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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  

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  

Kota, the Irish-founded employee benefits platform, has launched the country's first Instant Auto Enrolment Solution following its €12.6 million Series A investment in May. Their purpose-built solution gets Irish employers Auto Enrolment ready in just a few clicks. With 1 in 4 businesses unprepared and statutory contributions set to begin on 1 January 2026, employers have just five months to get ready. Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary is urging businesses to "act now", describing auto-enrolment as "the biggest transformation of pension policy in the history of the State." Kota's new offering enables HR and finance teams to implement a compliant occupational pension with Irish Life within minutes. Organisations can sync employee data, set minimum contributions, and have eligible hires automatically enrolled, while staff get an easy-to-use platform to view and manage their savings. "We've spent thousands of hours working alongside Irish employers as they prepare for the upcoming changes" said Trevor Gardiner (QFA,RPA), Head of Benefits at Kota. "Auto Enrolment has been a really positive catalyst, prompting Irish employers to talk seriously about retirement benefits. But from our conversations, it's clear the State scheme won't work for everyone. That's why we've built a solution for companies that want more control over employee experience, cost, and compliance, without the complexity." While a positive step in improving retirement readiness, The Government's 'My Future Fund' offers limited flexibility, increases administrative burdens on employers and includes strict limits that many companies and higher earning staff find unattractive, such as: No Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVCs) and savings locked up until the National Retirement Age of 66. Fixed contribution rates with no room for employer discretion. €80k salary cap on contributions, and reduced tax relief for those taxed at 40%. A Government managed portal that gives employers no control over their employees' experience. However, choosing an Occupational Pension instead of Auto Enrolment presents the challenge of ensuring the scheme is correctly set up to qualify for full exemption. Failure to do so can result in businesses running two pension schemes simultaneously, an outcome both the Government and major pension providers agree causes unnecessary complexity and administrative burden. Yet many employers are receiving limited clarity or practical guidance from their existing brokers, leaving them uncertain about the right course of action and often unaware of these nuances. Kota's purpose-built technology solves this by automatically enrolling employees onto the employers' occupational pension as soon as they're added to their HR System, eliminating the manual work and, thereby, the potential for errors and delays typically involved. Already trusted by Remote.com and hundreds of EU scale-ups including Tines, Protex AI, &Open and Car Wow, Kota delivers a future-ready, robust approach to workplace pensions. This includes: Seamless setup: Sync HRIS & payroll to launch an occupational pension with Irish Life in a few clicks. Always compliant: Synced employee data and eligibility rules ensuring everyone stays covered by the company's Occupational Scheme. Employee engagement & understanding: Consumer-grade app where employees can access, understand and make in-app changes to their savings for retirement. Regulated & secure: Kota holds a Central Bank of Ireland intermediary licence and integrates directly with Irish Life for real-time enrolments and accurate reporting. Proven at scale: Powers benefits for Remote.com and hundreds of EU scale ups. "Thousands of Irish employers are telling us that auto enrolment is a growing concern, with little guidance from traditional brokers," added Luke Mackey, Co Founder & CEO of Kota. "Our goal is to make compliance effortless in just a few clicks, while giving employees the transparent, mobile first experience they e...

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Net-Zero Cities: Policies and Lessons for Mexico” by  Andrés Friedman, Co-Founder & CEO, Solfium.

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. 

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we're exploring innovative strategies and solutions that empower small and medium-sized businesses to thrive. We'll focus on the power of community, collaboration, and strategic customer engagement as key drivers for sustainable growth.Joining us today is Curtis Agemian, Co-Founder & CEO of Ostana, a platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses grow by enabling seamless collaboration and maximizing customer engagement. Today, we'll discuss building small business communities, fostering collaboration, and balancing customer retention with acquisition efforts.Key Highlights:1. Building Up Small Business Communities: Curtis explains how fostering local collaboration creates ecosystems where businesses thrive and support each other's success.2. Getting Small to Medium-Sized Businesses to Collaborate with Each Other: Practical examples of how businesses can work together to promote products, share customers, and create joint offers.3. Customer Retention vs. Acquiring New Customers: The importance of customer retention for sustainable growth and how SMEs can balance efforts between retaining and acquiring clients.4. Ostana's Value Proposition for Small Businesses: How Ostana helps businesses drive customer loyalty, increase repeat sales, and attract new customers with affordable and effective solutions.5. Connecting with Local Business Leaders: Curtis shares insights from a moving interaction with a local BIA Executive Director, revealing the needs of businesses to partner for mutual growth.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Chris Gay, Co-Founder & CEO, Evry Health

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand, where we explore the strategies and innovations driving success in the digital age. Today, we're focusing on the critical issue of online privacy and digital sovereignty, and why it matters more than ever for both businesses and individuals. With increasing threats to online privacy, from censorship to surveillance, this discussion will provide insights into building a tech company with integrity and the importance of fighting for an open internet.Joining us today is Yegor Sak, Co-Founder & CEO of Windscribe, a privacy-first internet company that empowers individuals and businesses to reclaim their digital sovereignty. We'll explore why privacy matters, how to build a tech company without compromising values, and the ongoing battle for the open internet. Let's dive in!Key Highlights:1. Building a Tech Company Without Selling Out: Yegor will discuss how Windscribe competes with large, ad-funded tech companies without outside capital, focusing on principles that guide their approach to building a tech company with integrity.2. Why Privacy Matters – Especially for Small Businesses and Everyday Users: Yegor will explain why online privacy is essential for small businesses and everyday users, addressing misconceptions and highlighting the risks of neglecting privacy.3. The Legal Battle and Validation of Principles: Yegor will share a personal anecdote about being targeted by Greek authorities due to a Windscribe IP, and how the case was thrown out, validating his commitment to "privacy by design."4. Building a Culture of Passion and Pride: Yegor will talk about how Windscribe creates a culture where employees are motivated by the company's mission to defend user rights and privacy, despite challenges.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

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.

In this exclusive episode of The Commercial Real Estate Library, Dayma and Garret sit down with Blair Welch, Co-Founder and CEO of Slate Asset Management, for a rare deep dive into one of the most influential investment firms in the world.Blair shares the origin story of Slate, how he and his brother Brady built a global powerhouse from the ground up, and the principles that guide the firm's investment strategy. With over C$23 billion in acquisitions and dispositions since its inception across North America and Europe, Slate's rise is nothing short of remarkable.From lessons learned through missteps to advice for thriving in real estate today, Blair offers honest reflections, a behind-the-scenes look at Slate's growth, and his outlook on where the commercial real estate market is headed next. This episode delivers exclusive insights you won't find anywhere else, only on The Commercial Real Estate Library.SECURE COMMERCIAL FINANCING: http://greenfoxcapital.comCRE LIBRARY WEBSITE: https://www.crelibrary.ca/SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3EDKZqW2t62aq5Q0cRBwSPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/54qf2EJwnrsYn0EC2TnJo3APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/commercial-real-estate-library/id1437946062INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/commercialrealestaelibraryTIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@crelibrary?_t=8XZSNgigk9m&_r=1PODCAST CLIPS on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@crelibraryclips

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen, where we explore the innovations transforming business operations and talent acquisition. Today, we're focusing on how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing HR, helping companies navigate overwhelming application volumes and hire faster and smarter.Joining us is Jack Lau, Co-Founder & CEO of Litespace, an AI recruiting platform designed to streamline candidate screening. Jack also leads HRAIZON, a community for HR professionals adopting AI. Today, we'll discuss Jack's startup journey, the role of AI in HR, and the challenges and opportunities of building an AI-first company. Let's dive in!Key Highlights:1. From Wall Street to HR Tech – Jack's Startup Journey: Jack will share his journey from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, revealing how his experiences led him to identify the core hiring problem that Litespace now solves.2. AI in HR – Transforming Talent Acquisition: Jack will explain how AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition by automating resume screening, candidate research, and AI-driven interviews to reduce time-to-hire.3. AI Resume Screening and Pre-Screening Interviewer: Jack will discuss Litespace's new AI features like Resume Screening and Pre-Screening Interviewer, and how they provide tangible benefits like instant scoring and tailored follow-up questions.4. Building an AI Company and Fostering an AI-Savvy Community: Jack will explore the unique challenges of building an AI-first company like Litespace and discuss the growth of HRAIZON in promoting AI adoption among HR professionals.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/For more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

On this episode, I'm talking about returns, refunds, and the hidden layer of post-purchase experience with Fernando Pedraz, founder of Reveni.We get into why instant refunds aren't just good CX, they're good business — and how Reveni is helping brands turn a painful process into a growth lever. Fernando shares how they assess refund risk in real time, what most brands get wrong about cross-border returns, and where automation adds value without losing the human touch.We also talk about the role of AI in fraud prevention, logistics, and finance infrastructure, why the post-purchase stack is still underdeveloped, and what smart brands are doing to stay profitable in a tougher market.If you're thinking about CX beyond the buy button, or building smarter systems behind the scenes, this one's for you.This episode is brought to you by Reveni. Reveni helps eCommerce brands turn refunds into retained revenue, by making instant exchanges the default, not the exception. Learn more at Reveni.Checkout Factory here.Sign up to our newsletter here.

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

#SWAMPWATCH – In South Carolina, Newsom Tests the Presidential Waters. 90-year-old man is a competitive stair climber. Guest Amber Capone, Co-Founder/CEO of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). California veterans urge study of 'lifesaving' psychedelic therapy.

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:

Josh Dorfman, CEO, Co-Founder and host of Super Cool, joins us this week to share his origin story and entrepreneurial journey in climate technology, influenced by his parents' business and his international experiences. From sustainable furniture to founding Planted (a company that produces carbon-negative building materials), to now Co-Founder, CEO and Host of Super Cool, Josh is passionately working to bring the climate innovations happening around the world to business and individuals for a better planet - today. We also discuss the need for storytelling in order to promote climate tech innovations and the benefits to everyone. Great conversation! Check out Super Cool! https://getsuper.cool/ Super Cool is a podcast, newsletter, and hosts curated events to spotlight climate innovators and initiatives and distill their playbooks for building the low-carbon future. Here's to building a fantastic future, on Earth and off it - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos Timestamps: 00:00 Josh Dorfman's Introduction and Podcast Setup 02:22 Josh Dorfman's Entrepreneurial Journey 13:00 Transition to Sustainability and Super Cool 25:36 Planted's Innovative Approach and Success 32:14 Super Cool and Climate Tech Innovations 38:29 AI and Energy Efficiency in Buildings 48:36 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption 54:08 Storytelling and Human Connection in Climate Advocacy 56:45 Final Thoughts and Future Directions  We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #Climate #AI #Technology #ClimateChange #ClimateTechnology #Earth #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #Planted #SustainableTech #Sustainability #SpaceX 

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:

Motivity Care simplifies caregiving with secure tools, vetted resources, and expert guidance—reducing stress, time, and cost for families and employers alike.00:40- About Mim SenftMim is the co-founder and CEO of Motivity Care, a company that reduces the time cost and risks of aging and caregiving for employees and for individuals.She's also the co-founder of the Global Women 4 Wellbeing (GW4W).

Two Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have won funding approvals of up to €18.75m in the latest competition under Horizon Europe's European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. The two successful companies are CroíValve and Lios. Enterprise Ireland leads the National Support Network for Horizon Europe which helps entrepreneurs to compete and win funding in EIC competitions. To date, 28 Irish companies have secured approvals totalling €175.5m under the EIC Accelerator Programme since the beginning of Horizon Europe in 2021. Trinity College Dublin spin-out company CroíValve is a clinical-stage medical device company focused on developing a minimally invasive device for the treatment of a severe cardiac disease called tricuspid regurgitation. CroíValve's DUO Tricuspid Coaptation Valve system will enable a non-surgical solution for the condition as currently less than one percent of elderly patients receive surgical treatment due to the risks involved in this population. CroíValve previously received funding under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund which is administered by Enterprise Ireland and supports research collaboration to drive disruptive technology development. Lios, a pioneer in acoustic advanced materials technology, is a Dublin company with strong Sligo roots. SoundBounce is an advanced acoustic material developed by Lios that works better than traditional sound dampening materials. Transport, home appliances, power generation, and construction are among the major industries seeking to reduce noise levels. Part of the EU's Horizon Europe 2021-2027 Research and Innovation Programme, the EIC Accelerator Programme provides transformational funding to high-potential, high-risk start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs. Approvals include grant funding of up to €2.5 million combined with an equity investment ranging from €0.5 to €10 million in a blended finance offer. 959 applications were submitted to this latest competition with 150 companies subsequently selected for interview resulting in a total of 40 funding awards to 16 countries. The 40 companies were allocated funding of up to €229m in a combination of grants and equity investments. Almost one third of the selected companies were led by a woman in a key leadership role such as CEO, CTO or CSO. Minister of State for Trade Promotion, AI and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth TD said: "Today's announcement is testament to the research and innovation capability of Irish companies and the vibrancy of the start-up and commercialisation eco-system. Collaboration between Higher Education, state agencies, investors, and business creates a pathway to success, and the government, through Enterprise Ireland, is committed to helping enterprises like Lios and CroíValve to realise their commercial potential. This announcement provides significant funding to support these companies to bring their innovations to the global market, and I wish both every success for the future." Jenny Melia, CEO Designate, Enterprise Ireland, said: "I'd like to congratulate Lios and CroíValve on their successful applications to the highly competitive EIC Accelerator programme. Both companies, working with the EIC, will be able to enhance their entrepreneurial capability and get the critical support required at this juncture in their development and scaling journey. It is particularly welcome to see that both projects have a female-inclusive leadership team which supports Enterprise Ireland's strategic ambition to increase the participation of women in entrepreneurship and business leadership." Lucy O'Keeffe, Co-Founder & CEO, CroíValve said: "Securing European Innovation Council (EIC) funding is very impactful in supporting full alignment of our novel technology with this complex patient population, along with expansion of clinical validation of our DUO System. There is a real unmet clinical need to provide a scalable treatment option for the heterogeneous patient population with tricuspi...

In this second batch of HITEC interviews, Susan invites a new group of hotel tech leaders into the Top Floor recording booth to deliver their best Elevator Pitches—and a few unforgettable stories. From AI-powered concierges to spa booking solutions and a piano-playing manager who couldn't play piano, this episode blends industry insight with plenty of personality. Plus, you'll find out exactly how a monkey became part of a hotel's guest communication demo. Featured guests: James Hansen, Vice President of Business Development, REECO Eric Lutz, Co-Founder & CEO, OLIVE Shawn Tarter, President, RealTime Reservation Mark Cederloff, CEO, VSR Network Technologies Mike Medsker, Founder, SIV Jen Barnwell, President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Tess McGoldrick, Senior Vice President, Travel & Hospitality, Revenue Analytics Tanya Pratt, Global Vice President, Oracle Hospitality Stephen Chen, CEO, Phunware

Myles Powell, Co-Founder & CEO, Myles Comfort Foods

Bob Elliott is the Co-Founder/CEO of Unlimited Funds, a firm disrupting the investment landscape by empowering everyday investors with sophisticated tools reserved for the world's financial elite.Unlimited uses machine learning to replicate the returns of 2&20 style high-cost alternative investments like hedge funds, venture capital, and private equity, at a low cost. Under Bob's leadership, Unlimited has democratized access to sophisticated returns through cost-effective and liquid ETFs like the $HFND, one of the fastest-growing active ETF launches of 2022.A Harvard graduate, his expertise in decoding complex financial systems is transforming the way investors and advisors approach alternative investments, making him an invaluable voice in today's economic discourse. He speaks frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and Fox Business.

When Ghost co-founders Dan Lourenco and Ryan Hughes launched their fitness and lifestyle brand in 2016, they weren't chasing headlines or quick exits. They were trying to build a company that felt like a movement.  From the outset, Ghost resonated with a younger, influencer-savvy audience drawn to its bold, candy- and snack-inspired fitness supplements – flavors like Warhead and Sour Patch Kids brought a nostalgic twist to recovery powders and wellness products. Building on this momentum, the brand expanded into energy and hydration beverages, achieving broad distribution across major U.S. and international retailers while cultivating a strong direct-to-consumer presence. In a significant endorsement of its growth and potential, Keurig Dr Pepper acquired a 60% stake in the company for $990 million in October, with plans to purchase the remaining 40% by 2028. So how did a company that deliberately avoided a traditional marketing playbook become a household name in sports nutrition and energy? In a candid conversation, Dan pulls back the curtain on Ghost's rise — from behind-the-scenes YouTube videos to blockbuster licensing deals and national shelf space. He explains why authenticity remains the brand's North Star — and why, for Ghost, that goes beyond simply being founder-led. Dan also reflects on the personal journey behind the business: how stepping away from social media helped him regain focus, and what scaling a brand taught him about leadership, growth, and staying grounded. Show notes: 0:25: Dan Lourenco, Co-Founder & CEO, Ghost – Dan talks about Ghost's mission to become a “100-year brand” built on authenticity, innovation, and community, and how, despite selling a majority stake to Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Ghost has retained its founder-led identity. He also discusses why the brand's growth has been rooted in transparency rather than traditional marketing, how differentiation lies in purposeful innovation, and why the company approaches licensing more selectively than in the past. Dan explains how Ghost's expansion into functional beverages was driven by organic customer behavior, and why he emphasizes staying nimble, preserving brand values, and maintaining a startup mindset. He also reflects on the challenges of founder wellness, learning to balance personal fulfillment with leadership, stepping back from personal social media and how he advises entrepreneurs to focus on what truly matters. Brands in this episode: Ghost, Warheads, Sour Patch Kids, Skittles, Cinnabon

This week, I caught up with Jesse Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Trustware, and one of the most quietly determined founders I've ever backed.I invested in Jesse and his co-founder Jonathan Frazier through the Techstars Web3 accelerator in 2023, and since then, Trustware⁠ have done what most early-stage startups only dream of—shipping a real product, signing real customers, and generating real revenue… all on just $400K in capital and a team of six.In this conversation, Jesse and I get into what it really takes to build through the mud - when you've got more vision than runway, and the only way out of the mud is through the mud. We talk about the early decisions that shaped Trustware's roadmap, the week Jesse had to tell his team he couldn't promise their next paycheck, and why raising less money actually made them a stronger company.Trustware is building what Jesse calls “a switchboard for crypto” - a way for wallets and apps to exchange any asset for any other asset(s) across chains and identity layers. It's a big vision with a deeply pragmatic approach - and one that's already helping crypto-native teams clean up the mess under the hood.This one's a masterclass in staying focused, tuning out the hype, and building for the long game.The early decision to bootstrap and stay leanHow Trustware helps wallets and apps simplify cross-chain opsWhy team culture matters even more when the money's tightWhat Jesse learned about founder storytelling while fundraisingThe value of persistence over polish in the early inningsLINKS:Trustware:  Website  |  X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedIn |  DiscordJesse Phillips:   X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedIn Leave a review & subscribe on: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  MoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comPete Townsend:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn In this episode:MoneyNeverSleeps:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Newsletter

Ajay Prakash, Co-Founder & CEO of Rinse shares his story getting raising $70M and how they launched to hit product-market fit! 03:06 – Ajay explains how he wasted three months pitching Series A firms for a seed round. 05:03 – Don't try to predict who will write a check — talk to everyone qualified, but do it in a tight time frame to keep momentum and focus. 06:03 – Their first capital came from a rolling friends & family round — with no set close — raising ~$500–600K before institutional funding. 07:04 – Ajay's co-founder saw declining traffic at his parents' dry cleaning store — they tested an idea within two weeks and got paying customers. 09:02 – Rinse didn't solve one big issue — it solved many small ones. That made the case for building a better, end-to-end dry cleaning experience. 12:14 – Unlike Uber's urgent need, laundry is a chronic pain. Rinse focused on reliability and consistency, not instant gratification. 15:22 – They focused their launch in three SF zip codes to manage operational complexity and ensure quality service before scaling. 16:04 – Ajay and James only began paying themselves once the $2.5M seed round closed in December 2014. 20:07 – He spent Spring 2014 chasing Series A investors with no success — a misalignment that wasted valuable time and delayed their seed raise. 29:06 – Don't let VCs drag things out with vague interest. You need clarity to survive as an early-stage startup. Rinse is creating a seamless dry cleaning & laundry experience for our customers through a combination of technology, incredible customer service, and strong back-end partnerships. www.rinse.com

Today on the Invest In Her podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Sarah Dusek, a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for female founders. After building and selling her first company, Under Canvas, for over $100 million, Sarah launched Enygma Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on supporting women-led businesses in Africa. Her work has empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs through investor-readiness programs. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel company pioneering aerial safaris and large-scale ecological regeneration in South Africa. In this powerful episode, Sarah shares her journey from scaling a $100M company to reimagining the intersection of business, impact, and investment. She and Catherine dive into the systemic funding gap facing women entrepreneurs and how Sarah is working to close it through Enygma Ventures. They also discuss her new ventures in climate-positive travel, the importance of storytelling in pitch decks, and how building a bold, values-aligned business can truly change the world. Whether you're an investor, founder, or dreamer, this episode will inspire you to think—and act—bigger. Websites Mentioned: www.enygmaventures.com www.fewandfar.com https://www.showherthemoneymovie.com https://svwomenfoundersfund.vc www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook @sheangelinvestors Twitter (X) @sheangelsinvest Instagram @sheangelinvestors & @catherinegray_investinher LinkedIn @catherinelgray & @sheangels  

Welcome to First Block, a Notion series where founders from the world's leading companies tell us what it was like to navigate the many firsts of their startup journey — and what they learned from that experience.In this episode, we spoke with Michael Truell, Co-founder and CEO of Cursor, an AI code editor that has gone from side project to one of the fastest-growing AI tools in the developer world in under a year. Michael shares why they started with a solution in search of a problem, ignored conventional advice, and focused obsessively on product over everything else. From a 4-person founding team to hiring just one person every few months, their unorthodox path laid the foundation for breakout growth.For video, transcripts, and custom Notion Cursor templates, please visit: ⁠https://ntn.so/2yr1lw⁠To learn more about how Notion is supporting startups, please visit: ⁠https://ntn.so/9ipiek⁠Timestamps00:00: Intro02:18: The original spark and false start in mechanical engineering05:53: The pivot moment to developer tools06:45: The decision to fork VS Code08:45: Building AI-native coding tools and the balance between speed and control12:24: Cursor's explosive growth trajectory13:41: Early mistakes and lessons learned14:16: Hiring philosophy and building the first team17:08: Internal tools and operational philosophy19:01: Maintaining focus in a hyper-fast environment20:53: Advice for founders building in the AI era

Emma Grede is a businesswoman, founder, and serial entrepreneur. Known as one of America's richest self-made women by Forbes, she is the powerhouse behind some this generations biggest consumer brands. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS and Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge and recently joined the Board of Directors of The Obama Foundation, Emma has reshaped fashion and business with purpose and vision. Now, she's bringing her insight to the mic with "Aspire with Emma Grede" —a new podcast designed to inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs to turn ambition into action.

The Future of Christian Media/Christian Movies FREE! We are in a world bombarded with stimulation.  As busy entrepreneurs, we experience information overload, while being stretched thin with our time.  While learning is valuable, experiencing quality entertainment for rejuvenation and gaining new perspectives is as important to our success as the tasks we click off our lists.   Despite the ocean of entertainment choices, the secular culture and often covert intentions to weave certain non-Christian messages not based in truth into the storylines.  These strategies make finding appropriate media options to consume for Christians of all ages challenging. Our guest, a seasoned freelance video producer with over fifteen years of experience, shared this concern about the lack of engaging biblical media, particularly for young people.  With this vision, he wanted to bridge the gap between the youth and bible study through professionally produced, accurate, and free content.  His company Appian Media has since produced multiple award-winning series, podcasts, workbooks, and children's videos, reaching millions worldwide. Craig Dehut, co-founder of Appian Media, has set their business apart with a three-pronged approach: accuracy, professional production, and free accessibility.  His vision is to remove barriers between people and the gospel.  In addition to traditional metrics, he measures the success of Appian Media on the transformational impact on its viewers. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS PODCAST: Craig Dehut, Co-Founder & CEO of Appian Media Icraig.dehut@appianmedia.org www.appianmedia.org Craig Dehut is a documentary filmmaker, podcast host, public speaker, and Co-Founder and CEO of Appian Media. With over 20 years of experience, Craig helps people share their stories through video, focusing on non-profits and individuals working to make a positive change in their  CHRISTIAN BIZ OWNERS ON FIRE RESOURCES: Free Report, Five Steps to Create a Sustainable Business Balancing Profit, Values, and Quality of Life: Step-by-step Video Training for Faith-based and Spiritual Business Owners.:  If you think Christina might be the right resource for you, but if you have a few questions, direct message her on LinkedIn or via the contact page on her website with the phrase, ‘READY TO THRIVE”, and we can start a conversation.  LinkedIn:  Christina M. Weber, M.S. Christian Biz Owners on Fire  Ready to rock your vision and get your transformation started right now, schedule your Manifesting Your Vision Session with Christina. Check out Christina's Book, “The Catholic Women's Guide to Healthy Relationships: 12 Supernatural Keys to Make Good Relationships Great and Improve Difficult Ones,”  Subscribe to the Christian Biz Owners on Fire podcast on your favorite platform: — iTunes (Apple)   -- Audible  — Listen Notes   -- Spotify   __ Podbay  __ Radio Public  __ Tune In  __ Amazon Music  __ American Podcasts  Christian Biz Owners on Fire Podcast YouTube Channel Stay in touch with me! Website & Blog:     Gab.com   Instagram Christianbizownersonfire    LinkedIn   Minds.com @Christianbizownersonfire  https://www.minds.com/christianbizownersonfire/   Threads.com   X Christina M Weber   Pinterest Christian Biz Owners on Fire   YouTube Christian Biz Owners On Fire YouTube Channel Christian Biz Owners on Fire Podcast YouTube Channel   Rumble Christian Business and Life Coach/Entrepreneurial Consultant  #christianbizownersonfire  #ChristinaMarieWeber #Christian  

In this episode, Duane Mancini sits down with Isaiah Kaiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Auxilium Health, and Elyse Ball, Vice President of Programming at Bounce Innovation Hub. Fresh off Auxilium Health's exciting $1.5M oversubscribed pre-seed round and new office at Cleveland Clinic, Isaiah returns to share their journey since his first appearance in episode 147. Elyse discusses the vital role of Bounce Innovation Hub in supporting startups and how her journalism background aids in her work. Together, they delve into navigating the regional iCorp program and the JumpStart accelerator, offering invaluable advice for raising capital and maneuvering the startup landscape. Tune in to hear their insights and get a glimpse into Auxilium Health's next major milestones.Isaiah Kaiser LinkedInElyse Ball LinkedInDuane Mancini LinkedInAuxilium Health WebsiteBounce Innovation Hub WebsiteProject Medtech WebsiteProject Medtech LinkedIn

I sat down with Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Co-Founder and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist, to unpack a tough reality: why so many pharmacists earning six figures still feel broke. We dug into crushing student debt, soaring housing costs, wage stagnation—and the mindset shift needed to build real financial freedom. Tim brings clarity, strategy, and hope. This episode is sponsored by Remedichain.

In this episode of the Transform Sales Podcast: Sales Software Review Series, Eddie Bello

What does it take to elevate a simple, everyday product into a beloved premium brand?  In this episode, I sat down with Lindsey Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of Weezie Towels, to talk about how she's redefining the towel category with quality, intentionality, and customer delight at the core. Lindsey shares how Weezie was built from scratch with a focus on product excellence, brand storytelling, and community feedback. From launching with just a few SKUs to expanding into custom monograms and thoughtful gifting experiences, Weezie's journey is packed with lessons on scaling direct-to-consumer (DTC) operations, maintaining high standards in manufacturing, and adapting to shifting consumer expectations, while staying grounded in its purpose. Here are a few highlights from our conversation: * How Lindsey turned a gap in the towel market into a premium, design-led opportunity * The importance of obsessing over every customer touchpoint—from box to bathroom * Why feedback loops helped shape their core product line and brand evolution * Building a retail-ready experience while staying loyal to DTC roots * What it really means to lead with trust, transparency, and intuition   Join me, Ramon Vela, in listening to the full episode to hear what it takes to build a movement around conscious consumption, one bottle at a time. For more on Weezie Towels, visit:  https://weezietowels.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave The Story of a Brand Show a rating and review.  Plus, don't forget to follow us on Apple and Spotify.  Your support helps us bring you more content like this! * Today's Sponsors: REViVE Amazon Marketing Partners: https://revivemp.com/ REViVE Amazon Marketing Partners helps better-for-you CPG brands win on Amazon with niche expertise, founder-led strategy, and a true partnership model. Built by a CPG founder with a successful exit, REViVE only works with brands they believe in. Curious if Amazon is right for you? Book a Free Deep Dive Strategy Session today.

AI đang dần trở thành yếu tố phân hóa rõ rệt giữa những người đi trước và kẻ bị bỏ lại trong ngành bất động sản. Những nền tảng ứng dụng công nghệ mới, đặc biệt trong quản lý và vận hành toà nhà, không chỉ giúp tiết kiệm chi phí, tối ưu hiệu suất mà còn tạo ra lợi thế cạnh tranh bền vững cho các đơn vị phát triển. Trong thị trường ngày càng khốc liệt, số hoá bất động sản không dành cho những ai chậm chân.Điển hình cho làn sóng chuyển đổi số mạnh mẽ này là AirCity – một trong những nền tảng proptech tiên phong tại Việt Nam. Trong tập 34 của podcast Vietnam Innovators Tiếng Việt tuần này, hân hạnh có sự góp mặt của anh Lê Hoàng Nhật, Co-founder & CEO của AirCity, anh chia sẻ về hành trình khởi nghiệp bắt đầu từ một ứng dụng quản lý nhà trọ cùng nhóm bạn, đến khi phát triển thành mô hình dịch vụ công nghệ tích hợp AI và IoT, giúp chủ tòa nhà vận hành hiệu quả hơn, đồng thời nâng cao trải nghiệm người thuê. AirCity hiện là một trong những startup được các quỹ đầu tư lớn rót vốn, và cá nhân anh Hoàng cũng từng được vinh danh tại TECHFEST 2017, Smart City Award 2023 cũng như Forbes India Select 200 năm 2024.---Đừng quên có thể xem bản video của podcast này tại: YouTubeVà đọc những bài viết thú vị tại:—Yêu thích tập podcast này, bạn có thể donate tại:● Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vietcetera● Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vietcetera---Nếu có bất cứ góp ý, phản hồi hay mong muốn hợp tác, bạn có thể gửi email về địa chỉ hello@vietnaminnovators.com #Vietnam_Innovators #VI #Vietcetera #Vietcetera_Podcast #VNI_VI_S6_34

This week's host, Ryan Foland, is joined by Sarah Kraft to chat juggling sailing with running a business. Sarah is a Hobie 16 World Champion and WASZP sailor who's the Co-Founder & CEO of Koil, the AI Reddit for Teens. Hear the one-of-a-kind experience you get foiling a WASZP, the parallels between entrepreneurSHIP and sailing, how to navigate imposter syndrome on & off the water, why we need more women mentors in the sailing & entrepreneurSHIP worlds, and the reality of pro sailing. Learn more about Sarah at Koil.Life, on Instagram @Captain_Krafty, and on LinkedIn, and Ryan at Ryan.Online

Matt McFarlane and Haris Ikram joined us for a live session to break down everything modern HR leaders need to know about compensation—from philosophy and strategy to pay transparency and AI tools. Together, they shared a forward-thinking playbook for tackling merit cycles, aligning job architecture, and driving better employee experiences through data and design.---- Sponsor Links:

It was really fun recording this episode with my longtime friend! We go waaaay back. Anna Baskin is Co-Founder and CEO at Hightail. Hightail is a low-dose THC infused beverage for when you want to sip in some fun. Here's what we cover:What you're building;Wow I'm just so proud of you;How're you growing your customer base;What's hard right now;How you incorporate customers as part of your growth efforts;Customer research and the insights you're finding;Where are you placing big bets in 2025;Anna asks me her burning questions.Anna on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/anna-hight-baskinHightail: siphightail.comFor more content, subscribe to Building With Buyers on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show. Music by my talented daughter.Anna on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠furmanovmarketing.com

“Imagine any city with 50% job losses, it's a completely different place. I don't see governments getting things ready. It's going to take time.”   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 guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Professor Joel Pearson, Director of Future Minds Lab. His full episode is titled Leading in uncertainty, Future-proofing for the AI Revolution, and De-risking innovation. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

#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

Dori Yona, the Co-Founder & CEO of SimpleClosure, joins the show to share his journey from captaining battleships to making it easy to shut down your business. Hear how to start a unique business, when it makes sense to close your business, how to shut down your business, how to keep going when you're ready to quit, and The Mexico Whiteboard Story. Connect with Dori at SimpleClosure.com, on LinkedIn, and on X @DoriYona

In this episode, Tracy Kim Townsend, MD, joins to discuss the potential efficacy of psilocybin therapy for addressing burnout, particularly in healthcare professionals. Dr. Townsend is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, licensed psilocybin facilitator, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Meadow Medicine, one of the only legal psilocybin service centers based in the U.S., founded and led by an MD. In this conversation, Dr. Townsend gives an overview of burnout and discusses its prevalence amongst healthcare professionals due to the intense nature of these professions. She mentions the relevance of the wounded healer archetype for many physicians and how this identity can intersect with experiences of burnout. Turning to psilocybin therapy, Dr. Townsend discusses how these psychedelic treatments can help address burnout through promoting neuroplasticity and facilitating effective emotional processing. Following these experiences, patients are often much better poised to make well-considered life changes to help stave off burnout. Dr. Townsend concludes by emphasizing the importance of integration following psychedelic journeys to ensure maximal benefit and effectiveness of these treatments.    In this episode, you'll hear: How burnout develops How technology and culture have contributed to the rise of burnout The symptoms of burnout Supporting career longevity for physicians How psilocybin may support patients looking to address burnout Clinical research into psilocybin for burnout in healthcare professionals Why loosening the grip on one's identity and ego dissolution may be tied to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics   Quotes: “One core area that I see psilocybin playing a role [for addressing burnout] is just creating these spaces where we can process emotions and integrate them.” [21:41] “SSRIs, which are the gold standard intervention right now for depression, usually result in about a nine-point drop [in depression scores on the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale], which is really no better than placebo… Whereas psilocybin showed a three-fold drop—there's really no intervention for depression we see with that dramatic of results.” [25:17] “Another thing that I think is remarkable, too is… you continue to see the benefits—if you check scores immediately after the [psilocybin] journey and then at six months out, there continues to be improvement in mental health scores.” [29:06]   Links: Dr. Townsend on Instagram Dr. Townsend on X Meadow Medicine website  “Psilocybin Therapy for Clinicians With Symptoms of Depression From Frontline Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial” by Anthony L. Back, MD et al. Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui  

If you're grinding 80 hours a week and still wondering why it's not working, it might be time for a reset. Not on your dream—but on your approach. Because let's be real: Hustle without health, strategy, and purpose? That's a one-way ticket to burnout.In this powerful episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Forrest Smith, co-founder and CEO of Kineon, to talk real talk on entrepreneurship, building businesses for exit, and staying healthy while doing it. This convo is packed with golden nuggets for every entrepreneur out there—whether you're scaling your startup or dreaming of your first product launch.We're diving into strategic partnerships, red light therapy, building impact-driven businesses, and the hard truth about what it takes to grow and feel good doing it. Forrest isn't just a startup guy—he's an exit guy. After successfully building and exiting multiple businesses, he took a big step back and asked: What really matters?That led him to co-found Kineon, a company using red light therapy to give people safer, smarter solutions for managing pain. No pills. No surgeries. Just science-backed, preventative wellness tech that works. But what's wild is how Forrest connects the dots between entrepreneurial strategy and personal health. We also get into how Forrest evaluates whether a company is built to scale or just spinning its wheels. Some of the gems:Are you in the right part of the supply chain?Are you investing in IP that drives value?Are your systems supporting scale or just surviving chaos?And the biggie: Are you building a business that serves your life or one that drains it?Because at the end of the day, if your business isn't aligned with your mission and wellbeing, it's just another job. This episode isn't just about business. It's about building something meaningful, without losing yourself in the process.If you're ready to:Work smarter, not just harderBuild a business that can scaleLearn about red light therapy and game-changing wellnessHear how exits happen behind the scenesThen this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to this powerful convo on The Happy Hustle Podcast now and start optimizing your hustle for impact and health. Because you don't have to sacrifice your well-being for your dreams. You just have to Happy Hustle it right.In this episode, we cover: 03:05 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Key Lessons05:55 Exits and Mistakes in Entrepreneurship08:58 Navigating Corporate Structures and Strategic Partnerships11:52 Balancing Ambition and Well-being15:04 The Genesis of Kinion and Its Mission17:57 Understanding Pain Management and Alternatives21:11 The Impact of Kinion on Health and Wellness26:20 The Shift Towards Comprehensive Medical Approaches28:07 Understanding Photobiomodulation and Its Benefits30:01 Integrating Health Practices for Optimal Living31:55 The Importance of Environment in Health34:01 Addressing Modern Environmental Challenges36:51 Exploring Red Light Therapy and Its Applications39:05 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Personal Reflections44:00 Final Thoughts on Health and HappinessWhat does happy Hustlin mean to you? Forrest says Happy Hustlin means helping people. We're here to help people move a needle on quality of life. And so that's what we do every day. And we try to measure ourselves as critically as we can in every aspect of that. And we want to deliver on our promise to help people change their quality of life, whether it's improving sleep, reducing pain, getting out of osteoarthritis, or healing from surgery.Connect with Forresthttps://www.facebook.com/Kineonlabshttps://www.instagram.com/kineon_labs/https://www.tiktok.com/@kineon_labshttps://www.youtube.com/@Kineon_LabsFind Forrest on this website: https://kineon.io/Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featuredGet a free copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance https://www.thehappyhustle.com/bookSign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/“It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!”Episode Sponsors: Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers - For an exclusive offer, head to bioptimizers.com/happy and use the promo code 'happy10' at checkout to save 10%. And if you subscribe, you'll snag amazing discounts, free gifts, and a guaranteed monthly supply.99 Designs- Need a killer logo, stunning website, or next-level brand design?Stop DIY-ing and start delegating like a boss with 99designs by Vista!

Varun Mohan is the co-founder and CEO of Windsurf (formerly Codeium), an AI-powered development environment (IDE) that has been used by over 1 million developers in just four months and has quickly emerged as a leader in transforming how developers build software. Prior to finding success with Windsurf, the company pivoted twice—first from GPU virtualization infrastructure to an IDE plugin, and then to their own standalone IDE.In this conversation, you'll learn:1. Why Windsurf walked away from a profitable GPU infrastructure business and bet the company on helping engineers code2. The surprising UI discovery that tripled adoption rates overnight.3. The secret behind Windsurf's B2B enterprise plan, and why they invested early in an 80-person sales team despite conventional startup wisdom.4. How non-technical staff at Windsurf built their own custom tools instead of purchasing SaaS products, saving them over $500k in software costs5. Why Varun believes 90% of code will be AI-generated, but engineering jobs will actually increase6. How training on millions of incomplete code samples gives Windsurf an edge, and creates a moat long-term7. Why agency is the most undervalued and important skill in the AI era—Brought to you by:• Brex—The banking solution for startups• Productboard—Make products that matter• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Where to find Varun Mohan:• X: https://x.com/_mohansolo• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunkmohan/—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) Varun's background(03:57) Building and scaling Windsurf(12:58) Windsurf: The new purpose-built IDE to harness magic(17:11) The future of engineering and AI(21:30) Skills worth investing in(23:07) Hiring philosophy and company culture(35:22) Sales strategy and market position(39:37) JetBrains vs. VS Code: extensibility and enterprise adoption(41:20) Live demo: building an Airbnb for dogs with Windsurf(42:46) Tips for using Windsurf effectively(46:38) AI's role in code modification and review(48:56) Empowering non-developers to build custom software(54:03) Training Windsurf(01:00:43) Windsurf's unique team structure and product strategy(01:06:40) The importance of continuous innovation(01:08:57) Final thoughts and advice for aspiring developers—Referenced:• Windsurf: https://windsurf.com/• VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/• JetBrains: https://www.jetbrains.com/• Eclipse: https://eclipseide.org/• Visual Studio: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/• Vim: https://www.vim.org/• Emacs: https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/• Lessons from a two-time unicorn builder, 50-time startup advisor, and 20-time company board member | Uri Levine (co-founder of Waze): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/lessons-from-uri-levine• IntelliJ: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/• Julia: https://julialang.org/• Parallel computing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_computing• Douglas Chen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglaspchen/• Carlos Delatorre on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cadelatorre/• MongoDB: https://www.mongodb.com/• Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Llama: https://www.llama.com/• Mistral: https://mistral.ai/• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (CEO and co-founder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Inside Bolt: From near-death to ~$40m ARR in 5 months—one of the fastest-growing products in history | Eric Simons (founder & CEO of StackBlitz): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/inside-bolt-eric-simons• Behind the product: Replit | Amjad Masad (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/behind-the-product-replit-amjad-masad• React: https://react.dev/• Sonnet: https://www.anthropic.com/claude/sonnet• OpenAI: https://openai.com/• FedRamp: https://www.fedramp.gov/• Dario Amodei on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-amodei-3934934/• Amdahl's law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amdahl%27s_law• How to win in the AI era: Ship a feature every week, embrace technical debt, ruthlessly cut scope, and create magic your competitors can't copy | Gaurav Misra (CEO and co-founder of Captions): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-win-in-the-ai-era-gaurav-misra—Recommended book:• Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution: A Handbook for Entrepreneurs: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Love-Problem-Solution-Entrepreneurs/dp/1637741987—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. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

#814: Join us as we sit down with Loren Ridinger – influential businesswoman, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, best-selling author, and Co-Founder & CEO of Market America Worldwide | SHOP.com, a global e-commerce & product brokerage company. With over 30 years of experience, Loren has empowered millions, building a thriving empire alongside her late husband, JR Ridinger. In this episode, Loren opens up & gets vulnerable, reflecting on JR's legacy, the values that shaped their success, & how she found strength to move forward after his sudden passing. Loren shares insights from her latest book, Scrambled or Sunny-Side up? Living Your Best Life After Losing your Greatest Love, offering wisdom on navigating grief, embracing each day, & choosing to live fully – no matter what life serves up next.    To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Loren Ridinger 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.   To purchase Loren Ridinger latest book, Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? Living Your Best Life After Losing Your Greatest Love visit scrambledorsunnysideup.com.   This episode is sponsored by ARMRA     Go to tryarmra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 15% off your first order.   This episode is sponsored by YNAB   TSC Him & Her Show listeners can claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at YNAB.com/skinny.   This episode is sponsored by Netflix - Running Point   Running Point, now streaming only on Netflix.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika    Go to Cymbiotika.com/TSC for 20% off + free shipping.   This episode is sponsored by Dr. Diamonds Metacine   Visit DrDiamondsMetacine.com to learn more about the InstaFacial(R) Collection and use code SKINNY at checkout for a free sample of award-winning InstaFacial(R) Plasma with any purchase of $200 or more.   This episode is sponsored by Live Conscious Collagen Peptides   Visit weliveconscious.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.   Produced by Dear Media