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Story 1: Artificial Intelligence is without a doubt one of the most impactful inventions to emerge in the past few decades, but some have raised concerns about such an invention's effects on the economy, and humanity as a whole. One of those individuals is the CEO of Impact Theory and Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition Tom Bilyeu, who joins Will to explain his theory that AI will destroy our economy within 900 days.Story 2: Will and The Crew share their thoughts on the discussion with Tom Bilyeu, before diving into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's (D-MN) threats to deploy the Minnesota National Guard against ICE after a woman was shot while using her vehicle to impede an ICE operation. Plus, Will reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's new slogan: “Donald Trump is Going to Kill You.” Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: Watch Will Cain Country!Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (@willcainshow), Instagram (@willcainshow), TikTok (@willcainshow), and Facebook (@willcainnews)Follow Will on X: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Randy Gravitt is Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, a business dedicated to helping develop leaders within the professional world. Starting as a high school teacher and then spending a career within Ministry, Randy has learned plenty about not only how to lead at work, but most importantly, at home. Learn more about Lead Every Day at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead-every-day/ Follow Randy Gravitt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randygravitt/Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with cybersecurity leader Gideon Hazam, the Co-Founder, COO, and CCO of Memcyco, to unpack the exploding threat of phishing, account takeover (ATO), and digital impersonation in the age of AI. Why are brand impersonation attacks so hard to detect—and why do many organizations still treat them as "lower urgency" than other cyber risks? What does "preemptive, real-time defense" actually look like when scammers can move at unprecedented speed and scale? Gideon also breaks down emerging fraud vectors like employee portal abuse and remote access scams, and shares what needs to change—from company playbooks to federal legislation—to better protect customers and employees alike.Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comSupport for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Celsius. If you're working on a healthier relationship with technology, a small shift can help—step away from the scroll, take a walk, and reset your focus. Celsius is a convenient grab-and-go option for the moments you want energy with intention, so your day isn't powered by endless notifications. If you try Celsius, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Learn more at celsius.com.Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Audi. If you're trying to be more intentional with technology, it helps to choose experiences that support your attention—not compete for it. Audi blends performance with thoughtful design to make the drive feel focused and considered, giving you space to reconnect with what matters beyond the screen. If you check out Audi, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Learn more at audiusa.com.Support for The Bid Picture podcast comes from Amazon Prime. When tech feels like it's running your day, Prime helps you simplify the parts that don't need your attention—fast delivery, easy returns, and entertainment options you can choose intentionally, on your schedule. Build healthier boundaries with your screens by planning what you watch, when you watch, and letting the errands handle themselves. If you check out Amazon Prime, and they ask how you heard about it, please mention The Bid Picture podcast. Listeners can find out more from amazon.com/prime.Support the show
Today I'm joined by Sanjay Varnwal, Co-Founder & CEO at Spyne.ai. In part 2 of our Pre NADA AI Spotlight series we break down how AI is actually being deployed inside dealerships today—from faster merchandising to smarter lead handling—and where it's delivering real ROI versus hype. Sanjay explains how workflow optimization and tech partnerships are reshaping the dealer tech stack, why voice AI has accelerated dramatically in the last 6–9 months, and what data security and compliance mean in an AI-first world. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. It pulls from your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to give VIN-specific recommendations, helping dealers price vehicles accurately, spot wasted spend, and uncover the hottest opportunities — all in seconds. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ http://Lotlinx.com/LotGPT 2. Merchant Advocate - Merchant Advocate saves businesses money on credit card fees WITHOUT switching processors. Find out how they can help your dealership with a FREE analysis. Click on @ http://merchantadvocate.com/cdg for more. 3. Spyne - Meet Vini by Spyne — your dealership's AI-powered Conversational Agent. Vini answers every call and chat, engages customers instantly, and uncovers hidden revenue in your CRM and inventory. Every missed opportunity? Found and converted. Learn more at http://spyne.ai/vini-cdg Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: For dealers: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Dealership recruiting ➤ http://www.cdgrecruiting.com Fix your dealership's social media ➤ http://www.trynomad.co Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com For industry vendors: Advertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ http://www.cdgpartner.com Industry job board ➤ http://jobs.dealershipguy.com Request to be a podcast guest ➤ http://www.cdgguest.com Topics: 00:42 What is Sanjay's background in hospitality? 01:41 How is AI impacting the automotive industry? 02:48 What are the biggest challenges in AI adoption? 05:50 Explaining Spyne's technology in detail 08:55 How does voice AI improve dealer engagement? 14:13 What is the future of AI in dealerships? Car Dealership Guy Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com
As AI makes it easier for attackers to launch account takeover campaigns at scale, organizations face mounting pressure to protect their customers and their brand. Israel Mazin, Co-Founder and CEO of Memcyco, joins the conversation to discuss how real-time detection and protection capabilities are changing the game.Memcyco is built on four products within a unified platform, each designed to detect and block both traditional and AI-driven attacks in real time. Unlike reactive threat intelligence solutions, Memcyco identifies victims as they interact with fake sites, provides detailed attacker data, and even deploys credential deception to neutralize stolen information before it can be used.With an agentless deployment that takes just minutes to implement, Memcyco delivers more than 10x ROI for customers across financial services, retail, airlines, logistics, and hospitality. The company has achieved nearly 300% year-over-year growth, serving organizations across North America, Latin America, Europe, and beyond.This is a Brand Highlight. A Brand Highlight is a ~5 minute introductory conversation designed to put a spotlight on the guest and their company. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#highlightGUESTIsrael Mazin, Co-Founder and CEO of MemcycoOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israel-mazin-62215b/RESOURCESMemcyco: https://www.memcyco.com/Are you interested in telling your story?▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlightKEYWORDSIsrael Mazin, Memcyco, Sean Martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand highlight, account takeover, ATO fraud, digital impersonation, phishing protection, real-time fraud detection, credential deception, website spoofing, AI-driven attacks, fraud prevention platform, agentless security Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this Brand Highlight, we talk with Denny LeCompte, CEO and Co-Founder of Portnox, about how identity and access control are changing as AI-driven agents and synthetic identities become active participants inside enterprise environments.Passwords still sit at the root of many security failures, which is why the conversation starts with the fundamentals: controlling who can access data, from where, and under what device and policy conditions. Certificate-based authentication emerges as a practical way to reduce password dependency while keeping enforcement tied to managed devices and policy compliance.The discussion then shifts to what is changing for security leaders. CISOs may feel more confident managing traditional cyber threats, but uncertainty rises quickly when AI-generated and non-human identities enter the picture. Agentic AI turns automation into an entity that touches networks and applications, making access control a first-order requirement rather than an afterthought.A clear theme emerges throughout the conversation: synthetic identities are not hypothetical. They appear anywhere autonomous agents require permissions to act, from software development to workflow automation. Applying the same discipline used for human identities, including least privilege, scope limitation, and policy enforcement, becomes essential to maintaining control as AI adoption accelerates.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.GuestDenny LeCompte, CEO and Co-Founder of Portnoxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dennylecompte/ResourcesLearn more about Portnox: https://www.portnox.com/Are you interested in telling your story?Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#fullBrand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlightBrand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlightKeywords: sean martin, denny lecompte, portnox, identity, access, zero trust, passwordless, certificates, agentic ai, synthetic identities, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
AI isn't quietly changing software development… it's rewriting the rules while most security programs are still playing defense. When agents write code at machine speed, the real risk isn't velocity, it's invisible security debt compounding faster than teams can see it. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Varun Badhwar, Co-Founder & CEO of Endor Labs, and Henrik Plate, Principal Security Researcher of Endor Labs, to break down how AI-assisted development is reshaping the software supply chain in real time. From MCP servers exploding across GitHub to agents trained on insecure code patterns, they analyze why traditional AppSec controls fail in an agent-driven world and what must replace them. This conversation pulls directly from Endor Labs' 2025 State of Dependency Management Report, revealing why most AI-generated code is functionally correct yet fundamentally unsafe, how malicious packages are already exploiting agent workflows, and why security has to exist inside the IDE, not after the pull request. Impactful Moments 00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Star Wars meets cybersecurity culture 03:00 – Why this report matters now 04:00 – MCP adoption explodes overnight 10:00 – Can you trust MCP servers 12:00 – Malicious packages weaponize agents 14:00 – Code works, security fails 22:00 – Hooks expose agent behavior 28:30 – 2026 means longer lunches 33:00 – How Endor Labs fixes this Links Connect with our Varun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbadhwar/ Connect with our Henrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrikplate/ Check out Endor Labs State of Dependency Management 2025: https://www.endorlabs.com/lp/state-of-dependency-management-2025 Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Join the Free 3-day Training https://www.plptraining.com/challenge In this week's episode of Cultural Catalyst, Kris and co-host Lindsey Reiman welcome Blake Healy, bestselling author and spiritual seer, to explore the fascinating realm of seeing in the spirit. Blake, a Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry graduate, shares his extraordinary journey of seeing angels and demons since childhood. Through powerful stories from his new book "Through the Veil," Blake reveals profound insights about discerning between demonic structures and human-built "empires" - systems constructed from our own understanding of good and evil rather than God's kingdom principles. Join us for this eye-opening discussion that challenges our certainty, invites humility, and reminds us that true transformation comes not just from having truth, but being transformed by it. Get Blake's New Book “Through the Veil” https://www.amazon.com/Through-Veil-Overcoming-Principalities-Powers/dp/1636415393 Register for Activate Your Prophetic Gift https://www.bethel.com/calendar/activate-your-prophetic-gift Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
The websites that win today are not the ones with the most content. They are the ones that deliver a fast, clean experience in the very first second a visitor arrives.Josh Koenig, Co-Founder and SVP of Marketing at Pantheon, joins Stephanie Postles on Marketing Trends to break down what he is seeing across thousands of high-traffic sites and why most teams still miss the basics. He explains how the shift from search to ask is changing online discovery, what AI bots prioritize when they crawl a site, and why the fundamentals of clarity, structure, and speed now matter more than any growth hack.Josh also shares how teams are using Pantheon's new Content Publisher to eliminate copy-and-paste workflows, why vibe coding is giving non-technical teams the ability to build richer digital experiences, and what the rise of AI-powered crawlers means for anyone trying to stand out on the modern web.Key Moments: 00:00 — The Two-Second Rule: Why Website Speed Kills Conversions04:30 — The Hidden Growth Killer Most Marketers Miss08:21 — AI Crawlers Gone Wild: The UFC Fight Night Story12:22 — Five Evergreen Website Tactics for the LLM Era16:13 — The Gated Content Dilemma: Lead Gen vs AI Indexing20:42 — Avoiding Artificial SEO: When Optimization Goes Too Far23:10 — The Generic Content Trap Poisoning AI Search Results26:00 — Content Publisher for Google Docs: Eliminating Copy-Paste31:53 — The CMO-CTO Partnership: Why This Relationship Unlocks Growth36:05 — Brokering Peace Between Marketing and IT Teams40:20 — Vibe Coding for Marketers: The Prototype Revolution44:06 — Next.js Explained: Open Source for Marketing Development48:17 — From Vibe Code to Production: The Last Mile Problem51:03 — Data Analysis Without the Wait: LLMs Democratizing Insights54:20 — The Entrepreneurial Marketer: Why Technical Fluency Is Required This episode is brought to you by Lightricks. LTX is the all-in-one creative suite for AI-driven video production; built by Lightricks to take you from idea to final 4K render in one streamlined workspace.Powered by LTX-2, our next-generation creative engine, LTX lets you move faster, collaborate seamlessly, and deliver studio-quality results without compromise. Try it today at ltx.studio Mission.org is a media studio producing content alongside world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Discover how combining strategic thinking, integrated campaigns, and strong team execution transforms marketing from a chaotic expense into a predictable growth engine. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Andrew Seidman, COO and Co-Founder of Digital Reach Agency, a former professional poker player turned marketing strategist who helps global enterprises and well-funded startups achieve measurable growth. With over a decade of experience leading multi-channel campaigns using platforms like Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Demandbase, and 6sense, Andrew is known for turning complex digital challenges into streamlined, high-impact solutions. In this episode, he shares lessons on building repeatable processes, integrating teams, and leveraging data to drive meaningful results. Key Takeaways: → The importance of focusing on process rather than short-term results in marketing and operations. → Understanding the core challenges companies face in generating qualified leads and pipeline. → The value of integrating branding, content, digital experience, and revenue operations into one cohesive strategy. → How multi-channel campaigns deliver measurable impact across platforms like Google, LinkedIn, and social media. → Scaling teams effectively while maintaining culture, accountability, and alignment across geographies. Andrew Seidman is the COO and Co-Founder of Digital Reach Agency, where he has played a key role since 2013. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Andrew works closely with global enterprises to develop and implement strategies for Account-Based Marketing (ABM), Demand Generation, and Product-Led Growth (PLG) motions. He leads global advertising campaigns using platforms like Google, LinkedIn, Bing, Facebook, Demandbase, 6sense, and Terminus. Andrew coordinates resources to drive the agency's growth while providing support to the sales and technology teams to ensure exceptional customer service. With over 12 years of experience, Andrew is dedicated to delivering end-to-end digital strategies that drive success for clients around the world. Connect With Andrew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalreachagency/ X: https://x.com/digitalreachb2b Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalReachAgency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-reach-agency/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Digitalreachagency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Kara welcomes Betsy Fore, author of the bestselling book Built on Purpose: Discover Your Deep Inner Why and Manifest the Business of Your Dreams. Betsy is a two-time founder, former CEO, investor, and community builder whose work spans consumer innovation, Indigenous entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven leadership.Before becoming an investor, Betsy founded WonderWoof and co-founded Tiny Organics, scaling both into multimillion-dollar companies rooted in solving deeply personal problems. She is also the Co-Founder of Natives Rising, now the largest community of Indigenous technologists and founders, and today serves as Founding Partner of Velveteen Ventures, investing in solutions that will improve life for the next seven generations.In Built on Purpose, Betsy reveals the inner framework behind her own journey — from showing up five times at Mind Candy with no appointment, to rebuilding her life after a near-fatal accident, to pitching on Shark Tank, to helping founders uncover their “Deep Inner Why.” She blends neuroscience, purpose, and practical tools to show how creators and leaders can manifest the businesses and lives they feel called to build.In this episode, Betsy opens up about the experiences that shaped her, the science behind manifestation, and why the most successful founders are also the most aligned. We discuss how to uncover your Deep Inner Why, how to turn intuition into action, what her Indigenous values taught her about leadership, and why purpose isn't just personal — it's a business strategy. She also shares how motherhood, community, and resilience continue to drive her work and her investments.Whether you're a founder, a leader, or someone searching for deeper clarity in your work, this conversation is packed with wisdom, insight, and inspiration. Don't miss it! 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 Betsy Fore and Built on Purpose:https://www.betsyfore.com/https://www.instagram.com/betsyforehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/betsyfore Sponsored By:LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/784
If we ever had a genuine democracy (and I would argue we never have) then it is clearly disintegrating now, along with the entire system with which it was entwined. Everyone agrees we need something new, what we don't necessarily agree on across the board is the design of this new thing. This week's guests are two people who spend their lives imagining how things might be different, particularly in the US, where even the pretence of democracy has been abandoned. Dr John Izzo is a friend of the podcast. Once an ordained Minister in a Presbyterian Church, he's now a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader focused on social responsibility and intergenerational integration. He's a a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center in Washington DC, and a Board Member of the Elders Action Network and the Elders Climate Action group. Most notably in terms of what we're talking about here, he's co-host of The Way Forward Regenerative Conversations Podcast on which I heard him speaking to our other guest, Suzette Brooks Masters. Suzette describes herself as a sometime Cassandra who sees around the corner; a serial social entrepreneur, and a thought leader and strategist in the fields of democracy, governance and futures.She has degrees in Economics from Amherst College and Cambridge University, and a Law degree from Harvard. She has spent much of her working life as a strategist working on immigration, inclusion and democracy. She is currently Senior Fellow and Director of Democracy Innovation at the Democracy Funders Network and Co-Founder of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance. So listen in for a 3-way conversation on the nature of power, community and change as we move into the new year. John on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnizzo/John's showreel: https://vimeo.com/248012255?fl=pl&fe=vlJohn's website: www.drjohnizzo.comJohn's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1adiRng-Ab3d3Wos9pFjAA The Way Forward Regenerative Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-forward-regenerative-conversations/id1651941803Episode with Suzette: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-way-forward-regenerative-conversations/id1651941803?i=1000704364583The Way Forward on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RegenerativeConversationsSuzette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-brooks-masters-0614981bDemocracy Funders Network https://www.democracyfundersnetwork.org/Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance https://www.ffaa-us.org/Suzette's recent report - Becoming Futures Ready: How Philanthropy can leverage strategic foresight for democracy https://www.democracyfundersnetwork.org/resources/2024/10/3/becoming-futures-ready-how-philanthropy-can-leverage-strategic-foresight-for-democracyIf you'd like to support us, there is a Patreon page, but we're not going to link to it, because, honestly, the best way is to come and join the Accidental Gods Membership: that way you can share in the ideas, the programme that will help you connect to the Web of Life in ways that will last—and you can come to the Gatherings half price. Or if that doesn't appeal, come along to one of the Gatherings. Or buy a subscription/Gathering for a friend... do something that feels like a good exchange of energy and minimises our connection with old economic paradigm. Remember that if any of this is difficult, contact us and we'll find something that works for you. Details below: What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered by our Accidental Gods Programme, it's 'Honouring Fear as your Mentor' on Sunday 8th February 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member -but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here
What if your biggest edge isn't what you buy, but where you hold it? In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Henry Yoshida, CFP®, Rocket Dollar CEO & Co-Founder, who shares how his earlier robo-advisor exit to Goldman Sachs and years as an advisor led to a digital platform for self-directed IRAs holding private and alternative assets. Starting his career at Merrill Lynch during the dot-com bust, he built deep retirement expertise and now oversees a trust company with roughly $12B in alternatives and 9,000+ registered investments. Yoshida explains why asset location can outperform asset selection and why retail access to private markets is set to grow. Key Takeaways: → How Rocket Dollar provides infrastructure while investors source their own deals. → How Rocket Dollar doesn't manufacture or recommend investments. → Why asset location is crucial. → Why innovation is critical as incumbents eye alternatives. Henry Yoshida, CFP®, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rocket Dollar. He was previously the founder of venture capital-backed Robo-advisor retirement plan platform Honest Dollar (acquired by Goldman Sachs in 2016), the founder of MY Group LLC (acquired by Captrust), and spent 10 years at Merrill Lynch. Henry is also a Certified Financial Planner and has brought multiple innovative products and methodologies to the market. Yoshida graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and holds an MBA from Cornell University. He lives in Austin with his two daughters. Connect With Henry: Website: https://www.rocketdollar.com/ https://bit.ly/4nKw0WT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitfinancehenry/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryyoshida/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle McWaters is the creative force behind Designsake Studio and co-founder of Sardine Eyewear, building brands with intention, strategy, and joy. In this episode, she joins Kara to share how she's creating meaningful, lasting brands while navigating the challenges of launching product-based businesses. They dive into brand positioning, strategy, customer experience, and how to grow sustainably without losing integrity. Danielle also explores personal evolution, reconnecting with your creativity, and embracing whimsy in life and work. If you're building a brand, craving more creativity, or leading with purpose, this episode is packed with inspiration. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Danielle McWaters and Her Ventures 03:12 Career Path and the Launch of Designsake Studio 05:59 Transitioning to Eyewear: The Birth of Sardin 08:52 The Importance of Positioning in Branding 12:07 The Role of Strategy in Business Success 14:59 Navigating Brand Identity and Consumer Connection 18:01 The Challenge of Balancing Sales and Strategy 21:03 The Essence of Brand Purpose and Integrity 23:55 The Need for Whimsy and Individuality in Fashion 26:53 Embracing Change and Self-Expression 29:43 Reflecting on Childhood Imagination and Creativity 31:28 Embracing Whimsy and Authenticity in Style 33:13 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Identity 36:38 The Importance of Internal Validation 39:49 Choosing Agency and Direction in Life 41:34 Building a Purpose-Driven Business 47:01 Navigating Product Development and Sustainability 54:50 Rapid Fire Reflections and Personal Insights he Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What really changes when your net worth jumps from $1 million to $10 million, and beyond? In this episode, Tad Fallows shares rare, data-driven insights from thousands of first-generation wealth creators navigating tax strategy, alternative investing, estate planning, and life after liquidity. Listen now to learn how sophisticated investors think beyond Wall Street. Key Takeaways To Listen For The real financial challenges that appear after a major liquidity event How Long Angle pools capital to access top-tier private investments Music royalties explained: predictable cash flow from intellectual property Why private credit and energy stand out for consistent income Practical tax strategies wealthy investors actually use, and what to avoid Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Unconventional Success by David F. Swensen | Kindle and Hardcover Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover About Tad FallowsTad Fallows is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Long Angle, a private community for financially independent individuals and families. Long Angle provides a trusted space for members to connect, share insights, and learn from each other on topics ranging from investing and tax strategies to philanthropy, family governance, and personal fulfillment. Tad's background includes building and leading businesses in the technology and financial sectors, with a focus on creating platforms that foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among high-net-worth families. Connect with Tad Website: Long Angle Podcast: Navigating Wealth Podcast | Apple Podcasts and Spotify LinkedIn: Tad Fallows | Long Angle Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/. Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554
Tzvika Graiver is the co-founder and CEO of RoboChute, the company reinventing how buildings manage trash chutes using smart, autonomous robots. With a background in law and a deep commitment to environmental innovation, Tzvika brings a unique blend of strategic insight and operational grit to the built world. RoboChute's system proactively cleans, monitors, and extends the life of garbage chutes—already delivering healthier air and lower costs in buildings across Israel. Tzvika is also the longtime Chairman of KeepOlim, a nonprofit supporting new immigrants in Israel through business development and community advocacy. Whether launching robotics or empowering new communities, he's focused on building smarter, more inclusive buildings and cities from the inside out.(01:35) The Problem with Garbage Chutes(05:46) Cost & Maintenance of Garbage Chutes(07:49) VC on hardware vs. software(12:06) Challenges & Opportunities in Robotics(21:16) Future of Real Estate & Robotics(24:02) Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on September 22nd-24th, 2026. As a friend of Tangent, you can save $300 on your All-Access pass(24:51) Robots in Real Estate Operations(25:16) The Importance of Building Automation(27:06) Innovative Solutions for Waste Management(28:23) The Role of AI in Building Management(32:03) The Rise & Fall of Roomba / iRobot & Amazon's Blocked Acquisition(35:14) Competition with Chinese Manufacturers(42:22) Collaboration Superpower: Hannah Szenes (Wiki) & Lucius Tarquinius Priscus (Wiki)
What if buying a home could be more affordable and less stressful? That's exactly what Ben Bear and TurboHome are making possible. In this episode, I'm talking to Ben Bear, co-founder and CEO of TurboHome, a game-changing platform that is reimagining the home-buying process. TurboHome cuts out unnecessary costs by offering a flat-fee model instead of traditional commissions, making it easier for people to save money and get into homes faster. We also dive into the bigger picture of homeownership and its importance in building wealth and strengthening communities. Ben shares his entrepreneurial journey and how he's disrupting an industry that's been the same for decades. Here are the highlights: -Revolutionizing Home Buying: TurboHome's platform empowers buyers to take control of their process while saving thousands in the transaction. -The End of the Traditional Commission Model: Why the 3% commission doesn't work in today's digital world, and how TurboHome is changing the game. -Building Wealth through Homeownership: Ben explains how owning a home still remains one of the best ways to build long-term wealth, and how TurboHome helps make that possible. -Seizing Opportunities from Regulatory Change: How Ben turned regulatory challenges into an advantage for innovation in the housing market. -The Power of Trust and Early Success: Building trust with early adopters and turning great customer experiences into momentum for growth. About the guest: Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO of TurboHome, an Oakland-based startup focused on making homeownership more affordable. The platform combines AI tools with a network of local real estate agents to offer a full service home buying experience for 70% less than a traditional Realtor. In its first year of operations, homebuyers have purchased $300M of properties while saving $6M in commissions. Ben is an experienced entrepreneur who was previously CEO at Spin Scooters (acquired by Ford) and VP Sales @ Vungle (acquired by Blackstone). He has built his career focusing on opportunities to solve big societal problems like housing and transportation unlocked by regulatory change. Connect with Ben: Website: https://www.turbohome.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwbear/ Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, takes a deeper look at why so many goals fail - and makes the case that it's not a lack of motivation, discipline, or strategy that holds us back, but a misunderstanding of suffering. Using the backdrop of New Year's resolutions and goal-setting frameworks like SMART goals, Darryl explores why enthusiasm fades, why accountability alone often falls short, and why discomfort is an unavoidable, and necessary, part of meaningful growth. Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and real-world observations, this episode reframes suffering not as failure, but as a process that builds perseverance, character, and long-term hope. Key highlights of the episode include: Why most goals fail despite strong intentions, clear plans, and accountability systems. How discomfort, delay, and inconvenience - not catastrophe, are often the true forms of suffering we avoid. Why embracing struggle can create stronger habits, deeper character, and more durable results. The importance of perspective when facing setbacks, and how understanding others' struggles can reframe our own. How community, collaboration, and shared accountability make suffering lighter and progress more sustainable. Why focusing on long-term outcomes, not short-term pain, is critical to lasting personal and financial growth. If you've ever wondered why change feels harder than it should, or why progress stalls even when you "know what to do," this episode offers a powerful mindset shift. Whether your goals involve health, finances, relationships, or personal growth, Darryl's message is a reminder that growth rarely happens without discomfort - and that endurance, built over time, is what ultimately leads to hope. For more insights and to connect with a PAX Financial Group advisor, visit www.PAXFinancialGroup.com. If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who could use the encouragement. Resources: www.thewealthadvisor.com/article/making-fortunes-and-letting-it-ride-13-new-year-investing-resolutions www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKVAGxoU2AM www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/question-of-the-day-what-percent-of-lottery-winners-eventually-go-bankrupt/
Are you facing the pressure to reinvent your business before it's too late? Imagine your cash flow vanishing, your team at risk, and your market shifting overnight.In this candid, deeply human episode, Sivana Brewer talks to Ruth Velez, COO and co-founder of Vinali Group, who led her company from the brink of collapse during COVID through a string of audacious pivots to global growth. Ruth exposes the real emotional rollercoaster behind leading with your partner, building culture across borders, hiring and keeping amazing talent, and never losing faith, no matter how chaotic it gets.This episode isn't just about operations, it's about surviving, adapting, and growing stronger together. Listen now to avoid the pain of stalling out, wasting years on the wrong models, or letting fear keep you stuck. Don't miss Ruth's rare, actionable insights. You won't get this level of honesty or inside story anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The bold moment Ruth and her husband decided failure was NOT an option[02:50] – How COVID nearly destroyed their staffing business—and the exact pivot that saved them[03:59] – Recruiting from Colombia: training from scratch to building a cross-border powerhouse[05:45] – Nearshoring vs. offshoring: hidden advantages for cost, culture, trust[08:52] – Security, HR, and team-building—the true reasons to use a staffing partner[12:00] – Grit and transparency: the secret to client loyalty during chaos[17:48] – Marriage + business: the COO/CEO dynamic, picking which wild ideas to follow[24:06] – Being the “options queen”—conquering doubts and finding your strengths[33:42] – Building legacy: raising entrepreneurial kids in a family business[35:34] – Only work with clients who TRULY fit—how that changed everythingAbout the GuestRuth Velez is COO and co-founder of Vinali Group, an international nearshore staffing company headquartered in Orlando, FL with offices in Colombia and across Latin America. Ruth is known for operational excellence, culture-building, and helping US companies leverage nearshoring for both trust and talent.
Lavinia Errico is the co-founder of Equinox, the largest luxury fitness business in the world, and is the founder of Joylift. Lavinia joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Lavinia and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: entrepreneurship, leadership, personal and professional growth, team building, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, and much more.
In episode #1705 of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston sits down with Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia and President of the Knowledge Standards Foundation. They delve into the origins of Wikipedia, discussing its transformation from a promising start to its current challenges with bias and neutrality. Sanger provides a deep dive into the philosophical and operational shifts that have affected the platform, scrutinizing how left-wing ideologies and conflict have influenced its direction. They also explore the potential role of AI and platforms like Grokipedia in shaping the future of knowledge management. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the importance of neutrality, the evolution of online encyclopedias, and what's next in the quest for unbiased information. https://larrysanger.org/nine-theses/ https://x.com/lsanger 00:00 Intro 01:13 Founding of #wikipedia 04:36 Wikipedia's Early Challenges 06:50 Shift in Wikipedia's Ideology 08:00 Bias in Encyclopedias 11:14 #LeftWing Influence in Academia 15:24 Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Wikipedia 20:34 Achieving Unbiased Content 32:16 AI and #grokipedia 34:41 Initial Impressions of Grokipedia 35:16 Comparing Grokipedia and Wikipedia 36:31 Challenges with LLMs in Grokipedia 42:09 Public Rating and Feedback for Wikipedia 44:50 Future Projects and Ideas 55:39 The Importance of Trustworthy Knowledge 01:03:52 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Plans
There was a time when a movie title sequence was just the moment you grabbed your popcorn and waited for the real show to start. But in the mid-90s and early 2000's, that changed forever with films like Seven and shows like Mad Men and Stranger Things. The title sequence became a prologue—a metaphor for the film itself. This is a preview of a premium episode. To listen to the full interview, head over to our Substack:https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/mikon-van-gastel Our guest today, Mikon Van Gastel, was right there in the trenches of that revolution. After a formative and intense education at the Cranbrook Academy of Art—where the only teachers were artists in residence and your toughest critics were your peers—Mikon cut his teeth at the legendary studio Imaginary Forces. Today, Mikon is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sibling Rivalry, a hybrid brand studio and production company he founded with his best friend, Joe Wright. They've built a reputation for work that blurs the lines between branding, storytelling, and architecture.z In this episode, we explore the sheer scale of modern experience design. Mikon takes us behind the scenes of his work for the Sphere in Las Vegas—a venue he calls the “Champions League of content creation”. We discuss how to design for shared emotion, balancing the “collective gasp” of a 20,000-person audience with moments of intimate connection. We also dig into the business of creativity. Mikon opens up about the “sleepless nights” of running an agency in a project-based economy and how he refuses to transition fully into a management role, preferring to write treatments and stay hands-on with the work on nights and weekends. Whether you are designing software interfaces or directing films, Mikon's philosophy on collaboration and stripping away the noise to serve the core idea is something we can all learn from. Bio Mikon van Gastel is Director, CEO, and Co-Founder of creative agency Sibling Rivalry, based in New York and Miami. Originally from Holland, he earned his MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art before launching his career at Imaginary Forces, where he designed award-winning title sequences for feature films and theatrical trailers. Van Gastel's work spans multiple disciplines, with notable projects in architecture and experience design including MoMA's interactive signage system, BMW World in Munich, the digital displays at Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Center Oculus, and most recently, immersive films for the world's first keynote inside The Sphere in Las Vegas. He also created a VR series with renowned curator Paola Antonelli. He continues to direct commercial campaigns and product launches for major brands including Apple TV+, Ford, Google, Target, BVLGARI, and Vogue, working with high-profile talent such as Drake, Taylor Swift, Lionel Messi, and Lewis Hamilton. Van Gastel speaks internationally about design integration and emerging industry trends at cultural and educational institutions worldwide. *** This is a premium episode on Design Better. We release two premium episodes per month, along with two free episodes for everyone. Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid ***
She helped redefine premium soda. Now she's rethinking the martini. In this episode, Sharelle Klaus shares how the lessons, missteps and successes of building DRY Soda informed the launch of Second Sip, a lower-proof gin designed for today's intentional drinker. Sharelle reflects on how her second act is more focused and collaborative, shaped by patience, humility, and a deeper understanding of distribution strategy, brand clarity and long-term scale. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Sharelle Klaus, Co-Founder, Second Sip – Sharelle talks about how Second Sip, a 20% ABV gin, is designed to let people enjoy more drinking occasions without sacrificing quality. She explains how drawing on lessons from DRY Soda helped develop a brand that is focused on solving problems for consumers, bars, and distributors alike. Sharells discusses how Second Sip, which was developed with industry heavyweights Leo Robitschek and master distiller Nick Strangeway, earned validation from elite bartenders in New York and London before launch and highlights the brand's rapid on-premise success, distributor enthusiasm, and growing direct-to-consumer demand. She talks about the importance of emphasizing focus, timing, and taste to build a lifestyle gin that becomes consumers' everyday choice. Brands in this episode: Dry Soda, Second Sip
On this episode, Donna and Orlando reflect on their evolution since starting the podcast in 2019 as Orlando bids farewell to Authentically Detroit. Together they look at how time sharpens politics and encourage Detroiters to keep showing up and building power where it matters.They also sat down with the Co-Founder and Executive Director of 482Forward to discuss how their work helps Detroiters to become fully engaged participants in efforts to change Detroit for the better. 482Forward grew out of trial by fire. Many of the founding organizations had previous relationships and shared work in Detroit, but came together for a special purpose– to create the 482Forward network. Molly Sweeney and Jamila Martin, founding co-directors, convened a roundtable of community-based partners at Excellent Schools Detroit who were interested in engaging in education organizing in their neighborhoods.Together, they are creating a Detroit where every student graduates ready to become a fully engaged participant in the world, equipped with the character and the capacity to negotiate her environment and change it for the better.Sign up to gather signatures and join Love Beats Greed actions here. FOR HOT TAKES:JAMES TATE SELECTED AS DETROIT COUNCIL PRESIDENT Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Tony chats with Amrish Singh, Co-Founder and CEO at Liberate, they create customer facing AI workers for insurance agencies and carriers. They AI can answer phone calls, emails, SMS, and a lot of the other activities that don't require a license. A fascinating conversation you don't want to miss!Amrish Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrishsingh/Liberate: https://www.liberateinc.com/Video Version: https://youtu.be/3FG9PTlI15Y
Jaron Lanier, E. Glen Weyl, and Taylor Black join Beauty at Work for a wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence, innovation, and the deeper questions of meaning, faith, and human flourishing that surround emerging technologies.Jaron Lanier coined the terms Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality and is widely regarded as a founding figure of the field. He has served as a leading critic of digital culture and social media, and his books include You Are Not a Gadget and Who Owns the Future? In 2018, Wired Magazine named him one of the 25 most influential people in technology of the previous 25 years. Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Jaron is currently the Prime Unifying Scientist at Microsoft's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, which spells out “Octopus”, in reference to his fascination with cephalopod neurology. He is also a musician and composer who has recently performed or recorded with Sara Bareilles, T Bone Burnett, Jon Batiste, Philip Glass, and many others.E. Glen Weyl is Founder and Research Lead at Microsoft Research's Plural Technology Collaboratory and Co-Founder of the Plurality Institute and RadicalxChange Foundation. He is the co-author of Radical Markets and Plurality and works at the intersection of economics, technology, democracy, and social institutions.Taylor Black is Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft and the founding director of the Leonum Institute on Emerging Technologies and AI at The Catholic University of America. His background spans philosophy, law, and technology leadership.In this second part of our conversation, we talk about:1. The idea that modern technology and AI, in particular, have taken on religious or idolatrous qualities2. Why the Talmud offers a powerful model for collective intelligence without erasing individual voices3. The dangers of excessive anonymity in digital systems and AI training4. The idea of “superintelligences” as collective human systems like corporations, democracies, and religions5. Vatican-led efforts toward algorithmic ethics and the protection of human dignity6. Where Glen and Jaron disagree about human-centered AI7. AI as a tool for metacognition8. How imagination, storytelling, and shared meaning can shape the future of innovationTo learn more about Jaron, Glen and Taylor's work, you can find them at: Jaron Lanier - https://www.jaronlanier.com/ Glen Weyl - https://glenweyl.com/ Taylor Black - https://www.linkedin.com/in/blacktaylor/ Books and Resources mentioned:You Are Not a Gadget (Jaron Lanier)Who Owns the Future? (Jaron Lanier)Radical Markets (Eric Posner & E. Glen Weyl)Plurality (Audrey Tang & E. Glen Weyl)The Human Use of Human Beings (Norbert Wiener)The Fellowship of the Ring (J.R.R. Tolkien)This season of the podcast is sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust.Support the show
Welcome back to the EUVC Podcast where we dive deep into the craft of building and backing venture-scale companies in Europe.Modern software doesn't fail quietly.It fails on Black Friday.It fails while the CFO is in a board meeting.It fails when your biggest customer is mid-way through a critical workflow.And when it does, there's one brutal reality:The data is there but nobody has time to interpret it.Today we're exploring one of the most under-discussed yet mission-critical parts of building modern software: reliability in production.Joining Andreas are:
In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Eilon Reshef, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Gong, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing revenue operations and transforming the future of sales teams. Reshef shares the decade-long journey of building Gong from a data-driven conversation platform into what they call an "AI OS for Revenue Teams," serving Fortune 10 companies and pioneering the use of AI in go-to-market workflows.From capturing customer conversations to deploying AI agents that can automate mundane tasks, Reshef offers a compelling vision of where sales productivity is heading. The conversation delves into how AI is making revenue teams more efficient and effective, the transformation of traditional sales roles, and why the biggest shift isn't just in technology but in how quickly organizations can execute and adapt. If you're interested in understanding how enterprise AI is moving beyond hype to deliver measurable productivity gains, how unstructured data creates competitive advantages, and what the future holds for revenue professionals in an AI-driven world, this episode offers invaluable insights from someone building the infrastructure that's reshaping B2B sales.Chapters[00:00] Introduction and Welcome[02:15] Eilon's Background and Journey to Gong[05:30] The Origin Story: Starting Gong 10 Years Ago[08:45] First and Worst Jobs[11:00] The ChatGPT Moment and AI Acceleration[14:30] Gong's Unfair Advantage with Unstructured Data[17:00] Three Pillars of AI Transformation[21:15] The Rev Ops Revolution[24:00] Enabling Sales Teams with AI[27:30] What's Hype vs. Reality in AI for Revenue[31:00] The Future of Sales Roles and Team Structure[33:45] The Platform Strategy and Integrations[36:30] Security and Trust in Enterprise AI[39:00] Gong's Growth Trajectory and Future Plans[41:30] Voice Agents and the Future of Customer Interaction[45:00] Two Words for the Future: Efficient and Exciting[48:00] Connecting with Eilon and Hiring at GongConnect with Eilon ReshefLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eilonreshefConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazyEmail: info@shiftai.fm
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I have interviewed 1,000 entrepreneurs over 10 years. Nik Storonsky and our guest today are the two best that I have interviewed. Joining the show today; Alan Chang, Co-Founder and CEO of Fuse Energy. Alan has scaled Fuse Energy from $2M in revenue in the first year, to $20M the second year to now $400M in the third year. Like Netflix beat incumbents to own media, Revolut beat incumbents to own banking, Fuse will beat incumbents to own energy. Prior to founding Fuse, Alan was one of the first three hires at Revolut where he played a crucial role alongside Nik (Founder) in scaling the company to over $75BN valuation. AGENDA: 00:04:00 — The interview process that led to the $150M pay packet 00:05:05 — The moment I knew Revolut was going to be a $TRN company 00:06:10 — How Revolut drove speed and urgency in their teams 00:07:35 — Biggest lesson from Nik Storonsky @ Revolut 00:09:40 — If you want to build a generational company, you cannot have work-life balance 00:11:40 — What I disagreed with Nik @ Revolut on most 00:13:35 — Is Nik right that Revolut should have got a banking licence earlier? 00:15:05 — The green movement and the idea of "using less" is BS 00:22:55 — Why China is the shining light for regulation to follow 00:33:00 — What Nik at Revolut taught me about ownership and excuses 00:34:50 — The signs of truly top performing people in a team 00:36:55 — We do not have enough ambitious founders — we need to do more, not focus 00:39:55 — You need to work weekends to win 00:43:50 — Every single year we 10x revenue — now at ~$400M 00:44:35 — Why Eastern European engineers are the best Items Mentioned in Today's Show: Try NEXOS.AI for yourself with a 14-day free trial: https://nexos.ai/20vc
What if an AI agent could negotiate your car deal while you keep your phone on silent? In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Zach Shefska, Co-Founder & CEO of CarEdge, a platform using data, software, and services to make car buying fair, fast, and transparent. Zach explains how CarEdge evolved from a YouTube channel with his veteran car-salesman father into a suite of tools—pricing data, a concierge team, and an AI negotiator—that level the playing field for buyers without trying to eliminate dealerships. He shares how the business model aligns incentives, why “human-in-the-loop” AI matters, and how trust and speed can beat opacity and pressure. Key Takeaways: → CarEdge began as a YouTube channel teaching people how to buy cars and has grown into a platform with millions of monthly viewers plus tools and services that support the entire purchase journey. → The company offers negotiation-ready data, an AI negotiator that engages dealers on your behalf, and a human concierge team made up of former dealership pros who can run the process end-to-end. → Zach designed the model to avoid dealer pay-to-play by charging consumers for help, which means dealerships receive educated, motivated buyers without subscription fees or low-quality lead churn. → The mission is not to destroy dealerships but to make transactions fairer and faster, which can still serve dealer interests by improving close rates and reducing negotiation friction. → Dealership profits are typically driven by finance and insurance products rather than the new-car sale itself, so CarEdge focuses on fair vehicle pricing while educating consumers on F&I decisions. Zach Shefska is the co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, a platform dedicated to reforming the automotive retail experience through radical transparency, consumer empowerment, and digital innovation. His journey from tech executive to mission-driven entrepreneur exemplifies a deep commitment to building purpose-driven solutions that challenge exploitative norms. Connect With Zach:Website: http://www.caredge.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycaredge TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caredge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycaredge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode, Kara welcomes Gyve Safavi, Co-Founder and CEO of SURI — the award-winning sustainable electric toothbrush brand redefining how we care for our teeth, our health, and the planet.SURI was born from a simple but overlooked truth: every toothbrush you've ever owned still exists. In an industry built on disposability, Gyve and his Co-Founder, Mark Rushmore, saw an opportunity hiding in plain sight. They set out to create a beautifully designed, high-performance electric toothbrush made with better materials and built to last — resulting in a sleek aluminum body, recyclable plant-based heads, and thousands of passionate customers who believe in fewer, better products.Before launching SURI, Gyve spent years shaping global brands at Procter & Gamble, AKQA, and WPP — experiences that helped him reimagine what oral care could be. Raised in New York by immigrant parents who instilled the belief that anything was possible with enough focus, Gyve brings a thoughtful blend of purpose, discipline, and design-driven thinking to every part of the SURI journey.In this episode, Gyve shares how breaking a long-ignored category wide open required fresh thinking, how he and Mark balanced sustainability with true performance, and why community feedback has become central to SURI's evolution. He opens up about early challenges, product innovation, what's next with SURI 2.0, and how conscious entrepreneurship is reshaping consumer expectations in everyday essentials.A must-listen for anyone interested in sustainability, product innovation, consumer brands, or the art of turning a simple idea into a movement. 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 Gyve Safavi and SURI:https://www.trysuri.com/https://www.instagram.com/discoversuri/https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyvestar Sponsored By:LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free.Collective - Get fifty percent off of your first two months when you go to Collective.com/KARAGOLDINShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/karaQuo - Try Quo for free, PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo.com/karagoldinFound - Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/784
We are all built for more. This podcast helps you on that journey with tactical advice and lessons from some of the most successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and high performers in the world, such as: The Co Founder of Netflix, Co Founder of Under Armour, Andy Frisella, Chris Pronger, Dan Fleyshman, Olympic / Pro athletes, CEOs, etc. Hosted by 24 year old entrepreneur and ultra-marathon runner Jacob O'Connor.
We are all built for more. This podcast helps you on that journey with tactical advice and lessons from some of the most successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and high performers in the world, such as: The Co Founder of Netflix, Co Founder of Under Armour, Andy Frisella, Chris Pronger, Dan Fleyshman, Olympic / Pro athletes, CEOs, etc. Hosted by 24 year old entrepreneur and ultra-marathon runner Jacob O'Connor.
In this episode, we chat with Julia Dietmar, Co-Founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, a platform helping people use what they already own and make smarter fashion choices. Julia shares how a messy closet sparked her sustainability journey, how OpenWardrobe helps digitize closets and plan outfits with AI, and why the most sustainable choice is wearing what you already have. We also explore her Style Blueprint approach and the real impact of fashion's overproduction and waste.In this episode, we talk to Julia K. Dietmar, Co-Founder & CEO of OpenWardrobe, a platform helping people use what they already own, plan outfits with AI, and plug into circular options like repairs, alterations, and resale.During this episode we look at how a messy closet sparked Julia's sustainability journey and unpacks what OpenWardrobe actually does—digitize your closet, help you plan outfits, spark AI styling ideas, and plug you into repairs, alterations, and resale, while making the case that the “most sustainable” choice is usually wearing what you already own (cost-per-wear). We share practical ways to buy less and love your wardrobe more, walk through Style Blueprint 101 (your colors, body shape/silhouettes, and style personality), and get real about fashion's overproduction problem—from “52 seasons” to landfill stats and water impacts.Timestamps to relevant points within the episode, use this format:[00:00]-Intro[02:20] – Welcome to Mama Earth Talk + episode setup[03:17] – Guest intro: Julia K. Dietmar (OpenWardrobe)[04:36] – Julia's sustainable journey (personal & professional)[05:50] – What is OpenWardrobe? Tools for mindful dressing[06:52] – “I'd never have paired these!”—AI outfit ideas feedback[11:00] – Empowering consumers vs. “just buy sustainable brands”[12:40] – What is sustainable fashion? (The “30 wears” idea)[14:34] – Platform or movement? Why OW is a toolkit first[16:11] – Buying less without trying: versatility kills the urge to shop[21:28] – Style tip: don't imitate—dress for how you want to feel[23:25] – Resale & repairs: Poshmark integrations; US alterations/repairs[27:40] – Stats you can use: cost-per-wear; carbon footprint (coming later)[29:45] – From 2 to 52 seasons: the overproduction problem[31:55] – Landfill reality; existing clothes could dress six generations[33:12] – One T-shirt = ~700 gallons of water perspective[37:01] – Personal shifts: buying less; avoiding plastic packaging[37:01] – Style Blueprint deep-dive: colors, silhouettes, personality[41:33] – Brand lists by style personality & learning resources[42:56] – Final 5 begins[43:20] – Hope for the Planet[43:35] – Eco Tip of the Week[43:53] – A sustainability fact that lands in any room[44:30] – Where to find Julia & OpenWardrobeLinks from the episodes:OpenWardrobeBonus video: Wardrobe + Blueprint walk-throughYouTube Video of the podcast 30% off the Style Blueprint with code MAMMAEARTH (all caps) at checkout on OpenWardrobe.Where can people find our guest?OpenWardrobeFacebookInstagram
In this episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks with Jason Sherman, an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and educator, about the early startup mistakes that quietly shape everything that follows. Episode page with transcript, video, and more Jason shares hard-earned lessons about choosing co-founders, distinguishing “smart money” from money alone, and why MVPs should accelerate learning rather than encourage overbuilding. The conversation explores judgment, incentives, and alignment through a Lean lens — showing how optimism, unchecked assumptions, and unclear decision rights can undermine even strong ideas. This episode is especially relevant for founders, leaders, and anyone working under uncertainty who wants to turn mistakes into insight instead of regret.
Episode 206 with Robert Hornsby and Franck Tcheukado, Co Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer of Jobomax Homes, a West African real estate developer focused on delivering secure, high quality housing for Africans in the diaspora and on the continent.Robert brings a unique perspective as a former US Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur, while Franck brings deep operational leadership from managing construction and project delivery across multiple West African countries. Together, they explore why housing is one of Africa's most underappreciated economic challenges and one of its most powerful opportunities.In this episode, they explain how Jobomax Homes was created to address the trust barriers that have historically prevented diaspora capital from flowing into African real estate. The conversation explores why issues such as land title insecurity, fragmented project management, and limited access to housing finance have held the sector back, and what it takes to build a reliable alternative.Robert and Franck share how Jobomax delivers an end to end homebuilding model that brings structure, transparency, and accountability to the process of buying and building homes from abroad. They discuss maintaining international construction standards while working with local labour, and how this approach supports skills development and strengthens local construction ecosystems.What We Discuss With Robert Hornsby and Franck Tcheukado Why Africa's housing deficit is as much a trust and finance challenge as it is a construction problem.How structured real estate development can unlock diaspora investment into West African housing markets.Delivering quality housing at scale while building local talent and strengthening construction value chains.The role of housing in long term wealth creation, women's economic participation, and formalising property ownership.What the next decade could look like for African real estate, including technology adoption and the evolution of housing as an investable asset.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Carnegie Mellon University Africa Is Building the Next Generation of African Tech and Engineering Leaders? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Robert:LinkedIn - Robert Hornsby and Jobomax HomesConnect with Franck:LinkedIn - Franck TcheukadoMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk
Send us a textHenrik Werdelin is a founder and investor who has spent more than a decade building companies at the intersection of culture, technology, and consumer behavior. He co-founded BARK, the public company that redefined how millions of dog parents connect with their pets, and Prehype, the startup studio behind brands like Ro and Audos.In this episode, Henrik explores how founders can embrace AI without losing human connection, drawing from his experience as co-host of Beyond the Prompt and co-author of Me, My Customer and AI.Recognized by Fast Company and Business Insider for his creative impact, Henrik shares a practical perspective on building companies that scale while staying deeply human.In this conversation, we discuss:Why Henrik believes founders must stay close to users and how AI can deepen (not dilute) human connection.What “building companies at the edge of culture” means and why authenticity beats scale when designing for trust.How Henrik and his team use AI to speed up product development without compromising on creativity or purpose.The shift from storytelling to “storylistening” and how paying attention to customer behavior shapes better products.What the best founders get wrong about generative AI and why Henrik advocates for a more mindful approach to adoption.How roles inside companies are evolving in response to AI and what leaders can do to support creative experimentation.Resources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Henrik on LinkedInAI fun fact articleHow to Use Generative AI to Get Ahead In Your Career
Unser heutiger Gast hat Maschinenbau und Produktionstechnik an der RWTH Aachen studiert, mit Stationen in Kalifornien und Graz. Früh kombinierte er technische Neugier mit unternehmerischem Mut: Bereits 2012 gründete er sein erstes eigenes Unternehmen, ein Hightech-Start-up im Bereich industrielle Bildverarbeitung. Nach dem erfolgreichen Exit blieb er der Rolle des Gründers treu und wandte sich einem Thema zu, das für die Zukunft unseres Planeten kaum wichtiger sein könnte: der Ernährung. Heute leitet er als Mitgründer und Geschäftsführer ein BioTech-Unternehmen, das mithilfe von Mikroorganismen eine völlig neue Kategorie von Proteinen entwickelt: nachhaltig, skalierbar, nährstoffreich. Innerhalb von nur 24 Stunden entstehen dort proteinreiche Zutaten, die 60 % Eiweiß enthalten, dabei keine Allergene aufweisen und 95 % weniger CO₂ verursachen als Fleisch. Ob Tierfutter, Aquakultur oder menschliche Ernährung. Sein Ziel ist klar: Die Proteinversorgung der Zukunft braucht neue Wege. Und MicroHarvest, so der Name seiner Company, will diese Wege erschließen.. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In über 500 Podcastfolgen haben wir mit fast 700 Persönlichkeiten darüber gesprochen, was sich verändert hat und was sich noch verändern muss. Wie gelingt es, mit technologischer Innovation echte planetare Herausforderungen zu lösen – ohne in Greenwashing oder Vision-Overload zu verfallen? Wie baut man ein Unternehmen, das wissenschaftliche Exzellenz mit Skalierung, Investorenlogik und Sinn verbindet? Und wie bleibt man als Gründer selbst wirksam, wenn das Tempo hoch, die Technologie komplex und der gesellschaftliche Druck groß ist? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. 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 Jonathan Roberz. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern
Jimmy Tate joins us over a pour of Basil Hayden bourbon for a wide-ranging conversation that traces his journey from growing up in a small-town Miami on Bay Harbor Islands to becoming a key figure behind some of South Florida's most complex developments. We get into his early hustles, learning real estate the hard way on his father's construction sites, the decision to strike out on his own, and the discipline that shaped Tate Capital. Jimmy also shares lessons from rebuilding after Hurricane Andrew, seeing the 2008 crash coming early, and tackling massive projects like the Bahia Mar redevelopment, giving us a candid look at legacy, risk, and building in Miami over decades.Connect with usWant to dive deeper into Miami's commercial real estate scene? It's our favorite topic and we're always up for a good conversation. Whether you're just exploring or already making big moves, feel free to reach out at info@builtworldadvisors.com or give us a call at 305.498.9410. Prefer to connect online? Find us on LinkedIn or Instagram - we're always open to expanding the conversation. Ben Hoffman: LinkedIn Felipe Azenha: LinkedIn We extend our sincere gratitude to Büro coworking space for generously granting us the opportunity to record all our podcasts at any of their 8 convenient locations across South Florida.
On this episode of the Established Podcast, we hear from our very own Jamilah Cobitt, who hosted a discussion about building brand value. She was joined by Sara Lawhead, who is the Vice President of Thacker NYC and Polly Rodriguez, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Unbound Babes. This conversation was recorded live at one of our Monthly Innovation Circle sessions inside the Established Network. If you're not already in, you're missing out. Go to est.us/TheMIC2025 and claim your spot. Get Involved! Founders, investors, startup teams, entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs), and innovators, we invite you to join the Established Network, our digital hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide. https://established.network Watch the episode on the Established YouTube Channel at: https://soty.link/ESTYouTube Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us Subscribe to the Established podcast: https://theestablishedpodcast.com/ Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their companies to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Check out Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.established.us Connect with us on X (formerly Twitter) - @EstablishedUs Connect with us on Facebook - facebook.com/established.us
Episode 59: The Cherry on Top of Decades of Fusion Development Brandon Sorbom, Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, is helping spend $3+ billion to turn hydrogen into abundant, safe and readily available energy. In our fourth fusion episode, Brandon educates us on the most time-tested approach to fusion which uses powerful magnets. CFS hopes to deliver commercial energy by the early 2030s. 0:00 Introduction 02:33 The Journey from MIT to Commonwealth Fusion Systems 04:30 Securing Funding and Building Credibility 05:44 Understanding Fusion and Tokamaks 08:44 Brandon’s Personal Journey to Fusion 12:34 Explaining the Tokamak and Fusion Process 28:23 Neutrons and Energy Conversion 31:39 High Temperature Superconducting Material 39:26 Scaling Up Production and Cost Considerations 42:53 The SPARC Prototype and Its Challenges 48:23 Transitioning from Spark to ARC 01:04:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
For H-Hour perks, join the H-Hour Discord guild: https://discord.com/invite/KCb54MQNxd and follow H-Hour Hugh on X: https://x.com/HughKeir ****** "We need to stop regulating the product and start regulating those who misuse it." In this episode of H-Hour, host Hugh Keir interviews Tom Sherwood about his groundbreaking work with Sentra AI, an innovative technology aimed at providing mental health support for veterans and blue-light workers. They discuss Tom's journey from the military to tech, the challenges of tackling PTSD, and the role of AI in enhancing mental resilience and performance. The conversation also touches on data privacy, the resistance from existing charities, and the future of AI in mental health. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of technology, mental health, and the need for innovative support systems. https://getsentra.ai/ Tom Sherwood, a British Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sentra AI and a pioneer in trauma-informed, dual-use generative AI for mental health. Sentra AI is a 24/7 AI companion specifically engineered for acute psychological crises and long-term resilience, serving both defence and security forces and civilian populations affected by trauma.
For H-Hour perks, join the H-Hour Discord guild: https://discord.com/invite/KCb54MQNxd and follow H-Hour Hugh on X: https://x.com/HughKeir ****** In this H-Hour Icebreaker, Tom Sherwood and Hugh delve into the multifaceted world of mental health, trauma, and the role of AI. Tom shares his experiences from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, the inception of Sentra AI, and its potential impact on reducing veteran suicides. The discussion also covers mental health stigmas, the complexities of PTSD, and candid thoughts on governmental understanding and handling of AI technology. Enjoy this eye-opening conversation on resilience, innovation, and the future of mental health support. https://getsentra.ai/ Tom Sherwood, a British Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sentra AI and a pioneer in trauma-informed, dual-use generative AI for mental health. Sentra AI is a 24/7 AI companion specifically engineered for acute psychological crises and long-term resilience, serving both defence and security forces and civilian populations affected by trauma.
It's Time To Take New Territory || Sunday Sermon Kris Vallotton On December 29, 2024, Kris shared a timely message about spiritual warfare and fighting from victory as we approach the new year. Are you experiencing unusual spiritual attacks? You're not alone! Just as Nehemiah faced opposition when rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, our greatest breakthroughs often attract the fiercest resistance. Kris shares powerful personal stories from Bethel's early days and biblical insights from Nehemiah and Elijah that reveal how the enemy targets our identity and tries to make us forget our victories. Learn practical strategies to stand firm, including the surprising power of "ignore" as a spiritual weapon! Remember: when demonic opposition increases, it's not because you're doing something wrong, it's because you're doing something right. Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton-ministries/Book About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.
How is artificial intelligence transforming the way businesses operate? Can cutting-edge technology be the key to scaling success? In this episode, Ephraim Ebstein, Founder and CEO of Fit Solutions, sits down to share his insights… Fit Solutions is a $30 million IT and cybersecurity firm that helps thousands of businesses increase efficiency, reduce IT costs, and protect against cyber threats. Ephraim is also the Co-Founder of AI Integrators, a venture focused on leveraging AI to streamline business operations and optimize performance. With over 15 years in the tech industry, Ephraim has a background in managed IT services, network engineering, and cybersecurity consulting. Before founding Fit Solutions, he served as Senior Systems Engineering Team Lead at All Covered, a division of Konica Minolta. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and has a proven track record in scaling tech businesses while fostering a strong company culture. In this discussion, we cover: The difference between an enterprise and a medium-sized business. How AI "employees" are transforming customer service and operational efficiency. Why company culture and leadership systems are essential to business growth. How AI and automation are reducing costs while driving revenue. Find out more about Fit Solutions and their AI initiatives by visiting their website!
We begin the new year on SmarterMarkets™ with Part Two of our Holiday Special 2025: The Year in Review. This week, we're continuing to revisit the conversations with our guests that helped us understand and articulate the themes that would come to define 2025. It was the year in which we discovered that this was not the energy transition that we were expecting; and the year in which a new geopolitical reality emerged and old geopolitical concerns resurfaced. It was the year featuring a tale of two carbon markets and the need for new weather markets to manage the risks posed by reliance on renewable power. And 2025 was the year in which there was both a new gold rush and a rush into tokenization. We hope you'll sit back, relax, and enjoy Part Two of our Holiday Special 2025: The Year in Review. Our guests in order of appearance: Josh Crumb – Founder & CEO, Abaxx Technologies SM229 – 5.3.2025 – Gold for the 21st Century Steve Lowe – Strategic Advisor for Precious Metals, Abaxx and Former Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Base and Precious Metals, Scotiabank SM231 – 5.17.2025 – Gold for the 21st Century Sunil Kashyap – Managing Director at FinMet Pte Ltd., Singapore SM224 – 3.29.2025 – Gold for the 21st Century Wade Brennan – CEO & Co-Founder, Kilo Capital SM225 – 4.5.2025 – Gold for the 21st Century Thom McMahon – Co-Founder, Abaxx Technologies SM235 – 6.14.2025 – Gold for the 21st Century Albert Cheng – CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) SM240 – 7.19.2025 – Summer Playlist 2025 Ian Forester – Head of Product, Abaxx Technologies SM254 – 10.25.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization Riley Hughes – Co-Founder & CEO, Trinsic SM258 – 11.22.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization Carrie Jaquith – Global Head of Digital Product, Abaxx Technologies SM257 – 11.15.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization Leah Wald – Digital Title Lead, Abaxx Technologies SM261 – 12.13.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization Walt Lukken – President & CEO, FIA SM262 – 12.20.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization Josh Crumb – Founder & CEO, Abaxx Technologies SM253 – 10.18.2025 – Re-engineering Tokenization
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Show NotesMusic placement has quietly become one of the most powerful engines shaping how audiences discover new artists. In this episode of Music Evolves, host Sean Martin speaks with Chris SD, music producer and founder focused on connecting independent songwriters with film, television, and media opportunities, about how music moves from personal creation into shared cultural moments.The conversation centers on sync licensing not as a shortcut, but as a parallel creative economy. Chris SD explains that music supervisors, the professionals responsible for sourcing music for screen, are not looking for imitation or trend chasing. They are listening for authenticity. Songs that already exist, written without a brief or a pitch in mind, often resonate more deeply because they carry emotional truth rather than calculated intent.Why Indie Music Wins Screen TimeIndependent artists play a critical role in modern film and television. Budget realities often make major label catalogs impractical, while independent creators offer flexibility, ownership clarity, and creative alignment. This shifts the opportunity structure. Artists who control their masters and publishing are easier to work with and faster to license, which matters in production schedules driven by speed.Exposure matters as much as payment. A single placement can introduce an artist to millions of viewers in a context that builds emotional association rather than passive listening. That connection often leads to discovery, touring opportunities, and long-term audience growth.Technology as a Tool, Not the AuthorThe episode also addresses the growing conversation around AI in music creation. Chris SD draws a clear distinction between technology as a production aid and technology as a replacement for human authorship. Current legal frameworks and copyright realities prevent fully AI-generated music from being licensed for film and television. More importantly, the emotional nuance required for storytelling still depends on human experience.The message is consistent throughout the discussion. Music that endures is not built on novelty or automation alone. It survives because it reflects something real. Sync licensing rewards that honesty rather than undermines it.For artists navigating visibility, rights, and sustainability, this conversation reframes placement not as selling out, but as participation in a larger storytelling ecosystem.GuestChris SD, Musician, Producer, and Founder of Sync Songwriter | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sd/HostSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ResourcesAttend The Sync Songwriter Music Supervisor Panel: coming soon...More From Sean MartinMore from Music Evolves: https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcastMusic Evolves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtWMusic Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/Line of Sight Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7400591548452667392/ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazineBe sure to share and subscribe!Keywordssean martin, chris sd, sync, licensing, music, film, television, independent, supervisors, creativity, art, artist, musician, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Send us a textJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is joined by Dr. Amy Albright: Executive Coach and CEO and Co-Founder of Holon!This is PT. 1 of a two part conversation where we dive into the expertise and trailblazing that Dr. Albright specializes in when it comes to human potential bridging together Business strategy, neuroscience, health, and spirituality!In PT.1, We dive into the early beginnings of Dr. Albright beginning to study the brain from her UC Irvine college days to search for answers on how humans work.We also discover the story behind the founding of Holon with her partner: Dr. DREW Pierson to create groundbreaking programs that combine neurofeedback technology with transformative personal and spiritual development practices.Not to mention, we dive briefly into the relationship between brain activity and expanding consciousness! If you are interested on how to unlock the power of brain, body, and soul, then this is the episode for you!Be sure to visit holonexperience.com and follow DR. Amy Albright on Instagram @dramyalbright to keep up with journey of Holon!Hit that follow/subscribe button on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss a single episode of the show!Visit https://buymeacoffee.com/cphfwb to join the HFWB community with your choice of 3 tiers with exclusive benefits included into each tier to support the growth of the show!Leave a rating/review to help more peers tune in so they can become empowered with information provided by Clifton Pope and all guests involved with the show!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHB https://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESS https://normotim.com/HEALTHFIT https://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast Series Please support the mission behind each product/services as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!
On today's episode, Kara welcomes Adam Bedford, Co-Founder and CEO of Sans — the fast-growing home-wellness brand reimagining clean air and water through thoughtful design and advanced purification technology.Adam's journey began far from the typical startup playbook — in his mother's kitchen in Spain, where clean water wasn't a given and wellness was simply a way of life. Decades before it was mainstream, his mom installed reverse osmosis at home, sparking Adam's early fascination with how our environment shapes our health.That personal foundation eventually led Adam to co-found Sans in the earliest days of COVID — bootstrapping the brand from day one alongside his co-founder, John Fanelly. Their belief was simple but bold: wellness products shouldn't force people to choose between function and design. Today, that vision has propelled Sans into a leading DTC home-wellness brand on track to hit nine figures in 2026 — all without a single dollar of outside investment.In this episode, Adam shares the origin story behind Sans, how he transitioned from EdTech to hardware, what he learned bootstrapping a category-defining wellness brand, and why design, simplicity, and accessibility are at the core of everything Sans builds. We also dive into the future of air and water purification, whole-home wellness, and what it really takes to scale a consumer hardware company without VC backing.Adam's story is a powerful example of intuition, focus, and building something meaningful — and beautiful — for the modern home. 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 Adam Bedford and Sans:https://www.livesans.comhttps://www.instagram.com/live.sans/https://www.tiktok.com/@live.sanshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bedfordadam/ Sponsored By:LinkedIn Jobs - Head to LinkedIn.com/KaraGoldin to post your job for free. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/783