Podcasts about Adoption

Today, we dive headfirst into a heartfelt conversation with Julia Melanson, author of the poignant memoir *Not Yours to Keep*. She shares her incredible journey of reconnecting with her birth mother, exploring themes of identity, love, and the resilience of women across generations. With profound reflections on adoption, Julie highlights how her experiences shaped her understanding of family and the unbreakable bonds that can exist despite life's challenges. As we chat, you'll find yourself nodding along to the powerful message that love, in all its forms, is what truly connects us. So, grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and join us for a discussion that promises to inspire and resonate long after the episode wraps up.Takeaways:Adoption stories often reveal profound connections between birth and adoptive families, highlighting the enduring power of love across generations.Julia Melanson's journey of reconnecting with her birth mother illuminates the complexities of identity and the emotional realities of adoption.The memoir 'Not Yours to Keep' emphasizes the strength and resilience of women, showing how love can transcend difficult circumstances.In navigating her personal history, Julia discovered unexpected similarities with her birth mother, prompting reflections on the nature versus nurture debate.The podcast discusses how sharing personal stories fosters understanding and healing, reminding us of the bonds that unite us all.Julia encourages those considering searching for their birth families to be prepared for any outcome, emphasizing the importance of love in all family forms.Links referenced in this episode:julie melansonauthor.comrootedindaypublishingamazonbarnesandnoble

TESLA OPENS NEVADA SEMI FACTORY WITH 50,000-A-YEAR PLANTesla has opened its first high-volume Semi factory in Nevada, targeting eventual production of 50,000 electric trucks a year as customers including ZET SCALE and Einride wait for thousands of vehicles. Tesla claims up to 500 miles of range and 98% fleet uptime, but the production ramp, dedicated service network and promised autonomous driving capability are still works in progress.TRUMP OPEN TO CHINESE CAR FACTORIES IN THE USPresident Donald Trump says he would accept Chinese carmakers building vehicles in the US if they employ American workers, potentially offering manufacturers a route around tariffs that effectively exclude direct Chinese imports. US automakers and lawmakers are pushing in the opposite direction, arguing that Chinese manufacturers should be blocked from domestic production as their growing European market share demonstrates the competitive pressure they could bring.EV REGISTRATIONS RISE IN 47 US STATESEV registrations increased in 47 US states during the second quarter of 2026, with electric vehicles reaching 7.9% of national sales, although market share declined year-on-year in several leading EV states including California, Washington and Oregon. Rising petrol prices and continued state support provide favourable conditions for adoption, but the data does not establish what caused either the broader registration growth or the declining shares in those leading markets.EMBER REPORT BACKS HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIFICATIONEmber argues that combining EVs, heat pumps, rooftop solar and home batteries can reduce UK household exposure to volatile fossil-fuel prices as clean electricity increasingly supplies the grid. Adoption of these technologies is accelerating, and Ember estimates rooftop solar can cut annual EV charging costs by more than £500 while batteries allow households to use more of their own generation.INSTAVOLT COMMITS TO CHADEMO AT EVERY UK SITEInstaVolt has committed to keeping at least one CHAdeMO connector at every existing and future UK charging site, protecting access for thousands of older EVs as other operators phase out the standard. The commitment is particularly important for used Nissan Leaf owners, showing how charging networks will need to support legacy vehicles long after manufacturers have moved to CCS.LEPAS PREVIEWS L4 AND L6 ELECTRIC SUVS IN SPAINLepas has previewed its L4 and L6 electric SUVs in Spain, both using 65 kWh LFP batteries with claimed WLTP range of up to 450 kilometres and maximum charging power of 120 kW. The models expand Lepas beyond its existing L8 and indicate a broader European EV and plug-in hybrid range, although the vehicles shown were static and some production specifications remain unconfirmed.EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY DRAWS RECORD 37,421 VISITORSEverything Electric Sydney attracted a record 37,421 visitors and more than 5,300 EV test drives, with attendance around 20% higher than the previous Sydney event. Twelve major vehicle launches and a broader range of home-energy technology suggest growing Australian consumer interest not just in electric cars but in combining transport with cleaner household energy generation and storage.

Fear of AI is not the problem. Refusing to test it is. Eric Jennings, a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and the senior medical director of ophthalmology at ModMed, argues that hesitancy about AI is a protective clinical instinct, and that the right response is the one physicians are already trained to use: appraise it the way you would appraise a new drug or a new procedure. You will hear the line he draws between cautious skepticism, which asks to see the validation data, and paralysis, which demands a guarantee no technology can give. Eric explains how to read a vendor's training set the way you would read the N on a clinical trial, using the pneumonia algorithm that scored about 93 percent in the lab and then failed in clinic because it had learned to recognize portable X-ray machines rather than pneumonia. He lays out the guardrails to put in place on week one of a pilot, the human and technical signs that a practice moved too fast, and why the administrative side of the office, not the chart, is the safest place to start. This episode is brought to you by ModMed. Find out more at modmed.com. Press play to hear why he believes AI will arrive as an integrated ecosystem rather than one more bolted-on tool, and why the doctors who use it will replace the doctors who refuse it. VISIT SPONSOR → https://www.modmed.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

How should a business measure AI success when employee adoption tells leaders very little about revenue, savings, risk, or better decisions? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Thomas Robinson, better known as T-Rob, who recently moved from Chief Operating Officer to CEO of Domino Data Lab. After ten years inside the company, he has seen enterprise AI move through several phases, from specialist data science projects to generative AI tools available across the workforce. T-Rob argues that businesses have become too focused on the technology itself. Generative AI has attracted attention because almost anyone can use it, but an individual productivity tool is very different from an AI system making decisions about mortgages, clinical trials, financial markets, or defense operations. As the potential value of a decision rises, so does the financial, regulatory, and operational risk. That is why T-Rob believes governance should be built alongside AI development rather than added after a system has been completed. He compares the process with constructing a building. Engineers do not wait until the work is finished before checking whether it has been designed and assembled correctly. Reviews happen throughout construction. Domino applies the same principle to AI through policy controls, production monitoring, tracing, and continued human oversight. We also discuss why companies should avoid beginning with a fashionable tool and searching for somewhere to use it. T-Rob recommends starting with the company's primary business measures and working backward. A pharmaceutical business may examine the number of promising therapies entering its pipeline, revenue, and risk. The appropriate AI system can then be designed around those outcomes. That system may combine large language models with computer vision, statistical models, rules, and company data. T-Rob believes the assumption that every business problem requires the latest frontier model can waste money and produce weaker results. People remain a major part of the equation. T-Rob has seen companies reduce headcount in anticipation of AI replacing employees before the technology was ready. He argues that domain experts become more valuable because they understand the business history, operating environment, exceptions, and consequences that a model may miss. The conversation also considers model independence and AI sovereignty. Many enterprises became dependent on a single cloud provider by building their own technology on proprietary services. T-Rob believes businesses should avoid repeating that decision with AI models. Open systems can allow companies to replace models as prices, capabilities, regulations, and operational needs change. For organizations handling sensitive intellectual property, sovereignty also raises questions about what information leaves the business when employees prompt external models. T-Rob describes the risk of enterprise knowledge being absorbed into future model development, even when information has been anonymized. Perhaps his strongest argument concerns measurement. He calls consumption and adoption terrible measures of success because they mainly reveal cost. Giving every employee an AI tool does not mean the entire company becomes proportionally more productive. Real return comes from improving the business processes that generate revenue, reduce expense, control risk, or support better decisions. Are businesses ready to stop measuring AI by logins and start measuring what it changes inside the company? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts.

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On this episode of The Table, host Dr. Rick Morton and the full panel, Chelsea Sobolik, Emily Chapman Richards, and Herbie Newell, welcome Lauren McAfee, founder and CEO of Life Collective, PhD student in ethics and public policy, and adoptive mom of three. Lauren shares how her passion for life and adoption began at a family birthday dinner, where an empty seat at the table prompted her and her sister to ask their parents about adopting. That prayerful nudge led to her youngest sister joining the family from China and eventually to Lauren and her husband, Michael, adopting three daughters from China, India, and the U.S. She also recounts how the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court case drew her into national pro-life leadership and inspired the founding of Life Collective. The panel explores the power of collective impact, why unity among like-minded ministries matters, and how churches can build networks that wrap holistic support around vulnerable women, children, and families. Lauren unpacks the Imago Dei as the foundation for both human dignity and our need for community, and she challenges Protestants to think more carefully about the ethics of reproductive technologies. With the State Department reporting intercountry adoption at an all-time low of roughly 800 in FY25, the group tackles the "PR problem" facing international adoption. Drawing on Chelsea's perspective as both an adoptee and adoptive mom, they discuss how Christians can hold grief and hope together, honor adult adoptee voices, and advocate well ahead of the 2027 Hague Special Commission on intercountry adoption. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and panel introductions 03:40 Lauren's story: adoption, Hobby Lobby, and Life Collective 12:40 Collective impact and unity in the pro-life movement 17:14 The church as a community that lives out the call 21:50 Bioethics, reproductive technology, and the Protestant church 28:01 Intercountry adoption hits an all-time low 34:46 International adoption's PR problem 41:23 Laying down agendas for the bigger vision 47:18 Adult adoptee voices and the 2027 Hague Special Commission 49:51 Closing thoughts Pull up a chair, and subscribe, rate, and review The Table wherever you listen or watch.

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Does God command every Christian couple to have children? What happens when infertility makes biological children impossible? Is adoption the biblical answer? And where does IVF fit into a Christian understanding of family, faith, and God's sovereignty?In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley works through a listener's difficult questions about infertility, adoption, IVF, embryos, surrogacy, and whether Christians are obligated to pursue having children.Dr. E explains why the command to “multiply and fill the earth” should be understood in its biblical context rather than automatically applied as a universal requirement for every Christian couple. He also discusses how infertility fits within a fallen world, why adoption should not be treated as an automatic obligation, and why IVF presents ethical questions Christians should carefully consider.The conversation ultimately points couples toward grace, wisdom, stewardship, prayer, and good counsel rather than simplistic formulas.Key topics covered:-Is having children a command for Christians?-Biblical context of Genesis 1-Infertility and God's sovereignty-Adoption and infertility-IVF and Christian ethics-Embryos and “snowflake babies”-Donor conception-Surrogacy-Wise counsel for couples facing infertility-Family, stewardship, and graceChapters:00:00 – Is having children a command?01:28 – The Genesis command to multiply02:23 – God's sovereignty and infertility03:37 – Infertility in Scripture04:45 – IVF and ethical questions06:33 – Donor conception and unintended consequences08:29 – Adoption, IVF, and wise counsel09:40 – When infertility leads to adoption10:00 – Biological children aren't guaranteed either11:15 – Family size and stewardship11:52 – Family as a gift from God12:16 – Further resources on IVF ethicsLinks Mentioned:Jim Denison IVF Article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/denisonforum/2024/06/in-vitro-fertilization-southern-baptists-and-moral-relativism/If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Takeaways from the Snowpal Podcast with Trehan Stenton, founder of AI Integration Partner Most organizations have already tried AI. They've drafted emails with ChatGPT, built slides with Claude, and maybe run a pilot or two. Many of those pilots quietly stalled. In this episode of the Snowpal Podcast, Krish talks with Trehan Stenton, who helps multi-location and growing businesses turn strategy into process and then uses AI and change management to make those changes stick. His main argument: when AI implementations fail, the tool is rarely the cause. The usual causes are unclear processes, messy data, missing governance, and people who were never told why the change is happening.

AI adoption is not primarily a technology problem it is a people problem. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno speaks with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, behavioral scientist, bestselling author, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, and author of The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results. Dr. Gleb explains why many workplace AI initiatives stall even when the technology works. He identifies three major psychological barriers to AI adoption: fear of job loss, threats to professional identity, and shame or stigma around using AI. He also explains why traditional technology implementation strategies often fail with artificial intelligence and what leaders need to do differently. In this episode: • Why employee resistance to AI is often emotional rather than technical • How fear of job displacement can undermine AI adoption • Why leaders should consider focusing AI productivity gains on growth rather than immediate job cuts • How professional identity affects employees' willingness to use AI • Why leaders should identify frustrating, repetitive tasks employees actually want AI to eliminate • How leadership modeling can reduce stigma around AI use • Why measuring AI usage alone can create misleading results • How to measure AI through outcomes such as time saved, quality, error reduction, and business value • Why “human in the loop” is not enough—and why employees must remain accountable for AI-generated work • How leaders can build trust while encouraging responsible experimentation with AI Dr. Gleb also shares one of the most important lessons from his work studying decision-making and organizational change: leaders often underestimate the role emotions play in determining whether people embrace or resist transformation. For leaders navigating AI implementation, this conversation offers a practical framework for moving beyond reluctant compliance toward responsible, productive AI adoption—without sacrificing human judgment, accountability, or trust. Learn more about Dr. Gleb Tsipursky and The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work at Disaster Avoidance Experts, or connect with him on LinkedIn. https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/ Sign up to receive our S.M.A.R.T. Advantage Newsletter: https://www.smartadvantagenewsletter.com/

Send us Fan MailWhat keeps a business from getting real value from AI—even after the tools are available? Dr. Gleb Tsipursky joins David Pasqualone to discuss the fears, identity concerns, and workplace pressures that can hold AI adoption back.In this episode of RPP+ / Hanging Out with David Pasqualone & Friends, Gleb shares examples of using AI for prospect research and outreach, email drafts that reflect your voice, and meeting preparation. David and Gleb also discuss the difference between individual productivity and business results, Gleb's views on AI tools, and concerns about AI safety and human oversight.IN THIS CONVERSATION• Why AI adoption involves motivation and workplace culture• Three forms of resistance: fear, professional identity, and social stigma• Examples of AI-assisted outreach, email drafting, and meeting preparation• Why Gleb recommends reviewing AI-written email before sending• Questions about productivity, responsibility, and the future of workCHAPTERS00:00 Welcome back, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky01:09 What AI means for business owners05:46 Adapting AI to existing workflows07:45 Choosing AI tools: Gleb's perspective09:19 The psychology of AI adoption at work10:31 Job fears, professional identity, and social stigma15:30 Workflow 1: Prospect research and outreach19:41 Workflow 2: Email drafts in your voice21:55 Organizing email and checking spam22:28 ChatGPT and Claude: Gleb's comparison23:57 Workflow 3: Meeting preparation25:03 Connect with Gleb and explore his book26:10 AI safety, oversight, and loss-of-control concerns28:42 Productivity, purpose, and overreliance on AI31:32 Closing thoughtsGUEST RESOURCESBook information and free sample chapters:https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/aibook/Connect with Gleb on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/Mention that you heard him on Hanging Out with David Pasqualone & Friends when you send your connection request.Disaster Avoidance Experts:https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/Georgetown University Press book page:https://press.georgetown.edu/Book/The-Psychology-of-AI-Adoption-at-WorkConnect with David:https://DavidPasqualone.com/What is one recurring task you would like help with: outreach, email, or meeting prep? Tell us in the comments. Follow the channel and share this conversation with a business owner or teammate who would benefit.#AIAdoption #BusinessProductivity #GlebTsipurskySupport the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!The transition from foster care to adoption can bring relief and security, but it can also stir anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and behaviors families may not expect. In this episode, adoptive dad Adrian Potter shares what his family learned while adopting three siblings who had spent years in foster care. We discuss building trust through predictability and routine, helping a parentified child return to the role of sibling, giving children voice in the adoption process, responding to mixed emotions and changing behaviors, maintaining important connections, and building the support system families need before and after finalization.Resources:Foster Care Adoption – resource pagePreparing Children Already in the Home for an AdoptionEquipping The Kids in Your Home to Welcome a New ChildSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

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AI adoption fails when organisations treat it as a software rollout rather than a change to work, identity and accountability. In Series 4, Episode 9 of Wicked Problems, Toby Corballis speaks with behavioural scientist Dr Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and author of The Psychology of AI Adoption at Work: From Resistance to Results. They discuss AI work slop, metacompetence, professional identity, shadow AI, governance bottlenecks and the changing role of human judgement. They also examine whether humans should always own strategy or whether AI may eventually develop it within goals and values set by people. Book sample and AI adoption assessment Want to know more about new ways of working for the digital age, visit the Strategic Flow's website To learn more about AI Literacy and leadership training, visit the Cortessian website

Send us Fan MailA foster adoption can change your life and it can also test every ounce of your patience. We sit down with author and longtime educator Lane Igoudin to talk through what adopting from foster care actually looks like when the system's top priority is reunification, even while you are doing the daily work of parenting.Lane shares why he and his husband chose foster care adoption in Los Angeles County instead of private adoption, international adoption, or surrogacy, and how the experience pushed him to write his memoir *If A Family Maybe*. We get into the “concurrent planning” model, the reality of termination of parental rights, and the painful mismatch between what the law promises and what families often live through in court.We also cover practical expectations for prospective foster adoptive parents, including home studies, background checks, required parenting classes, ongoing oversight, and the unpredictable timelines that can turn a six month goal into years. Along the way, Lane raises bigger questions about what makes a family, who gets heard in the process, and why attachment and stability should matter as much as biology.If you are considering adoption from foster care, supporting LGBTQ parents, or trying to understand the foster care legal process beyond the paperwork, this conversation will give you clarity and a lot to think about. Subscribe, share this with someone exploring adoption, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question.If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.pacificcascadelegal.com.To learn more about Lane and how he can help you, you can visit his website at: https://laneigoudin.com/about-me/Disclaimer: Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such.

Are you a grandparent who suddenly became the anchor for your grandchildren's future, feeling as if your living room has transformed overnight into a command center? Are you buried under legal forms, switching between crisis management and nurturing, and wondering if anyone sees the full scope of what you're carrying? The reality of kinship care can feel like running a multi-department enterprise in the dark, all while holding together the threads of family.Eleven years ago, Dr. Kristy Smith and her husband went from celebrating their empty nest to welcoming two grandsons into their home, changing their retirement plans in a matter of days. With three business degrees and decades leading in HR and project management, nothing prepared her for the emotional and logistical challenge of navigating foster systems in three different states, making quick decisions with stakes higher than any boardroom. For more information on Dr Smith, to puchase her books, please visit her website.Welcome to "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity." This podcast is your community—a place where your lived experience is honored, your struggles seen, and your triumphs celebrated. Here, you'll find authentic conversation and expert insights on legal, financial, and emotional issues. We'll talk with those who understand the complexities of raising children who have experienced trauma, and we'll share strategies to create stability and love, even in uncertain times.You are not alone in this journey. Together, let's rewrite our families' futures by sharing stories, best practices, and hope—so you can lead your home with the heart and resilience of a true executive, surrounded by a network that understands.Send us Fan MailNew! Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Online Support Circle! Starting Wednesday, October 7th, we meet every other Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern.A peer-first, confidential space—free from cross-talk, judgment, or unsolicited advice. Guided by certified therapists, specialized family coaches, and counselors who truly understand kinship care. When we look at the child welfare system today, it's clear that the framework we've inherited is completely outdated. We keep trying to "fix" programs, but what if the problem isn't just funding or execution? What if the problem is how we frame the issues in the first place?Ali Caliendo, founder of the Kinship Policy Lab, reminded us that the questions we ask determine the policies we write, the data we collect, and the outcomes we pursue. I want to know how you're doing. Is the podcast giving you what you need? What support are you missing most right now? Send me a Direct Message on Facebook or Instagram or email me directly at laurabrazan@grandparents-raising-grandchildren.org. I read and reply to every message because this community is built on supporting each other!Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

In this episode of Data Driven, host Frank La Vigne sits down with Andy Pruett, co-founder and CEO of Lumiscent, to explore a topic often overlooked in the industrial sector: it's not a data problem—it's a decision problem.Andy explains how industrial companies are drowning in sensor data, but struggle to transform that information into actionable decisions that minimize physical asset risk. The conversation dives into how AI-powered decision intelligence can illuminate hidden vulnerabilities, contextualize risk in real-time, and empower industries like mining, manufacturing, and energy to make smarter, faster calls on the shop floor.From the challenges of aging infrastructure to the growing retirement wave of experienced engineers, this episode reveals how the right blend of technology and expertise is shaping a new era of operational resilience and risk management.LinksAndy on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/andypruett/Watch on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzpVpgoO5KALumicent -https://www.lumicent.com/Blog Post -https://www.franksworld.com/2026/09/28/navigating-the-data-tsunami-from-iot-sensors-to-smarter-decisions-in-industrial-operations/Time Stamps00:00 Focusing on asset risk management03:56 Managing food plant risks07:48 Managing information in heavy industries11:45 Workforce challenges and knowledge loss16:00 Transforming data into decisions18:46 Predictive maintenance challenges in plants22:14 Adoption urgency and house analogy27:32 Collaborating with Risk Engineers29:16 Understanding insurance risk strategies32:31 Insurance industry changes and parametrics36:46 Managing risk in operations40:03 Challenges with predictive analytics in cars43:02 Getting into engineering from Alaska45:37 Handling a power outage crisis49:01 Wrapping up and contact info

In this episode, we sit down with Siyon Kim, founder of the Yankee Folly Mustang Adoption Center in New Paltz, New York. Dedicated to finding loving homes for America's wild mustangs, Siyon has built a community focused on adoption, education, and giving these iconic horses a second chance.Siyon shares the story behind the adoption center, the unique challenges and rewards of working with wild horses.  This conversation offers a fascinating look at the effort to preserve the legacy of the American mustang, one horse at a time.

Jeff Mains sits down with Carl Lenocker, a 30-year enterprise software veteran who started in Silicon Valley in the '80s, survived the dot-com bust, and now consults founders on what actually creates durable companies. Carl delivers a sobering assessment: more than 90% of the AI companies being built today could be reproduced by a larger competitor in six months or less. The conversation covers why distribution matters more than product, why "get acquired" is a hope masquerading as a plan, the disappearing apprenticeship pipeline and what it quietly breaks inside organizations, how AI "second brains" may replace tribal knowledge transfer, and what software might look like in 10 years when bespoke AI-generated tools could replace the SaaS model entirely. Carl also shares lessons from his book Success Plan for Life, his contrarian investment philosophy, and why he'd rather put money in apartment complexes than most small AI startups right now.Key Takeaways[4:18] — 90%+ of AI companies being built today could be reproduced by a larger competitor in about six months.[7:08] — Distribution matters 100x more than the product when anyone can build something.[8:35] — Rumors of SaaS being dead are completely overblown — AI is amplifying software roles, not eliminating them.[11:41] — Entry-level jobs have fallen off a cliff, and the loss of mentorship-style apprenticeships may cost companies in 5–10 years.[16:44] — Enterprise clients are greenlighting 8–10 AI platforms but expect to consolidate to 1–2 by 2027 — value and outcomes will decide who survives.[19:13] — Carl would rather invest in apartment complexes right now than small AI software companies, because most lack a defensible moat.[22:35] — Fundamentals matter: companies without a path to profitability, like pets.com, fail regardless of the hype surrounding them.[24:40] — Executive presence without a successful product is putting the cart before the horse — build the business first, hire the presence later.[30:49] — "Get acquired" is not a plan; most founders don't respect how hard acquisition actually is.[34:57] — Splunk's T-shirt marketing campaign is a masterclass in creative distribution and brand-building.[37:19] — Human-to-human relationships and sales skills are the most AI-proof skills you can invest in right now.[39:13] — In 5–10 years, software could become bespoke — AI agents building custom, self-maintaining solutions tailored to each company.Tweetable Quotes[7:02] Carl Lenocker: "If you could vibe code it in your basement, a major firm could probably have what you've built in six months."[7:28] Jeff Mains: "Distribution mattered way more than the product, and I think that is 100 times more true today than it's ever been."[8:35] Carl Lenocker: "The rumors of SaaS being dead are completely overblown."[19:13] Jeff Mains: "You'd rather put money in apartment complexes right now than a small AI software company."[26:08] Carl Lenocker: "People who put executive presence in front of having a successful product and a path to profitability are putting the cart before the horse."[32:25] Carl Lenocker: "Getting acquired is hard, and most people do not give it the respect it's due."[37:25] Carl Lenocker: "Everything good in my life came from having a plan. Second to that, everything good came from relationships."[37:55] Carl Lenocker: "If you're young and want to prevent your job from being taken by AI, invest in relationship building and sales skills."SaaS Leadership Lessons1. Distribution is the real moat. When anyone can build a product — and AI makes that faster every day — the companies that win are the ones that own distribution. Carl notes he could build a million-dollar company with one good SDR, one closer, and a product person, regardless of what the product actually is. If your go-to-market strategy is an afterthought, your company will be too.2. Tie every customer investment to a measurable outcome. Carl's 15+ years in customer success taught him that renewals live or die on value realization. Whether a client is writing a $50 million check or a $50,000 check, the question is always the same: did they see 2x, 3x, 4x the value of what they're paying? In the AI gold rush, companies theorizing future value will eventually have to prove it — and the ones who can't will be cut.3. Build a path to profitability from day one. The pets.com cautionary tale still applies. Hype without fundamentals is a time bomb. Carl's contrast between pets.com (no shipping infrastructure, no plan to ever make money) and Amazon (Bezos building distribution centers while everyone laughed) is the exact lens founders should use on their own AI startups today. Growth at all costs is no longer a viable strategy.4. "Get acquired" is not a plan — build like you're running it for a decade. Doug Merritt, former CEO of Splunk, said it best: people don't understand how hard it is to get acquired. Many founders take VC money, face mounting dilution, miss their growth apex, and end up sold to a hedge fund that fires 80% of employees. Build a company you'd want to run for 10–20 years. If someone wants to acquire it anyway, that's a bonus — not a strategy.5. Executive presence is hireable; product and revenue are not. Don't put charisma in front of fundamentals. Alex Karp at Palantir isn't charming — but he has a product that works and investors trust the results. Steve Jobs was known to be difficult. Bill Gates, same. Elizabeth Holmes had the presence but not the product. You can always hire a seasoned executive to sit across from clients. You can't hire your way out of a product nobody wants.6. Invest in human relationships — your most AI-proof skill. As AI writes emails, sends IMs, and soon handles calls, the ability to take someone to dinner, build genuine trust, and navigate a human-to-human conversation toward business outcomes becomes increasingly rare and valuable. Carl's advice to young professionals: relationship building and sales skills are where you should invest, because AI can fake empathy but it can't build real trust. 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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider podcast, Rhea Kelly, editor-in-chief of Campus Technology, chats with Rob Coyle, product manager for digital credentials at 1EdTech, about his organization's recent reports on the digital credential ecosystem, including employer data needs and technical transport workflows into hiring systems. Coyle defines digital credentials as standardized, metadata-rich packages that make learning and employment data trusted, verifiable, and interoperable, distinguishing them from micro-credentials. He describes K–12 use cases for staff development and early workforce pipelines, and highlights barriers to adoption such as limited awareness, inconsistent data placement, and challenges moving credential data into HR and applicant tracking systems. The discussion covers AI's dual impact: helping analyze curriculum and define pathways while also increasing résumé noise, making verifiable credentials more valuable. Coyle urges higher education IT leaders to lead cross-stakeholder planning, start small with pilots, credential co-curricular learning, and avoid assumptions about how learners will use credentials over time. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:37 What 1EdTech Does 01:38 Digital Credentials Explained 05:29 K12 Workforce Pipeline 07:03 Inside the New Reports 08:04 Employer Data Needs 11:05 Credential Transport Workflows 12:19 Barriers to Adoption 14:49 Consistency and Standards 17:08 AI Changes Hiring Signals 21:30 AI Skills And Literacy 23:33 IT Leaders Lead Strategy 28:09 Quick Wins for Learners 30:26 Design for Lifelong Use 31:47 Closing and Where to Listen Resource links: 1EdTech's digital credentials reports Who's at Your Table? Building a Campus Coalition for LER Success 1EdTech Digital Credentials Procurement Considerations More on 1EdTech's digital credentials work Music: Mixkit Duration: 32 minutes Transcript (coming soon)

AI adoption is moving fast, but governance is struggling to keep up. In this episode, Chris sits down with Ignacio Lopez, founder of Work Smart AI and Fractional Head of AI, to discuss how MSPs can help clients move from AI experimentation to secure, scalable adoption.Drawing on his experience in auditing, risk management, and enterprise technology, Ignacio explains why governance must come before tools. They explore AI policies, connector risks, access controls, model governance, data foundations, token economics, and the growing threat of shadow AI.Ignacio shares a practical roadmap for MSPs to evolve from tool resellers to trusted AI advisors by leading assessments, enforcing guardrails, managing deployments, controlling costs, and building governance programs that withstand security, compliance, and business scrutiny.If you're looking to help clients adopt AI safely and effectively, this episode offers a clear blueprint for turning AI from a shiny tool into a business capability.

Every product team is shipping AI. But the dirty secret is that, for many companies, very few users are adopting. The feature launches, the people who try it love it, and adoption stalls anyway. Our guest today thinks that's because teams obsess over building AI and barely think about adoption. Charanya Kannan is VP and GM of Navan Anywhere, which puts Navan's AI travel and expense tools inside Slack, Teams, and Gemini, where people already work, instead of asking them to open another app. She joined Navan when the company was still called TripActions and doing under $50 million in revenue... now it's well on its way to a billion. Her take: if customers have to work harder to use your AI, it isn't actually better. In this episode, Charanya shares: How Navan Anywhere was built distribution-first, bringing booking and expenses into the tools people already use every day Why Navan's margins went up in the AI era, while the rest of SaaS braces for compression And why she believes PMs who mostly manage process and Jira tickets will fade away, while those who can actually drive user benefit and business outcomes will matter more than ever Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetcharanya/ Navan: https://navan.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:17 Why AI features don't always get adopted 06:30 Building Navan Anywhere distribution-first 10:13 When to use AI vs. deterministic systems 12:01 Conversational cognitive load and why good UI still matters 15:57 Evals, distilled models, and the AI reliability pyramid 20:14 Product owners vs. product managers in the AI era 26:10 How Navan is growing margins while SaaS faces AI compression 31:40 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Charanya Kannan.

What if you spent more than half a century knowing you were loved, but still wondering where you came from?For Julie Melanson, being adopted was never a secret. She grew up surrounded by family and love, yet questions about her biological identity remained part of her story. Then, at 51, Julie made the decision that would change her life: she went searching for her birth mother.And she found her.In this deeply moving episode of A Voice and Beyond, Julie shares the extraordinary story behind her memoir, Not Yours to Keep—a story of adoption, identity, belonging, motherhood, grief, courage, and the complicated emotions that can accompany discovering where we come from.Julie takes us inside the moment she finally connected with her birth mother and heard the words that changed everything: her mother had been looking for her too.What followed was an opportunity Julie could once only have imagined—the chance to know her biological mother, connect with birth siblings, discover extraordinary similarities within her biological family, and begin filling in pieces of her own identity.But this isn't simply a story about finding a birth mother.In this conversation we explore:The emotional risks involved in searching for biological familyWhat it feels like to recognise yourself in people you've only just metNature, nurture and the formation of identityThe complicated emotions surrounding adoptionJulie's experience of loving—and losing—two mothersGrief, resilience and the enduring nature of family bondsWhat Julie would like other adoptees to knowWhy understanding our past can sometimes transform our relationship with the presentThis episode will resonate far beyond the adoption community.Because underneath Julie's remarkable story lies a question almost every human being asks at some point:Who am I and how much of who I am has come from where I came from?Find Julie Here:juliemelansonauthor.com/linkedin.com/in/julie-melanson-3b27124/facebook.com/juliemelan/instagram.com/julie_melanson_author/Book:Not Yours to Keep: A Story about Adoption and the Strength and Resilience of Two Women - https://juliemelansonauthor.com/#container10Find Marisa online:Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videosResources:MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! ...

Can AI and humanoid robots actually transform manufacturing? Jonathan Green sits down with Jens Mobius (Managing Partner, Infinity Partners) on why Gen AI has gone from a nice-to-have to a defensive imperative for mid-market manufacturers, the "spaceship dilemma" of when to adopt, the staggering economics of humanoid robots ($10/hour today toward $1/hour by 2035 vs. $18/hour manual labor), the real bots already on factory floors (Figure 02 at BMW, Apptronik's Apollo at Mercedes, Tesla's Optimus), and the change-management discipline that makes adoption actually stick. Key Takeaways: • Gen AI is now a defensive imperative — 82% of knowledge workers already use it, so if your company hasn't set it up, it's running as shadow IT. You can still leapfrog with agents and RPA. • The "spaceship dilemma": if you wait for perfect tech you never leave the dock — you have to commit to a tool and start experimenting now, or you miss the humanoid-robot wave. • Humanoid economics are staggering — ~$10/hour today, dropping toward $1/hour by 2035, against $18/hour manual labor. General-purpose bots are versatile, so they hold value even when your strategy changes. • With Gen AI the sequence flips: tool-first, experiment, THEN build the process — the opposite of traditional IT. Just keep the experiments aligned to company priorities, not wild. • Adoption is change management: 6–8 leader-owned initiatives, biweekly "shared consciousness" meetings (McChrystal's Team of Teams), and 1:1 coaching spread best practice and keep costly experimenting to a minimum. Notable Quotes: "Gen AI is an absolute imperative to not miss the boat." — Jens Mobius "If you decide to catch the wave, you better paddle out there." — Jens Mobius Connect with Jens Mobius: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmobius/ Website: https://infinity-partners.co Enjoyed this? Follow The Artificial Intelligence Podcast and share it with someone in manufacturing.Connect with Jonathan GreenThe Bestseller: ChatGPT ProfitsFree Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPTFree Book on Amazon: Fire Your BossPodcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/  Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunesVideo Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast 

Matt and Eric kick off a quick Killer Esther run with 2009's ORPHAN, starring Isabelle Fuhrman as a psycho little girl who, like the Transformers, is more than meets the eye.

Law firms and legal departments face pressure to adopt AI, yet buying another tool does not answer the hardest question: Which problem needs solving? Dr. Maryam Salehijam, founder and CEO of Andarzi, joins Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer to discuss how legal teams choose between existing systems, new vendors, and tools built for their own workflows. Her starting point is to observe the work, identify a useful outcome, and then decide what technology belongs in the process.Salehijam describes legal teams paying for AI platforms while struggling to get consistent use from them. She urges organizations to examine tools they already own and ask vendors for more training before adding another subscription. A legal department's use of ServiceNow for intake provides one example. The conversation also tackles shifting model capabilities, consumption pricing, and the cost of assigning an expensive model to a routine task.What counts as a return on legal AI investment? Time and money matter, but Salehijam argues for measuring employee satisfaction as well. Repetitive contract review and document work consume attention lawyers would prefer to spend on judgment, business problems, and client relationships. She describes using anonymous feedback before and after a workflow change to learn whether people's work has improved, while Greg raises the tension between hours saved and the billable hour.The discussion turns to local AI models, data security, and the growing interest in AI-native law firms. Salehijam argues for decisions based on the task and the client's requirements, including a direct conversation with clients about how their information should be handled. Greg presses her on whether smaller firms and large firms face different constraints. Marlene asks whether the emerging “legal engineer” role will endure, prompting a pointed exchange about technical skill, credentials, and what lawyers need to learn.For teams putting AI into practice, Salehijam favors hands-on learning with peers, repeated use, and work product over a quick certificate. She also warns leaders to account for the time and effort a new workflow demands before promising immediate gains. In the closing questions, she reflects on a legal AI market with fewer new entrants than she expected and predicts more law firms and legal departments will ask whether owning a workflow serves them better than renewing another set of software seats.LINKSAndarziDr. Maryam Salehijam on LinkedInAI Fluency for Legal Professionals on MavenHarveyLegoraServiceNow Legal Service DeliveryNotionAstra for LawListen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠SubstackEmail: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: Jerry David DeCicca

With Jo on holiday, Chris and Alex open with a quick recap of chapter 7. The law was good but powerless, sin was pervasive, and the chapter ended with Paul's cry: who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ. They then read verses 1–11. They unpack "no condemnation" as both a verdict and a penalty. The cross deals with the believer's forensic status, but it also deals with sin's power and its wages of death. They note how the chapter brings the Holy Spirit to centre stage, and how Paul contrasts "the law of the Spirit of life" with "the law of sin and death". For the Trinitarian nerds, verses 3–4 show all three persons at work. Chris points out that the Greek peri hamartias ("for sin") carries the language of the Septuagint's sin offering. Christ both fulfils the law's standard and becomes the offering for those who can't meet it. They also hear echoes of Ezekiel's returning Spirit and Jeremiah's law written on the heart. And, as promised to Jo, the new Exodus gets a mention.Verses 12–17 move the metaphor from slavery to family. Chris suggests adoption is less a picture than the underlying reality of the relationship, with both obligations and blessings. Alex brings in the prodigal son and his older brother: our identity rests in the Father, and our obligations flow out of that identity rather than earning it. The pair explore adoption in first-century Jewish and Roman settings, where an adoptee took on a new father's name, status and inheritance (hence the outrageous number of men called Gaius Julius Caesar). They discuss how best to render "Abba": not "Daddy", but something closer to an Australian "Dad", both reverent and intimate. They close the section on verse 17's condition that heirs suffer with Christ in order to be glorified with him.Verses 18–27 zoom out to the cosmic scale. Paul's "present sufferings" carry real weight coming from a former persecutor who now suffers for the faith. Alex pushes back on a narrow "where do I go when I die?" view of salvation. Paul's vision is a whole creation set free from its bondage to decay, reversing the effects of Genesis 3. Chris draws on being present for his wife's two labours to unpack the childbirth imagery: real anguish, with anticipation and new life on the other side. The Spirit becomes the bridge between the now and the not yet, interceding with groans too deep for words, a striking contrast to the helplessness of chapter 7. Both hosts firmly reject the idea that suffering is a sign that blessing has failed.The final section, verses 28–39, is a dense run of famous verses. "All things work together for good" is read against Genesis 50 and the Joseph story, where the good God brings may land generations later, and where the personal good is conformity to Christ rather than material blessing. On the "golden chain" of foreknew, predestined, called, justified and glorified, Chris and Alex outline several readings. They include whether foreknowledge and predestination should be merged or kept distinct, and whether "calling" is an invitation or a summons. Chris also notes the link between kaleō and ekklēsia. Both argue the chain is mainly about sanctification and family likeness to Christ, read corporately more than individually. The past-tense "glorified" speaks of a future so certain it can be described as done. Alex notes that every link in the chain is an act of God rather than a human response. Then come Paul's rhetorical questions, the quotation from Psalm 44 and the rare word hupernikōmen, "more than conquerors" (or in Chris's words, "uber victorious", not to be confused with the delivery app). The episode ends on Paul's sweeping list of things that cannot separate us from God's love, which Alex offers as the pastoral takeaway. Chris and Alex also flag that chapters 9–11 are coming next, where Paul turns to what all this means for the history of God's people.Resources used for this episode: Tom Schreiner and Colin Kruse on Romans; Douglas Moo; Ernst Käsemann; N.T. Wright's Paul: Fresh Perspectives and The Climax of the Covenant;Beverly Roberts Gaventa's When in Romans; Michael Gorman; Leon Morris. Big thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon.

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Matt Spiegel, EVP of TruAudience Growth Strategy at TransUnion, says AI is not a shortcut around your data problems — it's a force multiplier that makes them bigger. New TransUnion research found 89% of marketers are increasing AI investment while only 13% have fully scaled it.Adoption is not the same as scale. Nearly half of surveyed leaders say AI now spans multiple core marketing functions, but only 13% have scaled it fully. Spiegel on what stalls organizations between a working pilot and enterprise integration.Confidence is running ahead of readiness. 64% are confident they'll hit their AI goals, yet just 42% rate their people readiness as high and only 36% say the same of data and process. Spiegel on what "data ready" actually requires — unification, identity resolution, or governance.Efficiency metrics are hiding the real question. 65% of marketers measure AI success primarily through time and cost savings, while fewer than half use marketing mix modeling, multi-touch attribution, or incrementality testing. Spiegel on building a measurement framework a board will accept.About Matt SpiegelAt TransUnion, Matt drives the growth strategy for TruAudience, the company's suite of marketing data products. He partners with product and market leaders to align client needs with innovation, ensuring strategic synergy across teams. His leadership stems from deep experience: he previously led TransUnion's Marketing Solutions and Media & Entertainment businesses, and has spent decades at the intersection of marketing, media, data, and technology.Before joining TransUnion in 2018, Matt was SVP at MediaLink, where he managed Fortune 100 client relationships and built their Data and Technology Practice. Earlier, he founded Resolution Media, Omnicom's search marketing agency, and as Global Digital CEO of Omnicom Media Group, he launched the company's programmatic buying capabilities.A recognized business builder and change agent, Matt has held roles as an entrepreneur, agency executive, and strategic consultant. He's a Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree and currently advises startups and young entrepreneurs. He also serves on the board of The KWOE Foundation. Matt lives in Chicago with his wife, Marnie, and their two children, Leo and Penny.Matt Spiegel on LinkedIn---------- Resources ----------TruAudience by TransUnion: https://www.transunion.com/solution/truaudienceThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.The hardest part of martech right now is telling which tools are actually earning their keep. That's the question running through the MarTech Summit Boston agenda on October 27. We're attending MarTech Summit Boston on October 27 as a media partner. If you want to join, the code AGILE15 saves you 15%.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Need to evaluate martech, AI, or CX platforms and don't know where to start? The Agile Brand Guide List is now in beta. We're building the most useful, free-to-use, and up-to-date way to assess what truly matters when evaluating platforms.Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Enjoyed the show? Tell us more and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedIn.Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter, and check out Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology.The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Milena, starting with her early years in a Bulgarian orphanage, then the hope and promise of being adopted by an American family, and finally the emerging and increasingly ominous consequences of early attachment trauma and institutionalization. Adoption is complicated and multi-layered….and the unforeseen consequences of adoption can play out over a lifetime.  Milena thought she had won the golden ticket out of the orphanage and into a new life in America, but after the initial honeymoon period, the deeper reality of what it means to spend the first 5 years of life in an institutional setting began to swallow her up and tear her apart. Support the showElemental Psychedelicshttps://www.elementalpsychedelics.com/Explore every episode through themes, domains, formats, and speakers. The BFTA CODEX is a listener-built and curated field guide to the podcast. https://bfta-codex.orgBFTA episode recommendations/Podcast pagehttps://www.craigheacockmd.com/podcast-page/BFTA on IG @backfromtheabysspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/backfromtheabysspodcast/Support the show

In this episode, a panel of AI experts, Meryem Arik (DoubleWord), Clara Higuera Cabañes (BBVA), and Jeff Smith (C Proof), demystify the current state of AI in the enterprise. The discussion navigates the "industrial revolution" moment in AI adoption, exploring why companies are rushing toward these technologies to maintain competitive advantages while grappling with reliability, ethical considerations, and the evolving role of software engineering. The conversation highlights the growing tension between proprietary models like Claude and the rise of high-quality open-source alternatives. The guests delve into the technical debt of "generative code," the shift from deterministic to non-deterministic programming, and the critical need for sovereignty over the software supply chain. From local LLM usage to the next wave of "structuralist AI," this episode provides a roadmap for businesses and developers looking to navigate the complex AI landscape. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3SCS4ZZ Newsletter: Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter, a monthly roundup of the patterns and technologies senior practitioners are working through, with the news and lessons from people doing the work: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter InfoQ Online Certification Programs: 5-week online cohorts for senior engineers and architects, built around QCon talks. Programs now cover software architecture, AI engineering, and organizational architecture. Each week you join a four-hour live session with a confidential peer group of practitioners from other companies, apply frameworks from QCon talks to the decisions you're making at work, and earn an InfoQ certification. You leave with new approaches, or confirmation that the calls you're already making are the right ones. Learn more: https://certification.qconferences.com/ Upcoming Events: QCon San Francisco 2026 (November 16-20, 2026) https://qconsf.com/ QCon London 2027 (April 13-16, 2027) https://qconlondon.com/ The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly conversations with senior software leaders about how they build systems and teams, including what they'd do differently. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: The InfoQ Podcast: https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ: https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq X: https://x.com/InfoQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Share what you've learned building software with a community of senior practitioners, and get your work in front of the people who read InfoQ. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

Psychedelic therapy is increasingly becoming a part of clinical decision making, as evidenced by Compass Pathways' announcement earlier this year of successful trial results for COMP360 psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Kimberly Chew, Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell LLP, and L. Alison McInnes, MD, MS, Director of Psychedelic Medicine, Mindful Health Solutions, discuss the clinical realities and legal gray zones of psychedelic therapies as they move from controlled trials into real-world practice. They cover recent developments, the gap between clinical trials and clinical practice, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, and what good early adoption looks like in the clinical setting. Kimberly and Alison authored a Health Law Weekly article on this topic.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE_HTFUWbG8Read Kimberly and Alison's Health Law Weekly article: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/content-library/health-law-weekly/2026/april/10/psychedelics-in-psychiatry-early-medical-adoption Essential Legal Updates, Now in AudioAHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal EducationLearn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/. 

Government agencies are still figuring out how to use artificial intelligence without losing public trust. Election administrators may be further along than many realize. According to Dr. Beth Noveck, author of Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy, they're developing practical ways to combine AI tools with human judgment and accountability. She joins me now to discuss what every government leader can learn from that experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore the complex issues surrounding marriage, family, education, and American identity through a conservative Christian lens. Guest Katie Faust shares insights on cultural trends, policy impacts, and biblical principles shaping society.Resources:Article: Gay Dad's Disturbing Diary Illuminates Dysfunctions Of Buying Babies written by Katie Faust : https://thefederalist.com/2026/09/16/gay-dads-disturbing-diary-illuminates-dysfunctions-of-buying-babies/Article: In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? Written by Nikole Hannah-Jones founder of 1619 : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/magazine/ny-public-schools-black-students-segregation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ClE.Vyfb.JogBuuh6KvBt&smid=url-share&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailArticle: The Cut - The New Dad Getting Laid While the Baby Naps https://www.thecut.com/article/new-sex-diaries-story-the-new-dad-getting-laid-as-the-baby-sleeps.html Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview00:34 - Katie Faust's Credibility and Focus02:41 - The Disturbing Diary of a Gay Dad03:57 - The Impact of Postpartum and Hormonal Changes on Fathers08:00 - The Biological and Biblical Foundations of Marriage11:01 - Adoption, Surrogacy, and the Natural Family12:36 - The Cultural and Political Shift on Marriage Support15:09 - Gay Marriage and the Victimhood Narrative20:17 - Children as Victims of Policy and Cultural Changes22:41 - The Redefinition of Parenthood Laws26:27 - The Role of Education and School Choice30:35 - The Fight Against Transgender Ideology43:52 - The Impact of Immigration and American Identity54:41 - The Cultural Roots of American ExceptionalismWays To Follow Katy Faust:Website: https://thembeforeus.com/katy-faust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katyfaustauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/ X: https://x.com/Katy_Faust 

Una nuova tesi su come affrontare la sicurezza informatica promette di ridurre la disparità fra l'efficacia dei modelli AI per attaccare i software e quella per scrivere codice sicuro. Scopriamo insieme di cosa si tratta.Inoltre: trovata una vulnerabilità anche in Blink, una nuova tesi sul trend del consumo energetico per il mining, l'Iran torna a parlare di Bitcoin, ed è uscito il nuovo Bitcoin Adoption Index 2026.It's Showtime!

Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. Qualls, and Betsy Kylstra share their stories as an adoptive mother, adopted child, and birth parent to equip those affected by adoption to experience healing from the wounds caused by broken families. Hear about God’s redemptive and transformative work through adoption. Receive a copy of "Healing for Every Heart in Adoption" and an audio download of "Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!With so many trauma-informed parenting approaches available, how do foster, adoptive, and kinship parents know which strategies will actually fit their child and family? In this episode, childhood trauma consultant Beth Tyson helps parents cut through the overwhelm and understand what to look for in a trauma-responsive parenting model. We explore why safety, trust, attachment, and connection should be at the foundation; how trauma can affect a child's behavior, developmental age, sensory needs, and relationships; and why caregiver self-awareness matters just as much as understanding the child. You'll also learn how to evaluate claims such as “evidence-based” and “brain-based,” recognize red flags in parenting programs, and decide when to adapt, combine, or move on from an approach that isn't working.Resources:Helping Children Heal from TraumaParenting Children With Challenging BehaviorTherapy Resources for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship FamiliesSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

Due to audio issues, this recording does not include the full teaching.This week, Ryan Patrick Murphy shares a message from Joshua 6 titled "The Courage of the Presence." Through the fall of Jericho, Ryan invites us to dust off our dreams and face a hard truth: as we grow in the Kingdom of God, we need more courage, not less.Ryan starts with his own early faith. He skipped theater practice for Wednesday night youth group and spent two awkward years praying for strangers at the mall, where God broke his fear of what others thought. From there he names three things courage requires. The first is risk, which is not recklessness but confidence in a good Father. Ryan compares this to securely attached children, like his son Hoxton walking into his first day of school. The second is initiative: rest is good, but it isn't God, and some of us are so afraid of burning out that we aren't burning at all. The third is obedience, and here Ryan gives four questions for discernment. Does this next step fit the whole story of Scripture? Do the people around me affirm it? Do I resonate with it? Is there an open door? Along the way, he also gives pastoral guidance on the harder parts of the Jericho story.Ryan anchors the sermon in Romans 8:14–15. We did not receive a spirit of slavery that falls back into fear. We received the Spirit of adoption. The spirit of slavery shows up as anxiety, scarcity, and control, including wanting God to act like a drill sergeant rather than a Father. Adoption brings us into relationship and gives us an inheritance. Put simply, we don't risk to earn God's approval. We risk from it.Ultimately, this sermon invites us to break up with fear and perfectionism and live as sons and daughters. God often gives us the big promise and the next step, and leaves out everything in between. As we trust Him step by step, in community and in peace, He forms in us the courage to dream wild Kingdom dreams for our city.

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Any company planning to incorporate AI into its operations should start with a clear plan and set of objectives, Ben Thurecht, chief technology officer at maritime freight management solution provider Veson Nautical, advises in this podcast

Jodi Jackson Tucker, Lisa C. Qualls, and Betsy Kylstra share their stories as an adoptive mother, adopted child, and birth parent to equip those affected by adoption to experience healing from the wounds caused by broken families. Hear about God’s redemptive and transformative work through adoption. Receive a copy of "Healing for Every Heart in Adoption" and an audio download of "Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Why is employee AI use rising so quickly while measurable business value remains difficult for many organizations to find? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with David Martin, Senior Partner and Global Leader of People and Organization at BCG, about the firm's fourth annual AI and workforce report. The research surveyed 11,749 employees across 14 countries and points to a growing divide between companies that distribute AI tools and companies that give people a clear plan for changing how work gets done. BCG reports that 74 percent of frontline and nonmanagerial employees now use AI regularly, an increase of 23 percentage points from the previous year. Adoption, however, is only part of the story. The report says 71 percent of employees receive little or no guidance about what to do with the time AI frees, while over half are not redirecting that capacity into strategic work. David describes one of the research findings that best captures the problem. Companies where employees understand the strategic direction but rate their AI tools poorly can realize greater value than organizations with strong tools and limited strategic clarity. Better technology helps, but its impact remains small when employees do not understand which business problem they are solving or how the operating model should change. The report connects clearer strategy with a roughly 25 percentage point increase in measurable business impact when companies redesign workflows from end to end or create new business models. BCG says strong tools without that clarity produce an improvement of roughly five percentage points. Companies that redesign workflows also outperform tool-only adopters by 23 percentage points on measurable business impact, 22 points on time saved, and 20 points on job satisfaction. David explains what redesign looks like in practice. Giving software engineers stronger coding tools may improve part of a development task, but keeping the overall product lifecycle unchanged limits the result. A deeper redesign considers how research, product management, engineering, and decision-making operate together, then changes roles and processes around the capability of AI. The objective is a better business outcome rather than a faster version of the same work. This distinction also explains why promising pilots fail when companies attempt to expand them. A pilot can prove that a model works inside a controlled environment. Wider deployment tests whether the organization surrounding that model works. David cites BCG research indicating that 70 percent of the factors determining whether AI scales with a return relate to people, organization, and process. Talent, operating models, cross-functional teamwork, incentives, learning, and leadership all become part of the result. Measurement must also move beyond adoption. David argues that the final metrics remain familiar business outcomes such as conversion, competitive win rate, price realization, cycle time, and inventory performance. A pilot can use controlled comparison to test whether AI changes one of those outcomes. The missing management step is often accountability. If several executives share ownership but nobody is responsible for the return, the investment can continue without a clear test of success. There is a case for broad experimentation because it can build familiarity and surface ideas. David warns that hundreds of isolated use cases can also fragment investment, increase risk, and save small amounts of individual time without producing company-level value. His preferred balance combines focused governance with structured opportunities such as hackathons, where employees contribute ideas but the organization selects which ones receive investment. The workforce findings add an important human dimension. BCG says 67 percent of regular AI users report higher job satisfaction, while 41 percent also report higher cognitive load. David connects that tension with the effort required to assign work to agents, evaluate quality, and keep those agents operating. He refers to separate BCG research called AI Brain Fry, which found productivity rising as employees managed additional agents until a limiting point. In that research, productivity fell when workers moved beyond managing three agents. Training remains another stubborn problem. The report says 72 percent of employees believe AI has changed skill expectations, and nearly half say their role is moving toward directing and managing AI. Only 36 percent feel they have received enough training, a figure David says has not improved despite new learning programs. His recommendation is in-context training that brings AI into daily work, followed by peer discussion about what worked, what failed, and how behavior should change. The purpose of recovered time may be the most revealing management question of all. David says employees report saving an average of around eight hours a week, but many use that time to perform additional versions of the same tasks. That can become demoralizing if greater output benefits the company without giving employees room for learning, infrastructure improvement, experimentation, or new product work. Leaders need to explain where the capacity should go and why. Clear communication also reduces fear. Automation targets introduced without an explanation of strategy can leave employees assuming that efficiency is a code word for job loss. When leaders explain whether AI is intended to improve customer experience, create growth, reduce cost, or change the business model, employees have a better basis for understanding what is expected of them. If strategic clarity is producing greater value than better tools, should the next AI investment begin with another platform or with a decision about how the work itself must change? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts.   Useful Links AI at Work: Strategy Matters More Than Tools When Using AI Leads to "Brain Fry" When Everyone Uses AI, Companies Risk Losing Critical Skills LinkedIn – BCG on the CHRO Agenda    

FASD specialist and adoptive mom Sandra Flach joins Jesse to break down fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: what it actually is, why it hides behind behavior nobody understands, and why it's one of the most common and least discussed disabilities in foster care and adoption. Sandra shares her own family's diagnosis journey and the accommodations-based approach that finally helped her understand her sons instead of just managing their behavior. It's a conversation for anyone parenting a child whose brain might be working differently than expected, diagnosed or not. Sandra Flach is co-founder of Justice for Orphans and an adoptive and kinship parent of six. After her own sons were diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, she became a national voice on FASD, offering training, coaching, and a peer support community for foster and adoptive families. Website: Justice for Orphans: FASD Training & Support Key Takeaways FASD is far more common than most people realize (one in twenty people prenatally exposed to alcohol, up to seventy percent of kids in foster care), yet true diagnosis is rare because doctors are trained to look for facial features present in fewer than ten percent of cases. FASD symptoms overlap heavily with trauma and can look like willful defiance, but the brain difference is real: what looks like "won't" is usually "can't," especially around executive function, auditory processing, and daily living skills. The path forward is accommodation, not consequence: understanding a child's specific struggles (memory, impulse control, sensory processing) and adjusting expectations the same way we already do for visible disabilities. Timestamped Outline 00:00 – Introduction: meet Sandra Flach, adoptive and kinship mom, FASD specialist and advocate 00:01 – FASD 101: how common it actually is, and why it's called an invisible disability 00:08 – Getting a diagnosis: who can diagnose FASD, and why so few doctors do 00:13 – Why the standard diagnostic criteria miss 90% of cases 00:19 – Not a straight line: the "scribble" and FASD's scattered developmental profile 00:28 – Why it's not that they won't, it's that they can't: executive function and the brain 00:36 – The neurobehavioral approach: accommodations instead of consequences 00:40 – "A child with brain damage": the reframe that changed how Sandra saw her sons 00:46 – Grief, interdependence, and redefining what success looks like 00:52 – Untangling shame, for parents, kids, and birth parents 01:03 – The long view: daily living skills, connection, and "not yet" instead of "never" 01:07 – Where to find Sandra: her support group, training, podcast, and a free gift Resources Mentioned Justice for Orphans: FASD Training & Support Hope Community (Sandra's online FASD support group) The Adoption & Foster Care Journey podcast Sandra Flach's site (Soul Care Saturday devotional and free breath prayers download) Call to Action (CTA) ETC Shopify ETC Newsletter signup ETC Instagram ETC Facebook Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Sandra's Background(00:01:46) - What Is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(00:03:30) - Sandra's Family Journey to Diagnosis(00:07:57) - Challenges Getting an FASD Diagnosis(00:10:36) - Alcohol as a Teratogen and Whole-Body Effects(00:12:58) - Diagnosis Barriers and Facial Features Myth(00:14:17) - Navigating Diagnosis Without Birth History(00:18:48) - Developmental Gaps and Scattered Abilities(00:26:22) - Coping Strategies and Stress Capacity(00:28:21) - Executive Function and Misunderstood Behavior(00:30:28) - Communication Challenges and Real-Life Examples(00:33:55) - Untangling Trauma vs FASD Symptoms(00:35:54) - Accommodations as a Neurobehavioral Approach(00:39:36) - Seeing Brain Differences Instead of Bad Behavior(00:42:19) - Adults with FASD and Lifelong Accommodations(00:44:17) - Grieving Expectations and Celebrating the Child(00:47:58) - Community, Support Groups, and Celebrating Wins(00:52:04) - Addressing Shame and Building Acceptance(00:57:38) - Dispelling Shame Around Alcohol and Pregnancy(01:03:16) - Long-Term Goals and the Power of Connection(01:06:58) - Closing Resources and Farewell

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. …and now for the rest of the stories…on today's daily304.com! #1 – From HUNTINGTON CHAMBER – Stitch AI asks: Why not West Virginia? Artificial intelligence is changing fast. But Huntington-based Stitch AI says the bigger question for businesses isn't simply how to get access to AI. It's what they should actually do with it. Stitch AI works with organizational leaders to identify where artificial intelligence can create a real business advantage, what work may need to change and where human judgment remains essential. Co-founder and CEO Rich O'Brien believes that creates an opportunity for West Virginia. "Why not West Virginia?" O'Brien asks, arguing that AI innovation doesn't have to be concentrated in major metropolitan areas. His vision includes developing local talent, building technology companies here and helping existing West Virginia businesses put AI to work. Co-founder and CTO Josh Spence brings more than two decades of cyber operations experience in the Air National Guard, along with experience as West Virginia's former Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer. "If you're an organization that recognizes AI is going to be transformational in your industry, we're there to help you navigate that transition," Spence said. Read more: https://www.huntingtonchamber.org/2026/09/07/stitch-ai/ #2 – From WV PRESS ASSOCIATION – Meet Metro 911's first canine employee Some employees start the day by checking their email. Pip starts his by pawing at an office door. The 2-year-old shelter dog is Metro 911's first canine employee and public safety mascot, working alongside dispatchers at the Ned Chilton 911 Center in Charleston. And Pip has quite a story. The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association took him in after he was hit by a car. Around the same time, Metro 911 was looking for a shelter dog to join the center. Adoption, Deputy Director of Operations Rick McElhaney says, "was always the plan." After recovering, Pip received training from Charleston-based Follow Our Lead. Today, he knows when it's time to work. Put on his vest, and Pip settles into his role. Dispatchers deal with stressful and sometimes heartbreaking calls. Staff members say Pip seems to recognize when someone needs a little extra attention and will stay close during difficult moments. Pip also appears at public events and on Metro 911's social media to help share safety and weather information and even assist with recruiting new dispatchers. Read more: https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/pip-the-dispatch-dog-how-a-shelter-pup-became-metro-911s-first-canine-employee/?utm_source=chatgpt.com #3 – From WV EXPLORER – He got lost and found his movie in West Virginia Filmmaker Bob Ahmed was scouting rural Virginia for the setting of his feature film "Adam's Fire" when his phone died and he kept driving. Eventually, he found himself at a secluded mountain farm in West Virginia. And he'd found his movie. Ahmed, a Pakistani-American writer and director based near Washington, D.C., ultimately filmed "Adam's Fire" in Lost Creek and other locations across north-central West Virginia. The farm's rolling pastures, mountain ridges and generations-old cemetery became an important part of the film's visual identity. The movie follows 12-year-old Adam as he deals with tragedy and the death of his mother. His friendship with a Pakistani-American girl skilled in taekwondo helps bring together two different American experiences in a story about grief, forgiveness and human connection. Producer Tom Ohmer says West Virginia became more than scenery. The filmmakers wanted to portray a side of America they believe international audiences don't always see: people who are hospitable, thoughtful and compassionate. "Adam's Fire" opens Oct. 9 in select theaters, including AMC Morgantown 12. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/adams-fire-west-virginia-movie-lost-creek/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Gene Marks talks with Angie O'Dowd, Global VP of Partner Ecosystem at HubSpot, about how HubSpot has evolved into a full CRM and “agentic customer platform,” how its partner ecosystem works, and how AI and agents are changing CRM setup, adoption, data quality, and reporting. They cover when you should work with a partner vs self‑implement, what makes a strong partner, how AI assistants like Breeze and external tools like Claude or ChatGPT plug into HubSpot, the difference between workflows and agents, how AI can help clean up your messy CRM data, common privacy concerns, and why human habits are now the main bottleneck to AI‑driven CRM.   Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction 02:29 – What HubSpot Is Today: From Marketing Tool to Customer Platform 07:03 – Do You Really Need a Vertical CRM? 08:10 – Choosing the Right Tier of HubSpot & Partner: SMB vs. Mid‑Market/Enterprise 09:28 – The Adoption Problem: Getting People to Actually Use the CRM 11:10 – The State of Ecosystems Report: Where Partners Make Money with HubSpot 12:22 – How HubSpot Thinks About AI Interfaces and LLM Choice 15:20 – Reliability, Custom Agents, and the Role of Partners 18:01 – Agents vs. Workflows: What's the Difference? 25:04 – When Is the Tipping Point for Serious AI Adoption in CRM? 30:32 – Vibe Coding, Claude Code, and Why You Don't DIY Your Core CRM 31:35 – Wrap up and thank you Simplify your business operations: Visit paychex.com/Meet-Paychex to learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts. Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Ryan Pineda and Brian Davila sit down with Anthony Pompliano to discuss the future of AI, why vertical AI could reshape business and finance, and his approach to investing, building companies, and creating long-term wealth.⁣⁣Connect with Anthony - ⁣https://www.anthonypompliano.com/⁣https://www.instagram.com/pompglobal/⁣Check out his book here - https://a.co/d/0h78wWgx⁣__________⁣If you'd like my team to run your marketing & sales department to scale your business apply here https://www.pinedapartners.com⁣⁣Join our private mastermind for elite business leaders who golf. https://www.mastermind19.com⁣⁣Want to be featured on the Wealthy Way Podcast? Apply here https://www.wealthyway.com⁣⁣If you want to start your real estate investing business, we'll give you 1:1 coaching, seller leads, software, & everything you need. https://www.wealthyinvestor.com⁣⁣Tired of paying so much in taxes every year? We'll give you strategy, tax prep, and accounting all in one place. https://www.taylor-tax.com⁣⁣Join free Bible studies and workshops for Christian business leaders. https://www.tentmakers.us⁣__________⁣Chapters:⁣00:00 - AI Panic & Regulation⁣02:40 - AI Costs & Adoption⁣10:00 - AI Skepticism & Usefulness⁣15:06 - AI-Augmented Healthcare⁣17:09 - Sylvia & Personal Finance AI⁣24:00 - Owning AI Infrastructure⁣30:07 - Token Costs & Business⁣31:57 - Sovereignty & Vertical AI⁣41:07 - AI Regulation & Alarmism⁣45:08 - Questioning AI Hype⁣47:03 - AI & National Security⁣52:00 - Going Public & Rebuilding⁣1:00:09 - Professional Low Point⁣1:01:10 - Building a Community⁣1:07:23 - Career & Facebook Growth⁣1:15:12 - Product Review Culture⁣1:16:18 - Meeting Mark Zuckerberg⁣1:19:30 - Facebook Growth Lessons⁣1:30:58 - Life After Facebook⁣1:32:54 - Building a Crypto Fund⁣1:36:41 - Investing Philosophy⁣1:45:15 - Land, Taxes & Investing⁣1:48:29 - Investing in Startups⁣1:56:16 - Building Wealth⁣2:00:18 - Meaningful Technology⁣2:01:29 - Product Impact⁣2:03:20 - Investing & Risk⁣2:15:21 - Gen Z Investors⁣2:17:10 - Building $1M With AI⁣2:20:39 - Equity, Risk & Wealth⁣2:30:26 - Growing Company Value⁣2:31:16 - Exit & Revenue Goals

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look at the stories you need to know to start your day, including former CIA Director John Brennan being subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in a Justice Department investigation examining whether former law-enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump; Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate after a three-month absence following a fall, hospitalization, and treatment for pneumonia; and Oregon settling a First Amendment lawsuit with Christian widow Jessica Bates, reinstating her adoption application and restricting the state from disqualifying her based on specified religious beliefs about sex and gender identity; and much more. #rubinreport #mitchmcconnell #senate #johnbrennan #cia #grandconspiracy #adoption #daverubin