Podcasts about co founders

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Kenny McMahon, Co-Founder & Winemaker, Arabilis, Willamette Valley, defining the term “Millerandage”.  Learn more by visiting arabiliswines.com

Avik Roy, Co-Founder and Chairman, The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jakub Wojciechowski and Marcin Kaźmierczak are the CoFounders of RedStone.In this episode, we explore how RedStone is powering the next generation of RWAs onchain, from stablecoins to Apollo's ACRED, a tokenized private credit fund issued by Securitize. Get the inside knowledge on why RWA liquidity is primed to grow 1000x the next 10 years!------

In today's episode, we're speaking with Andreas Hertzberg, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nordic Approach – a pioneering green specialty coffee company.Andreas founded Nordic Approach in 2011 alongside Morten Wennersgaard and Tim Wendelboe, with a vision to work more closely with producers and deliver coffees that reflect the high standards synonymous with the Nordic region.Today, Nordic Approach sources around two and a half million kilos of green coffee each year, working with thousands of farmers across 12 producing countries.In this conversation, Andreas reflects on the early days of the business, how the team introduced a disruptive and transparent sourcing model to the market, and why they've always chosen to work with farmers who share a commitment to excellence. He also unpacks the complexities of green coffee trading today and why market volatility is often more difficult to navigate than high prices alone.Credits music: "Midnight Dynamite" by Alessia in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective. Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

On July 6th, 2025, Kris shared a powerful message about keeping the awe and wonder of God in our life. Are you feeling comfortable in your faith journey, or are you still filled with childlike wonder at what God is doing? In this sermon, Kris challenges us all to avoid the trap of "lukewarm" Christianity where longevity becomes complacency. Through biblical examples like Peter stepping out of the boat, David losing his first love, and 85-year-old Caleb still ready to take on giants, Kris shows how God calls us to maintain our zeal regardless of how long we've been following Him. Don't settle for being a spectator giving commentary from the boat, step out onto the water where Jesus is calling you! It's time to surge forward into new realms of faith and experience the awe and wonder God has for you. Join us for School of the Prophets 2025 Register Now: https://www.bethel.com/calendar/school-of-the-prophets-2025 Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/k… About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Nature can feel distant from our everyday lives. Maybe it's a place we visit on the weekends, a getaway from the hustle and bustle, something “out there,” just beyond the edges of our neighborhoods. But we are part of it, and as more and more people consider their impact on the Earth, sustainable practices are extending even to death, where green and natural burials are gaining popularity.  Within the field of biomimicry, a design practice informed by what already exists in nature, innovators are exploring ways to sustain the ecosystems we're surrounded by, rather than depleting them. Scientists have looked to butterfly wings to improve the efficiency of solar panels, and wetland plants to purify water in buildings.  How can we build in a way that addresses climate concerns and has a softer impact on the environment in which it exists? Guests:  Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry Institute  Emily Miller, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer; Founder, Colorado Burial Preserve On July 31, Climate One is hosting Premal Shah and Kinari Webb for a live episode recording! With years of experience navigating the global climate movement, the two are sure to offer unparalleled insights during their conversation with Co-Host Greg Dalton. Tickets for the show, which will be held at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, are available now through our website. Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out in The Bourbon Life Studios with two of their favorite guests, Denny Potter and Jane Bowie, Co-Founders of Potter Jane Distilling Co. Denny and Jane have been on the show numerous times but were on most recently guests on Episode 200. The guys talk with Denny & Jane about the processes that they are implanting in their new distillery including their fermentation, distilling, and barrel entry proof processes; the challenges that they have faced in this current marketplace as a brand new distillery/brand; and also some of the different brands that they are contract distilling for, including our good friends at Kentucky Senator Bourbon. They also taste and review some fresh off the still Wheated Bourbon Distillate distilled with a doubler and Rye Bourbon Distillate distilled with a thumper, some 3 month old Wheated Bourbon and Rye Bourbon, and a Old Stonegate 10-Year Old Bourbon from 1973. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Three Chord Bourbon and The Kitchen Table at James B. Beam Distilling Co. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at:  www.threechordbourbon.com www.visitthekitchentable.com

In this special Travel With Meaning podcast episode, recorded live in front of an intimate audience at The KINN in Venice Beach, we reconnect with Jessica Blotter — CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, and a returning guest on the show. Jessica shares the powerful origin story of Kind Traveler, sparked by a life-changing trip that opened her eyes to a new way of thinking about travel. We catch up on the platform's inspiring journey, including a meaningful pivot that has deepened its community impact and solidified its role as a leader in purpose-driven hospitality. Through its award-winning Every Stay Gives Back™ program, Kind Traveler has partnered with destinations and hotels in 9 countries, raised over $700,000+ in donations to date for 100+ vetted nonprofits in just 20 months, and redefined what it means to travel with purpose. From early startup challenges to bold pivots and global vision, Jessica's story is packed with inspiration for conscious travelers, mission-driven entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes in doing good while seeing the world. Tune in to hear how kindness, grit, and innovation can transform the way we travel. And discover what it means to travel kindly at KindTraveler.com.   If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe for more meaningful podcast conversations.

This episode features Dan Collard, Co-Founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, discussing the critical need for individualized leadership development in today's evolving healthcare environment. He shares insights on precision leader development, navigating generational differences, and how to better equip new and existing leaders to meet healthcare's challenges head-on.This episode is sponsored by Healthcare Plus Solutions Group.

In this episode of Cannabis Unlocked: Joe Lustberg, Co-Founder of Upwise Capital, joins KEY Investment Partners Founding Partner, Jordan Youkilis, to unpack what's happening in cannabis debt markets. The conversation begins with Joe's background, from his origins in the New York cannabis scene to his entrance in direct lending, which eventually led him to build Upwise Capital. From there, Joe and Jordan dive into how MSO's have evolved and the current state of debt in cannabis, which has been marked by a sharp rise in the cost of capital. The episode closes with a look ahead, including the rise of the intoxicating hemp products, the competition it presents, and the harm legalization could do to smaller operators. Please Enjoy the episode!

Nature can feel distant from our everyday lives. Maybe it's a place we visit on the weekends, a getaway from the hustle and bustle, something “out there,” just beyond the edges of our neighborhoods. But we are part of it, and as more and more people consider their impact on the Earth, sustainable practices are extending even to death, where green and natural burials are gaining popularity.  Within the field of biomimicry, a design practice informed by what already exists in nature, innovators are exploring ways to sustain the ecosystems we're surrounded by, rather than depleting them. Scientists have looked to butterfly wings to improve the efficiency of solar panels, and wetland plants to purify water in buildings.  How can we build in a way that addresses climate concerns and has a softer impact on the environment in which it exists?  Guests:  Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry Institute Emily Miller, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer; Founder, Colorado Burial Preserve This episode also features field reporting from Producer Megan Biscieglia at Fernwood Cemetery and Funeral Home. On July 31, Climate One is hosting Premal Shah and Kinari Webb for a live episode recording! With years of experience navigating the global climate movement, the two are sure to offer unparalleled insights during their conversation with Co-Host Greg Dalton. Tickets for the show, which will be held at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, are available now through our website. Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's on the horizon for foreign aid and humanitarian response strategies, especially in light of ongoing funding cuts to foreign aid around the world? In this episode, Dr. Eric James, founder of Field Ready, shares how localization can make humanitarian aid faster, cheaper, and more effective. We talk about reducing dependency on outside supply chains and how putting tools directly into the hands of local community members builds long-term resilience. Dr. James also tackles the harsh realities facing the aid sector today, including shrinking budgets and the rise of anti-intellectualism. This episode reflects both on what still needs to change and where to look for opportunities for innovation in instability. Listen in to learn more: 11:08 - Rutger Bregman on tax avoidance and social impact 18:14 - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey   Read More from Dr. Eric James: Managing Humanitarian Relief Articles and other books Eric's post-show recommendation - Sign up for regular summaries of changes in the humanitarian landscape from the International Humanitarian Studies Association Field Ready   About Dr. Eric James Eric is an international aid worker, social entrepreneur, and educator with over 25 years of experience in humanitarian work. He has worked extensively with various NGOs and the UN in disaster and conflict zones around the world. He currently teaches in various academic contexts, leads his nonprofit Field Ready, and works on innovative ventures focused on humanitarian response, leadership, and strategy. Dr. James is also the author of several books about foreign aid, including the widely used guide, Managing Humanitarian Relief. ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we'll be talking with Dan DeMatte , Co-Founder and Executive Director of Damascus, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. Damascus has had a remarkable impact in the lives of youth from across the country for the past twenty-five years. We'll be talking with Dan about the growth and development of their camps and other ministries as well as exploring ways that youth ministry can become more effective in Catholic Schools. To discover more about the amazing work of Damascus, visit Damascus.

Did Prayer have anything to do with the founding of our Nation? Were America's Fathers truly Godly men? In today's episode, we explore these and many other topics with the Co-Founder of the Providence Foundation, Stephen McDowell. Stephen has authored or co-authored over 40 books and resources exploring the Godly heritage of America. Join America Pray now director, Ken Miller, and leader Josiah Alway as they speak to Stephen about America's foundations in God.------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 16 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the parent company of Arbitrum—the leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution by Total Value Locked (TVL).In this episode, we explore:How optimistic rollups work and their role in Ethereum's scalabilityThe ZK vs. optimistic rollup debateThe future of Ethereum L2s and their impact on the Ethereum ecosystemSteven's insights on DeFi growth, ETH vs. BTC, and the importance of neutrality in tech stacksThe episode kicks off with a special clip from AJ Warner, Co-Founder of Arbitrum, recorded at EthCC, before diving into Steven's journey into blockchain and his vision for the future of Ethereum scalability.00:00:00 – Why Ethereum Made Rollups Too Cheap to Ignore00:00:31 – Meet AJ Warner, Co-Founder of Arbitrum (Live from EthCC!)00:00:45 – Robinhood's Big Crypto Announcement: What It Means for Ethereum00:06:10 – Transition to Steven Goldfeder: The Visionary Behind Arbitrum00:07:05 – Steven's Journey: From Academia to Blockchain Pioneer00:13:24 – Optimistic Rollups 101: How They Supercharge Ethereum00:21:06 – ZK vs. Optimistic Rollups: The Great Debate00:29:34 – How Ethereum L2s Are Strengthening the Ethereum Mainnet00:36:20 – What More Can Ethereum Do to Support L2s?00:38:57 – The Status of Stage 2 L2s: What's Next?00:40:12 – Enshrining L2s: The Future of Ethereum Scalability00:40:25 – Infrastructure Trade-Offs: Making the Right Choices00:46:35 – Bridging the Gap: Interoperability Between L1s and L2s00:51:38 – What Sets Arbitrum Apart from the Competition?00:56:51 – Neutrality and Fairness: The Cornerstones of Tech Stacks01:04:52 – DeFi's Next Chapter: Steven's Predictions for ETH, BTC, and Beyond01:08:37 – Closing Thoughts: The Road Ahead for Ethereum and ArbitrumDon't miss this deep dive into the world of Ethereum Layer 2s and the innovations shaping the future of blockchain.

Today's guest is Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder of WordPress, which powers over 43% of all websites on the internet, and founder of Automattic.Our conversation explores the 2000's internet, the early days of Automattic, and the decisions and philosophies that set them up for success 20 years later.We talk open source software, why Matt's such a big proponent of it, how Automattic built its business model as one of the first SaaS companies (that now owns companies like Tumblr and WooCommerce), and how AI is changing engineering.Matt also shares how to build a community around your product, “Conscious Capitalism”, what he learned running one of the first distributed teams, and lessons on optimism from Walt Disney.Thanks to Ramp for supporting this episode. It's the corporate card and expense management platform used by over 40,000 companies, like Shopify, CBRE and Stripe. Time is money. Save both with Ramp. Get your $250 here.Timestamps:(3:48) WordPress: Powering 43% of the internet(8:30) Outcompeting Reid Hoffman's startup in the early days(14:03) Why open source wins over the long-term(16:21) Business models in open source(21:12) Starting Automattic in 2005, one of the first SaaS companies(28:45) Spending most of Automattic's Seed round on servers(33:36) How to use Community + Word of Mouth for early growth(38:38) Matt's current situation with WP Engine(43:30) How to give back in open source(53:55) Best practices from 20 years of a remote company(59:59) Lessons on optimism from Walt Disney(1:12:33) How AI is changing coding(1:16:09) How Automattic created an internal employee secondary market(1:23:51) How open source increases longevity (1:26:08) Matt's favorite classical thinkersReferenced:AutomatticWordpressMatt's BlogBay Lights in SFInnocence ProjectVesuvius ChallengePlastic ListThe Giving PledgeDAFFYPessimist ArchiveMatt's favorite quote from Rudy FranciscoMaintenance by Stuart BrandWe are as Gods by Stuart BrandMarginal Revolution by Tyler CohenFollow MattTwitterLinkedInFollow TurnerTwitterLinkedInSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.

Finally, the collector vehicle markets have returned to normalcy!  On this episode, Chris is joined by Brian Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Fourbie Exchange.  They discuss the past performance and their outlooks on the broader collector vehicle, truck, and 4x4 markets, changing marketplace dynamics, and which trucks and 4x4s are winners, losers and buys.After several years of volatility and imbalance, the collector vehicle markets have finally returned to normalcy with the truck and 4x4 segment continuing to appreciate!  A record breaking first quarter ushered in a balance between buyers and sellers in the second quarter.  Generational change continues to drive truck and 4x4 values, highlighting the segment as the new class of "blue-chip" collector vehicles.  With a cautiously optimistic and healthy outlook on the remainder of the year, macroeconomic concerns due to tariffs, global unrest, inflation, consumer spending and a potential recession still linger in the background.  Time will tell what the second half of 2025 has in store, but we remain optimistic as long as macroeconomic conditions remain in check.Follow, Like and subscribe to the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and your podcast listing platform. Check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, vintage or collector truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

Jason Anderson and Sterling Holmes talk with Co-Founder of Cerner and Sporting KC Co-Owner, Cliff Illig about businesses in Kansas City, the World Cup, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-Founder, Matt Peck, CFP®, CIMA®, and Investment Analyst, Zach Perkins CFA®, team up to deliver the market update for Q2.  Matt and Zach discuss what's currently going on in the markets — where we've been, where we're headed, and how tariffs and the “Big Beautiful Bill” may impact the economy. They'll also address key questions submitted by our clients. During times of uncertainty, our priority is to keep you informed and help ensure you feel supported every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your advisor. We're always here to help.

When Aiken Chia former company infamously broke up, he also lost the platform he spent years building. No channel, no team, zero subscribers—just the weight of starting over from scratch. But right when everything felt like it was falling apart, one unexpected brand deal came through—and became the catalyst for a complete reinvention.   In this episode of NOTG, Melvin Lim, Co-Founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers, sits down with Aiken to uncover his untold story behind that pivotal moment, how a Tokyo trip reignited his passion, and why he is now able to prioritise purpose over profit. Learn about the realities of surviving and thriving as a content creator in Singapore.   00:00 Introduction 01:15 Content creator economy 04:40 Not giving up on your dream 06:41 Learning to spend money 12:11 Content creator profit margin 14:41 AI content creators takeover 16:40 Target audience 18:50 Standing out in the content creating space 20:00 Monetisation from zero followers 25:01 Starting a talent management company 26:56 Social media platform of choice 32:33 Being a content creator in your 40s 34:45 Algorithm vs Doing things you like 38:20 Giving up being a content creator 42:33 Managing the team 48:28 If Aiken Chia have a journal 52:21 What job will Aiken Chia take if he quits being a content creator? 56:40 Starting a new business 58:04 What is one goal Aiken Chia set for himself? 59:30 Closing 59:55 Outtakes

In episode 294 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with Natasha Moore. Natasha is communications professional, consultant and the Co-Founder of Moore Squared Communications. She started it with her sister, Charlotte Moore, who is an ex-investment analyst and is now an established and respected pensions journalist. Natasha spent the most recent decade working in corporate communications in asset management, while Charlotte has built a freelance journalist career over the last 20 years and has a deep understanding of how and why large institutions invest the way they do. Together they have over 50 years combined experience in investment communications. In this episode we chart Natasha's varied communications career, starting a business with her sister and the benefits and challenges of that, and the time she spent working with our Founder Freddie, which is how they met. For Natasha's mental health journey, we discuss the impact that losing her father suddenly from a heart attack, had on her when she was 22 years old. Her dad was just 57 years old. We discuss the consequences of that event throughout her life, her experience of trying therapy for the first time, and why it didn't work in that period. We then discuss Covid-19 and the collective grief that the world went through for the best part of two years. The bulk of this podcast will focus on a mental health crisis she had, which caused her to leave the job she was in at the time. We discuss what triggered it, how she dealt with it, her ongoing recovery and everything else in-between. We also discuss the nuances around working while in recovery and encountering ‘wobbles' as she learns to navigate working again and build healthier habits, rather than fall back on entrenched and familiar but ultimately unhelpful behaviours. As always, #itsokaytovent You can find out more about Moore Squared Communications here: https://mooresquaredcommunications.com/ Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk PayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk

We want to hear from you.If you've been enjoying the show, we'd love your input. It only takes a minute to answer our listener survey, and your feedback really helps us improve the podcast: https://forms.gle/6j5GLzwK6GQF7Hzx7In this episode, Chris sits down with Oscar Höglund—Co-Founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound—for an inside look at the mindset, strategy, and resilience it takes to build a billion-dollar business at the intersection of music, media, and tech.From cold-starting a music licensing company in Sweden to scaling a global brand used by YouTubers and filmmakers around the world, Oscar shares the real story behind Epidemic's rise—including the decisions that nearly broke the business, the bets that paid off, and why creativity and data don't have to be enemies.If you're a creator, founder, or anyone trying to do big things without burning out, this episode is packed with honest insights on scaling with soul, leading through uncertainty, and staying rooted in purpose while navigating growth.Timestamps:(00:04) – The Origins of Epidemic Sound(06:42) – Startup Struggles and the First Big Pivot(12:15) – Licensing, Creators, and the Market Gap(19:08) – Building Culture and Protecting Simplicity(25:36) – Creativity vs. Data: Finding the Right Balance(33:14) – Leadership Lessons in Hypergrowth(40:10) – Advice for Founders: Curiosity, Courage & Staying HumanCheck out today's guest, Oscar Höglund: Oscar's Website: https://corporate.epidemicsound.com/Oscar's LinkedIn: https://se.linkedin.com/in/oscarh%C3%B6glundCheck out The Futur:Website: https://www.thefutur.com/Courses: https://www.thefutur.com/shopLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-futur/Podcasts: https://thefutur.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturishere/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/Twitter: https://x.com/thefuturishereTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefuturishereYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishereCheck out Chris Do:Website: https://zaap.bio/thechrisdoLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrisdo/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BizOfDesignInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechrisdo/Twitter:https://x.com/thechrisdoTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thechrisdoThreads:https://www.threads.net/@thechrisdoZaap:

This is the room for the leaders shaping what's next in music, entertainment, and technology. It's Wednesday, September 10 at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA. ​Register now. Early bird pricing ends July 24, two weeks from today. You'll hear from: Elliot Grainge, CEO, Atlantic Music Group Steve Pamon, CEO, Verzuz | Board Member, IMAX Erin Teague, CPO, Character.ai Kakul Srivastava, CEO, Splice Andrew Sanchez, Co-Founder and CEO, Udio ...More to be announced soon Special thanks to our partners who helped make the summit possible: Platinum: The Raine Group Gold: Splice, Warner Music Group Bronze: SoundCloud, Too Lost ​Early bird pricing ends July 24. Come join us!

Today, Hunter was joined by Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Unchained Emily Napier-Singletary and Derek Singletary. Unchained is a non-profit organization based out of New York that seeks to “empower those currently and formerly incarcerated in the state of New York through policy development, community organizing and advocacy, research, and liberation education.” On today's episode, Derek and Emily discuss what happened both inside and outside of New York prisons during the New York Correctional Officer Illegal Wild Cat Strike.     Guest Emily Napier Singletary, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Unchained Derek Singletary, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Unchained   Resources: Unchained's Work https://www.weareunchained.org/   Murder of Robert Brooks https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/05/us/robert-brooks-beating-security-guard-plea https://cnycentral.com/news/local/this-is-whats-next-after-eight-former-cos-rejects-offers-in-robert-brooks-death-case-oneida-county-court-murder-manslaughter-inmate-marcy-correctional-facility https://13wham.com/news/local/former-correction-officers-return-to-court-now-facing-trial-for-inmates-death-robert-brooks-marcy-correctional-prison-new-york-crime-murder-beating-case-national-charges-officers-video-bodycam-attorney-general-governor- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/murder-charges-announced-death-robert-brooks-man-beaten-new-york-corre-rcna193019 https://theappeal.org/robert-brooks-murder-new-york-prisons-racism-brutality/   Illegal Wild Cat Strike https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-york-fires-2000-prison-guards-refuse-return-work-wildcat-strike-rcna195765 https://www.wkbw.com/news/i-team/low-staffing-levels-535-new-york-state-corrections-officers-resign-during-after-wildcat-strike https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2025/03/10/what-was-the-ny-wildcat-strike-like-for-incarcerated-people/   HALT Act https://www.albanylaw.edu/government-law-center/explaining-the-halt-act https://ig.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/nys-oig-doccs-halt-report-8.5.24.pdf https://nysba.org/the-halt-act-and-solitary-confinement-in-new-york-state/?srsltid=AfmBOors7C8DaJYbPV9NWj-2lue3qO4vIgnoW145V5NDdkTAz6_OYCQ1     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

BrownTown decolonizes the ivory tower approach to research with Dr. Glenance Green & Shari Runner, Co-Founders of the Black Researchers Collective (BRC). The Chicago-based capacity-building collective takes research to the streets, designing, activating, and mobilizing communities to use research and data to create and sustain change across Chicago communities and beyond. Dr. G and Shari discuss their journeys as researchers, organizers, and leaders from before the 2020 uprisings to now, comparing the two political moments while doubling down on their work in the face of both anti-Black and anti-science rhetoric and policies from the Trump Administration. As the team unpacks the relationship between research and the grassroots, it becomes clear that participatory and solution-based approaches to self-determination hold constant in all avenues of liberation work. After all, "we do this 'til we free us" (Mariame Kaba). Originally recorded June 11, 2025, days after the large scale anti-ICE demonstrations began in Los Angeles.GUESTSDr. Glenance Green (affectionately known as Dr. G) is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Black Researchers Collective. Recognized by WVON and Ariel Investments in 2024 as one of Chicago's 40 Gamechangers Under 40, Dr. G is a dynamic scholar, author, and community organizer dedicated to racial equity, Black liberation, and policy reform. A multi-talented leader, she holds a Ph.D. in Policy Studies in Urban Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with research focusing on Black women-led organizations leading resistance efforts against oppression through community-driven educational models, which not only advance their organizations' missions but also have potential implications for shaping state and local education policy. Follow her on Instagram and her creative work on her Linktree!Shari Runner is Co-Founder and Director of the Black Researchers Collective. A native Chicagoan whose national reputation has been cemented due to her outspoken voice on inclusion, race, and equity. With more than 40 years of experience in public and private operations and financial management and after a career as an international banker in foreign exchange, Runner used her knowledge of finance and business operations as an entrepreneur.The Black Researchers Collective (BRC) aims to advance racial equity by training and equipping communities with research tools to be more civically engaged and policy-informed through four key pillars: Community Education & Action; Research Evaluation, & Technical Assistance; Grassroots Strategies for Policy Engagement & Advocacy; and Black Researchers Pipeline. Follow BRC on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Mentioned in the episode:Data 4 Black LivesResearch in the Streets PodcastBlack Researcher AppLA Anti-ICE protest highlights#NoCopAcademy Report--CREDITS: Intro song Hella Black by Tobe Nwigwe. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles. Production assistance by Jamie Price.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

David Esber is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Enviz, a platform revolutionizing how unbuilt properties are designed, marketed, and sold. Frustrated by the limitations of blueprints and static renders, David launched Enviz in 2019 to enable immersive, 1:1 virtual and augmented reality walkthroughs that bring unbuilt spaces to life. Since then, Enviz has helped thousands of users, architects, developers, and homebuilders visualize, refine, and sell their projects with greater impact, saving time, reducing errors, and enhancing customer engagement. At Enviz, David leads sales, marketing, and operations, driving the company's mission to empower 3D designers and shape the future of spatial visualization.(01:42) – Understanding VR, AR, ER / MR(02:51) – The Journey of Enviz(04:28) – Real-Time 3D Visualization(09:14) – The Future of AR(20:05) – Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2025: The Premier Event for Industry Executives, Real Estate & Construction Tech Startups and VC's, at The Venetian, Las Vegas on Sep. 16th-18th, 2025.(20:58) – Challenges & Costs(22:30) – Trust in Pre-Development Sales (26:33) – Targeting Architecture Firms & Large Clients (28:54) – Sales Cycles & Client Criteria(33:13) – Competition landscape & moats (39:45) – Collaboration Superpower: David's dad & Jaron Lanier (VR founder, Wiki)

Veteran humanitarian leader Roger Sandberg joins us to discuss how NGOs can lead effectively in the midst of funding cuts and uncertainty. As political shifts tighten budgets, the gap between global needs and available resources continues to widen. Roger shares practical strategies for assessing risk, strengthening communication within teams, and re-imagining sources of funding. We dive into crisis leadership—why financial clarity, quick decisions, and lessons-learned reviews matter more than ever. Roger also emphasizes the importance of donor diversity and the risks associated with relying too heavily on a single funding source. This episode offers honest insight and practical advice for any leader navigating change in the aid sector. Listen in to learn more :  4:44 - 10 Steps to Stabilize, Adapt, and Lead Through Uncertainty 31:31 - Study on the role in humility within humanitarian leadership   Read More from Roger on this topic:   NGO Leaders: 10 Steps to Stabilize, Adapt, and Lead Through Uncertainty   Crisis Leadership: Strategic Planning in the Age of Aid Disruptions   Opinion: The US aid crisis is an opportunity for outcome-based finance   The Three-Legged Stool of Humanitarian Action…Did it just break?   About Roger Sandberg Roger is a global humanitarian leader, strategist, and consultant with over two decades of experience leading emergency response and organizational transformation in crisis-affected regions. He advises international NGOs, foundations, and philanthropic networks on leadership, localization, and humanitarian response models that center community agency and sustainability. ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Sagi Eliyahu welcomes Ben Murray, Co-Founder of Extend and Founder of The SaaS Academy. Ben shares insights from his work as a fractional CFO and finance educator supporting early- and growth-stage SaaS companies. They discuss the evolution of the CFO role, the realistic pace of AI adoption in finance and how SaaS businesses are reassessing growth strategies, pricing models and tech stacks in today's market.Key Takeaways:(02:52) The transition from traditional SaaS to agent AI is the next business model shift.(04:59) Modern CFOs manage 10–15 tools just to operate their back office.(06:14) AI adoption is often pushed by boards and C-level execs, not just IT.(07:52) Finance and accounting functions are slower to adopt AI due to precision requirements.(09:21) The rule of 40 may fade, but financial discipline stays essential.(12:20) Not every SaaS company needs to be AI-first to deliver long-term value.(14:14) Pricing models are shifting, but predictability and ARR clarity still matter.(16:53) SaaS metrics may not fully map to AI businesses with uncertain retention.(20:42) AI integration could reshape org charts by replacing specific manual tasks.(22:22) Leaders build trust by avoiding assumptions and seeking clarity in conflicts.Resources Mentioned:Ben Murrayhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray/Extend | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/tryextend/Extend | Websitehttps://www.tryextend.com/The SaaS Academy | LinkeInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-saas-academy/The SaaS CFO | Websitehttps://www.thesaascfo.com/This episode is brought to you by Tonkean.Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations

Tina Alicea, CEO and Co-Founder of Safe Harbor Medical, shares how one decision during an economic downturn led her on an unexpected but rewarding journey into nonprofit healthcare. Learn how her entrepreneurial mindset and natural ability to lead have shaped both her professional and personal life. “I've always had my own companies. I've always ran my own businesses, and I run my family kind of the same way.” The views expressed by Enterprise.ing® presenters or guests are those of the presenter or guest and not, necessarily, of Enterprise Bank & Trust or its affiliates. All content, related materials and third party website links are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Enterprise Bank & Trust. Enterprise Bank & Trust does not make any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and specifically disclaims any legal liability or responsibility for accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information presented. Enterprise Bank & Trust is not under any obligation to update or correct any materials or content provided in connection with this podcast. All statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. ©2025 Enterprise Bank & Trust. All Rights Reserved.

Difficult conversations should take place in all regions of a diverse state like Texas, especially after 30-plus years of one party rule. Beyond placing blame on rural regions or certain sects of historically Democratic voters, we should first take a deep look inwards and be ready to listen to those different from ourselves. Last month, over a hundred Democratic county party chairs, rural organizers, and freshly announced candidates held a conference in Bastrop, Texas. The 134 PAC invited both Progress Texas Podcasting Director Chris Mosser and Advocacy Manager and former small-town City Councilor Reagan Stone to take part - an honor and lots of fun. For the closing panel of the event, Reagan joined San Angelo attorney and Co-Founder of the 134 PAC Jon Mark Hogg, and seasoned rural political consultant and proud Missouri farmer Will Westmoreland to start the hunt for answering questions on turning Texas blue. Moderated by University of Houston at Victoria Political Science Professor Woodrow Wilson Wagner, this episode is an off-prompt attempt at defining why our conservative neighbors don't always vote for what may serve their best interests, and how progressive Texans might go about starting difficult, but very important, conversational exchanges with their more conservative counterparts.Learn more about the 134 PAC at https://www.the134pac.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can help support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

What does it take to grow a new enterprise? Evan Davis hears about the decisions behind creating a multi million-pound business. Founders share the challenges of shifting from solo entrepreneur to CEO, and navigating the make-or-break moments: when to invest, when to take risks, and when to hold back. Plus, the realities of failure, internal setbacks, and the strategic role of social media in driving growth. Evan is joined by: Charlie Bowes-Lyon, Co-Founder, Wild; Charlotte Figg, Co-Founder, Purdy & Figg; Suneet Sachdeva, Founder & CEO, Bubble CiTea Production team: Producer: Osman Iqbal Editor: Matt Willis Sound: David Crackles Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison

Greylock Partner & LinkedIn Co-Founder Reid Hoffman joins Bloomberg host Ed Ludlow to discuss competition in the AI sector, talent, and investments. They spoke at the 2025 Sun Valley Conference in Idaho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Host Ruben Navarrette has a spirited conversation with Sacramento CA-based GOP Political Consultant Mike Madrid, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project, Co-Host of "The Latino Vote" Podcast & Author of "The Latino Century: How America's Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy." The two Mexican American Californians talk about politics, the Latino vote, changing demographics and white resistance, new digital media, Generation Z and the intricacies of the immigration debate. They also discuss what Democrats and Republicans are doing right in going after Latino voters, and what they're doing wrong. Finally, they dive into what's behind what some political observers consider a real headscratcher: the fact that nearly half of Latino voters support Donald Trump.

AgriDigital is transforming the agricultural supply chain through its connected grain management platform that digitizes the traditionally manual, paper-driven grains industry. With $20 million in funding, the company has built a single source of truth platform where buyers and sellers collaborate on contracts and transactions rather than maintaining separate versions. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Emma Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital, shares insights from her eight-year journey building category-defining technology in one of the world's least digitized industries. Topics Discussed: The challenge of building in agriculture, the world's least digitized industry AgriDigital's evolution from paper replacement to connected platform architecture The strategic decision to focus on hub customers who connect to hundreds of supply chain participants Navigating the shift from growth-at-all-costs to profitability during market changes Why traditional marketing doesn't work in agtech and alternative approaches that do The importance of founder community and authentic customer understanding in agtech   GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target hub customers for network effects: Emma's team identified customers who were connected to 200-500 other participants in the supply chain, creating a hub-and-spoke model. Rather than trying to acquire customers one by one, they focused on central aggregators who naturally brought their network onto the platform. B2B founders in networked industries should map their ecosystem to identify these high-leverage customers who can drive adoption across their entire network. Resist the temptation to rebrand for funding cycles: AgriDigital deliberately chose not to reposition itself as an AI company, fintech, or climate tech despite having elements of each. Emma explained, "I don't feel any need to try and position us and rebrand us as a climate tech company." This focus allowed them to solve actual customer problems rather than funding problems. B2B founders should resist the urge to chase trending categories and instead build deep expertise in their chosen domain. Price increases require customer education, not apology: When AgriDigital needed to become profitable, they had direct conversations with customers about sustainability, explaining that there's "only so much that we can expect investors and others to cross subsidize in the development of this technology." Almost all customers understood and accepted necessary price increases. B2B founders should frame pricing conversations around mutual sustainability rather than apologizing for necessary business decisions. Don't apply other companies' playbooks to unique problems: Emma emphasized that trying to apply lessons from successful companies like Canva was counterproductive: "The only thing we have in common is that they're Australian born as well." Instead, they focused on internal data, hypothesis testing, and small experiments. B2B founders should resist the urge to copy other companies' strategies and instead develop approaches specific to their market and customer base. Build senior teams for complex problems: During COVID, AgriDigital chose to hire "a smaller, more senior team rather than numerous employees that are more junior." This decision reflected their realization that complex, first-of-their-kind problems require experienced judgment rather than junior execution. B2B founders tackling novel problems should prioritize experience over headcount, especially when building in uncharted territory.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM       

What is the future of Digital Nomadism, Remote Work and Work from Anywhere? And should ASEAN destinations do more than issue Digital Nomad Visas to integrate remote workers into tourism economies? And who, actually, are digital nomads. Are they remote workers? Are they laptop backpackers? Is digital nomadism a lifestyle? Is it a tourism segment? What is borderless living? What are Micro-Societies? Why is global mobility developing as a hot topic? Are co-working and co-living compatible concepts for destination marketing? This week, Gary is joined by Milos Pelucha, Co-Founder of Destinova, and an advocate for remote work as a high-yield travel segment. Milos and Gary's conversation coincides with the climax of the 2025 Bansko Nomad Festival - the world's largest digital nomad gathering - in Bulgaria. We take a global journey through the critical issues of the remote working economy and the future of "borderless" tourism, from Armenia to China, Azores to Bhutan, Thailand to the French Alps, Morocco to Georgia and Vietnam to India. En route we breakdown the key components for destination marketers seeking to engage the fast-evolving 'work from anywhere' movement - which is becoming more organised and more dynamic.

Emily Steele is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hummingbirds, a self-service platform connecting brands to hyper-local creators & influencers. In this episode, KJ and Emily explore the power of authentic connections and the importance of understanding the types of creators brands should engage with. Tune in for insights on the evolution of the creator economy, the nuances of influencer marketing, and the potential for this model to expand beyond consumer packaged goods to sectors like tourism and small business. Key Takeaways: 07:22 Understanding Influencers vs. Creators 10:31 The Rise of Local Creators 17:53 The Game is Rigged: Media and PR Strategies 18:52 Expanding Beyond B2C: Local Creators and CPG Brands 21:04 B2B Opportunities and Challenges Quote of the Show (16:00): "Authentic connections can create so many opportunities." - Emily Steele Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Emily Steele: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteele12 Company Website: https://www.hummingbirds.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended Historic Cherry Hill's Albany History Fair. The theme of the history fair was "The World of James Knapp: Black Life in Glided Age Albany." In this sixth Labor segment, Willie recorded the presentation given at the history fair by the Co-Founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany, Paul and Mary Liz Steward, on Black communities during the time of James Knapp.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out: At least 15 unmarked vehicles and several agents, seen wearing black and plain clothes, hung […]

In this week's episode of Cultural Catalysts, join Lindsey Reiman and Ben Armstrong for a School of the Prophets takeover as they introduce you to the powerful "blind method" of prophetic activation. This interactive episode demonstrates how to hear God's voice with measurable accuracy through a fun, practical exercise anyone can try at home. Lindsey and Ben share biblical foundations for this approach, drawing from examples like the prophet Jeremiah and Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, while offering personal stories of how this method has revealed stunning prophetic insights in their own ministries. Experience this activation firsthand as they guide you through a real-time exercise and discover how God might be speaking to you through images, sounds, and impressions. Whether you're new to prophetic ministry or looking to sharpen your spiritual senses, this episode provides valuable tools for transforming divine communication into meaningful conversation. Join us for School of the Prophets 2025 Register Now: https://www.bethel.com/calendar/school-of-the-prophets-2025 Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ X: https://x.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/kris-vallotton About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

Discover how financial advisors can stand out and grow their business by educating clients and using innovative marketing strategies.   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene speaks with Andrew Healy, Partner and Co-Founder at Water & Wall, who shares his insights on how wealth management firms and RIAs can use digital marketing and public relations to stand out in a crowded industry. With over 20 years of experience in financial marketing, Andrew emphasizes the importance of building a strong personal and professional brand, creating educational content, and leveraging emerging channels, such as AI.   Key Takeaways: → Why building a personal brand for executives is crucial for attracting top talent. → The shift towards education-focused content in marketing financial services. → How to connect with next-gen clients and differentiate your firm from competitors. → The importance of consistency in educating clients and building trust. → How AI is reshaping digital marketing and making firms more efficient.   Andrew Healy splits his time between managing the agency's operations and growth and working closely with clients to tell their stories. As an entrepreneur, owner, and communications expert, Andrew's workday focuses on both his clients' success and his own. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, on both the agency and brand sides, he offers extensive knowledge from working with financial and professional services firms of all sizes. His dedication to excellence shows in his history of delivering impactful results, and his leadership is marked by a dynamic approach to navigating the constantly changing marketing and agency landscape. Andrew actively participates in the financial marketing community, serves as a 2025 PRSA-NY board member, is part of the PRSA's Banking & Finance section, and was included in PR Week's 40 Under 40 list.   Connect With Andrew:   Website Instagram LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before a power crew rolls out to check a transformer, sensors on the grid have often already flagged the problem. Before your smart dishwasher starts its cycle, it might wait for off-peak energy rates. And in the world of autonomous vehicles, lightweight systems constantly scan road conditions before a decision ever reaches the car's central processor.These aren't the heroes of their respective systems. They're the scouts, the context-builders: automated agents that make the entire operation more efficient, timely, and scalable.Cybersecurity is beginning to follow the same path.In an era of relentless digital noise and limited human capacity, AI agents are being deployed to look first, think fast, and flag what matters before security teams ever engage. But these aren't the cartoonish “AI firefighters” some might suggest. They're logical engines operating at scale: pruning data, enriching signals, simulating outcomes, and preparing workflows with precision."AI agents are redefining how security teams operate, especially when time and talent are limited," says Kumar Saurabh, CEO of AirMDR. "These agents do more than filter noise. They interpret signals, build context, and prepare response actions before a human ever gets involved."This shift from reactive firefighting to proactive triage is happening across cybersecurity domains. In detection, AI agents monitor user behavior and flag anomalies in real time, often initiating mitigation actions like isolating compromised devices before escalation is needed. In prevention, they simulate attacker behaviors and pressure-test systems, flagging unseen vulnerabilities and attack paths. In response, they compile investigation-ready case files that allow human analysts to jump straight into action."Low-latency, on-device AI agents can operate closer to the data source, better enabling anomaly detection, threat triaging, and mitigation in milliseconds," explains Shomron Jacob, Head of Applied Machine Learning and Platform at Iterate.ai. "This not only accelerates response but also frees up human analysts to focus on complex, high-impact investigations."Fred Wilmot, Co-Founder and CEO of Detecteam, points out that agentic systems are advancing limited expertise by amplifying professionals in multiple ways. "Large foundation models are driving faster response, greater context and more continuous optimization in places like SOC process and tools, threat hunting, detection engineering and threat intelligence operationalization," Wilmot explains. "We're seeing the dawn of a new way to understand data, behavior and process, while optimizing how we ask the question efficiently, confirm the answer is correct and improve the next answer from the data interaction our agents just had."Still, real-world challenges persist. Costs for tokens and computing power can quickly outstrip the immediate benefit of agentic approaches at scale. Organizations leaning on smaller, customized models may see greater returns but must invest in AI engineering practices to truly realize this advantage. "Companies have to get comfortable with the time and energy required to produce incremental gains," Wilmot adds, "but the incentive to innovate from zero to one in minutes should outweigh the cost of standing still."Analysts at Forrester have noted that while the buzz around so-called agentic AI is real, these systems are only as effective as the context and guardrails they operate within. The power of agentic systems lies in how well they stay grounded in real data, well-defined scopes, and human oversight. ¹ ²While approaches differ, the business case is clear. AI agents can reduce toil, speed up analysis, and extend the reach of small teams. As Saurabh observes, AI agents that handle triage and enrichment in minutes can significantly reduce investigation times and allow analysts to focus on the incidents that truly require human judgment.As organizations wrestle with a growing attack surface and shrinking response windows, the real value of AI agents might not lie in what they replace, but in what they prepare. Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, points out, "AI can help you detect faster. But Zero Trust stops malware before it ever runs. It's not about guessing smarter; it's about not having to guess at all." While AI speeds detection and response, attackers are also using AI to evade defenses, making it vital to pair smart automation with architectures that deny threats by default and only allow what's explicitly needed.These agents are the eyes ahead, the hands that set the table, and increasingly the reason why the real work can begin faster and smarter than ever before.References1. Forrester. (2024, February 8). Cybersecurity's latest buzzword has arrived: What agentic AI is — and isn't. Forrester Blogs. https://www.forrester.com/blogs/cybersecuritys-latest-buzzword-has-arrived-what-agentic-ai-is-and-isnt/ (cc: Allie Mellen and Rowan Curran)2. Forrester. (2024, March 13). The battle for grounding has begun. Forrester Blogs. https://www.forrester.com/blogs/the-battle-for-grounding-has-begun/ (cc: Ted Schadler)________This story represents the results of an interactive collaboration between Human Cognition and Artificial Intelligence.Enjoy, think, share with others, and subscribe to "The Future of Cybersecurity" newsletter on LinkedIn.Sincerely, Sean Martin and TAPE3________Sean Martin is a life-long musician and the host of the Music Evolves Podcast; a career technologist, cybersecurity professional, and host of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast; and is also the co-host of both the Random and Unscripted Podcast and On Location Event Coverage Podcast. These shows are all part of ITSPmagazine—which he co-founded with his good friend Marco Ciappelli, to explore and discuss topics at The Intersection of Technology, Cybersecurity, and Society.™️Want to connect with Sean and Marco On Location at an event or conference near you? See where they will be next: https://www.itspmagazine.com/on-locationTo learn more about Sean, visit his personal website.

In this episode, we dive into the awesome world of events with two industry leaders, Tahira Endean and Dave Stevens. Join us as they share their insights on the intersection of AI and human connection in the event space, emphasizing the importance of face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world.Learn About...- The Role of AI in Events: Discover how event organizers are integrating AI to enhance personalization and streamline operations, while still prioritizing human connection.- Creating Joyful Experiences: Tahira discusses her new book, "Our KPI is Joy," and shares strategies for fostering joy in events, highlighting the significance of thoughtful design and genuine human interactions.- The Importance of Community: Dave shares insights on building authentic communities that foster meaningful connections, contrasting them with traditional associations, and emphasizing the need for open conversations on pressing issues.- Measuring Success Beyond Numbers: Explore innovative ways to measure the impact of events, focusing on emotional engagement and participant happiness, rather than just financial metrics.- Lessons Learned: Both guests reflect on surprising lessons from the past year, emphasizing the continuous opportunity for growth and learning in the ever-evolving event landscape.Our Guests...Tahira Endean is a dynamic leader in the events industry, known for tackling complex challenges with skill and enthusiasm. Specializing in creating engaging and transformative experiences, she leverages over three decades of expertise in event design and strategy. Tahira holds a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership, enabling her to combine technology and human connection to foster meaningful dialogue and innovation. At BCIT, she educates the next generation on event strategy, while her role at IMEX involves crafting immersive spaces for global professionals. Through The Strategy Table and the Accessible Disruption Podcast, she facilitates collaboration and amplifies voices of change. Tahira is passionate about creating environments that surprise, inspire, and transform, supported by a family that shares her commitment to impactful work.Tahira's latest book: “Our KPI is Joy: How Live Events Catalyze Happiness, Productivity and Trust" and her first show on the Making a Marketer podcast was called "Transformative Events: Marketing is Your Partner" - check it out (top 30 out of 174!).Dave Stevens is a transformative force in the event industry, renowned for crafting events that inspire meaningful change. As a leader at Club Ichi and Co-Founder of Olympian Meeting, he champions authentic connections and blends wellness with sustainable event strategies. His role as a founding Standards Advisor for Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) underscores his dedication to embedding wellness principles into global standards. Recognized as a 6x Fittest Male #EventProf and a Harvard-certified

Are you building a franchise and wondering how to scale without sacrificing your values, sanity, or family time? Want to hear how the co-founder of the world's largest swim school grew from a single pool to 170 locations and still finds time to coach Little League and be with his family?Today's guest, Paul Preston serves as the Co-Founder and President of Aqua-Tots Swim School, where he oversees strategic planning, growth, and franchise development of all Aqua-Tots Swim School openings worldwide.After the rapid international growth and success of Aqua-Tots Swim School into 165 locations throughout 14 countries, Paul has been fortunate to come alongside leaders in other industries, partnering with multiple brands to create franchise opportunities.Today, Paul also serves as an owner and partner of KTR Indoor Action Sports Playground and Uncle Bear's Grill and Tap franchises. He is also the co-founder of The Scuba Shop, a full service PADI Scuba Diving Training Center, and Legacy Adventures, a non-profit focused on connecting fathers with their children in the great outdoors.In today's episode, Paul shares the beginnings of Aqua-tots and how what started in a single Arizona pool exploded internationally and not because they set out to make it huge but because people kept calling asking for more!Paul dives into building the right team, the importance of scaling thoughtfully, and why living on a lean personal budget in the early years can be the real secret to long-term growth. And Paul lets us in on what keeps Aqua-tots culture thriving and spoiler alert its genuine care, clear values and giving grace.So, whether you are an established franchisor or just starting out, listen in and discover how intentional leadership creates not just successful franchisees but life-long legacies.Connect with PaulLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcpreston/Website - https://www.aqua-tots.com/Episode Highlights:Origins of Aqua-tots swim schoolUnexpected growth and early franchising decisionsThe transition from running a single location to scaling upEmphasis on staying humble and relatable as a leaderThe importance of authentiFranchise Directory - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-sba-franchise-directoryFranchise Registry - https://www.franchiseregistry.com/Current SBA SOP - https://www.sba.gov/document/sop-50-10-lender-development-company-loan-programsConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale Website - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/ Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!In this episode of the Square Pizza Podcast, Greg sits down with Aaron Randolph, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC)—an organization supporting over 500 high-achieving, under-resourced students across Charlotte. With warmth and wisdom, Aaron shares how his upbringing in a small Florida town, passion for football, and early exposure to AmeriCorps shaped his path into educational equity.Key Highlights:From Lake City to Leadership: How growing up in rural Florida and attending Cornell shaped Aaron's core values and his community-first approach to leadership.The Power of Athletics: Lessons from the football field that translate into resilience, teamwork, and accountability—essential for building thriving organizations.Carolina Youth Coalition's High-Touch Model: A deep dive into CYC's mission, growth, and what sets it apart in the college access space—including mentorship, career readiness, and a second campus powered by CPI Security.Juggling (Literally & Figuratively): Why Aaron became a “master juggler” in third grade and what the skill teaches him about focus, presence, and leadership.AI & The Future of Work: Aaron's insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce development—and what that means for the students and families CYC serves.Academic Cool Factor: How CYC intentionally makes college and academic success aspirational, especially for first-gen students.Whether you're a leader, educator, or just curious about what it takes to build pathways for student success in the 21st century, this episode offers fresh perspective, honest storytelling, and practical leadership takeaways.Support the show

My guest for Episode #530 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Ken Segel, Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Value Capture. Episode page with video and more With over two decades of experience in healthcare improvement, Ken has been instrumental in guiding Value Capture's mission: helping healthcare organizations pursue habitual excellence by applying principles of safety, transparency, and systems thinking. In this episode, Ken shares lessons drawn from his unique and non-traditional journey--from public policy work in Washington, D.C. to transformative partnerships with industry icon Paul O'Neill and the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative. Ken and I explore why world-class safety, quality, and financial performance can and must co-exist, and how starting with safety unlocks powerful learning across any organization. He reflects on how Paul O'Neill inspired leaders to set seemingly audacious goals like "zero harm"--not to punish failure, but to align people around shared purpose and continuous improvement. We also discuss the importance of creating a comprehensive operating system, one that fully integrates work systems, management systems, and improvement systems--not just Lean tools or events in isolation. Listeners will learn why Ken believes deeply in the Shingo Principles, and why Value Capture remains the only Shingo Affiliate firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare. He also talks about the recent leadership transition at Value Capture, passing the CEO baton to longtime colleague Shanna Padgett. Whether you're a Lean healthcare leader or someone passionate about values-based leadership, this conversation offers rich insights into guiding with purpose, learning from failure, and building systems that support excellence for all. Ken previously appeared on My Favorite Mistake (Episode 147), where he shared a powerful story about early-career lessons in leadership and systems thinking that helped shape his path into healthcare improvement. Questions, Notes, and Highlights: Can you share your Lean origin story? (How did your unconventional path lead you into this work?) What was it like working with Paul O'Neill, and how did he influence your thinking? What was the vision and impact of the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative? Why was setting a goal of zero harm so controversial--and so powerful? How did leaders like Dr. Richard Shannon apply these principles to dramatically improve patient safety? Where do you see progress--and continued challenges--around transparency and safety sharing in healthcare? Why is safety such an effective entry point for broader transformation? How do you define a "comprehensive operating system" in a healthcare context? What's the difference between a management system and a full operating system? How can the Shingo principles support healthcare organizations on their improvement journey? What does it mean for Value Capture to be a Shingo Affiliate focused solely on healthcare? What advice would you give to a health system leader who thinks they already have a Lean system in place? Can you share the recent leadership transition news at Value Capture? This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

Jaap van Etten, Co-Founder and CEO of Datenna, joined Jeanne Meserve live at SCSP's AI+ Expo for a conversation on rethinking tech policy in the U.S.-China competition. They discussed leveraging open-source intelligence to track China's technological and military-civil fusion ecosystem, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scsp222.substack.com

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Mike Tyson (former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion and Co‑Founder & Chief Brand Officer, TYSON 2.0) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss how cannabis changed his life and why he's fighting to change federal law. Tyson details how marijuana helped him recover his health, lose 100 pounds, and leave behind addiction. He's now advocating for cannabis to be removed from the Schedule I drug list and legalized at the federal level. Joined by entrepreneur Brady Cobb (Sunburn Cannabis), Tyson makes the case for safe, tested, and age-restricted cannabis — not just as a business, but as a matter of justice. The conversation covers banking restrictions, bipartisan political support, and why cannabis reform could be a winning issue for 2025. Tyson also reflects on his most famous quotes, the impact of social media, and what he calls the “fight of his life." Try 120Life with a 15% discount using code “CHRIS” at checkout on 120life.com. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with http://dupe.com today! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CUOMO at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/chrisc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices