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Gerard Barron, born in Queensland, Australia, is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Metals Company, a position he has held since 2017. A seasoned entrepreneur with a track record in battery technology, media, and future-oriented resource development, Barron leads the company's efforts to harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean floor, providing sustainable sources of critical metals like nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese for electric vehicles and renewable energy.  He previously co-founded DeepGreen in 2011 and assumed full control in 2017, guiding it through a public listing and partnerships to advance environmentally responsible deep-sea mining as an alternative to land-based extraction.  Barron testified before the U.S. Congress in April 2025 on national security and critical minerals, emphasizing the strategic importance of ocean resources. He advocates for innovation in clean tech, reducing mining's ecological footprint, and securing supply chains for the global energy transition, often speaking at forums like the St. Gallen Symposium and GESDA.  Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors:  ⁠https://americanfinancing.net/srs⁠ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms. ⁠https://betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://bruntworkwear.com – USE CODE SRS⁠ ⁠https://bunkr.life – USE CODE SRS⁠ Go to https://bunkr.life/SRS and use code “SRS” to get your 25% off your family plan. ⁠https://calderalab.com/srs⁠ Use code SRS for 20% off your first order. ⁠https://shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS⁠ ⁠https://shopify.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://simplisafe.com/srs⁠ Gerard Barron Links: The Metals Company - ⁠https://metals.co⁠ X - ⁠https://x.com/gtbgtb⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardbarron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Wouter Durville, Co-Founder & CEO of TestGorilla, about the rise of skills-based hiring and how AI is transforming recruitment. Wouter shares his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind TestGorilla, and why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete. He explains how AI-driven assessments, resume scoring, and video interviews are making hiring more fair, efficient, and predictive. The conversation also explores the future of work, shifting skill demands, and why critical thinking and human skills matter more than ever in an AI-driven economy.

Jared Ronski, Co-founder and President of Payarc, takes us behind the scenes of how modern payment technology is empowering independent sales agents and merchants alike.The conversation reveals Payarc's unique approach to partner relationships, where "growth through alignment" isn't just a catchy phrase but a business philosophy that has kept agents loyal since the company's earliest days. At a time when margins are under pressure and regulations constantly shift, Payarc has doubled down on relationship equity, transparency, and technological innovation.The spotlight shines on Payarc's groundbreaking PIE AI pricing advisor, a tool that transforms the traditionally time-consuming process of statement analysis into a streamlined, self-service experience. "It's like having a seasoned sales coach whispering in your ear during merchant conversations," Ronski explains. This AI-powered assistant helps agents confidently navigate complex pricing structures, even in challenging verticals like microtransactions where interchange economics can quickly erode profits if mishandled.What truly sets Payarc apart is their approach to agent relationships – treating them "like enterprise customers" with dedicated support teams, shared dashboards showing real-time data, and proactive risk monitoring that spots potential issues before they affect merchant processing. While some industry voices have long predicted the decline of the agent model, Ronski sees the opposite trend, with Payarc signing new agents daily and creating pathways for them to thrive in evolving markets.Listen now to discover how Payarc is turning payment complexity into opportunity and building lasting partnerships one transaction at a time.

Connie Zack is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sunlighten, a company rooted in the healing power of infrared light. What started as a personal journey, supporting her brother through chronic fatigue, vertigo, and fibromyalgia, turned into a life mission to make infrared saunas more accessible, effective, and science-backed. In her conversation with Elizabeth, Connie shares how she left a career at Procter & Gamble's pharmaceutical division to launch Sunlighten with her husband, building a company focused on helping people feel better, heal faster, and live fuller lives. Connie opens up about the early challenges, the technology that sets Sunlighten apart, and how infrared heat can be a game changer when it comes to energy, healing, and personal wellness. Episodes Here Say Hi To Elizabeth and Purely Elizabeth: Website | InstagramMentioned:  The Let Them TheoryConnie: Sunlighten |  LinkedIn 

In this episode of the Wealth Wisdom Financial Podcast, Brandon Neely sits down with Ron Saharyan, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Profit First Professionals, to talk about the heart of small business success, cash flow, profit, and building a business that works for you instead of draining you.   Ron has over 20 years of experience in scaling organizations, from running companies in the staffing industry to building Profit First Professionals from Mike Michalowicz's basement in 2014 into a global network of accountants, bookkeepers, and coaches who are transforming the way entrepreneurs handle money.   Known as “Obie Ron” inside the Profit First community, he's a go-to expert on sales systems, hiring, scaling, and operations. Beyond the business world, he's a proud husband and father living in New Jersey, with a passion for sports memorabilia and cars   Together, Brandon and Ron dig into:

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space. Kratos highlights a 5G NTN over GEO demonstration and argues the winners will deliver working products, match customer spend patterns, and fit into real operational workflows. Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360. Hawkeye 360's rapidly expanding RF constellation and next-generation analytics are fueling defense innovation, leveraging recent regulatory streamlining, and providing trusted, profitable geospatial intelligence across every continent and ocean. Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group. Eutelsat's GEO+LEO push aligns with rising demand for sovereign constellations and a new state-backed capital raise.  Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly. True Anomaly details a $260M Series C, lessons from Mission X toward MX-3 while building a small-form-factor “fighter-interceptor” for space superiority, and sees strong investor appetite for space and defense ahead. Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group and Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly. Explore Firefly Aerospace's recent lunar landing success, upcoming Blue Ghost missions, and the launch of its high‑resolution Ocula Lunar Imaging Service set to transform cislunar exploration. Other guests are: John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Your new go-to-market(ing) strategy – balancing compliance and speed with agentic AI Detailed Summary: In this Finovate Podcast episode, Greg interviews Asaf Baciu, President and Co-Founder of Persado, an agentic AI platform that optimizes both marketing performance and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. Assaf explains how banks and fintechs currently face a significant challenge with disjointed marketing and compliance teams, resulting in inefficient content approval processes that can take up to 12 weeks for a single subject line. This slow process prevents financial institutions from competing effectively in today's fast-paced market against neobanks and other digital competitors. Persado's solution leverages AI to analyze content against both performance metrics (based on over a million A/B tests) and regulatory requirements (using specialized AI agents for different regulations). The platform can evaluate marketing content, identify compliance issues, suggest improvements, and generate compliant alternatives that still perform well. This approach has helped customers reduce approval times by 85-90%, cutting processes from weeks to hours. The technology is particularly valuable for sponsor banks managing fintech programs, where reviewing content like social media videos traditionally requires manual transcription and lengthy back-and-forth communications. Assaf emphasizes that AI is ideally suited for this application because it can efficiently analyze thousands of pages of regulations and predict marketing performance based on vast amounts of data - tasks humans cannot perform at the necessary speed and scale. Currently working with eight of the top ten U.S. banks, Persado brings ten years of experience applying AI at scale within financial institutions. Assaf will be speaking FinovateFall (September 8-10) on a panel about harnessing AI in financial services, where he hopes to connect with executives concerned about growing their businesses responsibly. More info: Persado: https://www.persado.com/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/persado/ Assaf Baciu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/assaf-baciu-17a4b3/ Greg Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/ Finovate: https://www.finovate.com; https://www.linkedin.com/company/finovate-conference-series/ #Finovate #podcast #fintechpodcast #financialservices #marketing #compliance #fintech #finserv #financialmarketing #AI #innovation @#startup #banking #agenticai

The traveling salesman problem is basically how to make the most amount of stops in the most efficient way. WIth the help of AI, Adiona Tech believes they are on the cusp of solving that problem but there is still a ways to go. How does it all work and how will deliveries in the future get to you in the most efficient and cost effective way possible? In this episode I discuss that with Richard Savoie, CEO and a Co-Founder of Adiona Tech, a Sydney Australia based software company that specializes in this area. All that and a visit to the mailbag on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   Adiona Tech: https://www.adionatech.com/   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria  

Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from our CEO and Co-Founder, Bill Moore, walking us through on introduction to the book of Matthew, where he shares the purpose of Heart of a Man and the 7 Relational Wells that every man needs in order to thrive in the desert of our modern world. Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!

Andrew Bolton is the CEO and Co-Founder of TechRescue LLC, a 24/7 tech support and cybersecurity company dedicated to helping seniors, families, and small businesses across the U.S. stay connected and protected. With a Harvard finance degree and a background in Wall Street and private equity, Andrew leverages his expertise to build a company that […]

Mark Artymko, President and Co-Founder of Ocean, discusses his nearly two decade career in the power industry as an electrical engineer, how Ocean is helping to reverse the trend of bitcoin mining pool centralization, what the key differences are between Ocean and more traditional mining pools and why bitcoin miners more directly controlling their own hash rate is important to bitcoin decentralization and aligning incentives between pools and miners.

Send us a textOn today's PoM podcast I sat down with Ryan Skoog, Ryan is Co-Founder and President of VENTURE.ORG, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached and one of the author's of "Lead With Prayer, The Spiritual Habits of World Changing Leaders." Authors Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle spent over one hundred hours interviewing world-changing leaders across six continents, asking a powerful question: What prayer practices are fueling your impact?To learn more visit: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/Support The Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110664/subscribe Register for our 2025 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2025-mens-retreatRegister for our next session of Tribe: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xviiBuild your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builderThis podcast is sponsored by Dark Water Woodwork. Dark Water Woodwork is offering a discount code exclusively for the podcast listeners. Use the discount code "PSALM824" to save 15% off of your next beard oil purchase. https://www.darkwaterkc.comSupport the show

Ryan Iwamoto, Executive Producer of PopHealth Podcast and Co-Founder of 24 Hour Home Care, joins the show to look back on 10 years of the podcast and some of his favorite memories as he reminisces with host Gavin Ward.

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⬥GUEST⬥Andy Ellis, Legendary CISO [https://howtociso.com] | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csoandy/⬥HOST⬥Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imsmartin/ | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity, host Sean Martin speaks with Andy Ellis, former CSO at Akamai and current independent advisor, about the shifting expectations of security leadership in today's SaaS-powered, AI-enabled business environment.Andy highlights that many organizations—especially mid-sized startups—struggle not because they lack resources, but because they don't know how to contextualize what security means to their business goals. Often, security professionals aren't equipped to communicate with executives or boards in a way that builds shared understanding. That's where advisors like Andy step in: not to provide a playbook, but to help translate and align.One of the core ideas discussed is the reframing of security as an enabler rather than a gatekeeper. With businesses built almost entirely on SaaS platforms and outsourced operations, IT and security should no longer be siloed. Andy encourages security teams to “own the stack”—not just protect it—by integrating IT management, vendor oversight, and security into a single discipline.The conversation also explores how AI and automation empower employees at every level to “vibe code” their own solutions, shifting innovation away from centralized control. This democratization of tech raises new opportunities—and risks—that security teams must support, not resist. Success comes from guiding, not gatekeeping.Andy shares practical ways CISOs can build influence, including a deceptively simple yet powerful technique: ask every stakeholder what security practice they hate the most and what critical practice is missing. These questions uncover quick wins that earn political capital—critical fuel for driving long-term transformation.From his “First 91 Days” guide for CISOs to his book 1% Leadership, Andy offers not just theory but actionable frameworks for influencing culture, improving retention, and measuring success in ways that matter.Whether you're a CISO, a founder, or an aspiring security leader, this episode will challenge how you think about the role security plays in business—and what it means to lead from the middle.⬥SPONSORS⬥LevelBlue: https://itspm.ag/attcybersecurity-3jdk3ThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974⬥RESOURCES⬥Inspiring Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/csoandy_how-to-ciso-the-first-91-days-ugcPost-7330619155353632768-BXQT/Book: “How to CISO: The First 91-Day Guide” by Andy Ellis — https://howtociso.com/library/first-91-days-guide/Book: “1% Leadership: Master the Small Daily Habits that Build Exceptional Teams” — https://www.amazon.com/1-Leadership-Daily-Habits-Exceptional/dp/B0BSV7T2KZ⬥ADDITIONAL INFORMATION⬥✨ More Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast: 

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Lou Kotsinis is the CEO and Co-Founder of BCS Interactive, a digital marketing agency that "helps non-profits, foundations and educational institutions make their mark on the world." Lou chats with host KD Bauer about concepts that nonprofits should consider when it comes to their organization's website. Describing a website as a "living, breathing organism," Lou explains why a clear understanding of your website's audience is the first step in telling your organization's unique story. Ensuring your site works correctly is just the start-- compelling photos, impact numbers, and new content builds an optimized, engaging user experience (and yes, it definitely leads to MORE donations).  Listen now by clicking the player above, download the file for later here, or subscribe to the podcast on your phone for automatic updates. Get more details on how to subscribe on our podcast page. Browse BCS Interactive's Blog for more digital marketing strategies, or sign  up for BCS Interactive's monthly blog sent directly to your inbox.

 Today we are talking Other People's Money, this is our regular series on sports finance with regular co-host Matt Rogan, who was of course one of the Co-Founders of Two Circles. Today's guest is a special one is Ed McBride, who is Managing Director of UK Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank, one of the City's most prolific and successful deal makers. So we talk about what sport looks like from the outside, and we run some of the regular themes around sport and finance. Things like private equity, debt financing, takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, all of that stuff, and we go to Ed for his view, and it's enlightening to say the least.This is episode is sponsored by our friends at Leaders Week London.  Leaders in Sport connects the most influential people and the most powerful ideas in global sport to catalyse discussion, and drive the industry forward.With Leaders Week London, their flagship event, just over a month away, the 2025 agendas across all 3 stages at The Summit have just dropped.There's the Headline Stage, Tech and Innovation Stage and back by popular demand, the Creative Stage.  Our pick for the Headline Stage is the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Visit leadersinsport.com/UP for more information and use UP15 for a 15% discount on your Summit passes.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

The Trump White House has tapped Tesla board member and Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia to take the lead on its initiative to redesign the federal government's digital footprint. Gebbia announced that he was appointed as chief design officer in a Saturday post to X, formerly known as Twitter. That role was established by President Donald Trump via executive order last week along with a new National Design Studio and an initiative to improve digital and physical spaces called “America By Design.” Gebbia said in his X post that his directive “is to update today's government services to be as satisfying to use as the Apple Store: beautifully designed, great user experience, run on modern software.” Gebbia thanked Trump for supporting the new initiative and asked people interested in joining the studio to reach out with a link to their work. Prior to his appointment as the design chief, Gebbia also worked with DOGE to modernize the Office of Personnel Management's mostly paper-based retirement processing. Sen. Ron Wyden on Monday urged Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to seek an independent review of federal court cybersecurity following the latest major hack, accusing the judiciary of “incompetence” and “covering up” its “negligence” over digital defenses. Wyden, D-Ore., wrote his letter in response to news this month that hackers had reportedly breached and stolen sealed case data from federal district courts dating back to at least July, exploiting vulnerabilities left unfixed for five years. Alleged Russian hackers were behind both the attack and another past major intrusion, and may have lurked in the systems for years. Wyden wrote in his letter: “The courts have been entrusted with some of our nation's most confidential and sensitive information, including national security documents that could reveal sources and methods to our adversaries, and sealed criminal charging and investigative documents that could enable suspects to flee from justice or target witnesses. Yet, you continue to refuse to require the federal courts to meet mandatory cybersecurity requirements and allow them to routinely ignore basic cybersecurity best practices.” That, Wyden said, means someone from the outside must conduct a review, naming the National Academy of Sciences as the organization Roberts should choose. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this episode of Reaganism, host Roger Zakheim sits down with Dmitri Alperovitch who is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, national bestselling author of “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century,” founder of the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies and Co-Founder and former CTO of CrowdStrike Inc., one of the world's largest cybersecurity firms. They discuss Alperovitch's book 'World on the Brink' and the current geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the new Cold War with China. Alperovitch argues that the U.S. must prioritize its resources and strategies to deter China, particularly regarding Taiwan. The discussion also touches on the importance of American leadership, the implications of various global conflicts, and the need for a robust defense strategy to maintain U.S. dominance in the face of rising threats.

Jimmy dials up Hillary Barile, farmer/maltster at Rabbit Hill Farm Malt, and Sean Towers, Co-Founder of The Seed: A Living Beer Project. With both businesses based in New Jersey, the chat begins by comparing local malts with mainstream malts, then develops into a conversation about barley malt varieties, Atlantic City's resurgence, smoked malts, and more! This episode marks the 1st of 3 malt-focused shows for September as Craft Malt Month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Blockchain.com's Co-Founder and Vice Chairman Nic Cary sits down with Fahmi Syed, President of the Midnight Foundation, to discuss rational privacy, transaction as a service, separating ownership from utility and the Midnight Network.

Rick is joined by Ali Garawi this week. Ali Garawi is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Muha Meds, Dialed Moods, and Dialed Labs, each contributing to advancing innovation across industries. Born and raised in Downey, California, Ali is one of five children in a first-generation Iraqi-American family. He majored in Business … Continue reading Ali Garawi, CEO and Founder at Muha Meds, Dialed Moods and Dialed Labs →

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

In this episode, we explore the precarious existence of grizzly bears in the United States, focusing on their survival challenges and the intricate interplay between human development and wildlife conservation. From the historical land grabbing and habitat destruction to the current threats posed by climate change, we delve into the struggles of maintaining genetic diversity and the critical need for interconnected habitats. With insights from experts and advocates like Doug Peacock and Terry Tempest Williams, we discuss the pressing issues of delisting, trophy hunting, and the impact of climate change on grizzly bear populations. Join us as we examine the role of grizzlies in our ecosystem and the urgent need for coexistence to ensure their survival and ours. We include clips from four documentaries on the grizzly bear. Grizzly Country: https://youtu.be/2_XPRozm4CI?si=M7XpfUKCTuFUCB98 Directed by Ben Moon, presented by Peak Design The Beast of Our Time: Climate Change and Grizzly Bears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cfuSIlEIyY Produced by Save the Yellowstone Grizzly and Never Give Up Films Peacock's War: https://youtu.be/2KJ-ia0O71U?si=8aPXc2MG05sKCgMc Peacock's War, PBS Nature profiles Vietnam veteran Doug Peacock, who's battling to protect grizzly bears while dealing with war memories. Filmed in Montana's Glacier National Park. Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons - PBS Nature Documentary: https://youtu.be/9gXa-bs_9i0?si=_BrGyekmC0h0rPIC For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Doug Peacock, [https://dougpeacock.net/] born in 1942, is a U.S. author, filmmaker, naturalist, and Vietnam War veteran. He is best known for his work dedicated to grizzly bear recovery in the lower-48, his book Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness and serving as the model for the well-known character George Washington Hayduke in Edward Abbey's novel The Monkey Wrench Gang. His other books include ¡Baja!, Walking It Off: A Veteran's Chronicle of War and Wilderness, and The Essential Grizzly: The Mingled Fates of Men and Bears (co-authored with Andrea Peacock). His latest book, Was It Worth It: A Wilderness Warrior's Long Trail Home, won the 2023 National Outdoor Book Award, and a 2022 award for literature from the American Academy of Arts & Letters. Doug is the co-founder of several conservation organizations including Round River Conservation Studies and Save The Yellowstone Grizzly. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 241

AI is moving beyond passive outputs toward autonomous action. In this episode, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore Agentic AI, a new class of AI systems that can reason, plan, and take initiative with limited human oversight. These systems represent a major evolution beyond traditional and generative AI, capable of real-time adaptation and complex decision-making.They're joined by Adel El Hallak, Senior Director of Product Management at NVIDIA AI Enterprise, and Jacomo Corbo, CEO and Co-Founder of PhysicsX. Adel shares insights from his work delivering secure, scalable AI platforms for enterprise, while Jacomo draws on deep experience deploying AI in high-performance engineering contexts, including Formula 1 and advanced manufacturing.Together, they unpack how agentic AI is already being deployed, the economic opportunities at stake, and the roadmaps and ethical considerations businesses need to navigate as AI agents become a force in real-world operations.Sign up to receive RBC Thought Leadership's newsletter, flagship reports and analysis on the forces shaping Canadian business and the economy.

How is a 26-year-old entrepreneur convincing risk-averse investors to build with trees instead of steel?At 26, Nate Helbach has already founded Neutral, one of America's most innovative real estate development companies. Growing up between Wisconsin and California's redwood forests sparked his environmental passion, leading him to pioneer mass timber construction that reduces building emissions by up to 26.5%. Currently breaking ground on the tallest mass timber building in the Northern Hemisphere in downtown Milwaukee, Nate discusses the gap between sustainability solutions and implementation. "The difficulty isn't the solutions—it's getting investors comfortable with the unknown over the status quo." How is this young entrepreneur overcoming real estate's notorious risk aversion?Nate Helbach is the Co-Founder and CEO of Neutral, a regenerative real estate development company pioneering mass timber construction in high-rise buildings. At 26, he's already breaking ground on what will be the tallest mass timber building in the Northern Hemisphere in downtown Milwaukee. Growing up between Madison, Wisconsin and California's redwood forests, Nate studied finance and sustainability before founding Neutral to bridge the gap between climate solutions and real-world implementation. His company focuses on mass timber construction, passive house design, and Living Building Challenge certification to achieve carbon-neutral development.In This Episode: (00:00) Nate Helbach- young real estate innovator(04:21) Background and entrepreneurial journey through sustainability discovery(09:07) Age of adoption story, implementation versus innovation challenges(12:38) Mass timber and passive house design differentiation(16:08) Adoption barriers in jurisdictions and building codesShare with someone who would enjoy this topic, like and subscribe to hear all of our future episodes, send us your comments and guest suggestions!About the show: The Age of Adoption podcast explores the monumental transition from a period of climate tech research and innovation – an Age of Innovation – to today's world in which companies across the economy are furiously adopting climate solutions - the Age of Adoption. Listen as our host, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, talks with experts from across the climate, energy, health, and real estate sectors to discuss what the transition means for business and society, and how corporates and startups can rise above competitors to lead in this new age. Access more curated content on the subject by visiting, www.ageofadoption.com.This podcast is brought to you by Antenna Group, an award-winning integrated marketing, public relations, public affairs and digital agency that partners with the world's most exciting and disruptive companies across cleantech, mobility, real estate, healthcare, and emerging B2B tech sectors. Our clients are transformational and distinguished corporations, startups, investors, and nonprofits that are at the bleeding edge of the Age of Adoption. Visit antennagroup.com to learn more.Resources:Neutral's website: https://www.neutral.us/Nate Helbach LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-h-1539b1102/Antenna GroupAge of Adoption WebsiteKeith Zakheim LinkedIn

Avi Goren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Marqii. Marqii is a digital operations platform for the hospitality industry that simplifies online presence management for restaurants and other food service businesses. It automates updates for online listings, menus, and business information across dozens of major websites and apps like Google and Yelp. Additionally, Marqii provides tools for managing online reviews, tracking customer feedback, and optimizing local search rankings to attract more customers. Avi Goren worked at Yelp for many years before co-founding Marqii. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more. US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025 Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.  Let's make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info:  Connect with Marqii here Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

Guest: Matthew Le Merle — CEO & Co-Founder of Blockchain Coinvestors, global blockchain VC, early investor in 1200+ startups (Coinbase, Kraken, OpenSea), author, and Silicon Valley board veteran. Background & Early Lessons: Matthew began his working life delivering newspapers as a child in rainy London, developing a lasting sense of responsibility and the importance of “seeing things through.” Earned a scholarship to Oxford for his academic and athletic excellence, then completed an MBA at Stanford. Built a career as a global advisor, executive, private equity leader, and later immersed himself in blockchain innovation. Blockchain Thesis: With 30+ years in Silicon Valley, Matthew saw the digital transformation of communication and content, but recognized a “missing link” for moving value securely over the internet. Blockchain/distributed ledger technology solved foundational challenges for digitizing finance — enabling secure, trustless, peer-to-peer transactions globally, overcoming flaws in traditional banking rails. Co-founded Blockchain Coinvestors, which invests via a fund-of-funds model across hundreds of VC funds and directly into more than 1,200 blockchain startups worldwide, spanning over 110 unicorns. Bitcoin's Future & Role: While he acknowledges that Bitcoin was a catalyst, Le Merle stresses it's the underlying technology's impact on payments, finance, and commerce that's world-changing. Believes Bitcoin (BTC) has enduring value as a store of value and “sovereign alternative” for people in unstable economies — sees it as “inevitable” that native digital finance will continue to grow globally. However, he notes BTC's long-term future depends on further technical evolution to enable faster, lower-cost, mass payments — real innovation will be when it is also digital money at global scale, not just a store of value. AI and the Arms Race: Sees both risk and opportunity in the intersection of blockchain, AI, and quantum computing: as threats emerge (e.g., AI-powered codebreaking), blockchain protocols must evolve, and the most secure blockchains—especially Bitcoin—will continue to improve. AI/quantum also unlocks new use cases (micro-payments, automated value flows) that legacy finance simply cannot address, making blockchain infrastructure and security ever more valuable. Venture Landscape & Defensibility: Le Merle's strategy: back the best VC fund managers, who in turn back top founders at the earliest stages, spreading risk and betting on the mavericks who build breakthrough companies. Warns that in AI (and other tech cycles), even groundbreaking startups can be displaced instantly by a new feature from a giant (e.g., OpenAI, Apple), so founders should build beyond “just a feature”—focus on defensible, deeply integrated solutions. Big Picture & What's Next: Digital assets, payments, and financial systems will become natively digital—blockchain is still in “early innings.” The best investment opportunities are at the convergence of Web3 and new agent/AI toolkits. Massive tech incumbents (Apple, Google, Microsoft) will keep acquiring—so both quick exits and rare breakout “escape velocity” stories are possible for top startups.

Today I'm super excited to present to you another episode from the Archives From this trove of 1/2 inch reel to reel tapes that we recently found mouldering in a storage facility near the Monterey Airport - a 1966 dialogue between Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy and philosopher Alan Watts and today is PART TWO— notable for being one of the only instances I've encountered of Michael Murphy conducting an interview himself. But hey, when it's Alan Watts, all bets are off. So, first, who is Alan Watts? He's born in England, but moved to the United States in 1938 to pursue Zen training in New York. Then he attended a Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, got a master's degree in theology. became an Episcopal priest in 1945, left the ministry in 1950 and then he moved to California, where he joined the faculty of the American Academy of Asian Studies. It was during the 1950s that he met Dick Price and Michael Murphy - both of whom were kicking around the Bay Area after their stints at Stanford, trying to figure out what the heck they were doing with their lives. It's widely known that Watts represents this pivotal figure in the transmission of Eastern philosophical traditions to Western intellectual discourse. By the time this conversation rolls around in 66, he had long since established himself as a rather famous interpreter of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hindu metaphysics for American audiences. He'd had a rise to prominence in the 1950s which coincided with a broader cultural receptivity to Eastern philosophical frameworks. The Beats, early hippies, young people, intellectuals - they were all fascinated by Zen and the I Ching and Buddhism. At Esalen, where Alan Watts taught from the very first days in 1962 up until his death in 1973, he really found an ideal context for exploring the synthesis between Eastern contemplative traditions and this Western psychological inquiry which was coming to the forefront. And then the temporal context for this interview bears mentioning, too. This conversation occurs at a moment of considerable social upheaval: we've got an escalation of American involvement in Vietnam, and a pushback at home, we've got the emergence of several countercultural movements, including the civil rights movement and a rather new hippie/ pyschedelic culture. There's a widespread questioning of established institutional authority. So it's within this milieu that Watts and Murphy examine fundamental questions about human consciousness and the peculiarities of American cultural expression. And of course all delivered in that million dollar voice by Alan Watts. I mean, He could read a Denny's menu and make it sound profound. To me, this is a treasure of a conversation - even though it's historically situated, it addresses still-relevant questions about consciousness, about cultural development, and about humanity's place within larger systems. It also provides a lot of insight into the intellectual atmosphere that characterized Esalen's early years, when the boundaries between disciplines were very permeable and fundamental questions about human nature were approached with both rigor and imagination. Here's Alan Watts, interviewed by Michael Murphy, at Esalen Institute in 1966.

In Episode #118 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Qin En Looi, Partner at Saison Capital. Backed by Credit Saison (Tokyo-listed, ~US$30B AUM), Saison has 100+ direct investments and 15+ fund investments across Asia and LATAM.We unpack why operator experience produces better investor how Qin En's time scaling Glints shaped his emphasis on distribution, sales, and practical due diligence. The conversation dives deep into embedded finance. Saison's playbook for pairing venture equity with tailored debt to de-risk lending-backed businesses, and the market signals that matter for India, Southeast Asia, Brazil and LATAM from eKYC and payment rails to regulatory openness. We close with a pragmatic look at web3 and digital assets: institutional tailwinds, realistic timelines, and how blockchain could become the new rails for moving money at internet speed.About Saison Capital: Saison Capital is an early-stage venture fund (pre-seed to Series B) focused on emerging markets, backing founders across fintech, commerce and web3. Backed by Credit Saison (Tokyo-listed, ~US$30B AUM), the team combines operating experience with flexible capital solutions—100+ direct investments and active fund-of-funds activity across Asia and LATAM—to help startups scale faster and more sustainably.About Qin En Looi: Qin En leads Saison's early-stage direct investments across fintech, commerce and web3, and he jumpstarted Credit Saison's digital-asset strategy. He co-founded ONCHAIN (Asia's first real-world-asset conference) and sits on the boards of Southeast Asian fintechs including Helicap and SkorLife. Prior to VC, Qin En was Co-Founder and COO of Glints, Southeast Asia's largest talent ecosystem (Series D), and has been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 and Entrepreneurs 27 Under 27.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/looiqinenWebsite: saisoncapital.com

In this introductory episode, Jon discusses the concept of direct instruction with four experienced educators. They explore the definition of direct instruction, its effectiveness, common misconceptions, and actionable tips for teachers looking to implement these strategies in their classrooms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clarity, engagement, and the role of the teacher as a content expert in facilitating student learning. Follow on Twitter: @MmeLockhartLDS @beanie0597 @StamStam193 @mrzachg @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Beanie Geoghegan is the Manager of Solutions and a Co-Founder of Freedom in Education. She works closely with educators to develop and implement solutions that align with the organization's mission to restore excellence in K–12 education. With over two decades of experience as a teacher, parent, volunteer, and advocate, Beanie brings a deep understanding of classroom dynamics and instructional effectiveness. Zach Groshell, PhD is a highly distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. Zach is based in Seattle, WA and works with schools nationwide and internationally to develop high quality instruction based on the science of how kids learn. Zach is the author of the book Just Tell Them, hosts the podcast, Progressively Incorrect, and is active on Twitter (@mrzachg). Laura Stam is a 3rd-grade teacher in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She is a 2024-2025 Goyen Fellow and a founding board member of The Reading League Wyoming. Kim Lockhart is an elementary classroom teacher and Special Education Teacher, with a passion for helping students with reading and writing difficulties through science-based instruction. Following the completion of her Master of Education, Kim worked for the Ontario Ministry of Education to revise the Langauge curriculum document to align with the reading research and then began working, part-time, as a course instructor at Vancouver Island University where she teaches the evidence-based strategies she wishes she'd been taught in Teachers College. Kim lives by the words “prevention before intervention” and aims to ensure as many teachers as possible graduate from their Teacher training program with the knowledge they need to be knowledgeable, confident and successful classroom teachers.

Dr. Jad Tarifi is the co-founder of Integral AI, a company he launched in 2021 after holding senior AI roles at Google. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and AI from the University of Florida and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo. A returning guest to the podcast, Jad is a leading thinker on world models in AI and often shares insights on the science of longevity and the future of intelligence.In this conversation, we discuss:Why Jad believes the goal of AGI isn't intelligence but freedom, and how that redefinition reframes both ethics and alignmentThe role of world models in achieving AGI, and why video prediction alone isn't enough for robust, reliable reasoningWhat it means to design AI that can autonomously learn new skills with minimal energy and data, matching or exceeding human learning efficiencyHow Integral AI is building AGI-capable models by focusing on unsupervised abstraction and embodied, open-ended agentsHow Jad defines superintelligence and what it reveals about the evolving relationship between humans and machinesA glimpse into Integral's long-term roadmap, including recursive superfactories and post-AGI economiesResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Jad on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How To Pick The Right Business Problem to Solve with AIJad Tarifi's past episode on how to train AI to reason like humans

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Ellio Trades, Co-Founder of BlackHole, the fastest-growing decentralized exchange on Avalanche. Ellio shares his insights on the current state of the crypto market, including whether we're entering a new altcoin season or witnessing a slower, more sustainable growth cycle. He dives deep into the maturation of the crypto space, the role of institutional investors, and why this cycle could be the most significant in crypto history.Ellio also unpacks the innovative mechanics behind BlackHole, from its V3.3 DEX model to its focus on creating deep liquidity and sustainable revenue. He explains how BlackHole is reshaping the DeFi landscape and why Avalanche was the perfect ecosystem for its launch. Watch now to gain valuable insights on the future of blockchain, decentralized finance, and the next wave of crypto adoption.Chapters00:00 The $10 Trillion Question: Is Altcoin Season Here?00:04 Traditional Cycles vs. A New Crypto Paradigm00:42 The Maturation of DeFi and Institutional Adoption01:30 Introducing Ellio Trades and BlackHole02:33 Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Shift to Regulated Markets03:45 Why Ethereum's Value Proposition is Finally Clicking05:18 The Role of Wall Street in Crypto's Next Big Cycle07:32 Balancing Supercycle Narratives with Traditional Cycles10:33 DeFi's Undervalued Potential and Institutional Interest12:23 Stablecoins and the Future of Blockchain Applications16:04 Why BlackHole Chose Avalanche for Its Launch18:42 BlackHole's Explosive Growth and Unique Features23:03 How BlackHole's V3.3 Model Creates Deep Liquidity30:28 Lessons from Past Projects and BlackHole's Innovations35:02 The Long-Term Vision for BlackHole and DeFi

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown sits down with Ran Berger, Co-Founder and CEO of Flat Rock Technology, to explore how businesses can stay ahead in a world where AI is reshaping industries at lightning speed. Ran shares insights from his 17 years leading an IT services and software development company, including how to adapt through continuous “micro changes,” balance AI productivity with governance, and navigate the gray areas of intellectual property in the AI era. They also discuss the shift from on-prem to cloud to AI, the financial and security challenges enterprises face, and why companies that fail to embrace AI risk being left behind. Support the show

Want a quick estimate of how much your business is worth? With our free valuation calculator, answer a few questions about your business, and you'll get an immediate estimate of the value of your business. You might be surprised by how much you can get for it: https://flippa.com/exit -- In this episode of The Exit, entrepreneur Ben Zvaifler shares his journey from launching PupBox, a subscription box for puppy owners, to selling it to Petco and later starting his new venture, Cloud Water Filters. Inspired by his own struggles as a new dog owner, Ben built PupBox during the subscription box boom, even pitching successfully on Shark Tank—securing a deal with Robert Herjavec and a surge of publicity. Eventually, Petco acquired the company, where Ben spent four years navigating corporate life, scaling during COVID, and hitting earn-out targets. Reflecting on the acquisition, Ben highlights lessons in negotiation, timing, and the importance of clean financials. He also shares candid advice for entrepreneurs: secure multiple offers, prepare thoroughly for earn-outs, and understand the corporate dynamics you're stepping into. After Petco later sold PupBox to FabFitFun, Ben moved on to disrupt another space—water filtration. His new startup, Cloud Water Filters, offers a connected reverse osmosis system that not only purifies but also tracks water quality and usage. Ben's story underscores the resilience needed in entrepreneurship: survive the lows, learn from each exit, and use that experience to build bigger and bolder ventures. -- Ben Zvaifler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cloud Water Filters, a consumer hardware company delivering clean, alkaline drinking water through smart, sensor-enabled filtration systems. With a background in building direct-to-consumer brands, Ben is passionate about using technology and design to elevate everyday experiences. Previously, Ben co-founded PupBox, a subscription service for new puppy owners. PupBox was featured on Shark Tank, highlighted as one of the most disruptive DTC brands by the International Advertising Bureau, and acquired by Petco Animal Supplies in 2017. Website: https://www.cloudwaterfilters.com/ Ben on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benzvaifler/ -- The Exit—Presented By Flippa: A 30-minute podcast featuring expert entrepreneurs who have been there and done it. The Exit talks to operators who have bought and sold a business. You'll learn how they did it, why they did it, and get exposure to the world of exits, a world occupied by a small few, but accessible to many. To listen to the podcast or get daily listing updates, click on flippa.com/the-exit-podcast/

In this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, host Mallory Willsea sits down with Faton Sopa, Co-Founder and CEO of Manaferra, to unpack the most in-depth research yet on how students are searching for colleges in 2025. From the rise of platform switching to the impact of AI and peer-driven validation, Faton shares actionable insights into how student behavior is evolving—and how enrollment marketers must adapt their strategies to keep pace. If you're still focused solely on winning the first click on Google, this episode will shift your perspective fast.Download: How Students Search for Colleges in 2025 - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.

From a kitchen table in Liverpool, England, to the dressing rooms of some of the world's biggest sports teams, Castore is one of the fastest growing premium sportswear brands on the planet. Founded in 2015 by brothers Tom and Phil Beahon, both former professional athletes. Castore was built on grit, obsession and a bit of a chip on the shoulder. With no fashion experience, no contacts, no outside investment – the brothers remortgaged, their parents' home, lived off just a thousand pounds a month and packed boxes late into the night. Their mission - to build a British challenger to the global sportsweargiants Nike and Adidas - a brand that blends high athletic performance gear with the sophistication of luxury fashion. Fast forward almost a decade and Castore is rewriting the rules of the industry. They've developed proprietary fabrics, run a fully integrated design to distribution platform, and perhaps most disruptively, ripped up the old team apparel playbook, forging deep digital first partnerships with elite teams in cricket, rugby, football, and Formula One.

In this episode, Alan Cohen, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Centivo, joins the podcast to share his perspective on escalating healthcare costs, premium increases, and the risks facing the ACA market. He also explains how Centivo partners with high-performing providers to deliver cost-effective, sustainable coverage for employers and their employees.

This year at Black Hat USA 2025, the conversation is impossible to escape: artificial intelligence. But while every vendor claims an AI-powered edge, the real question is how organizations can separate meaningful innovation from noise.In our discussion with Evgeniy Kharam, Vice President of Cybersecurity Architecture at Herjavec Group (formerly), Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Discern Security, and long-time security leader and author, the theme of AI confusion takes center stage. Evgeniy notes that CISOs and security architects don't have the time or resources to analyze what “AI” means in every product pitch. With over 4,000 vendors in the ecosystem, each layering its own flavor of AI, the burden falls on security leaders to distinguish hype from usable automation.From Gondola Pitches to AI OverloadEvgeniy shares how his creative networking events—skiing, biking, and beyond—mirror the industry's need for genuine connection and trust. Just as his “gondola pitch” builds authentic engagement, buyers want clarity and honesty from technology providers. The proliferation of AI labels, however, makes that trust harder to establish.Where AI Can HelpEvgeniy highlights areas where AI can reduce friction, from vulnerability management and detection to policy writing and compliance. Yet, even here, issues such as hallucinations, privacy tradeoffs, and ethics cannot be ignored. When AI begins influencing employee monitoring or analyzing sensitive data, organizations face difficult questions about fairness, transparency, and control.The Unspoken Challenge: Surveillance and TrustAs we discuss the balance between employee privacy and corporate protection, it becomes clear that AI introduces new layers of surveillance. In Europe, cultural and legal boundaries create clear separation between personal and professional lives. In North America, the lines blur, raising ethical debates that may ultimately be tested in courts.The takeaway? AI has the potential to unlock workflows that were previously too costly or complex. But without transparency, governance, and a commitment to responsible use, the “AI in everything” trend risks overwhelming the very leaders it is meant to help.___________Guest:Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Discern Security | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekharam/Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974BlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcwebAkamai: https://itspm.ag/akamailbwcDropzoneAI: https://itspm.ag/dropzoneai-641Stellar Cyber: https://itspm.ag/stellar-9dj3___________ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from our Black Hat USA 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/bhusa25ITSPmagazine Webinar: What's Heating Up Before Black Hat 2025: Place Your Bet on the Top Trends Set to Shake Up this Year's Hacker Conference — An ITSPmagazine Thought Leadership Webinar | https://www.crowdcast.io/c/whats-heating-up-before-black-hat-2025-place-your-bet-on-the-top-trends-set-to-shake-up-this-years-hacker-conferenceCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Your maintenance operation isn't just a vital component of your business; it's part of your brand. Successful property managers treat maintenance as a brand experience to generate prospect referrals and 5-star reviews that increase search engine optimization (SEO).Ethan Lieber, Co-Founder and CEO of Latchel, joins the podcast to discuss the most important aspects of maximizing owner retention; address the primary reasons for owner and resident attrition; explore strategies for resident renewals; and examine the impact of maintenance issues on owner satisfaction.Ethan also digs into leveraging software and artificial intelligence (AI) to retain residents and increase operational efficiency through technology. Topics covered include reducing maintenance volume as a cost-reduction strategy and the role of generative AI in providing high-quality responsiveness.Finally, he addresses the challenges in implementing software and AI solutions; explores strategies for ensuring smooth transitions from AI to human intervention; and discusses potential resistance to technology adoption and approaches for overcoming objections.Special Book Offer: Message Ethan on LinkedIn to receive a FREE copy of “Maintenance as a Growth Engine: How Smart Property Managers Win & Retain More Doors Without Selling Harder,” by Latchel Co-Founder, Will Gordon. Or visit this post and comment “Maintenance as a growth engine,” and Ethan will send you a copy.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Ethan Lieber on LinkedIn, and Latchel on the company's website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager's industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

Steve Gurney of the Positive Aging Community recently sat down with Tom Najjar, Co Founder & President, and Heather Najjar, Co Founder & Chief Clinical Officer of CarePlus Home Health, to reflect on the organization's three decades of service, its deep roots in the community, and its vision for the future.A Personal Start Focused on QualityCarePlus Home Health was founded in 1995 when Tom Najjar was caring for his father during end-of-life. The experience inspired him to launch CarePlus not only as a business but as a mission to provide quality, compassionate care. From the start, Tom emphasized quality over growth: “We wanted to have a good reputation and rely on referrals rather than advertising. We built a reputation we're proud of and made many partnerships within the community.”Leadership with Clinical StrengthHeather Najjar, a doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner with 32 years of experience, helms the clinical side of CarePlus. She leads a robust team, all registered nurses, ensuring education and professional development are continual priorities. “Our clinical leadership team is especially strong,” Heather shared, highlighting ongoing training and opportunities for caregivers to develop their skills.Flexible, Community-Based CareCarePlus stands out for its adaptable approach to home care. The organization has established close partnerships with a variety of residential settings, including independent and assisted living communities, and offers what it calls "flex care." This allows clients to receive services starting at just 30 minutes and up to full 24/7 care, making professional support accessible and affordable even for those who might only need occasional help.Heather noted the unique value CarePlus brings to independent living communities that lack in-house healthcare: “We fill the gap where there's either no care or not enough care, providing everything from hands-on support to light housekeeping and transportation.”Commitment to Excellence in TrainingA key differentiator is CarePlus's investment in professional training. All caregivers undergo an annual two-day skills event as well as in-person orientation and return demonstrations for new employees. The clinical team regularly refreshes caregiver skills and provides remediation when needed. Tom credits much of the company's reputation and client satisfaction to this strong foundation of education and support: “The strength is the clinical team, making sure our caregivers are up to speed on what they need to know and do.”A Culture of Collaboration and Giving BackTom and Heather emphasized the importance of collaboration—both within their team and across the wider caregiving community. Tom reflected, “I don't look at competitors as competitors. We refer to and rely on each other for services and information. It makes us all stronger.” This collaborative ethos extends to supporting other agencies and building a network of trusted providers.Looking Back and AheadWith staff members who have remained part of the CarePlus team for decades, Tom and Heather are proud of the supportive community they've built, not only among clients and families but also within their own organization. As Heather summed up: “I love the focus on training and a career path for our caregivers. It's a wonderful mission.”As CarePlus enters its fourth decade, the Najjars' commitment remains unwavering: delivering personalized, quality care while supporting caregivers and the entire community. Their story showcases what's possible when compassion, professionalism, and community engagement come together in service of others.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Benoy sits down with Kent Halliburton, CEO of Sazmining, to explore the surprising parallels between Solar and Bitcoin mining. Kent explains how Sazmining makes Bitcoin mining simple for everyday investors, why mining thrives on renewable energy, and what both industries can learn from each other. They also dive into the future of money, hyperinflation, and lessons from building companies in two disruptive industries. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MW of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MW of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Kent Halliburton Kent is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sazmining and a veteran in the renewable energy sector. Kent led sales and business development for a publicly traded solar energy company, managing a team of over 100 people with a 9-figure sales target.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Kent Halliburton Liinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalliburton/ Website:  https://www.sazmining.com/ Twitter:  khaliburton    Financial Raise for Sazmining-https://invest.timestampfinancial.com/offering/sazmining/details Books Mentioned: Check Your Financial Privilege by Alex Gladstein Broken Money by Lyn Alden

Do you think you can't beat the market? David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, joins the BiggerPockets Money podcast to shatter this limiting belief and reveal why stock picking can supercharge your wealth-building strategy alongside index fund investing. Despite conventional wisdom warning against individual stock selection, Gardner exposes his proven approach to identifying winning stocks early and holding for long-term gains. This isn't about day trading - it's about building lasting wealth through strategic stock analysis and smart diversification. This Episode Covers: Why index funds alone may not be enough for maximum wealth building David Gardner's legendary stock picking strategy from 30 years at The Motley Fool How to identify undervalued companies before Wall Street catches on The 'Sleep Number' concept for managing portfolio risk and peace of mind Balancing individual stocks with index fund investing for optimal returns Long-term holding strategies vs. market timing and day trading Portfolio diversification techniques that actually work Whether you're a beginner investor or looking to refine your strategy, Gardner provides actionable insights on building real wealth through a combination of stock picking and index fund investing. Discover how to transform your investment approach and achieve financial independence faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover how to strategically optimize Amazon ads for growth and profits with personalized ad strategies and AI-powered solutions, all while navigating the complexities of a large catalog.   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Elizabeth Greene, co-founder of Junglr, who shares her expertise in helping Amazon brands grow through precision-targeted advertising strategies. With years of experience in the field, Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of tailoring ad strategies to a brand's unique goals, creating customized campaigns, and utilizing data to inform informed decisions. She also reveals the key to scaling businesses successfully with Amazon ads, all while maintaining the human touch and avoiding simple shortcuts.   Key Takeaways: → Common misconceptions about Amazon advertising and the impact on organic growth. → How Junglr helps brands balance growth with profitability by tailoring ad strategies. → Strategies for managing extensive product catalogs and variations with Amazon ads. → The value of understanding both the art and science of Amazon advertising to generate real results. → The challenges of simplifying processes without sacrificing the complexity needed for success.   Elizabeth is the Co-Founder of Junglr, a prominent firm specializing in Amazon Advertising. With a keen expertise in digital marketing and e-commerce strategies, Elizabeth has played a crucial role in shaping Junglr's innovative approach to leveraging Amazon's advertising platform. Her background combines a deep understanding of online consumer behavior with practical insights into maximizing ad performance and ROI.  Elizabeth's leadership and vision have been instrumental in helping brands effectively navigate the complexities of Amazon's advertising ecosystem, driving significant growth and visibility for their clients.   Connect With Elizabeth: Website TikTok X Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices