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This special ChinaTalk cross-post features Zixuan Li of Z.ai (Zhipu AI), exploring the culture, incentives, and constraints shaping Chinese AI development. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or AI safety? Learn more about the MATS Summer 2026 Fellowship and submit your name to be notified when applications open: https://matsprogram.org/s26-tcr. The discussion covers Z.ai's powerful GLM 4.6 model, their open weights strategy as a marketing tactic, and unique Chinese AI use cases like "role-play." Gain insights into the rapid pace of innovation, the talent market, and how Chinese companies view their position relative to global AI leaders. Sponsors: Google AI Studio: Google AI Studio features a revamped coding experience to turn your ideas into reality faster than ever. Describe your app and Gemini will automatically wire up the right models and APIs for you at https://ai.studio/build Agents of Scale: Agents of Scale is a podcast from Zapier CEO Wade Foster, featuring conversations with C-suite leaders who are leading AI transformation. Subscribe to the show wherever you get your podcasts Framer: Framer is the all-in-one platform that unifies design, content management, and publishing on a single canvas, now enhanced with powerful AI features. Start creating for free and get a free month of Framer Pro with code COGNITIVE at https://framer.com/design Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) Sponsor: Google AI Studio (00:31) About the Episode (03:44) Introducing Z.AI (07:07) Drupu AI's Backstory (09:38) Achieving Global Recognition (Part 1) (12:53) Sponsors: Agents of Scale | Framer (15:15) Achieving Global Recognition (Part 2) (15:15) Z.AI's Internal Culture (19:17) China's AI Talent Market (24:39) Open vs. Closed Source (Part 1) (24:46) Sponsors: Tasklet | Shopify (27:54) Open vs. Closed Source (Part 2) (35:16) Enterprise Sales in China (40:38) AI for Role-Playing (45:56) Optimism vs. Fear of AI (51:36) Translating Internet Culture (57:11) Navigating Compute Constraints (01:03:59) Future Model Directions (01:15:02) Release Velocity & Work Culture (01:25:04) Outro

Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show! For today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Amanda Richardson of the Centre for Agrifood Benchmarking on the four pillars of sustainability; Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on last year and the upcoming year; and, Dr. Trey Malone of Purdue University on embracing uncertainty... Read More

Welcome to this mid-week RealAg Radio show! For today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Amanda Richardson of the Centre for Agrifood Benchmarking on the four pillars of sustainability; Drew Spoelstra of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on last year and the upcoming year; and, Dr. Trey Malone of Purdue University on embracing uncertainty... Read More

Can the growing use of first-party data in mobile app advertising result in more effective, privacy-preserving ads? Are app store policies (around fingerprinting and the use of deterministic IDs) more relevant than specific data protection laws and enforcement actions? Can AI take contextual information to the next level? Will LLMs result in collecting less data in order to anticipate customer journeys?Zino Rost van Tonningen is the CEO of TyrAds, a cutting-edge adtech company revolutionizing mobile app marketing with privacy-first programmatic solutions. With over a decade of experience in growth and product strategy for fast-moving brands, Zino combines creative agility with strategic rigor to help startups and established app publishers scale effectively in today's cookieless ecosystem.References:* Zino Rost van Tonningen on LinkedIn* TyrAds: Mobile App Growth Simplified* Spotify: How We Automated Content Marketing to Acquire Users at Scale* Apple Developers: User privacy and data use* ATT opt-in rates in 2025: Benchmarks, insights and how to increase yours (Purchasely)* Overview of the SDK Runtime on Android This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

First, we break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how they're built, and why your portfolio may not always mirror their movements. You'll learn the differences between price-weighted, equal-weighted, and market-cap-weighted indices, plus get insight into the Dow's historic milestones as it inches closer to 50,000.Then, we shift to Black Friday. With the holiday shopping season kicking off, we dig into the latest projections—how many Americans will shop, where they'll spend, and what trends are shaping this year's deals. Whether you love doorbusters or prefer digital carts, we'll connect the stats to what they could mean for consumers and the broader economy.Finally, as the year wraps up, we turn to your retirement strategy. We walk through the essentials of year-end IRA planning—from maximizing contributions to handling required minimum distributions and reviewing beneficiaries. We highlight key deadlines, common pitfalls to avoid, and tactics that can help strengthen your long-term savings.Three conversations, one goal: giving you the clarity and confidence to make informed financial decisions. Tune in!Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty. Henssler Money Talks — November 29, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 48Timestamps and Chapters6:46: Benchmarks and Big Numbers28:50: Black Friday Unwrapped41:54: Finish Strong: Your Year-End IRA PlaybookFollow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ 

Marketing im Kopf - ein Podcast von Luis BinderIn dieser Folge wird über verschiedene Unternehmen gesprochen, da Markennamen genannt werden, handelt es sich um UNBEZAHLTE WERBUNG!In dieser Folge: In der heutigen Podcastfolge von Marketing im Kopf geht's darum, warum die Betriebsform im Einzelhandel die Grundlage für jede Marketingentscheidung ist. Wir schauen uns an, wie sich Formate unterscheiden, welche Trends den Lebensmitteleinzelhandel verändern und warum Merkmale wie Sortiment, Preisniveau oder Servicegrad bestimmen, wie Kundinnen und Kunden ein Geschäft wahrnehmen. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick darauf, wie moderne Formate entstehen und warum sich Marketing ständig anpassen muss. mitredet. Vom Techniker bis zum Management.____________________________________________Marketing-News der Woche:Black Friday zwingt Marken zu schlaueren Media-StrategienNeue Nielsen-Daten zeigen: Die Bruttowerbespendings rund um den Black Friday liegen unter Vorjahr, während TKPs steigen und Rabattwerbung an Effizienz verliert. Viele Marken verlagern digitale Werbung auf andere November-Tage und testen differenziertere Marketing-Strategien.Deutsche haben genug von RabattschlachtenLaut einer YouGov-Studie kennen fast alle in Deutschland den Black Friday, aber nur 13 Prozent planen sicher einen Einkauf, ein Drittel ist unentschlossen. Also weniger „Alles muss raus“, mehr klare Mehrwerte, Service und Customer Experience in Social Media und digitaler Werbung.Instagram pusht Video-Editing und Competitive InsightsInstagram rollt neue Editing-Tools für Reels und ein Analytics-Update mit Competitive-Insights aus. Social-Media-Teams können Videos direkt in der App verfeinern, Benchmarks gegen Wettbewerber ziehen und datengetriebene Content-Strategien ohne zusätzliche Tools aufsetzen.In-Chat-Shopping: E-Commerce rückt in die KonversationIn-Chat-Shopping und KI-Produktempfehlungen verlagern sich beim Kaufprozesse direkt in Chats und KI-Suchen wie ChatGPT. Messenger, Service-Chats und conversational Commerce werden zu wichtigen Touchpoints im digitalen Marketing.____________________________________________Vernetz dich gerne auf LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisbinder/⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingimkopf/Du hast Fragen, Anregungen oder Ideen? Melde dich unter: marketingimkopf@gmail.com Die Website zum Podcast findest du hier. [⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2WN7tH5⁠⁠⁠]

In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ interviews Matt Seefeld, CEO at MedEvolve, about the chaos and inefficiencies in the US healthcare revenue cycle. Matt shares how generative AI and a focus on human accountability can help providers achieve "zero touch" claims, reduce waste, and improve access to care, especially for small and rural hospitals. Four Key Takeaways: The Real Cost of Healthcare is Obscured (3:00)The US healthcare system lacks alignment between consumers, providers, and payers, making it nearly impossible to know the true cost of care. Administrative Waste is a Billion-Dollar Problem (04:01)Most providers touch claims multiple times, with 63% of those touches being wasted effort due to system inefficiencies and payer games. AI is a Tool, Not a Cure-All (31:50)While AI can automate and improve processes, more than half of claim errors still require human intervention, and technology alone won't solve systemic issues. Access to Care is Shrinking for Many Americans (24:00, 27:00)As costs rise and reimbursements fall, small and rural hospitals are closing, and more Americans are forced to seek care through emergency services or go without. Quote of the Show (31:50):"More than half—53%—of the errors that we see that humans have to get involved with come from AI solutions, so they're not smart enough yet." - Matt Seefeld Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Matt Seefeld: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-seefeld-521319/ Company Website: https://medevolve.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMR feiert 10 Jahre Podcast-Party. OpenAI verliert Nutzer an Google. Google Gemini 3 Pro setzt neue Benchmarks und wird komplett auf TPUs trainiert, was intern bei OpenAI für Alarm sorgt. Meta prüft ebenfalls Google-TPUs, wodurch Google Anteile am Nvidia-Markt gewinnen könnte. YouTubes AI-Dubbing floppt. Anthropic senkt Preise deutlich, der Preiskampf eskaliert. Adobe kauft SEMrush, um AI-SEO auszubauen. Philipp nennt Gründe gegen einen eigenen Investmentfonds. Die Trump-“Genesis Mission” plant massive KI-Investitionen, Amazon baut dafür Gigawatt-Infrastruktur. Meta sichert langfristigen Strom und gerät wegen vernichteter Child-Safety-Beweise unter Druck. X zeigt fragwürdige Account-Standorte politischer Profile. Trump erwägt Chip-Exporte Richtung China. Doge ist verschwunden. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Intro & 10 Jahre OMR Podcast Party (00:07:17) OpenAI Churn & 3 Monate gratis Retention-Trick (00:09:03) Google Gemini 3 Pro setzt neue Standards (00:17:11) Sam Altman Memo: Rough Times durch Google (00:22:05) Meta will Google TPUs nutzen für Training (00:26:33) YouTube AI-Dubbing (00:30:37) Anthropic Opus 4.5 & Preiswettkampf (00:33:19) Adobe übernimmt SEMrush (00:36:30) Warum Philipp keinen Investmentfonds startet (00:40:27) Trump Genesis Mission & Amazon $50B Government (00:48:07) Meta Stromhandel & systematische Beweisvernichtung (01:04:58) X zeigt Account-Locations: Maga aus Nigeria (01:12:54) Trump erwägt H200-Chips nach China (01:14:46) Doge existiert nicht mehr Shownotes Altman-Memo prognostiziert 'schwierige Zeiten' wegen Google-Renaissance – theinformation.com Alphabet profitiert von Meta-Plänen für AI-Chips; Nvidia fällt – bloomberg.com Google muss KI-Kapazität alle 6 Monate verdoppeln – cnbc.com Claude Opus 4.5 und die Herausforderungen bei der Bewertung neuer LLMs – simonwillison.net Adobe stärkt KI-Marketing-Tools durch Semrush-Kauf für 1,9 Milliarden Dollar – reuters.com Trump kündigt KI-"Genesis-Mission" an: Auswirkungen auf Energiekosten – axios.com AWS kündigt KI-Investition für US-Regierung an – foxbusiness.com Meta plant Energiehandel zur Unterstützung von KI-Rechenzentren – bloomberg.com ChatGPTs neues Shopping-Tool: schnell, unterhaltsam, kostenlos - besser als ich? – zdnet.com Google testet Werbung im AI Mode – linkedin.com Nvidia: Kein Enron, AI-Buchhaltung verteidigt – barrons.com KI-Super-PAC startet $10-Millionen-Kampagne für einheitliche nationale Politik – cnbc.com Meta vergrub Beweise für Schäden durch soziale Medien, so US-Gerichtsdokumente – reuters.com Mark Zuckerberg: Kindersicherheit weniger wichtig als "Metaverse" – futurism.com Top MAGA-Influencer als ausländische Akteure enttarnt – thedailybeast.com Mike Bird X – x.com AFD X – x.com Trumps Team erwägt Verkauf von Nvidia H200 Chips nach China – bloomberg.com Elon Musk: KI macht Arbeit optional, Geld irrelevant – apnews.com DOGE 'existiert nicht' mit acht Monaten verbleibender Laufzeit – reuters.com

Wildest week in AI since December 2024.

Der jährlich veröffentlichte Fitness-Check gilt als Thermometer der österreichischen Ferienhotellerie. Die aktuellen Zahlen (auf Basis der 2024er Bilanzen) zeigen ein durchwachsenes Bild: Die Nachfrage ist stark, die Auslastung solide – doch die Erträge hinken hinterher. Familiengeführte Hotels, vor allem in beliebten Urlaubsregionen, sehen sich trotz voller Betten mit sinkender Rentabilität und steigenden Kosten konfrontiert. Shownotes/Links: - Link zum Blogbeitrag https://smarthotelkey.at/hotel-fitness-check-2025-volle-betten-leere-kassen - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/smart.hotel.key/ - Prodinger Tourismusberatung https://tourismusberatung.prodinger.at/

Nasdaq bleibt trotz starker Nvidia-Zahlen volatil. Google bringt Gemini 3 Pro als neues Spitzenmodell auf eigenen TPUs und führt mehrere Benchmarks an. Anthropic verdoppelt seine Bewertung binnen drei Monaten; Microsoft und Nvidia investieren Milliarden. Perplexity startet ein kostenloses Shopping-Tool, bleibt aber ohne klares Geschäftsmodell. Nvidia meldet erneut starkes Wachstum und optimistische Guidance. Baidu kämpft trotz KI-Trend mit rückläufigem Umsatz. Klarnas erste Zahlen seit dem IPO enttäuschen. PDD warnt vor Abschwächung, Temu unter Druck durch neue Importregeln. Larry Summers verlässt das OpenAI-Board. Bei Deel taucht ein Bestechungsskandal auf. Grok lobt Elon Musk überschwänglich. Lutnicks Familie profitiert von KI-Deals. Android Quick Share wird mit iOS AirDrop kompatibel. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Intro & Nasdaq Volatilität nach Nvidia Earnings (00:03:19) Google Gemini 3 Pro Launch ohne Nvidia-Chips (00:06:32) Anthropic $350B Deal (00:20:34) Perplexity (00:30:08) Nvidia Earnings (00:38:30) Baidu Earnings (00:40:06) Klarna Earnings (00:47:20) PDD Earnings (00:53:53) Larry Summers tritt nach Epstein-Files zurück (00:57:35) Deel Bestechungsskandal gegen Rippling (01:01:34) Grok (01:06:19) Familie Lutnick (01:09:10) Android Quick Share mit iOS AirDrop kompatibel Shownotes US-Tech-Aktien fallen bei Volatilitätsschub an der Wall Street – ft.com Google bringt Gemini 3 heraus, sein bisher 'intelligentestes' KI-Modell – theverge.com Anthropic kooperiert mit NVIDIA und Microsoft, expandiert auf Azure – linkedin.com Anthropic auf $350 Milliarden geschätzt nach Investition von Microsoft, Nvidia – cnbc.com Perplexity kündigt kostenloses Produkt zur Vereinfachung des Online-Shoppings an – cnbc.com Nvidia-Aktien steigen aufgrund unerwartet starker Umsätze und Prognose – cnbc.com Baidu verzeichnet trotz KI-Boom den größten Umsatzrückgang – bloomberg.com Anmelden bei Similarweb Plattform – pro.similarweb.com Klarna übertrifft Umsatzschätzungen im ersten Quartalsbericht seit IPO – cnbc.com Temu-Eigentümer PDD warnt vor Abschwächung in Chinas Konsumsektor – bloomberg.com Musk's xAI baut 500 Megawatt Rechenzentrum in Saudi-Arabien – bloomberg.com Larry Summers tritt aus OpenAI-Vorstand zurück – axios.com Charles Rollet über X: Deel verbuchte angebliches $6k Bestechungsgeld als Geschäftsausgabe – x.com Groks Verehrung von Elon Musk wird seltsam – theverge.com Familienangelegenheit: Söhne des Handelsministers profitieren vom KI-Boom – nytimes.com Android Quick Share jetzt kompatibel mit iOS AirDrop – blog.google

Gemini 3 is out and it may change the landscape in artificial intelligence. Benchmarks have it performing better than GPT-5 and Google is leaning into its competitive advantages in AI tech. Plus, we talk about the drop in Bitcoin and how Target lost its mojo. Travis Hoium, Rachel Warren, and Jon Quast discuss: - Gemini 3 is out - Anthropic's capital raise - Bitcoin is down, but is it out? - Why Target is falling behind in retail Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Target (TGT), Bitcoin (BTC), Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Rachel Warren, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Rogers, Liz Webb and Lucy Trimnell discuss how the DfE is introducing enrichment benchmarks to push schools to deliver more extracurricular clubs – but research shows that teachers are already working unpaid and out of hours to deliver such activities.

Am 10. Dezember feiert FSR "Redstone" Premiere, die Premiere des ersten Bausteins gab es aber schon letzten Freitag: FSR Ray Regeneration ist in COD: BO7 verfügbar und Wolfgang hat es gegen Nvidia DLSS Ray Reconstruction gestellt. Sein Urteil? Fabian und Jan präsentieren es. Im Anschluss ist Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 selbst Thema, vorrangig mit dem Aspekt "RT im Multi-Player", aber natürlich auch mit Benchmarks. Gutes Stichwort, denn auch eure Community-Benchmarks zu Anno 117 werden behandelt. Danach ist Valves Entscheidung, Fex zur Übersetzung von x86-Spielen auf das Arm-VR-Headset Steam Frame zu Nutzen, noch einmal Thema - euch hatte das in der letzten Episode gefehlt. Zum dieses Mal etwas längeren Abschluss gibt es gleich zwei Sonntagsfragen und ganz am Ende eine Gaming-PC-Kaufberatung der etwas anderen Art. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophkarger/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotonetworkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dinauthman/Summary (AI) In dieser Episode von Go To Network spricht Christoph Karger mit Dina Uthman über die Frage, ob wir im Sales zu sehr auf Daten schauen – und dabei die eigene Intuition verlernen. Dina bringt Erfahrung aus Startups und Scale-Ups mit und teilt ihre Sicht auf modernes Sales Leadership – zwischen Bauchgefühl, KPIs und klarer Priorisierung. Im Zentrum steht die These: „Intuition ist kein Widerspruch zu Performance – sondern deren Voraussetzung.“ Gemeinsam diskutieren Christoph und Dina, warum „mehr Reports“ nicht automatisch bessere Entscheidungen bedeuten, welche Kennzahlen wirklich zählen – und wieso Top-Reps oft gegen die Benchmark arbeiten und trotzdem liefern. Es geht um Fokus statt Aktionismus, um Selbstsicherheit im Funnel – und um das Spannungsfeld zwischen Vertrauen, Impostor Syndrome und datengetriebenen Entscheidungen. Eine Folge für alle, die Sales führen (oder lernen wollen) – ohne sich dabei zu verlieren. Takeaways Ohne Fleiß geht es nicht – aber Fokus ist entscheidend.Weniger KPI-Tracking kann mehr bringen – wenn du weißt, worauf du schaust.Die wichtigsten Kennzahlen: Winrate, ASP und Deal Creation – alles andere ist Add-on.Gute Intuition basiert auf Erfahrung – nicht auf Wunschdenken.Bauchgefühl ist oft der erste Hinweis – Daten helfen beim Verstehen.Reports sind Analyse-Tools, keine To-do-Listen.Wer zu oft die Strategie wechselt, kann nichts validieren.Stärken fördern bringt mehr als Schwächen managen.Coaching ist kein PowerPoint – es ist Verhalten beobachten.Gute Sales Leader helfen ihren Teams beim Entscheiden, nicht beim Rechnen. Sound Bites „Fleiß schlägt Talent – wenn er mit Fokus passiert.“ „Reports sind kein Ersatz für echtes Coaching.“ „Intuition ist keine Meinung – sie basiert auf Erfahrung.“ „Manche Raps liefern konstant – obwohl sie gegen die Benchmarks arbeiten.“ „Wer jeden Monat neue KPIs verfolgt, läuft immer nur hinterher.“ „Selbstvertrauen entsteht nicht durch Daten – sondern durch Klarheit.“ „Vertrieb ist kein Reporting – es ist ein Entscheidungsprozess.“ „Die beste Winrate nützt nichts, wenn du an den falschen Deals arbeitest.“ „Ein gutes Bauchgefühl ist das Ergebnis von hundert schlechten Erfahrungen.“ „Coaching heißt: Verhalten beobachten, nicht nur Zahlen lesen.“ Chapters 00:00 Begrüßung & endlich geklappt: Dina ist da 01:20 Vom Vertrieb in die Führung – über kaltes Wasser und Bauchlandungen 04:00 Die unbequemste Wahrheit: Ohne harte Arbeit geht es nicht 06:45 Was gute Performance ausmacht – und warum sie nicht nach Feierabend endet 08:00 Intuition vs. Daten – warum die Wahrheit dazwischen liegt 10:30 Wann Daten sinnvoll sind – und wann sie in die Irre führen 13:00 Welche KPIs wirklich zählen – und warum weniger mehr ist 15:40 Stärken stärken – statt Schwächen managen 17:30 Fokus auf Deal Size statt mehr Deals 20:00 Warum Reports allein keine Verbesserung bringen 22:30 Qualität vs. Quantität – wie Verhalten messbar wird 25:00 Warum Bauchgefühl nicht aus dem Bauch kommt 27:45 Impostor Syndrome, Unsicherheit und verzerrte Intuition 30:00 Coaching = Verhalten beobachten, nicht nur Zahlen lesen 34:00 Der Sales-Prozess als psychologisches Spiel 36:00 Fazit: Vertrauen, Erfahrung und Klarheit – das neue Sales Leadership 38:00 Wo man Dina findet & wie man weiter diskutieren kann

Episode 74 comes at you from inside the 26th Annual TD Securities Portfolio Management and Market Structure Conference held in Toronto in early November.  In this episode, we replay a panel discussion with executives from the leading benchmark providers MSCI, S&P and FTSE-Russell alongside an index manager from State Street Investment Management. Topics discussed include the difficulty of reconciling domestic and global benchmark policies, evolving rules on domicile, concentration and capping rules and the emerging issue of eligibility for companies around the world running crypto treasury operations inside operating companies, so-called Digital Asset Treasury Companies. Chapter Headings 02:54 Domestic Benchmark Overlap06:52 What It Would Take to Make Canadian Names Eligible for S&P 500?14:51 FTSE 100 Eligibility for non-UK Incorporated Issuers27:38 Mag 7 Concentration31:48 Eligibility of Digital Asset Treasury Companies36:44 MSCI/FTSE Split on Viet Nam and South Korea48:15 Implications of 24-hour Trading This podcast was recorded on November 6, 2025  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die https://Technikwoche.de von https://eicker.TV mit allen Kurzvideos an einem Stück und als YouTube Podcast:Stromproblem ⚡ #Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warnt, dass aktuell nicht zu wenige #GPUs existieren, sondern zu wenig #Strom, um sie in #Rechenzentren überhaupt betreiben zu können.Online-Werbung treibt Wachstum

Erfolg im Vertrieb beginnt mit dem richtigen Netzwerk – Inside BdVM für Vertriebsmanager. Mit Heinz-Georg Geissler. Wenn du als Vertriebsmanager wachsen willst, zählt mehr als Produkt und Preis. Du brauchst Menschen, die Wissen teilen und dich schneller machen. Deshalb nehme ich dich heute mit in den Bundesverband der Vertriebsmanager (BdVM): für wen er gedacht ist, welche Formate es gibt und wie du damit sofort Fortschritt erzielst. Der BdVM richtet sich an Vertriebsmanagerinnen und Vertriebsmanager mit Personal- oder Budgetverantwortung. Aber auch Talente mit Ambition sind willkommen. Ziel ist ein Austausch auf Augenhöhe. Dadurch bekommst du praxistaugliche Ideen statt leerer Floskeln. Und genau das spart Zeit und Geld. Zunächst die Formate: Bis zu 100 Treffen pro Jahr – regional, digital und national. Das Flaggschiff ist der Vertriebsmanagement-Kongress in Berlin. Dort triffst du Hunderte Entscheider, hörst konkrete Cases und knüpfst starke Kontakte. Außerdem gibt es lokale Chapter und Hubs, vom fokussierten Meetup bis zum lockeren Stammtisch. So bleibst du nah dran und kommst regelmäßig in den Austausch. Dazu kommen kompakte Online-Sessions, die du leicht in den Alltag schiebst. Besonders hilfreich für Vertriebsmanager sind die Expert-Hubs: KI & Digitalisierung, Marketing & Sales, Führung & Change sowie Wissenschaft. Hier bekommst du Benchmarks, Tools und Checklisten. Außerdem wächst die LinkedIn-Community stark, was dir einen einfachen Einstieg bietet. Und alle zwei Wochen gibt es ein offenes Online-Format für Fragen – schnell, direkt und ohne Hürden. Wichtig ist auch der ROI. Für einen moderaten Jahresbeitrag sicherst du dir Zugang zu Netzwerk, Events und Partnern. Denn viele Probleme sind bereits gelöst. Deshalb findest du dort Best Practices zu CRM-Einführung, Forecast-Qualität, Datenkompetenz, Playbooks und KI-Workflows wie Voice-to-CRM. Statt Theorie bekommst du Roadshows, klare Vorlagen und erprobte Prozesse. Dadurch setzt du schneller um und vermeidest teure Irrwege. Mein Fazit: Willst du als Vertriebsmanager planbar besser werden, dann nutze ein starkes Netzwerk. Der BdVM liefert Zugang, Tempo und Relevanz. Tritt der LinkedIn-Gruppe bei, komm ins offene Online-Format und besuche ein Event. Danach weißt du, ob es passt. Ich sage: ausprobieren – und dann konsequent dranbleiben.  

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Kurzzusammenfassung: In dieser Folge sprechen Michi, Joey und Technikexperte Matthias Krauß ausführlich über Apples neuen M5-Chip. Fünf Jahre nach dem ersten Apple Silicon werfen sie einen Blick zurück auf die Entwicklung seit dem M1 und analysieren, was die neuesten Generationen wie der M5 wirklich leisten. Es geht um Leistungssteigerungen, Optimierungspotenziale, Technik-Philosophie und Apples Strategie. Dabei wird klar: Der M5 ist ein evolutionärer, nicht revolutionärer Schritt – aber einer mit Wirkung. Besonders spannend wird's, wenn es um Benchmarks, Unified Memory, KI-Funktionen und Energieeffizienz geht. Zudem fragen sie sich: Muss überhaupt noch geupgradet werden, oder ist Apple Silicon heute schon „zu gut“?

Those “3x by 40, 6x by 50, 10x by 67” charts feel official—until your life doesn't match the average. In this episode, James shows why age-based savings benchmarks miss the mark and replaces them with a simple, four-step method that fits you.First, get clear on spending in retirement (inflation-adjusted, lifestyle-aware). Then credit guaranteed income, like Social Security, pensions, annuities, part-time work, help to size the real gap. Applying a conservative withdrawal rate to turn that gap into a target portfolio, and back-solve to today with reasonable returns and annual contributions can help you find security. No fluff. Just a plan you can update every year.Real-life cases make it concrete: an early retiree whose “confident” multiple falls short, two teachers whose pensions shrink the target, and a late-career saver who unlocks home equity to close the gap.What you'll learn:Why age-based benchmarks exist—and where they can misleadHow timing (early retirement vs. later) changes the numberThe role of Social Security and pensions in lowering your targetWhen home equity or windfalls can bridge shortfallsThe four-step method: expenses → income → gap → portfolio mathUsing a withdrawal rate (e.g., 4%) to set a clear targetHow to back-solve to today's balance and savings planStress-testing returns, inflation, and timing choicesIf generic multiples leave you anxious or overconfident, this conversation trades guesswork for clarity. Translate goals into numbers, see which levers actually move the needle, and build a plan that funds a life you enjoy.-Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp Are the Detroit Red Wings actually "NHL divisonal playoff seed" good, or is this just an early season mirage? Tune in as we start by discussing the wild shootout win for the Red Wings over Todd McLellan and Cam Talbot's former team, the Los Angeles Kings: Marco Kasper's 2 goals (including an almost high-stick off of Sandin-Pellikka's shot), Alex DeBrincat scoring again, the late collapse and called off overtime winner due to Fiala's interference, Cam Talbot's massive stops, and Lucas Raymond's shootout winner (4:15). Also, Patrick Kane's injury, Austin Watson being called up over Nate Danielson, what this means for the Grand Rapids Griffins, and when Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan may choose to bring Danielson into the fold (19:40). Next, Detroit's loss to McTavish and the Anaheim Ducks as John Gibson revisits his former team: more DeBrincat goal-scoring, Raymond, DeBrincat, and Dylan Larkin syncing up, Moritz Seider's phantom "kicking motion", controversial reviews, & more (23:55). After that, we discuss whether the Detroit Red Wings are truly a good team worthy of an NHL playoff seed, what's different this year as Emmitt Finnie and Patrick Kane continue to solve big problems in their top 6, how they might continue through tougher months, and how insanely close the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference are (36:10). Finally, NHL news & notes (including the Necas contract & Makar's next deal) (51:15) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (59:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

Oisin O'Connor is the CEO and co-founder of Recharge, the leading subscription management platform powering 75% of all Shopify subscriptions. Under his leadership, Recharge has become a critical infrastructure partner for over 30,000 brands, reaching 100 million subscribers and $100 million ARR.In this episode of DTC Pod, Oisin pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to win with subscriptions in today's DTC landscape. He shares insider strategies for subscriber growth, optimizing retention, and leveraging Recharge's newest AI-powered tools to minimize churn. Oisin also shares specific benchmarks every brand should measure, real-world examples of subscription funnels that convert, and actionable experiments operators can run to unlock long-term profitability and scale.Episode brought to you by StordInteract with other DTC experts and access our monthly fireside chats with industry leaders on DTC Pod Slack.On this episode of DTC Pod, we cover:1. Evolution of subscriptions in physical product e-commerce2. How to spot and create product-market fit 3. Differentiators that set Recharge apart from early competitors4. The compounding power of subscriptions for long-term growth5. Unit economics, LTV vs CAC, and why retention is king6. What best-in-class subscription brands do differently7. Optimizing conversion funnels for subscriber growth8. Subscription benchmarks: churn rates, retention, and second order metrics9. Reducing churn with data, cancellation flows, loyalty, and rewards10. Automations and integrating Recharge with supply chain and 3PL operations11. Leveraging AI Concierge for customer retention and support12. Evolving customer experience and the need for seamless subscription management13. How Recharge guides merchants with data, support, and innovation14. Experiments and mistakes founders make launching subscription brandsTimestamps00:00 Oisin's background, founding story, and early agency experiments04:06 The rise of Shopify and the breakthrough with Recharge05:19 The subscription model: initial skepticism and quirky early adopters06:47 Technical challenges in enabling subscriptions on Shopify09:00 First major subscription brand success story10:15 Compounding growth through subscriptions11:36 Legacy brands and decades-long customer retention13:06 Building DTC businesses with sustainable unit economics14:37 Lessons from TV advertising history and the narrowing of scalable models16:29 Key traits of successful subscription businesses17:09 Product, recurring need, and conversion strategy18:27 Understanding subscriber value and optimizing acquisition19:26 Retention: keeping customers post-acquisition  19:52 High-performing brands and funnel design20:05 Subscription by default, offers, upsells, and cross-sells21:39 Conversion tactics from PDP to post-checkout22:38 Benchmarks for healthy churn and retention23:06 How top brands reduce churn and track performance24:58 Recharge tools: analytics, cancellation flows, Klaviyo integration26:41 Rewards and automations to boost retention27:33 Automate flows for backend fulfillment and logistics28:20 Launching AI SMS concierge for subscriber experience29:40 Reducing customer service friction and delighting shoppers32:15 Customer experience as a core differentiator34:04 The competitive subscription landscape: Recharge's position35:41 Product innovation, support, and actionable guidance37:16 Data-driven product innovation and merchant success38:04 The future of subscription, retention, and platform innovation40:38 Biggest mistakes founders make with subscriptions41:58 Experiments founders should run with Recharge42:58 Where to connect with Oisin for advice and mentorshipShow notes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.  Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here.Projects the DTC Pod team is working on:DTCetc - all our favorite brands on the internetOlivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementCastmagic - AI Workspace for ContentFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTokOisin O'Connor - Co-Founder and CEO of RechargeBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of CastmagicRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of Castmagic

Carina Hong is CEO of Axiom Math, where they're building a self-improving superintelligent reasoner, starting with an AI mathematician. She's a Rhodes Scholar, first-gen college grad and mathematics prodigy who earned dual degrees in mathematics and physics from MIT in 3 years. And a joint JD/PhD at Stanford. They just raised a $64M seed round from B Capital, Greycroft, Madrona, and Menlo Ventures. Carina's favorite books: Proofs from THE BOOK (Author: Martin Aigner, Günter M. Ziegler)(00:02) Intro(00:38) What self-improving mathematical superintelligence means(04:04) Proofs as programs: Lean and the data gap(06:36) How AI proves: human-style vs. Lean-style reasoning(10:43) Carina's journey: from Olympiad problem-solver to theory-builder(14:47) The engine room: data, infra, and building a math knowledge graph(17:42) Verifying results: compile checks vs. LLM judges(18:56) Self-improvement loops: skills libraries, memory, and conjecture↔prover curricula(21:30) Synthetic data & auto-formalization strategy(24:00) Benchmarks that matter: miniF2F, CombiBench, miniCTX v2(26:24) Why combinatorics is uniquely hard for AI(31:13) Compute footprint & scaling philosophy(32:20) In-house Lean tooling and productization path(33:57) Early use cases: formal verification in hardware/software(36:19) Team blueprint: AI, programming languages, and math(37:35) Scaling laws, efficiency, and bottlenecks(38:26) If Axiom works: what becomes cheaper/faster for the world(40:22) Rapid Fire Round--------Where to find Carina Hong: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-hong/--------Where to find Prateek Joshi: Research column: https://www.infrastartups.comNewsletter: https://prateekjoshi.substack.com Website: https://prateekj.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prateek-joshi-infiniteX: https://x.com/prateekvjoshi 

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeMatt riffs on a surprisingly quiet moment from Rocky—the late-night scene where Rocky admits he can't beat Apollo and Adrian simply asks, “What do we do?” From that question, Matt draws a blueprint for technicians and shop owners: set realistic, self-assigned wins and stack them. Instead of living and dying by big, binary outcomes (“fixed/not fixed,” “hit benchmark/missed benchmark”), build momentum with attainable goals that compound into competence, confidence, and better shop results.Big Ideas“What do we do?” beats “You can do it!” Swapping empty hype for practical next steps creates traction.Redefine winning: Rocky doesn't win the fight; he wins by “going the distance.” Translate that to your day: hit achievable targets that move you forward.Stack small, durable improvements: The path to 40+ billed hours or top-quartile shop productivity runs through many smaller, consistent wins.Perfection limits joy: Ambition is good; impossible standards starve you of pride and progress.Benchmarks aren't commandments: Continuous improvement may matter more than someone else's KPI.Practical Takeaways for TechsScope reps, not scope heroics: Use the oscilloscope on easy cars and routine checks—pair voltage with time until it's second nature, then add a second channel and a low-amp probe where it makes sense.Thermal imager habits: Pull it out on brake inspections, wheel-bearing complaints, and on known-good vehicles to calibrate your eye for “normal.”Micro-goals to build hours: If you're billing ~20 hrs/week, aim for 25 (≈+1 hr/day). Then 30. Ask: Where can I reclaim two hours? (economy of motion, fewer tool trips, better setup).Practical Takeaways for Shop Owners/LeadsAim for +10–15% improvements first: If techs are ~60% productive, target 70%, not 100% overnight. Design the system to enable the next step.Design wins into the week: Encourage daily scope/thermal reps, short debriefs, and “wins boards” that recognize process improvements—not just hero fixes.Coach with the Adrian question: When someone says, “I can't hit that,” respond with: “What do we do?” Identify the next two concrete actions.Memorable Lines“We can define our own successes—it doesn't have to be everyone else's.”“Set wins somewhere earlier in the process, not only at the final repair.”“I hope you're proud of yourself—and that you let yourself feel it.”Chapter Guide Cold open & sponsors — NAPA Auto Tech Training, Pico TechnologyWhy Rocky still hits — the “What do we do?” sceneDefining ‘going the distance' at workTech micro-wins — scope reps, thermal habits, pairing voltage & currentShop micro-wins — stepwise productivity goals, system design > pep talksPerfection vs. pride — making room to feel accomplishedThanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingNAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to

I'm showing you the exact framework I used to go from zero sales to consistent momentum—ultimately passing $550,000 in Etsy revenue. You'll learn the psychological journey every seller goes through, how to pick a tight niche the algorithm actually understands, the cadence for shipping listings without burning out, and the metrics that prove you're on track (including the 1% conversion benchmark). I'll also cover when to layer in marketing (and when not to), which channels compound over time, and the weekly system that keeps growth predictable.   What you'll learn • Mindset map: uninformed optimism → informed pessimism → valley of despair → informed optimism → success • Niche strategy: why focus beats “sell everything” and how the algorithm rewards depth • Listing cadence: a simple weekly target to feed the algo and gather data fast • Momentum signals: traffic → favorites → sales (and how to mine listing stats/keywords) • Benchmarks: the 1% conversion rule and how to interpret it at low volumes • Go deeper: multiplying winners, avoiding shiny-object detours • Marketing timing: when to use coupons, sales, and (later) Etsy Ads without wasting budget • Traffic that compounds: Pinterest, YouTube, and blog vs. short-life social posts • The weekly flywheel: research → create → analyze → refine → expand   #EtsySelling #EtsySEO #EcommerceTips #SideHustle #PrintOnDemand #SmallBusiness #HandmadeBusiness   Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops

In this episode of Friday Fiduciary Five, Eric Dyson talks about how custom benchmarks in target date funds can potentially create a false sense of success. He cautions that using a custom benchmark as the only benchmark to measure performance does not necessarily reflect strong performance if, for example, the underlying strategy is weak. Citing the CFA Institute and the Department of Labor, he stresses the importance of using independent and multiple benchmarks for accurate evaluation. He encourages plan sponsors and advisors to apply a balanced, transparent approach to investment performance reviews.Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ The information contained herein is general in nature and is provided solely for educational and informational purposes.It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation of any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, financial advice, or legal advice.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan specific circumstances.

In this special live episode of The Data Minute, recorded in San Francisco, Peter is joined by Janelle Teng from Bessemer Venture Partners for a data-driven look at the state of AI fundraising.Peter and Janelle walk through the data on everything from the AI valuation premium to the new benchmarks for growth, breaking down Bessemer's "Supernovas" and "Shooting Stars" framework. They discuss why fundraising timelines have gotten longer, how dilution remains steady despite soaring valuations, and why San Francisco is still the undisputed center of the AI boom. Plus, they take questions from an audience of AI founders on everything from calculating TAM to navigating a potential AI bubble.This is your front-row seat to the conversation every AI founder needs to hear.The State of AI 2025 - Bessemer Venture Partners:https://www.bvp.com/atlas/the-state-of-ai-2025Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/01:03 – A look back: Venture funding since 202102:35 – Pre-ChatGPT vs. Post-ChatGPT funding waves04:18 – How long should your runway be today?04:54 – "Nail it before you scale it": The philosophy of efficient growth06:15 – The new reality of Seed-to-Series-A graduation rates07:31 – Is every software company now an AI company?09:27 – The AI valuation premium at the Seed stage11:14 – AI infrastructure vs. application layer companies13:06 – Bessemer's benchmarks: "Supernovas" vs. "Shooting Stars"14:36 – Why top-line growth can be misleading17:10 – Why retention is table stakes, but gross margins can wait21:12 – The new benchmark: Revenue per employee22:48 – Advice for founders who aren't a "Supernova"26:45 – Why dilution has remained steady at ~20%30:39 – Valuation is not a badge of honor—it's a hurdle33:20 – Why the Bay Area is still the center of the AI universe35:56 – The hiring slowdown and the rise of lean teams38:51 – The soaring cost of AI/ML engineering talent40:00 – Bessemer's key takeaways on the future of AI43:13 – Audience Q&A starts43:33 – Q1: How should founders think about calculating TAM?46:44 – Q2: As a frontier tech company, how do we compete with app-layer startups?48:48 – Q3: How do we compete against incumbents who are adding native AI features?51:31 – Q4: Should VCs back fewer "good" companies to chase the "Supernovas"?55:03 – Q5: Are we in an AI bubble, and when will it pop?This presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only.  This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2025 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.

Are we failing to understand the exponential, again?My guest is Julian Schrittwieser (top AI researcher at Anthropic; previously Google DeepMind on AlphaGo Zero & MuZero). We unpack his viral post (“Failing to Understand the Exponential, again”) and what it looks like when task length doubles every 3–4 months—pointing to AI agents that can work a full day autonomously by 2026 and expert-level breadth by 2027. We talk about the original Move 37 moment and whether today's AI models can spark alien insights in code, math, and science—including Julian's timeline for when AI could produce Nobel-level breakthroughs.We go deep on the recipe of the moment—pre-training + RL—why it took time to combine them, what “RL from scratch” gets right and wrong, and how implicit world models show up in LLM agents. Julian explains the current rewards frontier (human prefs, rubrics, RLVR, process rewards), what we know about compute & scaling for RL, and why most builders should start with tools + prompts before considering RL-as-a-service. We also cover evals & Goodhart's law (e.g., GDP-Val vs real usage), the latest in mechanistic interpretability (think “Golden Gate Claude”), and how safety & alignment actually surface in Anthropic's launch process.Finally, we zoom out: what 10× knowledge-work productivity could unlock across medicine, energy, and materials, how jobs adapt (complementarity over 1-for-1 replacement), and why the near term is likely a smooth ramp—fast, but not a discontinuity.Julian SchrittwieserBlog - https://www.julian.acX/Twitter - https://x.com/mononofuViral post: Failing to understand the exponential, again (9/27/2025)AnthropicWebsite - https://www.anthropic.comX/Twitter - https://x.com/anthropicaiMatt Turck (Managing Director)Blog - https://www.mattturck.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturckFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCap(00:00) Cold open — “We're not seeing any slowdown.”(00:32) Intro — who Julian is & what we cover(01:09) The “exponential” from inside frontier labs(04:46) 2026–2027: agents that work a full day; expert-level breadth(08:58) Benchmarks vs reality: long-horizon work, GDP-Val, user value(10:26) Move 37 — what actually happened and why it mattered(13:55) Novel science: AlphaCode/AlphaTensor → when does AI earn a Nobel?(16:25) Discontinuity vs smooth progress (and warning signs)(19:08) Does pre-training + RL get us there? (AGI debates aside)(20:55) Sutton's “RL from scratch”? Julian's take(23:03) Julian's path: Google → DeepMind → Anthropic(26:45) AlphaGo (learn + search) in plain English(30:16) AlphaGo Zero (no human data)(31:00) AlphaZero (one algorithm: Go, chess, shogi)(31:46) MuZero (planning with a learned world model)(33:23) Lessons for today's agents: search + learning at scale(34:57) Do LLMs already have implicit world models?(39:02) Why RL on LLMs took time (stability, feedback loops)(41:43) Compute & scaling for RL — what we see so far(42:35) Rewards frontier: human prefs, rubrics, RLVR, process rewards(44:36) RL training data & the “flywheel” (and why quality matters)(48:02) RL & Agents 101 — why RL unlocks robustness(50:51) Should builders use RL-as-a-service? Or just tools + prompts?(52:18) What's missing for dependable agents (capability vs engineering)(53:51) Evals & Goodhart — internal vs external benchmarks(57:35) Mechanistic interpretability & “Golden Gate Claude”(1:00:03) Safety & alignment at Anthropic — how it shows up in practice(1:03:48) Jobs: human–AI complementarity (comparative advantage)(1:06:33) Inequality, policy, and the case for 10× productivity → abundance(1:09:24) Closing thoughts

This is part three, the final episode, in my three-part salon marketing series, and today it's all about solutions.If you've listened to the first two episodes, you'll know that the biggest problem in most salons isn't attracting new clients, it's keeping them. So in this episode, I'll show you how to identify where your business is leaking clients, how to use your data to pinpoint what (and who) needs improvement, and how to start fixing it.You'll learn the key retention metrics to track, how to interpret them, and how to turn those numbers into action, through training, coaching, and better systems. Because the key to sustainable growth isn't through endless promotions and constantly chasing new clients, it comes from keeping the ones you already have.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Welcome to part three of the salon marketing series[01:00] Recap: what marketing really is and why most salons lose clients[02:00] The Starbucks lesson, “one client at a time”[03:00] Why data is your most powerful marketing tool[03:39] Understanding new vs. existing client retention[05:01] Benchmarks: what your retention rates should look like[06:33] Why individual stylist data matters more than salon averages[07:39] Using data to identify what (and who) needs improvement[08:53] Recap of the three-part marketing framework[12:00] Final message: growth happens one client at a timeWant MORE to help you GROW?Online Salon Marketing course enrolment opening 27th October - Join the waitlist for all the info

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Today's episode of The Member Engagement Show is a special presentation of a recent webinar covering the release of Higher Logic's 2025 Association Community Benchmark Report: “From Data to Action.” Kelly and her guests Eileen Quinn and John Micah Yates, strategic advisors on the Higher Logic customer success team, walk through the results of the study and offer strategies to increase member participation and engagement. Topics include: Highlights from the report Strategies for increasing engagement in your online community Average community size, logins, and discussions The most common types of engagements What kinds of engagements are lagging Community digest open rates How many users make use of resource libraries If AI is pulling people away from online communities Login trends based on months of the year The inverse trend between size and participation The relationship between community age and engagement How automation rules impact engagement How gamification impacts engagement How volunteering, mentoring, and job boards impact engagement Tactics for growing communities Ways to increase discussion and contribution activity How much, if any, of your content should be gated Tips for avoiding over-emailing   Some Helpful Links: Webinar Recording 2025 Association Community Benchmark Report Podcast episode with Christin Berry of ASAE Podcast episode with Karen Saverino of Smithbucklin  

Residents of Gloster say a wood pellet plant operating in their community is the cause of many health issues.They're asking the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to continue denying the company's request to scale up production.Then, Mississippi adopts a new benchmark program to gauge the success of public schools.Plus, we talk with the producer of a documentary exploring the life and legacy of the nation's first African American Supreme Court justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Appsflyer 2025 App Marketing Benchmarks report is out — and it's packed with insights every UA manager needs.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the key data so you can see exactly how your app compares across CPI, retention, ad-spend trends, and more.You'll learn

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Jessica Tan, Principal, Fixed Income Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices, on Sukuk index methodology and screening criteria, and future trends in integrating ESG factors with Shariah compliant fixed income benchmarks

In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Mike Goldman, author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit.Mike is a leadership team coach, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Better Leadership Team Show. Over his 30+ year career, he's worked with companies like Disney, Verizon, CHANEL, and Polo Ralph Lauren, and his insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Chief Executive Magazine. Widely regarded by CEOs as the expert on building great leadership teams, Mike helps leaders grow their business by first growing their people.In this episode, you'll learn why traditional performance management is broken and what to do instead, how to retain and develop your highest performers while avoiding “polished mediocrity,” and how to make people growth your #1 priority in measurable, practical ways.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Mike Goldman.To Learn More about Mike and buy his book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/51WmuVzWebsite/Socials:https://www.mike-goldman.com/http://instagram.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://www.facebook.com/mikegoldmancoachhttps://twitter.com/mgoldman10http://www.linkedin.com/in/mgoldman10Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:30 No.1 driver of profit growth is people growth4:44 The problem of unclear expectations8:08 Clear KPIs vs Micro-Management9:02 Examples from big companies13:55 How to retain high performers18:12 Doubling down on high performance21:35 Raising the minimum standards24:00 Everyone can be a superstar somewhere26:59 Benchmarks for people growth30:09 How to get started 32:47 The talent density launchpad34:23 Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)36:00 9-Box grid talent management37:45 A movement for people growth41:02 AI, tech & people growth43:58 Where to connect with Mike, his work & his book45:10 A message for leaders________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

¿Tu sistema Linux se siente lento, saturado y desorganizado? ¿Sospechas que hay archivos idénticos ocupando valiosos gigas sin que te des cuenta? ¡Es hora de ponerle fin a ese problema! En este episodio especial, nos sumergimos en una de las tareas de mantenimiento más subestimadas pero cruciales para cualquier usuario de Linux: la búsqueda y eliminación eficiente de archivos duplicados.Con el paso del tiempo, es increíble la cantidad de copias idénticas de fotos, vídeos, documentos o incluso archivos del sistema que se acumulan silenciosamente. Y aunque el almacenamiento sea más barato que nunca, estos "clones" pueden ralentizar tu equipo, complicar tus respaldos y, en definitiva, generar un caos innecesario.En este episodio descubrirás:La verdad detrás de los duplicados: Entenderás por qué son un problema real y cómo afectan el rendimiento y la organización de tu Linux, especialmente si trabajas con archivos pesados como RAW de fotografía o vídeos 4K.Herramientas de TERMINAL que marcan la diferencia: Te presentamos dos joyas escritas en Rust que están revolucionando la forma de encontrar duplicados:fclones: Una utilidad poderosa y flexible que no solo encuentra, sino que te permite agrupar, remover, enlazar e incluso desduplicar con funcionalidades avanzadas. Analizamos sus comandos básicos (group, remove, link, dedupe) y cómo usar la opción --dry-run para una eliminación segura. ¡No querrás perderte los detalles de su instalación y configuración para autocompletado!yadf (Yet Another Duplicate Finder): Otra herramienta ultra-rápida y fácil de usar, también desarrollada en Rust. Te desglosamos su sintaxis sencilla y te mostramos cómo filtrar tus búsquedas por tamaño, patrones o expresiones regulares.Soluciones GRÁFICAS para todos: Si prefieres la comodidad de una interfaz visual, no te dejamos atrás. Exploraremos czkawka (y su versión más ligera krokiet) y fclones-gui.czkawka / krokiet: Dos opciones de código abierto y multiplataforma, con un potente motor en Rust, que no solo buscan duplicados, sino también archivos grandes, vacíos y más, todo desde una interfaz intuitiva.fclones-gui: La interfaz gráfica simplificada de fclones, ideal si buscas una solución directa para las tareas más comunes de limpieza.¡La Prueba Definitiva! Benchmarks de rendimiento: ¿Cuál es la herramienta más rápida? ¿Cuál consume menos memoria? Te traemos los resultados de benchmarks comparativos con otras herramientas clásicas como rmlint, jdupes, fdupes, rdfind y dupeguru. ¡La eficiencia es clave y los datos no mienten!Nuestras recomendaciones y consejos prácticos: Después de analizar todas las opciones, compartiremos nuestra opinión sobre cuándo elegir una herramienta de terminal o una gráfica, y qué consideraciones tener en cuenta para que tu proceso de limpieza sea un éxito.¡Participa en la conversación!¿Cuál es tu herramienta favorita para buscar y eliminar duplicados? ¿Conoces alguna otra joya que debamos explorar? ¡Queremos oírte! Déjanos tus comentarios y sugerencias en nuestra comunidad de Telegram o en la sección de comentarios de este episodio en tu plataforma de podcast favorita.Recursos y enlaces del episodio:Más información y enlaces en las notas del episodio

Are you constantly wondering if you're spending too much or maybe not enough in your business? Here's the truth: not every season of business is meant to be profitable. And if your spending isn't aligned with the season you're in, you could risk stunting your growth or draining cash you can't afford to lose. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., walks you through the four seasons of business—developmental, growth, optimization, and stability—and shows you what healthy spending looks like in each one and their percentages. You'll learn how to align your financial strategy with your business stage so you can invest wisely, protect your cash, and build long-term sustainability. Key Takeaways:  Not Every Season Is Profitable: Understanding that profitability isn't the goal in every stage of business gives you permission to reinvest strategically without guilt. Four Seasons of Business Guide Your Spending: Developmental, growth, optimization, and stability each have their own financial priorities and spending benchmarks. Healthy Spending Looks Different in Each Season: From investing in marketing during developmental mode to streamlining expenses in optimization mode, knowing where to focus can keep you on track. Your Season Isn't Fixed: Business isn't linear. You may cycle back and forth between seasons depending on opportunities, challenges, or market shifts. Financial Clarity Builds Confidence: Using your numbers as a tool helps you spend with intention and make empowered CEO-level decisions. Topics Discussed: (00:00) Intro – The 4 Seasons of Business Explained: Developmental, Growth, Optimization, and Stability (01:41) Development Mode: Spending Priorities and Benchmarks for Startups and Solopreneurs (06:48) Growth Mode: Building a Team, Scaling Systems, and Aiming for Profitability (12:29) Optimization Mode: Reducing Expenses, Focusing on Efficiency, and Leaning Into What Works (17:42) Stability Mode: Reduced Investments, Strong Profit Margins, and Balancing for Life (20:04) Outro: Kickstart's Free Healthy Spending Guide, Like, Share and Subscribe!   Resources: Free Download | Healthy Spending by Seasons Guide   Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/book-a-call/    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Are you constantly wondering if you're spending too much or maybe not enough in your business? Here's the truth: not every season of business is meant to be profitable. And if your spending isn't aligned with the season you're in, you could risk stunting your growth or draining cash you can't afford to lose. In this episode, Danielle Hayden, reformed corporate CFO and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., walks you through the four seasons of business—developmental, growth, optimization, and stability—and shows you what healthy spending looks like in each one and their percentages. You'll learn how to align your financial strategy with your business stage so you can invest wisely, protect your cash, and build long-term sustainability. Key Takeaways:  Not Every Season Is Profitable: Understanding that profitability isn't the goal in every stage of business gives you permission to reinvest strategically without guilt. Four Seasons of Business Guide Your Spending: Developmental, growth, optimization, and stability each have their own financial priorities and spending benchmarks. Healthy Spending Looks Different in Each Season: From investing in marketing during developmental mode to streamlining expenses in optimization mode, knowing where to focus can keep you on track. Your Season Isn't Fixed: Business isn't linear. You may cycle back and forth between seasons depending on opportunities, challenges, or market shifts. Financial Clarity Builds Confidence: Using your numbers as a tool helps you spend with intention and make empowered CEO-level decisions. Topics Discussed: (00:00) Intro – The 4 Seasons of Business Explained: Developmental, Growth, Optimization, and Stability (01:41) Development Mode: Spending Priorities and Benchmarks for Startups and Solopreneurs (06:48) Growth Mode: Building a Team, Scaling Systems, and Aiming for Profitability (12:29) Optimization Mode: Reducing Expenses, Focusing on Efficiency, and Leaning Into What Works (17:42) Stability Mode: Reduced Investments, Strong Profit Margins, and Balancing for Life (20:04) Outro: Kickstart's Free Healthy Spending Guide, Like, Share and Subscribe!   Resources: Free Download | Healthy Spending by Seasons Guide   Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/book-a-call/    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, Kristen and Michael Walsh discuss the importance of marketing in real estate, the role of AI in creating effective ads, and the common pitfalls that real estate professionals face. Michael shares insights on optimizing paid ads for better ROI, navigating compliance issues, and learning from competitors. The conversation emphasizes the need for real estate professionals to take charge of their marketing efforts and leverage technology to enhance their advertising strategies.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Running a successful dental practice in 2025 takes more than production numbers. In this episode of the Thriving Dentist Show, Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah share the five essential metrics every dentist should track to build a profitable, patient-focused, and stress-free practice. Learn how to shift from production to profitability, reduce PPO dependence, boost patient loyalty, and keep a high-performing dental team you truly enjoy working with. We'll also cover practical strategies to protect your work-life balance so you can thrive in and out of the office. If you're ready to grow your dental practice, strengthen patient relationships, and achieve lasting financial freedom, this episode is for you.  

The Bessemer Venture Partners Cloud 100 Benchmarks Report 2025 provides a snapshot into the top 100 PRIVATE SaaS/Cloud/AI companies. This year's report is full of new insights and trends that highlight how AI is impacting the software industry as we know it. Some of the key points in the report that our hosts Dave "CAC" Kellogg and Ray "Growth" Rike discuss during today's episode include: The Cloud 100 $1,117 billion in aggregate value - a 36% increase from $820 billion in 2024The top 10 companies account for $598 billion of the aggregate value - 54% of entire list versus 46% last yearOpenAI valued at $300 billion exceeds the combined value of last year's top 10AI companies dominate this year's list, comprising $464 billion in value - last year AI company total valuation was $176B (21%)The average Cloud 100 company reached the $100M (Centaur) milestone in just 7.5 years - AI companies only 5.7 yearsThe story on the Cloud 100 valuation multiples provide an interesting story on how valuation and growth are not necessarily trending in the same direction:The average Cloud 100 revenue multiple was 20x fell for third straight and down from 34X (41%) since 2021If you are interested in how the SaaS and Cloud industry is evolving - by the number, and how AI-Native software companies are changing the benchmarks this episode is a MUST listen!Bessemer Cloud 100 Benchmark 2025 Report is available by clicking hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 brings powerful AI agents, coding tools, and automation upgrades—here's how real estate investors can use them to save time.In this episode of RealDealCast, Jack Hoss breaks down Anthropic's release of Claude Sonnet 4.5 and what it means for real estate professionals.From AI agents that can run tasks for 30+ hours straight to improved coding, automation, and Chrome extensions, this update is a game-changer. Jack explains how these tools compare to ChatGPT and Gemini, and more importantly, how investors can use them to cut busy work and focus on building wealth.You'll learn:What's new in Claude Sonnet 4.5 and why it mattersHow AI agents are replacing some virtual assistant tasksWhy coding and automation upgrades mean faster workflowsHow investors can use these tools for marketing, analysis, and operationsWhy this is the best time to adopt AI for real estate investing

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode The conversation draws on insights from the 2025 Paar Melis Benchmark Report, built from verified financials and survey data from hundreds of shops. The report reveals what top performing shops are doing differently and where common challenges remain. Key Takeaways: Paar Melis Report Insights: Get a real world look at what drives profitability, efficiency, and growth across the industry. Track the Right Metrics: Focus on gross profit, productivity, and expense management. Use Benchmark Reports: Compare your numbers to industry averages to spot strengths and weaknesses. Seek Expert Guidance: Professional input helps shop owners interpret data and optimize results. Adapt to Grow: Success comes from knowing your numbers and being willing to adjust processes. Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/ Join Our Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976 Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club: https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmasters Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriotto Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/ Follow on Instagram:

We all have slumps but in our lives and in our businesses and Jordan and I are no different. At least once a quarter I am in tears wanting to burn it all down. But, what I keep going back to during hard times is today's topic: facts. Data is what we as business owners should always go back to rather than relying on our feelings. DM me for the tracker I mention in today's episode and I promise the hard times pass.   Time Stamps:   (1:05) Real Time Coaching (6:20) Data Constraints Tracker (12:00) The Benchmarks (16:15) The Decision Tree ----------

Brendan Foody is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Mercor, the fastest growing company in history. The company solves talent allocation in the AI economy and they have scaled from $1M to $500M in revenue in just 17 months. With a rumoured new funding round pricing the company at a whopping $10BN, the company has the likes of Benchmark, Felicis, Emergence, and of course, 20VC, all on their cap table.  AGENDA:  04:34 Why My Mother Thought I Was Selling Drugs as a Kid 07:48 In The Time My Peers Graduated, I Created a $10BN Business; Is College Worth it? 10:27 Scale, Surge, Mercor, Turing: How Do Data Providers Differentiate 20:57 Scaling from $1M to $500M: We Quadrupled Since Scale was Acquired 33:43 Is There Too Much Cash in Private Markets? 34:55 Why Evaluation Benchmarks in AI are Total BS 35:44 Revenue Sustainability in AI Companies 36:48 Should Investors Give a S*** About Margins When Analysing AI Companies 40:46 The Future of AI Model Providers: Who Wins 45:58 You Cannot Create a $10BN Company without 9-9-6 Work Culture 48:56 We Literally Have Too Much Money, We Cannot Spend It…  52:36 Quick Fire Round: OpenAI vs Anthropic, Lessons from Peter Fenton and Jack Dorsey  

AI companies are hitting growth milestones in record time—some reaching $100 million in revenue in just two years. But while this pace feels familiar in tech, healthcare has always been slower to adopt new tools. That may finally be changing.Kent Bennett and Sofia Guerra of Bessemer Venture Partners join Steve Kraus to unpack findings from Bessemer's State of AI 2025 report and what they mean for healthcare. From “supernovas” and “shooting stars” to the rise of systems of action, they explore how AI is reshaping not only software businesses but also the way doctors, health systems, and patients interact with technology.We cover:

If your numbers feel disconnected from your decisions, it's time to change that. Profit-Focused Accounting helps you align operations so you can stop guessing and start leading with confidence.Discover a clear roadmap to financial maturity with the five pillars of profit-focused accounting. Learn how to build cash flow that supports growth, know why accurate and timely reporting must come first, and how objective self-assessments, from Ad Hoc to Optimized give you and your advisor clarity on where you stand. Take the first step toward profit clarity. Watch the episode today! ▶️ Mastering the Vital Core of Profit-Focused AccountingEpisode resources:● Website: https://anderscpa.com/ ● If you have questions or would like to be a guest on the show, email us at mcpasuccessshow@anderscpa.com ● Check out the Virtual CFO Playbook Course:  https://anderscpa.com/virtual-cfo-services/vcfo-playbook/   QuotesJamie Nau: "A good forecast connects financial data with non-financial drivers, like customer acquisition or capacity limits."Tom Wadelton: "Benchmarks give owners perspective. They reveal whether performance issues are company-specific or industry-wide."Adam Hale: "Increasing enterprise value requires the owner to step back from daily operations and empower their team to take charge."Jamie Nau, CPA, Director of Virtual CFO Services/ Virtual CFO, is a seasoned financial expert with a deep understanding of business growth stages.  Jaime has worked extensively with middle-market and large companies, providing key financial insights. His experience as an auditor has given him firsthand knowledge of how critical financial data is in strategic decision-making.  Website: https://anderscpa.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/vcfobyanders  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamienau/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/vcfobyanders/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/vcfobyanders/  YT: https://www.youtube.com/@vcfobyandersThe Modern CPA Success Show is the go-to podcast for accounting firm owners eager to enhance profitability and master Virtual CFO services. This podcast leverages combined expertise in delivering top-tier Virtual CFO services across North America.Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2458888 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndersCPA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anders-cpa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderscpa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andersvcfo Tom Wadelton is a Virtual CFO at Anders, bringing over 20 years of financial expertise from his tenure at a Fortune 500 company. He has extensive experience spanning financial management, accounting operations, and information technology integration. Tom specializes in delivering strategic Virtual CFO services, helping businesses optimize their financial performance through advanced accounting solutions.Website: https://anderscpa.com/about/your-ander