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How do we let go of the sense of scarcity, separation and powerlessness that defines the ways we live, care and do business together? How can we best equip our young people for the world that is coming - which is so, so different from the future we grew up believing was possible? This week's guest, Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann is an educator, regenerative - and I would say renegade - economist who is Project Lead at the Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools and Lead Author of the online textbook of the same name. Jennifer has taught economics for nearly thirty years, but as you'll hear, the Global Financial Crash led her to rethink the rules and structures of the system and now she's one of the world's leading thinkers on Regenerative Economics - how we can refocus away from business, markets and the structures of neoliberalism towards ways of being that are grounded in reciprocity, respect and responsibility, in the realities of being human in the twenty-first century.  In 2023, Jennifer stopped working as a teacher and is now focused full time on shifting the paradigm in the education system and beyond, moving us away from the toxic mindset of scarcity, competition and the rise of oligopolies, towards an understanding of our place as integral nodes in the web of life. Her new two year curriculum is one of the most ambitious I've ever seen. It builds a solid, damning critique of the old paradigm and offers credible, structured routes through to a new one that would allow us all to flourish within a thriving ecosystem, to have not just an economy, but a way of being that is predicated in reciprocity, care, sharing and the kinds of lives we yearn to lead, but don't yet know how.Truly, this is evolutionary and if we can spread these ideas far enough, wide enough and root them deep enough in all that we are and do, I genuinely believe this is at least part of the key to the continuation of complex life on earth. Because, yes, we are that close to extinction. And yes, there is still time to veer from the cliff's edge.So if you do nothing else this week, please share this conversation and the links within it to anyone and everyone you know who cares about shifting the paradigm - or even is involved in the education system at any level.  Enjoy.Jennifer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-brandsberg-engelmann/Regen Economics on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-economics-for-secondary-schools/Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools - Project website (including online textbook with a creative commons license). 5/7 topics have been published + a Topic on systems thinking. https://www.regenerativeeconomics.earth/homeReimagining Economics: Five Transformative Shifts for Secondary Schools (Version for England) - A discussion paper to help curriculum authorities consider key changes to economics curricula. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R8e3wRmHYzqPl0Mfvv34oHv610F2RH8xveQ79xoZzYs/Regen Economics online Textbook https://www.regenerativeeconomics.earth/regenerative-economics-textbook/about-the-bookRegen Economics Open Letter on D.E.A.L https://doughnuteconomics.org/stories/open-letter-for-a-course-in-regenerative-economicsDoughnut Economics book https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Kate-Raworth/Doughnut-Economics--Seven-Ways-to-Think-Like-a-21st-Century-Economist/21739630Teach the Future - Curriculum for a Changing Climate (Track Changes) ProjectWhere the Regenerative Economics for Secondary Schools got its starthttps://www.teachthefuture.uk/tracked-changes-projectHow captured economics stole our climate — and how we can reclaim it (Part 4/4)Katy Shields' article in Medium with a brilliant causal loop diagram showing the reinforcing feedback loops that prevent change in the economics disciplinehttps://medium.com/@katyrshields/how-captured-economics-stole-our-climate-and-how-we-can-reclaim-it-part-4-4-6de66f5255afKaty is also the co-producer of the Tipping Point podcast, a true-crime style podcast about the Limits to Growth report and how it was undermined by economists https://tippingpoint-podcast.com/David Bollier, the expert support for Topic 2: Commons, recently released the second edition of his book Think Like a Commonerhttps://thinklikeacommoner.com/What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to join our next Gathering 'Becoming a Good Ancestor' (you don't have to be a member) it's on 6th July - details are here.If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredChris Markowski takes a blowtorch to the bloated, broken U.S. higher education system—calling out hedge fund universities, ideological echo chambers, and useless degrees with $90k price tags. From the Ivy League hypocrisy and foreign student cash grabs to the rise of trade school demand and the need for skilled labor in energy and AI, it's time to tear it all down and start over. Want a college system that actually works? That leads to jobs, not debt? Then it's time to defund the administrative bloat and rethink the entire model. Welcome to the higher ed reckoning. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

EPISODE #94: Welcome back to the pod! This week we have special guests Kelsey Piper & Patri Friedman joining Mike Solana to chat about our government's inability to build anything today, and the solutions that are being built. We discuss the history of seasteading, the evolution of charter cities, build vs. exit, the “Abundance” movement, Trump's 'Golden Age' and if we'll ever be able to fix the legislative branch.Featuring Mike Solana, Kelsey Piper & Patri FriedmanWe have partnered with AdQuick! They gave us a 'Moon Should Be A State' billboard in Times Square!https://www.adquick.com/Sign Up For The Pirate Wires Daily! 3 Takes Delivered To Your Inbox Every Morning:https://get.piratewires.com/pw/dailyPirate Wires Twitter: https://twitter.com/PirateWiresMike Twitter: https://twitter.com/micsolanaTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Kelsey Piper & Patri Friedman To The Pod2:00 - Charter Cities & Economic Freedom8:20 -The Origins and Evolution of Seasteading12:55 - Shenzen & Notable Seasteading Projects and Challenges21:15 - Charter Cities: Esmeralda, California Forever, Prospera in Honduras.28:50 - Ezra Klein & 'Abundance' Movement - Will It Work? 34:00 - Freedom Cities & The Trump 'Golden Age'42:00 - DOGE Failures47:45 - ADQUICK - Thanks For Sponsoring The Pod!48:48-  Local Government and Political Reform50:36 - Meritocracy and Government Hiring52:28 - Democratic Values and Affirmative Action01:04:39-  AI and the Future of Democracy01:05:42 - The Role of AI in Governance01:12:07 - Aesthetics in Urban Development01:21:42 - Exit or Build: The Future of America#podcast #technology #politics #culture

In this high-impact solo episode, leadership expert and life strategist Kari Schneider drops a truth bomb: your future isn't waiting for you—it's being built right now. Through the powerful Triple Vision Framework—Now, Next, Far—Kari reveals how presence is your greatest superpower. From endurance races to personal setbacks, she shares raw stories that prove one thing: you can't reach what's next until you master what's now. You'll discover: ✔ How chasing the future can rob you of progress ✔ The real reason dissatisfaction keeps you stuck ✔ Why tiny daily actions create unshakable momentum ✔ The mindset shift that turns pressure into purpose ✨ This episode is your reset button. If you're ready to ditch overwhelm and finally move forward, it starts here. Master your NOW—and everything else will follow.

SuperAnnotate is revolutionizing how companies manage their AI training data with a comprehensive infrastructure platform. Having raised over $53 million in funding, SuperAnnotate has evolved from a specialized algorithm for autonomous vehicles to a centralized data hub that enables enterprises to collaborate with multiple service providers and internal teams. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Vahan Petrosyan, CEO and Co-Founder of SuperAnnotate, who shared his journey from PhD student to tech founder and unpacked his vision for creating what he describes as "a database for training data" - similar to Databricks but specialized for AI training data. Topics Discussed: SuperAnnotate's evolution from algorithm to comprehensive data labeling infrastructure The journey from academic research to founding a tech startup How an early contract with an autonomous driving company validated their solution The strategic pivot from competing with service providers to creating a collaborative ecosystem The transformation of their go-to-market strategy to create stickier enterprise relationships SuperAnnotate's focus on building a centralized training data platform for enterprise AI The importance of automation and "SuperAnnotate agents" for AI data operations How customizability has enabled SuperAnnotate to support diverse generative AI use cases GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Recognize when to stop competing and start collaborating: Vahan's most important go-to-market decision was shifting from competing with service providers to creating an infrastructure that enables collaboration. "That's one of the mindset shifts... we are trying to build an ecosystem with our partners, not really trying to compete with them," he explains. B2B founders should consider whether creating an ecosystem platform might be more valuable than directly competing in fragmented service markets. Solution engineers are crucial for enterprise AI sales: Vahan emphasized that "solution engineering is super important because as you're touching enterprise AI, your solution engineers are more or less the core part of your team." Without proper technical enablement, enterprise customers won't be able to implement complex AI solutions. B2B founders selling sophisticated technology should invest heavily in solution engineering capabilities. Build for adaptability in rapidly evolving markets: SuperAnnotate achieved 3x growth by making their platform "fully customizable to any use case." Vahan noted, "If tomorrow there will be a new agentic workflow, then we'll be able to support it." Rather than offering point solutions, B2B founders in emerging technology spaces should build adaptable platforms that can evolve with changing market needs. Passive fundraising often yields better results than active campaigns: Vahan shared a counterintuitive fundraising insight: "Whenever I was actively fundraising, I was doing something wrong." His most successful raises came from casual coffees with investors who approached him, not from pitching dozens of VCs. B2B founders might benefit from focusing on building relationships and demonstrating value rather than running intensive fundraising campaigns. Enterprise AI is a long-term bet: Looking 3-5 years ahead, Vahan sees enterprise AI as the major opportunity. "Companies have datasets sitting in silos, but that dataset is gold," he explains. The ability to "transform that dataset to training data in a fast and accurate manner will define your moat moving forward." B2B founders should consider how their solutions can help enterprises unlock value from proprietary data.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

The flames of the past ignite new questions in this firestarter episode of Upgrade America. As a plantation mansion burns, we ask: what should rise from the ashes—another monument to oppression or a space for healing and purpose? CJ and Camron Ra dismantle American mythology disguised as history and confront why racism still poisons the national soul. We spotlight Rep. Summer Lee and Gov. Wes Moore's reparations push, exploring why reparations for Black Americans aren't optional when Native, Japanese, and Jewish communities have already received justice. We reflect on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners", and dive into law enforcement and use of force from a Defender Security Forces veteran's perspective. Plus: Why Derek Chauvin must not be pardoned. Fertility clinic terrorism, reproductive rights, and the dangerous extinction fantasy from the Right. A deeper look at Spain's policy to pay homemakers and how it could actually revive the U.S. nuclear family. 11 convicts escape—our take on prison reform the Upgrade America way. And is CERN turning lead into gold?

Katmai is reinventing remote work through its innovative virtual office platform that creates spontaneous, natural interaction in a digital environment. With over $30 million in funding, Katmai has developed proprietary 3D audio-video technology that allows teams to work together in a virtual space that mimics the benefits of physical offices while maintaining the flexibility of remote work. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Erik Braund, CEO and Founder of Katmai, to learn about his journey from audio-video production to building a deep tech startup that's challenging conventional remote work tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Topics Discussed: Katmai's origin as an accidental pandemic pivot from Erik's audio-video production business The acquisition of early prototype technology and building a specialized team of engineers The technical challenges of creating a browser-based 3D environment with live audio-video Katmai's approach to product development through careful beta testing and customer feedback The transition from deep tech R&D to commercial product and go-to-market strategy The tension between maintaining stealth mode while gathering essential user feedback Katmai's expansion from enterprise customers to consumer-facing experiences The philosophical approach to remote work that focuses on spontaneous interaction   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Prioritize real-world functionality over pitch decks: Erik emphasized that for complex, visual products like Katmai, traditional pitch materials didn't work. "We didn't even have a deck for series A because they don't work. The deck doesn't work. You've got to just see it or see a video of it." B2B founders with experiential products should prioritize creating functional demos over traditional marketing materials. Build around natural behavior patterns: Katmai succeeded by mapping digital interactions to natural in-person behaviors. "We map everything one-to-one of what would it be like to sit next to each other at a table and show each other laptops and have a conversation and then look over the shoulder." Founders should design products that feel intuitive by mimicking familiar real-world interactions rather than creating entirely new behavioral patterns. Balance technological innovation with methodical rollout: As a deep tech investment, Katmai spent years on R&D before broader release. "Had I known how to frame it on day one, I would have pitched it as a deep tech investment... we're going to be heads down for like two more years, just hashing this out, making it work." B2B founders working on fundamental innovations should set appropriate timelines and expectations for both investors and customers. Transform scheduled meetings into spontaneous conversations: Katmai's core value proposition addresses meeting fatigue. Erik shared customer feedback: "Katmai turns next week's 30 minute meeting into today's 5 minute conversation." B2B founders should identify where their product can eliminate friction in workflows rather than simply digitizing existing processes. Implement gradual adoption strategies: Recognizing behavior change is difficult, Katmai recommends an "office hours" approach to adoption. "Take your stand up that you were going to do with your remote team and do it in Katmai. Maybe that's once a week, maybe it's every day... then don't leave when the meeting's over." B2B founders should create clear, incremental adoption pathways that don't require customers to immediately abandon existing tools. //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

In this episode of the AviationPros Podcast, Airport Business Editor Joe Petrie speaks with Jeff Kloska, director of Colorado Air and Space Port, about the facility's evolution from a regional general aviation hub to a nationally designated airport and emerging aerospace ecosystem. Kloska shares insights on infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, and long-term vision for supporting both aviation and commercial spaceflight. With over 126,000 operations and 500 based aircraft, the port is preparing to anchor Colorado's innovation economy for decades to come.

Join us to celebrate the opening of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and discover the most exciting ideas and innovations shaping our future.At a time when the world risks becoming fragmented and divided, the World Expo represents a unique opportunity to show what humanity can achieve when we come together.The UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 will act as a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation, showcasing our nation's unique energy, heritage, and make-up. A place where fresh ideas and diverse perspectives are welcomed. A place where exploration and curiosity pave the way for progress. A great place to connect, collaborate, and build the future.At the RSA, the birthplace of the very first World Expo – the Great Exhibition of 1851 – we will gather innovators developing new creative projects and partnerships in both the UK and Japan to inspire us with pathways to a brighter future for people, places, and the planet we all share.Speakers:Sir Peter Bazalgette – Co-chair, Creative Industries CouncilYolanDa Brown OBE DL – Chair, BPISir Loyd Grossman – Chair, the RSAIndy Johar – Architect and Co-founder, 00 and Dark Matter LabsLiana O'Cleirigh, designer, Bentley SystemsDai Fujikura, composerKyoichiro Kawakami, Minister (Economic), Embassy of JapanChair:Nina Nannar, journalist and arts editor for ITV News Donate to the RSA: https://thersa.co/3ZyPOEaBecome an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueembFollow RSA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/Like RSA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYUJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join  

This week, I sat down with Kate Zaman, Senior VP of Partnerships and Marketing at ReserveBar, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand that doesn't just survive but thrives, especially in a world where consumers expect more than just a pretty label.We get into career growth, partnerships, luxury e-commerce, why personalization matters more than ever, and how to actually understand your real customer (hint: it's not always who you think it is).Kate also shares her journey from being a college brand ambassador to leading partnerships and marketing for some of the biggest names in the wine and spirits industry, plus why early experience in customer service and sales is an underrated advantage if you want to make it in marketing.If you're building a brand, scaling a business, or sharpening your marketing playbook, this episode is packed with real talk and strategies you'll actually want to use.

In this episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Justin Leigh, CEO of Workflow Labs, an e-commerce management platform that's raised $3.5 million in funding. After running a successful Amazon agency for 14 years, Justin identified a critical opportunity: replacing human-driven processes with automation at scale. Workflow Labs is automating e-commerce management tasks that brands traditionally outsource to agencies or offshore teams, allowing for better economics, faster resolution times, and predictable outcomes in managing product listings across platforms like Amazon. Topics Discussed: Transitioning from running a services-based agency to building a software product The strategy of targeting partners who aggregate brands rather than selling to brands individually How retail media networks are driving advertising dollars onto retailer platforms The importance of having clear company objectives that everyone understands Fundraising approaches for early-stage companies Making the pivot from automation-focused messaging to comprehensive solution positioning GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Partner with aggregators instead of selling one-by-one: Workflow Labs recognized that selling directly to individual brands would take too long to reach scale. Justin explained, "If we need to close 3,000 brands in two years, you're not going to do that selling them one by one." Instead, they identified partners who already worked with pools of brands—like ad agencies and supply chain providers—allowing them to sign up "tens, twenties, fifties, hundreds at a time." Align with emerging market trends: Justin identified that retail media networks (Amazon, Walmart, Target) are where advertising dollars are shifting. He positioned Workflow Labs to support this trend: "We said as that shift continues, we support the product. If you're going to advertise a product, you better make sure their title's right, bullets are right, that it's in stock." B2B founders should identify major industry shifts and align their solutions with those trends. Create market pull through RFP requirements: Workflow Labs uses a "push-pull method" by engaging directly with brands to influence their RFP requirements. Justin noted, "We work very hard to engage with brands directly and say...when you RFP for your advertising services, you better make sure your provider is providing an automated way to keep your products accurate." This creates demand that potential partners must satisfy, making partnership conversations easier. Pivot based on customer feedback—even when it contradicts your assumptions: Workflow Labs initially thought customers would care about labor cost reduction but discovered their messaging wasn't resonating. Justin admitted, "We thought initially so many wrong things...When you went to the market and said, 'Hey, you have a 50-person team in India and all they're doing is updating titles, we can make 80% of that labor go away,' no one cared." They pivoted to position themselves as a comprehensive solution rather than just automation. Establish clear, quantifiable objectives: Justin implemented the "rule of three"—focusing on just three key objectives per quarter. He shared a powerful insight about founder transparency: "If you want everybody in your company to row the boat in the same direction...be super clear around what your objectives are." This includes being upfront about exit goals: "Everyone on the team knows what happens when we get to 3,000 [customers], if we can get close to there...that's when liquidity events start to be on the table."   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

Definity is pioneering a new approach to data pipeline observability and optimization specifically designed for the Lakehouse and Spark ecosystem. With $4.5 million in funding, this startup aims to transform how enterprises manage their data pipelines by providing real-time observability from within the pipelines themselves. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Roy Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Definity, about the company's journey from addressing his team's own data reliability challenges to creating a solution for enterprise teams managing mission-critical data pipelines at scale.   Topics Discussed: Definity's full-stack data observability solution designed specifically for the Lakehouse and Spark ecosystem How the product works inside data pipelines to provide real-time visibility on data quality, pipeline health, and performance The founding story rooted in the team's experience with data pipeline reliability challenges The gap in the market between application performance monitoring and data quality solutions Definity's "inside-out" approach versus traditional "outside-in" data monitoring How the company approaches marketing to enterprise customers while enabling engineers to experience the product Fundraising during the challenging market conditions of late 2023   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Build solutions for problems you've experienced firsthand: Roy and his co-founders created Definity to solve challenges they faced in their own careers. "We started by building the solution we always wanted to have," Roy explains. This authentic connection to the problem space enabled them to develop a product that resonates with users facing similar challenges. Position at the intersection of established categories: Definity identified that data engineering was about a decade behind software engineering in terms of observability tools. By taking elements from existing categories (data quality and application performance monitoring) but applying them with a completely new approach, they created a distinctive value proposition that stands out in a crowded market. Focus on high-value use cases and segments first: Rather than taking a broad approach, Definity targets "the tip of the sphere" - enterprise teams working with high-scale, mission-critical data pipelines. Roy notes, "We cater to teams that work at very high scale in terms of their data operation... feeding into ML models, feature stores, regulatory reporting, customer reporting." Deliver tangible value to cut through market noise: In a space filled with buzzwords, Definity focuses on demonstrating practical value. "To rise above it, you really need to deliver a unique approach," says Roy. The company launched a free assessment tool that helps teams evaluate the health and cost of their platforms, providing immediate value while showcasing their differentiated approach. Find investors who deeply understand your problem space: Roy emphasized that securing funding during the challenging 2023 market required connecting with investors who understood "the pain points of the customer with second and third degree and not just at the surface level." The right investors could appreciate the nuanced innovation they were bringing to market.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co      

Ren Systems is pioneering relationship intelligence for dealmakers, having raised $8.8 million to filter the increasing noise in today's information landscape. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I spoke with Canay Deniz about Ren's journey from a serendipitous meeting with high-level executives to building a platform that helps commercial real estate brokers, management consultants, and investment bankers extract signal from noise in their relationship networks. Topics Discussed: The origin story of Ren Systems through a chance connection with Mike Hayes (former commander of SEAL Team 2) How COVID-19 affected the company's early days when they launched on March 1, 2020 Ren's deliberate two-year product development period before active go-to-market The hybrid approach to growth combining product-led growth with enterprise sales Ren's relationship with strategic investor ZoomInfo and their complementary positioning The increasing importance of human relationships in an AI-dominated world   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Patient capital enables product excellence: Canay's investors allowed them to spend two years in "the lab" perfecting their product experience before aggressive commercialization. This patience enabled them to build something truly differentiated in a crowded sales intelligence space. As Canay notes, "Getting that first end user experience right is hyper important, even if you're completely planning on becoming an enterprise solution." Build for your actual users, not idealized personas: Ren Systems' target users are senior dealmakers who "can't be bothered to even open their email." Understanding this reality shaped their product to deliver extreme value with minimal friction. Canay explains, "The demand for solutions just value is pretty extreme with our end users. I don't have time to do anything, click a button, open anything, like learn a new tool. It just needs to work and if it doesn't work within 5 seconds, I already lost interest." End users create enterprise momentum: By focusing on individual user adoption first, Ren Systems created internal demand that made enterprise sales conversations easier. "When we have the conversation with an actual buyer decision maker, we're going to them saying, 'Listen, you know, a couple dozen people are on our platform already. If you want to coordinate this and make the roll a lot smoother for you guys, we can help with that.'" This bottom-up approach means decision-makers have often "heard about it internally already." Find your serendipity engine: Ren Systems began when Canay reached out to a friend before his honeymoon, who connected him with Mike Hayes, which led to connections with Fortune 200 founders. This network became both their initial investors and beta testers. As Canay says, "If it wasn't for warm introductions from very impressive people, nobody would have taken the time to talk to good old me." When selling to sellers, leverage their natural behaviors: Ren's sales approach capitalizes on their target audience's behaviors: "When you're selling to sellers, it's really insane how often they pick up the phone. Cold calling is an excellent way for us to build pipe." Additionally, relationship-driven sellers naturally refer others: "We talk to people, we ask, 'If there's anyone else that you can think of that could benefit from this?' And oftentimes we get back a dozen or so names." //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Labor delivered its fourth budget last night with tax cuts, cost-of-living relief and $20 million to entice Australians to buy Australian headlining the document. Treasurer Jim Chalmers told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "It's a budget to build the future and to help people with the cost of living and strengthen Medicare." "It's all about making our economy more resilient in the face of all this global economic uncertainty and so that's what's motivated us here when it comes to this budget." "We've been responsible, we've gone for what's affordable and we've done that in the context where we have taken difficult decisions," Mr. Chalmers said. "We are making good progress in the Budget, we're making especially good progress in the economy more broadly." "We know that that doesn't always immediately translate into how people are feeling and faring in the economy and that's why the cost of living help is so important," Treasurer Chalmers said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fiddler is pioneering AI observability technology to help enterprises deploy trustworthy artificial intelligence. With $68 million in funding, Fiddler provides a "watchdog" platform that continuously monitors AI models, enabling companies to maximize ROI while minimizing risks. In a recent episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Krishna Gade, CEO and Founder of Fiddler, to discuss the critical importance of transparency in AI systems and how businesses can safely operationalize AI capabilities in an era where AI applications are rapidly proliferating across industries. Topics Discussed: The evolution of AI from classical machine learning to generative AI and agentic systems The transparency challenges associated with increasingly complex "black box" AI models How Fiddler's observability platform provides insights into AI model performance and trustworthiness The emergence of "AI observability" as a defined category in enterprise tech The tension between maximizing AI's business value while minimizing associated risks The ongoing transformation of enterprise software as AI becomes central to every application Major AI trends including decreasing model training costs and the rise of automation through AI agents //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

In this episode, we dive deep into something that comes up again and again in our work and personal conversations: how to create a different way of being in the world. In a time marked by fear, division, and control, how can we move beyond pointing fingers at what's wrong and instead orient ourselves toward what we actually want to create? How do we break free from binary thinking and conditioned behaviors that keep us stuck? And most importantly, how do we reconnect with ourselves, each other, and our dreams for a different kind of future? Join us for an exploration of spaciousness, play, non-violent communication, somatics, and community support as we unpack what it takes to shift into a new paradigm.//As mentioned in this episode:- You can find information on our The Shifthttps://radical-learning.thinkific.com/courses/the-shift-2025- Please consider making a donation to support the production of this podcast here: https://paypal.me/RadicalLearningLLC

CoactiveAI is pioneering the multimodal application platform (MAP) category, enabling companies to unlock value from their visual content through AI-powered search, tagging, and analytics. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with William Gaviria Rojas, Field CTO & Co-Founder of CoactiveAI to discuss his inspiring journey from Colombian refugee to MIT graduate and successful founder, as well as CoactiveAI's vision for transforming how enterprises work with visual content. Topics Discussed: William's journey from Colombian refugee to MIT and entrepreneurship The founding story of CoactiveAI and early backing from a16z Evolution of the AI landscape pre and post-ChatGPT Creating the multimodal application platform category Building AI applications for media and entertainment companies Challenges and opportunities in trust and safety use cases Going from prototypes to production AI implementations   GTM Lessons for B2B Founders: Category Creation Through Customer Discovery: Rather than trying to serve every vertical initially, CoactiveAI went through a deliberate "market annealing" process. Through extensive customer conversations, they discovered that media and entertainment companies had the most complex content challenges and could derive the most immediate value from their technology. Focus on finding the intersection of your technical capabilities and the markets where you can have the biggest impact. Technical Differentiation in a Crowded Market: When the AI space became crowded post-ChatGPT, CoactiveAI maintained their edge by emphasizing their deep technical capabilities built since 2021. William notes, "We weren't some sort of light wrapper around OpenAI or ChatGPT." In emerging technology markets, having genuine technical differentiation can help you stand out from opportunistic newcomers. Enterprise Partnership Strategy: Rather than pursuing transactional sales, CoactiveAI focuses on building true partnerships with enterprise customers. As William explains, "If you just come to somebody like a vendor and that's really all you're kind of doing, this is just kind of a transactional sale." Instead, they invest in deeply understanding customer pain points and collaborating on solutions, which has led to successful deployments with major companies like NBCUniversal and Thomson Reuters. Evolving Value Proposition: William observed that while 2024 was about prototypes and proofs of concept, 2025 is focused on demonstrating real ROI from AI implementations. He emphasizes the importance of having clear customer success stories and ROI metrics as the market matures. B2B founders should anticipate and adapt to these shifts in buyer expectations. Vision-Driven Culture: CoactiveAI published their culture on GitHub as one of their first actions, emphasizing that success isn't just about business metrics but also about how you achieve that success. William's vision includes building "ladders" for the next generation of diverse founders. This clear mission has helped attract talent and align the team around common goals. //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

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We often think of the future as some unknowable horizon, fueled by sudden discoveries and inventions — but in reality, the future is constantly being created, pushed forward little by little by an army of innovators and tinkerers. On this episode, we explore what it takes to create the future, and how we can shape our own destiny.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In this episode of the Tales to Inspire Podcast, we're welcoming 2025 with renewed purpose and commitment to amplifying the voices of those who have shared their stories of transformation and resilience. With 194 episodes and over 164 ambassadors featured, we've created a powerful archive of inspirational tales that remind us all that overcoming adversity is possible. This year, Tales to Inspire is stepping up its support, not just by providing a platform for stories, but also by integrating those stories into the workplace. We know that work environments can be challenging, and our goal is to help foster connection and resilience through keynote talks, workshops, panel discussions, and tailored programs around awareness days. Whether you're looking for personal inspiration or seeking to bring powerful stories into your workplace, we have something for everyone. Our stories highlight the importance of self-acceptance, empathy, and the strength to overcome life's obstacles. To find out more or get in touch with us, visit . Thank you for being a part of this journey with us—let's make 2025 a year of even greater inspiration and change!

Uptiv Health is revolutionizing the infusion care market by moving treatments from traditional hospital settings to technology-enabled retail locations. With $7.5M in funding, Uptiv has developed a hybrid model combining personalized in-person care with digital solutions, achieving 99+ NPS scores from patients and 87 NPS from referring providers. Their first center reached break-even within 14 months, validating their vision of scaling to 50-60 clinics nationwide while reducing healthcare costs through their innovative delivery model. Topics Discussed: Transforming infusion care delivery through retail-based centers Building a technology stack that enables personalized patient experiences Implementing a human-centered design approach in healthcare Developing wraparound services for chronic condition management Balancing venture capital and private equity funding strategies Creating efficient operational models through technology   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders:  Early Payer Relationships Drive Market Entry: Uptiv secured insurance contracts 6-7 months before opening their first clinic. This strategic decision maximized their addressable market from day one, enabling them to accept all patients regardless of insurance provider. B2B founders should identify and establish critical partnerships well before launch to remove friction from early customer acquisition. Prove Value Through Micro-Commitments: Uptiv's sales strategy focuses on a simple ask to specialists: "Give us just one patient." This low-risk approach allows providers to validate Uptiv's service quality firsthand, leading to 150+ unique provider referrals within 12 months. B2B founders should design their initial customer engagement to minimize commitment while maximizing the opportunity to demonstrate value. Technology-Enabled Cost Optimization: Rather than adding cost through technology, Uptiv uses their app to eliminate traditional operational overhead. By shifting administrative tasks to patients pre-visit and centralizing phone operations, they maintain premium service while achieving faster break-even. B2B founders should leverage technology to simultaneously enhance user experience and improve unit economics. Human-Centered Design as Differentiation: Uptiv eliminated standard healthcare barriers like reception counters and clipboard paperwork, replacing them with personalized digital experiences. This approach delivers both operational efficiency and customer delight, driving their 99+ NPS. B2B founders should identify industry conventions that create friction and design solutions that benefit both users and business operations. Hybrid Service Model Evolution: Uptiv's vision combines physical locations with virtual care capabilities, creating a scalable model attractive to both venture capital and private equity. Their wraparound services for chronic care management expand their value proposition beyond core infusion services. B2B founders should design their service model to capture expansion opportunities while maintaining focus on their core offering.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co      

Renaissance Fusion is pioneering the development of nuclear fusion technology, aiming to create safe, sustainable energy through a innovative approach that combines high-temperature superconductors, stellarator reactors, and liquid metal cooling systems. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Francesco Volpe shares insights into building a deep tech startup in a highly complex and capital-intensive industry, while addressing technical challenges and public perception hurdles around nuclear technology. Topics Discussed: Technical foundations of Renaissance Fusion's approach to nuclear fusion Contrasting approaches to nuclear energy policy between France and Germany Strategies for addressing public perception and safety concerns Dual-track go-to-market strategy leveraging superconductor technology Capital requirements and fundraising in deep tech Key technological milestones and development roadmap   GTM Lessons for B2B Founders:  Build revenue bridges to long-term vision: Renaissance Fusion demonstrates how deep tech startups can generate early revenue through component technologies while working toward their ultimate vision. Francesco explained their strategy of commercializing superconductor technology to non-fusion markets, creating immediate revenue opportunities while developing their fusion technology. Address market psychology head-on: When dealing with technologies that face public concern or skepticism, Francesco emphasizes the importance of direct education and transparent communication. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations about safety and risk, the company has made public acceptance a core pillar of their technology development. Structure technical innovation to reduce capital requirements: In capital-intensive industries, Francesco shows how to strategically sequence development to reduce initial capital requirements. By starting with smaller demonstration projects and revenue-generating components, they've created a path to their ultimate billion-dollar reactor while raising manageable funding rounds. Balance multiple stakeholder perspectives: Renaissance Fusion successfully navigates complex relationships between private investors, government grants, and public interests. Francesco highlighted how they align different stakeholder priorities - from investor returns to environmental impact - through clear communication about risk/reward tradeoffs and development timelines. Leverage adjacent markets for validation: Their strategy of selling superconductor technology to established industries like wind energy and medical imaging provides technical validation and market credibility while developing their core fusion technology. This approach helps de-risk the broader vision for both investors and customers.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

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Stellar is revolutionizing mobile connectivity by solving one of technology's most persistent challenges: reliable internet access in moving vehicles. With $9.3M in funding, Stellar has developed innovative software that seamlessly aggregates multiple networks (cellular, WiFi, and satellite) to ensure consistent connectivity, laying the foundation for the autonomous vehicle revolution. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Damien Garot shares how Stellar is bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas while enabling the next generation of connected mobility. Topics Discussed: The technical approach to solving mobile connectivity issues through network aggregation Stellar's dual go-to-market strategy targeting both immediate fleet solutions and long-term automotive integration The evolution of autonomous vehicles and their dependency on reliable connectivity Cultural differences in autonomous vehicle adoption across regions The importance of social acceptance and safety perception in autonomous technology How Stellar's technology mapping reveals connectivity gaps in major tech hubs The impact of winning the European Startup Prize for Mobility on fundraising GTM Lessons for B2B Founders: Bridge the gap between long-term vision and immediate revenue: Stellar developed a plug-and-play solution (Global) to generate immediate revenue while pursuing longer-term automotive partnerships. This approach provides market validation, customer feedback, and credibility with major manufacturers. Adapt your strategy to market realities: The original plan rarely survives contact with the market. Stellar evolved from focusing solely on automotive integration to include a dual-track approach serving both immediate and future market needs. Build credibility through industry recognition: Winning the European Startup Prize for Mobility played a crucial role in Stellar's fundraising success, demonstrating how industry awards and endorsements can influence investor decisions, particularly in European markets. Understand regional investment dynamics: European fundraising often requires long-term relationship building with investors. Stellar spent up to 18 months nurturing investor relationships before securing investments, highlighting the importance of patience in European markets. Target both immediate pain points and future opportunities: While autonomous vehicles represent a massive future opportunity, Stellar addresses current connectivity challenges for existing vehicle fleets, creating immediate value while building toward their larger vision.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co      

Pier is revolutionizing credit infrastructure by enabling companies to launch compliant credit products through their API-first solution. Having raised $2.5M from notable investors including Y Combinator, Airbnb, OpenAI, Experian, and Morgan Stanley, Pier is transforming how businesses offer innovative credit solutions to their users. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Jessica Zhang shares her journey from identifying a critical market need at her previous company to launching Pier in 2023 and securing their first major customer within just four weeks. Topics Discussed: Building an API-first solution for compliant credit products The evolution from identifying market pain points to product development First principles approach to reimagining credit infrastructure Strategy for landing enterprise customers with 80k+ ARR deals The role of compliance in credit infrastructure Vision for democratizing access to credit through trusted brands GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Leverage previous company experience: Zhang and her co-founder's insights from their time at Stilt gave them unique competitive advantages in understanding customer pain points. Sometimes the best startup ideas come from seeing unfinished business or unsolved problems at previous companies rather than a single "aha" moment. Focus on high-quality early customers: Pier specifically targets customers who are leaders in their respective categories, focusing on companies with 4.5+ star ratings and strong growth trajectories. This creates a "golden standard" playbook that can be replicated across similar verticals, making future sales much easier. Embrace organic growth channels: Despite having no dedicated sales or marketing team, Pier achieved significant growth through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied customers and investors. They prioritized genuine in-person conversations at industry conferences over cold outreach. Move fast despite obstacles: The founders didn't let perfect timing dictate their launch. Despite missing YC batch deadlines and personal commitments, they moved forward because they had validated customer demand. Their ability to secure their first customer within four weeks validated this approach. Build for specific pain points: Instead of creating a general solution, Pier focused heavily on the compliance aspect of lending infrastructure after identifying it as the most painful and challenging part for potential customers through extensive market research and conversations.     //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

In this week's episode of Rhythms for Life, Gabe Lyons discusses the need to build a hopeful and resilient future amid social fragmentation, distrust in institutions, and economic instability.Gabe shares three core principles for building a positive future: resilience, trust, and community. He also suggests that crisis periods often lead people back to conventional moral frameworks and renewed interest in deeper existential questions.Listen in as he encourages us to proactively foster environments where people feel supported, safe, and purposeful, forming a foundation for lasting human flourishing.RESOURCES:Check out more from Gabe on building a resilient future.Read Gabe's Letter to Christian leaders.Rhythms Retreat is November 21-22 in Franklin, TN. Reserve your spot now and use code RFL100 to save $100.Create a free THINQ Account to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com.Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom:There's still time to register for Next Gen Summit! Join us November 8-9, 2024 in Nashville.Bring the 28-Day Digital Fast to your family, workplace, or church throughout the month of January or March.More from the THINQ Podcast Network:THINQ Media Podcast with Gabe LyonsThe InFormed Parent with Suzanne PhillipsNextUp with Grant SkeldonNeuroFaith with Curt ThompsonUnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons

MIC Global, backed by $13 Million in funding, is revolutionizing the insurance industry through embedded microinsurance solutions. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Co-Founder Harry Croydon shares his journey from launching one of the first cyber insurance companies in 1999 to building a global embedded insurance platform that meets the evolving needs of the digital economy. Topics Discussed: The evolution of insurance technology from 1999 to present Surviving the dot-com bubble and post-9/11 market challenges The emergence of embedded microinsurance as a new category Building a global insurance infrastructure Multi-channel distribution strategy through brokers and insurance partners   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Dan Rua, CEO of Admiral, a visitor relationship management platform that has raised $28 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Creating a New Martech Category with Visitor Relationship Management (VRM): Dan shares Admiral's mission to help websites build visitor relationships amid the rise of privacy regulations and ad blockers, moving from ad-centric to relationship-centric digital experiences. Founding Admiral from a Key Industry Shift: After observing the challenges facing publishers due to ad blockers, GDPR, and data privacy regulations, Dan and his team launched Admiral to provide media publishers with a tool for direct, valuable visitor relationships. Insights from Early Adoption: Securing partnerships with major clients, such as PGA Tour, helped Admiral validate its VRM approach. Dan describes the importance of targeting early adopters who deeply understand the value of long-term audience relationships. Building Flexibility for Publishers: Recognizing the diverse needs of audiences, Admiral created a flexible, modular approach to VRM, allowing publishers to choose modules—such as adblock recovery or subscription paywalls—to best meet the needs of various user segments. Prioritizing a Land-and-Expand Sales Model: Inspired by HubSpot's modular growth strategy, Admiral focuses on starting with one pain point solution and then expanding into other VRM modules once trust is established with customers. Leveraging Analytics and AI for Automation: Dan explains that future development for Admiral centers on AI-driven automation to optimize visitor engagement, promising an “easy button” solution that intelligently manages visitor journeys to maximize value without complex manual intervention.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Bill Moore, CEO & Founder of XONA, an OT user access platform that has raised over $30 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: The Origin of XONA: Bill shared that XONA began with the goal of simplifying secure remote access for OT environments. Initially focused on making VDI simpler for the DoD, the company expanded into a broader secure access platform used widely in commercial sectors. From Idea to Market: It took a year from concept to their first paying customer, achieved by working closely with beta customers and testing prototypes in real-world environments before having a fully developed product. A Market Pivot: Although originally targeting the DoD, Bill discovered a huge opportunity in commercial OT sectors, particularly in natural gas distribution, which led to XONA's focus on industrial controls and OT systems. The “Guerrilla” Marketing Strategy: Early on, Bill employed a scrappy, grassroots approach to marketing by attending industry events, shaking hands, and networking—long before they could afford a booth or formal marketing campaigns. Category Creation in OT: XONA is redefining identity and access management for OT, where users interact with machines and operational processes rather than data. This approach requires distinct solutions from traditional IT systems, creating a new market category. Global Expansion: XONA is now operating in over 35 countries through its partnership with GE, focusing on OT cybersecurity in sectors like power generation, manufacturing, and other critical infrastructure.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Martha Dreiling, Co-Founder & COO of Reserv, an AI-powered insurtech company that has raised $28 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: AI-Driven Claims Processing: Reserv is the first AI-powered third-party administrator (TPA) focused on insurance claims, providing both claims handling and deep data insights for underwriters. Venture Incubation Start: Reserv was born from dissatisfaction with legacy claims processing systems, launching through a partnership between Bain Capital Ventures and Altai Ventures. Fast Growth and Impact: Founded in May 2022, Reserv processed its first claim just five months later, showcasing their ability to scale quickly while leveraging modern SaaS platforms and AI. Climate Change's Impact on Insurance: The rising importance of claims handling due to climate change and a tightening insurance market has increased the demand for more seamless, data-driven processes. Empowering, Not Replacing, Adjusters: Reserv's technology focuses on empowering claims adjusters with AI, automating mundane tasks while maintaining the essential human element of empathy in high-stakes claim situations. Go-To-Market Complexity: The go-to-market strategy includes handling a complex network of stakeholders—MGA's, insurance carriers, and policyholders—ensuring that every part of the value chain is well-serviced.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Brad Kittredge, CEO & Co-Founder of Brightside, a virtual mental health care platform that's raised nearly $150 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Brightside's Comprehensive Mental Health Platform: Brad explains how Brightside offers a wide range of services, from psychiatry and therapy to suicide prevention, covering over 130 million Americans through partnerships with health insurance companies. Shifting Perceptions of Mental Health: Since Brightside's founding in 2017, cultural attitudes toward mental health have shifted dramatically. The pandemic accelerated the normalization of mental health conversations, reducing stigma and making virtual care more acceptable. Proving the Viability of Telemedicine: Initially, investors and consumers were skeptical about the adoption of remote mental health care, but the pandemic acted as a forcing function. Brightside saw telemedicine claims remain high post-pandemic, especially for mental health services. Navigating Complex Regulatory Challenges: Brad highlights how Brightside has been proactive in navigating healthcare regulations, especially around controlled substances. By choosing not to prescribe them, they mitigated certain regulatory risks, while focusing on influencing policy for the broader benefit of telemedicine. Brightside's Focus on Hard-to-Treat Cases: By launching their Crisis Care Program, which targets suicide prevention, Brightside doubled down on treating the most challenging and high-cost mental health cases, further differentiating themselves from competitors. Rapid Product Development and Go-to-Market Success: Brad and his team launched Brightside's alpha in just five months, achieving their first revenue within a week. Their ability to focus on product-market fit and leverage early consumer interest in telehealth drove fast early success.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Russell Spitler, CEO & Co-Founder of Nudge Security, a SaaS security platform that's raised $17 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: The Growing SaaS Management Challenge: With employees adopting numerous SaaS tools, security risks escalate. Nudge Security addresses these risks by helping organizations understand what SaaS accounts are in use and managing them proactively. The Founding Insight: Russell was inspired by a personal data breach involving a company he'd never interacted with. This spurred his focus on how to manage and secure SaaS accounts effectively, leading to the creation of Nudge Security. Customer Validation Through 200 Conversations: Before diving into product development, Russell and his co-founder spoke with 200 industry professionals to validate the need for a solution like Nudge, confirming a clear pain point around unmanaged SaaS tools and data security. PLG in Cybersecurity: Russell emphasized a product-led growth (PLG) approach, uncommon in cybersecurity. He believes the key to PLG success is delivering immediate value to users, reducing the time-to-value to under two hours. Content Marketing as an Educational Tool: Nudge's marketing strategy prioritizes education over traditional product pitches. By providing valuable insights, they build trust and long-term relationships with potential customers. The Future Vision: Nudge aims to become the go-to platform for managing all SaaS-related technology and integrations, streamlining security, identity management, and data sharing across organizations.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co      

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Jason Park, CEO & Co-Founder of Coldcart, a perishable e-commerce fulfillment platform that's raised $6.5 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Solving the Last Frontier of Perishable Shipping: Coldcart focuses on orchestrating and optimizing the delivery of frozen and refrigerated goods, solving the dual challenge of balancing cost and spoilage. Massive Market Opportunity: With 3 billion perishable parcels shipped in the U.S. last year, projected to reach 9 billion by 2032, Coldcart addresses a booming market with significant unmet needs. Significant Cost Reductions: By analyzing variables like temperature, shipping routes, and insulation in real time, Coldcart reduces shipping costs by 15%-50% and cuts late deliveries by 40%-60%. Customer Lifetime Value at Stake: Jason emphasized the high stakes of perishable shipping, as even one late or spoiled delivery can result in the loss of future customer orders, impacting customer lifetime value by 3 to 7 future orders. Impact Beyond D2C Food: Coldcart's platform spans various industries, including pharmaceuticals and industrials, with the perishable e-commerce market growing steadily by 18% each year, driven by generational and demographic shifts. Strategic Go-to-Market Patience: Jason revealed that Coldcart's most critical GTM decision was to initially limit growth and focus on perfecting the product, ensuring it was enterprise-grade before scaling rapidly.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Mark Lehmkuhle, CEO & Founder of Epitel, a brain health technology platform that has raised over $20 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Simplifying EEG Monitoring: Epitel has developed a wearable EEG sensor that makes brainwave monitoring easier for patients. Unlike traditional EEGs, which require extensive equipment and specialist interpretation, Epitel's sensor offers a streamlined approach to detecting central nervous system disorders, especially seizures. Seizures vs. Epilepsy: While seizures are common, with 1 in 10 people experiencing one in their lifetime, not all seizures indicate epilepsy. Epitel focuses on seizure detection, addressing a broader spectrum of neurological conditions, not just epilepsy. Bootstrapping and Perseverance: Mark shared how the company started in 2008 with a small team and minimal resources, operating out of an artist colony with limited heating and air conditioning. The journey took years of grant funding and regulatory hurdles before reaching commercialization. Regulatory Pathway: Despite being a medical device, Epitel's technology sits on the lower end of the FDA's regulatory spectrum, allowing them to move relatively quickly compared to more complex devices. They achieved FDA clearance with non-dilutive funding, a strategic milestone that paved the way for institutional investment. Data Collection Challenges: To train their AI, Epitel had to develop their own clean EEG dataset because hospitals typically delete such data post-diagnosis. This created a significant technical hurdle but also underscored the uniqueness of their solution. Future Vision: Mark envisions Epitel expanding beyond seizure monitoring into broader brain health applications. Long-term goals include creating a system for continuous brain health tracking, similar to continuous glucose monitors, potentially detecting early signs of conditions like Alzheimer's or even alerting to stroke risks.     //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Jennifer Dulski, CEO & Founder of Rising Team, a team performance platform that has raised $11 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Early Career at Yahoo and Facebook: Jennifer's early roles at Yahoo and Facebook gave her first-hand experience in high-growth tech environments. She highlighted the importance of building strong professional networks and working with passionate, talented teams that don't require external motivation to maintain a sense of urgency. Rising Team's Platform for Team Performance: Rising Team is a platform designed to help leaders build more connected, high-performing teams. It provides a combination of DIY interactive workshops and AI-powered personalized coaching, allowing teams to run sessions without the need for expensive external facilitators. Founded During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Although Jennifer conceived the idea for Rising Team before COVID-19, the pandemic accelerated the demand for tools that foster team connection in remote work settings. The platform's value became even more apparent as companies struggled to maintain engagement with dispersed teams. Evolution from 1:1 Manager Tools to Team Workshops: The original version of Rising Team was designed for one-on-one coaching between managers and employees, but the product evolved to focus on team-wide workshops. This shift helped managers save time and meet the growing demand for deeper team connections, especially in remote and hybrid environments. Defining a New Market Category: Rising Team is positioned in a new category called "team performance platform," blending elements from learning management, team building, and engagement tools. This strategic positioning allows the company to stand out from competitors in more established categories. Importance of Data-Driven Pilots for Growth: Jennifer stressed the value of well-structured pilots that involve enough users and run for a long enough period to generate meaningful data. This approach helps demonstrate clear ROI to clients and supports long-term relationships with larger companies.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Vinay Jain, Founder of MadMen AI, an AI and marketing platform that's raised $4.5 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: MadMen AI helps brands create winning ads every week while saving on testing costs: By analyzing past ads and competitor data, the platform generates creative strategies that deliver better ROI for SMBs, improving metrics like ROAS and profitability. MadMen AI's unique creative ‘brain' continuously evolves: The platform acts like an ad agency, utilizing data from past ads, competitors, and customer input to consistently optimize creative strategies in a dynamic feedback loop. Built for ease of use for busy SMB marketers: MadMen AI simplifies the ad creation process by mimicking the services of an agency, but without the overhead. Users input key data like brand assets and competitors, and the platform generates optimized ads. Two customer types are key for MadMen AI: One type handles media operations in-house but uses MadMen AI for creative generation, while the other outsources the entire ad process, including budget management, to the platform. Delivering measurable results for SMBs: One case study highlighted how MadMen AI helped an online education client go from losing $500 a month on ads to generating $30,000 a month in profit, thanks to data-driven creative optimization. The future of MadMen AI includes expansion into video, UGC, and new ad platforms: While the current focus is on Meta image ads, the company plans to extend its capabilities to video ads, Amazon, LinkedIn, and more.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Matthew Kinsella, CEO of Infleqtion, a quantum technology company that's raised over $150 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Quantum technology's roots at CU Boulder: Infleqtion's journey started with foundational research from Nobel Prize-winning physicists at CU Boulder. They developed ways to control atoms using lasers, which unlocked the ability to isolate and exploit quantum properties for next-gen tech applications. The unexpected career shift: Matthew spent nearly two decades as an investor, never planning to run a company. His deep dive into quantum technology in 2017 led him to invest in Infleqtion, and ultimately to step in as CEO, driven by the technology's potential to be transformative for humanity and national security. Explaining quantum to grandma: When simplifying quantum technology, Matthew compares it to Newtonian physics but highlights that quantum operates with its own set of bizarre rules, where everything is governed by probabilities, and phenomena like superposition and entanglement defy everyday logic. Commercializing quantum tech: Infleqtion is already selling products like their quantum optical clock, which keeps time 1,000 times more accurately than anything currently available. This tech has wide-reaching implications, from improving GPS accuracy to enabling future quantum computers. The race to quantum supremacy: Quantum computing is still a few years away from reaching "quantum advantage," but Matthew believes that within five years, we'll see quantum computers outperform classical computers in specific tasks. Meanwhile, quantum sensors and clocks are already delivering commercial value today. Navigating government contracts: Matthew shares that breaking into government procurement is complex and involves building relationships through programs like SBIR grants. Success in this space can be transformative, with multi-year contracts that provide a consistent revenue stream.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Mike Conover, CEO and Co-Founder of Brightwave, an AI-powered investment research platform that has raised $6 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Brightwave's Core Mission: Mike explained how Brightwave leverages AI to expand human cognitive potential. The platform enhances investment research by helping asset managers identify mispriced assets through AI that can analyze far more data than a human can. AI's Role in Investment Research: Brightwave's AI focuses on organizing relevant content like SEC filings, news, and transcripts, helping analysts to synthesize large volumes of information and make informed decisions faster. The Evolution of AI: Mike's journey, from building Databricks' first language model, to co-founding Brightwave, highlights how AI's rapid progress has revolutionized industries, especially with large language models unlocking new capabilities in research and reasoning. AI in Financial Services: Mike noted that financial firms are rapidly adopting AI, with active asset managers embracing its potential despite limitations. The urgency of staying competitive is pushing firms to adopt AI early, despite its imperfections. Standing Out in a Crowded AI Market: To differentiate Brightwave, Mike emphasized the importance of product quality over AI hype. By building a tool that works and focusing on high-value synthesis and reasoning, Brightwave sets itself apart from competitors. The Future of AI Research Assistants: Brightwave's long-term vision is to build a system that understands and reasons about the structure of the global economy, transforming the speed and accuracy of financial analysis for asset managers.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Scott Dorey, Co-Founder of OpenPath, a payments platform that's raised $25 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: OpenPath's Unique Approach: OpenPath started as a middleware for merchants, helping them manage checkout processes, accept payments, and mitigate chargebacks and fraud. They've now evolved to offer instant direct payments using real-time bank transfers, eliminating fraud and streamlining payment processing. Evolution of the Product: The initial idea was sparked by a co-founder's vision. Over time, they saw an opportunity to partner with another payments company, leading to the creation of a new product—real-time, fraud-free bank transfers. The Fraud and Chargeback Problem: Scott highlighted the pervasive issue of chargebacks in e-commerce, which can cause significant financial strain on businesses. OpenPath's solution drastically reduces these issues by simplifying and securing the payment process. Seamless Merchant Onboarding: OpenPath has streamlined the process for merchants to integrate its technology, reducing development time and effort. This has enabled even large-scale merchants, like Lululemon, to quickly adopt their platform. Strategic Sales and GTM Execution: OpenPath built a robust sales pipeline well before their product was fully deployed. By dividing sales into industry verticals, they ensured the product reached the right decision-makers from the start. Future Expansion Plans: While OpenPath is currently focused on the U.S. market, with all regulatory approvals in place, Scott shared their plans to expand into Europe in the near future, where regulations are slightly more relaxed, making it an easier market to enter.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Geert Van Kerckhoven, CEO & Co-Founder of Oper, a mortgage tech platform that's raised over $15 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Oper's Mission: Oper is revolutionizing the European mortgage process by digitizing the journey for both borrowers and lenders. The platform aims to improve the experience from initial contact to final contract, reducing paper-based processes and streamlining mortgage underwriting. Founding Story: Geert's 20 years of experience in fintech and banking, combined with frustration from a personal mortgage process, inspired the creation of Oper. He saw a clear gap in the market for a modern, scalable solution for mortgage lenders across Europe. First Customer Acquisition: Within three months of starting, Oper landed its first client who acted as a design partner, enabling the company to generate revenue from day one. Early Challenges: While securing a first client quickly, the challenge was to avoid building a proprietary solution for just one partner. The focus shifted to scaling the product and acquiring more clients to broaden its market presence. Go-to-Market Strategy: Oper focuses on enterprise sales with a team of experienced account executives managing relationships with banks. Additionally, they leverage partnerships with system integrators for larger, complex implementations, a key element of their growth strategy. Marketing Strategy: Geert emphasizes the importance of content marketing. Oper creates in-depth reports and thought leadership pieces that educate the market, helping them scale their knowledge beyond face-to-face meetings.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Nick Soman, CEO & Founder of Decent, a healthcare technology company that has raised $43 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Risk and Motivation: Nick secured the domain "Decent" by spending $60,000 from his home equity line, pushing himself to succeed with the venture by leveraging personal risk. Broken Healthcare System: Healthcare is fundamentally flawed because incentives are built around raising costs rather than reducing them, with insurance companies benefiting from inefficiencies in the system. Level Funded Health Plans: Decent offers an innovative solution by combining level-funded health plans and direct primary care, allowing even small businesses to self-insure and save up to 40% compared to traditional market rates. Direct Primary Care Movement: Decent is riding the wave of the growing direct primary care movement, which allows doctors to focus on personalized care for fewer patients while reducing overall healthcare costs. GTM Strategy Evolution: Initially, Decent struggled with messaging. They shifted from promoting direct primary care upfront to leading with cost savings, which significantly improved their sales success. Scaling Through Brokers: Instead of bypassing brokers, Decent embraced them, building tech tools to empower them, which proved crucial for scaling and reaching more small businesses.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Text your thoughts directly to Rich. "There's very few companies, or people, or teams that get to build the future." -Sunny HanAbout FulcrumFulcrum applies modern technology to manufacturing processes, helping makers focus on their craft and grow their businesses. The innovation of American manufacturers is critical to a better world, and Fulcrum aims to revitalize the industry with automation software.About AVL Growth PartnersAVL Growth Partners, founded in 2009, is the leading fractional Finance and Accounting firm supporting organizations in pivoting from growth to scale. AVL brings an experienced team of CFOs, Controllers, and Accountants to your organization, delivering transparent, strategic actions for short and long-term success. Transform your financial approach affordably with AVL, supporting companies coast to coast - get to know AVL Growth Partners at avlgrowth.com. (Sponsored)About SpringTime VenturesSpringTime Ventures seeds high-growth startups in healthcare, fintech & insurtech, and logistics & supply chain. We look for founders with domain expertise, forging a path with a truly transformative technology. We only invest in software-based businesses in the USA. We bring a people-focused approach, work quickly, and reach conviction independently. Our initial check size is $600k. You can learn more about us and our approach.    

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Ryan Alshak, CEO & Founder of Laurel, a Gen AI timekeeping platform that has raised $55.7 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Laurel's Core Offering: Laurel automates timekeeping for professional service firms like law, accounting, and consulting. By shifting from manual to AI-driven time tracking, Laurel helps users save time and ensures companies bill and collect for all work performed, boosting profits by 4-11%. The "Aha" Moment: Ryan's inspiration to create Laurel came from his own frustrations as a lawyer, where tracking time in six-minute increments felt dehumanizing and inefficient. He realized a machine should be reminding professionals of their work, not the other way around. Overcoming Enterprise Resistance: Ryan emphasized that competing with large incumbents in the enterprise space requires not just great technology but also building trust and social proof to overcome buyers' fear of adopting new solutions. Change Management & Flexibility: Initially, Laurel tried to force users into a new workflow. They pivoted to offer multiple ways to track time—manually, through automation, with timers, or via delegation—meeting users where they are to drive adoption. Importance of First Principles in AI: Ryan believes incumbents are struggling to adapt to AI because they're retrofitting it into legacy systems. Building AI-first, Laurel delivers a superior user experience, which Ryan sees as critical to winning in the AI space. Founder-Led Sales to 8-Figure ARR: Laurel's journey to $10 million ARR has been driven by a founder-led sales approach, with a small but focused team. Ryan emphasized the unique learning advantages this approach provides, enabling faster product iteration and market fit.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Avi Singer, CEO & Founder of Showd.me, a compliance training platform that has raised $4.5 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Pivoting to Compliance Training: Initially, Showd.me focused on peer-to-peer learning, but Avi pivoted the business to online compliance training in 2016 after realizing the compliance industry had a consistent, recurring need that wasn't being addressed well. Moving from ‘Nice to Have' to ‘Need to Have': Avi strategically shifted from the "nice-to-have" social learning market to the "need-to-have" compliance space, ensuring a steady demand due to regulatory requirements. Capturing Existing Demand: Avi shared how Showd.me doesn't need to create demand, as compliance is mandatory. Their focus is on providing a better product and understanding customer pain points to differentiate from competitors. Bootstrapping vs. Raising Capital: Avi has largely bootstrapped Showd.me, appreciating the flexibility it offers in building a sustainable business without the pressures of constant fundraising. Client Referrals as a Key Growth Strategy: Rather than relying heavily on outbound marketing, Avi emphasized the importance of client referrals and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, which have been a primary driver of growth. Scaling with Fundamentals in Place: Avi expressed his focus on scaling Showd.me without compromising the quality of the product or the company culture, emphasizing that a strong foundation is key to long-term success.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

There's a labor shortage in the United States, particularly when it comes to skilled trades. That's where organizations like Allied Builders and Contractors comes in. Bill Roachell, president of the Arkansas chapter of ABC, stopped by the studio to discuss the trades and how he and ABC are working to get kids back into building the future. 

Today I am sharing why knowing history will give you fortitude and encouragement in the current political and cultural climate plus a truth concerning birds to give you peace and hope.History Is a wise companion and counselor.Knowing history allows us to have a better frame of reference for how the Lord has worked his character, his fulfillment of promises, and allows us to draw strength instead fastness from those who have walked before us during difficult and hard times.History reminds us we are not alone in our trials.**Note about end times and eschatology - If you read the last 10 or 20 years of current history, you will not have a proper view of eschatology in light of Scripture and all the the Lord has done and is doing. History is a wise companion and helps us learn from the past and build for the future. When we learn from history, we mature as people there's a famous quote by Cicero that says "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child."History Book Ideas:Richard Hannula books: Radiant: 50 Remarkable Women in Church History - https://a.co/d/bwa01wzHeralds of the Reformation: https://a.co/d/4G54bAzFor Christ's Crown: https://a.co/d/dgrHqzvTrials and Triumph: https://a.co/d/hgKVFrYHistory from Creation to Modern Day Story of the World Volumes 1-4 (not distinctly Christian, but good chronological, read aloud or curriculum): https://a.co/d/dVdg4j9Mystery of History (more Christian - I have not used this, but it has been recommended): https://a.co/d/0x6TfktAmerican History:Did America Have a Christian Foundation? Mark David Hall (this is my new personal history read, but the author came highly recommended from a reputable source): https://a.co/d/6VB7KTISend me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!