Podcasts about Alpaca

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Samantha, the creative force behind The Baked Alpaca, to this episode of The Ash Said It Show! After being absolutely mesmerized by her stunning display at the Atlanta Christkindl Market last year, I knew I had to share her magic with all of you. Samantha doesn't just bake; she creates edible art. The level of detail on her treats is truly incredible—they are almost too beautiful to eat, but believe me, you'll enjoy every single bite! In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on the journey of The Baked Alpaca. Samantha takes us back to the very beginning, sharing the inspiration that sparked her business and the grit it took to turn those first batches into a beloved local brand. She opens up about the unique challenges she's faced while building her culinary empire and gives us an exclusive look at what's on the horizon for her delivery services. If you've ever wondered how passion, precision, and a little bit of sugar come together to create something spectacular, this is an episode you cannot miss. Tune in for an inspiring look at the hard work that makes The Baked Alpaca a must-have for every celebration! About: Founded in 2022 by Samantha Lucich, The Baked Alpaca is redefining the art of custom patisserie. With a refreshingly elevated and deeply personal approach, Lucich creates bespoke cakes and artisanal desserts that transform any celebration into a sophisticated sensory experience. Each collection from The Baked Alpaca is defined by elegant aesthetics, meticulous craftsmanship, and an unwavering commitment to quality. By masterfully blending classic French techniques with contemporary culinary innovation, Lucich delivers exceptional, handcrafted treats tailored to the most discerning palates. Whether you are looking for intricate, custom cake designs or premium, small-batch pastries, The Baked Alpaca offers an indulgence that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Driven by a passion for culinary excellence, Samantha Lucich sources only the finest premium ingredients to ensure every creation achieves the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The Baked Alpaca is dedicated to elevating the standard of bespoke baking, providing a personalized, high-end experience for weddings, corporate events, and milestone celebrations. Discover how The Baked Alpaca is setting a new benchmark for refined patisserie—where artistry meets indulgence. Web: https://www.thebakedalpaca.com... Follow: @thebakedalpaca - Ready to ignite the spark that levels up your entire life? Meet Ash Brown—the American powerhouse, motivational architect, and ultimate hype-woman dedicated to your personal and professional evolution. Ash is far more than a voice in the personal development space; she is a trusted ally who delivers a masterclass in real-talk wisdom and infectious energy. Whether you are navigating a crossroads or ready to scale your grandest ambitions, Ash fuels your journey with a high-octane blend of heart and hustle.

Mauler likens a 5000 year old frozen dead man to the wedding cake in your freezer, Rush sharpens his knives with the ice cream guy, Jenni dresses up like a rat to accompany Brady into a sewer, and Brady felt like an Alpaca growing up because he had two older sisters. Love the podcast? Leave us a review!

Nikki Grant is the Accidental Alpaca Farmer, based near Wickham with a herd of 50 and she spins her own alpaca wool. She spoke at Petersfield Women's Institute on Wednesday 10 June to the usual lively WI audience. An accredited trainer, and very knowledgeable - she’d write a book if she had time! She talks to Mike Waddington about her herd of 50 (there are 65,000 Alpacas in the UK now) and making a living from wool and weddings! Mike also speaks to WI President Chloe Pyatt about where their ideas come from and their next meeting with a harpist. More at Solomons Alpacas | WI at MEET THE TEAM | Petersfield WISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Pernille Ripp moved from the U.S., where she had taught for over a decade, to her native country of Denmark, she was immediately struck by how different school was. In this episode, we'll explore why Danish schools are so good for teachers and students, and which practices we might be able to adopt in the U.S. ___________________________ Thanks to Alpaca and iCivics for sponsoring the episode. To read a written version of this podcast, visit cultofpedagogy.com/danish-school.

Julie recently spent a week in Bordeaux for medical reasons, and used her free time to check out a couple of must-see museums. We get into that, and share our wonderful Alpaca shearing adventure with friends.

As you settle down for sleep, imagine yourself as a fluffy alpaca, relaxing with your friends on the farm.Narrated By: Kristen PaulWritten By: Deb E. BergmanWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

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Mensaje del 03 de mayo del 2026 en el campus Surco de la iglesia Caminodevida - Lima, Perú por los pastores Victor & Rossana Alpaca.

Uma alpaca vaidosa invade um salão de beleza e uma vingança e tanto em uma hospedagem!〰️

Before a trading app reaches a user, there is an entire system underneath it doing the real heavy lifting.In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Arjun is joined by Yoshi Yokokawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Alpaca, for a sharp and wide-ranging conversation on brokerage infrastructure, on-chain finance, market access, and what it really takes to build financial products at global scale.It is a grounded look at how trading has shifted from web to mobile to on-chain, why financial access still needs to be designed around culture and local behaviour, and what happens when traditional markets and digital assets begin moving closer together.From tokenised stocks and stablecoins to prediction markets and infrastructure complexity, this conversation explores the less visible layer of finance, the one powering the apps, products, and experiences users see on the surface.They also discuss why infrastructure should behave like a utility, what responsibilities licensed platforms carry around investor protection and market integrity, and why the long-term shift toward on-chain finance may be less about ideology and more about real product-market fit.

In deze aflevering bespreken de jongens een lastig dilemma van een luisteraar: want wat doe je eigenlijk als een goede vriend van je is vreemdgegaan? Verder zijn de mannen allemaal uit geweest en bespreken zij hun verhalen. Dat en meer hoor je in de nieuwste aflevering! Het is 3 over twintig… half in de studententijd, half in het werkende leven. Ondanks dat hosts Muk, Bram en Mats nog steeds jong en onbezonnen zijn, nemen ze jou elke maandagmiddag fris en fruitig mee in hun chaotische, soms volwassen, maar meestal niet-zo-volwassen levens. 3 over twintig is onderdeel van Dag en Nacht Media. Heb je interesse om te adverteren in deze podcast? Neem dan contact op met Dag en Nacht Media via adverteren@dagennacht.nl! Twee Nederlandse nieuwkomers zorgen voor opschudding en zetten de luxueuze wereld van Louise, Alex en Daan op z’n kop. Spanning en sensatie gegarandeerd! Kijk vanaf 3 april naar het derde en laatste seizoen van Knokke Off op Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chi erano gli Inca e come riuscirono a costruire uno degli imperi più grandi della storia del Sud America? In questo video di “Antichi Popoli” con Stefano Gandelli, raccontiamo la storia dell'Impero Inca, la più vasta civiltà precolombiana delle Americhe, che tra il XV e il XVI secolo si estendeva lungo tutta la catena delle Ande. Il loro territorio comprendeva gran parte degli attuali Perù, Ecuador, Bolivia e vaste aree di Cile, Argentina e Colombia. Ma come è nato il popolo Inca? Per scoprirlo dobbiamo tornare indietro nel tempo, fino alle prime comunità che abitavano le Ande migliaia di anni fa. Da quelle società basate su caccia e raccolta si sviluppò lentamente una civiltà complessa, capace di organizzare un potente impero con capitale Cusco. Vedremo come funzionavano agricoltura e allevamento, dalla costruzione di città come Machu Pichu all'arrivo degli spagnoli guidati da Francesco Pizarro che nel XVI secolo portarono alla fine dell'impero. Prendi parte alla nostra Membership per supportare il nostro progetto Missione Cultura e diventare mecenate di Geopop: https://geopop.it/ngCbN00:00 Chi erano gli Inca e dove vivevano 01:11 Le origini degli Inca: dalle prime civiltà 02:47 Agricoltura degli Inca: cosa coltivavano 03:38 Alpaca e lana: l'allevamento nell'Impero 04:37 Politica e organizzazione dell'impero 06:30 Una rete di 40.000 km di strade 07:25 Le città degli Inca: com'era fatta Machu Picchu 08:48 La religione degli Inca e gli dei principali 09:52 L'arrivo degli Spagnoli e la fine dell'impero 10:51 Gli Inca oggi: eredità e discendenti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Llama Butterfly, founded in 2022, is a boutique that brings Peruvian craftsmanship to life, offering handmade alpaca clothing, accessories, and home goods that combine comfort, quality, and cultural artistry. Owner, Patricia Smith, joins us with more. Patricia Smith: If you've never felt alpaca, imagine a fiber that's lighter than you expect, warmer than it looks and incredibly soft — and stays beautiful over time. Llama Butterfly began as a nonprofit dream to support children in Peru, and over time has since grown into a business where craftsmanship and community meet. Rooted in a spirit of “hope and forever,” the brand first took shape through watercolor florals and butterflies — symbols of beauty and transformation. Today, I work directly with artisan partners in Peru, home to about 80 percent of the world's alpacas. Alpaca is a sustainable natural fiber that's warm, breathable and long-lasting. The name itself came from my three-year-old, who kept singing, “I'm a butterfly, I'm a butterfly.” Llama honors my Peruvian roots and butterfly represents growth and change. After four years of markets, people kept asking, “Where is your store?” Now, we're proud that the answer is City Creek Center, East Block, Level 2. Derek Miller: Businesses like Llama Butterfly bring Peruvian culture, craftsmanship and diversity to Utah's local community. Learn more about their handcrafted alpaca collections at llamabutterfly.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/27/26

This is the podcast for alpaca people!In this episode, I try to share the rhythm of alpacas. There is time for everything when you are an alpaca.The days, weeks, and more importantly, the seasons teach us a lot about rhythm. But for me, my greatest teachers have been the alpacas. They tend to be a little slower, and saunter is definitely the order of their day.Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode, Lex chats with Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca — a brokerage infrastructure company that provides API-based trading and custody services to fintechs and developers globally. The conversation begins with their shared experience at Lehman Brothers during the 2008 financial crisis, where Yoshi worked in fixed income securitization and learned that even when market participants sense a bubble, they keep dancing because timing the exit is impossible. After Lehman's collapse, Yoshi pursued entrepreneurship, building a computer vision AI company acquired by Kyocera before founding Alpaca in 2017. Initially inspired by Robinhood, Yoshi pivoted after experiencing firsthand the friction of accessing brokerage infrastructure—realizing the deeper opportunity was building API-first brokerage rails for developers. Today Alpaca powers 9 million accounts through 300+ partners across 45 countries, recently raising $150 million at a unicorn valuation. The discussion explores how Alpaca follows Robinhood's product roadmap to anticipate partner demand, the challenges of adding crypto, and Yoshi's thesis that finance is undergoing a generational shift from digital to on-chain operations. Lex shares examples of legacy infrastructure dysfunction—from faxing PDFs to TD Ameritrade in 2012 to the Synapse collapse caused by manual CSV uploads—illustrating why Alpaca built its own custody and ledger systems as a path to competing in the $350 trillion global securities custody market. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Alpaca's biggest breakthrough was not a better investing app idea, but recognizing that the real bottleneck was brokerage infrastructure. Yokokawa and team initially explored B2C product concepts, but pivoted once they experienced firsthand how painful broker-dealer setup, custody, and clearing integrations were. For readers building fintech, this is a huge lesson: the highest-value opportunity is often the “invisible” infrastructure pain, not the user-facing feature set. They found product-market fit by starting with a narrow wedge (API for automated traders) and only then expanding into a broader platform (Broker API for fintech apps). Alpaca did not begin by serving large fintechs; it first attracted power users who urgently needed programmable execution, then used inbound demand (“can I build my own Robinhood?”) as proof to build account opening, reporting, and full brokerage APIs. This is a valuable go-to-market pattern for infrastructure startups: win with a sharp use case, then expand into the system of record. Yokokawa's core strategic edge is full-stack control of licenses, memberships, and ledger technology rather than relying on legacy vendors. He explicitly ties this to lessons from historical fintech fragility (manual workflows, broken reconciliations, middleware failures) and argues that owning the custody/clearing layer is what makes Alpaca defensible long term. For readers, this is the key takeaway on moat-building in financial services: if you don't control the ledger and operational core, your product may scale faster at first but remains structurally fragile. TOPICS Alpaca, Lehman Brothers, Barclays, Nomura, Neuberger Berman, Blackrock, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, TD Ameritrade, BNY Mellon, Brokerage infrastructure, API, trading, tokenization, embedded finance, fintech, crypto, web3   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Welcome back to Young Hot Guys! The guys are honoured to be nominated for a Gossie award by the one and only Gabriella Goss. Vote Young Hot Guys for Best Podcast at The Gossies 2026 at ⁠⁠https://goss.ie/the-gossies-2026/gossies-2026-best-podcast-452066⁠⁠ This week there's a call our for a missing Alpaca hat, the truth of history and an attempt to stamp out childhood smugness. Plus, the guys are joined by special guests Holly Cairns and the wonderful twin sergeants. Enjoy! To get extra bonus content and ad-free listening join HeadStuff+ here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://headstuffpodcasts.com/membership/⁠⁠⁠  Shane's Tickets:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/shanedanbyrne⁠⁠⁠⁠ Killian's Tickets:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/killiansundermann⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tony's Tickets:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/tonyhorror⁠⁠ Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Artwork by Shane Kenna. Contact us at yhg@headstuff.org

This is the podcast for alpaca people!I had great plans - but was beaten by the weather.How often does this happen to you?Plans are never fixed when you have alpacas. And any or all of the following can get in your way:Weather - including mud and wet hay, etccooperation from your alpacasyour own focusfriends and family, visitors in generalSo what do you do when you can't control everything? - maybe 'be more alpaca'.I did a whole episode about how to be more alpaca - episode 97 Be more alpacaand Be even more alpaca in episode 275 - check them out if it feels like that is how you could be.Alpacas don't plan, but they definitely have expectationsHow can you know?How can you avoid adding unnecessary friction?If you were an alpaca, what would you plan to do, and what might change your plans?Plan like an alpacaKeep your eyes and ears open, sniff the breeze.Expect the unexpectedStay flexible, be present in the moment and enjoy the sunshine when it comes.Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Matt Ober is a Managing Partner at Social Leverage, an early stage venture capital firm focused on investing in fintech and enterprise SaaS. The firm is best well know for being early investors in Robinhood, Etoro, Alpaca, & Kustomer which was acquired by Meta. Mat was most recently the Chief Data Scientist at Third Point. Prior to joining Third Point, Matt was the Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and part of the WorldQuant Ventures founding team focused on private investments in fintech, data, and technology companies. Matt is the founder of InitialDataOffering.com which is the largest community of data buyers and data vendors. Matt holds a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation and sits on the board of governors for his alma mater, California State University Chico. In this conversation, we discuss:- Identifying trends - Prediction Markets allowing people to monetize their niche - The degenerate economy & financial nihilism - Never been a better time to build a business - Tokenization of all assets - Stablecoins - Consumption-based data models - Early-stage investing - How wealth management technology is changing - How AI is influencing all startups Social LeverageX: @SocialLeverageWebsite: www.socialleverage.comLinkedIn: Social LeverageMatt OberX: @obermattjLinkedIn: Matt Ober---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS Feed

This is the podcast for alpaca people!In the last episode, I promised breakfast with the girls. So here it is, as it happened. Enjoy the noisy birds and the mostly well-behaved alpacas. Some nice signs of Spring, but we are definitely not there yet, even though I have seen my first frogspawn!Rita Soares of Campo Verde alpacas and llamasMany of you know Rita through the podcast. She is a good alpaca friend and has been a guest many times. Sadly, her farm was caught up in an Australian wildfire. As a result, they lost 11 male llamas and a stud alpaca, and the farm's fences and vegetation were destroyed. They are rebuilding slowly, but you can imagine what a devastating blow this has been for her and her partner, Anthony. We send our best wishes and hope for the future. Many people have pitched in to help, and I include details below of a GoFundMe page. There is also a PayPal link if you prefer that route. Don't feel you have to, but I know some will want to.https://gofund.me/dd1b2a72b https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/126562730487465447Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

It's a brand new year, but not quite a brand new animal as Daryl reviews the somehow already half decade old TV series Odd Taxi (or ODDTAXI, if you prefer). Visit www.animeworldorder.com for full show notes and supplemental links.

In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to discuss the dynamic world of venture capital in the fintech space. Matt shares insights into Social Leverage's focus on seed-stage investments, highlighting their success as early investors in companies like Robinhood, eToro, and Alpaca. With the recent close of their fifth fund, an $85 million venture, Matt reflects on the current investment landscape, emphasizing the influx of capital into AI-driven solutions and the evolving opportunities in financial services driven by regulatory changes and technological advancements.The conversation delves into the role of AI in reshaping industries, particularly in financial services. Matt discusses how AI is enabling companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and rethink traditional business models. He highlights the importance of leveraging AI for tasks like data collection, organization, and analysis, which can significantly enhance decision-making processes. While acknowledging the imperfections of AI, Matt stresses the importance of transparency, auditability, and critical thinking when utilizing AI tools. He also shares his perspective on the future of financial services, predicting the rise of super apps, tokenization, and global investment opportunities that will simplify access to private and public markets.Finally, Matt offers valuable advice for fintech founders looking to stand out in a crowded space. He emphasizes the importance of networking, securing warm introductions, and targeting the right investors who align with their vision. He also warns against common mistakes, such as raising money from unsuitable investors or structuring teams ineffectively. The episode concludes with Matt's predictions for the next five years, including the blending of investing, gambling, and prediction markets, as well as the global expansion of investment opportunities. With San Diego hosting FinovateSpring, Matt also shares his enthusiasm for the city's vibrant business ecosystem and lifestyle, making it an ideal destination for innovators and investors alike.More info:Social Leverage: https://www.socialleverage.com/; https://www.linkedin.com/company/socialleverage/Matt Ober: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obermattj/Greg Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/Finovate: https://www.finovate.com; https://www.linkedin.com/company/finovate-conference-series/FinovateSpring: https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/#Finovate #FinovateSpring #Banking #banks #venturecapital #fintechVC #AI #SMEfintech #podcast #fintechpodcast #financialservices #innovation #digitraltransformation #fintech #finserv #modernization #diversity #capital

This is the podcast for alpaca people!Growth of and with our alpacas has different aspects. From growing numbers through adding to the herd or multiplying by breeding. Increasing our knowledge. Growing skills and abilities through experience. But the greatest area of growth that underpins all of the others is growing in confidence. Our biggest teachers are the alpacas themselves. Enjoy the journey and let me know what works best for you. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is the podcast for alpaca people!The new year begins, but is hardly noticed by the alpacas. Just another day.Wet weather turned cold, then snow and ice. The alpacas loved the hay and found a little grazing by following the sun around the valley. It has all gone again, so we can relax for a bit.Starting a new year is a good time to notice the jobs that need doing and anything that seems 'off' with any of the alpacas. The winter weather stress sometimes reveals things we don't otherwise notice.Less time for sitting outside with the alpacas at the moment here in the UK, because of the wintry weather. A good time for catching up on record keeping, and if you are breeding alpacas, a time to consider potential matings - a bit like gardeners and their seed catalogues.Here is the link to the video from the last episode, where I show you around the valley to give some perspective on the stories I regularly share. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

After the trains of thought finally find their tracks, Chris, Rob and John discuss John's recent college football experience, Rob and John audition (sort of) for Pop Culture Jeopardy! and they consider some Thanksgiving themed cocktails you might enjoy as well. Finally, they find out how much they do or do not know about their own bodies courtesy of a Buzzfeed quiz by Alpaca.......yes, Alpaca.   Enjoy!

Microcosmos Records proudly presents Alpaca, the new single by SymbiOm. SymbiOm is a collaboration between Dmitry ADEM and Pavel ROAR — two seasoned artists from the depths of Siberia who met while curating different stages at a local festival. Their shared passion for sound experiments and live energy sparked an instant creative symbiosis — and SymbiOm was born. Their debut single Alpaca blends organic and electronic elements into a warm, groovy dreamscape. Built around the earthy tone of Pavel's didgeridoo and enriched by Dmitry's lush synthesis, the track flows through tribal percussion, psy-dub basslines, and shimmering melodic textures. Like the animal that inspired it, Alpaca is kind, a little whimsical, yet grounded — a symbol of care, joy, and inner balance. Its rhythm invites the listener to dance lightly, to breathe, and to smile. Press play on Alpaca and feel yourself wandering through a pastel-colored meadow at sunrise — a place where everything is calm, alive, and connected.

Can your retirement account buy real estate? Startups? Alpaca farms?! Yes. And in this episode, Dana Udumulla from Madison Trust breaks down how self-directed IRAs actually work, what they can (and can't) invest in, and why more commercial real estate investors should be using them to raise capital.Whether you're an accredited investor or a confused podcast co-host (cough Timmy), this conversation is packed with practical takeaways, tax strategies, and jaw-dropping scenarios (like turning $7K/year into $4.75M tax-free).We also get into:Roth vs Traditional IRA pros & consCommon mistakes investors make (and how to avoid getting disqualified)How to structure deals to receive retirement dollarsReal estate, bonus depreciation, and... Brazilian sugar?Don't invest another dollar until you listen. Your future self will thank you.

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In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, we sit down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to unpack the future of fintech, the evolving landscape of wealth tech, and what it means to build and invest with long-term conviction.Matt shares his journey from hedge funds and quant trading to early-stage venture capital, with stops at Bloomberg, WorldQuant, and Third Point before joining Social Leverage. We talk about the firm's investing thesis, from Robinhood and Alpaca to the social side of investing with Stocktwits and the upcoming Stocktoberfest event in San Diego.From deep dives on compliance tooling and wealth advisor rollups to the convergence of trading, crypto, and sports betting - this episode maps the edges of where fintech is headed next.Key Topics covered:* Matt's path from hedge fund data scientist to early-stage investor* The origin story of Social Leverage and how its partners found each other* Fintech then vs. now: what's changed and what hasn't* Why wealth management is ripe for disruption* Regulation, crypto, and the blending of gambling, investing, and community* How Stocktwits matters even more in a Robinhood world* The magic of Stocktoberfest and how in-person density builds stronger networks* What it's like building and investing from San DiegoLinks & Resources* Social Leverage* Stocktwits* Stocktoberfest - October 20-22, 2025Connect with Matt* LinkedIn* X This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, we sit down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to unpack the future of fintech, the evolving landscape of wealth tech, and what it means to build and invest with long-term conviction. Matt shares his journey from hedge funds and quant trading to early-stage venture capital, with stops at Bloomberg, WorldQuant, and Third Point before joining Social Leverage. We talk about the firm's investing thesis, from Robinhood and Alpaca to the social side of investing with Stocktwits and the upcoming Stocktoberfest event in San Diego. From deep dives on compliance tooling and wealth advisor rollups to the convergence of trading, crypto, and sports betting - this episode maps the edges of where fintech is headed next. Key Topics covered: Matt's path from hedge fund data scientist to early-stage investor The origin story of Social Leverage and how its partners found each other Fintech then vs. now: what's changed and what hasn't Why wealth management is ripe for disruption Regulation, crypto, and the blending of gambling, investing, and community How Stocktwits still matters in a Robinhood world The magic of Stocktoberfest and how in-person density builds stronger networks What it's like building and investing from San Diego Links & Resources Social Leverage Stocktwits Stocktoberfest - October 20-22, 2025 Connect with Matt LinkedIn X Fintech, Forecasts, and Stocktoberfest

This is the podcast for alpaca people!Join me for a typical day with the alpacas and the associated chores. It is a delight on a sunny autumn morning with so many Robins singing their hearts out.As well as a revisit by the Swan and some of our Canada Geese, there was a Kingfisher, which sat still long enough to grab a blurry snap. A delight. See the website for the photo.Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoyed it.You can contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Waterside Voices. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Yussy McManus, Co-Founder of Black Barn Alpacas, about launching a sustainable alpaca farm, why alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic and biodegradable, and how agritourism and education are powering the brand's mission. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen as PJ & Craig discuss their board game collection journey and each have chosen to discuss 8 games in their collection. They have brought something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. Listen as they talk about Taverns of Tiefenthal, Obsession, Galactic Cruise, Everdell Silverfrost, Battle of Hoth, Lurk, Alpaca, Rebirth and ST Star Realms.❤️FOLLOW US ON ALL THE SOCIALSInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/meeple2meepleSpotify - @Meeple2Meeple @Getintogamesuk  Board Game Podcast#boardgames #tabletopgaming #gamingcommunity

The Bros (TM) have been out adventuring, and they came back to bring you tales! They talk about: A lot of robobanging Trump Ladies Taco meats And so much more If you want to check one of The Bros (TM) when they are out doing comedy, then go check out their websites at www.philkopcomedy.com and www.harryjriley.com  

TWiV reviews fradulent science becoming an industry, FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids, Kennedy won't push strict pesticide regulations conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells, and Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Frontiers in Comparative Systems Virology Fradulent science becomes an industry (Science) FDA may not authorize Pfizer COVID vaccine for young kids (CIDRAP) Kennedy Won't Push Strict Pesticide Regulations (NY Times) Conserved betacoronavirus sequences recognized by human T cells (Cell) Bispecific antibodies protect against herpes recurrent disease (Cell Rep) Letters read on TWiV 1245 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Brianne – New Study Suggests Using AI Made Doctors Less Skilled at Spotting Cancer Alan – Save the Microbes effort gets off the ground Vincent – Dr. Vinay Prasad's Catch-22: The Only Way He Can Truly Succeed at His Job is to Get Fired Again Listener Picks Chaim – “Virus Hunters” by Greer Williams Bridget – Wave Life Sciences and their potential treatment for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

Topics: Breaking Animal News, Hypocrites, Favorite Sandwich, Fake Christianity BONUS CONTENT: AI Discussion   Quotes: “Everyone in the country is lying to themselves.” “Just thought I'd spike the football a few times.” “Humans know how to put up a front.” “I'm not going to let religious hypocrites stop me from knowing God.

The practice of collecting supplies and distributing them to all students over the school year has become a common practice in elementary schools. Unfortunately, not all parents are happy with it, and much of the trouble stems from a few key misunderstandings. In this episode, my guest Julie Lause explains why schools use these systems and how they ensure that time in class is used effectively and every student gets the best education possible. Thanks to Alpaca and the EVERFI for sponsoring this episode. To read Julie's guest post, visit cultofpedagogy.com/community-supplies. You can find Julie on TikTok at @thebossyhouse   

Today we talked with Kara from the legendary Alpaca Treehouse in Atlanta, Georgia—a property so unique that it might literally be the only one of its kind in the world. What started with gateway livestock chickens and a treehouse built for wine nights with friends has evolved into something that defies categorization: a bamboo jungle sanctuary in the middle of the city, complete with rescued llamas, alpacas, and guanacos, where dying children find comfort and grieving parents practice yoga.From accidentally rescuing some of only 200 guanacos in the country to hosting hip-hop music videos and Netflix shows, Kara's journey illustrates what happens when you follow your intuition instead of a business plan. Within three weeks of launching, she was featured on Treehouse Masters. Her properties now span two states and include everything from a renovated 1963 trailer overlooking waterfalls to an underground Hobbit house designed like a European castle.As a former general contractor turned full-time host, Kara's approach to building involves saving both animals and architectural antiques—her front door was once the mayor of Atlanta's back door, and her floors came from a 1900s church. We'll explore how she sources reclaimed materials, trains crews to work with vintage pieces, and why she believes boring is her kryptonite.Whether you're dreaming of your first unique stay or wondering how to create something truly one-of-a-kind, this conversation offers insights into following that electrified feeling, the power of becoming obsessed with your craft, and why sometimes the universe sends you unwanted goats to redirect your path.Instagram: @alpacatreehouseBooking Link: https://www.alpacatreehouse.comUSA Today feature: https://10best.usatoday.com/travel/10-best-hotels-animal-lovers-sanctuaries-united-states/Llama Yoga: https://www.alpacatreehouse.com/experienceAlpaca Treehouse in the news: https://www.alpacatreehouse.com/pressInstagram: @cozyrockcabinCozy Rock Cabin: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311027Cozy Camp Sebec: https://staycozycabin.holidayfuture.com/listings/311051Cozy Rock Website: http://www.staycozycabin.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FgMwAgvORd1IwlH1nlC9g

If the thought of decorating your classroom fills you with anxiety, or if you're just ready to try something different, I have good stuff for you. In this episode, educator and author Tom Rademacher shares two simple activities he did at the beginning of every school year to get to know his students AND fill the walls of his classroom with beautiful, personal, meaningful student products: The One Word Wall and the What You Bring project. Thanks to Alpaca and the EVERFI for sponsoring this episode. To read Tom's guest post and find links to his books, visit cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-decor-one-word. If you do these projects with your students, share photos on social media with the hashtag #onewordwall so we can see!   

En este mensaje, el pastor Victor nos recuerda que, como con Moisés, Dios tiene un plan para nuestra vida, incluso en los momentos más difíciles. No importa tu pasado ni tus limitaciones, Él te conoce por nombre, te protege y quiere usarte de maneras que ni imaginas. Mensaje online del 27 de julio del 2025 desde la iglesia Caminodevida - Lima, Perú por el pastor Victor Alpaca.

Una alpaca chilena llamada Pedro, o Peter en Australia, podría ser la clave para combatir dos virus mortales transmitidos por murciélagos, el virus Hendra y el virus Nipah. Escucha esta y otras historias positivas.

Today's show:TWiST is back with a trio of can't miss interviews with some of our favorite TWiST 500 founders.First up, John Jeremy Harris of Harbinger Motors tells us about making his EV batteries right here in the USA, and why the loss of EV tax credits might not hurt the business as much as you'd think…THEN, we're talking to James Hawkins of PostHog about how keeping his burn rate low opened up a wealth of new opportunities for his company…THEN Yoshi Yokokawa from Alpaca HQ stops by to talk about working in a category that's no longer the hottest thing in the Valley (like fintech) and the importance of stable coins to his business model.You won't want to miss this one! Tons of fresh and important insights for founders.Timestamps:(0:00) INTRO, The market's hit an ALL TIME HIGH… what does it mean for founders and smaller companies?(2:19) Figma's going IPO… how its success could impact other the entire landscape for the rest of the year.(10:12) Netsuite - Download the ebook Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(11:29) Harbinger co-founder/CEO John Jeremy Harris tells us about building EVs for commercial fleet, live FROM the factory(19:58) Retool - Visit https://www.retool.com/twist and try it out today.(21:15) Harbinger co-founder/CEO John Jeremy Harris tells us about building EVs for commercial fleet, live FROM the factory (cont…)(30:07) .TECH: Say it without saying it. Head to www.get.tech/twist or your favorite registrar to get a clean, sharp .tech domain today.(31:07) How much of Harbinger's product is actually manufactured in the US (and why that's a more complex question than it sounds) (31:39) Why the rollback of EV tax credits might NOT have a huge impact on Harbinger's business.(36:53) James Hawkins of PostHog explains how and why Stripe funded their most recent round.(40:23) Will it soon be easier to build a virtual product manager than hire the right human person? MAYBE!(42:11) Why building PostHog as open source was so vital for boosting adoption among developers(47:45) Why James credits a low burn rate and being “multi-product” with PostHog's success and traction(01:00:02) Alpaca CEO and co-founder Yoshi Yokokawa explains to us how the API brokerage infrastructure co. actually makes money(01:00:41) Why it matters that Alpaca is a “self-clearing market maker”: Yoshi unpacks how trades actually get executed(01:07:46) The massive impact of Robinhood on the entire fintech business and how this benefits Alpaca(01:18:06) Yoshi's tips for founders working in categories that aren't THE HOTTEST IN THE WORLD right nowSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:12) Netsuite - Download the ebook Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(19:58) Retool - Visit https://www.retool.com/twist and try it out today.(30:07) .TECH: Say it without saying it. Head to www.get.tech/twist or your favorite registrar to get a clean, sharp .tech domain today.Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Meet Karen Borchert: Karen Borchert is the founder and CEO of Alpaca, a company with a mission to make it easier to support teachers. Karen started off in secondary education, but most of her career is as an entrepreneur, helping to grow high trust, highly aligned teams.  Karen started Alpaca to combine her passion for […] The post PMP457: Listening To Your Teachers with Karen Borchert appeared first on Principal Matters.

As a life-long reader, English teacher Dan Tricarico wanted to bring the love of reading to his high school students, but the constant, irresistible presence of digital media made for tough competition. Rather than seeking out a high-tech solution, he brought back simplicity in the form of daily silent reading, and to his surprise, most of his students really took to it. In this episode, he shares his experience in the hopes that more teachers will resurrect this classic practice in their own classrooms.  Thanks to Alpaca and the School Me Podcast for sponsoring this episode. To read Dan's guest post and find links to his books, visit cultofpedagogy.com/silent-reading.

In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Borchert, Founder and CEO of Alpaca, for a powerful conversation about data-driven ways to boost teacher engagement. You'll also hear surprising insights about teacher well-being plus actionable strategies and digital tools that school leaders can use to cultivate a more positive and supportive school culture. Tune in if you're looking to create an environment where educators feel seen, valued, and energized! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2025/06/13/boost-teacher-engagement-bonus/ Sponsored by Alpaca: https://getalpaca.com/easyedtech Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/   

Most special education efforts have focused on giving students with disabilities better access to the curriculum — but access alone isn't enough. In this episode, I talk with Amy Tondreau and Laurie Rabinowitz, authors of the book Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, about disability-sustaining pedagogy, a framework that helps students embrace disability as a cultural identity. We explore practical ways teachers can make their classrooms more inclusive, empowering, and identity-affirming for disabled students. Thanks to Alpaca and the School Me Podcast for sponsoring this episode. To read a full transcript of this episode and find links to related resources, visit cultofpedagogy.com/disability-sustaining.

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