Podcasts about democratizing

Black Friday isn't a day anymore. It's a month-long pressure cooker – and it's forcing retailers to rethink everything from promotions to product pages.Correction note: In the episode I mention a jumper with 7% wool – the actual composition was 8% wool.Why Black Friday has morphed into “Black Month” – and what that constant promo pressure does to margins, teams and customer expectationsHow John Lewis is investing £800m to turn “stuffy department store” into experiential destination, complete with VIP member lounges that feel more like British Airways than traditional retailThe power of personal styling: a live story from a first-ever styling session at Aubin, and why curated outfits create genuine “dopamine dressing” moments for time-poor professionalsWhat luxury players like Joseph really want from tech and AI: tools that free staff to serve customers, not replace themHow AI is fast becoming your second customer – from ChatGPT's personal shopping and gift guides to the need for product pages that go beyond specs and capture story, emotion and use-caseWhy the next generation won't “Google it”, they'll ChatGPT it – and what that means for search, content and retail strategyIf you work in retail, ecommerce, CX, merchandising or digital, you're already living these tensions: discount pressure, demand for experience, and the rise of AI-driven discovery.This episode gives you a sharp, 13‑minute snapshot of where those trends are heading – and how brands like John Lewis, Aubin, Joseph, Tumi and M&S are shaping the next chapter.

The interest in “customer insights” is higher than ever, and more people are interested in both research insights and carrying out research on their own. But, who's making sure research is done well? Therese sits down with Ned Dwyer, CEO and co-founder of Great Question, to talk about the balance between access and rigor in UX research. They discuss the need for democratization charters, how AI is reshaping research roles, and why enabling good research at scale is as much a cultural challenge as it is a technical one.Connect with Ned Dwyer: LinkedInLearn more about Great QuestionSubscribe to Great Question's NewsletterLearn about UX: nngroup.com/learningRelated NN/g Courses & Articles:ResearchOps: Scaling User Research (UX Certification course)Democratize Research in 5 Steps (free article)Democratization of UX (13-min video)

In this episode, Darin sits down with BioHarvest CEO Ilan Sobel, a leader who is redefining the future of plant compounds, human performance, and scalable biotech. Ilan shares the extraordinary origin story of BioHarvest's technology, how a single scientific breakthrough is disrupting global supply chains, and why "democratizing the power of the plant kingdom" has become his life mission. From hydration to longevity molecules to the French Paradox, Ilan reveals how his company is transforming ancient wisdom into modern, clinically validated solutions that can reach the masses.     What You'll Learn 00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:00:32 Sponsor: Thera Sage 00:02:10 Introducing Ilan Sobel (Bio Harvest Sciences) 00:03:37 Electrolyte Solution Powered by Circulation 00:04:37 Vinia's Baseline: Sea Salt, Coconut Water, Marine Magnesium 00:05:36 The Uniqueness of Pi-Seed Resveratrol 00:06:50 Solubility and Bioavailability: Lasting 12 Hours 00:08:48 Overview of Botanical Synthesis Technology and Cell Growth 00:13:58 Vinia's Potency: 1,000 Red Grapes in a Capsule 00:15:31 Why Blood Flow is Critical for Longevity 00:17:23 Increased Blood Flow to the Brain and Mental Alertness 00:19:00 Sponsor: Our Place Cookware 00:21:35 The Abuse of Nature and the Need for Preservation 00:24:15 Overcoming Pharma's Barriers: Consistency, Low Levels, and Patents 00:28:32 Vinia as a Validation of the Technology's Power 00:30:02 Scaling Production: 137 Bioreactors 00:32:21 Scaling Comparison: Manhattan Island's Worth of Resveratrol 00:34:26 Clinical Substantiation and Solubility 00:35:14 The Mechanism: Increasing Nitric Oxide and Reducing ET-1 00:38:33 The "Vinia Difference" - When Consumers Feel the Benefits 00:40:05 Unseen Benefits: Reducing Oxidative Damage 00:41:16 Low Churn Rate and Science-Backed Commitment 00:42:52 Sponsor: Manna Vitality 00:44:46 Commitment to Mission and Customer Reviews as Fuel 00:48:01 Support for First Responders and Veterans 00:51:32 Ilan's Journey to CEO and Unlocking the Gold Mine 00:55:37 The Plan to Build a Second 100-Ton Facility 00:57:12 Democratization and Scaling: Software Economics in Biotech 01:00:21 The French Paradox and Red Wine Connection 01:01:33 Next in DTC: Olive Cells and Forbascoside for Liver Health 01:05:36 New Partnership: Creating a Super Saffron for Cognitive Health 01:13:02 Partnership with Tate & Lyle for Non-Nutritive Sweeteners 01:16:11 The Movement of Change and Legacy for Future Generations 01:18:52 Introducing the Vinia Blood Flow Hydration Stick Packs     Thank You to Our Sponsors Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Ilan Sobel Website: bioharvest.com Instagram: @ilansobel Red Grape Cell Product: vinia.com     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway "Democratizing the plant kingdom isn't just a business strategy — it's a responsibility. If science gives us the ability to help millions of people feel better, perform better, and live longer, then we have an obligation to scale it in a way the whole world can access."

In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton speaks with Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of Tykr, an investment platform designed to empower users in navigating the stock market. Sean shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The conversation explores the significance of financial literacy, the distinctions between investing and trading, and the innovative features of Tykr that aim to simplify investing for users. Sean emphasizes the importance of situational awareness in business and investing, and how leveraging technology, including AI, can enhance investment analysis. The episode concludes with insights on the future of Tykr and the importance of doing what you love while also generating revenue. Chapters 00:00 – Billionaire Investors, Not Traders 01:00 – Introduction to The Modern Man Podcast 03:09 – Sean Tepper's Journey into Investing 08:22 – The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship 13:15 – Overcoming Fear and Embracing Risk 19:00 – The Aha Moment in Investing 24:49 – Building Ticker: The Education Piece 30:26 – Micro Learning and Financial Literacy 35:33 – Investing vs. Trading: The Key Differences 38:46 – Future Goals for Ticker and Growth Strategies 39:56 – Leveraging AI in Investment Analysis   Tepper’s Links Website:  tykr.com Facebook: tykrpro LinkedIn: seantepper Instagram: tykrinvest Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: m2ebook   ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights  

This episode is sponsored by…⁠BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at ⁠https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/⁠BAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement's preferred multifamily partner. https://bamcapital.com/rtr/IGNITE FUNDING:Earn 10%-12% fixed annual returns backed by real property, without the hassle of owning and managing rentals.https://lp.ignitefunding.com/2025/5mis-rtr/signup/?sl=rtr&utm_source=rtr&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=podcast_1Thinking about owning a vacation home…but not using it enough to justify the cost?In this episode, Adam Schroeder sits down with Tom Mulholland, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pacaso, to break down the real world of fractional real estate ownership.You'll learn how fractional ownership differs from timeshares, how financing works, why this model is growing fast, and what risks investors should consider before diving in.If you're curious about co-ownership, vacation home investing, Regulation A raises, or the future of fractionalized assets—this episode gives you the full picture.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro with Adam Schroeder00:22 – Meet Tom Mulholland from Pacaso00:56 – Why fractional ownership is solving major vacation-home problems01:49 – Vacant homes & underutilized vacation properties explained03:03 – How Pacaso's founders built the co-ownership model03:36 – Vacation homes vs timeshares: key differences04:25 – What makes fractional ownership actual asset ownership06:50 – Why fractional real estate is rapidly expanding07:55 – The “why” behind investors choosing fractionalization09:07 – Risks, due diligence & dispute systems10:44 – Pacaso's 17,000-investor Regulation A raise12:50 – Democratizing ownership in private companies14:16 – Luxury home pricing & buyer structure15:52 – How financing works for co-owners17:25 – Why owners cannot short-term rent their shares18:55 – Maintenance, repairs, and responsibility20:08 – How selling your fractional stake works21:47 – Updates, renovations, and owner voting24:02 – Pacaso's vision for the future of real estate25:25 – How to learn more + RTR closing message

This $400B Firm Is Democratizing Private Investments & Relentless Consistency From Michael Bell GuestMichael Bell Founder & CEO of Meketa Capital & Primark Captial Assets Under Advisory = $400BAssets Under Management = $500M Website: https://meketacapital.com/BioMichael Bell is the CEO of Meketa Capital, an asset management firm focused on expanding access to private market investments to RIAs and other advisors without the complexity of subscription documents, high investment minimums, and the complex tax treatment associated with traditional institutional private market investment structures. Michael has four decades of experience leveraging a dynamic combination of transactional, operational, and strategic expertise in the asset management industry.

This episode is sponsored by…⁠BLUPRINT HOME LOANS:Get pre-approved with one of RTR's preferred lenders at ⁠https://bluprinthomeloans.com/renttoretirement/⁠BAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement's preferred multifamily partner. https://bamcapital.com/rtr/IGNITE FUNDING:Earn 10%-12% fixed annual returns backed by real property, without the hassle of owning and managing rentals.https://lp.ignitefunding.com/2025/5mis-rtr/signup/?sl=rtr&utm_source=rtr&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=podcast_1Thinking about owning a vacation home…but not using it enough to justify the cost?In this episode, Adam Schroeder sits down with Tom Mulholland, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pacaso, to break down the real world of fractional real estate ownership.You'll learn how fractional ownership differs from timeshares, how financing works, why this model is growing fast, and what risks investors should consider before diving in.If you're curious about co-ownership, vacation home investing, Regulation A raises, or the future of fractionalized assets—this episode gives you the full picture.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro with Adam Schroeder00:22 – Meet Tom Mulholland from Pacaso00:56 – Why fractional ownership is solving major vacation-home problems01:49 – Vacant homes & underutilized vacation properties explained03:03 – How Pacaso's founders built the co-ownership model03:36 – Vacation homes vs timeshares: key differences04:25 – What makes fractional ownership actual asset ownership06:50 – Why fractional real estate is rapidly expanding07:55 – The “why” behind investors choosing fractionalization09:07 – Risks, due diligence & dispute systems10:44 – Pacaso's 17,000-investor Regulation A raise12:50 – Democratizing ownership in private companies14:16 – Luxury home pricing & buyer structure15:52 – How financing works for co-owners17:25 – Why owners cannot short-term rent their shares18:55 – Maintenance, repairs, and responsibility20:08 – How selling your fractional stake works21:47 – Updates, renovations, and owner voting24:02 – Pacaso's vision for the future of real estate25:25 – How to learn more + RTR closing message

From losing his $25,000 life savings on his first startup investment to democratizing venture capital for everyday investors, Gerry Hays shares proven strategies for making early-stage investing accessible through VentureStaking while teaching founders outside traditional tech hubs how to raise capital and build sustainable businesses. In this episode of the DealQuest Podcast, host Corey Kupfer sits down with Gerry Hays, founder and CEO of Doriot and Senior Lecturer at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Gerry has made 75+ startup investments, taught venture capital for 20 years, and built multiple companies from zero to exit, including HomeYeah.com and Charlie Biggs Food Company. His current mission focuses on expanding venture capital access beyond coastal hubs through innovative funding models. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: In this episode, you'll discover how to participate in early-stage startup investing with as little as $10 through the VentureStaking model, why the right to invest later in winning companies proves more valuable than over-investing today, and how collapsing startup costs are fundamentally changing capital requirements for founders. Gerry shares strategies for avoiding what he calls "the fool's tax" when making your first investments, the critical importance of backing founders over ideas, and why venture investing resembles poker more than roulette. You'll also learn about building venture ecosystems within universities where students and alumni can collaborate on funding and growth, navigating the decision between raising capital versus bootstrapping your business, and the difference between venture-appropriate businesses versus lifestyle companies. The conversation explores tokenization's potential to create an ownership economy, why cultivation mindset beats consumption thinking for long-term wealth building, and what freedom from scarcity truly means in both dealmaking and life. GERRY'S JOURNEY: Gerry's path into venture capital came through painful education. After leaving law practice after just six months, he made his first investment at age 27, putting his entire life savings of $25,000 into a hazardous waste processing technology. He knew the space intimately from running lobbying for Indiana's Department of Environmental Management. The technology made sense. The market opportunity was clear. But the founder couldn't execute, and Gerry lost everything. That lesson kept him away from startup investing for a decade. Instead, he became a founder himself, launching HomeYeah.com during the dot-com boom. He acquired a small Indianapolis company with 25 lawn signs and built it into the 11th largest real estate company in Indianapolis by transactions, growing from zero to $1.8 million in revenue in just 20 to 24 months. The company sold to Help-U-Sell Real Estate in 2003, but not before Gerry experienced the challenge of raising capital outside traditional tech hubs. After the HomeYeah.com exit, Indiana University invited him to teach a new venture capital course. He's been there since 2004, creating what he calls a bridge between academic theory and real-world startup practice. Meanwhile, he co-founded Charlie Biggs Food Company, scaling it from zero to $10 million in revenue with distribution in over 1,000 retail locations before exiting through a private equity deal. FIRST INVESTMENT LESSONS: That initial $25,000 loss taught Gerry what he calls "avoiding the fool's tax." The fundamental insight was simple but profound. When you invest, you're really investing in founders more than ideas. He was simply a bad picker of founders at that point. The technology expertise didn't matter. Market knowledge didn't matter. What mattered was identifying founders who could execute through inevitable obstacles and pivots. This lesson shaped everything that followed. Gerry wouldn't touch startup investing again for ten years after that loss. When he did return, his approach centered on cultivating relationships with founders over time, watching how they respond to challenges, and building diversified portfolios that acknowledge most investments will fail. VENTURESTAKING MODEL: The VentureStaking approach emerged from Gerry's years of teaching and investing. The model allows investors to participate with as little as $10 in early-stage founders. Instead of writing large checks for immediate equity, venture stakers provide small grants to founders just getting started. If those founders break out and raise a real equity round, the stakers get invited to invest at 10 times their initial stake. The math works elegantly. Out of 25 investments of $10 each totaling $250, you might only see three worth backing in a real round. But when winners emerge, you've earned the right to participate in meaningful equity rounds without the traditional barriers to entry. This democratizes access while maintaining sophisticated portfolio construction principles. Gerry likens venture investing to poker rather than roulette. You play many hands with small amounts. You fold most of them. But when you spot real winners, you bet heavy. This is cultivation versus consumption, a long-term wealth-building game that Warren Buffett exemplifies, having created 99% of his wealth after age 65. THE COLLAPSING COST OF STARTING: One of the most profound shifts Gerry identifies is how startup costs have collapsed. What required $5 million to build ten years ago can now be created in a day for $50 thanks to AI agents, no-code platforms, and cloud services. This changes everything about capital requirements and who can be a founder. This trend combines with tokenization to create what Gerry calls an ownership economy. Instead of owning a few stocks generating passive income, people could hold tokens in 150 companies, each generating small amounts of passive income without traditional barriers to entry. The infrastructure for this future is being built now through blockchain technology and regulatory evolution. UNIVERSITY VENTURE ECOSYSTEMS: Gerry's work brings the VentureStaking model to universities, creating ecosystems where students, alumni, and faculty can participate in funding and building the next generation of startups. Indiana University has 70,000 students and 800,000 alumni. Imagine creating an arena where students pitch ideas, alumni back them with small stakes, and the community participates in the upside when founders succeed. Shared information, shared risk, shared prosperity. This approach captures innovation traditional VCs miss entirely. Founders outside coastal hubs gain access to capital. Alumni gain access to investment opportunities typically reserved for accredited investors with six-figure minimums. Students learn by doing rather than just studying theory. The model scales to any university willing to build the infrastructure. KEY INSIGHTS: Geographic location shouldn't determine access to capital. Gerry experienced this firsthand with HomeYeah.com in Indianapolis. He wasn't in California. He didn't have the right connections. That challenge drives his current work at Doriot, focused on democratizing venture capital for founders and investors outside traditional hubs. The Sam Altman example illustrates how network effects compound. Altman invested $15,000 in Stripe in 2009, now worth $650 million. That wealth creates access to more deals. Those deals create more wealth. The rich get richer not because they're smarter but because they have access. VentureStaking aims to expand that access. Contracts matter, but people matter just as much. Gerry's experience shows that when something seems too easy, like tenants responding unusually quickly to lease documents without redlines for 10-15 year commitments, it raises red flags. You can have perfect legal documents but still face challenges if you're working with the wrong people. THE SHARK TANK STORY: Gerry shares his Shark Tank experience where his former student pitched a business and received a $250,000 offer from Mark Cuban for 35% equity. Gerry advised him that existing SAFEs would push him below 50% ownership. The founder turned down Cuban's offer. That "no" to Mark Cuban kicked off Season 4 of Shark Tank and generated publicity that proved more valuable than the deal itself. The company continued growing without the investment. CULTIVATION VERSUS CONSUMPTION: One of Gerry's most powerful insights addresses how society trains people for consumption rather than cultivation. We've made sports betting legal. Prediction markets are booming. We're training young people about fast-moving money and dopamine hits. But venture investing is a cultivation game. You're dropping seeds into the ground and watching what the universe brings back. He gave a student $5,000 who wanted to build something in the travel industry. The founder pivoted to AI and Shopify and just raised $8 million at a $55 million valuation. That $5,000 investment is now worth over $200,000. The bet wasn't on the idea. It was on a founder who wouldn't quit. That's something you discover by playing the game, getting yourself into wealth-building activities where you're patient, watching, and learning. FREEDOM FROM SCARCITY: When asked about freedom, Gerry's answer cut to something fundamental. Being free from a scarcity mindset is profoundly important. Everything around us reinforces scarcity. But when you let go of that and realize how abundant things really are, it changes how you see opportunities. You can afford to be patient. You can take calculated risks. You can help others succeed knowing there's enough to go around. This mindset applies to venture capital, to dealmaking, to entrepreneurship, and to life. When you operate from abundance rather than scarcity, you see opportunities differently. Capital formation is evolving. The question is whether that evolution will democratize opportunity or concentrate it further. Gerry's betting on democratization. Perfect for investors curious about venture capital but feeling locked out of traditional opportunities, founders outside coastal tech hubs seeking capital, university administrators exploring venture ecosystem development, and anyone interested in how capital formation is evolving to become more accessible while maintaining sophisticated portfolio construction principles. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/gerryhays FOR MORE ON GERRY HAYS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryhays/ https://doriot.com FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today! Episode Highlights with Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction to Gerry Hays and the VentureStaking model [02:15] - Growing up around real estate and finding it boring initially [04:30] - The $25,000 first investment loss and avoiding the fool's tax [07:45] - Launching HomeYeah.com during the dot-com boom and growing to $1.8 million [10:20] - Capital raising challenges outside traditional tech hubs [12:30] - Selling HomeYeah.com to Help-U-Sell Real Estate in 2003 [14:15] - Teaching venture capital at Indiana University since 2004 [16:45] - Building Charlie Biggs Food Company from zero to $10 million in revenue [19:30] - The VentureStaking model explained with $10 minimum investments [22:15] - Why venture investing is poker, not roulette [25:00] - The collapsing cost of starting companies from millions to dollars [27:30] - Tokenization and the ownership economy vision [30:45] - The $5,000 investment now worth $200,000 after founder pivoted to AI [33:20] - Sam Altman's $15,000 Stripe investment now worth $650 million [36:00] - Building venture ecosystems within universities [39:15] - The Shark Tank story where student turned down Mark Cuban [42:00] - Cultivation versus consumption mindset for wealth building [44:30] - Warren Buffett creating 99% of wealth after age 65 [46:45] - Freedom from scarcity mindset in dealmaking and life Guest Bio Gerry Hays is the founder and CEO of Doriot, a platform focused on democratizing venture capital by expanding access for entrepreneurs outside traditional coastal hubs. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he has taught Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Finance since 2004. Gerry began his career in politics and law before founding HomeYeah.com, an online real estate platform that grew from zero to $1.8 million in revenue in 20-24 months and became the 11th largest real estate company in Indianapolis by transactions. The company was acquired by the private equity firm behind Help-U-Sell Real Estate in 2003. He co-founded Charlie Biggs Food Company, growing it to over $10 million in annual revenue with distribution in over 1,000 retail locations before exiting through a private equity deal. He also co-founded Apparel Media Group, later acquired by Custom Ink. An active investor, Gerry has backed 75+ early-stage companies, several of which have raised over $20 million or achieved profitability. He has been investing in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Layer 2 infrastructure since 2013. Gerry is the author of The First-Time Founders Equity Bible and has led student venture immersion trips to Asia for over a decade. Host Bio Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker with more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Show Description Do you want your business to grow faster? The DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer reveals how successful entrepreneurs and business leaders use strategic deals to accelerate growth. From large mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, joint ventures, strategic alliances, real estate deals, and more, this show discusses the full spectrum of deal-driven growth strategies. Get the confidence to pursue deals that will help your company scale faster. Related Episodes Episode 350 - Tom Dillon on Fractional CFOs and Alternative Funding Sources: Learn how fractional CFO services help companies explore diverse funding options beyond traditional venture capital. Episode 351 - Solocast on Deal Structures Beyond M&A and Capital Raising: Explore joint ventures, strategic alliances, licensing agreements, and other creative partnership models that expand growth options. Episode 89 - Sherisse Hawkins on the Capital Raising Journey: Discover the practical realities of securing investment as a founder and navigating the funding landscape. Episode 85 - Nick Adams on Seed Stage Venture Capital Funds: Understand how traditional VCs evaluate early-stage deals and what metrics matter most to institutional investors. Episode 175 - Natasha Miller on Developing Strategic Partnerships: Master the concepts of shared risk, shared resources, and creative collaboration structures that bring communities together. Episode 185 - Maximilian Rast on How to Raise Capital for Your Company: Build the fundamentals of capital raising that apply across venture, real estate, and business growth strategies. Social Media Follow DealQuest Podcast:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/Website: https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Follow Gerry Hays: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerryhays/ Company: https://doriot.com Twitter: @gerryhays Keywords/Tags venture capital democratization, VentureStaking model, early stage investing, startup funding alternatives, university venture ecosystems, tokenization investing, accredited investor alternatives, cultivation mindset wealth building, venture capital accessibility, startup investment diversification, capital raising strategies, founder backing strategies, angel investing, entrepreneurship education, blockchain tokenization, ownership economy, portfolio diversification, founder selection strategies, dealmaking strategies

Matt Dalio is the founder of Endless Network, a visionary initiative dedicated to empowering youth to become creators of technology rather than passive consumers. His work spans three pillars: Endless Studios, a youth game-making studio; Endless Access, which tackles device affordability and connectivity; and Endless OS, an education-focused operating system designed to teach coding and digital skills through games.Matt's journey began with formative experiences in China, where he founded the China Care Foundation as a teenager to support orphans—an early signal of his lifelong commitment to equity and empowerment. He's also the son of Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, and credits his father's ethos of purpose-driven work as a guiding influence, while forging his own path in education and technology.In 2024, Matt announced a major partnership with Arizona State University to launch the Endless Games and Learning Lab, a $5M initiative aimed at scaling personalized, game-based learning for millions of students worldwide.Links:Media Kit / Bio:https://kitcaster.com/matt-dalio/Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdalio/Website:https://www.endlessstudios.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 7 of Innovators Inside kicks off with Sherwood “Woody” Neiss — entrepreneur, venture capitalist, architect of the JOBS Act, and author of Investomers. Woody walks through how investment crowdfunding went from an eight-bullet framework to a 485-page regulation that opened startup investing to everyday people. He and Ian dig into the rise of the “customer-investor,” why doctors, scientists, and operators are backing the tools they actually use, how crowdfunding is changing access to capital for women and minority founders, and why health tech and biotech are now leading the pack. They also explore how data, AI, and tighter feedback loops are creating new “signals” for VCs, what founders get wrong about valuation and communication, and why lean, disciplined fundraising is back.Topics & Timestamps

Our continuing exploration of the intersection of private wealth and alternatives takes us to Future Standard, one of the largest distribution platforms bringing the wealth channel exposure to the middle markets. Michael Kelly is Co-President and Chief Investment Officer of Future Standard, a $90 billion alternative asset manager focused on private middle-market strategies for the wealth channel. Michael has been in the alternatives industry for three decades, starting as an analyst under Lee Cooperman and Julian Robertson, helping build FrontPoint Partners, which began the institutionalization of hedge funds, serving as CEO of ORIX USA, where he led the acquisition of $250 billion global asset manager Robeco, and for the last decade turning to the democratization of alternatives. Our conversation covers Michael's path from working in hedge funds to building alternative asset businesses, including lessons about incentives, leadership, and culture. We then discuss his pivot from the institutional market to the wealth channel, and the growth from a single strategy at Franklin Square with $12 billion in assets to a full suite of strategies under the rebranded Future Standard with $90 billion across private credit, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and multi-asset investing. Michael also shares his views on performance expectations and what the flood of new capital means for the institutional market. Learn More Follow Ted on Twitter at @tseides or LinkedIn Subscribe to the mailing list Access Transcript with Premium Membership   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠)

In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh from Short Term Gems to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way short-term rental businesses operate. Rachel shares how she moved from being a pharmacist to building a real estate education company focused on medical professionals, and how AI is now a core part of that mission. They discuss how AI is helping hosts get more done with less effort, speed up onboarding, reduce mistakes, and support team members in delivering better guest experiences. Rachel gives examples from her work building hundreds of GPTs, creating custom tools, and teaching property managers how to automate without losing the personal touch. Whether you're just curious or already using AI, you'll walk away with practical ideas to try in your business. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the world and under Mike's leadership has reimagined the venture capital model—connecting accredited investors with professionally managed portfolios through the power of alumni communities. With over $1.5 billion in assets under management and more than 1,400 portfolio companies, Mike's mission to democratize access to venture investing is transforming how innovation gets funded. In this episode, we dive into the future of venture capital, how networks unlock opportunity at scale, and Mike's hot take on the impact of AI to investment and the world

Sanford Blumenthal has been active in the fields of commercial real estate and investment finance for over 15 years. At Lightstone, Sanford has closed over $3 billion of completed acquisitions, developments, and financings. Mr. Blumenthal is responsible for sourcing, underwriting, deal structuring, and due diligence across the residential, hospitality, office, industrial, retail, and land sectors. During his tenure at Lightstone, Sanford has been instrumental in the strategic development of lifestyle-oriented hotels in major gateway markets, with a primary focus on the Moxy brand. Sanford specializes in opportunistic deals with intricate capital structures.

A conversation with Brent DialTo Brent Dial, the pursuit of health is about three things: agency, education, and collaboration.And that's exactly what Beek Health, the start-up he co-founded earlier this year, are all about.Beek are on a mission to revolutionize the bloated patient data process: reducing wasted time, resources and patient stress. Gone are repeated scans, poor communication and unnecessary surgeries.By putting the power into the patient's hands, their innovative combination of health literacy, technology, and patient empowerment raises hope for solving the issues of healthcare equity in the United States. —We spoke about how the current healthcare system often leaves patients feeling disconnected and uninformed, biomarkers, the role of technology in democratizing health information, and the need for a paradigm shift from a clinician-centric to a patient-centric approach.Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @ericfethkemd and checkout my website at www.EricFethkeMD.com. My brand new book, The Privilege of Caring, is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6H6QN4

Live from the Senior Living Innovation Forum's Fall Conference, Steve Moran sits down with entrepreneur and former public-company CEO Ben Lytle to rethink aging through the lens of human potential. They dig into why perspective is the beginning of wisdom, how the "tension of opposites" unlocks better decisions, and how communities can become places where older adults live their best lives and leave a legacy. Ben lays out practical plays: behavior-change ecosystems (beyond apps), incentive-aligned healthcare, gamified and personalized wellness, intergenerational engagement—and even AI "alter egos" that preserve residents' stories while supporting daily well-being. If you're building tomorrow's senior living, this conversation is your blueprint. They cover: Perspective > pessimism: By most measures we're in the best time in history; wisdom starts with context and proportion. Tension of opposites: Leaders who hold and integrate conflicting viewpoints create more innovative, workable solutions. Human potential as a value proposition: Market your community as a place to live your best life and leave a legacy. Legacy tech: Offer residents AI "alter egos" to capture stories, wisdom, and family history—and even support daily wellness checks. Behavior change needs an ecosystem: App + clinical endorsement + coaching + community = real, sustained health improvements. Gamified, personalized health: Give residents clear "optimal health scores," daily actions, and peer comparisons to drive engagement. Realignment of incentives: Pay providers for improving outcomes, not volume—primary care and aging services benefit first. Democratizing senior living: Use scalable tech and redesigned services to deliver quality experiences at a lower cost and to more people.

Is private equity still worth it, and can everyday investors finally get access without the complexity? Robert Curtiss, CFP,® welcomes back Phil Huber, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Solutions at Cliffwater, to unpack the rise of evergreen private equity funds, an innovation reshaping the private investing landscape. Phil explains how Cliffwater's newly launched Evergreen … Read More Read More

In this episode, Andrew Overholt, VP of Engineering at Mozilla, joins TC Gill to explore how Mozilla lives its mission, putting users first, leading with humility, and shaping the future of an open and accessible internet. From policy to innovation, Andrew shares how democratizing tech can (and should) influence how we build the web.

In this episode, Aydin chats with Allan Isfan, Senior Director of Global Video Platform at Warner Bros Discovery, about how AI is reshaping creativity, software development, and large-scale enterprise culture. Allan explains how he drives AI literacy for 1,500+ employees, the power of internal demos and sandboxes, and gives a hands-on walkthrough of generative video tools like Gemini V3, Flow, and Sora. He also dives into AI video analysis, the Wizard of Oz project at The Sphere, and the future of creative storytelling powered by AI.

Jack Pertschuck, former Principal Engineer at Pinecone, discusses what vector databases are and why they matter for AI and search applications. He also discusses the challenges of communicating the value of this technology when the problem isn't widely understood. Key Takeaways:  Advice for teams looking to adopt vector search technology The importance of hybrid and cascading retrieval methods The significance of context engineering and evaluation metrics in AI systems How Pinecone is democratizing vector database technology for AI and machine learning applications Guest Bio: Jack Pertschuk is a former Principal Engineer with Pinecone, the market leader in vector databases. As the company's founding engineer and lead for algorithms, applied research, and platform, Jack is responsible for the roadmap and execution across research and engineering for search index efficiency and accuracy. Prior to Pinecone, Jack was a founder of SidekickQA and creator of the NBoost open source neural ranking engine. He is an active member of the Rust and Information Retrieval research community, and is passionate about solving problems at the intersection of ML and systems. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Lisha Li is the founder of Rosebud AI, a groundbreaking platform that makes game creation accessible to anyone. With roots in pure math & AI research, she's transformed cutting-edge technology into creative tools that empower people to build, remix & share games in entirely new ways.Listen as we explore Lisha's journey from academia & venture capital to launching Rosebud AI, & how she's reimagining game design as a collaborative, ever-evolving ecosystem.Rosebud AILinkedin

Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight", Joe Lynch and Rob Light, CEO & Co-founder at CarrierSource, discuss how their platform provides the real-time intent signals and AI tools necessary to turn passive interest into high-value revenue. About Rob Light Robert Light is the CEO and a Co-Founder of CarrierSource, the leading review website for brokers and carriers. Rob has been building CarrierSource for the past five years, and prior to that was an early employee at the software review website G2.com. At G2, Rob saw the power of customer reviews and how small businesses could leverage the voice of their customers to compete with the largest companies in the space. He's excited to bring this same opportunity to logistics and transportation. About CarrierSource CarrierSource is revolutionizing the freight industry with real-time Shipper Intent Data and AI-powered Research Agents. For the first time, brokers and carriers can see when a shipper is searching for capacity, viewing competitor profiles, or interacting with their own listing. These signals empower teams to engage high-intent prospects at exactly the right moment, turning passive interest into closed business. With Research Agents, teams can go from shipper intent signal to context to outreach in minutes, bridging the gap between intent and action. CarrierSource is built on top of the first truly two-sided review marketplace. Brokers and carriers can review each other, and shippers can find freight partners through verified reviews, FMCSA safety and insurance data, and detailed company profiles. With over 75,000 reviews across 40,000+ brokers and carriers, CarrierSource is where reputations are built. It's now also where intent turns into revenue. Key Takeaways: Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight", Joe Lynch and Rob Light, CEO & Co-founder at CarrierSource, discuss how their platform provides the real-time intent signals and AI tools necessary to turn passive interest into high-value revenue. Real-Time Shipper Intent is the New Gold: The most critical factor in winning freight is knowing when a shipper is actively in the market. CarrierSource provides real-time signals—such as a shipper searching for capacity or viewing a competitor's profile—allowing brokers and carriers to engage prospects at the precise moment of highest intent. AI Closes the Intent-to-Action Gap: The platform utilizes AI-powered Research Agents to bridge the gap between signal and outreach. This technology ensures that teams can move from identifying an intent signal to gathering necessary context and initiating an informed outreach effort in minutes. Reputation is the Foundation for Conversion: Rob Light's experience at G2 highlights the power of customer voice. CarrierSource is built on a two-sided review marketplace with over 75,000 reviews, establishing that a verified and strong reputation is essential for converting a high-intent prospect into closed business. Democratizing the Competitive Edge: The technology empowers smaller and mid-sized brokers and carriers. By providing access to high-value intent data and leveraging the voice of their customers through reviews, they can effectively compete head-to-head with the largest companies in the logistics space. A Holistic View Wins the Business: Winning freight requires more than just knowing intent; it demands credibility. The platform integrates real-time intent data with essential compliance information, including verified reviews, FMCSA safety data, and insurance details, providing a comprehensive profile for shippers. The Shift to a Proactive Revenue Model: The industry is shifting from a reactive approach (waiting for RFPs) to a proactive one. CarrierSource enables a model where "intent turns into revenue," fundamentally changing the sales motion from passive interest tracking to immediate, targeted engagement. Leverage Reviews to Compete on Par: A core lesson from Rob's previous work is that customer reviews are a powerful tool to level the playing field. By making the voice of the customer central to the partner selection process, brokers and carriers of all sizes can use their established service reputation to secure new freight opportunities. Learn More About Leveraging Shipper Intent Data to Win More Freight Rob Light | Linkedin CarrierSource CarrierSource | Linkedin The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

I've always been fascinated by the idea of biological age, how “old” your body really is versus what your passport says. When I first heard about DNA methylation tests that claim to measure that, I was hooked. Could we really peek into our own cellular aging?In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Furman, a leading scientist at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and the Director of the Stanford 1000 Immunomes Project. Dr. Furman shares his extensive knowledge on biological age and breaks down the latest technologies in aging science. With decades of expertise, he explains why current biological age tests, especially epigenetic clocks, aren't as reliable as they may seem, and what advancements are on the horizon.He explains why inflammation is at the center of age-related diseases and how targeting it could improve our health span, thus helping us not just live longer, but better.We also touch on some fascinating new technologies, including microgravity-based aging tests, which simulate the effects of aging on cells, revealing how specific organs may age differently.Plus, we get a glimpse into a smartphone app that can measure inflammation with just a selfie!Want to learn more about the future of aging and how you can take control of your biological age? Tune in now to hear from one of the leading experts in the field!Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Epigenetic tests and their limitations (01:04)Technical variability and alternative tests (02:28)Inflammation and aging (05:07)Trustworthiness and commercial interests (07:53)Challenges in biological age testing (12:52)Democratizing aging tests (15:41)Advanced aging tests (17:17)Final thoughts and future directions (22:04)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

Justin Kuyper is the Co-Founder & CEO of Openvest, a fintech platform democratizing elite hedge fund and private equity investing exposures. After years in consulting and finance — including running a hedge fund where he consistently outperformed benchmarks — Justin saw how Wall Street locked ordinary people out with 2%+ fees and exclusivity. With Openvest, he set out to change that by making hedge-fund and private-equity style portfolios accessible to everyone for just $3/month. Bootstrapping Openvest from scratch, Justin has guided the company through product-market fit, filed multiple patents, and built scalable systems that deliver institutional-grade portfolios with the simplicity of a subscription. A Columbia MBA graduate (Top 20%), he blends deep financial expertise with hands-on entrepreneurial grit. His mission is to tear down the velvet rope around wealth-building and empower everyday investors to grow smarter, faster, and more affordably. For more information, visit openvest.co.

Tech founder turned health innovator Kirk Ouimet of Phi explains how his team is translating decades of pharma-grade delivery tech into supplements that actually absorb, and pairing it with an AI health assistant designed to keep your data private while spotting issues earlier.  We dig into magnesium timing, iron + vitamin C synergy, menstrual-cycle-aware dosing, and how subjective check-ins plus wearables can guide smarter tweaks over time.  If you want supplements that respect your biology and your budget, this conversation lays out a clear, science-backed path forward. WE TALK ABOUT:  06:25 – Kirk's health journey and why “healthspan” > lifespan 11:55 – “ChatGPT × Apple Health”: The Phi app vision and what it means for your care team 16:30 – AI + doctors: From 14-minute visits to true proactive care 20:10 – Building a life-long, portable health record (Phi) you actually control 27:05 – Supplement reality check: forms, dosing, and why most pills miss the bloodstream 31:25 – Introducing Stack: Baseline of 22 essentials; no trend-chasing add-ons 40:05 – Micro-pills, micro-encapsulation, and making nutrients truly absorbable 53:40 – Personalization roadmap: Bead-level dosing by day, cycle, and context 1:01:40 – What “custom daily capsules” could look like  1:05:05 – The next decade: Democratizing biohacking with community-driven trials SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Kirk Ouimet's website and Instagram Phi website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

How can everyday investors access private equity, infrastructure, and private credit assets once reserved for institutions? Kimberly Flynn, CFA, to unpack how interval and closed-end funds are transforming access to alternatives. With over 25 years in finance and leadership experience, she shares insights on product innovation, performance fees, SEC regulations, and why private wealth is the new frontier for alternative investing.   Key Takeaways To Listen For XA Investments' origin story and mission to open private markets for individuals How mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds differ in liquidity and structure Infrastructure investing: airports, toll roads, and built-in inflation hedges Why private credit is dominating 2025 fund flows, and how yield drives adoption A more resilient strategy than direct lending in volatile markets   Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode Cliffwater Funds KKR and Capital Group Launch Public Private Investment Solutions Hamilton Lane Partners Group Murderland by Caroline Fraser | Kindle and Hardcover   About Kimberly FlynnKimberly Flynn, CFA, is the Managing Director of Alternative Investments at XA Investments. She leads product development, distribution, and investor education for interval funds and other alternative investment solutions. Before joining XA Investments, Kimberly was a Managing Director at Nuveen Investments, where she spent over a decade building and supporting alternative investment products. She is a recognized industry expert on closed-end funds and interval funds, frequently speaking at conferences and contributing to industry publications. Kimberly holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and brings extensive experience in helping financial advisors and investors access institutional-quality alternative strategies.   Connect with Kimberly Website: XA Investments LinkedIn: Kimberly Ann Flynn, CFA   Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.   Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

On this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe sit down with Dr. Victor Amaya, President and Executive Director of Data You Can Use in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Amaya shares how his organization flips the traditional research model on its head by starting with communities first. Instead of merely extracting data, his team listens, co-creates with residents, and keeps data in the hands of the people who know their neighborhoods best.Together, they explore what it means to truly democratize data—turning raw statistics into clarity, trust, and actionable change. The conversation highlights practical tools like neighborhood dashboards and indicators, and digs into big initiatives such as addressing life expectancy gaps and developing a localized wealth index. Dr. Amaya emphasizes that data isn't about proving, it's about improving, and that lasting impact comes from relationships, accessibility, and genuine community voice.In this episode, we'll discuss:Why democratizing data starts with listening to neighborhoods and residents.How trust and relationships transform research into community-driven impact.Practical tools like neighborhood dashboards and indicators that make data accessible.Tackling big challenges such as life expectancy gaps and wealth disparities with data.The power of co-creation: moving from numbers to narratives to action.Whether you're a nonprofit leader, social sector professional, or simply passionate about equitable community outcomes, this episode offers fresh insights on how to use data to build stronger, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods.

Living A Nutritious Life PodcastIn this episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Katie and Lisette, co-founders of Sunnie, an innovative fresh organic snack brand for families.About Our Guests:Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard are the Co-Founders of Sunnie, a better-for-you snack brand on a mission to make nutritious eating easy and fun for all families. Full bio here.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The inspiring journey of two moms who turned their shared frustrations with kids' lunch options into a growing food brand.- How Sunnie reimagines nostalgic snack-time favorites using clean, simple, and whole food ingredients.- The challenges and triumphs behind launching a fresh organic snack brand.- Practical tips for busy parents who want to feed their kids healthier, more satisfying snacks.Episode Highlights:- Building authentic mom-to-mom (and friend-to-friend!) business partnerships: how Katie and Lisette's friendship evolved into a thriving company.- The power of branding: why they moved from “Superpower Kids” to “Sunnie,” and the heartfelt story behind the name.- Product development secrets: working with a pediatric nutritionist to create perfectly balanced snack packs, and manufacturing challenges along the way.- Democratizing healthy snacks: how Sunnie is expanding beyond grocery aisles into airports, universities, and more.About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast: Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.Based on Keri's whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn't work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you've been looking for.Thank you for listening in to this episode of Living a Nutritious Life. We hope you enjoyed the conversation as much as we did! If you found value in this episode, please RATE, REVIEW and SHARE.Ready to Dive Deeper? Enroll in our Become a Nutrition Coach program at nutritiouslife.com/bnc. Connect with Sunnie Snacks on Social:@sunniesnackshttps://sunniesnacks.comhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwatman/2025/09/02/sunnie-redefines-the-kids-snack-making-nutrition-fun-delicious-and-accessible-for-families/Connect with Keri on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritiouslifeofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keriglassman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeriGlassmanNutritiousLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritiousLife_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutritiouslife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nutritious_life/ Website: https://nutritiouslife.com/ Become a Nutrition Coach: https://nutritiouslife.com/bnc/Copyright © 2023-2025 Nutritious Life.#LivingaNutritiousLife #NutritiousLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite are joined by Michael Evans, the visionary founder of Creatorwood, a pioneering platform that transforms books into movies using AI. Michael shares his journey from a YouTube enthusiast to a key player in AI-driven storytelling, revealing how Creatorwood's innovative Movie Machine is revolutionizing the filmmaking process for indie authors and creators alike. Discover how this groundbreaking tool democratizes access to film production, making it more affordable and accessible than ever before. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.

As I said in the last lesson, shifting responsibility for user research, testing, and prototyping onto colleagues won't land smoothly with everyone. It's a big ask. To make progress, you need to get ahead of objections: both the ones people voice and the ones they keep to themselves.When I coach teams through this transition, I encourage them to start conversations by acknowledging concerns upfront. A simple line like, “I know some of you might have concerns about this approach, so let me share a few thoughts before we dive in” takes the sting out of resistance.It is tempting to avoid focusing on the objections for fear that you will plant them in people's minds. However, in my experience, you're better off getting ahead of these things. Because once somebody expresses an objection, they tend not to back down. However, if you raise the issue first, then they can choose not to pursue it further.Here are the most common objections you're likely to face and a few hints on how to address them. This isn't an exhaustive list and you will need to customize your responses to suit your audience and situation. However, they should point you in the right direction.“I don't have time to add UX activities.”Lightweight UX techniques save time by catching issues early and reducing endless revisions later. A five-minute sketch or quick test can prevent weeks of rework.“This is your job, not mine.”UX is everyone's responsibility. Just as safety isn't only the job of the health and safety team, user experience can't sit in one silo. Your team provides guidance and oversight, but the workload must be shared if projects are to succeed.“UX isn't in my job description.”Point out that creating a good user experience is baked into every role that shapes products and services. It's not an add-on. Instead, it's a fundamental part of doing any job well.“I'm not a UX expert. Won't quality suffer?”Right now, many projects get little or no UX attention because your team is overstretched. Equipping colleagues to do the basics raises the overall standard. You'll still be there to provide coaching and set guardrails.“UX will slow projects down.”In fact, the opposite is true. Without UX input, teams burn time in debates and rework. Suggest piloting the approach on one project, if it doesn't help, they don't need to continue.“We've always done it this way.”User expectations have shifted dramatically. As IBM notes, “A user's last best experience becomes their minimum expectation.” The old way can't keep up with rising standards.“This will require extra resources.”You'll provide templates, tools, and training. The only added resource is a little attention, which quickly pays for itself in smoother delivery.“I don't want to be accountable for UX outcomes.”Reassure colleagues that the UX team retains overall responsibility. Their role is to contribute, not to carry the full weight. You remain the safety net.Objections are normal. Treat them as signals of what colleagues need to feel safe trying something new. Anticipate them, respond clearly, and keep the tone supportive rather than defensive.In the next lesson, we'll explore the resources, support services, and educational materials that make this shift stick.Talk soon,Paul

Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood joins Cem Karsan at the Hood Summit in Las Vegas, for a timely conversation about the shifting edge in markets. From memories of hyperinflation in Bulgaria to unlocking tools once reserved for institutions, Vlad outlines how Robinhood is positioning retail for a different kind of market regime. Futures, short selling, 24-hour options, AI-driven trade simulation, and embedded social features aren't just upgrades - they're signals. With market structure evolving and a historic wealth transfer underway, this episode captures a platform staking its claim on the next generation of capital allocators - and the volatility they'll inherit.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Episode TimeStamps: 01:27 - Introduction to Vlad Tenev05:11 - Big announcements from Robinhood09:15 - Tenev's favorite commodities12:13 - Lets talk about options!18:20 - How AI can benefit options trading21:56 - Short selling is coming to Robinhood25:44 - The path to making Robinhood more resilient28:02 - The great transfer of wealth31:17 - How Robinhood differentiates themselves from other platforms33:35 - Creating a broader army37:23 - What is Robinhood most excited for going forward?Copyright © 2025 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved----PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey:1. eBooks that cover key topics

Venture capital is no longer just for the ultra-wealthy. Discover how a unique strategy is opening up exclusive investment opportunities to a wider audience.   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene interviews Jeff Ransdell, Managing Director and Founding Partner at Fuel Venture Capital, who explains how his deep knowledge of the wealth management industry is helping to democratize access to high-value venture capital opportunities. Drawing on his experience at Merrill Lynch, Jeff discusses his shift into venture capital and why scarcity in investment opportunities is now crucial to success. Tune in to learn about the future of AI investments and how Fuel Venture Capital supports financial advisors and family offices in navigating these changing markets.   Key Takeaways: → How traditional financial services are evolving due to the rise of AI and technology. → The importance of scarcity in venture capital investments. → The role of AI in identifying the best investment opportunities. → How venture capital is changing and focusing on early-stage tech companies. → How venture capital is evolving in response to current global economic conditions.   With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Jeff Ransdell has a deep understanding of the changing needs of financial advisors and their clients. As a former Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, he managed $130 billion in client assets. Now, as the founder of Fuel Venture Capital, Jeff helps financial advisors incorporate high-growth venture investments into their diversification strategies. Fuel connects Silicon Valley with Main Street, giving private clients access to transformative companies. Jeff leads discussions on the future of investing, private markets, and how AI will influence wealth management, providing solutions for next-generation investors.   Connect With Jeff: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Fuel Venture Capital LinkedIn   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Picture this: You're sitting in an empty Red Cross blood donation center, knowing that premium streaming content worth millions go unused while nonprofits everywhere struggle to afford basic advertising. That lightbulb moment launched Kris Johns from adtech executive to nonprofit revolutionary, founding AdGood—a 501(c)(3) that's rewriting the rules of television advertising for organizations changing the world.With partnerships spanning A+E Global Media to LG, AdGood has unlocked access to 1.5 billion monthly impressions across 1,000+ channels, offering nonprofits something unthinkable: premium Connected TV advertising at 70% off market rates. But here's the kicker—their AI-powered platform can create broadcast-quality 30-second video ads in under four minutes, democratizing professional creative for organizations with $250 budgets.Today, discover why Kris believes this isn't just about cheaper ads—it's about fundamentally transforming nonprofit marketing. And now for my conversation with Kris Johns, the CEO and Founder of AdGood.

What if entrepreneurship wasn't just about building businesses, but about creating real financial access and opportunity—especially for those traditionally left out of the conversation? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood invites listeners to consider where everyday investors, particularly women, can find their seat at the crypto table and gain the knowledge and confidence to participate.Marcia's guest, Elaine Asher, is the founder of EVE Wealth—a pioneering platform designed to demystify the world of cryptocurrency investing for women and anyone intimidated by the crypto space. Drawing on her extensive background at JPMorgan and years of experience in crypto asset management, Elaine shares her journey from private wealth management to becoming an advocate for democratizing access to emerging technologies. Her drive stems from firsthand experience seeing men reap life-changing gains in crypto, while women remain underrepresented and underserved.This episode offers an engaging, accessible, and jargon-free breakdown of crypto basics, the importance of diversification, and the difference between stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. Elaine gives a behind-the-scenes look at EVE Wealth's mission, how it works, and why she's passionate about building a supportive community where women (and all curious investors) can learn and invest with confidence. Listeners will come away with actionable insights, a much clearer understanding of crypto investing, and inspiration to take charge of their financial future. If you want to understand the potential of digital assets while empowering yourself or your community, this is a must-listen. To get the latest from Elaine Asher, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-asher-0a49a24/https://www.evewealth.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

In this highlight reel episode of Grow Everything, hosts Erum Azeez and Karl Schmieder dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of decentralized science (DeSci). Featuring expert insights from Albert Anis, Jocelyn Pearl, Michael Fisher, and Laura Minquinin, this episode explores how DeSci is revolutionizing the way research is funded, shared, and governed — far beyond traditional academic systems. You'll hear how blockchain, bioDAOs, and decentralized funding models are enabling faster, more collaborative innovation across the life sciences. Whether you're a researcher, founder, or biotech enthusiast, this conversation unpacks the tools, values, and infrastructure reshaping the future of scientific discovery. From autonomous agents designing experiments to the Solana-based $BIO token, this episode distills cutting-edge developments into a compelling introduction to the DeSci movement — and why it matters now more than ever.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverythingChapters:(00:00:15) Welcome to the Grow Everything Podcast(00:00:44) Travels and reading Bossy Pants(00:01:34) Highlighting September as Blood Cancer Awareness Month(00:02:20) Innovations in biopharma and cancer therapies like CAR T(00:02:53) The science of how sleep flushes waste from the brain(00:04:07) A deep dive into sulforaphane for cognitive benefits(00:05:07) The challenge of getting effective quantities of molecules from food(00:06:20) Introducing Decentralized Science (DeSci)(00:07:05) Why DeSci is important: Democratizing science and making it accessible(00:09:08) DeSci's role as an alternative funding mechanism for scientific research(00:10:54) Defining DeSci as science improved by the blockchain(00:11:27) How token incentives work in DeSci research projects(00:12:56) Contrasting DeSci's crowdsourcing model with traditional science funding(00:14:43) Defining a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)(00:15:46) The origins of decentralized science and ValleyDAO(00:18:35) Explaining DeSci by comparing it to decentralized finance (DeFi)(00:19:40) How the broken scientific publishing model needs disruption(00:20:50) Breaking open the "black box of biotech" with LabDAO(00:22:40) DeSci as a tool to fund overlooked areas of research(00:22:57) How DeSci addresses major problems like publishing and reproducibility(00:23:43) The mission of Athena DAO to fund women's health research(00:25:33) DeSci movement(00:26:09) The idea of a DeSci-funded cloud lab for global collaborationEpisode Links:Michael Fischer episodeJocelynn Pearl episodeAlbert Anis episodeLaura Minquini episode How Your Brain's Nightly Cleanse Keeps It HealthyDeSci WikiBioFab Fair - Use promo code: GROW10 for a discount to attend! Topics Covered: biotech beauty, space biotech, skin care, biomanufacturing, longevity, extremophiles  Have a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553Instagram  / Twitter / LinkedIn / Youtube / Grow Everything

In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker welcomes back recurring guest Artem Fokin for a wide-ranging discussion on perfecting the craft of investing. Skipping individual stock pitches, they explore long-term process improvements, the role of AI in research, and how expert calls have changed their approach. Artem and Andrew debate the statistical validity of track records, the impact of conviction borrowing, and the future of market efficiency in an AI-driven world. Listeners will also hear how Artem's investment focus evolved over the past decade, and why understanding customer-level value is now at the core of his process.See the follow on webinar on AI and expert calls here__________________________________________________________[00:00:00] Andrew introduces episode and Artem[00:03:07] Perfecting the investing craft[00:05:26] Bannister effect in investing[00:06:45] Inspiration from investor track records[00:10:40] Concentration and statistical significance[00:16:45] Bitcoin investor vs. great allocator[00:19:11] Betting on long-term outliers[00:22:43] Power laws and convexity[00:25:17] Will AI dumb down markets?[00:32:37] Market becoming more consensus[00:34:36] AI pricing medium-term alpha[00:39:06] Democratizing research tools[00:46:54] Early edge in illiquid stocks[00:48:55] Artem's biggest process change[00:52:48] Can customer feedback mislead?[00:56:09] Golf clubs and process analogy[00:59:11] Avoiding groupthink and conviction leaks[01:03:39] Know who's pitching the idea[01:06:25] IRR-driven sizing pitfalls[01:10:38] Penalizing leverage in rankingsLinks:Yet Another Value Blog: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com See our legal disclaimer here: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

Democratizing the learning environment is a passion for Deepak Ahuja.  So much so, he founded CloudMyLab, a company that provides hands-on, cloud-based labs and networking environments. His goal is to offer an affordable lab-as-a-service for two groups of people: network engineers seeking certifications, and network engineers and automators that need a place to safely test... Read more »

Democratizing the learning environment is a passion for Deepak Ahuja.  So much so, he founded CloudMyLab, a company that provides hands-on, cloud-based labs and networking environments. His goal is to offer an affordable lab-as-a-service for two groups of people: network engineers seeking certifications, and network engineers and automators that need a place to safely test... Read more »

Andrea James, Chief Financial Officer at iMDx, is focused on expanding access to innovative molecular diagnostic testing staring with a test for monitoring transplanted organ health.  The test measures the donor-derived cell-free DNA which can indicate the need for drugs to target organ rejection before invasive procedures are required. The company is developing a kit-based version of the test that can be run by hospitals rather than relying on centralized labs, to increase access to this diagnostic and improve transplant outcomes. Andrea explains, "We changed our name on June 17th from OncoCyte, as you had just referenced, to Insight Molecular Diagnostics Inc. We're now going by iMDx, and our mission is to democratize access to novel molecular diagnostic testing to improve patient outcomes." "We actually have three pieces of IP, intellectual property, and we are initially commercializing in transplant. So we measure a biomarker called donor-derived cell-free DNA, don't get too hung up on it. That's a lot of words. It basically looks for fragments of DNA in the blood, which can indicate transplanted organ damage and therefore rejection. And so that is where we are commercializing first." "What's really interesting is that the innovations in this space are, okay, so let's say you've been on dialysis, that's a really tough life. You finally get your transplanted kidney, and now let's say your body is starting to reject it. You're one of those one in five who were a match, your kidney was a match for you, but then your immune system is attacking it anyway. That used to be almost a death sentence."  "Your options there were you're going to lose your kidney, you go back on dialysis, or you lose your life. But now there are therapies that are coming out to treat antibody-mediated rejection, or AMR, and our test is being used to monitor the efficacy of those therapies." #iMDx #MolecularDiagnostics #Molecular #Diagnostics #Healthcare #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #Decentralized #LiquidBiopsy #DigitalPCR #Transplant #Localization #Labs #PointOfCareTesting #RapidCare #Democratization imdxinc.com Download the transcript here

Andrea James, Chief Financial Officer at iMDx, is focused on expanding access to innovative molecular diagnostic testing staring with a test for monitoring transplanted organ health.  The test measures the donor-derived cell-free DNA which can indicate the need for drugs to target organ rejection before invasive procedures are required. The company is developing a kit-based version of the test that can be run by hospitals rather than relying on centralized labs, to increase access to this diagnostic and improve transplant outcomes. Andrea explains, "We changed our name on June 17th from OncoCyte, as you had just referenced, to Insight Molecular Diagnostics Inc. We're now going by iMDx, and our mission is to democratize access to novel molecular diagnostic testing to improve patient outcomes." "We actually have three pieces of IP, intellectual property, and we are initially commercializing in transplant. So we measure a biomarker called donor-derived cell-free DNA, don't get too hung up on it. That's a lot of words. It basically looks for fragments of DNA in the blood, which can indicate transplanted organ damage and therefore rejection. And so that is where we are commercializing first." "What's really interesting is that the innovations in this space are, okay, so let's say you've been on dialysis, that's a really tough life. You finally get your transplanted kidney, and now let's say your body is starting to reject it. You're one of those one in five who were a match, your kidney was a match for you, but then your immune system is attacking it anyway. That used to be almost a death sentence."  "Your options there were you're going to lose your kidney, you go back on dialysis, or you lose your life. But now there are therapies that are coming out to treat antibody-mediated rejection, or AMR, and our test is being used to monitor the efficacy of those therapies." #iMDx #MolecularDiagnostics #Molecular #Diagnostics #Healthcare #PrecisionMedicine #Genomics #Decentralized #LiquidBiopsy #DigitalPCR #Transplant #Localization #Labs #PointOfCareTesting #RapidCare #Democratization imdxinc.com Listen to the podcast here  

In this episode of the Sleeping Baber podcast, Steve Phillips, founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Zappi, discusses the evolution of consumer insights, the role of AI in market research, and the importance of creative effectiveness. He shares his journey from CEO to CIO, emphasizing the need for agility in marketing and the democratization of consumer insights. The conversation also touches on the future of data as a service and how Zappi is helping brands improve their effectiveness through a deeper understanding of consumer emotions.Our Guest:Steve Phillips, Founder, Chair and Chief Innovation Officer at Zappi https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-phillips-2121ab/Follow Our Updates⁠⁠ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleeping-barber/https://www.sleepingbarber.caGet in touch with our hosts:Marc Binkley: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbinkley/Vassilis Douros: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassilisdouros/TakeawaysZappi aims to automate consumer insights for faster and cheaper results.AI has significantly improved the quality of market research reports.The emotional impact of advertising is crucial for creative effectiveness.Zappi's platform allows for rapid testing and iteration of marketing ideas.Democratizing consumer insights enables all team members to access data easily.Creative effectiveness is about more than just click-through rates.Zappi's clients have reported a 30% increase in effectiveness using their system.The future of marketing involves a continuous feedback loop with consumers.Data as a service is the next evolution for Zappi, enhancing brand strategy.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Zappi and Steve Phillips03:00 - The Evolution of Consumer Insights05:58 - Leveraging AI in Market Research09:07 - Creative Effectiveness and Its Importance12:14 - The Shift from CEO to Chief Innovation Officer14:53 - The Future of Data as a Service18:00 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways

SPONSORS: 1) HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code JULIAN at https://huel.com/julian (Minimum $75 purchase) PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Gary Harrington is a former Delta Force Operator, Green Beret & CIA Officer. GARY's LINKS: IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealgaryh/ GARY'S COURSE: https://powerofprudence.com/ WEBSITE: https://www.garyharrington.net/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 – Democratizing the Middle East Once We Were There, Dr@g Trade in the Region 12:09 – Argument with Taliban Leader (Operation Anaconda), Why Missions Succeeded 00:17:50 – Building the Khost Base & Full Double Agent Story, Attending CIA Farm 00:34:34 – Deployed to Afghanistan / CIA, 2002 Iraq Prep, Colin Powell's “Nukes” Testimony 00:46:19 – Where Gary Was on 9/11 00:54:52 – Surviving Al Qaeda S@icide B0mbing, Turning Bombers into CIA Assets 01:07:44 – Death of Jennifer in Bombing, Gary's Explosive Email to Commanding Officer 01:11:48 – Capturing the 10th Most Wanted Taliban 01:23:16 – Breaking Rules, Funny Story of Getting Stuck in a Ditch in Kuwait 01:36:09 – Two Times He Stole in the Military (Clipboard in Hand) 01:40:00 – Al Qaeda Op Before Double Agent Bombing, Family Struggles, Talking to Kids 02:02:41 – Raising a Family While Working Black Ops 02:09:08 – Gary's Benghazi Connection, Gaddafi & Dictators: “Better Than the Alternative” CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 326 - Gary Harrington Part 2 Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny invites Alex Aviña and Ahmad Shokr to discuss recent goings on at the American Historical Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Tommarello is the Founder and CEO of Wefunder, a pioneering crowdfunding platform that allows individuals to invest in startups. He co-founded Wefunder in 2012, leveraging provisions from the 2012 JOBS Act to enable unaccredited investors to purchase equity in early-stage companies, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were traditionally available only to wealthy individuals. Tommarello holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and participated in the prestigious startup accelerator Y Combinator in 2013.

We sat down with Chuka Chase, co-founder of SymphonyOS, during Music Biz 2025 to talk about his company, his experience at the Conference, and the convergence of the music and tech industries. He discusses his professional journey which led him from the tech space to music, as he compares and contrasts how both industries operate. He also covers how the internet has made the music industry less siloed, and how SymphonyOS continues this democratization of knowledge for today's artists. Finally, Chuka shares his experience speaking on a 2025 panel to an audience of startup founders like him.

Learn how Sergio Tache built Dossier into a million-order fragrance empire by making luxury perfumes affordable for everyone.For more on Dossier and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Brett Winton and ARK analyst Jozef Soja dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of AI agents—software entities that are increasingly automating enterprise functions like customer support. They explore why AI agents are gaining traction, how they're priced, and the potential for a new kind of agent-versus-agent arms race between companies and consumers. Later in the episode, they're joined by Dr. Alan Bekker, founder of eSelf.ai and former Head of Conversational AI at Snap, who shares his journey from building voice agents for call centers to launching a real-time, face-to-face AI tutoring platform. Alan offers insights into how the rise of large language models (LLM) is reshaping education, what makes a great AI tutor, and why a visual, embodied presence is crucial for learning.Key Points From This Episode:00:00:00 What enterprise AI agents actually do and how companies like Salesforce are pricing them00:03:41 Why $2 per AI conversation may already undercut human support costs00:05:04 The Return On Investment (ROI) model behind agent adoption and enterprise productivity00:06:41 Why agent-based software may retain higher pricing power than other AI tools00:09:11 The coming arms race: AI agents negotiating with other AI agents00:12:30 Scaling demand for customer service with intelligent automation00:15:04 Vertical vs. horizontal Software as a Service (SaaS) in the AI agent ecosystem00:16:43 AI's impact across the software stack—SaaS, Platform as a Service (PaaS) , and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)00:17:56 Why building your own AI apps may soon be cheaper than onboarding SaaS00:20:01 ARK's  internal hackathon and how non-engineers are becoming developers00:20:29 Guest: Dr. Alan Bekker joins to discuss the evolution of conversational AI00:22:04 The journey from decision trees to LLMs: Lessons from Snap's AI team00:27:32 Seeing GPT's impact from inside: OpenAI's early partner outreach00:31:47 Why face-to-face AI tutors found strong product-market fit in education00:33:59 eSelf's go-to-market strategy: Partnering with publishers as a business to business to consumer (B2B2C) wedge00:36:24 Pricing real-time AI tutoring tools in a margin-conscious market00:40:00 Business to consumer (B2C) aspirations: Moving toward a direct-to-student tutoring product00:44:56 What's still missing for real-time AI to match human-level teaching00:48:03 The psychological impact of avatars: Building trust through embodied agents00:51:43 Why personalization—not just LLM knowledge—matters in tutoring00:54:20 Democratizing learning: LLMs as the end of expert-driven education

In this exclusive interview, Professor Mario Jurić reveals how the Vera Rubin Observatory accidentally discovered 2,000 asteroids in just 10 hours while testing its capabilities on the distant Virgo Cluster—transforming humanity's asteroid discovery rate from 20,000 per year globally to potentially over one million annually with a single telescope. Jurić explains how VRO's revolutionary multi-messenger astronomy capabilities will detect dark matter's effects and light simultaneously, automatically slewing to capture cosmic catastrophes like black hole collisions within 30 seconds of detection. From mapping dark matter in galaxy clusters 54 million light-years away to building Earth's first comprehensive planetary defense system against asteroid impacts, this conversation explores how one observatory is about to fundamentally change both our understanding of the universe and our ability to survive in it. — Please join my mailing list here