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Creativity through the lens of a screen writer, Emmy nominated producer and podcaster"Creativity is just creating something that wasn't there."Adam “Tex” Davis graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 1993. A scant three years later he'd achieved great success -- as the night manager of Shaun's Bagels in Manhattan. But soon after, "Tex" sold his first screenplay, Sunburned, to Miramax and his second screenplay Just Friends to New Line Cinema. Just Friends went on to become a cult, rom-com classic starring Ryan Reynolds and Anna Farris. Other produced credits soon followed including Spring Break Lawyer, a made-for-cable comedy for MTV; and Gardener of Eden, a dark indie-comedy produced by Leonardo Dicaprio's Appian Way and directed by Entourage's Kevin Connolly.For nearly 20 years, Adam has written, rewritten, or punched-up over 25 feature film scripts for every major studio in Hollywood... and Bachelor Party 2. In addition, Adam has sold original comedy television series to the WB Network, CBS, and Comedy Central.Adam served as Co-Executive Producer and Head Writer for the Emmy nominated, genre-defining, global hit series Brain Games, for the National Geographic Channel. The success of Brain Games led Adam to co-form Atomic Entertainment, a full-service film & TV production company, for which Adam oversees creative content. Along with long-time friend, fellow NYU graduate, and collaborator Jerry Kolber, Atomic created the darkly-comic docu-series, The Internet Ruined My Life (SyFy) and Brainchild, a high-concept, kids' science/variety show, co-produced by Pharrell Williams for Netflix. Adam has also produced/ directed branded projects for Google, GE, IBM, Drone Racing League, Top Golf, Headspace & Conde Nast.With dozens of original projects airing or in the works, including What's Your Problem? and Making Magic -- Atomic continues its quest for global dominance.In his spare time, Adam continues to write original screenplays and create series ideas. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, daughter, dog, cat, and fish.https://www.linkedin.com/company/atomic-entertainment-group/https://www.instagram.com/atomicent/https://www.atomicentertainment.com/Send us a text
Original air date: December 13, 2023Elite drone pilots, custom-built high-speed drones, and groundbreaking technology come together in this fan-favorite episode featuring the Drone Racing League (DRL). Discover how DRL has revolutionized drone racing—transforming the sport into an immersive, high-stakes experience that seamlessly blends the virtual and physical worlds for an unmatched thrill.Chief Operating Officer Ashley Ellefson takes us behind the scenes, sharing the cutting-edge technology and engineering driving this new era of sports, while also revealing how aspiring pilots can get involved. Ashley also discusses the collaboration between the FAA and drone industry partners like DRL to safely integrate drone events into the national airspace system.If you missed this episode the first time, now is your chance to experience the rush and share it with fellow fans of aerospace and high-tech sports!Thanks for sticking around as we take a break for the off-season. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up on episodes you might have missed or revisit your favorites. During this time, we'll be re-releasing standout episodes like this one as we gear up for the second half of Season 7, launching this spring.Meet Our Guest: Ashley Ellefson is the Chief Operating Officer at the Drone Racing League, the world's premier, professional drone racing property, where she oversees the event production, technology and media teams. Honored as a Leaders Under 40 member, Cynopsis Top Women in Sports member and Connect Sports Game Changer, Ashley has helped DRL create a new era of sport through cutting-edge technology, world-class media, and event production, bringing high-speed drone racing across real-life and virtual courses. Prior to DRL, she served as the Vice President of New Event Development at Tough Mudder, where she developed and codified all of their event operation standards including health and safety, vendor management, and live event onsite operations. Disclaimer: Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, company, or trademark does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. government, Department of Transportation, or Federal Aviation Administration. As an agency of the U.S. government, the FAA cannot endorse or appear to endorse any specific product or service.
The second episode of our new series on how to win in the business of sport sees the conversation turn to tech. Rachel Jacobson, Infinite Reality's CRO, and president of business ventures and partnerships, has done it. As president she built up the Drone Racing League to secure a $250m sale and know how to take a challenger through the glass ceiling with clever use of tech. In the second episode of How to Win, Jacobson discusses the secrets of her strategy with SportsPro CEO Nick Meacham and Chris Collins, president and CEO of NorthStar Solutions Group. Over six instalments of this special series from SportsPro and strategy realisation specialist NorthStar, we'll be hearing from top leaders across the sports industry with the primary objective of uncovering what it really takes to win in their field. Subscribe to the SportsPro Podcast feed to make sure you don't miss an episode.
This week our guest is Deniz Özgür, co-founder, co-CEO, Spacerunners. Space Runners is a fashion-tech platform that operates at the intersection of digital fashion, blockchain technology, and the metaverse. Deniz was named a Forbes 30 under 30 CEO last year. Spacerunners uses AI to help brands bring their products to new markets, like the Metaverse. Rony is off for the Jewish holiday Sukkot. Slow news week, unless you're Perplexity AI search, doubling your valuation with another $500 M raise. Microsoft's Army HoloLens, or IVAS, continues its slow death. In another defense story that should surprise no one, the USAF is recruiting from the Drone Racing League, an acknowledgment that the Top Gun of the future may not be piloting a plane. Thank you to our sponsor, Zappar!Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more! Follow us on all socials @ThisWeekInXR!https://linktr.ee/thisweekinxr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nathan Adams of the N.L. Drone Racing League drops by the Weekend AM studio to give a demonstration
On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer talks with Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, CEO and Co-founder of RSE Ventures and Guest Shark from TV show Shark Tank, Matt Higgins. This is a special re-release episode to celebrate Matt being the foreword writer for Kristel Bauer's book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work. Kristel and Matt discuss navigating limiting beliefs, how to boost confidence, the keys to being successful in business as well as a look into Matt's WSJ bestselling book, 'Burn the Boats. Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential'. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why Matt wrote the book Burn the Books What is the main thing that holds people back from going after their dreams/goals Qualities Matt has seen in successful people How to navigate limiting beliefs Keys to be successful in business A look into Matt's journey and how he has navigated obstacles in his path About Matt Higgins: Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor as Co-founder and CEO of private investment firm, RSE Ventures, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Burn The Boats. He is also an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Mr. Higgins' deep operating experience spans multiple industries over his 25-year career, which he draws upon to help founders navigate complex situations in order to reach their full potential. Mr. Higgins began his career in public service as a journalist before becoming the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, where he managed the global media response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He became one of the first employees – and ultimately Chief Operating Officer – of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the federally funded government agency created to plan the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Mr. Higgins helped organize the largest international design competition in history culminating in Reflecting Absence, the September 11th National Memorial, and the development of the 1,776-feet-tall One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the northern hemisphere. After transitioning to the private sector, Mr. Higgins spent 15 years in senior leadership positions with National Football League teams. He made his mark with two NFL franchises, overseeing the revenue functions of the New York Jets as Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and after leaving the Jets, serving as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins from 2012 – 2021. Higgins co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE's backings include Resy, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs; and Derris, a brand strategy and communications firm that has helped grow many leading brands such as Warby Parker and Glossier. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, the largest social-media first agency in the world founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. In 2016, he broadened RSE's investment focus to rapidly expanding fine dining and fast casual concepts, including NYC's iconic Magnolia Bakery, David Chang's Momofuku and Fuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane. Mr. Higgins has also been a guest shark on Emmy award-winning TV show “Shark Tank” during seasons 10-11, and Harper Collins' William Morrow imprint will release his book “Burn the Boats!” in 2023. In 2019, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, joining the ranks of seven former U.S. presidents, Nobel Prize winners and other leaders for work to improve society. He is also a longstanding board member of Autism Speaks. Mr. Higgins received his Bachelor of Arts in political science and honorary doctorate from Queens College and his J.D. from Fordham Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review. Order Matt Higgin's new book 'Burn the Boats. Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential' HERE Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/ https://rseventures.com/team-members/matt-higgins/ Instagram: @mhiggins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Twitter: @mhiggins Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Pre-Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024) About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business, November 19th 2024). Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale. With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Mazda, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children. She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. 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This week, we are delighted to welcome Matt Higgins to the show. Concisely explaining Matt's career is a challenge. In the world of sport, he has been a managing executive at the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins in the NFL, founder of sports events and media company Relevent Sports, an early investor in the Drone Racing League. In the business world, the story is equally impressive. The youngest press secretary in New York City history, founder of investment first RSE Ventures, one of the sharks on US TV's ‘Shark Tank', Wall Street Journal Bestselling author for his recent book ‘Burn the Boats'. You know on this show that we like to explore what fuels the sports industry through the perspectives of those that live it behind the scenes every day. Matt brings all of that and some, often accompanied by timely anecdotes, alongside the perspective of someone who has lived a life outside of sport. In today's show we discuss: Career in the NFL: Matt held the position of Executive Vice President at the New York Jets and Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins. What did these jobs involve? Key revenue streams in NFL franchises - from tickets, to suites, to sponsorships, how do the behind the scenes team maximise the commercial performance of major sports organisations? The importance of adopting new technology and innovative strategy as a sport and an independent franchise. Building and funding the MetLife stadium in New York; from financing to naming rights deals and everything in between. Big money and sport Investment in sport from private equity, nation states, high net worth individuals has been on the rise in recent years. Why? Is private equity good for sport? The importance of retaining control and governance as investment is received. More money is good; less control is not. The importance of having people who have been operators before running the business of a sports entity. You can't learn it from a spreadsheet. Why every franchise or team should have their own fund/financing vehicle. Owning a sports asset provides next level access to deals and the opportunity to become early adopters. A career alongside sports management Setting up investment fund RSE Ventures and investing in/founding organisations like Relevent Sports and Drone Racing League Owning a stake in a pickleball team alongside LeBron James and the opportunity presented by new sports to disrupt the existing ecosystem Matt's attempt to purchase Formula One was eventually unsuccessful when Liberty Media purchased the company. What did he see in the opportunity? Bringing the biggest teams in Europe to the US through the creation of the International Champions Cup. Matt's book 'Burn the Boats' is an amazing read. We highly recommend checking it out here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X We are delighted to partner with Tyndall Investment Management for this show. To learn more about Tyndall and their incredible work in the wealth management sector, please visit https://tyndallim.co.uk/
Matt Higgins was a struggling teen, working at McDonald's for $3.75/hr to put food on the table for his ailing mother. When he saw the pay increase offered to college students, he decided to do something unorthodox; he dropped out of high school, got his GED, and enrolled in college. Adults tried to talk him out of it, but Matt knew this was the right choice for him.This was Matt's first "burn the boats" moment, but it wasn't his last. In fact, Matt believes this burn-the-boats mindset has defined his career, and has led him to places like Shark Tank, Harvard Business School, and beyond. Today, he joins us on Work For Humans to discuss the Burn the Boats philosophy.Matt is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, a private equity firm that incubates and invests in enterprises like the International Champions Cup, RESY, and the Drone Racing League. He is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a current executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and the author of Burn the Boats.In this episode, Dart and Matt discuss:- How backup plans subvert our potential- Emotional intelligence and intuition in decision-making- Using anxiety to drive us- Assessing opportunity costs- Extracting value from negative situations- Acting early and taking risks for greater results- Elon Musk and Twitter- And other topics…Matt Higgins is an operator, investor, business builder, and co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. Matt Began his career as the youngest press secretary in New York City, later becoming an executive for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. As CEO of RSE Ventures, Matt and co-founder Stephen Ross have helped establish enterprises like the International Champions Cup, RESY, and the Drone Racing League.Matt received his bachelor's degree from Queens College and his JD from Fordham University. He was a guest shark on ABC's Shark Tank and is an executive fellow at Harvard Business School. In 2019, Matt received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for making it his mission to share his wealth of knowledge with those less fortunate. Matt recently published his first book, Burn the Boats, to continue to inspire others to toss Plan B overboard and go all in on Plan A.Resources Mentioned:Burn the Boats, by Matt Higgins: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X Connect with Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=enwww.BurntheBoatsBook.co
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Do you have a need for speed? Then this is the episode for you! Tune in and discover the innovative science behind the Drone Racing League, a high-speed competition that is using first person view flight to create a new era in sports. Chief Operating Officer Ashley Ellefson joins us to share insights about the intricate technology and engineering that propels the drone racing competitions into a futuristic league of their own. Get to know why millions of people gather worldwide to witness the Drone Racing League's fast paced events and find out how you can get involved and even become a drone racing pilot yourself. Plus, Ashley gives us a sneak peek at how artificial intelligence applied to drones could add even more of a rush to the future of this sport.Learn how the FAA is collaborating with drone industry partners like the Drone Racing League to safely integrate complex drone events into the National Airspace System. Make haste and share this episode with colleagues, friends, family and anyone intrigued by this high-tempo and high-tech sport that has paved the way in the world of aerospace sports. Meet Our Guest: Ashley Ellefson is the Chief Operating Officer at the Drone Racing League, the world's premier, professional drone racing property, where she oversees the event production, technology and media teams. Honored as a Leaders 40 Under 40 member, Cynopsis Sports Top Women in Sports and Connect Sports Game Changer, she's helped DRL create a new era of sport through cutting edge technology, world-class media, and event production, bringing high-speed drone racing across real-life and virtual courses. Prior to DRL, she served as the Vice President of New Event Development at Tough Mudder, where she developed and codified all of their event operation standards including health and safety, vendor management, and live event on-site operations. Disclaimer: Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial product, process, service, manufacturer, company, or trademark does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the U.S. government, Department of Transportation, or Federal Aviation Administration. As an agency of the U.S. government, the FAA cannot endorse or appear to endorse any specific product or service.
Today's episode, I'm joined by Ari Mark, the Senior VP, Head of Partnership Development at The Drone Racing League. Mark joined the DRL from the NFL, where he led corporate partnership sales for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. Before that, Ari spent eight years in global business development for the NBA, securing sponsorships across the NBA, WNBA, G League, USA Basketball, and NBA 2K League. Over the last several years, Ari built a legacy for developing new, groundbreaking programs, including the creation of the DRL's largest ever partnership with Algorand, the leading high-performance blockchain platform as well as launching DRL Labs, an innovation hub to research and develop next generation drone technology with Dragan Fly. The league is flying high *pun intended* as the world's premier, professional drone racing property and in the process is creating a new era of sports that brings high-speed competition in real life and digitally. Time Stamps: 3:00 - Taking Lessons from the NBA and NFL 5:00 - The DRL as an Innovation Hub and Accelerator of Technology 10:00 - Tapping into Alternative Budgets 11:00 - Solving Problems for Partners and Tapping Partners to Solve Problems 13:00 - Engaging with Fans Away from Broadcast TV 16:00 - Connecting with Fans of the Non-Traditional Sports 19:00 - Embracing Meta's Launch of WhatsApp Channels 24:00 - Evolving the DRL from Season to Season 27:00 - Deciding on where to Race 29:00 - Tapping into Athlete Appeal of the DRL Pilots 32:00 - Esports as a talent funnel and engagement tool 37:00 - An opportunity for DRL events to tap into culturally relevant IP. 38:00 - Vision for the future of the DRL Additional Links Serving Fans: Why FC Barcelona Are Embracing An Overlooked Social Platform Overtime's Playbook: Focus on 'Winning' the Group Chat The Great Divide: The Future of Social Media How F1 Technology has Supercharged the World How High-Speed Drone Racing could Aid Struggling Air Force Recruitment Connect with Ari on LinkedIn - here Connect with Andy on LinkedIn - here
Zack Sugarman, deep dive into his 17 years with the Wasserman Group to his current role as Chief Strategy Officer at Demand Sports – an AI powered top-of-funnel lead generation tool for the sports industry. If you are in sales you need to listen to this. Key Highlights From college to first role at Sportnet (Wasserman Media Group), doing business development – finance of action sports films in 2005 (skateboard.com, etc) Deep dive into Wasserman group - from 70 people when he joined to 1,700 by the time he left recently (15 offices around the world) Global Sports Marketing & Entertainment company Helping client spend their marketing dollars wisely, negotiate, execute Maximizing revenue for teams/leagues (properties) Talent manage side – Jerry Maguire style (NFL to action sports) Growth by acquisition – music talent, celebrity influencers, creating IP & content (UK based CSM, etc) Acquisition of Brillstein – coming full circle (family history, Lew Wasserman) Casey Wasserman – a bit about the man himself – Chairman of LA 2028 Olympics – his leadership style His roles over the 17 years (2005-2022) Start of digital and social media era and developing a digital division to help monetize content Early days of live streaming – World Surf League – live webcast Properties – teams, leagues, federations, conferences, Esports teams, Develop products to offer these property owners – pre-sale and post-sale services NBA Jersey Patch, later NHL, MLB – one of the big projects – discussing deal sizes Demand Sports – his role as Chief Strategy Officer How it works, background, Helping property rights holders – top-of-funnel lead generation, using AI to verify contacts, personalized emails Coordinate follow up and meeting times for the Property owner (all the upfront work to create warm leads) Demand Inc – tech companies, B2B business – Lasso tool tweaked to use for sports Bounce test to check emails are correct – in real time, etc Using AI to personalize emails, search web to create subject lines and hocks for a personalized touch to email Tool operates globally – language specific outreach examples 40 clients around in the US and around the world Fee structure and flexible model for Property owners Contact: zack@demandsports.co - www.demandsports.co US market – huge events coming the next few years from FIFA World Cup 2026 to Olympics 2028 and more… opportunities for brands and property owners Final message on Artificial Intelligence (AI) – be curious About Zack has a proven sports executive with over ~20 years of experience in commercial strategy and revenue creation – focusing on business development, partnership creation, digital strategy, new tech integration, valuation, packaging, and execution of award winning campaigns and initiatives. Sugarman's skills include business development (identifying, negotiating, securing new clients), strategy and analytics (fan insights, commercial valuation and packaging, opportunity targeting, partnership creation, and measurement), and relationships (understand the value of connections and have enjoyed consistent networking and having multiple long-term and repeat clients). Zack likes to connect the dots between partners and bring new perspectives together in an effort to generate new value, drive innovation and facilitate new connections across the sports and entertainment business. Before joining Demand Sports, Sugarman spent 16 years in agency leadership positions at Wasserman, most notably leading the Global Properties division worldwide to help venues/teams/leagues maximize commercial revenue. At Wasserman, Sugarman helped drive millions of dollars in commercial revenue for clients including NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, FIFA, USGA, UFC, NASCAR, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, LAFC, New York Islanders, Vegas Golden Knights, CrossFit, Drone Racing League and Salesforce. Sugarman was also instrumental in helping AEG land the largest Naming Rights deal in history with the announcement of the Crypto.com Arena in November 2021. Zack is a true tech geek who makes it a point to stay on the cutting edge of emerging technologies and digital strategies; he also firmly believes that “Fútbol is life.” Follow us on our social sites for the latest updates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsentrepreneurs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcusluerpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-entrepreneurs Website: https://marcusluer.com Podcast: https://marcusluer.com/podcast To get in touch, please email us at podcast@marcusluer.com Feel Good by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_feel-good Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/bvgIqqRStcQ
Walmart, UPS, and even Dominos are all planning on using ariel drone delivery and according to a Bloomberg investigation, Amazon alone has made a $2 billion investment. But is it realistic to envision a future where our valuable and often fragile packages and meals will be delivered by drones? What about challenges like air traffic management, drone battery life, hacking issues, unpredictable weather, noise pollution, limited payload capacity and obstacle avoidance? Drone delivery startups claim that these concerns are all being addressed and that additionally, their technology promises convenience and efficiency… making delivery faster, and also environmentally friendly… Really, no Really! Even though the thought of a fleet of drones buzzing over our heads seems quixotic, we increasingly live in a world where consumers are demanding delivery in an hour, a minute, right now! To explore the reality of drone delivery - the technology, regulatory and safety issues, we invited Dr. Roger Connor to offer his considerable expertise and help clear the air regarding drones. Dr. Connor curates The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's vertical flight collection (helicopters, gyroplanes, and vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft systems, among many other things that fly up and down. In this episode: Residential delivery drones and the Domino's 30-minute or less guarantee. Criminals, smugglers, and prison inmates are early adapters. The safety and insurance issues of delivering packages to dense urban areas. Paparazzi drones' ability to fly above your house while taking pictures of the family. Current state, FAA, and government regulations concerning airspace restrictions. Delivery drones as “job killers” or maybe they provide other unique advantages. A UPS or Fed Ex drone crashes into me or my house…what happens next? The Drone Racing League and jobs of the future! Follow us: www.reallynoreally.com Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Threads X (Twitter)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
EPISODE 1561: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Matt Higgins, the author of BURN THE BOATS, about how the publishing industry and writers will be impacted by the coming AI storm Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as Co-founder and CEO of private investment firm, RSE Ventures. He is also an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Mr. Higgins' deep operating experience spans multiple industries over his 25-year career, which he draws upon to help founders navigate complex situations in order to reach their full potential. Mr. Higgins began his career in public service as a journalist before becoming the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, where he managed the global media response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He became one of the first employees – and ultimately Chief Operating Officer – of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the federally funded government agency created to plan the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Mr. Higgins helped organize the largest international design competition in history culminating in Reflecting Absence, the September 11th National Memorial, and the development of the 1,776-feet-tall One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the northern hemisphere. After transitioning to the private sector, Mr. Higgins spent 15 years in senior leadership positions with National Football League teams. He made his mark with two NFL franchises, overseeing the revenue functions of the New York Jets as Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and after leaving the Jets, serving as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins from 2012 – 2021. Higgins co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE's backings include Resy, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs; and Derris, a brand strategy and communications firm that has helped grow many leading brands such as Warby Parker and Glossier. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, the largest social-media first agency in the world founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. In 2016, he broadened RSE's investment focus to rapidly expanding fine dining and fast casual concepts, including NYC's iconic Magnolia Bakery, David Chang's Momofuku and Fuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane. Mr. Higgins has also been a guest shark on Emmy award-winning TV show “Shark Tank” during seasons 10-11, and Harper Collins' William Morrow imprint will release his book “Burn the Boats!” in 2023. In 2019, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, joining the ranks of seven former U.S. presidents, Nobel Prize winners and other leaders for work to improve society. He is also a longstanding board member of Autism Speaks. Mr. Higgins received his Bachelor of Arts in political science and honorary doctorate from Queens College and his J.D. from Fordham Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Higgins was a struggling teen, working at McDonald's for $3.75/hr to put food on the table for his ailing mother. When he saw the pay increase offered to college students, he decided to do something unorthodox; he dropped out of high school, got his GED, and enrolled in college. Adults tried to talk him out of it, but Matt knew this was the right choice for him.This was Matt's first "burn the boats" moment, but it wasn't his last. In fact, Matt believes this burn-the-boats mindset has defined his career, and has led him to places like Shark Tank, Harvard Business School, and beyond. Today, he joins us on Work For Humans to discuss the Burn the Boats philosophy. Matt is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures, a private equity firm that incubates and invests in enterprises like the International Champions Cup, RESY, and the Drone Racing League. He is the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a current executive fellow at Harvard Business School, and the author of Burn the Boats.In this episode, Dart and Matt discuss:- How backup plans subvert our potential- Emotional intelligence and intuition in decision-making- Using anxiety to drive us- Assessing opportunity costs- Extracting value from negative situations- Acting early and taking risks for greater results- Elon Musk and Twitter- And other topics…Matt Higgins is an operator, investor, business builder, and co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. Matt Began his career as the youngest press secretary in New York City, later becoming an executive for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. As CEO of RSE Ventures, Matt and co-founder Stephen Ross have helped establish enterprises like the International Champions Cup, RESY, and the Drone Racing League. Matt received his bachelor's degree from Queens College and his JD from Fordham University. He was a guest shark on ABC's Shark Tank and is an executive fellow at Harvard Business School. In 2019, Matt received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for making it his mission to share his wealth of knowledge with those less fortunate. Matt recently published his first book, Burn the Boats, to continue to inspire others to toss Plan B overboard and go all in on Plan A.Resources Mentioned:Burn the Boats, by Matt Higgins: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X Connect with Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en www.BurntheBoatsBook.co
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In this episode of the Sports Geek, Ari Mark, the SVP Head of Partnership Development for the Drone Racing League, discusses the unique audience of “tech-setters” and how DRL differs from NBA & NFL with the creative sponsorship flexibility across their events, digital platforms and gaming platforms. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/ari-mark-the-drone-racing-league/
On today's episode, Dennis speaks with author, businessman, co-founder of RSEVentures and guest on the hit show Shark tank, Matt Higgins. Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as Co-founder and CEO of private investment firm, RSE Ventures. He is also an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Mr. Higgins' deep operating experience spans multiple industries over his 25-year career, which he draws upon to help founders navigate complex situations in order to reach their full potential. Mr. Higgins began his career in public service as a journalist before becoming the youngest mayoral press secretary in New York City at 26, where he managed the global media response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He became one of the first employees – and ultimately Chief Operating Officer – of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the federally funded government agency created to plan the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site. Mr. Higgins helped organize the largest international design competition in history culminating in Reflecting Absence, the September 11th National Memorial, and the development of the 1,776-feet-tall One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the northern hemisphere. After transitioning to the private sector, Mr. Higgins spent 15 years in senior leadership positions with National Football League teams. He made his mark with two NFL franchises, overseeing the revenue functions of the New York Jets as Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and after leaving the Jets, serving as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins from 2012 – 2021. Higgins co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE's backings include Resy, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; the International Champions Cup, the largest privately owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs; and Derris, a brand strategy and communications firm that has helped grow many leading brands such as Warby Parker and Glossier. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, the largest social-media first agency in the world founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. In 2016, he broadened RSE's investment focus to rapidly expanding fine dining and fast casual concepts, including NYC's iconic Magnolia Bakery, David Chang's Momofuku and Fuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane.Mr. Higgins received his Bachelor of Arts in political science and honorary doctorate from Queens College and his J.D. from Fordham Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review. Today, Dennis and Matt discuss Matt's amazing life story and overcoming adversity, his experience as the press secretary for Mayor Giuliani during 9/11, finding purpose in life, believing in yourself and executing action, his best selling book "Burn The Boats", how to change your perspective on the world and how to achieve your goals. Pick up a copy of "Burn The Boats" by Matt Higgins here: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515
The Drone Racing League's current season wraps up on NBC with the Algorand World Championships Semi Finals on March 26th and the finals on April 8th, so it's kind of a miracle I managed to get the League's SVP of Partnerships Ari Mark to sit still long enough for an interview. These are heady days for the DRL, so Ari, who oversees the League's partnership portfolio, is zinging around faster than one of his competitors 90 mph drones. And for good reason. The self styled “Sport from the Future” is holding live events again, so the energy around the League is absolutely crackling. Sponsors like the Algorand, Air Force, T-Mobile and any others have taken notice. In our conversation, Ari and I talk about his introduction to the DRL after working for blue chip sports properties like the NBA and NFL's Miami Dolphins and what it's like to create partnerships for a property where the sky is quite literally the limit. He'll also reveal the origin story behind his preferred drone racing handle, "DaddyIceFire", so you sure aren't going to want to miss that.
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Matt Higgins' childhood was plagued with extreme poverty. He lived in a tiny apartment with three other boys and a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Ashamed of his family's financial status and living conditions, Matt started juggling several side hustles, such as selling handbags at flea markets and scraping gum off the bottom of the tables at McDonald's. Today, he has a net worth of over $150M. In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of quitting, the benefits of thinking about your own death, and different methods of financing your business. Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor, and co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins and an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Matt was also a Guest Shark on ABC's four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank in seasons 10-11. In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss: - Why dropping out of high school was one of the best decisions Matt ever made - The importance of quitting - Why you should reflect on your own mortality - How Matt built RSE Ventures - Be picky about how you spend your time - How Matt manages his investments - Should you look for an investor or bootstrap your company? - What Matt looks for in entrepreneurs - Matt's optimistic view of Gen Z - And other topics… Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor. He co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately-owned soccer tournament featuring Europe's top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in the early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. He also appeared as a Guest Shark on Shark Tank. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned: Matt's Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/ Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/ Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhiggins Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=en Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/ Matt's Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358 Matt's book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886X WeCroak App: https://www.wecroak.com/ Sponsored By: Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAP More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer take a deep dive into mindset and success with serial entrepreneur and Guest Shark, Matt Higgins. Matt was a recurring guest on the Emmy award-winning TV show Shark Tank during seasons 10 and 11 and he will soon star in a new spinoff also executive produced by Mark Burnett. Kristel and Matt discuss navigating limiting beliefs, how to boost confidence, the keys to being successful in business as well as a look into Matt's new book, 'Burn the Boats. Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential'. Tune in now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: Why Matt wrote the book Burn the Books What is the main thing that holds people back from going after their dreams/goals Qualities Matt has seen in successful people How to navigate limiting beliefs Keys to be successful in business A look into Matt's journey and how he has navigated obstacles in his path About Matt Higgins: Founder. Operator. Investor. Educator. No matter the role, Matt Higgins has always believed in trusting his instincts and never outsourcing his judgment. Higgins grew up in Queens, New York hawking flowers on street corners and scraping gum under tables at McDonald's to help feed his family. On a mission to escape poverty as fast as possible and provide for his home-bound mother, he dropped out of high school, took his GED and enrolled in college at 16 – eventually earning his juris doctorate from Fordham Law at night while working full-time. A decade after dropping out of high school, Higgins was appointed the youngest Mayor's press secretary in NYC history at 26, managing the global media response during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks under Rudy Guiliani. He then became one of the first employees – and ultimately Chief Operating Officer – of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, created to rebuild the World Trade Center site. Higgins helped organize the largest international design competition in history culminating in Reflecting Absence, the September 11th National Memorial, and the development of the 1,776-feet-tall One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the northern hemisphere. Higgins has deep experience in sports, having spent 15 years in senior leadership positions with National Football League teams. He made his mark with two NFL franchises, overseeing the revenue functions of the New York Jets as Executive Vice President of Business Operations, and after leaving the Jets, serving as Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins from 2012 - 2021. Higgins cofounded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012 alongside developer Stephen M. Ross, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology industries. NYC's Magnolia Bakery is one of the latest additions to a portfolio that includes David Chang's renowned culinary brand, Momofuku, and Australian-inspired hospitality/lifestyle brand, Bluestone Lane. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the Drone Racing League, which was named among Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Sports Companies; and Relevent Sports, the leading international soccer agency in the US. Higgins was the first client and ultimately only partner in VaynerMedia, the largest socialmedia first agency in the world founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. Higgins is a prolific investor in the direct-to-consumer space, having invested in over 100 DTC brands throughout his career. He is a lecturer and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School, where he teaches the popular course Moving Beyond DTC alongside HBS Professor Len Schlesinger. Each year, the course features real-world case studies on some of the top consumer brands in the US. Higgins' reputation as a self-made serial entrepreneur earned him a spot as a recurring guest Shark on the Emmy award-winning TV show Shark Tank during seasons 10 and 11. He will soon star in a new spinoff also executive produced by Mark Burnett. In 2019, he received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, joining the ranks of seven former US presidents, Nobel Prize winners and other leaders for work to improve society. He is also a longstanding board member of Autism Speaks, advocating for scientific research and greater acceptance of neurodiversity. In 2021, Higgins had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss human rights and solidarity with the world's poor. During the Global Citizen Live festival before an audience of 60,000 people on the Great Lawn of Central Park, Higgins kicked off the Global Solidarity Fund's initiative to raise $100 million for migrants and refugees in crisis. In honor of his late mother, Linda Higgins, Matt funds scholarships for single mothers through the Linda Higgins Empowerment Scholarship at Queens College. Matt is the author of 'Burn the Boats. Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential' Order Matt Higgin's new book 'Burn the Boats. 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In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to BURN THE BOATS author Matt Higgins about why we need to toss Plan B overboard if we are to unleash our full potential in business and in life. Matt Higgins is a proven operator, investor and business builder with a knack for helping founders at pivotal growth moments achieve breakout success. He serves as CEO of RSE Ventures, a private firm that incubates and invests in companies across sports and entertainment, food and lifestyle, media and marketing, and technology.Higgins co-founded RSE with Miami Dolphins owner, Stephen M. Ross, the most prominent private developer in the U.S. and a serial entrepreneur. Together Higgins and Ross have helped build enterprises from scratch, including the largest privately owned soccer tournament in the world (International Champions Cup) and leading brand strategy and communications agency Derris. As an incubator, RSE has helped build leading restaurant software company RESY and the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League. Higgins was the first client of marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, before becoming a co-owner of VaynerMedia and a partner with early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. RSE most recently built a portfolio of dynamic restaurant brands by partnering with Momofuku, Milk Bar, &pizza and Bluestone Lane, and invested in cybersecurity with the acquisition of SkOUT.Higgins began his career as the youngest press secretary in New York City history, where he helped manage the global press response during 9/11. He has been an executive for two NFL teams – currently serving as vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins. His latest book is "BURN THE BOATS: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash your Full potential" (2023) Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk to Vanover from Drone Racing League about their event happening at Esports Stadium on Saturday, February 4th along with his other drone businesses. We also hear local music from Always & Never with their new single “Without You.” We also hear “Hold It Down” from Artemis Funk off their EP F5.
SPOTIFY LISTENERS: Last week's episode is lost to Spotify unfortunately. You can listen at simulationradio.com/podcasts or on our YouTube channel. This week, we go down the rabbit hole on an "esport" that I didn't know about before Twitter recommended it to me. The Drone Racing League has both IRL drones AND simulated video game drones to race. Who looks like they'll take home the whole circuit at the end? My money is on the Korean player. You don't bet against Korean players in esports... Plus, in Hash It Out, I talk about engagement baiting very hateful comments out of 15 year old TikTokkers and how to deal with getting hate as a content creator. YOU can call/text (or leave a voicemail) (407) 796-2334 with your advice questions and I'll answer those as well as I get them. ________________________________________ SUPPORT SIMULATION RADIO ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/simulationradio Support the show and get access to old archives, and more! ________________________________________ LISTEN LIVE: Voice of Light: Mondays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific The Very Interesting Show: Wednesdays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific Simulation Radio Live: Thursdays @ 8:00 PM Eastern / 5:00 PM Pacific http://simulationradio.com/live - Also broadcast on Twitch and YouTube ________________________________________ FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: http://instagram.com/simulationradio http://twitter.com/simulationradio http://tiktok.com/@simulationradio ________________________________________ THEME MUSIC BY: Knife Party - Kaleidoscope ________________________________________ If you miss the live shows, subscribe to Simulation Radio, The Very Interesting Show, Voice of Light and Simulation Radio Live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts. Please leave a rating and review, it helps the show a lot! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veryinterestingshow/support
The Buzz 1: Drones have been around for more than two decades, but their roots date back to World War I when the U.S. and France worked on developing automatic, unmanned airplanes…The last few years have seen significant drone adoption by individuals, commercial entities, and governments: Aerial photography for journalism and film; Express shipping and delivery; Gathering info or supplying essentials for disaster management; Geographic mapping of inaccessible terrain; Building safety inspections; Precision crop monitoring; Unmanned cargo transport. [businessinsider.com] The Buzz 2: Drone Headlines: Drones are helping to restore power in Puerto Rico. Google's drone service will deliver library books. Guy sends drone to rescue his drone. Drone flying cars soar over Dubai. Submarine drone can swim for months and then fly away. Drone waiters will take your restaurant order. People enjoy watching drones crash over and over. ESPN shot the X Games with drones. The military wants a dancing drone that can fly through windows. [popularmechanics.com] The Buzz 3: If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try other fun, legal things: Join a Flying Club or Drone Racing League; Create a DIY Obstacle Course; Take Aerial Photos and Videos of Your Hikes; Create a 3D Property Map; Help Locate Lost Pets; Capture Special Events Footage; Start a Freelance Aerial Photography Business; Take Unique Holiday or Travel Photos; Volunteer for Scientific Data Collection and Surveying; Check Your Roof and Gutters for Damage or Debris. [aerocorner.com] We'll ask Chuck Byers, Pharns Genece, Ryan Walsh, Steve Philpott and Alex Backer for their take on The Future of Drones: Landing on a Roof or Planet Near You Soon? – Part 4.
The Buzz 1: Drones have been around for more than two decades, but their roots date back to World War I when the U.S. and France worked on developing automatic, unmanned airplanes…The last few years have seen significant drone adoption by individuals, commercial entities, and governments: Aerial photography for journalism and film; Express shipping and delivery; Gathering info or supplying essentials for disaster management; Geographic mapping of inaccessible terrain; Building safety inspections; Precision crop monitoring; Unmanned cargo transport. [businessinsider.com] The Buzz 2: Drone Headlines: Drones are helping to restore power in Puerto Rico. Google's drone service will deliver library books. Guy sends drone to rescue his drone. Drone flying cars soar over Dubai. Submarine drone can swim for months and then fly away. Drone waiters will take your restaurant order. People enjoy watching drones crash over and over. ESPN shot the X Games with drones. The military wants a dancing drone that can fly through windows. [popularmechanics.com] The Buzz 3: If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try other fun, legal things: Join a Flying Club or Drone Racing League; Create a DIY Obstacle Course; Take Aerial Photos and Videos of Your Hikes; Create a 3D Property Map; Help Locate Lost Pets; Capture Special Events Footage; Start a Freelance Aerial Photography Business; Take Unique Holiday or Travel Photos; Volunteer for Scientific Data Collection and Surveying; Check Your Roof and Gutters for Damage or Debris. [aerocorner.com] We'll ask Chuck Byers, Pharns Genece, Ryan Walsh, Steve Philpott and Alex Backer for their take on The Future of Drones: Landing on a Roof or Planet Near You Soon? – Part 4.
The Buzz 1: Drones have been around for more than two decades, but their roots date back to World War I when the U.S. and France worked on developing automatic, unmanned airplanes…The last few years have seen significant drone adoption by individuals, commercial entities, and governments: Aerial photography for journalism and film; Express shipping and delivery; Gathering info or supplying essentials for disaster management; Geographic mapping of inaccessible terrain; Building safety inspections; Precision crop monitoring; Unmanned cargo transport. [businessinsider.com] The Buzz 2: Drone Headlines: Drones are helping to restore power in Puerto Rico. Google's drone service will deliver library books. Guy sends drone to rescue his drone. Drone flying cars soar over Dubai. Submarine drone can swim for months and then fly away. Drone waiters will take your restaurant order. People enjoy watching drones crash over and over. ESPN shot the X Games with drones. The military wants a dancing drone that can fly through windows. [popularmechanics.com] The Buzz 3: If you grow tired of flying your drone above your property, try other fun, legal things: Join a Flying Club or Drone Racing League; Create a DIY Obstacle Course; Take Aerial Photos and Videos of Your Hikes; Create a 3D Property Map; Help Locate Lost Pets; Capture Special Events Footage; Start a Freelance Aerial Photography Business; Take Unique Holiday or Travel Photos; Volunteer for Scientific Data Collection and Surveying; Check Your Roof and Gutters for Damage or Debris. [aerocorner.com] We'll ask Chuck Byers, Pharns Genece, Ryan Walsh, Steve Philpott and Alex Backer for their take on The Future of Drones: Landing on a Roof or Planet Near You Soon? – Part 4.
Jason Smith, founder of the Mixed Googlers group here at Google, joins Stephanie Wong to talk about DEI and the importance of belonging in tech. Jason helps us better understand what the concepts diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging mean to him. It's more than just including different types of people, Jason tells us, companies must also give them equal opportunities and say in their jobs. We talk about the difference between DEI and belonging. Belonging means feeling comfortable and accepted and conveys a more concrete, real-life sense of community that brings DEI to life. While DEI is easy enough for a company to measure, it's sometimes tricky to get a clear picture of belonging in a company. Jason talks about possible solutions to this problem. Growing up as the child of both a white and a black parent, Jason understands the importance of feeling a sense of belonging as a mixed race individual. In that vein, he founded Mixed Googlers, and he tells us more about how this group supports other mixed individuals at Google. He talks about the events they have hosted, including talks with famous mixed race speakers, and how the grassroots efforts to form and grow Mixed Googlers has created a great community. Later, Jason talks about DEI and belonging in tech companies and cloud specifically. He introduces us to some fun ways to incorporate DEI principles into company culture in a way that encourages all individuals to contribute their personal perspectives. He stresses the importance of allowing mistakes, especially when discussing diversity issues with your coworkers, so the conversation can be about growth and not about confrontation. Jason Smith Jason Smith is a Customer Engineer supporting application modernization and the founder of Mixed Googlers, an ERG dedicated to mixed race individuals. Cool things of the week Sign up for the Google Cloud Fly Cup Challenge blog Google Cloud Firewall introduces Network Firewall Policies, IAM-governed Tags and more blog Building trust in the data with Dataplex blog Interview Google Belonging site Google 2022 Diversity Annual Report site Sugi Dakks: Not the Only One | Talks at Google video Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Keynote site BigQuery site What's something cool you're working on? Stephanie is working on content for Next and the Drone Racing League. Hosts Stephanie Wong
It's time for another edition of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada, with our host, former NFL Player, Investor, and Entrepreneur Dhani Jones. On this episode Dhani is joined by the President of The Drone Racing League (DRL), Rachel Jacobson. Rachel is a trailblazer in the world of professional sports league management and with Dhani she shares stories and insights from her 20 plus year career in the NBA and talks about what it's like to now run the first of its kind, professional high-speed Drone Racing League. You do not want to miss this episode of The Pathfinders, brought to you by Ansarada.You can also follow Rachel on LinkedIn and learn more about the exciting world of professional drone racing on the DRL's website or you can check them out on Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Don't forget to follow Dhani on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Follow Us:LinkedIn @AnsaradaTwitter @ansaradaFacebook @AnsaradaPlatformInstagram @ansarada_Presented by Ansaradawww.ansarada.com
Crypto companies have spent more than $2 billion on sports advertising around the world. The NBA, Major League Baseball, Premiere League, Formula 1…. even the Drone Racing League has a crypto sponsor. But in a market downturn, how long will these big investments in sports sponsorships last? And can they persevere through this crypto winter? In this episode, Crypto senior editor Anna Irrera is joined by Bloomberg reporter Kim Bhasin to discuss the return on investment when it comes to crypto advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great week, and also hope you had a chance to get out to Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes a couple days ago. It was definitely another successful year out there! If you missed it, the Listen Local guys dive into everything Bean Hole Days with PL Mayor - and owner of Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation, AND of course our sponsor - Tyler Gardner. While Tyler calls into the show, they also discuss some of the most recent updates to the city (including one about the new road in town AND THE SPLASH PAD). Then... the crew introduces Phluxy to the BLA. Phluxy is one of the top drone pilots in the whole world, and has been a part of the Drone Racing League since 2019. He also heads up the FPV drone division (yes, the cool fly through videos) at BlazeAir. He speaks about all of that, and why he hopes to live in the Brainerd Lakes Area one day. Last but not least, the LL crew talks about all of the events this weekend, including our friend and "OG Traders Brewista" Suzy Desjarlais who will be performing at MN Traders Co. on Saturday from 5-7pm. Thanks again to all of our listeners, and of course of sponsor Pequot Lakes Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN
Rachel Jacobson - President, Drone Racing League Brendan Lynch - EVP Enterprise & Revenue, Ticketmaster Mickey Maher - SVP of Platform and Blockchain Partnerships, Dapper Labs Sam Rubinroit - Director of Club Business Development, NFL Daryl Morey (moderator) - President of Basketball Operations, Philadelphia 76ers NFTs have redefined asset ownership - for the first time, people can rightfully claim their stake in digital assets. Brands have created NFT sneakers for people to collect and trade while on the metaverse platforms like Decentraland and Sandbox, people can buy, sell, and rent virtual plots of land. Games such as Axie Infinity even allow users to earn money from their owned in-game assets. The promise of NFTs already upended many established industries and has set its sights on truly transforming the sports world. This panel brings together leaders from Dapper Labs, Ticketmaster, The National Football League, and the Drone Racing League to discuss the future of NFTs and the impact they will have on the sports world.
Was ist Drone Racing? Drone kennt jeder, das sind diese vor sich hin surrenden fliegenden Kinderspielzeuge. Doch was hat das ganze mit Racing zu tun. Darüber klären wir auf und reden auch noch über die Hürden, Geschichte und Zukunft des Drone Racings. Deutscher Modellflieger Verband e.V. Größte Facebook Gruppe zum Thema FPV Racing in Deutschland Großes deutsches Forum zum Thema FPV Deutscher Blog, zum Thema FPV Kalender mit den aktuell geplanten Rennen in Deutschland racing racing Drone Racing League Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten.
DP & McGhee open their 25th episode talking about MLB's recent decision to allow clubs to sell sponsorships to CBD companies and whether we'll see cannabis sponsors at any time in the future. They also talk about Naomi Osaka's most recent success as a sports agent, and the PGA TOUR's most recent response to LIV Golf (spoiler alert, a reconciliation doesn't seem to be in the cards anytime soon). The hosts are then joined by long-time NBA executive and current Drone Racing League president, Rachel Jacobson. Rachel flies across a number of topics, speaking in detail about how she thought she could make a difference when she joined the upstart league, and boy has she ever.
The guys are joined by Devon's long time buddy Albert Jang, who worked with Devon on the Orioles Production team, and has moved on to work on shows such as "Naked and Afraid", "Beat Shazam", The Drone Racing League, and several others. They all chat about what it takes to work in the buisness, and what they want to get out of a possible collaboration on the O'Hara brothers Travel show. Check out The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon here...youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcraftsmanship@theartofcameraguypatreon.com/theartofcraftsmanshipRecommendations:Devon:"Obi-Wan Kenobi": Season 1 on Disney PlusAlbert:"For All Man Kind""I think You Should Leave"Author of historical fiction on people such as Julius Cesar and Genghis Khan, Conn IgguldenDustin:"Peaky Blinders", Season 6 on Netfilx
The issue is not the availability of crude oil, its the capacity to refine it into gasoline as demand returns to pre-pandemic levels. When it comes to ATVs, consumers have a number of misconceptions - We expel the myths. Finally, racing drones for fun and profit. These are not your backyard variety drones! Welcome to the Drone Racing League.
These are NOT your garden variety drones! Meet the Drone Racing League, where competitors race for fun and profit. We take a look.
Toby Zhang is the CEO and founder of Shop LIT Live, the social media-powered shopping platform. Toby leads a talented management team focusing on driving growth and innovation. Previously, Toby was a partner at CRCM Ventures leading the firm's investments in consumer and emerging technologies. During his tenure, his successful investments include Musical.ly (now TikTok), Ripple, Ginkgo Bioworks, Firework, Drone Racing League, and more. In 2016, Toby was voted Forbes VC 30 under 30.
This week we talked to MANNYH!MSF from the Drone Racing League! Join us while we discuss drone types, freestyle vs racing, how to get into racing, and how Manny uses drones in his day job. Want to fly like the Drone Racing League's Algorand 13th Pilot MannyH1MSF? Download the DRL SIM on Playstation, Xbox, Steam or Epic Games: https://thedroneracingleague.com/play/
The gentlemen reunite this week, and revisit their Terms of Service series. ToS is a series where we look at the more technical, jargon-y side of the hobby. This week, we focus specifically on Tricks and Stunts with FPV drones. The guys share their hardest trick to learn, and discuss how tricks/stunts have evolved over the last few years in the hobby. We also discuss what the difference is between and trick and an aerial maneuver (like a roll). If you like FPV freestyle and tricks, this one's for you. Stick around for another installment of the Kwadcast.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)
The gentlemen from the Kwadcast cheers with the legendary innovator Nurk FPV aka Paul and on this week's episode we cover the entire spectrum from family, to working with YouTube guru Mark Rober, to FPV innovations, and finally cross into the vast unknown of drones in space. You're going to want to strap in for this one, boys and girls. This episode of the Kwadcast takes things to a new height. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)
Rachel Jacobson, President of the Drone Racing League, is our guest launching us into season two, centering our conversation on the Act theme in AVIATE. A New Jersey Native, Rachel graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor's in Hotel and Business Management. Rachel spent 21 years at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where her career culminated as the Senior Vice President of Business Development. Rachel pivoted from the NBA and followed her other passion in tech by joining Landit as the Chief Business Development Officer. In April 2020, Rachel found an opportunity to bring her passion for sports and tech together by becoming the President of the Drone Racing League. Rachel joins me today to talk about all things drone racing, tech, and aviation. The DRL championship airs today at 1pm EST on NBC and Twitter. There will be a "Tournament of Champions" drone racing tournament on the Drone Racing Arcade mobile game where players can win cash prizes. Check it out!
Happy new year! We're kicking off 2022 with one of the strongest themes of 2021: NFTs and cryptocurrency. Last year these took the world by storm, with “NFT” even being named the Word of the Year! In this episode of Ship It, host Keegan Sands revisits a Dept Talk in which we explore this breakthrough year and ask ourselves, what's next for crypto? Some of the highlights of this conversation include the different use cases of NFTs for brands, the value of one blockchain platform over another, compliancy conundrums, and expert predictions of what the near-ish future will look like. Featured on this episode we have some exciting blockchain-savvy folks: David Markley of Algorand, Joao Reginatto of Circle, Anne Marie Gianutsos of The Drone Racing League, Abdel Boazzati of Coca Cola, and Jesse Streb & Brandon Aaskov of Dept.
The gentlemen from the Kwadcast welcome Pro Drone Racing League pilot PhluxyFPV to the show this week. The four of us discuss the current DRL season, technology around FPV simulators, where would Phluxy fly FPV Freestyle, the future of drone racing, and much more! Tune in every Monday for a new episode of the Kwadcast.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kwadcast)
Hyundai makes some major strides Urban Air Mobility, Space Tourism receives a fillip, Who are the top drone manufacturers in the world and so much more…. This week's drone news is about all the latest developments in the drone industry, from urban air mobility to racing leagues. In this week's drone news show, our first story is on urban air mobility. With automobile major, Hyundai announcing their new Urban Air Mobility division, it looks like technology will revolutionize the way we travel in the near future. We have some exciting developments to share in this segment of the show. Next up, we talk about space tourism, and how two companies - Virgin Galactic and Blue Origins are going all out to establish a foothold in the nascent field. Drone enthusiasts will surely love our next story. Drone Industry Insights released their annual report which lists all the top drone manufacturers in the world. While DJI grabbed the pole position, we have some surprising entrants in this list as well. Does this list highlight the changing dynamics of the drone market? And if you are into gaming, check out our wrap-up story. Drone Racing League's new and one-of-a-kind mobile game, Drone Racing Arcade is out now. We strongly recommend you check it out! Don't miss this one. Fly Safe! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Enjoy! Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:46] Urban air Mobility | Hyundai's New Air Mobility Division gains traction [03:30] Latest from the world of space tourism – How Virgin Galactic and Blue Origins are leading by example [05:30] The top drone manufacturers in the world; the front-runners and some surprising entrants [11:06] Drone Racing League's mobile game – Drone Racing Arcade [14:25] Black Friday Alert! Don't miss the chance to grab these killer time-limited deals!
Annika is a Front Office Sports Rising 25 award recipient, part of the Sports Business Journal Mentorship Program and an Associate Manager of Partnerships at the Drone Racing League – this woman is DRIVEN! Listen to what fuels her and how she got to where she is today and what she's looking forward to next. In this episode, Annika talks about: Her journey from college to where she is now What the Drone racing league is all about and what drew her to it How great leadership and an amazing team help fuel her Her shift from marketing and sales into partnerships Planning vs. organic growth in regards to career advancement What's coming up for the Drone Racing League in 2022
Drone racing is not only a fun hobby, but it's now a fully recognized competitive sport with several commercial organizations like the Drone Racing League. And pilots are entering competitions to battle through tough, technical, and tight tracks with blazing speeds nearing 100 mph. And they're doing so to win a handsome six-figure cash price. That's quite the motivation. WEBSITE https://photographypx.com/best-racing-drones/ Video https://youtu.be/Jx3zKm-1ZlA
Jordan Temkin has been a good friend of the show long before we've had a chance to have him on. The 2x world champion of drone racing with The Drone Racing League is an amazing ambassador for the sport and one of our closest friends. We're proud to know him and his accomplishments not only in drone racing, but content creation, filming, and building his own drone company. Follow Jet:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jet.fpv/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NlhIujLgJdZD2T2YOLkCQFollow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com/goodflightpodcast/The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2T98LdyJon Graham's IMDB Page https://imdb.to/2T7bGTYNurk's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/nurkfpv/Winston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingwithfrancis/Music by @samryan.music https://bit.ly/2T9WNQLMusic by @mattsetzermusic https://bit.ly/2WzFSt5Also, subscribe to The Good Flight on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, and Google PodcastsApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/tgfapplenurkSpotify: https://bit.ly/tgfspotifyRSSI link: https://bit.ly/tgfrssnurkAvailable on Podcast Addict
Paul “NURK” Nurkkala, 2018 Drone Racing League Allianz World Champion, joins Tommy Butler to talk all about Drone Racing - from NURK's “wall of shame” and staying up until 1am fixing the drones he crashed while practicing to traveling around the world to race and more! For more on Drone Racing and the DRL, check out @NurkFPV and #DRL on social media!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.