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If you've ever run a race in Central Florida, you've probably crossed paths with Track Shack. In this episode of The Orlando Real Podcast, Ken Pozek sits down with second-generation owner Chris Hughes to talk about how a small Mills 50 running store, open since 1977, became the hub of Orlando's running community.Chris Hughes is the Vice President of Business Operations of Orlando's beloved family-owned running store and event company, Track Shack. Since 1977, Track Shack has kept Central Florida's runners and walkers fit, inspired, and connected through retail expertise, training programs, and community events. Learn more about Track Shack at www.trackshack.com and stay up to date on the latest on Instagram at www.instagram.com/orlandotrackshack In this conversation we explore the store's history, growing up in the back of the shop, how Track Shack produces around 15 local races a year plus the run management for runDisney, the rise of Orlando's run clubs, and the Track Shack Youth Foundation, which has given more than $3 million to programs that improve kids' lives through sports. They also cover how Mills 50 transformed into one of Orlando's best neighborhoods, tips for getting into running, and what's next as Track Shack heads toward its 50th anniversary in 2027.This episode is brought to you by The Pozek Group. Thinking of selling or buying a home anywhere in Greater Orlando? We'd love to help! Reach out at https://pozek.com/youtube or email info@pozekgroup.com to get started.0:00 What Is Track Shack?1:19 Who owns Track Shack? The Hughes3:26 How Mills 50 Transformed Over the Decades4:26 What Makes Orlando's Community Unique?5:37 The 15 Races Track Shack Produces Each Year6:38 How Track Shack Got the runDisney Contract7:58 Early Race Memories: Chip Timing & Spindles9:54 The Original runDisney Marathon10:22 Track Shack's Running History Museum12:03 Producing the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando13:01 How does a Running Shoe Fitting Work?14:41 The Track Shack Youth Foundation: $3M Given Back15:49 Is Running Having Another Boom in Orlando?16:43 Orlando's 100+ Run Clubs17:42 How to Get Started as a New Runner?18:47 How to Find Your First Runners High?20:10 How to get a runDisney Bib?20:46 Run Clubs, Events & Training Programs in Orlando22:12 Is Track Shack a Store or Event Company?23:36 Track Shack's 50th Anniversary: What's Next

Danit Nativ Navon, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Meta, unpacks how the company became the first major tech firm to build AI-enabled coding interviews. She breaks down the process of rethinking what engineering interviews actually measure (now that AI can write the code itself), and explains why the leadership qualities that matter most now look nothing like the skills these interviews were originally built to test. Key Takeaways: How to tell the difference between a candidate who's simply good at prompting from a genuine AI-native engineer What a viral interview-cheating tool revealed about a much deeper flaw in traditional coding tests Why leadership qualities are becoming more valuable to engineers in the AI era How company culture ends up being the real safeguard for privacy and safety  Guest Bio: Danit Nativ Navon is a Senior Engineering Manager in Meta's Applied AI division, with two decades of experience and an academic background in Computer Science and Neuroscience. At Meta, she pioneered AI-enabled coding interviews, making it the first major tech company to adopt AI-native evaluation for engineering talent. She also coaches leaders through AI-driven change and helps new hires to integrate AI skills into Meta's engineering environment. A self-described late adopter who chose to evolve rather than fall behind, Danit now helps others step confidently into the AI era. Her global journey across Israel, Singapore, Mexico, and London informs her practical, people-first approach to engineering leadership.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

 Andrew Pelekis (CEO of HEEBOO) and Nicholas Cabana (Co-Founder of Claynosaurz and Chief Creative Officer at HEEBOO), break down how a Solana-based digital collectibles brand and a small team of Hollywood animators grew into an entertainment franchise now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They unpack the decision to give 15% of company equity back to collectors; how selling products funds content production; and why treating fans as co-owners (not just customers) became their unlikely path to overcoming Web3's biggest adoption hurdle. Key Takeaways: Why short-form content became the deliberate first move for Claynosaurz, long before the existence of any long-form series How giving equity away to early collectors solved a problem most brands don't realize they have What it takes to get kids excited about digital collectibles without ever mentioning crypto Why obsessing over token price charts can undermine a community's long-term value How pairing streaming with digital collectibles could turn passive viewing into something interactive Guest Bio: Andrew Pelekis is the CEO of HEEBOO, the studio behind the Claynosaurz entertainment IP. He leads the company's efforts to turn Claynosaurz from an internet-native community and digital collectible project into a broader entertainment franchise, including its recent expansion onto Amazon Prime Video.   Nic Cabana is the Co-Founder of Claynosaurz  and Chief Creative Officer at HEEBOO, where he leads the creative vision behind the Claynosaurz universe. He's focused on building an entertainment IP that brings together storytelling, community, and emerging technology in new ways.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

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From 09/02 Hour 2: Jim Van Stone is the President of Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. He sat down with The Sports Junkies this morning to break down the massive renovations that are taking place at Capital One Arena.

David Kinitsky, Chief Corporate Development Officer at Everstake, shares what distinguishes this cycle of enterprise crypto adoption from every previous one, and why the shift matters. He explains why staking is a foundational infrastructure play, not just a yield product; what institutional due diligence on staking looks like in practice; and why the prevailing narrative around tokenization misidentifies the real unlock. He also lays out a longer-term thesis: that AI agents will eventually manage personalized financial portfolios for everyday people at the level currently reserved for the most sophisticated wealth management clients. Key Takeaways: What's different about this cycle of enterprise crypto adoption Why staking matters beyond yield, and the role validators play What institutions require before allocating significant capital to staking Why tokenization's most important unlock is programmability and composability How AI agents could extend institutional-grade portfolio management to everyday users Guest Bio: David Kinitsky is a seasoned executive with 15+ years of experience in the financial and technology sectors, including 12+ years in crypto. He is currently the Chief Corporate Development Officer at Everstake, after previously helping to launch a streak of industry innovations and business successes at Kraken, Circle, Fidelity, Grayscale, and SecondMarket. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

What if your business didn't have to feel like a constant grind, but instead served as a direct extension of your spiritual practice? In this episode, Emily sits down with Kayla Winter, multidimensional brand strategist, systems alchemist, author, and President of Solopreneur Productions. Together, they dive deep into what it truly takes to run a high-vibrational spiritual business without burning out your human self. Kayla shares her unique approach to blending corporate strategy with mystical wisdom, how to apply the Four Agreements into daily business operations, and why building sacred systems is the key to creating sustainable abundance and long-term impact. In this episode, we cover: Life as a Spiritual Continuum: Why there is zero separation between your "everyday life" and your "spiritual life" it's all divine code and choices. The Anthropology of Business: Understanding why people gather, why they buy, and how to authentically steward your sphere of influence. Business Operations via The Four Agreements: Applying radical transparency, non-attachment, and flawless communication inside high-vibration teams. Nervous System vs. Sacred Systems: How to stop relying on your nervous system to hold your business together and start building repeatable, supportive containers. Content & Abundance Systems: Simple, aligned ways to archive content ideas, price your services accurately, and detach from energetic bottlenecks. The Star Prints Framework: Kayla's channeled archetypal system, the Matrix of Refraction, and how understanding your divine prism shifts you out of shadow dynamics. About Kayla Winter Kayla Winter is a multidimensional brand strategist, visionary leader, and systems alchemist. Her career as an international marketing and tech consultant bridged the corporate realm and her passion for brand alchemy and systems architecture. Most of all, she's obsessed with the anthropology of why people gather, why they buy, and why they believe. Today, she brings all of that to her work as President leading Solopreneur Productions alongside CEO Joeaux Robey. Connect with Kayla & Resources Mentioned Conscious Creator Circle (CCC): Join the community at soulopreneur.com/ccc (Use code EMILYCCC for your first month free!) The Star Prints System & Book: Discover your profile at thestarprints.com Soulopreneur Productions: Learn more about brand visibility and support at soulopreneur.com Soulmate Client Clarity Guide | Custom GPT: http://soulopreneur.com/yes-please Episodes with Soulopreneur:Interview with Joyeaux Robey Interview with Marilyn Harper of Adironnda If you loved this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share it on Instagram - don't forget to tag @emilythemystic! Work with Emily

Navin Vethanayagam, Chief Brain of IQ and Co-founder of KRWQ, unpacks his "Stablewoods" theory: why non-dollar stablecoins like KRWQ, the first Korean won stablecoin, may end up reinforcing dollar dominance rather than challenging it. He also breaks down how IQ.wiki's AI editor SOPHIA—and their agent AIDEN—turned a static blockchain encyclopedia into living infrastructure. Key Takeaways: What the "Stablewoods" theory says about non-dollar stablecoins Why Korea's restricted currency has created a hidden opportunity most stablecoin builders have overlooked How Bretton Woods history predicts where stablecoins are headed next What the global financial map could look like in a decade if regional stablecoins end up reinforcing (rather than challenging) U.S. monetary power Guest Bio: Navin Vethanayagam is Chief Brain of IQ and the Co-founder of KRWQ. IQ is building a more intelligent financial system, from leading stablecoin infrastructure and autonomous AI agents to the world's largest blockchain encyclopedia. IQ recently launched KRWQ, the first Korean won stablecoin, and previously launched IQ.wiki, the world's largest blockchain encyclopedia. IQ.wiki is managed by AI editor SOPHIA, and its data is used to train AIDEN, an AI agent for crypto communities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

The service environment is straining under rising equipment complexity and a rapidly shrinking technician workforce, making patient‑critical uptime harder to guarantee.   In this episode, Michael Goldman, Senior Director of Business Operations and Transformation at Patterson Dental, examines how AI can preserve service continuity by capturing institutional knowledge, supporting technician workflows, and enabling earlier, more accurate equipment diagnostics — in conversation with host Yolandi de Weerdt.   Learn how leading brands and AI startups connect with enterprise AI buyer audiences at scale, download our media kit at emerj.com/AD1    

What happens when nation-state hackers target the water coming out of your tap? In this episode of The Audit, Joshua Schmidt, Eric Brown, and Nick Mellem break down the recent wave of attacks on water utilities across Minnesota and 27 other states, where threat actors got their hands on administrative passwords to programmable logic controllers. The crew is joined for the first time by Kelly Venzke, Director of Business Operations at IT Audit Labs, who brings a business leadership perspective to a conversation that quickly turns technical. From there, Eric and Nick trace how these attacks echo the Stuxnet playbook used against Iran's nuclear program, explain how threat actors are impersonating help desk staff over Microsoft Teams to gain remote access, and dig into a blockchain-based command and control technique that hides inside paid search ads. The conversation wraps with practical advice on browser security, including why isolating AI browser extensions and ditching saved passwords in the browser matters more than most people realize. In this episode: Nation-state hackers breach US water utilities across 27 states. How Iranian threat actors obtained administrative access to programmable logic controllers and why Minnesota may have been ground zero. The Stuxnet connection. Eric breaks down how the historic attack on Iran's nuclear centrifuges bridged an air-gapped network, and why today's "air-gapped" systems often aren't as isolated as they seem. Help desk impersonation over Microsoft Teams. Why blocking external Teams-to-Teams calls has become a critical defense against social engineering attacks targeting employees. EtherHiding: blockchain-backed command and control. How attackers use paid search ads and blockchain infrastructure to maintain persistent, hard-to-detect access to compromised environments. Practical browser security tips. Kelly, Eric, and Nick talk through password managers, isolating LLM browser extensions, and why saving passwords in your browser is a bad habit worth breaking. Don't wait until your organization is the next headline. Like, share, and subscribe for more conversations on the threats shaping cybersecurity and IT today. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #NationStateThreat #CriticalInfrastructure #WaterSecurity #APT #EtherHiding #BrowserSecurity #ITAudit #Stuxnet 

How can hotels make smarter purchasing decisions, control costs, and use technology to work more efficiently?In this episode, David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Jesse Messitte, Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations at Avendra International, for a great conversation about the world of hospitality procurement.Jesse shares his journey from working at Hyatt to spending more than two decades at Avendra, and how his background in data, technology, and hospitality shaped the way he approaches procurement.Jesse talks about his career advice for hospitality professionals who want to make the move from hotel operations into technology.It's a practical conversation about procurement, technology, AI, and the behind-the-scenes work that can ultimately help hotels deliver a better experience for their guests.In this episode, you'll learn:How group purchasing organizations help hotels reduce costs and improve purchasing performanceWhat hoteliers should consider when selecting procurement technologyWhy hotels should focus on business objectives before adopting new technologyThe best practices for creating consistent and efficient procurement processesWhether you're a hotel owner, operator, management company, or hospitality technology professional, this episode offers practical insights into making procurement more strategic and using technology to help hotels thrive.Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xhOk-Xcmzrc This episode is sponsored by Avendra International: https://www.avendra.com/en/us/  Links:Jesse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-messitte/ Avendra International: https://www.avendra.com/en/us/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/321Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

In this episode, we sit down with Anuk Karunarante, Cardinals President of Business Operations. We discuss recent trends with the Cardinals' business operations including the change to navy caps on the road, the tarps off movement, and more! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2j_m928DkTZsnj0nR_bERQ/join Use our Lids affiliate link here: https://lids.7q8j.net/QyG60o Buy our merch here: https://dealin-the-cards.creator-spring.com/ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @DealinTheCards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast. In this episode, Ben sits down with TJ Clark, co-founder and CEO of Librari, an AI-powered contract management solution. Drawing on his journey from Iowa native and recovering lawyer to serial entrepreneur with a major exit under his belt, TJ Clark shares how the chaos of managing business contracts inspired him to build Librari. He explains how their AI extracts actionable insights from scattered contracts across various platforms, making compliance and renewals a breeze—especially for CFOs and controllers. The conversation covers the company's go-to-market approach, fundraising lessons, key SaaS metrics, and the future of AI-powered back office efficiencies. If you're interested in how technology can streamline contract management—and want a peek inside the founder-led growth playbook—this episode is for you. Show Notes: 00:00 Solving disorganized contract issues 05:48 Flexible pricing and wide client range 09:45 Securing initial funding 13:05 Providing procurement expertise 14:28 Integrating contract data with systems 18:46 Finding key contacts for networking 21:56 Discussing AI in modern business 23:56 Using AI agents safely Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/librari-raises-1-75m-pre-seed/ TJ Clark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjclark/ Librari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelibrari/ Librari's Website: https://www.thelibrari.com/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray

Steve Gregory, CEO of Binance.US, shares what it actually takes to bring a compliant crypto exchange product to market in the US. He explains how his background as a compliance lawyer shapes the way he leads product decisions; why the US crypto user has been underserved on leverage and derivatives for too long; and how Binance US is quietly positioning itself as a bridge between DeFi and the world of centralized exchanges. Key Takeaways Why compliance-first product development actually speeds delivery What the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act have unlocked for US crypto exchanges How Binance US is approaching the tension between privacy and KYC requirements Why the next wave of crypto adoption won't come from DeFi power users What the US crypto market keeps getting wrong about what customers actually want Guest Bio: Steve Gregory is the CEO of Binance.US, a leading U.S. digital asset exchange. Prior to joining Binance.US in the spring of 2026, Steve was the CEO at Currency.com and has held compliance roles at CEX.IO and Gemini. Binance.US is America's home to buy, trade, and earn digital assets. As a compliance-first, U.S.-regulated exchange, Binance.US offers secure and reliable access to the world's most popular cryptocurrencies. The platform is an industry leader with low fees, an advanced trading engine, strong platform stability and security, and a robust compliance framework. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli with the latest on the new Highmark Stadium in the lead up to the 2026 regular season opener against the Lions full 357 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0000 RVrg2S44ylLLoWzFCXzAnlXCnucoAqYV nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,pete guelli WBEN Extras nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,pete guelli Bills president of business operations Pete Guelli with the latest on the new Highmark Stadium in the lead up to the 2026 regular season opener against the Lions Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Building a bootstrapped software consultancy comes with unique challenges, unexpected financial gaps, and hard-learned lessons. In this episode of the Building MarsBased series, Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit examines four significant errors that could have derailed the company but didn't. Most startups operate on a razor's edge, but MarsBased was built on financial independence and optionality, allowing the team to turn these costly setbacks into fundamental business lessons.The discussion covers the financial reality of working with long-term clients who stop paying and how a 100k€ loss eventually paved the way for a more resilient partnership years later. It also explores the hidden costs of starting and stopping the hiring process too frequently and why bringing in a dedicated specialist changed the company's growth trajectory.Àlex also addresses the "unreasonable frugality" that often leads founders to wait too long before hiring operations and management roles. Finally, the episode details the importance of regular pricing reviews and how moving to auto-renewing contracts eliminated constant administrative friction. This is an in-depth look at building a healthy, sustainable business by learning to manage the mistakes that are often unavoidable in the early years.Support the show

Over the next 25 years, trillions of dollars will transfer to younger generations, primarily Gen Z and Millennials. We dive into new CFA Institute research on how younger generations are transforming financial advice through digital-first experiences, AI-powered personalization, values-based investing, and more collaborative adviser relationships. We learn what wealth management professionals must do today to prepare for The Great Wealth Transfer tomorrow.  Guest host, Kevin Max, editor of Enterprising Investor, speaks with authors of Next-Gen Investors: A Guide for Wealth Managers and Financial Advisers, Genevieve Hayman is Senior Manager, Macrosystems & Foresight, at CFA Institute and Ryan Munson, Senior Manager, Business Operations, Research and Policy Center at CFA Institute. 

Mid-August means attention is starting to shift to the hop fields of North America where soon enough harvest will begin. It's a good time to take stock, catch up with the industry, and to get excited about advancements in the space and this year's crop. On this episode we first chat with Michelle Palacios of the Oregon Hop Commission about this year's crop. Then, it's a conversation with Joel Franklin of Florida's Wood Foot Brewery on how he is using flowables and advanced hop products in his small batch beers. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 80 is sponsored by:NanoCon OnlineRegistration has opened for NanoCon Online. On October 23rd craft brewing industry experts will present a full-day of live seminars covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups for the small-scale, taproom-oriented brewer. Get your questions answered live and have future access to NanoCon Online video recordings and course materials for all sessions. Register now at NanoCon.beer and save $25!BYO Nano+ MembershipGet access to hundreds of hours of on-demand videos covering small craft brewery strategies with BYO's Nano+ Membership. Learn from craft beer experts watching replays of past NanoCon seminars plus a complete library of in-depth workshops. You'll also have full online access to all of BYO's digital content and an annual digital magazine subscription. Check out byo.com/nano-plus-membership for more details.BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 80Host: John HollGuest:  Michelle Palacios and Joel FranklinContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbellPhoto: John Holl

Message us!Imagine this: Your company's biggest customer is asking to triple their order size tomorrow. Are you happy, or are you terrified? Does your business have the infrastructure in place to scale at a moment's notice? In a new episode of Whitley Penn Talks, Whitley Penn Managing Directors Jake Baine (Digital Services) and Brandt Schaars (Deal Advisory) discuss five key indicators of business readiness:  Reliable dataOperational scalabilityDocumented processesStrategic leadership alignmentWillingness to invest in growth before it's requiredFrom digital transformation and ERP (enterprise resource planning) implementation to operational readiness, business strategy, and transaction readiness, this conversation explores how companies can use data, technology, processes, and financial insights to achieve their growth goals.  The discussion is inspired by our recent "What's Your Goal?" insight, which explores how to determine if your company's systems, reporting, people, and processes can support future growth opportunities. Fill out this form to have new episodes sent right to your inbox! Follow Whitley Penn on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X for more industry insights and thought leadership!

Cardinals President of Business Operations, Anuk Karunaratne, joins the show in-studio. We talk with Anuk about the uniform survey results and the fans' overwhelming vote for the navy caps on the road. Anuk also shares other results from the survey, including how the Saturday cream and the powder blues stack up. Then Anuk shares his perspective on the previous disconnect between the team and the fan base and how they have tried to improve that over the last few years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this electric episode of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with comedian, former directional driller, and internet powerhouse Uncle Laser. Transitioning from high-stakes $500,000-a-year oil rig operations in 120-degree heat to stepping onto the Kill Tony stage for his very first stand-up set ever, Laser shares a raw, unfiltered look into his explosive journey. The conversation dives deep into the parallels between blue-collar labor and high-pressure performance, the harsh reality of burning through savings to chase a dream, and the profound moment a fan's story made him realize comedy is far bigger than money or fame. Beyond the stage antics, Aaron and Laser unpack the mechanics of stand-up writing, navigating crowds without losing authenticity, and lessons learned from comedy heavyweights like Joe Rogan, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Brian Redban. They delve into wild personal stories, high-volume gambling, matrix-like algorithm theories, the existential threat of AI, and why staying true to yourself is the ultimate key to longevity in both life and entertainment.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Uncle Lazar 03:19 - Walking Away From $500K in the Oil Field for Stand-Up 06:34 - The Emotional Reality of Comedy & Fan Impact 11:27 - Directional Drilling vs. Comedy Mental Stress 15:20 - Writing Material vs. Testing Jokes on Stage 21:56 - Tattoo Culture, Business Operations, & Respecting the Craft 31:37 - The Authentic Creative Process 35:56 - How Aaron Tattooed Joe Rogan & Rogan's "No Bullshit" Vibe 37:30 - Brian Redban & The Inception of Modern Comedy Podcasting 41:10 - Deep Dive on Ron White & Finding Your Voice 48:00 - Sobriety, Longevity, & Navigating Comedy's Rockstar Lifestyle 55:48 - AI, Population Control, & Simulation Theories 1:07:21 - Evolving Comedy Style & Connecting with Audiences 1:12:47 - Media Manipulation, Social Algorithms, & Mind Games 1:22:06 - High-Stakes Gambling, Mathematics, & Closing Ou   Stay Connected:   Chats & Tatts: Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com   Connect with Uncle Lazer: Instagram: instagram.com/uncle_lazer TikTok: tiktok.com/@unclelazer69 Tour Dates & Tickets: punchup.live/unclelazer Podcast: Search "My Drunk Uncle's Podcast" on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts Patreon: patreon.com/UncleLazer

Joel McKelvey, VP of Product Marketing at Glean, shares why the enterprises winning with AI right now aren't the ones chasing the latest model—they're the ones who got their context layer right first. He explains why AI has moved from experimentation to company-wide production almost overnight, and why the biggest mistake enterprises are making is one they'll only recognize in hindsight. Key Takeaways Why the model you're running matters far less than the context you're feeding it How to think about AI ROI across three levels: individual, team, and organization What actually breaks employee trust in AI agents Why being model-agnostic is the best future-proof decision How fear of AI disappears quickly once employees get firsthand experience of a productivity win Guest Bio: Joel McKelvey is VP of Product Marketing at Glean, where he helps organizations turn AI initiatives into practical, metrics-driven business transformation. He brings more than 30 years of experience across engineering, marketing, and strategy, with deep expertise in AI, machine learning, analytics, and data architectures. His work focuses on how enterprises move from experimentation to execution using AI agents, enterprise search, and trusted data foundations to improve productivity, decision-making, and customer and employee experiences. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

You didn't start your business to live in your inbox. So why does everything still run through you?Every decision, every approval, every client question, every fire, it all routes back to one brain. Yours. That's not a discipline problem. That's a design problem. And no amount of hustling harder is going to fix a business that's structurally leaking your time.This week Stoy Hall, CFP® sits down with Claire French, Operations Consultant & Business Manager and founder of CECO. From Sydney, Australia, Claire builds the operational backbone behind creative, visionary founders so their business can grow without collapsing the second they step away. She meets founders in what she calls the messy middle, that point where you're so tired of wearing every hat you don't even know what's broken anymore.Claire and Stoy get into the stuff nobody wants to admit. Why "just hustle harder" runs you straight into burnout. Why "just hire a VA" is not the answer when you actually have an operational leadership problem. Why systems don't kill the magic of your business, they're the only thing that protects it. And what the first 30, 60, and 90 days actually look like when someone finally takes the backend off your plate.Her hardest truth: you still have to show up. Claire can run the operations, build the systems, and hold the vision with you, but she can't be the visionary. That's you. This one is for every founder who's been the manager, the HR person, the payroll specialist, and the salesperson all at once, and is finally ready to just lead.Write it all down. Track your time. Then get the right help for the right problem. Connect with Claire French: Website: https://claireelizabeth.co/ Work with Claire: https://claireelizabeth.co/menu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire.e.frenchNoBS listener offer: Mention NOBS on a discovery call, or use code NOBS on a Clairety Catalyst for 10% off.If this hit home, drop a comment. Tell me where you're feeling it most. I read every single one.New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe so you never miss a real conversation.

Real estate development, entitlement work, property management, and customer-facing operations define the business portfolio associated with Parkcrest Construction founder Andy Sehremelis in Southern California. BrightImpact Media City: Los Angeles Address: 777 South Alameda Street Website: https://bigimpacthq.com/

Allison Howard, Cleveland Sirens, President of Business Operations spoke to Bill Wills about Story Behind Sirens Name - The Edgewater Fan Fest - Community Impact and What's Next? - Membership and Merchandise/Apparel

Natalia Konstantinova, Lead Enterprise Architect in AI at Natwest, shares why most enterprise AI projects don't fail because of the technology, they fail because organizations skip the foundations. She also explains how responsible AI and scalable AI have converged, and why you can't achieve one without the other. Key Takeaways: Why most enterprise AI projects stall before scale What software engineers consistently get wrong about AI reliability Why governance actually accelerates delivery How to make AI transformational rather than just another digital tool Guest Bio: Dr Natalia Konstantinova is Lead Enterprise Architect for AI at NatWest Group, where she leads the strategic adoption of AI across the enterprise. With a PhD in Information and Language Processing and a background spanning academia, industry, and innovation, she specialises in AI strategy, enterprise architecture, governance, and responsible AI. Natalia is passionate about helping organisations translate complex AI technologies into scalable business value, and is a recognised voice on the future of AI in highly regulated industries. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Series: Ohio U Sports Ad Series 6 Ep 10Guest: Grant Hall, VP Business Operations & Strategy at Legends Global

Preston Byrne, Tech & Free Speech Lawyer at Byrne & Storm, P.C., shares how a small American imageboard became the first test case for whether foreign governments can legally force American companies to comply with their censorship laws on American soil. He breaks down why the UK's Online Safety Act can't actually be enforced against US companies with no British presence; how a picture of an AI-generated hamster became a more effective legal strategy than a hundred-page brief; and what the proposed GRANITE Act would do to permanently close the loophole foreign regulators have been exploiting. Key Takeaways:  Why the UK's Online Safety Act can't legally be enforced against American companies What the GRANITE Act would do what current First Amendment protections can't How 98% of companies comply with foreign censorship demands they have no legal obligation to follow Why responding to Ofcom with a hamster worked better than a formal legal letter Guest Bio: Preston Bryne is a technology lawyer with Byrne & Storm, P.C., and a Senior Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute in London. Preston is the architect of the GRANITE Act and the Adam Smith Institute's Freedom of Speech Bill, an effort to launch a coordinated, transatlantic legislative response to foreign censorship enforcement. He was appointed to the Legal Advisory Council of the UK's Free Speech Union in 2025. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Every coach dreams of having more freedom in their business, but most are buried in repetitive tasks that quietly steal hours every week. The problem isn't that you need to work harder. It's that your business needs better systems.In this episode, Kendra sits down with automation expert Nicole Harlow to unpack the behind-the-scenes systems that help business owners reclaim their time without sacrificing the client experience. They discuss where AI actually belongs in your business, the biggest automation mistakes coaches make, and why creating intentional client journeys can improve both efficiency and connection.Whether you're still doing everything manually or you're ready to streamline your operations, this conversation will help you identify the bottlenecks that are keeping you stuck and show you how simple systems can create more freedom, consistency, and room to grow.In This Episode:The "red Ferrari with no engine" mistake almost every coach makes when they build their businessHow to tell if your plateau is a marketing problem or a backend problem (most people guess wrong)The one simple automation sitting in your CRM that could be quietly making you thousandsWhy hiring a VA before you do THIS just transfers your chaos to someone elseWhat 7 AI employees actually do in Nicole's business right now

https://clearmeasure.com/developers/forums/ Blake Caraway is the General Manager of Texas Multi-Chem, Ltd., a Texas Hill Country company where he has spent over a decade transforming daily operations through technology. With a degree in Computer Information Systems from Southwest Texas State University, Blake began his career as a Programmer Analyst at Dell Technologies, then moved into software architecture at Callaway Golf. He later joined Headspring Systems in Austin, which was later acquired by Accenture, as a Principal Consultant, where he led agile software projects, shaped client-facing architecture, and helped grow the consulting practice. Blake brought that software experience back to his hometown of Kerrville, Texas, where he now leads Texas Multi-Chem — a preeminent sports field contractor of Texas. Blake is using technology to improve internal operations one business process as a time.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakecaraway/ Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour, Chief AI Officer at Kingfisher, unpacks why the most dangerous thing a company can do with customer data is use all of it. He explains how a global, multi-brand retailer can draw the line between personalization that feels helpful and personalization that feels like surveillance. He also discusses why AI success is ultimately an execution problem rather than a technology problem. Key Takeaways:  What the "comfort test" is and how Kingfisher uses it to decide whether a personalization decision has gone too far How global retailers are resolving the tension between centralized AI infrastructure and brand-level autonomy Why legal and compliance teams are now embedded in AI development from the start What it will look like when AI stops being a distraction and starts being invisible infrastructure Guest Bio: Dr. Mohsen Ghasempour is a distinguished expert in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a solid academic foundation, holding a PhD in Computer Science. Currently, Mohsen serves as the Chief AI Officer at Kingfisher, where his leadership contributes to the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies within the organisation. With over 15 years of experience as an accomplished data scientist and visionary leader, Mohsen has consistently harnessed the power of data to drive strategic decision-making. Prior to his role at Kingfisher, he held pivotal positions in leading technology and retail organisations, including The Hut Group (THG) and Shop Direct. In these roles, he spearheaded cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI solutions, resulting in measurable and transformative outcomes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Matt Putra, managing partner at 8X, shares insights on leveraging AI in e-commerce, the importance of organizational frameworks like EOS, and strategic financial management for growth and exit readiness.AI's impact on marketing and product developmentUsing EOS to organize and prepare for exitFinancial hygiene and data organization for acquisitionStrategic use of AI in ad creation and testingScaling and managing growth in consumer goodsChapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction03:44AI in Product Prototyping and Marketing Acceleration07:10Challenges and Limitations of AI in Content Creation08:49Role of 8X as Fractional CFOs and Data Management11:11Upstream Metrics and Data Organization for Growth13:28Using EOS for Business Operations and Exit Preparation15:35Case Study: Two Large Exits and Preparation Strategies17:55EOS and Strategic Frameworks for Large-Scale Growth20:06Financial Habits for Scaling to 8X and Beyond21:49Monitoring and Optimizing Conversion Funnels23:25The Future of AI in CFO and Financial Roles26:03Governance and Security in AI-Driven Financial Processes28:45Automation, Testing, and Human Oversight in AI Systems32:44Lessons from Metal Recycling and Business Resilience36:36Killing Underperforming SKUs and Product Management39:22Retail Strategies and Entry Points for Brands41:50Trends in Global Trade and Market Expansion44:21The Role of Research Content and AI45:02Soccer in Vancouver and Local Sports Culture46:09Contact and Closing Remarks

#112: Want to know the exact difference between how a rookie analyzes a deal and how a seasoned pro spots an immediate "yes"? Most investors freeze before their first property because they lack one foundational skill.  Welcome to the Lenders playbook podcast Episode 112- we are your go to podcast for all things private lending, real estate and entrepreneurship, I am your host Matt Rosen In this episode, mortgage expert and real estate investor Gerard Mier shares his journey from high school roots to running a multi-project investment empire. We pull back the curtain on his exact process—from finding a deal to closing it and break down:The #1 skill you must master before buying your first property.The internal systems and key hires that allow him to scale projects while running a mortgage business.His $0 "start-over" blueprint and the habits driving his success.Ready to stop analyzing from the sidelines? Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a 5-star review if this blueprint helped you plan your next deal!We would like to have you join us! Oct. 9-10 in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Ranch is the most anticipated private lending event of the year! Don't miss it! Go to https://www.americanlendingconference.com/

John Townley and Mat Kendrick are back with another episode as John shares details of his hour-long interview with Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, Francesco Calvo.

To celebrate 10 years since the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, the team hosted “The Lovable Reunion Live!” at the Chicago Theatre, where members of the championship team reunite to share stories from the memorable season. First baseman Anthony Rizzo and President of Business Operations for the Cubs Crane Kenny join Bob Sirott to […]

The President of Business Operations for YOUR Milwaukee Brewers gets you set for the second half of the season

Kam Karaji, Director of Cyber Security & Risk Management at the NFL, shares what 13 years in counter-terrorism and criminal intelligence taught him about protecting high-stakes environments, and discusses how that thinking now shapes security across five countries and 70,000-person stadiums. He explains why a venue full of fans is really just a very large computer, and why the data a fan hands over the moment they buy a ticket is more time-sensitive than most people realize. Key Takeaways: How the NFL manages fan data across different legal jurisdictions, and why that data becomes time-sensitive the moment the league leaves a country Why the biggest security investment leaders should be making right now isn't in technology How a single piece of player misinformation can trigger a chain reaction from betting markets to a club's bottom line Why a stadium full of fans is really a cybersecurity problem (and what happens when that computer gets hacked) Guest Bio: Kam Karaji leads cyber security and risk management for the NFL's international programme, protecting games, venues, and people across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Before moving into the corporate world, he spent over thirteen years in law enforcement as a police officer and Bronze Commander, working in criminal intelligence, counter-terrorism and international firearms training with the UK's National Crime Agency (service that earned him gallantry recognition for the protection of the British Royal Family). Today his focus is the human side of security in an increasingly automated world. As AI reshapes how organizations assess risk, train teams, and defend themselves, Kam is interested in where the technology genuinely helps and where it quietly creates new blind spots. His guiding belief is simple: confidence without control becomes chaos, and without people, none of it works. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte

From coffee to kombucha, wine, and spirits, there are a lot of different ways brewers are offering beverages beyond beer. There are some natural connections between some of the categories, but also a lot to learn. Often it comes with experience, passion, and a good push. This month, we're glad to be talking with Rich Michaels, who is the co-founder of Second Act Spirits in New York. As the name suggests, this is a new chapter for him and his wife Stacey. You'll hear about his background in brewing in a moment and how he found his way into distilling and the work that goes into changing gears. There are a lot of important nuggets in this conversation that you'll pick up along the way. If you're thinking about adding a new fermentation program to your business or looking to make a switch, Rich is here with some guidance. The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 79 is sponsored by:Five Star ChemicalsRunning a nano brewery means making every minute count, and your cleaning products should work just as hard as you do. Five Star Chemicals' Saniclean PAA Pro combines an acid rinse and no-rinse sanitizer into one powerful solution, helping remove beerstone, protect your equipment, and simplify your cleaning routine. Spend less time switching between products and more time brewing exceptional beer. Learn more about Saniclean PAA Pro at FiveStarChemicals.com and keep every batch tasting its best.NanoCon OnlineRegistration has opened for NanoCon Online. On October 23rd craft brewing industry experts will present a full-day of live seminars covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups for the small-scale, taproom-oriented brewer. Get your questions answered live and have future access to NanoCon Online video recordings and course materials for all sessions. Register now at NanoCon.beer and save $25!BYO Nano+ MembershipGet access to hundreds of hours of on-demand videos covering small craft brewery strategies with BYO's Nano+ Membership. Learn from craft beer experts watching replays of past NanoCon seminars plus a complete library of in-depth workshops. You'll also have full online access to all of BYO's digital content and an annual digital magazine subscription. Check out byo.com/nano-plus-membership for more details.BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 79Host: John HollGuest: Rich MichaelsContact: nano@byo.comMusic: Scott McCampbellPhoto: Second Act Spirits

As the President of Business Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, John Penhollow oversees a myriad of properties. In addition to the Golden Knights, Penhollow is also charged with steering the business boat for all of the Henderson Silver Knights, Vegas Knight Hawks, City National Arena, the American First Center, and Lee's Family Forum. Prior to the Golden Knights, Penhollow has performed in critical business roles for the Miami Dolphins, New York Yankees, and, most recently, the Minnesota Vikings.  In this episode, the Western New York native explains how each rung of his professional ladder has led him to this point, what the Foley Entertainment Group has up its collective sleeve for the not-so-distant future, and how he balances the duties of being a hockey dad with the on-call-all-the-time nature of his work.  Hope you enjoy.

What should supply chain leaders be focused on as the second half of the year begins? This week's episode of The Buzz, powered by Zebra Technologies, delivers practical leadership advice, industry news, and expert insights to help organizations prepare for what's next. Supply Chain Now hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter explore the supply chain stories making headlines, from July 4th supply chain facts and rising food costs to the growing impact of GLP-1 medications on cold chain logistics and healthcare distribution. They also discuss why now is the time for supply chain leaders to conduct a mid-year operational review and begin planning for peak season. Later in the episode, Scott sits down with Todd Heimes, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Business Worldwide, for an insightful conversation about AI, procurement transformation, automation, and Amazon Quick. Together, they discuss how organizations can reduce manual work, improve visibility, and use AI to build more agile procurement operations. The episode wraps with predictions for the remainder of 2026, including rising transportation costs, ongoing geopolitical disruptions, cargo theft, and what leaders should do today to stay ahead. Key Takeaways Conduct a mid-year operational review to compare projections against actual performance. Begin holiday and peak season planning now by partnering with marketing and merchandising teams. AI is helping procurement teams shift from reactive operations to proactive decision-making. GLP-1 medications are driving increased demand for sophisticated cold chain logistics. Visibility, automation, and reducing manual processes remain critical priorities for supply chain leaders. Organizations that embrace AI today will be better positioned to compete in the years ahead. Whether you're leading procurement, transportation, operations, or supply chain strategy, this episode offers timely insights you can immediately apply. From practical leadership advice and emerging logistics trends to AI-powered procurement innovations, The Buzz delivers actionable conversations that help supply chain professionals stay informed and stay ahead. Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Todd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-heimes-854666/ Learn more about Amazon Business: https://business.amazon.com/ Prime Business Quick overview: https://business.amazon.com/en/blog/amazon-quick-prime-business-discount Reshape 2026: https://business.amazon.com/en/events/reshape Learn more about Zebra: https://www.zebra.com/machinevision Check out Zebra's guide to Warehousing and Logistics Solutions: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra_dam/en/guide/portfolio/warehousing-and-logistics-solutions-guide-portfolio-en-us.pdf/?tactic_type=SPS&tactic_detail=TL_TheBuzzPodcast_Video_ENUS_NA UPS to invest $48 million in temperature-controlled facilities amid healthcare boom: https://cnb.cx/4eDjwO1 The Sustainability Voice Missing From Most Boardrooms: https://bit.ly/Voice-Missing-on-Sustainability U.S. watermelon production reached 3.7 billion pounds in 2024, with Florida leading output: https://www-tx.ers.usda.gov/data-products/charts-of-note/112972 Upcoming Live Programming:  https://supplychainnow.com/upcoming-live-programming/ Supply Chain Now Resource Hub: https://supplychainnow.com/resource-hub/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now   Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join   Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk WEBINAR- The Future of Supply Chains: Where Talent Meets Technology: https://bit.ly/4uUuxkc WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA WEBINAR- The Automotive Industry's Next Digital Breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4vhUwT4 This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated episode page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-amazon-business-glp-1-logistics-mid-year-supply-chain-leadership-pulse-check-1607   The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. 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Andy McMahon, Principal AI Engineer at Barclays, shares how a 200-year-old bank is deploying autonomous agents inside one of the most heavily regulated environments in the world. He argues that observability and kill switches matter more than raw capability, and that the real test isn't whether the AI works in a demo, but whether it can fail safely in production. Key Takeaways How a major bank is giving AI agents real autonomy while keeping them bounded inside strict permission structures Why "could I build this" is the wrong question for engineers to ask Some of the current bottlenecks that slow down agentic payments Why most companies are racing to deploy agents without tracking what those agents actually do once they're live Guest Bio: Andy McMahon is Principal AI Engineer at Barclays, a guest lecturer at Oxford University, and author of the book "Machine Learning Engineering with Python." He trained as a theoretical physicist, but has spent his career making production AI systems that are safe, governed, and genuinely valuable in some of the most regulated and risk-controlled environments in the world. He has strong opinions about what AI engineering is, where it's going, and what separates the hype from the work that actually matters. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Leaders Founders behind Ouai, Good Girl Snacks, Heaven Mayhem, Hedley & Bennett, and more share the expensive, embarrassing, and clarifying mistakes that taught them how to build stronger businesses. For more from these leaders click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Nats' President of Business Operations Jason Sinnarajah joins Grant & Danny

In this installment of Paths Less Traveled, Stacy talks with Ann Hsing. Upon graduating from undergrad at MIT, Ann opened and operated a bubble tea shop in Boston. She then worked as a strategy consultant at the small boutique Callidon Group, focusing on private equity due diligence projects and pricing structures. Next, Ann returned to school to earn her MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Following business school, she was Vice President in Equity Derivatives Sales at Credit Suisse from 2009 to 2013 in New York City. Ann then joined The Alinea Restaurant Group. At the time of her departure, she was Director of Business Operations. Ann is now CEO of Seline and Pasjoli Restaurants.

Most entrepreneurs don't have a revenue problem—they have a delegation problem. In this episode,, entrepreneur and business coach Justin Lund explains why so many founders become prisoners in the businesses they worked so hard to build. The same hustle that helped you get started can become the very thing preventing you from reaching the next level. Justin shares the concept of the "Delegation Priority Pyramid," a practical framework designed to help business owners reclaim their time, build systems, and create a company that doesn't depend entirely on them. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, unable to take a vacation, or convinced that "nobody can do it as well as I can," this conversation is for you.

Many investors focus on one thing: getting more units. But what if growing your portfolio is actually creating more problems? In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down one of the most important distinctions every real estate investor and entrepreneur needs to understand: the difference between growing and scaling. Growth often means increasing revenue by adding more resources, more expenses, and more complexity. Scaling, on the other hand, is about creating systems, improving efficiency, increasing profitability, and building a business that can expand without demanding more of your time. If you're chasing bigger numbers without knowing your profit margins, occupancy rates, delinquency metrics, or operational KPIs, this conversation is a must-watch. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The difference between growing and scaling a real estate business ✅ Why "Revenue is vanity, profit margin is sanity, and cash is king" ✅ How to measure Profit Per Unit (PPU) ✅ The systems every multifamily investor should implement ✅ Why operations determine long-term success ✅ The importance of SOPs, KPIs, and customer retention ✅ When to pause acquisitions and focus on infrastructure ✅ How Jake & Gino scaled from zero to over 1,900 units Whether you're managing your first rental property or operating a large multifamily portfolio, these principles can help you build a stronger, more profitable business. Key Takeaway: Don't grow faster than your systems can support. Build the foundation first. Strengthen your operations, improve cash flow, create leverage, and then pursue expansion with confidence. You want to know more about Multifamily? Go to https://wheelbarrowprofits.com/ We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs... About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's show features: - Ryan Knight, Director of Operations at Knight Automotive Group - Britt DeJohn, Sr. VP of Business Operations at Impel - Nicholas Velez, Internet Director at Valley Kia of Fontana This episode is brought to you by: OPENLANE – OPENLANE is getting ready for DealerFest 2026, its biggest customer event of the year. For the entire month of July, earn points for every transaction you make on OPENLANE, and redeem them for incredible prizes! Make sure you're ready for the rockin' sales event of the summer. If you've never used OPENLANE before, you're eligible to earn up to $2,500 in buy or sale fee credits. Learn more at https://www.openlane.com/cdg. Impel – Impel is the automotive industry's only end-to-end agentic AI Operating System, unifying sales, service, marketing, and merchandising into one intelligent platform purpose-built for dealers. From Sales AI that works every lead to Service AI that keeps customers coming back, Impel helps 8,000+ retailers and OEMs turn every customer touchpoint into measurable growth. Visit https://impel.ai/ to see what an AI Operating System can do for your dealership. Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠ LinkedIn ➤⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠ Facebook ➤⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠ Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com

In a world of job-hopping, side hustles, and an endless LinkedIn feed, Tim Harris did something almost no one does anymore. He stayed put. Few executives spend an entire career helping build a dynasty. Tim Harris spent 35 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, rising to President of Business Operations and helping transform the franchise into a global brand. Through championship eras, iconic athletes like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, and decades of change in professional sports, Tim's influence was felt not on the hardwood, but in the culture, leadership, and business excellence that powered one of the NBA's most storied organizations. In this episode you'll learn: ➡️ Why clarity of role is the most underrated tool in any leader's arsenal ➡️ The three unspoken words that silently destroy any team  ➡️ What Kobe Bryant taught Tim about mindset (+ why it matters off the court) ➡️ How the Lakers built one of the most powerful brands in sports ➡️ What elite athletes do differently + how it translates directly to business  ➡️ What caring, high-performing leadership actually looks like  ➡️ Why giving away free tickets to strangers was a brilliant + caring business decision ➡️ The cost of short-termism + what we lose when we stop playing the long game Even a brand as iconic as the Lakers wasn't built by championships alone. Tim says its foundation was built one small, genuine human moment at a time.  This… is A Bit of Optimism. + + + Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 You Have to Love Them in Order to Win 00:01:54 Why Tim Stayed 35 Years With One Company 00:04:30 From Soccer Player to Lakers President: Tim's Unlikely Journey 00:07:54 Coaching as Leadership: Don't Play on the Field 00:09:39 The Long Game vs Day Trading Success 00:11:00 The Underrated Tool of Clarity of Role 00:13:29 Kobe's Compartmentalization: Nice Guy Off Court, Competitor On Court 00:15:19 The Mental Game: What Separates Elite Athletes From Everyone Else 00:22:08 The Three Unspoken Words That Ruin Any Team 00:24:16 Meeting People Where They Are 00:36:45 Caught You Being a Laker: Empowering Employees to Create Magic 00:30:31 The Empty Seat Philosophy: Turning Sunk Costs Into Memories 00:31:35 Building Brands One Tiny Act at a Time 00:38:42 Remember That Business Is Always Human 00:42:04 The Jenga Theory: Every Interaction Either Builds or Destroys Your Brand 00:46:31 Caring Structure: What People Actually Crave at Work 00:47:26 Never Miss Your Kid's Game: The Accountability Agreement 00:50:09 Learning From Legends: Phil Jackson and the Human-First Philosophy 00:48:48 The Work Happens in the Dark: What Made Kobe and LeBron Great 00:50:56 Stop and Look at the Joy: Championship Lessons and Kobe's Legacy + + + Credits Footage: NBA Entertainment Photos: http://bit.ly/43Fb37Z (Full List) + + + Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. + + + Website: http://simonsinek.com/ Leaderful: https://simonsinek.com/leaderful Podcast: http://apple.co/simonsinek Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek