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You won't be replaced by AI—you'll be replaced by someone using it better. Returning guest Marco Figueroa is back with a frontline report on the AI agent boom. This isn't a prediction—it's a tactical update from someone tracking every release, every benchmark battle, and every edge worth chasing. In this episode, Ron is joined by Marco as he breaks down the rapid evolution of AI agents—from Claude Code to Codex to Google Flow. He explains why general-purpose models are leveling off, how specialized tools are reshaping the landscape, and why creativity is now your most valuable edge. Whether you're in code, ops, or content, your two-year advantage starts right here.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - AI agents are no longer hype 03:45 - Major LLM releases and what's next 05:32 - The Grok delay and pricing drama 07:30 - Why general models are losing steam 10:50 - Benchmark manipulation and model specialization 14:15 - The future belongs to creatives 22:05 - The next AI drops to watch   Links: Connect with our guest, Marco Figueroa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-figueroa-re/   Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/

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In a wine retail landscape where most businesses are flat or declining, Benchmark Wine Group continues to post steady growth — reaching $45 million in revenue in 2024, up more than 12% from $40 million a year prior. And they're tracking to break that record in 2025! So how are they doing it?! Benchmark is more than a high-end wine shop. Under the leadership of CEO/Owner David Parker, the company has evolved into a multi-pronged wine and spirits ecosystem, with a data and tech backbone that rivals Silicon Valley startups.Benchmark is setting a new standard for what a modern drinks retailer can look like, with operations spanning from BenchmarkWine.com, to Brentwood Auctions, Benchmark Wine & Spirits in Washington, D.C., Wine Spectrum in Napa, and a powerful technology division — First Growth Technologies, which powers Wine Market Journal and Spirits Market Journal.In this episode, David shares:How Benchmark's rare wine focus, data infrastructure, and high-touch customer service helped it thrive while others contractedWhy the company built five complementary businesses and how each arm — from tech to retail to auctions — supports the othersHow First Growth Technologies' data fuels pricing strategy, inventory decisions, and trade relationships in real timeWhy Benchmark's customer base is rapidly diversifying, with 30% of sales now coming from millennial collectors (!!)How the company sources inventory from well-documented private cellars, and what goes into its renowned “provenance guarantee”What's behind the rise in interest for rare spirits, and why Benchmark's D.C. location has become a critical growth engineHow automation, APIs, and AI-driven personalization are shaping the next phase of digital growth — and giving customers better tools to discover and collectWhy David says the company is constantly optimizing for efficiency, trust, and staying power in a complex regulatory and logistical environmentLast Call:This week, we're talking AI, automation, and a radically smarter sales funnel. Alexis Beechen, founder of agave wine brand Ola Sol, is reimagining drinks industry sales using tech tactics that feel more Silicon Valley than traditional beverage. She shares: How AI is helping qualify leads before her sales team walks in the door — with off-the-shelf tools that built a 51% email open rate and 10% meeting conversion. Don't miss our next episode, dropping on May 28.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks:LinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. He currently serves as Head of Search at Distill Ventures. He was formerly the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.LinkedInCaroline Lamb, contributor: Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor.LinkedInInstagram @borkalineSPONSOR: SWIG Partners is exclusively offering $100 off their supplier-distributor matchmaking fee when you mention the Business of Drinks podcast, or inquire via this link: ⁠https://www.swigpartners.com/businessofdrinksIf you enjoyed today's conversation, follow Business of Drinks wherever you're listening, and don't forget to rate and review us. Your support helps us reach new listeners passionate about the drinks industry. Thank you!

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby's and Madison Square Garden, and the current CEO of Durable Money. We also dig deep into investing, valuation frameworks, AI, tariffs, and the future of American labor. Meet the man who's led billion-dollar companies and still chose to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole.  ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Tad Smith on X: https://x.com/tadtweets ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 – Meet Tad Smith: Ex-CEO Turned Bitcoiner 02:30 – Childhood in Denver & Ivy League Choice 04:00 – JP Morgan, HBS & Rockefeller Days 07:00 – Music & Media Career: BMG to McKinsey 09:00 – Corporate Climb: Starwood, Elsevier, MSG 14:00 – Sotheby's CEO & Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 17:00 – Teaching Finance & Discovering Bitcoin 21:30 – Fiat Illusion: Markets vs. Money Supply 25:00 – Kubler-Ross Model of Bitcoin Adoption 28:00 – Tech Patterns: Yahoo, Google, Amazon 33:00 – Collectibles, Scarcity & Emotional Investing 36:00 – Tad's Personal Stock Bets 39:00 – Indexing & Monopoly Dynamics 43:00 – Bitcoin as the Benchmark 48:00 – Portfolio Moves: Strategy, Options, Art 52:00 – The Maxi Mindset 54:00 – Tariffs & AI's Economic Impact 59:00 – Robots & Reshoring Risks 1:03:00 – Purpose Beyond Work 1:06:00 – AI & Post-Work Societies 1:09:00 – America's Economic Reckoning 1:12:00 – Fixing Education & National Confidence 1:15:00 – Long-Term Optimism Despite Chaos 1:18:00 – The Battle for Bitcoin Narrative 1:21:00 – Bitcoin's Role in the Next Economy 1:24:00 – What TradFi Still Misses About Bitcoin 1:28:00 – Advice to Young Investors 1:31:00 – Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs & Regulation 1:35:00 – Why Bitcoin Is Undervalued 1:38:00 – Bitcoin in a Multipolar World 1:41:00 – Preparing for Hyperbitcoinization 1:44:00 – Final Thoughts on Freedom & Legacy I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

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(00:00:00) Electrical Contractor Business Benchmarks w Josh Bone, ELECTRI International (00:05:28) Project Basics (00:15:31) Evolution of an EC Business (00:23:17) Project Progress (00:32:16) Who is This For? (00:33:19) What to Measure in Business? (00:38:22) Passion for the Industry Business financial and operation benchmarks are invaluable as you look to improve your business numbers and service levels. However, if you're an electrical contractor or data/comm installer, how do you find numbers that relate to your industry?I spoke with Josh Bone, Executive Director at ELECTRI International, about a new project to create a repository of benchmarking data that will be available to contractors for free. We discuss the design of the project and how the data will help contractors understand their businesses for better management and financial success.ELECTRI International is a non-profit research organization focused on the electrical and comm/data side of construction.Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JkEiv3FKFdwTo reach Josh Bone on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbone/Learn more about Electri International: https://www.electri.org/Find the free Electri International research reports: https://www.electri.org/research-overview/research/Get engaged in the latest research: https://www.electri.org/research-overview/electri-research-engagement-hub/Drago's Seafood New Orleans: https://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the price of gold is falling, long term benchmark interest rates keep on rising with larger risk premiums, and monetary policy regulators are coming round to the idea of rate cuts to bolster flagging economic expansion everywhere.But first in the US, mortgage application volumes rose marginally last week from the prior week for the period and holding on to the +11% jump of the previous period. Benchmark home loan rates were basically stable but at an elevated level averaging 6.86%.Canada building consents fell in March and by more than expected although to be fair it only cancelled the February rise and probably isn't too surprising given their election campaign and overall economic uncertainty around relations with the US.Meanwhile, Canadian vehicle sales took off in March, and to its best month since the pandemic, as buyers rushed to get hold of pickups, utes and light trucks ahead of the threat of sharply higher prices. On the other hand, car sales dived.In China, new yuan loan approvals were unusually weak in the April data released overnight. Banks approved loans at their lowest rate for an April since 2005, and at ¥280 bln, that was less than 10% of the good March level and less than half the year ago level, itself unusually weak. Of course, it reflects the initial impact of the trade war on Chinese businesses.In Australia we should note that large parts of Victoria and South Australia are in a severe drought condition, also even parts of Tasmania. Some say it is the worst "in a lifetime" with zero April rainfall extending into May. If there is any hope for livestock farmers it is that grain production has been high in other areas, enabling grain-fed beef to continue. Lucky for them, grain-fed beef demand is rising in China. Those drought conditions contrast with the endless rain Sydney is having.Next week on Tuesday, the Aussie central bank will be reviewing its 4.10% cash rate target. More analysts now see a -25 bps cut then. Although it is no certainty, financial markets also have it priced in.And staying in Australia, regulator ASIC is tackling Macquarie again. ASIC is suing Macquarie Securities alleging it engaged in misleading conduct by misreporting millions of short sales to the market operator for over 14 years. They allege that between 11 December 2009 and 14 February 2024, Macquarie failed to correctly report the volume of short sales by at least 73 million. ASIC estimates that this could be between 298 million and 1.5 billion short sales. The last ASIC action against Macquarie was just a week ago over compliance failures. Today's action is the fifth by ASIC against Macquarie since April 2024.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.53%, up +3 bps so far today.The price of gold will start today at US$3175/oz, and down -US$67 from yesterday.Oil prices are marginally lower today at just under US$63.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just under US$66.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.1 USc, down -30 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 91.8 AUc. Against the euro we are down -30 bps at 52.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.6 and down a net -30 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$103,147 and down almost -1.0% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just under +/- 1.1%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

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En este episodio exploramos cómo los grandes fondos de inversión de $20 mil millones están cambiando las reglas del juego en los mercados globales y qué significa la salida de Warren Buffett para el futuro de las inversiones. Analizamos el impacto del retiro de Buffett y cómo esto reconfigura el panorama para los nuevos jugadores y estrategias de capital. Nos adentramos en el mundo de las compañías de inteligencia artificial, destacando los movimientos de Luzia y Zapia, dos startups que captaron la atención de los inversores con rondas millonarias. Además, revisamos el caso de Kavak, que levanta $127 millones en una ronda down round y reduce su valuación a $2.2 mil millones, un reflejo de las nuevas dinámicas del venture capital en 2025. También desglosamos las matemáticas detrás de los fondos de inversión y los métodos de reporting que los founders deben dominar para atraer capital. Cerramos con estrategias clave para comunicar efectivamente una ronda de inversión a los medios y cómo preparar el discurso perfecto para captar la atención de los VCs en un entorno cada vez más competitivo.

Scopri il DOCUMENTO SEGRETO delle Banche (che ti farà guadagnare tantissimi soldi): https://bit.ly/4eOttaP----Ecco la recensione di Pictet Robotics (ISIN: LU1279334483) di Pictet Asset Management.Vediamo insieme le caratteristiche, i costi, i rendimenti, le performance e le nostre opinioni su Pictet Robotics.Pictet Robotics batte il benchmark?Scopriamo se conviene investire su questo fondo a gestione attiva.Nello specifico vedremo:Una premessaVediamo il fondo Pictet RoboticsIl benchmarkIn cosa investe il fondoEcco il KIDIl profilo di rischioGli scenari di performanceI costi di Pictet RoboticsLeggiamo il factsheetLa composizione del portafoglioPictet Robotics con rendimenti top?Il benchmark è coerente con il fondo?Vediamo la composizione del benchmarkConsiderazioni sui rendimentiLe performance storicheIl vero benchmark dovrebbe essere questo!Cosa ne pensi?Prenota una sessione gratuita con il team di Affari Miei, ti guideremo nella scelta delle soluzioni più adatte a te: https://bit.ly/3ZHtAg2—

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On this episode, we are sharing the audio from our latest LinkedInLive presentation on CX Global Insights 2025: A sneak peek into Ipsos' newglobal benchmark of Customer Experience. During our Live event, we explored key findings, such as the surprising “Onaverage, around the world, 70% of customers say they choose to use a brandbecause they know the experience will be good”, the impact of these surveyresults on your CX strategy, and the trends shaping the future of CX. We alsocovered topics such as the growing importance of emotional attachment, keydrivers of CX, personalisation, best and worst performing sectors.  ◼ Host:Sara Pike,Head of CX, Ipsos in Singapore◼ Guests:Jean-FrancoisDamais, Global Chief Research Officer, IpsosFrancisco AgustínAcuña Bachmann, Head of CX, Ipsos in Latam The video presentation can be found by following this link!  #CX#CustomerExperience#GlobalInsights#Benchmark#Performance#Business

Today's Topics: 04:44 Analysis of $3 Billion Windsurf Acquisition 12:39 Will Mega Funds Win the Future of Venture Capital 18:39 Does Every Fund Have to do Pre-Seed to Win Series A and B Today 27:53 Why AI Will Create Massive Unemployment 31:06 The $100,000 Bet on the Future of Work  35:52 Why Venture Has Become a Bundled Good 37:52 Why Stage Specific Firms Will Win: a16z vs Benchmark 40:16 What Does Harvard Losing It's For Profit Status Mean for Venture 42:57 Why AI is Maiming and Not Killing Growth Companies on the Path to IPO 45:41 Decagon Raises 100x ARR: The Breakdown 52:50 Why VCs Are Upside Junkies and What That Means Today 01:03:37 Olo Looking to Sell: What Happens When Public Companies Want to Sell  

Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge and Lori Calvasina, Head of U.S. Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, break down the market action after the Fed left rates unchanged and a fresh wave of earnings. ARM and Skyworks report as semis stay in focus. Fed deep-dive with BNY Investments' Vincent Reinhart and Jefferies' David Zervos after fresh commentary from Fed Chair Powell. Jon Breaking down ARM's quarter with Benchmark analyst Cody Acree. Our Sara Eisen has an exclusive interview with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin on the markets, monetary policy, and Trump vs. Harvard. 

Listen to today's podcast... A friend of mine, had been promoted over the years, rewarded for her achievements and was a solid employee.  During a major corporate transition she was given a new department that needed a lot of help in restructuring.  She worked hard through long days, with little progress. And the results were devastating for her health to the point where she had to leave. What could have been different?  Her supervisors should have seen that the new role was unrealistic for one person to handle. They should have noticed the excessive overtime. They should have spotted the impact it was having on her health. And they should have worked with her before she felt that she had no choice but to leave, or feel like a failure. We know that engaged employees help our companies to be more creative, productive and successful. Disengaged or stressed out employees cost our companies in job turnover, disability and lowered productivity.  Yet, some employers still look at their employees as being a commodity. Ensuring that your teams work in a healthy environment is a priority. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating the start of Mental Health Week: Start a conversation. What are the sources of stress within your teams-personally and professionally? If you are not sure – ASK!  What impact is it having? Benchmark this information. How much is this costing in absenteeism, turnover, lowered productivity, healthcare costs? Decide what programs would help reduce this impact on the individual and the company Looking for Tips To Promote Mental Health Week In Your Workplace? Visit worksmartlivesmart.com under the resources and courses tab for my Top 10 Tips. #mentalhealth #hr

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Teaching can feel like driving on autopilot - same route, same scenery, same old routine. So what happens when that journey starts to feel monotonous and uninspiring? In today's conversation, I dive deep into a feeling that every teacher experiences at some point: boredom. Whether you're an AP Biology teacher counting down to exam day or a Earth Science instructor trudging through yet another semester of the same curriculum, staleness can creep into even the most passionate teacher's classroom.I've been there, teaching multiple sections of general biology, repeating the same lessons over and over again, semester after semester. That's why I'm sharing eight practical strategies to reignite your teaching spark when your job feels stale. They worked for me, and I know they can work for you too! From considering a new course prep to collaborating with colleagues, investing in fresh resources, and shifting towards more student-centered approaches, these tips are designed to help you break out of your educational rut and rediscover the joy of teaching.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode181Resources Mentioned:INRS PD CoursesLabs When Limited Virtual PD Course (free!)Core Values Mini-CourseTeach the Class Project Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Send me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Related Episodes and Blog Posts:Episode 29, Student-Centered Pedagogy: What It IsEpisode 30, Student-Centered Pedagogy: Why Make the ShiftEpisode 31, Student-Centered Pedagogy: How to Do ItEpisode 32, Student-Centered Pedagogy: One Way to StartEpisode 72, Review Strategies for EOC, Benchmark, and AP ExamsEpisode 121, Burned Out? When It's Time to Make a Change Episode 153, How to Make Boring Topics More EngagingEpisode 166, How to Use Your Students to Work Smarter Rather Than Harder Save 25% off on ALL It's Not Rocket Science resources (and virtual PD courses)!!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/its-not-rocket-science

Our conversation focuses on how retailers can accelerate their innovation and technology adoption to enhance customer lifetime value. It emphasizes the importance of benchmarking as a tool for retailers to understand their position in the market and to find inspiration from peers who are successfully leveraging technology.TakeawaysWe're trying to help retailers accelerate and innovate.Benchmark gives perspective on utilizing technology.Retailers are improving customer lifetime value.There are retailers leap-frogging in innovation.The benchmark provides a roadmap for retailers.You are not alone in your journey.Look at the report for insights.Utilizing technology at scale is essential.There are things you can do to improve.Retailers can learn from others' successes.Chapters00:00Introduction to Unified Commerce24:14The Importance of Unified Commerce Benchmarking27:26Consumer Behavior and Technology Integration30:19Empowering Retail Associates with Technology33:18The Role of AI in Retail36:25Future Trends in Retail Technology39:22Conclusion and Resources for Retailers

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In Today's Episode We Discuss: 03:56 Why The Risk Lever Has Been Turned Higher than Ever in VC 06:04 Why IRR is the Hardest Thing to Control 09:36 Is Lack of Liquidity Short Term Temporary or Long Term Structural 12:17 Why Fund Returners Are Not Good Enough Anymore 16:03 Sequoia: The Best Strategy at the Worst Time 26:30 What it Takes to be Good at Series A and B Today 34:14 Only Three Company Types Survive AI 41:35 ServiceNow: 25% Pop, WTF Happened 45:29 Palantir and SAP Ripping: Do Incumbents Win AI 49:43 Are Benchmark Wrong to Invest in Chinese Made Manus 01:00:52 Geopolitical Risks in Investments 01:11:36 European vs. US Tech Culture  

In this episode, we discuss a commonly overlooked benchmark in ACL rehab - your uninvolved side. While this leg has to take on the load early on, it can be a helpful proxy for a number of things in the ACL rehab process. What's important is that we have to be honest about what standards we're comparing it to to make sure we're not using a not-so-good standard. This episode highlights an important component ACLers are searching for - the "feel" and what's "normal" and being able to find some signal within all the noise in this ACL rehab process.Ways we can connect:My IG: www.instagram.com/ravipatel.dptOur website: www.theaclathlete.comEmail: ravi@theaclathlete.com_________________Submit a topic or a question you'd like me to answer.Check out our website and tons of free ACL resourcesSign up for The ACL Athlete - VALUE Newsletter (an exclusive newsletter packed with value - ACL advice, go-to exercises, ACL research reviews, athlete wins, frameworks we use, mindset coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, and pre-launch access to some exciting projects we have lined up)1-on-1 Remote ACL Coaching - A clear plan. Structured ACL program. Based on your goals. Expert guidance and support with every step. Objective testing from anywhere in the world.Send me a text and share anything about the podcast - an episode that hit home or how the podcast has helped you in your journey.

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your federal pension and retirement income with Benchmark Financial Group. In this comprehensive webinar, we dive into essential strategies for federal employees, exploring your FERS pension, TSP, Social Security, and how to align these benefits for a secure future. Learn about critical retirement milestones, cost-of-living adjustments, survivor benefits, and how to navigate early retirement options. Gain clarity on making informed decisions to achieve financial independence.Benchmark Financial Group offers expertise in federal retirement planning. Our customized analysis helps you create a financial strategy tailored to your unique goals, ensuring a smooth transition into retirement.Whether you're weighing the pros and cons of early retirement, looking to optimize your income streams, or planning for long-term financial security, this video is your guide. Ready to take control of your federal benefits and secure your financial future? Contact Benchmark Financial Group today for personalized assistance and start your journey toward retirement confidence.#tsp #socialsecurity #navigatingretirement #annuity #financialeducation————Since 1987, Benchmark Financial Group, LLC has been committed to helping clients realize their financial independence, especially at retirement. Benchmark works with federal employees to provide a customized analysis of their federal benefits at a time of convenience for the employee. This customized analysis of federal benefits is prepared by Benchmark professionals who hold a ChFEBC designation. This means we are financial professionals who have completed extensive training to learn and understand federal benefits. As a result, Benchmark helps provide many optional answers to the questions that concern federal employees.Follow Benchmark Financial Group:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bfgkc.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/benchmark-financial-group-llc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenchmarkFinancialGroupLLCBenchmark is located at 9300 W. 110th St., ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#160⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Overland Park, Kansas 66210. You can contact Benchmark Financial Group by visiting the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bfgkc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, calling at 913.227.4224, or emailing David at david.raetz@bfgkc.comSecurities and Advisory Services are offered through CreativeOne Securities, LLC. Member FINRA/SIPC and an Investment Advisor. Benchmark Financial Group, LLC and CreativeOne Securities are not affiliated companies.

Sarah Tavel thinks it's criminal that ChatGPT isn't inherently social.There's no easy way to discover great prompts or share the ones that worked. As a venture partner at Benchmark, Sarah believes that the next wave of consumer AI will be built on this missing social layer—by product-driven founders who understand people, not just models. Sarah has seen this shift before. As one of Pinterest's first product managers, she saw the company grow from a niche consumer tool to a beloved global community. On this episode of Every's podcast AI & I, we talk about how she's applying the lessons she learned to AI—and what it takes to build a breakout consumer AI app today. We get into:Why product geniuses win as new tech matures. In the early days of a new technology, companies win by wrangling raw innovation into something usable. But as the infrastructure matures, Sarah says the edge shifts to product thinkers—founders who turn new capabilities into delightful user experiences.The future of prompting is social. When Sarah had to dig through Reddit to find a prompt to help her interpret her blood test results, she saw a gap: The best prompt creators are invisible. Sarah bets that a social AI product that makes them discoverable and followable would gain traction.Sarah's method to spot exceptional founders. Sarah backs founders for whom building a company feels like a calling—or even an affliction. These are people who have fallen in love with the process and are obsessed with learning how to grow alongside their companies.How to tell if your startup really has network effects. Founders raising money love to say that their business has “network effects.” Sarah has learned to look for early signs they're real—like traction in a small, white-hot segment of the market. If there's no evidence the flywheel is already starting to spin, it's probably not a network effect.How LLMs change the way the best VCs invest. Sarah thinks the future of venture will be shaped by how well VCs can turn the decisions they make into training data. After every pitch, she logs what she liked, what she didn't, the deal terms, and her reasoning. Over time, she's building a dataset of her own judgment—one an LLM could help her use to pressure-test decisions and avoid past mistakes.This is a must-listen for if you're building a consumer AI product and want to see ahead of the curve.If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Want even more?Sign up for Every to unlock our ultimate guide to prompting ChatGPT here: https://every.ck.page/ultimate-guide-to-prompting-chatgpt. It's usually only for paying subscribers, but you can get it here for free.To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: https://every.to/subscribe Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/danshipper Sponsor:Attio: Go to⁠⁠ https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠attio.com/every⁠⁠⁠ and get 15% off your first year on your AI-powered CRM.Timestamps:Introduction: 00:01:10Why the future of consumer AI belongs to founders with product intuition: 00:02:26What Sarah sees as ChatGPT's biggest weakness: 00:11:09How Sarah would design a consumer AI app with social DNA: 00:18:45The kind of founders Sarah invests in: 00:25:04How to know if your startup's network-effects are real: 00:29:26What's catching Sarah's eye beyond AI: 00:36:33How AI will change the way top venture capitalists invest: 00:41:35Links to resources mentioned in the episode:Sarah Tavel: @sarahtavelSarah's substack: https://www.sarahtavel.com/ Eugene Wei's essay about Status-as-a-Service: https://www.eugenewei.com/blog/2019/2/19/status-as-a-service The book Sarah talks about in the context of founders who become CEOs in pursuit of status: The Five Temptations of a CEO

The race for Bitcoin supremacy just got more complicated. Twenty One Capital, backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, plans to stack as much BTC as it possibly can.  But is this new venture really about Bitcoin … or about creating a hyper-volatile stock to play market cycles? This week on Unchained, Jeff Park of Bitwise and Mark Palmer of Benchmark join to discuss: Why SoftBank and Tether are a “perfect match”—and why they turned to Bitcoin How volatility, not bitcoin itself, might be the real asset investors are buying What Cantor's involvement says about Wall Street's readiness for crypto Why the launch timing matters Whether Twenty One could repeat MicroStrategy's mistakes Whether these new Bitcoin vehicles are better bets than spot bitcoin or ETFs Plus, is SoftBank getting into crypto a top signal?

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As President Donald Trump gears up to mark his 100th day in office, his administration is beset by challenges. Polls show his approval rating at a historical low for this stage in a presidency. Markets are volatile,  no new trade deals have yet been brokered and Americans' economic outlook has darkened. His immigration agenda is stymied by the court system, with the threat of a larger legal confrontation in the wings. Where do things go from here? And will the White House take this moment as an inflection point or a chance to redouble their efforts? POLITICO White House bureau chief Dasha Burns joins Playbook managing editor and author Jack Blanchard to discuss.

This week on Grumpy Old Geeks, Fyre Festival rises from the ashes yet again—but not as a festival, because even Billy McFarland finally figured out he's better at selling pipe dreams than tents. Meanwhile, Amazon and Microsoft are tapping the brakes on their AI data center dreams, Google's AI keeps confidently explaining made-up nonsense like it's gospel, and Kevin Roose once again tries to convince us to have empathy for the glorified autocomplete machines. (Spoiler: We won't.) Also, OpenAI wants to buy Chrome even though they can barely afford their own lunch tabs, Perplexity says the quiet part loud about stalking your browser habits, and Meta lays off more VR developers while pretending they care about human rights.In the “it's all stupid, but at least it's entertaining” department: Uber gets sued for making it harder to cancel than joining Scientology, Adam Neumann dupes investors again, sperm racing is now a real thing (and yes, there's crypto involved), and Bluesky caves to the almighty blue checkmark. Plus, Affinity Suite reminds us you don't have to sell a kidney to escape Adobe, The Wheel of Time gets an open-world game that'll probably drop after the heat death of the universe, and Wednesday Season 2 is on the way, because Netflix refuses to let its only hits rest.Stick around for The Dark Side with Dave where we grumble about Andor Season 2, lament bad writing decisions, geek out over old-school arcade games, and learn that memory colors are apparently a thing. Oh, and if you're feeling fancy, go ahead and thank ChatGPT for wasting millions in server bills—because if Sam Altman's crying about manners costing money, we're grabbing the popcorn.Sponsors:Insta360 - The first 30 people who use code “gog” at store.insta360.com get a free 45” invisible selfie stick worth $25!DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/694FOLLOW UPFyre Festival is becoming a music streaming service that might not be a scam this timeBilly McFarland Is Selling Fyre FestIN THE NEWSAmazon Follows Microsoft in Retreat From Ambitious AI Data Center PlansYou can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idiomsDan Rather's Metaphors Anchored in Folksy TruismsIf A.I. Systems Become Conscious, Should They Have Rights?A Strange Phrase Keeps Turning Up in Scientific Papers, But Why?Google will keep third-party tracking cookies on Chrome as they areOpenAI wants to buy Chrome and make it an “AI-first” experiencePerplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell 'hyper personalized' adsChatGPT's responses will now include Washington Post articlesSam Altman Admits That Saying "Please" and "Thank You" to ChatGPT Is Wasting Millions of Dollars in Computing PowerFTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancelMeta conducts layoffs in Oculus Studios, impacting VR exercise app SupernaturalMeta's Oversight Board Is Worried Meta's New Policies Will Harm Human RightsAdam Neumann's Flow raises $100M+, more than doubles valuation to $2.5BChinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuationTwo Guys, One Track: Sperm Racing Is Now a Thing—Yes, It Involves CryptoRAMMS+EIN - 14.12.1997 – Palladium, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMEDIA CANDYThe PittThe Last of UsCompanionThe OrderWednesday: Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer | NetflixApple TV+ has its own spin on Indiana Jones, and it looks epicRiot Fest 2025APPS & DOODADSBluesky is getting blue checkmarks and an official verification systemAffinity Suite 2.6The Wheel of Time Is Getting Its Own Open-World RPG Video GameTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingAndor Season 2The Glorious, Terrible Delirium of Mon Mothma's Liberating Andor MomentLight & Magic Season 2Strong Songs - The Music of the MuppetsArcade Game: Lunar Lander (1979 Atari)When arcade games were boring.Hard Drivin' - ArcadeTempestMemory ColorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down today's top tech and startup stories — from Slate Auto's customizable $25K EV truck to Discord's major leadership shakeup ahead of a potential IPO. They also cover Uber's self-driving push with Volkswagen, Perplexity AI's aggressive growth moves, and why value-driven products are winning in a tough economy. Plus, Alex sits down with Tailscale CEO Avery Pennarun to unpack how they grew from 5K to 10K customers — and why fixing internet networking could spark the next huge wave of innovation.*Timestamps:(0:00) Jason, Lon and Alex kick off the show!(3:26) Introduction and features of Bezos-backed EV truck company, Slate(7:55) Market impact and value proposition of Slate's EV trucks(9:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(14:04) EV features and market potential discussion(17:42) Discord CEO steps down and IPO prospects(20:19) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(24:00) Uber and Volkswagen's self-driving car partnership(28:39) Superpower - The best founders know: better health = better business. Visit http://superpower.com/twist to skip the waitlist.(30:00) Pace of self-driving car adoption and regulation(37:20) Butterfly Effect secures Benchmark investment(38:37) Perplexity and Motorola Razr partnership(43:12) Jason's experience with Light Phone(45:39) New York Times and Ziff Davis lawsuits against OpenAI(50:09) Nonprofit structures and OpenAI's mission issues(54:01) Founder Friday: Pitchfire and TACTUN's two-year plans(1:02:28) Introduction to Tailscale and Avery Pennarun(1:10:17) Tailscale's enterprise adoption(1:21:13) Current Internet networking issues*Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Links from episode:Check out Tailscale: https://tailscale.com/ Check out Slate vehicles: https://www.slate.auto/enCheck out Not For Private Gain:https://notforprivategain.org/Check out the Light Phone: https://www.thelightphone.com/Check out Oregon lawmakers article: ****https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/04/oregon-lawmakers-to-decide-whether-big-tech-should-pay-to-support-local-journalism.htmlCheck out Manus: https://manus.im/*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis*Thank you to our partners:(9:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups(20:19) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(28:39) Superpower - The best founders know: better health = better business. Visit http://superpower.com/twist to skip the waitlist.*Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland*Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis*Follow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com*Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

En este episodio, repasamos los temas más importantes del día: • Wall Street toma respiro tras el rally: Los futuros caen con $SPX -0.2%, $US100 -0.3%, $INDU -0.4% mientras las tensiones EE.UU.–China continúan. Beijing evalúa exenciones, pero niega negociaciones activas. Hoy se publica la confianza del consumidor de abril (esperado 50.8). • Alphabet brilla en resultados: $GOOGL +5.6% premarket tras superar expectativas. Ingresos +12% y utilidad neta +46%, con margen operativo de 34%. Destaca la expansión de su negocio cloud y Gemini 2.5 en IA. Aumenta dividendo un 5% a $0.21 por acción. • Pony.ai y Tencent unen fuerzas en robotaxis: $PONY sube 12% premarket tras alianza con $TCEHY para integrar sus robotaxis en WeChat y Tencent Maps. La empresa acelera su expansión comercial y compite con $GOOGL (Waymo), $AMZN (Zoox), $BIDU, $WRD y $TSLA. • Butterfly Effect quintuplica su valoración: Startup china creadora de Manus AI recauda $75M, alcanzando casi $500M de valoración. Lidera la ronda Benchmark, con participación de $TCEHY y ZhenFund. Planea expansión a EE.UU., Japón y Medio Oriente. Un episodio que conecta el avance de la IA, la movilidad autónoma y la política comercial global. ¡No te lo pierdas!

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What happens when a serial entrepreneur with seven businesses under his belt decides to go all-in on graphite machining—and does it with some of the fastest, most precise equipment on the planet? You get Matt Gawlik, and in this episode of Machine Shop Mastery, he brings the heat. Host Paul Van Metre sits down with Matt to unpack a no-BS journey through business wins, failures, and the strategies that separate thriving shops from the ones barely hanging on. From his early roots in a multi-generational manufacturing family to building 3D Graphite into a tightly focused, high-performing operation, Matt shares hard-won lessons about the value of specialization, the power of investing in elite equipment, and why systems—not micromanagement—should run your shop. His take on partnerships is equally honest: most are a sinking ship unless you go in with rock-solid agreements and aligned values. But the real anchor of this episode is Matt's perspective on sales. “Sales is the tip of the spear,” he says—and without a full pipeline, your business ends up serving the wrong customers and losing money in the process. He lays out how smart, honest marketing and brand clarity can unlock better-fit clients, smoother operations, and a more profitable shop. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to level up your manufacturing business, this episode delivers straight talk, sharp insight, and more than a few mic-drop moments. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... (0:09) Unlock hidden revenue: How CLA helps manufacturers grow profitably (1:24) Meet Matt Gawlik: Serial entrepreneur, niche expert, and straight shooter (3:46) From family business to seven ventures: Matt's hard-won startup lessons (6:19) The truth about partnerships—and why most are doomed from the start (9:45) Why high-end equipment like Röders gave Matt a serious edge (17:33) How smart setups + elite machines = unbeatable profitability (21:52) The fast track to innovation: YouTube, tool reps, and expert help (23:24) Benchmark your shop: Why the Top Shop Survey is a no-brainer (25:18) Culture that performs: Grit, self-awareness, and emotional maturity (29:24) Sales is survival: Why most shops are stuck—and how to break free (34:19) Don't do it all: Why niche focus is your most powerful strategy (37:32) Matt's playbook for marketing a machine shop the smart way (43:26) Final takeaways: Systems, people, and the power of staying focused (46:54) Why you need to check out the MakingSparks podcast Resources & People Mentioned Learn how to grow your top and bottom-line with CLA Know how your shop stacks up by taking the Top Shop Survey Angela Duckworth's Grit Scale The Enneagram Types The Sales Bible Obviously Awesome Start with Why Connect with Matt Gawlik Connect on LinkedIn 3D Graphite and Machining Connect With Machine Shop Mastery The website LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Subscribe to Machine Shop Mastery on Apple, Spotify Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK

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Everyone loves a waster stream becomes free energy story. This is a good one. Researchers at the Distance University of Madrid have uncovered an innovative way to harness the energy of waste air currents. Plus they tell us how to do what they did. Very nice. While discussing this we smoke the Rocky Patel LB1 Toro and drink the Benchmark Full Proof boubon. https://jasondeegan.com/spain-uncovers-a-new-source-of-energy-no-one-saw-coming/  

For this week's paper read, we actually dive into our own research.We wanted to create a replicable, evolving dataset that can keep pace with model training so that you always know you're testing with data your model has never seen before. We also saw the prohibitively high cost of running LLM evals at scale, and have used our data to fine-tune a series of SLMs that perform just as well as their base LLM counterparts, but at 1/10 the cost. So, over the past few weeks, the Arize team generated the largest public dataset of hallucinations, as well as a series of fine-tuned evaluation models.We talk about what we built, the process we took, and the bottom line results.

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In this episode, Hiten Patel and Archie Stebbings welcome Donal Smith, co-founder and chairman of Credit Benchmark, to discuss the role of aggregated credit data in the financial services industry. The conversation covers the evolution of credit ratings, the challenges faced by smaller companies in obtaining credit ratings, and the innovative approach Credit Benchmark takes to provide valuable insights from anonymized data collected from banks.Donal reflects on his career journey, the impact of data on capital markets, and the importance of persistence in entrepreneurship. He also shares thoughts on the future of data utilization in finance, particularly with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

Has Claude by Anthropic lost its edge in AI? Discover why OpenAI and Google are pulling ahead and what it means for AI dominance. Explore if Claude can stage a comeback and what's next for AI innovation. Tune in for insights and analysis.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Anthropic's Claude Losing Market EdgeComparison of AI Innovators: Anthropic vs. GoogleClaude 3.7 and Industry RelevanceOpenAI and Google AI AdvancementsEnterprise Hesitation with Anthropic's ClaudeBenchmark Performance: Anthropic vs. CompetitionClaude User Experience and Rate LimitsFuture Prospects for Anthropic and ClaudeTimestamps:00:00 Anthropic's Decline in AI Race02:20 Daily AI News10:00 Has Anthropic Claude Lost It's Edge?17:05 Claude's Restrictive Approach Missteps20:50 Anthropic's Delayed Feature Rollout22:17 Claude's Profitability vs. User Growth27:42 Can Anthropic Stay Competitive?30:02 Anthropic's Struggle Against Gemini Models32:57 "Claude's Ranking Below Top 10"36:08 Coding Model Rankings: OpenAI Tops40:46 "Claude's Decline Amidst AI Advancements"44:00 "Frustration Over Usage Limitations"48:33 Anthropic Lags Behind Google/OpenAI49:10 "Stay Connected & Engaged"Keywords:Anthropic, Claude, Claude 3.7, Claude's edge, AI model, Large Language Model, AI frontier labs, Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Apple, Synthetic data, Differential privacy, Tariff policies, NVIDIA, U.S. AI manufacturing, Taiwan Semiconductor, Foxconn, Wistron, Digital twins, Advanced robotics, GPT 4.1, Million token context window, API developers, Context processing, Claude's competitiveness, Internet access, Third-party integrations, Rate limits, Claude artifacts, Claude projects, Computer use, Power users, AI safety, Claude Max, Rate limit sessions, Cloud recovery, AI coding index, Coding performance, Price comparison, Benchmark performance, Intelligence index, Human preference, Elo score, Web traffic, Market competition, Enterprise challenges.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

ABOUT VINOD MARURVinod Marur is the SVP of Engineering at Databricks. He was previously at Rubrik where he served as SVP Engineering and established a mature engineering organization geared for rapid product development and innovation with a deep focus on product quality and organizational development. Prior to that Vinod spent nearly 15 years in leadership roles across some of Google's most critical business units, including Search, Ads, and Payments as well as tapping into his passion for developer platforms to create and lead the Actions on Google platform, used by third parties to develop for Google Assistant and other Google products. Build AI Voice Agents with ElevenLabsElevenLabs is the leading Voice AI platform for developers with thousands of ultra-realistic, human-like voices across 32 languages.Developers use ElevenLabs to build life-like, conversational AI voice agents to handle customer support queries, appointment scheduling, and even offer personalized 1-1 tutoring.Get started for free at elevenlabs.io/elc SHOW NOTES:Vinod's process for recalibrating his leadership focus / priorities (2:25)Why routine can be dangerous & the mental shift required to prioritize impact (4:17)Examples of pivoting & how Vinod's leadership priorities adapted (7:57)Strategies for assessing core priorities when scaling (9:39)Identifying where the most leverage is for your time (11:05)Signals that it's time to recalibrate your organization's priorities (13:27)Solving for information asymmetry: designing communication and collaboration structures (16:20)Rewriting hiring playbooks & tailoring recruitment pitches in a shifting market (18:56)Hiring tactics that worked five years ago that don't anymore (21:21)The impact of AI on hiring practices (22:55)Current factors impacting hiring engineering leaders (25:30)Vinod's framework for identifying the right problems to solve when transitioning to a new role (27:14)“The best leaders often start small, and progress to tackle larger problems” (28:33)Strategies for accelerating the impact of senior cross-functional partners (29:40)Obsessing over a single organizational goal & identifying champions to carry initiatives forward (31:25)Vinod's latest obsession: the implementation and evolution of operational reviews (33:48)Rapid fire questions (36:36)LINKS AND RESOURCESACQUIRED - Acquired tells the stories and strategies of great companies, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal. Acquired is a depth-first show. Episodes are 3-4 hours long, and are better described as "conversational audiobooks" than "podcasts." Episodes occasionally feature guests, such as the founders/CEOs of NVIDIA, Berkshire Hathaway, Starbucks, Meta, Spotify, Uber, Zoom, CAA, Sequoia Capital, and all five Benchmark partners.This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/

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Victor Lazarte is a General Partner @ Benchmark, one of the mot renowned venture firms in the world. At Benchmark, Victor has led deals into the likes of HeyGen and Mercor. As an angel, he was the first investor and board member of Brex, and as a Founder he scaled Wildlife Studios, bootstrapping into the largest gaming company in LatAm, with about 4 billion downloads.  In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:10 Lessons Scaling Wildlife Studios to 4BN Downloads 04:49 Why Predicting the Future is Wrong When Starting a Company 07:11 Three Different Categories of Company in an AI World: Who Wins & Loses? 09:25 Why You Should Always Ask What a Founder Does in Their Free Time? 17:30 Two Traits That All the Best Founders Have? 23:17 Why If You Start a Company in SF You are 1,000x More Likely to be Successful? 35:30 Why Spreadsheet SaaS Investing is Dead 36:10 Why Replacing Humans is the Most Exciting Opportunity in AI 37:02 Why Knowledge Work Will Be Destroyed and What Happens Then? 37:30 Why China is a Stabilising Force for the US 38:59 China vs. US: The AI Race 42:33 Why All Students Today Should Study Computer Science 44:38 Why Portfolio Construction is BS 47:04 What Makes Peter Fenton One of the Best Ever 51:31 Why Duolingo Will Be One of the Most Valuable Companies in the World 01:00:17 Quick Fire Round: Insights and Predictions  

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Only 5% of specialty retailers are leading in unified commerce. In this special podcast episode, Manhattan Associates, in partnership with Google Cloud and research firm Incisiv, breaks down the just-launched 2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail.

China retaliates with 84% additional tariffs on U.S. goods after Trump's 104% tariffs on the country go in effect. Apple (AAPL) gets an upgrade to hold from Jefferies, while Tesla (TSLA) gets a price target cut from Benchmark. Tom White has a look into your morning minute.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The Phillies have a big early season test vs the reigning World Series Champion Dodgers this weekend. How much of measuring stick is it for viewing the Phillies as true World Series contenders?

Do you know your God-given potential? Has the Lord limited how many homes you can sell? Of course not—but many of us know deep down, we're not operating at our full capacity.In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon and his guest unpack the powerful themes of scaling, simplicity, and stewardship from a biblical perspective. They explore what it truly means to grow a business with excellence, how to streamline your systems, and why intentional scheduling and focus are crucial to unlocking your potential—both professionally and personally.This conversation will challenge you to cut the clutter, focus on what matters most, and honor God by pursuing your full capacity. If you're seeking clarity, productivity, and purpose in your real estate business, this episode is your playbook.Key Takeaways:✅ Scaling is about serving more people and generating more impact—not just more income.✅ Simplicity leads to clarity, efficiency, and better client experiences.✅ You don't have to scale, but you do need to simplify to grow with excellence.✅ Growth isn't just numbers—it's mastery, stewardship, and execution.✅ Believers are called to steward their gifts with excellence.✅ Cutting unnecessary tasks creates space for what truly matters.✅ Setting defined working hours promotes work-life balance and prevents burnout.✅ Mastering skills and disciplines is a quiet but powerful way to scale.✅ Day blocking > Time blocking for real-world productivity.✅ Focus on doing one thing with excellence, not everything halfway.✅ Eliminate white space in your calendar to stay on mission.✅ Not everyone deserves your time—prioritize with purpose.✅ Identify your daily top priorities and stick to them.✅ **Your potential is bigger than your current reality—**and God is calling you to grow.Episode Chapters:⏳ 00:00 – Introduction: Are You Operating at Your Full Potential?

Wait. Gemini 2.5 can do whhhaaaaat?