Podcasts about democratizing

Deborah Sass is the CEO & Founder of SpaceVrse, a global space ecosystem connecting industry leaders, innovators, creators, and next-generation talent across more than 150+ countries. Her work focuses on shaping how space is communicated, commercialized, and culturally understood — beyond borders, sectors, and silos. Over the past 25+ years, she's worked across media, entertainment, and technology, partnering with some of the world's most influential organizations — from Mirror Group Newspapers and The Times in the UK, to TV networks including Channels 9, 7 & 10 in Australia, and later with global digital platforms such as Amazon, iTunes, Shazam, and Spotify. She is also a Co-Founder of AstroBridge Advisors, supporting companies, founders, and investors operating across space, emerging technologies, and future-focused industries — helping bridge strategy, capital, and opportunity on a global scale.

What happens when someone spends a career being the only woman at the table — and then decides to change who gets a seat?In this episode, Laurel sits down with Molly Huyck, founder and CEO of Equitas Invest, a crowdfunding platform built to close the massive funding gap facing women entrepreneurs. Molly's path wound through Union Pacific Railroad, a startup she built and sold during the dot-com era, and a decade at PayPal helping scale operations to 400 million customers worldwide — all before she set out to tackle a problem she couldn't unsee: for every dollar invested, women-led businesses return more than double what male-led businesses do, yet access to capital remains stubbornly unequal.Molly and Laurel dig into the real stories behind the founders on her platform — including a nurse practitioner turned med-tech entrepreneur building lifesaving devices for NATO — and what it actually takes, emotionally and operationally, to bring a founder's story to funders. They also talk candidly about the loneliness of entrepreneurship, the importance of community over competition, and how Molly has configured Claude as a kind of always-on advisory board (complete with a marketing persona, a CEO coach, and even an "antagonistic" voice to pressure-test her decisions).And because one world-changing business apparently wasn't enough, Molly also shares the story behind Set the Bar, the women's sports bar she opened in Omaha — proof that when you build something rooted in your own values, community follows.This is a conversation about capital, courage, and what it means to build a table wide enough for everyone.

Retrouvez l'épisode en version française ici : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/robert-gentz-vf/It's the largest e-commerce company in Europe, just behind Amazon.And it all started with flip flops.Robert Gentz co-founded Zalando in 2008, after his first startup left him too broke to buy a flight ticket home from Mexico.With his co-founder, they tested the market with a one-page flip flop shop in Berlin. It worked. So they built a full shoe destination on top of it.The growth that followed is hard to believe: 6 million euros the first entire year, 160 million in year two, 500 million in year three.Today Zalando does 20 billion euros in gross merchandise value across 29 countries.But Europe doesn't make it easy.Robert learned that the hard way when the TV ad that turned Zalando into a German phenomenon became "the worst ad in the Netherlands" a few months later.Same continent, completely different reaction.That's the real story of building at scale in Europe: 29 different markets, 29 different consumer psychologies, and no shortcuts around any of them.In this episode, Robert reveals:Why Europe's fragmentation is both Zalando's biggest obstacle and its strongest moatThe real reason free returns increase order value instead of killing marginsWhy Zalando builds its own tech stack instead of buying off the shelfHow AI is already rewriting the rules of e-commerceWhy he turned down a US listing and what that says about Europe's futureA rare look into a company that proved Europe can build at global scale in less than 20 years, and what it will take to do it again.You can follow Robert on LinkedIn.The GDIY15 code will get you 15% off on Zalando from €50 spent, valid until 31.07.2026 at 11:59pm.TIMELINE:00:00:00 - The flip flop test before the shoe empire 00:12:06 - Fundraising Needs a Reference Point 00:19:38 - Build vs Buy: When to Own Your Technology 00:30:24 - "Europe is the hardest market on earth" 00:40:58 - The biggest mistake Zalando ever made 00:53:11 - Why the US Out-Scales Europe 01:00:31 - Running a company is like co-parenting 01:10:12 - The Country Launch Playbook 01:19:03 - Democratizing fashion from Paris to northern Finland 01:28:54 - Why fashion is still one of the most inefficient businesses 01:36:43 - AI could turn us into a commodity 01:47:41 - Stock market : Why Chosing Frankfurt Over Nasdaq ? 02:01:52 - "Speed Is the Only Advantage That Matters in the AI Age"We referred to previous GDIY episodes : #496 - Sébastien Kopp - VEJA - Faire du business autrement#487 - VF - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business et IA : rien ne sera jamais plus comme avant#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#311 - Pascal Meyer - QoQa - Vendre un Picasso à sa communauté : quand l'e-commerce n'a plus de limite#81 - Jacques Antoine Granjon - Cofondateur VEEPEE - l'aventure, l'hypercroissance, les marques et l'instinct#11 - Sébastien Kopp - VEJA 2/2 - Réussir dans la mode en préservant le monde#10 - Sébastien Kopp - VEJA 1/2 - concurrencer Nike et Adidas avec du Développement DurableA few recent episodes in English : #542 - VO - Yoni Assia - eToro - “AI Will Replace Most Traders in 18 Months”#513 - VO - Jesper Brodin - IKEA - 40 billion in revenue empire with no bank loan#500 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - How to master humanity's most powerful invention#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#475 - VO - Shane Parrish - Farnam Street - Clear Thinking: The Decision-Making Expert#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#452 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#437 - James Dyson - Dyson - “Failure is more exciting than success”#431 - Sean Rad - Tinder - How the swipe fever took over the worldWe spoke about :Fort KnoxSalesforce CRMAmazon Web ServicesN8N : AI agents and workflowsyou can see and controlLovableReading Recommendations :Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose, by Tony Hsieh

With 8 billion imaginations in the world, Dr. Martin Burke calculates that the number of specialists who are able to create molecules can fit into a single building. On this exciting episode of Let's Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Nina Deng and Poorvi Iyer talk with Dr. Burke, Professor of Chemistry at the University of Illinois Champaign and Founding Director of the Molecule Maker Lab. Dr. Burke is known for pioneering BLOCC chemistry, a modular approach to synthesis that opens up molecule building to non-specialists, robotics, and AI. This has paved the way to creating new treatments and digital platforms where making molecules become easily programmable and accessible to anyone. We hope you enjoy!

Anika sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, a former US Navy aviator, sports chiropractor, and founder of RheeGen. They discuss his journey from treating professional athletes and Olympians to developing a patent-pending, topical stem-cell cream. Dr. Rhee shares why he shifted away from injectables, the challenges of self-funding a biotech startup, and his bold transition toward plant-based regenerative medicine to make advanced healing affordable and accessible for everyone.In This EpisodeHow a Navy aviator background shapes startup discipline and problem-solvingThe pivot from traditional sports chiropractic care to pioneering topical regenerative medicineWhy elite athletes avoid downtime and how that inspired a non-invasive solutionThe science behind stem cell signals (extracellular vesicles) and transdermal deliveryTransitioning from human-tissue stem cells to plant-based alternatives for cost and accessibilityThe challenges of self-funding a biotech company and seeking proof of conceptWhy writing a book (The Future of Regenerative Medicine) became the ultimate patient education toolTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr. Tommy Rhee and the mission of RheeGen 01:28 How Navy aviation training translates to biotech entrepreneurship 04:50 From sports fanatic to treating professional athletes and Olympians 09:04 The problem with athlete recovery, pain management, and forced downtime 10:10 A pivotal moment with a pro quarterback that inspired topical stem cell therapy 17:16 Balancing an active chiropractic practice while self-funding a biotech startup 18:33 The game-changer: Sourcing regenerative signals from plants instead of human tissue 24:40 Why Dr. Rhee wrote his book before launching his consumer product 28:04 Regulatory hurdles and the ethical supply chain issues in traditional stem cell clinics 31:46 The stress and reward of delivering a TEDx talk on healthcare breakthroughs 36:15 Democratizing sports medicine: Making elite healing accessible to the everyday person 41:19 Favorite quote: Bruce Lee's "Be like water"Key Insights & TakeawaysInsight 1: Focus on Micro-Victories Drawing from his Navy aviation background, Dr. Rhee emphasizes the importance of breaking massive goals down into actionable steps. R&D and business development don't happen overnight; they are the result of small, consistent wins that build momentum, test hypotheses, and create confidence.Insight 2: The Needle is the Problem Traditional regenerative medicine relies on injectables, which create secondary injury sites, pose infection risks, and require downtime that professional athletes can't afford. Topical delivery solves these pain points by offering non-invasive, transdermal healing that can be applied seamlessly during a competitive season.Insight 3: It's About the Signal, Not the Cell Live stem cells themselves aren't the magic bullet—it's the information (extracellular vesicles or EVs) they secrete. Once Dr. Rhee understood that healing relies on signaling existing tissue to regenerate, he realized those smaller molecules could be effectively delivered via a transdermal cream.Insight 4: Plant-Based is the Future of Accessible Healing Human-tissue stem cells are expensive, highly regulated, and limited in supply, which has led to shady practices in the industry. By identifying plants that emit the exact same regenerative signals as human tissues, RheeGen is pivoting to an Over-The-Counter (OTC) model that aims to bring the cost of elite therapy under $100.Insight 5: Educational Content as a Business Strategy Dr. Rhee didn't wait until his product was fully mainstream to establish thought leadership. Writing a book and doing a TEDx talk allowed him to educate the market, establish trust, and replace repetitive 40-minute patient consultations with a scalable, accessible educational resource.Resources & Links MentionedCompany: RheeGen (Topical Regenerative Medicine)Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine by Dr. Tommy RheeVideo: Dr. Tommy Rhee's TEDx Talk (Science fiction inspiring healthcare)About Dr. Tommy RheeDr. Tommy Rhee is a former US Navy aviator, the former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the founder and CEO of RheeGen. After years of treating elite athletes, WWE wrestlers, and Olympians, he saw the limitations and exorbitant costs of traditional injectable regenerative medicine. This frustration inspired him to develop a patent-pending topical therapy. He is also a bestselling author and TEDx speaker passionate about democratizing sports medicine and making advanced healing accessible to the everyday weekend warrior.Connect with Dr. Tommy RheeWebsite: www.RheeGen.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtommyrhee/Facebook: RheeGenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#156: This week, Han sits down with Jess Windell, founder of Maven PR and a public relations expert to investigate what it takes to build a foundation of self-trust through acts of courage.Jess and Han have an honest conversation about the psychology behind confidence, courage, risk, productivity, ambition, and creating a life that feels meaningful beyond your career. Jess shares how calling off her wedding four months before it was supposed to happen became the catalyst for nearly every major decision that followed, and taught her that doing the hardest thing can open the door to an entirely different life. The girls get into:Why confidence is the outcome of courageHow taking risks builds self-trustCalling off a wedding when nothing was “wrong,” but it still wasn't rightWhy comfort can keep you trapped in the wrong lifeLetting go of the timeline and future you plannedNavigating rejection, uncertainty, and unexpected changesManifestation beyond material goalsThe pressure to always be productiveWhy traditional ideas of rest do not work for everyoneSeparating your worth from your career, relationship, or motherhoodCreating a full life before finding a partner or having childrenWhy placing your entire identity into one area of your life can be dangerousAllowing different parts of your life to thrive during different seasonsThe psychology, vulnerability, and human connection behind PRWhy audiences are craving more truth and authenticityHow Jess went from never wanting to own a business to founding Maven ConsultingWhy many businesses are not ready for traditional full-service PRDemocratizing PR and making the industry more accessible& MORE!This episode is for anyone learning how to trust themselves, make a difficult decision, leave something that is comfortable but no longer aligned, or release the pressure to have their entire life figured out. Jess and Han remind us that confidence does not always come before the leap—sometimes, confidence is built by proving to yourself that you are capable of taking it.TIMESTAMPS:00:53 — Welcome Jess to the podcast01:07 — The psychology and human connection behind PR02:40 — Was Jess always confident?03:32 — Confidence is the outcome of courage05:30 — Why your life can become better when you take risks06:45 — How Jess learned to trust herself07:13 — Calling off her wedding four months before it happened08:43 — Leaving when nothing is wrong, but it is not right09:15 — How uncertainty keeps us trapped09:29 — Getting uncomfortable to find true comfort11:25 — Discovering a new life on the other side of fear12:06 — Manifesting the feelings you want to experience13:30 — Becoming too attached to the life you planned13:57 — Letting go of control and welcoming change15:35 — Finding balance within the gray areas16:05 — Productivity, anxiety, and the pressure to always be doing more19:12 — Why rest looks different for everyone22:03 — Would Jess make the same decision nine years later?23:05 — The conversation around whether women can “have it all”24:11 — Creating a full life outside of a partner and children24:43 — Why your entire identity cannot live in one area25:22 — Nothing in life will be a 10 out of 10 all the time27:08 — Understanding the different seasons of life29:02 — Why Jess never planned to start a business29:40 — Her desire to transform the PR industry30:00 — Building an in-house PR team at Perfect Bar31:30 — Earning a seat at the table34:10 — The meaning behind the name Maven36:00 — Why audiences are craving truth and vulnerability38:32 — Why Jess turns away potential clients39:20 — Democratizing and demystifying PRCONNECT BELOW:follow Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠check out Jess's PR program Catalyst hereCONNECT with HAN:follow Han ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow HOW I SEE IT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠follow Han on Substack ⁠here⁠watch HOW I SEE IT on YouTube ⁠here⁠shop the podcast merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠work with Han: howhanseesit@gmail.com

Mark Wendland, Chairman and CEO of Canton Strategic Holdings, joined me to discuss how the company is leveraging Canton Coin and supporting the Canton Network to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption.Topics: - Institutional blockchain adoption - Canton Strategic Holdings and Canton Network ecosystem - Tokenized asset vs Traditional asset marketsBrought to you by - Learn about iTrustCapital's powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/thinkingcrypto iTrustCapital Representative: R.Rankin@itrustcapital.com 

For decades, Pete Colhoun brought Wall Street to Main Street as a panelist on Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, helping millions of Americans understand investing and the economy. With an MBA from Harvard and experience in senior management at T. Rowe Price and as a general partner at Emerging Growth Partners, he's spent a career making financial markets accessible to everyday investors. In this session, Pete will share lessons from his years helping democratize investment information, what he's learned about long-term investing through decades of market cycles, and why financial education matters for building wealth. He'll discuss his philanthropic work and what inspired his passion for ensuring everyone has access to quality financial knowledge—not just the wealthy. Perfect for teachers looking to connect students with the real-world perspective of someone who's lived through market history and believes everyone deserves to understand how money works.

Fabian Alefeld interviews certified prosthetist/orthotist and EastPoint Prosthetics VP Brent Wright about his career path into O&P, his shift from being anti-digital to adopting scanning and additive manufacturing, and the impact on patient care and global access. Wright describes traditional fabrication workflows (casting, plaster positives, vacuum forming thermoplastics for orthoses, and carbon fiber/resin layups for prostheses) as artistic but time-consuming, hazardous, and lacking records. His digital journey accelerated after a Guatemala trip with Life Enabled highlighted the need to scale care; he focused on scanning, digital modification, and later powder-bed fusion, moving toward SLS with materials like PK5000 and TPU. He emphasizes pressure casting for prosthetic sockets, the value of digital records for insurance, and how AM can change socket “dynamics” to improve comfort and heal wounds. The discussion also covers RADii's data-driven fitting approach, Life Enabled's mix of traditional and 3D-printed solutions (including pediatric feet), modular “kit” concepts for developing regions, and barriers to sensors/actuators in the US due to reimbursement.02:33 Brent Origin Story09:30 Why Go Digital11:17 Scaling Global Access17:32 Traditional O&P Workflow20:02 Casting And Fabrication Steps24:07 Digital Workflow And Scanning33:22 Benefits Of Digital Records36:36 Flexible Liner Heals Wound40:47 RADii Data Meets Craft46:06 Life Enabled Model01:01:50 Democratizing via Manufacturing01:08:01 Sensors vs Simplicity

A tech entrepreneur turned regenerative farmer is rewriting the future of agriculture. Chris Baggott, a serial entrepreneur behind Salesforce's pioneering marketing platform and innovative food ventures, shares how his journey from Silicon Valley to the farm is helping producers thrive beyond commodity markets. **Watch the full episode:** https://youtu.be/wxffwwsEsOg Chris explains how his technology background taught him the power of democratized marketing and why farmers should embrace digital tools to build direct relationships with consumers. Learn how technology, AI, and transparency help decommodify food, optimize operations, and allow small farms to compete with larger companies through authentic storytelling and local connections. Monte and Chris discuss the growing demand for local, nutrient-dense food, the challenges of regenerative agriculture, and practical ways to improve profitability through branding, consumer education, and direct-to-consumer sales. They also explore soil health, managed grazing, supply chains, and the future of community-based food systems. Whether you're a farmer, entrepreneur, or food advocate, this episode offers practical insights into building resilient, profitable businesses rooted in healthy soil and trusted relationships. **Main Topics Covered:** * Chris Baggott's transition from Silicon Valley entrepreneur to regenerative farmer * Technology, AI, and digital marketing for agriculture * Direct-to-consumer food systems and local markets * Soil health, managed grazing, and regenerative farming * Scaling profitable, transparent food businesses **About Our Guest** Chris Baggott is the founder of Tyner Pond Farm in central Indiana, a regenerative farm dedicated to restoring healthy soil and producing better food through pasture-based livestock management. Prior to farming, Chris built successful software companies, including ExactTarget, which was acquired by Salesforce. Today he combines that entrepreneurial experience with regenerative agriculture, raising 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, pasture-raised chicken, and eggs using managed grazing and rotational systems. Chris is also developing FarmersMarket.com, a national marketplace connecting consumers directly with identifiable farmers instead of anonymous commodity products. His mission is to strengthen local food systems by improving transparency, trust, and direct relationships between producers and consumers. **Timestamps:** 00:00 - Introduction & episode overview 01:11 - Chris Baggott's tech background and ExactTarget 04:13 - Transition to regenerative farming 05:29 - Democratizing marketing through technology 09:06 - Salesforce acquisition and small business marketing 10:53 - Direct-to-consumer food systems 17:26 - Why regenerative agriculture matters 20:12 - Food marketing and digital platforms 25:02 - Grazing management and soil health 30:41 - Partnerships and scaling farm operations 45:50 - Marketing challenges and opportunities 55:58 - Storytelling and consumer trust 66:05 - FarmersMarket.com and connecting with Chris

CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 30 – Mobile Health Clinics and Democratizing Healthcare: Live from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting 2026 Show Notes by Alec J. Calac and Ashley Cooper July 13, 2026 Summary: In this episode, Dr. Shahid Jaffer and Dr. Priya Sarin Gupta join CPSolvers host Ashley Cooper for… Read More »Episode 466: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 30 – Mobile Medical Clinics and Democratizing Health Care: Live from the Society of General Internal Medicine's 2026 Annual Meeting

Today, I'm joined by Stephen Ellsworth, founder of poppi.   Originally launched at farmers markets as "Mother Beverage," poppi rebranded in 2020 and scaled rapidly before being acquired by PepsiCo for nearly $2B.   In this episode, we discuss cultivating consumer obsession.   We also cover:   How 2.5 years at farmers markets became the ultimate R&D Why the $50M revenue milestone matters Landing a deal on Shark Tank Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Website: www.drinkpoppi.com/  Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenellsworth_/    -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com  to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:49) Background and poppi origin story (02:40) Mother Beverage to poppi journey (04:50) Two-year R&D at farmers market (06:20) Shark Tank and capital inflection (08:12) Rebranding decision and strategy (11:00) 2020 timing and category alignment (12:40) Intuition-driven product development (13:40) COVID acceleration (14:45) $50M inflection point (16:20) Founder preferences: zero to one vs. scaling (17:50) Product obsession and team building (18:40) 15–20% better formula (20:00) poppi playbook and thinking differently (21:50) Democratizing better-for-you foods (25:30) PepsiCo acquisition concerns (28:45) Large incumbents vs. innovation (31:00) Post-acquisition emotions (35:15) Preferment vs. retirement (37:30) What's next (39:15) Conclusion

Who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028? What will the price of gold be at the end of the week? Who will win the World Cup? All of these are relatively benign bets you can make today. But there are other bets that maybe aren't so benign, like will Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro be removed from office by the end of January? That well-timed bet, made in the hours before the U.S. captured and extracted Maduro, netted the anonymous investor who made it $400,000. Are prediction markets democratizing information as some argue or are we monetizing reality in a way that incentivizes perverse motives? Alex Goldenberg, Fellow at Rutgers University, joins The Excerpt to explain how these markets work and the risks they pose financially and politically. (This episode originally aired on February 11, 2026.)Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Itay Golan is the CEO of Deals Agent and a former bank executive with 15 years of experience across the deal lifecycle at firms such as DealLogic, S&P Capital IQ, and Bloomberg. In his second appearance on Test. Optimize. Scale: Itay breaks down how agentic AI is leveling the playing field in capital markets, allowing small banks and funds to compete with the bulge bracket for deal origination. This is a deep look at how AI is moving from a novelty layer atop financial data to a mission-critical, revenue-generating tool that tells bankers where their next deal will come from. What We Cover: - Why most deal origination today runs on Rolodexes and league tables instead of strategy - How Deals Agent uses a proprietary model, not a wrapper on Claude or ChatGPT - 15 years of banker interviews and workflows trained into a vertical AI model - Why data privacy matters: no data leakage, no training your competitors - A live demo: comparing your deals against peers and finding origination targets - How AI surfaces the hot sectors, geographies, and deal types worth your resources - Guardrails against hallucination and why every insight comes with sources and confidence levels - Why the ECM and IPO space was untapped white space for agentic AI - What this means for advisory fees, access, and who wins mandates in five years - Lessons on pivoting: from productivity tool to revenue-generating platform - Why every "no" from a customer is a signal to iterate, not quit - How to identify your ICP and scale strategically Connect with Itay: Email: info@dealsagent.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itaygolan/ Subscribe to Test. Optimize. Scale. for weekly conversations on growth marketing, business strategy, and what is actually working right now. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Itay's second appearance and the through line from crowdfunding to AI 2:30 - Democratizing deal access for small banks and funds 4:00 - Why Deals Agent is a proprietary model, not a ChatGPT wrapper 6:00 - 15 years of banker workflows trained into the model 7:30 - The data privacy advantage: no leakage, no training competitors 10:00 - Turning behavioral data into origination insights 11:30 - Human vs. AI: productivity gains and a whole new capability 13:00 - Guardrails against hallucination, sources, and confidence levels 15:00 - Live demo: comparing your deals against peers 17:00 - Finding and qualifying origination targets in real time 18:00 - The competitive landscape and where Deals Agent fits 20:00 - Why M&A and ECM are ready for AI now 22:00 - What this means for funds, fees, and access in five years 25:00 - How long Deals Agent has been in development 26:00 - Advice for founders and banks: go for it and act now 28:00 - First mover advantage and the cost of waiting 29:00 - Pivots: from analyst tool to revenue-critical platform 31:00 - Why listening to the market beats being married to your idea 33:00 - Scaling strategically and identifying your ICP 36:00 - Where to find Deals Agent and final thoughts

What does it look like when 40 years of faithfulness meets a brand-new playbook? Rob Hoskins, president of OneHope, joins host Justin Forman for a wide-ranging conversation about the moment we're living in—and why the pioneer era of missions must give way to a new collaborative missiology. From a father's prophetic vision of children having access to evil things on handheld devices (before mobile phones existed) to building one of the world's most far-reaching children's Scripture engagement ministries, Rob's story is a masterclass in generational faithfulness, innovative disruption, and Kingdom-minded collaboration. OneHope has delivered God's Word to children in every country of the world, in hundreds of languages, through print, film, and digital platforms—including the Bible App for Kids in partnership with YouVersion. Now, as the pace of change accelerates and the global church diversifies, Rob makes the case that collaboration isn't just smart strategy. It's biblical obedience. Key Topics •       The prophetic vision that launched OneHope: decades before the smartphone, Rob's father saw how the enemy would target children through devices in their hands. He heard God say, "The only thing that will overcome these lies is truth. My word is truth. Take my word, give it to every child in the world." •       From pioneer to collaborative missiology: Why the tactics that grew Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa from 4% to 65% in a century won't be enough for the challenges ahead. •       Innovation requires failure: How two failed mobile scripture experiments cost millions—and made the Bible App for Kids possible. •       The intergenerational handoff: Rob's father stepped down at the top of his game, saying 'It's when you're at the top of your game that the game's about to change.' •       Close the Bible Gap collaborative: Six agencies pooling resources for Bible access in the world's least-reached places—creating shared measuring systems, logistics, and one-stop resourcing for frontline church planters. •       Why 1.6–1.8 million nonprofits signals a problem: Comparing the fragmented ministry landscape to the market's consolidating instinct—and why 'God told me' can become a sacred cow that blocks accountability. •       Democratizing missions: The global church is 75% non-Western—and collaborative missiology finally gives the majority world church not just a seat at the table, but a hand in building it. Notable Quotes "The only thing that will overcome these lies is truth. My word is truth—take my word, give it to every child in the world." — Rob Hoskins (quoting his father's vision), Page 2, 00:02:19   "What got us here isn't gonna get us to where we need to go." — Rob Hoskins, Page 5, 00:14:57   "I would be very unfaithful if I wasn't collaborating." — Rob Hoskins, Page 7, 00:23:02

Imperialism was a masterclass in maintaining the fiction of autonomy while quietly acquiring the assets of an empire. Professor James Onley, chair of Gulf and Arab Studies at the American University of Sharjah, dissects the sophisticated loopholes used by colonial powers to exert influence without the liabilities of formal control. This conversation highlights the deep-seated socioeconomic connections between India and the Gulf, a relationship far older than the modern state system. Dr. Onley provides a nuanced look at the collaborative nature of empire on the cheap, where local elites often navigated British protection to secure their own regional interests. From the arrival of Arab nationalism to the digital preservation of over two million archival pages in the Qatar Digital Library, this dialogue reveals the shifting layers of identity and power that have shaped the Arabian Peninsula.   0:00 Introduction 5:11 Distinctive Traits of British Presence in the Gulf 9:05 Millennia of Deep-seated Indo-Gulf Ties 13:17 Divergent Theories on Imperial Motivations 15:40 Indigenous Collaboration and the Native Agent Network 18:49 Transitioning from Formal Control to Security Guarantees 19:57 The Enduring Economic Gravity of India 23:01 Navigating the Administrative Hierarchies of Empire 24:45 Legal Fictions and the Optics ofinfluence 28:04 Shared sovereignty and empire on the Cheap 32:55 Friction and Resistance Across the Regional Map 36:40 Shifting Layers of Identity Before Nationalism 41:40 Reorienting from the Indian Ocean to the Arab World 54:36 Digital Preservation and the Democratizing of Archives   James Onley is the Ahmed Seddiqi Chair in Gulf & Arab Studies and Professor of History. He specializes in the history and heritage of the Gulf region, the Gulf's historical connections with South Asia, archives and archival digitization, and digital humanities. He is Founding Editor of the Journal of Arabian Studies (est. 2011). Before joining AUS, he was Director of Historical Research at Qatar National Library, responsible for digitizing historical records for the Qatar Digital Library (www.QDL.qa), and Director of the Centre for Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter.   Connect with James Onley

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In this episode, Mindbreeze CEO Daniel Fallmann explores the evolution of AI from automation to the augmentation of human expertise, focusing on how organizations can leverage agentic workflows, context-aware decision support, and collective intelligence. Listeners will learn strategies for balancing human judgment and AI in complex decisions, how connecting distributed knowledge across organizational silos empowers better outcomes, and the importance of explainability and traceable audit trails. Gain insights into judgment amplification, enterprise simulations, and the future of end-to-end agentic AI for informed, transparent decision making.

Send us Fan MailDr. Muthu Alagappan is the Founder and CEO of Counsel Health, the company automating access to high-quality, personalized medical advice from doctors. Counsel recently closed a $25M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, following an $11M seed round that included A16Z, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Floodgate Fund, and Pear VC.He holds an MD from Stanford Medicine and a B.S. in Biomechanical Engineering from Stanford, and was among the earliest AI researchers to publish on clinical applications of machine intelligence.In this episode, Muthu draws on 15 years at the intersection of AI research and frontline clinical medicine to explore the shift toward semi-autonomous care.In this conversation, we discuss:How AI addresses the limitations of traditional primary care by offering a highly personalized, knowledgeable, and always available medical experience.Why patients might leapfrog clinicians in their willingness to adopt AI for medical advice, and how this shift challenges the traditional identity of physicians.What semi-autonomous care actually looks like in practice, and how Counsel Health uses a clinician cockpit to augment human compassion with real-time machine intelligence.How to leverage population-level patterns without compromising patient privacy.Why the double standard applied to AI is misplaced, and why Muthu argues we should hold AI to a much higher benchmark than human doctors simply.What the future of global healthcare could look like when cognitive medical expertise is fully democratized, ensuring that a patient's zip code no longer dictates the quality of care they receive.Explore the Conversation00:00 Intro & AI Fun Fact: Big Data Limitations and Bias in Clinical AI03:52 Meet Dr. Muthu Alagappan: From Stanford AI Researcher to Counsel Health CEO06:51 Why Primary Care Falls Short: The Case for AI-Augmented Medicine09:05 Human Doctors Are Human: How Patients Are Adopting AI Medical Advice12:20 Patient Privacy and Population Health: Learning Without Training on Data14:17 Inside the Clinician Cockpit: Real-Time AI Support for Doctors16:17 Why Counsel Health Employs Its Own Physicians: Messaging-Based Care19:00 From Semi-Autonomous to Fully Autonomous Care: Healthcare's Next Era24:19 AI Ethics in Medicine: Safety Standards, Model Values, and Data Ownership27:22 The AI Double Standard: Why Machines Deserve a Higher Benchmark Than Doctors31:07 Founder Lessons: Building a Category-Defining Healthcare AI Company33:53 Rewriting the Commencement Address: Medicine as Lifelong Learning35:37 Where to Connect with Dr. Muthu Alagappan and Counsel HealthResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Muthu on LinkedInAI fun fact article: Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: The Ethical Frontier via ConexiantOn the future of AI, Silicon Valley and Venture Capital LIVE EVENT: See how leading enterprises are using agentic AI to give employees back 4–6 productive hours every week. Join PeopleReign CEO Dan Turchin for a live demo on June 25, 2026.Register here: https://go.peoplereign.io/live-demo-how-agentic-ai-is-being-used-by-global-enterprises

Join Todd Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of Moddy AI, for a paradigm-shifting exploration into the true nature of the artificial intelligence boom. For the past decade, building a production-ready predictive sports modeling business required millions of dollars in capital, an elite army of data scientists, and bespoke backend architectures—culminating in complex tools that only other data scientists could decipher. In this episode, Todd maps out how advanced LLMs and automated engineering workflows have completely rewritten this equation, moving past basic software optimization to open up entirely new categories of consumer and business software that were previously impossible to build.

Join Todd Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of Moddy AI, for a paradigm-shifting exploration into the true nature of the artificial intelligence boom. For the past decade, building a production-ready predictive sports modeling business required millions of dollars in capital, an elite army of data scientists, and bespoke backend architectures—culminating in complex tools that only other data scientists could decipher. In this episode, Todd maps out how advanced LLMs and automated engineering workflows have completely rewritten this equation, moving past basic software optimization to open up entirely new categories of consumer and business software that were previously impossible to build.

Dr. Pramod Varma, chief architect of Aadhaar, UPI, and the India Stack, and co-founder of Networks for Humanity, joins host Tushar Shetty to discuss the design philosophy and the next stages of India's Digital Public Infrastructure.We discuss the core principles that distinguish the India Stack from platform models like Alipay and PayPal, the Account Aggregator framework's consent architecture and its relationship to data protection regimes like the GDPR, the extension of DPI logic to business identity and flow-based lending through the Unified Lending Interface, the role of AI as both a driver of demand for DPI foundations and an opportunity for, the case for DPI as a replicable global model for the democratization of technology.For more in-depth analysis on South Asia, subscribe to the Beyond the Indus podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or follow us on YouTube for video episodes.

Fundrise CEO Ben Miller goes Inside the ICE House to discuss democratizing access to private markets and venture capital. He explains how staying private longer has concentrated wealth and why opening these markets to everyday investors is critical. Miller outlines Fundrise's push into venture through its Innovation Fund and its index-like approach to VC investing. He also explores how AI is reshaping investor education, decision-making, and the broader financial system.

Send Kevin a Text MessageJeff Annison and Paul Scanlan, Emmy-winning co-founders of the world's first fan-owned entertainment company, Legion M, join host Kevin Goetz for a conversation about disrupting industries, building communities, and betting on the audience. Annison and Scanlan pioneered mobile television at MobiTV and launched the very first equity crowdfunding campaign in U.S. history. The duo have spent two decades proving that the audience is the most powerful force in entertainment.Chicago, Boston, and a Love of Film (01:48): Paul Scanlan traces his passion for filmmaking to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and to a family trip to Cape Cod where seeing Jaws at age five both terrified and captivated him. Jeff Annison arrived at storytelling through an unlikely path: a mechanical engineering degree at UCLA and a series of screenwriting classes taken on a lark.MobiTV: Putting Television on a Flip Phone (07:18): The two founders recount how a mutual friend with a micro-display technology brought them together in 1999 to build what would become MobiTV, the first company to stream live television to mobile phones.Colossal (25:49): Legion M's first major move was a small P&A investment alongside the distributor Neon on the Anne Hathaway film Colossal. With just 3,500 investors and a million dollars, they organized screenings and community meetups.Community as Marketing Engine (29:54): Annison and Scanlan explain how Legion M's 60,000-plus investors are an organic grassroots marketing force. As Scanlan puts it, communicating with their community costs nothing but can drive millions in box office.Saving Coyote vs. Acme (35:25): One of the most discussed projects in recent Hollywood history found new life through Catchup Entertainment. Legion M is partnering on its release, and the trailer has already surpassed 50 million views.Advice for the New Filmmaker (43:22): Annison urges emerging creators to start with the end in mind, thinking not just about the key scene but about how to communicate a story in a brief window of attention. Scanlan adds a hard truth: the industry is more entrepreneurial than most people expect, and selling to a major studio is rarely the path.On Being on the Side of the Audience (56:44): Annison reflects on what keeps him grounded amid industry uncertainty and the rise of AI: the belief that no matter what technology produces, only human beings pay to watch movies. Building a company on the side of the audience, he argues, is the most defensible position in entertainment.Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Jeff Annison and Paul ScanlanProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Legion M:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_MWebsite: https://legionm.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legionmofficial/For more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

What do you risk when you run a mission-driven campaign that breaks every rule in politics? Amaryllis Kennedy isn't just directing the KENNEDY24 presidential campaign. She's rewriting the playbook on grassroots leadership, digital disruption, and brutal operational honesty.In this Fan Favorite unfiltered episode, Cameron Herold dives deep with Amaryllis on the real strategies behind building a nimble, values-first organization in the most polarized landscape imaginable. She reveals the raw tension of building trust, keeping chaos at bay, and rescuing authenticity from a world addicted to power and performance. Hard-won lessons from Silicon Valley and the CIA collide with everyday realities of parenting, digital activism, and fighting the system from the inside.If you miss this conversation, you miss the forbidden playbook on what leadership really looks like when the stakes are generational. Listen now for a front-row seat on strategy you won't get anywhere else and discover why the real power lies in what you're willing to disrupt.Timestamped Highlights00:44 – The counterintuitive campaign strategy that energizes a disillusioned public05:17 – Why young people are secretly shaping America's future08:05 – How breaking political storytelling rules actually breaks through13:04 – The brutal inside story behind government overreach19:47 – A behind-the-scenes look into a campaign where careers are truly on the line24:00 – The ballot access chaos that forces real innovation30:31 – Why authenticity beats perfection in a runaway grassroots movement35:32 – Democratizing campaign fundraising with bold gamified tactics47:44 – The sacred job of protecting your leader so they can really listen59:35 – The surprising benefit of Sabbath-style strategy in hypergrowthAbout the GuestAmaryllis Fox Kennedy is a former CIA intelligence officer, author, and advocate focused on diplomacy, conflict resolution, and public policy. She is the bestselling author of Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA and host of Netflix's The Business of Drugs. She also served as a senior advisor and campaign surrogate during Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign. She currently serves as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Policy and Capabilities.

"Insurance is there for when you're sick or when something goes incredibly wrong. It's not there for prevention."The traditional healthcare system is designed to treat you when you are sick. You go to a doctor for 15 minutes, get a basic blood panel, and if you are within the "reference range," you are told you are fine. The goal of this system is to get you from -1 back to 0.My guest this week is Prabhat Dhar, the Head of Growth for Superpower, a new platform that wants to take you from 0 to 100. Rather than treating late-stage diagnoses, Superpower provides comprehensive biomarker testing, looking at advanced metrics like ApoB, Fasting Insulin, and HSCRP, to detect diseases like cardiovascular risk or metabolic dysfunction up to a decade before they materialize as claims.In this episode, we discuss how Superpower translates complex biological data into a highly personalized, AI-driven action plan for your health (and your lifestyle). We also dive into why employers must stop relying on health insurance carriers to manage wellness, the power of decoupling proactive screening from the traditional system, and how to start bending the cost curve by focusing on root-cause analysis instead of late-stage symptom management.If you want to know what the future of employee health benefits looks like when it's built on individual biology instead of group claims data, this episode is for you.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Episode Chapters(00:00:00) Intro: Getting from 0 to 100 (Not Just -1 to 0) (00:01:21) Why the Primary Care "Quarterback" System is Broken (00:04:47) Decoupling Proactive Health from Health Insurance(00:07:42) The Origin Story of Superpower & Treating Crohn's Disease (00:12:06) Democratizing "Concierge" Functional Medicine (00:15:22) Why Traditional Blood Tests Miss the Real Signals (00:19:06) Translating Biomarkers into Personalized Action Plans (00:23:44) Overcoming "Point Solution Fatigue" with Biological Data (00:27:55) The Superpower Member Experience: How It Works (00:31:41) Integrating an AI Doctor Chat and Clinical Teams (00:33:42) How Superpower Augments Direct Primary Care (DPC) (00:41:22) The 5 Biomarkers You Need to Be Testing For (00:49:36) Moonshot: The Future of the "Health Super App" (00:54:51) Closing Thoughts: Moving from Success to SignificanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

"Insurance is there for when you're sick or when something goes incredibly wrong. It's not there for prevention."The traditional healthcare system is designed to treat you when you are sick. You go to a doctor for 15 minutes, get a basic blood panel, and if you are within the "reference range," you are told you are fine. The goal of this system is to get you from -1 back to 0.My guest this week is Prabhat Dhar, the Head of Growth for Superpower, a new platform that wants to take you from 0 to 100. Rather than treating late-stage diagnoses, Superpower provides comprehensive biomarker testing, looking at advanced metrics like ApoB, Fasting Insulin, and HSCRP, to detect diseases like cardiovascular risk or metabolic dysfunction up to a decade before they materialize as claims.In this episode, we discuss how Superpower translates complex biological data into a highly personalized, AI-driven action plan for your health (and your lifestyle). We also dive into why employers must stop relying on health insurance carriers to manage wellness, the power of decoupling proactive screening from the traditional system, and how to start bending the cost curve by focusing on root-cause analysis instead of late-stage symptom management.If you want to know what the future of employee health benefits looks like when it's built on individual biology instead of group claims data, this episode is for you.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Episode Chapters(00:00:00) Intro: Getting from 0 to 100 (Not Just -1 to 0) (00:01:21) Why the Primary Care "Quarterback" System is Broken (00:04:47) Decoupling Proactive Health from Health Insurance(00:07:42) The Origin Story of Superpower & Treating Crohn's Disease (00:12:06) Democratizing "Concierge" Functional Medicine (00:15:22) Why Traditional Blood Tests Miss the Real Signals (00:19:06) Translating Biomarkers into Personalized Action Plans (00:23:44) Overcoming "Point Solution Fatigue" with Biological Data (00:27:55) The Superpower Member Experience: How It Works (00:31:41) Integrating an AI Doctor Chat and Clinical Teams (00:33:42) How Superpower Augments Direct Primary Care (DPC) (00:41:22) The 5 Biomarkers You Need to Be Testing For (00:49:36) Moonshot: The Future of the "Health Super App" (00:54:51) Closing Thoughts: Moving from Success to SignificanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

My podcast guest this week is Andy Hock, Chief Strategy Officer at Cerebras.  Andy and I are discuss the the revolutionary details of the Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engine (WSE). We also explore where the next major competitive frontier lies for AI hardware, how the latest WSE addresses the critical latency and energy efficiency challenges of deploying massive AI models for inference and Cerebras' role in democratizing access to large-scale AI research and deployment.

What does it actually mean to fund community power? Not a one-time grant, not a single big donor relationship, but real, sustained infrastructure for the leaders closest to the problems. Vincent Jones has spent three decades figuring that out.Meet Vincent Jones

Get ready to have your perspectives shattered. Peter Laughter, a visionary in leadership and organizational strategy, dives deep into why traditional command-and-control models are crumbling and what leaders, especially in HR must do to adapt. This isn't just theory, it's a call to action, a blueprint for survival in the chaos of modern business.   In this episode:  The fundamental flaws of command and control leadership in today's complexity  How HR can measure and diagnose organizational failures before they explode  The transformative power of distributed leadership and democratized decision-making  Why modern technology can be the key to faster, smarter, more human organizations  The importance of listening to frontline voices and creating a culture of challenge    Timestamps:. 00:33 - Introduction to Peter Laughter's perspective on leadership 01:18 - Peter's background in entrepreneurship and social impact focus 02:03 - The failure of command and control in complex environments 02:46 - HR's role in creating new leadership pathways 03:18 - Fun facts: Peter's brief career as an anthropologist 04:06 - Organizations hiring anthropologists to make tech more human 06:34 - Why current HR data metrics might be missing the mark 07:13 - Redesigning data measurement for complex systems 09:24 - The importance of tracking decision-making and response times 10:36 - The concept of Hubers Syndrome and organizational blindness 11:00 - Fail-safes and organizational feedback loops 12:14 - The impact of hierarchy on information flow and decision quality 13:17 - The challenges of speaking truth to power in leadership 14:36 - Military's command flexibility vs corporate rigidity 15:04 - How frameworks and decentralization empower in decision-making 16:12 - Democratizing data and challenging old hierarchies 17:11 - The power of honesty and courage in leadership meetings 19:45 - The rise of entrepreneurial spirit sparked by workplace constraints 20:47 - When command and control fails in top organizations and why leaders are slow to react 24:10 - The changing cultural landscape and the craving for authentic leadership 27:22 - How distributed leadership models accelerate change 29:02 - Success stories of flat, autonomous organizations like Valve 33:00 - Measuring cultural shift and ethos through data 34:38 - Frontline engagement as a predictive metric for organizational health 36:25 - The critical role HR plays in shaping adaptive, resilient organizations 36:40 - Final thoughts: The urgency for HR to lead disruption and innovation  Resources & Links:  Valve's Handbook – Flat organization & manager-free culture  Greg Sattel - Cascades – Principles of distributed leadership  Turn the Ship Around by David Marquette – Leading from the point of decision  Total Quality Management & Deming – Foundations for organizational excellence  Jenny's Ice Cream & Zoe Schweitzer – Frontline leadership in HR  Connect with Peter Laughter:  LinkedIn  Twitter  Ready to shake up your leadership and HR strategy? It's time we move from fear-based hierarchies to trust-based, innovative organizations. The future is calling, will you answer?

The latest episode of the Business Brief podcast examines how small businesses are reacting to a plan to eliminate the state income tax — and raise sales taxes. Then, it features a conversation with a financial planner about the risks associated with alternative 401(k) investments.

SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR GIVEAWAY: https://bookfairepod.riverside.com/The conversation covers the inspiration behind 'We Need to Talk About Cancer' and the approach to communicating complex medical concepts to young readers. Dr. Sanjay Juneja shares insights on cancer misconceptions, advancements in research, and the decision to make the book accessible. The discussion also delves into the author's future writing plans and his perspective on work and obligation.TakeawaysCancer education for young readersDemocratizing access to medical informationChapters00:00 Introduction and Book Giveaway05:34 Communicating Cancer Concepts to Young Readers11:50 Misconceptions and Demystifying Cancer17:07 Transition to Writing and Book Publication23:54 Dr. Sanjay Junaidya's Perspective on Work and Obligation

In this episode of Working Forward, Jason Cochran sits down with Rob Eyler, CEO and co-founder of Capturely, a photography platform that deploys vetted photographers for professional headshots at scale. Rob shares how he co-founded Capturely in 2019, landed LinkedIn and Facebook as early clients, then watched revenue drop to zero when COVID hit. After two difficult years of pivoting into product photography and video, the team finally launched virtual headshots in 2024, allowing anyone with a phone and a window to get studio-quality headshots in minutes with a real photographer controlling their camera remotely. Rob discusses Capturely's vision to democratize photography by building the world's first agentic AI photographer, where human creatives move up the complexity chain rather than getting replaced. He also shares why vision and communication are the two most important tools for leading through change, how routine check-ins at every level prevent teams from filling silence with fear, and why genuine human connection remains the connective tissue of effective teams, even in fully remote environments. Additional Resources: Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-eyler/ Learn more about Capturely: https://www.capturely.com Watch the Working Forward Podcast on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@Jason.Cochran Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-d-cochran/ Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/ Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/ Key Takeaways: Staying obsessed with your customer can reveal pivots hiding in plain sight, even when survival mode makes them easy to miss. AI will elevate creatives rather than replace them by automating routine tasks and moving human talent up the complexity chain. Vision and communication are the two most critical tools for leading teams through uncertainty and change. Consistency in habits, communication, and personal development will always outperform occasional great moments. Genuine human connection is the connective tissue that holds remote and distributed teams together.  

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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have attracted controversy, as some interests view them as a form of legalized gambling that ought to be outlawed. A better way of looking at them, however, is as a means to harness the wisdom of crowds to improve our understanding of the world around us. Matt Kibbe sits down with BlazeTV host Stu Burguiere, host of the new show “Predictable,” to talk about how prediction markets not only offer a way for knowledgeable people to make money off their insight, but also are replacing traditional opinion polling, which has been notoriously inaccurate at making predictions, with information that is more specific and granular. It turns out that people tend to be more careful in their analyses of current events when there is actual money on the line.

Today, I'm joined by Anthony Geisler, founder & CEO of Sequel Brands.   A multi-brand fitness and wellness platform, Sequel Brands' portfolio of concepts span Pilates, stretching, EMS, and longevity.    In this episode, we discuss building futureproof franchises.   We also cover:   Sequel's five-brand platform  Scaling longevity-focused experiences Consumer behavior shifts across modalities  Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast  Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe  Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider    Website: www.sequelbrands.com Explore all five brand concepts on the site.   -   The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart fitness ecosystem for fitness and health facilities.   Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/  Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/  Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/    Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Five-brand platform overview (02:25) Pilates Addiction (02:55) iFlex stretching and recovery (03:13) beem infrared sauna (03:20) BODY20 EMS technology (04:23) Ultimate Longevity Center launch (05:47) 100% ownership structure (07:15) Portfolio selection strategy (08:30) Sauna research (09:05) Democratizing longevity access (10:25) Gary Brecka partnership (11:35) Modality evolution over time (12:20) Post-COVID consumer shifts (13:15) Cycling's global decline (14:15) Equipment and offering evolution (15:23) Franchise playbook constants (16:19) ChatGPT and AI impacts (17:38) Value equation fundamentals (19:15) Cross-portfolio membership challenges (21:27) Finite inventory dynamics (22:34) Growth without pressure (24:40) Royalty business mindset (25:25) Discovery Day process (27:20) Franchisee selection rigor (27:45) Xponential story context (29:45) Public market challenges (31:10) COVID and Delta variant timing (32:07) Why keep building (33:28) Franchise life realities (35:14) Future acquisition appetite (36:11) Where to learn more (36:29) Conclusion

In this comprehensive interview, Nick Bushell, Executive Director of the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), breaks down the strategic launch and operational mechanics of the National One League.The discussion moves beyond surface-level logistics to explore how this new structure aims to recalibrate the competitive landscape for youth players in the Midwest and beyond.1. The National One League ArchitectureBushell provides a technical deep dive into the league's tiered system, designed to eliminate "competitive stagnation."Tiered Hierarchy: An explanation of the promotion and relegation mechanics between the Premier, Elite, and Regional divisions.Organizational Standards: The rigorous criteria clubs must meet to participate, focusing on coaching licensure and facility quality.The "Gap" Solution: How the league addresses the historical void between local recreational play and high-cost national academies.2. Democratizing the PathwayA significant portion of the conversation focuses on inclusivity and socio-economic barriers. Bushell candidly addresses the "pay-to-play" model and the National One League's approach to mitigating costs:Geographic Localization: Strategies to reduce travel expenses for families by clustering competition cycles.Financial Aid Integration: How the league structure facilitates better scholarship opportunities and transparent fee schedules.Talent Identification: Ensuring that players from smaller markets or lower-income backgrounds remain visible to collegiate and professional scouts.3. Player Development & Coaching PhilosophyBushell emphasizes that a league is only as good as its output. He outlines the Developmental Blueprint integrated into the league's DNA:Standardized Periodization: Aligning league schedules with the physiological needs of youth athletes to prevent burnout and injury.Technical Oversight: The role of MYSA in monitoring game environments to ensure "result-oriented" coaching doesn't overshadow individual player growth.4. The Future of the US Soccer EcosystemLooking toward the horizon, Bushell explores the broader implications for the American soccer pyramid."We aren't just building a league; we're building a sustainable culture. The National One League represents a shift toward a more unified, logical progression for every kid who picks up a ball in Missouri."The Collegiate Pipeline: Strengthening ties with NCAA and NAIA programs to streamline recruitment.Multi-State Expansion: Future plans for cross-border collaborations that maintain high standards without over-extending club resources.Infrastructure Investment: How league revenue and partnerships are being funneled back into community fields and coaching education.

What actually drives pitching performance, and why are so many players still getting it wrong? In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with legendary pitching coach and biomechanics pioneer Tom House to break down the future of pitching development. From his early work with elite athletes to today's cutting-edge tools like Mustard and ArmCare, Tom and Weston Lombard of Mustard share how the game is evolving beyond radar-gun readings—and what players, coaches, and parents need to understand to build durable, high-performing pitchers. We dive into: Why velocity alone is misleading The missing link between mechanics and strength How data is changing player development (and where it falls short) The concept of “windows of trainability” Why throwing strikes might be the most underrated skill in baseball This is all about performance, durability, and actually developing pitchers, not just velo. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro + Why this conversation matters 1:00 – Who is Tom House and his impact on pitching 2:00 – What Mustard is and how it's evolving 4:00 – The shift from collecting data → applying data 6:00 – “Democratizing elite information” for players and coaches 8:00 – Player-led development vs coach-led systems 10:00 – The 80% rule: why tools don't replace coaches 11:30 – What Mustard actually measures (and why it matters) 14:00 – Using tech in the backyard vs team setting 16:00 – The real value of sports (beyond performance) 20:00 – How ArmCare + Mustard work together 21:30 – What declining arm strength reveals in mechanics 24:00 – What this tech would've changed for past players 25:00 – Measuring workload, recovery, and true capacity 27:00 – Why younger athletes improve the fastest 29:00 – Windows of trainability (huge concept) 32:00 – The danger of building “big engines” without control 34:00 – Why pitching injuries are rising 36:00 – The velocity vs command problem 38:00 – Social media vs real development (hard truth) 40:00 – Why teams need more pitchers—not just harder throwers 42:00 – The value of throwing strikes (career longevity) 43:00 – Final advice: dream big, but build a process Learn more about the Mustard App at https://teammstrd.com/

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Seth Gunning, Founder of Sunpath Solar, Georgia’s only B Corp-certified solar installation company. Seth shares his 20-year journey from community organizing and fighting coal initiatives to leading a business that specializes in making clean energy accessible to low-to-moderate-income homeowners and nonprofits. They discuss the "solar coaster" of shifting tax credits, the importance of "encoding values" into operations, and how Sunpath is using innovative financing models like "Solar Energy Procurement Agreements" to bypass the high upfront costs that often keep clean energy out of reach for those who need it most. Listen in to discover how Seth is proving that business can be a powerful tool for environmental justice and learn why 'encoding' values into your standard operating procedures is the key to surviving any industry’s volatility. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit Sunpath Solar at https://sunpath.solar/ Follow Sunpath Solar on social media at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunpath-solar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551612671287 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunpath.solar And get in touch with Sunpath Solar at https://sunpath.solar/contact/ CREDITS Theme Music

Gm! In this episode, we're joined by Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero, to discuss the network's growth, its shift to Edge-based data monetization, and the role of high-speed data in trading. We also cover Solana's roadmap, validator dynamics, DeFi fairness, and evolving Foundation strategy amid shifting regulatory and institutional conditions. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow DoubleZero: https://x.com/doublezero Follow Austin Federa: https://x.com/Austin_Federa Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:39) DoubleZero Growth Update (3:41) Why Edge Changes Revenue (6:48) Why APIs Are Too Slow (9:22) How Shreds Create Alpha (16:13) Can DeFi Be Fair? (20:07) Alpenglow and Constellation (28:58) What Comes Next? (31:01) Solana Foundation's New Playbook (35:02) Where Foundations Should Compete (46:51) Edge Launch Timeline (47:46) Closing Comments -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! The Undiscovered Entrepreneur | Episode: Elie Zalo – Fish Tank VC From Cold Calls to Crowdfunding Revolution: A 19-Year-Old Entrepreneur's Story  Episode Summary 19-year-old serial entrepreneur Elie Zalo joins host Skooby to share his raw, unfiltered entrepreneurship journey — from building an AI-powered cold calling training tool to launching Fish Tank VC, a social crowdfunding platform designed to democratize startup funding for everyday entrepreneurs and Gen Z founders.  What You'll Learn Why crowdfunding platforms are broken and who actually benefits from themHow AI tools are transforming sales training and startup buildingWhy failing fast is the ultimate entrepreneurship strategyHow Fish Tank VC is making startup investing accessible to retail investorsThe truth about product market fit and validating your business idea Timestamps [00:01:00] — Elie's origin story and entrepreneurship awakening on TikTok [00:02:30] — Building an AI-powered web development and CRM agency [00:04:00] — Creating Prospector, an internal AI cold calling trainer [00:07:00] — Gen Z risk-taking, StockX, crypto and prediction markets [00:09:30] — Why traditional crowdfunding platforms are broken [00:13:00] — The Fish Tank VC concept: TikTok meets startup investing [00:15:30] — Raw persistence: the one trait every entrepreneur must have [00:19:30] — How to use criticism to grow faster as a founder [00:24:00] — Validating your product before spending a single dollar [00:33:00] — Why authentic content beats AI-generated everything [00:42:00] — Failing fast, iterating smarter, and the future of Fish Tank VC Keywords Gen Z entrepreneurship, startup crowdfunding platform, democratize investing, retail investor startup funding, AI sales training tool, cold calling AI, prodDo you want to know what is your worst Hurdle is so you know what you want to do first to get across the start line?? Go to tuepodcast.net/quiz to get your 3 minute assessment right now and find out what your most prevalent hurdle is and how to start to overcome it!tuepodcast.net/quiz For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comSkoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook CommunityFind out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Colleen Joyce took an unconventional path to becoming CEO of Lawyer.com, pivoting from interviewing A-list celebrities at Popstar.com to leading one of the largest legal marketplaces in the country. In this episode, Colleen shares how she built a company that connects 60,000 consumers monthly with local attorneys, why customer service remains her competitive edge, and how AI and private equity are reshaping the legal landscape.We explore what it means to democratize access to justice, why lawyers need to be listed everywhere, and how LawyerLine's AI-powered intake service is solving one of the biggest pain points for law firms. Colleen also opens up about leading as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the power of mentorship, and why she doesn't view what she does as "work."If you're feeling stuck or looking for ways to grow your practice with purpose, Colleen's advice is clear: get out there, join a community, and never lose sight of the human side of law.Key Takeaways:Follow the revenue: passion projects need sustainable business modelsCustomer service is still the ultimate differentiatorAI is a tool with guardrails, not a threat to your practiceCommunity and mentorship accelerate growthTreat every client call as if they're reaching out on their worst day02:09 – Colleen Joyce joins the show02:30 – The defining moment: pivoting from Popstar.com to Lawyer.com04:30 – Staying authentic in a traditional industry05:15 – How culture evolved at Lawyer.com06:46 – Leading as a woman in a male-dominated space07:51 – What makes Lawyer.com different from other directories09:18 – LawyerLine: AI-powered intake for 800+ law firms11:28 – The Lindsay Lohan strategy and creative risk-taking12:41 – Legal tech trends: private equity and AI consolidation14:00 – Democratizing access to justice15:40 – Is AI a threat or a tool for attorneys?16:32 – The Lawyer Growth Summit and thought leadership17:44 – Why community matters for isolated attorneys18:37 – The power of mentors, coaches, and masterminds19:32 – Maintaining the human connection in a tech-driven world20:35 – Work-life balance when you love what you do21:29 – Meeting clients where they are with empathy22:45 – Advice for attorneys feeling stuck23:29 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with ColleenColleen Joyce is the CEO of Lawyer.com, the leading online legal marketplace connecting consumers with trusted attorneys across every practice area and location. Under her leadership, Lawyer.com serves approximately 60,000 consumers monthly and supports a nationwide network of attorneys in private practice. The company's ecosystem includes LawyerLine, an AI-powered call answering and intake service for over 800 law firms, and the Lawyer Growth Summit, an annual conference bringing together legal tech innovators and forward-thinking attorneys. Before Lawyer.com, Colleen built Popstar.com into a recognized celebrity news platform, where she interviewed A-list talent and learned the power of authentic, engaging content. She brings that same energy, transparency, and growth-first mindset to everything she does in legal tech.Connect with Gary Miles:Website: garymiles.netEmail: ⁠gary@garymiles.netWould you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callYou can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessment

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Mark: Refusal to give up, no matter the obstacles.Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance, is transforming capital markets by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to raise capital and for everyday investors to participate in early-stage investments. Using regulatory innovations like the JOBS Act, Mark has developed strategies to make capital formation easier, faster, and more accessible. His work effectively democratizes Wall Street, opening doors for smaller businesses and leveling the playing field for individual investors.Mark explained how the traditional investment model excluded non-accredited investors from participating. “The rich were getting richer,” he said, “while everyday Americans who wanted to support businesses and be part of their growth were left out.” Regulations like Reg A+ under the JOBS Act have changed the game, allowing companies to crowdfund investments while offering liquidity through public markets. This enables “individual investors to get the same access the Wall Street elite always had.”Mark Elenowitz, CEO of Nant Global Finance, will be speaking at SuperCrowd26, featuring PurposeBuilt100™. His session, "What Actually Scales: What Survives and What Doesn't," will offer invaluable insights into building sustainable, scalable ventures. Don't miss this chance to learn from an industry innovator. Register now at https://supercrowd26.comNant Global Finance is leading the way by utilizing these updated frameworks to innovate the capital markets. In 2017, Mark spearheaded the first Reg A+ company to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Since then, similar groundbreaking successes have followed, including the public offering of Newsmax, which raised capital from over 30,000 investors. These milestones highlight a future in which smaller businesses can access public markets without the overwhelming costs associated with traditional IPOs.Part of Mark's mission is to support entrepreneurs who start their journeys with limited capital and resources. Through regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns, Nant Global Finance provides a way for smaller businesses to generate significant capital in ways that mirror traditional IPOs. As Mark noted, “Customers can become shareholders, and shareholders can become customers—it's self-fulfilling.”Mark's approach to capital markets is clear: combine technology and progressive regulations to create wealth-sharing opportunities on an unprecedented scale. Whether you're a business owner with a bold vision or an investor eager to support innovative ideas, this model offers a tangible path to meaningful impact.By creating these opportunities and reconnecting public markets with smaller enterprises, Mark is building a Wall Street that serves both investors and entrepreneurs alike.tl;dr:Mark Elenowitz shares how new laws under the JOBS Act are democratizing early-stage business investments.Nant Global Finance creates new opportunities for small entrepreneurs to raise capital through Reg A+ IPOs.Mark highlights his pioneering efforts, including the first Reg A+ listing on the New York Stock Exchange.Through resilience and creativity, he overcame obstacles to design innovative solutions for emerging markets.Mark's inspiring determination reminds entrepreneurs to embrace persistence as a key to long-term success.How to Develop Unyielding Determination As a SuperpowerMark's superpower is his refusal to give up, no matter the obstacles. He shared, “I've never been one to accept what everyone else is doing without trying to find an alternative path.” Mark explained how this perseverance has fueled his career, allowing him to see possibilities others overlooked. By tackling challenges like modernizing Wall Street and introducing blockchain-based securities, Mark leverages his unrelenting drive to empower others. “I've been an entrepreneur all my life…I earned everything I had,” he said, highlighting how resilience has shaped his approach to business and life.One of Mark's defining moments came during the 2010 collapse of the Chinese cross-border M&A market. Overnight, he faced the stark reality of managing a firm of over 70 employees with no revenue. Standing at a crossroads, Mark embraced the newly emerging JOBS Act as an opportunity to build something transformative. This pivotal decision not only saved his business but laid the foundation for his industry-changing work in crowdfunding and democratizing capital markets.Tips for Developing Determination:Learn from mistakes and consistently use them as stepping stones for growth.Identify risk as an opportunity—take calculated risks to achieve meaningful goals.Challenge conventional paths and always seek creative, alternative solutions.Embrace resilience by committing to your vision, even in the face of setbacks.Focus on persistence by breaking down overwhelming challenges into manageable tasks.By following Mark's example and advice, you can make unyielding determination a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMark Elenowitz (he/him):CEO, Nant Global FinanceAbout Nant Global Finance: Nant Global Finance, Inc. (“NANT”) is a next generation blockchain enabled financial services company that is creating a fully integrated capital markets platform combining U.S. broker capabilities, exchange operations, transfer agency services, and blockchain technology. NANT brings together three U.S. registered broker dealers, two U.S. transfer agents, a global exchange operator, proprietary software and blockchain infrastructure, a portfolio of blockchain patents and significant marketing support from the Los Angeles Times Media Group, including its partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) for floor-based broadcasting.Website: nantglobalfinance.comBiographical Information: Mark Elenowitz is a Wall Street veteran with over 35 years' experience. He co-founded a boutique investment bank that was based in Manhattan and its online capital formation platform BANQ® (www.banq.co) *, both which have been instrumental in laying down the framework for Regulation A+ crowdfunding offerings. The methodology Mark Elenowitz structured is what led the first successful Reg A+ IPO to list on a National Securities Exchange — the New York Stock Exchange — with other Reg A+ offerings following the blazing trail. He is a noted speaker at Small Cap and Reg A events, including the SEC Small Business Forum, and has been profiled in BusinessWeek, CNBC, and several other publications. Mr. Elenowitz also was a member of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Private Markets Executive Advisory Board tasked with developing DTCC's new Digital Securities Management (DSM) platform.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/mark-elenowitz-45a438Personal Instagram Handle: @mark.elenowitzSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, Frontier Bio, High Desert Gear, and Mission Booster Procurement. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Babbit | Coledger Solutions | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on April 14th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Compliance Made Easy: Navigating Form C.” Drawing on his extensive experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will simplify the complexities of Form C filing for regulated investment crowdfunding campaigns. In this session, he'll walk through the key components of Form C, highlight common compliance pitfalls, and share practical strategies to ensure your offering meets regulatory requirements with confidence. Whether you're launching your first campaign or refining your compliance process, this SuperCrowdHour will equip you with the knowledge to navigate Form C efficiently—so you can focus on building trust and raising capital successfully.SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. If you know a founder creating real impact and real growth, please share this opportunity. Applications are free and confidential. Explore the program and apply today: PurposeBuilt100.com.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Platform Leaders Workshops Program – 5th ICAFR (Málaga, April 8–10, 2026): Join GECA and EDFA for hands-on, interactive workshops for crowdfunding platforms and ecosystem builders—covering investor UX & engagement, secondary markets/technology/tokenization, and platform data & research—plus dedicated peer exchange with global platform leaders. Register: https://www.crowdfunding-research.org/pagoICW 2026 Keynote Kickoff - Apr 13 | 10:30–11:00 AM PT - Tim Draper kicks off ICW 2026 with insights on backing transformative startups. Set the stage for three days of pitches, panels, and competition.Creators as an Asset Class - Apr 13 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Brian Belley explore creator investing as a new asset class. Learn the opportunities, risks, and emerging playbook.Group A Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Devin Thorpe, Hugh McDermott, and Wendel Afonso present live pitches. Vote for the top startup advancing to the Championship.Group B Pitch Session - Apr 13 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Paul Lovejoy, Sona Shah, Joe Schaeppi, and Hiten Sonpal pitch live. Cast your vote and back the strongest founder.Capital Dept: Diversifying the Capital Stack - Apr 14 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Kelley Frank, Brian Belley, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, Yael Weiss, and Wendel Afonso share proven fundraising strategies. Learn how to plan, launch, and close a successful raise.Group C Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Justin Renfro, Franck Lahaye, and Trevor Legwinski feature in this live pitch round. Watch, evaluate, and vote for the standout startup.The Listing Playbook - Apr 14 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Ajay Tandon, Chris Lustrino, and Gregg Jaclin discuss post-raise pathways. Learn how startups prepare for listings and liquidity.Group D Pitch Session - Apr 14 | 2:00–2:55 PM PT - Chase Collins, Amanda Benaim, Arthur Erickson, Chad McClennan, and Cole Shepherd pitch live. Vote for who advances to the final round.Beyond Stocks: Alternative Investing - Apr 15 | 11:00–11:55 AM PT - Scott Kitun and Darren Rovell explore collectibles and alternative assets. Discover trends shaping modern portfolios.Group E Pitch Session - Apr 15 | 12:00–12:55 PM PT - Eitan Charnoff, Teddy Lyons, Annette Azan, Jaeson Bang, and Jeremy McCool present the final pitches. Last chance to vote before finalists are selected.Compliance & Regulatory Landscape - Apr 15 | 1:00–1:55 PM PT - Brian Belley, Andrew Stephenson, and Jason Fishman cover key regulations. Understand disclosures, protections, and what's changing.Championship Pitch & Closing - Apr 15 | 2:00–3:15 PM PT - Chris Lustrino, Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau, and Teddy Lyons host the final round. Watch the winner crowned and ICW 2026 conclude.Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM EDT): Join Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week for an interactive roundtable + networking on building a career in sustainable fashion—whether you're exploring a new path, considering a pivot, or looking to drive impact from within your current role. Hear practical insights from professionals across apparel/footwear, government, technology, and finance, and leave with clearer next steps (bring your lunch; refreshments served). Limited space—registration subject to approval (Chatham House Rules apply). Register: https://luma.com/yyz01e4iFashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry (Washington, DC | Tue, April 21, 2026 | 3:00–4:30 PM EDT): Join Loop Labs and Women for Women's Wear during DC Climate Week 2026 for a high-energy session on how policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship are reshaping fashion—featuring a policy panel on sustainability standards and supply-chain transparency, curated networking across government/industry/creatives, and a sustainable fashion showcase spotlighting circular designs from DC-area makers. Limited space—registration subject to approval. Register: https://luma.com/1ns7cqsjSave the Date! 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What kind of hope is worth holding onto? In this episode, Tristan and Rashid unpack the idea of critical hope, drawing on the work of Jeff Duncan-Andrade and a powerful quote from Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of Hope. They introduce us to Ashley and Helene Visagie, founders of Bottom Up, a Cape Town youth organisation that equips teenagers with tools of critical thought to question the systems around them rather than simply plugging gaps.In clips from the original Liminal Space episode, Ashley describes the shift from fixing broken toilets to asking why they're broken in the first place, and how capitalism alienates us from our work, each other, and the environment. Helene speaks about telling kids the truth without leaving them stranded in despair, and what it takes to move forward together. Tristan and Rashid reflect on when they first encountered critical thinking, and why imagining a new world requires us to question the imagination behind the current one. The episode closes with a guided imagination exercise inviting listeners to picture their neighbourhood 20 years from now.THEMESCritical hope. Democratizing critical thought. Stop plugging gaps. Alienation under capitalism. Education as liberation. Imagination as action. Youth as co-constructors of change.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODEThis episode features clips from The Liminal Space Season 1, Episode 3: Critical Hope and Being Human with Ashley Visagie. The full conversation is available on all podcast platforms.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeFEATURED VOICESAshley & Helene Visagie are the founders of Bottom Up, a Cape Town-based youth organisation that develops socially engaged leaders who can critically analyse how political, economic, and cultural systems produce inequality, and then organise to change them.Tristan Pringle is a life and executive coach, facilitator, and poet based in Cape Town.Rashid Adams is a musician, songwriter, music producer, and ethnomusicologist based in Cape Town.CREDITS | Produced by | Rashid Epstein Adams | Music by | Rashid Epstein Adams (AKA Arkenstone) and Pursuit | A collaboration between | The Common Good Podcast & The Liminal Space PodcastLINKS| Podcast | linktr.ee/theliminalspacepod | Substack | theliminalspacepodcast.substack.com | Instagram | @theliminalspacepod

Will Zell — Founder and Managing Partner of Vessel, founding CEO and now Executive Chair of AssetWatch, and a leading voice in rethinking how venture capital works across Ohio.Will's path into technology and venture isn't conventional. He grew up — and still lives — in Bellefontaine, Ohio. At 17, he ran for city council under the slogan “A Voice for the Future.” He spent time in ministry, built a real estate portfolio during the financial crisis, and ultimately found his way into technology startups — learning firsthand what it means to raise capital in a state that consistently punches below its weight in venture investment. After early startup failures, Will co-founded what became AssetWatch, a predictive maintenance platform serving global manufacturers. The company has since raised more than $100 million in venture capital and scaled into a high-growth industrial technology business employing hundreds.But perhaps more interesting than breaking through Ohio's capital gap is Will's effort to redesign it. In 2020, he founded Vessel — a diversified venture platform focused on investing in and building category-defining companies in Middle America. Through Vessel and the Ohio Angel Collective, Will is working to expand access to early-stage capital, grow the top of Ohio's innovation funnel, and shift the ecosystem from scarcity to abundance.In our conversation, we unpack:The structural capital gap facing Ohio foundersWhat it took to navigate AssetWatch through near-zero runway momentsWhy democratizing venture access mattersHow to build a multi-stage venture platform outside the coastsAnd what it would mean for Ohio to invest in innovation proportionally to the size of its economyThis is a conversation about capital formation, ecosystem design, and the long-term work required to build a venture-backed innovation economy in Ohio.00:00:00 Introduction & Show Disclaimer00:00:58 Will Zell's Background & Early Influences00:04:26 Path to Entrepreneurship & Community Impact00:11:11 Transition from Curiosity to Entrepreneurship00:13:03 Early Business Ventures & Real Estate00:20:01 Entry into Technology Startups00:22:01First Tech Swings & Lessons Learned00:25:58 The Ohio Capital Gap00:31:08 Breaking Through with AssetWatch00:36:59 AssetWatch Product & Impact00:40:22 Transition to Vessel & Venture Capital Access00:45:34 Vessel's Mission & Structure00:49:07 Goals for Success & Midwest Venture Landscape00:55:16 Power of Community & Culture Change01:00:25 What's Next: Curiosity and Culture Change01:04:35 Founders, Opportunity, and Encouragement01:06:08 Bellefontaine Highlights & Closing01:08:39 Farewell & Closing Credits-----LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/willzell/https://www.ohioangelcollective.com/https://buildvessel.com/https://spiltsocial.com/-----SPONSOR:Cerity PartnersCerity Partners, a full-service investment and wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners, is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. The firm has local roots in Cleveland and across Ohio, and like this podcast, Cerity Partners advisors specialize in serving the interests of local entrepreneurs and business leaders. They understand how to manage the total picture of wealth, both personal and professional. Cerity Partners has a unified team of specialists who collaborate on almost every aspect of a client's financial life, including business ownership. The firm's national presence means it can offer the resources and specialized knowledge of the largest institutions with the independence and service of a neighbor. The Cerity Partners Cleveland team understands the complexity that comes with wealth, and they adhere to fiduciary standards. Discover the financial lay of your land.Learn more at ceritypartners.com/NPR or call 216-464-6266.Roundstone InsuranceRoundstone Insurance is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. Founder and CEO, Michael Schroeder, has committed full-year support for the podcast, recognizing its alignment with the company's passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership.Headquartered in Rocky River, Ohio, Roundstone was founded in 2005 with a vision to deliver better healthcare outcomes at a more affordable cost. To bring that vision to life, the company pioneered the group medical captive model — a self-funded health insurance solution that provides small and mid-sized businesses with greater control and significant savings.Over the past two decades, Roundstone has grown rapidly, creating nearly 200 jobs in Northeast Ohio. The company works closely with employers and benefits advisors to navigate the complexities of commercial health insurance and build custom plans that prioritize employee well-being over shareholder returns. 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Mastering Business Scalability: Scott Abbott on Fusing AI, Systems, and Human GrowthIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Scott Abbott, the serial entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & CEO of BOS-UP. The conversation explored the critical intersection of modern technology and timeless business principles, focusing on how Scott's "Boss Up" framework helps startups and mid-market companies scale effectively. By integrating AI-driven insights with high-level coaching and human-centered development, Scott provides a roadmap for leaders who want to move beyond mere "hustle" and toward a structured, engineering-minded approach to growth. This episode is a masterclass in leveraging the latest digital tools without losing the "soft tissue" of emotional intelligence and personal reflection.The Boss Up Methodology: Balancing Business Mechanics with Human Soft TissueScaling a business requires a dual focus on rigorous systems and the human factors that drive them. Scott Abbott describes this balance through the lens of "mechanics"—the essential business competencies and disciplines—and "soft tissue," which encompasses conflict resolution, anxiety management, and boundary setting. For an organization to truly thrive, it must implement a blueprint that democratizes high-level strategies once reserved only for the Fortune 500. By adopting an engineering mindset, founders can build a "Boss Up Blue" infrastructure that identifies operational gaps, while simultaneously using "Boss Up Moments" to foster the emotional resilience needed to navigate the inevitable stresses of entrepreneurship.A cornerstone of this methodology is the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence as a partner in critical thinking rather than a replacement for it. Scott advocates for a three-dimensional learning model that fuses traditional reading and writing with AI-powered customization. Instead of using AI to generate shortcuts, leaders are encouraged to use tools like ChatGPT or NotebookLM to create personalized journaling prompts and organize complex insights. This technology-enhanced reflection allows for a deeper, more contextual understanding of business challenges, enabling a founder to show up to coaching sessions with a refined perspective that maximizes the value of human-to-human mentorship.Democratizing high-level business education is the ultimate mission behind the BOS-UP ecosystem. By offering open-source content and a social enterprise model where profits support under-resourced entrepreneurs, Scott is championing a form of humanitarian capitalism. This approach ensures that sophisticated tools for work-life integration and organizational scaling are accessible to all, regardless of their funding stage. When technology, coaching, and human-centered philosophies are fused correctly, the result is an interactive learning environment where founders can build not just successful companies, but purpose-driven lives that impact their communities and the global market.About Scott AbbottScott Abbott is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP. With decades of experience building and scaling companies, he is a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning and the strategic use of technology in personal development. Scott is the author of Boss Up and the Boss Up Moments workbook, and he leads a global network of coaches focused on democratizing elite business strategies.About BOS-UPBOS-UP is a business coaching and systems firm designed to help small to mid-market companies scale with precision. The company offers a structured framework centered on nine core competencies, blending technical business engineering with human-centered growth strategies. BOS-UP operates as a social enterprise, providing accessible resources and coaching to empower entrepreneurs worldwide.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeScott Abbott Official WebsiteScott Abbott on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsThe "Boss Up" Framework: A deep dive into the nine core competencies required to scale a business from startup to mid-market success.AI as a Thinking Partner: How to use artificial intelligence to enhance critical thinking, generate reflective prompts, and prepare for high-level coaching.Mechanics vs. Soft Tissue: Balancing the technical systems of a business with the emotional intelligence and human factors that sustain a team.Democratizing Strategy: The social enterprise model that makes Fortune 2500-level business education accessible to under-resourced entrepreneurs.The 3D Learning Model: Integrating reading, writing, and technology to create a comprehensive and interactive ecosystem for lifelong growth.ConclusionScott Abbott's philosophy serves as a reminder that the most successful businesses are built on a foundation of continuous learning and structural integrity. By embracing both the data-driven power of AI and the reflective depth of human coaching, leaders can navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Vikram Chalana, co-founder of Pictory, to talk about building an AI-powered video platform designed to simplify content creation for creators, educators, and businesses. Vikram shares how Pictory was built to remove the complexity from video production and content repurposing. We discuss scaling a SaaS company, leading product and engineering teams, and how AI is reshaping content creation workflows. The conversation also explores Vikram's earlier experience co-founding Winshuttle, lessons learned from building enterprise software, and how those insights shaped Pictory's product strategy. Jason and Vikram talk about the future of AI in media, founder discipline, and what it takes to turn a technical idea into a widely adopted product. This episode is especially valuable for founders, SaaS builders, product leaders, and anyone leveraging AI to scale content and business growth.  Topics Discussed  • Vikram's path into entrepreneurship  • Founding and scaling Pictory • Democratizing video creation with AI • Leading product and engineering teams • Lessons from building enterprise software • SaaS growth and customer adoption • AI's role in content repurposing • Startup discipline and execution • Building technology for creators and businesses • The future of AI-driven media Connect with Vikram Chalana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramchalana/ Pictory Website: https://pictory.ai Connect with Jason Cavness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncavness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasoncavnessexperience/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncavness Podcast: https://www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com  

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What if your giving plan felt as intentional and optimized as your FI plan, and just as easy to automate? In walks Daffy, the new and modern donor-advised fund that is democratizing giving! Adam Nash, co-founder and CEO of Daffy, joins us today to explain how donor-advised funds (DAFs) went from stuffy tools for the ultra-wealthy to something you can open on your phone. Daffy is a fast-growing fintech platform and community for charitable giving, made for everyday people. Adam shares the pandemic-era "why now" behind Daffy, how traditional donor-advised funds quietly skim high AUM fees while setting eye-watering minimums, and walks through Daffy's flat-fee, app-first model.    This episode also covers:  ✅ What donor-advised funds are and why they've been hidden from most everyday givers  ✅ DAFs for tax optimization (bunching, appreciated stock, estate planning)  ✅ How to turn giving into a family and workplace culture (campaigns, matching, gift links)  ✅ Why Adam sees a DAF as a simple "charitable 401(k)" or mini family foundation without the lawyers, board meetings, or overhead, built to help you be more generous   ==========   DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS   MONARCH MONEY The modern way to manage money! Monarch will change the way you organize your financial life. Track, budget, plan, and do more with your money – together. Get 50% off the first year using this link and entering code: CATCHINGUP50   For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners    SUPPORT  THE  SHOW

Who will be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028? What will the price of gold be at the end of the week? Who will win the World Cup? All of these are relatively benign bets you can make today. But there are other bets that maybe aren't so benign, like will Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro be removed from office by the end of January? That well-timed bet, made in the hours before the U.S. captured and extracted Maduro, netted the anonymous investor who made it $400,000. Are prediction markets democratizing information as some argue or are we monetizing reality in a way that incentivizes perverse motives? Alex Goldenberg, Fellow at Rutgers University, joins The Excerpt to explain how these markets work and the risks they pose financially and politically.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.