Podcasts about Acquisition

In this episode of Talk Fantasy To Me, Kyle dives into the latest developments in the entertainment industry, focusing on Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. and the implications for Hollywood. The discussion covers the potential impact on consumer choice, the future of theatrical releases, and the role of AI in content creation. Kyle also explores Paramount's counter-offer and the broader industry dynamics at play.   Takeaways Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. could reshape Hollywood. Paramount's counter-offer adds complexity to the deal. AI's role in content creation is expanding. The future of theatrical releases is uncertain. Consumer choice may be impacted by media consolidation. The entertainment industry is at a crossroads. Regulatory scrutiny is expected for the Netflix deal. Paramount's all-cash offer is seen as superior by some. The merger could lead to significant industry changes. Hollywood's traditional model is being challenged.   Sound bites "Netflix's acquisition could reshape Hollywood." "Paramount's offer adds complexity." "AI is changing content creation." "The future of theaters is uncertain." "Consumer choice is at risk." "Hollywood is at a crossroads." "Regulatory scrutiny is expected." "Paramount's offer is seen as superior." "The merger could change the industry." "Hollywood's model is challenged."   Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:03:00 Netflix's Acquisition of Warner Bros. 00:09:00 Paramount's Counter-Offer 00:15:00 AI's Role in Content Creation 00:21:00 Impact on Theatrical Releases 00:27:00 Consumer Choice and Media Consolidation 00:33:00 Regulatory Scrutiny and Industry Changes 00:39:00 Conclusion and Future Outlook    

In part two of this conversation, Dr. Arun Seraphin is joined again by HON. David Berteau to examine how Defense Acquisition and Acquisition Reform in the Defense Industry evolved after the end of the Cold War. Berteau reflects on why Defense Acquisition Reform has remained a persistent challenge and highlights the need for a balanced approach that weighs both mission success and financial outcomes across the Defense Industry.The conversation explores how Defense Acquisition challenges unfolded over time, beginning with post–Cold War budget drawdowns that accelerated consolidation within the Defense Industry. It then examines the 1990s rise of commercial technology, driven in part by new legislation such as the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).David and Arun connect these Acquisition Reform efforts of the 1990s to today's challenges by discussing how the Defense Industry can integrate commercial technology at speed, better align requirements with budgets and programs, and navigate Congress's evolving role in Defense Acquisition. The discussion offers insight into what effective Defense Acquisition Reform could look like today amid near-peer competition and rapid technological change.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#EmergingTech #EmergingTechETI #DefenseAcquisition #AcquisitionReform #FARA #FASA 

What happens when high performers ignore their body, suppress vulnerability, and power through for too long?In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink leadership, success, and wellbeing. After years on Wall Street and building fast-growing companies, her body finally demanded attention—triggering a profound shift in how she leads, lives, and listens.This conversation explores:-Why high achievers ignore early warning signs until crisis hits-The hidden cost of “powering through” in leadership and life-How intuition and vulnerability become leadership advantages—not liabilities-Why slowing down actually increases clarity, impact, and performance-How purpose isn't something you do—but something you embodyMelissa breaks down the lessons behind her book The Purpose Pivot, revealing how leaders—especially women—can build sustainable success without sacrificing their health, family, or identity.If you're leading at a high level but feeling disconnected, depleted, or stuck in constant output mode, this episode will challenge how you define strength—and show you a better way forward.Join the Community & Go Deeper

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Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!We've all read endless lists of predictions—what's trending, what's coming next, and what to watch out for. But what good are these predictions if they don't provide a roadmap for success? In this episode, Sharran breaks down his viral post on predictions for 2026 and gives you the tools to turn those ideas into actionable strategies. You don't need to agree with every prediction, but Sharran's goal is simple: To give you an unfair advantage. Whether you're building your personal brand, making smarter investments, or positioning your business for growth, this episode will help you think ahead, just like Wayne Gretzky skating to where the puck is going.If you want to stay ahead of the curve, the key question isn't, “What's next?”—it's, “What will you do if this is true?”“Predictions are predictions. They're not about certainty; they're not a law. They're not truth. Thereby just saying, hey, if this were to be true, how would I position myself right now?”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:41 - Why predictions are useless if you don't act on them03:25 - The power of defaults and behavior03:52 - Google Gemini and the future of AI05:45 - Attention does not spread evenly09:08 - Why hyperlocal content is making a massive comeback11:21 - The importance of distribution over product12:48 - The return of boring business models14:35 - How AI can help you grow your business15:49 - Why entertainment and personality are key to content creation17:06 - Big winners get bigger over timeResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran-

Gaius and Germanicus convene in winter Londinium to debate the American Emperor Trump's bold proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark, framing this ambition not as mere resource acquisition but as a demonstration of imperial authority in the manner of ancient conquerors. Germanicus argues that NATO's opposition to the scheme reveals deep fractures within the alliance, fractures the Emperor exploits through tariffs and economic coercion to enforce obedience among vassal states. The strategic calculus centers on the "GIUK gap"—the naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom—and the opening Arctic passages as polar ice recedes and Chineseambitions expand northward, circumstances they compare to World War II-era occupations designed to protect the Western Hemisphere from hostile powers. Germanicus posits that purchasing Greenland serves primarily as ritualistic display, for the Empire cannot presently risk actual war with major rivals like China or Russia, and must therefore project dominance through economic might and symbolic victories. The debaters conclude that while Denmark publicly resists, a face-saving "condominium arrangement" represents the most likely resolution, permitting the United States to maintain its status as dominant world power through the instruments of economic pressure and theatrical triumph rather than the spilling of legionary blood.1899 GREENLAND

George Stern leaned into changing consumer search habits when he bought a digital marketing agency doing mid-7 figures.Register for the webinars: Which Franchise Industries Make Sense in 2026? - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4jQCN0UWhat You're Really Paying: Net Working Capital & Net Debt Explained - Jan 22nd - https://bit.ly/49mgU5YTopics in George's interview:Turning around an Amazon seller's agencyAcquiring 2 small ecommerce businessesLoving the customers more than the productSelling his camping equipment businessAcquiring an SEO agencyExtreme difficulty getting a loanBig banks aren't always betterChoosing cold calling despite challengesIndustry knowledge is overratedBeing a “recovering, type-A control freak”References and how to contact George:LinkedInGrant and Julia Hensel on Acquiring Minds: Quitting Consulting to Buy a $1m SDE AgencyWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

(0:00) Bestie intros! (4:18) Iran's breaking point: regime change coming? (14:28) Solving energy prices: Microsoft first hyperscaler to "pay its own way" and subsidize residential electric costs (31:18) OpenAI's compute deal with Cerebras, the renaissance in decode silicon (35:09) Billionaire backlash in California: Wealth Tax exodus (56:13) Greenland acquisition: Why it's crucial Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit https://x.com/TheZachEffect Referenced in the show: https://polymarket.com/event/khamenei-out-as-supreme-leader-of-iran-by-january-31 https://polymarket.com/event/will-the-iranian-regime-fall-by-the-end-of-2026 https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0364 https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115884759090137876 https://www.ft.com/content/3f392c9b-c07d-42f5-b000-0a7347ad1ec0 https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-forges-multibillion-dollar-computing-partnership-with-cerebras-746a20e4 https://www.theinformation.com/briefings/openai-signs-compute-deal-worth-least-10-billion-chipmaker-cerebras?rc=f8fu8f https://x.com/chamath/status/2011486582386106387 https://x.com/friedberg/status/2011703965143220457 https://x.com/chamath/status/2011197387830935777 https://polymarket.com/event/will-trump-acquire-greenland-before-2027 https://x.com/chamath/status/2011197387830935777

This Flashback Friday is from episode 569, published last September 16, 2015. So you've decided to invest in real estate, what now? Using the checklists provided by Jason and his team you can take things step by step and not miss a thing. Even if this is your first investment you can be certain you are making educated decisions on home inspectors, insurance companies and lenders by using this simple tool. You'll have your real estate portfolio up and growing in no time. Mentions: The Checklist Manifesto  Pillar to Post JasonHartman.com Venture Alliance Mastermind      Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to discuss the team's moves this offseason, including the acquisition of right-hander Edward Cabrera. He also previewed Cubs Convention, which will take place this weekend.

Send us a textSaks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.After years of warning signs – including its Neiman Marcus acquisition and Amazon's investment – the iconic luxury retailer is officially on life support.In this Market Outsiders episode, Namaan and Jenny break down what actually went wrong behind the headlines. They cover:Why the Neiman Marcus deal failed to deliver real synergiesHow junk-bond financing and cash-flow missteps pushed Saks into bankruptcyWhat happens next – and whether Saks can realistically be rebuiltThis isn't just a retail story. It's a case study in leverage, dealmaking, and what happens when strategy can't outrun structural change.Episode Links:Amazon says its Saks investment is now worthless (CNBC)How the Neiman Marcus acquisition pushed Saks into bankruptcy (CNBC)Previous episode:Saks on Amazon Signals Luxury in Crisis – Our original breakdown of Amazon's stake and why the strategy looked fragile from the startPartner Links:Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock 10% off with code SIMPLIFIED-10Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Saks Fifth Avenue's Bankruptcy02:31 Understanding the Acquisition of Neiman Marcus05:47 Revenue and Cost Synergies Explained09:33 The Role of Cash Flow in Business13:24 Amazon's Investment and Its Implications16:47 Potential Paths for Saks's Revival21:36 The Future of Luxury RetailConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Going from one location to two sounds exciting… until it's not.  The truth is, scaling a practice brings on a completely different level of complexity than just more patients or an increase in revenue; it's new operational pressure points, and a whole new set of problems that don't show up until you're already in motion.  In this listener-requested episode of Power Hour, host Eugene Shatsman speaks with two highly qualified professionals (Dr. Susan Lake, Optometrist at Eyecare Specialties, and Kevin Whaley-Stefany, Business Consultant at Autograph Eye LLC) who actually built and scaled multiple practices, and what it takes to succeed and scale in today's market.  

Episode 1: The Trial Series Who were the Talosians really testing and what is it all for? Do the bridge officers have to take court lessons? Why don't they use the cameras on the Enterprise? Why is Kirk's ex the prosecutor? How should tech be used in court cases? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss the Trial episodes in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Trial Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Trial episodes of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS trial episodes Next time, we'll head to the strange and ancient trials seen in the Animated Series. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

Greenland is rapidly becoming a geopolitical flashpoint. European troops are arriving on the island, Denmark is pushing for a stronger NATO presence, and the Trump administration insisting it still wants the United States to acquire Greenland.

Phil Koller studied the concentration and key man risks in a distribution business well-suited to him — and went for it.Register for the webinar:From W2 to Owner Mindset: How to Think About Your Take-Home Pay - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4r5RsI3Topics in Philip's interview:Preferred working in a small companyHis friend talked him into real estate, then ETAInspired by Rich Dad, Poor DadImportance of having his wife on boardPaused search due to upcoming second childBought Roman Enterprises, an automotive paint distributorInherited exactly 1 employeeDid door-to-door sales to learn marketManaged customer and supplier concentration riskDrew perseverance from grandfather's Holocaust survivalReferences and how to contact Philip:LinkedInRoman EnterprisesBen Jasper on Acquiring Minds: How to Buy a Manufacturer with $1m in Cash FlowJerod Pierce on Acquiring Minds: From SBA Loan to High 8-Figure Exit Download the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Audacy Sports/WEEI Red Sox Insider Rob Bradford joins the show, talks Suarez acquisition

After leaving her role performing the duties of the chief information officer for the Department of Defense last month, Katie Arrington has taken a new position as CIO at quantum computing company IonQ. Arrington will step into the role Jan. 19, reporting to the company's COO and CFO Inder Singh, IonQ announced Wednesday. Kirsten Davies was nominated by President Donald Trump in May 2025 to be the Defense Department CIO, and it took most of the remainder of 2025 for the Senate to confirm her into the role. She was sworn in just before the Christmas holiday, at which point Arrington stepped away from her service to the Pentagon. In joining IonQ, Arrington will serve on the company's executive team. As CIO, Arrington will continue to support the U.S. military from a different vantage, leading modernization and security of IonQ's enterprise systems in support of its mission to deliver quantum capabilities to American warfighters. Before rejoining the Pentagon a year ago, then as deputy CIO for cybersecurity, Arrington had a previous stint as CISO in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, where she was largely responsible for the development of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Now: President Donald Trump re-nominated Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Tuesday, after Plankey's bid for the position ended last year stuck in the Senate. It's not clear whether or how Plankey's resubmitted nomination will overcome the hurdles that left many observers convinced his chance of becoming CISA director had likely ended, but it does definitively signal that the Trump administration still wants Plankey to have the job. Plankey's nomination was included in a batch sent to the Senate announced on Tuesday. CISA spent all of 2025 under Trump without a permanent director. Trump nominated Plankey, who held a couple cybersecurity roles in the first Trump administration, to lead CISA in March. He got a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in July, then won approval from that panel that same month. But Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., had placed a hold on Plankey's nomination over a Coast Guard contract that the Homeland Security Department had canceled in part. While he awaited confirmation, Plankey had been serving as a senior adviser to the secretary for the Coast Guard. A spokesperson for Scott did not immediately respond to a request for comment. North Carolina's GOP Senate delegation also had placed holds on DHS nominees related to disaster aid to their state. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said last week that the holds would remain until Secretary Kristi Noem appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A White House official had denied reports that Plankey's nomination was all but over last year. “President Trump has been clear that he wants all of his nominees confirmed as quickly as possible, including Sean Plankey, who will play a key role in ensuring a strong cyber defense infrastructure,” the official told CyberScoop. Asked Wednesday at the Surface Navy Association national symposium about what he was doing to convince senators to lift their holds, Plankey answered, “The administration, the White House has to say that this is a priority of us.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

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Coaching matchup between Patriots & Texans // Loud Merloni joins, talks about the Sox' latest acquisition // Sox make a move but is it enough? //

What happens when a seasoned real estate investor steps away from physical property and into the world of digital acquisitions? In this episode, we sit down with Julien Jacques, who made the bold transition from building a real estate portfolio to acquiring online businesses—uncovering both the opportunities and the unexpected mistakes along the way. Julien shares his transparent journey, including his non-traditional Canadian financing strategies, the specific digital business models he targets, and the hard-earned “humble realist” lessons that came from both successful acquisitions and costly missteps. Whether you’re managing rental properties, exploring your first acquisition, or curious about “online real estate,” this conversation delivers a grounded, experience-driven look at what it truly takes to scale in the digital business landscape. Ready to rethink how you build wealth beyond physical assets? Watch the full episode now! Episode Highlights 10:51 Lessons Learned in Acquisition 13:28 The Importance of Relationships in Business 16:16 Structuring the Deal 21:01 Navigating Business Financing and Debt 22:11 The Dangers of Overdue Diligence 25:25 Making Decisions with Incomplete Information 29:45 Lessons from a Business Acquisition Failure 36:12 The Importance of Leadership and Networking 40:41 The Journey of an Entrepreneur: Risks and Rewards Key Takeaways ➥ Real estate can provide passive income but requires management. ➥ Buying an existing business can be less risky than starting from scratch. ➥ Due diligence is important but can be misleading if overanalyzed. ➥ Networking is crucial for entrepreneurial success. ➥ Entrepreneurship requires resilience and adaptability. About Julien Jacques Julien Jacques is a former real-estate investor and entrepreneur who pivoted into buying online businesses after a year-and-a-half of searching across franchises, retail, and other opportunities. He now owns Rocket Powered Sound, a digital products e-commerce business selling sample packs to music producers, and has firsthand experience in financing, acquiring, and scaling an online company in Canada. Julien’s practical transition from physical assets to “online real estate” gives him a unique perspective on acquisition due diligence, margin dynamics in digital products, and how to turn acquisition opportunities into reliable income streams. Connect with Julien Jacques ➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/juljacques/ Resource Links ➥ Connect with Jaryd here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarydkrause➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/ ➥ Google Ads Service - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/ads-services/ Buy & Sell Online Businesses Here (Top Website Brokers We Use)

In this episode of TreknoPod, we review Star Trek: Enterprise Season 1, Episode 19 – “Acquisition”, the controversial Ferengi episode that bends canon, delivers classic Rules of Acquisition, and sparks big fandom debates.But before we even reach the Ferengi hijinks, we address a growing problem in the Star Trek community: AI impersonation, harassment, and fetish content targeting real creators — and why it runs directly against Star Trek's core philosophy of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations).From Ferengi first contact loopholes, Jeffrey Combs & Ethan Phillips returning in heavy makeup, and Trip Tucker spending half the episode in his underwear, to Rules of Acquisition favorites, Enterprise canon headaches, and why “Acquisition” is secretly a lot of fun, this episode covers it all.We also preview our upcoming coverage of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, discuss fandom gatekeeping, and remind everyone why Star Trek should always be a space for curiosity, creativity, and respect.

Join Dr. Arun Seraphin and David Berteau for a conversation exploring the common threads across major defense acquisition reform efforts since the 1980s. Drawing on decades of experience in both the public and private sectors, David offers a historical perspective on how shifting geopolitical threats have driven repeated efforts to reform the Department of Defense's acquisition system.The discussion centers on the Carlucci Initiatives, which was a set of recommendations aimed at reducing costs, shortening acquisition timelines, and improving industry-DoD collaboration. Arun and David compare these initiatives with other major reform efforts, including the Packard Commission and the Goldwater-Nichols Act. David also reflects on his time as Executive Secretary of the Packard Commission, sharing firsthand insights into the challenges that led to its formation and the impact of its recommendations.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!What if the secret to winning wasn't talent or luck, but the habits you practice every day? In this episode, Sharran shares a no-nonsense look at the habits that consistently set winners apart. From working beyond probability to the power of stacking evidence, Sharran walks through the core behaviors that make up a winning mindset. These habits aren't driven by luck or talent, but by consistent, focused actions that yield long-term results. Whether it's pushing through discomfort or sprinting through focused seasons, the episode highlights actionable steps to help you build success, even when no one is watching. Tune in to hear how the simple habits of winners can transform your business, your brand, and your personal growth.If you're ready to level up and embrace a winning mindset, check out this episode and start applying these strategies today!“If nobody's criticizing you, you're probably not doing anything interesting.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:44 - How winners increase their chances02:31 - Building confidence through evidence03:35 - Doing work that nobody sees04:30 - Seasons of intensity05:38 - Using doubt as information06:29 - Doing one more07:05 - Action before motivationResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1-

In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula sit down with Matthew Steckman, President and Chief Business Officer of Anduril Industries, recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley. Matt discusses his path from being among the first dozen employees at Palantir's DC office to co-founding Anduril, which has grown from operating out of his backyard shed in 2017 to a 7,000-person international company with over 20 product lines. The conversation covers the founding team's decision to enter defense technology when venture capital investment in the sector was effectively prohibited, and examines the operational challenges of scaling both product development and manufacturing.Five key takeaways from today's episode:The defense investment landscape has shifted dramatically since 2017: When Anduril launched, venture capital firms had bylaws explicitly prohibiting defense investments, reflecting a broader belief that major conflicts were unlikely. Those restrictions have since been removed as the strategic environment changed.Successful defense tech requires focus on difficult capability gaps: Matt advises founders to identify problems the government needs solved but cannot source from traditional contractors, maintain discipline around product roadmap, and avoid diluting defense focus by chasing commercial opportunities that compromise technical requirements.Scale in defense requires product portfolio breadth: Unlike enterprise software companies that achieve scale through a few products in large markets, Anduril has expanded to over 20 product lines, reflecting the need to address multiple segments of the defense market to build a substantial business.Manufacturing strategy must account for demand unpredictability: Anduril addresses high-mix, low-rate production challenges by designing products with commercial components, centralizing manufacturing operations at their Ohio facility, and building flexibility across production lines to handle variable government forecasting.Acquisition reform progress is incremental but cumulative: Having observed four cycles of acquisition reform over two decades, Matt notes that while individual reforms don't eliminate all obstacles, each iteration reduces friction and enables program managers to leverage new authorities more effectively.

Polygon's head of payments, Sam Fagin, joins Sam Vadas at the NYSE set to talk about his company's role in helping other businesses implement blockchain infrastructure. As stablecoin adoption grows, Polygon acquired Coinme and Sequence for $250 million as a way to meet demand. He explains how Polygon's existing relations, and new ones through Coinme, add to what he considers a long runway for growth. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

President Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland, not lease it. He argued the Arctic territory lacks defenses and warning that Russia or China would move in if Washington does not act, a move he said is critical to U.S. and NATO security. Yosemite National Park’s Firefall phenomenon is expected to return in a few weeks, and for the first time in three years, reservations to enter the park will not be required. The Firefall is expected to occur between Feb. 10 and Feb. 26, when late-afternoon sunlight cuts through Yosemite Valley and illuminates Horsetail Fall. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cam Mellor from the Pro Football Sports Network joined DJ & PK to talk about the NFL Draft, transfer portal, talent evaluation and more.

Matt Orley wanted to enter the short-term rentals space. Buying a business — and a brand he admired — was his way in.Register for the webinars:DO's and DON'Ts of the LOI -  TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/3YtLIvpFrom W2 to Owner Mindset: How to Think About Your Take-Home Pay - Jan 15th - https://bit.ly/4qJ1Xk5Topics in Matt's interview:Investment properties as a side hustleEvolving short-term rental ecosystemDifficult transition with the sellerInfluence of Airbnb on customer expectationsImportance of clear communicationRolling up property management companiesConcentrating on one region of the countryDifference between urban and rural marketsLaunching a membership programPutting the brand first when making decisionsReferences and how to contact Matt:LinkedInInstagramRed CottageGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

In this episode of Alexa's Input (AI), Alexa sits down with Joe Beda, co-creator of Kubernetes and one of the key figures behind modern cloud computing.Joe talks through his journey from big tech to founding a startup and back again, and what it actually takes to build systems that scale technically, organizationally, and emotionally. Joe shares the origin story of Kubernetes, what people often misunderstand about open source, and why infrastructure success sometimes comes with unexpected personal costs.They also discuss tradeoffs between shipping fast and getting it right, how incentives shape engineering culture, and why identity standards like SPIFFE/SPIRE is just now getting more attention. Joe gives a wide-ranging, honest look at infrastructure, innovation, and the people behind it.LinksWatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alexa_griffith⁠⁠⁠⁠Read: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alexasinput.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen:⁠⁠ https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/alexagriffith/⁠⁠More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/alexagriffith⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alexagriffith.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-griffith/⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more about the guest at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbeda/SPIFFE: https://spiffe.io/Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/Joe Beda Interview – Increment Magazinehttps://increment.com/containers/joe-beda-interview/Joe Beda on The Podlets Podcasthttps://thepodlets.io/episodes/006-joe-beda/GitLab Blog: Kubernetes & Community (Joe Beda)https://about.gitlab.com/blog/kubernetes-chat-with-joe-beda/KeywordsKubernetes, Joe Beda, cloud-native, open source, technology, Google, VMware, Heptio, AI, security standardsChapters00:00 Introduction to Joe Beda and Kubernetes02:50 Understanding Kubernetes: The Foundation of Modern Computing04:36 The Birth of Kubernetes: From Idea to Reality07:38 Internal Debates: Navigating Challenges at Google10:14 Key Innovations: What Sets Kubernetes Apart13:30 The Role of Community: Collaborating with Red Hat15:26 Design Challenges: Networking and Configuration Pain Points19:28 Joe's Journey: Transitioning from Microsoft to Google23:02 Navigating Corporate Politics: Influence and Success25:24 Career Growth: Balancing Company Success and Personal Development30:44 Navigating Industry Trends and Career Durability35:46 The Balance of Work and Life40:40 Understanding Burnout and Personal Ownership47:49 The Journey of Founding Heptio54:31 The Acquisition by VMware and Its Implications01:00:15 Authenticity in Sales and Motivation01:01:23 Career Transitions: From Engineer to Founder01:02:11 The Evolution of Perspective in Tech Careers01:04:26 Navigating the Challenges of Startup Life01:06:12 Post-Acquisition Dynamics at VMware01:09:52 Finding Purpose in Corporate Structures01:11:32 Philanthropy and Personal Values01:13:02 Open Source Contributions: Spiffy and Spire01:16:51 The State of Security Standards in AI01:22:12 Advising Principles and Green Flags in Startups

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Chicago's acquisition of right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and what moves the organization could make next; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared a scouting report on Cabrera and discussed how he'll fit in the Cubs' starting rotation; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared what they want the Cubs to do as the offseason continues.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Chicago's acquisition of right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and what moves the organization could make next; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared a scouting report on Cabrera and discussed how he'll fit in the Cubs' starting rotation; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared what they want the Cubs to do as the offseason continues.

In the Best of the Cubs this week, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss Chicago's acquisition of right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins and what moves the organization could make next; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared a scouting report on Cabrera and discussed how he'll fit in the Cubs' starting rotation; and Mike Mulligan and David Haugh shared what they want the Cubs to do as the offseason continues.

In this episode, we dive into Meta's recent acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI agent startup, for $2 billion. We explore the implications of this move for the AI industry, the strategic shifts at Meta, and the broader geopolitical context. Join Conor and Jaeden as they discuss the potential impact on China's AI landscape and what this acquisition means for Meta's future.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

00:00 Intro00:55 Trump: Xi Wouldn't Dare Attack Taiwan on My Watch02:32 US Seizes 5th Oil Tanker in Caribbean03:16 Trump Cancels 2nd Wave of Attacks on Venezuela04:14 Trump Says He Will Meet With Machado Next Week05:06 Venezuela Begins Freeing Political Prisoners05:51 Trump: US to Begin Land Strikes on Cartels in Mexico06:36 Trump Warns Iran Against Attacking Protesters07:42 China-Linked US Billionaire Subpoenaed Over Protests10:15 Pro-CCP Billionaire Funds Anti-ICE Groups11:48 Protests Intensify in Iran After Internet Shutdown14:28 China, Russia, Iran Hold Naval Drills Near South Africa16:43 Disney CEO Meets Top Chinese Official18:03 China to Probe Meta's Acquisition of Manus AI20:02 US Lawmakers Urge Reviews on iRobot-China Deal21:33 SCOTUS Pauses Ruling on Challenge to Trump Tariffs

DEEPMIND AND THE GOOGLE ACQUISITION Colleague Gary Rivlin. Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabisfounding DeepMind to master games, their sale to Google for $650 million, and the culture clash that followed. NUMBER 121952

The future of airpower is not decided in the cockpit—it's decided by the acquisition process.In this episode, U.S. Air Force Colonel Tim “Ivy” Spaulding joins new FPP host Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton to break down modern aviation acquisition from a fighter pilot's perspective. They explore why innovation so often struggles to reach the flight line, how risk and incentives become misaligned, and what it really takes to deliver capability at speed.This candid conversation dives into trust, culture, and people—why acquisition works when operators, engineers, and decision-makers are aligned, and why it fails when they're not.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Super Harris 10 Percent True EP80 P1In this wide-ranging and unvarnished conversation, retired USAF two-star General “Super” Harris explains how U.S. military acquisition and flight-test culture has changed since the end of the Cold War—and why he believes those changes are dangerous. Drawing on decades as an electronic warfare officer, developmental tester, squadron commander, and instructor at Test Pilot School, Harris lays out a four-stage framework charting the consolidation of defence contractors, the erosion of developmental and operational testing, the rise of concurrency, and today's push toward “DevOps at the front line.” Using real examples—from the F-22's infamous International Date Line failure to bomber weapons integration and modern naval systems—he argues that skipping test and accepting immature systems risks lives, credibility, and deterrence itself. It's a candid, insider warning about how great powers lose their edge, and why testing still matters0:00 Support the channel0:37 Intro teaser4:09 Welcome back Super – framing the episode – Developmental/Operational testing today11:36 The Military Industrial Complex and Eisenhower's mic drop15:42 the F-111 gone so EF-111 suffers by association – TPS graduate with nowhere to go! So B-1……23:57 black hats and white hats25:55 B-1 qualled but only there to “put the new thing on”28:12 SQN CDR highlights29:17 80 bomb load DT Graduation story (smiley face)34:21 flying a B-52 mission while watching Dr Strangelove39:22 win big – bad things happen….40:43 a litany of stupid (not all innovation is good)44:52 “the last supper” and its fallout (consolidation of corporations/contractors)50:07 the 4 stages (preview of coming attractions – intro teaser)58:22 who is “Col Nicholson”? – when ethics slide1:03:27 the right reasons….1:08:27 “acquisition reform” is not the problem1:14:52 FORD class failures – tail wags the dog – “the testers are the problem”1:20:04 Raptors, Deficiency Reports and across the date line to Kadena1:35:07 4Stars “wanting it so bad” (why hasn't Steve seen A Christmas Story!)1:41:07 the “last” last question – the solution?1:46:57 previewing next episode

Dans cet épisode, Laurent Kretz reçoit Antoine Alibert, cofondateur de French Mush, une jeune marque française de compléments alimentaires à base de champignons médicinaux. En moins d'un an, la marque affiche une croissance x3, 15 % de parts de marché et une présence dans plus de 2 500 points de vente en Europe, dont plusieurs centaines de pharmacies. Avant French Mush, il y avait Tylio. Et avec cette première aventure : la zone grise, les approximations réglementaires, les portes qui se ferment. Antoine raconte comment cette expérience l'a convaincu d'une chose : une croissance bâtie sur du flou finit toujours par se payer. French Mush sera donc l'exact inverse. Ils échangent sur ce qui fait réellement la différence quand on veut durer : l'excellence opérationnelle avant l'acquisition, la maîtrise de la production, l'éducation d'un marché encore jeune, modèle d'abonnement exigeant et une distribution pensée autant pour le digital que pour la pharmacie et l'international. Au programme : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:31 - Présentation de French Mush00:08:55 - Comprendre les champignons adaptogènes00:15:35 - Qui veut être mon associé ?00:23:40 - Lancement de la marque et préventes00:28:10 - Acquisition et perception du prix00:38:25 - L'abonnement comme moteur du business00:44:47 - Recrutement et structuration commerciale00:50:04 - Digital, retail et Amazon00:59:40 - Concurrence et maturité du marché01:10:41 - Stratégie de communication 01:11:33 - ConclusionEt quelques dernières infos à vous partager :Suivez Le Panier sur Instagram @lepanier.podcast !Inscrivez- vous à la newsletter sur lepanier.io pour cartonner en e-comm !Écoutez les épisodes sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou encore Podcast Addict Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

AGENDA: 04:30 Groq Acquired by NVIDIA for $20BN: The Breakdown 17:13 Meta's $2BN Acquisition of Manus: Did They Sell Too Early 36:04 OpenAI's Stock-Based Compensation Strategy 47:42 Will AI Replace Venture Capitalists 56:13 Navan Trading at 4x ARR: Who is Good Enough to Go Public? 01:09:46 The Rise of Invisible Unemployment 01:14:21 The Future of Work and Education in an AI-Driven World    

Adam Vandermyde had to be persuaded to acquire the $15m business that he ultimately professionalized and exited for 7x.Register for the webinar: How to Present Your Deal for Maximum SBA Success - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/3KW7aWLTopics in Adam's interview:Leaving consulting 2 months from making partnerTaking on the CEO role at the target before closingFocusing on EBITDA over revenueA construction mistake that cost the company dearlyParsing data to understand “margin per labor dollar”Advantages of being in a high-growth geographical areaImproving customer service to stand outExiting after 5 yearsAdrenaline rush of sharing his payday with employeesHow it feels to be a millionaireReferences and how to contact Adam:LinkedInGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to react to the Ravens firing longtime coach John Harbaugh and to discuss the NFL coaching carousel. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to share details on the Cubs finalizing a trade to acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins.

We've officially entered what I'm calling the retention era. Recurring GivingTuesday gifts are growing year over year, and nonprofit benchmarks are showing 80%+ retention rates for monthly donors.In this solo episode, I'm breaking down three powerful signals that are shaping monthly giving RIGHT NOW across the subscription economy and in the nonprofit sector.I'm covering Recurly's 2025 State of Subscriptions analysis of 67 million subscribers, including what brands are doing to combat slow acquisition and churn, and the GivingTuesday trends emerging around mobile-first, recurring signups.This conversation sets the foundation for the next few episodes, where I'll share my 2026 monthly giving predictions.Resources & LinksCheck out Recurly's 2025 State of Subscriptions report.Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence. The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind: A high-touch Mini Mastermind + optional in-person retreat (May 6-8) for nonprofit leaders that have an existing monthly giving program and ready to take it to the next level with 1:1 and peer support. Apply now! Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

The biggest deal of 2025 – in fact, the biggest deal ever in legal tech – was legal tech company Clio's acquisition of vLex for $1 billion. A global legal research company founded in Spain, vLex had, just two years earlier, merged with the U.S. legal research company Fastcase, and the union of those two companies – which also included the Docket Alarm trove of court docket data – had further accelerated the development of Vincent, vLex's generative AI technology.  Now, with Clio's acquisition of vLex, comes a combustible combination that has the potential to unify the fuel of all that vLex legal research and docket data with Clio's cloud practice management technology to create an unprecedented, AI-driven platform that unifies both the business and practice of law. Against this backdrop, I sat down with Ed Walters, the founder and CEO of Fastcase, during ClioCon in October, to discuss the acquisition and its implications for the legal industry. Walters cofounded Fastcase in 1999 along with his former Covington & Burling colleague Phil Rosenthal. After Fastcase merged with vLex, he became vLex's chief strategy officer. Since the Clio acquisition, he is now Clio's vice president of legal innovation and strategy.  Note: As of this recording, Clio had not yet closed its acquisition of vLex. The deal did finally close on Nov. 10.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). Eve, taking care of the tasks that slow you down so you can operate at your highest potential   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Florida State landed its potential QB1 out of the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels announced his commitment to the Seminoles after visiting Tallahassee on Monday. This episode of On The Bench discusses the addition of Daniels, how that affects FSU's 2026 outlook, and the recent portal announcements of three key defensive linemen (Mandrell Desir, Darryll Desir, and Amaree Williams). You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Crusoe Cloud - https://crusoe.ai/buildUber - http://uber.com/twistEvery.io - http://every.io/Today's show: Jason and Alex are BACK on TWiST for 2026! This holiday season was anything but calm, with deca-corn acquisitions, massive Polymarket bets, and major new startups breaking from stealth!Jason talks the recent Nvidia-Groq $20B acquisition, a major exit for Chamath as the lead investor back in 2017! Jason delves into how the VC fund math shapes out for pre-seed VC funds vs. Series A VC funds.Jason and Alex delve into drama swirling META's AI team. Yann LeCun, META's former Chief AI Scientist, announced that he would be leaving META to become Executive Chairman at AMI Labs. LeCun left the META team in the new year, calling the new Chief AI Scientist, Alexandr Wang, inexperienced. LeCun now looks to move AI beyond the era of LLM at AMI Labs.PLUS Jason and Alex talk about the new social media app Tangle, from Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, and Evan Sharp, co-founder of Pinterest. Their Startup, West Co, launched tangle, which seeks to become an “intentional living” app. The two look to improve how humans interact with modern tech. Jason points out that very few news products have worked, but is eager to see how two industry veterans build in the space. Timestamps:(00:00) Why Restaurants are OVER — Peptides and other self medications(06:41) Nvidia Acqui-Hires Groq for $20 BILLION(9:48) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(11:00) The VC fund math between seed vs. Series A funds(15:00) META buys TWiST 500 Company, Manus! Why it matters.(20:20) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist(21:24) Why Yann LeCun left META, and what could be behind it(25:27) Producer Claude on the Gondola Crash in Zurich(29:13) Jason's Request for Augmented human intelligence(30:11) Every.io - For all of your incorporation, banking, payroll, benefits, accounting, taxes or other back-office administration needs, visit http://every.io/(32:04) How one Trader made $436.8k on one bet on polymarket!(36:05) Jason's Predictions for 2026 IPOs(40:01) Is news broken? How Tangle is tackling it.(45:53) How much should startup incur in legal expenses? Should founders try to use AI to avoid costs?(50:59) Why Google should let NotebookLM cook, make it a standalone brand! *Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(9:48) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(20:20) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist(30:11) Every.io - For all of your incorporation, banking, payroll, benefits, accounting, taxes or other back-office administration needs, visit http://every.io/

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Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Hiring A-players? Forget the traditional interview playbook. Learn the new way to assess talent and make smarter hiring decisions.In today's episode, Sharran walks us through the modern interview process he uses to hire top talent at Acquisition.com. Ditching outdated behavioral interviews, he shares a three-part method that goes beyond scripted answers and reveals how candidates actually think and work in real-life situations. Whether you're hiring for your team or looking to enhance your interviewing skills, this episode will teach you the techniques to spot the true A-players.“The most-cited meta-analysis of hiring is called the Schmidt and Hunter study. They found that work sample tests, essentially giving the candidates something to do with case studies and problem-solving simulations, like getting them to actually think through a situation, outperform every single traditional interview when it comes to predicting future performance.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:02:47 - Why traditional interviews are ineffective for modern roles05:01 - The Reverse Consulting Method: Assessing how candidates think through real-world problems07:05 - The power of asking for "bad ideas" to assess judgment and decision-making skills09:18 - Giving candidates real project ownership to gauge their problem-solving abilities10:31 - The importance of managing complexity and setting the right interview conditions to see candidates shine11:36 - Recap of the three essential techniques for modern interviewingResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran-

Joe Odell and his partner acquired a business with over $4m in earnings and lots of green flags. It went sideways fast.Register for the webinar: How to Present Your Deal for Maximum SBA Success - Jan 8th - https://bit.ly/4snUKHYTopics in Joe's interview:His blue collar, military backgroundVolunteering without pay for a consulting companyUltimately rejecting the tech industryFinding his search partner at business schoolSeeking out a complex businessDoing traditional search, on his wife's adviceAcquiring a home health adjacent companyPost-close cash crisisLosing a key sales repFatal “pen stroke risk”References and how to contact Joe:LinkedInGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron