Podcasts about backend

Our West Coast Eagle star Elliot Yeo called Lisa and Russell this morning because he's suffering from a cold. They guys find out if that cold will stop him playing in this Friday night's Derby. They also discussed if coach McQualter is happy with the boys this season. Harley Reid's ankle also came up for discussion. Did he injure it on the field or on the bench? Elliot was also asked about the surface of Optus Stadium, Liam Baker's suspension and how he thinks The Eagles will go against The Dockers in the Derby on Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scaling is not just about sales. It is about building a backend strong enough to survive the growth. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down the unglamorous side of scaling to seven figures and why your legal, financial, and operational infrastructure must be bulletproof. Let's be real… If your marketing is strong… But your books are a mess… Your contracts are weak… Your compliance is outdated… And your backend is held together with shortcuts… You are not building a real empire. You are building on quicksand. In this episode, you'll learn: Why top-line revenue means nothing if the backend is leaking How messy accounting, weak contracts, and poor admin create major risk Why hiring professionals early can protect you from expensive mistakes How strong backend infrastructure gives you confidence to scale aggressively The truth is simple: The boring work protects the business. Clean books matter. Airtight contracts matter. Payroll matters. Compliance matters. Receipts, systems, records, and documentation matter. High-level operators do not ignore the backend because it is not exciting. They secure it. They organize it. They hire the experts. They protect the foundation. Because when the backend is weak… Growth only makes the problems bigger. Hire the professionals. Clean the books. Protect the house. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

273 | Samuel und Alex dekodieren das Geschäftsmodell der FIFA und brainstormen Geschäftsideen: Eine YouTube Talentschmiede, Alpen Hotel Roll-Up und ein Familien-Concierge in WhatsappPartner dieser Folge:sevdesk.deUpgrade deine Buchhaltung! Rabatt auf den Jahrestarif mit 60% auf die gesamte Vertragslaufzeit bei 12 und 24 Monaten: OPTIMISTEN6060% auf die ersten 3 Monate bei Monatstarifen: OPTIMISTEN3M https://sevdesk.de/digitale-optimisten/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=er_digitale-optimisten_q2_2026_#1Mach das 1-minütige Quiz und finde eine Geschäftsidee, die zu dir passt: digitaleoptimisten.de/quiz.Kapitel(00:00) Intro(03:08) Das sympathische Geschäftsmodell der FIFA(14:30) Deutsches Startup: Putzt deine Wohnung gratis gegen deine Daten(22:58) Wearables floppen(32:04) AI doch kein Jobkiller?(37:36) YouTube Talentschmiede Oli Samwer-Style(47:24) Geschäftsidee von Alex: Mila - Familien Concierge in Whatsapp(54:28) Geschäftsidee von Samuel: Alpine RetreatsSo erreichst du uns:Sprachnachricht senden: https://www.speakpipe.com/digitaleoptimistenEmail schreiben: alexander@digitaleoptimisten.deLearningsDrei Säulen des FIFA-Geschäftsmodells: Broadcasting Rights, Ticketing & Hospitality sowie Marketing Partnerships dominieren die Einnahmen. Broadcasting Rights liegen bei 5,3 Milliarden, Ticketing und Hospitality bei 3,6 Milliarden, Marketing Partnerships bei 3,3 Milliarden; zusammen werden in der Periode rund 13 Milliarden umgesetzt. Host Cities tragen Infrastrukturkosten, die FIFA organisiert das Event komplett und erhält das Upside; die Host Cities erhalten in dem Modell nicht proportional etwas zurück. Datenschutz dominiert datengetriebene Modelle. Ein Aachener Startup sammelt Daten durch Kameras bei einer kostenlosen Wohnungsreinigungsdienstleistung, um AI zu trainieren. Die Praxis greift das Google-Playbook „Daten gegen Daten“ auf und wirft Privatsphären-Fragen auf; in Europa wird über strengere Datenschutzregeln diskutiert. Hypothese: Datenschutzregeln könnten künftig stärker regulieren, was Datenzugang für neue Geschäftsmodelle bedeutet; Unternehmen müssen damit rechnen und ihre Modelle entsprechend planen. Mila: Familien-Concierge im WhatsApp-Chat. Mila bietet einen dreiteiligen Family-Concierge im WhatsApp-Chat: Kalenderpflege, Einkaufs- und Aufgabenmanagement, Reminders. Der Plan sieht vor, das als Minimalprodukt mit wenigen Features über Chatbots (WAPI.cloud/WAPFLY) und Make.com zu prototypen; Ziel ist eine einfache, alltagstaugliche Koordination mit minimalem Setup. Konkrete Umsetzungspfade liefern die vorgestellten Tools und der Vorschlag, den Chat als zentrale Koordinationsschnittstelle zu nutzen. Roll-Up-Strategie alpine Hotels. In der Schweiz könnten 30 bis 50 alpine Hotels durch fehlende Nachfolger schließen; eine Roll-Up-Nachfolgestrategie wird so zu einem potenziell skalierbaren Muster. Der Plan: Erstes Hotel kaufen, Blaupause bauen, Backend konsolidieren und AI nutzen, um Effizienz über mehrere Häuser zu steigern; spätere Expansion unter einer oder mehreren Marken. Finanzierung erfolgt über operative Gesellschaft und Immobiliengesellschaft, mit Hypotheken und Verkäuferdarlehen; Ziel ist, durch Consolidation Rentabilität und Skalierung über 10 bis 20 Hotels zu erreichen.KeywordsFIFA GeschäftsmodellAutonomes FahrenMila FamilienconciergeAlpine Retreats Roll-UpHeat Angel AppFIFA Umsatz Weltmeisterschaft ZyklusMila WhatsApp Chat KonzeptAlpine Hotels NachfolgefinanzierungHeat Angel Datenschutz NutzungSmart Glasses Privatsphäre Use CasesÜbertragungsrechte FIFANachfolge Roll-Up Strategie Alpine Hotels

Good delivery is invisible to the client and effortful for the founder, and the difference between the two is the backend. In the third episode of the after-the-yes arc, Sheena goes beneath the surface of the client experience to the systems, workflows, and documented knowledge that hold delivery together. She introduces the concept of tribal knowledge — everything a business knows that has never been written down — and explains why it is the precise mechanism by which a founder becomes the bottleneck.The episode lays out the three things a real backend gives you: consistency that turns good work into a reputation, delegability that makes a future team possible, and improvability that lets you refine what you can finally see. Product-based founders get a direct translation, since fulfillment, inventory, and support are every bit as much tribal knowledge as a service process. Sheena closes with a caution to build with clarity before complexity, starting with the systems that matter most rather than documenting everything at once.Key Topics CoveredWhy good delivery is invisible when it worksTribal knowledge and how it makes the founder the bottleneckWhat a system actually is: a documented, repeatable outcomeConsistency, delegability, and improvabilityWhy documentation is the precondition for a teamBackend systems in product-based businessesBuilding with clarity before complexityKey TakeawaysKnowledge that lives only in a person is knowledge the business cannot run on.You cannot delegate, improve, or step away from what you have not documented.Consistency is what turns good work into a reputation.Start with the systems that matter most, not all of them at once.Resources MentionedThe Strategic Discovery Audit — the diagnostic gateway to working with The DeVain CollectiveThe CEO Self-AssessmentBeyond Founder-Led newsletterConnect with The DeVain CollectiveLinkedInInstagramWebsite: thedevaincollective.comConnect with Sheena:LinkedInInstagramAbout Beyond Founder-LedBeyond Founder-Led is the podcast for mission-driven founders — primarily women scaling service-based businesses from $500K to $5M — who are ready to move beyond being the bottleneck in every decision. Hosted by Sheena Hunt, founder of The DeVain Collective, each episode delivers frameworks, honest reflection, and practical tools for building a business that grows without sacrificing the founder or the mission.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Für diese Folge war ich nicht im Homeoffice vor dem Mikrofon, sondern direkt vor Ort: bei Alpitronic in Bozen, mitten in der Produktion. Mein Gesprächspartner ist Philipp Senoner, Mitgründer und CEO des Südtiroler Schnellladeherstellers, dessen Name spätestens seit dem Laderekord mit Mercedes-AMG in der Branche bekannt ist. Im Gespräch nehmen wir uns Zeit für die großen Fragen, die den europäischen Lademarkt gerade bewegen. Wo steht Alpitronic nach dem Launch des HYC 1000? Was bedeutet die wachsende Konkurrenz aus China für einen europäischen Hersteller? Und warum ist regulatorische Unsicherheit nach wie vor das dringendste Problem - nicht nur für Ladesäulenhersteller, sondern für die gesamte Ladebranche? Ein Thema nimmt im Gespräch besonders viel Raum ein, das in der öffentlichen Diskussion bislang kaum vorkommt: Cybersecurity. Alpitronic verarbeitet täglich rund 320.000 Ladesessions - jede davon ein potenzieller Angriffspunkt über Schnittstellen zum Fahrzeug, zum Backend oder zum Netzbetreiber. Philipp beschreibt offen, was in dem eigens aufgebauten Cybersecurity-Labor passiert, warum Whitehat-Hacker gemeinsam mit Automobilherstellern eingeladen werden, um Lücken zu finden - und warum dieses Thema bisher noch nicht auf dem Radar der Öffentlichkeit ist, aber kommen wird. Daneben sprechen wir über Alpitronics internationale Expansion: 2024 der Eintritt in den US-Markt, inklusive lokaler Produktion. Eine Niederlassung in Riad für Saudi-Arabien und die Region. Und Indien als aktueller Pilotmarkt, wo erste Ladestationen stehen und Marktfeedback gesammelt wird. Philipp erklärt, warum lokale Wertschöpfung für ihn kein Risiko ist, sondern ein Prinzip - und was Europa in dieser Frage von anderen Märkten lernen könnte. Außerdem: Was bedeutet der wachsende E-Truck-Markt für das Geschäft? Wann macht Ladeinfrastruktur wirtschaftlich wirklich Sinn? Und wie setzt Alpitronic KI ein, um aus hunderttausenden Ladevorgängen Muster zu erkennen, die kein Mensch alleine lesen könnte? Eine Folge, die zeigt, wie vielschichtig das Geschäft mit Ladeinfrastruktur geworden ist - technisch, politisch und geografisch.

Wie verändert künstliche Intelligenz den Journalismus – und könnte sie am Ende sogar seine Rettung sein? Darüber spricht Georg Renner in dieser Folge mit Patrick Swanson. Der frühere Social-Media-Chef der ORF-"Zeit im Bild" lebt heute im Silicon Valley und berät mit seiner Firma Verso Medienhäuser in Europa und den USA beim Einsatz von KI. Ausgangspunkt des Gesprächs ist Swansons vieldiskutierter Essay "We're at the Beginning of Something Better": eine bewusst optimistische Vision, in der kleine, wendige Newsrooms mit ein, zwei Journalist:innen dank KI erstmals wirtschaftlich selbsttragend arbeiten können – nach dem Prinzip "menschliches Frontend, technisches Backend". Swanson erklärt, welche Tätigkeiten die KI übernehmen kann und welche radikal menschlich bleiben müssen, warum er die Flucht der Medienbranche in immer mehr öffentliche Förderung für gefährlich hält und wie eine sinnvolle Gründungsförderung nach Vorbild des Media Forward Fund aussehen könnte. Außerdem geht es um die technologische Abhängigkeit Europas von amerikanischen und chinesischen KI-Anbietern, um die schwierige Transformation etablierter Medienhäuser – inklusive der ehrlichen Ansage, dass nicht jeder Job bleiben wird – und um Swansons Tipps für Journalist:innen, die sich jetzt mit den neuen Tools auseinandersetzen wollen. Hier findest du Patricks Essay:  https://verso.ink/posts/beginning-of-something-better/ Link zu unserem aktuellen Werbepartner "DIe Presse":http://diepresse.com/ganzoffengesagtCode: ganzoffengesagtWir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.atTranskripte und Fotos zu den Folgen findest Du auf podcastradio.at

Intel Chat with Matt Bromiley and Chris Luft.Matt and Chris break down four stories from the week in threat intel:• Zenity researchers observed three campaigns where attackers hijacked internet-exposed AI inference endpoints (Ollama, LiteLLM) as free model backends for offensive operations — including the Strix and HexStrike-AI pentesting frameworks and a Codex agent posing as a "security auditor" — enabled by no-auth defaults and placeholder API keys.https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/attackers-hijack-exposed-ai-endpoints-power-offensive-ops• A CISA advisory on Daktronics controllers behind scoreboards, digital billboards and highway signs: unauthenticated path traversal, arbitrary file upload and default admin credentials chaining to root-level control, found and responsibly disclosed by a Princeton undergrad.https://www.securityweek.com/new-controller-flaws-expose-highway-signs-and-billboards-to-remote-hacking/• Cato's "DuneSlide" (CVE-2026-50548 / CVE-2026-50549) — two critical Cursor flaws where a single prompt injection escapes the terminal sandbox and executes arbitrary commands on a developer's machine; patched in Cursor 3.0.https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/critical-cursor-flaws-could-let-prompt.html• Anthropic restoring worldwide Claude Fable 5 access after the US Commerce Department lifted emergency export controls triggered by a jailbreak — plus what it means for AI governance, open-source model catch-up and the data center debate.https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/anthropic-restores-claude-fable-5-after.htmlChapters:0:00 Intro & catching up1:17 Attackers hijacking exposed AI backends (Ollama & LiteLLM)9:18 CISA advisory: billboard & highway sign controllers13:46 Cursor "DuneSlide" prompt-injection sandbox escape20:34 Claude Fable 5 export controls lifted28:17 Data centers, nuclear déjà vu & the AI race33:39 Wrap-upThe Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast — a podcast about cybersecurity and the people that keep the internet safe. New episodes drop weekly.Learn more about LimaCharlie: https://limacharlie.io#cybersecurity #infosec #threatintel #AIsecurity #promptinjection

"David and Santiago discuss The Agency Fund's recent article on a technology stack for the social sector, exploring the backend systems that make modern AI-enabled tools possible. From LLM gateways and agent builders to data pipelines, monitoring, and experimentation, they examine the growing ecosystem of open tools that can help small organisations access capabilities once reserved for large technical teams. Along the way, they reflect on how these developments relate to IDEMS' own work and why this is an exciting moment for organisations seeking to build impactful technology with limited resources. https://theagencyfund.substack.com/p/a-default-tech-stack-for-the-social"

Stell dir vor, du startest eine Suche, aber niemand weiß so richtig, wonach eigentlich gesucht wird. Klingt absurd, passiert im Recruiting aber jeden Tag. Der Fachbereich sagt „Backend“, meint vielleicht „Frontend“, das Gehalt ist „wettbewerbsfähig“, Homeoffice ist „möglich“ und am Ende wundern sich alle, warum die Kandidat:in nicht passen.

In dieser Folge des EAN-Podcasts spreche ich mit Jørn Floor Andersen, dem Gründer und Geschäftsführer von Teal Nordic. Aufgenommen haben wir die Episode in einem ungewöhnlichen Setting, nämlich im Classic Car House in Kopenhagen, umgeben von Bugatti, Mercedes-Klassikern und einem BMW Art Car. Ein Ort, an dem automobile Vergangenheit auf das trifft, woran Jørn und sein Team täglich arbeiten — die Software-Schicht hinter dem Laden von Elektroautos. Jørn ist Informatiker und entwickelt seit Anfang der 1990er Jahre große, verteilte Systeme. Sein Weg führte ihn unter anderem über das Amadeus-Reservierungssystem und Banken-IT bis hin zu IoT-Anwendungen mit Millionen verbundener Geräte. Vor rund acht Jahren kam dann der Auftrag, der den Einstieg in die Elektromobilität markierte: ein CPMS bauen, ausgelegt auf Hunderttausende, perspektivisch eine Million Ladepunkte. Wir sprechen darüber, warum Teal sich bewusst als reine Backend-Lösung mit offenen Schnittstellen positioniert und nicht versucht, alles selbst abzudecken. Die großen Charge Point Operators bringen längst eigene ERP- und CRM-Systeme mit. Wer in diese Strukturen liefern will, muss sich einfügen statt verdrängen. Ein zentrales Thema ist die Frage nach echter Verfügbarkeit. Fünf Neunen Uptime im Backend mögen beeindruckend klingen — doch wenn die Säule trotzdem nicht lädt, ist das den Fahrer:innen egal. Jørn erklärt, warum das Backend Verantwortung für die gesamte Kette übernehmen muss und wie Teal etwa fehlkonfigurierte Ladestationen automatisch erkennt und korrigiert. Außerdem geht es um die Frage, wie sich Netze mit 150.000 bis 200.000 Ladepunkten überhaupt noch betreiben lassen. Jørn nennt eine Zahl, die das Ausmaß greifbar macht: vier bis sechs Personen reichen, wenn jeder Prozess konsequent automatisiert ist. Firmware-Rollouts laufen gestaffelt, präventive Restarts und das Reporting an nationale Datenhubs ebenfalls. Zum Abschluss richten wir den Blick nach vorne. Dänemark, in vielen Bereichen ohnehin Vorreiter, hat aktuell für drei Monate neue Netzanschlüsse pausiert. Genau hier setzt das nächste große Thema an: Netzstabilisierung über bidirektionales Laden, Lastmanagement und smarte Ladestrategien. Eine Folge mit konkreten Einblicken in die Welt hinter den Ladesäulen.

Podcast desenvolvido por Shirley da Costa Monteiro com a finalidade de ser utilizado como material de apoio da aula de Sistemas Distribuídos - Comunicação entre processos e invocação remota.A produção utilizou como ferramenta de apoio a ferramenta de IA Notebook LM do Google.O Clique Invisível: Como os Sistemas Distribuídos funcionam por trás das telasVocê já parou para pensar no que realmente acontece quando você clica para ouvir uma música no Spotify ou para consultar suas notas no sistema da instituição (como o SUAP)?Para o usuário, a experiência parece simples e acontece em uma tela única, mas por trás desse clique, há vários processos conversando e cooperando através da redeNeste conteúdo, mergulhamos no universo dos Sistemas Distribuídos, desvendando a premissa de que "nenhum serviço faz tudo sozinho"Estruturamos nossa explicação para que você entenda os bastidores da internet:Comunicação entre processos: Descubra como programas em execução em máquinas diferentes colaboram trocando mensagens (de forma síncrona ou assíncrona) e como as APIs funcionam como portas organizadas para essas requisições.Invocação Remota (RPC): Entenda a mágica por trás do Remote Procedure Call, a técnica que permite que um sistema solicite a execução de uma função em outro computador como se fosse uma chamada local.Resiliência e Desafios: O que acontece quando o serviço remoto fica indisponível? Exploramos como os sistemas distribuídos precisam lidar com falhas, latência da rede, segurança e consistência dos dados para não deixar o usuário na mãoAperte o play e venha entender como diferentes servidores se unem para entregar a experiência integrada e ágil que usamos todos os dias!#SistemasDistribuidos #Tecnologia #EngenhariaDeSoftware #RPC #APIs #Programação #Backend

Stehst du auch manchmal fassungslos vor deinem LinkedIn-Feed und fragst dich, ob das noch echter Content oder schon der nächste AI-Slop aus der generischen Hype-Hölle ist? Willkommen im Jahr 2026. In dieser Folge machen wir mal keinen Deep Dive in das nächste spitze Nischen-Tool. Stattdessen gehen wir einen Schritt zurück auf die Metaebene und sezieren den aktuellen State of AI. Zu Gast zum dritten Mal: Die wunderbare Elisabeth l‘Orange – AI-Expertin, Keynote-Speakerin und Host von Tech and Tales. Wir räumen auf mit den leeren 18-Monate-Jobapokalypse-Versprechen der Tech-CEOs, die vor allem eins im Sinn haben: die nächste Finanzierungsrunde für den anstehenden IPO. Wir sprechen über die unbequeme Wahrheit der digitalen Souveränität: Warum das Abschalten von Anthropic's Fable 5 in Europa eigentlich ein ganz anderes, viel tieferes Problem offenbart (Stichwort: Cloud Act und Datenhoheit). Und wir fragen uns, ob SAP im Data-Bereich den Vorsprung verloren hat, während die deutsche Wirtschaft dringend ein neues, übergreifendes Operating System braucht. Am Ende des Tages macht der Mensch den Unterschied – und genau deshalb wird „Human“ das neue „Bio“ unseres Jahrhunderts. Butter bei die Fische: Hör rein und hol dir deine Machete für den Daten-Dschungel!▬▬▬▬▬▬ Profile: ▬▬▬▬Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Elisabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lislorange/Elisabeths Shoutout Victoria Effer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaeffer/Hier findet ihr Tech & Tales: https://www.talespod.com/Zum LinkedIn-Profil von Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-krug/Christians Wonderlink: https://wonderl.ink/@christiankrugUnf*ck Your Data auf Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unfck-your-data▬▬▬▬▬▬ Buchempfehlung: ▬▬▬▬Buchempfehlung von Elisabeth: Nur wer sichtbar ist, findet auch statt - Tijen OnaranAlle Empfehlungen in Melenas Bücherladen: https://gunzenhausen.buchhandlung.de/unfuckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hier findest Du Unf*ck Your Data: ▬▬▬▬Zum Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Ow7ySMbgnir27etMYkpxT?si=dc0fd2b3c6454bfaZum Podcast auf iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/unf-ck-your-data/id1673832019Zum Podcast auf Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/FnT5kRSjf2k54iib6Zum Podcast auf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unfckyourdata▬▬▬▬▬▬ Merch: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬https://unfckyourdata-shop.de/▬▬▬▬▬▬ Kontakt: ▬▬▬▬E-Mail: christian@uyd-podcast.com▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Opener & State of AI 2026: Der ganz normale Fiebertraum 03:49 - Die 18-Monate-Lüge: Warum die Job-Apokalypse nicht eintrifft 07:53 - OpenAI verstaatlichen? Wenn Ressourcen der Allgemeinheit geklaut werden 12:21 - Das Duell der Giganten: Google, Apple und die B2B-Vertikalisierung 18:11 - Organisationsentwicklung statt E-Mail-Slop: Wie KI im Backend laufen muss 25:33 - Das SAP-Dilemma: Warum uns ein neues Operating System fehlt 31:39 - Fable 5 Exportstopp & die miese Wahrheit über den US-Cloud-Act 38:11 - Brüsseler Bürokratie vs. deutscher Administrationsdrang: Lehren aus Estland 44:16 - Cyber-Security & Deepfakes: What if it all came out? 47:37 - Human is the new Organic: Wie du in der Flut aus Bot-Traffic überlebst 57:29 - LinkedIn-Playbook & Buchempfehlung: Sichtbarkeit als Überlebensfaktor

Big changes are being discussed for Star Trek Fleet Command, and this episode breaks down what players need to know after the latest conversations with Cameron Stewart and the creator community. We talk through Scopely's new focus on tech stability, culture, economy, regular players, seven-day streaks, bulk claim, and why “happy players spend money” might finally be more than a slogan. We also dig into upcoming arc direction, including M92, M93 Anthology, M94's slower experience-driven approach, and the introduction of seasons beginning around M95. Plus, we cover the creator program's changing role, min-maxer feedback, economy repair, officer design, community mod support, and why player feedback may be more important right now than it has been in years.   0:50 Welcome to Talking Trek Live 5:39 Stupid News and opening chaos 13:01 Bundle claim improvements explained 17:14 Multi-claim and faster store interactions 22:00 Backend tech changes and server communication 25:21 Boost mode for high-traffic systems 28:18 Cam's three pillars: tech, economy, and culture 31:48 “Happy players spend money” returns 32:20 Regular Players become the key KPI 37:04 Seven-day streaks and why Cam values them 39:20 Why quality of life should not be a reward 41:19 Community homework: what should the seven-day bonus be? 46:01 Cam's 50+ one-on-one meetings with the STFC team 48:16 Failure, learning, and changing Scopely's internal culture 55:34 David Eckleberry is back in an advisory role 58:13 Engineering council and better technical feedback 1:02:30 M92, playtests, and the culture shift around shipping content 1:03:59 M93 Anthology confirmed as the content pause 1:04:21 M94 described as slower and more experience-driven 1:24:14 Why the creator program is becoming more important 1:31:23 How creator feedback is being routed back to Scopely 1:41:34 M92, M93, M94, and the road to seasons 1:42:04 Seasons begin with M95 1:46:39 Why Scopely wants feedback from hyper-engaged players 1:50:04 The economy problem and why min-maxers matter 1:56:11 Two-way communication and the changing creator program 2:02:25 Officer systems and captain maneuver concerns 2:07:16 Making officers more accessible while monetizing upgrades 2:12:01 Seven-day rewards: efficiency vs quality of life 2:22:01 Recap of the biggest open questions for players 2:24:12 Official community mod is now supported by STFC 2:37:00 Final plugs and closing chaos

Build production-ready enterprise apps in hours, not months. Describe the app you want using Rayfin's open-source SDK with GitHub Copilot, and generate your full backend in code — schemas, relationships, and access policies included. Deploy to Microsoft Fabric with a single CLI command and immediately inherit enterprise data security, identity controls, and audit compliance already in place across your data estate. Connect your app's live operational data to years of historical records in Fabric from the moment you deploy, no pipelines, no data movement. Query across both datasets using a Fabric data agent you spin up directly on your app's data.  Will Thompson, Microsoft Fabric Principal Product Manager, shares how to take an app from idea to governed production deployment in a single session.  ► QUICK LINKS:  00:00 - Simplify backend complexity 01:20 - Home delivery service app 01:48 - Data analysis app 02:26 - See the build experience 03:08 - Copilot Generates Full Backend 03:47 - Authorization defined alongside schema 05:06 - One CLI Command Deploys to Fabric 05:21 - Create analytics app & add pages 06:31 - App Data Connects to Fabric Data Estate 06:55 - Conversational Data Agent on App Data 08:13 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/rayfin ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

#953 You've built the campaign — now it's time to turn your content into a client-converting machine that works even while you sleep! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Chelsea Quint of The Business Whisperer is back to walk us through the next critical steps of campaign-based selling, including how to choose your three core marketing channels (and why spreading yourself too thin is killing your ROI), how to create content that builds compounding authority over time — and actually gets picked up by AI search engines — and why the easiest sale you'll ever make is to someone who already bought from you. Chelsea also shares a powerful real-world example of how a back-end resonance campaign took a client from a $1,500/month retainer to a $50,000 project, and leaves us with a mindset shift every solopreneur needs to hear about rejection, resilience, and learning to trust that you have the skills to make money happen! What we discuss with Chelsea: + Three-channel marketing strategy + Campaign-based selling + Building trust with content + Long-form authority content + AI search visibility + Creating a content library + Backend revenue campaigns + Customer retention strategies + Overcoming sales fears + Sustainable business growth Thank you, Chelsea! Check out The Business Whisperer at ⁠Business-Whisperer.com⁠. Follow Chelsea on ⁠Instagram⁠. Email Chelsea at chelsea@business-whisperer.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The moment people are ready to pay, your AI app stops being just a prototype. Now comes the part that feels riskier than shipping the product itself: adding payments without...

Warum ist die stärkste Ladelösung oft nicht die beste? Derzeit reden alle über das Megawatt Charging. In dieser Episode spricht Stefan Richter, CEO von KEBA Energy Automation, im Vorfeld der Power2Drive Europe über die Realität elektrischer Flotten, die Herausforderungen bei der Planung zukunftssicherer Ladeinfrastruktur und die Veränderungen im Markt. Im Zentrum steht die Frage: Was brauchen Betreiber von Flotten wirklich? Während auf Messen und in Fachmedien (auch bei electrive) häufig immer neue Leistungsrekorde im Mittelpunkt stehen, sieht der Alltag vieler Unternehmen deutlich differenzierter aus. Entscheidend sind nicht nur Leistungsspitzen, sondern die Frage, wie Ladeinfrastruktur zum tatsächlichen Einsatzprofil einer Flotte passt. Das gilt für elektrische Autos, Transporter, Busse und Lkw gleichermaßen. Stefan Richter bringt es auf den Punkt: „Es ist nicht immer die volle Ladeleistung, es ist das Thema Verfügbarkeit und eigentlich wirklich zu analysieren, was brauche ich für meine Flotte.“ Im Gespräch geht es um die Herausforderungen von Pkw-, Transporter- und Lkw-Flotten. Aber auch um Skalierbarkeit, Standortplanung und die Frage, warum Unternehmen bereits bei der Planung weiterdenken müssen als bis zur ersten Ausbaustufe. Richter erläutert im Gespräch mit electrive-Chefredakteur Peter Schwierz, weshalb KEBA heute auf ein vollständiges AC- und DC-Portfolio setzt und warum Service, Interoperabilität und offene Systeme zunehmend zu entscheidenden Faktoren werden. Besonders spannend: Der Markt für Ladeinfrastruktur befindet sich aktuell mitten in einer Konsolidierungsphase. Betreiber verschwinden, Geschäftsmodelle verändern sich und viele Unternehmen fragen sich, wie sie Investitionen langfristig absichern können. Dazu sagt Richter: „Wir verfolgen hier ganz klar den Ansatz Interoperabilität. Die Hardware muss möglichst mit allen Backends, mit allen CPOs und mit allen MSP-Lösungen funktionieren.“ Darüber hinaus wirft die Folge einen Blick auf die Power2Drive Europe in München. KEBA stellt dort seine neue DC-Generation vor, zeigt aber auch neue Satelliten- und Compact-Charger-Konzepte und präsentiert KI-gestützte Funktionen zur Prävention von Kabeldiebstahl. Außerdem blickt Stefan Richter in die Glaskugel: Wird die Branche in fünf Jahren noch über Ladeabbrüche, Kartenprobleme oder fehlende Kompatibilität sprechen? Der KEBA-Chef ist optimistisch: „Ich glaube, wir werden über das Thema Zuverlässigkeit nicht mehr reden.“ Eine Episode über die Zukunft der Ladeinfrastruktur, die zunehmende Professionalisierung elektrischer Flotten und die Frage, warum die beste Lösung oft nicht die mit der höchsten Ladeleistung ist.

Neste episódio do podcast OsProgramadores, Marcelo conversa com Antonio Pinheiro sobre desenvolvimento de software, modernização de sistemas legados, arquitetura de APIs e os desafios de manter aplicações críticas evoluindo ao longo do tempo.Antonio compartilha sua experiência em projetos envolvendo C#, Delphi, Oracle, SQL Server, integração de sistemas e gestão de dívida técnica, mostrando como equilibrar inovação e manutenção em ambientes corporativos complexos.Antonio Pinheiro é um profissional de desenvolvimento de software com ampla experiência na construção, integração e modernização de sistemas corporativos.Ao longo da carreira, atuou em projetos utilizando tecnologias como:

Samuel Brock Flynn sits down with Grim Logick and iLLLogick of 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC to discuss Cipher Chronicles: The Network Archives, The Origin of The Pillars, the Cipher Chronicles blog/editorial archive, and the infrastructure behind independent music growth.This is not just an album promo. The stronger episode angle is the full Cipher Chronicles project: the album, the book, the blog/editorial archive, the transmedia universe, and how all of it connects through 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC.3NIGMA BRED MUSIC(TM) is an independent underground label, publisher, editorial archive, and multimedia music ecosystem operated under Grim Logick LLC. Built around the motto "Empowering the Unseen, Amplifying the Unheard," the label connects releases, artist development, credits, publishing, web presence, and narrative worldbuilding into one public-facing system.-KEY TALKING POINTS- Cipher Chronicles: The Network Archives as the central album/release.- Cipher Chronicles: The Origin of The Pillars as the book/codex layer.- The Cipher Chronicles blog as the living editorial archive and digital database of the unseen.- 3NIGMA BRED MUSIC as the label/publisher/multimedia system connecting the work.- iLLLogick present as a primary artist on the album and a founding force in the label.- Backend context only lightly: credits, streams, metadata, publishing, web presence, and infrastructure most indie artists are never taught to build.http://3nigmabredmusic.com

Agentic AI is being misread as a series of separate battles - e.g. Snowflake vs. Databricks, copilots vs. agents, model makers vs. app vendors, etc. We think the real story is that the biggest opportunity in software is converging around who owns the new intelligent client and the AI back end that makes it useful. The new client is the agent-based system of engagement - Snowflake's CoWork & CoCo, Databricks Genie, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini Enterprise, ChatGPT/Codex, Claude/Cowork and others. But that client cannot deliver business outcomes without a new back end - what we call a System of Intelligence - that represents a model of the enterprise in terms of its business rules and tacit knowledge. You can't build one without the other. We frame this premise using Clay Christensen's integrated innovation and Jensen's extreme co-design as applied to enterprise software.That is why Snowflake is the focal point for this Breaking Analysis, but not the whole story. Snowflake is not just competing with Databricks anymore. It is now in the same strategic arena as Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Celonis and others - all trying to define where business users, builders and agents get work done, and where the enterprise context that powers that work gets built.

What happens to African creative workers after the contract is signed and the camera stops rolling? In Episode 142, filmmaker Mr Takunda joins IP Series for an unflinching conversation about who really owns African film and who profits from it.From buy-out clauses that strip writers and directors of long-term earnings, to the collapse of major streaming platforms and what that means for content catalogues, this episode covers the conversations the industry avoids having in public.Topics include: why African licensing deals are rarely revenue-sharing; what rights filmmakers surrender to streamers and investors; whether African actors will ever see Hollywood-style residuals; the Showmax restructuring and its IP implications; and what a fairer system for African creatives would actually require.If you create, invest in, or care about African storytelling, this episode is a must listen.Subscribe to IPSERIES for conversations at the intersection of intellectual property and the real world.Thank you for listening, and see you next time on the IP Series podcast!LinkedIn: Takunda Aaron (Zen ISA) Chimutashu=================================IPSERIES PODCAST- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/groups/836484013662125/- Instagram: ⁠Instagram⁠- Email: ipseriesinfo@gmail.com=================================SOCIAL MEDIA BY: Rita Anwiri Chindah=================================LOGO DESIGN BY: Rita Anwiri Chindah ⁠ipseries_with_reedah | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | https://linktr.ee/ipseries_with_reedah?subscribe

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In this episode, we're joined by Sam MacPherson, Co-Founder and CEO of Phoenix Labs, to discuss Sky's evolution from MakerDAO, Spark's role as a prime agent SubDAO, and its approach to DeFi lending, liquidity management, and risk frameworks. We also cover governance restructuring, isolated lending markets, token buybacks, institutional liquidity products, fintech partnerships, and Spark's long-term vision for prime brokerage and USDT growth. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Spark: https://x.com/sparkdotfi Follow Sam MacPherson: https://x.com/hexonaut?lang=en Follow Luke Leasure: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:55) Why MakerDAO Became Sky (5:10) Spark's Role Under Sky (7:45) Spark Liquidity Layer (12:25) Conservative Collateral Strategy (17:35) DeFi Risk Ratings (24:38) Liquidity Intents Explained (27:37) Buybacks and Token Treasury (29:46) Spark's Real Competitors (32:51) Backend for Fintechs (35:56) SubDAO Competition Dynamics (43:20) What's Next for Spark (47:10) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Time left estimation may be one of the simplest ideas in software delivery, but it directly challenges decades of traditional Agile estimation practices. Instead of treating estimates as fixed promises, the concept focuses on continuously updated delivery confidence. During the discussion with Alex Polyakov, this idea became one of the strongest execution-focused themes of the conversation. The goal is not perfect prediction. The goal is operational awareness. That distinction changes how teams communicate, coordinate, and deliver software. About Alex Polyakov Alex Polyakov is the founder of Project Simple AI, a platform designed to improve software delivery visibility and operational discipline for engineering organizations. His background spans engineering, architecture, product leadership, startup operations, and entrepreneurship across more than two decades in software development. He has led teams as a developer, architect, technical leader, product manager, and founder, giving him firsthand experience with the communication gaps and operational inefficiencies that slow modern software teams. Alex also hosts the "Let's Talk Agile" podcast on YouTube, where he explores software delivery, Agile practices, and modern engineering workflows. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexpolyakov/ Why Traditional Estimation Breaks Down Software teams have experimented with estimation models for years. Story points. Velocity scoring. Capacity planning. No-estimate methodologies. Hybrid systems. Each approach attempts to solve uncertainty while preserving predictability. The problem is that software development is inherently dynamic. Teams uncover unknown dependencies. Requirements evolve. Technical assumptions change. AI accelerates some implementation paths while introducing entirely new verification requirements. Static estimates fail because the work itself evolves. Alex described how many organizations accidentally treat estimates as guarantees. Once a developer says "four hours," stakeholders mentally convert that into a contractual promise. That mindset creates tension immediately. Developers become defensive about estimates. Managers become frustrated when timelines shift. Teams avoid updating reality because changing estimates feels like admitting failure. An estimate should communicate current understanding, not create artificial certainty. Time Left Estimation Creates Operational Awareness The core principle behind time left estimation is remarkably simple. Instead of asking: "How long did you think this would take?" Teams ask: "How much time remains?" That shift sounds small, but it fundamentally changes communication quality. Alex used a driving analogy during the interview. If someone asks where you are and you answer, "I'm in the car," that provides almost no operational value. That resembles many software status updates. "In progress" rarely tells leadership anything meaningful. A better response would be: "GPS says I'm five minutes away." Now stakeholders understand delivery confidence, remaining uncertainty, and expected timing. That is the real value of time left estimation. Why Time Left Estimation Improves Team Coordination One of the strongest operational arguments for this approach is coordination visibility. Modern software delivery is collaborative. Backend engineers hand work to frontend developers. QA teams validate implementation. Architects review integrations. Product teams prepare releases. DevOps engineers manage deployments. Software delivery depends heavily on sequencing. Time Left Estimation Helps Teams Predict Handoffs A continuously updated remaining-time estimate acts like a coordination beacon. It signals: Who is next When dependencies become active Whether blockers are emerging Whether downstream teams should prepare This creates significantly better operational flow than static task ownership systems. Instead of discovering delays during sprint reviews, teams identify delivery movement in real time. Static estimates often hide risk until delivery windows are already compromised. Time Left Estimation Aligns Better with AI Development AI-assisted development makes estimation harder and easier simultaneously. Some implementation tasks collapse from days into hours. Others become harder because AI-generated code requires stronger validation, testing, and architectural review. The conversation highlighted a major shift happening inside engineering organizations today. Developers are increasingly becoming reviewers, validators, and coordinators rather than pure code producers. That changes where uncertainty exists. The coding itself may accelerate dramatically. The verification process becomes more important. Traditional Agile estimation models were not designed for this environment. Time left estimation adapts more naturally because it reflects current conditions instead of relying entirely on original assumptions. The Real Goal Is Confidence, Not Precision One of the most practical ideas from the interview was that software organizations do not necessarily need perfect prediction. They need confidence. Leadership teams can make strong decisions when they understand: Current progress Remaining uncertainty Emerging risks Coordination readiness The problem is not changing estimates. The problem is discovering reality too late. Time Left Estimation Encourages Honest Communication Because remaining-time estimates are expected to evolve, teams become more comfortable updating status honestly. An estimate can decrease when work becomes easier. It can increase when new complexity appears. That flexibility reduces the emotional pressure attached to traditional software estimation. Healthy engineering communication depends more on transparency than forecasting perfection. Why Simpler Estimation Models Matter The transcript repeatedly returned to one consistent theme: software organizations have overcomplicated operational management. Heavy process structures often attempt to create predictability by adding more layers: More ticket fields More ceremonies More reporting More workflows More estimation rituals But complexity itself creates operational drag. Simple systems scale better because teams actually use them consistently. That may be the most important takeaway from Alex's philosophy. Software delivery is already difficult. The management layer should reduce friction, not multiply it. Audit your current estimation process and identify which activities improve delivery versus which only create reporting overhead. Conclusion Time left estimation is not just a different planning technique. It represents a different philosophy about software delivery communication. Instead of pretending uncertainty does not exist, the model embraces changing information and operational transparency. As AI reshapes implementation speed and software organizations continue evolving, delivery systems must become more adaptive, more collaborative, and more visibility-oriented. Teams that improve coordination awareness will outperform teams that optimize only for reporting structure. The future of engineering execution will likely depend less on rigid estimation frameworks and more on dynamic operational visibility. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

En el episodio de hoy, el número 796, vengo con muchas ganas de contarte algo que me tiene completamente fascinado.Pero vamos a lo importante: las Skills o habilidades. Si creías que la inteligencia artificial era solo un chat donde escribir preguntas y recibir respuestas, prepárate, porque hoy vamos a ver cómo dotar a nuestros modelos de lenguaje de auténticos "superpoderes" técnicos.¿Qué son realmente las Skills?Imagina que en lugar de darle instrucciones genéricas a tu modelo (lo que conocemos como prompt), le proporcionas una estructura especializada. Una Skill es una herramienta transversal que le enseña al modelo a comportarse como un experto en una materia concreta. Lo maravilloso es que estas habilidades no dependen de un solo modelo; puedes usarlas con Claude, con OpenCode, con Hermes o con cualquier otro agente. Es una forma de democratizar el conocimiento técnico y hacerlo reutilizable.En este episodio te cuento mi experiencia personal utilizando estas habilidades para tareas que, de normal, nos llevarían bastante tiempo de configuración. Desde crear contenedores Docker optimizados hasta gestionar bases de datos complejas sin escribir una sola línea de SQL.Soberanía Digital y Potencia LocalYa sabes que me encanta el lema de "yo me lo guiso, yo me lo como". Aunque existen servicios externos muy económicos para correr estos modelos, nada supera la sensación de tener el control total. Te hablo de mi configuración actual: un Slimbook con una Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti de 16 GB de VRAM. Con este hardware estoy corriendo modelos como el Qwen de 35 billones de parámetros con una fluidez espectacular. Aquí es donde la soberanía digital cobra sentido: mis datos, mis reglas y mi hardware.Ejemplos prácticos: Docker y SQLiteA lo largo del audio, te guío por dos ejemplos que me han dejado con la boca abierta:Docker Expert.SQLite Expert.La Anatomía de una Skill: Bajo el capóMenciono también el increíble trabajo de Daniel Primo en Web Reactiva, quien ha profundizado muchísimo en este tema de las Skills y cuya guía ha sido una fuente de inspiración fundamental para experimentar con todo esto.Conclusión: El futuro es el lenguaje naturalCapítulos:00:00:00 El troleo a David y la importancia del feedback00:00:41 Introducción a las Skills: Dale "poderes" a tu IA00:01:14 Repaso a OpenCode y el paso a la soberanía digital00:02:11 Mi hardware: Slimbook, Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti y el modelo Qwen00:02:55 ¿Qué son realmente las Skills y por qué usarlas?00:04:18 Ejemplo práctico: Instalando una Skill para Docker00:04:58 Recomendación: La guía de Skills de Daniel Primo00:06:08 Generando un Dockerfile complejo para Rust en dos etapas00:07:34 Anatomía de una Skill: Front Matter, YAML y Markdown00:09:25 Cómo el agente gestiona los tokens y las habilidades00:10:48 Verificación del Dockerfile generado por la IA00:12:11 Trabajando con bases de datos: Skill de SQLite Expert00:13:24 Experiencia real: Revisando código Backend y Frontend00:15:38 Consultas en lenguaje natural sobre la base de datos00:17:40 Tipos de Skills: Percepción, Acción y Pensamiento Complejo00:19:47 Conclusiones: Programar sin programar y modelos locales00:20:29 Despedida y red de sospechosos habitualesMás información, enlaces y notas en https://atareao.es/podcast/796

In This Episode We DiscussWhy end-of-year classroom routines often fall apart after testingHow to maintain high expectations in your upper elementary literacy classroom through the last day of schoolThe connection between teacher expectations, student behavior, and student effortWhy structure and consistency matter more than “keeping students busy” during the post-testing seasonHow to cast a realistic vision for the end of the school year without burning yourself outThe difference between reacting to the end of the year vs. intentionally designing itA simple framework for helping students continue reading, writing, thinking, and learning through May and JuneHow maintaining expectations supports both classroom management and academic growth• Casting a vision for how you want your classroom to look, sound, and feel at the end of the school year• Choosing a few clear academic and behavior non-negotiables• Maintaining literacy routines even after state testing• Continuing reading, writing, discussion, and thinking work through the final weeks• Reflecting on where expectations became unclear during the school year• Editing unrealistic end-of-year plans so they align with your energy and values• Supporting students through transitions while maintaining structure and consistencyThese are all practical strategies designed to help upper elementary teachers finish the school year with intention, maintain classroom expectations, and protect the learning students have worked hard to build all year long.As you listen, consider this question:What am I intentionally maintaining in my classroom right now?Because students don't just respond to what we say matters at the end of the year—they respond to what we consistently reinforce.Instructional leadership starts with teachers who are willing to design the ending of the school year with as much intention as they designed the beginning.This episode focuses on the first component of Eva's four-part Finish Strong-ish framework:Clarify:What students will be doing, saying, and producingWhat expectations supported student successWhat routines and expectations need to stay consistentHow you want your classroom to feel through the final weeks of schoolFuture episodes in this series will also unpack:Back End (teacher systems, organization, and motivation)Front and Center (keeping learning intentional)Community (cultivating classroom connection and belonging)• The Pygmalion Effect (Rosenthal & Jacobson)• Research on teacher expectations and student outcomes• World Economic Forum research on vision, resilience, and future-focused thinkingEpisode 133: Finish Strong-ish Series Overview

מהנדסים הם יצורים מיוחדים.מצד אחד, אנחנו אוהבים הגדרות ברורות, מצד שני כשנוח לנו פאי שווה שלוש.דיברנו בעבר על פרקי תפקיד עם הגדרות (די) ברורות - מהנדס FE, מהנדס וריפיקציה, מהנדס Back End ועוד (רשימה מלאה בתגובות)הפעם התכנסנו לדבר על תפקיד קצת פחות מוגדר - מהנדס מערכת.אם זה בחברה קטנה או בחברה גדולה, במוצר כזה או אחר, תפקיד מהנדס המערכת יהיה שונה.הרגשנו קצת מבולבלים, אז טל רביב הגיע לעשות לנו סדר בראש ולדבר איתנו על התפקיד אותו הוא עושה עוד מאז שהוא סטודנט.על מה דיברנו?- מה זה אומר שתפקיד מהנדס המערכת הוא ״תפקיד רוחבי״?- איזה באגים מוצא מהנדס המערכת?- איך גודל החברה או המוצר משפיע על התפקיד?- באילו כלים משתמש מהנדס המערכת בעבודה שלו?- אילו אופטימיזציות אפשר לעשות לעבודה של מהנדס המערכת?- איך עובד מהנדס המערכת מול צוותי הפיתוח?- איך מגיעים להיות מהנדס מערכת?אחרי שהאזנתם לפרק, ובהנחה שאתם לא בוטים, מוזמנים להצטרף לקבוצת המאזינים שלנו - שם אנחנו מעגלים את פאי ומרבעים מעגלים >>> https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwUu8pQsxx220qS7AXv04Tנשמח לשמוע את דעתכם על הפרק בתגובות.פרק 92 - System EngineerHard Reset - הפודקאסט של קהילת Hardware Engineering Israel.מוזמנים ליצור איתנו קשר במייל podcasthardreset@gmail.comהאזנה נעימה.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Dylan Mathews preview the Atlanta Braves' upcoming three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts tonight in LA, and explain why they think the Braves offense must take advantage of facing the backend of the Dodgers starting pitching rotation.

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HR3 - Backend of Braves bullpen may be best in all of baseball In hour three Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, Mike talks about how he's going to be on a zoom call with his former teammate and now Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan, Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, and other Falcons alumni where he and the other Falcons alumni will have a chance to ask Matt and Coach Stefanski about the team. Mike and Beau also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 last night in Seattle in game two of their three game series thanks to Matt Olson's go-ahead solo home run in the top of the ninth inning. The guys also talk about Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder having another quality start last night and pitching six strong innings, talk about how Braves Manager Walt Weiss has the luxury of having three elite relievers in Dylan Lee, Robert Suárez, and Raisel Iglesias to help him shorten games, continue to react to the news that the AFCA Board recommended expanding the College Football Playoffs with maximum participation, elimination of conference title games, and ending the College Football Playoff by mid-January. Mike and Beau also let you hear what Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Kirby Smart had to say about College Football Playoff expansion when he did a one on one interview recently with College Football writer and analyst Josh Pate, react to what Coach Smart had to say, explain why they think college football is headed for a 24-team College Football Playoff and no conference championship games, react to Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez nearly starting a benches clearing brawl between the Tigers and the Boston Red Sox yesterday after throwing a four-seam fastball, a pitch he hadn't thrown all year up until that point, at the the back of Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, explain why they think Tigers Manager A. J. Hinch's comments after the game about the near brawl with the Red Sox brawl said everything there is to say about Framber Valdez, and then closed out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

In this episode of Strategy with Sally, Sally wraps up the Systems That Save Your Sanity series by focusing on simplifying your backend systems. She explains how complexity quietly builds over time—through added tools, multiple processes, and "temporary" workarounds that become permanent. While everything may still function, the accumulation creates friction, slows you down, and increases mental load. Sally highlights that having too many tools, scattered information, and multiple ways of doing the same task forces you to constantly search, decide, and remember—making your business feel harder than it should. Instead of adding more, she encourages a shift toward simplifying what already exists—reducing tools, steps, and variations to create a clearer, more consistent way of working. ✨ Key takeaway: Simpler is better. When you reduce friction in your backend, your business becomes easier to manage, more consistent, and more sustainable as you grow. Start small: choose one area of your backend, identify what feels unnecessarily complicated, and simplify just one thing to create immediate relief and ease. In this episode of Strategy with Sally, Sally wraps up the Systems That Save Your Sanity series by focusing on simplifying your backend systems. She explains how complexity quietly builds over time—through added tools, multiple processes, and "temporary" workarounds that become permanent. While everything may still function, the accumulation creates friction, slows you down, and increases mental load. Sally highlights that having too many tools, scattered information, and multiple ways of doing the same task forces you to constantly search, decide, and remember—making your business feel harder than it should. Instead of adding more, she encourages a shift toward simplifying what already exists—reducing tools, steps, and variations to create a clearer, more consistent way of working. ✨ Key takeaway: Simpler is better. When you reduce friction in your backend, your business becomes easier to manage, more consistent, and more sustainable as you grow. Start small: choose one area of your backend, identify what feels unnecessarily complicated, and simplify just one thing to create immediate relief and ease. Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

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Max Meister, Co-CEO of Germany-based power transmission distributor Ludwig Meister, joins the MDM Podcast to break down why innovation is less about adopting new tools and more about execution discipline. He explains the risks of rushing into AI without strong data, the importance of sequencing transformation efforts, and previews his upcoming SHIFT conference session. Ludwig Meister was the subject of MDM's latest Case Study report published in April.

Send us Fan MailAmazon KYC verification issues cause account suspension, disbursement delays, and identity errors. Get real answers on your KYC suspension before Amazon locks your account for good, talk to an expert now: This video explains KYC verification problems, account suspension appeals, backend errors, and seller account recovery steps. Learn how to handle Amazon KYC errors, fix account verification issues, and avoid permanent account shutdown.#AmazonKYC #AmazonSuspension #AmazonSellerHelp #EcommerceTips #AmazonAccountWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps:00:00 - What is Amazon KYC and why it affects sellers00:30 - Why KYC suspension is hard to fix01:00 - Disbursement stuck due to KYC issue01:40 - When to escalate or consider legal action02:05 - Backend errors and escalation steps02:35 - Account deactivated after verification call03:05 - Can KYC suspension be appealed03:40 - Risk of opening a new account after suspension04:10 - Fixing brand name issues after registration-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

I wrote a new book that has been in the works for years. It is called Root Cause, and it is for those who enjoy the art of backend engineering.Early in my career, 20 years ago, I built backend and database applications without fully grasping their inner mechanics. Performance issues, race conditions, bugs, and even data corruption often left me lost.Since that day, I resolved to truly understand how systems work. From networking protocols and intermediary proxies to backend services and various database engines. I made it a habit to follow every request on its journey through the dark alleys of the network, down to the bowels of the database engine, meanwhile interacting with various kernel data structures in the process at every hop, and back.I became obsessed with understanding what happens behind the scenes in software. Not just what breaks, and how but also why and what was the source of the bleed. Root Cause is a collection of the most interesting bugs I encountered, ranging from performance bottlenecks and non-deterministic crashes to subtle data inconsistencies and incorrect results.This book is for anyone curious about how production backend systems really behave under pressure, and how to debug them when they don't. Even when you don't have access to the source code.Root cause consists of 15 chapters, each is a story about a backend bug, with investigation, diagrams, a section of a fundamental concept until the root cause is revealed.Grab your copy here paperback or kindle ebookpaperbackhttps://amzn.to/4cKfZheebookhttps://amzn.to/4cfQjJj

Monorepo, Polyrepo, Frontend hier, Backend dort, Mobile-App nochmal woanders. Klingt nach sauberer Trennung, führt in der Praxis aber oft zu genau dem, was wir als Entwickler:innen am wenigsten brauchen: Reibung. Abhängige Pull Requests, aufeinander wartende Releases, doppelte Tooling-Arbeit und jede Menge Koordination zwischen Teams. Die spannende Frage ist also nicht nur, ob Monorepos ein Comeback feiern, sondern ob sie heute, mit besserem Tooling und AI im Rücken, endlich ihr Versprechen einlösen.In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Max Kless, Senior Software Engineer bei Nx, über den aktuellen Stand von Monorepos. Wir klären, was ein Monorepo eigentlich ist, warum Monorepo nicht gleich Monorepo ist und wieso ein pragmatischer, hybrider Ansatz für viele Teams sinnvoller ist als ein einziges gigantisches Repository. Außerdem schauen wir auf CI, Caching, Project Graphs, Code Ownership, Plattform-Teams und die kulturelle Seite hinter dem Thema. Denn Monorepos sind nicht nur Architektur und Tooling, sondern auch Zusammenarbeit, Standards und ein bisschen Inner Source im Alltag.Besonders spannend wird es bei AI, LLMs und Coding Agents. Wenn mehr Kontext zu besserer Unterstützung führt, werden Monorepos plötzlich wieder hochrelevant. Wir diskutieren, warum ein gemeinsamer Code-Kontext für AI-Systeme ein echter Hebel sein kann, wo die Grenzen liegen und worauf du bei einer Einführung achten solltest. Wenn du wissen willst, ob Monorepos 2026 mehr sind als alter Google-Glanz, dann bist du hier genau richtig.Bonus: Selbst Jenkins bekommt einen kleinen Ehrenmoment.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

RESOURCES- Join me in my 30-Day Booty Camp to feel strong, sexy, and radiant in just 15 minutes a day - no gym needed at danettebootycamp.com- Go to earthechofoods.com and use the code PODCAST at checkout to receive a 15% discount on your first order!- Listen to Part 1 with Taylor Black here!CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn part 2 of this conversation, I sit down with viral content creator Taylor to reveal what is really happening behind the scenes of social media and how it can turn into a multi million dollar business. We break down how creators actually make money, the truth about backend ad revenue, and why income can fluctuate from $9,000 to $400,000 in a matter of months. Taylor shares the moment one video made $50,000 in 24 hours, how she quit her job, and what most people completely misunderstand about going viral.This episode goes deeper into mindset, intuition, and the power of saying yes. Taylor shares how following curiosity instead of a rigid plan led her to become a self made millionaire by 30 and why staying open to unexpected opportunities can change everything. If you have ever wanted to grow on social media, monetize your content, or step into your next level with more courage and alignment, this conversation will expand what you believe is possible. Make sure to go back and listen to part 1 to get the full story.IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Backend monetization secrets revealed(02:10) How viral content actually pays(03:29) Ad revenue explained in simple terms(05:15) Which platforms pay the most(06:30) Consistency and creative pivots that win(07:05) Pranks, staging, and viral psychology(11:12) Content theft and TikTok breakthrough(12:18) Wild storytime that hit millions(16:30) Why saying yes changed everything(18:16) From zero to viral success story(20:06) Training behind the scenes in Nashville(20:26) Starbucks prank that sparked it all(21:41) Drive thru chaos goes viral(22:39) $50K day and quitting her job(24:41) Pandemic content and fast money era(26:09) Nashville music industry breakthrough(29:38) What's next and future chapters(31:50) Manifestation and the power of yes(35:22) Final takeaways and closing thoughtsCONNECT WITH TAYLORInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorwatson/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylormakesvideosSnapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@taylorwatson15VIDEOS TALKED ABOUT IN EPISODEPizza prank video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHk9mQDj/Bar story video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSHk9bhhn/Starbucks cheating video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H72h4fcmzY

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Shopify Backend Cheat Codes for Apparel Brands: Style Numbers, SKUs & Product Page Secrets Your Shopify backend might be costing you sales and most apparel brand owners don't realize it. In this episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel breaks down the exact backend systems used by professional apparel companies to stay organized, scale product lines, and eliminate inventory mistakes. After hosting a live Shopify Backend Cheat Code Workshop, Rachel shares the most important lessons every fashion brand should implement immediately, including how to structure style numbers, product names, SKUs, descriptions, and product variants so your Shopify store runs smoothly. If your inventory feels messy, your reports don't make sense, or you're struggling to keep track of products as your brand grows, this episode walks you through the systems that simplify everything. Sign up for FREE events and masterclasses here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/events Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com Key Moments: 00:00 Did You Miss the Shopify Workshop? 01:14 Top Five Backend Focus 01:45 Smart Style Numbers 05:25 Smart Product Naming 07:26 Join The Board! 08:46 SKU Structure Basics 09:43 Product Descriptions Story 11:01 Variants Data Consistency 12:53 On Demand Masterclass Offer 14:28 Upcoming Free Workshops 15:43 April Finance Masterclass 16:22 Wrap Up   Watch more of The Business of Apparel Podcast episodes: Wholesale 101: https://youtu.be/lpezH1YwCyE Use AI in Your Apparel Brand: https://youtu.be/Dn9tjPNmfaw  Grow A 7-Figure Apparel Business: https://youtu.be/rpQYDyo5Rao We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course ABOUT RACHEL: Rachel Erickson—Fractional COO, Apparel Industry Consultant, and founder of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel. With 20+ years in technical design and product development leadership, I've sat at the executive table of a $25M apparel line and helped scale it to $60M in one year.   After decades working inside major fashion companies, I learned the truth behind billion-dollar brands, and it's not about chasing trends or pumping out endless products. It's about building clean processes, tightly edited assortments, and obsessively focused customer targeting.   I help founders and CEOs of performance apparel brands: ✅ Build lean, profitable product lines ✅ Streamline operations for growth ✅ Replace overwhelm with executive clarity ✅ Create garments that fit bodies in motion   Whether you're just hitting $1M in revenue or trying to break through the $10M ceiling, my team joins you as an embedded operations and product partner—running fittings, line plans, tech packs, and vendor communications so you can get back to leading.   To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.   

Ladies, in this episode I'm giving you a real peek into the backend of my seven-figure online Christian business. If you're a Christian Business Coach or Christian Life Coach wondering how to build an online coaching business that actually scales, this is foundational. We're talking about the five core systems that allowed me to grow an online coaching business working 5–15 hours a week, and why you need them if you want to hit six or seven figures.What you'll learn:— The very first system I built (and why it was a launch system).— Why launching should come before obsessing over audience growth.— The sales and follow-up system most women overlook.— What it really takes to scale a faith based online business sustainably. GET STARTED TODAYReady to launch? Join The Selah Collective 12-Month Group Coaching Program.Ready to scale? Join Eden: The Mastermind (for women who have made $20k-100k+ in online business).Kingdom Seasons Coaching Quiz: Be sure to check out my Kingdom Seasons Coaching Quiz! Get your custom plan & the action steps you need to take in your business right now, for a thriving online coaching business.Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course: Learn how to create a 6-7 figure offer and how to implement the Esther Upleveled sales system.For the Holy Spirit-led coaches who want to hit $100k in the next 12 months, get the 40+ page guide: 12-Months to $100k.The Productivity Playbook: Steal my 7-Figure online business rhythms & daily operations with The Productivity Playbook. Grow your online revenue in just 20 minutes a day. Ready to get an all-in-one funnel builder? Sign up for Kartra today!Get FREE, ORGANIC email leads on Instagram using this DM flow template.READ THE BLOG258. 5 Core Backend Systems of a 7-Figure Christian Online Coaching BusinessOTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY 174.3 Scaling Legacy Investments for Your Online Business to Double Your Revenue Effectively in 2024208. What I've Learned Building a Small But Mighty Team on My 7-Figure Journey as a Believer

HR Technology is on a collision course with AI companies, desktop productivity tools, and middleware providers. Where is all this going? In this podcast I explain why this is a question of “back-end” vs. “front-end” and how the ERP software architectures of the past (present) are colliding with the AI tools and interfaces of the future. The bottom line is not “who wins” but rather how well do you think through the use-cases and employee experiences you want to provide? Read this article for more details and stay tuned for a bunch of announcements this week that will bring much of this to your company. Additional Information Get Ready For A Wild Time In HR Technology The World of Corporate Training Lurches Toward Enablement Digital Twins Are Here, And They Make You More Productive Get Galileo. We put ALL our research, case studies, and models in there. It's like the Bloomberg Terminal, Encyclopedia Britannica, and HR Expert with new research, vendors, and case studies every day.         Chapters (00:00:00) - HR Technology: The Future of IT(00:11:00) - The Future of HR IT Is AI

If you're relying on launches, referrals, or organic hope to generate revenue… this episode will recalibrate how you think about scaling. In this strategy-focused episode of Quantum Business Queen, Sarah Tynan breaks down the exact Self-Liquidating Offer (SLO) funnel model she uses to build predictable, scalable online businesses — including real numbers, real ad spend, and real return on ad spend (ROAS). This is data-driven marketing architecture combined with energetic coherence. Because funnels don't fix misalignment — they amplify it. What You'll Learn in This Episode What a Self-Liquidating Offer (SLO) funnel actually is • Why traditional freebie funnels attract uncommitted leads • How low-ticket offers ($17 / $47) can cover your ad spend • Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) explained simply • How front-end offers fund marketing and back-end drives profit • Real case study: $46,000 revenue in 6 weeks with $6,000 ad spend (11:1 ROAS) • How Video Sales Letters (VSLs) convert buyers into high-ticket calls • Why data eliminates guesswork in marketing • The ecosystem: email automation, podcast, Instagram, retargeting • Why energetic alignment determines funnel performance What Is a Self-Liquidating Offer (SLO) Funnel? A Self-Liquidating Offer funnel is a paid entry funnel where: The customer purchases a low-ticket offer upfront • The revenue covers or nearly covers the ad spend • The funnel effectively “pays for itself” • Backend offers generate true profit Instead of attracting freebie seekers, SLO funnels filter for buyers. This creates: Higher quality leads • Faster sales cycles • Stronger commitment • Scalable paid traffic systems In today's market, information is no longer power. Implementation and environment are. Funnel Economics Explained Example breakdown shared in this episode: $47 front-end mini course • Customer acquisition cost ≈ $47 • Ad spend covered by sales • Buyers move into VSL funnel • VSL drives high-ticket mastermind applications (~$15K offer) In one six-week window: $46,000 generated • $6,000 ad spend • 11:1 Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) This model removes reliance on unpredictable launches. Why Funnels Beat Organic Guesswork Organic marketing can build brand awareness — but it rarely provides scalable data. Funnels allow you to: Target specific demographics and geographies • Analyze click-through rates, cost per lead, and buyer behavior • Make precise pivots • Scale what works • Stop “hoping” and start engineering revenue Data creates inevitability. The Funnel Ecosystem A funnel is not just an ad and a landing page. It integrates: Email automation sequences • Video Sales Letters (VSL) • Retargeting campaigns • Podcast content • Instagram authority building By the time prospects book a call, they are warm. Conversion rates can reach ~85% when alignment and ecosystem are strong. Strategy Without Frequency Doesn't Work This episode also addresses a critical truth: No marketing strategy overrides the laws of energetic alignment. Funnels amplify what is already anchored. If identity, coherence, and internal alignment are unstable — scaling will feel inconsistent. Quantum Business Academy integrates: 3D Strategy (funnels, ads, automation) • 4D Frequency Alchemy (identity recalibration + nervous system capacity) • 5D Creation (embodied deliberate creation) Strategy creates structure. Alignment creates sustainability. Who This Episode Is For Coaches • Healers • Consultants • Service-based entrepreneurs • Experts tired of inconsistent launches • Business owners wanting predictable revenue If you want scalable marketing that doesn't require constant visibility, this episode is foundational. Ready to Build Your Own Self-Liquidating Funnel? Apply for Quantum Business Academy: https://sarahtynanquantumcoaching.as.me/alignmentcall Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.tynan.quantum.business/

In a recent episode of the award-winning Consumer Finance Monitor podcast, Alan Kaplinsky was joined by Nick Bourke, Kate Griffin, and Ballard Spahr partner Joseph Schuster to discuss a groundbreaking new report from the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program: United We Stand: A National Strategy to Prevent Scams. The episode builds on Nick and Kate's prior appearance on the podcast last July, when the report was still in development. Now finalized, the report offers one of the most comprehensive frameworks to date for addressing what has become a systemic threat to American households and the broader financial system. The Scope of the Problem: A Systemic Threat Frauds and scams are no longer isolated consumer protection issues. According to the report, U.S. households are losing an estimated $196 billion annually to scams — roughly $1 billion every couple of days. One in five American adults reports having lost money to an online scam. As Nick Bourke explained, today's scams are: ·                 Technology-enabled ·                 Highly organized and industrialized ·                 Often operated by transnational criminal organizations ·                 Accelerating due to AI and faster payment systems The so-called scam "lifecycle" includes four stages: 1.     Lead – Hooking the victim 2.     Deceive – Building trust (often through impersonation or relationship-building) 3.     Bleed – Extracting funds 4.     Clean – Laundering proceeds, often through cryptocurrency or offshore channels Different sectors see only fragments of this lifecycle; social media platforms may see the "lead," financial institutions the "bleed," and law enforcement the "clean." That fragmentation allows criminals to scale operations while defenders remain siloed. Why Scams Are Rising Despite Heavy Investment As Kate Griffin noted, industry and government are investing heavily in prevention. Yet scams continue to grow. Why? ·                 Fragmentation across sectors: No single actor sees the entire attack sequence. ·                 Outdated reporting infrastructure: Federal systems at agencies like the FBI and FTC remain manual and technologically antiquated. ·                 Regulatory uncertainty: Financial institutions and technology platforms face unclear expectations about what data they can use and share. ·                 Speed of modern payments: Faster money movement means faster losses. Joseph Schuster emphasized that many financial institutions are strongly incentivized to prevent fraud as they often bear reputational and financial risk when scams succeed. But legal ambiguity, especially under statutes like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, can chill data-sharing and innovation. Core Recommendations from the Aspen Report The report outlines both high-level national reforms and granular operational improvements with more than 180 specific ideas. 1. Elevate Scam Prevention to a National Priority The report calls for: ·                 A designated federal lead (or "czar") to coordinate strategy ·                 A whole-of-government approach ·                 Clear national goals and metrics Without centralized leadership, enforcement and regulatory actions remain fragmented.  2. Modernize Law Enforcement Reporting Systems Federal reporting portals, including Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), the FBI's complaint systems, and the FTC's databases, require modernization. The report recommends: ·                 Streamlined, automated reporting ·                 Backend data interoperability across agencies ·                 Advanced analytics and AI tools for enforcement 3. Establish Clear Duties to Act Paired with Safe Harbors One of the most important themes discussed was the need for: ·                 Clear expectations for banks, telecom companies, and digital platforms ·                 Safe harbors that protect companies when sharing scam intelligence in good faith Countries like Australia have already codified such frameworks. The U.S. has yet to establish similarly coordinated standards. 4. Build a Cross-Sector Information-Sharing Ecosystem Effective scam prevention requires: ·                 Exchange of scam indicators (malicious URLs, compromised phone numbers, device patterns) ·                 Interoperable information-sharing platforms ·                 Privacy-preserving architecture ·                 Legal clarity to mitigate antitrust and consumer reporting concerns Joseph noted that industry appetite for collaboration is strong but clarity and guardrails are essential. 5. Consider a U.S. National Anti-Scam Center The report explores the idea of a centralized "front door", potentially something like stopscams.gov, that would: ·                 Serve as a national reporting hub ·                 Provide victim resources ·                 Facilitate coordination among law enforcement ·                 Support public education campaigns Social Media and Platform Responsibility The discussion also addressed the evolving role of digital platforms. Scam activity frequently originates through: ·                 Paid advertisements ·                 Dating applications ·                 Direct messaging ·                 Fake investment websites Compared to banks, social media companies operate within a less clearly defined regulatory structure. Courts are increasingly developing theories of "platform liability," but statutory clarity is lacking. The report urges policymakers to define reasonable expectations for platforms — paired with safe harbors and practical tools that empower prevention rather than merely assign blame. What Happens Next? The key question: who implements this strategy? Kate Griffin emphasized that this is a whole-of-society problem requiring coordinated action by: ·                 Federal leadership ·                 Congress ·                 Financial institutions ·                 Telecom and digital platforms ·                 Law enforcement ·                 Civil society There have been encouraging developments, including: ·                 Treasury and State Department sanctions targeting transnational scam networks ·                 A joint DOJ–FBI–Secret Service initiative targeting Southeast Asian scam operations o   But much more remains to be done. Nick Bourke suggested that, one year from now, real success would include: ·                 A designated federal anti-scam lead ·                 A congressional commission ·                 Measurable national prevention goals ·                 Corporate adoption of formalized anti-scam strategies Joseph Schuster added that industry innovation is ongoing, particularly in artificial intelligence, biometrics, and authentication, but warned that fragmented state-level regulation could complicate progress. Key Takeaways Alan Kaplinsky closed the episode with several important observations: ·                 Fraud and scams are now a systemic threat, not a niche compliance issue. ·                 Prevention, not just reimbursement, must be the organizing principle. ·                 Coordination matters as much as authority. ·                 Good-faith companies need regulatory clarity, not just enforcement pressure. ·                 Reducing scams strengthens trust in the U.S. financial system and digital economy. The Aspen report reframes the debate. Rather than assigning blame, it calls for aligned incentives, shared responsibility, and coordinated national action. If the title of the report, United We Stand, becomes reality, the United States may finally begin to bend the curve on one of the most costly and fast-growing threats facing consumers today. For more insights on consumer financial services developments, visit Ballard Spahr's Consumer Finance Monitor blog and explore the full Aspen Institute report here. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Matt Cullerton, founder of Mavric Tech and creator of Apso. Matt reflects on growing up in Reston, Virginia, early lessons from working in restaurants, and his first venture — an independent music label launched while working at Northrop Grumman. From navigating the volatility of the music industry — including brushes with artists like Diplo — Matt shares how those formative experiences shaped his resilience and people-first mindset.Matt also discusses his philosophy of fairness in leadership, particularly within development teams, and how core values serve as operational anchors in a client-services environment. He opens up about the discomfort of cultivating a personal brand as an engineer, the challenge of separating identity from business, and his long-term vision for scalability. Finally, Matt takes a deep dive into Apso — a platform born from real-world agency needs — and shares his perspective on balancing product development with a thriving services business, all while staying grounded in authenticity.Discover how Matt Cullerton blends engineering discipline with human-centered leadership in this  episode of The First Customer!Guest Info:Mavric Technologyhttp://mavrictech.comMatt Cullerton's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcullerton/Connect with Jay on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/The First Customer Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@thefirstcustomerpodcastThe First Customer podcast websitehttps://www.firstcustomerpodcast.comFollow The First Customer on LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/company/the-first-customer-podcast/

En este episodio de No Hay Tos, Héctor y Beto entrevistan a Daniel, ingeniero en sistemas, sobre cómo es trabajar en tech en México. Hablan del uso diario del inglés y el spanglish, los tipos de proyectos (backend, frontend, nube, integración), las oportunidades internacionales y el ambiente laboral, desde empresas exigentes hasta startups con mejores condiciones y trabajo remoto. También comentan el estado de la ciberseguridad en México y comparten consejos prácticos para protegerse en línea. If you'd like to listen to our episodes ad-free and get the full word-for-word transcript of this episode — including English explanations and translations of Mexican slang and colloquial expressions — visit us on Patreon. You can also find more content and resources on our website: nohaytospodcast.com If the podcast has been helpful to you, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — it really helps! And if you prefer video, check out our YouTube channel. No Hay Tos is a Spanish podcast from Mexico for students who want to improve their listening comprehension, reinforce grammar, and learn about Mexican culture and Mexican Spanish. All rights reserved. No Hay Tos is a Spanish podcast from Mexico for students who want to improve their listening comprehension, reinforce grammar, and learn about Mexican culture and Mexican Spanish. All rights reserved.

Special Guest: Monica Roca-Quesada Welcome to Podcast Profits Unleashed, the show where established coaches learn how to build authority infrastructure using podcast guesting as a predictable client acquisition channel. If you're generating visibility but not seeing consistent high-ticket conversions, this episode is for you. This is not about chasing downloads. It's not about going viral. It's not about creating more content just to stay visible. It's about positioning. Backend systems. Financial clarity. And turning authority into revenue. Today I'm joined by Monica Roca-Quesada, fractional CFO and financial operations strategist, founder of Agile Planners, and creator of the FineOps financial operations framework. With over 30 years of experience, Monica helps founders gain real-time financial clarity, optimize cash flow, and scale profitably — without needing a full-time CFO.

There's revenue hiding in your business right now. Not in a new product. Not in a launch. Not in posting more on Instagram. It's sitting in the backend. In the things you set up once… and haven't looked at since. They're not urgent. They're not screaming for attention. So they wait. But that waiting? It's quietly costing you. In this episode, I'm talking about the foundational projects that unlock hidden revenue — the kind that makes your existing traffic convert better and your systems work harder without you doing more. These aren't flashy tactics. They're the unsexy moves that compound. And once you fix them? They keep paying you back.   What We'll Cover: Why “not urgent” tasks can be the most expensive ones   How hidden revenue gets buried in backend systems   The mindset shift that changes how you approach slow seasons   How to decide what's actually worth fixing first _______ Full Episode Show Notes http://ecommercebadassery.com/365   _______ Learn With Me Work with Me 1:1 https://ecommercebadassery.com/ecommerce-help/ https://ecommercebadassery.com/email-marketing/   Courses & Membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/membership https://ecommercebadassery.com/programs   _______   Let's Connect Website: http://ecommercebadassery.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/ecommercebadassery Membership: http://ecommercebadassery.com/membership   _______   Rate, Review, & Subscribe Like what you heard? I'd be forever grateful if you'd rate, review and subscribe to the show! Not only does it help your fellow eCommerce entrepreneurs find the eCommerce Badassery podcast; but it's also valuable feedback for me to continue bringing you the content you want to hear.    Review Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ecommerce-badassery/id1507457683      

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Jamie Kullman is the founder of Magnetic Memberships, where she helps coaches, consultants, and course creators build scalable backend systems and membership communities that sell on autopilot. With over 8 years as a full-time entrepreneur, Jamie has built a six-figure coaching business in under 10 months, hosts a top 1% global podcast, and is known for helping clients turn their best ideas into repeatable, revenue-generating systems, all while creating the freedom to live life on their terms.Connect with Jamie here:https://www.facebook.com/jamie.kullman.3https://www.instagram.com/jamiemkullman/Don't forget to grab our final pre-sale VIP spot for our year-long group coaching mastermind, Expert Authority, here: https://scottaaron.as.me/expertauthorityconsult