify across multiple uncorrelated asset classes to significantly reduce risk. Beyond Stocks: Explore alternative investments like real estate, private equity, and private credit for potentially higher returns, cash flow, and tax advantages not typically found in public markets. Understand Risk, Return, and Liquidity: Every investment has these three profiles, and while return and liquidity are easy to grasp, understanding and underwriting risk is crucial. Tax Efficiency Matters: Strategic investing can offer substantial tax benefits through depreciation, capital gains exclusions (like IRC 1202 for private equity), and other incentives. Investing is a Team Sport: Don't try to go it alone. Partner with experienced mentors and consider starting as a Limited Partner (LP) to learn the ropes and leverage expertise. Continuous Learning: Always be on the lookout for new asset classes and knowledge, never assume you know everything. Resources from Amir LinkedIn | Baluch Capital | Get Your FREE Book Here Resources from Mike and Nichole Gateway Private Equity Group | Nic's guide
In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Partner Vivek Ramaswami sits down with Jared Palmer — designer, developer, and founder of Turborepo (acquired by Vercel), and former VP of AI at Vercel. Jared walks through his unique path from Goldman Sachs to Vercel, and how he combined finance, design, and engineering to create beloved developer tools like Formik, TSDX, and Turborepo, and v0. The two dive deep into: Why vertical integration is the future of AI-native dev platforms The founding and launch of Vercel's v0.dev How Vercel is positioning for a world with 700M code-generators, not just 28M developers What makes teams and products move fast Why “text-to-app” will soon become “text-to-business” Whether you're a founder building dev tools, a product leader thinking about AI-native apps, or a developer curious about the future of your craft — this episode is packed with lessons and foresight. Subscribe and listen now! Transcript: https://bit.ly/4kQWVig Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:40) Jared Palmer's Early Career in Finance (04:40) Transition to Design and Freelancing (07:12) Building a Career in Open Source (11:46) Creating TurboRepo (13:47) Joining Vercel (15:27) Adjusting to Corporate Life (17:37) The Power of Transparency in Teams (17:50) Building a Thriving Team Environment (19:08) Origins of v0 (19:29) Early Development and Challenges (21:38) Key Innovations and Prototypes (22:58) Launch and Rapid Growth (25:32) Navigating a Competitive Landscape (30:02) Future of AI and Software Development
In this powerhouse episode, Matty A is joined by Ruben Izgelov, co-founder of WeLend, a national private lending firm that has originated over $700 million in loans. Ruben shares howhe went from a humble immigrant upbringing to building one of the most respected and secure lending platforms in the country.He breaks down the real difference between investing and lending, how his fund has never lost investor capital, and what every real estate operator needs to know about current market risks, political headwinds, and construction cost challenges.What You'll Learn:Why Ruben shifted from active investor to full-time private lenderThe biggest mistakes flippers make with ARVs and renovation costsHow WeLend consistently generates 13–16.5% passive returns for investorsThe pros and cons of debt funds vs. real estate syndicationsHow policy, politics, and inflation impact deal underwritingWhat macroeconomic trends Ruben is watching in 2025Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to Ruben & WeLend07:00 – Ruben's story: from immigrant to entrepreneur10:00 – Lending vs. investing: safest part of the capital stack14:30 – Common mistakes with ARVs and renovation budgeting17:00 – The myth of passive real estate income20:00 – Policy differences between red and blue states26:00 – How WeLend has originated $700M without a loss31:00 – Monthly cash flow and liquidity in debt funds35:00 – Why Ruben prefers debt funds over syndications38:00 – Risks from tariffs, labor shortages, and supplyResources from Ruben IzgelovWebsite: https://www.welendllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenizgelov/Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555
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In this episode, Mitch and Mills chat with Sonja Pototzki-Raymond—aka Sonja the Search Queen. A best-selling author, CEO, fertility advocate, and marketing powerhouse, Sonja shares her journey from building a top Australian digital agency to navigating a gruelling four-year fertility battle that inspired her book The Search for Resilience. They unpack what it means to hold your vision through heartbreak, lead with heart and strategy, and find strength in your toughest seasons. With 20 years in global marketing and over $700M in client sales, Sonja's story proves what's possible when you lead with purpose. Whether you're growing a business or craving real talk in a hard season, this one will inspire you.
Matt “Kix” Kixmoeller, Chief Marketing Officer of Glean, shares how Glean partners with AWS to deploy secure, scalable AI solutions that help companies move from basic productivity tools to transformative business intelligence.Topics Include:Introduction to GleanGlean targets Global 2000 companies for AI transformationEnterprise AI needs company context: data, people, processesBottom-up approach: deploy to all employees firstFocus on business results, not just productivity gainsGlean Assistant provides daily AI tool for employeesGlean Agents platform enables natural language agent buildingOpen APIs export context to enterprise systemsStarted as enterprise search, evolved to knowledge graphsKnowledge graphs map content, people, projects, and processesIndividual knowledge graphs created for each personGlean WorkAI platform includes search, protect, agentsGlean Protect ensures data security and AI governancePlatform integrates with existing enterprise tools nativelyMCP enables connection to various AI systemsStrong growth: $100M ARR, $700M+ funding raisedAWS partnership provides models, security, and deploymentParticipants:Matt “Kix” Kixmoeller – Chief Marketing Officer, GleanFurther Links:Website: https://www.glean.com/Glean on AWS MarketplaceSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Former hedge fund manager Joel Salomon shares his life-changing journey from managing $700M to coaching others in achieving emotional, spiritual, and financial prosperity. Discover the power of mindset, belief, and gratitude in mastering your money.00:39- About Joel SalomonJoel is a master prosperity coach. He is also the founder of SaLaurMor Capital, incorporated to teach financial literacy for kids under 18 in the US.He is the author of three best-selling books: Infinite Love and Money, The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use and Mindful Money Management.
Why do some people give up while others rise and keep going? In this episode, Rory Vaden shares three battle-tested mindset hacks that the world's top achievers use to overcome the impossible—and keep showing up long after others quit. You'll hear: The #1 mindset shift that ultra-successful people share Why falling in love with the daily grind is the real secret to growth How to turn hard moments into long-term competitive advantage The “Law of the Moat” and how your toughest trials become your greatest protection A behind-the-scenes reflection on Rory's interview with $700M+ entrepreneurs Mike and Kass Lazerow Whether you're building a business, chasing a dream, or just trying to stay afloat, this episode is your reminder: Perseverance is the goal. No matter how hard it gets, the people who win are the ones who stay in the fight. This is how they do it.
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What happens when a $700 million distributor buys a top competitor, and everything starts to unravel? That's the situation John Arquette, Ecommerce Director at Galls, walked into when he took over ecommerce at Galls and turned things around quickly. A Marine Corps veteran with two decades in ecommerce, John shares how he rebuilt trust with military customers, revived a failing email program, and used a literal Jeep tour to collect first-party data that drove 97% click-through rates. In this episode, he breaks down how to consolidate brands without losing SEO, why marketplaces aren't always the answer, and what ecommerce leaders should finally stop doing in 2025. If you're managing scale, transition, or transformation, this one's for you.
Episode Description:James reconnects with entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, whose journey spans selling Golf.com for $24 million, launching and pivoting Buddy Media into a $700 million Salesforce acquisition, and now investing in breakout brands like Liquid Death. This episode isn't about startup clichés—it's about emotional resilience, firing with kindness, how marriage can (barely) survive co-founding, and how to spot a trend before the world does.They break down their “Go Gauge,” the six-part test they use before investing in a company. They talk about the trauma of being betrayed by family. And they reveal the surprisingly simple cheat codes they've used to keep building—and keep loving each other—across decades of risk. Whether you're building a business, looking for one good idea, or wondering what failure really feels like behind closed doors—this episode will give you a few new answers.What You'll Learn:Why transparency—not optimism—is a founder's best crisis toolThe six traits every idea needs to pass their “Go Gauge”How to fire someone with empathy and still tell them the truthWhat to do when your startup fails and the investors vanishWhy the best startup strategy might be launching a pizza shopTimestamped Chapters:[00:00] Bacon, milkshakes, and a first meeting[03:00] The Golf.com collapse and family betrayal[07:30] The psychology of failure and the will not to quit[12:00] Buddy Media's pivot: from Facebook games to SaaS[15:00] Why failure sucks—but trends are your friend[21:00] Surviving marriage while surviving a startup[26:00] Emotional awareness, therapy, and not “shining the turd”[33:00] The $500M pizza truck startup fail[38:00] The truth about hiring, firing, and reorganizing[44:00] The death of venture capital—and rise of bootstrapping[50:00] Investing in pets, ice cream, and par-3 golf[54:00] Why Liquid Death is a billion-dollar brand[57:00] The Go Gauge: 6 filters for a fundable idea[01:02:00] Friendship, failure, and why they finally wrote the bookAdditional Resources:
Friday, May 30th, 2025Today, the international trade court paused Trump's tariffs but the Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily stopped the pause; Paramount has offered $15 Million to settle it's CBS lawsuit over the Kamala Harris interview but Trump wants more; the White House health report included fake citations; a federal judge has extended the block on Trump's bid to block international students from Harvard; the US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students; Trump's Air Force One deal with Qatar is long from being finalized; Trump has clawed back $700M from HHS that it planned to use to develop a bird flu vaccine; the man who threatened Democratic election officials in Colorado is sentenced to three years in prison; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, Fast Growing TreesGet 15% off your first purchase. FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeansThank you so much to everyone who donated a subscription to someone on our waiting list: Patrons Sponsoring Patrons - The Daily BeansSat June 14 10am – 12pm PDT AG is hosting NO KINGS Waterfront Park, San DiegoDonation link - secure.actblue.com/donate/fuelthemovementMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressJohn Fugelsang - SubstackJohn Fugelsang (@johnfugelsang.bsky.social) — BlueskyPre-order Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds by John FugelsangStories:Judge extends block on Trump's bid to boot Harvard's foreign students | POLITICOMan who says far-right content led him to threaten election officials is sentenced to 3 years | AP NewsParamount Has Offered $15 Million to Settle CBS Lawsuit. Trump Wants More. | WSJUS cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine | ReutersWhite House Health Report Included Fake Citations | The New York TimesTrump's Air Force One deal with Qatar not final despite U.S. claims | The Washington Post Good Trouble: You can let Avelo Airlines know how you feel about their cooperation with ICE - Phone: 346-616- 9500 Or email: media-inquiries@aveloair.comProton Mail: free email account with privacy and encryptionFind Upcoming Demonstrations And Actions:250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and CelebrationSchedule F comments deadline extended to June 7th Federal Register :: Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service50501 MovementJune 14th Nationwide Demonstrations - NoKings.orgIndivisible.orgShare your Good News or Good Trouble:dailybeanspod.com/goodFrom The Good NewsRun For SomethingBrown-headed Nuthatch Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of OrnithologyState and local elections | USAGovReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
In this episode, Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop!, shares how she redefined the sunscreen category and built a globally recognized $700M brand from the ground up. She shares: • The heartbreaking moment that inspired her SPF obsession • How she created the world's first chemical sunscreen without oxybenzone • Her failed school program—and why it led to retail success • The crazy story of how she landed in Sephora thanks to Burt's Bees' founder • How she brought Maria Sharapova on as an investor • The gritty truth behind long-term brand-building (including selling harp gigs to fund inventory) If you've ever dreamed of building a brand from scratch with zero industry experience, this episode is a goldmine of vision, hustle, and heart. Foundr Community Offers Want 1-on-1 mentorship to launch or scale your brand faster? Apply for eCommerce coaching: → Starting your ecom biz? Click here → Already selling and want to scale? Click here Want all-access to step-by-step training from 7, 8 & 9-figure founders? Start your Foundr+ $1 trial today → Click here Omnisend | Get 50% off your first 3 months of email and SMS marketing with Omnisend with the code FOUNDR50. Click here to get started. Connect With Nathan Chan Instagram → Click here LinkedIn → Click here Connect With Holly Thaggard Holly's Instagram → Click here Supergoop! Website → Click here Supergoop! Instagram → Click here Follow Foundr for More Business Growth Strategies YouTube → Click here Website → Click here Instagram → Click here Facebook → Click here Twitter → Click here LinkedIn → Click here Podcast → Click here
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Why is a mildly successful Water Tech company valued at almost twice the S&P500 M&A average? And how is that link to Private Equity's appetite for water companies? Let's find out!More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryJonathan Campau is a luxury hospitality pioneer who transformed a bold vision into a $700M real estate empire by exclusively serving the world's top 1%. As the mastermind behind some of the most sought-after high-end properties, Jonathan has redefined what it means to deliver unforgettable experiences to ultra-high-net-worth clients. With decades of entrepreneurial grit, innovative deal-making, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, he has become a trusted name in luxury real estate and hospitality. Jonathan's story is a masterclass in scaling elite service into an enduring, global portfolio.➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/luxuri.ceo/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancampau/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ Vanta - https://www.vanta.com/scott Federated Computer - https://www.federated.computer Lingoda - https://try.lingoda.com/success_sprintCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/ Quince - https://quince.com/success Northwest Registered Agent - https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/success Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/clary Stash - https://get.stash.com/successstory NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro01:37 - What Jonathan Does02:34 - Jonathan's Origin Story05:00 - Why Real Estate?09:21 - Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?12:30 - Finding Rent-to-Own Owners20:21 - Jonathan's Real Estate Advice24:25 - Jumping into Luxury Real Estate29:20 - Sponsor Break32:29 - Mastering Rent-to-Own Deals41:50 - Never Cross-Collateralize47:50 - What Jonathan Wants to Improve59:07 - Sponsor Break1:01:19 - Wild Career Stories1:17:23 - Jonathan's 2025 Business Size1:13:56 - Advice to His Younger Self1:18:35 - Jonathan's Biggest Risk1:22:22 - Radical Candor in Deals1:24:07 - A Tough Lesson Learned1:27:47 - Sacrifices & Work-Life Balance1:33:08 - Defining Success1:34:52 - One Lesson for His KidsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tony chats with Yandy Plasencia, Founder & CEO at DataHaven Software, they are a core infrastructure company solving the foundational data problem. They live in the intersection of carriers and TPAs. Core focus on making sure the foundational data they make sure there are no data silo. If there is no fully automated data lakehouse yet, they can build it for you in an automated way. They offer a fully managed solution focused on the $200M to $700M in Annual Recurring Revenue regionals and super-regionals and looking to eventually grow into the Tier 1 carriers. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Yandy Plasencia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yandyplasencia/DataHaven Software: https://www.datahaven.software/Video Version: https://youtu.be/MFe3QkVHV5o
The Esplanade development project planned for the North Side is inching closer to fruition, but it could be 10 years before the multi-phase plan — including everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina — takes its final form in Chateau. Turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting for many, but it also raises questions about whether existing neighbors can grow in tandem with its success. We're bringing back a conversation with PublicSource's Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz to talk about its history and all the hurdles it still has to go. **This episode originally published Feb. 11, 2025. Notes and references from today's show: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing [PublicSource] As $740 million Esplanade approaches Tuesday hearing, Manchester residents unsure of their voice [PublicSource] Esplanade development takes first spin through City Planning process [PublicSource] Learn more about the sponsors of this May 6th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Liberty Magic Fulton Commons Perrico Gardens Cozy Earth - Use code COZYPITTSBURGH for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the Geeks wade into a swamp of tech meltdowns, governmental facepalms, and the usual Elon-flavored absurdity. Kicking things off, protesters take their beef with Tesla to the streets while Proud Boys decide this is the hill to vroom and die on. Meanwhile, Elon's privacy prayers have finally been answered—thanks to new FAA rules, he and Tay-Tay can jet around untracked like it's 1999. Oh, and while Earth dodges a killer asteroid, the Moon might be signing up for an unplanned smackdown. Sorry, Luna.In the news, Signal's reputation as the go-to encrypted app takes a nosedive thanks to Republican Senate drama and an Inspector General with receipts. The NSA warned us. Nobody listened. Now it's “SignalGate” season. Elon continues his narcissist Voltron strategy by having xAI buy X (from Elon). Trump, meanwhile, is moonwalking into a $2.3B Truth Social payday, while his meme coin tanks post-tariff tantrum. OpenAI flexes with new AGI funding and 700M AI-generated images (probably 699M of them cursed), while the first therapy chatbot actually helps someone and a brain-voice interface starts sounding a lot like Skynet: The Prequel. Oh, and in shocking news: Trump's war on “information silos” is code for “your personal data is about to be someone else's business.”Media Candy serves up a grab bag from punk docs (Turn It Around) to jungle pulp throwbacks (Tales of the Gold Monkey), and yes—Stephen Collins is still problematic. Apple's prepping new AI-powered health apps, emoji drops, and a food tab for News+, because why not. WhatsApp now wants to be your phone, Alexa+ disappoints, and Zuckerberg tries to make Facebook usable again with a “Friends-only” feed. Meanwhile, Bill Gates pulls a nostalgia flex by dropping OG Microsoft source code like it's a rare vinyl. In other dark corners: Kermit the Frog is now giving commencement speeches, Val Kilmer sadly exits stage left, and Elon fails in his bid to buy a state supreme court. Hands off, Elon. Just… hands off.Sponsors:Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordDeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Show notes at https://gog.show/691FOLLOW UPCrowds Turn Out Across the U.S. for ‘Tesla Takedown' ProtestsThe Proud Boys and Militias Come to Tesla's DefenseTaylor Swift and Elon Can Finally Fly Private Without Being Tracked Thanks to New FAA RuleEarth Is Safe From Menacing Asteroid—but Our Moon Might Take the HitIN THE NEWSRepublican chair of Senate Armed Services Committee calls for investigation into Signal chatDoD Inspector General Says He's Looking Into SignalGateWaltz's team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the worldNSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chatTrump administration fires director of National Security AgencyxAI, Elon Musk's AI company, just purchased X, Elon Musk's social media companyTrump kicks off sale of $2.3bn Truth Social stakeYou'll Never Guess What Happened to Trump's Meme Coin After He Announced His TariffsOpenAI: New funding to build towards AGIOxygen Levels in Earth's Lakes Are Plummeting, Study RevealsChatGPT users have generated over 700M images since last week, OpenAI saysFirst Therapy Chatbot Trial Yields Mental Health BenefitsUS Senate committee opens review into Meta's efforts to gain access to ChinaBrain-to-voice neuroprosthesis restores naturalistic speechGenerative AI Leadership & Strategy SpecializationPresident Trump's War on ‘Information Silos' Is Bad News for Your Personal DataMEDIA CANDYThe White LotusThe StudioOrphan Black: EchoesOrphan BlackShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawTales of the Gold MonkeyStephen CollinsTurn It Around: The Story of East Bay PunkGenres are bustin' out all over in Strange New Worlds S3 teaserFerris Bueller's teacher schools Trump on tariffsAPPS & DOODADSProject 2025 TrackerApple is reportedly on track to launch the M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro later this yearApple is said to be developing a revamped Health app with a built-in AI doctoriOS 18.4 is available now with new emoji, Apple News+ Food and priority notificationsChange the default apps on iPhoneWhatsApp can be your default calling and texting app on iPhoneAlexa+ is out, but missing a lot of features Amazon demoed last monthFacebook's new Friends-only feed ditches all the algorithmic junkBill Gates Publishes Original Microsoft Source Code in a Blog PostRed SalsaTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingKermit the Frog named University of Maryland commencement speakerCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSBletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101Val Kilmer, Top Gun Actor and One-Time Batman, Dead at 65Elon Musk tried to buy Wisconsin's Supreme Court. 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