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Supersede manufactures structural building products from recycled industrial and agricultural plastic waste, creating drop-in replacements for plywood and OSB. What makes their approach notable isn't the environmental mission - it's the deliberate market sequencing strategy that let them reach the top 10 boat builders globally within months of launch. CEO and Co-Founder Sean Petterson, whose father died on a construction job and who previously built and sold a construction safety equipment company, knew the construction market's reputation for slow adoption would kill them before they could prove their product. So instead of pitching the $12B+ annual US construction market directly, they started with marine applications where regulatory pressure, product toxicity issues, and performance failures created urgent buying windows. In this episode, Sean breaks down how they used trade show metrics to validate product-market fit, why they're absorbing shipping costs to prove regional demand before building plants, and the operational art of scaling manufacturing capacity against pipeline conversion timing. Topics Discussed: Strategic market entry: why marine and RV serve as proving grounds and revenue generators before construction How material properties (waterproof, high density, VOC-free) dictated target application selection The regulatory catalyst: California's formaldehyde ban creating electrolysis problems in boat transoms Trade show execution at IBEX Tampa: converting sustainability pavilion traffic into top 10 builder partnerships Multi-plant expansion strategy: Phoenix for marine, Indiana for RV proximity to Elkhart manufacturing hub The timing challenge: balancing capex on new production lines against uncertain customer adoption curves Using shipping cost absorption as market validation before committing to regional manufacturing Product thickness decisions and the constraint of running 24/7 production on single SKUs Long-term infrastructure goal: lights-out factories in every state to hit 10% US market share GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Map product attributes to urgent pain points, not general market needs: Sean's framework was ruthlessly specific—Supersede's material is waterproof, twice as dense as wood, VOC-free, and has superior fastener retention. Rather than positioning these as generic benefits, they mapped each attribute to acute pain: marine grade plywood costs 3-4x more, leaches formaldehyde and CCAs into water, and California's new regulations were causing electrolysis that corrodes aluminum transoms. This isn't marketing positioning—it's matching physics to procurement urgency. Founders should inventory their product's fundamental characteristics and find markets where each one solves an active crisis. Use expensive distribution as a validation tool before infrastructure investment: Supersede services Florida boat builders from their Phoenix plant despite shipping costs destroying margins. This is intentional—they're paying for market intelligence. Only after customers move from single units to full product lines do they commit manufacturing capex to that region. Sean's calculus: "As long as we have enough comfort in the unit economics to manage shipping costs, we can explore how markets look before sinking too much in." Most founders optimize for margin too early. Supersede optimizes for learning, treating distribution costs as cheaper than building the wrong plant in the wrong location. Create credibility through extreme durability testing, then cascade down: Sean describes pontoon boats with twin 300hp motors hitting 60mph over waves as their "value proposition crucible." This isn't about marine market success—it's about creating an unarguable proof point for every downstream market. When they enter construction, they won't debate whether their product can handle a roof load; they'll show years of data from conditions that make construction look gentle. The insight: win in the most punishing environment first, then every easier application becomes a layup. Most founders do the opposite—start easy, then struggle with credibility when moving upmarket. Sequence markets by sales motion similarity, not revenue size: The marine-to-RV-to-construction path isn't about market size—it's about operational leverage. Sean notes RV has "the same exact process, except they move a little quicker" as marine. Both are concentrated geographies (marine in Florida, RV in Elkhart), both have OEM buyers making high-volume decisions, both value durability and water resistance. This lets them reuse sales playbooks while building revenue. Construction, despite being 10x larger, requires completely different distribution (retail + wholesale), longer approval cycles (two years for major projects), and more diverse buyer personas (contractors, architects, developers, retailers). The sequencing strategy funds the capability build they'll need for construction without the distraction of learning three different GTM motions simultaneously. Treat trade shows as validation metrics, not lead generation: Supersede tracked specific conference-provided data at IBEX: highest searched booth, highest saved, most traffic despite being in the "sustainability pavilion" that attendees typically skip. They didn't just collect business cards—they validated that their value proposition resonated at scale before committing to a multi-plant buildout. Sean converted this signal into partnerships with all top 10 builders by volume within the show cycle. The lesson: use trade shows as market research tools with quantifiable success metrics, not as top-of-funnel activities. If you can't win a trade show in your target segment, you're not ready to scale. Balance production constraints against customer optionality to force prioritization: Supersede faces a counterintuitive challenge—they have demand for multiple product thicknesses but can only run 24/7 production on one thickness per line to maintain efficiency. This forces brutal customer prioritization decisions. As Sean puts it: "Which customer we like better." Rather than viewing this as a problem, recognize it as a focusing mechanism. Resource constraints force you to choose customers who value your core offering most rather than customizing yourself into complexity. Most founders try to serve everyone before proving they can serve anyone exceptionally. // 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 // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

Attendance at the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) annual meeting this week topped 250 CCAs and industry representatives — that's a crowd executive director Susan Fitzgerald hasn't seen since pre-COVID. Fitzgerald says a large turnout for an organization with total membership of 650 signals a resurgence in in-person engagement this winter. “It’s a good... Read More

Enjoyed this episode or the podcast in general? Send me a text message:The most decisive missions are the ones that never launch. This episode tracks a living thread of strategic airpower—from the magnesium “Peacemaker” to the digital-native Raider—and shows how bombers shaped diplomacy as much as war. We start with first principles: why strategic bombing is about deterrence and credibility, not dogfights or sorties flown. Then we follow the lineage. The B-36 proved that range equals influence and helped cement the nuclear triad. The B-47 unlocked the jet age for both the military and commercial aviation, but at a human and structural cost that forced training and engineering revolutions. The B-52 outlived its would‑be replacements by adapting—from nuclear alert to precision strike—through Vietnam, Desert Storm, and operations across the 21st century.Speed had its moment. The B-58 Hustler and XB‑70 Valkyrie chased Mach numbers until Soviet SAMs rewrote the rules. Tactics dropped to the weeds, and the B‑1 Lancer became the low‑level penetrator built to survive. Stealth changed the game again. The B‑2 Spirit's low‑observable design, long‑range precision, and deployments from Diego Garcia showed how to blind defenses and finish fights fast—especially when paired with carrier air wings, Growlers, Tomahawks, and Aegis SM‑6 shields in coordinated SEAD.Enter the B‑21 Raider. Smaller than the B‑2, stealthier by design, and built for the Pacific's realities, it combines buried engines, recessed inlets, and next‑gen RAM coatings with open‑architecture software, modular hardware, and optional manning. That makes it more than a bomber: a sensor, a comms node, and a drone quarterback ready for CCAs, hypersonics, and future weapons. With genuine intercontinental range and a price curve trending down, the Raider is poised to become the air‑breathing backbone of deterrence—able to penetrate A2/AD belts without staking tankers or forward bases.From six turning and four burning to radar‑ghost silent, this story isn't nostalgia. It's a systems view of power projection, where the right mix of stealth, range, and integration cools crises before they boil. If this journey resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves aviation history and strategy, and leave a review telling us which bomber best matched its moment.Support the showTo help support this podcast and become a PilotPhotog ProCast member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1555784/supportIf you enjoy this episode, subscribe to this podcast, you can find links to most podcast streaming services here: PilotPhotog Podcast (buzzsprout.com) Sign up for the free weekly newsletter Hangar Flyingwith Tog here: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com You can check out my YouTube channel for many videos on fighter planes here: https://youtube.com/c/PilotPhotog If you'd like to support this podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PilotPhotog And finally, you can follow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/pilotphotog

We skip Article 6, which is about layoffs. The short version is that we're protected from layoffs. Article 7 is much more relevant, and much longer. Today, we get through all of Article 7.1, which covers the CCA category of employees.

Adam Crosby has added his voice to the growing ranks of postal podcasts. His core message is that our union needs to do a better job of representing its table two carriers. In this wide-ranging discussion, we talk about the Post Office's use of the Amazon model of hiring, they systemic mistreatment of CCAs, and the disappointing lack of empathy shown by carriers on table one.

Starting 2026, secondary school students in Singapore won’t be allowed to use smartphones during school hours. That means no scrolling during recess, no messaging during CCAs, and even smartwatches are included. This marks a big change from today, where device use is only limited during lessons. The Ministry of Education says the move aims to cultivate healthier screen habits. But, what does it really mean for students, teachers, and parents? On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dr Chew Han Ei, Head of Governance and Economy and Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Starbucks workers are fed up — and they're walking out. This week's show spotlights the escalating Red Cup Rebellion, with frontline stories from baristas, organizers, and labor leaders across the country. We begin on Working People, where Max Alvarez talks with veteran barista and organizer Michelle Eisen about the urgent new strike wave hitting Starbucks stores nationwide — why workers are walking out, what the company refuses to fix, and what's at stake for the movement. Then over on Work Stoppage, the team unpacks Starbucks Workers United's first open-ended strike — already underway in dozens of stores and growing — and the national call for a full boycott. On We Rise Fighting, Madison barista Joanna breaks down why Red Cup Day has become a flashpoint for worker action, highlighting the role of community care and solidarity in sustaining the fight. From the Labor Notes Podcast, baristas describe a workplace defined by speedups, dangerous understaffing, impossible time-standards, and corporate mandates that ignore the crisis on the shop floor — including the now-infamous “cup writing” rules. And on WBAI's What's Going On, Juliana Forlano joins Brooklyn baristas on the picket line, alongside AFT President Randi Weingarten and NY Assemblymember Claire Valdéz, rallying in solidarity with the nationwide rebellion. Plus: Dave Rovics' brand-new song No Contract, No Coffee and, on Shows You Should Know, The Wealthy Ironworker on politicians pushing “right-to-work”; From A To Arbitration with cold-weather tips for CCAs; Re:Work Radio on healing, UFCW, and the cannabis industry; Labor History Today on land reform, race, and early labor conflicts; Ted talks about AFT's organizing at BASIS charter schools on Words and Work; and we salute Concrete Gang's Gorilla on his retirement. Listen to all these and 200+ more shows at laborradionetwork.org Follow #LaborRadioPod on Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram. Support the Network with union-made T-shirts — two colors, all sizes — at laborradionetwork.org. Recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. Edited by Patrick Dixon; produced by Chris Garlock; social media by Harold Phillips.

Quand la galère de transport vous cloue sur place, que faire ? Pour Soluble(s), Sébastien Bailleul, directeur du plaidoyer de l'association Wimoov, explique comment ce nouveau métier donne à chacun les clés pour (re)prendre la route de l'autonomie.En France, 15 M de personnes vivent la précarité mobilité : éloignement des transports publics, absence de voiture, permis trop cher, ou tout simplement manque d'accès à l'information. Cette réalité touche aussi bien les jeunes que les seniors, en ville comme à la campagne. Selon le Baromètre des Mobilités du Quotidien, près d'1,7 M de Français supplémentaires ont été concernés en deux ans, marquant une aggravation rapide de ce phénomène.Le conseiller mobilité, créé par Wimoov, accompagne chacun grâce à un diagnostic personnalisé. Aujourd'hui, environ 250 conseillers mobilité sont actifs partout en France. Ils identifient les freins (financiers, matériels, administratifs) et orientent vers des solutions concrètes : microcrédit pour une voiture ou un vélo, aide à la location, accès à des tarifs sociaux, covoiturage local, apprentissage des outils numériques, transport à la demande, etc. L'accompagnement est gratuit pour toute personne adressée via France Travail, missions locales, CCAS ou associations partenaires. Le suivi dure plusieurs mois et s'adapte à chaque situation de vie.Les résultats sont concrets : 52 % des accompagnés retrouvent ou gardent un emploi ou une formation. Chez les seniors, 96 % renouent du lien social après leur parcours. En plus de l'impact humain, l'accompagnement permet d'éviter en moyenne un t de CO2/an et par personne accompagnée, grâce à des conseils pour des mobilités plus sobres.Malgré le succès, l'enjeu reste immense. Wimoov milite pour tripler le nombre de conseillers mobilité et soutient la formation de nouveaux professionnels, appelant les collectivités à intégrer la mobilité inclusive dans leurs priorités. L'accompagnement mobilité est un levier vers l'autonomie, le lien social et la transition écologique.POUR ALLER PLUS LOIN Visiter le site web de l'association Wimoov : https://wimoov.org/Consulter le site du Baromètre des mobilités du quotidien : https://barometremobilites-quotidien.org/ Et aussi : Les offres d'emploi pour le métier de Conseiller Mobilité : https://wimoov.org/adopter-et-devenir-wimoov/ TIMESCODES00:00 Introduction01:42 Le parcours de Sébastien Bailleul03:45 C'est quoi la précarité mobilité ?08:16 Qu'est-ce qu'un conseiller mobilité ? Diagnostic, méthode10:33 Les personnes accompagnées13:22 La mobilité est une compétence 16:23 Une solidarité locale importante17:00 Les solutions 20:38 Les voies d'accès à l'accompagnement Wimoov : France Travail, missions locales, CCAS, associations25:21 Peut-on concilier urgence sociale et écologique pour la mobilité ? 29:40 Formation, recrutement des conseillers mobilité32:45 Appel à l'action des collectivités locales (Municipales 2026)33:52 Merci à Sébastien Bailleul !34:37 Fin

L'AIDE est un lieu d'accueil qui informe, conseille, accompagne et oriente vers le bon interlocuteur et peut intervenir face aux urgences lorsque des étudiant.e.s sont un grande diffcultés. Un dispositif imaginé sur le Campus d'Orléans qui essaime ailleurs en France. - La coordinatrice de l'AIDE propose des informations sur l'ensemble des aides accessibles aux étudiants de l'université ainsi qu'un accueil et suivi individualisé pour une prise en compte globale de leurs problématiques. Elle peut intervenir face aux urgences et orienter chaque étudiant vers les bons interlocuteurs pour leurs problèmes d'isolement, de logement, d'alimentation, de matériel informatique, de jobs, … pour compléter et renforcer les actions déjà mises en œuvre par le CROUS, le Service de Santé Universitaire (SSU) et la Maison de l'Etudiant. Dans ce lieu, les principaux acteurs sociaux (CROUS, CPAM, CCAS, préfecture, missions locales, associations…) sont également présents de manière récurrente pour répondre aux questions, faciliter et accompagner chaque étudiant dans l'ensemble de ses démarches administratives. Ce dispositif fonctionne en collaboration avec les nombreuses initiatives à destination des étudiants, dont celles de la Région Centre-Val de Loire avec la mise en place d'étudiants référents dans l'ensemble les CRIJ, Centres régionaux d'information jeunesse, qui permettront de relayer les informations dans toutes villes du territoire régional où l'université d'Orléans est présente (Bourges, Chartres, Châteauroux, Issoudun, Blois). Un reportage de Thomas Derais et Hassan Kerim, montage Viviane Berreur Radio Campus Orléans, oct.2025 ------------------------------------------------------ UNIVOX l'émission Les radios Campus scrutent en permanence les jeunesses de leur territoire et tendent chaque semaine leurs micros aux étudiant.e.s, jeunes citoyen.ne.s engagé.e.s, habitant.e.s et associations des villes et des campus de France. Une radiographie bouillonnante et itinérante de l'écosystème étudiant. Tous les podcasts : https://www.radiocampus.fr/emission/univox ------------------------------------------------------ RADIO CAMPUS FRANCE Radio Campus France est le réseau des radios associatives, libres, étudiantes et locales fédérant 30 radios partout en France. NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW US www.radiocampus.fr Insta @radio_campus NOUS ÉCOUTER | LISTEN

L'AIDE est un lieu d'accueil qui informe, conseille, accompagne et oriente vers le bon interlocuteur et peut intervenir face aux urgences lorsque des étudiant.e.s sont un grande diffcultés. Un dispositif imaginé sur le Campus d'Orléans qui essaime ailleurs en France. - La coordinatrice de l'AIDE propose des informations sur l'ensemble des aides accessibles aux étudiants de l'université ainsi qu'un accueil et suivi individualisé pour une prise en compte globale de leurs problématiques. Elle peut intervenir face aux urgences et orienter chaque étudiant vers les bons interlocuteurs pour leurs problèmes d'isolement, de logement, d'alimentation, de matériel informatique, de jobs, … pour compléter et renforcer les actions déjà mises en œuvre par le CROUS, le Service de Santé Universitaire (SSU) et la Maison de l'Etudiant. Dans ce lieu, les principaux acteurs sociaux (CROUS, CPAM, CCAS, préfecture, missions locales, associations…) sont également présents de manière récurrente pour répondre aux questions, faciliter et accompagner chaque étudiant dans l'ensemble de ses démarches administratives. Ce dispositif fonctionne en collaboration avec les nombreuses initiatives à destination des étudiants, dont celles de la Région Centre-Val de Loire avec la mise en place d'étudiants référents dans l'ensemble les CRIJ, Centres régionaux d'information jeunesse, qui permettront de relayer les informations dans toutes villes du territoire régional où l'université d'Orléans est présente (Bourges, Chartres, Châteauroux, Issoudun, Blois). Un reportage de Thomas Derais et Hassan Kerim, montage Viviane Berreur Radio Campus Orléans, oct.2025 ------------------------------------------------------ UNIVOX l'émission Les radios Campus scrutent en permanence les jeunesses de leur territoire et tendent chaque semaine leurs micros aux étudiant.e.s, jeunes citoyen.ne.s engagé.e.s, habitant.e.s et associations des villes et des campus de France. Une radiographie bouillonnante et itinérante de l'écosystème étudiant. Tous les podcasts : https://www.radiocampus.fr/emission/univox ------------------------------------------------------ RADIO CAMPUS FRANCE Radio Campus France est le réseau des radios associatives, libres, étudiantes et locales fédérant 30 radios partout en France. NOUS SUIVRE | FOLLOW US www.radiocampus.fr Insta @radio_campus NOUS ÉCOUTER | LISTENHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a discussion with Alex Hoffman, Vice President of the Foundation for Christian Counseling and Intake Supervisor for CCA, and Dr. Tom Weil, Clinical Director of CCAs' Western Pennsylvania Division. Together, we explore Seeds of Freedom—our groundbreaking international mission in Liberia West Africa. 

For review:1. IDF Withdraws to Yellow Line in Gaza; 72-Hour Clock to Release Hostages Begins. Noon Monday (13 Oct) is the deadline for Hostage Release.2. US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Israel on Monday morning and address the Knesset (in Jerusalem) before departing that same day.3. Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, dashing US President Donald Trump's hopes of collecting the prestigious award after mediating a ceasefire deal in Gaza.4. An American military team of 200 people will be deployed in the Middle East to “oversee” the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of the US military's Central Command (US CENTCOM), “will initially have 200 people on the ground. His role will be to oversee, observe, make sure there are no violations,” one senior official told reporters.5. Qatar will build an air force facility at a US military base in Idaho to host its F-15 fighter jets and to train pilots, according to an agreement signed Friday between US War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his visiting Qatari counterpart.6.  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised US President Donald Trump's peace efforts, despite not winning the Nobel Peace Prize. 7. Denmark to Procure 16 More F-35s; Includes CCAs.CCA = Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) wingman drones.

Querido Trópico, de la directora panameña Ana Endara, es una coproducción entre Panamá y Colombia que aborda temas como la maternidad, la soledad, la memoria y los límites sociales. Protagonizada por Paulina García (Mercedes) y Jenny Navarrete (Ana María), la película ha sido reconocida en múltiples festivales internacionales. En el 37.º Festival Cinélatino de Toulouse (marzo de 2025), obtuvo tres importantes galardones: Gran Premio Flechazo (Coup de Coeur), premio CCAS a la Mejor Ficción, premio del Sindicato Francés de la Crítica de Cine. Asimismo, en el Festival de Biarritz Amérique Latine (septiembre de 2024), recibió: Premio del Público y premio a la Mejor Interpretación, compartido por Paulina García y Jenny Navarrete En este episodio nos acompañan la directora y la protagonista colombiana Jenny Navarrete. Por: Victor H. León y Julieth Cicua.

Subventions en baisse, équilibre fragile entre exigence artistique et accessibilité, multiplication des festivals menacés… Face à ces défis, la CCAS défend une culture engagée et populaire. Ses festivals mettent en lumière des œuvres qui interrogent nos choix de société, soutiennent la création indépendante et revendiquent un accès à la culture pour toutes et tous. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SMART IMPACT - Le magazine de l'économie durable et responsable SMART IMPACT, votre émission dédiée à la RSE et à la transition écologique des entreprises. Découvrez des actions inspirantes, des solutions innovantes et rencontrez les leaders du changement.

Subventions en baisse, équilibre fragile entre exigence artistique et accessibilité, multiplication des festivals menacés… Face à ces défis, la CCAS défend une culture engagée et populaire. Ses festivals mettent en lumière des œuvres qui interrogent nos choix de société, soutiennent la création indépendante et revendiquent un accès à la culture pour toutes et tous.-----------------------------------------------------------------------SMART IMPACT - Le magazine de l'économie durable et responsableSMART IMPACT, votre émission dédiée à la RSE et à la transition écologique des entreprises. Découvrez des actions inspirantes, des solutions innovantes et rencontrez les leaders du changement.

No vigésimo primeiro episódio do XinguCast, convidamos o mestre e doutor em Educação Escolar com foco em bullying, cyberbullying e comportamento pró-social entre adolescentes e integrante do GEPEM (Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Educação Moral da UNESP/UNICAMP), para falar sobre a mudança do nome das Equipes de Ajuda - programa de prevenção ao bullying implantado no Colégio Xingu desde 2018 - para Comunidade de Cuidado e Apoio. Neste episódio, ele conta o que muda com as CCAs e compartilha os aprendizados e resultados desta iniciativa que já transformou a convivência de muitos estudantes. Anfitriã: Miriam GimenesConvidados: Raul Alves Visite nosso site: www.colegioxingu.com.brFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/colegioxingu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colegioxingu/Até o próximo vídeo!

What happens when a customer service platform stops thinking like a vendor and starts operating like a partner? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Andrew Lawson, EVP and GM for Zendesk Europe, to explore how the company is redefining the future of customer experience through AI, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. Zendesk may be a global name, but its European roots and strategic growth across the continent tell a story of evolution. From its founding in Copenhagen to becoming a powerhouse that supports over 100,000 customers globally, Zendesk has remained focused on one thing: being the best in customer service. Andrew and I unpack how this commitment translates into real-world outcomes, from faster resolution times to dynamic partnerships with top UK brands like Tesco, Next, and Liberty London. One of the standout themes of our discussion is the company's investment in Agentic AI, designed to handle up to 80 percent of customer interactions while leaving high-touch cases to human agents. We also dive into Zendesk's outcome-based pricing model, a shift that aligns success with resolution rather than licenses or agent seats. Andrew offers insights into why this change reflects a broader market expectation for ROI-driven platforms. We also touch on the company's five acquisitions over the last 18 months, including Local Measure, and how these moves strengthen Zendesk's capabilities in the CCAS space and deepen integrations with platforms like AWS Connect. As AI continues to shape customer and employee experiences, the conversation explores not just the technology but also the challenges, especially around execution, platform stability, and cybersecurity. So, what should business leaders be doing right now to balance rapid AI adoption with responsible deployment? How are enterprise expectations evolving in the face of economic pressure and customer demand? And what does it mean to lead in customer service when the rules are changing fast? Tune in to hear Zendesk's perspective from the frontlines of transformation.      

Matt Hirsch is a writer and has been writing about the solar industry before there was a modern solar industry in California. Sean and Matt shoot the breeze and find out they crossed paths a few different times in the industry, when Matt was writing about the birth of solar CCAs in California in the 1990s and writing about Sean's friend Paul Fenn, who got Sean into solar. Matt and Sean were both affiliated with Photon Magazine and now they are both hanging out in Berkeley and hanging out at NorCal Solar events.   Matt Hirsch is the Chief Marketing Officer of TerraCurrent   Topics covered: Terra Current www.terracurrent.com Photon Magazine www.photon.info Grounding and electrical current flow Single Wire Earth Return Sean White's creative songs to promote NABCEP certification NorCal Solar = Northern California Solae www.norcalsolar.org CALSSA  = California Solar and Storage Association www.calssa.org ASES = American Solar Energy Society www.ases.org Solar Coaster Challenges in solar policy and public perception Bundesnetzagentur Net metering Starlink FIT = Feed in Tariff Grid defection Paul Fenn CCA = Community Choice Aggregation Ava Community Energy www.avaenergy.org Sean's Journey in the Solar Industry Life and Politics in Berkeley, California SEIA = Solar Energy Industry Association www.seia.org IREC = Interstate Renewable Energy Counsil www.irecusa.org SEAC = Sustainable Energy Action Committee www.sustainableenergyaction.org Planet Plan Sets www.planetplansets.com Solar Roots Party [Register now]   Reach out to Matt Hirsch on: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbhirsch Terra Current Website: www.terracurrent.com   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

durée : 00:01:07 - Le CCAS de Trélissac recrute pour l'été ! - Vous avez envie de vous sentir utile et de vous engager auprès des personnes qui en ont besoin ? Le Centre Communal d'Action Sociale de Trélissac recrute !

À Lingolsheim, une voiture pour aider les personnes âgées. C'est la Lingomobile, elle transporte ceux qui ne peuvent plus se déplacer, pour faire leurs courses, pour aller chez le coiffeur ou encore aller chez le docteur. Au prix de 2€, elle est conduite par des bénévoles de la ville du lundi au vendredi. Né en 2015, le dispositif fait toujours le plein, Baptiste Villermet s'est rendu sur place lors d'un transport…Pour bénéficier de la Lingomobile, les usagers doivent réserver leur trajet au moins 48h à l'avance, hors week-end et jours fériés auprès du CCAS. Par téléphone au 03 88 72 88 89 ou par mail ccas@lingolsheim.frLes interviews sont également à retrouver sur les plateformes Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict ou encore Amazon Music.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textIn today's Daily Drop, Jared's back to walk you through a spicy buffet of government overreach, UFO shenanigans, and military budget cosplay. NORCOM's moving troops into L.A., Newsom's throwing a federal tantrum, and the Pentagon is apparently deleting Signal messages like they're hiding UFOs—because, spoiler alert: they kind of are.We've got dive-deep takes on the Air Force's nuclear glow-up, Space Force's identity crisis (again), and why the B-1B is still the king of air-dropped “nope.” Also, if you ever wanted to know how Norway hijacked a U.S. bomb mid-flight or why Gavin Newsom thinks he's still in charge of something—this one's for you.

On this edition of People in Power California Energy Markets Associate Editor Abigail Sawyer discusses the role of community choice aggregation in California with Beth Vaughan, CEO of CalCCA. In their 15-year history in California, CCAs have presented a model for innovation and contributed to the radical reshaping of California's electricity generation, delivery and consumption. With affordability, uncertainty and flexibility currently on everyone's minds, CCAs seem poised to continue innovating, with novel approaches to transmission development, new generation resources and substantial growth. The CCA model is also becoming appealing to other states, which are considering how to enable choice for electricity consumers.

Send us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective training program for a young athlete? This episode dives deep into designing a comprehensive workout regimen specifically tailored for a 14-year-old female basketball player, revealing the science, psychology, and practical considerations that elite trainers use.We break down the essential components of athletic development, starting with a thorough needs analysis that examines movement patterns, physiological demands, and injury prevention strategies. You'll discover why basketball relies on specific energy systems (60% ATP-PCR, 20% glycolysis, 20% oxidative) and how this knowledge shapes program design. From properly sequenced warm-ups to strategically structured compound circuit arrangements (CCAs), we provide a blueprint for developing explosive power, strength, and sport-specific skills.Beyond the exercises themselves, we explore the often-overlooked psychological and political aspects of training youth athletes. Learn how to navigate parent expectations, coach relationships, and the unique developmental needs of teenagers. The most successful trainers understand that they're not just building stronger bodies—they're serving as mentors during a critical stage of physical and emotional growth. We share practical strategies for making sessions both effective and enjoyable, ensuring long-term athletic development takes precedence over short-term performance gains.Whether you're a personal trainer looking to specialize in youth sports, a coach seeking to enhance your programming, or a parent wanting to better understand athletic development, this episode delivers actionable insights that bridge the gap between exercise science and real-world application. Subscribe to the Show Up Fitness Podcast to continue learning how to develop truly elite personal training skills that transform both your clients and your career.Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Why haven't more homeowners installed batteries—despite growing outages and rising rates? I tend to agree with Vinnie Campo, co-founder and CEO of Haven Energy, who believes the answer lies in who owns the asset. But beyond who owns the asset (and assuming, then, that it should not be the homeowner?), is there a way to deliver a truly zero-cost, fully managed battery system that benefits both homeowners and the grid?In this episode, Vinnie shares how Haven is flipping the script on residential energy storage. Backed by strategic investors (and co-founded by former Casper Mattress execs), Haven is creating a seamless path for utilities and CCAs to deploy batteries at scale—without burdening customers with financing complexity or upfront costs.We explore Haven's creative partnership with one of those CCAs, Clean Power Alliance, helping deliver batteries to their base of 3 Million homeowners. We also learn just how they make it possible to deploy “zero cost” batteries, and why Vinnie's background in energy trading helped bring this vision to reality.

In this episode of "The CCA Corner," Mallory and Badmouth are joined by James Henry to discuss current issues and provide education for CCAs. The discussion begins with an update on recent events within the NALC, including the contentious tentative agreement (TA), and James Henry's perspective on leadership's handling of the membership's wishes. The focus then shifts to the rights of CCAs during disciplinary investigations (PDIs or IIs), emphasizing the crucial role of union representation. James Henry stresses the importance of CCAs understanding their rights, particularly their right to union representation throughout the entire process, and that management's questions can be seen as attempts to manipulate or trap carriers into incriminating statements. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and direct answers during such procedures. The episode covers the differences in disciplinary rights between CCAs and regular carriers. James Henry details the CLC's efforts to advocate for CCAs and the importance of member solidarity, highlighting recent additions to the team. The discussion touches on the political climate's influence on the Postal Service and the importance of collective action. A significant portion of the episode focuses on the vital role of union representation in defending CCAs, whether they're perceived as innocent or guilty. James Henry emphasizes the importance of upholding due process rights and citing the contract, and how management's attempts to pressure carriers into admitting guilt can be legally challenged. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming events and initiatives within the CLC, urging CCAs to be proactive in advocating for their rights. http://www.fromatoarbitration.com/

What's the latest on plans for next-generation U.S. Air Force platforms in the age of DOGE? Brian Everstine and Steve Trimble join Robert Wall to share what they've been hearing. Register to watch the webinar The Future of U.S. Air Mobility here Register for Aviation Week's Defense Conference here

We hopscotch the Air and Space Forces Association's warfare symposium, bringing you up to date on the F-35 program with Lockheed's Chauncey Macintosh and talking CCAs with Dave Alexander of General Atomics. Plus a review of the event with Air and Space Forces magazine editor Tobias Naegele. And, yes, headlines. All powered by GE!

This episode of the CCA Corner podcast features an interview with Emily, a newly converted PTF (previously CCA) from Cincinnati. The discussion focuses on union involvement and the importance of CCAs attending branch meetings. Emily shares her experience successfully passing a resolution for a "no" vote on the recent tentative agreement (TA) at her branch. She emphasizes that despite personally benefiting from the TA, she voted no due to its inadequate address of CCA issues, particularly the low starting wage. Her branch unanimously supported the no vote and publicized their decision. Emily encourages CCAs to attend meetings, emphasizing the free food and drinks, the opportunity to meet union officers, and the importance of CCA voices in shaping the future of the union. She highlights the generally welcoming atmosphere of meetings and the need for solidarity and support among CCAs. Morris reiterates the importance of attending meetings, even if seemingly unproductive, to ask questions and hold leadership accountable. He also promotes Building a Fighting NALC and the CLC as avenues for further union involvement. The episode concludes with thanks to Emily and a call for solidarity and self-care. https://fromatoarbitration.com/cca-corner/

Rory Wallace, Chief Investment Officer at Outerbridge Capital, joins the podcast to discuss his thesis on Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. For more information about Rory Wallace and Outbridge Capital, please visit: https://www.outerbridgecapital.com/ Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Fintool [2:06] What is Allot $ALLT and why is it so interesting to Rory [7:22] What is Rory seeing with $ALLT thesis that that the market is missing [12:11] Fundamental question RE: vendors and vendor stickiness with Verizon partnership [20:51] Why are customers signing up for Verizon security service vs. something else [27:34] What drove $ALLT run in stock price in last couple months [30:44] What is different this time with the $ALLT pitch vs. past write-ups on VIC [34:55] Management [39:10] Is there a chance that AT&T would use the same CCAS provider as Verizon (Allot) [43:36] Shareholder mindset of the company [46:07] $ALLT valuation [48:22] Competitive landscape Today's sponsor: Fintool Fintool is ChatGPT for SEC Filings and earnings calls. Are you still doing keyword searches and going to the individual filing and using control F? That's the old way of doing things before AI. With Fintool, you can ask any question and it's going to automatically generate the best answer. So they may pull from a portion of an earnings call, or a 10k, whatever it may be and then answer your question. The best part- every portion of the answer is cited with the source document. Now- if you've tried to do any of this in ChatGPT you may know that the answers are often wrong or hallucinations. The way Fintool is able to outperform ChatGPT is their focus on the SEC filings. If you're an analyst or a portfolio manager at a hedge fund, check them out at https://fintool.com?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=yavb&utm_content=podcast280

In this episode, David Dungay hosts Paul Holden, VP of EMEA at CallTower, and Jon Arnold, Principal at J Arnold and Associates, for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of channel partner business models.With AI, cloud-to-cloud migrations, and vertical specialization taking center stage, this conversation offers actionable insights for partners looking to maximize their potential in 2025 and beyond. If you're a channel partner or tech enthusiast, this discussion is one you can't afford to miss. Get ready for an insightful discussion on the future of unified communications and contact center solutions with industry experts Paul Holden and Jon Arnold.Learn how CallTower is helping partners embrace new opportunities while staying vendor agnostic. Key takeaways include:The Channel's Evolution: Explore how UCAS and CCAS migrations are driving innovation, with cloud-to-cloud transitions offering partners a chance to refine their portfoliosDemystifying AI: Understand practical use cases, from meeting summaries to customer service automation, and learn how partners can position AI as a tool for solving real business problemsThe Power of Vertical Solutions: Discover how focusing on specific industries like hospitality, aviation, and manufacturing can differentiate offerings and combat commoditizationSecurity as a Priority: Learn why robust cybersecurity measures are critical as businesses handle more data than ever in their digital transformation journeyPacked with examples like seamless collaboration for private jet hire companies and optimizing hotel logistics, this episode is rich with actionable advice for channel partners ready to lead in a fast-evolving market.

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Gegax, from Classes of Mail. The interview discusses the treatment of City Carrier Assistants (CCAs), and the perception of CCA treatment from the East Coast. Gegax argues that CCAs are often mistreated by management and that the union does not do enough to protect them. He also discusses the importance of education and empowerment for CCAs. This comprehensive discussion gives a unique perspective toward perception of the CCA position, the union itself, and handbook provisions that receive little attention. https://fromatoarbitration.com/cca-corner/ https://fromatoarbitration.com/postal-podcasts/

1/1/24 - Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on the issues that apply to farmers, like genetics in seed, weather conditions, soil health, pest control, and the fact that farmers deserve better from congress and family farmers around the country are long overdue for economic and disaster relief amongst a volatile market. Plus, a federal judge has halted corporate transparency, and how a growth in dairy exports have hit new records. Next, we are introduced to Dwight Lingenfelter, a Senior Extension Associate in Weed Science. Dwight leads the herbicide evaluation program and provides leadership in extension-outreach activities, including publication of weed management guides and providing extension-education programming for growers, CCAs, and the agricultural service industry. Dwight's primary focus is in agronomic crops but includes applied research for major vegetable crops. The Penn State Weed Science extension-research program focuses on developing sustainable weed management practices for Pennsylvania's field and forage crop production systems. Wrapping up this week's episode of the American Family Farmer, Doug opines about the farm bill, regenerative farming practices, and questioning what farming innovations are we putting into practice to help soil and crops in the future. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Secretary of the United States Air Force Frank Kendall discusses AI's impact on modern air warfare.In this episode, we're switching things up and going to the Pentagon to bring you a special in-depth conversation on artificial intelligence in military aviation. Secretary Kendall discusses AI's evolving role in U.S. air power, collaborative combat aircraft, technology breakthroughs, and ethical concerns. This one is going to be cool!Key Takeaways:Secretary Kendall discusses the history of AI in the U.S. military and how it has helped transform Air Force operations.Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) are uncrewed aircraft flown by artificial intelligence. They are currently being tested alongside fighter jets to become loyal wingmen.The ethics of artificial intelligence in warfare remains at the forefront of AI integration. Secretary Kendall wants to ensure that the U.S. complies with the laws of war and maintains human accountability for lethal decision-making. CCA's can be both budget-friendly and help save time when testing new technologies.AI advancement aims to help the U.S. maintain technological superiority over its global adversaries.By integrating CCAs in the frontlines of combat, they could help save fighter pilot lives by taking on more risky missions or diverting enemy fire.Secretary Kendall stresses the importance of enhancing AI operations quickly while ensuring that ethics are not left behind.Resources:Secretary Frank Kendall's Bio (Air Force) Departing Air Force Secretary Will Leave Space Weaponry as a Legacy (New York Times)AI in Military Aviation (Behind the Wings PBS) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (Behind the Wings PBS)

What is Community Choice Aggregation?Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a system that allows local governments to purchase power directly from an energy supplier other than the existing utility. This means that while the existing utility continues to deliver the power, the CCA buys and generates the power itself, potentially from renewable sources. CCAs continue to pay fees to the existing utility for energy transmission and backup power.        While not required, CCAs can set ambitious climate goals that exceed state-mandated targets and drive decarbonization efforts by investing in emerging clean energy technologies. CCAs can take risks to transform their energy sources and grid in ways that traditional investor-owned utilities may be reluctant to try. When successful, CCAs can reduce electric rates for consumers and drive investment in local energy programs. But CCAs without sufficient capital may face financial and operational challenges.    CCA programs are authorized in various states, including California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Virginia. How does it work?In states with enabling legislation, local governments can create a CCA by holding public hearings and passing a law authorizing CCAs. Participation in CCAs is voluntary, with most programs having opt-out provisions. This means customers are automatically enrolled in the program unless they choose to opt out and continue receiving electricity from their current supplier. Some CCAs may have opt-in provisions, requiring customers to actively enroll in the program. Customers under CCAs continue to receive delivery and maintenance services from their existing utility and receive a single utility bill reflecting the change in electricity generation sources and prices.What are the pros and cons?Advantages of CCAs include the potential for retail electric rate reductions, the ability to shift to greener power resources quickly, local control over electricity generation aligned with local goals, expanded consumer choices, and the potential to stimulate local job creation and renewable energy development. However, there are also challenges associated with CCAs, including dependence on enabling state legislation, navigating CCA regulations and ordinances, administrative costs, consumer confusion over opt-in and opt-out clauses, and potential resistance from utilities in traditionally regulated electricity states facing new competition from CCAs.What is Central Coast Community Energy?Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is a CCA program that has procured and provided electricity to residents and businesses in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara counties in California since 2018. It is governed by board members who represent each community served by the agency.3CE recently approved a contract to build the world's largest Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility, which will provide 500 megawatts of energy storage. 3CE will reserve 200 megawatts of that capacity to help achieve its goal of serving 100% clean and renewable energy to its customers in Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara counties by 2030. The CAES technology uses underground caverns to store compressed air, which is later released to generate electricity, offering long-duration storage beyond the capabilities of lithium-ion batteries, and supporting grids reliant on intermittent renewable energy.Further ReadingEPA, Community Choice AggregationNational Renewable Energy Laboratory, Community Choice Aggregation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Impacts on Renewable Energy Markets (2019)CalCCA, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA): What is it?National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Helping Communities Reach Renewable Energy Goals (Mow 2017)Local Energy Aggregation Network (LEAN), CCA by StateMetropolitan Area Planning Council (Boston, MA), Start a Community Choice Aggregation Program (2014)National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Status and Trends in the Voluntary Market (2020 data), presentation materials (Heeter 2021)Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), 3CE to Purchase 200MW of Long Duration Energy Storage from Hydrostor (2023) For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/municipal-investment-in-clean-energy-tech-through-community-choice-aggregation-with-rob-shaw/

The ethics of deploying AI in Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), are weighed against the risks of falling behind technologically. Welcome to part 2 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 6! In this episode, Director Cray Novick and Host Tracy LaTourrette continue their conversation about AI in the military, with a specific focus on AI-piloted aircraft. Join us as we talk about how CCAs could change the air battlefield, the ethics of AI in warfare, our favorite stories from filming, and flying alongside "the most loyal wingman". This one is going to be cool!Check out the new season on PBS or at our YouTube channel beginning November 7. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!Full Season Premiere Schedule:PBSEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 7, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 14, 2024, 8:00 p.m. MT Wings' YouTube ChannelEpisode 1 - AI in Military Aviation: November 7, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 2 - Collaborative Combat Aircraft: November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 3 - The Super Guppy: November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MTEpisode 4 - Hypersonic Flight Testing: November 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m. MT

**The Tech Behind the Talk: Demystifying Contact Centre Tech with Nerys Corfield!**

We spent three days at the Air and Space Forces Association conference. What did we learn? We review the biggest airpower event of the year with John Tirpak of Air and Space Forces magazine and Dean David Deptula of the Mitchell Institute. Plus we catch up on CCAs and the F-35 with Matt Milas, President of Defense and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. And airpower headlines beyond AFA. Powered by GE!

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft promises to redefine how the U.S. Air Force flies and fights. But what is it, and how do we get from here to there? The author of a new report on CCAs, Gregory Allen, director of the Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technology at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, join us with some of the answers. And of course, we have headlines in airpower. Thanks, GE!

Listen in as Aviation Week's Robert Wall, Tony Osborne and Brian Everstine discuss their highlights from Farnborough Airshow, sharing their thoughts on GCAP, CCAs, FLRAA, tankers and more.

Episode Summary: In episode 193 of the Aerospace Advantage, Ready to Fight All Night: High-Tempo Airpower Generation, Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses  how to maximize airpower sorties with Mitchell Institute Fellow Lt Col Gary “Plugger” Glojek, and Lt Col Matthew “Doubled” Jensen, the director of the experimental operations unit responsible for advancing Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) sortie generation and employment concepts. If a conflict erupts in the Pacific, airpower capacity is going to be stretched to the limit. That's why the Air Force needs to regain a numerical edge. Sustaining high tempo operations is going to be the key to victory. CCAs promise to be a large part of manifesting this vision, but buying these new aircraft at scale is only half the solution. The Air Force also needs to assess how it can maximize the number of sorties they fly.  This demands a departure from historical fighter force generation, with a new plan assessing how to generate mass airpower at a higher tempo and with a higher acceptable level of risk. Hear important insights from two airmen who are actively in the mix working on this key challenge. Credits: Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Col Gary "Plugger" Glojek, Air Force Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Lt Col Matthew “Doubled” Jensen, EOU Director, 53 TEG/EOU Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #Rendezvous Thank you for your continued support!

Don't miss our newsletter! That's where we drop weekly knowledge bombs to help you make sense of defense! Mike hosts an exclusive episode to discuss the Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program with the 2 companies selected to build the first platforms: Anduril and General Atomics. We discuss what the companies have in common and how they both view that as one of their superpowers. We also explore the origins of the CCA program, the origins of the winning vehicle design, how the program structure is a model for innovation and more. Though they won the hardware contracts, both companies have unique software and autonomy insights, so we also discussed software as the enabler and the integration challenges of bringing these ‘loyal wingmen' into the force. While there was a ton to agree on, they also shared unique and varying perspectives—something that you can only get when you have them in a discussion together. This is an episode you don't want to miss! For those interested in #military #nationaldefense #warfare #nationalsecurity #defense #nationaldefense #tech #technology #defensetech #army #navy #airforce #sofware #startup #innovation #drones #ai #autonomy #anduril #ga-asi #airplanes #airpower #airsuperority   Links • Sign up for our ⁠amazing newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠! • Mike Benitez (LinkedIn) • Anduril • General Atomics   ---- Follow us on... • ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ • Instagram⁠ • ⁠X⁠ • ⁠Facebook⁠ • ⁠Website⁠   ---- Show Notes 00:48 CCA intro 02:00 company intros 06:01 why the push for CCAs? 07:26 exploring the CCA space 09:09 origins of the winning designs 10:16 2 for 1 - win win 11:55 software 12:43 the software part is the hardest 14:33 the shift in trust in kill chains 15:01 Skyborg 15:40 trust and blending 16:25 delegation via trust or necessity 17:53 the need to get it into operators hands 18:47 DOTMLPF-P 19:11 teaming 19:44 starting simple 20:29 starting with complexity 22:09 iteration is the pathway 22:55 CCA program structure 26:56 capability efficiency vs resiliency 28:35 groundbreaking challenges 29:04 solving system-level optimization 31:13 culture change 31:36 F-16 Auto GCAS 32:50 MAGIC CARPET 34:14 composites for scale? 38:31 the future 41:27 closing thoughts 42:43 outro

Soil health is broad term that encompasses a important topic: functional soil that can support human activities, animals, and plants. Measuring soil health can be difficult even for soil scientists, but in today's episode, Sarah Light shares some tools that growers, PCAs, and CCAs can use to judge soil health in their or their clients' orchards.Thank you to the Almond, Pistachio, Prune, and Walnut Boards of California for their kind donations. Thank you to Muriel Gordon for the music.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

Episode Summary: In episode 180 of the Aerospace Advantage, Royal Air Force Insights: Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton, Heather “Lucky” Penney and Lt Gen David Deptula, USAF (Ret.) chat with the head of the Royal Air Force. The U.S. is fortunate to have many allies are partners, but few are as close and aligned as the United Kingdom. The plans and priorities for Royal Air Force airpower and spacepower are incredibly impactful for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Topics discussed include lessons learned from Ukraine, projecting power into the Pacific, deterrence in the modern era, space as a contested domain, plus the impact of technologies like AI and CCAs. We also discuss program updates regarding types like the F-35, E-7, MQ-9B, and Tempest. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain unique insights and perspectives on one of America's most important partners. Credits: Host: Heather “Lucky” Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Lt Gen David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: ACM Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #RAF #NATO Thank you for your continued support!

CCA CPaaSAA CPaaS Special Podcast, Cloud Connections 2024 “AI is synonymous with CPaaS in how it gets deployed in the organization when it comes to anything communications related", Kevin Nethercott of the CPaaS Acceleration Alliance. This week, the Cloud Connections 2024 Conference will offer a panel labeled "Unlocking Revenue Streams: Seizing the CPaaS Advantage" and a second panel called "UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, Security: Crafting the Ultimate Collaboration Suite for Revenue Growth". CPaaS will be a major topic at the event. According to Nethercott, AI and CPaaS, go together. “They're absolutely kind of kindred spirits of a sort. It's hard to do one without the other. And we're seeing global deployments of it in front of contact centers, in front of CCAS. And so, it really is converging everything down to the user. And that's why we really like to focus on the user experience as the critical element of what this technology can be used for.” Last year, CPaaS and AI had a kind of wonder appeal. This year, we are seeing practical applications, what Nethercott describes as commercialization. In this short podcast we learn how those dots are linking up: CPaaS can be deployed to solve customer challenges, and to create revenue. Looking into these opportunities will be a big part of this week's event. Visit www.cpaasaa.com

In this episode, we learn about collections routes and collections boxes, how management is supposed to evaluate new employees/CCAs, and management's rules and guidelines for street observations.

For decades, AeroVironment has been a company that does things more than a little differently. Their CEO, Wahid Nawabi, joins us to talk about CCAs, Replicator, the new shape of airpower, and where his company fits in. And of course, we have headlines. Powered by GE!

Episode Summary: In Episode 162 of the Aerospace Advantage, Airpower and Spacepower Predictions for 2024: The Rendezvous, Mitchell Institute's John “Slick” Baum chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest defense developments in the beltway and the broader national security community. We're off to a new year, so we've gathered members of the team to discuss topics we should be tracking in 2024. What should we expect from Congress—especially when it comes to the ongoing continuing resolution? Will more funding be approved for Ukraine? How will The Hill react to the Department of the Air Force's proposed reorganization? We also explore spacepower trends—there's a lot in play as adversaries continue to press hard on orbit. The team assesses China and considers what's going to drive their decision-making calculus in 2024.  We also identifying technologies we should track in 2024. What is going to happen with CCAs, the B-21, NGAD, the F-35, and GBSD? We also discuss how the Department of the Air Force should seek to strike a balance between near-term priorities and long-term imperatives—recapitalization, personnel issues, concepts of operation, and high-demand, low-density mission areas. There's a lot in this episode that you are going to want to know. Credits: Host: John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Douglas Birkey, Executive Director, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Charles Galbreath, Senior Fellow for Spacepower Studies, The Mitchell Institute Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Guest: J. Michael Dahm, Senior Resident Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Todd “Sledge” Harmer, Senior Vice President, American Defense International Guest: Anthony “Lazer” Lazarski, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #rendezvous #2024 Thank you for your continued support!

Episode Summary: In Episode 159 of the Aerospace Advantage, CCAs and Disruptive Air Warfare: The Future Vector, John Baum chats with Mark Gunzinger, Mike Dahm, and Mark Gunzinger of the Mitchell Institute about the potential for collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to increase the lethality, survivability, and capacity of the Air Force's air superiority forces for operations in highly contested environments. Projecting decisive military power has long relied on the Air Force's ability to achieve air superiority. This is an increasingly critical requirement given the advanced air and missile defense threats that now exist in the Pacific. This core warfighting requirement is now at risk given the diminished size and advanced age of the Air Force's air superiority aircraft inventory. This episode explores air superiority mission requirements in a Pacific scenario and the potential for a family of crewed CCAs operating cooperatively with 5th and 6th generation combat aircraft to disrupt China's counterair operations and achieve the degree of air superiority needed for all joint force operations to succeed. Credits: Host: John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Maj Gen Larry Stutzriem, USAF (Ret.), Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Mark Gunzinger, Director of Future Concepts and Capability Assessments, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: J. Michael Dahm, Senior Resident Fellow for Aerospace and China Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CCA #autonomy #China Thank you for your continued support!

Have you ever pondered why some trainers flourish in the corporate environment while others flounder? Grab a front-row seat as we explore this intriguing conundrum with Carlos, a top-notch personal trainer at Equinox. This lively conversation features an inside look at his journey from finance to fitness, revealing the resilience and adaptability that enabled him to navigate the culture shock of transitioning to the corporate environment.Carlos lets us in on his unique training style, featuring four CCAs instead of the conventional three, and dishes out an effective fat loss program designed for a female client. His insightful anecdotes, including a hilarious account about his initial attempt at spotting in the gym, are guaranteed to keep you both enlightened and entertained. With a focus on the value of trainer engagement and the importance of certification, Carlos shares why he chose Show Up Fitness over Nassim for his certification, providing valuable insights for anyone considering a similar path.But this chat with Carlos isn't just about individual journeys; it delves into the broader scope of the fitness industry. We delve into the pressing need for more structure and guidelines in the sector, the complexities of regulation and business, and the crucial role of education in carving out a successful career as a trainer. The episode culminates with a frank discussion on managing various challenges in the field, from handling injuries to dealing with sensitive issues like body odor. So gear up for an enlightening ride as we unveil the secrets of the fitness industry with an insider's perspective. Tune in, and you're sure to come away with valuable insights and a few chuckles too!Want to ask us a question? Email email info@showupfitness.com with the subject line PODCAST QUESTION to get your question answered live on the show! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showupfitnessinternship/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@showupfitnessinternshipWebsite: https://www.showupfitness.com/Become a Personal Trainer Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Personal-Trainer-Successful/dp/B08WS992F8Show Up Fitness Internship & CPT: https://online.showupfitness.com/pages/online-show-up?utm_term=show%20up%20fitnessNASM study guide: ...

Mike hosts Air Force Colonel Don “Stryker” Haley to talk about how the US military predicts the future. Learn about how future concepts are created and war-gamed, and how that determines which technology should be prioritized for development to solve the right problems. ----Links* Sign up for our amazing newsletter https://www.themerge.co * Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/the_merge * Don “Stryker” Haley on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-stryker-haley/----Follow us on...* Instagram https://www.instagram.com/merge_newsletter * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themergenews * Twitter https://twitter.com/MergeNewsletter * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/themerge * Website https://www.themerge.co ----Show Notes(00:44) intro(04:32) setting the stage(09:16) 2018 NDS(12:06) JWC 1.0(16:10) what wargames are for (19:20) JWC 2.0 and Integrated Deterrence(19:40) 4 functional battles – CJADC2 (23:17) JWC 3.0(24:04) the problem with near-term wargaming(26:27) Top Secret(28:13) who looks at the future(31:36) wargaming(32:19) white/blue/red teams(40:59) what operators get wrong(45:10) a blitz may be a mistake(47:30) Globally Integrated Wargames (GIWG)(48:33) lots of secrets(54:01) learning no one's in charge(57:17) what happens after wargaming(1:00:46) the budgeting realities(1:02:36) Agile Combat Employment (ACE)(1:08:34) cruise missiles from cargo planes(1:15:12) AI-powered drones (CCAs)(1:19:13) outro----#wargame, #wargames #airforcefutures #jointwarfighting #airforce #militaryplanning #militarytechnology #china #CCA #rapiddragon #collaborativecombataircraft #nationalsecurity #drones #cruisemissile #military #usmilitary #pentagon# strategy #technology #mil tech #military tech #airforce #air force #army #navy # marine corps #secrets