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Gigi Supplements, TrakPro and Cyber Cert Labs have been named as Dublin regional winners at this year's InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. The three categories included Business-to-Business, Business-to-Consumer and Deep Tech. TrakPro won in the B2B category, Gigi Supplements won in the B2C category, while Cyber Cert Labs won in the Deep Tech category. Each company received €50,000 and will advance to the All-Island final in Dublin on November 13th. The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is the largest business competition of its kind on the island of Ireland, offering a total prize fund of €800,000 to promising start-ups and early-stage businesses. The Seedcorn competition offers start-up businesses the chance to win big without giving away an equity stake. B2B Category TrakPro is a B2B SaaS platform that streamlines subcontractor payment claims and commercial account management for the construction industry. The platform provides a centralised solution that automates compliance with payment legislation, integrates with construction ERP systems, and increases commercial team efficiency by 25%. Colm Brennan, CEO and Co-Founder of TrakPro, said: "We're absolutely delighted to have won the B2B category in the Dublin regional final of the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn competition. While I had the privilege of pitching, this achievement is truly a reflection of the entire TrakPro team's hard work, dedication and belief in our vision. The insights and guidance provided throughout the competition have been incredibly valuable as we prepare to embark on our pre-seed investment round." Pictured are Alison Currie, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at InterTradeIreland, with Colm Brennan, CEO of Trak Pro B2C Category Gigi Supplements was founded by two registered Nutritional Therapists who specialise in female health. Together, they have a combined 12 years of experience working with clients in the nutrition space. They are passionate about empowering women to live happy and symptom-free at every stage of their reproductive lives and know just how impactful the right nutrients can be for female hormonal health. Jennie Haire, Co-Founder & CEO of Gigi Supplements, said: "Winning the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn regional finals means the world to us, and the incredible prize for the company is just the cherry on top. What started back in 2023 as a learning journey, where we reached the second round of the competition, to finally taking home the win today, is just the most incredible feeling. This has been the ultimate lesson in persistence. It's a competition like no other, and we've learned so much from it. We're proud and very grateful to have taken home this prize today. Third time lucky!" Deep Tech Category Cyber Cert Labs' mission is to revolutionise the way organisations approach cybersecurity by addressing end-to-end supply chain vulnerabilities. They develop software for digital product manufacturers, enabling them to embed cybersecurity into their development lifecycle. Their solutions also support businesses that purchase these products (e.g., IoT, OT, and software), ensuring secure operation as defined by the manufacturer. Patricia Shields, CEO & Co-Founder of Cyber Cert Labs, said: "We are so proud to be winners of the Dublin regional final in the Deep Tech category of the Seedcorn competition. It has been a wonderful experience and genuinely great preparation for Cyber Cert Labs as we go forward.. A massive thank you to InterTradeIreland for hosting the competition." All companies emerged victorious from a group of six innovative start-ups and early-stage businesses representing Dublin. They also included Harcourt Building Technologies, Polliknow and A Slice of Life. The regional final, held on October 22nd in Dublin, saw the finalists pitch their investment proposals to a panel of judges, including active investors. The Dublin regional winners will now compete for the ov...

In this inspiring episode of TBCY, host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Vijay Karia, co-founder and CEO of OptiCloud, award-winning AI and climate tech entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for Indigenous rights. Vijay shares his remarkable life story—from his multicultural upbringing and early exposure to global inequities, to his professional tennis career, and his pioneering journey in technology, private equity, and cloud sustainability.Learn how Vijay's unique background shaped his mission to combat digital waste and drive sustainable transformation through AI. Discover how OptiCloud is revolutionizing cloud management by eliminating invisible digital waste, slashing energy consumption, and reinvesting in vulnerable communities and rainforests. Vijay also shares actionable advice for businesses to optimize their cloud usage for both profit and planet, insights from working with tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and an exclusive look at upcoming international climate events.

Natalie Brunell and David Marcus, Co-Founder & CEO of Lightspark, former PayPal President and Meta executive, talk about why Bitcoin will become the Internet of Money and why it's still massively undervalued compared to gold. Topics include: Bitcoin's path to surpassing gold Stablecoins and tokenization on Bitcoin AI, micropayments, and the future of digital commerce Lightspark's Spark and Grid: faster, cheaper Bitcoin payments Follow David Marcus on X https://x.com/davidmarcus  ---- Pre-order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," available November 18, 2025. https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  Bitcoin Amsterdam, Bitcoin MENA and Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Download our “Tell a Better Story, Win Better Clients” E-book at https://working-towards.com/What do tacos, sustainability, and the future of food all have in common? For Conner Tidd, it started with a single bunch of cilantro and became a mission to reshape how the world grows and accesses fresh produce.Conner shares the origin story of Just Vertical, a company building scalable vertical farms from condos to campuses and beyond. We explore how a university prototype led to a $30K check, why post-COVID supply chains opened doors for commercial expansion, and how Just Vertical is deploying farms as far as Moldova and Alaska to improve food security.We also dive into: • Why vertical farming isn't a silver bullet—but is a powerful tool • How growing food closer to home reduces waste and boosts resilience • The surprising impact of clean-room farming on pesticides and fertilizers • How Conner and his team are telling powerful stories on a shoestring budgetWhether you're a tech-driven sustainability advocate or just someone tired of wilted herbs in your fridge, this episode will inspire you to think differently about where your food comes from—and what's possible when mission meets innovation.

AssetCool has been announced as the winner at the ESB-hosted Grand Finale of this year's Free Electrons programme. In a world-first, the start-up developed a power line coating robotic technology that permits the direct application of its capacity enhancing coating to transmission lines. The Grand Finale event, hosted live by ESB, marked the final stage of this year's Free Electrons programme where start-ups delivered a pitch presentation to some of the world's leading utilities. This culminated with an Open Day at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin on Thursday, 16th October where the start-ups were given the chance to showcase their innovative energy solutions. AssetCool are the ninth overall winner of the global accelerator programme that supports the brightest innovators who are working to transform the energy market. Commenting on ESB's support for the Free Electrons programme, Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive, ESB, said: "As a founding member of Free Electrons, we were so proud to host some of the world's leading energy start-ups in Dublin. At ESB, we cannot deliver our goal of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 alone, so the ideas presented throughout the week were so important as innovation is at the core of what we do at ESB. "Our hosting of the Grand Finale event further demonstrates our commitment to work with our partners to deliver on this purpose. The high-quality pipeline of innovation, new technologies and learnings that were on display throughout this year's programme will help advance clean energy initiatives around the world. We congratulate AssetCool on winning this year's programme and to all the start-ups that took part." Commenting on their win, Niall Coogan, Co-Founder & CEO, at AssetCool, said: "We are incredibly proud to win this year's Free Electrons programme. It is an outstanding achievement considering the quality of the other finalists and the fact there were 877 applicants at the beginning. The Grand Finale event hosted by ESB in Dublin has been a great way to end this year's competition. We would like to thank all of the start-ups we have shared this experience with and are now looking forward to continuing to work closely with partner utilities to bring our ideas to life that we hope will help power a more sustainable world." Also announced during the event was the winner of the Shin Akimoto Award which was presented to Karina Yamamoto from Gridbrid - the award recognises individuals who drive innovation by inspiring, supporting, and empowering others to cultivate and pursue new ideas. To date, the Free Electrons Programme has attracted 6,350 start-up applications from 119 countries around the globe. Registration for the 2026 edition is now open at https://freeelectrons.org See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR guest is Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, KnackYOUR co-host is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President, Ensign CollegeYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a gig economy tutoring model create jobs for high achieving students while providing free support to struggling peers through peer to peer learning?What happens when 65-70% of students who never used tutoring before suddenly access help because they can connect with someone who took the exact same course with the same professor?How does a managed tutoring platform deliver 20% retention increases for at risk students while providing digestible costs instead of hiring full time staff? Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then ⁠​subscribe today​⁠ to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

Today, Erik talks with the Co-Founder & CEO of Caraa, Aaron Lou. Aaron, raised in Spain, embraced fashion early, favoring Vogue over comics. With a successful career running billion-dollar businesses, he felt it was time to return to his first love: fashion. Aaron and Carmen founded Caraa, a brand designed to fit seamlessly into the modern woman's life. He understands that life is busy, and his mission is simple: to create bags that are as versatile and resilient as the women who carry them. Is there a guest you want Equalman to interview on the podcast? Do you have any questions you wish you could ask an expert? Send an email to our team: Equalman@equalman.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: eq@equalman.com   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com

Andrew Feldman is Co-Founder & CEO of Cerebras, building the world's fastest AI inference and training. Cerebras recently closed a $1.1BN Series G round at an $8.1 billion valuation, backed by top names including Fidelity, Atreides, Tiger Global, Valor Equity and 1789 Capital. Under his leadership, they've leapfrogged GPU limits in inference, operate at trillions of tokens per month, and are filing to go public soon. AGENDA: 02:43 Why We Did Not IPO and Raised $1BN From Fidelity 05:03 Analysis of Chip and Compute Landscape Today 07:14 NVIDIA Showing Signs They Are Running Out of Ideas 13:57 The Real Questions to Ask on Chip Depreciation 24:54 Energy Requirements for AI: Is it Feasible? 29:25 Mag7 Value Concentration: Feature or a Bug 31:57 Talent is the Bottleneck and Trump Makes it Worse 32:55 The War for Talent: Secrets No One Sees 34:22 Evaluating the Data Centre Economy: Many Will Lose Money 38:01 Three Changes the US Could Make to Beat China in AI 42:30 Why 80% of our Revenues are in the UAE 47:26 Quick Fire Questions 58:59 Why Work Life Balance is Total BS  

Timestamps12:16 — Bootstrapping mindset, MVP building, and milestone-based rounds.17:50 — The trade-offs of bringing VCs on board versus angels.27:58 —  Honest discussion of founder stress, cash flow, and mental health.41:46 — Final takeaways and practical advice for first-time founders.This episode was produced by Founders Hive — a community of founders, experts, and investors driving entrepreneurship in Switzerland. We support early-stage startups in becoming investment-ready and guide them through the fundraising journey. As a partner of the Entrepreneurship Training programme, empowered by Innosuisse — Switzerland's innovation agency — we contribute to strengthening startups, SMEs, and research institutions in their innovation and growth.Visit https://innosuisse.founders-hive.ch/ to learn more about Founders Hive, empowered by Innosuisse.Episode SummaryChristian Greis is a dermatologist, surgeon, and founder of Derma2Go, a tech health startup providing high-quality online care for dermatology services and skin diseases. Nicolas Abelé is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of SONIX, a communication and entertainment platform for gamers. Both founders bring very different perspectives on building startups: one through a bootstrapped, lean growth approach rooted in healthcare, and the other through venture-backed scaling in the gaming industry.Together, they dive into the trade-offs between fundraising versus bootstrapping, exploring what it really takes to finance and scale a company in Switzerland. Christian explains why he pursued smaller rounds and revenue-driven growth, highlighting the mental health benefits of staying lean. Nicolas shares how SONIX leveraged investor support while remaining capital-efficient, even turning competitors' billion-dollar fundraising into free market education they could piggyback on.The discussion covers the realities of working with VCs versus business angels, the pressure founders face around cash flow, and how different industries (regulated healthcare vs. consumer gaming) shape financing strategies. Both emphasize the importance of smart money, efficient spending, and milestone-driven fundraising, while offering advice to first-time founders deciding which financing path fits their company and personality best.The cover portrait was edited by ⁠Smartportrait. ⁠Don't forget to give us a follow on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there's no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly giveaways or founders' dinners.

Ben, Marc, and Erik Torenberg are joined by Brian Schimpf, Co-Founder & CEO of Anduril, and Chris Power, Founder & CEO of Hadrian. Together, they dig into America's defense production gap: why the U.S. can out-innovate but not out-produce—and what it will take to turn that around.They discuss why U.S. war games show we run out of munitions in a week, the myth of “exquisite-only” systems, how to rebuild industrial capacity with software-led automation, financing factories like data centers, and what it takes to create real deterrence in a Taiwan scenario. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction0:27 Technical Superiority vs. Industrial Scale  3:59 The Decline of US Manufacturing  7:23 Challenges in Onshoring & Skilled Labor  13:27 Supply Chains & Rare Earths  15:34 Automation, Software, and Catching Up  17:15 Complexity of Modern Production  23:34 Strategic Policy & Industrial Planning  26:37 Regulatory Barriers & State vs. Federal Roles  35:27 Talent, Data Centers, and Financial Engineering  38:33 China's Industrial Policy & US Response  46:07 US Manufacturing, National Security, and the China Challenge  52:00 Demographics, Long-Term Outlook, and Closing Thoughts   Resources: Find Chris on X: https://x.com/chris_powerFind Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bschimpf/Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaMarc's Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Stay Updated: Find us on X:https://x.com/a16zFind us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zThe views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: https://a16z.com/disclosures/ Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

·  Your journey as the co-founder and CEO of Ampd is inspiring. What originally sparked the idea for Ampd, and how has the vision evolved since its inception? ·  Looking back, what have been the most significant challenges and milestones in your journey to scaling Ampd to serve millions of customers? ·  What excites you most about the future of Ampd and the role it's playing in transforming the retail media and commerce space? ·  How do you see emerging technologies, like AI and machine learning, shaping the future of platforms like Ampd and the broader industry? ·  If you could fast-forward five years, what impact would you want Ampd to have had on the way consumers discover and purchase products? 

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Henry O'Connell, Co-Founder & CEO of Canary Speech, to explore how voice AI is transforming healthcare. Canary Speech is pioneering vocal biomarker technology—using subtle patterns in speech to replace subjective assessments with objective, actionable data.From measuring pain levels to aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like Anxiety, depression, Huntington's, Parkinson's, MCI, Canary's tools are designed to improve accuracy and speed in healthcare decision-making. This innovation not only helps patients receive the right care faster, but also supports nurses and clinicians by reducing burnout, improving workplace safety, and streamlining workflows.If you're curious about the future of AI in healthcare, digital health innovation, or how speech analysis can change the way we approach diagnostics and patient care, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss.In this episode, they talk about:Addressing the growing challenge of aggression in healthcare settingsMeasuring ROI while reducing risk, preventing burnout, and improving employee retentionUsing voice AI to assist in diagnosing ADHD, autism, and scaling pain assessmentsUpcoming projects at Canary Speech, including collaboration with Microsoft's Dragon softwareHelping providers deliver more empathetic, patient-centered careFast implementation! Canary can be deployed in days, not weeks, for new clientsA Little About Henry:Henry O'Connell is the CEO and co-founder of Canary Speech, a leading AI health tech company using real-time vocal biomarkers to screen for mental health and neurological conditions. With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, including roles at Hewlett-Packard, Gilson, and the NIH, he has served on the boards of multiple tech companies globally. A passionate advocate for voice technology in healthcare, O'Connell regularly speaks on the transformative potential of AI and vocal biomarkers to improve disease detection, patient monitoring, and clinical decision-making. He aims to provide health screening that is accessible, objective, and scalable.

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Santosh Sharan is the founder of Zeer.ai and a go-to-market veteran with over 20 years of experience.Santosh believes we're at an inflection point where the traditional SaaS model is fundamentally broken. In our conversation today, we explore why the old playbooks don't work anymore, how AI is reshaping startup economics, and Santosh's vision for agent-to-agent interactions replacing traditional sales processes.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comZeer AI website - https://zeer.ai/Santosh Sharan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssharan

What does it really mean to “futureproof” your body? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Maracaccio, co-founder & CEO of Myo, to explore the simple science of foundational health. We talk about why people begrudge going to physical therapy, how raising your body IQ leads to more confidence and autonomy, and whether our obsession with optimization and biohacking is actually serving us. Scott shares how Myo is rethinking physical therapy, why happiness is presence, and how small daily choices can create lasting impact on your health.You can use the code Stella50 for $50 off your first session!

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Co - Founder / CEO of Black Music Action Coalition, and Activist Prophet Stiggers pulled up to The Encore Studio - Where he opened up about his early childhood activism alongside Reverend Al Sharpton, how he plans to continue to hold the music industry accountable, and the legacy he wishes to leave behind. 

Space cannons, getting to Mach 25, history of German weapons.

Amit Bendov is Co-Founder & CEO of Gong, the leading AI-sales platform. The company has raised about over $600 million from some of the best in the world including Sequoia, Thrive, Salesforce and more. Gong has surpassed US$400 million in ARR, serves thousands of customers (including multiple Fortune 10s), and is valued at over $7BN.  AGENDA:  00:00 – Why CRM Was Always a Lie and Gong's Secret Insight 04:30 – Will AI Kill Salesforce? Mark Benioff's Nightmare 08:15 – Why 99% of VCs Said No to Gong's Seed Round 12:00 – The Shocking Trial Close That Changed Everything 18:00 – Can AI Make Every Seller Perform Like LeBron? 20:30 – Will Sales Software Shift from Software Budget to Human Labor Budget? 25:00 – Why AI SDRs Are “Stupid” and Bound to Fail 35:00 – Gong's Darkest Hour: Shrinking, Churn, and Losing Muscle 41:30 – The Re-Acceleration Playbook: How Gong Got Back to Hypergrowth 54:00 – Would Amit Ever Sell Gong—or Take It Public?    

In this episode, Wade sits down with Wonjun Jeong, Co-Founder & CEO of Supermove, to talk about how he went from working from a tech background  to transforming the moving industry. After experiencing firsthand the frustrations of moving — from paper contracts to scratched-down credit card numbers — Wonjun saw an opportunity to bring technology into one of the most paper-heavy industries in America.    He shares the origin story of Supermove, the challenges of convincing companies to embrace digital tools, and how their platform helps moving businesses run more efficiently from end to end. From sales to scheduling, dispatching, payments, and even customer tracking, Supermove is redefining what's possible for movers and their customers alike.   Connect with Wonjun Jeong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wonjunjeong wj@supermove.com   Know more about Supermove: https://www.supermove.com/   Shop Wade's book - Hometown Titan: Build A Local Business That Dominates Your Market: https://a.co/d/8zLXZMC   Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/   Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/   This episode is powered by Hyre (formerly Hey Lieu) Virtual Assistants: https://www.hyreup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyre https://www.instagram.com/hyre.up https://www.facebook.com/hyre.up This episode is sponsored by:   Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://www.moversville.com/wade     About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida.   https://2collegebrothers.com/     Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade's website: https://2collegebrothers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/  

Kyle Raniere is the Co-Founder & CEO of RealEstateContent.ai, the AI-powered platform built exclusively for real estate professionals who want to stand out online without spending endless hours on social media. Before launching his company, Kyle led an exciting career as a professional race car driver, competing in endurance events around the globe for Audi and Hyundai. His unique journey from motorsports to tech entrepreneurship has given him a rare perspective on performance, innovation, and the power of relationships. RealEstateContent.ai is an all-in-one social media solution designed for busy agents, brokers, and investors. With just a few clicks, users can create 30 days of authentic, branded content—tailored to their niche across Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, and schedule it directly to their accounts. By removing the hassle of content creation, design, and scheduling, the platform empowers real estate professionals to grow their brand online, attract clients, and free up time to focus on what matters most: serving their clients and closing deals. In this episode, Kyle shares how he transitioned from racing to real estate technology, why AI is the ultimate marketing accelerator for agents, and how social media has quietly become the biggest bottleneck in winning new business. We also dive into the future of AI in real estate, the importance of first impressions in a digital world, and how agents can leverage automation to scale their influence without sacrificing authenticity.   What You Will Learn: Who is Kyle Raniere, and how did his career path take him from professional race car driving to AI entrepreneurship? What pivotal moment led Kyle to co-found RealEstateContent.ai? Why is social media the hidden bottleneck in most agents' businesses? How does RealEstateContent.ai create 30 days of unique, on-brand content in just minutes? What role do captions, hashtags, and SEO optimization play in attracting the right clients on social media? How can agents leverage AI to build credibility, win trust, and convert leads more effectively? Why does Kyle believe real estate is finally at the forefront of adopting new technology—and what's next for the industry? What free resources or tools can agents use today to start building their brand online with AI? Kyle's story is proof that success often comes from putting yourself in the right rooms, building strong partnerships, and embracing emerging technology. Whether you're a solo agent, team leader, or investor, this episode will give you practical insights on how AI can help you grow your brand, free up your time, and stand out in a competitive market.     Links & Resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realestatecontentai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestatecontent.ai/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatecontent.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realestatecontent/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@realestatecontentai   Attention Investors and Agents Are you looking to grow your business? Need to connect with aggressive like-minded people like yourself? We have all the right tools, knowledge, and coaching to positively effect your bottom line. Visit:http://globalinvestoragent.com/join-gia-team to see what we can offer and to schedule your FREE consultation! Our NEW book is out…order yours NOW! Global Investor Agent: How Do You Thrive Not Just Survive in a Market Shift? Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3SV0khX HEY! You should be in class this coming Monday (MNL). It's Free and packed with actions you should take now! Here's the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sNMjT-5DTIakCFO2ronDCg

Martin Rich, Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from London's trading floors to shaping systemic change for a sustainable future. Discover how finance, purpose, and impact can rewire our global systems for good.00:37- About Martin RichMartin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Future-Fit Foundation.He's a sustainability and impact specialist with nearly 30 years' experience in both mainstream and social investment. 

What You'll LearnWhy sustainability wasn't the initial growth lever and how ThredUp found product-market fit by prioritizing value and convenience.The pivotal shift from a peer-to-peer marketplace to an asset-backed resale model through bag-drop logistics.How ThredUp scaled partially automated distribution centers to process over 100,000 unique items daily.The key metrics that balance throughput, speed, and quality in large-scale resale operations.How generative AI and visual search transformed discovery, personalization, and customer confidence.The cultural practices — hackathons, AI bootcamps, and atomic building blocks — that sustain innovation and rapid adoption internally.How Resale-as-a-Service enables major brands like Madewell to run white-labeled resale programs powered by ThredUp's technology and operations.Highlights00:00 – Introduction: Dan's 15-year journey at ThredUp02:00 – Why sustainability alone didn't drive growth04:00 – The bag-drop pivot: asset-backed vs. P2P resale07:30 – Marketplace dynamics: limited buyer-seller overlap09:00 – Jobs-to-be-done thinking & unlearning old models12:00 – Scaling ops: from scrappy warehouses to the world's largest clothing carousel17:00 – Throughput vs. quality: metrics that matter21:00 – AI-powered search & discovery: cottagecore to mermaidcore26:30 – Internal AI adoption: hackathons & “atomic building blocks”33:30 – Building a culture of innovation and infinite learning36:30 – Resale-as-a-Service for brands like Madewell39:30 – Future of shopping: agentic AI and frictionless commerce42:00 – Shoptalk Fall preview + closing thoughtsQuotes[00:02:30]: “Even if someone cares about the planet... we did not find product-market fit. We had to work a lot early on to better understand the needs of both buyers and sellers.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:12:15]: “It was a little bit like jumping out of an airplane and just having trust in ourselves that we're gonna build or find a parachute before we hit the ground.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:20:30]: “Trust is so important, especially in the used space. We have to become clever in helping customers feel confident with the potential fit and flattery of every item.” - Dan DeMeyere[00:39:30]: “If your core experience can be improved through AI, why do you need to put ‘AI' on the website? It's about the value you bring, the job they're hiring you for.” - Dan DeMeyereAbout the GuestDan DeMeyere is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at ThredUp, a leading online resale platform pioneering sustainable fashion through technology and operational innovation. With 15 years at ThredUp starting from its inception, Dan has overseen the company's evolution from a peer-to-peer marketplace into a high-velocity, AI-enabled resale giant processing over 100,000 items daily. He is passionate about customer-centric product development and leveraging AI to transform retail experiences at scale.Links Mentioned- ThredUp: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thredup/- Dan DeMeyere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemeyere/

Directed energy weapons, drone swarms, future of warfare.

Zachary Dell, Co-Founder & CEO, Base Power Company

“To win your people's hearts and minds, you have to have a compelling vision or proposition to offer them.”   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features George Hunt, Former CIO of the Year. His full episode is titled Winning hearts and minds, technology as a strategy, and the little things of leadership. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

SpaceX, Starship, building a gas station on Mars.

In this episode, we speak with Aharon Horwitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Fullpath Aharon Horwitz isn't your typical founder story. He didn't start with a clear roadmap or a VC-funded plan. Instead, he started with mission, grit, and no backup plan. Before leading one of Israel's fastest-growing startups, Aharon was fighting antisemitism as a student activist at Columbia University, and founding a social venture accelerator to empower marginalized communities. Today, as CEO of Fullpath, Aharon is scaling a Jerusalem-based company that's gaining serious momentum-and doing it in his own way, driven by mission, not ego. “We didn't even know we were going to get money to build it. We were just like, we're going to do this.” This episode is about resilience, long-game thinking, and the realities of leadership when there's no roadmap-just relentless belief. In this conversation, we explore: What it takes to grow a startup from hustle to scale. Aharon shares what it was like to grow Fullpath from 30 to over 250 employees-navigating each stage with new challenges and new stakes. “I remember when it was really difficult for us to get 20 paying customers… and then I looked back and we had 350 clients. Then you just started to feel a change in how the go to market worked, where it wasn't all through this Sisyphean feeling of pushing that rock up the hill. Yes, I'm still pushing rocks, but there's also people who are pulling them up, and it's getting easier and easier.” The raw early days: bus benches, borrowed spaces, no rules. From sleeping in stations to squatting in libraries, Aharon recounts the extremes of the company's earliest days. “The stories I can tell you of that period were pretty intense… they included running out of money, trying to figure out how we're going to pay our bills, personally and professionally for months at a time…,working out of dirty apartments because we we couldn't find an office, or going to the public library at the Hebrew University, and just working there until they kicked us out” Mission as a driver-and obligation as a motivator. Once angel investors came on board, the mindset shifted: “I have to make this work. I took in other people's money. This has to become a success.” The value and risk of design partnerships. Aharon breaks down the strategy behind building with a customer-even if it doesn't scale at first-and why Israeli startups excel at this approach. “build it in a way that doesn't scale with that customer, and you understand it, and then you scale, then you figure out how to scale it.” Making the hard calls under pressure. He opens up about rough investor conversations and risky decisions during tough periods-some that led to Fullpath's most explosive growth. “We had to take some risks that made me feel like, ‘Oh, this is too much.' But we decided we're going to take the risks. We're going to we're going to do what we need to do, and if necessary, clean things up afterwards. And you know, in the end, it was one of our best growth periods ever; we grew like crazy. Leadership as balance-not certainty. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if they have what it takes to start. It's for those ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions, trust their instincts, and follow a hunch—even without a perfect plan.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen Credit doesn't just open doors. It can make or break your financial future. In “Unlocking the Power of Credit for Financial Success,” Andy Wang and a panel of experts demystify the secrets of credit scores, break down new innovations in fintech, and reveal actionable tactics for building—and protecting—your financial reputation. Whether you're just starting out, rebuilding after a setback, or looking to leverage credit for new opportunities, this episode has the clarity, insight, and real-world strategies that LinkedIn professionals need right now.  I want to thank our sponsor Seeking Alpha Premium, the investment research platform that helps you make smarter decisions with institutional-grade analysis and proven stock ratings. Get $30 off your first year plus a 7-day free trial at www.inspiredmoney.fm/alpha. Meet the Expert Panelists Howard S. Dvorkin, CPA, is a nationally recognized debt and credit expert, two-time author, and Chairman of Debt.com, where he has dedicated his career to helping Americans achieve financial freedom. A pioneer in financial education and consumer advocacy, he has shaped state and federal legislation, led national credit counseling associations, and appeared as a trusted voice in major media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, and Fox News. https://www.howarddvorkin.com Anthony Davenport is the founder and CEO of Regal Credit Management, a leading firm that helps professional athletes, entertainers, and high-net-worth individuals build, restore, and protect their credit. A best-selling author of Your Score and a certified FICO® credit expert, he is a sought-after speaker and media commentator featured in outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, and Oprah Magazine. https://anthonymdavenport.com Cullen Canazares is the Co-Founder & CEO of Rental Kharma, the pioneers in the rent reporting industry for over 12 years, having helped more than 125,000 families build credit by reporting rent payments to major credit bureaus. A Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus and serial entrepreneur, he has dedicated his career to advancing financial inclusion and empowering renters to raise their credit scores, achieve homeownership, and access better financial opportunities. https://www.rentalkharma.com https://www.rentalkharma.com Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, is an award-winning freelance journalist and keynote speaker whose work on personal finance, nutrition, travel, and wellness has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Money, Reuters, AARP, and U.S. News & World Report. She is also the author of seven books—including Graduation Debt, a Washington Post Book of the Month—and has educated audiences at hundreds of colleges, alumni associations, and organizations nationwide. Her nutrition course is available at www.bestnutritionclassever.com and you can find her content at www.walletsandwaistlines.com. https://reynagobel.com Key Highlights: 1. The Real Credit Score Formula—Demystified Howard Dvorkin breaks down the evolution of credit scoring from subjective loan office assessments to the current data-driven FICO model. He emphasizes, “If you take credit out, pay it off. If you can't pay it off immediately... try to keep the utilization under 10%.” Focusing on payment history and credit utilization gives you control over the score that controls so many major financial moments. 2. Insider Secrets to Credit Optimization Anthony Davenport reveals how timing and reporting dates can cause credit scores to fluctuate—even if you pay off your cards monthly. He recommends, “Find out the reporting dates for each of your credit cards and set up your auto payment to pay it off a few days in advance before that date. That way, your credit score is going to stay optimal every month, in and out.”  3. Building Credit Without Going into Debt Cullen Canazares shares how rent (and now, utility) payments can count toward your credit score, thanks to new fintech solutions and imminent industry upgrades. For those without credit cards or thin files, this is a groundbreaking way to build creditworthiness—without taking on new debt.  4. Develop a Mindset for Long-Term Credit Health Reyna Gobel underscores the importance of confidence, knowledge, and bite-sized action. “A lot of people don't know the nutrients they're eating either,” she says, connecting personal finance to health. Starting with small, manageable steps, like pulling your credit report or disputing an error, can yield big results. Call-to-Action Here's my challenge to you this week: Pull your credit report. It's free at AnnualCreditReport.com, and reviewing it is the first step in taking control. Look for errors, understand what's driving your score, and make one small improvement... whether that's paying down a balance, setting up autopay, or reporting your rent. As we heard from our guests, small actions can have a huge impact over time. Find the Inspired Money channel on YouTube or listen to Inspired Money in your favorite podcast player. Andy Wang, Host/Producer of Inspired Money

Welcome to First Block, a Notion series where founders from the world's leading companies tell us about the many "firsts" of their startup journeys. We explore the ups and downs that founders face as they build, and what they've learned along the way.In this episode, we spoke with Brendan Foody, Co-founder and CEO of Mercor. Mercor is an AI-powered recruiting platform that scaled from $1 million to $100 million in revenue run rate in just 11 months, making it one of the fastest-growing companies in Silicon Valley.Brendan shares his journey from selling donuts in eighth grade to building automated hiring solutions, the decision to drop out of college, and how he positioned himself perfectly for the AI talent revolution.For video, transcripts, and custom Notion Mercor templates, please visit: https://ntn.so/cbc8mpTo learn more about how Notion is supporting startups, please visit: https://ntn.so/271hmwTimestamps00:00 Intro03:39 Mercor by the Numbers05:36 Obsession Over Discipline08:39 Fundraising as Input10:59 Scaling Self & Culture13:40 Automating Manual Processes17:40 Finding the Right Market21:08 Staying Long-Term Oriented22:58 The Tool Stack25:22 Advice Block

Listen now: Spotify, Apple and YouTubeAI is transforming the way product teams approach customer research—but what should remain human, and what can be handed off to AI agents? In this episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Aaron Cannon, co-founder of Outset, to explore the evolving role of AI in discovery and usability testing. Aaron unpacks how AI-moderated research enables unprecedented speed and scale while preserving depth, why intuition remains critical for building great products, and how research teams can shift from execution to framing the right questions and telling better stories. The conversation also dives into the future of PM and UXR roles, collective intuition at companies, and the career paths that might emerge as AI takes on more “entry-level” tasks.Whether you're a PM, designer, or researcher wondering how to integrate AI without losing the magic of human insight, this episode offers practical frameworks and a forward-looking perspective on what's next.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

On this episode of Embracing Erosion, Devon sits down with Suyog Deshpande, the Co-Founder and CEO of Webless. Before starting this company, Suyog spent years at some of the most respected names in enterprise tech - Amplitude, Salesforce, and Samsara - helping shape products and go-to-market strategies at scale as a product marketing leader.In their conversation, they explored what an LLM-native web might actually look like in practice—how companies should think about becoming “LLM-ready,” what metrics will matter in a world beyond pageviews and clicks, and how safety and trust need to be built into agent-driven experiences. Suyog also shared lessons from his time in “big tech” that inform how he's approaching this transformation, and we talked about the roadblocks and signals that will determine whether this shift takes hold. Enjoy the conversation!

Mỗi năm, thế giới thải ra hơn 300 triệu tấn rác nhựa, trở thành gánh nặng lớn cho môi trường và sức khỏe con người. Riêng Việt Nam tạo ra khoảng 1,8 triệu tấn rác nhựa, trong đó phần lớn là túi nylon dùng một lần. Trung bình mỗi hộ gia đình sử dụng một kg túi nylon mỗi tháng và hơn 80% bị bỏ đi ngay sau khi dùng (VnEconomy, 2024), góp phần khiến Việt Nam nằm trong nhóm quốc gia thải nhựa ra biển nhiều nhất thế giới.Ô nhiễm nhựa và vi nhựa là thách thức nghiêm trọng cho sức khỏe và môi trường, đòi hỏi những giải pháp thay thế bền vững. BUYO Bioplastics được thành lập với sứ mệnh nghiên cứu và sản xuất nhựa sinh học từ nguồn bã nông nghiệp bỏ phí, tạo ra vật liệu có thể phân hủy hoàn toàn trong tự nhiên, không để lại vi nhựa và giúp giảm phát thải carbon.Khách mời của tập 94 podcast Vietnam Innovators (Tiếng Việt) là chị Đỗ Hồng Hạnh, Co-Founder & CEO, BUYO Bioplastics. Sau hơn 20 năm gắn bó với lĩnh vực tài chính và doanh nghiệp, chị quyết định rẽ hướng sang công nghệ sinh học để theo đuổi sứ mệnh phát triển vật liệu an toàn cho sức khỏe và bền vững cho môi trường. Với tầm nhìn dài hạn và tinh thần tiên phong, chị Hạnh cùng các cộng sự đang đưa BUYO trở thành một trong những doanh nghiệp khởi nghiệp nổi bật của Việt Nam trong lĩnh vực vật liệu xanh.—Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại: YouTubeVà đọc những bài viết thú vị tại: https://vietcetera.com/vn/bo-suu-tap/vietnam-innovatorNếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ hello@vni-digest.com

Tired of slow, outdated background checks? Andrew McLeod, Co-Founder & CEO of Certn, is on a mission to reimagine trust in hiring, identity verification, and global mobility. Under his leadership, Certn has grown into one of Canada's fastest-scaling tech companies — backed by Deloitte's Fast 50, LinkedIn Top Startups, and KPMG's Canadian Tech Innovator awards.Andrew shares how Certn is transforming a broken system, why speed and candidate experience matter more than cost, and his vision of building the “Shopify of Trust” to make background checks fast, seamless, and reusable worldwide.

My first interview with Cameron Schiller, co-founder of Rangeview.

Writing college essays is one of the most challenging aspects of the college application process. Where do students even get started? Susan Knoppow is Co-Founder & CEO of Wow Writing Workshop, where she created the Wow Method - a simple, 10-step process for writing college essays. A former executive speechwriter and copywriter, Susan is also a published poet and essayist. Hear the key elements to a successful college essay, how parents can help - not hurt - their students' essays, how to reduce overwhelm for students when writing college essays, how to approach supplemental essays, and how to navigate AI as it relates to college essays. Connect with Susan at WowWritingWorkshop.com, on LinkedIn, and Get Your Copy of the 10-Step Wow Method, and Subscribe to College Bound Mentor on your favorite podcast platform and learn more at CollegeBoundMentor.com

GuestCameron Chell, Co-Founder CEO, Draganfly Inc.Websitehttps://draganfly.com/Ticker: DPROBioCameron ChellCEO / PRESIDENTCameron has been a technology entrepreneur for more than 30 years and has spent his career growing a diverse collection of high-potential ideas into revolutionary companies that have changed the way we experience the world.Cameron takes a hands-on leadership role in projects, infusing innovation and adoption with the operational principles of clarity, alignment, and measurement into the culture of every team he works with.

“The more you can build the market for what you got, that is going to be the sustaining, driving impact for what you're trying to do” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Claire Schlemme, who is the co-founder and CEO of Renewal Mill, an award-winning, next-generation ingredient company that fights global food loss by upcycling byproducts from food manufacturing into premium ingredients and plant-based products.S7 Episode 39: 8/12/2025Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Claire SchlemmeFollow Our Podcast:Instagram: @dailygrindpod https://www.instagram.com/dailygrindpod/  X: @dailygrindpod https://x.com/dailygrindpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailygrindpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailygrindpodPodcast Website: https://direct.me/dailygrindpod  Follow Our Special Guests:Website: https://www.renewalmill.com/ Instagram: @renewalmill https://www.instagram.com/renewalmill TikTok: @renewalmillX: @renewalmill

“The one analogy I use for technology change programs is that we're trying to upgrade an aircraft whilst it's in flight. This allows people to understand the risk profile.”   In this Best of Series episode, we replay a chat we had in 2019 with George Hunt, former CIO of the Year, on winning hearts and minds, technology as a strategy, and the little things of leadership.

Philipp Wehn, the co-founder and CEO of Nexxa.ai, shares how he transformed his fascination with technology into a successful entrepreneurial journey from a small German village to Silicon Valley. Inspired by a book about Silicon Valley, Philipp paved his way into the tech industry despite not having a technical background. His story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and determination in overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and leveraging strengths in creativity, strategy, and sales to succeed in the startup world. Philipp is the Co-Founder & CEO of Nexxa.ai, the AI startup defining Agent Augmented Engineering in Heavy Industries. He is a German immigrant and follows his dream of becoming a serial entrepreneur in the USA. He belongs to Germany's Top40under40 and is part of the upcoming Andreessen Horowitz Speedrun Batch. In this episode, you'll hear about: Philipp Wehn's journey from a small German village to becoming a successful entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. Overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome and leveraging strengths in creativity, strategy, and sales. Creation of Nexxa.ai, focusing on AI solutions for productivity in heavy industries, inspired by experiences in the rail industry and Siemens. The power of networking in Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of giving more than receiving. Strategies for securing early customers and investors, highlighting resilience and adaptability in the competitive funding climate. Insights into maintaining an athlete's mindset, focusing on discipline and consistent effort to achieve success. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippwehn/  Website - Nexxa.ai  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwckKi2lJuc  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCOgkBg75fw  https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713  Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook  

Max Buchan is the Co-founder & CEO of Valarian, a dual-purpose defense tech company that emerged from stealth with a $20M seed funding round.⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comValarian website - https://www.valarian.com/Max Buchan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxbuchan

Peter Rahal is the Co‑Founder & CEO of David Protein, the highest protein‑to‑calorie ratio for any protein bar on the market. Peter has raised over $85M from Greenoaks, Dr. Peter Attia and Dr. Andrew Huberman with the latest round valuing the company at $725 million. The company is poised for over $100 million in first‑year revenue. Formerly, Peter co‑founded RXBAR in his mom's basement with a $10k start, growing it into a household brand and selling it to Kellogg for $600 million. poised for over $100 million first‑year revenue   Agenda for Today:  00:04 – The One Piece of Advice from My Father That Made $600M 00:07 – Selling Protein Bars from a CrossFit Gym to $2M in Year One 00:12 – Why Raising Money Early Would Have Killed RXBAR's Success 00:15 – Product vs Brand: What Every Brand Gets Wrong Today 00:17 – Why Red Bull is the Best Brand in the World? What Can We Learn From It?  00:20 – Are Brands the New Religion? How Status and Community Really Work 00:27 – The Boiled Cod Stunt: Brilliant Marketing or Massive Waste of Time? 00:35 – Selling RXBAR for $600M: Inside the Decision and the TAM Ceiling 00:40 – $100M Overnight: What Really Changes When You Get Rich 00:44 – The Hidden Costs of Success: Health, Relationships and Obsession 00:47 – Why Peter Doesn't Care What People Think… and Actually Likes Upsetting Them 00:53 – The $10B Plan for David: From Protein Bars to a Portfolio of Brands  

Growing a national technology and remaining connected to your customers is daunting.  However, it is what has made Co-Founder Steve Werner stay connected to the point of service, allowing Lawn Buddy and Blue Ox to iterate in real time.  Improving your product and service through customer conversations is what makes their technology optimal for other Entrepreneurs to scale. And Steven Werners commitment to optimizing Entrepreneurs' opportunity is inspiring. 

Chris Gay, Co-Founder & CEO, Evry Health

Hey everyone and welcome to another Coffee Fest live series. this time from Portland, OR 2025! We get to talk with four wonderful professionals on a host of topics from business operations, green coffee sourcing - to coffee farming and roasting at origin, as well as crafting great signature drinks! In order of appearance we have Laila Ghambari of Guilder Coffee , Emily Smith of Hacea Coffee Group, Sebastian Villamizar of Futura Coffee Roasters, and Ryan Jie Jaing of Less and More coffee.   ABOUT OUR GUESTS! Laila Ghambari has been in specialty coffee for nearly two decades, but coffee has always been more than just a career—it's in her DNA. Growing up in Seattle alongside her family's long-standing coffee company, she didn't just stumble into coffee; she was born into it. Over the years, Laila has earned the title of United States Barista Champion, served on the Barista Guild's Executive Council, led retail and education strategies for some of the biggest names in specialty coffee, and managed multi-million dollar operations with teams of 100+ across multiple markets. Now, she's channeling that experience into her own companies: Guilder (roasting & retail) and by Laila Ghambari (consulting), helping coffee businesses scale with strong leadership, operational excellence, and innovative strategy. Links:  @guildercoffee @lailaghambari    Emily Smith has been in the coffee industry for over a decade. In this time, she has held roles in retail management, green coffee quality, productivity technology, coffee roasting educator, head roaster, green buyer and as a green coffee trader. Emily has also been a part of the leadership board for the Oregon Coffee Board and Coffee Roaster's Guild. She currently works for Hacea Coffee Source, helping to strengthen collaboration between roasters and producers around the world. Over the years she has worked with hundreds of coffee roasters of all sizes to help them grow their businesses, solve tricky problems, and grow their target customer base. Links:  @haceacoffeesource   Co-Founder & CEO of Futura Coffee Roasters Business manager with over 10 years of experience in the specialty coffee industry. Throughout my career, I've co-founded and led companies across the coffee chain, from production projects and green coffee commercialization to direct-to-consumer retail. I've also had the honor of representing Colombia twice on the World Brewers Cup stage. Links:  @futuracoffeeroasters     Ryan Jie Jiang is the owner, Less and more coffee. Korean, born and raised in China. Ryan moved to the States in 2012. I've been in the specialty coffee industry for about 14 years. I started Less and More Coffee in 2021. Less and More Coffee is known for our signature drinks: Tiramisu Latte, Black Sesame Latte, Enjoyme Latte, and Ssuk Latte - all inspired by my background and culture. Links:  @lessandmorecoffee     LEARN MORE ABOUT COFFEE FEST TRADE SHOWS!  https://www.coffeefest.com/  

When Tim Vipond was asked to help rebuild Newmont Goldcorp's corporate model, the scale was daunting: “20 tabs across… each tab being many hundred rows deep,” he tells us. The model had to account for the intricate economics of mining—from extraction to refinement—and it all had to tie together in a single consolidated NAV model. It was a hands-on assignment that tested both his modeling expertise and his capacity to navigate complexity.That moment, Vipond tells us, helped shape his understanding of what finance professionals truly need: not just theory, but real-world, applied skills. It's an insight that stayed with him as he transitioned from the capital-intensive world of mining to the fast-moving e-commerce space at Shoes.com. The contrast deepened his appreciation for digital business models—and sparked the idea that would eventually become the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).Vipond didn't plan to launch a training platform. “I was passionate about it,” he tells us, recalling how he began building and teaching modeling courses on his own. A chance connection with MDA Training led to the idea of transforming in-person financial training into self-paced, online learning.Today, CFI has nearly 3 million registered students, with certifications like FMVA and FPAP tailored to match real job descriptions. The company embeds AI into courses like “Advanced Prompting for Financial Statement Analysis,” partnering with industry experts to stay current. For Vipond, the mission is clear: make high-impact learning affordable, practical, and scalable—so finance professionals can lead with confidence in a changing world.

Dan Shipper is the co-founder and CEO of Every. With just 15 people, Every publishes a daily AI newsletter, ships multiple AI products, and operates a million-dollar-a-year consulting arm—all while their engineers write virtually zero code. It's the most radical example of AI-first operations, and Dan is a prolific writer who has become a leading voice on how AI is transforming the way we build and work.Learn:1. Why Dan thinks AI won't steal jobs en masse—and may actually reshore many jobs to the U.S.2. The most underrated AI tool for non-programmers3. An inside look at Every's AI-first workflow4. Why every company needs an “AI operations lead”5. How Dan's team uses an arsenal of AI agents (Claude, Codex, “Friday,” “Charlie”) in parallel, treating each AI like a specialist with unique strengths6. Why generalists will thrive in an AI-first world, as rigid job titles blur and everyone becomes a “manager” of AI tools7. Dan's playbook for making any company AI-first—from the CEO setting the example, to hosting internal prompt-sharing sessions, to upskilling teams on AI tools—Brought to you by:CodeRabbit—Cut code review time and bugs in half. Instantly: https://www.coderabbit.ai/DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity: https://getdx.com/lennyPostHog—How developers build successful products: https://posthog.com/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-every-dan-shipper—Where to find Dan Shipper:• X: https://x.com/danshipper• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/• Podcast: https://every.to/podcast—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome and introduction(04:04) Hot takes on AI and job reshoring(07:06) The power of Claude Code for non-coders(14:35) The future of AI in business operations(18:45) AI's role in enhancing human skills(22:26) The evolution of AI tools and their applications(25:40) Building an AI-first company(29:50) Innovative AI operations and team dynamics(35:35) Dan's AI stack(41:26) Compounding engineering(48:29) The impact of AI on learning and development(50:10) Accelerating career growth with AI(51:36) Revolutionizing code review and workflow(53:07) The importance of coding knowledge(57:26) Building AI-driven products(01:02:01) Innovative fundraising strategies(01:08:45) Consulting and AI adoption in companies(01:17:01) The allocation economy and future skills(01:20:12) The value of generalists in the AI age(01:24:07) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• Gemini CLI: https://blog.google/technology/developers/introducing-gemini-cli-open-source-ai-agent/• Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• Base44: https://base44.com/• Solo founder, $80M exit, 6 months: The Base44 bootstrapped startup success story | Maor Shlomo: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-base44-bootstrapped-startup-success-story-maor-shlomo• The rise of Cursor: The $300M ARR AI tool that engineers can't stop using | Michael Truell (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-rise-of-cursor-michael-truell• Plato's Argument Against Writing: https://fs.blog/an-old-argument-against-writing/• From ChatGPT to Instagram to Uber: The quiet architect behind the world's most popular products | Peter Deng: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-quiet-architect-peter-deng• Granola: https://www.granola.ai/• Tobi Lutke's post on X about context engineering: https://x.com/tobi/status/1935533422589399127• Tobi Lütke's leadership playbook: Playing infinite games, operating from first principles, and maximizing human potential (founder and CEO of Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook• Every: https://every.to/• Cora: https://www.cora.computer/• Sparkle: https://makeitsparkle.co/• Spiral: https://spiral.computer/• Lex: https://lex.page/• Nathan Baschez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbashaw/• Kate Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-lee-506768/• Katie Parrott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieparrott/• Animalz: https://www.animalz.co/• Rachel Woods on X: https://x.com/rachel_l_woods• Nityesh Agarwal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nityeshaga• Claude Opus 4: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/opus• Codex: https://openai.com/index/introducing-codex/• Superwhisper: https://superwhisper.com/• Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/• Notion: https://www.notion.com/• Kieran Klaassen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-klaassen/• Friday: https://www.friday.run/• Charlie: https://www.gocharlie.ai/product/ai-agents/• Avengers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)• Alex Duffy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d/• Danny Aziz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyaziz/• Dia: https://www.diabrowser.com/• Reid Hoffman's website: https://www.reidhoffman.org/• Starting Line VC: https://www.startingline.vc/• Walleye Capital: https://walleyecapital.com/• At This $10 Billion Hedge Fund, Using AI Just Became Mandatory: https://every.to/podcast/at-this-10-billion-hedge-fund-using-ai-just-became-mandatory• Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify: https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514• Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski on Getting AI to Do the Work of 700 Customer Service Reps: https://www.sequoiacap.com/podcast/training-data-sebastian-siemiatkowski/• The Pin Factory: https://www.adamsmithworks.org/pin_factory.html• Deadwood on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/deadwood• Joel Spolsky on X: https://x.com/spolsky• Jason Fried's website: https://world.hey.com/jason• Jason Fried challenges your thinking on fundraising, goals, growth, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking• Sam Harris's website: https://www.samharris.org/• Bill Simmons on X: https://x.com/billsimmons—Recommended books:• War and Peace: https://www.amazon.com/War-Peace-Vintage-Classics-Tolstoy/dp/1400079985• Anna Karenina: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Karenina-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/0143035002• Playing and Reality: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Reality-Routledge-Classics-86/dp/0415345464• The Death of Ivan Ilyich: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Ivan-Ilyich-Leo-Tolstoy/dp/1468014315• A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Pond-Rain-Russians-Writing/dp/1984856022• The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World: https://www.amazon.com/Master-His-Emissary-Divided-Western/dp/0300245920/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon - the device which helps relieve pain in as little as five minutes, for this review episode...  Methylene Blue has been big time controversial recently - just ask Paul Saladino and Dr. John Lieurance among others.  So does it boost energy, brain function, even mitochondrial health? Is it as impressive as many say it is?  Exclusive Listener Offer:

Kineon users report an 89% drop in pain in just 2–3 weeks. Too good to be true? Or the future of wearable recovery tech? In this BIOHACKER SPECIAL episode, we go deep on red light therapy, chronic pain, and the real science behind the device everyone's talking about: the Kineon MOVE+. (use TONY10 for 10% off) Join me and Forrest Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of Kineon, who turned his own chronic knee pain into a mission to help millions move without it. You'll learn:

#841: Join us for a second time as we sit down with Emma Grede – British businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS, & Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge. Recognized by Forbes as one of the as one of America's Richest Self-Made Women (2022-2024) & America's Richest Self-Made Women Under 40 by Forbes (2022), Emma is a powerhouse reshaping the business world. In this episode, Emma opens up about the realities of hustle culture, the unfiltered truth behind building billion-dollar brands, & how she balances her booming career with life as a mother of four. Emma also shares how she turns bold, creative ideas into the iconic products we all know & love, & gives us an inside look at her new podcast, Aspire with Emma Grede.    To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Emma Grede click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential   Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   Join us on May 17th in Los Angeles for The Dear Media Edit, a live wellness experience with your favorite hosts and top voices in health and wellness—tickets available now at DearMedia.com/events.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/SKINNY to get 10% off your first month.   This episode is sponsored by Boll & Branch Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by ASTRAL  House Marg Summer is here. Time to stock up! Go to astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don't forget the limes! Please Enjoy Responsibly.   This episode is sponsored by Prolon Visit ProlonLife.com/SKINNY to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.   This episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire You can find Kettle & Fire in almost every grocery store, nationwide. But if you want the hookup, you can save 20% by going to Kettleandfire.com/SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by Nowadays Visit trynowadays.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.   Produced by Dear Media