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Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey's $750M purchase of BFY snack maker LesserEvil and the sale of watermelon water brand Mela to King Juice. We also speak with Jesse Bongiovi, who alongside rockstar father Jon Bon Jovi, co-founded Hampton Water Wine, a rosé brand that's taken the industry by storm. Show notes: 0:45: In Memoriam. NY → Texas. New With Nom. Congrats CC. Ray, The Fresh Cartoon. Sober Informed. Bert & Ernie. – Mike opens the episode with a tribute to the late Jack Craven. The hosts hype Taste Radio's upcoming meetups in NYC and Austin and Melissa spotlights valuable content featured in recent episodes of the Nombase Podcast. They also discuss the acquisitions of LesserEvil and Mela, and how both brands resonate with modern consumers. Everyone shares their lesser known nicknames and riffs on the term “sober informed,” before Ray is compared to a Sesame Street character. Ray reveals a brand's innovative way to smuggle soda into movie theaters (it's not what you think). Melissa and Jacqui highlight coconut water, protein- and honey-based bars as well as “salad sprinkles.” 33:15: Interview: Jesse Bongiovi, Co-Founder, Hampton Water Wine – Jesse joined us for a conversation amidst the tropical buzz of the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, which was held last month in The Bahamas. Jesse, who co-founded the award-winning rosé wine brand with his father and rock icon Jon Bon Jovi, talks about how a focus on accessibility without pretension is at the core of Hampton Water's success and how he's built a premium French rosé brand by staying scrappy, authentic and grounded. Brands in this episode: Fishwife, Petit Pot, Pistakio, Ithaca Hummus, Happy Wolf, Mela, LesserEvil, ISH, Evolution Fresh, Coaqua, Superfoodio, Bon Bee, Payday, MOSH, Salad Sprinkles, Painterland Sisters, Chutni Punch, Hampton Water Wine
N-Able (NABL) CEO John Pagliuca sits down at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the company's software platform and data protection business, its plans for growth in 2025, and the 4-year anniversary of being a public company. Pagliuca says the company is targeting increasing its ARR from $500M to $750M by 2028, with plans to become a billion-dollar company in future.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
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Niklas Östberg is the Founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, a global juggernaut now present in over 70 countries across four continents. In Q4 2024, the company announced GMV of $49BN with $12.8BN in revenue and $750M in EBITDA. They have made an astonishing 35+ acquisitions including $2BN for Glovo. Before launching Delivery Hero, Niklas co-founded Pizza.nu, leading its expansion across Sweden, Poland, Finland, and Austria. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:09 How Skiing Prepared Me For Life As An Entrepreneur 10:12 Losing $200M on Gorillas Investment 17:58 Quick Commerce: Does the Business Model Work? 25:09 How to Master M&A: Lessons from 35 Acquisitions 31:45 Evaluating Acquisitions: The Glovo Example 32:39 Cohort Analysis: Lessons from $49BN in GMV 34:35 Growth Strategies: What Worked? What Did Not Work? 38:27 Competing Against Uber and Doordash 41:40 Is Cash a Weapon in the War for Food Delivery 44:29 Why Are Emerging Markets a Good Investment? 48:21 Why Are European Markets Broken? Are Regulators Killing Europe? 51:57 Quickfire Round: Insights and Reflections
Why Did Vinney Chopra Sell $750M in Multifamily—and What's He Betting on Next?Buckle up for an eye-opening conversation with the legendary Vinney "Smile" Chopra—a real estate titan who's built over $1 billion in assets. In this episode, Vinney reveals why he sold off $750M in multifamily real estate over the past four years, the critical market signals that led to his decision, and the asset class he's now going all-in on. From navigating market cycles to high-cash-flow investments in senior living and hospitality, Vinney shares his bold strategies, hard-won lessons, and the untapped opportunities savvy investors should be paying attention to. Key Takeaways to listen from:1. Timing the Market is EverythingVinney sold $750M in multifamily real estate over the past four years because he saw market signals indicating a peak—including aggressive bidding, over-leveraged deals, and unsustainable bridge loans. He emphasizes that successful investors know when to slow down and when to speed up, always leaving "meat on the bone" for the next buyer.2. Multifamily is Facing Major ChallengesVinney warns that the multifamily market has become oversaturated, with declining cash flow, rent stagnation, and increased incentives like four months of free rent just to attract tenants. While he thrived in multifamily for decades, he saw the writing on the wall and pivoted before it was too late.3. The Next Big Opportunity: Senior Living & Residential Assisted Living (RAL)With 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day, Vinney is now all-in on senior housing. He first built large-scale assisted living facilities but realized the high payroll costs (38+ employees per facility) were eating into profits. Now, he's focused on Residential Assisted Living (RAL)—smaller, high-cash-flow homes where each resident pays around $5,000–$10,000 per month, generating $10K–$15K in net cash flow per home.4. Scalable Wealth Through Smarter InvestingVinney's strategy isn't just about owning assets—it's about maximizing cash flow. He focuses on low-maintenance, high-demand assets and buys properties where major renovations have already been completed, avoiding unnecessary CapEx. 5. The Importance of Adaptability in InvestingThroughout his career, Vinney has pivoted multiple times—from multifamily to hospitality to senior living and RALs. His key message? Don't get emotionally attached to an asset class. Follow the data, follow the demand, and adapt to where the market is headed. 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
This week, I sit down with Andre Penha, co-founder of QuintoAndar and CEO of IBBX, for a brutally honest, founder-first conversation on building and scaling in Latin America.Andre built QuintoAndar into a $5B+ real estate giant, raised $750M from top investors, and is now betting on wireless electricity, aiming to make chargers, cables, and batteries obsolete with IBBX.Here's what we cover:♢ Why product—not storytelling—wins in fundraising and how investors went from doubting QuintoAndar to fighting to get in.♢ How QuintoAndar cracked real estate's biggest inefficiencies – and why transparency, speed, and reliability were non-negotiable for scale.♢ Scaling culture the hard way – Why Andre enforced a “No Assholes Allowed” rule and fired high performers who didn't align.♢ How to make high-stakes decisions – The Option A vs. Option B framework Andre used to allocate resources and bet on the right things.♢ Board governance done right – How to turn your board into a growth accelerator, not a time drain.♢ Why wireless power is the next trillion-dollar industry – And how IBBX is betting on the future of energy.If you're a founder, investor, or just obsessed with how to build game-changing companies, this episode is packed with unfiltered insights you won't hear anywhere else. Let's get into it.
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Life Healthcare's CEO Peter Wharton-Hood shares how the company hit the jackpot with Life Molecular Imaging, a research business with one of the world's top Alzheimer drugs; We also hear from our partners at The Economist (good news for Prosus); the Financial Times (on Musk and Tik Tok) plus an arrest warrant issued by Mali for South Africa's most successful mining executive, Barrick CEO Mark Bristow.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's ambitious plan to deliver 1,200 tiny homes to address homelessness, announced in March 2023, has yet to materialize, despite the staggering projected cost of $625,000 per unit. Meanwhile, a Pennsylvania Amish community demonstrated the efficiency of private efforts, constructing 12 tiny homes in North Carolina for $25,000 each in just two days. Critics argue that California's bureaucratic "homeless industrial complex" is to blame for the lack of progress, with funds being absorbed by administrative overhead instead of tangible results. This stark contrast highlights the inefficiency of big-government solutions, reinforcing the need for streamlined, cost-effective private initiatives to tackle housing crises. With no homes built as of 2025, the project exemplifies the wastefulness and mismanagement often associated with expansive government programs.
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into a groundbreaking legal decision involving a $750 million Bitcoin fortune forever lost in a Newport landfill. James Howells' decade-long battle to recover his 8,000 Bitcoin reached a decisive end as Judge Keyser KC dismissed his case, ruling in favor of Newport City Council's ownership claims. Despite innovative proposals involving AI-powered robots and specialized recovery teams, the massive cryptocurrency cache remains buried, serving as a cautionary tale for digital asset storage.Meta's dramatic restructuring of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs marks a significant shift in corporate culture. The company announced immediate changes to hiring practices, supplier diversity efforts, and employee resource groups, with Chief Diversity Officer Maxine Williams being reassigned. This sweeping overhaul, effective January 10, 2025, aligns with similar moves by other major corporations and reflects responses to recent Supreme Court decisions and evolving legal landscapes.The episode culminates with an exploration of MIT's revolutionary advancement in computer chip technology. Engineers have developed a groundbreaking method for creating 'high-rise' 3D computer chips using stacked single-crystal 2D semiconductors. This innovation promises to double processing power while maintaining current chip footprints, potentially transforming AI hardware efficiency and opening new possibilities for edge computing, autonomous vehicles, and medical imaging applications.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/750m-bitcoin-recovery-stopped-2R50XCgJSaW7_kYvNuvyzQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/meta-s-policy-shift-ilMIIIbSTfO5lOUwuaJcRQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/mit-s-stacked-3d-chips-vH6iv7c_T9WrsPBl9MFnxwPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
This week, Chris speaks with Nicole Glaros, Co-Founder of ForDenverFC, to dive into her remarkable career and the growth of Colorado's tech ecosystem. A key architect of Techstars' success, Nicole helped scale its portfolio from just 10 companies to over 2,500, with assets under management skyrocketing from $300K to more than $750M. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from sports psychology to entrepreneurship, unique insights into Colorado's tech evolution and he state's leadership in quantum computing plus practical advice for leaders on management and hiring. She emphasizes the importance of fostering team safety and reframing mistakes as learning opportunities. Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's show we look at whether we have seen peak streaming and we take an analytical look at the movie box office. We may have hit peak Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Netflix smashes records with NFL double-header and Beyoncé Bowl on Christmas Day LG's Transparent OLED TV Is Now On Sale Other: HONEST REVIEW - FREE TELLY TV - UNBOX ASSEMBLE REVIEW Telly MCINTOSH FACTORY TOUR Streaming Slows to a Trickle in 2025 An embarrassment of riches awaits television and film audiences in 2025, as projects that were delayed by a Hollywood strike in 2023 reach the small and big screens at last. New instalments of “Avatar”, “Mission: Impossible” and “Captain America” will jostle for attention at the cinema. At home, viewers will settle down for more of “The White Lotus” and the final chapter of “Stranger Things”. Full article here (Subscription Required) Movie Box Office Receipts - An Analysis You may have heard us say that the movie theater business is in decline. With streaming services and short theatrical release windows people are not going to movie theaters. Here's a look at the Box Office Numbers and what has been driving them. These numbers and data were found on Box Office Mojo by IMDB and are for the original US release. For comparisons the dollars have been adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars. Top 5 Box Office Receipts: Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release 2018 $11.8B $14.8 Black Panther 2016 $11.4 $15.0 Finding Dory 2019 $11.4 $14.1 Avengers:Endgame 2015 $11.1 $14.8 Jurassic World 2017 $11.0 $14.2 Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi Last Five Years Box Office Receipts: Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release 2024 $8.5 $8.5 Inside Out 2023 $8.9 $9.2 Barbie 2022 $7.4 $8.0 Top Gun: Maverick 2021 $4.5 $5.2 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2020 $2.1 $2.56 Bad Boys for Life Highest Receipts when adjusted for Inflation: Year Box Office 2024 $ #1 Release 2010 $10.6 $15.4 Avatar (Number 1 Grossing movie of all time) 2009 $10.6 $15.4 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Original Star Wars: 1977 $443M $2.4B Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1980 $1,6 $6.1 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 1983 $2.7 $8.6 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi All Numbers below are for the original Release: Avatar - (2010) $750M (2024) $1.1B Avatar (Worldwide) - (2010) $2.7B (2024) $3.9B Top Gun: Maverick - (2022) $719M (2024) $775M Top Gun: Maverick (Worldwide) - (2022) $1.5B (2024) $1.6B Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - (1977) 307M (2024) $1.6B Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (Worldwide) - (1977) 775M* (2024) $4.0B Box Office Mojo did not have worldwide numbers. We used the-numbers for this value. Inflation Adjusted US Domestic Box Office for the last 25 years: Summary: In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the box office experienced significant growth, with yearly receipts reaching new heights. For instance, in 2002, domestic box office revenues hit a peak of approximately $16 billion when adjusted for inflation. Since then, total box office receipts have fluctuated, especially reacting to global events, such as the 2008 financial crisis, which led to a decrease in consumer spending on entertainment. The last two decades have seen a dominance of comic book adaptations and franchise films (e.g., Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, etc.) at the box office. These films often dominate annual box office charts, with some grossing over a billion dollars domestically. Sequels, remakes, and adaptations became staples as studios sought safe investments. The trend has been reinforced by the success of properties with established fan bases. The rise of streaming services (Netflix, Disney+, etc.) has changed how audiences consume films, often leading to decreased box office attendance for certain genres, particularly dramas and non-franchise films. The pandemic and writers strike severely impacted the film industry, with theaters closing and productions halting. The domestic box office fell dramatically in 2020. This decline prompted many studios to rethink release strategies, leading to more simultaneous releases on streaming platforms. Post-pandemic, there has been a gradual recovery, with some films performing exceptionally well, while smaller films continue to face challenges in recapturing pre-pandemic audience levels.
Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Spicy4tuna. En el día de hoy trataremos cómo un informático ha tirado a la basura más de $750M en Bitcoin y cómo quiere recuperarlos, el modelo de negocio de las newsletters, el chip cuántico de Google, el Cuento de Navidad de Charles Dickens, la película el Grinch, la delicada situación financiera de Ubisoft y de la última locura de Elon Musk. Sin más dilación, empecemos. :Crea tu Página Web con Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/spicy4tuna :Cupón de 10% de Descuento para planes de +12 meses: SPICY4TUNA : Invierte de forma segura y con las mejores comisiones en Scalable Capital: https://bit.ly/ScalableSpicy : Aprende a hablar inglés como un Nativo: https://youtalkonline.com/spicy4tuna : Invierte en inmuebles de forma pasiva y sin dolores de cabeza con Invesiva: https://link.inversiva.com/spicy4tuna_youtube : Encuentra tu hogar con un alquiler con opción a compra fácil y flexible con Wannaprop: https://wannaprop.es/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=spicy4tuna&utm_campaign=acceso_a_la_vivienda Abre tu cuenta de empresa en Finom y comienza a operar en 24h: https://bit.ly/SpicyFinom ☕ Prueba el mejor café de especialidad directo a la puerta de tu casa con Incapto: https://bit.ly/SpicyXIncapto : Consigue un 15% de descuento para cualquier producto de Acer for Buisness: https://tally.so/r/3qWPkY : Protege tus datos mientras navegas y accede a contenido bloqueado en tu región con Cyberghost VPN por solo 2€/mes con los primeros 4 meses gratis: https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ Accede a la Web de Spicy4tuna y Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter: https://www.spicy4tuna.com Contacto para Sponsors ➡ https://tally.so/r/nrPNE5 Email de Contacto ➡ podcast@spicy4tuna.com ════════════════ Todos los episodios completos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XxulgDZKuzf6zuPWcuF6anvQOrukMom ════════════════ REDES SOCIALES DE SPICY4TUNA ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/spicy4tunapodcast/ ➜ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicy4tuna ➜ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ ESCUCHA SPICY4TUNA EN FORMATO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QPC17Z9LhTntCA4c3Ijk9?si=39b610a14bb24f1f iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/spicy4tuna/id1714279648 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-spicy4tuna_al_33258956_1.html ════════════════ ¿QUIÉNES SOMOS? · Euge Oller: https://www.instagram.com/euge.oller/ · Willyrex: https://www.instagram.com/willyrex/ · Marc Urgell: https://www.instagram.com/marcurgelldiaz/ · Alvaro845: https://www.instagram.com/alvaro845/ ════════════════ CAPÍTULOS 00:00:00 INTRODUCCIÓN 00:08:00 $750M EN BITCOIN TIRADOS A LA BASURA 00:34:01 WILLOW: EL CHIP CUÁNTICO DE GOOGLE 00:44:46 EL DECLIVE FINANCIERO DE UBISOFT 00:56:39 EL CUENTO DE NAVIDAD 01:12:58 EL MODELO DE NEGOCIO DE LAS NEWSLETTER 01:35:19 LAS LOCURAS DE ELON MUSK 01:44:47 FILMS & BUSINESS
Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Spicy4tuna. En el día de hoy trataremos cómo un informático ha tirado a la basura más de $750M en Bitcoin y cómo quiere recuperarlos, el modelo de negocio de las newsletters, el chip cuántico de Google, el Cuento de Navidad de Charles Dickens, la película el Grinch, la delicada situación financiera de Ubisoft y de la última locura de Elon Musk. Sin más dilación, empecemos. :Crea tu Página Web con Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/spicy4tuna :Cupón de 10% de Descuento para planes de +12 meses: SPICY4TUNA : Invierte de forma segura y con las mejores comisiones en Scalable Capital: https://bit.ly/ScalableSpicy : Aprende a hablar inglés como un Nativo: https://youtalkonline.com/spicy4tuna : Invierte en inmuebles de forma pasiva y sin dolores de cabeza con Invesiva: https://link.inversiva.com/spicy4tuna_youtube : Encuentra tu hogar con un alquiler con opción a compra fácil y flexible con Wannaprop: https://wannaprop.es/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=spicy4tuna&utm_campaign=acceso_a_la_vivienda Abre tu cuenta de empresa en Finom y comienza a operar en 24h: https://bit.ly/SpicyFinom ☕ Prueba el mejor café de especialidad directo a la puerta de tu casa con Incapto: https://bit.ly/SpicyXIncapto : Consigue un 15% de descuento para cualquier producto de Acer for Buisness: https://tally.so/r/3qWPkY : Protege tus datos mientras navegas y accede a contenido bloqueado en tu región con Cyberghost VPN por solo 2€/mes con los primeros 4 meses gratis: https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ Accede a la Web de Spicy4tuna y Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter: https://www.spicy4tuna.com Contacto para Sponsors ➡ https://tally.so/r/nrPNE5 Email de Contacto ➡ podcast@spicy4tuna.com ════════════════ Todos los episodios completos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XxulgDZKuzf6zuPWcuF6anvQOrukMom ════════════════ REDES SOCIALES DE SPICY4TUNA ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/spicy4tunapodcast/ ➜ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicy4tuna ➜ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ ESCUCHA SPICY4TUNA EN FORMATO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QPC17Z9LhTntCA4c3Ijk9?si=39b610a14bb24f1f iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/spicy4tuna/id1714279648 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-spicy4tuna_al_33258956_1.html ════════════════ ¿QUIÉNES SOMOS? · Euge Oller: https://www.instagram.com/euge.oller/ · Willyrex: https://www.instagram.com/willyrex/ · Marc Urgell: https://www.instagram.com/marcurgelldiaz/ · Alvaro845: https://www.instagram.com/alvaro845/ ════════════════ CAPÍTULOS 00:00:00 INTRODUCCIÓN 00:08:00 $750M EN BITCOIN TIRADOS A LA BASURA 00:34:01 WILLOW: EL CHIP CUÁNTICO DE GOOGLE 00:44:46 EL DECLIVE FINANCIERO DE UBISOFT 00:56:39 EL CUENTO DE NAVIDAD 01:12:58 EL MODELO DE NEGOCIO DE LAS NEWSLETTER 01:35:19 LAS LOCURAS DE ELON MUSK 01:44:47 FILMS & BUSINESS
The latest Toronto blue jays news is starting to get wild folks! The price for Juan Soto is starting to creep up in to the $750M dollar range. And other teams may be pivoting to other big time free agents. Where does this leave the Blue Jays and their hopes of adding a big bat, or Juan Soto, to their roster? Let's discuss the latest MLB news and rumors as well as Juan Soto right here on Blue Jays Today!Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_WmS_YNdmB4vCxu13bSNw/joinGet Blue Jays Today Merch Here: https://nationgear.ca/collections/blue-jays-todayBecome a Patron Today!$3 to join the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/BlueJaysToday Follow Us On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluejaystodaypodcast/ Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickpaleolog/Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjpeddle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TodayJays Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamjpeddleNick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickPaleologListen To Our Audio Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5SFlBTECwLiOSM414Ufp4z Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-today/id1679057098Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Z4CCXPWcffSUPPORT OUR PARTNERS Betway - https://betway.ca/ - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly. Download the App: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/pla10ksnGRETA - https://www.gretabar.com/locations/torontoReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!#TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #BlueJaysNews #FreeAgents #FreeAgency #FreeAgentRumors #MLBRumors #TradeRumors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If the Chicago Cubs are making Seiya SuzukI & Cody Bellinger available via trade, is Suzuki the perfect fit for the Phillies open left-field spot? PHLY Phillies show will weigh both options between the Cubs & Phils potential trade. Reporte indicated Juan Soto's highest recent offer up to $760M. Who was it? The latest on Soto. The MLB Winter Meetings start in Dallas on Sunday & the hot stove's rumor mill is working in full force. Ryan Helsley, Devin Williams, Lane Thomas and other names could be on the trade block. How much will the Phillies be shopping Ranger Suarez & or Alec Bohm? Dave Dombrowski recently “re-set” their offseason wish list ahead of the meetings that start this Sunday in Dallas. Plus the latest around Matt Chapman, Cody Bellinger, Willy Adames, Alex Bregman, and others around the league.
In this episode of Capital Hacking, join hosts Josh McCallen and John Edwin as they welcome Michael Rodriguez, a CPA, board leader, and Baylor professor with over 30 years of expertise in financial and operational leadership. From his inspiring journey in the Bronx to working with Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Ventures, Michael shares how intentionality in leadership and legacy-building has shaped his career.Discover how Michael has raised $400M in equity, managed $750M in mergers, and helped businesses thrive through high-growth phases and turnarounds. Learn about his boardroom strategies, his passion for preventing human trafficking through Unbound Now, and the importance of vision-led financial management and building meaningful relationships.Whether you're a leader, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights to help you align your leadership with purpose. Ultimate Show Notes:00:52 Introducing Michael Rodriguez02:00 Michael's Background and Career Journey03:08 Life at Baylor University04:21 Visionary Financial Leadership06:47 Transition to Waco and Passion for Baylor12:42 Legacy and Intentional Living16:58 Advisory Roles and Board Membership21:39 Working with Chip and Joanna Gaines31:27 Supporting Unbound Now34:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Michael on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrrodriguez1/ GET YOUR PASS NOW for an unforgettable day at Experience Learn & Grow 2024: https://accountableequity.com/learngrow/Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify
Send JD a text message and be heard!GO BLUE!!!!! @partylikearochkind thanks for the great fact about @quinn_ewers being the only player from THE @ohiostatefb 2021 recruiting class to beat @umichfootball this season as a member of the @texasfootball earlier this #cfb season. They'll claim him like they do #joeburrow FOUR LOSSES IN A ROW. #goldenatbatrule coming to #mlb next season? Sure let #aaronjudge bat every inning. Enough changes #robmanfred seriously. @companyadjace @cpd94_mk @thomaswdonovan & @downtimetv @brianbarnaby came on to talk the @nyrangers debacle that @nikkischwartz_ and I saw in person last night. 1-5 last 6. Something has to change. So excited to have met @hockeyjunkie14 last night. Need to come see you play a game this season. @charlieryczek thanks for meeting me for a few minutes today. Have to get you on a future show. #cfp rankings come out tonight @muncieharts clarified the top four seeds go to conference champions. @pennstatefball has a shot vs @oregonfootball Saturday night. @bamaseccountry agree with Colm @sec the better conference over @accsports @clemsonfb I'm rooting for @smufb anyway. We need some new blood in the playoffs. #juansoto always part of the discussion. Playing for @mets not so sure but Cohen could push $750M. #clayholmes as a #startingpitcher for the #mets now call me curious. @unc_basketball wearing old school uniforms hosts @alabamambb tomorrow night #goheels get the dub. @nyjets like what Barns said going after Kingsbury or Lincoln Riley to run the offense and I added #rexryan as the DC. Something has to change. But not @jaboowins throws for 497 a @clevelandbrowns team record, 4 TD's. Well 6 two got returned by @broncos who won #mnf and improved to 8-5. #seanpayton going to get some COY votes & #sportstrivia at the finish. All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST
Follow our The Best Idea Yet, our 2nd podcast series, to get episodes like this every week:https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/ Chances are you've got a bottle of Sriracha chilling in your fridge right now, but have no idea who invented it — and the spicy story of how he did it. Entrepreneur David Tran fled Vietnam in the late 70s, smuggling gold bars into the US to start his venture - selling hot sauce out of a van. Little did he know his thick, spicy red jalapeño concoction would make him the world's first hot sauce billionaire… without ever spending a single dollar on advertising (FYI: Kraft dropped $750M on marketing alone in 2023). For over 40 years, David's stayed laser-focused on making “a rich man's sauce at a poor man's price.” But when massive pepper shortages threatened the entire business, he faced a choice more painful than Tabasco on a paper cut. Find out how David puts “Co's before Pro's” (customers before profits)...and why Sriracha is the best idea yet.Spotify Poll:Best Dish to Spice Up With Sriracha?Pho, Scrambled Eggs, Fried Rice, Burritos, Pizza, Ice Cream, Sriracha… on SrirachaGET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts FOR MORE NICK & JACK: Newsletter: https://tboypod.com/newsletter Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/ Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/ SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Coro launched in 2015 with a bottom up approach to solving sercurity issues for the SMB and midmarket. Today, they've raised $282m in funding to go big, but how much have the founders been diluted? Can they grow into their $750m valuation?
Episode 440: Neal and Toby discuss the decision made by the Washington Post and LA Times to not make any official endorsements for either presidential candidate which has left many debating if it was the right move in a wavering media industry. Then, the latest ‘Call of Duty' adds to its money-making franchise but this time, it's the first major game to test the success of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes doubling its film tax incentive as it tries to win back Hollywood to make more productions at home. Meanwhile, the McDonald's right-to-repair and food recalls are the weekend winners. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Find your fit at bonobos.com and use code BREW20 for 20% off. Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316 Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest 02:45 - Newspaper endorsements 06:40 - Call of Duty Release 10:30 - CA Tax Credit to Hollywood 15:30 - Winners of the weekend 21:50 - Week ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott can't stop talking about how good the Dodgers are. Revealed: Tom Gores got a 30% discount from Chargers for 27% stake in team ownership. Does Maxx Crosby want a trade? Tom Brady gets heroes welcome from Raiders. NFL week 7 kickoff. 8:00 scott will never bet on padres 14:00 browner sings 27:00 fans mad at scott 38:00 tnf saints broncos 1:05:00 jets are a mess 1:15:00 steelers messing with qb 1:34:00 to brady raiders 1:45:00 jim harbaugh heart 1:56:00 chargers valuations 2:09:00 kawhi out againSupport the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott can't stop talking about how good the Dodgers are. Revealed: Tom Gores got a 30% discount from Chargers for 27% stake in team ownership. Does Maxx Crosby want a trade? Tom Brady gets heroes welcome from Raiders. NFL week 7 kickoff. 8:00 scott will never bet on padres 14:00 browner sings 27:00 fans mad at scott 38:00 tnf saints broncos 1:05:00 jets are a mess 1:15:00 steelers messing with qb 1:34:00 to brady raiders 1:45:00 jim harbaugh heart 1:56:00 chargers valuations 2:09:00 kawhi out againSupport the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, Scott Becker covers five significant stories shaping the private equity landscape. From Morgan Stanley’s $750M climate fund to TPG’s role in the DirecTV-Dish merger, and Blackstone’s acquisition of Smartsheet, the episode highlights key trends in niche funds, secondary markets, and the resilience of large private equity firms.
In this episode, Scott Becker covers five significant stories shaping the private equity landscape. From Morgan Stanley’s $750M climate fund to TPG’s role in the DirecTV-Dish merger, and Blackstone’s acquisition of Smartsheet, the episode highlights key trends in niche funds, secondary markets, and the resilience of large private equity firms.
Bienvenidos al episodio #49 de Spicy4tuna. En el pódcast de hoy hablaremos sobre cómo te puedes hacer millonario copiando a otros negocios, la caída de Nvidia, cómo la empresa Stanley genera $750M con sus botellas y el negocio de los museos. Así que sin más dilación, empecemos. Crea tu Página Web con Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/spicy4tuna :ticket:Cupón de 10% de Descuento para planes de +12 meses: SPICY4TUNA Invierte de forma segura y con las mejores comisiones en Scalable Capital: https://bit.ly/ScalableSpicy Abre tu cuenta de empresa en Finom con los primeros 3 meses gratis hasta el 31 de agosto: https://bit.ly/SpicyFinom Invierte en inmuebles de forma pasiva y sin dolores de cabeza con Invesiva: https://link.inversiva.com/spicy4tuna_youtube Contacta con Media Power para recibir la subvención del Kit Digital de hasta 12.000€: https://bit.ly/KitDigitalSpicy4tuna ️ Reserva tu entrada para el primer evento de Spicy4tuna el 27 de octubre en Barcelona: https://www.teatrevictoria.com/es/cartelera/c/217_la-quinta-silla.html ════════════════ ️ Accede a la Web de Spicy4tuna y Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter: https://www.spicy4tuna.com Contacto para Sponsors ➡ https://tally.so/r/nrPNE5 Email de Contacto ➡ podcast@spicy4tuna.com ════════════════ Todos los episodios completos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XxulgDZKuzf6zuPWcuF6anvQOrukMom ════════════════ REDES SOCIALES DE SPICY4TUNA ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/spicy4tunapodcast/ ➜ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicy4tuna ➜ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ ESCUCHA SPICY4TUNA EN FORMATO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QPC17Z9LhTntCA4c3Ijk9?si=39b610a14bb24f1f iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/spicy4tuna/id1714279648 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-spicy4tuna_al_33258956_1.html ════════════════ ¿QUIÉNES SOMOS? · Euge Oller: https://www.instagram.com/euge.oller/ · Willyrex: https://www.instagram.com/willyrex/ · Marc Urgell: https://www.instagram.com/marcurgelldiaz/ · Alvaro845: https://www.instagram.com/alvaro845/ ════════════════ CAPÍTULOS 00:00:00 INTRODUCCIÓN 00:02:39 EPISODIO EXTRA DE E-COMMERCE 00:09:33 OBTIENEN DINERO GRATIS DE UN BANCO 00:13:33 LA ESTRATEGIA VIRAL DE ALEX HORMOZI 00:32:16 MILLONARIOS COPIANDO A EMPRESAS 00:44:40 EL DESPLOME DE NVIDIA 01:09:13 ¿ES MARC UN MAL CEO? 01:32:01 EL NEGOCIO DE LOS MUSEOS 01:52:30 LA PELÍCULA EL INDOMABLE WILL HUNTING
SummaryIn this episode of the In/Organic Podcast, host Christian Hassold provides a teardown on the massive $206 million acquisition of Bentonville-based SupplyPike by SPS Commerce (NASDAQ: SPSC). In this episode, Christian provides a deep dive into the deal's details, its structure, and an informed hypothesis on the deal multiple. Christian also explores the backgrounds and business models of both SPS Commerce and Supply Pike, highlighting their roles in facilitating commerce between brands and retailers. Further, he analyzes the strategic rationale behind the acquisition and the implications for investors, founders, and employees. The episode concludes with key takeaways, including the importance of focused leadership and the benefits of inorganic growth for public companies.TakeawaysThe acquisition of SupplyPike by SPS Commerce for $206 million is a notable deal based on the estimated multiple of >10x ARR. It was also SPS Commerce's largest acquisition by deal size and multiple in its history of acquisitions.SupplyPike was a Bentonville, Arkansas-based SaaS company that helped brands recover inaccurate chargebacks and other deductions from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and TargetSPS Commerce is a commerce transaction infrastructure company that helps suppliers (brands) retailers and distributors better transact commerceThe acquisition of SupplyPike by SPS Commerce was logical because of the high fitment of the two companies' business modelThe acquisition expands SPS Commerce's total market opportunity by at least $750M and demonstrates the benefits of inorganic growth for public companies.Chapters00:00 Welcome from Nantucket Island01:02 Summary of the deal, players and deal structure03:39 What is a competitive banker-run process04:50 What is SPS Commerce business06:38 SPS Commerce M&A history and this deals significance04:54 What is SPS Commerce business09:18 What is SupplyPike business and background13:52 Analysis of the deal impact for Investors, the founder and employees18:11 Learnings from the deal overall20:45 Wrap up Episode ReferencesSPS Commerce Press ReleaseSPS Commerce Investor Conference CallConnect with Christian & In/organic PodcastChristian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassold/In/organic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inorganic-podcastIn/organic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InorganicPodcast/featured Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He's back! Nima Wedlake, Managing Director at ThomVest Ventures, about the current state of Proptech and the themes he is tracking for 2024. We focused on an essay Nima penned, covering several topics including control point software, AI's impact on construction productivity, and the rise of home services businesses. Nima discusses the challenges and opportunities in scaling tech-enabled service businesses and the potential of AI in the construction industry. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on real estate tech investments and the future of venture capital in the space. We also explore the role of real estate agents in a changing market and the impact of technology on the industry (spoiler: uncertainty exists, but so will the agent). More about Nima and Thomvest VenturesNima has published his 2024 proptech themes and would love to discuss them with you. Here is the link to the full report: https://blog.thomvest.com/real-estate-technology-themes-were-tracking-in-2024-124a5280c3ddBelow is a very quick overview of the three key themes that will play a dominant role in 2024 for Nima.“Control point” software businesses in real estate: These crucial systems are core to how businesses operate and are difficult to displace. Three strategies for new entrants to compete in this space include targeting new customer segments, building value around existing control points, and selling complete tasks or processes instead of just software tools.AI's impact on construction productivity: There is growing excitement around startups focused on using AI in various aspects of construction, from pre-development analysis and permitting automation to design cycle shortening and physical robot automation on construction sites.Residential real estate in a post-NAR world: Following the NAR settlement on residential real estate, lower commissions may lead to agents seeking efficiency measures and could pose challenges for existing real estate companies, while also creating opportunities for innovation and competition in the industry.Nima Wedlake is a Managing Director at Thomvest Ventures, focusing on investment opportunities across the real estate & financial technology verticals. He spearheaded Thomvest's investments in Baselane, Blend, Glide (acquired by Compass), Keyway, Maxwell, Mynd, Obie, Pine & Tala. Thomvest Ventures is a San Francisco-based $750M evergreen venture capital fund by Peter Thomson (Thomson Reuters). Follow Nima on TwitterConnect with Nima on LinkedInCheck out Thomvest
Go behind the scenes with real estate titan Darris Cassidy and his $1.2B AUM powerhouse spanning single-family homes, multifamily, and commercial properties. With 5 funds, 90 syndications, and over $750M raised, Darris shares his game-changing strategies that skyrocketed his success. An inspiring must-listen! Key Takeaways to Listen ForDiversification Strategy: Discover how Darris built a $1.2 billion portfolio by diversifying across single-family homes, multifamily, and commercial real estate assets.Fundraising Mastery: Learn the tactics and mindset that enabled Darris to raise over $750 million through multiple funds and syndications.Scaling Success: Gain insights into Darris's approach to scaling his business, culminating in an impressive track record of 90 syndications.Risk Mitigation: Understand Darris's strategies for identifying and mitigating risks in real estate investments, safeguarding his portfolio's performance.Perseverance and Drive: Explore the relentless determination and unwavering focus that fueled Darris's remarkable journey to becoming a real estate powerhouse.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 MaiConnect with UsTo learn more about partnering with us, visit our website at https://javierhinojo.com/ and www.allstatescapitalgroup.com, or send an email to admin@allstateseg.com. Sign up to get our Free Apartment Due Diligence Checklist Template and Multifamily Calculator by visiting https://javierhinojo.com/free-tools/.To join Javier's Mastermind, go to https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/ and to apply to his BDB Mastermind, see https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/#apply_form and answer the form.
This week Adam speaks with Craig Nolan, a Partner at Akkadian, a venture secondaries investment firm founded in 2010 with over $750M assets under management. Craig has been instrumental in deploying investment strategies that focus on B2B software within tech while also being a co-producer of the RAISE Conference, the premier launchpad for emerging VCs. On this episode, Craig shares his unique experiences as an investor and Colorado native watching the rise of Denver's tech ecosystem. He provides insights on investment trends for secondary markets, plus examples in his journey on the power of believing your own convictions.Listen now on: Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts or wherever you get podcasts!Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/Check out more about what we're up to at Range.vc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Troy Sharpe is the Founder and CEO of Oak Harvest Financial Group, an RIA based out of Houston that oversees $750 million in assets under management for 1,000 households. Troy's firm uniquely grew its AUM from $85 million to $750 million in five years by focusing on organic growth through diverse marketing strategies, including a radio show, in-person seminars, and notably, a scalable YouTube channel. Listen in as Troy shares his innovative marketing strategies that transformed educational seminar content into targeted YouTube videos for pre-retirees and retirees, emphasizing trust over immediate sales pitches, and aiming for a threefold return on marketing investments. He also discusses the expansion of his firm's marketing and advisory teams to support its growth, the adoption of a 3-advisor pod system for enhanced client interaction, and the creation of the "Retirement Success Plan" for dynamic retirement planning. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/383
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Like many organizations, Open Philanthropy has had multiple founding moments. Depending on how you count, we will be either seven, ten, or thirteen years old this year. Regardless of when you start the clock, it's possible that we've changed more in the last two years than over our full prior history. We've more than doubled the size of our team (to ~110), nearly doubled our annual giving (to >$750M), and added five new program areas. As our track record and volume of giving have grown, we are seeing more of our impact in the world. Across our focus areas, our funding played a (sometimes modest) role in some of 2023's most important developments: We were among the supporters of the clinical trials that led to the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommending the R21 malaria vaccine. This is the second malaria vaccine recommended by WHO, which expects it [...] --- First published: March 27th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/couP8n3BTrpFA5YDJ/open-philanthropy-our-progress-in-2023-and-plans-for-2024-1 Linkpost URL:https://www.openphilanthropy.org/research/our-progress-in-2023-and-plans-for-2024/ --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.
Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Open Philanthropy: Our Progress in 2023 and Plans for 2024, published by Alexander Berger on March 27, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Like many organizations, Open Philanthropy has had multiple founding moments. Depending on how you count, we will be either seven, ten, or thirteen years old this year. Regardless of when you start the clock, it's possible that we've changed more in the last two years than over our full prior history. We've more than doubled the size of our team (to ~110), nearly doubled our annual giving (to >$750M), and added five new program areas. As our track record and volume of giving have grown, we are seeing more of our impact in the world. Across our focus areas, our funding played a (sometimes modest) role in some of 2023's most important developments: We were among the supporters of the clinical trials that led to the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recommending the R21 malaria vaccine. This is the second malaria vaccine recommended by WHO, which expects it to enable "sufficient vaccine supply to benefit all children living in areas where malaria is a public health risk." Although the late-stage clinical trial funding was Open Philanthropy's first involvement with R21 research, that isn't the case for our new global health R&D program officer, Katharine Collins, who invented R21 as a grad student. Our early commitment to AI safety has contributed to increased awareness of the associated risks and to early steps to reduce them. The Center for AI Safety, one of our AI grantees, made headlines across the globe with its statement calling for AI extinction risk to be a "global priority alongside other societal-scale risks," signed by many of the world's leading AI researchers and experts. Other grantees contributed to many of the year's other big AI policy events, including the UK's AI Safety Summit, the US executive order on AI, and the first International Dialogue on AI Safety, which brought together scientists from the US and China to lay the foundations for future cooperation on AI risk (à la the Pugwash Conferences in support of nuclear disarmament). The US Supreme Court upheld California's Proposition 12, the nation's strongest farm animal welfare law. We were major supporters of the original initiative and helped fund its successful legal defense. Our grantees in the YIMBY ("yes in my backyard") movement - which works to increase the supply of housing in order to lower prices and rents - helped drive major middle housing reforms in Washington state and California's legislation streamlining the production of affordable and mixed-income housing. We've been the largest national funder of the YIMBY movement since 2015. We've also encountered some notable challenges over the last couple of years. Our available assets fell by half and then recovered half their losses. The FTX Future Fund, a large funder in several of our focus areas, including pandemic prevention and AI risks, collapsed suddenly and left a sizable funding gap in those areas. And Holden Karnofsky - my friend, co-founder, and our former CEO stepped down to work full-time on AI safety. Throughout these changes, we've remained devoted to our mission of helping others as much as we can with the resources available to us. But it's a good time to step back and reflect. The rest of this post covers: Brief updates on grantmaking from each of our 12 programs. Our leadership changes over the past year. Our chaotic macro environment over the last couple of years. How that led us to revise our priorities, and specifically to expand our work to reduce global catastrophic risks. Other lessons we learned over the past year. Our plans for the rest of 2024. Because it feels like we have more to share this year, this post is longer and aims to share more than I have the last two...
PATREON:http://www.Patreon.com/TheBigThingShow Ghostbusters Frozen Empire is the fourth movie in the canon of the 1984 Ghostbusters lore. It took the top spot at the box office. The critic response was low and a big debate on the film began online. Why so much discourse for this one? Dune 2 looks to end its run in the 7-750M range. Tons of trailers last week, the new Roadhouse dropped, 3Body Problem is popular on Netflix. This and more on today's LIVE episode of The Big Thing with Kristian and John Rocha.#ghostbusters #frozenempire #dune #dune2 #marvel #mcu #roadhouse #review #ghost OUR SPONSORS: MIRACLE BRAND: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to http://www.TryMiracle.com/BigThing and use the code BIGTHING to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Again, that's http://www.TryMiracle.com/BigThing to treat yourself. Thank you Miracle Made for sponsoring this episode! AG1: http://www.DrinkAG1.com/BIGTHING ROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to http://www.RocketMoney.com/BIGTHING. MAGIC SPOON: Go to http://www.magicspoon.com/BIGTHING to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BIGTHING at checkout to save five dollars off your order! ZBIOTICS: Go to http://www.zbiotics.com/BIGTHING to get 15% off your first order when you use BIGTHING at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. ROCHA CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRochaSays Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/TheBigThingShow OUR MERCH STORE IS LIVE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-... FOLLOW KRISTIAN + FIND HIM ON CAMEO https://cameo.com/kristianharloff https://twitter.com/kristianharloff https://facebook.com/harloff https://instagram.com/kristianharloff AMAZON WISHLIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... SCHMOEDOWN ARCHIVE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMovieTri...
This week, we're joined by Cheryl Kellond, a trailblazing serial entrepreneur and investor with a track record of success in Silicon Valley. Cheryl has shipped over $750M in Version 1 products at startups and brands before founding her first startup. Her 2nd startup was a healthcare fintech where she raised $17M in Venture Capital funding and grew to $10M in annual revenue before exiting in 2021.Her latest endeavor, Play Money, combines the addictive engagement of TikTok with the savvy investment opportunities of AngelList. It's a game-changer in the world of startup investing, democratizing access by empowering everyday people to invest in early-stage companies through the retirement investment accounts (IRA). Angel investing, Cheryl explains, isn't just for millionaires.Cheryl sees angel investing as a catalyst for learning, networking, and shaping the future. By bringing people together around shared investment opportunities, Play Money isn't just a platform—it's a community, empowering the next generation of investors to make their mark on the startup world.Cheryl's mission extends beyond financial gains. She's challenging outdated norms in entrepreneurship, urging us to rethink how we talk about gender and inclusion in the startup world. For Cheryl, women are not the exception—they're the norm, and it's time we start treating them as such.
Episode 1092 : Youpi, c'est lundi et les plateformes font leur révolution ! On vous fait un petit récap des nouveautés et ça tient en 20 minutes !Instagram teste une option de preview de feedAllez, avouons ! On a en à tous déjà rêvé. Une option qui te permet de projeter la gueule de ta grille avant publication directement au coeur d'Instagram.L'objectif, c'est de vous permettre de voir à quoi ressembleront vos publications sur votre grille de profil avant de les publier Pourquoi et bien pour faire beau et pour s'assurer que chaque mise à jour s'intègre dans votre esthétique globale Instagram.Et voilà, on y est : Facebook teste la génération de texte de statut via l'IADepuis Quelque jours, certains utilisateurs de Facebook ont pu voir un nouvelle suggestion débouler. Une fonctionnalité permettant de rédiger ses textes de statuts avec un assistant IA.Ca devait arriver.Comment ça marche ? Et bien je vais écrire ma première intention de post et Facebook va me proposer 3 autres angles plus développés. L'IA de Facebook est aussi en capacité d'analyser l'image et de me proposer un texte de statut s'y reportant.—Meta va désormais étiqueter les posts réalisés avec de l'IAOn le sait les IA génératives évoluent aujourd'hui en pleine zone grise. Il y a des zones de flous majeures en ce qui concerne les droits d'auteur mais aussi des risques de quiproquo majeures à l'heure où les plateformes sociales combattent corps et âme les fake news.Il y a quelques jours nous recevions ici au micro du Super Daily un art director spécialisé en IA. IfOnly. Et bien il s'est fait couper son compte Instagram pendant une semaine suite à une série de visuels représentant de façon surréaliste un Paris rempli de montagnes de bottes de foin. —L'annonce de ce nouvel outil, coïncide habilement avec l'acceptation de l'IA Act par les 27 pays membres de l'UE.Il s'agit de la toute première réglementation d'envergure sur l'IA dans le monde. L'IA Act exige notamment que les entreprises fournissent un résumé des données utilisées pour l'entraînement des modèles.Et… que tout usage de l'intelligence artificielle dans la création d'une œuvre soit signalé.Snapchat continue sa croissanceSnapchat continue de grossir et atteint les 750M d'utilisateurs Actifs mensuellement + 50 millionsAprès avoir encaissée mauvaises performances sur les recettes t4 2023 et perdu quelques actionnaires en vol, snapchat a voulu rassurer avec une note positive.Le nombre d'utilisateurs actifs mensuels a bondi de + 50Millions en 2023 passant de 700M à 750 MillionsTiktok SubspaceAlors que la force grandissante du Dark Social réduit petit à petit les engagements conversationnels « on post « TikTok bosse sur une nouvelle fonctionnalité qui pourrait favoriser l'interaction sur les live Cette fonctionnalité baptisée Sub Space a vocation à tenir 2 promesses.Retrouvez toutes les notes de l'épisode sur www.lesuperdaily.com ! . . . Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs. Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon : https://supernatifs.com. Ensemble, nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Ensemble, nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
The Power of Distressed Mortgage Note Investing Chris Seveney, 7e Investments – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1019 7e Investments is led by Chris Seveney, a real estate professional of over 25 years. Chris has developed over $750M in real estate and is well-known for his honesty, integrity, professionalism, passion, and tenacity in all his dealings. Since entering the real estate business, he has strived to be an industry leader with whom his partners and colleagues can put their trust and faith in. He has been a leader of multiple teams that have won numerous industry awards in excellence and innovation. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Chris Seveney about the power of distressed mortgage note investing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How sometimes you have to lose a battle to win the war in distressed debt investing. - Why it's crucial to take emotion out of investment decisions. - How many borrowers are several years behind on their mortgage payments before banks decide to sell the distressed notes. - Why banks often have inefficiencies in handling delinquent loans, leading them to sell these assets. - How anyone can buy distressed mortgage notes. Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ChrisSeveney Instagram @7einvestments Facebook facebook.com/7Einvestments Links Mentioned: 7einvestments.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As power shifts from institutions to individuals, creators have a unique opportunity to build enterprise empires in their niches. To make this happen, creators often need the help of outside investors, including venture capital firms (VCs). In this episode, Megan Lightcap, Principal at Slow Ventures, walks us through the thought process of VC investors, explaining the unique dynamics of funding creator businesses. She shares why VC investment firms are strategically investing in creator businesses. She also delves into the strategies, insights, and considerations that VCs have when evaluating and investing in the ever-evolving creator economy. Megan highlights the untapped possibilities for creators to identify and capitalize on white space opportunities. She shares how creators can leverage their loyal followings and insider knowledge to make substantial industry impacts with the help of VC investors. Show Notes: Here are the key takeaways from our conversation with Megan: Maximize Your Unique Industry Position:Megan spotlights the inherent advantages creators have in areas such as consumer product goods (CPGs). By having early retail distribution and avoiding the initial hurdles of brand awareness, creators can uniquely position themselves in the market. Megan emphasizes the significance of authentic audience engagement over merely securing endorsement deals. Creators have the unique ability to identify white space opportunities and pivot toward industries where they can leverage their embedded distribution and industry knowledge. Capitalize on Your Community: Megan discusses the power of creators to transform their loyal followings into thriving enterprises. By leveraging personal brands, creators have the unique opportunity to bypass traditional hurdles in pathways such as retail distribution. Megan shares how VC funding frees creators to strategically invest time and resources into their personal brand, enabling them to step back from day-to-day content creation without sacrificing their business's growth. Structure for Flexibility and Growth with the Top Co Model: Megan advocates for investing in top cos as a strategic way for creators to access funding while retaining flexibility. This approach, which involves creating a top holding company with various underlying projects, provides the benefit of separating the creative aspects from the business opportunities. Megan shares how creators and COOs interested in VC funding can position themselves for investment in a way that still allows for experimentation and growth. Jump into the Conversation: [05:12] Why equity can be a better fit for creator businesses than debt [12:07] When and why creators should raise capital [14:43] The role of Creator COOs in raising capital [16:44] Mitigating the risk of the creator lifecycle [28:44] Evaluating creators to invest in [30:17] The impact of cult-like followings [41:42] Helping creators navigate long-term planning [44:30] Underwriting creator businesses [49:14] Why VCs invest in creator top cos [55:24] Maintaining lifestyle business versus building a bigger enterprise Continue the conversation with these resources: Follow Megan Lightcap on LinkedIn and X
Welcome to Direct Approach, a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Wayne Moorehead where direct selling executives can gain timely insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable takeaways crafted to fuel the growth and evolution of your business. In this episode, Wayne engages in a riveting and unfiltered discussion with Shawn Meaike, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of Family First Life. Shawn's remarkable story of catapulting his business from an $11 million debut year to a staggering 30,000 agents and $750 million in annual revenue in 2023 is rooted in defying convention and intricately navigating the delicate balance of autonomy to pursue unprecedented growth. Discover the ingenious strategies fueling this meteoric rise and glean insights into the dynamic intersection of scaling, funding and technological innovation. Shawn's practical guidance is a must-listen revelation for leaders and entrepreneurs aspiring to scale and fund their ventures authentically.
Join us today as we delve into an extraordinary and inspiring story of transformation. We're talking about Stanley, a 110-year-old company, and how it revolutionized its brand with a single product - the Stanley Quencher. You might be familiar with it, perhaps even sipping from one right now!This is more than just a tale about a product; it's about market adaptation, innovation, and strategic partnerships. Let's explore how this simple piece of drinkware became a fashion statement and propelled Stanley to an astonishing $750 million in sales. From its humble beginnings to becoming a household name, the journey of the Stanley Quencher is nothing short of remarkable.So what can we learn from this story? That product businesses are not built overnight and the importance of becoming known for something. We'll dive into the strategies used, the challenges faced, and the innovative thinking that turned a simple idea into a massive success. So, grab your quencher, and let's take a sip into the world of market revolution!Resources:Ready to make 2024 your best year yet? Join our free workshop, The Product Boss's Guide to Your Best Year Yet, where I'll be sharing my best tips and strategies to make 2024 your most successful year so far. Click here to save your spot!Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode:LatinX in PowerListen to LatinX in Power, hosted by Thaisa Fernandes!LatinX in PowerHubSpotGet started for free with Hubspot CRM! HubSpot 2024
Earned: Strategies and Success Stories From the Best in Beauty + Fashion
Drumroll please…today's guest is Terence Reilly, president of TikTok's favorite water bottle brand, Stanley 1913. While the brand went mega-viral in November for replacing a woman's car after her Stanley cup survived a fire, it's enjoyed remarkable growth over the last few years, jumping from $70M in annual revenue in 2020 to $750M in 2023. We start the episode by unpacking Stanley's explosive growth in recent years, and Terence explains why he has a bias for action. Of course, we then dive into the brand's decision to buy Danielle a new car, and Terence shares why he believes more brands can—and should—take similar action. Next, we take a step back and discuss how the 110-year-old brand appealed to a new consumer base by repositioning from “male, green, and hot” to “female, colorful, and cold,” thanks largely to early endorsements from The Buy Guide and Terence's learnings from his time as CMO at Crocs. Terence then discusses the brand's increased investment in building out its community of consumers and social media advocates, and reveals how Stanley's rapid rise in popularity allowed the business to expand beyond DTC and take up entire walls of shelf-space at top retailers. We learn about Terence's approach to collaborations with other brands and creators, like Post Malone x Crocs and Stanley x Lainey Wilson, before hearing his guiding principles to brand building and leadership—and whether he wants to continue being the face of Stanley. Resources:Stanley 1913 - https://www.stanley1913.com/Connect with the Guest(s):Terence's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-reilly-193198/Connect with Conor Begley & CreatorIQ:Conor's LinkedIn - @conormbegleyCreatorIQ LinkedIn - @creatoriqFollow us on social:CreatorIQ YouTube - @TribeDynamicsCreatorIQ Instagram - @creatoriqCreatorIQ TikTok - @creator.iqCreatorIQ Twitter - @CreatorIQ
Jarie is the founder of Story-Driven, a company that utilizes storytelling techniques to accelerate brand awareness and generate leads for B2B businesses. With a proven track record in startups, Jarie has successfully raised over $10 million in funding and played a key role in a $750M exit.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:14 - Jarie's Engineer Journey to Marketing04:15 - Storytelling in B2B Brand Awareness and Lead Generation07:44 - B2B Marketers' Hesitation with Storytelling Strategies10:58 - Crafting Compelling Stories in Marketing Framework16:32 - Insights from B2C Tactics for B2B Marketers22:01 - Tips for B2B SaaS Marketers to Elevate Storytelling24:40 - Jarie's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State25:07 - Jarie's Piece Of Advice For His 25-Year-Old Self26:17 - Jarie's Biggest Challenges at Story Driven27:15 - Instrumental Resources For Jarie's Success28:13 - What Does Success Mean for Jarie Today28:56 - Get In Touch With JarieGet In Touch With Jarie:Jarie's LinkedInStory Driven WebsiteMentions:Stéphane NasserBooks:Story Driven Decks by Jarie BolanderThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldLoonshots by Safi BahcallTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedInInstagramMore About Akeel:TwitterLinkedInMore SaaS Podcast EpisodesSaaS Consulting ServicesHow To Value Your SaaS Company
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Is this the END of paid ads? Maybe so (for now). The new phase of getting traffic to your business so you get sales is ORGANIC social media content right now. In today's video, I share why this is so, a $750M per year example, and an "underground" $1M/month ecommerce seller using this strategy.
Did You Know ESPORTS is Forging Leaders?Jon Chapman is CEO of PlayVS, the top amateur esports platform.In the virtual arenas of competition leaders are honing the skills necessary to not only dominate the gaming world but also emerge as influential leaders in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Esports is creating the next generation of leaders, where strategic brilliance, teamwork, and resilience are the new currency of success. This is the future (and the NOW).You need a plan to leverage esports for your leadership, recruiting, and employee engagement!Jon was co-founder of EVERFI, which he led to a $750M exit in 2021. Now he's taking his deep education industry roots and applying them to one of the fastest growing industries today: esports.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-chapman-3513aa2/Company Link: https://www.playvs.com/What You'll Discover in this Episode:What Inspired Jon to Join PlayVs.5 Vital Things that Leaders Get from esports.Esports that Boosts Performance on the Field/Court.Esports Achievements that are Popping Up on LinkedIn Profiles.What Strengthens Remote Working Performance.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter
With 30 years of fundraising experience, Magnus Johnsson has led fundraising in large non-profits and presently works at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He was appointed in 2015 as senior associate vice president of presidential and university philanthropy. In this role he strategically leads the university's development efforts in principal giving, presidential engagement, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and regional major gifts.Serving on the senior leadership team of VCU's $841M Make It Real Campaign the effort achieved more than 112% of its $750M goal when it concluded in 2020 with 113,000 donors participating, including 73,000 first time donors. Previously he served as the executive director of external relations and development for the university's school of education. During Magnus's tenure at VCU he has notably seen the development program evolve from decentralized to hybrid and just recently to one that is now fully centralized.As an undergrad student at James Madison University pursuing a degree in public administration and nonprofit management he received his first exposure to fundraising during a summer internship preceding his senior year. An early mentor urged Magnus to apply for his first fundraising job shortly after graduation. Prior to joining VCU in 2007 spent the early part of his career building fundraising programs and gaining early leadership and managerial experience at United Methodist Family Services and the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. In 2010 he completed a Master in Public Administration from VCU.Magnus is engaged in his community serving on the board of Home Again, a homeless services agency in the Richmond area focused on rapid rehousing. Living in Richmond's historic Fan District in walking distance from the VCU campus, Magnus enjoys tennis, building his ever-growing vinyl music collection, and any and all travel, including annual visits to his family in Finland.
"It doesn't matter how awesome you were yesterday." — William Branum (26-year Navy SEAL) Welcome to Win the Day Wednesday! In this minisode, I'm going to share a few of the most valuable takeaways from the sold-out Win the Day Mastermind held in Los Angeles, California, last month. These are tips from William Branum (Navy SEAL), Dr. Michael Breus (world's leading sleep doctor), Nick Lowery (most accurate kicker in NFL history), Tory Archbold (branding and PR expert), and Brandon T. Adams (adviser to businesses worth $750M+). If you missed the Win the Day Mastermind, we'll be back bigger than ever next year, so stay tuned for more... Onward and upward always, James PS - The Win the Day Accelerator is now available! In addition to getting lifetime access to one of the most transformational courses ever created, you'll be invited to live and interactive coaching sessions with me. Join now with limited launch pricing: