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In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim visit part 2 of a case study of a successful digital marketing campaign for a personal injury law firm. They emphasize the importance of emotive copywriting, a prominent phone number, and urgent call to action to boost conversions. Utilizing authentic user-generated content (UGC) relevant to the target audience is also highlighted. The hosts stress simplicity in advertising, understanding the target audience, and crafting resonant messaging. They delve into traffic harmonization, employing multiple platforms and targeting strategies for maximum ad effectiveness. Listeners are provided with specific examples and timestamps, facilitating easy application of these concepts to their own digital marketing efforts.Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to Perpetual Traffic00:00:02 - The Case Study That Changed Everything00:01:44 - Unveiling Creative Strategies: Steps 3 and 400:02:11 - Unlocking the Power of Avatars and Messaging00:04:44 - Tailored Strategies for Each Platform00:08:56 - Inside the Creative Lab: Game-Changing Insights00:17:05 - Mastering Landing Page Optimization for Maximum Impact00:21:51 - How We Achieved Results: The Full Story00:23:36 - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Your Next StepLINKS AND RESOURCES:Tier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comMongoose MediaPerpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Lauren on Instagram and Connect with Ralph on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:Unbounce - Code PT10offFree Snapchat Credits

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis continues. Aided by the many allies they've made throughout their adventures, the PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17. This is part 2 of the session.Check out my sci-fi novel, Critical Balance.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

The world of AI communicationAnyone can create high-quality content, and natural dialogue can now be had beyond language barriers. Avatars also allow for safe and rich self-expression. With these technologies, we are entering a new era of digital communication where creation, sharing, and experience are assisted by AI.For example, content generation automation has made it easy to automatically generate and distribute scripts, images, and videos. With the development of avatar technology, the diversification of expressions through personal avatars and sample avatars and the need for "avatar identity authentication" to replace traditional face recognition have arisen. You can promote the ideas and worldviews that you and your team feel as AI video films.In terms of innovation in communication, real-time translation is now possible with multilingual support, and conversation response speed has increased dramatically. Furthermore, the evolution of AI voice generation technology has made it possible to create more fluent speech and natural movements. Branding with your own voice as an avatar or other avatar characters will also become possible through advanced security, authentication systems, and ethics engines.These advances suggest new forms of future communication that complement human communication. Realizing multilingual real-time meetings with multiple avatars and seamless production flows from ideas to story distribution. And the evolution of meetings through meeting intelligence will make it possible to visualize and share creative value and support the generation of strategic images.*Future script / Marcury Vision LLC*Image/Using of Midjourney *Voice/Using of ELEVENT LABShttps://www.marcury-vision.com

#365 In this episode of the Let It In podcast, Guy welcomed back Thomas Campbell for an insightful conversation on exploring other realities, consciousness, and the nature of life and death. Thomas shared his experiences of traversing different virtual realities, interacting with beings beyond Earth, and understanding the essence of consciousness. They discussed how consciousness grows through multiple lifetimes, the roles one can undertake in different realities, and how intent can alter future probabilities. Tom also touched on overcoming the fear of death and the importance of making low-entropy, love-based choices. He offered practical advice for those seeking to explore these concepts through his online resources and workshops. This episode delved deep into profound themes, resonating with both new listeners and longtime followers of Tom's work. About Thomas: Thomas W. Campbell is the author of Tom's Park and the My Big TOE trilogy that “unifies science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics, mind and matter, purpose and meaning, the normal and the paranormal”. The attributes assigned by some theologians to their concept of God are very similar to the attributes of the LCS, the larger consciousness system as scientifically derived by Tom.  Tom has said for over a decade that the next big cultural and scientific paradigm shift is virtual reality. Virtual reality is now a more widely accepted concept in science and technology. Tom combines a fundamental understanding of consciousness and virtual reality to back up this prediction with a logically and scientifically derived My Big TOE theory.  This theory explains most of the remaining big questions in both physics and metaphysics”. Tom's model of Consciousness derives Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, eliminates quantum weirdness, and builds a scientific foundation under much of what was previously deemed “paranormal”.  This comprehensive, logical, and scientific explanation of both objective and subjective reality perfectly defines a Big TOE. A former NASA physicist, Tom worked as a large complex systems analyst by day and collected evidential information in the larger consciousness system by night.  Tom delivers information through his unique abilities and experience that you will not find anywhere else. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - What He Sees Beyond This Reality Is MIND-BLOWING! Avatars, Death & Your Soul's Mission (01:12) - Introduction to the Podcast (04:22) - The Power of Intent and Connection (19:13) - Understanding Life and Death (41:22) - Exploring Other Realities (42:23) - Interacting with Other Realities (47:13) - Parallel Processing in Multiple Realities (50:17) - The Nature of Information and Consciousness (54:11) - Tom's Mission and Writing Journey (59:17) - Learning and Growing Through Experiences (01:08:40) - The Role of Love and Service in Consciousness (01:16:48) - Resources for Exploring Consciousness How to Contact Thomas Campbell:www.my-big-toe.comwww.facebook.com/TWCMBTmbtevents.comwww.youtube.com/user/twcjr44   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

This Oscar Race Checkpoint talks about the Academy's New Invitees, the James Bond Franchises' next director and casting rumors, upcoming TIFF World Premieres + release updates for potential contenders, and there's some initial reactions to F1 and M3GAN 2.0 in a Box Office Report. ACADEMY NEWS: New Academy Members & Board of Governors - 1:33 007 NEWS - A Deep Dive into all the News & Casting Rumors: Denis Villeneuve hired as the next director of Bond 26 + Writer Possibilities - 6:38 Casting Rumors on the Top of the List + Other Potential Candidates - 12:16 FUTURE MOVIE NEWS: James Cameron's Ghosts of Hiroshima & News on Avatars 4 & 5 - 38:49 James Cameron's The Devils + AlsoMike's Love for Joe Abercrombie Books - 40:51 TIFF World Premieres & Opening Night Film Announcements - 46:45 RELEASE DATE UPDATES - 49:52 Nouvelle Vague, It Was Just An Accident, Sentimental Value, The Mastermind and Train Dreams all get release dates. Plus, there's a discussion on how NEON has done well with October and November releases in the past. BOX OFFICE UPDATE: F1 Initial Reactions / Teaser Review + Discussion on Apple's Theatrical Commitment - 54:31 M3GAN 2.0's lackluster Debut + the rest of the Top 5 - 1:01:01 OUTRO: We have exciting plans for the rest of this week and next. So stay tuned to the feed for future episodes. Plus, it is wise to enjoy your summer picnics and vacations. Hopefully you can still include us at MMO in your plans as you travel and kick back. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

"If you could preserve your loved one in a digital body, would you do it?"This week, we're confronting the uncomfortable reality of AI grief bots - programs and companies providing artificially generated versions of your loved ones after their death.This conversation could go on for days, so while this just scratches the surface of the topic, it's worthwhile to get your thoughts going about the ethical and emotional ramifications of this technology and the way we grieve.Links + Resources from this episode: The Restorative Grief ProjectJoshua Barbeau's experienceJoin our PatreonConnect on social media (@MandyCapehart)

What if you could translate any video into any language—instantly—and make it look like the speaker was really speaking it?   In this episode of Eye on AI, host Craig Smith sits down with Jeff Liu, founder and CEO of Akool, to explore how AI avatars and real-time video translation are eliminating global language barriers. With a background at Apple, Google, and Stanford, Jeff is leading Akool to the frontier of generative AI: cloning faces, voices, and emotions in live video streams.   We dive into the technical architecture behind Akool's real-time avatars, the role of large language models in translation latency, and what the future looks like when the need to "learn languages" may disappear.   Whether you're a content creator, marketer, technologist, or just curious about what's next in AI and communication, this episode is a must-listen. Stay Updated: Craig Smith on X:https://x.com/craigss Eye on A.I. on X: https://x.com/EyeOn_AI   (00:00) Creating Digital Clones with AI (01:20) Jeff Liu's Journey from Big Tech to Startup Founder (02:54) What Akool Does and Who It's For (07:11) Inside the Live AI Avatar Suite (10:32) How Akool Powers Real-Time AI Avatars (16:05) Solving Language Translation with Avatars (21:40) Translating YouTube Videos with One Click (28:36) The Technology Behind Real-Time Translation (33:22) Competing with Tech Giants Like Google (36:26) Akool's Vision (39:36) Avatar Types: Instant, Studio, and Ultra explained (43:39) Building Emotional Nuance into Voice and Video

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis begins. The PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the final battle at the World Axis begins. The PCs fight for the survival of Primordia itself. They are now level 17.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Send us a textAI is here to stay and for those of us who refuse to take notes and act on it you will be left behind at least that is what I have been told. From the ChatGPT to the Avatars there is no ignoring what is all around us day in and day out.  Checkout this episode of the podcast and share it if it speaks to you. Thank you, Chuck RuckerRuck's Place Podcast - Host

Welcome to ohmTown. The Non Sequitur News Show is held live via Twitch and Youtube every day. We, Mayor Watt and the AI that runs ohmTown, cover a selection of aggregated news articles and discuss them briefly with a perspective merging Science, Technology, and Society. You can visit https://www.youtube.com/ohmtown for the complete history since 2022.Articles Discussed:RealityHackerWearable Tech Face Tattoohttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/nonsequiturnews/f/d/the-next-wearable-tech-could-be-a-face-tattoo-that-measures-mental-stress/Gamers advance biomedical researchhttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/realityhacker/f/d/millions-of-gamers-advance-biomedical-research/Bacteria captures CO2https://www.ohmtown.com/groups/technologytoday/f/d/photosynthetic-living-material-uses-bacteria-to-capture-co₂-in-two-different-ways/Avatars from a single Photohttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/technologytoday/f/d/hyper-realistic-ai-technology-creates-avatars-from-a-single-photo/17 AI Chatbots to Rule them Allhttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/mobble/f/d/who-needs-a-human-government-when-you-have-17-ai-chatbots-welcome-to-sensay-island/WANTED!A Split Keyboard with a Hefty Pricehttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/smacktalk/f/d/dygma-raise-2-review-a-split-keyboard-with-a-hefty-price/Meta and Oakley, Quite the Pairhttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/wanted/f/d/meta-partners-with-oakley-for-its-next-pair-of-smart-glasses/Foldable Tiny Homeshttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/nonsequiturnews/f/d/these-foldable-tiny-homes-start-at-49000-and-can-be-assembled-in-less-than-8-hours-see-inside/Anker Noise Cancelling Earbudshttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/wanted/f/d/rated-five-stars-by-5000-reviews-these-anker-noise-cancelling-earbuds-are-now-just-28/An Electric Cargo Bike Reviewedhttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/realityhacker/f/d/tern-gsd-s10-electric-cargo-bike-review-the-best-little-electric-cargo-bike/The Continuity Report28 Years Later filmed on iPhone

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Send us a textIn this episode of Sidecar Sync, co-hosts Amith Nagarajan and Mallory Mejias dive deep into the cutting edge of AI-generated audio and video. Mallory demos the stunning new ElevenLabs V3 voice engine and the lifelike hand gestures of HeyGen's Avatar 4, while Amith shares behind-the-scenes insights from a recent hackathon focused on building agentic software. The pair also unpack Apple's eyebrow-raising research paper, “The Illusion of Thinking,” and debate whether AI models are truly reasoning—or just pattern-matching very well. Whether you're building AI learning hubs or just wondering when Siri will finally get it together, this episode's for you.

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In this episode of Future Finance, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper take a deep dive into the latest developments in AI, especially how the technology is transforming the business world, from tools that help with forecasting to the ongoing evolution of AI avatars and agents. They also explore the impact of multimodal models, like OpenAI's multimodal capabilities and Google's recent advancements. From AI-generated images to automated agents, the discussion reveals how AI is quickly becoming a game-changer across industries, including finance, content creation, and customer service.In this episode, you will discover:How multimodal AI models are changing content creation and business operationsThe role of AI-generated avatars in training, presentations, and content productionThe current limitations of AI agents and how businesses are adopting themGoogle's new video AI tools and their impact on content creationHow AI memory is enhancing personalized digital assistants and business processesIn this episode, Paul and Glenn explored how AI is transforming content creation, business operations, and personal assistance. While AI advancements are exciting, they also highlight the current limitations of AI agents. Stay tuned for more as they continue to dive into AI's evolving role in finance and beyond..Join hosts Glenn and Paul as they unravel the complexities of AI in finance:Follow Glenn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiiiFollow Paul:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguyFollow QFlow.AI:Website - https://bit.ly/4i1EkjgFuture Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai, the strategic finance platform solving the toughest part of planning and analysis: B2B revenue. Align sales, marketing, and finance, speed up decision-making, and lock in accountability with QFlow.ai. Stay tuned for a deeper understanding of how AI is shaping the future of finance and what it means for businesses and individuals alike.In Today's Episode:[00:41] - Welcome to The Episode[05:28] - AI-generated images[08:33] - Google's video AI[13:28] - Multi-step vs. Workflow Agents[17:53] - Persuasion Through Visuals & AI[20:32] - AI: Progress or Rebranding[26:40] - Moore's Law on Steroids[29:55] - AI Models for Clients[39:32] - Closing Thought

Send us a textWho are the great spiritual avatars that appear throughout human history, and why do they come when they do? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a profound exploration of divine consciousness made manifest in physical form.These awakened beings—Buddha, Christ, Sai Baba, and others—embody what Sai Baba himself described perfectly: "The only difference between you, the seeker, and me, the teacher, is that I know who I am. God is inside of me." Understanding this single statement illuminates the entire purpose of avatars in our world.Dr. Douglas reveals why these spiritual "crossing guards" appear at critical junctures when humanity has drifted from its divine path. Like cosmic traffic officers stopping us before we rush headlong into spiritual disaster, they redirect us toward love, integrity, and awareness through example rather than force. Their miraculous abilities—from Christ's transmutation of water to wine to Sai Baba materializing objects from thin air—serve not as mere spectacle but as awakeners of faith.Most fascinating is Dr. Douglas's explanation of the three prophesied incarnations of Sai Baba, with the final avatar now appearing as a young man destined to guide world leaders through our planet's current "renovation time." The signs of this transformation surround us: biblical prophecies fulfilling as the Euphrates dries up, climate shifts accelerating, and social structures destabilizing—all part of Earth's necessary rebalancing.Yet within this challenging transition lies hope. By 2035-2040, Dr. Douglas foresees humanity emerging transformed, with future generations barely remembering the upheavals of our current time. His message is clear: stay on the path of love and service, for "if you're living the right things and trying to help, you cannot go wrong." A timely reminder that even as the world transforms around us, our spiritual compass remains our surest guide.Support the show

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs return to the World Axis for the final battle. They do some final planning and prepare for a siege. This is part 1 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs return to the World Axis for the final battle. They do some final planning and prepare for a siege. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Épisode 1326 : L'IA a été une révolution dans de très nombreux milieux comme dans le monde de la tech, dans le monde artistique .. et tous les plus grands se sont emparés du sujets comme s'il était absolument incontournable pour toute la population. D'un coup toute notre vie digitale s'est mis à être boostée à l'IA, optimisé à l'IA, généré à l'IA. Et si aujourd'hui c'est valable pour les outils professionnels, c'est aussi le cas pour les outils de Madame et Monsieur toutlemonde. Chez Meta, l'IA devient conversationnelleInstagram et Facebook testent actuellement Meta AI, un assistant boosté à l'IA générative. Présent dans la barre de recherche et les DMs, il permet de formuler des réponses automatiques, de générer des idées de contenu ou encore de recommander des sons tendance.Meta souhaite que l'on confie 100% de nos Ads aux IAAdvantage + propose déjà une automatisation très poussée du publicitaire dans Facebook et Instagram.Mais Meta veut aller plus loin et mise désormais sur des solutions d'IA générative capables de prendre en charge toutes les étapes d'une campagne publicitaire.—Côté Instagram, beaucoup d'annonces autour de la vidéo mais rien n'est encore sorti.Instagram a annoncé une fonctionnalité d'édition vidéo alimentée par l'IA générative, appelée Movie Gen AI. Cette technologie permettra aux utilisateurs de modifier presque tous les aspects de leurs vidéos à partir d'une simple invite textuelle : changer les arrière-plans, les tenues, ou même transformer l'apparence en personnages animés. LinkedIn : Recrutement assisté par l'IAPour les recruteurs, LinkedIn propose une analyse IA des profils candidats pour aller plus vite dans le tri. Dans LinkedIn Recruiter, vous pouvez aussi rédiger et envoyer des messages uniques et personnalisés aux candidats potentiels avec l'aide de l'intelligence artificielle (IA). C'est ce qu'on appelle les Messages assistés par l'IA.—Linkedin : Des articles collaboratifs avec l'iA en chef d'orchestreDepuis 2023, LinkedIn a lancé une initiative inédite baptisée “Collaborative Articles”. Le principe : des articles générés par intelligence artificielle, enrichis ensuite par les contributions d'experts de la plateforme. Une sorte de co-écriture où l'IA donne le tempo et les utilisateurs apportent la nuance.—TikTok mise sur les avatars IATikTok a déployé ses TikTok Avatars AI. Il s'agit de clones générés par IA qui peuvent incarner vos contenus. On peut les faire parler, danser, ou jouer un sketch… sans même avoir besoin de se filmer.Deux types d'avatars IA sont proposés :Stock Avatars : basés sur l'image de créateurs ayant cédé leurs droits, utilisables par les marques pour leurs campagnes.Avatars personnalisés : créés sur mesure à partir de l'image d'un individu ou d'une marque, avec une personnalisation poussée des gestes ...Retrouvez toutes les notes de l'épisode sur www.lesuperdaily.com ! . . . Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs. Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon : https://supernatifs.com. Ensemble, nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Ensemble, nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Sean runs the gang through their first Dungeons & Dragons fantasy tabletop roleplaying campaign: On their journey to reach the Caverns of Extreme Disarray, Elva, Wea, and Gladstone met up with Sir Skrog of the Hill People, who joined them as they set out into the wilderness. In the wilds of Nocturne, they saved Grenich the Woodcutter from the judgment of vengeful tree women and he promised to lead them to a sanctuary called the Inn of the Last Haven. Deeper in the wild, they rescued Kida Roki, King of the Wood, from the nest of a giant spider and learned that the woodcutters at the inn were actually cannibals. Now confronting this evil will be the first challenge for Wyzyrd Skyzyrd! Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/WyzyrdSkyzyrd Check out our merch shop! https://wyzyrd-skyzyrd-shop.fourthwall.com/ Avatars created using Hero Forge. Maps created using Dungeondraft and 2-minute tabletop custom assets. Check out full episodes on YouTube - youtube.com/@wyzyrd-skyzyrd  #tabletoprpg #tabletopgames #dndtiktok #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #dungeonmaster #dndbeyond #dungeondraft #wyzyrdskyzyrd  

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Meet the Nomadic Marketer Eric Dingler, a faith-driven entrepreneur who helps local businesses grow through clarity, simplicity, and strategy in today's noisy digital world.In this episode, we unpack what it means to succeed as a small business or local service provider in the age of AI, SEO, and digital transformation. If you've ever wondered how to attract more local clients, turn random tactics into consistent results, or make marketing actually work for you — this is your blueprint.Eric's insights directly address key pain points like:Why your pay-per-click ads strategy isn't convertingHow a client avatar marketing approach leads to more qualified leadsWhat makes done-with-you marketing better than DIY or expensive retainersWhy Apple Business Connect and Google Business Profile SEO are essential for local SEO strategyHow to navigate the shift from SEO vs AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) to stay visible in AI-powered searchWhat true faith-driven entrepreneurship looks like in a location independent business modelEric Dingler lives what he teaches — building a successful agency while traveling full-time with his family. As a digital nomad entrepreneur, his 4 Laws of Marketing help simplify the overwhelm:Keep It SimpleBe GenuineA Tactic Is Not a StrategyDo Less with MoreThis podcast is packed with digital marketing for dentists/doctors, home service providers, and any business owner ready for real growth without the hype. It's not about doing more — it's about doing the right things smarter.

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prophesy that 50% of entry level work will disappear 2) Hype or true: Is mass AI-driven unemployment just marketing? 3) How Amodei's prediction could come true 4) How work might shift even before job loss, as in the case of Amazon's engineers 5) NVIDIA's business is booming 6) Are export restrictions on China working? 7) DeepSeek's updated R1 model is here 8) Meta's AI problems 9) Meta teams up with Anduril 10) Did Mark call Palmer? 11) Grammarly's unique funding model 12) Elon Musk gets out of DOGE 13) CEOs using AI avatars on earnings calls --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

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Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs return to the city of Elandria to buy some magic items and gather their allies for the final battle.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs return to the city of Elandria to buy some magic items and gather their allies for the final battle. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Listen to Dan Solin, President at Solin Strategic LLC and Evidence Based Advisor Marketing, as he shares his journey from law to financial advice, revealing how his legal background shaped a preventative, client-first mindset. In this episode, Dan unpacks the power of simplicity in investing, advocating for low-cost, transparent strategies that cut through industry complexity. He introduces the neuroscience-informed “Solin process” to build trust and engagement and explains why listening—not talking—is the true competitive edge for advisers. He explores how AI and avatars can scale personalisation and content delivery, critiques outdated asset-based fees, and champions fairer, fixed models. Dan concludes by affirming that while technology will transform the industry, the human element remains essential in delivering meaningful, emotionally intelligent financial advice in Australia's evolving landscape. 00:01:35 – Dan's background Dan began his career as a lawyer before shifting into financial advising. He explains how his legal background influenced his focus on prevention over reaction, leading him to help clients make  better investment decisions before problems arise. 00:03:01 – Writing and evidence-based investing Dan discusses his books on evidence-based investing, explaining how the industry often overcomplicates what should be a straightforward discipline. His philosophy centres around simplicity, low-cost solutions, and the importance of transparency. 00:05:09 – The Solin process He introduces the “Solin process,” a neuroscience-informed approach to client engagement that focuses on asking open-ended questions. This process helps advisors convert prospects into clients by building trust and credibility. 00:08:08 – Neuroscience and listening Referencing studies from Harvard, Dan explains that listening creates pleasurable brain responses in clients. In contrast, dominating the conversation often leads to disengagement. Listening, he argues, is the true competitive edge in advisery services. 00:15:00 – Leveraging technology Dan explains how advisors can use AI and digital avatars to scale their outreach while maintaining  personalisation. These tools are especially effective for connecting with younger clients and  enhancing marketing efforts. 00:18:32 – Investment simplicity Dan challenges the idea that complex strategies are better. He advocates for evidence-based investing and the use of index funds, stressing that clear communication and low-cost solutions often yield better outcomes for clients. 00:22:10 – Rethinking fee structures Dan critiques asset-based fees, calling them outdated and often misaligned with the actual work advisors perform. He recommends more transparent, service-based or fixed-fee models that reflect real value delivered. 00:24:38 – The role of advisers in a tech-enabled future While AI will take over many routine functions, Dan believes the human element will remain essential. Advisers should focus on addressing complex emotional and financial needs, while tech  handles repetitive processes. 00:27:44 – Using avatars to scale content Dan shares how he uses avatars to turn written content into hundreds of video clips. This allows him to scale his marketing and provide 24/7 access to resources without additional workload. 00:31:51 – Final reflections Dan concludes by affirming his belief in the integrity of most advisors and their willingness to evolve. By adopting better communication strategies and new technologies, the industry can deliver more effective and ethical service.

In this episode, Conor and Jaeden explore the cutting-edge video generation technology behind HeyGen's latest AI model. They discuss how this innovation is streamlining business content creation, enabling the production of lifelike digital avatars and user-generated content at scale. From marketing and social media to personal branding, the conversation highlights key use cases and the transformative impact of AI in media. The episode wraps with a conversation on the mindset shifts required to embrace these changes and a spotlight on Conor's AI Mindset Course.Chapters00:00 Introduction to HeyGen's New Model01:46 The Impact of AI on Content Creation04:48 Real-World Applications of AI Avatars07:09 Exploring Features and Use Cases09:59 Innovative Changes in AI MindsetAI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastTry AI Box: ⁠⁠https://AIBox.ai/⁠⁠Conor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs begin by divvying up treasure from the tarrasque.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs begin by divvying up treasure from the tarrasque. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

SIGN UP –Be the first to know next episodes, get BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS, juicy facts + useful links.Episode......................................................................Contemporary artist Ed Atkins's survey at Tate Britain is best described as an existential theatre with avatars, CGI, motion capture technology, traditional figural drawing, Unreal Engine, filmed performance, experimental writing and much more. You wouldn't leave the shop without paying for your latte, right?Buy us a latte ;-) ⁠⁠https://exhibitionistaspodcast.com/support-us⁠Architect and first-time guest on the podcast, Nick Taylor, and I, get lost, fall into the temporary exhibition through a faulty door, rush through the show to watch the timed film, return a second time because one of us went to Tate Modern first, discuss exhibition-visiting methods, critique wall texts, and reflect upon our own relation with time, narrative, devotion and death.If you enjoyed the episode, you may enjoy my essays on Substack: ⁠⁠https://joanaprneves.substack.com⁠⁠Across all technologies, we've asked the same questions: …are we spectators or actors? …contemplative or engaged? …are images and the people in them dead? …and if so, why are they moving (both as a verb and an adjective)?Hailed as a pioneer of digital technology, Ed Atkins' work found its groove in early experiments with video-editing. These quickly migrated into the world of gaming, with its motion capture and CGI animation, and their striking similarity with live performance through timed duration, but with a complicated relation with the physical world and real, fleshy bodies. For behind the scenes clips and visuals follow us on Instagram: @exhibitionistas_podcastWe discuss: #parenting, #audience #engagement, #theatre spaces, fear, #vulnerability, #narrative building, #virtual realities, #self-representation, #identity, spatial dynamics, #modernism, #existentialism, #mortality, #parenthood, #theatre, #experimental film, emotional detachment, #intergenerational connections, #illness, #family dynamics.Instagram:   @exhibitionistas_podcast  Bluesky: @exhibitionistas.bsky.socialWebsite: https://exhibitionistaspodcast.comChapters00:00 Introduction and Setup02:31 Memories of Tate Modern07:07 Pivotal Moments in Ed Atkins' Career14:03 A Few Points Of Reference For Ed Atkins' Work18:21 When The Artist Writes Their Own Wall Texts22:35 Narratives On And Off The Screen(s)27:17 The Exhibition as Experimental Writing32:07 Narrative Building in Art Experiences37:33 Theatre Without Actors41:03 Self-Representation and Identity in Art46:19 Spatial Dynamics and Human Scale in Art53:23 Modernism and Its Absence in the UK55:31 Life As Utter Devotion, Art As Its Awareness 01:02:36 The Disconnect Between Generations in Art01:07:18 Reading Emotion: Ed Atkin's New Film With Real Actors01:11:40 The Journey Through Illness and Art01:16:51 The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Spectators01:22:16 OUTROAbout us: If you enjoy the podcast If Books Could Kill and You Are Good, you will enjoy Exhibitionistas, where artists are unveiled through current and pertinent angles, and through thoughts and feelings. These podcasts were a great inspiration for our format because they're nerdy and engaging, researched and approachable. The co-host and the guest co-host engage in a conversation informed by an accessible and lively presentation of the subject, through which you can reflect on a show you've seen or discover it if you can't go, learn or re-evaluate artistic topics crossing over into our everyday lives.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs battle the legendary Tarrasque. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs battle the legendary Tarrasque.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

"If you spend all your time looking for the perfect person, you'll struggle. A healthier mindset is to find someone you enjoy — and then work to build the relationship you want."Welcome to The Superhumanize Podcast.I'm your host, Ariane Sommer—and in this episode, we're stepping into one of the most intimate intersections of modern life: where love meets technology.My guest today is Dr. Liesel Sharabi, a leading researcher at Arizona State University and Director of the Relationships and Technology Lab. Her work dives deep into how digital tools—from dating apps to virtual reality—are reshaping not only how we meet, but how we connect, how we build intimacy, and how we sustain relationships in a rapidly changing world.We explore the future of romantic connection—How algorithms and AI companions are influencing attraction.What happens when first dates take place in virtual reality.And how the seemingly infinite choices on dating apps can sometimes leave us lonelier than before.We also touch on the deeper threads:The psychological impact of swipe culture,The ethical tensions of love in a commodified system,And whether technology is bringing us closer—or quietly rewriting what it means to relate.If you've ever wondered how digital culture is shaping the soul of human connection…This conversation is for you.Episode highlights:Virtual reality as a new frontier for first dates and intimacyHow AI companions are changing emotional connectionThe psychological impact of dating app cultureDating app burnout and how to avoid itThe ethics and data privacy concerns of AI-driven romanceCross-cultural perceptions of digital datingThe difference in satisfaction between online and offline-initiated marriagesFuture applications of VR in coaching, touch, and relationship buildingHow younger generations are shaping the norms of modern connectionResources mentioned:Liesel's website https://www.lieselsharabi.com/Dating In the Digital Age https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-in-the-digital-ageGuest's social handles:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/liesel-sharabiX https://x.com/lieselsharabi

Episode 56: Is it possible to build a thriving content strategy—without ever stepping in front of a camera? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) is joined by guest Adam Biddlecombe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bidd/), founder of Mindstream, the daily AI newsletter now owned by HubSpot. Adam has rapidly grown his audience (especially on LinkedIn) while openly hating making videos. His solution? Becoming an expert in AI avatar tools to handle his video content creation. In this episode, Matt and Adam dive deep into the world of AI avatars: the tools, the workflow, the best approaches for maximizing quality, and how these avatars are powering everything from viral Instagram channels to hyper-personalized B2B outreach. Whether you're camera-shy, looking to scale your personal brand, or curious about the ethical and business implications of AI-driven video, this is the ultimate guide to the current landscape (and what's coming next) for AI videos—straight from the creators who use them every day. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Name Changes and Synthesia's Evolution (05:30) Testing Avatar Models: Heygen Analysis (09:17) Instagram Enhances AI for Age Detection (10:59) Video Recording Challenges (14:53) AI Influencers: Expanding Industry Trends (18:54) Personalized AI Videos Boost Retention (19:43) AI-Driven Email Personalization Trends (25:19) Scamming Risks in Voice Tech (28:02) UGC Avatars for Advertising Innovation (32:13) Create Your Own Brand Mascot (33:03) Brand-Interactive Avatars Revolution (38:59) Enhancing Efficiency with Proficient Editors (40:40) Challenges in Avatar Creation (42:56) Microphone Usage Guidelines — Mentions: Want to Create your own AI Avatars? Get the guide here: https://clickhubspot.com/aft Adam Biddlecombe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bidd/ Mindstream: https://www.mindstream.news/ Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/ HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/ Clay: https://www.clay.com/ Wonder Studio: https://wonderdynamics.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. This week the PCs flex their demigod-like powers and take on the weather. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

This podcast segment explores how AI is reshaping mortgage lending and why future-proofing your tech stack is more urgent than ever.-----------------------------------------------------Allen Pollack, Tech ConsultantAllen Pollack, a Mortgage & Financial Services Technology Advisor, is a subject matter expert in the mortgage origination process along with software product management and software development.In today's financial services push to all things Digital, Allen has been helping lenders and financial services solution providers align their digital transformation and technology strategies by removing the human element of risk, and automating processes that drive efficiencies and margins into profits.Over the course of his career, Allen has co-created and developed technology business models that have birthed highly successful, innovative solutions and companies.Allen co-founded and served as CTO of New York Loan Exchange (NYLX), a loan product eligibility and pricing engine (PPE) that made an immediate impact on the industry, scaling the company quickly and forming partnerships with multiple mortgage and financial lending companies. In 2012, Allen was a co-founder of a merger between NYLX and Aklero Risk Analytics that created LoanLogics, A Mortgage Loan Quality and Performance Analytics company. Allen served as CTO where he continued to bring new and innovative product solutions to the market that made a significant impact to mortgage lenders that reduced risk, scaled business channels, and grew profits in a very competitive and highly regulated market.Allen is also is mortgage and finance technology contributor on a weekly live industry podcast, Lykken on Lending, and is launching a new podcast soon to be released, TechStack Radio, dedicated to technology and innovation in Financial Services.

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Web Bixby explores the implications of Shutterstock licensing its content for AI avatar training, raising concerns about usage rights and fair compensation for contributors. They discuss ChatGPT's new memory feature, privacy in AI-based healthcare, and how evolving tech impacts user consent. The episode also touches on image sharpening tools and a security risk, unusual pricing models, and the re-introduction of Microsoft's data recall feature.  This MacVoices episode is supported by Notion. Work faster, write better, and think bigger. Try it for free today at notion.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Shutterstock licenses its video library to AI corporate video company https://www.engadget.com/ai/shutterstock-licenses-its-video-library-to-ai-corporate-video-company-120004055.html ChatGPT Will Soon Remember Everything You've Ever Told It https://lifehacker.com/tech/chatgpt-memory-remembers-everything-youve-said This great free tool brings Pixel-quality image sharpening to any device https://www.fastcompany.com/91298834/free-image-sharpening WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/wordpress-com-launches-a-free-ai-powered-website-builder/ The White House wants federal agencies to maximize the use of 'American AI' https://www.engadget.com/ai/the-white-house-wants-federal-agencies-to-maximize-the-use-of-american-ai-123053019.html Microsoft's Recall AI Tool Is Making an Unwelcome Return https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/microsoft-is-putting-privacy-endangering-recall-back-into-windows-11/ Chapters: 00:05 Shutterstock's AI Deal 05:29 ChatGPT's Memory Feature 14:31 Privacy and AI in Healthcare 17:15 New Image Sharpening Tools 19:28 Pricing Models for AI Services 22:04 Microsoft's Recall Tool in Windows 23:06 Closing Thoughts on Tech Issues Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. The PCs make plans and acquire some magic items. They are now level 15.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. The PCs make plans and acquire some magic items. They are now level 15. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Today's show: Alex interviews founders from Abacus and Synthesia—two companies leading the charge in vertical AI. Abacus is deploying on-prem LLMs to banks and insurers with a focus on data control, accuracy, and integration with legacy infrastructure. Synthesia just hit $100M ARR by helping 70% of the Fortune 100 turn internal documents into scalable AI video. If you're interested in how generative AI is moving from hype to real enterprise utility, this one's for you.Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction to vertical AI with Abacus and Synthesia(1:57) Real-world applications of AI in regulated industries & Interview with Abacus founder David Moscatelli(5:02) Unique challenges for banks and credit unions using AI & Abacus OS private LLM(9:56) Atlassian - Head to https://www.atlassian.com/startups/twist to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months.(11:57) Abacus features, benefits, and customer acquisition strategies(12:27) Decentralized indexer, data integration, and voice AI technology with VAPI(19:58) Vapi - Go to vapi.ai/twist and get 1000 minutes free per month - for life.(24:47) On-premise setup, combating AI hallucinations, and trust in AI responses(30:08) Hubspot for Startups - Visit hubspot.com/startups and join the founders who are turning growth challenges into opportunities.(33:40) Abacus company growth, fundraising, and sales hiring(38:25) Introduction to Synthesia CEO Victor Riparbelli, AI avatars, and building a startup in Europe(41:34) Synthesia's market positioning, target use cases, and personalized avatars(46:33) Synthesia's training data, partnerships, and improvements in AI avatar technology(55:57) Synthesia's growth, Fortune 100 companies usage, and financial aspects(1:00:21) AI model competition, market appetite, and enterprise focus(1:02:09) Future of AI in video creation, ethicalconsiderations, and Synthesia's plansSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpCheck out:Abacus: https://www.goabacus.co/Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(9:56) Atlassian - Head to https://www.atlassian.com/startups/twist to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months.(19:58) Vapi - Go to vapi.ai/twist and get 1000 minutes free per month - for life.(30:08) Hubspot for Startups - Visit hubspot.com/startups and join the founders who are turning growth challenges into opportunities.Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.comSubscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Join us on Mythlok as we explore the ten divine incarnations of Vishnu, known as the Dashavatara. From Matsya, the great fish, to the prophesied Kalki, each avatar plays a crucial role in restoring cosmic balance. Discover the yugas they appeared in, the legendary tasks they undertook, their birth and demise, and their lasting impact on modern culture. How do these avatars shape our understanding of evolution and dharma? Tune in to find out!

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. We return to the ongoing battle with demons from an Abyssal rift.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. We return to the ongoing battle with demons from an Abyssal rift.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. Our heroes must deal with a rift to the Abyss and lots of demons. This is part 2 of the session.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

Our D&D campaign, Blood of the Avatars, continues. Our heroes must deal with a rift to the Abyss and lots of demons.Check Out my NEW PODCAST - Lex Out LoudCall the Game Master's Journey voice mail: 951-GMJ-LEX1 (951-465-5391).If you're a new listener, and you'd like to go back to the beginning, here's a link to Episode 1.If you're interested in worldbuilding and/or my D&D campaign setting of Primordia, check out the first worldbuilding episode. You can go to this page to see all the episodes that discuss worldbuilding.Check out my latest D&D supplement, Adventurers of Primordia.

In this episode, recorded at the 2025 Abundance Summit, Joshua Xu dives into HeyGen, the future of AI avatars, and Steve Brown displays a use case for AI clones.   Recorded on March 10th, 2025 Views are my own thoughts; not Financial, Medical, or Legal Advice. Joshua Xu is the co-founder and CEO of HeyGen, an AI-powered video creation platform revolutionizing how businesses produce content by making video production significantly faster, cheaper, and scalable across languages. With a background in software engineering at Meta and Bloomberg LP, Xu brings deep technical expertise to his role, driving HeyGen's rapid growth to over $35 million in annual recurring revenue. A graduate of Duke University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, he's passionate about leveraging AI to democratize high-quality video communication for companies around the world. Steve Brown is a technologist and filmmaker passionate about media and innovation that strengthen human connection and sustainability. With a Physics degree from Stanford, he's founded and sold two tech startups and developed award-winning documentaries. As Chief AI Officer at Abundance360, he builds tools that help people harness AI and exponential tech for creativity and impact. Learn more about HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/  Learn more about Abundance360: https://bit.ly/ABUNDANCE360  For free access to the Abundance Summit Summary click: https://bit.ly/Diamandisbreakthroughs ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PETER at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod ____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots