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    Unchained
    Bitcoin DeFi Has Been Elusive. Can Mysten Labs Bring $1.4 Trillion Onchain?

    Unchained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 29:18


    Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder and CPO of Mysten Labs,  walks through how Hashi works and how it differs from the competition. Can it succeed where others have failed? Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges.  Get started at ⁠nexo.com/unchained⁠ Mysten Labs has announced Hashi, a protocol designed to unlock several financial applications for native Bitcoin in a trust minimized way. Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun walks through how Hashi works and how it differs from wrapped Bitcoin tokens and L2s. He says the protocol is built with institutions in mind, highlighting for one that it does not trigger a tax event like alternatives and also comes with low-premium on-chain Bitcoin denominated insurance. Listen to find out how Hashi manages these and more. Will Mysten Labs succeed in unlocking Bitcoin's long-desired $1.4 trillion liquidity? Guests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs Links Unchained: Sui Blockchain Restored After Six-Hour Outage Sui-Based Typus Finance Loses $3.4 Million in Hack Coinbase's cbBTC Crosses $1 Billion Market Cap, Deploys on Solana New Bitcoin Liquid Staking Protocols Aim to Replicate Lido's Success Kraken Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token kBTC Top Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) Alternatives You Should Know About Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast
    AI for CRE: Ways to Close More Deals Using Artificial Intelligence

    Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 58:17


    AI isn't coming for your CRE business; it's already here. In this episode, we break down the specific AI tools and workflows that brokers, investors, and developers are using right now to analyze deals faster, generate leads, and win more listings.

    Startup Project
    How Yoodli is Replacing Boring Sales Training with AI Roleplays | Varun Puri, Co-Founder & CEO of Yoodli

    Startup Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 39:34


    In this episode, Varun, co-founder of Yoodli, shares insights into how his startup leverages AI to enhance communication skills, from public speaking to enterprise sales training. Tune in to understand how AI can empower humans rather than replace them, and the strategic evolution from consumer to enterprise products.Key Topics:The origin story of Yoodli and its focus on helping people find their voiceTransition from B2C to B2B: What was learned along the wayThe role of storytelling as a meta-skill in a world dominated by AIUsing AI to make communication more authentic and humanHow large organizations like Google and Snowflake are integrating YoodliThe evolution of AI capabilities, from role plays to experiential learningBuilding modular, customizable AI products that adapt to customer needsThe importance of deep integrations and the challenge of SaaS vendor proliferationReal-world growth stats: 900% revenue increase and millions of usersInsights into leadership, authenticity on social media, and the value of vulnerabilityPersonal stories from Sergey Brin's projects and leadership lessons learnedTimestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Varun and Yoodli's journey 02:01 – Early days of Yoodli: Founding thesis and initial challenges 04:19 – Key lessons about public speaking skills 05:45 – The importance of recording and reviewing oneself 06:25 – Describing Yoodli as “Duolingo for public speaking” 07:25 – The role of storytelling in high-performance communication 08:21 – Building AI to enhance, not replace, human authenticity 09:07 – Judgment as a differentiator in AI-enabled work 10:01 – How Yoodli expanded into enterprise with Google & others 11:24 – Social media as a branding tool for founders 12:38 – The impact of authenticity on LinkedIn and lead generation 14:09 – The Google GTM training case study: How it started 15:07 – Product features for enterprise sales training 16:05 – Impact on sales onboarding and role play automation 17:32 – The future of experiential learning and AI role plays 20:17 – The broader vision for AI in education and training 21:26 – Impressive growth stats and customer insights 22:01 – The technological foundation: Modular AI architectures 23:52 – The influence of LLM improvements on product features 24:46 – The commoditization of AI role plays and experiential learning 25:12 – Building deep, customizable, scalable AI solutions 26:36 – The importance of scale and deep integrations 30:03 – Product differentiation through vertical focus and deep specialization 33:07 – Market challenges: Demand, consolidation, and customer expectations 34:42 – How to find and connect with Varun 35:30 – Sergey Brin's projects, leadership lessons, and human insights 37:36 – Overcoming imposter syndrome: Everyone's learning curve39:01 – Final reflections and looking aheadResources & Links:Varun on LinkedinNataraj on LinkedinTry Yoodli

    Unchained
    The Top Things Investors Need to Know Before Buying Crypto Tokens

    Unchained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 68:08


    Across Protocol wants to retire its token in exchange for equity. Is the DAO model structurally broken? Thank you to our sponsor! Adaptive Security With Across Protocol proposing to retire its ACX token in favor of equity, a long-simmering question in crypto governance is finally breaking into the open: do token holders actually have meaningful ownership, or just the illusion of it?  As the regulatory environment under the new U.S. administration shifts dramatically from the Gensler era, the structures that crypto teams were forced to build may now be working against the very communities they were meant to serve.  Ryan Yi, founder of Onchain Group, and Felipe Montealegre, co-founder and CIO of Theia, have studied these incentive structures closely, and what they have found is uncomfortable. From PumpFun's suppressed valuation to the perverse incentives baked into token buyouts, this conversation examines whether the DAO model was ever built to last, and what governance actually needs to look like if crypto is going to compete with global finance. Guests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan Yi, Founder of Onchain Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠Felipe Montealegre, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Theia Links: Read our Aave deep dive here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Hartmann Report
    People-Powered Movements Are How We End Authoritarianism

    The Hartmann Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 58:28


    Ezra Levin, Co-Founder, Indivisible explains that each time we show up, we disrupt President Trump's attempts to rule through repression and remind the country, and the world, that people power is our path to a truly free America. Plus one billionaire just admitted what they all know: This System Is Going to Break. And check-up on Bob Kennedy. They ignored 99% of the safety data before pulling kids' COVID protection. Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works reminds us that our data was stolen, and no one is talking about it. Musk is to blame, but was he behind the whole thing?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast
    How to think long-term growth in an AI-dominated industry with Stel Valavanis from onShore Networks [#302]

    The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 38:51


    Today we're speaking with Stel Valavanis, Founder and Chairman at onShore Networks and Co-Founder at The Gallery Building, about sustaining a security company over three decades of industry changes. We also dive into investing in start ups and how founders can think long term about governance and growth.Stel has over 40 years of experience ranging from software development to network design and cybersecurity. He's founded 8 companies, invested in 10 more, and sit on various boards. His goal is to build the best tech stack for his customers but also wants to pay forward and make investments in startups, leveraging his knowledge and resources. Stel is always open to board positions and speaking engagements on cybersecurity, media technology, startup investing, and entrepreneurship.Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform. This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows. Start today for free at limacharlie.io

    Tank Talks
    Why Building AI Matters More Than Using It with Ali Asaria of Transformer Lab

    Tank Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 47:05


    In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen sits down with Ali Asaria, Co-Founder of Transformer Lab, to unpack the less visible side of the AI boom, from broken machine learning tools to the rise of autonomous research agents. Ali shares what it really looks like inside modern AI development and why the biggest opportunity isn't just using models, but having the ability to train, control, and improve them.Ali also reflects on his journey building across multiple tech waves, from creating BrickBreaker on BlackBerry to scaling Well.ca and Tulip, and now tackling AI infrastructure with Transformer Lab. He breaks down the realities most founders don't talk about, why great products lose deals, how long enterprise sales actually take, and why success often comes down to trust, timing, and people more than technology.Beyond AI, the conversation takes a broader turn into the future of innovation. Ali challenges the tech industry, especially in Canada, to think bigger, rebuild public trust, and focus on solving real-world problems through ambitious “mega projects.” If you're trying to separate AI hype from reality and understand where the real leverage is being created, this episode gives you a much clearer lens.Building BrickBreaker on 150M Devices (00:02:41)How a side project at BlackBerry turned into a global phenomenon. The early lesson that distribution beats perfection. Ali shares how building something simple but widely adopted gave him an early taste of scale. It also shaped his belief that getting into users' hands fast matters more than polishing endlessly in isolation.The Early Days of E-Commerce in Canada (00:05:36)Packing boxes manually, hacking payment systems, and why investors believed e-commerce would never work in Canada. From manually processing credit cards to building infrastructure from scratch, Ali walks through how scrappy the early days really were. It's a reminder that many “obvious” markets today once looked completely unworkable.Scaling Well.ca and the McKesson Exit (00:08:18)How relationships with partners turned into acquisition opportunities. The messy reality behind “successful exits.” Ali explains how long-term partnerships quietly set the stage for acquisition, even before it was intentional. He also highlights how unpredictable and fragile deals can be, even when they seem done.Enterprise Sales Lessons from Tulip (00:11:19)Why great products don't win deals. Trust, relationships, and the human side of multi-million dollar contracts. Ali breaks down how enterprise sales are less about features and more about credibility and relationships built over time. He also shares how incumbents win not because they're better, but because they're already embedded.The Hard Truth About Startup Life (00:13:52)“90% hell, 10% fun.” What founders don't talk about publicly and how to choose the right investors. Behind the highlight reels, Ali emphasizes how difficult the journey really is and how rarely things go to plan. Choosing the right partners becomes critical when things inevitably get hard.The Moment AI Changed Everything (00:16:22)Why language models shattered the belief that human intelligence couldn't be replicated. Ali describes the exact moment his worldview shifted after seeing what LLMs could do. What once felt impossible suddenly became inevitable, changing how he thought about both technology and opportunity.What Transformer Lab Actually Does (00:20:11)Simplifying AI model training, orchestration, and infrastructure across local machines and massive GPU clusters. Ali explains how fragmented and complex current AI workflows are, especially for researchers. Transformer Lab aims to remove that friction and make building models far more accessible and efficient.Scaling AI From One Machine to Thousands (00:23:14)The technical leap required to move from hobbyist experimentation to full-scale AI labs. Moving from a single machine to distributed systems introduces massive complexity most developers never see. Ali breaks down why solving this unlock is essential for the next generation of AI builders.AI Hype vs Reality (00:25:41)Why Ali believes we may already have AGI, and why valuations still don't make sense. Ali challenges the common narrative by arguing we're closer to AGI than people admit. At the same time, he questions whether the current market can realistically justify the valuations we're seeing.Canada's Startup Ecosystem: Challenges & Advantages (00:32:11)Why geography matters less than mindset, and why building is always hard everywhere. Ali pushes back on the idea that location is the primary constraint for founders. Instead, he argues that resilience and ambition matter far more than where you're building from.Why Tech Has Lost Public Trust (00:34:12)From rebels to power players, and what founders must do to rebuild credibility. Ali reflects on how the tech industry's image has shifted over time and why that matters. Rebuilding trust requires focusing on real impact, not just growth or financial wins.The Case for Mega Projects (00:38:09)Why Canada needs bold, visible innovation bets that actually improve everyday life. Ali argues that large-scale, collaborative initiatives could realign public perception and drive meaningful progress. The key is solving problems people actually feel in their daily lives.The Future of AI and Talent Sovereignty (00:41:28)Why owning talent matters more than owning infrastructure in the AI race. Ali emphasizes that long-term advantage comes from people, not just technology or compute. Countries that develop and retain top talent will ultimately shape the future of AI.About Ali AsariaAli Asaria is a serial entrepreneur and one of Canada's most accomplished technology founders. He created the iconic BrickBreaker game on BlackBerry, founded Well.ca (later acquired by McKesson), and built Tulip into a leading enterprise retail platform backed by top-tier investors.He is now the co-founder of Transformer Lab, an open-source platform designed to simplify and scale AI model development. His work focuses on democratizing access to AI infrastructure, enabling developers and organizations to build advanced models without the complexity traditionally required.Ali is known for his bold thinking on AI, startup ecosystems, and the future of technology, often challenging conventional narratives around innovation and scale.Connect with Ali Asaria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliasaria/Visit the Transformer Lab website: https://lab.cloud/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

    Stay In Good Company
    S9. | E13. Susana Balbo Unique Stays | Mendoza, Argentina | Ana Lovaglio Balbo Uncorks A New Chapter In Argentine Wine Country Hospitality

    Stay In Good Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 47:33


    “ I think that if travelers choose well where they go, they will always find rooted experiences and really personal experiences, because most of the wine world is like that. Wine is all about people, family, and stories. There's so much diversity with local producers. It's amazing because I promote many of my colleagues—I go to their places, they come to mine, I send my guests, I pick their wines for my wine list—and everyone has a story to tell.”We're in great company with Ana Lovaglio Balbo, Co-Founder of Susana Balbo Unique Stays, and the daughter of one of Argentina's most iconic winemaking legends—who has woven her family's four decades of passion for wine, art, and terroir into Susana Balbo Winemaker's House & Spa Suites—a hidden oasis in the vineyards of Mendoza, where luxury hospitality and winemaking heritage are inseparable.From the vine to the suite, Ana has spent her career turning a winemaking legacy into a living, breathing hospitality experience—and she's only just getting started.As Ana uncorks the story behind her family's remarkable journey, this conversation is a reminder that the most memorable hospitality is never about the accolades—it's about the people, the place, and the passion behind every pour.Top Takeaways[2:10] Growing up between the vineyard rows and the wine cellar, Ana's childhood was shaped not just by the land—but by the world that came to visit them.[5:45] Hospitality came naturally to Ana—but it started, as so many good things do, with nourishing food and a table set for strangers.[8:50] What does it look like when you lock down two visionary women with too much energy and not enough to do—and what happens to a city when they finally open the doors?[14:45] Ana doesn't want you to feel at home — she wants you to feel like a welcomed guest in hers, guided through Mendoza by a local friend you didn't know you needed.[17:30] A black door. A hidden garden. And the faint feeling that you've somehow slipped out of the world entirely—without ever leaving the city.[20:45] Seven suites. Seven elements. One vine-rooted symbol—“el Árbol de la Vida”—where “vid”, the Spanish word for vine, breathes life into every corner of the experience, and quietly invites every guest to reflect on their own story while immersed in Ana's.[24:25] For Ana, two MICHELIN Keys, membership in Relais & Châteaux and the Virtuoso network, and a Silver Eco Label for sustainability were never the goal—they were simply what happens when you stop chasing accolades and start chasing excellence.[27:50] At La Vida, expect to have your assumptions about Argentina gently, elegantly overturned — one white wine pairing at a time.[31:30] From winemaking legends to the next generation of female talent, Ana's Winemaking Expeditions are a window into an Argentina most travelers never get to see.[35:35] From concrete egg barrel bathtubs to grape seed scrubs, wellness at SB Winemaker's House & Spa Suites is less a spa menu and more a love letter to the vine.[38:20] Waking up inside a high-altitude vineyard, face to face with the Andes—the Mountain Lodge in Valle de Uco is Ana's next chapter, and it's only just beginning.Notable MentionsOsadía de Crear & Espacio Crios“Tila” herbal tea made from lime tree blossoms Susana Balbo Limited Edition Blanco de Gualtallary“ Medialunas” Argentinian croissantVisit For YourselfSusana Balbo Unique Stays Website | @susanabalbouniquestaysSusana Balbo Wines Website | @susanabalbowines

    Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever
    JF 4213: The Real Truth About Self-Storage Profits Nobody Tells You ft. Alex Pardo

    Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 48:30


    Ash Patel & Amanda Cruise interview Alex Pardo, an industry insider who's been in the trenches for over 20 years. In this eye-opening episode, Alex dispels common myths, revealing why true success isn't about chasing shiny deals or rapid scaling but about strategic, value-driven relationships and market intelligence. If you've ever wondered how to navigate fierce competition, avoid overbuilding pitfalls, or structure deals that genuinely serve your long-term goals, this conversation is your blueprint. You'll discover why cash flow is just part of the story, and why liquidation events and market timing often fuel the biggest gains. Alex shares candid lessons from his own rollercoaster journey from battling break-ins in rough markets to selling facilities at significant profit, highlighting the realities most industry “gurus” won't tell you. Alex Pardo Current role: Storage Coach at Storage Wins Coaching Community, Co-Founder at ASCEND Based in: Miami, Florida Where to find them: https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo https://alexpardo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo/ Visit ⁠trustetc.com/bestever⁠ for more info. Book your free demo today at bill.com/bestever and get a $100 Amazon gift card. Visit ⁠www.tribevestisc.com⁠ for more info. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/BESTEVER  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠⁠ Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Unstoppable
    814 Thomas Bowman: Co-Founder & CEO of Eclipse Foods

    Unstoppable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 28:48


    On today's episode, we welcome Thomas Bowman, Co-Founder & CEO of Eclipse Foods — the plant-based dairy company built on one bold idea: replicate real dairy, don't compromise on it. A classically trained chef who worked in 16 Michelin-starred kitchens before moving into food innovation, Thomas brings culinary precision and food science together to create non-dairy products that truly match the taste, texture, and functionality of conventional dairy. In this conversation, Thomas shares his journey from fine dining to leading R&D at JUST, where he helped bring products like JUST Mayo to market, and how those lessons shaped Eclipse from day one. We talk about the “replication, not alternative” philosophy, the science behind building dairy without the cow, scaling disruptive food products, and what it really takes to change consumer behavior in a legacy category. A must-listen for founders, food innovators, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable dairy.   Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Thomas Bowman and Eclipse Foods:https://www.eclipsefoods.comhttps://www.instagram.com/eclipsefoods/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-bowman-b2a2a9195   Sponsored By: Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin Pebl - Manage your global workforce in one place. Go to Hipebl.ai to get a free estimate. Upwork - Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free and connect with top talent.   Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/814

    Product Talk
    PolyGone Systems CEO & Co-Founder on Removing Microplastics and Improving Planetary Health with Design Thinking

    Product Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 42:53


    Can design thinking and partnerships accelerate climate solutions at the pace the world now demands? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast, host Silicon Valley Bank (a division of First Citizens Bank) Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong will be interviewing PolyGone Systems CEO & Co-Founder Nathaniel Banks to discuss the use of design thinking and partnerships to remove and recover microplastics across bodies of water, the balance of product iteration and customer testing, and and importance of education of a problem and relevant solutions to facilitate adoption

    The Modern People Leader
    288 - It's Not a Benefits Problem. It's a Behavior Problem

    The Modern People Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 63:15


    Most benefits strategies fail for one simple reason: employees don't know how to use them. Matt Scovil, Co-Founder and CEO of Medefy, joined us to break down why confusing benefits lead to higher healthcare costs, why behavior change is the real unlock, and how HR teams can turn benefits from a cost center into something employees actually use.----  Downloadable PDF with top takeaways: https://modernpeopleleader.kit.com/episode288Sponsor Links:

    Stay Busy with Armon Sadler
    Episode 144 | "Validation" ft. Chanel Rae

    Stay Busy with Armon Sadler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 121:04


    Women's History Month rolls on, as Stay Busy is honored to be joined by none other than Chanel Rae, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion Media Group and overall public relations rockstar. The crew begins by taking Chanel through the different stages of her life and asking her to recall some of the LEGION-DARY things she has accomplished (4:59). Next, another WHM-themed LUNCH BREAK (30:05) before the CHAT - an Oscars recap (37:10), Ebro's comments about who can critique music (47:15), rumors that Future will be featured on Drake's next album (1:01:38), and a review of Jack Harlow's ‘Monica' (1:09:56). For this week's BOARD MEETING (1:29:19), Chanel discusses her roots, how college shaped her, the early days of Legion Media Group, advice for up-and-coming media professionals, how the recent media layoffs have impacted her business, and much more! Stay Busy with Armon Sadler⁠ https://www.instagram.com/staybusypod/⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/staybusypod⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@staybusypod⁠ Armon⁠ https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/⁠⁠ https://x.com/armonsadler Will Foster https://www.instagram.com/wxllxxm/ https://x.com/WxLLxxM Miss2Bees https://www.instagram.com/miss2bees/ https://x.com/miss2bees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Circle City Success
    228. Big Car Collaborative with Jim Walker

    Circle City Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 70:59


    Jim Walker is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of  Big Car Collaborative   Listen to Circle City Success Podcast episode 228, where you'll hear JIm tell us about...   ● How he got his start as a journalist in his hometown of Warsaw, IN ● That he became the sports editor for the Greenfield Daily Reporter where he had the opportunity to cover the Indiana Pacers in the 2000 NBA Finals, eventually landing at the Indy Star ● His vision behind Big Car Collaborative - including Spark on Monument Circle    Circle City Success Podcast Sponsors

    Marketing Success with Podcast Advertising
    Beyond Downloads: Rethinking Podcast Measurement

    Marketing Success with Podcast Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 49:29


    In this episode of The Podcast Advertising Playbook, host Heather Osgood sits down with Jonas Woost, Co-Founder of Bumper, to explore how podcast measurement is evolving beyond traditional metrics. Jonas shares how shifting from downloads to deeper consumption data can unlock more accurate insights, helping advertisers and publishers make smarter decisions and build stronger campaigns. In this episode, we cover: Why downloads alone fall short and how consumption data provides a clearer view of performance Where impressions fit and what better reporting should look like for advertisers today Why podcast retention and ad engagement are still undervalued and under-communicated What's ahead for the industry, including collaboration, video integration, and AI's impact on creative If you're looking to better understand how measurement is evolving and what it means for your podcast advertising strategy, this episode offers a clear and practical perspective on where the industry is headed.

    Tech. Cars. Machines.
    61. Conner Galloway, Founder, CEO, and Chief Science Officer; and Alexander Valys, Co-founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer, Xcimer

    Tech. Cars. Machines.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 61:16


    Episode 61: Lasers to the rescue!  Xcimer CEO/co-founder Conner Galloway and co-founder Alex Valise are building the world's most powerful gas lasers to ignite fusion energy. With $170MM of capital raised, they are, step-by-step, commercializing scientifically validated concepts to deliver big, beautiful, clean energy.   00:00 Welcome  00:28 Meet Conner, Alex, and Xcimer  12:44 Fusion Basics Explained  18:41 Inside the Fuel Pellet  28:49 Excimer Lasers and Pulse Compression  35:08 Warehouse Scale Facility  41:55 Liquid Wall Target Chamber  49:27 Efficiency and Target Gain  52:04 Roadmap Phoenix to Athena  58:56 Directed Energy Spinoffs  01:00:44 Conclusion

    Taste Radio
    Gary Vee On Marketing, Micro-Quitting & His New CPG Brand

    Taste Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 13:37


    Gary Vaynerchuk believes the future of CPG might look a lot more like Pokémon than packaged goods. We met up with Gary at Expo West 2026, where the entrepreneur and marketing powerhouse discussed Very Luckee, his new better-for-you gummy brand that pairs the promise of ultra-clean ingredients with collectible stickers from his VeeFriends character universe.  In the conversation, Gary explains how the idea came together, why he's betting big on collectibles as a driver of consumer engagement, how organic social media will power the brand's growth, and why entrepreneurs should embrace "micro quitting" when a strategy or product isn't working. Show notes: 0:20: Gary Vaynerchuk, Co-Founder, Very Luckee – On location at Expo West 2026, Gary discusses the origins of Very Luckee, its focus on ultra-clean ingredients, and its approach to blending CPG with collectability. He shares his perspective on modern brand building, emphasizing the importance of consistently creating content across multiple social platforms. Gary also highlights the growing role of influencer advocacy and emerging commerce channels. He offers advice for entrepreneurs as well, encouraging founders to let go of tactics that aren't working while remaining committed to long-term ambitions. Gary also notes that entrepreneurship is a "hits-driven" business that requires humility, self-awareness, and a willingness to pivot when necessary. Brands in this episode: Very Luckee, Empathy Wines

    Real Conversations
    #196 Greg LaVecchia: Building a Billion Dollar Business (Co-Founder of Bloom)

    Real Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 64:44


    Greg LaVecchia is the CEO and Co Founder of Bloom Nutrition. Bloom is a supplement company quickly approaching a $1B valuation. In this episode, Greg shares how he built Bloom, how he handles stress, and routines / frameworks he uses to win in life.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more-with-jacob-oconnor/id1594231832Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnorBuilt For More Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfmpodYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnorGreg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greglavslife/

    Banking Transformed with Jim Marous
    AI is the Operating System of Modern Lending

    Banking Transformed with Jim Marous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 44:50


    Most banks still treat lending as a point-in-time decision. Pull a score. Make a call. Wait. In today's environment, that model limits growth and weakens earnings durability. In this episode of Banking Transformed, I speak with S. P. “Wije” Wijegoonaratna, Co-Founder and CEO of Aliya, about how AI-powered operational intelligence is transforming lending from episodic approvals into continuous, governed opportunity exploration. Aliya's platform connects bank-account data, marketing intelligence, risk decisioning, and post-origination monitoring into a closed loop designed to improve efficiency without increasing balance-sheet risk. Are you operating episodically — or intelligently? #Banking #Lending #DigitalTransformation #AI #CustomerExperience

    The Distribution by Juniper Square
    Private Credit Through the Cycle: Why Relationships Matter More Than Capital - John Atwater - Co-Founder and Managing Partner - Prime Finance

    The Distribution by Juniper Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 52:43


    Brandon Sedloff sits down with John Atwater to explore the evolution of Prime Finance and the broader dynamics shaping real estate private credit. John shares the story of launching Prime during the Savings and Loan crisis and how periods of market stress often create the best opportunities for disciplined lenders. The conversation traces the growth of Prime into a major platform across CMBS, origination, and special situations while examining how lending businesses are ultimately built around relationships and service. Along the way, they discuss how today's private credit market compares to past cycles and where the most compelling opportunities may emerge over the next several years. They discuss: • John Atwater's career path and the founding of Prime during the Savings and Loan crisis • Why market dislocations often create the best investment opportunities for lenders • How Prime built scale across CMBS, origination, and special situations strategies • Key differences between real estate private credit and corporate private credit markets • Current private credit market dynamics and the outlook for the next five years Links: John on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-atwater-89ba1b126/ Prime - https://primefinance.com/ Brandon on LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/⁠ Juniper Square - ⁠https://www.junipersquare.com/⁠ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:34) - John Atwater's career and background (00:12:39) - Starting prime during the S&L crisis (00:17:28) - Why crisis creates opportunity (00:22:42) - Building the Prime finance platform (00:28:04) - Special situations vs origination (00:33:12) - Real estate credit vs corporate private credit (00:40:08) - Current private credit market dynamics (00:43:31) - Outlook for next 5 years (00:50:20) - How to reach prime finance (00:50:42) - Closing remarks

    What Fulfills You? Podcast
    Designing Your Dream Life, Building Self-Confidence and a Fulfilling Career, and Leaning Into Your Feminine Side with Co-Founder of Methodology

    What Fulfills You? Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 66:35


    #375: Julie Nguyen grew up in Orange County, California. She studied economics at Stanford University, went on to work at JPMorgan, and then was one of the earliest employees at Lumosity, helping the business grow to nearly 200 employees and 60 million members worldwide.Growing up she struggled with bouts of asthma, eczema, and weight gain. Julie theorized that perhaps her diet was the true cause of many of her illnesses. Julie spent six years researching nutrition science, testing numerous diets, and working with nutritionists and personal trainers to get a better understanding of how food affected her body. In the process, she cured all of the health problems that she had suffered from for years.The experience led Julie to found Methodology, a premium food delivery service that uses only nutrient dense, whole foods. All ingredients are sustainable, local and organic. There's no refined sugar, gluten, dairy, canola oil, chemicals or preservatives.Years later, she also created and developed Maison Methodologie, a Parisian-style protein patisserie that uses easy-to-digest pre-industrial grains and also has 12-16g protein per cookie.What you will learn:How to balance out your masculine and feminine energy and knowing when to bring more of one side outWhy it's better to sacrifice salary in the early years of your career for long-term goalsThe reality behind building a successful business that lasts for 10+ yearsLearning how to tune out the noise and be more confident in who you are and what aligns for your life, even when it's different from society's beliefsHow traveling expands your worldview and why it's more beneficial to do it sooner than laterEnjoy 10% off your first order of Maison Methodologie with code WHATFULFILLSYOU at checkout: https://maisonmethodologie.com/BILT Credit Card Info (Pay Rent and Earn Points):https://bilt.page/r/HQ06-ZV7OReceive weekly personal insights from Emily's email newsletter and subscribe hereWatch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatfulfillsyou/videosENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on Substack: https://whatfulfillsyou.substack.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
    REPOST: Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora

    The Logistics of Logistics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 52:25


    In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. About Sankalp Arora Sankalp Arora is the CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. With 14 years of experience, Sankalp developed safety and sensor planning for the world's first safe autonomous helicopter, funded by DARPA, a project that won the Howard Hughes award, AUVSI Xcellence award and was nominated for the Collier Trophy. He is a recipient of the Qualcomm Innovation fellowship and Swartz Innovation fellowship and has a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University. Gather AI and Sankalp have received several awards, including CB Insights' AI 100, SupplyChainBrain's Great Supply Chain Partner Awards, Peerless Media's NextGen Supply Chain Awards, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive Top Tech Startup Awards, and the Pittsburgh Inno Fire Awards. About Gather AI Gather AI is an intralogistics AI company which collects visual data from drones, forklifts, and connected machines, integrates it with warehouse management systems (WMS) and cloud platforms, and uses AI to identify issues and suggest next steps. Key Takeaways: Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications In "Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications with Gather AI's Sankalp Arora", Joe Lynch and Sankalp Arora, CEO and Co-founder at Gather AI, discuss how Gather AI's combination of drone-collected visual data, AI analysis, and WMS integration is revolutionizing warehouse inventory management. Bridging Robotics Expertise to Logistics: Sankalp Arora's foundational work in safety and sensor planning for autonomous helicopters (a DARPA-funded project) highlights how sophisticated robotics and computer vision expertise is now being directly applied to create reliable, "real-world" AI solutions for the supply chain. Visual Data is the New Inventory Input: Gather AI utilizes hardware like drones, forklifts, and connected machines to collect vast amounts of visual data within a warehouse, moving beyond manual counts and traditional scanning methods to capture inventory status comprehensively and automatically. Intralogistics Focus: The primary application of this AI is in intralogistics (operations inside the warehouse), specifically tackling challenges like inventory inaccuracy, cycle counting, and labor efficiency—common pain points for WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) users. From Data to Actionable Insights: The platform doesn't just collect data; its core value is using AI to identify specific issues (e.g., misplaced items, damaged inventory, out-of-stock locations) and then suggesting next steps, making the data immediately actionable for warehouse staff. Critical System Integration: For successful real-world adoption, the AI platform must integrate seamlessly with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and cloud platforms, ensuring the visual intelligence updates the enterprise system of record effectively. AI for Operational Efficiency: By automating data collection and analysis, the technology shifts labor away from tedious inventory tasks, allowing personnel to focus on high-value activities, leading to significant gains in operational efficiency and inventory accuracy. Industry Validation of Innovation: Recognition through awards like CB Insights' AI 100 and various Supply Chain Partner awards validates that Gather AI's approach is recognized as a leading, commercially viable, and impactful NextGen Supply Chain technology. Learn More About Real-World Supply Chain AI Applications Sankalp Arora Gather AI Gather AI | Linkedin Gather AI | YouTube Case Studies Gather AI Capabilities 2025 AI Literacy in Logistics with Gather AI's Andrew Hoffman Gathering Inventory Data with Sankalp Arora Autonomous Data: Gather AI's Warehouse Vision The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

    Insightful Investor
    #114 - Michael Gross: Private Credit Crowding, Complexity Alpha

    Insightful Investor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 45:06


    Michael is Co‑Founder of SLR Capital Partners, a private credit firm advising on $13B of total available capital (as of 9/30/25), and a pioneer of modern private credit, including as a founding partner of Apollo Global Management. We discuss how the private credit landscape has evolved as it has scaled and institutionalized, why parts of the market have become crowded, and how complex strategies like asset‑based lending may offer more compelling risk‑adjusted returns and true portfolio differentiation today.-This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, investment, or business advice. It is not a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement. All opinions expressed by participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Evoke Advisors Division of MAI Capital Management, LLC ("Evoke”), its affiliates, or any companies mentioned. Information shared has not been independently verified by MAI or its affiliates. MAI Capital Management, LLC (“MAI”) is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which does not imply any particular level of skill or training.Certain information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and such information has not been independently verified. No representation, warranty, or undertaking, expressed or implied, is given to the accuracy or completeness of such information by any person.While such sources are believed to be reliable, Evoke does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Evoke does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein as of any future date.The content is intended for a general audience and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell securities or adopt any investment strategy. Any examples or scenarios discussed are illustrative only, involve risks and uncertainties, and do not guarantee future results. Non-traditional assets carry significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Decisions should be based on individual objectives, risk tolerance, and circumstances.Statements herein are general and may not reflect an individual's or entity's specific circumstances or applicable laws, which vary by jurisdiction. Further, speakers' views are personal and may differ from Evoke and MAI recommendations and are not specific investment advice; and do not consider client objectives, risk tolerance, and diversification. Guests may have current or past relationships with Evoke and MAI, its affiliates, or the host, including as clients, service providers, or business partners. Participation does not constitute an endorsement or testimonial. No compensation has been paid or received for guest participation unless disclosed. MAI and its affiliates may have business relationships with entities mentioned in this podcast, which could create potential conflicts of interest. These relationships may include advisory services, investment management, or other arrangements. MAI seeks to manage such conflicts consistent with its fiduciary obligations and policies.(As of December 22, 2025)

    Self-Funded With Spencer
    How J&Q Codes Are Sabotaging Your Stop-Loss Renewals

    Self-Funded With Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 46:19


    "I've got a patient in Washington state. He's traveling 100 miles every other week to receive an infusion. We moved this patient into the home and saved the plan $700,000 on this one patient...on gout treatment."Why are infusion drugs quietly destroying your health plan's budget?This week, my guest is Rob LaHayne, Co-Founder of Leap Health. We pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked and expensive categories in healthcare: Specialty Infusion Care. Because these drugs are administered by a medical professional, they are billed through the medical plan under "J&Q Codes" - subjecting them to massive hospital markups and "buy-and-bill" margin games.In this episode, Rob explains how Leap Health is solving this by taking over the supply chain, procuring the drugs transparently without margin, and redirecting patients to their own homes or convenient infusion centers. We discuss how these J&Q codes are often the hidden culprit behind breached stop-loss deductibles and skyrocketing renewals, and why shifting the site of care is a win for both the employer's budget and the patient's quality of life.If you're a benefits consultant trying to figure out why your client's medical spend is out of control, or an employer tired of paying massive hospital markups for necessary medications, you need to understand J&Q codes.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit ParetoHealth.com/Spencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Hidden Problem of J&Q Codes (00:04:13) Rob's Background & The Genesis of Leap Health (00:08:24) Why Hospital "Buy-and-Bill" Margins Drive Up Costs (00:13:22) How Leap Health Provides Transparent, Zero-Margin Pricing (00:16:31) Shifting Site of Care: The Power of Home Infusions (00:23:44) Overcoming Headwinds: Patient Engagement & Plan Design (00:27:01) Taking Over the Supply Chain to Bypass the "BUCA" PBMs (00:32:51) Stop-Loss Renewals: Why Identifying J&Q Codes is Critical (00:37:04) Saving $700,000 on a Single Gout Patient (00:41:39) The Future: Unbundling the Health Plan & "Point Solution Fatigue" (00:45:41) Closing Thoughts: Why Consultants Must Request J&Q Code DataKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

    EcoJustice Radio
    Wars For Oil and Words from the Urban Provocateur Mike Davis

    EcoJustice Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 70:59


    On this show we feature the late writer and activist Mike Davis, who dabbled as an “urban historian,” who took on geography, politics, economics, sociology and literature. His focus was the dislocation and separation brought on by capitalist society: people from land, work from ownership, individuals from each other, all in the service of profit. And he showed how this dislocation resulted in climate, environmental, and social disasters. His solution was communities connecting together and to the land. Mike Davis was a true intellectual visionary, who was down to get into the streets and walk his talk. I met Mike Davis as a graduate student when he taught at UCLA in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning. At the time, he was writing his incendiary and prophetic shadowing of the social and environmental calamities that the city of Los Angeles, and our world at large, continues to face. We begin with an introduction of Mike Davis and will come back to a question and answer by Vijay Prashad, an Indian Marxist historian and commentator. This is from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst History Department Feinberg Lecture Series from 2020. We also feature a lecture by Mike Davis about his book Planet of Slums, which investigates the increasing inequality of the urban world. According to the U.N., more than one billion people now live in extreme poverty in mega-cities facing environmental and social collapse from perpetual and worsening climate disruptions. Mike Davis explores the meaning and the future of this radically unequal and unstable urban world. The Planet of Slums lecture comes from a talk given at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, in 2015. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Mike Davis, [https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/5214-the-works-of-mike-davis] who passed away in 2022, was a writer, political activist, urban theorist, and historian based in Southern California. Once a meat cutter and a truck driver, he was Professor Emeritus at University of California, Riverside, a Macarthur Fellow, and the author of more than 20 books. He is best known for his investigations of power and social class in works such as City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles (1990) and Late Victorian Holocausts (2001). Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. MORE INFO https://www.perennialroots.com/media Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 171 Photo credit: Annie Wells, LA Times

    מוצרלה | Mozzarella- A Product Management Podcast
    307 - Mozzarella.ai #22 - Can Enterprises Trust AI Agents? (feat. Tom Winter)

    מוצרלה | Mozzarella- A Product Management Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 36:45


    בפרק חדש של מוצרלה.ai גרסת הסטארטאפים, יוני אירח את תום וינטר, Co-Founder & CTO @ Onit Security. לשיחה על אתגר משמעותי שתום והצוות מתמודדים - איך גורמים לארגונים לסמוך על אייג'נטים? ------------------ דיברנו על: - מה מפחיד ארגונים כשמכניסים אייג׳נטים למערכות הכי רגישות שלהם? - איפה עובר הקו בין אייג׳נט שעוזר לבין אייג׳נט שמקבל החלטות לבד? - איך בונים אמון בשלבים עם לקוח שהתפקיד שלו זה להיות חשדן? - ומה קורה כשהאייג'נט טועה? ------------------ Onit Security - פלטפורמה אג׳נטית לניהול חולשות בארגון

    The Third Wave
    Ibogaine for the Injured Brain: A New Model for Treatment - Jonathan Dickinson

    The Third Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 62:18


    In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Jonathan Dickinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences, about the evolving role of ibogaine in psychedelic medicine. Listen to the full episode: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-347/?ref=278 Jonathan shares his path from leading the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance to helping build one of the field's most prominent ibogaine treatment organizations. Together they explore ibogaine's expanding therapeutic potential for traumatic brain injury, addiction, and neurological conditions, along with the clinical realities of delivering this powerful medicine safely. They also discuss the challenges of scaling ibogaine treatment, the importance of preparation and integration, and how traditional Bwiti knowledge from Gabon continues to shape ethical and culturally grounded approaches to this work. Jonathan Dickinson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences and a leading expert on ibogaine therapy. With more than 15 years of experience in psychedelic research, clinical care, and traditional practice, he has helped shape global safety standards for ibogaine treatment. A Mexico-licensed psychologist and former Executive Director of the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance, Jonathan has published research on ibogaine's therapeutic potential for trauma, traumatic brain injury, and neurological conditions. He has also been initiated into the Bwiti traditions of Gabon and holds a Nagoya-compliant export license for Tabernanthe iboga root. Highlights: Jonathan Dickinson's path from the Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance to Ambio Life Sciences How ibogaine treatment expanded beyond opioid detox The growing use of ibogaine for traumatic brain injury and veterans' recovery Why ibogaine treatment requires extensive medical screening and preparation The importance of integration and community support after treatment What Bwiti traditions in Gabon teach about working with iboga The challenges of scaling ibogaine treatment safely Why ibogaine may create a longer window for lasting change

    Unstoppable
    813 Lucia Smigel: Co-Founder & CEO of Supersmile

    Unstoppable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 32:44


    On today's episode, we welcome Lucia Smigel, CEO & Co-Founder of Supersmile — the pioneering oral care brand she built alongside her late husband, Dr. Irwin Smigel, known as the “Father of Aesthetic Dentistry.” What began with a clinical breakthrough in tooth bonding evolved into a global brand built on one core belief: the mouth is the gateway to total health. Lucia shares how a personal observation — that traditional toothpaste was too abrasive for bonded teeth — led to the creation of Calprox®, a patented, non-abrasive whitening formula that changed the category. We talk about building a brand from science, leading in a male-dominated industry, stepping fully into CEO after loss, and carrying forward a multi-generational, women-led legacy. A powerful conversation about resilience, innovation, and building something meant to last.   Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks.   To learn more about Lucia Smigel and Supersmile:https://www.supersmile.com/https://www.instagram.com/supersmileofficial/https://www.instagram.com/smigellucia/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-smigel-a421a127/   Sponsored By: Odoo - Discover how Odoo can take your business to the next level by visiting Odoo.com Found - Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com   Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/813

    Behind Her Empire
    #379: How Two Best Friends Quit Their Jobs at 23, Went Viral, Landed a Khloé Kardashian Collab & Got into Whole Foods and Erewhon with Zero Experience with Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar, Co-Founders of Good Girl Snacks 

    Behind Her Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 46:29


    Leah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar are the co-founders of Good Girl Snacks, the brand that turned a TikTok obsession into a full-blown business.These two best friends didn't come from food. They came from corporate. Leah was in marketing at a tech startup, Yas was at an auction house debating whether to go back for her master's. What changed everything was a lot of TikTok scrolling and asking one question: why is everyone obsessed with pickles right now, and why isn't there a brand that actually feels like us? So at 23, they quit their jobs, hired a food scientist, found a manufacturer in the middle of Massachusetts, and started building. Documenting every messy, unfiltered moment along the way on social. By the time they launched in February 2024, they already had a community waiting. They sold out in under three months, closed a pre-seed round in two weeks, had a collab with Khloé Kardashian, and are now on shelves at Erewhon, Whole Foods, and Bristol Farms. All with zero dollars spent on ads.In this episode, we get into all of it. The leap they took before they were ready, the social media playbook they built from scratch, and the production nightmares that would have made most people quit. But this isn't really a story about pickles. It's about what it actually feels like to bet on yourself when the odds aren't clearly in your favor. Leah and Yas are proof that the founders who win aren't always the most experienced. They're just the ones who refused to stop.In this episode, we'll talk about:* Leaving corporate jobs and feeling the pull toward entrepreneurship. [02:12]* How a TikTok pickle trend sparked the idea for Good Girl Snacks. [03:58]* Doing the research before quitting their jobs. [06:52]* The confidence that comes from building with the right co-founder. [09:10]* Taking the leap and launching the business in 2023. [11:20]* Building hype on social media months before the product existed. [12:33]* Creating a viral content series to grow an audience. [14:30]* Why consistency and daily posting built early momentum. [18:19]* Finding the first manufacturing partner and navigating production challenges. [19:36]* “Cucumber Gate” and the realities of building a food product. [23:06]* Turning startup mishaps into viral storytelling content. [26:31]* Why resilience and problem-solving matter more than glamour in entrepreneurship. [29:00]* Building community through events, activations, and everyday customers. [31:15]* How influencer relationships and brand partnerships fueled growth. [32:19]* The Khloe Kardashian moment and what celebrity exposure really does for a brand. [34:09]* Landing early retail wins with Pop Up Grocer, Erewhon, and Whole Foods. [38:04]* Raising their first investment round after proving product-market fit. [40:00]* The long-term vision for Good Girl Snacks beyond pickles. [42:23]* Lessons about entrepreneurship they learned the hard way. [43:23]* The sacrifices founders make that people rarely see. [44:20]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Good Girl Snacks: * Website: https://goodgirlsnacks.com/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgirlsnacks/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil
    AI, Hiring, and the Future of Work (Without Selling Your Soul) with Katie Fortunato | 395

    This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 33:23


    AI is officially in the workplace, on the group chat, and probably drafting someone's “thought leadership” while they're still in the shower. In this episode of This Is Woman's Work, Nicole Kalil goes toe-to-toe with the thing that's equal parts fascinating and mildly rage-inducing: AI and the future of work. Enter Katie Fortunato, Co-Founder and EVP of Platform Innovation & Strategy at Hire Innovations, a global leader in human-centered AI talent technology. Together, they unpack how to use AI as a tool (not a personality), how to avoid “automation without accountability,” and why the future belongs to humans who can still think, judge, and lead—aka the “skills” no bot can fake convincingly for long. In this episode, they get into: Why AI feels like cheating… and when it actually is The difference between using AI for productivity vs. outsourcing your identity “Brand choices” (aka: how to lose audience trust in one easy AI avatar) How to start using AI if it's intimidating: repeat-task lists, tiny experiments, and momentum Picking AI tools without spiraling: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude—and why it's like joining a gym AI in hiring: what “responsible AI” actually looks like in talent tech The uncomfortable truth: there is no 100% guarantee—so you need guardrails Vendor trust, data privacy, compliance, and why downloading random tools at work is chaos behavior Why protecting critical thinking is urgent—especially for kids (and honestly, adults too) The core takeaway: let AI handle repetitive work so humans can double down on context, curiosity, judgment, and care Wrap-up (because the point is the point): Nicole and Katie land on a clear line in the sand—AI can boost productivity, but it shouldn't replace human thinking, discernment, or authenticity. The future of work won't just be shaped by what AI can do; it'll be shaped by what people choose to protect while using it. Thank you to our sponsors! Shopify has everything all in one place, making your life easier and your business operations smoother. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/tiww  Connect with Katie: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieclarkfortunato/      https://www.linkedin.com/company/talivitynetwork/      https://www.linkedin.com/company/recruitics/ Jobstream (INVITE CODE FOR CREATORS & COMMUNITIES: FOUNDER) : https://bit.ly/48fneLK Related Podcast Episodes: Unmasking AI with Dr. Joy Buolamwini | 259 Digital Decluttering: How to Make Tech Your Assistant, Not Your Adversary with Amanda Jefferson | 312 023 / Branding YOU With Terri Lomax Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

    The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes
    291: From Childhood Acting To The Art Of Building Executive Presence with Doug Landis (Co-Founder, StoryPath.ai)

    The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 43:37


    This week's throwback guest is Doug Landis. Doug is currently the Co-Founder of StoryPath.ai. At the time of the conversation, he was a Growth Partner at Emergence Capital, where he is responsible for capturing, creating, and sharing Go To Market Strategies and ideas with Emcap portfolio companies and the greater SaaS Community. In this week's episode, we discussed:Sales Skills Shared From Podcasting and CoachingLessons From Acting To SalesThe Art of Build SlidesConducting The 90 Second AssessmentBuilding Executive PresenceLearning How To Say NoMuch More!Please enjoy this week's episode with Doug Landis! ____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-communityI want your feedback!Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn.If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line!Enjoy the show!

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    The Good Question Podcast
    Unlocking Longevity: Bob Gilpatrick On Epigenetics, Anti-Aging Science & Holistic Health

    The Good Question Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 26:51


    Can the aging process be slowed—or even partially reversed—through science, nutrition, and lifestyle innovation? In this episode, Bob Gilpatrick joins the conversation to explore the rapidly evolving world of longevity science, epigenetics, and holistic wellness strategies designed to support healthier aging. Bob is the President and Co-Founder of Boomers Forever Young, a nutrition and anti-aging company dedicated to helping individuals optimize long-term health. With more than two decades of experience as a Holistic Health Therapist, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Heart-Centered Therapist, Bob has worked with thousands of people seeking natural approaches to better energy, metabolic health, and longevity. In this discussion, we explore: ·       What epigenetics are and how lifestyle factors may influence gene expression. ·       Why building and maintaining muscle mass plays a critical role in healthy aging and metabolic health. ·       The biological mechanisms behind "de-aging" and longevity optimization. ·       New anti-aging technologies and nutritional strategies shaping the future of wellness. Whether you're interested in longevity research, biohacking, or holistic approaches to long-term health, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the science and strategies behind aging well. You can follow Bob Gilpatrick and his work on LinkedIn to stay updated on his latest insights. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Bob Gilpatrick socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobboomers/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@boomersforeveryoung2228 

    Science for Sport Podcast
    311: The Future of Weight Room Monitoring with Perch P2

    Science for Sport Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 28:46


    In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Jordan Lucier, Senior Director of Engineering at Catapult and Co-Founder of Perch, to explore the next evolution of performance monitoring in the weight room. Perch has become one of the most widely used camera-based systems for measuring barbell velocity and strength training performance in elite sport. Now, with the launch of Perch P2, the technology is taking another step forward. Jordan shares the story behind the development of Perch, how computer vision and machine learning are used to quantify weightlifting performance, and why the weight room has historically been one of the least measured environments in sport. The conversation explores the key technological advancements behind P2 — including improved camera technology, greater processing power, enhanced portability, and new possibilities for tracking movement quality and technique. Jordan also discusses how better strength training data can help coaches build a more complete picture of athlete performance, how Perch fits alongside Catapult's wider ecosystem of athlete monitoring tools, and why the next frontier may lie in connecting weight room insights with on-field performance. In this episode you will learn How Perch evolved from an early idea into a leading weight room monitoring system Why velocity-based training has become increasingly important in elite sport How computer vision technology can quantify barbell movement and lifting performance The key upgrades introduced with the new Perch P2 system Why portability is a major step forward for strength and conditioning environments How improved frame rates and camera technology increase measurement accuracy The concept of the “inaccuracy gap” and why it matters for explosive movements How machine learning is used to track movement and analyse lifting performance Why movement quality may become the next frontier of strength training analytics How weight room data could integrate with broader athlete monitoring systems About Jordan Lucier Jordan Lucier is the Senior Director of Engineering at Catapult and Co-Founder of Perch, a computer vision system designed to measure performance in the weight room. Originally developed at MIT, Perch uses advanced camera technology and machine learning to automatically track barbell velocity, movement patterns, and strength training performance without requiring wearable sensors. Jordan has led the engineering development of the system from its early concept through to global adoption across professional teams, collegiate programmes, and high-performance environments. His work sits at the intersection of sports science, computer vision, and performance technology, helping practitioners bring objective measurement to one of the most important areas of athlete development: strength training. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

    On the Way to New Work - Der Podcast über neue Arbeit
    #541 Jennifer Kossow und Yannick Müller, Co-Founder Days With Us

    On the Way to New Work - Der Podcast über neue Arbeit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 66:41 Transcription Available


    Unsere beiden heutigen Gäste glauben daran, dass es auch noch in Zukunft Büros geben wird Sie hat ihre Karriere zunächst im Finanzsektor begonnen. Sie arbeitete bei Credit Suisse, KPMG, Deloitte und später in einer Bank als Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk Control: eine klassische Karriere im Finanz- und Beratungsumfeld, bis sie eine ungewöhnliche Entscheidung traf. Sie verließ diesen Weg noch einmal, um Innenarchitektur zu studieren. Heute verbindet sie zwei Welten: Businessverständnis und Raumgestaltung. Unser zweiter Gast startete seine Laufbahn bei Vitra, einem der weltweit bekanntesten Unternehmen für Arbeitsumgebungen. Dort lernte er die Welt von Bürokonzepten, internationaler Projektarbeit und Organisationsstrukturen aus nächster Nähe kennen. Später arbeitete er im Bereich Innovation Scouting und Business Development und beschäftigte sich intensiv mit Fragen rund um New Work, Zusammenarbeit und Organisationsentwicklung. Kennengelernt haben sich die beiden bei berry in Zürich und später dann Days With Us gegründet, ein Unternehmen, das Organisationen dabei begleitet, Arbeitswelten neu zu denken. Nicht nur aus der Perspektive von Möbeln oder Grundrissen, sondern als Zusammenspiel von Raum, Kultur und Zusammenarbeit. Seit mehr als acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in über 540 Episoden mit fast 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich bereits verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Warum braucht es für gute Arbeitsorte mehr als einen Möbelhersteller oder eine schöne Innenarchitektur? Wie entsteht aus einer gemeinsamen Idee ein Unternehmen, das Organisationen auf dem Weg in neue Arbeitswelten begleitet? Und warum werden wir auch in Zukunft Büros brauchen? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Wir suchen weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näher bringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work – heute mit unseren beiden Gästen Jennifer Kossow und Yannick Müller. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

    Hustleshare
    Founders Only S2 EP 3: The Journey From Startup Failure to a Thriving Startup Co-Founder w/ James Fernando of Armada Brands

    Hustleshare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 93:40


    This week on Founders Only, we sit down with James Fernando of Armada Brands as he opens up about one of the most honest and emotional journeys a founder can experience. From reaching the heights of success to facing unexpected setbacks, James shares what it truly feels like to go from being on top to suddenly finding yourself starting over again.In this episode, he reflects on the bittersweet reality of accepting defeat—something many entrepreneurs struggle to confront. James talks about the difficult moments of humility, self-doubt, and rebuilding, while also revealing the resilience and determination that pushed him to keep moving forward. Rather than letting failure define his story, he used it as fuel to rise again.The conversations happening on Founders Only are the ones every entrepreneur needs to hear. Don't be the last to know. Watch the full episode on YouTube. ⏭️Follow now and never miss an episode.

    Social Media and Politics
    Digital Campaigning without Social Media Ads in Europe: Political Visibility under the TTPA, with Jochen König

    Social Media and Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 54:55


    Jochen König, Co-Founder and CEO of Cosmonauts & Kings, discusses the Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation. We break down the current state of TTPA implementation and its implications for digital political communication in Europe. Jochen shares his thoughts on the definition of political advertising, alternative solutions to increase political visibility online, and how he is advising campaigns to adapt their online strategies in a landscape without ads on Meta and Google. 

    Rockwell Barbell Podcast
    Rockwell Barbell Podcast Ep. 49: Andy Bizub

    Rockwell Barbell Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 70:37


    In episode 49, Lawrence has Andy Bizub on, one of the owner's of Midwest Performance Cars, Co-Founders of CheckedItOut and Co-Authors of the new book 'Off the Map".  This book showcases the love for the Porsche cars and the welcoming community they created in Chicago based on that mutual interest. The book elegantly tells the origin story of CIO and walks the reader through with photos from pro's, amateur's and participants as well.  They also dive into Andy's previous career as an agricultural stock broker, how he gained the opportunity to get into the business and what he learned from his time in that field. They discuss how he started MWPC as well and how he applied his business mindset to developing and maintaining a successful mechanic shop.  Andy also visited RWBB back in the fall and did a full training session with Lawrence, they talk about his experience working out here and the the different tools/approaches we utilize to get the job done in our own way.  @andybizub @checkeditout.io @adammkern @crankcasecarrera You can pick the book up here:  https://store.checkeditout.io/products/otm

    The New Yorkers Podcast
    New Yorkers Overcome Obstacles - With Maryam Banikarim

    The New Yorkers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 58:55


    In this week's episode, Kelly is joined by community builder Maryam Banikarim! She was the former Chief Marketing Officer of many global organizations, She is the Co-Founder of Longest Table, and Host of the podcast “The Messy Parts”.  Kelly asks Maryam about coming to The United States from Iran. Maryam talks about her experience living in Iran and in California. She talks about her first trip to the East Coast and how she got into Barnard off the wait list.  Maryam talks about life in NYC in the 80s. She tells us about a fateful encounter she had on the subway, fast talking her way into night clubs, and joining Chippendales! Kelly asks her about her experience doing a TedTalk. Maryam tells us how she got the opportunity to do the talk, what her process was in coming up with topics for it, and how she was able to practice and perfect her performance.  Maryam then talks about putting together The Longest Table. She discusses challenges that she faced when putting on the first event. She talks about how the obstacles become obstacle courses in how she navigates regection and keeps it from letting it affect her.  She then talks about New York Next and how during covid, she and a group of concerned New Yorkers got together to put together an incredible video to help support artists during that dark time.  Kelly asks Maryam about the formation of "The Messy Parts". The two talk about their experience being podcast hosts, and the unique challenges that face them. They discuss the creation of Maryam's show: From inspiration to early planning and to how it is now. Finally, Maryam tells the audience about her wedding anniversary, as it is the same day that they recorded the podcast. Maryam met her husband on the Subway! And she recounts her classic New York Story for us.  But above all else; Maryam Banikarim is a New Yorker. Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Maryam's Social Media @mbanikarim @LongestTableCommunity @TheMessyPartsPodcast Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers(00:00:59) - Meet New Yorker Miriam Banakaram(00:01:39) - Winter in New York(00:02:22) - How To Ride the Subway As A Woman(00:03:05) - I Was Invited To Iftars By A Muslim Influencer(00:07:25) - In the Elevator With My Parents in Iran(00:08:54) - Coming to Barnard College at 16(00:12:51) - "I Tried Chippendales"(00:13:28) - You Had To Give a TED Talk(00:16:53) - Covid: The Long Table(00:21:48) - Neighbors' meals for the homeless(00:25:58) - The Longest Table in New York(00:27:49) - A Taste of the Longest Table(00:30:15) - The We Love New York City Campaign(00:34:31) - I Love NY: The Campaign(00:38:14) - The New Yorkers Sing During the Great Recession(00:39:09) - The Messy Parts: Miriam on Her Podcast(00:43:35) - Jay Leno on Being On The Podcast(00:47:11) - The Bar Manager Has a Message For Regulars(00:49:03) - I Met My Husband On The Subway(00:50:02) - How We Met : On The Subway(00:52:14) - What Keeps You Inspired In NYC?(00:54:06) - The New Yorkers of We Love NYC(00:56:25) - Meet New Yorker Miriam Banakaram(00:57:31) - New Yorkers Podcast: The New Yorkers

    The NeoLiberal Round
    What's Your Story Part 23.4: The Wrap Up Featuring Rev. David Grant

    The NeoLiberal Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 12:24


    David Grant continues sharing his story with Renaldo McKenzie in What's Your Story, an installment series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast, now a non-profit media organization dedicated to providing information and public discourse.The interview was recorded in four parts, and this episode represents the final chapter—Part 23.4—of What's Your Story featuring Rev. David Grant.Rev. Grant is the author of a deliverance workbook entitled Closing the Doors and is the Co-Founder and President of Odigia Global (odigiaglobal.org). Originally from Jamaica, he previously served as Lead Pastor of the Jamaica Evangelistic Center, a major Pentecostal denomination in Jamaica. He was mentored by the late Bishop V.T. Williams, a towering figure in Pentecostalism known for his ministry in deliverance and healing throughout Jamaica and the Americas.Having relocated to the United States just over a year ago, Rev. Grant is now developing his ministry here and reflects on his journey, calling, and experiences in this concluding conversation.Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the interview are also available on the podcast:What's Your Story – Part 23.1, 23.2, and 23.3.This episode completes the series with Part 23.4.Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, is the author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, and the upcoming book Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, scheduled for release in April 2026.Visit us online:https://theneoliberal.comhttps://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail: info@theneoliberal.comPhone: 445-260-9198

    The CyberWire
    Your AI sidekick might be a spy. [Research Saturday]

    The CyberWire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 22:47


    This week, we are joined by Or Eshed, Co-Founder and CEO from LayerX Security, discussing their work on "How We Discovered A Campaign of 16 Malicious Extensions Built to Steal ChatGPT Accounts." Researchers uncovered a coordinated campaign of 16 malicious browser extensions posing as ChatGPT productivity tools while secretly stealing user accounts. The extensions intercept ChatGPT session authentication tokens and send them to attacker-controlled servers, allowing threat actors to impersonate users and access their conversations, files, and connected services like Google Drive or Slack. The findings highlight how AI-focused browser extensions are creating a new attack surface, emphasizing the need for organizations to closely monitor and restrict third-party AI tools. The research can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠How We Discovered A Campaign of 16 Malicious Extensions Built to Steal ChatGPT Accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    Software Supply Chains, AI Risk, and the Transparency Gap | A Brand Spotlight with Daniel Bardenstein of Manifest | RSAC 2026

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 21:55


    As RSAC 2026 approaches, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack the growing disconnect between how security leaders perceive their AI and software supply chain posture and what practitioners on the ground actually experience. Drawing from Manifest's new research report — Beyond the Black Box — Bardenstein connects the dots between shadow AI, SBOM adoption gaps, and a dangerous pattern: history is repeating itself as organizations rush to adopt AI with the same disregard for security that characterized the early cloud era.   In a wide-ranging pre-event conversation ahead of RSAC 2026, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest, explores what it means to truly secure the software and AI supply chain — not just check the compliance box. Manifest's new research report, Beyond the Black Box, surveyed more than 300 security and AI leaders globally to understand the reality of AI adoption and software supply chain risk. One of the most striking findings was not a statistic, but a structural problem: a significant perception gap exists between how confident executive security leadership feels about their AI security posture and how unprepared frontline practitioners actually are. Where there is misalignment, Bardenstein notes, there is risk.   The conversation draws a vivid parallel to the cloud adoption wave of a decade ago, when organizations rushed to SaaS and cloud infrastructure without thinking through security implications — and gave birth to entire new industries to clean up the mess. Today, the same dynamic is playing out with AI. Nearly two-thirds of the survey respondents reported encountering shadow AI within their organizations, as employees freely use tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, or locally downloaded models without centralized governance. When that AI eventually gets embedded into software that organizations build, deploy, and sell, the blind spots compound.   SBOMs — software bills of materials — represent a promising step toward supply chain transparency, and Bardenstein credits the US government's regulatory nudging for driving adoption. Manifest's research shows that roughly 60% of organizations are now generating SBOMs, a meaningful milestone. But generation is not governance. Too many organizations treat an SBOM as a compliance artifact — a JSON file on a hard drive — rather than an operational tool that could dramatically accelerate vulnerability response, regulatory compliance, and incident management. The prescription has been filled; it's just not being taken.   To reframe the urgency, Bardenstein introduces the concept of the "transparency tax" — the hidden cost organizations pay in time, money, and risk when they build or buy opaque technology. Just as consumers demand ingredient labels on food, Carfax reports on used cars, and active ingredient disclosures on prescriptions, the technology sector needs to normalize the same transparency for software and AI. For organizations willing to do the math, the case for investing in supply chain visibility becomes not just a security argument, but a business one.   Heading into RSAC 2026, Manifest will not have a booth but will be active across the conference floor, meeting with customers, partners, and prospects. Bardenstein will appear on an invite-only panel alongside leadership from Corridor Dev, 1Password, and Google to discuss secure software and secure AI. The team is also planning to announce new platform capabilities designed to close the governance gaps their research surfaced — helping organizations move fast without creating the kind of blind spots that make AI adoption a liability rather than an advantage.   Tune in for this sharp, candid pre-event conversation — and look for the full on-location Brand Spotlight recorded live at RSAC 2026 in San Francisco.  

    Staging Sips
    Better Inventory Management with Kate Elliott, Co-Founder of Hutch

    Staging Sips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 36:32


    What happens when a stager with a tech background gets tired of duct-taping together Trello, QuickBooks, and a CRM that wasn't built for her? She builds something better. In this episode, I sit down with Kate, co-founder of Hutch — a purpose-built project management and inventory platform designed specifically for home stagers. Kate shares her journey from SaaS startup life to staging side hustler to software founder, and walks us through exactly what Hutch does, why the staging industry has been underserved for so long, and how better data can finally help stagers price their services for what they're actually worth. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE: How Kate went from staging side hustler to software co-founder Why so many stagers are stitching together tools that were never built for them and what that's costing them What Hutch does as an all in one staging business tailored platform Why your average inventory investment per stage might be the most important number you're not tracking RESOURCES: Apply for Private Coaching: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/privatecoachingapp Enroll in Staging Business School Accelerate Track: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/accelerate Join the Staging Business School Growth Track Waitlist: www.rethinkhomeinteriors.com/growth Follow the Staging Business School on Instagram: www.instagram.com/stagingbusinessschool Follow Lori on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rethinkhome Hutch Staging Website: hutchstaging.com Hutch Staging on Instagram: @hutchstaging If you want to learn how to market and grow your staging business, enrollment is open for Rethink You Accelerate. This is a year-long mentorship program, where I help you and other staging business owners plan, grow, flow, and thrive with the results that you've always wanted. The doors are open and I would love to see you in the classroom! ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so that more Staging CEOs find it. Follow over on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible.

    Convergence
    From Activity to Impact: Harnessing AI to Rebuild the Mid-Market Business Model with Ron Baker, Co-Founder, Threshold

    Convergence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 74:00


    Ashok sits down with Ron Baker, co-founder of THRESHOLD and founder of the VeraSage Institute, to explore how mid-market companies must rethink their economic model in the age of AI. Ron began his career at KPMG before pioneering value pricing and leading a decades-long movement away from time-based billing. He is the author of eight books, including Times Up, and has sold more than 80,000 copies worldwide. This conversation digs into how CEOs in traditional industries can move from activity-based thinking to outcome-based economics in an AI-enabled world. In This Episode.. • Why most firms optimize around internal activity rather than measurable customer outcomes • The idea of the Transformation Economy and what it means for traditional industries • Why customer profit is the most overlooked metric in business • A real-world example of a CPA who created 15 million dollars in value but billed only 38,000 • Outcome-based pricing and the concept of a tip clause • How AI increases structural capital and changes firm design • Why smaller, more leveraged firms may outperform larger legacy organizations • The direct primary care model and what it teaches about transformation • Why human capital, structural capital, and social capital matter in the AI era Mentioned in This Episode Ron Baker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronaldbaker THRESHOLD - https://thresholdnow.com VeraSage Institute - https://www.verasage.com Times Up by Ron Baker - https://www.amazon.com/Times-Up-Reinventing-Professional-Economy/ The Soul of Enterprise Radio Show - https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2735/the-soul-of-enterprise-business-in-the-knowledge-economy Fender and Fender Play - https://www.fender.com/play Howard Moran and MD Squared - https://www.mdsquared.com Dr. Paul Thomas - https://www.plumhealthdpc.com/ Palantir Technologies - https://www.palantir.com Peter Drucker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker Ron's articles on "Earning his mouse ears" from his time at Disney University  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131020050344-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-i/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131103175004-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-ii/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20131117162628-38251380-earning-my-mouse-ears-part-iii/

    Entrepreneurs on Fire
    Ketone-IQ: From DARPA Lab to a Gym or Cafe Near You. How to Build a Movement Around a New Technology with Michael Brandt: An EOFire Classic from 2022

    Entrepreneurs on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 27:30


    From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Michael Brandt is CEO and Co-Founder of HVMN, creators of Ketone-IQ, bringing ketones to the mainstream, backed by a16z and $6M from the U.S. Military. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Be un-busy. Most successful people have downtime. 2. Focus on a niche that buys from you consistently and grow from there. 3. Keep your temple clean. High Performance Energy in a Bottle - Ketone-IQ Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 - Join JLD on his free '50 days to something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days! Quo - The #1-rated business phone system on G2 with over 3,000 reviews! Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/fire! Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers.  

    Climate One
    Trash Talk: Fresh Takes on Food Waste

    Climate One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 63:24


    Food loss and waste account for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and cost $1 trillion annually, according to the United Nations. About a third of all food grown on the planet gets wasted, rather than eaten. In developing countries, waste usually occurs between the field and the store, due to poor infrastructure, lack of refrigeration, and broken supply chains. In rich countries, most waste happens after food reaches the store, where consumers don't buy imperfect food – or buy too much and toss what they don't get around to consuming. How much pollution, deforestation and starvation could be reduced if we got this problem under control? And how can new tech, including AI, be brought to bear on the problem? Guests: Matt Rogers, Co-Founder and CEO, Mill Industries; Co-Founder, Nest Page Schult, CEO, Topanga  Kayla Abe, Co-Owner, Shuggie's David Murphy, Co-Owner and Chef, Shuggie's For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit climateone.org/podcasts. Highlights: 00:00 – Intro 04:30 – Matt Rogers on surviving Hurricane Andrews and his climate journey 06:30 – On the climate impact of HVAC and the creation of Nest thermostat 08:30 – On creating Mill food recycler and addressing food waste 13:45 – Partnership with Whole Food to recycle food waste and feed it back to chickens 17:00 – On AI as a tool for climate solutions 19:30 – Clean tech in Silicon Valley  23:00 – Matt Rogers shares his views on advocacy, philanthropy and impact investing 30:00 – Shuggie's restaurant sources ingredients that would otherwise be wasted 37:00 – David Murphy makes the case for sustainable food and upcycled ingredients 40:00 – Page Schult on global impact of food waste 44:00 – Topanga's work providing reusable food containers for college campuses 52:30 – Thinking about it circularity as systems change 54:00 – Role of AI in reducing food waste in commercial kitchens 58:00 – Climate One More Thing ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠⁠Multitude⁠⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hammer + Nigel Show Podcast
    Beer Sample Friday w/ Sun King Co-Founder Dave Colt!

    Hammer + Nigel Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 7:49 Transcription Available


    Indiana Brewery royalty joined us for some sampling of Sun King's newest Premium Light Lager | See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pharmacy Podcast Network
    AI, Pharmacy System Evolution & Emerging Therapies | TWIRx

    Pharmacy Podcast Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 83:58


    On this week's This Week in Pharmacy (TWIRx), we explore how innovation, technology, and emerging therapies are reshaping pharmacy practice. From the growing influence of AI in medical information research, to the next generation of pharmacy management systems, and the expanding role of cell and gene therapies, this episode brings together industry leaders to discuss what's next for pharmacy. Special thanks to this week's sponsors Cardinal Health, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC), and Nested Knowledge for supporting the podcast. Segment 1 – AI & the Future of Medical Information with Nested Knowledge Nested Knowledge returns to TWIRx as we welcome back Keith Kallmes, Co-Founder of Nested Knowledge, for an update on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way healthcare professionals access and interpret medical information. Keith explains how AI-powered tools are improving evidence synthesis, systematic literature reviews, and clinical decision support, helping researchers and clinicians navigate the growing volume of medical literature while enabling faster, more reliable insights. Segment 2 – The Evolution of Pharmacy Management Systems with Outcomes Next, we're joined by Lou Ann Myers from Outcomes to discuss how pharmacy management systems are evolving beyond traditional dispensing. Modern pharmacies require integrated technology connecting billing, treatment planning, clinical tracking, inventory management, and revenue-generating services. Lou Ann shares why these systems must support both clinical services and business sustainability as pharmacies expand into value-based care and new service models. Segment 3 – Emerging Therapies with Cardinal Health In our final segment, we welcome Dr. Fran Gregory, PharmD, Vice President of Emerging Therapies (Cell & Gene, Biosimilars) at Cardinal Health, to discuss one of the most transformative areas in healthcare. Dr. Gregory explores the growing impact of cell and gene therapies and biosimilars, and what these innovations mean for pharmacists, health systems, and specialty pharmacy providers as the industry prepares for new challenges in distribution, access, and reimbursement. About TWIRx (This Week in Pharmacy) TWIRx is the flagship news and commentary podcast from the Pharmacy Podcast Network, delivering weekly insights on the business, technology, and policy shaping the pharmacy profession.

    Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit
    Why the Chief of Staff Is Your Most Valuable Hire feat. Bryon Morrison

    Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 46:33


    Learn how to hire a chief of staff who multiplies your growth and finally gets you out of your own way. Chief of staff might be the two most underrated words in business today. In this episode, I sit down with Bryon Morrison to break down exactly why hiring a chief of staff is the single most important decision a scaling founder can make, how to find the right one, and how to integrate them without blowing up your culture. We get into the founder's trap, the execution gap, and why the artist brain that got you to seven figures can actually become the thing holding you back from eight. Bryon Morrison is the Co-Founder and CEO of Proxxy, where he leads an elite team of professionally trained remote chiefs of staff and strategists that essentially clone SMB executives. With over 25 years of experience in digital marketing, consulting, and education, Bryon has served on the boards of small to medium sized businesses and built a proven model that helps founders close the execution gap at every stage of growth. He is also an investor, advisor, and Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University. KEY TAKEAWAYS: A chief of staff is an executive multiplier, not an assistant. The right hire anticipates your needs before you even voice them. Hire someone who complements your weaknesses, not someone who mirrors your strengths. The execution gap between strategy and results is exactly what a chief of staff exists to close. Building trust between a founder and chief of staff takes about six intentional weeks. As your company scales, the role standing next to you needs to evolve with it. Founders who hold on to too much unknowingly disempower the team around them. Reducing founder dependence is one of the biggest drivers of company valuation at exit. Growing your business is hard, but it doesn't have to be. In this podcast, we will be discussing top level strategies for both growing and expanding your business beyond seven figures. The show will feature a mix of pure content and expert interviews to present key concepts and fundamental topics in a variety of different formats. We believe that this format will enable our listeners to learn the most from the show, implement more in their businesses, and get real value out of the podcast. Enjoy the show. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any future episodes. Your support and reviews are important and help us to grow and improve the show. Follow Charles Gaudet and Predictable Profits on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/PredictableProfits Instagram: instagram.com/predictableprofits Twitter: twitter.com/charlesgaudet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Visit Charles Gaudet's Wesbites:  www.PredictableProfits.com www.predictableprofits.com/community https://start.predictableprofits.com/community  

    Ben Greenfield Life
    3 Easy But Little-Known Steps To *Glowing* Skin (Do THIS to Get Rid Of Baggy Eyes, Cellulite & Scars!) With Amitay Eshel

    Ben Greenfield Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 59:13


    Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/younggoose2026 In this episode, I’m joined by Amitay Eshel—the “engineer of beauty”—as we unlock the science behind glowing, healthy skin. We cover breakthrough topics like how your skin produces real light, how mitochondrial health impacts skin radiance, and the secrets to reversing aging using topical methylene blue (without staining!), NAD boosters, and platelet-derived exosomes. Learn my three-step protocol to support skin vitality: boosting mitochondrial function, using powerful stimuli like red light therapy and enzymatic scrubs, and guiding repair with advanced biologics. Plus, discover real solutions for bags under the eyes, cellulite, wrinkles, and scars. If you’re ready to biohack your skincare routine and elevate your confidence, dive in! For show notes, product links, and more, visit BenGreenfieldLife.com. Subscribe for potent tips and insights to help you look and feel your best! Amitay Eshel is Co-Founder of Young Goose and host of the Biohacking Beauty podcast. He helped pioneer at-home red light therapy and brought topical NAD+ precursors, spermidine, methylene blue, quantified exosomes, and DNA repair enzymes into consumer skin science. Go to: Young Goose and use code BEN10 to save 10% Episode Sponsors: Quantum Upgrade: Recent research has revealed that the Quantum Upgrade was able to increase ATP production by a jaw-dropping 20–25% in human cells. Unlock a 15-day free trial with the code BEN15 at quantumupgrade.io. Timeline: Give your cells new life with high-performance products powered by Mitopure, Timeline's powerful ingredient that unlocks a precise dose of the rare Urolithin A molecule and promotes healthy aging. Go to timeline.com/BEN for up to 39% off your Mitopure Gummies. Our Place: Upgrade to Our Place today and say goodbye to forever chemicals in your kitchen. Go to fromourplace.com/ben and enter my code BEN at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Sunlighten: Sunlighten's patented infrared sauna technology delivers the highest quality near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths to reduce inflammation, boost mitochondrial function, enhance detox pathways, and optimize recovery—backed by 25+ years of clinically proven, non-toxic innovation. Save up to $1,400 at get.sunlighten.com/ben with code BEN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Unchained
    Is the DeFi Mullet Strategy the Best Way to Bring Finance Onchain?

    Unchained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 72:28


    Sid Powell and Paul Frambot on why Apollo, Cantor, and Coinbase are quietly building their financial products on DeFi rails, and what it means for lending.  Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges.  Get started at nexo.com/unchained Onchain lending used to be a crypto-native curiosity. Now Cantor Fitzgerald is extending credit facilities through it, Apollo Global Management is acquiring governance tokens, and Coinbase users are borrowing against Bitcoin to buy houses, all running on DeFi protocols operating in the background. Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell and Morpho co-founder Paul Frambot sit at the center of this shift, and they have very different reads on what it takes to make institutional adoption real.  What are the actual limits to onchain lending growth right now? Does the DeFi mullet model work for everyone, or only for specific use cases? And as DAOs across the industry stumble under the weight of public governance, what structures actually let a protocol move fast without losing trust?  This conversation gets into the mechanics, the trade-offs, and the deals that are quietly redrawing the lines between DeFi and traditional finance. Guests: ⁠Paul Frambot, Co-Founder & CEO at Morpho Labs ⁠Sid Powell, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices