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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Secrets: The High School Discovery Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが桜の花びらを優しく照らす中、高校生の春斗と葵は、学校の遠足で町外れの秘密の研究所を訪れました。En: As the spring sunshine gently illuminated the sakura petals, high school students Haruto and Aoi visited a secret research institute on the outskirts of town during a school excursion.Ja: この研究所は、白い建物に囲まれ、最新の技術と機械が並ぶ場所でした。En: This research institute was surrounded by white buildings and was a place filled with the latest technology and machinery.Ja: 外には桜の木が並び、花びらが風に舞い、春の訪れを知らせていました。En: Outside, sakura trees lined the area, and the petals dancing in the breeze heralded the arrival of spring.Ja: 春斗は、科学と発見に興味深々で、この研究所に心を躍らせていました。En: Haruto was deeply fascinated by science and discovery, and his heart raced with excitement at this research institute.Ja: 彼は自らの科学プロジェクトで何か新しいものを創り出したいと夢見ていました。En: He dreamed of creating something new with his own science project.Ja: 一方、葵は春斗のクラスメートで、冒険心に満ちており、謎を解くのが大好きな少女です。En: Meanwhile, Aoi, his classmate, was a girl full of a spirit of adventure and loved solving mysteries.Ja: 彼女もこの場所に潜む秘密を知りたくてたまりません。En: She too was eager to uncover the secrets hidden in this place.Ja: 二人はグループから少し離れ、研究所の奥へと入っていきました。En: The two of them drifted slightly away from the group and ventured deeper into the research institute.Ja: そこには、誰も立ち入らないような場所があり、金属の扉が重く立ちふさがっていました。En: They found a place that seemed off-limits, with a heavy metal door standing in their path.Ja: 「春斗、これを見て！あそこに何かあるかもしれないよ！」葵の好奇心が二人をさらに奥へと導きます。En: “Haruto, look at this! There might be something over there!” Aoi's curiosity led them further inside.Ja: 中に入ると、機械の音が響きわたり、部屋は白に統一されていました。En: Upon entering, the sound of machinery echoed throughout, and the room was uniformly white.Ja: 春斗は目を輝かせ、いろいろな機器を観察し始めました。En: Haruto's eyes lit up as he began to observe various devices.Ja: 突然、彼らは一つの壁の隙間に気が付きました。En: Suddenly, they noticed a gap in one of the walls.Ja: 「こっちに来て、葵。これが何かの入り口かもしれない。」En: “Come here, Aoi. This might be an entrance to something.”Ja: その隠し扉の中には、青写真が広がっていました。En: Inside the hidden door, blueprints were spread out.Ja: それは新しいエネルギー装置の設計図でした。En: It was the design for a new energy device.Ja: 「これだ！これを使えば僕のプロジェクトは大きく前進する！」春斗は興奮しながら言いました。En: “This is it! If I use this, my project could make great progress!” Haruto exclaimed excitedly.Ja: しかし、この発見をどうするか迷います。En: However, they hesitated about what to do with this discovery.Ja: 先生に伝えるべきか、それとも自分たちだけで使うべきか。En: Should they tell a teacher, or use it by themselves?Ja: 葵は言いました。「この秘密を共有するのは危険だけど、私たちだけで研究してみるのはとても面白いと思う。En: Aoi said, “Sharing this secret is dangerous, but I think researching it on our own would be really interesting.Ja: あなたのプロジェクトに役立てよう！」En: Let's use it for your project!”Ja: 春斗は決意しました。En: Haruto made up his mind.Ja: 「そうしよう、葵。En: “Let's do it, Aoi.Ja: 絶対に成功させよう！」En: We'll definitely succeed!”Ja: 二人はその場で設計図をメモし、細かく記録を取りました。そして静かに研究所を後にしました。En: The two of them noted down the blueprints and meticulously recorded details while quietly leaving the research institute.Ja: これからのプロジェクトがどんな結果をもたらすか、二人の期待は膨らむばかりです。En: Their anticipation for the project's potential results only grew.Ja: 春斗は仲間と共に研究することの大切さを学びました。En: Haruto learned the importance of researching together with friends.Ja: そして、葵も科学探求の面白さを再確認しました。En: And Aoi reaffirmed the excitement of scientific exploration.Ja: 春の桜が美しく舞う中、二人は新しい友情と挑戦心を胸に抱き、次のステップへと進んでいきました。En: As the spring sakura petals beautifully danced in the air, they embraced a new friendship and sense of challenge, moving on to the next step.Ja: 彼らの心には、あの秘密の研究所で経験した冒険の日が鮮明に刻まれているのでした。En: The adventure day they experienced at that secret research institute was vividly etched in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らすoutskirts: 町外れheralded: 知らせていましたfascinated: 興味深々venture: 入っていきましたoff-limits: 立ち入らないheavy: 重くechoed: 響きわたりuniformly: 統一されてblueprints: 青写真design: 設計図progress: 前進hesitated: 迷いますdiscovery: 発見meticulously: 細かくanticipation: 期待potential: 可能性etched: 刻まれているadventure: 冒険spirit: 心mysteries: 謎curiosity: 好奇心entrance: 入り口spread out: 広がっていましたsucceeded: 成功embraced: 抱きexcursion: 遠足secret: 秘密researching: 研究solve: 解く

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blooming Together: A Spring Festival and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが暖かく村にそっと降り注いでいました。En: The spring sunshine gently bathed the village with warmth.Ja: 桜が満開になり、村の道はピンク色の海の中を歩くようでした。En: The sakura trees were in full bloom, and walking down the village streets felt like strolling through a pink sea.Ja: この春、村の学校では文化祭の準備が進んでいました。En: This spring, the village school was busy preparing for the cultural festival.Ja: 「ハルカは調整役、みんな頼んでね」と先生が言いました。En: "Haruka will be the coordinator, so everyone, please rely on her," the teacher announced.Ja: ハルカはいつもみんなに頼られる存在でした。En: Haruka was always someone everyone depended on.Ja: でもそのプレッシャーに少し押しつぶされそうになっていました。En: However, she felt a bit crushed by the pressure.Ja: みんなの期待に応えたい、でもそれは簡単なことではありません。En: She wanted to meet everyone's expectations, but that was not an easy task.Ja: その日、ハルカは木の下で二人の友人と話していました。En: That day, Haruka was talking with two friends under a tree.Ja: 「コウジ、アオイ、どうする？En: "Koji, Aoi, what should we do?Ja: 私、みんなをがっかりさせたくないんだ」とハルカはぽつりと言いました。En: I don't want to disappoint everyone," Haruka said quietly.Ja: コウジは笑顔で言いました。「僕たちの力を合わせれば大丈夫だよ。En: Koji smiled and said, "If we combine our strengths, it'll be alright.Ja: 僕は書道が得意だから、和風な書の展示をしようよ。En: I'm good at calligraphy, so let's have a Japanese calligraphy display."Ja: 彼はどんな時も前向きでした。En: He was always positive, no matter the situation.Ja: アオイも続けました。「わたしは絵をかくよ。En: Aoi added, "I'll paint.Ja: 桜の絵で壁を飾るの。」En: I'll decorate the walls with paintings of cherry blossoms."Ja: 彼女は恥ずかしがり屋でしたが、本当に絵が上手でした。En: Though she was shy, she was truly skilled at painting.Ja: ハルカは不安を感じながらも、二人に助けられて心が軽くなりました。En: Despite feeling anxious, Haruka's heart felt lighter with the support of her two friends.Ja: みんなで力を合わせれば、必ず素晴らしいブースができると信じました。En: She believed that if everyone worked together, they could surely create a wonderful booth.Ja: そして、文化祭当日。En: Then came the day of the cultural festival.Ja: 突然、空が曇り小雨が降り始めました。En: Suddenly, the sky clouded over and light rain began to fall.Ja: 屋外で準備していたブースは水浸しです。En: The booth they had set up outside was becoming waterlogged.Ja: ハルカの心は一瞬で沈みましたが、すぐに思い直しました。En: Haruka's heart sank for a moment, but she quickly rethought the situation.Ja: 「大丈夫！En: "It's okay!Ja: 「みんな、校舎の中に移動しよう！」ハルカの声が響きました。En: Everyone, let's move indoors!" Haruka's voice rang out.Ja: 皆で協力し、あっという間に室内に移動しました。En: With everyone's cooperation, they swiftly moved everything inside.Ja: アオイの描いた美しい桜の絵が壁を飾り、コウジの力強い書が展示されました。En: The walls were adorned with Aoi's beautiful cherry blossom paintings, and Koji's powerful calligraphy was on display.Ja: みんなの笑顔がそこにありました。En: Smiles could be seen all around.Ja: 文化祭が終わり、村は再び静かな春を取り戻しました。En: After the cultural festival, the village once again settled into its quiet spring.Ja: ハルカは初めて気付きました。一人で完璧にならなくてもいい。En: Haruka realized for the first time that she didn't have to be perfect on her own.Ja: みんなで協力することで、もっと大きな結果が出せるんだと。En: By working together, they could achieve much greater results.Ja: 春風にふかれながら、ハルカは微笑みました。En: As the spring breeze blew, Haruka smiled.Ja: 「これからはもっと素直になろう。En: "From now on, I'll be more honest with myself.Ja: みんなと一緒に歩んでいこう」。桜の花びらが舞う中で、ハルカは新しい一歩を踏み出しました。En: I'll walk together with everyone." As the cherry blossoms danced in the air, Haruka took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:bathed: 降り注いでいましたbloom: 満開strolling: 歩くcoordinator: 調整役rely: 頼んでcrushed: 押しつぶされそうexpectations: 期待strengths: 力calligraphy: 書道display: 展示decorate: 飾るanxious: 不安waterlogged: 水浸しswiftly: あっという間adorned: 飾りsettled: 取り戻しましたrealized: 気付きましたachieve: 出せるbreeze: 春風step forward: 一歩を踏み出しましたgently: そっとcultural: 文化skilled: 上手support: 助けられてcooperation: 協力moment: 一瞬clouded: 曇りindoors: 室内cherry blossoms: 桜depend: 頼られる

In this week's podcast, Dr. Mistry and Donna Lee are joined by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Tyler Goldberg!  Dr. Goldberg has been on the show several times and one of Armor Men's Health Show's favorite guests!  Dr. Goldberg specializes in fixing hips and knees at Austin Orthopedic Institute in Austin, TX.  He also has an outstanding concierge VIP orthopedic practice within AOI that will surely impress you!  You can learn more about Dr. Goldberg by visiting https://austinoi.com/ or calling him at (512) 856-1000.  You can learn more about his orthopedic concierge services by visiting https://tdgconciergeservices.com/ or by calling him at (512) 856-1000.  Voted top Men's Health Podcast, Sex Therapy Podcast, and Prostate Cancer Podcast by FeedSpot.Dr. Mistry is a board-certified urologist and has been treating patients in the Austin and Greater Williamson County area since he started his private practice, NAU Urology Specialists, in 2007.  Donna Lee has worked with Dr. Mistry since 2017 and is now NAU Urology Specialists' Director of Business Development.  She's also a professional standup comedian. We enjoy hearing from you! Visit www.armormenshealth.com to submit a question and we'll answer your questions anonymously in an upcoming episode! Phone: (512) 238-0762Website: www.armormenshealth.comEmail: armormenshealth@gmail.comOur Locations:Round Rock Office970 Hester's Crossing Road Suite 101 Round Rock, TX 78681South Austin Office6501 South Congress Suite 1-103 Austin, TX 78745Lakeline Office12505 Hymeadow Drive Suite 2C Austin, TX 78750Dripping Springs Office170 Benney Lane Suite 202 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Pandas to Promises: Haruto's Surprising Hot Spring Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-02-20-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 白く輝く雪に覆われた箱根の温泉旅館。En: A Hakone hot spring ryokan covered with white, glistening snow.Ja: この風景を見ながら、遥斗は心が踊るのを感じていた。En: Seeing this landscape, Haruto felt his heart dance.Ja: 彼は久しぶりの旅行に、なんだか特別な予感を抱いていたのだ。En: He had a special premonition about this long-awaited trip.Ja: 「今日はデートかもしれない」と、期待に胸を膨らませていた。En: "Today might be a date," he thought, his chest swelling with expectation.Ja: 友人の優奈と葵から「サプライズがある」とだけ聞かされていた遥斗は、「ひょっとして、優奈たちが自分のために誰かを紹介してくれるのかもしれない」と勝手に想像を膨らませていた。En: Haruto, who had only been told by his friends Yuna and Aoi that there would be a "surprise," was imagining that "perhaps they might introduce someone to me."Ja: 実は、優奈と葵は付き合っていて、二人だけの時間を作る計画だった。En: In reality, Yuna and Aoi were dating and had planned to spend time alone together.Ja: 旅館は伝統的な木造建築で、隣には富士山を一望できる露天風呂。En: The ryokan was a traditional wooden building with an open-air bath next to it offering a panoramic view of Mount Fuji.Ja: まるで映画のワンシーンのような場所である。En: It was a place like a scene from a movie.Ja: そんな壮大な風景とは裏腹に、遥斗は緊張しながら鏡の前でネクタイを結んでいた。En: Contrary to the grand landscape, Haruto was nervously tying his tie in front of the mirror.Ja: 「よし、今日は決めるぞ」En: "Alright, today I'll make it."Ja: いよいよ、その「サプライズ」の時間がやってきた。En: Finally, the time for the "surprise" came.Ja: 彼は予約されていたロビーへ向かう。En: He headed to the lobby where a reservation had been made.Ja: そこには、なんと巨大なぬいぐるみのパンダと手紙が置いてあった。En: There, to his astonishment, was a giant stuffed panda and a letter.Ja: 「これは一体…？」En: "What is this...?"Ja: 手紙を開くと、優奈と葵からの感謝の言葉が。En: Opening the letter, he found words of thanks from Yuna and Aoi.Ja: 「遙斗、パンダをよろしくね！…しっかりと面倒見てね！」En: "Please take care of the panda, Haruto!... Make sure to look after it!"Ja: 遥斗は驚きのあまり、しばらく立ち尽くしていた。En: Haruto was so surprised that he stood there for a while.Ja: しかし、次第に苦笑しながら状況を飲み込んでいく。En: But gradually, he began to understand the situation with a wry smile.Ja: 「ここまで来たら仕方ないな」と、呟いてみた。En: "Well, there's no helping it now," he muttered.Ja: その夜、パンダとともに温泉に入り、少しずつその状況を楽しむことにした。En: That night, he decided to enjoy the situation little by little as he entered the hot spring with the panda.Ja: 湯気の中、先客で一人旅をしている女性と会話を交わす機会が訪れた。En: In the steam, he had the opportunity to converse with a woman traveling alone.Ja: 「そのパンダ、変わってますね！」笑って話す彼女に、遥斗もつられて笑った。En: "That panda is unusual!" she said with a laugh, and Haruto laughed along with her.Ja: 「友人が持たせました」と答えつつ、今度は素直に自分の楽しむ心を大切にすることに決めた。En: "A friend made me bring it," he replied, deciding this time to cherish his own enjoyment.Ja: この笑いで、遥斗は自分自身が変わっていくのを感じた。En: With this laughter, Haruto felt himself changing.Ja: 予期せぬ出来事でも楽しむ気持ちを持てるようになったのだ。En: He had learned to hold onto a sense of enjoyment even in unexpected events.Ja: そして、その女性との会話がきっかけで、新たな友人を作ることができた。En: And thanks to the conversation with the woman, he made a new friend.Ja: これ以来、遥斗は新しい出会いを恐れなくなり、自信を持って冒険することを学んだ。En: Since then, Haruto has no longer been afraid of new encounters and learned to venture forth with confidence.Ja: そして冬の箱根で、こんな特別な旅と思い出を手に入れたのだった。En: And in winter Hakone, he gained such a special trip and memories. Vocabulary Words:glistening: 輝くpremonition: 予感long-awaited: 久しぶりのexpectation: 期待panoramic: 一望できるscene: ワンシーンcontrary: 裏腹にastonishment: 驚きstuffed: ぬいぐるみwry: 苦笑cherish: 大切にするunusual: 変わってますventuring: 冒険するconfidence: 自信landscape: 風景encounter: 出会いreservation: 予約mirroring: 鏡grasped: 掴むassembled: 集めるreveal: 明かすafresh: 新たにbizarre: 異様encouraged: 促すinitiated: 始めるendeavor: 試みparadox: 逆説solitude: 孤独magnificent: 壮大profound: 深遠

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One of the biggest surprises in 2024, Shouta Aoi's mini-album "Collage" arrived late in the year but made a massive impact in what is Aoi's most consistent release to date. This is an unscripted episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Consider ranking this podcast or leaving a review on your preferred podcast streaming platform!

*Key news articles for today*The Minister of Planning expects the agreement with the European Union to grant Egypt EUR4 billion in funding next June to support the budget as part of the structural reform program for the economy.Egypt's USD bonds were among the emerging markets' top gainers following Trump's return to the White House and the Gaza ceasefire. The government cleared up USD1 bn in arrears owed to foreign oil companies in the first week of January. A new schedule to settle the accumulated USD6.5 bn in arrears had been agreed on with companies, with repayments set to run from next month until June 2025.The Suez Canal is preparing to receive the navigation services of major shipping lines, as it is expected to benefit from the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis have announced a halt to attacks on American and British ships in the Red Sea region, after the Gaza truce agreement came into effect.State-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization's (AOI) joint solar panel manufacturing project with Sweden's Sunshine Pro is set to be operational in July of this year and have a production capacity of 1 GW of panels by July 2026, AOI's Arab Renewable Energy Company Executive Director said. The project is expected to cost somewhere between USD200-300 mn.Over 12k medical tourists from 50 different countries visited Egypt for treatment in 2024, an increase of 200% y-o-y, the Egyptian Healthcare Authority said.The government targets proceeds of EGP250 million to EGP350 million from the offering of Misr Pharmaceuticals Company during 1H25. Sources told local press that the government intends to offer a 25% to 30% stake in the company, in addition to offering the same stake in Seed Pharma.OLFI Net profit recorded EGP279 million in 4Q24 (+70.9% YoY, -6.8% QoQ). In FY24, net profit recorded EGP1,000 million (+112.5% YoY). OLFI is currently trading at FY25f P/E of 7.4x.BoD proposed cash dividend distribution of EGP2.0/ share implying payout ratio of 80% and dividends yield of 10.4%.EGBE 4Q24 stand-alone bottom line recorded EGP620 million (-11% q/q, +69% y/y), bringing FY24 bottom line to EGP2,550 million (+80% y/y, and 18% higher than Al Ahly Pharos estimates). BoD proposed increasing the paid-in capital by EGP550.55 million through bonus shares and proposed cash dividends distribution of EGP0.99/per share.Ministry of Environment assigned cement companies to expand in establishing waste recycling plants to produce alternative fuel (RDF), with five cement players have committed to fund 13 plants throughout 2025.

This video discusses the ancient text, "The Ascension of Isaiah", and early Christian cosmology, Christology, theology and philosopher. I ask the question "Can we still ascend to heaven?". I mention the Ascension of Isaiah, The Book of Enoch, The Shepherd of Hermas, Protoevangelium of James, King Hezekiah, Jim Morrison, Oliver Stone, Andy Warhol, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Toll Houses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ), Elon Musk, The Apostle Paul, the Book of Revelation, John The Baptist, Jesus Christ, Satan, the Perpetual Virginity of Mary, James, Adam, Abel, Seth, King David, Moses, The Apostle Peter, Claudius Ptolemy, Numenius of Apamea, Clement of Alexandria, Origen of Alexandria, and Eusebius of Caesarea, Arthur F. Holmes, Middle Platonism, Neoplatonism, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras of Athens, Ignatius of Antioch, Hermes Trismegestus, Jacob Faturechi (  @faturechi  ), Fr. Stephen DeYoung, Fr. Andrew Damick, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas Aquinas, Larry Hurtado, Ma Knibb, Detleft Muller, Loren Stuckenbruck, Gavin Ortlund (  @TruthUnites  ), Beau Branson, David Bentley Hart, Clement of Rome, John Vervaeke (  @johnvervaeke  ), Paul Vanderklay (  @PaulVanderKlay  ), Jordan Peterson (  @JordanBPeterson  ), Copernicus, CS Lewis, Aristotle, Plato, Plotinus, and more. Arthur Holmes on Middle Platonism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sic5OdUIkgk Lord of Spirits on AoI - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXJ1LCnHQE&t=4329s Development of Christology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQt_QO4ASAQ&t=3621s David Bentley Hart - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcu9e_1wAKU&t=1210s John Vervaeke on Neoplatonism - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZpIN85gBQ&t=3959s

In light of the tragic fires in Los Angeles, team AOI wanted to share with listeners some practical advice about how to prepare for different kinds of emergencies. We speak with Jason Lyons, regional manager of individual preparedness for the Red Cross of Greater New York, on how to protect your family, pets and home in the event of a disaster. 

In this festive episode of the Sunday Roast, we welcome back Rick Rule, CEO of Rule Investment Media, for a lively and insightful Christmas special. We delve into Rick's latest ventures, including the progress of his seventh challenger bank, Battle Bank, and explore the investing highlights of 2024—from Bitcoin's record-breaking highs to the sustained strength of gold and the cooling of other critical metals. Rick reflects on uranium's growing potential and discusses some of the top-rated stocks on his ratings chart, offering insights into why they stand out and their future prospects. He also shares his thoughts on his unique career path and offers invaluable advice for young investors starting out, making this a must-listen for seasoned market participants and those just getting started. Plus, we discuss the enduring appeal of gold and Rick's upcoming virtual bootcamp on January 11th. Join us for a thoughtful, festive conversation packed with wisdom and inspiration to wrap up 2024! •⁠  ⁠00:00:35 – Introduction to Battle Bank  • 00:04:02 – Reasons to Choose Battle Bank  • 00:12:00 – Investing Highlights for 2024  • 00:12:38 – Discussion on Gee Mining  • 00:16:33 – AI Stocks: NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO)  • 00:17:32 – Insights on Robertson Stephens  • 00:20:06 – The US Dollar's Trajectory Post-Trump  • 00:25:16 – Resource Sector Developments in 2024  • 00:26:16 – Discussion on #GMET  • 00:28:55 – The Vanadium Narrative  • 00:30:11 – Uranium Market Overview  • 00:32:37 – Companies in Focus: Cameco ($CCJ), Duke Energy ($DUK), Southern Company ($SO), China General Nuclear, Tokyo Electric Power Company, Ontario Power Generation  • 00:33:55 – Reflections on Fukushima and Three Mile Island  • 00:34:40 – Discussion on #POW  • 00:36:43 – Insights on #GGP  • 00:40:28 – Northern Star Resources ($NST)  • 00:41:55 – Discussion on #SVML  • 00:47:41 – Rick's Advice to 18-Year-Olds  • 00:54:03 – Why Rick Purchased a Bar in Vancouver at Age 20  • 00:56:24 – Guidance for Individuals in Their 50s  • 00:58:04 – Most Meaningful Gift Given or Received  • 01:01:12 – Christmas-Themed Questions  • 01:03:41 – Listing Natural Resource Stocks for Rick's Personal Ranking  • 01:04:10 – Eight-Hour Symposium on Gold  • 01:09:31 – Exxon Mobil Corporation ($XOM)  • 01:10:08 – Africa Oil Corp. ($AOI)  • 01:10:33 – International Petroleum Corporation ($IPCO)  • 01:11:36 – Ecora Resources PLC ($ECOR)  • 01:16:36 – Discussion on #PR1 Disclaimer & Declaration of Interest This podcast may contain paid promotions, including but not limited to sponsorships, endorsements, or affiliate partnerships. The information, investment views, and recommendations provided are for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as a solicitation to buy or sell any financial products related to the companies discussed. Any opinions or comments are made to the best of the knowledge and belief of the commentators; however, no responsibility is accepted for actions based on such opinions or comments. The commentators may or may not hold investments in the companies under discussion. Listeners are encouraged to perform their own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any financial decisions based on the content of this podcast.

In case you haven't noticed, there's a lot going on *gestures everywhere*, so rather than get into anything too tragic, as we're wont to do, we've instead gathered some Comfort Media for Interesting Times (™)–that is, the pop culture we turn to when things are rough and we're in need of a boost to help us make it through. This episode, in the style of our Pop-Culture Round Ups, we trade off sharing cozy books, music, and TV shows that bolster our spirits and help us feel warm inside. Lit "rounded up" this Episode: Howl's Moving Castle (1986) by Diana Wynne Jones On a Sunbeam (2018) by Tillie Walden Eva Ibbotson's 5 romance book set in the early 1900's, but especially The Reluctant Heiress (1982)  A Countess Below Stairs  (1981) The Discographies of Maaya Sakamoto (Shounen Alice and Single Collection: Nikopachi (2003)) and Hikaru Utada (Bad Mode (2022) and Ultra Blue (2006) Show Notes: What's Sparking Joy: Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree, Blue Box (aka Aoi no Hako) on Netflix Other lit discussed this episode: Spinning by Tillie Walden, My Happy Marriage, The Chronicles of Chrestomanci by Diana Wynne Jones, First Love (J-Drama) Correction: Tessa from The Reluctant Heiress is a staunch "republican," not "communist." Check out SLL Live in 2025: April 2025 - Romance in CNY: ⁠⁠⁠https://romanceincny.com/⁠⁠⁠ July 2025 - RomantiConn: ⁠⁠https://www.romanticonn.com/⁠⁠ On Future SLL Episodes: A Court of Thorns and Roses/A Court of Mist and Fury, Strangers Again, Let's Get Divorced, and Trope Spotlight: Forced Proximity. Don't forget to subscribe to Sex. Love. Literature! You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SexLoveLitPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠; on Instagram , Tumblr, and BlueSky @SexLoveLitPodcast. Our cover art is by Charcooll (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/charcooll/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). TheSLL Theme music is “Pluck It Up” by Dan Henig. What's Sparking Joy BGM is "Candy-Coloured Sky" by Catmosphere | https://soundcloud.com/ctmsphr;Released by Paper Crane Collective; Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com; Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Sex. Love. Literature. is a pop culture podcast that relishes the romantic, the sexy, and the scandalous in media. Join pop culture scholars (and besties) Ayanni and Corinne as they deep dive into why the “sex-stuff” in media matters. Main episodes drop the last Friday of the month.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Perfect Gifts in Shibuya's Hidden Gem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2024-11-30-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルカは渋谷の雑踏の中に立っていました。En: Haruka stood amidst the hustle and bustle of Shibuya.Ja: 秋の風が彼女の頬を軽く撫で、クリスマスのデコレーションが辺りを華やかに飾っていました。En: The autumn wind lightly caressed her cheeks, and Christmas decorations brightly adorned the surroundings.Ja: キラキラと輝くイルミネーションが、渋谷の街を鮮やかに彩り、ハルカの心をワクワクさせました。En: The sparkling illuminations vividly colored the streets of Shibuya, filling Haruka's heart with excitement.Ja: しかし、彼女の心の中には、一抹の不安がありました。En: However, a slight unease lingered in her mind.Ja: このクリスマス、タクミとアオイに完璧な贈り物を見つけたい。En: This Christmas, she wanted to find the perfect gifts for Takumi and Aoi.Ja: でも、選択肢が多すぎて、どれが良いかわからない。En: But there were too many options, and she couldn't decide which was right.Ja: 友達二人は特別な存在でした。En: Her two friends were special to her.Ja: タクミはハルカの大学の友達で、常に彼女を応援してくれる存在です。En: Takumi was her college friend who always supported her.Ja: アオイは高校時代からの親友で、一緒に笑い合うのが楽しい仲間です。En: Aoi was a close friend from high school, a companion she enjoyed laughing with.Ja: 彼らに贈るプレゼントは、心からの感謝の印として完璧なものにしたいと思っていました。En: She wanted the gifts she gave them to be a perfect token of her heartfelt gratitude.Ja: 渋谷の街は人々でいっぱいでした。En: Shibuya was crowded with people.Ja: 大勢の買い物客が行き交い、どのお店にもたくさんの人がいました。En: Shoppers moved about in large numbers, and every store was filled with people.Ja: ハルカはため息をつきました。En: Haruka sighed.Ja: オンラインで買う手もあるけど、クリスマスに間に合わなかったらどうしよう…。En: She considered buying online, but what if it didn't arrive in time for Christmas...Ja: 時間がない。En: Time was running out.Ja: その時、ふと目の隅に何かが映りました。En: At that moment, something caught her eye.Ja: 狭い路地の奥にある、小さな店です。En: It was a small shop at the end of a narrow alley.Ja: 興味をそそられたハルカは、自然に足がそちらへ向かっていました。En: Intrigued, Haruka naturally found her feet moving in that direction.Ja: 「この店なら…」そんな期待を胸に、彼女はドアを押しました。En: “If it's this shop...” she thought with anticipation as she pushed open the door.Ja: 店内は静かで、特別な空気が漂っていました。En: Inside, the shop was quiet, and a special atmosphere hung in the air.Ja: 様々なハンドメイドグッズが並び、どれも温かみのあるものばかりでした。En: Various handmade items were lined up, each exuding warmth.Ja: 店主は優しそうな笑顔で迎えてくれました。En: The shopkeeper greeted her with a gentle smile.Ja: ハルカは、一つ一つの商品を見て回るうちに、これだ！と思うものを見つけました。En: As Haruka looked around at each product, she found something that she thought was perfect.Ja: タクミには、小さな木製の時計。En: For Takumi, a small wooden clock.Ja: 彼が時間を大切にする人であることを思い出しました。En: She remembered how he valued time.Ja: アオイには、手編みのマフラー。En: For Aoi, a hand-knitted scarf.Ja: 彼女がいつも寒がっていることを思い出しました。En: She recalled how she always complained about the cold.Ja: ハルカは笑顔になりました。En: A smile spread across Haruka's face.Ja: 時間をかけて探した甲斐がありました。En: It was worth taking the time to search.Ja: 心のこもったこの贈り物が、友情をさらに深めてくれると信じています。En: She believed these heartfelt gifts would deepen their friendship.Ja: 勇気をもって、自分の直感を信じて良かった。En: She was glad she had the courage to trust her intuition.Ja: ハルカは店を出て、優しい気持ちで再び渋谷の雑踏に戻りました。En: Haruka left the shop and returned to the bustling streets of Shibuya with a gentle feeling in her heart.Ja: 心は軽やかで、明るい未来を信じていました。En: Her heart felt light, believing in a bright future.Ja: 彼女はわかりました。完璧ではなく、心で選んだことが何よりも大切なのです。En: She realized that it wasn't about being perfect, but choosing with her heart was what mattered most.Ja: クリスマスの夜、彼女の贈り物が、きっと笑顔をもたらしてくれるに違いありません。En: On Christmas night, she was certain her gifts would bring smiles. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 中でhustle: 喧騒bustle: 雑踏caressed: 撫でたadorned: 飾っていたsparkling: キラキラと輝くilluminations: イルミネーションvividly: 鮮やかにunease: 不安linger: 残るgratitude: 感謝crowded: いっぱいsigh: ため息をつくintrigued: 興味をそそられたatmosphere: 空気exuding: 漂うhand-knitted: 手編みのscarf: マフラーintuition: 直感amid: 中にdecorations: デコレーションcompanionship: 仲間token: 印trust: 信じるintuition: 直感believing: 信じてperfect: 完璧なcourage: 勇気overwhelm: 圧倒するcompanion: 仲間

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine chats with Todd McCrum, Senior VP and General Manager of AOI, about the latest innovations unveiled at SCTE Tech Expo 2024. Todd discusses AOI's groundbreaking Quantum 18 smart amplifiers and their Quantum Link technology, which offer unprecedented remote troubleshooting and operational efficiency for cable networks. With over 30 years in the industry, Todd also shares insights on AOI's evolution, the impact of AI on broadband infrastructure, and the future of network management, smart homes, and the broadband landscape.

Join me as I talk to Aaron Shelton from WIT, a pioneering Japanese company, to uncover the secrets behind their inspection solutions. Aaron explains how their technology serves as a critical verification tool for Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems, enabling operators to make more accurate judgments and significantly reducing the risk of defects escaping. Discover how their system enhances the entire AOI process by integrating live camera images, fostering continuous improvement, and driving quality excellence.As Asian companies increasingly establish operations in Mexico, the market presents unique growth opportunities and challenges. Aaron highlights the crucial role of their local partner, Quiptech, in expanding WIT's footprint and providing indispensable customer support. With an extensive network of representatives, Quiptech ensures that WIT can deliver high-quality solutions tailored to the specific needs and mindsets of Mexican customers. Tune in for an important discussion on the importance of local partnerships and how they contribute to successful market adoptation and customer satisfaction.Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Adaptable Automation Specialist Launchpad.build (https://launchpad.build).You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

Seirou Opera on Kanoko Sakurokoujin historiallinen murhamysteeriromanssi, jossa päähenkilö myy itsensä kurtisaanioppilaaksi Edon punaisten lyhtyjen alue Yoshiwaraan päästäkseen vanhempiensa murhaajan jäljille. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme, miten digimanga-startup Orangen tekoälykäännöshehkutus vaikuttaa olleen aika lailla huijausta sekä siitä, miten shoujomangasta tunnettu Aya Kanno on aloittanut shounensarjan. Lukujonossa tutustumme Ivrean uuden tulemisen ensimmäiseen aaltoon, eli Chainsaw Maniin ja Demon Slayeriin. Kurkkaamme vähän ensivaikutelmia myös One Piecen uudesta käännöksestä. --- Kommentoi | Threads | Mastodon | Bluesky | X | Instagram --- (01:13) – KUULUMISET: VUOKRAPERHEET - Kuten viime jakossa mainittiin: uusi Mangakartta-jakso ilmestyy nykyisin joka kuukauden kolmas torstai (paitsi tämä jakso, joka oli viikon myöhässä) - Vuokraperheet - Traileri (YouTube) - Rental Family, tuleva amerikkalais-japanilainen yhteistuotantoleffa samasta aiheesta - The New Yorkerin artikkeli vuokraperhebisneksestä, jonka alkuun on sittemmin lisätty korjausteksti siitä, miten vuokraperhefirmojen asiakkaina haastatellut henkilöt ovatkin todennäköisesti olleet vuokraperhefirman työntekijöitä itse ja vain esiintyneet haastattelijalle asiakkaina - The New Republicin artikkeli siitä, miten The New Yorkerin kirjoittaja meni vipuun vuokraperheartikkelissa - Family Romance, itseään mediassa ahkerasti esillä pitävä vuokraperhefirma - Family Romance, LLC, Werner Herzogin aiempi elokuva vuokraperhebisneksestä, jossa Family Romancen toimitusjohtaja Yuichi Ishii esiintyi pääosassa - Ashita watashi wa dareka no kanojo - Nytleffaan.fi-sivustolta löytää kätevästi kaikkien elokuvateatterien näytökset - Tabicinen edellinen elokuva The Good Father (15:06) – SEIROU OPERA: ESITTELY - Seirou opera - Betsucomi-lehti - Akanen vanhemmat tappanut mies, jolla on puolikuun muotoinen syntymämerkki (kuva) (22:36) – SEIROU OPERA: YOSHIWARA JA SARJAN MAAILMA - Sakuran, Moyoco Annon Yoshiwaraan sijoittuva manga - Yoshiwara, Edon punaisten lyhtyjen alue - Oiran - Oiranin kulkue oli nähtävyys (kuva) - Kurtisaanien kohtalot saattoivat olla hyvin surullisia (kuva) - Kohtauksessa tautien takia sekava kurtisaani ottaa puodista hiusneulan, koska houreilee asiakkaansa ostaneen sen hänelle, ja Soosuke estää puodin omistajaa lyömästä kurtisaania ja ostaa hiusneulan tälle - Petteri sanoi vahingossa klamydia, mutta oikeasti tuona aikana jylläsi kuppa - Chonmage oli miesten semipakollinen kampaus Edo-kaudella (49:20) – SEIROU OPERA: KERRONTA JA VISUAALIT - Sakurakouji avaa jälkikirjoituksessa japanilaisen naisen kampauksen rakentamista (ja huomauttaa, että tätä kampausta ei sitten tosielämässä avattu yhdellä sormella vaikka Soosuke niin tarinan kohtauksesssa tekeekin (kuva) - Viereisellä sivulla Soosuke ja Riichiroo miettivät kiusaantuneina, että lyhyiden hiusten kanssa on paljon mukavampi olla kuin chonmagen, ja Akane toruu Soosukea tämän huonosta ja tökeröstä kuontalosta (59:19) – SEIROU OPERA: AKANE JA SOOSUKE - Kun Akane ja useat muut kurtisaanit joutuvat siepatuksi ja heitä pidetään vankina, Akane pitää moraalia yllä ja vaatii vangeille ruokaa ja kunnollisia vessakäyntejä (kuva) - Akane ehtii viime hetkellä karata lukitusta huoneesta ja juosta kattoja pitkin esiintymislavan lähelle ja ilmestyy parvekkeelle lavan yläpuolelle ja hyppää Soosuken syliin spektaakkelimaisesti (kuva) - Samuraiperheen tyttärenä ja näin ollen naginatan taitajana Akane käyttelee survereenisti aseenaan kaikenlaisia sauvoja (kuva) - Tämä päätyy taiteilijan näkemyksellä varustettuna uutislehtisiin, joissa kerrotaan miten “samuraiperheestä oleva oiran-oppilas puolusti naginatalla hyökkäyksen kohteeksi joutunutta rakastettuaan” (kuva) - Soosuke haastaa riitaa etenkin vihaamiensa samuraiden kanssa (kuva) - Oikeasti samurait eivät saaneet tuoda miekkojaan Yoshiwaraan sisälle, vaan ne piti jättää portille. Mutta kaipa tätä vahdittiin aika leväperäisesti, kuten kaikkia sääntöjä Yoshiwarassa. - Kagemat olivat Edo-kauden poikaprostituoituja - Soosuke sanoo vihaavansa Akanea, mutta sitten heti perään väkisinpussaa ja ilmoittaa aikovansa saada Akanen antautumaan hänelle täydellisesti, ihme tyyppi (kuva) - Akane ei edes muista hänen ja Soosuken ensikohtaamista, vaikka se jäi kalvamaan Soosukea (kuva) - Riichiroo selittää Soosukelle, että kiva juttu että haluat auttaa, mutta kai tajuat, ettet voi ikinä saada Akanea vaimoksesi, jos hänen tavoitteensa perheensä samurai-arvon palauttamiseksi toteutuu (kuva) - Soosuke provosoi järkyttyneen Akanen takaisin jaloilleen sen sijaan, että yrittäisi manipuloida hänet vaimokseen (kuva) - Akane ja Soosuke kiukuttelevat toisilleen jatkuvasti… (kuva) - Tässä Soosuke härnää Akanea sanomalla, että kurtisaanioppilaiden on jaettava futoninsa asiakkaan kanssa, ja että kielletty hedelmä saattaa silloin houkuttaa häntä liikaa. Akane toteaa pahastuneena, että mikäli Soosuke yrittää mitään, hän aikoo huutaa ja varmistaa, ettei Soosuke enää pääse Akebonoroohon. Soosuke perääntyy ja lupaa olla kiltisti. Akane harmittelee mielessään, ettei taaskaan ole ollut hyvää hetkeä kiittää aikaisemmasta palveluksesta, kun Soosuke on aina mahdoton. - …mutta siitä huolimatta tunteet vain kipinöivät! (kuva) - Tässä Soosuke selittää väärinkäsitystä, ettei hän suinkaan ole kihloissa, vaan hänen seurassaan ollut henkilö oli naisroolien kabuki-näyttelijä Kikunojoo. Kun hän huomaa Akanen purskahtaneen itkuun, hän vaikeroi, että Akane ei suostu hänen vaimokseen ja pyytää auttamaan Akanen samurai-statuksen palauttamisessa, vaikka he eivät silloin koskaan voi yhdessä, mutta silti Akane ei halua antaa hänen olla kenenkään muunkaan kanssa. Akane miettii, että heillä ei voi olla yhteistä tulevaisuutta ja jonain päivänä heidän täytyy erota. - Vaikka Akane on paljon nuorempi ja haavoittuvassa asemassa, on hänen ja Soosuken suhde kuitenkin tasavertaisen tuntuinen (kuva) - Kuvan kohtauksessa Akane kutsuu Soosuken jakamaan futoninsa “en halua että lähdet kotiin tänään”, ja Soosukea hermostuttaa, kun Akane kiehnää kovin lähellä (01:21:29) – SEIROU OPERA: AKEBONOROON HAHMOT - Uskollinen palvelija Riichiroo on Akanelle kuin isoveli ja pestautuu Akebonoroohon miespalvelijaksi olemaan tämän tukena (kuva) - Kuvan kohtauksessa Riichiroo sanoo Akanelle, että varmasti kuolleet rakkaat haluaisivat Akanen olevan ennemmin onnellinen kuin heittävän onnensa pois koston vuoksi - Häikäilemätön Yukari kertoo Akanelle, että Yoshiwarassa ei ole ystäviä vaan ainoastaan kilpailijoita, ja hän aikoo tulla Yoshiwaran suurimmaksi oiraniksi ja vihjaa, että tietää Akanen ja Riichiroon suhteen olevan erityinen ja pitävänsä heitä silmällä heikkouksien varalta (kuva) - Yukari on kotoisin köyhistä oloista, joten hänelle elämä Yoshiwarassa on vain tie ylöspäin, ja hänen on vaikea sietää langenneita rikkaita tyttöjä, joille sinne päätyminen on kamala kohtalo (kuva) - Kuvan kohtauksessa Yukari miettii, että hänelle Yoshiwara tuntui paratiisilta, jossa ei tarvinnut nähdä nälkää ja jossa kovalla työllä saattoi edetä parempaan elämään. Akanen säälivä toteamus siitä, että kaikkien Yoshiwaraan päätyneiden on täytynyt kokea kamalia asioita, ärsyttää Yukaria, joka miettii, että tuo tyttö ei ole koskaan kokenut elämässään todellisia vaikeuksia. - Yukari alkaa kokea tunteita Riichiroota kohtaan, vaikka on aina ollut sitä mieltä, että rakkaus on vain sairaus joka saa naiset tekemään tyhmiä elämänvalintoja (kuva) - Sankin kootai -järjestelmän vuoksi lääninherrojen täytyi asua joka toinen vuosi Edossa ja joka toinen vuosi läänissään, jolloin shogunaatti pystyi pitämään heidän omaisuuttaan ja perhettään panttivankina kapinoiden ehkäisemiseksi - Oiran Asakeno on kylmä ja vaativa, mutta kuitenkin välittää pikkusisaristaan (kuva) - Sydämellinen oiran Aoi suhtautuu huumorilla siihen, että Akane yllätti hänet ja poikaystävänsä petipuuhista (kuva) - Aoi kertoo, että hän saa epävirallisesti viettää yhden yön kuussa poikaystävänsä Sakichin kanssa – kunhan maksaa yöstä itse - Aoi ja Sakichi ovat onnellisia rakastavaisia nyt, kun Aoin perheen traaginen epäonni on nyt kuitenkin johtanut siihen, että he voivat edes jollain tavalla olla yhdessä (kuva) - Aoi ja Sakichi kertovat, että vaikka he eivät voikaan viettää yhdessä erityisen romanttisena pidettyä täyden kuun yötä – koska Aoin täytyy silloin olla ykkösasiakkaansa kanssa – niin he ovat yhdessä sitten sitä edeltävän yön. Akane miettii, että vaikka hänellä ja Soosukella ei tule olemaan yhteistä tulevaisuutta, niin toivottavasti Aoi ja Sakichi voivat vielä saada toisensa. (01:42:56) – SEIROU OPERA: MUUT HAHMOT - Kauppias Matsuzakaya on maailman kuumin vanhempi herrasmies (kuva) - Virkamies Mitsuhashi vaikuttaa pintapuolisesti vähän hönöltä nuorten neitojen perässä juoksijalta, mutta paljastuu viekkaammaksi kuin ensin vaikuttaa (kuva) - Kabuki-näyttelijä Kikunojoo Seyama on Soosuken BFF, joka tässä kohtauksessa kiusoittelee Soosukea Akanesta (kuva) - Oikean maailman naisrooleihin erikoistunut kabuki-näyttelijälinja Kikunojoo Segawa - One Piecen transnaishahmo Kikunojoo on saanut inspiraation samasta hahmosta (varo spoilereita Wa-maa-juonikaaresta!) (01:51:06) – SEIROU OPERA: JULKAISU JA SEN PUUTE - Fanikäännöksen laatu on etenkin ensimmäisten 10 luvun verran luokaton, ja senkin jälkeen juonen seuraamista vaikeuttavia virheitä löytyy joka luvusta. Onneksi käännös paranee sarjan edetessä, ja ihan lopussa se on jo ihan OK. - Yoshiwaran sääntöjen mukaan miesasiakkaan tulee sitoutua yhteen kurtisaaniin, mutta fanikäännöstä lukemalla asia ei tule välttämättä yhtään selväksi (kuva) - Fanikäännöksessä paljastus siitä, että Soojiroo etsii Yoshiwarasta sinne aikoinaan myytyä siskoaan menee kokonaan pilalle – oikeasti samurai sanoo tässä “ehkä me ollaan köyhiä, mutta ei sentään niin köyhiä että meidän vanhemmat olisi myyneet meidän siskoja bordelliin, toisin kuin sinun siskollesi kävi” (kuva) - Ja asia mainitaan vielä heti seuraavalla sivulla! - Natsume Arata no kekkon (02:05:33) – SEIROU OPERA: SPOILERIOSIO (spoilerivaroitus) - Hupsis, Maaret puhuu välillä vähän epätarkasti petoksesta, vaikka kyseessä sarjassa ovat syytökset lahjusten antamisesta ja ottamisesta - Kaksoisitsemurha… vai onko?! (kuva) - Soosuke saa Nakamuran haaviinsa ennen Akanea ja on varannut koko Akebonoroon juhlistaakseen uutta liikekumppaniaan, jolloin Akanella ei ole muuta vaihtoehtoa kuin ottaa hänet takaisin (kuva) - Joviaali mutta epäilyttävä tohtori Makimura työskentelee päivisin lääkärinä ja öisin salaisena agenttina (kuva) - Kuvan kohtauksessa Makimura sattuu piiloutumaan yökeikalla Akanen huoneeseen epämääräisen selityksen kera, ja Akane miettii, että Makimuralla on paljon pahaenteisempi aura kuin päivällä heidän kohdatessaan, ja että Makimura haisee vereltä - Akane jää epämiellyttävästi Soosuken ja Seijiroon väliin, ja Seijiroo on aika punaisten lippujen mies (kuva) - Akane kohtaa viimein Nakamuran (kuva) - Kuvan kohtauksessa Nakamura selittää Akanelle, että on tajunnut, että hän Akane on hänen ahdinkonsa ja korruptionsa paljastumisen syypää, ja että hän ei voi edes tehdä seppukua rauhassa ennen kuin saa tietää, kuka Akane on ja missä kohtaa peliään hän epäonnistui, kun sai Akanen kimppuunsa. Akane haluaa saada Nakamuran ymmärtämään, että tämän “peli” itsessään on rikos, ja kertoo olevansa Nagakuran tytär ja kuinka paljon vanhempien ja ystävien tapattaminen on häntä satuttanut. Nakamura kuitenkin toteaa, ettei ollut henkilökohtaisesti vanhempien murhan takana, eikä edes muista Aoita ja Sakichia, eikä ymmärrä, miksi Akane on niin vihainen – kun eihän hän nyt itse jokaista tielleen tulevaa ötökkää vaivaudu liiskaamaan, kun hänen suosioonsa haluavat tekevät niin itsenäisesti. Akane kauhistuu kun tajuaa, ettei Nakamuralla ole mitään ongelmaa muiden elämän ja kunnian tuhoamisessa omaa peliään edistääkseen. - Ja sitten lopultakin pannaan! (kuva) - Asakeno itkee rakastamansa Matsuzakayan perään, kun ei voinut valita tätä ostajakseen (kuva) (02:31:32) – SEIROU OPERA: SUPERSPOILERIOSIO - One Piecessäkin on tuttu juttu se samuraiden vanhan ajan kunniakoodi, että haavat selässä ovat pelkuruuden merkki: - Pokkari 6 (kuva) - Pokkari 59 (kuva) - Kuunsirppimies paljastuu! (kuva) - Onnellinen loppu (kuva) (02:43:38) – SEIROU OPERA: YHTEENVETO - Jakso 7, jossa puhuimme Seirou operan alusta lukujonossa (02:47:02) – DIGIMANGAJULKAISIJA ORANGE JA SUURI TEKOÄLYHUIJAUS - Jakso 101, jossa puhuimme viimeksi Orangen digimangasuunnitelmista - Manga Alertsin twiittiketju Orangen Anime Expossa jakamista manganäytteistä - Emaqi-palvelu (tarvitsee VPN-palvelun käytön) - …Mutta tältä se osapuilleen näyttää (kuva) - Anjou the Mischievous Gal - Orange ilmoitti kääntävänsä Shueishalle kaikki Jump Plus -oneshotit, ja reaktiot eivät olleet positiivisia - Orangen lehdistötiedote - Manga Alertsin kohutwiitti siitä, miten Orange oikeasti käyttää ihmiskääntäjiä - Manga Alerts ei ihan tunnu ymmärtävän sitä, että eri yleisöille tiedotetaan ja viestitään eri tavoilla… - Deb Aokin haastattelu Comics Beat -sarjakuvauutissivustolla - Hyvää ja nopeaa, mutta entä se halpuus? - Sijoitushuijaukseltahan tämä vain tuntuu (02:59:03) – AYA KANNON UUSI SARJA ON SHOUNENMANGA - Aya Kanno ja uusi sarjansa Meioo no zakuro - Psychometrer Eiji - Fuyumi Soryo - Maaretin artikkeli Fuyumi Soryosta Anime-lehden numerossa 2/2017 (pdf) - CLAMP - Fumi Yoshinaga - Junji Ito, jonka sarjoista puhuimme jaksossa 30 - Spica Aoki (03:19:47) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: CARDCAPTOR SAKURA JA MY MONSTER SECRET - Cardcaptor Sakura - My Monster Secret (03:24:31) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: KIYO IN KYOTO - Kiyo in Kyoto (03:33:27) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: LOTTA SVÄRD - WOMEN OF WAR - Lotta Svärd - Women of War - Jaksoja, joiden lukujoista löytyy muitakin kuin mangaa: - 32: Check, Please - 52: Heartstopper - 103: Anni K:n omakustannelyhärit - 86: Breath of the Wild ja Tears of the Kingdom - 99: The Good Father - 63: Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation - 98: Tällä tavalla hävitään aikasota (03:37:35) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SUOSITUKSIA JA CONEJA - The Apothecary Diaries - Kaiju No. 8 - Comic Con Suomi - Kibecon - Jakso 104, jossa puhuimme kuulijakommenttiosiossa coneista - Jakso 41, jossa puhuimme jaksolatauksista - Bonusjakso, jossa puhuimme maailmanrakennuksesta (03:45:02) – LUKUJONOSSA: IVREAN CHAINSAW MAN JA DEMON SLAYER - Jakso 97 ja jakso 100, joissa olemme puhuneet Ivrean uudesta tulemisesta - Ivrea Suomen nettisivut - Jakso 77, jossa puhuimme Chainsaw Manista - Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - Antti Valkaman twiitti Ivrean One Piece -käännöksen näytesivuista - Vertailun vuoksi Valkaman oma käännös vuodelta 2005: - Sivu 1 (kuva) - Sivu 2 (kuva) - Sivu 3 (kuva) - Sivu 4 (kuva) (04:09:42) – LOPETUS

Two episodes ago, in RM 149, we talked all about automated optical inspection. Today we're exploring the impact of less automated inspection Technology, that being optical microscopes. From commercial, class 1 electronics to high-reliability class 3 electronics, the intricate electronic devices we rely on daily are assembled with astonishing precision. This precision wouldn't be possible without the aid of advanced optical microscopes. These remarkable instruments allow technicians and engineers to inspect, analyze, and ensure the quality of electronic components down to the minutest detail. In this episode, we'll uncover how optical microscopes have impacted electronic assembly, enhancing productivity, ensuring reliability, and driving innovation.  One of the unique benefits microscopes provide, particularly in hand soldering applications, is the ability to view and solder the assembly under high magnification through the microscope. Obviously, this is not something any AOI system can perform. But microscopes are not limited to soldering applications. One of the most critical applications of optical microscopes in the electronic assembly industry is the inspection of circuit assemblies for quality assurance. Circuit assemblies are the heart of many products, comprising numerous, highly miniaturized components and connections that must be flawlessly integrated. Even the smallest defect, such as a microscopic crack or an improperly soldered joint, can lead to significant malfunctions or failures. Optical microscopes enable detailed inspection of these assemblies, allowing quality control professionals to identify and rectify issues that would be invisible to the naked eye.  By providing high-resolution images and magnification, these microscopes help in detecting defects, ensuring correct alignment and polarity of components, and verifying the integrity of solder joints. This meticulous inspection process is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of electronic devices, ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction and, in many cases, safety. We'll hear from two industry experts who will share insights on the latest technological advancements and how these tools are indispensable in maintaining the high standards of modern electronics. Nili Walp is marketing manager at Vision Engineering, a manufacturer of microscopes design for various industries, including the Electronics assembly industry, where she has worked for over eight years. Walp earned a bachelor's in communications from Boston University. Richard Nagel is vice president of sales and marketing at Vision Engineering where he has worked for over 21 years. Nagel and Walp will share insights on the latest technological advancements and how these tools are indispensable in maintaining the high standards of modern electronics.   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Impact of Optical Microscopes on Electronic Assembly 00:02:18 - Latest Technological Advancements with Industry Experts. 00:04:49 - Vision Engineering's Origins and Innovations 00:07:40 - The Invention of the Boroscope 00:09:57 - The Importance of Magnification in Electronics Assembly 00:12:34 - Advancements in Microscope Technology 00:15:07 - The Game Changer in Microscopy: Eyeless Microscopes 00:17:34 - Ergonomic Advancements in Microscopy 00:20:06 - Advancements in Microscope Technology 00:22:29 - Applications of Microscope Technology 00:24:56 - Types of Microscopes in the Biological Sciences Industry 00:27:38 - Microscope Applications and Considerations 00:30:20 - The Value of Human Intuition in Inspection 00:33:06 - Common Challenges in Microscopy 00:35:52 - Illumination for Surface Texture  00:38:30 - Common mistakes when purchasing microscopes 00:40:59 - Choosing the Right Microscope for Your Needs 00:43:35 - Microscope Illumination Techniques and Considerations 00:45:57 - Practical Magnification Levels in Electronics Industry 00:48:23 - Purchasing the Right Microscope 00:50:58 - Vision Goggles in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality 00:53:43 - Demand for Technological Advancements in Younger Generations 00:56:19 - Ergonomics and Productivity in the Workplace 00:58:47 - Learn more about reliability matters podcast

Two episodes ago, episode 149, we talked all about automated optical inspection. Today we're exploring the impact of less automated inspection Technology, that being optical microscopes.From commercial, class 1 electronics to high reliability class 3 electronics, the intricate electronic devices we rely on daily are assembled with astonishing precision. This precision wouldn't be possible without the aid of advanced optical microscopes. These remarkable instruments allow technicians and engineers to inspect, analyze, and ensure the quality of electronic components down to the minutest detail.In this episode, we'll uncover how optical microscopes have impacted electronic assembly, enhancing productivity, ensuring reliability, and driving innovation. One of the unique benefits microscopes provide, particularly in hand soldering applications, is the ability to view and solder the assembly under high magnification through the microscope. Obviously, this is not something any AOI system can perform.But microscopes are not limited to soldering applications. One of the most critical applications of optical microscopes in the electronic assembly industry is the inspection of circuit assemblies for quality assurance. Circuit assemblies are the heart of many products, comprising numerous, highly miniaturized components and connections that must be flawlessly integrated. Even the smallest defect, such as a microscopic crack or an improperly soldered joint, can lead to significant malfunctions or failures.Optical microscopes enable detailed inspection of these assemblies, allowing quality control professionals to identify and rectify issues that would be invisible to the naked eye. By providing high-resolution images and magnification, these microscopes help in detecting defects, ensuring correct alignment and polarity of components, and verifying the integrity of solder joints. This meticulous inspection process is crucial for maintaining the reliability and performance of electronic devices, ultimately ensuring customer satisfaction and, in many cases, safety.We'll hear from two industry experts who will share insights on the latest technological advancements and how these tools are indispensable in maintaining the high standards of modern electronics. Nili Walp is Marketing Manager at Vision Engineering, a manufacturer of microscopes design for various industries, including the Electronics assembly industry, where she has worked for over eight years. Nili earned a bachelors in communications from Boston University.Richard Nagel is Vice Pand Nili will share insights on the latest technological advancements and how these tools are indispensable in maintaining the high standards of modern electronics.Vision Engineering Contact Information:https://www.visioneng.usinfo@visioneng.us

In today's episode, we're exploring automated optical inspection (AOI) and x-ray inspection technology within the electronics assembly industry. Joining Mike Konrad are two experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Joel Scutchfield is general manager of SMT and Semicon business operations & director of sales at Koh Young, manufacturers of automated inspection and precise measurement systems with its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and R&D centers around the world. Scutchfield has been with Koh Young for just under 10 years. Jesper Lykke is CEO at Viscom, a manufacturer of inspection technologies, in particular for AOI and x-ray inspection, with headquarters in Hanover, Germany and offices worldwide. Lykke has been with Viscom for 14 years. Both Scutchfield and Lykke are widely considered subject matter experts on inspection technology. In this episode, we'll delve into the principles and applications of AOI and x-ray inspection, discussing how these technologies are revolutionizing the electronic assembly industry. We'll explore the latest trends, challenges, best practices, and future directions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how these inspection methods are critical to maintaining high standards in electronics manufacturing. Whether you're an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the intricacies of electronic assembly, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and expert perspectives on the inspection technologies that are driving both innovation and quality in the field. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an enlightening conversation about inspection technology. 

In today's episode, we're exploring automated optical inspection (AOI) and x-ray inspection technology within the electronic assembly industry.Joining us are two experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.Joel Scutchfield is the General Manager of SMT and Semicon Business Operations & Director of Sales at Koh Young, manufacturers of automated inspection and precise measurement systems with its headquarters in Seoul South Korea and R&D centers around the world. Joel has been with Koh Young for just under 10 years.Jesper Lykke is the CEO at Viscom, a manufacturer of inspection technologies, in particular for automatic optical inspection (AOI) and X-ray inspection, with headquarters in Hanover, Germany and offices worldwide. Jesper has been with Viscom for 14 years.Both Joel and Jesper are widely considered to be subject matter experts on inspection technology.In this episode, we'll delve into the principles and applications of AOI and x-ray inspection, discussing how these technologies are revolutionizing the electronic assembly industry. We'll explore the latest trends, challenges, best practices, and future directions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how these inspection methods are critical to maintaining high standards in electronics manufacturing.Whether you're an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the intricacies of electronic assembly, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and expert perspectives on the inspection technologies that are driving both innovation and quality in the field. So, sit back, relax, and join us for an enlightening conversation about inspection Technology. Guest contact information:Joel ScutchfieldKoh Youngjoel.scutchfield@kohyoung.comJesper LykkeViscomjesper.lykke@viscomusa.com

We are back with a summer special and to celebrate, we have a cast of teachers joining us. In this episode, you'll hear from the Mount Rushmore of business podcasters–Patrick O'Shaughnessy, David Senra, and Acquired's David and Ben–as well as two of our favorite entrepreneurs. We'll also reflect on what we've learned from our guests, from hosting the show, and discuss what's next for this podclass of ours. Wherever you're spending the summer, we hope you enjoy this episode! For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Art of Investing (00:00:56) Rick & Paul reflecting on season 1 of AOI and their summer (00:06:31) The spirit of shinise: Lessons from long-lived Japanese companies (00:14:44) Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Invest Like the Best & Colossus (00:40:10) Julian Flannery, Summus Global (01:08:08) Rick & Paul discussing key lessons from their guests (01:14:01) David & Ben, Acquired (01:41:43) David Senra, Founders (02:09:31) Rick & Paul recapping more of their guests (02:26:41) Nick Cromydas, Hunt Club (02:45:50) What to expect from season 2

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: The Problem With the Word 'Alignment', published by peligrietzer on May 21, 2024 on The AI Alignment Forum. This post was written by Peli Grietzer, inspired by internal writings by TJ (tushant jha), for AOI[1]. The original post, published on Feb 5, 2024, can be found here: https://ai.objectives.institute/blog/the-problem-with-alignment. The purpose of our work at the AI Objectives Institute (AOI) is to direct the impact of AI towards human autonomy and human flourishing. In the course of articulating our mission and positioning ourselves -- a young organization -- in the landscape of AI risk orgs, we've come to notice what we think are serious conceptual problems with the prevalent vocabulary of 'AI alignment.' This essay will discuss some of the major ways in which we think the concept of 'alignment' creates bias and confusion, as well as our own search for clarifying concepts. At AOI, we try to think about AI within the context of humanity's contemporary institutional structures: How do contemporary market and non-market (eg. bureaucratic, political, ideological, reputational) forces shape AI R&D and deployment, and how will the rise of AI-empowered corporate, state, and NGO actors reshape those forces? We increasingly feel that 'alignment' talk tends to obscure or distort these questions. The trouble, we believe, is the idea that there is a single so-called Alignment Problem. Talk about an 'Alignment Problem' tends to conflate a family of related but distinct technical and social problems, including: P1: Avoiding takeover from emergent optimization in AI agents P2: Ensuring that AI's information processing (and/or reasoning) is intelligible to us P3: Ensuring AIs are good at solving problems as specified (by user or designer) P4: Ensuring AI systems enhance, and don't erode, human agency P5: Ensuring that advanced AI agents learn a human utility function P6: Ensuring that AI systems lead to desirable systemic and long term outcomes Each of P1-P6 is known as 'the Alignment Problem' (or as the core research problem in 'Alignment Research') to at least some people in the greater AI Risk sphere, in at least some contexts. And yet these problems are clearly not simply interchangeable: placing any one of P1-P6 at the center of AI safety implies a complicated background theory about their relationship, their relative difficulty, and their relative significance. We believe that when different individuals and organizations speak of the 'Alignment Problem,' they assume different controversial reductions of the P1-P6 problems network to one of its elements. Furthermore, the very idea of an 'Alignment Problem' precommits us to finding a reduction for P1-P6, obscuring the possibility that this network of problems calls for a multi-pronged treatment. One surface-level consequence of the semantic compression around 'alignment' is widespread miscommunication, as well as fights over linguistic real-estate. The deeper problem, though, is that this compression serves to obscure some of a researcher's or org's foundational ideas about AI by 'burying' them under the concept of alignment. Take a familiar example of a culture clash within the greater AI Risk sphere: many mainstream AI researchers identify 'alignment work' with incremental progress on P3 (task-reliability), which researchers in the core AI Risk community reject as just safety-washed capabilities research. We believe working through this culture-clash requires that both parties state their theories about the relationship between progress on P3 and progress on P1 (takeover avoidance). In our own work at AOI, we've had occasion to closely examine a viewpoint we call the Berkeley Model of Alignment -- a popular reduction of P1-P6 to P5 (agent value-learning) based on a paradigm consolidated at UC Berkeley's CHAI research gr...

Today, we are revisiting our class with David Senra in honor of our upcoming event together. David is an absolute force of nature who is taking the world by storm with his podcast "Founders." In this class, we enjoy access to the full spectrum of learnings from his decade-long study of history's greatest entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and leaders. The library David's built reflects a range of study that is completely boundless. From Alexander the Great, to Catherine Graham, to Alexander Graham Bell, from Warren to Jimmy Buffet, and from J. Gold all the way to Jay Z. He helps us gain an understanding of why virtually all of the greats in history devote themselves to the study of those that came before them. Please enjoy today's class with David Senra. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. Join us for the Art of Investing X Founders Event! ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Art of Investing (00:08:23) First question - Understanding the need to devote oneself to something (00:013:10) The profound and helpful insights gained from learning about historical figures (00:20:05) Advice for a 22-year-old about the value of relentless effort (00:30:14) Hard work as a prerequisite for achieving greatness (00:36:37) How time and effort influence the compound interest equation (00:45:34) Factors that hinder the pursuit of greatness (00:51:40) Seeking voices that guide you toward the right path (00:59:02) Curiosity as an innate talent or a cultivated skill (01:03:44) Letting go of interests that obstruct your goals (01:12:45) Striking a balance between work and family for a fulfilling life (01:18:50) Basic steps within our control to become the person we aspire to be (01:23:10) The unique appeal of podcasting as a business (01:28:19) Turning information from biographies into actionable knowledge.

Today's teacher is Marcus Freeman, Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. We discuss the power of relationships and how he talks with his players about the concepts of hard work and love, and we delve into what it takes to focus on inputs rather than outputs, especially as the college sports world is changing in unprecedented ways.  For you football fans out there, we even get into a little bit of what's ahead for Notre Dame's program in Marcus's third year as head coach. As alums and lifelong fans of the Irish, it was a real treat to host Coach Freeman at our studios. Please enjoy this class with Coach Marcus Freeman. Join us for the Art of Investing x Founders Conference! For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to the Art of Investing (00:04:45) Confidence and Leadership (00:06:32) The Profound Influence of Family (00:10:39) Embracing the Role of a Lifelong Learner (00:12:43) The Coaching Journey: From NFL Dreams to Notre Dame (00:18:22) Building Relationships: The Core of Coaching (00:21:53) Other-Centeredness as a Coaching Philosophy (00:23:55) The Mindset of Notre Dame Football (00:24:59) The Power of Relationships and Team Dynamics (00:28:01) Emphasizing Love and Choice in Team Culture (00:30:37) Continuous Improvement and Challenging the Status Quo (00:35:17) Navigating the Upheaval in College Football (00:36:28) The Importance of Education in Athlete Development (00:39:04) Family, Balance, and Being Present (00:41:28) Recruiting Talent and Building Teams at Notre Dame (00:43:55) Inspiring Today's Youth and Upholding High Standards

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tokyo's Vending Machine Saga: A Tale of Friendship and Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/tokyos-vending-machine-saga-a-tale-of-friendship-and-unexpected-connections Story Transcript:Ja: 都会のビーコンとして立つスカイツリーの影から、東京の喧噪がこだまする朝が始まっていた。キラキラと太陽が映るガラスに囲まれた隅田川。そこでは、3人の友人：ユキ、ハルト、アオイが待ち合わせをしていた。En: From the shadow of the Tokyo Skytree, standing tall as a beacon in the city, the bustling morning of Tokyo began. The Sumida River surrounded by sparkling sunlight reflecting off the glass. There, three friends – Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi – had arranged to meet.Ja: ユキは、ハルトとうきうきした話をしている。同時に、自動販売機で飲み物を買おうとしている。手元が滑り、意図せずコインを落としてしまう。恥ずかしさで、自動販売機に丁寧にお辞儀をした。En: Yuki was excitedly chatting with Haruto as they stood there. At the same time, she was trying to buy a drink from a vending machine. Her hand slipped, accidentally dropping a coin. Feeling embarrassed, she politely bowed to the vending machine.Ja: "ユキ、自動販売機に謝るんじゃないよ、笑"ハルトが言いながら笑った。En: "Yuki, don't apologize to the vending machine, ha-ha," Haruto chuckled, teasing.Ja: "だって恥ずかしいんだもん！"ユキが弱々しく反論した。アオイがそっと笑って、ユキの頭を軽くたたいた。En: "But it's embarrassing!" Yuki weakly protested. Aoi gently laughed and lightly tapped Yuki's head.Ja: 事件はそこから始まった。彼らは当然、自動販売機からお返事が返ることはないと思っていた。そして、それは、築地市場で新鮮な寿司を食べながら、浅草の雷門を探索し、秋葉原の電化製品店を見て回るといった一日の計画の一部に過ぎなかった。En: That's where the incident began. Naturally, they had never expected any response from the vending machine. It was just a part of their plan for the day – to eat fresh sushi at Tsukiji Market, explore the Thunder Gate in Asakusa, and browse the electronics stores in Akihabara.Ja: だが、その日の終わりに、再びその自動販売機の前を通ったとき、予想外の事が起こった。ユキの前に、一枚のコインが落ちていた。ユキがその自動販売機にお辞儀をしてから一日経っていた。En: However, at the end of that day, when they passed by the vending machine again, something unexpected happened. There was a coin lying in front of Yuki. A whole day had passed since Yuki bowed to that vending machine.Ja: 彼女は驚いて"これって、自動販売機がお返事してくれたのかな？"と尋ねた。ハルトとアオイは驚いた表情を見せ、笑いながら彼女の頭をはたいた。En: Surprised, she asked, "Could it be that the vending machine responded to me?" Haruto and Aoi showed surprised expressions, laughing as they playfully tapped her head.Ja: それ以降、ユキ、ハルト、アオイの3人は、自動販売機に敬意を表すという新たな習慣が生まれた。彼らにとって、それはただのお辞儀ではなく、友情の新たな形となったのだ。これは、見る人によって違う意味を持つ東京の物語から生まれた一つのエピソードだ。それは東京という街、そして3人の絆を強く表している。En: From that moment on, a new tradition emerged for Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi – showing respect to vending machines. For them, it became more than just a gesture; it symbolized a new form of friendship. It was an episode born from a Tokyo story that carried different meanings for different viewers. It highlighted the city of Tokyo, the strong bond between the three friends. Vocabulary Words:beacon: ビーコンcity: 都会bustling: 喧噪morning: 朝river: 川friends: 友人chatting: 話vending machine: 自動販売機drink: 飲み物coin: コインembarrassed: 恥ずかしいapologize: 謝るlaughed: 笑うprotested: 反論incident: 事件expected: 予期plan: 計画surprised: 驚いたresponded: お返事respect: 敬意gesture: お辞儀symbolized: 表すbond: 絆episode: エピソードcarry: 牽引するhighlighted: 強調different: 違うmeanings: 意味emerged: 生まれるtradition: 習慣

Today's teacher is Mitch Rales, one of the most iconic business builders and philanthropists of our time. Consider that Danaher has annualized at over 21% for four decades, resulting in an 1800-times multiple on invested capital! You'll learn from Mitch about the key inputs to his outlier success: why greatness is a journey that takes an unusual time horizon, the role benchmarking plays in standing up any winning organization, why it is essential to cultivate learning agility and embrace transformational pivots over time, and also the qualities Mitch looks for both in the leaders and businesses he looks to support. While Mitch is a natural teacher, this is actually his first recorded, long-form interview of any kind, and so we feel especially honored to share with you our candid conversation with someone who has shaped and transformed us and the business world in so many positive ways. Please enjoy today's class with Mitch Rales. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to The Art of Investing (00:04:32) The Philosophy Behind Glenstone's Creation (00:11:57) Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement: Lessons from Danaher and Glenstone (00:20:22) The Influence of Mitch's Father and Upbringing (00:27:43) Transforming Danaher During The George Sherman (00:29:39) Embracing Long-Term Vision and Patience (00:35:47) The Role of Leadership in Navigating Change (00:41:21) Danaher's Evolutionary Journey: From 1.0 to 4.0 (00:55:37) Building a Culture of Internal Growth and External Innovation (00:57:42) The Art of Successful Acquisitions and Integration Strategies (01:02:03) Seeking Leadership Qualities and Business Traits for Long-Term Success (01:05:14) The Journey from Personal Experience to Philanthropy (01:12:10) Investment Philosophy: Concentration vs. Diversification (01:28:46) Operational Expertise as a Catalyst for Company Growth (01:33:17) Identifying and Supporting Talent in Business (01:42:02) The Impact of Secular Trends on Long-Term Investments (01:48:53) Revitalizing the Washington Commanders (01:56:36) Engaging with Fans and Building a Winning Culture (02:04:16) The Importance of Long-Term Vision

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Maze of Shibuya: A Hunt for Aoi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-maze-of-shibuya-a-hunt-for-aoi Story Transcript:Ja: 冴えないグレーの空の下、ハルトは渋谷の雑踏を見つめていた。今日の任務は、アオイという名の特定の人物を探し出し、彼女から密告者の名前を引き出すことだった。En: Under the dull gray sky, Haruto gazed at the hustle and bustle of Shibuya. His mission today was to locate a specific individual named Aoi and extract the name of the informant from her.Ja: 「これを見ると、どこかの海に行きたくなるな〜」ハルトはコーヒーを飲みながら、手にしたポラロイド写真を見つめた。写真にはアオイが笑顔で波打ち際に立っている姿が写っていた。En: "When I look at this, it makes me want to go to the sea somewhere," Haruto said as he drank his coffee and looked at the Polaroid photo in his hand. The photo captured Aoi standing by the shore with a smile.Ja: とにかく、彼は人波に身を投じた。首元に淡い蓝色のスカーフを巻いた女性を見つけると、彼はその女性へと近づいた。「アオイさんですか？」と、尋ねる。しかし、その女性は彼を見て困惑するばかり。違った。間違えた。彼は次へと進む。En: Anyway, he plunged into the crowd. When he spotted a woman wearing a light blue scarf around her neck, he approached her. "Are you Aoi?" he asked. However, the woman only looked confused when she saw him. Wrong person. He had made a mistake. He moved on to the next.Ja: 人ごみの中、ハルトは何度も何度も間違ったアオイと出会った。違う顔、違う名前、けれど全て淡い蓝色のスカーフを巻いていた。しかし、ハルトは諦めずに、どんどん次に進んだ。それはまるで、渋谷の交差点を埋め尽くすビルの風景みたいに。En: In the sea of people, Haruto encountered the wrong Aoi many times. Different faces, different names, but all wearing a light blue scarf. Nevertheless, Haruto didn't give up and continued forward, much like the view of buildings crowding Shibuya's intersection.Ja: 遂に彼は、ショーウィンドウに映った一人の女性に目を留めた。その女性が巻いていたのは淡い蓝色のスカーフ。同じく、その女性の名前もアオイだった。しかし、彼女の目はあのポラロイド写真のアオイとは少し違った。でも彼は知った。海辺で笑っていた、あの純真な笑顔とは違う、違う何かを。En: Finally, his eyes caught a woman reflected in a shop window. She was wearing the light blue scarf. Her name was also Aoi. However, her eyes were slightly different from the Aoi in that Polaroid photo. But he understood. Different from the innocent smile by the seaside, different in some way.Ja: ハルトは彼女の近くに寄って言った。「海辺で笑っているあなたを探しています、アオイさん。」彼女が驚いた顔で振り返ると、彼女の顔には今隠したはずの純真な笑顔がこぼれていた。それは、まるでポラロイド写真に写るような純真な笑顔だった。En: Approaching her, Haruto said, "I'm looking for the you who was laughing by the seaside, Aoi." As she turned around with a surprised expression, the pure smile that he had hidden shone on her face. It was a pure smile, just like in the Polaroid photo.Ja: それは彼が探していたアオイだった。ハルトは彼女にこっそり笑みを送りながら、とうとう任務を終えて、この広大な交差点から去っていった。ちょっと疲れただけかもしれないけど、ハルトの心は満たされていた。今日は彼にとって、长い一日だった。En: She was the Aoi he had been searching for. Haruto discreetly sent her a smile before finally completing his mission and leaving this vast intersection. Maybe he was a bit tired, but Haruto's heart was full. Today had been a long day for him. Vocabulary Words:Haruto: ハルトShibuya: 渋谷Aoi: アオイinformant: 密告者sea: 海coffee: コーヒーPolaroid photo: ポラロイド写真woman: 女性scarf: スカーフsmile: 笑顔crowd: 人波approached: 近づいたconfused: 困惑mistake: 間違えたencountered: 出会ったdifferent: 違ったgive up: 諦めずbuildings: ビルintersection: 交差点reflected: 映ったpure: 純真hidden: 隠したapproaching: 寄って言ったlaughing: 笑っているsurprised: 驚いたcomplete: 終えてvast: 広大mission: 任務tired: 疲れたfull: 満たされた

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost and Found: A Ramen Adventure in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-and-found-a-ramen-adventure-in-tokyo Story Transcript:Ja: 都会の喧騒が身を包み込む東京のある日。ユキ、ハルト、そしてアオイ、この3人はみんなで有名なラーメン店、"恵比寿の金龍ラーメン"を訪ねるために楽しくおしゃべりしながら歩いていた。En: One day in Tokyo, where the hustle and bustle of the city envelops everything. Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi were happily chatting as they walked towards the famous ramen shop "Kinryu Ramen" in Ebisu.Ja: だけど、彼らが行こうとしていた有名店は、駅からほど遠くない複雑で迷路のような路地裏に隠れていた。3人は目的地にたどり着くために、地図を頼りに挑戦しました。しかし、青い空がくすんだ灰色に変わる頃、ユキたちはまだそのラーメン店を見つけられずにいた。En: However, the renowned shop they were trying to find was hidden in a complex and maze-like alley not far from the station. To reach their destination, the three of them relied on a map and took on the challenge. As the blue sky turned into a dull gray, Yuki and the others still hadn't found the ramen shop.Ja: 地図を見るアオイは、「ここで右に曲がれば…あれ？」と疑問に思いました。ハルトは首を傾げ、「ユキ、この通りだよね？」と尋ねました。ユキは首をかしげ、呆然と地図を眺めました。En: Looking at the map, Aoi thought, "If we turn right here... huh?" Haruto tilted his head and asked, "Yuki, is this the right street?" Yuki furrowed her brow and stared at the map in astonishment.Ja: 遠くで並んでいる人々を見ると、「もしかして、あれが…」とユキは思いました。しかしそれは別のお店で、3人の希望はひんやりとした夜風に吹き飛ばされました。En: Seeing people lined up in the distance, Yuki thought, "Could that be it?" But it turned out to be a different shop, and the three friends' hopes were dashed by the chilly night breeze.Ja: 全員で地図を再度確認した後、ユキは提案しました。「みんな、分かれて捜してみよう。10分後にここで再集合しよう」。仲間たちは頷いて散らばり、静かな夜の中でラーメン店を探し始めました。En: After rechecking the map together, Yuki made a suggestion, "Let's split up and search. Let's meet back here in 10 minutes." The friends nodded, dispersed, and started looking for the ramen shop in the quiet night.Ja: 時間が過ぎるにつれ、3人はますます混乱しました。だが、そのとき、ハルトが何かを見つけました。それは、金龍ラーメンの名前が書かれた紙切れで、どうやらランタンの光に照らされて道に落ちていました。En: As time passed, the three of them grew increasingly confused. However, at that moment, Haruto found something. It was a scrap of paper with the name Kinryu Ramen written on it, apparently dropped on the road and illuminated by a lantern.Ja: 喜びの声をあげながらハルトは走り、再集合地点に戻りました。ユキとアオイもすぐに現れ、ハルトは自信満々に地図を見せました。「この紙切れのおかげで場所がわかったよ。もう迷わないよ、こっちだ！」En: Excitedly, Haruto ran back to the meeting point. Yuki and Aoi quickly joined him, and Haruto confidently showed them the map. "Thanks to this scrap of paper, I found the place. We won't get lost anymore, it's this way!"Ja: それから3人は再び出発しましたが、今回は違っていました。道に自信と希望があり、やがて、目の前にあるのは「恵比寿の金龍ラーメン」と書かれた赤い提灯でした。その下には、店主が厨房から顔を出すと「ようこそ！」と歓迎してくれました。En: The three of them set off again, but this time it was different. They had confidence and hope in the path, and soon, in front of them was a red lantern with "Kinryu Ramen in Ebisu" written on it. Below it, the shop owner peeked out from the kitchen and warmly welcomed them with a "Welcome!"Ja: その日、ユキ、ハルト、アオイは美味しいラーメンを堪能しました。迷子になったことで冒険のような体験をして、友情はさらに深まりました。最終的には、迷うことが彼らにとって最高の思い出となりました。En: That day, Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi savored delicious ramen. Getting lost led them to an adventurous experience, deepening their friendship even more. Ultimately, getting lost became their best memory.Ja: そう、ラーメン店が目的地でも、旅はどこにもつながる。誤った道でも、最後には笑顔と満足感が待っている。そして、3人はそんなことに気づきました。たとえ道に迷っても、結局、連れ立って冒険する喜びがあればそれで良いと。En: Yes, even if the ramen shop was their destination, the journey leads everywhere. Even on the wrong path, smiles and satisfaction await in the end. And the three friends realized that. Even if they get lost, as long as they have the joy of adventuring together, that's all that matters. Vocabulary Words:street: 通りfriends: 仲間ramen: ラーメンmap: 地図shop: お店lost: 迷子city: 都会destination: 目的地challenge: 挑戦breeze: 風alley: 路地裏hope: 希望night: 夜journey: 旅hustle: 喧騒meeting point: 再集合地点smile: 笑顔path: 道scrap of paper: 紙切れconfused: 混乱welcome: ようこそadventurous: 冒険的satisfaction: 満足感envelope: 包むchallenge: チャレンジastonishment: 驚きjoy: 喜びhave confidence: 自信を持つpeak out: 顔を出す

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost in a Tokyo Convenience Store: The Power of Friendship and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-a-tokyo-convenience-store-the-power-of-friendship-and-unity Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の近くの小さなコンビニで、ハルト、ユイ、アオイの三人の親友が話を交わしていました。コンビニの周りはネオンライトで照らし出され、騒がしい夜の都市の中で、小さな流れ星のように輝いていました。En: Near a small convenience store in Tokyo, three best friends, Haruto, Yui and Aoi were exchanging stories. The area around the convenience store was illuminated by neon lights, shining like small shooting stars in the bustling night city.Ja: 「ここから出口はどこだ？」ハルトが突然尋ねました。するとユイとアオイは、ふと気づき「たしかにここからどう出るの？」と頷きました。En: "Where is the exit from here?" Haruto suddenly asked. Yui and Aoi then realized, "Indeed, how do we get out of here?" and nodded in agreement.Ja: 通常、孤立したコンビニのレイアウトを理解するのは簡単なはずでした。しかし今、ハルト、ユイ、アオイは追い詰められた状況に身を置いていました。彼らの迷子の困難は、コンビニフリークの彼らのプライドに打撃を与えました。En: Normally, understanding the layout of an isolated convenience store should have been easy. However, at that moment, Haruto, Yui and Aoi found themselves in a perplexing situation. Their difficulty in finding the way out struck a blow to the pride of these convenience store enthusiasts.Ja: 一生懸命探す彼ら。しかし、出口は見つけられませんでした。ばらばらになり、自身の経路を探し始めました。スナックの棚、ペットボトルの冷蔵庫、漫画の書棚を間違いなく通過しました。しかし、出口は見つかりませんでした。En: They searched diligently, but the exit remained elusive. They split up, each trying to find their own path. They navigated confidently past the snack shelves, the fridge filled with bottled drinks, and the shelves of manga. Yet, the exit remained unfound.Ja: ハルトは気を失いそうになりました。「出口が見つからない...」と嘆きました。ユイとアオイも同様の感情を抱いていました。En: Haruto felt like he was about to lose consciousness. "I can't find the exit..." he lamented. Yui and Aoi shared the same feelings.Ja: そこで、アオイがみんなを集め、互いの手を取り「みんなで一緒に探そう！」と提案しました。En: That's when Aoi gathered everyone, holding their hands, and suggested, "Let's search together!"Ja: それは、彼らが困難を乗り越えるための、新たなエネルギーを彼らに与えました。三人は再び一緒になり、出口を探し始めました。En: This gave them a new energy to overcome the challenge. The three of them joined forces again and began searching for the exit.Ja: そして、ついに！彼らの努力が報われました。鮮やかに輝く「出口」のサインが見つかりました。ハルト、ユイ、アオイ全員が喜びに満ちて笑顔を浮かべました。En: And finally! Their efforts paid off. They found the brightly shining "exit" sign. Haruto, Yui and Aoi were all filled with joy and smiled.Ja: これは、友情と団結の力が全てに打ち勝つ物語でした。終わり良ければ全て良し、仲間とともにチャレンジすることで、難易度の高い問題でも解決できるという教訓を元に、結局は出口を見つけることができました。この冒険は、ハルト、ユイ、アオイの三人が源自した友情の価値を深く認識させました。それは、彼らの日常の一部となり、成長を促すきっかけとなりました。En: This was a story where the power of friendship and unity triumphed overall. It taught that with teamwork and companionship, even difficult problems could be solved. In the end, they were able to find the exit. This adventure deeply reinforced the value of the friendship that Haruto, Yui and Aoi shared. It became a part of their daily lives and served as a catalyst for personal growth. Vocabulary Words:story: 物語friends: 親友convenience store: コンビニexit: 出口Tokyo: 東京Haruto: ハルトYui: ユイAoi: アオイneon lights: ネオンライトshooting stars: 流れ星layout: レイアウトisolated: 孤立したdiligently: 一生懸命pride: プライドchallenge: チャレンジovercome: 乗り越えるunity: 団結triumph: 打ち勝つvalue: 価値companionship: 仲間意識difficult: 難しいtogether: 一緒にenergy: エネルギーadventure: 冒険reinforced: 認識させるcatalyst: きっかけpersonal growth: 成長

Today's teachers are Drue Tranquill and Joe Schmidt, two of our very best former students. You'll hear about Drue's improbable run to becoming Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and get to know Joe, a former walk-on at Notre Dame turned team MVP who went on to become a venture capitalist at Excel and now Andreessen Horowitz.  Stepping back, we're just in awe of the way Joe and Drue embrace life with a sense of joy that is so infectious to all those around them. We think this joyful attitude might actually be the key to their extraordinary success so early in their careers. In fact, reflecting on the conversation we had with them, the old proverb came to mind about the student becoming the master. We think after listening, you'll agree that this is absolutely the case. Please enjoy our conversation with Joe Schmidt and Drue Tranquill. Check Out Invest America 2024 For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to the Art of Investing (00:04:18) The Journey to Super Bowl Glory (00:07:43) From Setbacks to Super Bowls: The Power of Resilience (00:11:25) Drue and Joe's Paths to Notre Dame (00:16:38) Career Aspirations Beyond the Field (00:25:35) Joe Schmidt's Venture into Venture Capital (00:36:13) A Holistic Approach to Identifying Priorities (00:40:10) Behind The Scenes of An NFL Dynasty (00:45:29) Navigating Change and Embracing Growth (00:50:48) Playing to Your Strengths And Becoming Irreplaceable  (01:00:54) Life Beyond the Game: Preparing for the Next Chapter (01:09:23) How Will You Want Your Life to Be Measured?

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Sushi Dreams: A Tokyo Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/chasing-sushi-dreams-a-tokyo-adventure Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のど真ん中、葵はスニーカーで四つ角を駆け折り返していた。En: In the heart of Tokyo, Aoi dashed around the street corners in her sneakers.Ja: 彼女が今日探しているのは、「浜勝」という名の有名な寿司レストランだ。En: She was on the hunt for a famous sushi restaurant called "Hamakatsu".Ja: それは東京でも秘密の宝物のように評判が立っている。En: It was renowned in Tokyo like a hidden treasure.Ja: しかし、彼女が辿り着くことができず、水色のスカーフを首に巻いた葵は肩を落とした。En: However, unable to find her way there, Aoi, with a light blue scarf around her neck, slumped her shoulders in disappointment.Ja: 東京の繁華街は迷路のようで、ひとたび歩みを過ちれば、どこか未知の世界に迷い込んでしまう。En: The bustling streets of Tokyo were like a maze, and once you made a wrong turn, you could end up in an unfamiliar world.Ja: 葵はその罠に落ち、マップを確認し、再確認し、さらに再々確認しても、まったく同じ場所に立っていた。En: Aoi fell into that trap, checking the map, double-checking, and even triple-checking, yet found herself standing in the exact same spot.Ja: ところが、運命は思いがけない形で動き出した。En: But fate took an unexpected turn.Ja: 見知らぬ調理師が彼女の前を通り過ぎたときには、葵はその背後から牡蠣の香りと寿司米の甘い香りを嗅いだ。En: As a stranger chef passed by her, Aoi caught whiffs of oysters and sweet sushi rice from behind.Ja: 彼女は鼻を頼りに、その匂いへと気軽に跟って行った。En: Following her nose, she casually trailed the enticing scents.Ja: それはまるで映画のような展開だった。En: It was like a scene from a movie.Ja: 曲がり角を曲がった先には、浜勝の提灯が静かに照らされ、暖かい光が迎えてくれた。En: Around a corner, the lantern of Hamakatsu softly illuminated, welcoming her with warm light.Ja: 「迷ってましたか？En: Accompanied by the kind smile of the restaurant owner asking, "Were you lost?Ja: 」と言う店主の優しい笑顔と共に、葵はレストランに足を踏み入れた。En: ", Aoi stepped into the restaurant.Ja: 素晴らしい冒険の結末と共に葵の確信が育った。En: With a wonderful adventure finale, Aoi's conviction grew.Ja: この街は迷路かもしれないが、それは新しい発見と驚きに満ちている。En: Though this city may be a maze, it is filled with new discoveries and surprises.Ja: そう、この迷路のような街は、彼女が大好きな東京だったのだ。En: Yes, this maze-like city was the Tokyo she loved. Vocabulary Words:In the heart of Tokyo: 彼女は (kanojo wa)Aoi: 葵 (aoi)dashed: 駆け折り返していた (kakeorikaeshiteita)around: 四つ角を (yonotsu kado o)street corners: 四つ角 (yonotsu-kado)her: 彼女の (kanojo no)sneakers: スニーカー (sunikaa)She was: であった (de atta)on the hunt: 探している (sagashiteiru)famous: 有名な (yuumei na)sushi restaurant: 寿司レストラン (sushi resutoran)called: という (to iu)Hamakatsu: 「浜勝」 ("Hamakatsu")renowned: 評判が立っている (hyouban ga tatteiru)hidden treasure: 秘密の宝物 (himitsu no takaramono)unable: 辿り着くことができず (tadoritsuku koto ga dekizu)find: 見つける (mitsukeru)her way: 彼女の道 (kanojo no michi)disappointment: 肩を落とした (kata o otoshita)

Our teacher today is Chris Hansen, founder of Long Short Equity investor, Valiant Capital. Chris spun off from his early career at Blue Ridge to start Valiant and pursue his own unique investment thesis. We cover Chris's foray into investing in India, the training, temperament, and overall constitution of a great short seller, and building something that increases your odds of long-term flourishing. He shares his empathetic outlook and the candid behind-the-scenes of short selling. His wisdom and risk tolerance have worked in harmony to help create his recipe for success. Please enjoy this class with Chris Hansen. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to The Art of Investing (00:04:33) The Journey from Blue Ridge to Valiant Capital (00:10:16) The Power of Empathy in Investing and Beyond (00:11:41) An Unconventional Path to Becoming an Investor (00:16:09) The Evolution of Equity and Fixed Income Investing (00:26:27) The Art and Challenge of Short Selling (00:36:59) Unraveling the Complexities of Short Selling (00:43:34) Exploring the Investment Landscape of India (00:51:10) The Cultural and Economic Factors Influencing Indian Investments (00:53:43) The Resilience and Challenges of Emerging Markets (00:58:34) The Evolution of Investing in Privates and Navigating Market Shifts (01:05:53) Valiant's Founding Vision and Building a Unique Investment Firm (01:10:53) Recognizing the Need to Pivot (01:21:22) The Recipe for Valiant's Unique Longevity (01:25:29) Building Flexibility Into the Fabric of Your Firm

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cultural Chopsticks: A Taste of Friendship in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/cultural-chopsticks-a-taste-of-friendship-in-tokyo Story Transcript:Ja: 東京、都会の喧騒と動きからは離れた穏やかで静かな場所、そこにある一軒のレストランで、珍しい事が起ころうとしていた。純日本風のここに、ユキ、ハルト、そしてアオイ、彼らは友人ではあるが、まったく違う生い立ちと経験を持つ三人が集まっていた。それがいかに異例だったかは、お互いが言葉を交わせば明らかだった。En: In a calm and quiet place, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's city life, an uncommon event was about to unfold at a small restaurant. Here in this truly Japanese setting, Yuki, Haruto, and Aoi, friends with completely different backgrounds and experiences, were gathered. The extraordinary nature of their meeting became apparent as soon as they started conversing with each other.Ja: 「ハルト、よく出来てるよ。」ユキは、笑顔でその仲間を称えた。En: "Haruto, you're really skilled," Yuki praised their friend with a smile.Ja: ハルトは、いつも通りの彼の冷静な表情を崩さず、ただうなずいた。彼は、きれいに折り畳まれた黒い箸を手に取り、右手でしっかりと掴んだ。箸の持ち方が、異様に慣れている。彼は海外から日本に来て、まだ数か月しか経っていなかったが、早速、日本の文化に順応していた。En: Haruto, maintaining his usual composed expression, simply nodded. He picked up a neatly folded pair of black chopsticks and securely grasped them in his right hand. His chopstick handling was unusually proficient. Having recently come to Japan from overseas only a few months ago, he had already adapted well to Japanese culture.Ja: 反対に、アオイは何度も箸を落とし、うまく料理をつかむことができず、苦笑いしていた。「やっぱり難しいよね、ここで食事するのは初めてだから。」と、優しく親密な声で話していた。自分がここ日本人であるにも関わらず、今更ながら箸を使うことの難しさを実感していたのだ。En: On the other hand, Aoi kept dropping her chopsticks multiple times, struggling to pick up the food successfully, and chuckled awkwardly. "It's really difficult, isn't it? It's my first time eating here," she said in a gentle and intimate tone. Despite being Japanese herself, she was realizing the difficulty of using chopsticks again.Ja: この三人がここに集まった意味、それは人々が自身の文化にどれほど馴染んでいるか、そしてその文化を理解することにどれほど情熱を持つかをテストするため。彼らはそれぞれ違った精神力と感情をもって取り組んだ。En: The reason these three had gathered here was to test how well individuals had assimilated into their own culture and the passion they held for understanding that culture. Each of them approached this challenge with different mental strengths and emotions.Ja: 最終的に、ハルトはうまくすしを箸でつかむことができた。ハルトの成功に、ユキとアオイは驚きと尊敬のまなざしを送った。そして、アオイはユキに対して「自分が日本人であることを見直すきっかけをくれてありがとう。」と、感謝の言葉を伝え、一緒に笑った。En: Ultimately, Haruto managed to grab a piece of sushi with the chopsticks successfully. Yuki and Aoi looked at him with surprise and admiration for his accomplishment. Aoi expressed her gratitude to Yuki, saying, "Thank you for giving me a reason to reconsider being Japanese," and they laughed together.Ja: この日、箸を使って、食事を通じて、彼らはそれぞれ自分たちの創造力と適応力を見つけ出し、そしてそれが新たな友情と理解を生み出していった。して、それはささやかではあるが、人生の中での大きな一歩となったのだ。En: On this day, through using chopsticks and sharing a meal, they each discovered their own creativity and adaptability, which led to the birth of new friendships and understanding. It was a small step but a significant one in their lives. Vocabulary Words:friend: 友人gathered: 集まっていたconversation: 言葉を交わすskilled: 出来てるpraised: 称えたcomposed: 冷静neatly: きれいにfolded: 折り畳まれたgrasped: 掴んだproficient: 慣れているstruggling: 苦しんでいるgentle: 優しいintimate: 親密なdifficulty: 難しさassimilated: 馴染んでいるpassion: 情熱chopsticks: 箸accomplishment: 成功gratitude: 感謝creativity: 創造力adaptability: 適応力birth: 生み出しfriendships: 友情understanding: 理解significant: 大きなindividuals: 人々assimilated: 馴染んでいるpassion: 情熱

Our teacher today is John Crowley. It is difficult to appropriately describe John and the Crowley family's story without drawing comparisons to superheroes. Harrison Ford gave it a shot, and the result is Extraordinary Measures, a blockbuster movie he starred in, alongside Brendan Fraser and Kerry Russell. The movie is based on Gita Anand's book The Cure, which tells the story of John and his wife's journey to save two of their children from a then-untreatable disease called Pompe. Thanks to John, that's no longer the case, and now more than 20 years later, both of his children and many others with Pompe are not only still living, but thriving. Since that time, John's gone on to build several successful biotech companies, including Amicus Therapeutics and Novozyme. And just a few days before the release of this class, it was announced that John is now the new CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization, or BIO, which is the leading biotech advocacy, education, and policy organization in the world. There's nobody more purpose-built to give us a history lesson on the biotech industry. Please enjoy this class with the incredible John Crowley. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to the Art of Investing (00:05:09) First Question - The Young John Crowley  (00:09:53) An Educational Odyssey - Naval Academy to Harvard (00:12:40) Embracing Challenges and Pivots in Life (00:16:00) The Crowley's Battle with Pompe Disease (00:23:59) The Biotech Industry's Evolution at the Turn of the Century (00:26:02) The Promise and Challenges of Gene Therapy (00:30:54) The Journey of Starting a Biotech Company: From Novozyme to Amicus (00:32:55) The Challenges and Triumphs of Drug Discovery and Commercialization (00:38:12) Advice for Aspiring Biotech Investors (00:42:26) The Ambitious Vision of Amicus (00:48:10) Acquiring New Technologies and Overcoming Financial Hurdles (00:54:19) John's Personal Triumphs Amidst Professional Challenges (01:02:08) Megan Crowley's Journey and Family Pride (01:14:07) The Current State and Future of Biotechnology (01:21:28) The Impact of M&A in Biotech and Pharma (01:29:11) Leadership Lessons from the Frontlines of Biotech (01:34:32) Balancing Life, Duty, and Passion (01:36:09) Reflecting on Legacy and Purpose

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Tokyo Station Vending Machine Chronicles Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-tokyo-station-vending-machine-chronicles Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の喧騒に包まれた駅で、ハルは自動販売機の輝きに目を引かれた。大都会の真ん中で一人、ハルは駅の labyrinth(迷路)のような通路に迷っていた。彼の横には親友の葵が、お互いの瞳を見つめながら、同じく道に迷っていた。En: In a station enveloped by the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Haru was captivated by the gleam of a vending machine. Alone in the heart of the metropolis, Haru found himself wandering through the labyrinthine corridors of the station. Beside him, his best friend Aoi also seemed lost, their eyes meeting in confusion.Ja: "ここは果たしてどこなんだろう…"ハルは頭を抱え、葵に投げかけた。葵はクスっと笑いながら、隣の自動販売機を見つめ、「それに聞いてみようか？」と言った。En: "I wonder where we are..." Haru pondered, turning to Aoi for guidance. With a chuckle, Aoi suggested, "Shall we ask the vending machine?"Ja: ハルは首を傾げ、葵の言葉の意味を理解できずにいたが、葵はすでに自動販売機の前へと進んでいた。彼女は一つ、500円の缶コーヒーを選んで購入し、その缶を手にハルに向かって微笑んだ。「ちょっと聞いてみるね」と。En: Perplexed by Aoi's suggestion, Haru tilted his head, but Aoi had already moved towards the vending machine. She selected a 500-yen can of coffee, handing it to Haru with a smile, saying, "Let's give this a try."Ja: 葵は自動販売機に耳を当てつつ、世界一大きな市場パートナーに対してお世辞とも分からぬ言葉を囁いた。ハルはびっくりして彼女を見つめるしかなかった。だがしかし、葵がコーラの缶を渡すと、「あっちだよ、ホームまでは」と彼に情報を伝えた。En: Placing her ear against the vending machine, Aoi whispered words of flattery or perhaps gibberish to the world's largest market partner. Haru could only stare in amazement at her actions. However, when Aoi handed him a can of cola, she directed him, "That way leads to the platform."Ja: 信じられないことに、葵の言った通りホームに到着した二人は、一瞬で周囲の光景を認識した。彼らがそれまで迷っていた場所は、彼らが毎日利用しているホームと連結している通路だったのだ。ハルは広大な東京駅の地下の複雑さに呆れつつも、ちょっとした冒険が楽しめたことに感謝した。En: Unbelievably, following Aoi's directions, the two arrived at the platform and quickly recognized their surroundings. The place where they had been lost was actually a passage connecting to the platform they used daily. While amazed by the complexity of Tokyo Station's underground, Haru felt grateful for the enjoyable little adventure.Ja: ハルは自動販売機に再び向かい、一つ500円の缶コーヒーを買った。ハルはコーヒーを手に葵に向かって微笑み、「ありがとう、これを飲もう」と彼女に渡した。En: Haru returned to the vending machine, purchasing another 500-yen can of coffee. With the coffee in hand, he smiled at Aoi and handed it to her, saying, "Thank you, let's have this together."Ja: それからというもの、二人はよくその自動販売機で道を聞くようになった。それが未知の場所への小旅行になり、ハルと葵の深い絆を育むのだった。自動販売機へ道を聞くという小さな冒険が、二人の東京駅での日々を彩り続けたのである。En: From that day on, the two of them often asked for directions at the vending machine. It became a mini adventure to unknown places, fostering a deep bond between Haru and Aoi. Seeking guidance from the vending machine continued to add color to their daily lives at Tokyo Station. Vocabulary Words:station: 駅Tokyo: 東京Haru: ハルvending machine: 自動販売機metropolis: 大都会labyrinthine: 迷路のようなcorridors: 通路best friend: 親友confusion: 混乱pondered: 頭を抱えたguidance: 指示chuckle: クスッと笑いながらselected: 選んで購入smile: 微笑むwhispered: 囁いたflattery: お世辞amazement: 驚きplatform: ホームunbelievably: 信じられないことにrecognized: 認識したsurroundings: 周囲lost: 迷っていたpassage: 通路underground: 地下grateful: 感謝したenjoyable: 楽しいadventure: 冒険purchasing: 購入するdeep bond: 深い絆fostering: 育む

Our teachers today are Daniel Eisen and Paul Yancich, co-founders of Arcadea Group. Arcadea is a private market, long-duration investor building a permanent home for high-quality, vertical market software companies.  Today, we sit down with an example of next-generation talent in Daniel and Paul, who began Arcadea after having the rare opportunity to learn and sit at the feet of Mark Leonard and the remarkable core team of Constellation Software. In this session, we learn about the attractive opportunity in vertical market software and the structural advantages of pursuing this particular opportunity with permanent capital. They've built Arcadea in a way that both honors their past while successfully layering on their own unique ethos. Please enjoy our class with the impressive and inspiring Daniel Eisen and Paul Yancich. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to the Art of Investing (00:04:19) First Question - The Success of Constellation Software (00:14:58) The Role of Incentives in Business Success (00:18:37) Paul's Personal Background and Career Path (00:21:48) The Journey to Success: Overcoming Obstacles (00:25:35) The Importance of Operating Roles in Business (00:29:41) Breaking into Finance with a Religious Studies Major (00:33:22) Working with Mark Leonard (00:40:10) The Birth of Arcadea (00:43:11) Influences On the Vision For Arcadea (00:44:19) The Concept of Renter vs Owner in Business (00:44:59) The Influence of 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' (00:47:58) The Decision to Start Arcadea and the Importance of Partnership (00:55:52) The Structure of Arcadea as a Company, Not a Fund (01:01:29) The Importance of Long-Term Ownership and Growth Orientation (01:06:16) Reflecting on the Early Years of Arcadea (01:12:01) Positioning Against Venture-Backed Companies (01:17:22) Building a Shareholder Base (01:30:49) The Future of Vertical Software

Our teacher today is Katie Koch. Katie is the President and CEO of the TCW Group, a storied firm with over $200 billion in assets under management and a fascinating 50-year legacy as a pioneer in the investment industry. Katie just took the TCW reins in 2023 after more than 20 years at Goldman Sachs. She joined Goldman right after college as the self-proclaimed least capable person in the firm and rose to become chief investment officer of their 300-billion-dollar public equity business.  Katie has been a champion for expanding opportunities for students, and one initiative in particular is the Women's Investing Summit, which has become the preeminent all-female-led investing conference in higher education. With the sixth annual Women's Investing Summit on February 29th, we thought it would be fun to have Katie join us in the classroom to unpack her remarkable career. Please enjoy our class with the wonderful force multiplier, Katie Koch. Learn more about the Women's Investing Summit.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Art of Investing (00:02:38) First Question - ‘What Choice Would You Make If You Knew You Would Not Fail?' (00:05:00) Katie's Childhood and Lessons from Parents (00:13:24) Her Experience at the University of Notre Dame (00:24:15) Katie's 20-Year Career at Goldman Sachs (00:36:16) The Importance of Mentorship and Sponsorship (00:41:18) Building Meaningful Relationships for Career Growth (00:43:24) The Transition from Goldman to TCW (00:48:15) The Importance of Humility and Collaboration in Leadership (01:01:35) The Significance of Diversity in Investment Firms (01:07:30) The Role of a CEO and Building a Successful Team (01:10:42) Transitioning from Investor to Operational Leadership (01:12:06) Differentiating an Investment Organization (01:15:59) Balancing Family and Career (01:22:24) Debrief From Patty Brady on the Women's Investing Summit

Today's teacher is Oliver Thomas, founder and managing partner of Expedition Growth Capital. Expedition is a leading growth equity firm based in London, built to serve the next generation of capital-efficient, founder-led European software companies. Oli shares what it takes to win as an investor in this fascinating and attractive small corner of the market. This class is jam-packed with colorful stories, insightful career advice and a history on the bootstrap growth investing landscape that goes all the way back to the late '70s. Oli describes the archetype of bootstrap software companies and their elements of differentiation versus VC-backed peers, which tend to be better funded but more fragile due to capital dependency. Please enjoy our class with Oliver Thomas. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Art of Investing (00:04:00) First question - Reflecting on an upbringing in Wales (00:12:33) The impact of sports during early years (00:18:33) Finding motivation and drive at a young age (00:24:09) Gaining insights into growth equity (00:23:44) Tracing the evolution of bootstrap investing (00:36:26) Key elements of successful bootstrap investing (00:47:37) Examining the 'likability factor' in equity capital (00:51:58) Introducing Expedition and its practices   (00:59:25) Offering guidance for establishing an investment firm (01:03:33) Highlighting favorite bootstrap companies collaborated with (01:12:21) Exploring AI's role in bootstrapped companies (01:16:11) Recommending inspirational resources

Our teachers today are Iris Rubin and Greg Maged, co-founders of SEEN, the fast-growing good-for-your-skin hair care company creating a new category at the intersection of science, health, and beauty. This was an illuminating conversation with two people who had already accomplished so much in their lives and careers before embarking on an entirely new entrepreneurial path. This class has a number of fascinating dimensions to it, including lessons on how to successfully execute an unexpected second act mid-career, a case study on how to operate with a very different playbook to most early-stage companies, and attracting a purpose-built shareholder base. It's an inspiring story that began with a simple yet profound insight that hair care is skin care. It has snowballed into a movement to serve the hundreds of millions who struggle with various skin issues, from eczema to acne to hair shedding and beyond. Please enjoy our class with Iris and Greg. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00:00) Welcome to Art of Investing (00:03:29) First question - Reflecting on formative experiences (00:10:15) Tracing the path to medicine and dermatology (00:16:51) The journey to founding SEEN (00:23:38) Identifying market opportunities for SEEN (00:32:10) Key decisions shaping business strategy (00:42:36) Navigating the B2C (business-to-customer) landscape (00:53:44) The impact of early investors on SEEN's evolution (01:00:04) Envisioning future objectives (01:06:50) Offering final pieces of advice

Our teacher today is Harvard Business School legend, Andre Perold. Born and raised in South Africa, Andre taught at HBS for over 30 years, earning numerous awards for both his research and teaching excellence. If you were an aspiring investor attending HBS, Andre's class felt like the only class that mattered. He co-founded HighVista Strategies, a now leading investment firm that has $10 billion of AUM and focuses on investing in structurally inefficient opportunities across both public and private markets. In this session, Andre deconstructs the concept of compounding with an appreciation for both the academic and practical components. It was such a privilege to have Andre joined us in class as he represents the pinnacle of investor-teachers. I hope you enjoy our class with Professor Andre Perold. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page HERE ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes (00:00) Welcome to the Art of Investing (02:51) First Question - Andre's Teaching Philosophy and Approach (04:42) Historical Perspective on Compounding (09:41) Investing in Your Human Capital (14:34) Early Teaching Experiences and Insights (17:51) The Importance of Networking and Experiences in MBA (20:20) The Innate and Acquired Aspects of Teaching (22:51) The Genesis of HighVista Investment Firm (24:39) The Evolution of Institutional Investing (27:12) The Shift to Smaller, Inefficient Markets (37:42) The Opportunities in Biotech Investments (42:48) The Intersection of Academia and Investing (53:18) The Power of Diversification in Compounding (54:15) The Role of Human Capital in Success (56:38) Andre's Final Lesson For The Class

In this conversation, Trevor Carlson and Daniyal Sheikh discuss mindset, travel, and entrepreneurship. Daniyal shares his journey from struggling financially to building successful businesses and launching a football club. They explore the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive circle and developing confidence through consistency. Daniyal emphasizes the need to focus on high-impact activities and take big swings in order to achieve success. They also touch on the power of travel in expanding one's perspective and the importance of recognizing and adjusting mindset and actions. In this conversation, Daniyal Sheikh discusses his experience with AOI technology and the impact it had on his mindset and goals. AOI technology is a new form of rejuvenation that uses electromagnetic panels and music to regenerate DNA at a microscopic level. Daniyal shares how this experience helped him reconnect with his true self and realize his goals. He emphasizes the power of belief in manifesting what you want and encourages others to trust that what they desire is also seeking them. The conversation concludes with Trevor expressing admiration for Daniyal's mindset and plans for a future follow-up discussion.TakeawaysSurround yourself with a supportive circle of people who believe in your goals and aspirations.Develop confidence through consistency and keeping promises to yourself.Focus on high-impact activities and take big swings to achieve success.Travel can expand your perspective and inspire new ideas and opportunities.Recognize and adjust your mindset and actions to overcome adversity and achieve your goals.Follow the formulapodcast.com for more episodesTo listen to more episodes head to theformulapodcast.comor check out the full video episodes on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@justtrevorcarlsonTo follow our travels and read our travel guides head to lostandlore.com or watch our travel videos on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavHMv7t-VKqYZrusR4eUUQ

Today we celebrate the extraordinary life of John Glynn, Founder of Glynn Capital, who passed away earlier this year with a more than 50 year career as a technology investor. As an early investor in a who's who of technology companies, from Intel to Facebook, John developed a reputation as both an astute arbiter of mega-trends, as well as a capital partner of choice to talented founders. In addition to investing, John was revered as a gifted teacher. For over 30 years, he taught courses on venture capital and entrepreneurship at his alma mater's Virginia and Stanford GSB. Even more than his investing success and teaching accolades, John will be remembered as a devoted family man. To properly honor John, we enlisted the help of our friend Patrick O'Shaughnessy to join us in interviewing John's son, David, who is Managing Partner of Glynn Capital. I hope you enjoy our class with Patrick and David as we honor the late, great John Glynn. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:04:33) - (First question) - Celebrating John Glynn's legacy as a tech investor and teacher (00:10:19) - John's most notable investments (00:13:39) - John's pivot from law to venture capital to pursue innovation and risk-taking (00:17:11) - How his father influenced David, melding success drive with a softer side (00:20:05) - David attributes his parents' great marriage to presence and dedicated problem-solving (00:23:47) - John's lifelong learning was fueled by his role as a coach at Glynn Capital (00:28:08) - Why John valued ample market opportunities and the art of understanding people (00:31:40) - Investing in Facebook early, recognizing the shift in communication (00:37:07) - John's passion for teaching was driven by a desire to learn and help others succeed (00:42:11) - Creating case studies on active companies, fostering open-ended class discussions (00:46:34) - The best questions to ask a CEO about their company (00:51:06) - How John's faith manifested in consistent action rather than spoken words (00:52:15) - John's legacy at Glynn Capital (00:54:17) - What may surprise people about John Glynn (00:59:21) - What David aspires to build at Glynn Capital (01:02:24) - How John's belief in the art of investing emphasized the intangibles

Today's teacher is legendary journalist Cal Fussman. Whether you're trying to get your first job or you're leading a large company, your ability to authentically connect with others is one of the most important skills to cultivate. To help us explore this topic, we tracked down Cal, a world-renowned interviewer and storyteller. From his time at Esquire to his podcast, Big Questions, Cal has interviewed nearly every prolific figure imaginable: business icons like Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, actors including Robert De Niro and Clint Eastwood, sports figures like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams, and world leaders including several U.S. presidents.  Today, we turn the tables on Cal, putting him in the hot seat that he's accustomed to preserving for his guests, to hear what he's learned from interviewing so many exceptional people, why human connections matter so much, and how we can get better at making them ourselves. Please enjoy our class with Cal Fussman. Connect & Lead Through Storytelling: Calfussman.com For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:04:25) - (First question) - How it all started for Cal  (00:12:20) - Aiming for the heart; how to successfully engage individuals (00:20:55) - The Mikhail Gorbachev story (00:28:52) - Examples of other renowned storytellers that Cal has interviewed (00:32:15) - Shared traits among exceptional individuals that lead to greatness (00:38:18) - Stories of individuals that exemplify resilience and overcoming hardship (00:44:09) - A story about Nely Galán (00:52:22) - A not commonly known fact about the Martin Luther King “I have a dream” speech  (00:57:27) - How to navigate modern society when building authentic human connections has become more challenging (01:00:49) - Lessons learned from Cal's friendship with Larry King (01:06:47) - Cal shares his experiences and insights gained from interactions with Muhammad Ali

Our teacher today is Jeff Marrazzo, Co-Founder and former CEO of Spark Therapeutics. Under Jeff's leadership, this biotech company was the very first in history to receive FDA approval for a gene therapy. Spark has helped to ignite and expand the art of what's possible and how we will seek to treat and potentially cure hundreds of genetic conditions over the coming decades. Jeff provides us with an insider's overview of the biotechnology industry and shares the full story of Spark, from its humble origins in the labs of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia all the way through to its nearly $5 billion acquisition by Roche. I hope you enjoy our class with the inspiring Jeff Marrazzo.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:06:20) - [First question] - Witnessing the impact of aiding others (00:10:45) - The genesis of the vision for Spark Theraputics (00:15:11) - Securing FDA approval (00:20:22) - Navigating the venture capital landscape (00:27:26) - Confronting periods of doubt (00:33:21) - The significance of gene therapy in the US (00:38:40) - Drawing inspiration for interdisciplinary collaboration (00:43:58) - Guidance for youth seeking to capitalize on opportunities (00:50:20) - Anticipating advancements in life sciences and healthcare (00:54:34) - The role of AI in advancing gene therapy (00:58:38) - Ways to engage with biotechnology (01:04:55) - Simplifying the complexities of biotechnology investment

Our teacher today is Brad Gerstner, founder of Altimeter Capital. Brad is an exceptional investor and gifted teacher with a unique ability to distill complex ideas into clear, qualitative insights. In this session, Brad will share lessons learned across the full arc of his career that has spanned everything from RV manufacturing to politics to founding and operating several technology companies to building Altimeter into one of the preeminent technology investors across all stages, public and private. We also discuss Invest America, a bipartisan grassroots movement led by Brad to make every child in the US a saver and investor beginning the day they are born. We're delighted to bring this class to you in collaboration with Notre Dame professor Jim Sullivan, co-founder of the Lab for Economic Opportunity, and inaugural chair of the Notre Dame Poverty Initiative. Please enjoy our class with the wonderful Brad Gerstner.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:02:12) - (First question) - Tracing Brad's evolution as an investor (00:08:48) - Reflecting on his parents' tangible contributions to his career (00:10:43) - Examining the influence of his college and law school experiences (00:15:16) - Key figures and events shaping Altimeter Capital (00:19:18) - Crafting a company with substantial impact (00:21:27) - Choosing an unconventional route (00:33:09) - Significant relationships that fostered the development of Altimeter Capital (00:44:47) - Implementing the principles of Essentialism in life and business (00:51:50) - Launching the Invest America program (01:04:07) - Evaluating the S&P 500 as an investment tool for Invest America (01:09:36) - Recognizing and leveraging market trends (01:27:49) - Contemplating the desired legacy of Brad's life's work

Our teacher today is Jan Mohr. Jan is an investor turned operator who is currently CEO of Chapters Group, a publicly traded holding company building Europe's home for mission-critical businesses. This class is first and foremost about a young aspiring value investor who embodies a fascinating combination of German discipline and sensibility with a more American risk-taking and entrepreneurial spirit on his quest to continue reimagining what's possible in a life and career.  At just 33, he has already traveled well up the compounding curve and has a great deal of wisdom and lessons to share. We hope you enjoy our class today with Jan Mohr.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit GoSummus.info/AOI. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit staygrovey.com.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:04:41) - (First question) - Jan's Journey: From Investor to CEO (00:07:10) - The Genesis of Chapters Group (00:15:390 - The Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Vertical Market Software (00:21:20) - Building a Strong Team and Culture at Chapters Group (00:22:48) - The Power of Mentorship and Reaching Out to Your Idols (00:28:14) - The Importance of Conviction and Focus in Business (00:30:19) - The Role of Time Horizon in Business Growth (00:33:09) - The Next Five Years for Chapters Group (00:39:54) - Lessons from Mentors and Outside Influences (00:43:38) - The Importance of Explicit Values (00:46:35) - Exploring the Potential of Vertical Market Software (00:48:44) - The Attractiveness of Small Markets (00:51:00) - Deep Dive into their Symphony Software Platform (00:54:38) - Understanding the European Landscape for Business Building  (01:01:43) - Building a Shareholder Base (01:13:18) - The Vision for Chapters Group

Ready for a technological deep-dive? Matric Group's VP of Operations, Patrick Stimpert, takes us on a  journey through his cutting-edge innovations in electronics manufacturing. This  is nothing short of groundbreaking revelations, as Patrick details his  shift from manual visual inspection to the use of game-changing optics and analytics for data extraction thanks to his use of pre-and post-reflow AOI as well as SPI from Koh Young.Discover how he pioneered the concept of pre-reflow inspections on all boards, a move that has created an industry trend. Listen in as we delve into the nitty-gritty of how Patrick, with his industrial management background, managed to transform operations on the manufacturing line improving efficiency and quality. Explore the exciting future that Patrick is building in the world of electronics manufacturing, with multiple machines networked to be managed and operated by a small team. This episode promises an insight-packed journey into automation and the future of the industry. Learn more about Matric Group at https://www.matric.com/Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Adaptable Automation Specialist Launchpad.build (https://launchpad.build).You can see video versions of all of the EMS@C-Level pods on our YouTube playlist.

Today's teacher is David Senra. David is an absolute force of nature who is taking the world by storm with his podcast "Founders." In class today, we enjoy access to the full spectrum of learnings from his decade-long study of history's greatest entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and leaders. The library David built reflects a range of study that is boundless. From Alexander the Great to Catherine Graham to Alexander Graham Bell, from Warren to Jimmy Buffett, and from J. Gould all the way to Jay Z. He helps us gain an understanding of why virtually all of the greats in history devote themselves to the study of those that came before them. Please enjoy today's class with David Senra. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit SummusGlobal.com. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:05:23) - (First question) Understanding the need to devote oneself to something (00:09:10) - The profound and helpful insights gained from learning about historical figures (00:17:05) - Advice for a 22-year-old about the value of relentless effort (00:27:14) - Hard work as a prerequisite for achieving greatness (00:32:37) - How time and effort influence the compound interest equation (00:41:34) - Factors that hinder the pursuit of greatness (00:47:40) - Seeking voices that guide you toward the right path (00:56:02) - Curiosity as an innate talent or a cultivated skill (01:00:44) - Letting go of interests that obstruct your goals (01:08:45) - Striking a balance between work and family for a fulfilling life (01:14:50) - Basic steps within our control to become the person we aspire to be (01:19:10) - The unique appeal of podcasting as a business (01:24:19) - Turning information from biographies into actionable knowledge.

Today's teacher is Ho Nam, co-founder of Altos Ventures. As the numbers go, Altos is one of the greatest venture capital firms of the last quarter century. We unpack Ho's origin story and the values that shaped him most as a person and investor, and then we then turn to Altos itself. Altos has emerged as one of the most elite venture investors by breaking traditional VC rules, by backing hedgehogs rather than foxes, by focusing relentlessly on capital efficiency, by investing at all stages of a company, and by displaying an unusual dose of kindness and patience along the way. This is a remarkable story of the art of what's possible when a group of investors are first and foremost in service to founders. It is also a tale of great struggle and resilience, constant evolution and self-discovery, and the courage to be different. Please enjoy our class with Ho Nam. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by Summus. Summus is a revolutionary health benefits solution, driving superior employee engagement while dramatically lowering your company's enterprise-level healthcare spend. They're completely transforming the world of health benefits by providing employers and their employees in any location, fast access to over 5,100 of the top medical specialists from America's very best medical centers for support across all health questions. If you're looking for a benefit that drives your employee engagement, truly takes care of your people in their most scary and vulnerable times, all while improving your healthcare ROI, visit SummusGlobal.com. This episode is brought to you by Hunt Club. Hunt Club unlocks relationships and helps companies grow. Whether it's recruiting your next hire, landing your next big partner, or financing your business, a trusted introduction always works more effectively. Hunt Club's tech-enabled search model leverages the largest community of its kind to refer amazing talent on your behalf. Additionally, its software program, Atlas, helps organize the entire network of a company or fund and assists in streamlining the right introductions. If you're looking for the ideal solution for all of your talent needs, visit HuntClub.com/AOI. ----- Art of Investing is a property of Pine Grove Studios in collaboration with Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Art of Investing, visit StayGrovey.com.  Follow us on Twitter: @ArtofInvest | @Buhrman_Rick | @PaulBuser | @JoinColossus Show Notes (00:02:19) - (First question) - Ho's early life and formation leading up to Altos Ventures (00:09:00) - How seeing his parents at work shaped his career and investing perspectives (00:12:53) - Developing a habit of hard work before finding the thing you love (00:17:53) - The inter-title organisms and what drew him to Harvey Mudd (00:22:56) - Working on a summer project with Henry Singleton; The Outsiders (00:24:06) - Early career experiences that shaped the kind of investor he is today (00:37:10) - Why getting into Stanford was yet another “sliding door” moment  (00:40:54) - The decision he took that lead to founding Altos and becoming an entrepreneur (00:45:42) - Whether or not their initial mission aligned with what Altos eventually became (00:55:54) - How critical points of differentiation came together and where the courage came to double down on them  (01:01:40) - An overview of the hedgehog concept  (01:07:29) - How to adhere to the hedgehog concept in light of so much noise today writ large (01:11:40) - What makes an Altos investment and where it starts (01:25:32) - How he works with entrepreneurs and helps them along the way  (01:34:24) - The importance of conviction rather than convention  (01:40:12) - Reflections on what he hopes to get out of the rest of his life