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    Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK
    Ep 871 : Comedy Gives Back With Co-Founders Zoe Friedman and Amber J. Lawson.

    Dean Delray's LET THERE BE TALK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 24:04


    Today on Let There Be Talk, I'm very excited to have two incredible people joining me who are doing something really important for the comedy community — Zoe Friedman and Amber J. Lawson, the co-founders of Comedy Gives Back. Comedy is supposed to make people laugh, but behind the scenes, comedians are dealing with many of the same struggles everybody else faces — mental health, addiction, financial problems, and just the pressures of trying to make a living in this business. Zoe and Amber saw that there was a real need for comedians to have somewhere to turn, and they built Comedy Gives Back to provide support, resources, and a safety net for people in the comedy community when they need it most. Today we're going to talk about how Comedy Gives Back started, why this organization is so important, what they're seeing within the comedy world right now, and what comedians can do if they're struggling or simply need some help. This is a really meaningful conversation, and I'm honored to have them here. Zoe Friedman and Amber J. Lawson, the co-founders of Comedy Gives Back — right now on Let There Be Talk. Like and Subscribe for more PODCASTS AND COMEDY VIDEOS from Dean Delray! Tour Dates at https://www.deandelray.com Patreon Subscription -   / deandelray   Dean Delray's YouTube Special's - https://www.deandelray.com/ 

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    The Will Cain Podcast
    From the Vault: How AI Could Crash the Economy Within the Next Two Years (ft. Tom Bilyeu)

    The Will Cain Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 61:43


    In today's "Best Of..." episode, we revisit one of our most mind-bending conversations on the future of Artificial Intelligence. CEO of Impact Theory and Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition, Tom Bilyeu joins Will to break down how AI could potentially dismantle our economic system within 900 days, and what happens to humanity after the fact.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mexico Business Now
    “Mexico and E-Commerce: Opportunities and Gaps in the Digital Boom” by Marcos Pueyrredon, President of the eCommerce Institute and Co-Founder and Global Executive SVP of VTEX (AA1580)

    Mexico Business Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 4:37


    The following article of the Tech industry is: “Mexico and E-Commerce: Opportunities and Gaps in the Digital Boom” by Marcos Pueyrredon, President of the eCommerce Institute and Co-Founder and Global Executive SVP of VTEX, eCommerce Institute, VTEX. (AA1580)

    Mexico Business Now
    'The Founder Trap: The Questions You Haven't Asked' by Leon Harari, President and Co Founder, Axxets

    Mexico Business Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 10:26


    The following article of the Finance & Fintech industry is: 'The Founder Trap: The Questions You Haven't Asked' by Leon Harari, President and Co Founder, Axxets. 

    Masters of Scale
    Know which rules to break, with MTV co-founder Tom Freston

    Masters of Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 31:35


    Tom Freston is a cofounder of MTV and former CEO of Viacom. He joined host Jeff Berman to dig into the wild stories and meaningful lessons from his life as an unconventional corporate leader. Freston reveals how MTV's audience-first mentality and “subway car” approach to hiring helped the network scale into a cultural icon. Tom's memoir is Unplugged: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Unplugged/Tom-Freston/9781668089798See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    All Home Care Matters
    Discover Nana's Books Foundation

    All Home Care Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 41:17


    All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Dennis Dulniak, Mark Dulniak, and Craig Dulniak of Nana's Books Foundation for a meaningful conversation about Alzheimer's disease, family caregiving, children's literacy, empathy, and the lasting legacy of Nancy Dulniak.   About Nana's Books Foundation:   Nana's Books Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting literacy, empathy, and awareness through the power of books.   The Foundation was created in honor of Nancy Dulniak, a lifelong librarian who passed away from Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease at age 69. Nancy believed books could open minds, inspire compassion, and help children better understand the world around them.   Founded in 2020, Nana's Books Foundation provides age- and grade-appropriate books and educational resources focused on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, disabilities, caregiving, empathy, resilience, and acceptance. Through partnerships with schools, public libraries, and community organizations, the Foundation helps families begin important conversations that can otherwise be difficult to navigate.   Special emphasis is placed on supporting Title I schools and underserved communities.   Since its founding, Nana's Books Foundation has expanded across 16 states and the District of Columbia, distributing more than 26,000 books to nearly 12,000 students and classrooms, as well as 29 school libraries and 20 public libraries.   At its heart, the Foundation carries forward Nancy's lifelong commitment to children, education, libraries, and compassion.   About Dr. Dennis Dulniak:   Dr. Dennis Dulniak is Founder and President of Nana's Books Foundation.   After a 40-year career in higher education, including serving as University Registrar at the University of Central Florida and as a Vice President at Parchment, Dennis became a caregiver when Nancy was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease in 2014.   For more than seven years, Dennis served as Nancy's care partner, gaining firsthand insight into dementia caregiving, changing relationships, communication, and advocacy.   Following Nancy's passing, he dedicated his retirement to honoring her through Nana's Books Foundation. Dennis is also a Co-Founder of Central Florida Dementia-Friendly Dining, a facilitator and resource for a large men's caregiver support group, and a member of the Central Florida Dementia Care and Cure Initiative.   Today, he shares his family's journey to help caregivers, children, and communities better understand dementia.   About Mark Dulniak:   Mark Dulniak, the eldest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, is Co-Founder and Treasurer of Nana's Books Foundation.   The Foundation's roots began in 2018 when Mark started donating books to Knoxville-area classrooms in honor of his mother. Students wrote thank-you notes to Nancy, bringing her tremendous joy during her journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer's disease.   That tradition eventually grew into Nana's Books Foundation, ensuring Nancy's lifelong love of books and learning would continue to impact future generations.   Mark now helps expand the organization's reach to Title I schools, school libraries, public libraries, students, and families. He also advocates for families to begin age-appropriate conversations with children about dementia, using books as a compassionate way to help them understand what is happening to someone they love.   About Craig Dulniak:   Craig Dulniak, the youngest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, serves as Secretary Emeritus of Nana's Books Foundation and lives with his wife and son in Philadelphia.   During one of Nancy's final visits to Philadelphia, Craig took her to his local public library to sign her grandson up for his first library card at just one year old—a fitting reflection of Nancy's lifelong connection to books and libraries.   Craig hopes Nana's Books Foundation will help children better understand dementia, Alzheimer's disease, disabilities, and caregiving by increasing access to books addressing topics often underrepresented in children's literature.   Through the Foundation, the Dulniak family continues Nancy's legacy through every book shared and every conversation inspired about kindness, empathy, understanding, and inclusion.

    Franchising 101
    Get in the Game: Inside an Exciting New Franchise Opportunity - Franchising 101 - Episode 306

    Franchising 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 44:42


    ⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today!  https://www.francoach.net/ 

    Code Story
    S12 Favorite - Rewriting the Rules of End-User Computing and the Rise of Autonomous, Agentic AI IT Operations with Yoni Avital, Co-Founder & Chief Evangelist of ControlUp

    Code Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 28:45 Transcription Available


    Yoni Avital lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, with his wife and 3 older children. The oldest kid is a boy, so Yoni and he try to see as many football games as possible. He enjoys shopping with this girls, though it's cause he is their Dad, not because he enjoy shopping. He likes to travel, hike, and enjoys a nice white wine in warmer weather. His most memorable hike was at Yosemite, when he started at 4 am and came across a lot of wildlife.Yoni was in the virtual desktop space in the past. What he and his team realized was that troubleshooting these virtual experiences were incredibly complicated. They started to build an enterprise task manager, to centralize a task management UI to control the endpoints. When customers started asking to use it daily, Yoni figured out they had something unique.This is the creation story of ControlUp.SponsorsUnblockedTECH DomainsMezmoBraingrid.aiLinkshttps://www.controlup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoavital/Checkout our episode stacks on Stacklist! https://stacks.codestory.co/ Hosted by Noah Labhart | Technical Founder & Startup Mentor.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Topline
    SPOTLIGHT: He Said No to Bad-Fit Customers. Growth Got Better. | Snehal Nimje, CEO & Co-Founder @ Outdoo

    Topline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 20:53


    In this episode of Topline Spotlight, Sam Jacobs sits down with Snehal Nimje, co-founder and CEO of Outdoo, to talk about one of the hardest calls an early-stage founder can make: narrowing focus when leads are coming in. Snehal breaks down how Outdoo went from trying to serve every mid-market and enterprise buyer to getting much more specific about where the product was truly essential. They get into why usage dropped, what customer conversations revealed, how the team handled the internal shift, and what changed once they focused on insurance and finance use cases where compliance and ramp speed mattered most. They also talk about: - Why enterprise readiness starts with architecture, compliance, and security - How to tell the difference between interest and real traction - What founders miss when they chase every lead - Where defensibility really comes from in AI Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Meet Snehal Nimje and Outdoo 04:55 Why selling to everyone nearly derailed the business 06:51 Finding the customers who truly need your product 08:54 The hard decision to narrow their ICP 11:00 How focus accelerated enterprise growth 13:09 Advice for founders struggling to find product-market fit 15:36 What creates a moat in the AI era? 17:13 Why workflow—not AI models—is the real competitive advantage 18:51 Snehal's biggest business inspiration 19:38 Where to find Snehal and Outdoo Try Outdoo: outdoo.ai If you're building an early-stage company and trying to find traction without turning your product into a Frankenstein, this one's worth your time. Subscribe for more founder stories, operator lessons, and go-to-market conversations from Topline.

    Real Estate Money School
    High Income, No Tax Advantage: The Wealth Problem Pilots and High Earners Need to Solve w/ Ryan Gibson

    Real Estate Money School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 36:35


    Most high-income W-2 earners eventually run into the same problem. Their income gets better, but their structure does not. Airline pilots are one of the clearest examples. They can earn exceptional money, receive strong retirement contributions, and build what looks like a very successful financial life on paper. But as the income grows, so does the constraint: almost all of it is active, highly taxable, and tied to a system that gives them very few levers to pull. And pilots are not the only ones facing this. Doctors, executives, engineers, senior tech employees, corporate leaders, and employees sitting on major equity events can all end up in the same position. A big salary, bonus, liquidity event, or IPO can create life-changing income, but if that income is still flowing through a W-2 structure, the tax problem does not disappear. In many cases, it becomes more obvious. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Ryan Gibson, former airline pilot and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, to talk about the difference between earning more money and changing the facts of your financial life. Ryan spent 17 years as an airline pilot before building a self-storage company with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and about 200 employees. He understands the high-income W-2 problem because he lived it, and his perspective goes beyond simply making more, saving more, or maxing out retirement accounts. We get into why pilots and other high earners often pay more in taxes as their income rises, how strong retirement contributions should change the way they think about excess cash flow, why ownership opens up tax advantages employees often cannot access, and how self-storage can give investors exposure to real estate without buying themselves another job. This is not really a conversation about pilots, and it is not only about self-storage. It is about how high-income earners can turn income into structure, ownership, cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term financial control.   About the Guest Ryan Gibson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Spartan Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm focused on self-storage and private real estate investment opportunities. A former airline pilot with 17 years of active flying experience, Ryan brings a unique perspective to wealth-building for high-income W-2 professionals, especially pilots who are earning high incomes but often facing significant tax challenges. Through Spartan Investment Group, he helps individual investors access private real estate opportunities designed to create diversification, cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term wealth outside the traditional W-2 and 401(k) framework. Spartan has grown into a national self-storage platform with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and approximately 200 employees. Ryan's real estate experience spans residential development, self-storage, infill development, finance, sales, marketing, investor relations, tax foreclosures, inherited homes and estates, and real estate syndication. He is also the co-founder of Passive Income Pilots, a platform and podcast that educates pilots and other high-income professionals on passive investing, tax strategy, real estate, and building wealth beyond the paycheck.   Spartan Investment Group: spartan-investors.com Join the Free Academy: ryan@spartan-investors.com Passive Income Pilots Podcast: https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Ryan Gibson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/   About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

    Mission Matters Podcast with Adam Torres
    Teen Entrepreneur Itai Rugama Wins Pitch Competition and Expands the Mission of Uplifted

    Mission Matters Podcast with Adam Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 7:06


    In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Itai Rugama, Co-Founder of Uplifted, following his pitch competition win at Grant Cardone headquarters. Itai discusses Uplifted's mission to empower teens through community service and leadership opportunities, the lessons he learned from public speaking and feedback, and plans to pilot Uplifted chapters in five schools. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Identity Revolution
    Performance Marketing in Insurance: Lead Quality, Compliance and AI in 2026, with Andrew Filar

    Identity Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 28:13


    In this episode of The Marketing Rapport podcast, host Tim Finnigan sits down with Andrew Filar, Co-Founder and CEO of Next Call Club, to unpack what's really happening inside the insurance lead economy — and why the old "buy more leads" mindset is quietly costing agencies their profitability. Andrew traces his journey from cold-calling commercial auto prospects at a State Farm office to running one of the largest Allstate scratch agencies in the country, and finally to building Next Call Club, an aggregator-plus-consultative-partner model designed to help agents hit real cost-per-acquisition targets.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of ActiveProspect. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.This podcast is not intended to replace legal or other professional advice. The Lead Intelligence, Inc. (dba InfutorData) and ActiveProspect LLC names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.ACTIVEPROSPECT DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

    AI Tool Report Live
    AI Agents Should Never Touch the Public Internet | Zachary Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, Datum

    AI Tool Report Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 73:19


    In this episode, Zachary Smith, CEO and co-founder of Datum and previously the founder of Packet (acquired by Equinix for $335M) and Voxel (acquired for $35M), joins Liam to explain why the internet is about to undergo its biggest transformation since the cloud. As AI agents, vibe coding, and thousands of new applications flood the web, Zac believes the open internet model we've relied on for decades is breaking down. Zac argues that every person, every company, and eventually every AI agent will need its own private network. He explains why the future internet may look more like the Visa network than today's public web, how digital sovereignty and geopolitics are reshaping infrastructure, and why developers are increasingly relying on dozens of cloud services rather than just the hyperscalers. The conversation also dives into Zac's unlikely journey from Juilliard-trained musician to building and exiting two infrastructure companies, the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, and why he keeps coming back to startups despite already having financial freedom. Key Topics Covered Zach's journey from Juilliard and classical music to building infrastructure companies Building Voxel and selling the company for $35M Starting Packet and its $335M acquisition by Equinix Why AI agents are creating a security problem for the internet Why every person and company may eventually need a private network The difference between the public internet and private internet Why the future internet could resemble the Visa network Digital sovereignty, geopolitics, and the splintering of the internet Why developers increasingly rely on dozens of cloud providers How AI is turning millions of people into software developers APIs, MCP, and the next phase of application architecture Why Zach believes AI agents should only talk to approved systems Open source, network effects, and Datum's long-term vision The emotional side of entrepreneurship and why community matters more than money Episode Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and welcome 00:06 Zach's background: from Juilliard and classical bass to startups 02:44 Building Voxel and the early cloud era 08:44 Starting Packet, raising capital, and the Equinix acquisition 15:28 Why taking time off helped him dream again 18:02 What Datum does and the idea of a network cloud 19:38 Three forces changing the internet 20:41 Hyperscalers explained: Amazon, Google, and Microsoft 24:52 Why new cloud providers are emerging 27:16 Digital sovereignty and the fragmentation of the internet 32:03 Public internet vs. private internet 32:54 Inside the physical "meet me rooms" that connect the internet 39:49 How internet routing actually works 45:56 Why developers use so many cloud providers 48:10 APIs, MCP, and AI agents 51:07 Why the future internet may resemble the Visa network 54:23 Who Datum's customers are, and why Datum is open source 1:03:07 AI agents and the next generation of software 1:07:50 Why Zach keeps building companies, and why he does what he does Connect with Zac: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsmith/ Website: https://www.datum.net/ Partner Links Upgrade your AI toolkit: https://www.theaireport.ai/ai-executive-pass Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe Join the community: https://community.theaireport.ai/checkout/the-ai-report-welcome-gift?coupon_code=WRTH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    This Much I Know - The Seedcamp Podcast
    Shahriar Tajbakhsh, Co-Founder of Metaview, on how AI is solving hiring's data problem

    This Much I Know - The Seedcamp Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 39:40


    Metaview started in 2018 on a simple bet: hiring decisions are some of the most consequential calls a company makes, yet no one captures the data behind them. Cofounder Shahriar joins Carlos to talk through how Metaview's early bet was supercharged by the arrival of LLMs, their "Public Unless Private" culture borrowed from Palantir and Uber, and Fillmore, Metaview's new autonomous hiring coworker.

    It's No Fluke
    E422 Kate Wolff: Leading The Pack Through AI

    It's No Fluke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 38:39


    At Lupine Creative, Kate Wolff serves as pack leader on all business. An award-winning advertising executive, Kate has stewarded some of the world's most impactful brands, helping them tap into popular culture. She built a traditional 360 advertising background through work at agencies including Publicis Modem, DDB, TBWAChiatDay, Omelet LA and RQ. Kate's deep understanding of the advertising and marketing space frequently turns traditional brand marketing strategy on its head through cultural, data and behavioral insights. She built LA-based agency Lupine Creative in February 2020 with a base of experiential, social, and cultural expertise to boast year-over-year revenue growth. The approach that's made the difference: spark solutions with cultural strategy and then create through experiences and partnerships that manifest as cultural capital. Lupine clients include Spotify, Max, LG, Google, Teva, FX, BoxLunch and more.The team has an impressive events innovation story: in their first three months of existence, they created HBO Max's first-ever, award-winning virtual Pride celebration, resulting in a continuous partnership. Kate and her team also champion a diversity story; she is a co-founder of Do the WeRQ, a movement to increase queer creativity, representation, and share-of-voice across the industry. Further extending her commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions, Kate is Co-Founder of LumiTerra. Her dedication to environmental sustainability supported the creation of the LumiCup, an aluminum-based product line designed to reduce the reliance on single-use plastics dramatically.

    NewSpaceVision
    Karthik Gollapudi on SpaceX, SIFT & the Future of Hardware

    NewSpaceVision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 37:35


    How do you build hardware like software?For our 50th episode, we sit down with Karthik Gulapudi, Co-Founder of SIFT, to break down what happens when the fast, iterative mindset of software development is applied to aerospace, defense, robotics, and other physical systems. Karthik spent more than four years at SpaceX, working on simulation and flight software for Dragon. He saw first-hand how SpaceX's culture of rapid iteration and continuous testing could make incredibly complex hardware development move faster. When he started wondering whether these principles could become the foundation for a company, he called his now co-founder - who told him that “four different companies are actually trying to hire me to build that.”Today, SIFT is building the observability layer for hardware: bringing telemetry, logs, video, and other data together to continuously monitor the health of complex systems and understand what changed when something goes wrong.We discuss:

    Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
    Building AI Solutions That Work with Nishith Khandwala, Sam Schwager, Steve Liou, & Dr. Bo Gu 8-12-26

    Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 48:08


    In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, Sam Schwager, CEO & Co-Founder of SuperDial, Steve Liou, CEO and Founder of Clarium, and Bo Gu, MD, CEO, Youlify, discuss how AI is improving clinical workflows, reducing administrative burden, and expanding access to care. They also share the biggest challenges to AI adoption […]

    E2: Entrepreneurs Exposed
    197 - From Corporate Lawyer to Category Creator

    E2: Entrepreneurs Exposed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 44:24


    Ronen Levy has spent his challenging entire industries. After beginning his career as a corporate lawyer, he went on to build companies across medical cannabis, psychedelic therapy, consumer health, and now functional beverages—often entering markets years before they became mainstream. Along the way he's helped build and exit multiple companies, taken a psychedelic medicine company public on the NASDAQ, co-authored The Ketamine Breakthrough, and become one of the most recognizable voices at the intersection of innovation, wellness, and regulation. Today, he's the Co-Founder of Fun Loving Company, whose first product, Misdemeanor, is trying to redefine what a social drink can be. Ronen joins me to discuss building businesses in controversial industries, navigating public perception, why success doesn't solve your problems, and what he's learned after several entrepreneurial ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Welcome to the Arena
    Sami Inkinen, Co-founder & CEO, Virta Health — Reversing Diabetes: How nutrition and technology are rewriting what's possible in metabolic health (Re-broadcast)

    Welcome to the Arena

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 34:03


    As we continue to work on some new episodes for you, please enjoy this episode from June featuring Sami Inkinen, the co-founder and CEO of Virta Health.Summary:The medical establishment spent decades telling patients that type 2 diabetes is a chronic and irreversible disease. Today's guest decided to prove them wrong.Sami Inkinen is the co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, a company using a combination of nutrition science, remote monitoring technology, and individualized coaching to help patients reverse type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic conditions.  Previously, Sami co-founded Trulia, the online real estate marketplace, serving as COO and president through its IPO and eventual sale to Zillow. He has also held roles at Microsoft and McKinsey, and rowed from California to Hawaii with his wife to raise awareness of the dangers of sugar.Sami joins us to talk about how his own health journey influenced his decision to start Virta, the challenges of scaling in the health space, and the incredible success they've had in treating metabolic disease. Highlights:A personal pre-diabetes diagnosis (2:35)Lessons from Trulia (6:00)Why reversal, not management (9:30)Clinical results and outcomes (12:47)GLP-1s and Virta's approach (15:26)Technology and personalization (17:33)Selling to employers (20:17) Overcoming the status quo (22:33)Building a full-stack team (25:15)Rowing California to Hawaii (28:30)Goals for ‘26 into ‘27 (30:58)Links:Sami Inkinen LinkedInVirta Health LinkedInVirta Health WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
    Building AI Solutions That Work for Healthcare with Nishith Khandwala, Sam Schwager, Steve Liou, & Dr. Bo Gu

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 48:19 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, Sam Schwager, CEO & Co-Founder of SuperDial, Steve Liou, CEO and Founder of Clarium, and Bo Gu, MD, CEO, Youlify, discuss how AI is improving clinical workflows, reducing administrative burden, and expanding access to care. They also share the biggest challenges to AI adoption and what healthcare leaders should prioritize as these technologies continue to evolve.

    What's Your And?
    737: Tim Vorhoff is a Co-Founder & Ultramarathoner [Podcast]

    What's Your And?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 33:14


    Tim Vorhoff, Co-Founder of CreoValo, shares his journey from investment banking to becoming an ultramarathon runner. He explains how running began as a way to spend time outdoors after long workdays and eventually led to running a 240-mile race in Moab, UT. Tim Vorhoff discusses the mental and physical challenges of ultrarunning, highlighting the importance of adaptability, perseverance, and learning from setbacks. He connects the lessons from ultra races to his professional life, emphasizing consistency, resilience, and the value of relationships. Tim believes building rapport and understanding clients as people leads to more meaningful and enjoyable business interactions. He encourages listeners to embrace their passions and share them, creating deeper, more authentic connections at work and beyond. Episode Highlights · Running ultramarathons evolved from his love of mountaineering when investment banking limited his access to the mountains.  · Consistency and progress over time are more crucial to success than having any "magic" solution, both in running ultras and building a business. · The hardest and most meaningful moments come from pushing through challenges, learning from failures, and adapting, especially during extreme races like the Moab 240. · The skills and mindset developed through ultrarunning, such as perseverance and adaptability, directly translate to overcoming professional challenges and building strong client relationships. · Being authentic and connecting as a human first, beyond professional credentials, leads to more enjoyable and effective business relationships.

    The Neuron: AI Explained
    AI Can Now Write DNA. What Does This Promise, And What Could Go Wrong? With Eric Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of Radical Numerics

    The Neuron: AI Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 51:17


    AI can now read DNA like language, generate working biological sequences, and help scientists identify disease-related mutations. Radical Numerics CEO Eric Nguyen explains how genome language models work, why his earlier model Evo helped scientists design CRISPR systems and bacteriophage genomes, and how the company's newer model, Omnii, combines DNA with RNA, proteins, and other biological signals. The conversation explores personalized medicine, gene therapy, AI-designed biological threats, “deepfake viruses,” and whether the same technology that creates new biology can also defend against it.Learn more about Radical Numerics: https://www.radicalnumerics.ai/

    Marketing Smarts
    Quick Hits Round 2: How to Leverage Audio Marketing with Nora Sudduth, Hello Audio

    Marketing Smarts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 10:10


    We just launched our new book! You can grab The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things on Amazon or at ForthRight-People.com You're listening to this, so you're familiar with audio marketing. But really - another marketing channel?! It better be worth it. Audio marketing can open so many doors for you and your business when done right. There are just some key decisions to make: public or private podcasting? Audio or video? What should you talk about? In this Quick Hit Round 2, you'll hear more from Nora Sudduth, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Hello Audio. Listen to the full episode here

    C.O.B. Tuesday
    "We Are Morally Obligated To Lean Into This" – Mike Fey, Island.io

    C.O.B. Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 60:46


    Today we are thrilled to welcome Mike Fey, Co-Founder and CEO of Island.io, for a robust discussion on AI, technology, and the future of work. Mike is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with deep experience in enterprise software and cybersecurity. Founded in 2020, Island is reimagining the enterprise browser as a platform that brings together access, security, and productivity, enabling employees to move faster while giving organizations the governance and control required at enterprise scale. We were pleased to hear Mike's perspective on this rapidly evolving landscape. In our conversation, Mike first shares Island's origin and founding premise: to improve the knowledge worker's experience while building security into the platform rather than adding it as an afterthought. We explore Island's philosophy of enabling employees to move quickly and innovate within an enterprise framework of security and governance, extending controls designed for human knowledge workers to “agentic knowledge workers,” and using the browser as an enterprise platform to replace legacy IT infrastructure and potentially consolidate portions of the security stack. Mike shares his perspective on why expectations for near-term enterprise AI ROI are often unrealistic and why successful adoption requires more than simply giving employees access to AI. We discuss the importance of creating a secure environment in which employees can experiment, build, share, and deploy AI while choosing the right AI model for the job and finding the right mix of sovereign, enterprise-controlled, and cloud-based AI. We examine how the valuable asset in AI may increasingly be the proprietary context, data, and workflows feeding models rather than simply the resulting work product. Mike explains how Island can give enterprises visibility into where data originated, who or what accessed it, why an action occurred, and how those capabilities become increasingly important as agents begin interacting with other agents. We explore Island's “tactically strategic” approach to enterprise adoption, starting with practical, self-funding opportunities to simplify the technology stack and reduce costs while building the foundation for broader AI adoption. Mike discusses M&A as one example, where establishing a secure shared environment can allow companies to begin realizing value from an acquisition before completing the full IT integration. We discuss what boards should be asking about AI, how AI adoption is currently increasing worker capability rather than simply eliminating jobs, and the challenge of scaling AI across large organizations. Mike describes adoption as a “crawl, walk, run” process and argues that most companies remain in the crawl stage. He explains why companies shouldn't wait to establish AI capabilities and shares examples of organizations using AI not simply to improve existing processes but to transform their business models. We end the session with Mike's compelling view that AI adoption is a leadership obligation: companies should prepare their employees to remain capable and competitive in an AI-shaped economy rather than allow their skills to become outdated. It was a riveting discussion and we greatly appreciate Mike's passion for the industry and his enthusiasm for the possibilities. Mike Bradley kicked off the discussion with observations on the fixed income market, noting that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield was trading at ~4.7% ahead of Wednesday's CPI and Thursday's PPI reports, which could help shape expectations for the Fed's next interest rate decision. In equities, the DJIA and S&P 500 were each down approximately 30 basis points. With second quarter earnings season largely complete, Mike highlighted Intel's $20 billion equity offering to fund capital expenditures, which was reportedly oversubscribed by more than five times. Turning to energy, WTI crude oil had risen approximately $5/bbl this week to roughly $83/bbl, reflecting growing skepticism that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will fully normalize in the near term. Mike noted that Iran-related policy has been a key driver of oil price volatility over the past two months. The energy sector had gained approximately 5% this week alongside higher crude prices. With second quarter energy earnings essentially complete, Mike wrapped by reviewing key themes across oilfield services, E&Ps, integrated oil majors, refiners, midstream, and power and electric utilities. Robby Kester and Veriten Senior Advisor Deborah Byers also joined and added their valuable technology perspectives and questions throughout the conversation.

    The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin
    I'm BACK! The Odyssey, Bravo Parties, Broadway & Summer Pop Culture

    The Pop Corner with Matty Durkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 58:49


    Matty is BACK! After a three-month hiatus, Matty Durkin returns for Episode 70 of The Pop Corner with Matty and, as always, he is ready to MENTION IT ALL!In this jam-packed comeback episode, Matty catches the Poppers up on everything they missed during his time away—from moving into his own NYC apartment to hosting and attending events with some of your favorite Bravolebrities.Matty takes you behind the scenes of a special Concern Worldwide US event, where Erin Lichy from The Real Housewives of New York City joined him and his organization to honor Laura Modi, CEO and Co-Founder of Bobbie Formula. He also shares the details from attending the Next Gen NYC Season 2 premiere, where DJ Meredith Marks was dropping the hits (and yes… WE WERE ENGAGING). Speaking of engaged, Matty talks about the Married at First Sight premiere party officiated by Summer House queen, Lindsay Hubbard, Then it's time for a major summer pop culture catch-up! Matty breaks down the biggest movies of the summer, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, The Invite, Obsession and Toy Story 5—which apparently required tissues (you will too) The divas are also RUNNING the music game, with Matty dishing on Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna and Ariana Grande and the biggest moments in pop music.Broadway is next! Matty shares his thoughts on the hit Tony award winning Best Musical, Schmigadoon!, Death Becomes Her, CATS: The Jellicle Ball, and the Off-Broadway production of Girl, Interrupted, starring his friend Sally Shaw.And finally, Matty gives you his summer TV watchlist, including I Will Find You on Netflix, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, Your Friends & Neighbors and so much more.After three months away, it feels SO GOOD to be back in the Pop Corner. Grab your popcorn, pour yourself a cocktail (or something fun) and get ready to catch up! Welcome back, Poppers! We're back, baby!

    Smart Humans with Slava Rubin
    Smart Humans: Corner Ventures & Aurite AI co-founder John Cadeddu on 25 years in VC, incubating AI startups and investing into farmland

    Smart Humans with Slava Rubin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 56:54


    John Cadeddu is the founding and managing partner at Corner Ventures. John brings 25 years of venture capital experience to this role and is a generalist with domain expertise in machine learning and artificial general intelligence. Prior to Corner, John co-founded DAG Ventures in 2004 and was Key Man for Funds I-V. As a venture investor, John has led investments in over 60 companies, including Bloom Energy, FireEye, Ambarella, Yelp, Pacific BioSciences, Jasper Technologies, Xoom, Eventbrite, Nextdoor, OneMedical and Wealthfront. Prior to this, John worked at JP Morgan, Tandem Computers and Octel Communications. He earned his BA with Honors from Harvard College and his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. John co-founded Aurite in 2023 following the release of ChatGPT. John and his wife, Wendy, established a college scholarship fund in their Canadian hometown 25 years ago that has enabled 149 students, and counting, to attend university.

    Eat Away Kidney Stones
    155 Seen Nutrition: A New Way to Think About Calcium

    Eat Away Kidney Stones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 33:32


    We all know that getting in enough calcium from food is key for calcium stone formers. Realistically, it can be hard to meet calcium goals day after day. In this episode, Melanie chats with Jenny Han, Co-Founder of Seen Nutrition, a new whole-food calcium chew. Connect with Seen Nutrition on their website (www.seennutrition.com) and Instagram (@thecalciumqueens). Use code MELANIEBETZ10 for 10% off your first purchase. Valid through 11/12/26. This episode was sponsored by Seen Nutrition.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    Cybersecurity Where You Are
    Episode 200: Alan Paller's Vision and Our Next Chapter

    Cybersecurity Where You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 40:36


    In episode 200 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson, Tony Sager, and Ed Skoudis sit down with Frank Reeder, Co-Founder and Founding Chair of the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they reflect on how Alan Paller's vision continues to drive CIS forward. In the spirit of that vision, this milestone episode also marks a new chapter for the podcast: Ed Skoudis joins as co-host of Cybersecurity Where You Are.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:09. The two complementary missions of CIS02:55. Three defining moments that have shaped CIS into the organization it is today08:10. The story of naming CIS10:31. How CIS and SANS advance Alan Paller's vision of bringing people together13:50. Personal anecdotes of Alan Paller as a connector of people15:45. "What would Alan do?" A question that continues to guide CIS and SANS22:00. How CIS security best practices are emblematic of helping others27:12. CIS's "secret sauce" as a trusted, neutral platform for cybersecurity collaboration29:53. How CIS can continue to embody Alan Paller's philosophy into the future37:47. A special announcement: Ed Skoudis as a new co-host on the podcastResourcesCIS Benchmarks® ListCIS Critical Security Controls®Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center®Episode 114: 3 Board Chairs Reflect on 25 Years of CommunityAlan Paller Laureate ProgramSANS Difference Makers AwardsIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

    Family Office Podcast:  Private Investor Interviews, Ultra-Wealthy Investment Strategies| Commercial Real Estate Investing, P
    X Games Gold Medalist to Multifamily Operator: Why "Inch Wide, Mile Deep" Beats Every Strategy

    Family Office Podcast: Private Investor Interviews, Ultra-Wealthy Investment Strategies| Commercial Real Estate Investing, P

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 6:09


    Send us Fan Mail8% of pro athletes are broke within 3 years of retirement. Dan Breezy watched it happen to his friends and decided to do something different. After multiple X Games gold medals in urban snowboarding, he took the same "inch wide, mile deep" focus that made him one of the best in the world at one discipline - and applied it to becoming one of the best value-add multifamily operators in Dallas-Fort Worth, working alongside mentors like Ken McElroy and Bobby Castro.In this episode, Dan breaks down the visualization principle that let him land tricks he had never attempted before - seeing it perfectly in his mind's eye before he ever hit the jump. He connects that directly to real estate underwriting: if you can't see the answer clearly, stay back. He shares the painful lesson of running too optimistically without accounting for market cycles, how to structure debt based on where you are in the cycle, and why getting crushed in taxes as an athlete was the catalyst for everything. Family Office Club has hosted 300+ investor events and connected investors across every asset class - Dan is a case study in what specialization looks like at the highest level.Are you spread across 5 asset classes or going a mile deep on one? About Family Office ClubThe world's largest investor club in the family office space. 19 years. 300+ events. 16 million members. $1B+ in community transactions.

    Empowered Patient Podcast
    Integrated Continuous Data-Driven Care for Severe Mental Illness with Sonia Garcia Amae Health

    Empowered Patient Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 24:06


    Sonia Garcia, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Amae Health, an integrated care company specializing in the treatment of severe mental illness that operates community-oriented clinics to deliver comprehensive psychiatry-led care. They provide continuity of care across multiple acuity levels, recognizing these conditions require long-term management. Amae is also advancing psychiatric care through research and partnerships by deploying wearables for health monitoring and investigating biomarkers and pharmacogenomics to improve treatment outcomes. Sonia explains, "Amae Health is an integrated care company that exists to treat the most complex mentally ill. So those that are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder. And we do so through these community-oriented clinics that deliver comprehensive care that's psychiatry-led, but also incorporates therapy, primary care, social services, peer support specialists, dieticians for a lot of nutrition guidance, and health coaching. Then clinic care coordinators manage all the in-between things that need to happen to get somebody back on track and living a healthy, stable life."   "Another core pillar within the company that I'll just add is getting into technical research and innovation, with lots of work we can do to uncover what is causing this, what interventions we can deploy. How can we partner with others in the ecosystem, whether that's pharma or life sciences, to advance psychiatric care and see if we can get towards putting many of these conditions into remission?" #AmaeHealth #MentalHealthCare #SevereMentalIllness #IntegratedCare #MetabolicPsychiatry #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #ValueBasedCare #ContinuityOfCare #HealthcareInnovation #Psychiatry amaehealth.com Download the transcript here

    Empowered Patient Podcast
    Integrated Continuous Data-Driven Care for Severe Mental Illness with Sonia Garcia Amae Health TRANSCRIPT

    Empowered Patient Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


    Sonia Garcia, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Amae Health, an integrated care company specializing in the treatment of severe mental illness that operates community-oriented clinics to deliver comprehensive psychiatry-led care. They provide continuity of care across multiple acuity levels, recognizing these conditions require long-term management. Amae is also advancing psychiatric care through research and partnerships by deploying wearables for health monitoring and investigating biomarkers and pharmacogenomics to improve treatment outcomes. Sonia explains, "Amae Health is an integrated care company that exists to treat the most complex mentally ill. So those that are suffering from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder. And we do so through these community-oriented clinics that deliver comprehensive care that's psychiatry-led, but also incorporates therapy, primary care, social services, peer support specialists, dieticians for a lot of nutrition guidance, and health coaching. Then clinic care coordinators manage all the in-between things that need to happen to get somebody back on track and living a healthy, stable life."   "Another core pillar within the company that I'll just add is getting into technical research and innovation, with lots of work we can do to uncover what is causing this, what interventions we can deploy. How can we partner with others in the ecosystem, whether that's pharma or life sciences, to advance psychiatric care and see if we can get towards putting many of these conditions into remission?" #AmaeHealth #MentalHealthCare #SevereMentalIllness #IntegratedCare #MetabolicPsychiatry #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #ValueBasedCare #ContinuityOfCare #HealthcareInnovation #Psychiatry amaehealth.com Listen to the podcast here

    Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast
    Building AI Solutions That Work with Nishith Khandwala, Sam Schwager, Steve Liou, & Dr. Bo Gu 8-12-26

    Becker Group Business Strategy 15 Minute Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 48:08


    In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, Sam Schwager, CEO & Co-Founder of SuperDial, Steve Liou, CEO and Founder of Clarium, and Bo Gu, MD, CEO, Youlify, discuss how AI is improving clinical workflows, reducing administrative burden, and expanding access to care. They also share the biggest challenges to AI adoption […]

    It's No Fluke
    E421 Victoria Bachan Pt. 2: Hyphen's Forward-Thinking Model Is Creating Abundance, Not Scarcity

    It's No Fluke

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 34:17


    Victoria Bachan is Co-Founder and CEO of Hyphen, and one of the most consequential builders in the Creator Economy. Her 12-year+ career spans CAA, Sony Music, Wasserman, and Whalar, where she led 300+ Creators as Global President of Sixteenth. She has pioneered Creator houses for Black and Latinx talent, launched Creator-owned brands like Nami Matcha and Nonipup, and brokered deals with Nike, Google, Amazon, and Sephora. A sought-after speaker at Cannes Lions, SXSW, VidCon, and Tribeca, she has contributed to Rolling Stone and is recognized by Variety, Business Insider, and Campaign US as a defining voice in the industry. She mentors South Asian executives through The Salon and supports her community through Play Inspired. When she's not reshaping the industry, you'll find her exploring New Jersey towns with her husband and dog.

    Advantest Talks Semi
    From Silicon to Systems: Redefining Competitive Advantage-Part 2

    Advantest Talks Semi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 18:26 Transcription Available


    In today's episode, Advantest's Dong Ong sits down with Salah Nasri, CEO & Co-Founder of ISIG  (International Semiconductor Industry Group), to discuss how the semiconductor industry is redefining competitive advantage. ‪@SemiconductorLeadershipPodcast‬ Subscribe to Advantest Talks Semi Podcast for the latest episodes and stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge insights from industry leaders.You can also listen to our podcast on Buzzsprout (https://advantesttalkssemi.buzzsprout...) or any of your favorite podcast platforms. Please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id...! Your feedback helps us improve and reach new listeners. Learn more about Advantest at www.advantest.com. #SemiconductorIndustry #SupplyChain #GlobalSupplyChain #ChipIndustry #Semiconductors #TechInnovation #StrategicAlliances #IndustryInsights #Microelectronics #SupplyChainManagement #Geopolitics #Manufacturing #FutureOfTechnology #ISIG #SalahNasri #SemiconductorLeadership #IndustryTransformation #SiliconToSystemsThanks for tuning in to "Advantest Talks Semi"! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to leave a rating on Apple Podcast. Your feedback helps us improve and reach new listeners. Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. We appreciate your support!

    BlockDrops com Maurício Magaldi
    BlockTalks: A View on Africa's Payment Landscape, with Cairon Clarke

    BlockDrops com Maurício Magaldi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 35:23


    In the 253nd BlockTalks we speak with Cairon Clarke, Co-Founder of Zynta, to learn about the payments landscape in Africa.Links: Website: zynta.comX: https://x.com/zyntafinanceLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/zyntafinance/IG: https://www.instagram.com/zynta_financeBlockDrops Partner: Quadra TradeExistem empresas que oferecem serviços. E existe infraestrutura sobre a qual um mercado inteiro é construído. A Quadra é a segunda. Liquidez, roteamento, risco e reporting em uma única camada institucional, para que bancos e PSAVs operem com a sofisticação dos maiores players globais — com eficiência e total conformidade. A Quadra estará na FEBRABAN Tech, de 24 a 26 de agosto, em São Paulo, no estande A1. Venha conhecer. https://quadra.trade/Drive Local Adoption with BlockDrops Deep DivesAre you a global infrastructure provider expanding into regulated, high-growth markets? BlockDrops Deep Dives are bespoke, multi-month market entry campaigns engineered to put your technology directly in front of local banking and VASP executives. Stop fighting standard ad-read noise and build an institutional content engine.

    The EEcosytem Podcast
    The Engineer as Architect: Agentic AI as Co-Pilot, Not Autopilot

    The EEcosytem Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 45:58


    AI is everywhere in the headlines right now, but is it actually doing anything positive for engineers? Or is it just going to take jobs and produce less competent engineers by putting everything on autopilot? I sat down with Tobias Pohl, Co-Founder and CEO of CELUS, and Matt Bromley, VP of Product Strategy for Siemens EDA, to try to get past the hype and talk honestly about what agentic AI is actually changing, from early concept and ideation all the way through the PCB design process, and just as importantly, what it's not changing. CELUS and Siemens EDA have partnered to bridge that early, "fuzzy" stage of concept design into the traditional schematic, layout, and manufacturing flow. Toby and Matt talk about how agentic AI is compressing the design flow, from comparing datasheets and selecting components to running simulations, while the architecture and the judgment calls stay firmly with the engineer. They also talk about how agentic AI is now working across toolsets. Engineers can ask a question in one platform and have it orchestrated across another, without all the manual handoffs, file conversions, and integration work that used to eat up so much time and introduce design risks.    00:00 — Introductions Toby and Matt introduce themselves and how the CELUS/Siemens EDA partnership came together. 01:17 — Why CELUS and Siemens EDA partnered The gap between early concept design and traditional engineering tool chains, and how the two platforms connect ideation to schematic, layout, and manufacturing. 04:20 — The real bottlenecks in modern design Why comparing datasheets and chip selection can eat weeks of engineering time, and how a non-linear design process creates constant rework. 07:59 — Where AI is already delivering real value Extracting models and data from datasheets, evaluating BOM choices against manufacturability and lead time, and using AI to interpret simulation results. 11:35 — Inside agentic architecture Toby explains the shift from single LLM assistants to full agentic systems, including guardrail agents, review agents, and orchestration across multiple tools, including agents that hand off work between CELUS and Siemens EDA without the engineer manually reconnecting the two. 17:54 — Does the engineer stay in control? I push Toby and Matt directly on whether AI is encroaching on architecture and design judgment. The answer is still no, and they explain why. 19:39 — Walking the design journey, start to finish Toby and Matt trace a real workflow: describing design intent in natural language, generating an initial architecture, comparing multiple approaches, and handing off an electrically correct design into Siemens EDA tools for simulation, layout, and DFM. 28:19 — Who holds the judgment Why the designer still drives architecture and intent, and how agentic tools add robustness rather than replace decision-making. 35:00 — The hard question about jobs I ask the question our listeners won't forgive me for skipping: didn't software engineers lose jobs when AI hit? Toby and Matt respond with the historical parallel to compilers, high-level languages, and past technology hype cycles. 40:46 — What's next Toby and Matt preview upcoming agentic capabilities across both platforms and how you can start exploring the tools yourself. Key takeaway The engineer remains the design intent and architecture. Agentic AI is built to take the manual grind out of design, the spreadsheets, the datasheet comparisons, the repetitive tool-switching, so engineers can spend more of their time on the judgment calls, the creativity, and the innovation that only they can bring. Learn more Siemens EDA:  To learn more about Xpedition and PCB Design For a 30-day trial of Xpedition Standard with powered-by-CELUS integration Matt Bromley on LinkedIn   CELUS:  CELUS Website CELUS Platform Tobias Pohl on LinkedIn        

    ASME TechCast
    Redefining Nuclear Power with Caroline DeWitte

    ASME TechCast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 29:37


    Advanced nuclear technology is moving from promise to reality. In this episode of ASME TechCast, Caroline DeWitt, Co-Founder and COO of Oklo, discusses the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of advanced nuclear power. From reactor design and regulatory progress to business models and large-scale deployment, DeWitt shares how Oklo is working to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy through its Aurora powerhouse technology. She also explores the collaboration, innovation, and long-term thinking required to move breakthrough technologies from idea to impact.Oklo is a foundational sponsor of the ASME CATALYZE Summit, focused on accelerating sustainable industrial transformation.Join the conversation at CATALYZE: www.catalyze.asme.org Read more about Oklo and advanced nuclear technologies: https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/beyond-the-reactor

    Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan
    # 435 - Steve Kahle is a 2x CEO, co-founder, Author - our guest

    Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 31:24


    Welcome to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast - Steve Kahle is our guest. Steve Kahle is a 2x CEO, co-founder, and fractional CIO/CTO with more than three decades of technol ogy leadership experience. He advises executives and leadership teams on AI, decision- making, and execution, helping them perform at an elite level in high-stakes environments. Steve is the Author of Leadership Recall - equipping high-performing leaders with a proven system to Capture, Catalog, and Recall what matters so they can strengthen relationships, make better decisions, and lead with authority in high-stakes situations.        Join us for Wednesday and Saturday episodes that aim to inspire and empower you to: Deepen your Christian faith and live with bold courage; Advocate for freedom and uphold values in an increasingly challenging culture; Gain powerful insights from history; Uncover your God-given purpose and calling; Lead with conviction in your home, church, and society.   I'm Virginia Prodan  —international human rights attorney, keynote speaker, author of Saving My Assassin, and a survivor of socialist Romania. I understand the true cost of freedom, the strength of faith, and the courage required to advocate for truth amidst adversity. Whether you're looking for encouragement, solutions to cultural challenges, or actionable steps to boldly live out your faith, this podcast will equip you to stand firm. Stay Connected with Virginia Prodan

    The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
    Luke Jacobs with Encamp

    The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 45:36 Transcription Available


    Industrial Talk is talking to Luke Jacobs, CEO, Co-Founder at Encamp about "Enabling understaffed teams to proactively manager regulatory environments". Scott Mackenzie promotes the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, scheduled for November 3-5, 2023, and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and environmental compliance for industry professionals. He introduces Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp, an environmental compliance platform that helps organizations manage their environmental obligations and regulatory compliance. Encamp's Scout AI technology streamlines data collection and reporting, integrating with various systems and ensuring accuracy through AI and human expertise. The platform is designed for organizations of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 10 companies, and aims to expand into international markets and additional compliance areas. Outline Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with Speaker 1 planning to attend and broadcast.Scott encourages listeners to mark their calendars and network with top cybersecurity professionals.Contact information for the event is available on Industrial Talk. Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott thanks listeners for joining the top industrial-related podcast and praises industry professionals for their boldness and innovation.The podcast aims to celebrate industry heroes and discuss important topics like environmental compliance.Scott introduces Luke Jacobs, CEO and co-founder of Encamp, an environmental compliance platform. Discussion on Environmental Compliance and Encamp Scott shares personal experiences with environmental compliance challenges in various projects.Encamp is presented as a solution to help organizations meet their environmental obligations.Scott emphasizes the importance of telling industry stories to educate the public and highlight the importance of environmental compliance.Encamp's platform is described as a comprehensive solution for managing environmental data and submitting reports. Luke Jacobs' Background and Encamp's Mission Scott discuss Luke's background in ecology and corporate consulting, leading to the creation of Encamp.Encamp's mission is to make environmental compliance more efficient and less burdensome for organizations.The platform integrates with various data sources and handles the heavy lifting of compliance reporting.Encamp works with a wide range of industries, from telecom to manufacturing, to help them manage their environmental obligations. Encamp's Technology and Integration Capabilities Scott inquires about Encamp's ability to integrate with existing technology stacks.Jacobs explains that Encamp is agnostic and can integrate with various health and safety software, as well as core data sources like SAP.The platform aims to provide a one-stop solution for environmental compliance, making it easier for organizations to manage their obligations.Encamp's subscription model includes a clear price and outcome, ensuring organizations can predict their compliance costs. AI and Data Management in Encamp Scott asks about Encamp's use of AI and how it ensures accuracy in regulatory compliance.Jacobs describes the role of Scout AI in data curation and compliance reporting, emphasizing the importance of AI in making the process more efficient.Encamp's compliance engine is built on a team of subject matter experts and AI research agents, ensuring high accuracy.The platform undergoes daily benchmarking and deterministic checks to validate AI-generated outputs. Implementation and Use Cases Scott inquires about the implementation timeline for Encamp.Jacobs explains that Encamp can be implemented quickly, often within 60 days, and has helped major companies achieve compliance in a short time.Encamp can also assist with backfiling and resolving compliance issues, using its regulatory liaison service to navigate complex situations.The platform provides a centralized data repository, allowing organizations to manage their compliance data effectively. Future Plans and Expansion Scott asks about Encamp's future plans and potential expansion.Jacobs mentions plans to expand into North America and EU regulations, as well as additional program areas like air and water compliance.Encamp aims to provide a comprehensive solution for global environmental compliance, addressing the complexities of international regulations.The platform will continue to evolve, incorporating new technologies and expanding its capabilities to meet the needs of its customers. Contact Information and Final Thoughts Scott provides contact information for Luke Jacobs and Encamp , encouraging listeners to reach out for more information.Encamp offers free resources, guides, and webinars to help organizations understand their compliance needs.Scott emphasizes the importance of environmental compliance and the role of technology in simplifying the process.The conversation concludes with a call to action for industry professionals to adopt Encamp and improve their environmental compliance practices. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! LUKE JACOBS' CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukejacobs1/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/encamp/ Company Website: https://encamp.com/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jfyh-svtSew THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Hexagon: https://hexagon.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html

    The Community Cats Podcast
    Ep 677: The Environment Makes the Cat: The SAFE Framework for Community Cat Adoption, with Jodi Belongié, RVT, Co-founder of Chico Cat Café, Founder & Executive Director of The CATS Foundation

    The Community Cats Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 27:47


    "The environment we build around a cat shapes her outcome more than any single intervention we can ever make." his episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and The Community Cat Clinic. Jodi Belongié has spent more than 25 years in animal welfare and shelter medicine, driven by a question that traces back to age 14, when she talked her way into fostering an abandoned pregnant cat with no rescue to call. That instinct — that the systems cats need don't have to already exist, you can build them — led her to co-found the Chico Cat Café in 2021, which became the proving ground for what she calls the SAFE framework: an original behavioral welfare model, developed through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, that reframes adoption assessment around a single question — not "is this cat adoptable?" but "is this environment giving her a fair chance to show us who she is?"   Jodi and Stacey dig into what that looked like in practice: the café's deliberately home-like design, hard caps on capacity (never more than 12–14 cats, nine visitors an hour), and a rescue-based intake process built to get cats settled before they ever meet an adopter. The conversation widens into Jodi's vision for community cat management's next chapter — small, replicable hubs that go beyond adoption into trap depots, spay/neuter access, and food pantries, especially in the rural and under-resourced areas philanthropy tends to overlook. That's the mission behind The CATS Foundation, launching spring 2027.   Press Play Now For:   The origin story behind Jodi's decades in animal welfare — and why she says "the credential has always been secondary to the question" What the SAFE framework is and how it reframes adoption assessment around environment instead of the cat Inside the design choices behind Chico Cat Café's home-like, non-industrial space The capacity-for-care numbers Jodi holds firm on, and why more cats than people is intentional How SAFE's underlying philosophy already shows up in the work of colony managers, TNR practitioners, and foster coordinators Jodi's vision for a "2.0" model of small, replicable community cat hubs — and why she believes it should start small The mission behind The CATS Foundation and its spring 2027 launch   Resources & Links:   Jodi's Substack, The Outpost Observer: https://pawsitiveparadigm.substack.com/ Jodi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodibelongiervt/   Editor's note: Since this conversation was recorded, Jodi has closed Chico Cat Café, paused The CATS Foundation, and consolidated her cats-centric consulting and publishing work under Nine Lives Strategies.

    How Success Happens
    Snack: Vita Coco

    How Success Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 13:38


    This week Dan chats with Mike Kirban, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Vita Coco. Mike shares the brand's original goals (to fund some really awesome parties) and how it grew to capture a massive share of the $1.2 billion coconut water category — not to mention Madonna's attention. Mike is a big advocate for working hard, jumping on lucky opportunities and taking advantage of the mental and physical benefits of a daily power nap. You will not want to hit the snooze bar on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What the Fundraising
    316: Campaign Success Starts Before You Fundraise with Amy Eisenstein & Sarah

    What the Fundraising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 26:14


    In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Capital campaigns don't succeed by luck; they succeed through preparation, education, and strong leadership. Today, let's discover why empowering board members with the right knowledge can transform uncertainty into confidence and lay the foundation for a successful fundraising campaign. Meet Amy Eisenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Capital Campaign Pro, who brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience, including two decades as a fundraising consultant. She is joined by Sarah Plimpton, Vice President and Chief Happiness Officer at Capital Campaign Pro, whose extensive background spans fundraising, campaign leadership, consulting, and nonprofit advisory work. Together, they share practical insights from their experience helping organizations raise transformational gifts and explain the inspiration behind their book, A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising. Today's discussion explores why board education is essential, when organizations should begin preparing for a campaign, and how the book can be used as an ongoing resource throughout the fundraising journey. Amy and Sarah explain how stronger partnerships between staff and board members lead to better campaign outcomes, why challenges should be viewed as opportunities for growth, and how redefining feasibility studies as "campaign readiness studies" creates a more strategic, relationship-driven approach. They also share actionable recommendations on strategic planning, organizational readiness, and building the confidence needed to execute successful capital campaigns.  In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand the role of board education in campaigns. Learn when to start campaign preparation. Build board confidence and fundraising knowledge. Address common campaign fears and myths. Strengthen staff-board collaboration. Align campaigns with strategic goals. Small changes can lead to significant cultural shifts over time. Agency in giving is crucial for fostering genuine generosity. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

    The Elite Competitor - A Podcast for Moms & Coaches
    Athlete Tip: Your Coach Doesn't Hate You (Here's What's Really Happening)

    The Elite Competitor - A Podcast for Moms & Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 9:32 Transcription Available


     Think your coach hates you? Watch this before you believe it. Athletes: take this quiz to find out your competitor style → https://elitecompetitor.com/athlete

    FreightCasts
    FreightWaves Today | August 11

    FreightCasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 121:24


    Welcome to today's episode of FreightWaves Today! In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge technology, Q2 financial results, supply chain strategies, and market dynamics shaping the logistics and transportation industry. Here is what we cover in today's show: AI-Powered Freight Execution with Overroute Alex Reed, Founding CEO of Overroute, joins the show to discuss the official launch of their AI-led freight execution platform. Developed in a year-long co-design partnership with J.B. Hunt, the platform uses AI agents to automate shipment coordination, detect exceptions, and streamline customer communications directly within existing carrier systems. Alex breaks down how the technology works day-to-day, how exceptions are handled, and the role of human oversight in AI-driven logistics. RXO Q2 Earnings & Market Share Growth Drew Wilkerson, Chairman and CEO of RXO, breaks down the company's Q2 financial performance and market strategy. RXO reported strong volume growth across its business, with truckload volume outperforming the market by growing 2%. Drew shares how a 42% spot mix drove gross profit per load, the impact of agentic AI on operational productivity, and why he believes the freight market is in the early stages of a recovery. Managing Summer Retail Surplus & Returns Amrita Bhasin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sotira, returns to discuss how retailers are navigating late-summer return spikes and excess seasonal inventory heading into fall. Amrita explains how Sotira leverages AI to match overstock inventory with secondary buyers and donation markets—helping brands protect their bottom line while keeping surplus goods out of landfills. Transportation M&A & Freight Market Capacity Craig Decker, Managing Director at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, provides an inside look at the dealmaking environment across logistics and transportation. Craig explores how capacity leaving the system—rather than a surge in demand—is driving early signs of freight market recovery, and what buyers and sellers need to know about transportation M&A activity heading into 2026. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    AI Has Its Own Supply Chain | A Full Sponsor Brand Briefing at Black Hat USA 2026 with Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest Cyber | Hosted by Sean Martin

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 13:05


    At Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and co-founder of Manifest Cyber, starts with a gap his team measured in a survey of security leaders and practitioners. Leadership described one version of what is happening with AI inside the enterprise. The people doing the hands-on work described another. Adoption keeps moving, and security teams are working to catch up. So what is the real risk in AI security? Bardenstein puts less weight on non-determinism than most and more on ordinary poor software security, because AI is software. He walks through the OpenAI and Hugging Face incident, where models got out of sandboxes because the sandboxing was weak and the guardrails were missing. When Hugging Face went to use its own AI to defend and run forensics, the guardrails read the request as cyber activity and declined. That fallback to an open weight model points to why he expects open weight adoption to accelerate. With frontier models, the provider sets the system prompt and treats it as intellectual property, so development teams inherit whatever was decided upstream. Open weight leaves more room to control the system prompt, the training data, and how the model gets deployed. What does it mean to say AI has its own supply chain? Unless an organization controls how training data is sourced, housed, labeled, tagged, and modified, it is relying on something someone else built. Public datasets carry whatever is inside them, including personal and health data, licensing exposure, and material no one examined until models were trained and deployed. Models hosted on public hubs sit in the same category. Two asks come up in most CISO conversations with Manifest Cyber. Visibility is one, and few organizations have an AI inventory covering which models run where, inside which applications, and which agents teams have stood up on their own. Third party risk is the other, since AI is getting built into vendor products whether a buyer asks for it or not. That turns model provenance into a trust question about the vendor. Bardenstein started Manifest Cyber four years ago after responding to Log4Shell from the Pentagon, where the question was where one affected piece of code was running across everything the organization had built and bought. Years later, he finds few security leaders who could answer that question quickly about a poisoned model or dataset. His advice for CISOs is to know what is inside what the organization builds and buys, with particular attention to the parts it does not build. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder, Manifest Cyber On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bardenstein/ RESOURCES View all of our Black Hat USA 2026 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2026-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegas Learn more about Manifest Cyber: https://www.manifestcyber.com Beyond the Black Box: How AI is Forcing a Rethink of Software Supply Chain (research report): https://www.manifestcyber.com/beyond-the-black-box-ai-report Manifest Cyber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manifestcyber/ Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight ▶︎ Get your own Brand Briefing at an upcoming event: https://www.studioc60.com/buy-brand-briefings KEYWORDS daniel bardenstein, manifest cyber, sean martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, ai supply chain security, software supply chain security, ai inventory, shadow ai, third party cyber risk, open weight models, frontier models, model provenance, hugging face, log4shell, ciso, agentic ai, black hat usa 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    Sovereign AI That Runs Where Your Data Lives | A Full Sponsor Brand Briefing at Black Hat USA 2026 with Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl | Hosted by Sean Martin

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 16:47


    Crogl arrived at Black Hat USA 2026 with two announcements behind it. The week before the show, the company made a free download of its AI SOC agent generally available. On the morning of this conversation, it went public with a major global partner tied to the U.S. Department of Defense. Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl, ties both back to a position the company took three years ago, which is that customers should control their own data and a security product should be secure. What does sovereignty mean in security operations? Less about geography, more about control and choice. Merza points to the electric utility that wants current AI technology inside an OT environment and historically had one path, which ran through the internet. Crogl is built to run closed off from the internet with its capability intact, which is what critical infrastructure operators, large banks, and defense organizations need to satisfy their own regulators. There is a second reason, and it lands on intellectual property. A large financial institution holds knowledge about its customers that nobody else holds. If an outside party takes that data and builds derivative work from it, the institution has given away something it never intended to sell. Can a sovereign deployment still be flexible? Merza makes the case that it can when the architecture is right. Customers bring whatever model they want, including models they build. Crogl creates a semantic layer across data stores without transforming, normalizing, or moving the data, so a field labeled one way in one data lake connects to its counterpart in the next. Federated querying and federated search were base principles from the start, and the company holds a patent on the approach. One customer runs a hundred terabytes a day across six data lakes. The operational math is where it gets interesting for the business. An analyst who might close ten alerts in a shift can work fifty or sixty when the rest arrive with a verdict and documentation already attached. Risk drops because alerts actually get investigated, audit cycles move faster because the evidence is there when the auditor asks, and cost follows the data rather than the pipeline. The reaction from practitioners is the part Merza keeps returning to. Rather than worrying about being replaced, the people he talks with are glad to skip the seventeen thousandth phishing email and spend that time on a blast radius question they could not get to before. One person went from a fresh install to a submitted investigation report in under ten minutes and posted about it publicly. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monzymerza/ RESOURCES Black Hat USA 2026 event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2026-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegas Learn more about Crogl: https://www.crogl.com Download Crogl: https://www.crogl.com/download Crogl newsroom: https://www.crogl.com/newsroom Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight ▶︎ Get your own Brand Briefing at an upcoming event: https://www.studioc60.com/buy-brand-briefings KEYWORDS monzy merza, crogl, sean martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, black hat usa 2026, sovereign ai, ai soc, autonomous investigation, threat hunting, air gapped deployment, ot security, federated search, knowledge graph, alert triage, soc analyst workload, audit evidence, data sovereignty Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
    Thirty Gigs a Month Is the Practice | A Music Evolves Conversation with Frankie Raye, Singer-Songwriter

    ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 35:16


    Show Notes There is a version of the music career that gets written about, and there is the version that gets played. Frankie Raye lives in the second one. She performs six or seven nights a week across the greater Tampa Bay area, mixes covers with originals depending on what the room wants, and treats the gig itself as the practice session. She points at old video of herself and measures the distance she has traveled, not against a chart position, but against her own playing. That volume changes how craft works. Frankie Raye does not describe herself as a guitar player. She describes herself as a singer whose guitar carries her voice, and she is direct about the shortcuts that make a set possible: capo up, transpose on the phone, skip the bridge if the chords are ugly, come back to the chorus. The room is singing along to the chorus anyway. What sounds like a confession is closer to a working method, and the results are visible over 12 years of professional performing. Her songwriting has flipped in the past few years. Frankie Raye used to build the music first and squeeze lyrics into it. Now the hook arrives first, often from a conversation or a road sign, and lives in her phone until a riff comes along that fits. A song she is recording this year began as a complaint about venues that want maximum energy on a minimum budget. Another began as a poem written from the passenger seat on a drive south. She performs that one, "Wasting Time," live during the episode. On artificial intelligence she is unambiguous. Frankie Raye does not use it for music, and her objection is not about quality but about origin and consequence: the material was written by people, and the person who could have been hired to write a song for a friend was not hired. That position leads somewhere unexpected. If machine-generated tracks are charting, she reasons, then chasing that sound is chasing something that no longer rewards a human for reaching it. So she stopped. She writes what she wants and releases what she wants, and she has decided against the label path she once wanted, choosing instead a following small enough to know by name. The measure she offers at the end of the conversation is not streams or signings. It is 50 people who bought tickets because they wanted to be in the room. That is a quieter ambition than the industry usually rewards, and it may be the only one currently under an artist's own control. Host Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ Guest Frankie Raye, Singer-Songwriter | Website: https://frankieraye.com/ Resources Frankie Raye Official Website: https://frankieraye.com/ Frankie Raye Live Show Schedule: https://frankieraye.com/live-show-schedule Frankie Raye Electronic Press Kit: https://frankieraye.com/electronic-press-kit Frankie Raye on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankierayemusic/ Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival, November 13-14, 2026: https://myrtlebeachsongwritersfestival.com/ Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/ Keywords frankie raye, sean martin, independent artist, singer songwriter, songwriting process, working musician, live music economy, ai in music, cover songs, gigging, tampa bay music scene, independent music career, hook writing, music, creativity, art, artist, musician, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcast More From Sean Martin on ITSPmagazine More from Music Evolves: https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcast Music Evolves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtW On Location with Sean and Marco: https://www.itspmagazine.com/on-location ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazine Be sure to share and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The #MiamiTech Pod
    The Miami company that built America's first automated skin cancer detection device

    The #MiamiTech Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 47:37 Transcription Available


    Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America, yet millions of people never receive the annual skin exam doctors recommend. So what if your primary care physician could detect suspicious moles in seconds using AI?In this episode of the Miami Tech Pod, Maria sits down with Cody Simmons, Co-Founder and CEO of DermaSensor, the company behind America's first FDA-authorized, AI-powered skin cancer detection device.Cody shares the incredible eight-year journey from research project to commercialization — including miniaturizing a 30-pound laboratory machine into a handheld device, navigating the tough FDA approval process, raising venture capital, and building one of Miami's most promising medical technology companies.They also discuss:How DermaSensor works (and why it isn't just taking photos)Why primary care doctors miss up to half of melanomasThe realities of building a healthcare startup versus softwareThe future of AI in preventative healthcareMiami's evolution into a serious healthcare and technology hub

    The Steve Gruber Show
    Day Break | Fauci, Flock & the Far-Left Freefall

    The Steve Gruber Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 113:12


    Day Break | Fauci, Flock & the Far-Left Freefall --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:14 – Gerald Malloy, retired U.S. Army officer, West Point graduate, and Trump-backed Republican. Malloy discusses his effort to break through Vermont's traditionally Democratic political landscape, focusing on his military background, campaign strategy, and the broader challenge Republicans face in deep-blue states. 28:08 – Nick Hopwood, Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Peak Wealth Management. In this week's No Lazy Money, Hopwood discusses a net loss in jobs, persistent inflation, and a recent breakout in the S&P 500 following a volatile spring and summer. He also stresses the importance of tracking monthly expenses and net worth, encouraging listeners to become more engaged with their finances and retirement planning. 38:19 - Monologue 47:19 – Allen Mendenhall, Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies and Senior Advisor to the Free Enterprise Initiative. Mendenhall discusses the Senate's move to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt and explains what could happen next procedurally and legally. 57:34 – Dewayne Moore, political and community leader and founder of The Dewayne Moore Foundation. Moore discusses a crowded 10-way Republican House primary in Florida, examining the competing factions, endorsements, and political dynamics shaping the race. 1:06:31 – Rand Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of Fuel Ox. Taylor discusses the financial pressure facing U.S. truckers as diesel prices rise, examining the impact on independent operators, shipping costs, supply chains, and the broader transportation industry. 1:16:40 - Monologue 1:25:09 – Katie Heid, News Director for Michigan News Source. Heid delivers the Michigan Rundown, focusing on the gubernatorial race and the expected debates between the major-party nominees. The conversation looks at how the campaigns are taking shape and the issues likely to define the contest. 1:34:42 – Ryan Duffy, member of the Enbridge Communications Team. Duffy discusses a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling sending one of the Line 5 tunnel permits back to the Michigan Public Service Commission for additional review, while also addressing recently approved environmental permits. He explains the earlier permitting process, ongoing archaeological and cultural studies at the Straits, and what comes next for the project. 1:43:26 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses changes to the federal vaccine schedule under President Trump and the renewed scrutiny surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, examining the political and public-health debates surrounding both issues. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

    The Conference Room with Simon Lader
    Ep.183 -Bringing Structure and Systems to Accidental CEOs

    The Conference Room with Simon Lader

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 42:35


    In this episode, Simon sits down with Val Coin, the Digital Transformation Fairy Godmother and a systems and technology strategist helping business leaders navigate growth and change.Val shares her journey from hospitality to technology and explains why true digital transformation starts with people and processes—not software. She also discusses optimizing tech stacks, avoiding unnecessary subscriptions, creating clear accountability, and helping accidental CEOs transition from working in the business to working on it.Whether you're a CEO, founder, or operations leader, this episode offers practical insights on systems, leadership, technology, and building businesses that can scale.Key MomentsIntroduction to Val Coin and her digital transformation journeyWhy digital transformation is more than simply implementing softwareWhy businesses should streamline processes before introducing technologyHow to assess whether your technology stack fits your stage of growthWhy growing businesses accumulate too many disconnected software platformsHow to identify duplicate software and unnecessary subscriptionsThe importance of clear organizational charts, roles, and accountabilityThe common challenges faced by accidental CEOsHow leaders can balance working in the business with working on the businessWhy curiosity, listening, and avoiding technology-first thinking are essential to digital transformationTo learn more about Val Coin, please visit her LinkedIn profileTo learn more about via technology, please visit her website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER    Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022, he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation. Get to know more about Simon at:    Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/    The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadio