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The Scotchy Bourbon Boys
Quality Over Hype: Why Michter's Became The Benchmark, Tiny and Super Nash 'Its In our DNA"

The Scotchy Bourbon Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 83:14 Transcription Available


Send a textWe trace Michter's from its 1753 Pennsylvania roots to a Kentucky rebirth built on low entry proof, heat-cycled warehouses, and ruthless quality control. We taste a 2019 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash, debate the brand's most defining bottle, and share memories with Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson.• sponsor spotlight for Middle West Spirits• agenda: Michter's journey, bottle-your-own recap, Old Louisville breakdown• community shoutouts, platforms, and membership drives• Fort Nelson bar experience and gift shop selections• Pennsylvania origins, rye dominance, and Bomberger era• Prohibition shutdown, 1950s rename, 1970s decline• bankruptcy, lost barrels, and brand dormancy• Kentucky rebuild under Joe Magliocco and Dick Newman• roles of Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson clarified• low barrel entry proof and heat-cycled maturation• small-batch scale around 20 barrels and select single barrels• tasting notes and ratings of 2019 Toasted Sour Mash• myths vs facts about history, sourcing, and age statements• homage releases: Shenk's and Bomberger's• Fort Nelson Select nuances and gift shop batching• closing thanks and responsible drinking reminderA whiskey brand that predates the United States doesn't usually get a second act—but Michter's did, and it turned that comeback into a masterclass on flavor. We trace the line from Shenk's 1753 Pennsylvania rye to a modern Kentucky rebirth, where low entry proof, heat-cycled warehouses, and uncompromising standards define how every bottle earns its label. Along the way, we revisit Fort Nelson memories, the bottle-your-own experience, and the friendships that make great pours even better.We sit with the choices that changed the trajectory of Michter's: rebuilding in Kentucky under Joe Magliocco, tapping legendary guidance from Dick Newman, and empowering Dan McKee and Andrea Wilson to release only what meets the mark. That means small batches around 20 barrels, single-barrel highlights, and the guts to skip the 10 Year when the whiskey isn't ready. We unpack why 103 proof going into the barrel deepens oak sweetness at approachable bottle proofs, and how heat-cycling keeps extraction alive through winter for a rounder mid-palate and cleaner finish.Tasting the 2019 Toasted Barrel Sour Mash brings the philosophy to life: cherry, maple, and toasted marshmallow on the nose; a light-to-medium body that still coats; honeyed sweetness with a snap of pepper; and a dry, medium finish. We also explore how Michter's helped popularize toasted barrel finishing, why age statements don't guarantee balance, and how homage releases like Shenk's and Bomberger's honor Pennsylvania roots while Fort Nelson Select grounds the present in Louisville. The result is a consistent, distinctive profile that collectors chase and newcomers can enjoy without a learning curve.If you love whiskey history, crave insight into maturation choices, or just want tasting notes you can use tonight, you'll feel right at home. Tap play, subscribe, and leave a review so more whiskey lovers can find us. What Michter's pour best defines the brand for you?Make sure that you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, TikTok, and Patreon, listen on Apple, iHeart, and Spotify, become a member, leave a five-star review, and write a review each yearMake sure that you follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, TikTok, and Patvoice over Whiskey Thief Add for SOFLSupport the showhttps://www.scotchybourbonboys.com The Scotchy bourbon Boys are #3 in Feedspots Top 60 whiskey podcasts in the world https://podcast.feedspot.com/whiskey_podcasts/

The Peel
Benchmark's Chetan Puttagunta on the Past, Present, & Future of Software

The Peel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 89:33


Chetan Puttagunta is a General Partner at Benchmark.We talk about investing in Manus, the AI company that went from zero to $100M ARR in eight months and was recently acquired by Meta.We also talk through the full history of application software, from mainframes to client-server, to the internet to cloud, why each wave reduced the barrier to entry and created an explosion in the number of new software, why legacy SaaS companies are making the same mistake on-prem vendors made at the dawn of the cloud, why software companies should be making big AI acquisitions, and how public market investors are begging private AI companies to go public.We also talk about what Benchmark actually looks for in founders, how they make decisions, and why his last two investments were consumer AI and crypto.Thanks to Sam Ross and Everett Randle for helping brainstorm topics for this conversation.Thanks you to Numeral and Flex for supporting this episode.Try Numeral, the end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance: https://www.numeral.comSign-up for Flex Elite with code TURNER, get $1,000: https://form.typeform.com/to/Rx9rTjFzTimestamps:(0:08) Inside the $2.5B Manus acquisition(6:24) Manus' three main use cases(11:08) Taking heat on Twitter(15:10) Starting to tweet about software in 2018(22:50) The history of application software(29:15) Benchmark's 25x Fund 7(31:33) SaaS incumbents got too dominant by 2020(31:48) Going all-in on AI software in 2022(39:31) Benchmark didn't invest in the big AI labs(40:48) How cloud companies beat on-prem competitors(44:33) Why AI companies will beat legacy cloud competitors(50:04) Software incumbents should make big AI acquisitions(57:35) Why incumbents have not bought more AI companies(1:04:43) Public markets are starving for AI companies(1:10:14) Inside Benchmark's fund strategy(1:14:14) Benchmark's history of non-traditional VC rounds(1:17:56) Is the 20% ownership model outdated?(1:19:20) Chetan's rebirth as a consumer investor(1:22:39) What Benchmark looks for in founders(1:25:01) AI coding and gross marginsReferencedBenchmark: https://benchmark.com/Eric Vishria's podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-5IsqFgrZMWorkday S-1: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1327811/000119312512375787/d385110ds1.htmInnovator's Dilemma: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Business-Essentials/dp/0060521996Try FOMO: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fomo-never-miss-out/id6741115427Follow ChetanTwitter: https://x.com/chetanpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetanputtaguntaFollow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

RevOps Champions
From MQLs to Revenue: How to Fix Marketing and Sales Misalignment | Ryan Gunn

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 40:27


Ryan Gunn, Founder & Chief Education Officer of Attribution Academy, joins host Brendon Dennewill to unpack why most companies are still getting attribution wrong, and what to do about it.They cover the real roots of sales and marketing misalignment, why chasing MQLs can work against your goals, and how to build an attribution system that drives better decisions instead of interdepartmental conflict. Ryan also shares how AI-powered call transcripts are one of the most underutilized tools in a modern RevOps stack.If you're a founder, revenue leader, or marketing ops pro ready to build trust in your data and get your go-to-market teams aligned, this one's for you.What You'll LearnWhy attribution should create clarity, not competition between teamsThe shift from vanity metrics to revenue-based thinkingHow incentives quietly shape (or sabotage) alignmentThe role leadership plays in unifying go-to-market teamsWhy simple attribution often outperforms complex modelsHow AI and clean data are reshaping revenue decision-makingResources MentionedAttribution AcademyAttribution Mastery Certification Hubsessed.io Partner Playbook Podcast  HubSpot Breeze Ask Elephant FathomIs your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

CB-Funk - der ComputerBase-Podcast
#158 Benchmark Deep-Dive mit Wolfgang und Raff (PCGH)

CB-Funk - der ComputerBase-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 62:56


In den Kommentaren zum Technik-Test von Resident Evil Requiem ging es vor einer Woche heiß her, weil Pathtracing-Benchmarks von ComputerBase und PCGH im Detail widersprüchlich waren. Wie kann das sein? Wer hat den Fehler gemacht? Und wem kann man überhaupt noch trauen? Unser Wolfgang und Raffael "Raff" Vötter von PCGH sind im Nachgang der Sache auf den Grund gegangen, die Wogen in beiden Communities geglättet hat das aber nur bedingt. Kurzum: Die Zeit war reif für einen gemeinsamen Podcast, in dem Raff als Gast und Wolfgang als Gastgeber einmal tiefer hinter die Kulissen des "Benchmarkings" blicken: Welcher Ansatz wird verfolgt, wie dabei vorgegangen und was gilt es alles zu beachten. Darüber einmal gemeinsam zu sprechen, war schon länger geplant. Jetzt passte es perfekt. Moderator spielt Jan. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!

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SDR Game - Sales Development Podcast
OK27: Best AI for Account Research? I Tested 7 AI Models - March 2026 benchmark

SDR Game - Sales Development Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 12:14


Want the prompt I used for this test? And my AI Prompt Library with 30+ outbound prompts?⁠Upgrade now in my newsletter here.-I tested seven AI models on the same account research prompt, 12 specific instructions, one target company (Replit), one buyer lens (TrackRec). This is my March 2026 benchmark.The models: Perplexity Sonar, GPT 5.2 Thinking, Grok 4.2 Beta, Grok 4, Claude Opus 4.6, Claygent (Argon), and Gemini 3 Pro. I scored every model on six weighted criteria, tracked which instructions each model actually completed, classified why they missed what they missed, and manually verified every disputed claim.Agenda:- Why I expanded from 3 scoring criteria to 6 — and how adding Business Relevance changed the rankings- What instruction completion reveals that scores alone don't (Perplexity: 10/12, Gemini: 1/12)- The difference between hallucinations and false claims — and why it matters for automation at scale- Why four models found September funding and stopped looking (the persistence failure pattern)- The $400M funding round that may or may not be real — REPORTED vs VERIFIED as a new verification category- Which model to use for high-value accounts vs volume enrichment in Clay- Web app vs API vs Clay: why your results will be different and what I'm testing in the next benchmarkReferenced:- TrackRec: https://www.trackrec.co- Replit: https://replit.com- Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai- Clay: https://www.clay.com- RepVue: https://www.repvue.com- The account research prompt: Available for Outbound Kitchen paid members-Who I am? Elric Legloire, founder of Outbound Kitchen. When you're ready⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast
Ep 724: Trump bans Anthropic, OpenAI signs Pentagon deal, big AI goes agentic and more AI news

Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 45:17


While Anthropic and the Pentagon fought, OpenAI swooped in to secure a big deal. But at what cost? And while it seemed like the entire AI news world was wrapped up in the Anthropic-Trump-OpenAI drama, the rest of big tech went nuts. Microsoft teased something agentic, Claude actually shipped it, and Perplexity dropped probably its most important product to date. This week's theme apparently: drama and agents. We'll get you caught up on all of the AI News That Matters.

FidelityConnects
Beyond the benchmark: Finding edge in alternatives – Reetu Kumra

FidelityConnects

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 28:13


As the Fidelity Canadian Long/Short Alternative Fund marks two years, join Reetu Kumra for a timely update on the fund's progress and positioning. She'll also share the alternative‑investing themes she's tracking – and what they could mean for diversified portfolios in the current environment. Recorded on February 24, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.   --   Alors que le Fonds Fidelity Alternatif canadien à positions longues/courtes marque son deuxième anniversaire, joignez-vous à Reetu Kumra pour une mise à jour pertinente sur l'évolution et la structure du fonds. Elle présentera également les thèmes liés aux placements alternatifs qu'elle suit de près et ce qu'ils pourraient signifier pour les portefeuilles diversifiés dans le contexte actuel. Date : 24 février 2026 Chez Fidelity, notre mission consiste à aider le public investisseur canadien à se bâtir un meilleur avenir et à rester à l'avant-garde. Nous offrons aux particuliers et aux institutions une gamme de portefeuilles de placement innovants et fiables pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs financiers et personnels. Les fonds communs de placement et les FNB de Fidelity sont offerts par l'intermédiaire des conseillers et conseillères en placements et de comptes de courtage en ligne. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez fidelity.ca/commentinvestir. Les baladodiffusions DialoguesFidelity se sont classées au premier rang pour une cinquième année consécutive lors du sondage 2025 d'Environics sur l'expérience numérique des conseillers et conseillères en placements au Canada.

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Wall Street mit Markus Koch
Wall Street zunehmend unbeliebt | UBS stuft US Aktien ab

Wall Street mit Markus Koch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 35:08


Werbung | Handelsblatt mit 30 % Rabatt – exklusiv für unsere Hörer: Sichert euch jetzt das Handelsblatt – gedruckt oder digital – für 12 Monate mit 30 % Rabatt. Alle Infos zum Angebot findet ihr unter: www.handelsblatt.com/wallstreet30 Die Wall Street steht zunehmend unter Druck. Immer mehr Strategen stellen die US-Outperformance infrage. Die UBS stuft US-Aktien auf „Benchmark“ zurück, internationale Märkte könnten im zweiten Halbjahr 2026 besser laufen. Kapitalströme zeigen bereits eine Verschiebung: Während global investierende Fonds Milliarden anziehen, verzeichnen US-Aktienfonds Abflüsse. Tech bleibt das dominierende Thema – mit gemischten Signalen. Dell und Autodesk überzeugen, doch viele andere Zahlen waren „nicht gut genug“. Nvidia liefert solide Ergebnisse, doch zwei Begriffe bremsen die Aktie: Wettbewerb und Nachhaltigkeit. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. ► Mehr Einblicke: https://bit.ly/360wallstreetpc * Impressum: https://www.360wallstreet.de/impressum *Werbung

The top AI news from the past week, every ThursdAI

Hey, it's Alex, let me tell you why I think this week is an inflection point.Just this week: Everyone is launching autonomous agents or features inspired by OpenClaw (Devin 2.2, Cursor, Claude Cowork, Microsoft, Perplexity and Nous announced theirs), METR and ArcAGI 2,3 benchmarks are getting saturated, 1 person companies nearing 1M ARR within months of operation by running AI agents 24/7 (we chatted with one of them on the show today, live as he broke $700K ARR barrier) and the US Department of War gives Anthropic an ultimatum to remove nearly all restrictions on Claude for war and Anthropic says NO. I've been covering AI for 3 years every week, and this week feels, different. So if we are nearing the singularity, let me at least keep you up to date

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
20VC: Anthropic Wipes Billions Off Markets | Citrini Research: The Ultimate Breakdown: Agents, "Ghost GDP", Consumer Spend etc. | Figma Earnings Beat & Four Public Stocks to Buy | Jack Altman Joins Benchmark

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 80:09


AGENDA: 03:55 Anthropic Security Product Wipes Billions Off Public Markets 11:17 Do Agents Turn SaaS Incumbents into Valueless Databases 22:07 Anthropic Secondary Sale Makes Hundreds Decamillionaires 23:20 Citrini Research Piece: Everything You Need To Know 26:04 Will DoorDash Be Replaced by Agents 34:22 Will "Ghost GDP" Soften Consumer Spending Power 42:46 Why No Public Company Has Created a Good Agent Product 47:19 Is Tech Private Equity and Thoma Bravo F***** in this Market 51:05 OpenAI Massively Increases Spending Plans: Analysis 56:24 Figma Fights Back: Earnings Through the Roof 01:02:12 Momentum Versus Value: Four Public Stocks to Buy 01:09:30 Jack Altman Joins Benchmark Capital    

Mick Unplugged
Unleash Potential: Runnin' Down a Dream with Bill Gurley

Mick Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 21:26


Bill Gurley is a titan of Silicon Valley, a visionary investor who has shaped the landscape of modern business with game-changing insights and investments in companies like Uber and Zillow. As a general partner at Benchmark, Gurley's track record is undeniable, but it's his passion for unlocking human potential, articulated in his new book "Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love," that truly sets him apart. Through his popular blog "Above the Crowd" and social media, he has consistently shared his wisdom, inspiring countless individuals to pursue careers they genuinely love with confidence and strategic methodology.Takeaways:Unlocking Human Potential: The book "Runnin' Down a Dream" aims to equip individuals with the motivation and methodology to pursue their passions confidently, even in non-traditional fields.Mentorship and Sharing Knowledge: Learning from legends like Bobby Knight highlights the exponential positive impact of seeking mentors and generously sharing your own knowledge with others, rather than viewing success as a zero-sum game.Harnessing AI for Career Growth: Rather than fearing AI, individuals should embrace it as a "jet pack, jet fuel superpower" for accelerated learning and career advancement, especially for those with "agency" and a passion for continuous self-learning.Sound Bytes:"I could have written a book about investing or venture capital or any of those things, but it wouldn't touch as many people as I hope this one can touch.""I think the most positive reflection people should have on Bobby Knight, and I know there's a controversy about some of his tactics along the way, is his coaching tree.""If your career is crafted by the educational industrial complex and you're one of a hundred people doing the exact same thing and you come out of of academia like a widget and you're not someone who's passionate or not someone who self learns, you are a sitting duck for what AI may do."Connect & Discover Bill:LinkedIn: @billgurleyX: @bgurleyFacebook: @bgurleyBook: Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love

#AskPhillip
Principles Over Narratives.

#AskPhillip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 28:44


Key Takeaways: Managing Emotions Matters: Successful investing starts with emotional control. When you calm nervous energy, you can think more clearly and make better decisions. Know the Difference Between Fear and Intuition: Fear and anxiety create urgency and confusion. Intuition feels calm and steady, and it helps guide thoughtful, informed actions. Emotional Stability Starts at Home: Spending quality time and being present with family helps regulate emotions. This stability carries over into better, more mature financial choices. Volatility Can Be an Advantage: Market ups and downs don't have to be scary. When understood and respected, volatility can open the door to long-term wealth. Use Both Logic and Emotional Intelligence: Smart investing combines numbers and analysis with self-awareness and intuition. Both are important for making sound decisions over time.   Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Rebuilding Market Understanding Through Timeless Anchors 3:42 Principles, Emotions, and the True Nature of Money 8:49 Imagination, Physics, and the Transformation of Energy into Reality 12:24 Understanding Credit as Future Energy and Trust in Economics 15:42 Bitcoin as a Benchmark for Energy Flow in Financial Systems 22:28 Bitcoin's Role in Future Investment and Capital Allocation 24:51 Understanding Money Systems: Nature-Based Versus Temporary Fiat 27:10 Principles Over Narratives in Financial Decision Making   Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

RevOps Champions
108 | Localization & Leadership: Turning Global Strategy into Revenue Growth | Steve Maule

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 43:19


Steve Maule, Vice President of Global Sales at Acclaro, joins host Brendon Dennewill to explore what happens to revenue teams when growth accelerates, and why clarity and communication are the difference between scaling successfully and exposing misalignment. With over 14 years in the localization and language services industry and a track record that includes onboarding brands like Spotify, IKEA, Nvidia, and Disney, Steve brings a uniquely global lens to challenges every RevOps leader faces.From defining what "qualified pipeline" actually means to knowing when to add structure without killing agility, Steve shares hard-won lessons on building aligned go-to-market teams. The conversation also dives into AI's role in reshaping sales and marketing, and why the localization industry offers a compelling preview of how people's roles evolve rather than disappear. This episode is essential listening for RevOps professionals, sales leaders, and executives navigating growth at scale.What You'll LearnThe two essential levers leaders must use to maintain team alignment and clarity as growth accelerates.How to design a structured 'go/no-go' framework for sales qualification that ensures cross-functional alignment across go-to-market teams.Recognizing and avoiding the risks of fundamentally misaligned Sales and Operations KPIs.The necessary building blocks for an organization to successfully move from simply tracking data to fully operating with it.Localization as a growth engine: understanding the difference between simple translation and driving global scale through cultural nuance.Why new technology like AI becomes 'table stakes' quickly, and where the real people's competitive advantage will lie in the near future.Resources MentionedAcclaro LinkedIn Sales Tools Is your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

Trouncing career regret with famed VC Bill Gurley

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 59:42


An astonishing majority of Americans claim that they hate their job and wish they could do something else. Often though, what might drive our passions is an unknown. How do we find the right path in life and how do we know we are on our way?Joining the Riskgaming podcast this week is Bill Gurley, a legendary venture capitalist who for more than two decades invested at Benchmark in such defining startups as Uber and Zillow. He's just published a new book titled, “Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love.” It's based on his own personal story of how to avoid career regret, of sticking with a job way past the point of boredom.He's joined in conversation by Lux's own Josh Wolfe. The two talk about the book as well as the intersecting points of their long friendship and careers.

Find Your Passion Career Podcast
FYPC066: Bill Gurley, Venture Capitalist & Author

Find Your Passion Career Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 43:29


In my conversation with Bill Gurley, we explore what it really means to pursue your dream career—without a zero-sum mindset. Bill shares why your peers can become your greatest mentors, how rejection is often a sign of growth, and why continuous learning embracing AI is the key to future-proofing your career.  As a general partner at Benchmark, Bill has influenced transformative companies like Uber, Zillow, OpenTable, Grubhub, Stitch Fix, and Snapchat. In his book Runnin' Down a Dream, he encourages readers to reflect regularly, take courageous leaps, and pay attention to what energizes them outside of work.  "If you've only got one shot then why not do what makes you happy?" Bill asks. To hear Bill's advice on passion, peer mentorship, and building a career with intention, download my podcast interview with Bill!

Bull & Fox
Is tonight's Cavaliers vs. Knicks game a benchmark for Cleveland?

Bull & Fox

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:48


Nick and Jonathan debate whether or not tonight's game against the Knicks is a benchmark for the Cavaliers.

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YAP - Young and Profiting
Bill Gurley: Break Free From Career Regret and Design Work You Love | Career | YAPLive | E387

YAP - Young and Profiting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 85:34


Career regret is more common than most professionals admit. In Bill Gurley's survey, 7 out of 10 people said they would restart their careers if given the chance, revealing widespread dissatisfaction with their chosen paths. After decades of working alongside successful founders, Bill distilled what actually leads to meaningful, energizing work into his book  Running Down a Dream, offering a clear path to designing a career you don't want to escape from. Now on Spotify video! In this episode, Bill reveals how to build your dream job and shares what top professionals do differently to create careers that bring both success and fulfillment. In this episode, Hala and Bill will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) The Career Regret Crisis (06:57) Designing Your Own Career Path (12:53) How Curiosity Over Passion Drives Success (22:10) Bill's Journey From Engineering to Venture Capital (28:45) Mastering Career Fundamentals for Growth (41:34) The Power of Mentors and Peers in Career Development (52:10) Dot-Com Crash Lessons and the AI Wave (54:20) Unit Economics and Business Fundamentals (1:06:39) Smart ROI Decisions for Entrepreneurs (1:16:47) Making Tough Calls in Leadership (1:21:34) Traits of Extraordinary Founders Bill Gurley is a renowned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark, known for early, pivotal investments in companies like Uber, Zillow, and Grubhub. With over 20 years at Benchmark, he is recognized as a top tech investor and the author of the influential blog Above the Crowd. In his new book, Running Down a Dream, Bill breaks down the components of balancing joy with success and identifies the key principles of career fulfillment. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at⁠ Indeed.com/profiting⁠ Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at⁠ Shopify.com/profiting⁠. Spectrum Business - Keep your business connected seamlessly. Visit ⁠https://spectrum.com/Business⁠ to learn more. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity at⁠ northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap⁠ Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to⁠ Framer.com/profiting⁠ and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to⁠ quo.com/profiting⁠ Working Genius - Discover your natural gifts and thrive at work. Go to⁠ workinggenius.com⁠ and get 20% off with code PROFITING Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. See ⁠experian.com⁠ for details. Huel -  Get all the daily nutrients you need with Huel. Grab Huel today and get 15% OFF with my code PROFITING at⁠ huel.com/PROFITING⁠.  Resources Mentioned: Bill's Book, Running Down A Dream: ⁠bit.ly/BGDream⁠  Bill's X (Twitter): ⁠x.com/bgurley⁠  Bill's Website: ⁠abovethecrowd.com⁠  Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett: ⁠bit.ly/BB-DYL⁠  One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch: ⁠bit.ly/PL-OUOWS⁠  Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen: ⁠bit.ly/CC-ID⁠  Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: ⁠bit.ly/MM-GL⁠  Active Deals -⁠ youngandprofiting.com/deals⁠  Key YAP Links Reviews -⁠ ratethispodcast.com/yap⁠ YouTube -⁠ youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting⁠ Newsletter - ⁠youngandprofiting.co/newsletter⁠  LinkedIn -⁠ linkedin.com/in/htaha/⁠ Instagram -⁠ instagram.com/yapwithhala/⁠ Social + Podcast Services:⁠ yapmedia.com⁠ Transcripts -⁠ youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new⁠  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing, Negotiation, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Workplace, Career Podcast

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El más rico del cementerio

reforma.com - Benchmark con Jorge A. Meléndez

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 5:25


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NFT Alpha Podcast
Bitcoin Drops Below $66K as Hyperliquid Slides to $28, BASE Ditches Optimism Stack, OpenAI Unveils EVM Security Benchmark, and Polymarket Alpha Builds

NFT Alpha Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 45:57


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RevOps Champions
107 | The Results Economy: Aligning Teams for Impact | Shannon Waller

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 56:15


In this episode of RevOps Champions, Strategic Coach partner Shannon Waller shares deep insights into alignment, growth, and long-term team success. She explains why values and vision are the make-or-break factors for scaling, the difference between entrepreneurial and corporate mindsets, and how leaders can foster growth and unique ability. The conversation covers growth mindset, AI in the results economy, and her framework for self-awareness, team awareness, and business awareness. This is essential listening for founders and RevOps professionals aiming to build aligned, self-managing teams.What You'll LearnWhy alignment on values and vision determines whether a company scales or stallsThe critical difference between corporate and entrepreneurial mindsetsHow to spot and prevent misalignment during hiringWhy reflection, not experience alone, drives real growthShannon's three-part framework: self-awareness, team awareness, and business awarenessA simple 5-minute communication tool to improve team alignment immediatelyResources MentionedThe Team Success HandbookMultiplication by Subtraction Who Not HowMindset No Ego Working Genius Kolbe IndexEntrepreneurial Operating SystemYourTeamSuccess.com Strategic CoachIs your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

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Why AI is essential for Source-to-Pay, and will Elevate, Not Replace, Procurement Teams

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 8:48


For two decades, organisations have invested heavily in ERP and procurement platforms to digitise source-to-pay. Yet many procurement leaders still find themselves managing critical processes in Excel, chasing approvals over email, and relying on experience rather than real-time intelligence to negotiate with suppliers. The uncomfortable truth? Most enterprise systems were built for control and record-keeping, not optimisation. Unfortunately, we now live in a world increasingly defined by margin pressure, supply chain volatility, and investor scrutiny. So archaic, clunky, limited technology is no longer good enough, especially in Europe with strong economic headwinds, that will last for several years and rapid growth of AI disruption. CFOs Want Efficiency. Procurement Is Under-Resourced. Today's forward thinking CFO's are laser focused on cost discipline, working capital, OpEx/CapEx optimisation, and resilience. Global advisory firms consistently reinforce this and amplify the need for urgent digital transformation and efficient implementation of AI technology across all functions, especially procurement. McKinsey & Company highlights that digital procurement leaders can unlock 5–10% cost savings while improving speed and compliance. PwC points to AI-driven automation reducing manual effort and improving decision quality across finance and procurement. Deloitte emphasises that procurement must move from transactional processing, to insight-led value creation to meet modern CFO expectations. The ambition is there. The problem is structural. Procurement teams are often: Lean relative to spend under management Burdened with manual processes Operating across fragmented systems Dependent on legacy ERP architecture Even when CFO's fully support cost efficiency initiatives, procurement leaders struggle to execute because they lack manpower, clean data, optimal process and intelligent tooling. The ERP Illusion: Control Without Intelligence Multinational ERP platforms — such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle ERP Cloud, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 — are incredibly powerful financial engines. But they are not purpose-built data driven intelligence platforms, especially for areas such as procurement. They: Capture transactions. Enforce controls. Process invoices. Store supplier records. What they do not do well is: Continuously benchmark pricing. Detect commercial leakage, proactively. Provide dynamic, AI-driven negotiation insights. Surface supplier optimisation opportunities automatically. Remove friction from Supplier relationships. Worse, these systems are extremely expensive and complex. Companies often pay for vast feature sets they never fully deploy, let alone understand. Customisation is costly. Implementation cycles are long and upgrades can be highly disruptive. As a result, procurement teams have no choice but to revert to: Excel models. Offline bid comparisons. Manual supplier evaluations. Email-driven approvals. Even pen and paper in parts of the workflow. The industry becomes digitally "enabled", but not digitally optimised. Even Major Procurement Suites Have Limitations Many of the major procurement platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Jaggaer have advanced the market significantly. Yet challenges remain: Rigid workflows. Heavy configuration. Limited/Non existent contextual AI. Fragmented modules across sourcing, contracts, and P2P. High total cost of ownership. They digitise process, but often stop short of delivering continuous, embedded intelligence. Procurement becomes systemised, but not truly strategic. AI Changes the Equation Artificial intelligence shifts procurement from reactive administration to proactive optimisation. Instead of merely recording what has happened, AI answers: Where are we overpaying? Which suppliers present commercial risk? Which contracts contain value leakage? Where can we renegotiate based on real-time market data? Which spend categories are fragmented and unleveraged? AI can: Benchmark pricing at ...

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The Best of the Money Show
Reserve Bank to scrap prime rate, shift to repo as main lending benchmark

The Best of the Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 8:20 Transcription Available


Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Roelof Botha, Economic Adviser at Optimum Investment Group, about the Reserve Bank’s plan to scrap the prime rate and rename the repo rate as the main lending benchmark. The move aims to modernise interest rate policy and improve transparency for loans. Analysts warn the transition could affect borrowers and banks, requiring careful management to avoid disruption. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond
Episode 112: Bill Gurley

The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 51:27


What do most people regret at the end of their careers? According to legendary venture capitalist Bill Gurley, it's not the failures — it's the risks they never took. In this wide-ranging episode of The Puck, Jim Baer sits down with Gurley — longtime Benchmark partner, early Uber board member, and author of Running Down a Dream — for a candid conversation on boldness, bubbles, AI speculation, venture capital cycles, and America's structural challenges. Gurley reflects on: - Why “boldness regret” weighs heavier than failure - How to turn passion into mastery — and why most people don't - The resume arms race and why young people feel trapped - AI: real revolution or speculative excess? (Hint: both) - Venture capital's evolution — from discipline to burn-at-all-costs - Why five-year AI forecasts may set companies up to stumble - Regulatory capture in healthcare and education - State-by-state competition as America's hidden advantage From Austin's music scene to Silicon Valley's capital cycles, Gurley delivers battle-tested insights from decades at the center of tech's biggest waves. If you care about careers, markets, AI, or the future of the U.S. economy, this episode is essential listening.

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RevOps Champions
106 | From Chaos to Calm: Using Mindset, Data, and AI to Scale Sales | Robert Triggs

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 42:12


In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill sits down with Rob Triggs, founder of RTR and creator of the COMM Sales Program (CALM), to share his journey and unpack what it really takes to scale revenue and build predictable, high-performing engines without chaos.Rob details his unconventional path, from Xerox service technician to top-performing sales leader, which fundamentally shaped his belief that selling is an act of service, not pressure, a concept he argues is universally applicable.This episode is a must-listen for founders, revenue leaders, and operators who want aligned teams, calmer sales motions, and scalable systems built for the future.What You'll LearnWhy empowerment is the key to scaling without slowing momentumHow misalignment shows up at growth ceilingsWhat separates data-driven companies from teams that just collect dateWhere CRM and automation implementations go wrong and how to get them rightHow AI shifts leaders from reactive reporting to predictive decision-makingWhy belief, mindset, and clarity still matter in an AI-powered organizationResourcesWorking Genius Ceilings of ComplexityDigiMarConCALM: COMM Sales ProgramIs your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

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WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Louisiana is working to set benchmark discounts for having a fortified roof. Here's what to know

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 17:37


The Louisiana Department of Insurance is working to set benchmarks for discounts for getting a fortified roof. We get the details from Commissioner Tim Temple.

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Infinite Machine Learning
Building a $4 Billion AI Infra Company | Benny Chen, cofounder of Fireworks AI

Infinite Machine Learning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 41:45


Benny Chen is the cofounder of Fireworks AI, an AI infrastructure platform. They have raised $327M in funding from Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and others. Benny's favorite book: Principles (Author: Ray Dalio)(00:01) Intro and why AI infrastructure is having a moment(00:06) Training vs inference: what's working and where the real bottlenecks are(01:25) Why inference is the hard problem in production(03:30) What breaks at scale when AI systems hit real users(05:29) GPUs, hardware constraints, and why power is now a first-class concern(06:02) What you're actually paying for in inference(07:21) Reliability, compliance, and enterprise expectations(09:49) Training and inference capacity: when they blur together(11:06) How to make inference fast in practice(13:06) System design choices behind modern inference platforms(15:28) Inference economics and cost tradeoffs(18:02) When fine-tuning actually makes sense(21:58) What “best model” really means for real companies(24:25) Production LLM architectures that actually work(27:46) Building an AI infra company customers can trust(29:27) Shipping fast without breaking reliability(31:14) Go-to-market lessons for infra startups(34:17) Where inference platforms are heading next(36:32) Rapid fire round--------Where to find Benny Chen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-yufei-chen-2238575a/--------Where to find Prateek Joshi: Website: https://prateekj.com Research Column: https://www.infrastartups.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-joshi-infiniteX: https://x.com/prateekj

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
Ep.335: (02.05.26) Benchmark Blind Spots: Emerging Markets

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 14:22


Adam Rich, deputy CIO and PM at Vaughan Nelson, breaks down why Emerging Markets are defined by capital constraints and concentrated outcomes. The episode covers the hidden risks of passive exposure, the pitfalls of diluted active management, and why owning the right names with conviction matters more than broad diversification.

RevOps Champions
105 | Revenue Engine: Making Strategy Real with RevOps and Enablement | Hayden Stafford

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 41:32


In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill talks with Hayden Stafford, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Seismic. Drawing on 25+years leading go-to market teams at Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, and Pegasystems, Hayden explains why modern growth depends on a "well-plumbed" revenue system, where sales, success, support, partners, and service operate as one connected engine. Hayden reframes enablement as the strategic translation layer that turns boardroom strategy into frontline execution with the right context, content, and coaching inside the flow of work. The conversation also tackles market downturn readiness, the CFO/CRO tension, and the importance of leading indicators, and a pragmatic view of AI adoption. What You'll LearnHow revenue strategy and revenue systems work together to drive resultsWhy enablement is a cross-functional translation layer, not just trainingWhat it means for RevOps to move from reporting outcomes to surfacing signalsWhere AI delivers the most value when embedded in daily workflowsThe first alignment levers CROs should focus onHow to recognize when AI adoption stalls before impact shows upResources MentionedSeismicSatya Nadella Microsoft Dynamics 365 Salesforce AgentforceMicrosoft CopilotIs your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 5:55


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Contractor Cuts
The Contractor Operating System Step 3 (Part 1): Every Core Process Needed to Grow Your Company

Contractor Cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 41:49 Transcription Available


We outline level one and level two of core process documentation, focusing on a 10-step project flow, weekly management, financial management, and product quality. The aim is to scale beyond owner-only decisions, improve cash flow, and deliver a better client experience.• Seven-step operating system context and focus on step three• Ten-step project flow from intake to final invoice• Desk estimate to on-site estimate handoff and role clarity• Adapting processes by niche while pressure-testing for scale• Weekly management rhythm and calendar ownership• Financial management processes versus financial metrics• Projections, AR, and cash flow planning to avoid debt shuffling• Product quality: crew onboarding, benchmarks, and client experience• Benchmark walks to prevent rework and drive clear choices• How processes interlock to create consistency and profitIf you want to have one of those intro calls, go to contractorcuts.com or ProStruct360.com and go to contact usHave a question or an idea to improve the podcast? Email us at team@prostruct360.com Want to learn more about our software or coaching? Visit our website at ProStruct360.com

The Product Market Fit Show
He got rejected from YC—then grew to $1.8B in under 2 years. | Max Junestrand, Founder of Legora

The Product Market Fit Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 52:15 Transcription Available


Max went from a YC rejection to building a $1.8B company in less than two years. His company, Legora, is the fastest YC-backed company to become a unicorn in history. His path to insane growth was not standard: after raising a massive Series A, Max told his board he was pausing all new sales for six months to rebuild the product infrastructure.In this episode, Max breaks down the "burn the boats" mentality that drove their growth, the specific demo tactics that convert 55% of prospects, and how to build an engineering culture that ships fast enough to beat incumbents like Thomson Reuters.Why You Should ListenWhy he shut down sales for 6 months immediately after raising $35M.How a single live demo stunt at a conference generated 150 qualified leads.The aggressive pitch strategy that turned a YC rejection into an acceptance.How to close a $10M round with Benchmark after a single meeting.Why you should encourage your enterprise clients to run bake-offs.Keywordsstartup podcast, startup podcast for founders, product market fit, AI legal tech, Y Combinator, hypergrowth, enterprise sales, Benchmark Capital, fundraising strategy, rapid scaling00:00:00 Intro00:06:51 Getting Rejected by Y Combinator00:15:37 Living on 50k Euros with Design Partners00:30:19 The Live Demo That Booked 150 Meetings00:34:06 Raising $10M from Benchmark in 30 Minutes00:35:13 Shutting Down Sales After Raising Series A00:46:36 How to Win 85 Percent of Competitive Deals00:50:05 The Moment of True Product Market FitSend me a message to let me know what you think!

Cigars Liquor And More
463 Can Artemis 2 Mark a New Beginning for NASA with Ramon Bueso and Benchmark Old #8

Cigars Liquor And More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 39:09


Darrell and Bill discuss a new hope for NASA as they launch the Artemis 2. They smoke the Ramon Bueso Genesis Connecticut and sip Benchmark Old #8. https://mashable.com/article/artemis-2-wet-dress-rehearsal-sls-rollout-images-2026

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RevOps Champions
104 | Beyond Random Acts: Building a Scalable Marketing Operating System | Jennifer Zick

RevOps Champions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 47:05


In this episode of RevOps Champions, host Brendon Dennewill talks with Jennifer Zick, CEO of Authentic and creator of the Authentic Growth Marketing Operating System. With 25+ years in B2B marketing across startups, PE-backed companies, and global organizations, Jennifer unpacks the predictable pattern she's seen as companies scale: founder-led, sales-driven growth eventually leaves behind a trail of “random acts of marketing.”Jennifer explains the “little marketing vs. big marketing” shift, where marketing stops being a sidecar to sales and becomes a strategic, leadership-aligned growth discipline across the full customer lifecycle. The conversation covers why marketing often lacks the right seat in the organization chart, how RevOps becomes the glue for execution and measurement, and why fractional leadership is evolving into a long-term operating model, especially as AI improves tactical efficiency without replacing executive judgment.This episode is essential listening for CEOs, revenue leaders, CMOs, and RevOps professionals who want more predictable growth, clearer ROI, and a scalable marketing system that supports acquisition, retention, and valuation over time. What You'll LearnThe growth lifecycle shift: founder-led → sales-driven → go-to-market strategicLittle marketing vs. big marketingThe evolution of fractional CMOs from a temporary “bridge” to a long-term operating model Why RevOps/Marketing ops acts as the connective tissueThe predictability mindsetThe measurement ecosystem beyond CAC/LTVResources MentionedAuthentic Growth Marketing Operating SystemRandom Acts of Marketing AssessmentFractional is ForeverBow Tie / “Flipped FunnelThe E-MythIs your business ready to scale? Take the Growth Readiness Score to find out. In 5 minutes, you'll see: Benchmark data showing how you stack up to other organizations A clear view of your operational maturity Whether your business is ready to scale (and what to do next if it's not) Let's Connect Subscribe to the RevOps Champions Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube Explore the show at revopschampions.com. Ready to unite your teams with RevOps strategies that eliminate costly silos and drive growth? Let's talk!

A Jaded Gay
171. Manifest Your Best Year Yet (with Ryan Lu)

A Jaded Gay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 26:56 Transcription Available


In previous episodes, we explored how to stay focused on attracting the right kinds of guys into our lives and the power of manifestation. As we move into the new year, we have the opportunity to realign our intentions and open ourselves to the experiences, relationships, and growth we truly desire.In this episode, Ryan Lu joins us to unpack how manifestation can empower queer people step into their authentic selves and shape the lives they want.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 18. Setting the Benchmark for Mr. RightAdditional Resources:Dating with Purpose: How to Define Your Relationship Standards and Attract the Right PartnerLearn More About RyanCheck Out Delulu with Ryan LuFollow Ryan on TikTokFollow Ryan on InstagramSupport the showGet Your Merch

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The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
20VC: From Only OpenAI to Die-Hard Anthropic: The Downfall of OpenAI in Enterprise | Harvey vs Legora: Legal AI is a Winner Take All | $7M ARR in a Single Day and Raising $200M Across 3 Rounds with No Deck with Max Junestrand, CEO @ Legora

The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 63:22


Max Junestrand is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Legora, the legal AI company that has scaled to $70M in ARR, 750 of the world's leading law firms as customers and over 300 employees in just 2 years. They have raised over $200M from some of the best in the business including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Redpoint and ICONIQ.  AGENDA: 04:16 Why Does Everyone Think Harvey When They Hear Legal AI? 07:35 Why OpenAI is Toast? Switching to Anthropic! 11:47 24 Months: Which Foundation Models Will Win?  23:53 Lessons Scaling from Europe into the US 28:53 Do Americans Work As Hard As They Say? 32:20 Why Seat Models Are Not Dead in SaaS? 36:17 How to Use Competition To Drive a Fire in Your Team? 40:59 Is Legal AI a Winner-Take-All Market? How Does It End? 47:18 The Future of Law Firms: Do Juniors Get Fired? 53:19 How We Raised $200M and 3 Rounds with No Deck 57:21 Quickfire Round: Best Advice, Closest Mentor, Biggest Mindset Shift  

Origins - A podcast about Limited Partners, created by Notation Capital
What Venture's Top Voices Expect Next in AI

Origins - A podcast about Limited Partners, created by Notation Capital

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 41:42


2025 was, undoubtedly, the year of AI. In the first episode of 2026 Beezer Clarkson, Partner at Sapphire Partners, and Nick Chirls, Partner at Asylum Ventures revisit some of their favorite moments from the year before to see what the top voices in VC saw as emerging AI trendlines and how the venture ecosystem and global markets might respond next. In this episode we'll hear from – among others – Sarah Tavel of Benchmark about what it means to be truly AI native, Sunil Dhaliwal & Mike Dauber of Amplify about finding technical VCs in the age of AI, and Micah Rosenbloom of Founder Collective on how early stage venture often misses major trends like AI until it's too late.Learn more about Sapphire Partners: sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partnersLearn more about OpenLP: openlp.vcLearn more about Asylum Ventures: asylum.vcLearn more about Benchmark: benchmark.comLearn more about Amplify: amplifypartners.comLearn more about Founder Collective: foundercollective.comLearn more about Curie.Bio: curie.bioRead Sarah's Substack Posts: sarahtavel.comCHAPTERS:0:00 Welcome to Origins3:36 Being AI Native with Sarah Tavel10:36 Finding Technical Founders with Mike Dauber & Sunil Dhaliwal14:31 Early Stage Founders Are 7 Years Too Late with Micah Rosenbloom23:04 What AI CAN'T Do with Zach Weinberg28:37-Technical vs. Product Genius with Sarah Tavel38:49 Nick & Beezer's AI Trends to Watch In 2026For a monthly roundup of the latest venture insights, including the newest Origins episodes, subscribe to the OpenLP newsletter – delivered straight to your inbox: subscribe.openlp.vcOrigins is produced by Sapphire Ventures in partnership with⁠ Pod People.Nothing presented herein is intended to constitute investment advice, and under no circumstances should any information provided herein be used or considered as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy an interest in any investment fund managed by Sapphire Ventures, LLC (“Sapphire”). Any offer or solicitation of securities by Sapphire may only be made in accordance with the current offering documents for a managed Fund in which Sapphire is an advisor. Additionally, Sapphire does not solicit or make its services available to the public; such offerings may only be provided to accredited investors and qualified purchasers defined within the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Information provided reflects Sapphire Ventures' views as of a particular time. Such views are subject to change at any point and Sapphire Ventures shall not be obligated to provide notice of any change. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or the actual experience may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in these statements. While Sapphire Ventures has used reasonable efforts to obtain information from reliable sources, Sapphire makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of third party information presented herein. Nothing presented herein may be relied upon as a guarantee or assurance as to the future success of any particular investment opportunity or strategy. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Unchained
Bits + Bips: Why Grayscale Sees ATHs Before Q3, With ETH Outperforming

Unchained

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 47:05


Thank you to our sponsor, Walrus! Walrus is where the world's data becomes reliable, valuable, and governable. Geopolitical tensions are rising. Crypto legislation is stalled. And pressure on the Federal Reserve is intensifying. So why are Bitcoin and the broader crypto market holding strong? In this episode of Bits + Bips: The Interview, Steve Ehrlich sits down with Zach Pandl, Director of Research at Grayscale Investments, to unpack what's been driving markets since 2026 began, from Washington's regulatory battles to global instability and the Fed's fight to maintain independence. They break down where U.S. crypto policy stands, why Wall Street isn't waiting for Congress, and how macro forces like inflation, debt, and geopolitics are shaping crypto's next move. Hosts: Steven Ehrlich Guests: Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale Links: Robinhood CEO warns Congress delay is hurting Americans - TheStreet Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more Senate Banking Committee postpones vote on crypto market structure legislation amid industry pushback Crypto bill delay 'may ultimately be constructive' for final product, Benchmark says Trump attacks on Jerome Powell testing Fed's independence Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tim Ferriss Show
#840: Bill Gurley — Investing in The AI Era, 10 Days in China, and Important Life Lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, MrBeast, and More

The Tim Ferriss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 130:09


Bill Gurley (@bgurley) is a general partner at Benchmark, a leading venture capital firm in Silicon Valley. His new book is Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love.This episode is brought to you by:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular supportOur Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail businessCoyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens*Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:01:43] The book that gave Jerry Seinfeld permission to pursue comedy and inspired Runnin' Down a Dream.[00:03:59] AI bubble or not?[00:06:33] Circular deals and SPV chaos.[00:12:01] Angel investing in the AI era.[00:14:32] Why you should be the most AI-enabled version of yourself, regardless of field.[00:20:47] China deep dive: Ten days, six cities, high-speed trains, and a Xiaomi SU7 factory tour.[00:22:43] Communism misconceptions.[00:25:40] Lei Jun: The Steve Jobs of China.[00:29:17] Jack Ma, ByteDance's invisible CEO, and the risks of prominence in China.[00:32:11] America vs. China (Lawyers vs. engineers).[00:41:01] Keys for US competitiveness.[00:43:47] Bill is bullish on these countries.[00:47:30] Matthew McConaughey's “Don't half ass it” moment.[00:49:45] Runnin' Down a Dream thesis: Helping people pursue X instead of A, B, or C.[00:51:03] The 80,000-hour question.[00:52:47] The self-learning test.[00:56:58] Bob Dylan as music expeditionary.[01:00:27] Go to the epicenter where the action is.[01:10:56] Danny Meyer's pivot.[01:13:30] Working for free.[01:19:37] Never too late: Tito Beveridge started Tito's Vodka at 40.[01:21:51] AI sanity checks.[01:25:59] AI-proof bets.[01:29:13] Sam Hinkie's Moneyball moment.[01:32:37] Competitive strategy, avoiding false failures, and regret minimalization.[01:43:46] Purpose, Progress, and Prosperity — the P3 Policy Institute.[01:47:18] Regulatory capture explained.[01:51:55] Why the IPO market is broken.[02:01:52] Stablecoins putting Visa and Mastercard on notice.[02:03:40] Hopes for Runnin' Down a Dream and parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.