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In this episode, Dr. Brandon Crawford, Functional Neurologist and Co-Founder of 528 Innovations, shares how his team is advancing laser and light therapy through proprietary technology and clinical innovation. Dr. Crawford discusses the merging of photomedicine with regenerative medicine, his Catalyst Method for optimizing neurophysiology, and his philosophy of “never accept never” in patient care and leadership.

Don sits down with Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Co-Founder and CEO of Chapter, a company dedicated to helping Americans make sense of one of the country's most complicated systems...Medicare. They discuss how Chapter's innovative platform is simplifying the process, empowering people to find the coverage that's right for them, and making healthcare decisions less confusing and more transparent. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 212-931-0855 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/don DISCLAIMER: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Average potential savings are based on realized premium, co-pay, and out of pocket savings estimates self-reported by consumers that worked with Chapter Advisory LLC to enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and/or Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The average is limited to consumers that chose to self-report. Savings information is subject to periodic updates and corrections. There is no guarantee of savings and any savings may vary by policy type, state, or other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we speak with Yossi Barishev - one of the most watched founders in cybersecurity today. He's led security operations and innovation at Sygnia and Fireblocks, advised Fortune 500s, and now, he's building a stealth-mode venture focused on rethinking identity and trust in the age of AI. He's been recognized by outlets like Business Insider, NYTech Media, and NewsBlaze as a leader shaping the future of cybersecurity. This episode is about uncertainty, self-trust, and building the internal tools to lead through volatility. In this conversation, we explore: The trap of seeking external validation. Early on, Yossi found himself chasing reassurance from more experienced founders - until he realized that the same validation could shake him when things got hard. “If you trust this external validation too much, whenever some negative signal comes in, it shakes you.” Learning to trust your internal compass. With time, his confidence shifted inward “There's literally zero way to predict what the hell this journey throws at you… I just believed in my ability to be able to deal with it.” The power of throwing yourself into deep water His biggest moments of growth came when everything was uncertain - and the only path was forward. “The times where I usually flourish the most - it's when my back is against the wall.” Introducing chaos - on your own terms. Rather than waiting for life to disrupt him, Yossi learned to lean into difficult, high-stakes situations. “If you're able to introduce chaos in a controlled manner, it teaches you a lot more.” Becoming the Swiss Army knife. Yossi chose adaptability over specialization, learning how to show up confidently in any scenario. “Honestly- just throw me in the Bronx with no cash and no clothes. I'll work it out.” Comparing yourself to others - and what to do with that. He reflects honestly on the emotional weight of watching peers raise money and start companies first. “What did they have that I lack?” Using doubt as fuel. Naysayers weren't discouragement - they were motivation. “Even if I don't have the answers right now, I believe in my ability to find them… I was like, I'm going to show you that you're wrong.” How he thinks about advice and mentorship. Advice, he says, is always a mix of data and subjective perspective - and the most useful mentors are those who've failed often. “Every single advisor I have is someone who made more mistakes than right decisions.” This episode is for anyone navigating self-doubt, forging a nonlinear path, or learning to lead without a blueprint.

امیر سیدی، هم‌بنیان‌گذار و مدیرعامل استارتاپ Sagehood، از فعالان نوآور در حوزه فین‌تک و بازارهای مالی است.در این گفتگو، به چالش‌های بازار سرمایه، نقش فناوری در تصمیم‌گیری‌های مالی و چشم‌انداز Sagehood می‌پردازیم؛ پلتفرمی که چه برای سرمایه‌گذاران فعال، چه آنهایی که ترجیح می‌دهند کار را به هوش مصنوعی بسپارند، یا دوست دارند ترکیبی از هوش مصنوعی + مشاوره تخصصی استفاده کنند، راهکار ارائه می‌دهد00:00:00 مقدمه و معرفی امیر سیدی 00:03:45 مسیر شکل‌گیری Sagehood و ایده اولیه 00:08:20 فین‌تک و نیاز به شخصی‌سازی در سرمایه‌گذاری 00:14:50 نقش هوش مصنوعی در تصمیم‌گیری مالی 00:20:10 تعادل بین انسان و الگوریتم در مدیریت سرمایه 00:26:30 چالش‌های نوآوری و اعتماد در حوزه مالی 00:32:00 آینده سرمایه‌گذاری و چشم‌انداز Sagehood Amir Seydi, co-founder and CEO of the fintech startup **Sagehood**, is one of the leading innovators in the world of financial technology and capital markets.In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of the investment landscape, the role of technology in financial decision-making, and the vision behind Sagehood — a platform designed to guide investors of all kinds, whether they prefer to manage their own portfolios, rely on AI, or combine artificial intelligence with expert human advice.

Listen in as we talk tech, AI, and data as a tool in the fight for immigrant rights.In this episode, I'm joined by Bartlomiej Skorupa, Co-Founder & COO of Mobile Pathways, a tech nonprofit using AI and mobile data tools to support immigrants navigating the U.S. court system.Bartlomiej's story - from fleeing communism in Poland, to burning out in corporate America, to almost losing his vision in Madagascar, and eventually building a mission-led tech platform - is proof that purpose and impact are not linear. They're shaped through life experience and our values.Together, we unpack:

At the Crexendo UGM, Amit (Bodhi) Bijlani, Co-Founder and CEO of Voxtell AI, joined Technology Reseller News Publisher Doug Green to discuss how his company is reshaping the way service providers deploy conversational AI. Fresh off the CodeFest stage, Bijlani announced the launch of Voxtell AI's NetSapiens plugin—a light, embedded version of the company's full-featured voice AI assistant platform that integrates directly into the NetSapiens customer portal. “Our goal was to make AI accessible to every NetSapiens partner,” Bijlani said. “Now they can resell AI assistants to their customers without leaving the portal—they don't need another login or platform.” Voxtell AI's solution enables inbound and outbound AI calling, two-way SMS, knowledge base integration, lead scoring, data extraction, and recording and transcription—all within a fully white-labeled, reseller-ready environment. The company's new plugin uses NetSapiens single sign-on for frictionless access, allowing MSPs and partners to deploy AI assistants in under a day, while end users can train and launch their assistants in just minutes using existing web or Google Business data. Bijlani explained that the product evolved from analyzing Voxtell's own CDR data and identifying missed opportunities in after-hours and weekend calls. That insight led to a year-and-a-half development effort culminating in a scalable, omnichannel AI assistant platform that's both simple to deploy and deeply customizable. “We're giving service providers a fast, sticky way to add AI value to every account,” Bijlani noted, emphasizing that the solution integrates easily with CRMs and third-party apps through its MCP server. Whether connecting to Salesforce, HubSpot, or industry-specific systems like Open Dental, partners can extend automation and customer engagement without heavy development. For NetSapiens partners, this means new revenue, tighter customer relationships, and faster entry into the AI economy—all without leaving the familiar NetSapiens ecosystem. Learn more: voxtell.ai

Live from the annual espnW Women + Sports Summit, Sarah is joined by Ilana Kloss, CEO of Billie Jean King enterprises, Kara Nortman, Managing Partner of Monarch Collective and Co-Founder of Angel City FC, and Fielding Jamieson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Tipt Ventures. The quartet gathered to discuss investing in women’s sports, the challenges of being in the business of sport, and the importance of making room at the table. Plus, planned chaos, the status quo is nearly upon us, and winter is coming. SHOW NOTES: Read Ben Pickman’s story for The Athletic about what to expect if the CBA deadline passes here The full class of inductees to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is here A guide to NWSL decision day is here Listen to the full conversation between Malaika Andrews and Ilona Maher here Watch Fish’s full response to Elizabeth Eddy here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daksh Gupta is the Co-founder and CEO of Greptile, the AI code reviewer that understands your entire code base.Greptile just closed a $25M Series A led by Eric Vishria at Benchmark, and we get into their long and winding journey to build one of the fastest growing AI companies.Thanks to Suds at SF1 for helping brainstorm topics for the conversation.Thank you to Numeral and Hanover Park for sponsoring this episode.Numeral: The end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance. Try it here: https://bit.ly/NumeralThePeelHanover Park: Modern, AI-native fund admin at https://www.hanoverpark.com/TurnerTimestamps:(3:15) Evolution of AI coding + code review(11:23) Coding will never be fully automated(18:07) Why you need a separate code reviewer(24:34) How eng teams adopting AI is changing(27:37) Why LLM costs will come down(31:54) Pricing AI products(35:27) Getting your team to adopt AI(38:17) How Daksh started the 996 discourse(42:10) Recruiting is a funnel, open roles are a product(49:19) Making an energy drink for programmers(51:19) Brainstorming marketing stunts(57:22) Don't do hype marketing too early(59:41) Starting a band, hitting #14 on Spotify(1:06:35) Evolution of the startup meta(1:12:39) Starting Greptile in class at Georgia Tech(1:19:18) Moving to SF, getting into YC(1:23:44) Pivoting from codebase chat to code review(1:27:09) Crazy growth and mimetic desire(1:29:47) Pricing AI software(1:34:44) How to market developer tools(1:39:46) Greptile's fundraising journey(1:42:57) Why YC is worth the 7% dilution(1:46:39) Treat fundraising like datingReferencedGreptile: https://www.greptile.com/Careers at Greptile: https://www.greptile.com/careersMonetizing Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867Greptile Work Culture: https://www.greptile.com/blog/work-cultureEpisode with Adit @ Reducto: https://youtu.be/h98dLRJFHMMFollow DakshTwitter: https://x.com/dakshgupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dakshg/Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Episode SummaryExecutive Director and co‑founder of SFCM's Roots, Jazz & American Music (RJAM) program, Jason Hainsworth, joins Steve to talk about how the Side‑By‑Side model turns the Joe Henderson Lab into a working classroom. We explore mentorship in real time, why original student music matters, and what audiences can expect from RJAM's *Side‑By‑Side: New Visions* performance at the Lab.GuestJason Hainsworth — Executive Director & Co‑Founder, RJAM (San Francisco Conservatory of Music)What You'll Hear·      How RJAM prepares young improvisers for a professional life on and off the bandstand.·      How the SFCM–SFJAZZ partnership gives students meaningful access to world‑class artists and stages.·      What the *Side‑By‑Side* format looks like on stage: mixed student–faculty ensembles, quick turnarounds, and plenty of room for improvisation.·      Two original student works discussed on the show: “Rebecca” by Xitlalli Estrella and “Warlike” by Alan Jones.·      Where and when to catch free SFCM concerts across the academic year.Suggested Timestamps (approx.)·      00:00  | Intro and episode setup·      01:10  | What RJAM offers promising students·      05:30  | SFCM × SFJAZZ partnership and Lab culture·      10:10  | Inside the *Side‑By‑Side* format·      14:00  | Student track spotlight: “Rebecca” (Xitlalli Estrella)·      18:30  | Student track spotlight: “Warlike” (Alan Jones)·      23:00  | SFCM concerts open to the public·      26:00  | What to expect on show night·      27:30  | Closing thoughtsPull Quote“Performing alongside mentors is unmatched for learning— from preparing rehearsals to shaping ideas with the band you're in.” — Jason Hainsworth.Music NotesIf excerpts of “Rebecca” (Xitlalli Estrella) and “Warlike” (Alan Jones) are used, they appear courtesy of the artists and the RJAM program. All rights are reserved by the respective creators.Links & InfoTickets: RJAM *Side‑By‑Side: New Visions* — Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m., Joe Henderson Lab, SFJAZZ Center.https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/rjam-side-by-side-new-visions/Venue NotesJoe Henderson Lab is located within the SFJAZZ Center (San Francisco). Please check the ticket page for updated door times and policies.More from SFCMRJAM and SFCM present hundreds of concerts during the academic year—many free and open to the public—including chamber music, jazz combos, and student recitals across SFCM venues.CreditsHost & Producer: Steve RobyShow: Backstage Bay Area — your all‑access pass to the local music scene.Interview guest: Jason HainsworthProduction: BackstageBayArea.comEnjoying the show?Follow and rate Backstage Bay Area on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Share this episode with a friend and help support live music in the Bay Area.

Recorded live in person at Hopson Grace in Toronto, this inspiring episode of The Voice of Retail features host Michael LeBlanc sitting down with two leaders who are shaping the intersection of craftsmanship, culture, and commerce: Martha McKimm, Co-Founder of Hopson Grace, and Shelley Simpson, Founder of Mud Australia. Together, they unpack the art and business of building brands that thrive through authenticity, storytelling, and a deep commitment to quality.Martha shares the journey behind Hopson Grace, the Toronto-based home and design retailer she co-founded with Andrea Hopson after successful careers in luxury and PR. Born from a shared love of entertaining and a vision to bring unique, well-crafted products to Canadian homes, Hopson Grace has grown into a destination for design lovers seeking timeless pieces and meaningful experiences. As the brand celebrates its 10th anniversary, Martha reflects on how independent retailers can succeed by leaning into differentiation, community, and storytelling, rather than competing on scale or price.A key highlight is Hopson Grace's expansion to DuPont Street, transforming the brand into a design destination and event hub where retail, hospitality, and culture merge. Martha also introduces The Registry—a new sister brand launching soon at TheRegistry.ca—which modernizes the traditional wedding registry with premium products, group gifting, and travel experiences for couples who want personalization and purpose in their choices.Joining the conversation from Sydney, Shelley Simpson shares the 30-year evolution of Mud Australia, a global ceramics brand renowned for its handmade porcelain, design integrity, and sustainable craftsmanship. She discusses how her creative philosophy—“making nice things for nice people in lovely places”—continues to drive the company's ethos. From humble beginnings in a backyard studio to 14 stores worldwide, Shelley explains how Mud has built a loyal following through word-of-mouth marketing, enduring design, and a belief that imperfection and human touch add value.Together, Martha and Shelley explore the importance of collaboration and storytelling in connecting with customers across continents. They unpack the philosophy of “value equals values”, the growing appreciation for local and transparent production, and why today's consumers buy the story before they buy the product. The episode offers a masterclass for independent retailers and design entrepreneurs alike—rooted in passion, persistence, and purpose.Whether you're an indie retailer, design lover, or entrepreneur, this episode of The Voice of Retail delivers inspiration and actionable insights on how authenticity, artistry, and innovation can redefine success in modern retail. The Voice of Retail podcast is presented by Hale, a performance marketing partner trusted by brands like ASICS, Saje, and Orangetheory to scale with focus and impact. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode, Khalil Radi (Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Buy Food with Plastic) discusses together with Nolwenn Deparpe und Naila Malemusa from the Bergos Philanthropy Team how empowering locals to leaders is a key success factor for sustainable impact, and explores how trust and shared responsibility have shaped both his approach to leading and the evolution of Buy Food with Plastic.More about Buy Food with Plastic here.DISCLAIMER This publication is for information- and marketing purposes only. The provided information is not legally binding and neither constitutes a financial analysis, nor an offer for investment-transactions or an investment advice and does not substitute any legal, tax or financial advice. Bergos AG does not accept any liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information. Bergos AG excludes any liability for the realisation of forecasts or other statements contained in the publication. The reproduction in part or in full without prior written permission of Bergos is not permitted.

Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Jonny Plein, Co-Founder of YASO, all about the huge opportunity for Western brands wanting to enter the Chinese market, the importance of building a strong Co-Founder relationship and winning the Top Performing Team award at the Hustle Awards 2025. 

It's Emmajority Thursday on the Majority Report On Today's Program: As Republicans at the Federal and State level refuse to use existing reserves to fund SNAP benefits tens of millions of Americans stand to lose their benefits. The GOP is using hunger as tool for negotiations. Mexican journalist, staff writer and podcast co-host at Venezuelanlysis, Jose Luis Granados Ceja joins Emma to provide updates and insight on America's imperialist activity in Central and South America. Co-Founders of Pal Humanity, a nonprofit organization providing critical medical care and humanitarian aid to Palestinians in need, Dr. Nagham Abu Halima & Dr. Nour Abu Halima join the program from Northern Gaza to discuss their work and to provide updates on the situation in Gaza. In the Fun Half: Matt Binder and Brandon Sutton join the show. Candace Owens is back to posting about Charlie Kirk after a two-week break. We take a look at more ICE abuses and atrocities including two officers breaking the ribs of a 67-year-old man who was just trying to get home from a run and a woman who is still incarcerated with no charges, arrested for not having her social security number memorized. An ICE agent gets pulled over for drunk driving and goes on a racist tirade against the arresting officers. JD Vance continues his media tour to spread nazi propaganda. As Tom Homan announces that ICE and CBP will be tripling down on cities like NYC, Chuck Schumer refuses to endorses Zohran Mamdani. All that and more The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: NAKEDWINES: That's $100 off your first six bottles at NakedWines.com/MAJORITY and use the code AND password MAJORITY for six bottles of wine for $39.99. ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MAJORITY at OneSkin ZOCDOC: Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at Babbel.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

You know that feeling when events seem like a gamble and AI looks like it might replace the whole point of showing up? Here's the twist: showing up still wins. In this candid chat, Jay Schwedelson digs in with Alon Alroy on why micro events punch above their weight, how to make big conferences actually pay off, and what it takes to challenge a giant without a giant's budget.ㅤFollow Alon Alroy on LinkedIn, follow Bizzabo on LinkedIn, and visit Bizzabo.com to explore their event platform and resources. You can also check out Bizzabo's upcoming webinar on micro events—details available on their site or by messaging Alon directly.ㅤBest Moments:(01:28) From Air Force and an Airbnb-style idea to finding the real pain in events(04:53) AI raises digital noise but live events hit an all-time high for connection(08:00) Micro events that work cost 10k to 14k and get cheaper when you split with 3 to 4 partners(10:20) The booth isn't the strategy pre-during-post activation and same-day follow-up win ROI(15:00) Challenger playbook move fast a virtual launch in March 2020 vs incumbents months later(15:45) Busy vs Venti campaign speak directly to competitor pain and make it unforgettableㅤCheck out our 100% FREE + VIRTUAL EVENTS! ->Guru Conference - The World's Largest Virtual EMAIL MARKETING Conference - Nov 6-7!Register here: www.GuruConference.comㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤMASSIVE thank you to our Sponsor, Marigold!!Email chaos across campuses, branches, or chapters? Emma by Marigold lets HQ keep control while local teams send on-brand, on-time messages with ease.Podcast & GURU listeners: 50 % off your first 3 months with an annual plan (new customers, 10 k-contact minimum, terms apply).Claim your offer now at jayschwedelson.com/emma

Most people are settled by 40. Carrie Gross was just getting started. With four kids at home and a solid career, her decision to start a new business seemed like a risky choice. But her vision was stronger than the fear. This week on SUPERWOMEN, I chatted with the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare about her pivot from fashion to beauty. She shares how she and her dermatologist husband launched the brand with one product—their now-iconic peel pads. We talk about what it's like to pursue your passion later in life, how to stay married while running a business together, and what it means to grow without burning out. Carrie opens up about early failures, trusting her gut, and staying focused on what really matters. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Carrie Gross, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare (03:21) The elevator encounter that changed her life (06:29) How Dr. Dennis Gross' Peel Pads took off (11:07) Building a marriage and a business that lasts (15:51) The Sex and the City controversy (17:25) The 2008 crash that led to a brand rebirth (18:39) Selling the company and learning to let go (24:01) Innovating without chasing trends (26:02) Lessons from failure and being too early (27:14) Balancing ambition, motherhood, and slowing down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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340: You Should Be Moving at the Speed of Relationships (Will Acuff)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their ongoing support of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.How can you build stronger community impact without burning out or losing sight of your mission? In episode #340 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Will Acuff, Co-Founder of Corner to Corner in Nashville, Tennessee, shares how relationship-driven leadership has fueled his organization's growth and sustained its mission.Will explains why authentic connection - not control - is the key to lasting impact. He discusses the importance of leading with empathy, setting boundaries that protect your energy, and prioritizing community trust over quick wins. His insights offer practical tools to deepen relationships, strengthen organizational culture, and build a team that moves together with purpose. If you're striving to scale your nonprofit while staying grounded in your values, this conversation will help you lead with authenticity, humility, and resilience.ABOUT WILLWill Acuff is the Co-Founder of Corner to Corner, a Nashville-based nonprofit that equips neighbors with the tools and relationships they need to thrive. Under his leadership, Corner to Corner has grown into a nationally recognized organization known for its entrepreneurship programs, youth education initiatives, and storytelling platforms that celebrate community success. Guided by his belief that relationships drive sustainable change, Will has dedicated his career to creating pathways to opportunity for underserved communities. Through innovative programs like The Academy - which has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs launch and grow local businesses - he continues to prove that lasting impact begins with trust and collaboration. Will is a frequent speaker on leadership, faith, and social innovation, and his approach has inspired nonprofit leaders nationwide to “move at the speed of relationships.”EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESNo Elevator to Everest by Will Acuff — AmazonLearn more about Corner to Corner at cornertocorner.orgReady for your next leadership opportunity? Visit Armstrong McGuire & AssociatesExplore the Mastermind Leadership Development Program, now accepting applications for 2026

Next week, California will hold a major election on Tuesday, November 4, amid heightened cyber risk and increased exposure to potential attacks. With the ongoing government shutdown and reduced grant funding for local counties overseeing the elections, vulnerabilities are growing. Sanny Liao, Co-Founder and CTO of Fable Security, joins to discuss the biggest cyber threats to this election, how attackers could exploit phishing or other tactics to gain access, and where counties should focus training to detect and prevent malicious activity. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney.  Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ members on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N2K CyberWire's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠ covers the U.S. Department of Energy's $1 billion partnership with AMD to build two supercomputers, Lux and Discovery, aimed at fusion energy, cancer research, and national security. Lux, using AMD's MI355X AI chips, will come online in six months and deliver three times the AI capacity of current supercomputers. Discovery, built with AMD's MI430 chips, is expected to be operational by 2029, highlighting a major DOE-private industry collaboration to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Curious about the details? Head over to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caveat Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠caveat@thecyberwire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The number one driver of small to medium sized businesses not making it is cash flow problems. It's not that they're not profitable. This is the big thing with net cash that most people don't realize, is that you can run a profitable business and run out of money." -Tommy Vincent In this spotlight episode, Tommy Vincent, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Hub Analytics, returns to share how bookkeepers can confidently step into advisory by focusing on just 3 key metrics. He explains how to measure, track, and present them to clients in a way that builds trust and drives business growth. In this interview, you'll learn: The 3 metrics every bookkeeper should track Why consistency matters more than dozens of KPIs How net equity shows a business owner's true wealth To learn more about Hub Analytics, click here. Connect with Tommy on LinkedIn. Time Stamp 00:00 – Introducing 3 Key Metrics 02:16 – Why bookkeepers are well-positioned to deliver advisory services 03:59 – Why less is more with KPIs for small business clients 04:54 – The three core metrics 06:33 – Breaking down net operating income & what it reveals 07:50 – Industry nuances & why measuring consistently matters 09:30 – Using consistent monthly tracking to spot improvement 12:20 – Net equity explained 14:27 – Why 78% of a business owner's net worth is tied to their business 16:04 – Loans, distributions & reinvestment 20:54 – Why profitable businesses still fail without cash 23:10 – Healthcare & construction industries & cashflow gaps 25:59 – Watching DSO & DPO to avoid cash crunches 27:21 – How bookkeepers can differentiate by tracking just 3 KPIs 28:29 – How to package advisory 30:55 – Why most existing clients won't pay more 33:18 – Advisory is best suited for businesses over $1M revenue 34:56 – How Hub Analytics supports bookkeepers with AI-driven reporting

Zach Strickland of Freightonomics sits down with two expert guests: Henry Byers, Director of Pricing at KCH Transportation, and Jared Flinn, Co-Founder and Operating Partner at BulkLoads, to dissect the diverging paths of the freight market and the red-hot bulk market.The conversation covers critical dynamics impacting the industry, including: Dry Van/Reefer Volatility: Henry Byers discusses the choppy, frothy conditions and upward pressure on spot rates in the domestic truckload market, pointing to unexpected pockets like Indianapolis ripping and volatility in long-haul segments like Ontario, California to Chicago. The Booming Bulk Market: Jared Flinn notes that the bulk market, particularly in agriculture, is experiencing all-time highs and operating completely opposite to the dry van/reefer sector. He shares that the bulk market is insulated, more regional, and a "great place to live right now" for carriers. Trade War Impact: The experts explore how the trade war, including the lack of China buying US soybeans, has affected both domestic supply chains and the containerized freight epicenter of Southern California. 2026 Outlook & Hot Takes: The guests wrap up with their predictions for the coming year, with a bullish outlook for the bulk market and a forecast for continued volatility and upward rate pressure in the truckload sector. Don't miss this deep dive into the current freight environment and what to watch out for in 2026! Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

⬥GUEST⬥Eric O'Neill, Keynote Speaker, Cybersecurity Expert, Spy Hunter, Bestselling Author. Attorney | On Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-m-oneill/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥In this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin reconnects with Eric O'Neill, National Security Strategist at NeXasure and former FBI counterintelligence operative. Together, they explore how cybercrime has matured into a global economy—and why organizations of every size must learn to compete, not just defend.O'Neill draws from decades of undercover work and corporate investigation to reveal that cybercriminals now operate like modern businesses: they innovate, specialize, and scale. The difference? Their product is your data. He argues that resilience—not prevention—is the true marker of readiness. Companies can't assume they're too small or too obscure to be targeted. “It's just a matter of numbers,” he says. “At some point, you will get struck. You need to be able to take the punch and keep moving.”The discussion covers the practical realities facing small and midsize businesses: limited budgets, fragmented tools, and misplaced confidence. O'Neill explains why so many organizations over-invest in overlapping technologies while under-investing in strategy. His firm helps clients identify these inefficiencies and replace tool sprawl with coordinated defense.Preparation, O'Neill says, should follow his PAID methodology—Prepare, Assess, Investigate, Decide. The goal is to plan ahead, detect fast, and act decisively. Those that do not prepare spend ten times more responding after an incident than they would have spent preventing it.Martin and O'Neill also examine how storytelling bridges the gap between security teams and executive boards. Using relatable analogies—like house fires and insurance—O'Neill makes cybersecurity human. His message is simple: security is not a technical decision; it's a business one.Listen to hear how the business of cybercrime mirrors legitimate enterprise—and why understanding that truth might be your best defense.⬥RESOURCES⬥Book: Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime by Eric O'Neill – Book linkBook: Gray Day by Eric O'Neill – Book linkFree, Weekly Newsletter: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.netPodcast: Former FBI Spy Hunter Eric O'Neill Explains How Cybercriminals Use Espionage techniques to Attack Us: https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/episodes/new-book-spies-lies-and-cyber-crime-former-fbi-spy-hunter-eric-oneill-explains-how-cybercriminals-use-espionage-techniques-to-attack-us-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

This week I'm joined by Lori Woodley-Langendorff, Co-Founder of All It Takes, author of SEL Muscle Mastery (& mother to Shailene Woodley!) —to unpack how social-emotional literacy moves us from autopilot to intentional living. We explore why self-regulation is the foundation of resilience, how to teach SEL as a practice, and what smartphones and AI are doing to our capacity for connection and critical thinking. Lori shares a grounded definition of happiness as a calm inner safety that persists despite chaos.

To defend like a human, you first have to think like a hacker. In this episode, Ron Eddings sits down with Chris Dale, Co-Founder and Chief Hacking Officer at River Security, to explore the human side of hacking, where curiosity, persistence, and vigilance meet defense. Chris shares how the traditional idea of penetration testing has evolved into a continuous journey of discovery, and why reconnaissance and storytelling are critical tools for modern defenders. From real-world breach stories to lessons on trust and responsibility, this episode reveals how thinking like a hacker, and acting like a human can transform the way we approach cybersecurity.   Impactful Moments 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - The shocking discovery of 266,000 exposed systems 03:30 - Why even trusted systems can become attack points 05:00 - Meet Chris Dale: hacker, educator, and human defender 07:30 - The truth about pen testing and real-world attacks 10:00 - Mapping your digital footprint, what most companies miss 13:00 - How continuous vigilance changes everything 16:00 - The hacker mindset vs. compliance checklists 18:00 - When hacking helps: becoming a company's “criminal best friend” 21:00 - Storytime: hacking Sketchers and getting free shoes 24:00 - The journalist hack that exposed a bigger issue 28:00 - Building trust through transparency in cybersecurity 31:00 - Lessons from hacking, teaching, and staying human   Links: Connect with our Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisad/ Read the Tech Radar article here: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/f5-breach-fallout-over-266-000-instances-exposed-to-remote-attacks Check out our upcoming events: https://www.hackervalley.com/livestreams Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/      

There's no such thing as a perfect path in ballet, and few people know that better than Francis Veyette, Co-Founder of the Veyette Virtual Ballet School. In this episode of #NoThirds, Fran talks about the ups and downs of a dance career, how setbacks can create unexpected growth, and why parental support and trust are critical along the way. He also explains how dancers can better navigate feedback, understand company dynamics, and use peer networks to stay informed. It's a candid look at the messy, unpredictable reality of building a career in ballet, and how to make the most of it. Interested in working with Fran at Veyette Virtual Ballet School? Check out our Back to Dance Guide for an exclusive discount. Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

Larry Namer is an American entertainment entrepreneur, television visionary, and media innovator best known as the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Namer began his career as a cable TV engineer before moving into programming and business leadership roles across the industry. In 1990, he and his partner developed the idea for what became E!—a 24-hour network focused on Hollywood, pop culture, and entertainment news. The network grew into a global brand that forever changed how audiences consume celebrity and entertainment coverage. Following E!, Namer continued launching and consulting for media ventures worldwide. He co-founded Metan Global Entertainment Group, which specializes in developing Western-style content for Asian markets, including China. Throughout his career, he has remained a key figure in shaping entertainment media around the world. Namer is widely regarded for his pioneering vision, strategic media insights, and for helping bridge international entertainment markets in today's global content economy. Doug Hess talks to him about all of that! Forgotten Hollywood is on Facebook and the books are on Amazon.com

Zach Strickland of Freightonomics sits down with two expert guests: Henry Byers, Director of Pricing at KCH Transportation, and Jared Flinn, Co-Founder and Operating Partner at BulkLoads, to dissect the diverging paths of the freight market and the red-hot bulk market.The conversation covers critical dynamics impacting the industry, including: Dry Van/Reefer Volatility: Henry Byers discusses the choppy, frothy conditions and upward pressure on spot rates in the domestic truckload market, pointing to unexpected pockets like Indianapolis ripping and volatility in long-haul segments like Ontario, California to Chicago. The Booming Bulk Market: Jared Flinn notes that the bulk market, particularly in agriculture, is experiencing all-time highs and operating completely opposite to the dry van/reefer sector. He shares that the bulk market is insulated, more regional, and a "great place to live right now" for carriers. Trade War Impact: The experts explore how the trade war, including the lack of China buying US soybeans, has affected both domestic supply chains and the containerized freight epicenter of Southern California. 2026 Outlook & Hot Takes: The guests wrap up with their predictions for the coming year, with a bullish outlook for the bulk market and a forecast for continued volatility and upward rate pressure in the truckload sector. Don't miss this deep dive into the current freight environment and what to watch out for in 2026! Follow the Freightonomics Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dots Oyebolu talks with Steffen Hedebrandt, CMO and Co-Founder of Dreamdata. Steffen shares his insights on building a revenue-driven marketing culture and how B2B teams can use data to align marketing activities with business outcomes. He discusses why attribution should focus on impact, the balance between experimentation and scaling, and how lean go-to-market teams can operate efficiently while maintaining creativity.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.04:17 When using a lot of channels, ensure their revenue is being measured.09:02 Ongoing experimentation complements proven tactics to sustain consistent growth.10:55 Conventional analytics tools often miss complex, multi-stakeholder B2B journeys.15:20 Setting clear capacity limits helps go-to-market teams maintain operational quality.18:41 Lean and resourceful marketing practices encourage creativity and improve efficiency.20:12 Every marketing initiative is assessed by its cost and potential to generate positive ROI.26:33 Measuring contribution to revenue is more effective than over-focusing on attribution.Resources Mentioned:Steffen Hedebrandthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenhedebrandt/Dreamdata | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamdata-io/Dreamdata | Websitehttps://dreamdata.io/Insightful Links:https://blog.titan-one.co/revenue-team-alignment-go-to-market-strategyhttps://www.93x.agency/blog/why-marketing-should-own-their-revenue-targetshttps://www.xactlycorp.com/blog/correctly-setup-revenue-attribution-highly-compensated-employeesThanks for listening to the “Marketing Leadership” podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support from our community. Currently, we are not accepting new guest interview requests as we focus on our existing lineup. We will announce when we reopen for new submissions. In the meantime, feel free to explore our past episodes and stay tuned for updates on future opportunities.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing #PodcastAds

You've built an impressive career leading innovative consumer brands. Can you walk us through your journey—what led you to start Durham Brands and Gimme Beauty?Building a CPG brand that scales globally is no small feat. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced along the way, and how did you navigate them?Gimme Beauty has made waves in the health and beauty space. What innovations or trends in the industry excite you the most right now?With Gimme products in over 25,000 retail locations, how do you balance fast growth with maintaining a strong team culture and brand identity?You also founded the CPGX Forum, bringing together industry leaders. What do you see as the biggest opportunities and disruptions shaping the future of CPG brands?

#299 Drive | This episode is from Drive 2025, our 2 day in-person event for B2B marketers in Burlington, VT. Our first speaker was Sangram Vajre, Co-founder and CEO of GTM Partners and expert in GTM strategy. He shared a great session on building a repeatable GTM Operating System for sustainable growth, offering insight from 100 companies on what separates teams that scale from those that stall.Head over to exitfive.com/drive to join the waitlist for Drive 2026 and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.Timestamps(00:00) - – Intro from Dave (02:51) - – Sangram's background + setup (04:51) - – What GTM really means (11:46) - – The 3 stages of GTM maturity (12:11) - – Why NRR is the key metric (20:51) - – The “boring marketing” advantage (27:42) - – How to say no and prioritize (29:42) - – Why GTM alignment beats tactics (33:42) - – Building your GTM Operating System (36:02) - – Q&A: GTM alignment, discovery, growth Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***This episode of the Exit Five podcast is brought to you by our friends at Paramark. You've heard it before – every B2B marketer's top pain point is marketing attribution. It's complicated, messy, and too often leads to fights with your CRO over whose lead deserves credit.That's where Paramark steps in. Their platform makes it simple to understand what's driving results (and what isn't) with tools like marketing mix modeling and incremental testing. No more relying on outdated click attribution or chasing UTM links. Instead, Paramark gives you actionable insights across channels, campaigns, and geographies to help you grow.Paramark's founder & CEO Pranav has been in your shoes as a B2B marketer. He's so passionate about solving this problem, he's offering listeners a free brand assessment. Pranav will personally analyze your brand's performance and share his insights—an opportunity you don't want to miss.Slots are limited, so act fast. Head to paramark.com/brand-consult to claim your spot. Trust us, this is worth your time.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

Brought to you by Applovin. Get access to the Operators channel expansion playbook, online masterclass, and up to $5k in ad credits.https://9ops.co/channelsJoin hosts Matt Bertulli and Jason Panzer to experience the journey of Yariv Citron, Co-Founder & CMO of MAËLYS. After leaving law school, Yariv faced the crushing decision to shut down his first business. Yet, he emerged resilient, venturing into the fiercely competitive beauty industry with a bold vision to “break the feed” and redefine body care.Born from a hero product, the Booty Lift and Firm Mask, Yariv and his co-founders took a daring leap, securing personal loans to fund their dream and launch MAËLYS with a mega-influencer campaign centered on Khloe Kardashian. This bold move not only expanded their audience but also solidified MAËLYS as a brand that challenges norms and empowers women with innovative, clinically proven solutions.Today, the company is on track to achieve $150-200 million in annual revenue while maintaining profitability. Discover how personal setbacks became the foundation for extraordinary success, and learn the tactics behind MAËLYS' rapid growth. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to understand the grit, innovation, and determination required to build a disruptive brand.

In this episode of Sanctions+, hosts Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi sit down with Lara Strangeways to unpack the fast-evolving intersection of business, human rights, and trade compliance. Drawing on her experience leading Business and Human Rights work, Lara explains what it means to move “beyond compliance,” detailing how frameworks like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the forthcoming EU Forced Labor Regulation compare with the US regulatory landscape. Get tactical on integrating human rights into corporate operations: where procurement teams fit, how to structure effective due diligence and supplier onboarding, and what meaningful, fit-for-purpose remediation looks like when harms are identified.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Thousands Of City Buildings Are Overdue For Fire Code Inspections, Watchdog Report Says: The report found that only 17 percent of buildings are up to date on fire […]

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss “Artificial Intelligence” and its implications for public education as well as legislation proposed with the Co-Founder and CEO of the Florida Citizen's Alliance, Keith Flaugh. We visit with Cato Institute's Michael Cannon about the government shutdown, the Democrat demand for Obamacare health insurance subsidies, and the cost of Medicare Advantage plans. We visit CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about the economy, interest rates cuts, and the impact of the Fed's balance sheet on inflation. We also visit with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett about news on the Paradise Coast. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including Senior Legal Fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation William Yeatman, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Join Prateek Sodhi, Co-Founder & CEO of Finofo, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how AI is transforming corporate finance — from accounts payable (AP) automation to intelligent treasury management. Discover how Finofo is reimagining how finance teams operate globally by streamlining workflows, reducing friction, and enabling smarter decision-making with AI-driven insights.Insights You'll Learn:✅ The role of AI in corporate finance and the evolution of financial operations✅ How automation is reshaping accounts payable and treasury management✅ Scaling a B2B fintech from concept to millions in venture funding✅ Lessons from moving from VC investing to startup building✅ How AI enhances accuracy, speed, and control in financial decision-making✅ The future of AI-driven CFO tools and global finance optimizationWhy This Matters:* Corporate finance is at a tipping point — AI is eliminating manual bottlenecks and redefining how global teams operate.* Finofo's innovations are setting a new standard for speed, precision, and intelligence in financial workflows.* Prateek's unique lens as both a former investor and founder reveals how to build scalable fintech solutions that solve real-world pain points.Expert Background:• Co-Founder & CEO of Finofo – building the future of finance automation for global enterprises• Former institutional VC investor, now fintech entrepreneur• Raised over $5M in venture funding• Scaling one of Canada's fastest-growing B2B fintechs• Passionate about AI, financial technology, and intelligent systems that empower finance leaders

On this episode Shiv interviews Rita Fiorentino, Co-Founder of Arc Capital Development, to unpack a battle-tested playbook for steering portfolio companies through economic downturns—especially when AI disruption, political volatility, and geopolitical shocks are compressing growth.Rita lays out a disciplined sequence that starts with risk assessment and financial hygiene, then moves to locking down customers, building an all-A-player team, and only then deploying AI for process efficiency and product innovation. She warns against the common trap of slapping “AI” on legacy products or slashing headcount too soon, and shares real-world examples of how companies that follow the right order emerge stronger.She also covers why this downturn is categorically different, how to educate boards and investors, and why skating to where the puck is going—not where it's been—is the ultimate survival edge.

Join Daniel Saks, CEO & Co-Founder of Landbase, in conversation with Gary Fowler, as they explore how Agentic AI is revolutionizing the way companies generate demand, build relationships, and drive growth. Discover how the next evolution of AI — systems that act intelligently on our behalf — is reshaping go-to-market strategy and redefining the future of work.

The South East Science Festival is back from November 8 to 16, and this year's extensive programme of free and ticketed events across Waterford city and county, the Suir Valley and Carlow includes even more fascinating daytime and evening events in colleges, libraries, theatres and pubs. All of the events across all three counties are engaging, all fun and all showcase how relevant all things science are in our everyday lives. Novel events this year include the science of wine tasting and pairing, coastal change, fossils, and copper mining. Recent approval of the capital programme supporting the Veterinary Places Activation Programme (VPAP) and the creation a new veterinary school at SETU is a massive boost to the south east as a STEM cluster. Such investment is expected to spur even greater interest in this year's Festival programme of 90-plus events, which is supported by Research Ireland. This year, Science Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with the theme Then. Today. Tomorrow. Managed by Research Ireland, Science Week 2025 marks thirty years of harnessing the power of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland. Speaking ahead of Science Week, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said: "Since its inception, Science Week has grown into a cornerstone of Ireland's national calendar, inspiring generations to explore the role of science in shaping our world - past, present, and future. "Delivered through a dynamic nationwide programme and on the ground through agencies such as CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, Science Week includes in-person events, a widespread media campaign, and engaging educational content for both primary and secondary schools. The Science Week Funding Programme supports a diverse range of activities, ensuring science is accessible and exciting for all." Engaging and fun presenters, Mark Langtry, Ken Farhuhar and Cas Kramer are back by popular demand on this year's South East Science Festival programme. And libraries have opened their doors, and their teams are coordinating and marketing events across venues such as Ardkeen, Clonmel, Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan, Carlow town and Tallow. This year's Festival theme, "Then. Today. Tomorrow", is central to the extensive programme of traditionally popular as well as new events on this year's South East Science Festival programme across Waterford, Tipperary and Carlow, Dr Sheila Donegan, Co-Founder and Co-Director of CALMAST, the South East Technological University's STEM engagement centre, said. "We're really looking forward to engaging with all sections of the community, from primary school children right up to adult-only audiences for this year's South East Science Festival programme. It's fun, it's engaging, it's entertaining and educational. We're delighted to work with Research Ireland and with our partners and sponsors, key among them the local authorities, SETU, key STEM employers in the region. "We now invite members of the public to peruse the schedule of events running across libraries, theatres, pubs, educational hubs, museums, and so much more and to book their place. We will be exploring the science behind wine tasting and pairing. We will also mix comedy and science, and will be looking at why copper was mined in Waterford and if it could be again. We're examining fossils in the city, will host a coastal change workshop and walk and much more. Many events booked out within hours last year, and we expect the very same for 2025," Dr Donegan said. Among the South East Science Festival partners this year are internationally renowned street art festival specialists Spraoi. TV Honan, Spraoi Director, said: "Spraoi performances are a mix of art, engineering, and technology. Human creativity is the common link, and we love working with SETU colleagues, making imaginative connections between art and science." For more on the South East Science Festival programme...

Explosions rock a shuttered Myanmar cybercrime hub. The Aisuru botnet shifts from DDoS to residential proxies. Dentsu confirms data theft at Merkle. Boston bans biometrics. Proton restores journalists' email accounts after backlash. Memento labs admits Dante spyware is theirs. Australia accuses Microsoft of improperly forcing users into AI upgrades. CISA warns of active exploitation targeting manufacturing management software. A covert cyberattack during Trump's first term disabled Venezuela's intelligence network. Our guest is Ben Seri, Co-Founder and CTO of Zafran, discussing the trend of AI native attacks. New glasses deliver fashionable paranoia. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today's guest is Ben Seri, Co-Founder and CTO of Zafran, discussing the trend of AI native attacks and how defenders should use AI to defend and remediate. Selected Reading Stragglers from Myanmar scam center raided by army cross into Thailand as buildings are blown up (AP News) Aisuru Botnet Shifts from DDoS to Residential Proxies (Krebs on Security) Advertising giant Dentsu reports data breach at subsidiary Merkle (Bleeping Computer) Boston Police Can No Longer Use Facial Recognition Software (Built in Boston) Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency (The Intercept) CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware (TechCrunch) Australia sues Microsoft for forcing Copilot AI onto Office 365 customers (Pivot to AI) CISA warns of actively exploited flaws in Dassault DELMIA Apriso manufacturing software (Beyond Machines) CIA cyberattacks targeting the Maduro regime didn't satisfy Trump in his first term. Now the US is flexing its military might (CNN Politics) Zenni's Anti-Facial Recognition Glasses are Eyewear for Our Paranoid Age (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every highlight reel is a messy maze of contacts, gatekeepers, and missed opportunities—until someone maps it. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Ryan Rottman, actor-turned-founder who conceived an “IMDb for athletes,” and Sean O'Brien, CEO and former CMO who scaled Modloft from ~$25M to nearly $100M and helped Kevin Costner's Autio build engineering in-house. Backed by marquee investors (including super-agent Scott Boras) and a recent CNBC debut, AthleteAgent.com centralizes accurate, validated contacts for athletes and agents across growing pro leagues. Ryan and Sean share how they're boosting deal flow for the 99% of athletes, tightening product focus, and building trust in an industry famous for being fragmented and insular.   Key Takeaways: → How a dinner with Aaron Rodgers sparked the idea for an “IMDb for athletes” → Why athlete representation and endorsement deals are so fragmented—and how they're solving it → The surprising industries subscribing to AthleteAgent (from Coca-Cola to financial advisors) → How AthleteAgent is bringing transparency, trust, and deal flow to athletes and agents → Why sports representation and endorsements are so fragmented—and how a centralized “pro LinkedIn” changes the game   Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site's reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts. Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com's user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech. Sean O'Brien is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a track record of scaling successful ventures across multiple industries. In his early 20s, Sean co-founded a patented eCommerce company that achieved $10M in sales and was acquired after being featured as a “Product of the Year” on The View. He went on to launch The DivotCard, a Groupon-like platform for golf, which earned recognition in Inc.. By the age of 30, both startups had exits. Sean later served as CMO/CTO at Modloft, a luxury D2C furniture brand, helping scale it to nearly $100M in revenue and earning accolades from Forbes, CNN, and Architectural Digest. He also played a key role at Autio, a startup backed by Kevin Costner and other investors, which turned down a $1M offer on Shark Tank. Currently, Sean is the CEO of AthleteAgent.com and Swingzy, while also being a part-time venture capitalist at NGVP and Hustle Fund. He has studied at prestigious institutions such as Wharton, Stanford, and UC Berkeley.   Connect With Ryan Rottman and Sean O'Brien: Website: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Instagram: https://www.athleteagent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Kara welcomes Lauren Makler, Co-Founder and CEO of Cofertility, the revolutionary fertility care platform making egg freezing more accessible and egg donation more human. Cofertility offers women the opportunity to freeze their eggs for free when they donate half—reshaping an industry traditionally built on transactional models and high cost barriers. Lauren's work is transforming reproductive healthcare into something more equitable, transparent, and empowering.Lauren shares how her personal fertility journey and background launching Uber Health inspired her to create Cofertility. We dive into her approach to ethical egg donation, building trust in a sensitive space, and scaling a tech-enabled platform that puts patients first. From disrupting outdated healthcare systems to navigating the emotional and logistical complexity of fertility, this episode is packed with insights for founders, healthcare innovators, and anyone curious about the future of family building. Don't miss it! Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Lauren Makler and Cofertility:https://www.cofertility.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmaklerhttps://www.instagram.com/cofertilityhttps://www.instagram.com/laurenmaklerhttps://www.cofertility.com Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/760

Chase Lochmiller is the CEO and co-founder of Crusoe. If you're a regular listener, Crusoe isn't new to the pod. This summer, Cody sat down with Chase's Co-founder and COO, Cully Cavness, during our live event in Austin.This latest episode was recorded live at the inaugural MCJ Summit in San Francisco at the beautiful Autodesk Gallery. Cody and Chase dive into how Crusoe is building data centers at the intersection of AI and energy. Chase traces his path from MIT soccer captain and mountaineer to climate-focused entrepreneur, and how those experiences shaped Crusoe's core values of preparation, curiosity, and speed.He shares the story behind the company's 1.2-gigawatt Abilene, TX project, its energy-first approach to powering AI infrastructure, and his vision for an era of abundant energy and intelligence. The discussion also explores the future of AI labor, grid integration, and what digital abundance could mean for society at large.Special thanks to our MCJ Summit attendees and our kind sponsors: Autodesk Foundation, Borusan, Cedar Grove, CSC Leasing, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Obayashi, Palantir, and Safire Partners.Episode recorded on Oct 15, 2025 (Published on Oct 29, 2025)In this episode, we cover: ⁠ [01:14] ⁠Chase's early love of math, science, and soccer⁠ [02:42] ⁠Realizing academia moved too slow for his energy⁠ [04:32] ⁠How his entrepreneurial father shaped his path⁠ [05:05] ⁠Climbing Everest and the origins of “Think Like a Mountaineer”⁠ [09:32] ⁠Defining Crusoe as a clean AI infrastructure company⁠ [10:47] ⁠Building vertically integrated “AI factories”⁠ [16:24] ⁠Inside the 1.2 GW Abilene project for OpenAI and Oracle⁠ [20:52] ⁠Crusoe's energy-first approach to compute build-outs⁠ [25:36] ⁠Using AI demand to accelerate next-gen energy solutions⁠ [30:24] ⁠When AI becomes a power orchestrator⁠ [33:31] ⁠Digital labor and AI's impact on GDP and society⁠ [38:41] ⁠How Chase hopes Crusoe is remembered in 30 years Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

‘We're living in an era of a massive lowering of trust'Shaun Ley speaks to Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, one of the most visited websites in the world.He talks about how to trust in a digital age, the pressures facing open‑knowledge platforms and his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last, where he shares the lessons that transformed Wikipedia and could transform our relationship with information too.Jimmy Wales co founded Wikipedia in 2001, it was built on the principle that knowledge should be free and created collectively. With over 300 language editions, it's the largest free knowledge resource, relying on donations by online readers. He reflects on how Wikipedia is navigating an era of misinformation, political pressure, and declining public trust in institutions. From accusations of left-leaning bias by conservative voices and scrutiny from authoritarian governments, to the challenge of keeping a global, multilingual platform accurate and inclusive, he explains how Wikipedia's unique open-source model, powered by thousands of volunteer editors, continues to hold the line on transparency and truth. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Shaun Ley Producer: Farhana Haider Researcher: Meaghaen Reid Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Jimmy Wales. Credit: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Kevin Boehm is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Boka Restaurant Group, which has opened more than 46 restaurants over the past 30 years. In this episode, Kevin opens up about the journey behind his deeply personal new memoir, The Bottomless Cup - a story rooted in resilience, identity, and the pursuit of authenticity. We discuss his path from growing up in Springfield, IL, to living in his car in Florida, to co-building one of the most respected restaurant groups in the country - all while exploring how his definition of success has evolved. Kevin shares lessons from decades in hospitality and how purpose, people, and self-compassion guide his life and leadership. He also reflects on the importance of giving back, including his work with organizations like the Hope Institute, 826CHI, and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Kevin Boehm.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com

The Transformative Power of Whole-Person Mentoring: Lessons from Ryan King of Ardent MentoringIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviews Ryan King, Co-Founder and CEO of Ardent Mentoring, a nonprofit organization that connects impact-driven entrepreneurs with faith-based mentors. Ryan shares how Ardent's “whole-person” mentoring approach helps leaders integrate faith, family, and purpose with professional growth. The conversation explores how mentorship can restore balance, build resilience, and inspire generosity in both business and life.Mentoring the Whole PersonRyan explains that true success goes beyond revenue—it's about becoming the kind of person who can sustain success. Through Ardent Mentoring, leaders are paired with seasoned mentors who focus on faith, family, and identity alongside strategic growth. This holistic approach ensures entrepreneurs don't just build profitable businesses—they build meaningful lives.He describes how mentorship fosters accountability, vulnerability, and emotional well-being. Entrepreneurs often operate in isolation, but having a trusted guide provides both wisdom and community. Mentors offer perspective not only on business challenges but also on personal development and spiritual alignment.Ryan also emphasizes servant leadership and generosity as cornerstones of sustainable impact. By putting others first, empowering teams, and modeling humility, leaders can create ripple effects of growth and transformation across their organizations and communities.About Ryan KingRyan King is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardent Mentoring, a nonprofit connecting high-capacity entrepreneurs with faith-driven mentors. With a background in business leadership and spiritual development, Ryan is passionate about helping leaders integrate purpose and performance through whole-person mentoring.About Ardent MentoringArdent Mentoring bridges the gap between business success and personal fulfillment. Its mission is to support entrepreneurs through confidential, one-on-one mentoring relationships that integrate professional strategy, faith, and life purpose. Learn more or get involved at ardentmentoring.org.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeRyan King on LinkedInArdent Mentoring WebsiteKey Episode HighlightsThe importance of whole-person mentoring that integrates faith, family, and leadership.How vulnerability and community combat entrepreneurial isolation.Servant leadership as a foundation for sustainable growth and culture.The power of non-dualistic thinking in navigating leadership challenges.Why generosity and mentorship are essential for long-term impact.ConclusionRyan King's perspective on whole-person mentorship challenges leaders to redefine success—not as achievement alone, but as alignment of purpose, relationships, and service. His work through Ardent Mentoring demonstrates that when leaders grow in both heart and skill, they build businesses that create lasting impact. True transformation begins when we lead with humility, connect with community, and measure success by how much good we do in the world.

AI isn't coming, it's already here. And if it's not driving 25% of your brand's revenue, you're already behind. Nik sits down with Liam Millward, founder and CEO of Instant, the platform powering the next generation of AI-driven email and retention marketing. Liam started Instant at 17, went head-to-head with Shopify, and pivoted into a billion-dollar problem: brands wasting time on email marketing that barely moves the needle. Now, Instant's AI writes, designs, and personalizes every email—no two shoppers ever get the same message twice. Liam breaks down how Instant became one of the fastest-growing AI tools in eCommerce, the difference between generative and agentic AI, and why most brands are still treating AI like a toy instead of a team member. If you're a founder, marketer, or operator trying to figure out where AI actually fits in your business, this is your roadmap. What's Instant? They're the secret weapon to triple your email revenue with AI-powered flows. Instead of blasting the same cart reminders to everyone, Instant ensure every shopper gets a unique email experience: Copy, products, and offers that adapt to your shopper's behavior in real time. Emails sent at the exact moment that shopper is most likely to buy. 11+ abandonment flows live in minutes. Book a demo by Oct 31 to get 50% off your first 60 days. Make this BFCM your biggest one yet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instant.one/limited⁠ Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik's DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Bryan Staff, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Merchant Investment Management, joins Bilal Little to discuss how the firm is empowering advisors through independence, innovation, and scale. He explains how Merchant's model enables wealth managers to create and manage their own ETFs, blending institutional capabilities with entrepreneurial flexibility. Staff highlights how technology, customization, and education are driving advisor adoption and transforming client engagement. He also shares how Merchant is bridging the gap between asset management and advisory services to deliver more personalized investment solutions.

In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we're joined by Arif Lakhani, Co-Founder of QistBazaar, Pakistan's fastest-growing fintech platform making anything, from bikes to fridges, available on easy installments.We explore:How QistBazaar gives access to credit without traditional bankingWhy 90% of startup funding never enters Pakistan's economyAre easy installments driving consumerism and debt?The rise of Pakistan's emerging middle class and fintech revolutionIPO dreams, PSX's broken perception, and what real innovation looks likeSocials:TBT's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT's TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT's Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TBT Clips: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Muzamil's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arif's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariflakhaniSpecial thanks to Kickstart for providing us with the studio space.You can find out more about them at: https://kickstart.pk/Credits:Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiAssociate Producer: Saad ShehryarPublisher: Talha ShaikhEditor: Jawad Sajid

Soham Mazumdar, CEO and Co-Founder of WisdomAI, discusses how organizations can break free from the "drowning in data but starving for insights" paradox that plagues modern enterprises. We explore his journey from Google's TeraGoogle project to co-founding and scaling Rubrik through its $5.6 billion IPO, and why he left that success to build an agentic AI approach to Business Intelligence (BI) that transforms how businesses extract value from their data investments.SHOW: 971SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #963 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET NEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS" SPONSORS:[Interconnected] Interconnected is a new series from Equinix diving into the infrastructure that keeps our digital world running. With expert guests and real-world insights, we explore the systems driving AI, automation, quantum, and more. Just search “Interconnected by Equinix”.[TestKube] TestKube is Kubernetes-native testing platform, orchestrating all your test tools, environments, and pipelines into scalable workflows empowering Continuous Testing. Check it out at TestKube.io/cloudcastSHOW NOTES:WisdomAI websiteTopic 1 - Welcome to the show, Soham. We overlapped briefly at Rubrik. Give everyone a quick introduction and tell everyone a bit about your time at Google prior to RubrikTopic 2 - You helped scale Rubrik from inception to a $5.6 billion IPO in 2024. What was the "aha moment" that made you leave that success to tackle the enterprise data analytics problem with WisdomAI?Topic 3 - Let's define the core problem. Organizations invest heavily in modern data platforms - Snowflake, Databricks, etc. - but there is the term "drowning in data but starving for insights." What's broken in the traditional BI stack that prevents business users from getting answers?Topic 4 - How do agentic AI and BI fit together? WisdomAI introduces the concept of "Knowledge Fabric" and agentic data insights. Break this down for us - how does this fundamentally differ from traditional dashboards and BI tools?Topic 5 - One of the biggest challenges with GenAI in enterprise settings is hallucination. You've emphasized that WisdomAI separates GenAI from answer generation. How does your approach tackle this critical trust issue?Topic 6 - Let's talk about data integration complexity. Your platform works with both structured and unstructured data - Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, but also Excel, PDFs, PowerPoints. How do you handle this "dirty" data reality that most enterprises face?Topic 6a - With so much data, how do most organizations get started? What's a typical use case for adoption?Topic 7 - If anyone is interested, what's the best way to get started?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netBluesky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, Kevin chats with Veena Radhakrishna, Head of Software and Co-Founder at Cartesian Kinetics. The company is carving a unique niche of bringing automation solutions to brownfield warehouse sites. Veena shares the founding story of Cartesian Kinetics, their flagship Carte+ system, and how the company's design-first approach is helping warehouses overcome the typical barriers to automation. With insights on industry dynamics, adoption challenges, and practical deployment strategies, Veena explains why brownfield operations are a massive yet underserved market for automation.Learn more about The Brecham Group here. Get better visibility with Surgere. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Send us a message!In this episode, we're joined by Kerri Gibson, CEO and Co-Founder of Chalets Hygge, a hospitality brand inspired by the Scandinavian idea of hygge — finding joy and contentment in life's quieter moments.After years in the corporate tech world, Kerri took a much-needed step back to rediscover what truly mattered. That pause led her to create a business grounded in balance, creativity, and genuine human connection.What began as a single renovation project has grown into a collection of cozy retreats and a thriving brand where 70% of bookings come directly from guests. With Lodgify at the core of her tech stack, Kerri has built systems that simplify operations while keeping guest relationships personal and meaningful.We discuss:1️⃣ How a personal sabbatical evolved into a purpose-led hospitality brand2️⃣ Building trust through authenticity and storytelling3️⃣ Why repeat guests are the strongest driver of direct bookings4️⃣ How Lodgify helps her maintain genuine connection at scale5️⃣ Lessons from expanding into a boutique motel guided by the same valuesConnect with Kerri:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-gibson-cpa/ Website: https://chaletshygge.com/ Get 20% off any yearly or bi-yearly Lodgify plan, plus free personalized onboarding (a $3,000 value).