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Join Matt as he goes behind the scenes at Fiamma HQ in Milan, uncovering the brand's 80-year journey from humble beginnings to global motorhome accessory giant—and where the future of motorhoming is headed. Celebrating eight decades in business, Fiamma has evolved from making wartime gas cookers to becoming a household name for motorhome awnings, bike racks, and more. Charles Pozzi, Co-Managing Director at Fiamma, shares the fascinating story behind the brand, its future ambitions, and why he believes motorhoming is set for a bright future—even as the industry settles into a “new normal.” Back in the UK, Matt and Keith Gooden dive into major news from Europe: changes to the B driving licence could soon make driving heavier motorhomes much easier. Could Britain be next? Matt shares his predictions. Plus, with Campervan Campout just around the corner, Matt previews what's in store—including his talks and Q&As across the weekend—and reminds you to check your insurance before heading across the Channel (with a whopping 15% discount up for grabs). In this week's Q&A, Matt helps a listener solve a frustrating fuse problem, recommends a cracking sat nav for your motorhome, and clears up once and for all which MOT class your pride and joy really needs.
Project A ist nicht nur ein VC, sondern auch eine operative Plattform mit über 100 Expert:innen in Bereichen wie Marketing, Sales, Tech, Data und HR. In dieser Folge spricht Dr. Sebastian Voigt mit Thuy-Ngan Trinh, Co-Managing Director bei Project A, darüber, wie operative Exzellenz zum Gamechanger im Venture Capital werden kann – und wie Startups und PE-Portfolios konkret davon profitieren. Die beiden diskutieren, wie Project A entlang echter Wachstumsschmerzen unterstützt: von Lead-Generierung über Sales-Aufbau bis zur Pricing-Logik. Thuy-Ngan erklärt unter anderem die Methodik Prometheus zur strukturierten Analyse von Wachstumspotenzialen – und warum fehlende KPIs oft mehr blockieren als der Markt selbst. Highlight der Folge: ein DIY-KI-Hack fürs Dynamic Pricing – ganz ohne Softwarelizenz, dafür mit Google Sheets, Regeln und Scraping. Außerdem sprechen sie über den KI-Gipfel in Stuttgart, mit dem Project A praxisnahe KI-Anwendungen in den Mittelstand bringt – nicht aus Kalkül, sondern mit klarem Purpose. Über den Gast: Thuy-Ngan Trinh ist Co-Managing Director bei Project A. Gemeinsam mit Rainer Berak und Stefan Schulz leitet sie die operative Einheit des VCs mit über 100 Expert:innen. Seit rund zehn Jahren ist sie Teil von Project A. Zuvor war sie unter anderem Client Solutions Manager bei Meta (2019–2020) und startete ihre Karriere im Online-Marketing bei Zalando (2012–2014). Sie bringt über 13 Jahre Erfahrung im Digital Marketing mit – mit Schwerpunkten auf
Coming to you live from Day 3 of Advertising Week Europe 2025 at 180 Studios in London, this episode of the AW360 podcast features Lauren Kay-Lambert, Co-Managing Director at Shape History—the agency rewriting the rules of engagement when it comes to young people and politics. Lauren unpacks what most brands get wrong about Gen Z … Continue reading "Youth Power in Action: Lauren Kay-Lambert on Mobilizing the Next Generation"
On this episode, Niall Gaffney is joined by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, and Kat Hanna, Co-Managing Director of Avison Young London where they discuss topics such as the future of Dublin's urban landscape. They explore the need for better governance, human-centric planning, and vibrant public spaces while emphasising the importance of infrastructure, city marketing, and housing essential workers to create a thriving, confident city. “The implementation of the Dublin City Taskforce is elemental to Ireland's future” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leaders' Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan share what's worth knowing in the global sports industry this week. They're joined by Rachel Knight, Co-Managing Director of Women's Sports Group. She details the ins and outs of the media rights process WSG ran for the Women's Super League, which resulted in October's landmark deal which will see the BBC and Sky Sports paying a reported £65 million for the next five seasons of live coverage. She reflects on the marketplace dynamics that impacted the lengthy negotiations, the clips carve-out for teams and players, what she would have done differently and the challenge of comparison, with the men's game and the NWSL, as the deals were being stitched together. There's also time to chat about Sixth Street's new women's football multi-club ownership group; Juventus tapping into The King's League; and FC Barcelona breaking the 20 million subscriber mark on YouTube. To subscribe to Worth Knowing, the weekly sports industry newsletter from Leaders, visit: leadersinsport.com/newsletters
In this episode of the Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, Martin Lycka is joined by Daniel Trolaro, Co-Managing Director of Education and Training Services at Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), who details his journey from prison to gambling harm prevention educator.Trolaro speaks about how he used gambling as a coping mechanism after witnessing the terror attacks of 9/11 and also the fulfilment he has found in educating college athletes in his roles at EPIC Global Solutions and IC360.The duo also discuss the latest initiatives of the New Jersey Council, the merits of using the term safer gambling over responsible gambling and why education on gambling is needed throughout all stages of the US schooling system.The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space. Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board.Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/ (00:00) - Introduction to Dan Trelaro and New Jersey (03:04) - The Impact of 9/11 on Dan's Life (05:52) - Coping Mechanisms: Gambling as an Escape (08:46) - Recovery and Advocacy in Gambling (12:06) - Current Initiatives in Gambling Education (14:59) - The Role of IC 360 in Gambling Integrity (17:51) - The State of Responsible Gambling in the US (20:47) - Sports Betting and Its Challenges (23:52) - Key Messages and Closing Thoughts
Nowadays, it's quite easy to get swept up in the negativity around our economic plight. Living costs are a very real concern, as are increasingly unaffordable house prices. But, as Australians, we're also quite fortunate. Our economy has enjoyed an unprecedented run of growth, we're highly educated, we're resource-rich, and we have opportunities – one of which lies in energy creation. As Darren Brown, Co-Managing Director, Renewables Australia at Octopus Investments tells it, there is “a really unique opportunity for Australia to become a superpower in renewable energy”. The conversation highlights the transformative changes in the energy sector, the strategic initiatives underway, and the opportunities for investors in the renewable energy market in Australia. Brown's unique perspective, gained from his experience in both fossil fuels and renewables, provides valuable insights into the industry's evolution and the potential for long-term growth in the renewable energy space. Note: This episode was recorded on 29 August 2024.
Description: On this episode, Dan Spiegel, SVP & Managing Director of Coldwell Banker Commercial sits down with Co-Managing Director and Principal of Gensler, Becky Button, to discuss the evolution of office space, the power of collaboration and the key factors to consider when designing spaces that resonate with clients. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-button-espiritu-51b21aa/
We dive in with Naomi Boness (Ph.D.), the Managing Director of the Natural Gas Initiative (NGI) at Stanford University. We talk about the experience of being a female leader on boards and in companies, and what it takes to remain authentic. She shares how she found her mission and purpose in the clean energy sector.Naomi also discusses her leadership practices and creating difficult conversations that go beyond ideological and political camps. As the Co-Managing Director of the Stanford Hydrogen Initiative, she is an experienced practitioner in the energy sector with a focus on using her background in reservoir geophysics and technoeconomic modeling to develop technology solutions related to natural gas, hydrogen, and decarbonization in both the developed and the developing world. In addition to her research, she teaches classes in earth science and energy engineering, most recently co-designing a graduate class on the Hydrogen Economy. She is passionate about connecting technology developers with industry to accelerate the deployment of new decarbonization technologies at scale and is an advisor to a number of energy startups. Prior to Stanford, Dr. Boness held a variety of technical and management positions at Chevron. She is also an independent Board Director at Aemetis, a renewable fuels company, and Babcock and Wilcox, a renewable power company; and an advisor to a number of startups in the energy sector. Dr. Boness is a member of the Renewable Natural Gas Coalition Advisory Committee; a member of the Partnership to Address Global Emissions Advisory Council; a member of the Open Hydrogen Initiative Independent Expert Panel; a past invited member of the United Nations Expert Group on Resource Classification; and a past Chair of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Oil and Gas Reserves Committee. As an advocate for women and gender equality, she is proud to be an Ambassador for the Women in Clean Energy, Education and Empowerment (C3E) Initiative.
"Diese Krisen sind so groß, dass sie einzelne Parteien alleine nicht geregelt bekommen (...) es braucht einfach eine sehr pragmatische Zusammenarbeit von allen demokratischen Akteuren." Maja Bisanz, Co-Managing Director von Brand New Bundestag, bringt es auf den Punkt. Brand New Bundestag hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, proaktive Jungpolitiker:innen aus allen demokratischen Parteien zu fördern und sie auf ihrem Weg in die politische Karriere im Bundestag zu unterstützen. Die unabhängige Initiative möchte Zusammenhalt fördern und Lösungen für politische Herausforderungen finden. Darüber sprechen wir im heutigen Podcast: ➡️ Warum ist das überhaupt nötig? ➡️ Wie sieht das konkret aus? ➡️ Was können wir als Gesellschaft tun, um diese Mission zu unterstützen? Heute ist es zwar eher ein politisches aber wichtiges Thema, das uns alle betrifft. Auch im Recruiting. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Hier findest Du mehr Infos über HZaborowski: Webseite LinkedIn YouTube
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Jay Steinback has over 25 years of background in corporate ecosystems through technology, collaboration, and team structures.He is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of yWhales, a platform focused on developing solutions in the enterprise blockchain space as well as creating B2B/B2E metaverse operating systems through yWhales Labs.Jay also serves as the Co-Managing Director of FinRamp, a platform that aims to revolutionize the carbon credit issuance process by providing a regulatory compliant, secure, and transparent “Carbon Credit as a Digital Security” solution.Jay Steinback has over 25 years of background in corporate ecosystems through technology, collaboration, and team structures.He is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of yWhales, a platform focused on developing solutions in the enterprise blockchain space as well as creating B2B/B2E metaverse operating systems through yWhales Labs.Jay also serves as the Co-Managing Director of FinRamp, a platform that aims to revolutionize the carbon credit issuance process by providing a regulatory compliant, secure, and transparent “Carbon Credit as a Digital Security” solution.Support the show
Welcome to a new season of THE TALK MUSIC podcast! I just wanted to say BIG THANKS to all the guests who have chatted with me so far! Our episodes regularly chart in the Top 20 on Apple Podcast, so thanks SO MUCH to our listeners! I'm excited to kick off this 2024 season with Part 2 of my conversation with top music executive DEREK SHULMAN. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen as we discuss his career as singer for prog sensation GENTLE GIANT. This engaging chat charts his transition from musician to music executive, and features stories such as signing BON JOVI, AC/DC, BAD COMPANY, PANTERA and DREAM THEATRE. As President of the label ROADRUNNER, Derek signed NICKELBACK and SLIPKNOT. We end our interview with his advice to artists starting out now and looking to navigate our ever evolving business. Enjoy! The Talk Music Podcast features host Tom Treumuth, a Multi-Platinum music producer/manager/entrepreneur. The focus is on both Canadian and Global music commentary. Over his 40 year music career, Tom Treumuth has worked across all aspects of the music industry, including as a talent scout for RCA New York and producing over 60 albums, with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum status (Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums across all genres via A&M/Universal including artists such as Big Sugar, Anvil, Voivod, Figgy Duff, the Look People, Grimskunk, Chris Spedding and many others. Tom also owned and ran a recording studio, was a booking agent and was signed as a songwriter to RCA Publishing in New York. Tom loved artist management and during his career managed Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron, Platinum US rock group Steelheart and Hamilton born Kazzer ( Pedal to the Metal) who Tom signed to Columbia Records in New York. Tom also managed and Co produced rock act Gypsy Rose whom he signed to RCA in New York where he worked closely with Gene Simmons. More recently, Tom was Co-Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) where he was involved in signing the Headstones and Matt Good. Tom also co-founded Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto and was Artistic Director for Estonian Music Week. Tom's career started as a keyboard musician in True Myth, who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album on Warner Music. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Greetings, and welcome back to a special Holiday Edition of the podcast. This episode, we are joined by Rafi Tahmazian - Senior Portfolio Manager & Co-Managing Director, Energy Team at Canoe Financial - a Canadian independent investment management firm with approximately $13 Billion under management. Prior to Canoe, Rafi spent 13 years at First Energy Capital, a leading investment dealer that focused on the energy industry.He left the firm in 2008 as Vice Chairman and Managing Director, and has held numerous public and private, charity and government Board positions.He is currently on the Boards of Directors for Artis Exploration Ltd., Aureus Energy Services Inc., Well Ventures Corp. & Chance Oil and Gas Ltd.Mr. Tahmazian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Calgary.Among other things we discussed Rafi's updated energy investment thesis & the golden era of energy banking.Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!This podcast episode is sponsored by Connate Water Solutions.Do you need cost effective water sourcing options to supply your next drilling or completions program?Connate Water Solutions is a specialized hydrogeology company focused on water well drilling, testing and water management services in Western Canada and Texas.Contact info@connatewater.com or www.connatewater.com for more details.This episode is brought to you by Canada Action, whose aim is to promote the importance of Canada's Energy industry which is the bedrock of our nation's economy, providing hundreds of thousands of jobs and economic opportunities across the country. Learn more at canadaaction.ca, or check out Canada Action on social media.This podcast is sponsored by Headracingcanada.comLooking for high performance ski gear this winter? In partnership with 4x-Olympian Manny-Osborne Paradis, Headracingcanada.com is offering the lowest prices possible through its online storefront, by passing brick and mortar savings to customers. Check out Headracingcanada.com for more info on high performance gear for the upcoming ski season. Support the show
I've loved chatting with all my amazing guests this year, but for our Season 3 finale, this one is extra special. DEREK SHULMAN was the lead singer of my favourite band GENTLE GIANT. They, along with YES and GENESIS (among others), were pioneers known for the complexity and sophistication of their music. Our chat covers Gentle Giant's entire 11 studio album career, with stories about their beginnings, hanging out with Elton John, working with Producer Tony Visconti, opening for Black Sabbath and headlining big arenas in Quebec. After leaving Gentle Giant, Derek became one of the most successful music executives of all time! Next season will open with PART 2 of our conversation where Derek shares about signing BON JOVI as VP of Polygram, and AC/DC, BAD COMPANY, PANTERA and DREAM THEATRE as the President of Atco/Warner in the US. As President of indie label Roadrunner, Derek went on to attain powerhouse status for the label by signing NICKELBACK and SLIPKNOT. The Talk Music Podcast features host Tom Treumuth, a Multi-Platinum music producer/manager/entrepreneur. The focus is on both Canadian and Global music commentary. Over his 40 year music career, Tom Treumuth has worked across all aspects of the music industry, including as a talent scout for RCA New York and producing over 60 albums, with 8 achieving Gold and Platinum status (Honeymoon Suite, Helix, Big Sugar). His Hypnotic label released over 100 albums across all genres via A&M/Universal including artists such as Big Sugar, Anvil, Voivod, Figgy Duff, the Look People, Grimskunk, Chris Spedding and many others. Tom also owned and ran a recording studio, was a booking agent and was signed as a songwriter to RCA Publishing in New York. Tom loved artist management and during his career managed Honeymoon Suite, Lee Aaron, Platinum US rock group Steelheart and Hamilton born Kazzer ( Pedal to the Metal) who Tom signed to Columbia Records in New York. Tom also managed and Co produced rock act Gypsy Rose whom he signed to RCA in New York where he worked closely with Gene Simmons. More recently, Tom was Co-Managing Director of indie label Frostbyte (Universal) where he was involved in signing the Headstones and Matt Good. Tom also co-founded Latitude 44, a tech conference in Toronto and was Artistic Director for Estonian Music Week. Tom's career started as a keyboard musician in True Myth, who recorded the world's 1st digital rock album on Warner Music. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
AI certification and EU regulation: Jan Zawadzki, CTO and CO Managing Director of Certif.ai, talks to Jon Krohn about the future of certification for AI startups and keeping within rigorous international regulations. Additional materials: www.superdatascience.com/736 Interested in sponsoring a SuperDataScience Podcast episode? Visit JonKrohn.com/podcast for sponsorship information.
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You're reading this podcast description right now. But are you really paying attention? I mean, really tuned in?Or are you half reading and half thinking of your upcoming deadlines, a campaign that underperformed, and a plethora of other tasks, goals, and concerns?Actually being in the moment – and wringing the most we can get out of it – is so difficult during these modern times. Which is why I love a lesson in the podcast guest application for this episode's guest, “Stop running to stand still.”Sometimes we've got to get step off that treadmill and focus on being where we are.To hear the story behind that lesson, along with many more lesson-filled stories, I talked to Justine Greenwald, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Managing Director, Mosaic (https://www.mosaic.com/).Mosaic is an Acosta Group Agency. Privately held Acosta Group is 96 years old and serves 2,500 clients, including 60 billion-dollar brands.As Chief Creative Officer, Greenwald overseas the strategy, creative, and design departments – 65 people across North America.Stories (with lessons) about what she made in marketingSome lessons from Greenwald that emerged in our discussion:Award-winning work takes a lot of workIf you build it, they will comeFind fantastic mentorsDo good by the work and do good by your peopleStop running to stand stillDisconnect to create concepts that will connectRelated content discussed in this episodeGet the power of 10,000 marketing experiments. Play with MECLABS AI at MECLABS.com/AI (MECLABS is the parent organization of MarketingSherpa).Customer Experience: Take risks, fail early, and learn fast (podcast episode #32) (https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/interview/customer-experience)The Conversion Heuristic Analysis: Overcoming the prospect's perception gap (https://marketingexperiments.com/conversion-marketing/episode-3-conversion-heuristic-analysis)Talking at Your Customers vs. Talking to Your Customers (https://marketingexperiments.com/email-marketing/talking-at-customers-vs-talking-to)Subscribe to our podcastThis article is distributed through the MarketingSherpa email newsletter (https://www.marketingsherpa.com/newsletters). Sign up for free if you'd like to get more episodes like this one.For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages (https://meclabs.com/course/) free digital marketing course.Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application
Good vibes. That's probably the ultimate compliment when one enters into a space. An environment viscerally impacts how we feel and interact with one another. Imagine creating those just-right vibes for large-scale spaces and places such as airports, city districts, corporate headquarters of international companies, sports arenas, museums, and hospital facilities. Where do you start? In this interview, Steven Upchurch of Gensler reveals a bit of the blueprint for transformational design. The first note: start finely tuned research and analysis and then you build from there. Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. The “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Host: Arun Upneja, DeanProducer: Mara Littman, Director of Corporate and Public RelationsSound Engineer and Editor: Andrew HallockGraphic Design: Rachel Hamlin, Marketing Manager Music: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Recapitulating the learnings from our unforgettable flagship event, onsite at Twickenham Stadium.Leaders on the Ground takes you behind-the-scenes at our in-person events, where our team will review the action and key takeaways from the on-stage sessions. In this episode, Leaders' Content Director David Cushnan and Managing Director Laura McQueen are joined by Stuart Rowson, Founder and Consultant at Lucky Socks Media, to recap the goings-on from a momentous return to Leaders Week London.The group discuss a range of themes and talking points spanning the week and our Business Summit on-stage sessions, which featured a stellar lineup of speakers across three stages. Alongside the dialogue, the episode will contain short snippets of sessions featuring Mark Bullingham, CEO of the FA, Jennifer Hills, Co-Managing Director of Globe Universal Music Group, H.E Bader Alkadi, Vice Minister of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sport and more.
On this episode of the Startup of the Year Podcast, we hear an investor discussion was led by our own Established Co-CEO Jen Consalvo at a pitch event we hosted online a few months ago. The panel included Dahna Goldstein, who is the Chief Investment Officer of Halcyon and Co-Managing Director of the Halcyon Fund. Phoebe Van Duinen was also on the panel, and she is the Principal and Investment Manager at Halcyon and is responsible for the end-to-end process of social impact investing through their three capital vehicles, VC Fund, Angel Network, and Microloan Fund. Lastly, Olivia Goldstein also participated in the chat. Olivia is the Vice President at StartFast Ventures. We also again shine a light on an amazing company in our ecosystem. Today, that company is Keepers, which is an all-in-one app providing full housekeeping management. They are saving short-term rental hosts time by integrating directly with their Airbnb and VRBO calendars so that as soon as a reservation is created, a job notification is sent to all housekeeper users. Learn more about them at: www.uskeepers.com We invite you all to join our community today to access the support, expert advice, and resources you need to elevate your startup by going to: www.est.us/join Thank you for listening, and as always, please check out the Established website and subscribe to the newsletter at: www.est.us Subscribe to the Startup of the Year Daily Deal Flow: www.startupofyear.com/daily-dealflow Subscribe to the Startup of the Year podcast: www.podcast.startupofyear.com Subscribe to the Established YouTube Channel: www.soty.link/ESTYouTube *** Startup of the Year helps diverse, emerging startups, founding teams, and entrepreneurs push their company to the next level. We are a competition, a global community, and a resource. Startup of the Year is also a year-long program that searches the country for a geographically diverse set of startups from all backgrounds and pulls them together to compete for the title of Startup of the Year. Checkout Startup of the Year at: www.startupofyear.com The program includes a number of in-person and virtual events, including our annual South By Southwest startup pitch event and competition. All of which culminate at our annual Startup of the Year Summit, where the Startup of the Year winner is announced, along with an opportunity at a potential investment. Established is a consultancy focused on helping organizations with innovation, startup, and communication strategies. It is the power behind Startup of the Year. Created by the talent responsible for building the Tech.Co brand (acquired by an international publishing company), we are leveraging decades of experience to help our collaborators best further (or create) their brand & accomplish their most important goals. Check out Established at: www.est.us Connect with us on Twitter - @EstablishedUs and Facebook - facebook.com/established.us
To mark Refugee Week, we highlighting the transformational impact that refugee leadership and expertise can bring to refugee responses.The importance of refugee leadership is now widely recognised. It is a key focus of the Global Compact on Refugees, which pledges to support refugee-led organisations (RLOs) and enable meaningful participation.But is this rhetoric materialising into practical action on the ground? Is refugee leadership taken seriously at an international level? Why is there a gap between theoretical pledges and tangible support? And what needs to happen now to strengthen refugee leadership and drive meaningful change?Experts from some of the world's leading refugee-led organisations discuss the opportunities and challenges they face.SpeakersSara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODIRez Gardi, international lawyer, human rights advocate & Co-Managing Director of Refugees Seeking Equal Access at the Table (R-SEAT)Jean Marie Ishimwe, refugee advocate, journalist, and Partnerships Lead & Co-Founder At Youth Voices CommunityAnila Noor, refugee activist, speaker, researcher and Founder of New Women ConnectorsRelated resourcesWhat do Europeans really think about migrants? (ODI podcast)To address complex refugee problems, the refugee regime should be accountable to the population it serves (ODI blog)Refugees and IDPs need to be included in public services, how do we do this in practice? (ODI blog)
Silvano Lieger is the Co-Managing Director of Sentience, a political animal rights and animal welfare organisation based in Switzerland. In September 2022, they ran a nationwide ballot initiative where all citizens of Switzerland could vote on one of the most important questions for animals: Should we ban factory farming?In this episode, we discuss the results of the ballot initiative, how these large-scale campaigns might lead to crucial shifts in how society thinks about animals, the nuts and bolts of running a campaign on this scale as well as the importance of working in coalitions.If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review us - we would really appreciate it! Likewise, feel free to share it with anyone who you think might enjoy it. You can send us feedback and guest recommendations via Twitter or email us at hello@howilearnedtoloveshrimp.com. Enjoy!
EPISODE #11 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Mar 23, 2023 | Fusco, Sorenson, Nero, Dillon01:25 | Tiger marks down venture fund portfolio by 33%, or $23b12:16 | Kraken suspends ACH, Silvergate/Signature under FDIC receivership, Coinbase gets wells notice22:26 | Tiktok CEO testifies to Congress, Biden Administration has demanded that ByteDance divest Tiktok, Chinese govt responded that it did not approve, Tiktok influencers protest in DC35:05 | AI update; Google Bard invites, using ChatGPT in our businessesSubscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
EPISODE #10 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Mar 15, 2023 | Fusco, Sorenson, Nero, Dillon00:53 | Post-SVB what comes next for venture debt04:25 | Who fills the SVB product/service gap for venture capital firms and their portfolio companies06:40 | How venture equity is impacted by changes in the venture debt market13:26 | Pre-IPO market order activity update from Nick 14:25 | Commercial real estate issues impact on bank balance sheetsSubscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
EPISODE #9 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Mar 9, 2023 | Fusco, Sorenson, Nero, DillonDon Nitti was unable to join us this week.02:14 | Shein raising at $60b valuation, US IPO in late 2023- Shein is an online clothing company- moved headquarters from China to Singapore, now developed market company- 74.7 million active shoppers, 13.7 million are based in the US ... only sells its clothing outside China- $22.7b in 2022 revenue- Shein last raised $1.0b in Oct 2022 at a $100b valuation- investors include Sequoia China, Tiger, General Atlantic, Brookfield Growth- rumored to go public in US in late 202312:04 | SVB restructures balance sheet with capital raise- SVB stock down 60% on day of restructure announcement- repositioning balance sheet, raised capital- 9% of loan portfolio are growth ($5m+ in rev) and early stage ($0-5m in rev) ... 24% of loan portfolio "more sensitive to market correction"- implications for VC backed companies with venture debt and timing to tap equity markets24:09 | Epic Games powered LEGO metaverse coming soon- KIRKBI, holding company of The LEGO Group, invested $1.0b into Epic Games in Apr 2022 at a $31.5b valuation- assume this will be a Minecraft-like game but with LegosSubscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Chris Nero, BridgePort FT - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-nero-21119759- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
Rebecca Clyde is the Co-Founder and CEO of Botco.ai, which is a conversational AI tool aimed at improving interactions, conversations, and insights with customers. Rebecca is also the VP of Education for HIMSS Arizona chapter, Executive and Finance Committee member for the Arizona Technology Council, Advisor to Syncari, Co-Founder and Owner of Ideas Collide, and the former Co-Managing Director of Girls in Tech Phoenix, and Marketing Programs Manager for Intel.During the episode, Rebecca and Tyler talk about why diverse teams are an advantage, what it's like to be a woman entrepreneur in tech, why we need more women in venture capital and as entrepreneurs, why building a company for the right reason is important, what to make of the future of AI and the recent "Sydney" AI story, the importance of self-care, the story of when Rebecca's legs stopped working overnight, they journey of Botco.ai and more!-Where to find Rebecca Clyde:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaclyde/Botco.ai: https://botco.ai/Ideas Collide: https://ideascollide.com/SynCari: https://syncari.com/Sirva SoundbitesExplores the latest trends and topics on global talent mobility and the future of work.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify-Where to find Tyler Hall: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchall/ Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-tyler-hall-archives-7018241874482122753/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sirTHALL Work with Tyler: https://www.tylerchristianhall.com/
EPISODE #8 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Mar 2, 2023 | Fusco, Nitti, Jassy, DillonClint Sorenson is on holiday this week.01:20 | NFT exchange Blur is eating OpenSea's lunch- Blur offers 0% commission NFT trading- In February, nearly 80% of global NFT trading was taking place on Blur. - OpenSea has responded by going to 0% commission for a temporary basis.- These companies are making no revenue but Blur raised an $11 million seed round early last year from Paradigm.- Following its October launch, Blur is now looking to raise between $15 million and $30 million at a $700 million valuation.10:02 | AI is on fire with Musk entering the game...- Musk's BaseAI; OpenAI is too "woke“, Does Musk have a competitive advantage with Twitter's data?- OpenAI APIs; Snapchat, Instacart, Shopify are already live with the APIs19:46 | Juul, once a top 3 pre-IPO stock by valuation, may be out at Altria and NJOY is in- Altria in 2018 paid $12.8 billion for a 35% stake in Juul, $38b valuation. It now values Juul at $714 million.- Altria advanced talks to buy e-cigarette startup NJOY for at least $2.75 billion and plans to divest its stake in Juul.Subscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
To stay up to date checkout thestartupproject.io & follow us on twitter: @natarajsindam In this episode of Startup Project Nataraj spoke to Jacob Colker - Co-Managing Director AI2 Incubator. Inaugurated five years ago by the late Paul Allen and Professor Oren Etzioni, the commercialization arm of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence was tasked with creating an incubator program for the brightest minds in AI to launch the next wave of technology companies that would change the world. Jacob Colker, Vu Ha, and Bryan Hale were tasked to fulfill this mandate. Full conversation includes: Origin story of Allen Institute Incubator Hype in AI Will LLM's disrupt search business model AI effects on knowledge work ----- Past guests of Startup Project podcast include Ali Moiz (stonks.com), Kirby Winfield (Ascend.vc), Eric Bahn (Hustle Fund), and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startupproject/message
EPISODE #7 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Feb 17, 2023 | Fusco, Sorenson, DillonDon Nitti took the week off. He'll be back with us next week.01:00 | Bytedance is the largest pre-IPO stock by valuation globally.- Bytedance is the parent company of TikTok and several other products (mostly in China).- $61.7b in 2022 revenue.- 2.0 billion users globally.- Bytedance is up 20.5% since last primary round in Dec 2020, $180b valuation.- Current valuation of $216b based on secondary market trading and last primary financing round09:08 | Reddit is rumored to IPO in second half of 2023.- Reddit continues to keep their IPO paperwork updated at the SEC, a clue that they aim to IPO once market conditions improve.- $290m in 2021 revenue, net income numbers are not available but Reddit is reported to be “far from profitable”.- Down 32% in secondary market trading since last primary financing round in Aug 2021. $6.8b current valuation. $6.6b valuation from Fidelity in a recent SEC filing. $10b valuation at its last primary financing round in Aug 2021.14:42 | Venture is getting more conservative. How will this impact large pre-IPO stocks?- Harlem Capital spoke with 40+ active companies, 20+ VCs- Valuations: Seed: $15-30M post to $10-20M post, Series A: $50-100M+ post to $30-50M post- Diligence processes: Seed: 1-2 months to 2-4 months, Series A: 2-3 months to 3-6 months- Higher bar at all stages: Pre-revenue at Seed: raising $1-2M Pre-Seed rounds, Series A: $1.5-2.5M ARR with strong unit economics32:48 | Favorite AI use case for the week and other interesting emerging tech (Neuralink [computer chips in brains], blockchain, metaverse, self-driving cars, humanoid robots)Subscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
Daniel catches up with Troy Abolakian, Co-Managing Director of HYECORP Property Group. With their multigenerational business, Troy and his family have become one of Sydney's leading property developers, using a fully integrated approach to serve customers at every stage of the process from design, construction, all the way to building management. With his own extensive knowledge in the construction industry, ranging from project manager to director, Troy discusses how small businesses can scale using the right systems, why great companies are only built with great culture, and what it takes to be an effective leader of any team.
EPISODE #6 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Feb 10, 2023 | Fusco, Nitti, Sorenson, Dillon01:17 | OpenAI "capped-profit" business model, stocks have good returns just because they have "AI" in their name, Microsoft and Amex AI-powered expense report solution, AI is everywhere, our favorite AI use cases, AI can drive offshored jobs back to the US10:21 | Kraken is fined by SEC and shuts down staking product, we have Kraken at a $3.1b valuation, Coinbase is really the only crypto exchange in town, what does staking actual mean, crypto is basically just another form of bonds and stocks, is it smart to invest into any crypto exchange or are the untouchable?18:13 | Rumors that Instacart, Chime, Stripe, Epic Games to IPO in 2023, what valuation would these companies IPO at ... last primary round, implied secondary market valuation?, understanding liquidation preference on preferreds30:30 | Adam Neumann details Flow's business model, Neumann walks on water with no shoes on, WeLive is the same as Flow, Dillon challenges Fusco to move into a Flow building for a few monthsSubscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
EPISODE #5 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Feb 2, 2023 | Fusco, Nitti, Sorenson, Dillon2:50 | Stripe $3.0b capital raise for "employee liquidity program"11:16 | Pre-IPO stocks year to date underperformance vs public tech stocks16:33 | Layoffs, valuation resets = more focus, better business results = better pre-IPO stock returns going forward?Subscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr_9yjBA7dhqnQexSu7LAApple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-pre-ipo-stocks/id1653598601Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6y712AsizaRjImOHParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
EPISODE #4 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Jan 26, 2023 | Fusco, Nitti, DillonOur guy, Clint Sorenson, is out on holiday this week. Miss you buddy!1:11 | Deel crushes its 2022 metrics and three new products launch8:19 | SpaceX's new rocket, Starship, complete "wet dress rehearsal"11:59 | Amazon and Stripe deepen relationship on payments processing and cloudSubscribe to the podcast...Youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSpr...Apple Podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify Podcasts = https://open.spotify.com/show/2ryF1V6...Participant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
Jeff Kaye is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Kaye/Bassman International and Next Level Exchange and Co-Managing Director of Sanford Rose Associates®. For over three decades, Jeff has helped Kaye/Bassman International win Best Place to Work, workplace flexibility, and philanthropy awards while also propelling the firm to become the largest single-site search firm in the US. Fostering an environment of servant leadership, retention is unparalleled; over three dozen partners have been with the firm for over a decade. In 2007, Jeff used his Recruiting Training DVD set as a launching pad to grow Next Level Exchange, what is now the world's largest training and consulting firm to the search and staffing industry. In 2012, he led the acquisition of Sanford Rose Associates and helped grow the number of offices by over 250% while growing the network revenues by over 1500% in less than a decade. Jeff is considered an industry expert in executive, professional and technical search; has appeared on CNN, FOX, Bloomberg, and NBC; and is quoted regularly in publications including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Time, and Fortune. Jeff is also a frequent speaker within the staffing and human resources community and been featured in dozens of international training meetings and videos. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Tracy, and their three children. Track Record of Success for the Sanford Rose Associates Family of Companies: - Ranked as the 9th Largest U.S. Search Firm by Executive Search Review - 95%+ retention of all previously existing firms who have joined since acquisition in 2012 - Since acquisition, number of offices increased by just over 250% during which time revenues increased by over 1500% - Five consecutive years as #1 Business Services Firm by the Franchise Business Review - Over 240 recruiters hired and trained for our offices in the past 12 months - Parent company ranked as the #1 Best Place to Work by the Dallas Business Journal - Parent company ranked the #1 Best Companies to Work for in Texas by Texas Monthly Magazine for four consecutive years - Training division recognized as the #1 Leading Training and Consulting Organization for the Search Industry - Featured on CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, and more ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: https://www.kbic.com/team/jeff-kaye https://sanfordrose.com/ https://sanfordrose.com/welcome-to-sanford-rose-associates/management/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtkaye/
EPISODE #3 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Jan 19, 2023 | Fusco, Nitti, Sorenson, DillonFull video here = https://youtu.be/h865tieVzPo 1:20 | Discord buys Gas App3:26 | Discord current valuation8:40 | Revolut and Chime offer high interest checking accounts15:50 | Revolut and Chime total customer counts18:11 | US is Klarna largest market by revenue, thoughts on buy now pay later18:37 | Klarna's current valuationSubscribe to AG Dillon & Co Research here...Youtube = hereApple Podcasts = hereSpotify Podcasts = hereParticipant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
EPISODE 2 - This Week in Pre-IPO Stocks Podcast - Jan 12, 2023 | Jassy, Nitti, Sorenson, DillonFull video here = https://youtu.be/GGEyVjYXwdcOur boy Nick Fusco was skiing in Austria this week. Daniel Jassy as guest.2:17 | SpaceX is raising capital at $137b. Is the valuation justified?9:00 | Rumors of Starlink spinning our of SpaceX and going public. Valuation, monopoly. Musk says Starlink has potential for $30b in annual revenue.20:28 | OpenAI's ChatGPT's potential $10b deal with Microsoft. $29b valuation. The company's non-profit to for-profit back to non-profit? Participant bios...- Daniel Jassy, Chroma Ventures - General Partner = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyjassy/- Donald Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson CFA, CMT, WealthShield, LLC - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
PRE-IPO STOCK INSIGHTS - WEEK OF JAN 05, 20232:30 | Fidelity marks down private Twitter stock by 56%.14:00 | Secure Act 2.0 to give lower income Americans $1,000 match in IRAs starting 2027. 108 million Americans, or 30% of the entire population, estimated to be impacted.20:40 | Meta and Epic Games's Unreal Engine, along with other metaverse related startups, are leading the charge in photorealistic avatars which stand to disrupt several incumbent public companies.Participant bios...- Nick Fusco, ApeVue - CEO = www.linkedin.com/in/nickfusco- Don Nitti, Social Leverage - Venture Partner = www.linkedin.com/in/donald-nitti-392a00216- Clint Sorenson, WealthShield - CIO = www.linkedin.com/in/csorensoncfacmt- Aaron Dillon, AG Dillon & Co - Managing Director = www.linkedin.com/in/aarondillonnyc
On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat with NBA agent Alex Saratsis. Alex Saratsis is the Co-Managing Director of Octagon Basketball and represents NBA talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/MyiU_MG7ZmAOriginally aired: December 12, 2022Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde.Powered by https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpnAny opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play.Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWyldeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Kenneth Sleeper, Ocean Park Asset Management's Co-Founder, Co-Managing Director, and Portfolio Manager. Also joining them is James St. Aubin, Chief Investment Officer for Sierra Mutual Funds and Ocean Park Asset Management. Kenneth oversees all aspects of the organization's activities, including asset management, research, and client relationships. Before co-founding Sierra Investment Management, the parent company of the Sierra Mutual Funds and Ocean Park Asset Management, Kenneth applied his extensive background in statistical and computer applications to develop and refine computerized techniques for reducing downside risk. James, on the other hand, is an accomplished investment management executive. His experience in over 20 years in the industry includes asset allocation, manager research, and portfolio construction leadership roles. Kenneth and James talk with Rusty and Robyn about how they manage portfolios in today's market environment, what strategies they're implementing in their investments, and how they help investors stay calm, carry on, and stay on course during market downturns. Key Takeaways [03:41] - Why Ocean Park Asset Management was founded. [06:51] - An overview of James St. Aubin's career in wealth management. [08:30] - The factors influencing the market's movement. [12:32] - How Ocean Park Asset Management manages portfolios in the current market environment. [14:09] - How Ocean Park Asset Management helps investors stay calm and carry on in the face of market negativity. [17:18] - How James and Ken manage client expectations. [21:19] - What James and Ken say about geopolitical turbulence. [23:39] - How Ocean Park Asset Management uses tactical analysis in its investment process. [26:05] - How James keeps his mental and physical health to perform at his best. [29:05] - The people Ken and James are grateful for professionally. [32:13] - James and Ken's recommendations for content. Quotes [10:02] - "2022 has been about dealing with the consequences of the policy mistake, a double whammy of rate hikes and QT (Quantitative Tightening) at a pace and up to a level not easily digested by financial markets. Think about it as a shock and awe in the opposite direction, but this time it's intended to beat inflation." ~ James St. Aubin [13:41] - "We can't predict what the future holds, but we have a lot of history showing that this will eventually work itself out. It's just patience that's required right now. And that goes to the heart of investor education for all professionals that manage money." ~ Kenneth Sleeper [20:05] - "The number one value add for advisors is keeping them from capitulation in times of stress. This, too, shall pass is a perfect phrase for both up and down markets, honestly not to get people too greedy or fearful that we have to stay the course. The key ingredient to success is ensuring that this environment does not knock them off their path." ~ James St. Aubin Links Kenneth Sleeper James St. Aubin Ocean Park Asset Management I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty Stranglehold by Ted Nugent Skip Schweiss Ryan Harder Investment Advisory | HighMark Capital Management Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker Victor Zhang Wilshire American Century Investments Michael Covel's Trend Following Jim Bianco Barron's The Wall Street Journal Connect with our hosts Rusty Vanneman Robyn Murray Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 2142-OPS-11/8/2022
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While pursuing your dreams, sometimes it is the least expected hustle that will make us great. Through taking the small steps, you get to discover the details, ins and outs, and all of the specifics that you have to consider to be great in investing. Listen to how John Rubio shares his mind-boggling journey after excelling in the Navy.Be inspired by how John Rubio explains to us, detailedly, his steps to getting to know great things through introductions, organic connections that could grow a good relationship with, to understand them, and make sure that they are a good fit in real estate.Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!Key Points from This Episode: John shared how he had a blast and had a great time pursuing 20 years in the Navy as a pilot. John shared how he started pursuing business and how he started passively investing. John tells us about how it is critical to consider every detail, every ins and outs of passive investing as well as looking beyond performances, offering memorandums, and even demographic locations. Why are we investing here? Why this asset AC class? John talks about the ways in which he did exactly that as a passive investor: bringing friends and family to start, taking small steps for single family types, and private money loans. How did their more than $33 million worth of 28 projects turn into 7 of those 28 into full cycle and with 11 executions right now. John shared where his business grew and what countries they have their projects in. John's personal favorite part of the job, COO, and why is it important for him to make his investors feel comfortable. For John, a good developer sponsor has to have good experience in the asset class and location. John also mentioned when he talked about investments, returns, and risks. Tweetables: “This is a business, but it's also a team sport.” - John Rubio “We want everybody to be successful from the developer all the way to the investor “ - John Rubio “We really love DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the Southeast and Ohio, because that's where everybody's going. That's where the populations are growing. That's where the businesses are going. That's where the big schools are. That's where the big incomes are, right? The government's not getting smaller anytime soon.” - John Rubio“Taxes are skyrocketing and we're like, what heck's going on? Well, because people need housing. So this area is really, really, I wouldn't say recession proof, but very recession resilient and Carolinas are fantastic.” - John Rubio“And my team's time to everybody now coming together and focusing on that. And if the answer is yes, then we're game on” - John Rubio Links Mentioned:Real Estate investor MBAJID Investments WebsiteJID Youtube ChannelJID Linkedin About John RubioJohn is the COO/Founder and Co-Managing Director of JID Investments. Back in 2013, he started doing business and investing passively with his close friends, who were in real estate. During that time, he was stationed overseas with his family and got to understand the details, the ins and outs, and other specifics of being a passive investor.
James (Jim) Wright obtained his MD from the University of Alberta in 1968, his FRCP(C) in Internal Medicine in 1975 and his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from McGill University in 1976. He is a practicing specialist in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology. He is also Co-Managing Director of the Therapeutics Initiative, Editor-in-Chief of the Therapeutics Letter and Coordinating Editor of the Cochrane Hypertension Review Group. He sits on the Editorial Boards of PLoS One and the Cochrane Library.Questions We Asked:•How did you become involved with pharmacology and drug prescription? •How would you define appropriate use? •Does financial implications to the patient play into appropriate use? •What do most physicians not know when they prescribe medications? •How does overprescribing play into medical waste?•Why is there a disconnect between systematic reviews and clinical guidelines? •How does bias play into drug testing? •How can we successfully collaborate with pharmaceutical companies without including bias into research? •How do everyday clinicians decide how to treat patients based on guidelines vs systematic reviews? •What makes a good systematic review? •What advice do you have for trainees who want to do good for their patients? •Book Suggestions? Quotes and Ideas:•Appropriate use of medications means that the benefits outweigh the harms of the medication •Every time a patient takes a medication, they are reminded of their medical condition that needs treatment. •Many psychiatric medications get onto market only due to short term medical trials, but many are prescribed for long term conditions. •Leaders should push for non-industry funded trials that evaluate the long term effectiveness of medications. •ALLHAT trial as an effectively run drug testing study •We don't want a situation where marketing is the driving force and not research •Choosing Wisely Campaign Book Suggestions: •Sickening by John Abramson •Our Daily Meds by Melody Petersen •Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert Whitakers
Jimmy Butler's prowess on the basketball court earned him the nickname “Jimmy Buckets.” As he becomes more well known in the coffee industry, perhaps “Jimmy Barista'' will be just as fitting. A perennial NBA All-Star, Butler revealed himself as a coffee aficionado in 2020 when the league concluded its season in a “bubble” at the Disney World resort in Orlando. He stocked his hotel room with coffee equipment and began making and selling lattes, cortados, espressos and a variety of other coffee drinks to fellow NBA players and staff. But after the season concluded, it quickly became apparent that coffee wasn't just a passing interest for the Texas-born small forward. Over the following months, Butler laid the groundwork for a premium brand that could introduce high quality coffee to mainstream consumers. The result was BIGFACE, Butler's all-purpose brand which sells coffee beans, branded apparel and other merchandise on its website. Since launching in October 2021, BIGFACE has launched four pop-up stores, including one at the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament where the company served coffee to players at VIP areas throughout the venue. In an interview featured in this episode, Butler spoke about how he views his foray into the coffee business as a reflection of his competitive personality, the experiential impact of coffee, how the pillars of BIGFACE are based on his personal values and his ultimate goals for the brand. The episode also features the latest edition of The Maxi Minutes, featuring Maxine Kozler Koven, the co-managing director of Los Angeles-based investment firm LDR Ventures who advises entrepreneurs on how to speak to potential investors about their vision and exit strategy. Show notes: 0:57: Jimmy Butler, Founder, BIGFACE Coffee – Butler sat down with BevNET managing editor Martin Caballero sat down with Butler at the 2022 Speciality Coffee Expo where the NBA star spoke about his cover story in “Barista” magazine, his experience at the annual trade show and his belief that coffee stimulates thoughtful conversations and spurs new relationships. He also discussed why coffee culture is increasingly popular among NBA players, BIGFACE's presence at the 2022 Miami Open, how he's educating himself about coffee preparation and the business of selling coffee. Later, he explained why BIGFACE is akin to a family or fan base, his vision for its development as a lifestyle brand, how he manages the company's growth while maintaining his focus on basketball court and why he loves visiting new cafes when traveling to cities for road games. 17:37: Maxine Kozler Koven, Co-Managing Director, LDR Ventures – Koven spoke about the importance of a first interaction, offered recommendations on how to build an effective professional network and explained why founders need to be realistic and thoughtful about their exit strategies when pitching to investors. Brands in this episode: BIGFACE
Global markets have been experiencing a lot of volatility lately, leaving many investors wondering how to respond. What strategies are successful money managers using to protect their clients' investments? In today's episode, Rusty and Robyn talk with Kenneth Sleeper, Co-Founder, Co-Managing Director, and Portfolio Manager at Ocean Park Asset Management, a firm with a unique investment approach that limits downside risk and delivers satisfying returns. Before co-founding Sierra Investment Management (parent company of Ocean Park Asset Management) in 1987, Kenneth applied his extensive background in statistical and computer applications to develop and refine computerized techniques for reducing downside risk. In his current roles at Ocean Park Asset Management, Kenneth jointly oversees all aspects of the organization's activities, including asset management, research, and client relationships. He utilizes his experience to help create productive investment solutions for clients so they can retire safely and successfully. Kenneth talks with Rusty and Robyn about how successful money managers are responding to volatility, how investors can balance risk in uncertain times, and the biggest problems people face when it comes to investing. Key Takeaways [03:00] - What asset managers are responsible for. [05:05] - Kenneth's extensive experience in the investment management industry. [10:08] - How seasoned asset managers navigate the market in turbulent and volatile times. [14:36] - How the balanced risk model works. [16:57] - What keeps Kenneth's physical and mental health in peak condition. [22:27] - One of the biggest problems people face when it comes to investing. Quotes [03:00] - "We have to manage our portfolios both in good times and bad times, times when the markets are just trending uninterrupted for months and months, and then periods like this, where there's extreme volatility. We're still responsible for managing the portfolios every day. Every day the markets are open. We have to be doing that and we don't get a rest to think about what must be done." - Kenneth Sleeper [04:30] - "If we didn't have a process, if we didn't have discipline, where would we be? Where would our clients be? It's even more important during this period of volatility." - Kenneth Sleeper [22:27] - "I think the biggest problem investment people have is having a mindset that doesn't make them open to change, that doesn't make them open to what can happen moving outside of their comfort zone." - Kenneth Sleeper Links Kenneth Sleeper Ocean Park Asset Management Sierra Investment Management I Won't Back Down by Tom Petty Skip Schweiss Fiserv TD Ameritrade Steven Wilkes National Geographic Market Wizards by Jack Schwager The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Mania, Panics, and Crashes by Charles P. Kindleberger Connect with our hosts Rusty Vanneman Robyn Murray Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 0403-OPS-3/2/2022
This show was recorded at the United Soccer Coaches Convention. Doug is a keynote speaker and author of two bestselling books "Teach Like a Champion 3.0" and "Coach's Guide to Teaching". He is also the Co-Managing Director of Teach Like a Champion - Uncommon Schools. A non-profit that aims to dramatically improve teaching through the study of exceptional teachers. Follow Doug on twitter @Doug_Lemov.
Molly Murphy is Co-Managing Director of Gensler's New York office. Molly champions collaboration, design innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking. She co-founded the Digital Experience Design (DXD) practice, overseeing its operational strategy and implementation across multiple offices as well as co-founded Intelligent Places, the firm's expertise in harnessing data analytics to advance performance of the built environment. In our ReStart interview, Molly and host Lee-Sean Huang talked about using data to design hybrid experiences. This episode was originally published as a video recording on AIGA.org. You can watch the captioned video here: https://www.aiga.org/inspiration/talks/molly-murphy-the-restart-with-molly-murphy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aigadesign/message
Kicking off a two-part series exploring the future of work, Christiana Riley sits down with Rocco Giannetti, Principal and Co-Managing Director of Gensler's New York office, and Philippe Visser, President of Related Office Development, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid working models on the design of cities and offices.
In part 2 of his interview, Jim LaPinska, Co-Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual's Knoxville, TN office shares concepts and tips that have led to success. (See episode #7 for part I)
In this episode Jim LaPinska, Co-Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual's office in Knoxville, TN., shares three crucial elements to his leadership philosophy, relationships, expectations & communication. Enjoy listening to this outstanding leader.
In this episode, we talk to Cian Murphy, Co-Managing Director of nfpSynergy, a research firm based in London, UK. Cian is an expert in quantitative research design and analysis. Cian shares with us a research model used to better understand the drivers and barriers behind audience decisions and the latest trends and challenges corporations and charities face today.