Podcasts about Duolingo

Forgive us for another time-delayed episode but we promise its for good reason. Florence and Jason have been using the new Pixel 10 Pro for almost a full week and in good parental fashion are prepared with their Yucks and Yums of their time with Google's latest and greatest! Also, Huyen shares the developer perspective on the news that Google wants developers to de-anonymize themselves when bringing apps to Android.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor0:04:16 - NEWSGoogle wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers' identitiesAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 1 is hereGoogle's not done yet, with a new Android Canary release arriving for testersPATRON PICK: Android 16's power button wallet shortcut is strangely exclusive0:29:55 - HARDWAREFlorence and Jason share their favorites (yums) and not so favorites (yucks) about the Pixel 10Check out Jason's video on Material 3 Expressive0:59:28 - APPSGoogle Translate is ready to replace Duolingo in your lifeSpotify still doesn't offer Hi-Fi audio, but now you can harass your friends about their music tastes in a messageGemini app getting major image editing upgrade with ‘nano banana'1:07:24 - FEEDBACKKyle ordered the Pixel 10 Fold, but might not keep itKev things the temperature sensor is a feature worth havingBrian does not like the changes to the Google Contacts app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, we're here to simplify the science of work. This week, we're rolling out a brand-new format: Ranking the Wildest Workplace Stories of 2025. From four-day weeks to CEO meltdowns, overemployment scams to viral kiss cams, these are the headlines shaping work this year — and we're grading them like a school report card. Some get an A+. Some fail spectacularly. All of them tell us something about where work is headed.

What if the most meaningful, exciting, and vibrant years of your life require you to be bad at things—on purpose?In this episode, Michele explores why midlife and beyond might be the perfect time to stop chasing mastery and start embracing messy, awkward beginnings. If you've been stuck in “I should already know this,” or “I'm too old to try that,” Michele makes the case for becoming a beginner again—on your terms, with your timeline, and with plenty of self-compassion.What You'll Hear:Why “Master of None” isn't a character flawHow our adult brains resist learning new thingsTwo big reasons to be a beginner (even if you're bad at it)Six mindset tools to help you start anywayWhy being real beats being perfect—every timeA personal challenge to try something new, slow, awkward… and wonderfulThis episode is for you if:You're in your 40s, 50s, 60s (or beyond!) and are unsure of your “purpose” or “passion.”You've been putting off something you want to try because you're “not good at it”You love learning but it reminds you of time you've “wasted.”You want to model curiosity, courage, and self-compassion for the people in your lifeListener Challenge: Choose one thing you're willing to be a beginner at this week. Let Michele know what it is—she'd love to cheer you on.Mentioned in this episode:The phrase: “Jack of all trades, Master of None”Malcolm Gladwell's “10,000 hours idea” of mastery in his book OutliersThe power of tiny habits (like one Duolingo daily language or chess lesson)The phrase: “Let your mess be your message”Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@micheleolendercoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charliewe97@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

ITPM Flash provides insight into what professional traders are thinking about in the markets RIGHT NOW! In this episode, Edward Shek dives into the cracks forming in the SaaS business model and what it could mean for major players like Salesforce (CRM). From commoditization of code and AI-driven efficiency pressures to the dominance of hyperscalers swallowing entire markets, the moat around many software companies is vanishing fast. We look at examples like GoDaddy, Wix, and Duolingo to show how pricing power is collapsing, before turning to Salesforce itself—where slowing growth, high CapEx, and a reliance on efficiency gains raise big questions about valuation. With the market crowded on the long side, we explore a November put spread structure that targets a 20% de-rating and a potential 450% return if the bear case plays out.

We dive into Duolingo's ruthless gamification, how BeReal is evolving beyond its viral gimmick, why Tinder is betting big on live events, the surprising social features inside DraftKings, and the stickiness of Crypto.com's engagement loops. Each case study is a window into how apps are blurring the line between entertainment, habit, and monetization.Guest: Kalle Heikkinen, Lead Analyst at App Refinerywww.linkedin.com/in/kalleheikkinen/Chapters:[00:00] App Refinery [05:30] Duolingo's Gamification [12:15] BeReal's Evolution [20:45] Tinder's Live Events [28:00] DraftKings' Social Features [35:20] Crypto.com's Engagement Mechanics [42:50] Conclusion and Insights

Stephen Grootes spoke with Graeme Codrington on Duolingo’s volatile stock performance; Elize Kruger, Benay Sager, Kevin Lings, and Jacolize Meiring on South Africa’s deepening debt crisis and signs of financial recovery; and Frans Baleni on his career journey and leadership philosophy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Mueller from idea-L joins Sam to discuss how their AI + Web3 platform helps founders go from idea to live company. He explains how idea-L acts as a “co-founder in your pocket,” validates ideas with feasibility scoring, provides funding through a decentralized VC model, and helps prevent founder burnout. Daniel also shares insights on Web3 trends, AI's overlooked potential, and bad startup advice to avoid.Key Timestamps[00:00] Intro: Helping founders validate ideas & grow from zero to one.[00:02] Daniel's background: AI research in Singapore, Web3 connections with SingularityNET.[00:03] idea-L's mission: overcoming systemic, financial, and psychological barriers for founders.[00:05] The scale of the problem: billions of unrealized ideas, 100M startups attempted yearly.[00:06] AI Co-Founder: personalized support, Duolingo-style roadmaps, nudging actions.[00:07] idea-L Tinder: gamified idea validation + community leaderboards.[00:09] Funding: democratizing VC, tokenized LP/GP units, DAO governance.[00:13] Preventing burnout: support via reinforcement, psychology, and NLP.[00:15] Investment scope: only backing companies through Idea-L's platform at pre-seed/seed.[00:16] Web3 trends: regulation, stablecoins, internet capital markets, treasury companies.[00:20] AI insights: moving beyond LLMs into reasoning, probabilistic programming & evolutionary learning.[00:23] Bad startup advice: myths about needing a co-founder, quitting your job, or fully polished ideas.[00:25] Roadmap: building the realization platform, funding platform, governance token, case studies.[00:27] Ask: founders, investors, and overlooked regions to join the mission.Connecthttps://www.idea-l.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-L/https://x.com/idea___Lhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-muller-sg-cfo/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/landoftherisingfunpodcast!Jordan (8 Bit Theme Park) and Alex (@thehappyzan) talk about Tokyo DisneySea's Indiana Jones Adventure ride closing indefinitely (not permanently!), what's wrong with the entrances of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, Yomiuriland's 'WAI' pool, why PokéPark KANTO is going to disappoint overseas guests, Jordan nearly destroying a ride (and a guest) at Europa Park, which ride at Disneyland Paris Jordan is most excited to try, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, ChatGPT and Duolingo.Want to bring the magical scents of your favourite rides and attractions into your home? Visit magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun and use promo code RISINGFUN to get 15% off your entire order!

Billboards, bus wraps, and TV ads are fighting for the same split-second of attention. But what if you could get your brand in front of someone at the exact moment they're relaxed, focused, and open to suggestion — without competing against 20 other lawyers in the same space? Shawn Porat is the founder and Chief Fortune Officer of OpenFortune — the media platform turning the humble fortune cookie into a high-impact PI marketing channel. With distribution across 30 countries and 300M impressions a month, OpenFortune has delivered viral wins for brands like Capital One, Duolingo, and even investor Gary Vaynerchuk — who calls it “the new Super Bowl ad.”  For the first time, Shawn's team is inviting personal injury brands to join the party. In this episode, Shawn shares the strategy, the science, and the stories behind turning a slip of paper into a marketing powerhouse. If you think billboards are your only out-of-home option, think again. In this conversation, Shawn shares: Why 6% of fortune cookies get posted to social media (and how to make yours one of them) How Gary Vee called OpenFortune “the new Super Bowl spot” — and bought in Ways PI firms can connect without the hard sell — and still win cases The measurable tactics that turn a dinner table moment into long-term brand recall VIP PIMCON Tickets:  Pimcon.org Open Fortune Exclusive Discount: openfortune.com/pim  Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Mehek Mohan is a Stanford Graduate School of Business student and the co-founder of Kahani, a personalized recovery platform for individuals navigating eating disorders. Prior to Stanford, Mehek led AI and automation initiatives at Genentech within the Early Clinical Development team. She earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and has experience in early-stage venture capital. Mehek is passionate about making mental health care tools more accessible by leveraging cutting-edge advances in technology. We will take a deep dive into this recovery platform to learn and understand how technology has the potential to improve outcomes. This platform is new, an 8-week pilot program was launched in April of this year just as we were recording this podcast.  Kahani is a digital recovery companion designed to help individuals navigating eating disorder recovery by providing structured, evidence-based activities in a game-like format.Think Inside Out meets Duolingo meets Farmville!   Email:  mmehek@stanford.edu  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehekmohan/ Our Hosts:   ·         Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022 in memory of their daughter, Emilee which provides peer support, social connection, and education for adults with eating disorders and for their family members. For more information or to contact them go to: www.theemileeconnection.com  Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X        Audiobook :https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS        Linda and Jack can also be reached through the book website:   https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com  Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: China's Humanoid Robot Games (06:10) Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the ‘World Humanoid Robot Games' in China DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35) UK government suggests deleting files to save water Iconic US film company Kodak warns it may go out of business Kodak says it'll figure things out and won't shut down Hulu app to be phased out as Disney is ‘Fully Integrating' service into Disney+ Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite is lost in space Norwegian lotto mistakenly told thousands they were filthy rich after math error US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50) TAKES: Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature' on Apple Watch in the U.S. today (29:20) Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (31:50) Sling TV's new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5 (34:10) Duolingo's roller-coaster week highlights a crucial risk factor to companies (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Cloudgazing.online (40:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Govee Hygrometer Thermometer H5075, Bluetooth Indoor Room Temperature Monitor Thermometer with Remote App Control, Notification Alerts, 2 Years Data Storage Export(Only Supports 164ft Bluetooth Range) (44:15) Nate: Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type-C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel and More(Black) (48:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)

In this episode, Jaeden Schafer and Conor Grennan discuss the recent controversy surrounding Duolingo's AI memo, exploring the implications of becoming an AI-first company. They emphasize the importance of upskilling employees and fostering a culture of innovation through dedicated time for AI experimentation. The conversation highlights the need for organizations to adapt to technological changes while ensuring that human expertise remains central to their operations.AI Applied YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AI-Applied-PodcastTry AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesConor's AI Newsletter: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/Jaeden's AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/8dV677GNlSoChapters00:00 Understanding the Duolingo Memo05:58 AI Upskilling Strategies at Duolingo10:57 Lessons from Controversial AI Memos

The big moment has finally arrived, Made By Google launches today and we've got the full breakdown of all the new phones, watches and earbuds and all the software to go with them. Listen as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards breakdown the rollout along with a little bit of the rest of the world of Android this week.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:00 - MADE BY GOOGLEGet all the details on the phones from the Pixel 10 to the Pixel 10 Pro/Pro XL to the Pixel 10 Pro FoldThere's a bunch of new software to go with these phones bring new AI powered featuresAnd there's accessories! From cases to ring stands to the Pixelsnap magnetic charger and stand and a dual charging plug!The Pixel Watch 4 has got two sizes and lots of watch band combinations and of course, AI featuresAnd for your ears, there's the Pixel Buds 2A and a new color for the Pixel Buds 2 Pro00:50:30 - NEWS & HARDWAREDetails emerge on the Android 16 QPR2 release and it's got some very interesting featuresFoldables seem to be having a moment as Samsung shows strong market share increasesLooking for affordable earbuds with ANC? Samsung's got you covered with the Galaxy Buds 3 FE 00:59:11 - APPSWe've got our first look at Calling Cards on the Google Phone app and it's pretty cool!You can now have a temporary chat with Gemini and we're all thankfulWho needs Duolingo? Google Translate has a Gamified Learning feature coming to help you learn a new language Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Is it a free language learning app... or a feathered dictator in your pocket? In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea are joined by Zaria Parvez (@zariaparvez), the social media mastermind behind that chaotic green owl, to unpack the potentially culty world of Duolingo. We're talking guilt-trippy push notifications, leaderboard anxiety, and the question on everyone's mind: why does Duo feel more like a clingy ex than a study buddy? Whether you're on a 1-day streak or a 1,000-day emotional journey, this one's for you. UPDATE: So, our Duolingo episode was recorded before the company's AI controversy made major headlines but wow, I guess we found the scandal that could kneecap duo

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Holger Zschäpitz über ein Dekadenhoch in China, zwei frohe Botschaften bei Novo Nordisk und Rückenwind bei Windkraftaktien. Außerdem geht es um Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, Renk, Leonardo, Thales, Shanghai Composite, CSI 300, Tencent Music, Nio, Netease, Xiaomi, Tencent, Alibaba, BYD, JD, Vestas, Energiekontor, Siemens Energy, Nordex, SMA Solar, Bayer, GoodRX, Duolingo, Pro7Sat.1, Intel, Nvidia, Home Depot, Starbucks, Netlfix, Sixt, CTS Eventim, Nike, Spotify, Live Nation Entertainment, AMC, Amazon, Kyivstar, VEON. Und hier gibt es die Tickets zum Finance Summit am 17. September! https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/FinanceSummit Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

This week, Andrew and David take over the show once more while Marques is out representing Team USA! First, they talk about the rumor that Apple might make a cheaper Mac laptop before getting into Google's upcoming Duolingo competitor. Then they talk about the hectic Chat GPT 5.0 release, Elon trying to sue Apple, and Perplexity trying to buy Chrome. There was a lot that happened. Enjoy! Links: Watch Marques play Ultimate Digitimes - $599 Macbook rumor Android Authority - Google Translate APK teardown Xiaomanyc - Surprised ChatGPT by speaking computer language Techcrunch - Cassette app Verge - OpenAI charts and graphs Reuters - Perplexity offers to buy Chrome Verge - Ford $30k EV platform WVFRM Fantasy Premiere League Music provided by Epidemic Sound Shop the merch: https://shop.mkbhd.com Social: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Hosts: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La conjugaison française, c'est comme une pyramide.En bas, tu as les bases : les temps de l'indicatif (présent, passé composé, imparfait…).En haut, tu as les temps plus avancés comme le subjonctif. Pour atteindre le sommet, il faut des bases solides.Mais voilà : apprendre les règles, faire des exercices ou passer des heures sur Duolingo, ça ne suffit pas.Le mythe de l'apprentissage “passif” fait croire que tu peux progresser sans parler, juste en cliquant ou en lisant.En réalité, si tu ne mets pas la conjugaison en pratique à l'oral et si tu ne crées pas d'immersion, elle s'efface aussitôt de ta mémoire.Bonne écoute, Virginie d'ehoui!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Les 40 erreurs à NE PLUS faire, c'est gratuit et c'est ici.Tu veux enfin passer à la vitesse supérieure ? Prends des cours avec moi, c'est ici.Le club de lecture de roman policier, c'est ici.Un dollar fait la différence pour sauver les chiens et chats errants au Mexique, fais un don.

Подводим итоги недели в подкасте Telegram-канала ForGeeks. Расскажем про очередные блокировки (на этот раз звонки в WhatsApp и Telegram), как NASA отправит людей на Луну, как роботы играют в игры и многое другое. Слушайте новый выпуск, читайте и подписывайтесь на ForGeeks в Telegram.

We kick things off with “midlife Kress-ises” before diving into the headlines you can't ignore: Tencent's latest controversy, AppLovin's monster quarter, and Blizzard's leadership shuffle.From Storm Gate's rough launch runway to the brutal math of market fit, we unpack why good games still fail. We break down Duolingo's surprise move into music games, and why Playtika's doubling down on direct-to-consumer could be the smartest—or riskiest—bet they've made yet.Then it's guns out for Battlefield's comeback, a hard look at Moon Active's new portfolio plays. As always, plenty of spicy takes, questionable analogies, and insights you won't find anywhere else.00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions01:34 Upcoming Game Releases and Industry Updates02:58 Midlife Kress-is06:05 Event Announcements + DOF Talent Acquisition08:19 Data Analysis and Market Trends09:22 Tencent's Game Controversy17:16 AppLovin's Impressive Growth21:12 Blizzard's Leadership Changes25:19 Storm Gate's Launch Challenges27:19 Financial Engineering and Tim's Struggles28:28 Market Fit and Game Quality Issues33:32 Duolingo's Acquisition of Beat Star36:50 Playtika's Direct-to-Consumer Strategy43:20 Battlefield's Comeback and Market Impact54:58 Moon Active's New Games and Portfolio

In this episode, we kick off the morning with our good friend Dr. Josh Olson—soon-to-be program director at Detroit Mercy and founder of Ollivate, the “Duolingo” of anesthesia education. We dive into breaking down the NCE and SEEs, pulling back the curtain on what they really are and how to approach them with confidence. From understanding how the exams work to tackling test anxiety with practical strategies—like the evidence-based STOP technique—we cover tools, tips, and personal stories to help you walk into your exam prepared, calm, and ready to crush it.To learn more about Ollivate, click here!Support the showTo access all of our content, download the CORE Anesthesia App available here on the App Store and here on Google Play. Want to connect? Check out our instagram or email us at info@coreanesthesia.com

Want Darius' 20 Prompts to create killer ad content? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/jdm Ep. 352 Is AI actually making our content worse—and could human imperfections be the key to better marketing? Kipp and Kieran dive into the real impact of AI on creative originality with Darius Lam, CEO and founder of NEX, an AI content platform built for CPG brands. Learn more on why AI-generated content is forcing marketers to embrace imperfection, how brands can stand out in a world where AI makes everything look the same, and why the future belongs to those who balance creativity, authenticity, and scale. Mentions Darius Lam https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariuslam/ NEX https://nexcpg.com/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Want better results from AI tools? Get the Advanced Prompt Engineering guide: https://clickhubspot.com/mgv Episode 71: What if you could turn your Figma designs into fully functioning apps—just by asking? Host Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) is joined by David Kossnick (https://x.com/DKossnick), a key leader at Figma working on the cutting edge of AI-powered design tools. David is part of the team behind Figma Make, Figma's groundbreaking new tool that takes your sketches, mockups, or even simple prompts and instantly transforms them into interactive, code-backed applications. In this episode, David demonstrates how Figma Make builds real apps—like dashboards, games, and data-powered prototypes—right before your eyes. The discussion goes deep into Figma's AI journey: from their first AI-powered features to the vision for democratizing software creation in a truly collaborative, multiplayer environment. Whether you're a designer, entrepreneur, or just someone with big ideas, this episode is a glimpse into the AI-native future of how products will be built. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Multiplayer Code-Generating Dashboard Tool (04:29) Collaborative Project Creation with Supabase (09:29) Prompt Management Overview (10:46) Emerging Interactive Design Space (14:57) Designing with AI: Complement, Not Replace (18:24) Figma: A Collaborative Design Hub (22:42) Empowering Designers with New Superpowers (25:35) Future of Design and Innovation (28:37) AI's Impact on Future Society (29:48) AI's Future in Healthcare (33:19) Figma AI's Exciting Future — Mentions: David Kossnick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkossnick Figma: https://www.figma.com/ Figma Make: https://www.figma.com/make/ Supabase: https://supabase.com/ Claude: https://claude.ai/ Waymo: https://waymo.com/ Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

What if your tools shared context like your team does?This week on Grit, Shishir Mehrotra shares how the Coda and Grammarly collaboration unlocks context as a “superpower,” reflects on his early days at Google and YouTube, and hints at a future where tools anticipate intent and amplify how we work.He also shares how this paves the way for agent-based workflows and AI-native communication, beginning with Superhuman's email experience.Guest: Shishir Mehrotra, co-founder of Coda and CEO of GrammarlyConnect with ShishirXLinkedInChapters: 00:00 Trailer01:24 Introduction02:09 Zoo vs safari12:02 A TV ahead of its time21:25 Product decisions31:25 The data behind the algorithm37:26 The AI native productivity suite48:06 Agents are digital humans57:55 Pressure trade-off1:12:50 Insulated from judgment1:25:19 Who Grammarly is hiring1:25:51 What “grit” means to Shishir1:29:30 OutroMentioned in this episode: YouTube, Ray William Johnson, Spotify, Twitch, MTV, Chris Cox, Facebook, TikTok, Google TV, Centrata, Google Chrome, Android, Gmail, Microsoft, Super Bowl, Mosaic, Panasonic, Sony, Susan Wojcicki, Rishi Chandra, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick, Comcast, LoudCloud (Opsware), Quest Communications, AT&T Southwestern Bell, Salar Kamangar, Patrick Pichette, Eric Schmidt, OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta Platforms, Sundar Pichai, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Hamilton, Reid Hoffman, Sam Altman, Tesla, Waymo, Airtable, Notion, Max Lytvyn, Alex Shevchenko, Superhuman, Duolingo, Luis von Ahn, Khan Academy, MrBeast, Facebook Messenger, Snap (Snapchat), WhatsApp, Google+, Meta LLaMa, Satya Nadella, Tim Cook, Daniel GrossConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON...Jason and Rosie are discussing Mark Ruffalo officially joining the cast of "Spider-Man: Brand-New Day", Matt Smith joins the Ryan Gosling-led "Star Wars: Starfighter", "Freakier Friday" and "Weapons" compete with "Fantastic Four" at the box office, Marvel comics announces a new series in which a team of heros goes back to 1776 to help with the american revolution? And the Duolingo bird is harassing even Leon Kennedy! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Story of the Week (DR):Trump Demands Intel CEO's Resignation, Says He's ‘Highly CONFLICTED' AND Eric and Donald Trump Jr. to Own Millions of Shares in New U.S. Manufacturing SPAC MMESG Analyst Tom Cotton: Trump's attack, posted on Truth Social Thursday, came two days after GOP Sen. Tom Cotton flagged Tan's prior investments in Chinese companies and his previous leadership at Cadence Design Systems, which recently pleaded guilty to unlawfully selling its tech to a blacklisted military university in China.Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan (~$70M golden hello in March; max potential $400M) directly addressed employees on Thursday after Donald Trump demanded his resignation over national security concerns, saying he has the full support of the board.Tan set up a venture firm called Walden International based in San Francisco that pumped more than $5 billion into over 600 companies. More than 100 of those investments were made in China, including deals with once-obscure startups such as Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.—today China's largest chipmaker—where he served on the board for a decade and a half.Today, the executive is still chairman of Walden International. And he's the founding managing partner at Walden Catalyst Ventures, which focuses on investments in the U.S., Europe and Israel. He also serves in that role at another venture fund, Celesta Global Capital.Tan stepped out of the venture world and joined the chip industry full-time when he became interim head of San Jose, California-based Cadence Design Systems Inc. in 2008. The executive, who had previously served on the board, went on to take the permanent CEO job the next year. He stayed in the role until 2021, when he transitioned to executive chairman, and is widely credited with restoring the company's fortunes. In late July of this year, the Department of Justice announced a plea deal that cost Cadence more than $100 million in fines. Employees at Cadence's China unit allegedly hid the name of a customer—the National University of Defense Technology—from internal compliance in order to keep supplying it. That organization had been put on the Department of Commerce's blacklist in 2015. The Chinese university was one of a group of supercomputer operators there that had conducted simulations of nuclear explosions, the DOJ said.Shares of American Eagle surge 20% after Trump calls Sydney Sweeney campaign 'hottest ad out there' AND Epstein victims are a growing political threat to TrumpThe Fall 2025 campaign, titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," centers on a deliberate pun between "jeans" and "genes.""Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color... My jeans are blue."All the hallmarks of a dick-tatorship:American Eagle gender influence gap is -36%: Jay L. SchottensteinMr. Schottenstein has served as our Chief Executive Officer since December 2015. Prior thereto, he served as our Interim Chief Executive Officer from January 2014 to December 2015. He has served as Chairman of the Board since March 1992. He previously served the Company as Chief Executive Officer from March 1992 until December 2002 and as a Vice President and Director of the Company's predecessors since 1980Creepy nepobaby son: The grown son of an Ohio billionaire is a hooker-loving drug addict who threatened to destroy the renowned Manhattan psychiatrist his parents enlisted to help him, according to bombshell court papers. Dr. Paul Conti, a Stanford-educated psychiatrist from Oregon, alleges in a federal suit that the son also gambled away millions of dollars during trips to Las Vegas while running up credit bills and borrowing money from mobsters.SB360 Capital Partners: owned by Jay and his 3 sons (sorry wife): 13 listed executes: all white menlast time there was a vote on Jay (2023)CEO/Chair control: has been CEO 3 times; chair since 1992; $300k security; 2,011:1 ceo pay ratio; 7% of shares (passive BlackRock/Vanguard/Dimensional/Wellington: 41%; 71% board influenceAudit Committee Chair (which net 20 times last year) and Lead independent Director Noel Spiegel is 77 and over a decade of serviceNominating chair Janice Page is 76 and has served for over 2 decadesCompensation Committee chair has served for nearly 2 decadesUber's Sexual Assault Problem AND Uber beats on revenue, announces $20 billion stock buybackA recent New York Times investigation revealed that Uber has been dealing with a significant sexual assault problem. From 2017 to 2022, the company received over 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct in the United States, which averages to about one incident every eight minutes.The investigation, based on thousands of internal documents, found that while Uber studied the issue and even developed potential safety features like in-car cameras and a feature to match female drivers with female passengers, the company chose not to implement these safeguards because they were concerned about their bottom line and potential lawsuits.Tesla Grants Musk $29 Billion in Stock to Keep ‘Elon's Energies Focused' AND Elon Musk Accused of Stiffing Small Businesses for Millions of Dollars, Causing Some to File for Bankruptcy AND Elon Musk Shares Shockingly Sexist Tweet About Woman Being Property. This one's disgraceful, even for Musk AND "This Will Open the Floodgates": Tesla In Trouble as Jury Orders It to Pay $329 Million After Autopilot Death AND Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash AND Elon Musk Appears to Now Be the Most Hated Person in America, According to New ResearchGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Waste from Ben & Jerry's ice cream factories is now powering the Vermont gridNow that the ice cream waste can travel by pipe to become biogas, Ben & Jerry's can also make 600 fewer truck journeys a year, reducing the company's carbon emissions.DR: Gates Foundation is giving $2.5 billion to fund women's health research MM: Musk, Bezos, and Zuck are going full alpha male. America's girlbosses are fed up.When companies won't offer work-from-home policies or the flexibility that working parents need, it can embolden people to become more entrepreneurial and build under their own terms.This is the greatest backlash - if every woman in a “masculine default”, “founder mode” 13 year old man baby culture where “Jamie Dimon says” and John Stankey (see assholiest) says “maybe you don't fit” goes and founds there own firms, I'm giddy to see them wipe the floor with those smug billionaire assholes. Side note - I missed this quote from January FT article in the post-Zuck-on-Rogan “masculine energy” interview, but it would have been assholiest of the decade:“I feel liberated,” said a top banker. “We can say ‘retard' and ‘pussy' without the fear of getting cancelled . . . it's a new dawn.”MM: In that vein - A long-running anti-DEI lawsuit could help companies defend themselves from reverse-racism claims DR MMHello Alice as goodliest of the week - take down that fucknut Stephen Miller and his fake Nazi manboys.Assholiest of the Week (MM):Alex Karp and the men who go to elite universities and say elite universities are bullshit manbabiesPalantir CEO says working at his $430 billion software company is better than a degree from Harvard or Yale: ‘No one cares about the other stuff'Karp went to Haverford, then Stanford for a JD where he met Peter Thiel (who also doesn't like elite education)This past spring, the company also notably established the Meritocracy Fellowship, a four-month, paid internship for high school graduates who may be having second thoughts about higher education. Program admission is solely based on “merit and academic excellence,” but applicants still need Ivy League-level test scores to qualify. This includes at least a 1460 on the SAT or a 33 on the ACT, which are both above their respective 98th percentiles.According to Karp, the internship was created in direct response to the “shortcomings of university admissions.”Here's the problem: there ARE shortcomings to elite colleges, mostly that they exude exclusivism and a commodity - but it's still a pretty rich for a guy who WENT to Stanford where he met his future funder and mentor to talk about how bullshit it wasJohn Stankey and the re-rise of the Jack Welch man-directive manbabies MMIt is incredibly encouraging that 73% of our employees took the time to respond to the survey, with 79% of those respondents feeling committed and engaged with their work at AT&T. While this is reassuring, especially considering the amount of change we've navigated as a company recently, it wasn't a surprise to me that we fell short of our engagement goal.TRANSLATION: I'm not surprised so many of you think we suck, I've been here 5 years as CEO and I'm not awesome at my job… but hold your breath while I tell you how it's your faultThis note may also help you identify areas where your professional expectations might be misaligned with the strategic direction of this company.TRANSLATION: It's your faultI understand that some of you may have started your tour with this company expecting an "employment deal" rooted in loyalty, tenure, and conformance with the associated compensation, work structure, and benefits. We have consciously shifted away from some of these elements and towards a more market-based culture — focused on rewarding capability, contribution, and commitment.TRANSLATION: Fuck your job, this is a meritocracy now. A manly meritocracy.I understand that many may find the demands of your daily lives challenging and difficult. Elder care, job stress, child rearing challenges, economic uncertainty, community unrest, technology anxiety — the list can get long…We run a dynamic, customer-facing business, tackling large-scale, challenging initiatives. If the requirements dictated by this dynamic do not align to your personal desires, you have every right to find a career opportunity that is suitable to your aspirations and needs. That said, if a self-directed, virtual, or hybrid work schedule is essential for you to manage your career aspirations and life challenges, you will have a difficult time aligning your priorities with those of the company and the culture we aim to establish.TRANSLATION: We know your life is hard, but shut the fuck up about it because I don't care.WHERE THE FUCK IS THIS BOARD?Here are the “go hard or go home” board membersBill Kennard, lead "independent" director connected in 13 loops to other directors, been there for 11 years, who got his undergrad in communications from Stanford and worked at the FCC and was an ambassador - proving once again that “communications” isn't a qualification for communicating?Marissa Mayer - maybe this business thing isn't for you? Mike Mcallister, ex Humana CEO, who was investigated for duping elderly into thinking Obamacare's passage would cut Medicare?Scott Ford, who lead the biggest landline company before pivoting to selling coffee, as your bright star into the future of tech?That's where the board is - unqualified for the moment, highly interconnected, with long careers of average performanceLuis von Ahn and the tech bro “sorry, not sorry” we were just “being edgy” no but seriously I know what's best for you secretly manbabiesDuolingo's CEO says he learned a hard lesson about 'edgy posts' and going viralFirst, says Duolingo, the app for learning languages, would be “AI-first”Then says they're not hiring anymore as long as it can be done by AIThen says schools will really just be childcare with AI teachers, and teachers will just “take care of the children” and you need schools for the “childcare”In his apology, he said sorry for being “edgy”Yes, it was the edginess, not the assholeryIf you want to quickly identify a manbaby, it's easy: first they “say” something they really think, then their apology basically is “sorry you didn't get it, I won't say it again”Headliniest of the WeekDR: Shareholders Judge Directors by Their Faces, Study FindsMM: Trump calls for Intel CEO to 'resign immediately'More ESG analysis:Boeing's ex-CFOBlackRock's ex founderThe former CEO at Jack Dorsey's SquareA partner at SequoiaA Princeton professorThe former CEO of HPThe chair who's a VC and has been there since 2009Who Won the Week?DR: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for calling out the billionaire Kraft family regarding the new stadium proposed for the New England Revolution: “We haven't asked for anything out of the ordinary for any significant development, much less a mega-development like this one … To this day, the Kraft Group has provided the city no meaningful technical information … What we've heard has stayed at a conceptual level that is insufficient for any serious negotiation.Citing the proposed figure of $750,000 that the Kraft Group would pay to Boston as a mitigation fee, Wu said, “It is an unserious proposal … the figure is “just 1.1 percent of the $68 million mitigation package that was paid for the Everett casino project right nearby years ago.”Wu, who as the incumbent is also campaigning against Josh Kraft (son of Revolution owner Robert Kraft) in Boston's mayoral race, didn't miss a chance to land a political dig at her opponent: Referencing the proposed mitigation fee, she said that “$750,000 is just one-and-a-half month's of a billionaire son's allowance. It is nowhere near the scale of what we need to address the plans that have already been laid out by our residents, with our traffic engineers, with the coordination of the entire region.”MM: Jamie Smith at EY for writing the only other 2025 US proxy review that included a whole section on director votesPredictionsDR: Trump tries to fit into a pair of Sydney Sweeney's jeans (re: the OJ glove) to prove he did not know Epstein. The American Eagle stock surgesMM: Duolingo releases a new language choice, “Manbro”, in which it teaches how to apologize, how to be more intense, and why you should bow to your AI overlords

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Siemens und Allianz performen. Telekom und Rheinmetall nicht ganz. Tschechien kriegt bald krasse Rüstungs-Aktie. Firefly ist krasse Space-Aktie. Eli Lilly leidet unter Pille. Trump will Intel-CEO feuern. Celsius, Dutch Bros und Duolingo = stark. Crocs & Fortinet = schwach. Scout24 (WKN: A12DM8) bald im DAX? Wie steht's um die Gig Economy? Die ersten werden die letzten sein = Airbnb (WKN: A2QG35). Uber-Flieger (WKN: A2PHHG) gibt es noch und DoorDash (WKN: A2QHEA) hat keinen Wachstums-Crash. Diesen Podcast vom 08.08.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

OpenAI rollt GPT-5 mit fragwürdigen Präsentationsgrafiken aus, während das schnellere und günstigere Modell schrittweise verfügbar wird. Ex-CTO Mira Murati widersteht Metas Milliardenübernahmeversuch für Thinking Machines Labs. OpenAI plant Aktienverkauf bei 500 Milliarden Dollar Bewertung und versorgt US-Behörden mit ChatGPT für einen Dollar jährlich. Earnings von Shopify, MercadoLibre, Duolingo, Uber und Airbnb. Google verteidigt KI-Suche gegen Traffic-Kritik. Trump Media startet KI-Suchmaschine mit Perplexity, Apple verspricht 100 Milliarden US-Investitionen, Tesla beendet Dojo-Supercomputer. US-Regierung streicht mRNA-Förderung und plant Abschaltung von Klimasatelliten. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: 00:00:00 GPT-5-Release 00:12:30 OpenAI-Boni 00:19:50 Meta vs. Thinking Machines Lab – Abwerbeschlacht 00:28:15 ChatGPT-Deal für US-Behörden 00:32:10 Shopify earnings 00:34:10 Mercado Libre earnings 00:35:35 Duolingo earnings 00:38:25 Uber earnings 00:39:10 DoorDash earnings 00:40:00 Airbnb earnings 00:42:35 Autonomes Fahren – Winner-takes-all-Debatte 00:46:20 Booking-Klage wegen Bestpreis­klauseln 00:47:20 Google-Competition: KI-Overviews & Traffic-Verteilung 00:58:40 Trump-Umfeld: KI-Suchmaschine & Politikfaktor 01:00:10 „Tim Apple“ 100 Mrd.$-Investition & Gold-Trophäe 01:07:05 Tesla stoppt Chips 01:12:35 Satelliten-Streichung: Klimadaten in Gefahr 01:18:05 KI-Coding-Start-ups: hohe Kosten, dünne Margen 01:20:15 Cliq Digital Ausblick 2025 zurückgezogen Shownotes ChatGPT-Verbesserung durch GPT-5-Update von OpenAI – axios.com OpenAI zahlt Millionenboni an 1.000 Forscher, Ingenieure – theinformation.com OpenAI plant Aktienverkauf bei 500 Milliarden Bewertung – bloomberg.com OpenAI bietet ChatGPT für 1 $ pro Jahr für US-Bundesangestellte an – bloomberg.com ChatGPT für gesamte US-Bundesbelegschaft – openai.com Wütend auf Mira Murati wegen abgelehntem $1 Milliarde Jobangebot von Meta – timesofindia.indiatimes.com Shopify-Aktie steigt um 21% nach positiver Prognose – cnbc.com MercadoLibre verfehlt Gewinnerwartungen; Gratisversand in Brasilien belastet Margen – reuters.com Duolingo erhöht Umsatzprognose für 2025 dank KI-Tools – reuters.com Uber plant Aktienrückkauf im Wert von $20 Mrd. – ft.com DoorDash prognostiziert starkes Quartal aufgrund robuster Liefernachfrage – reuters.com Airbnb: Verhaltener Sommerausblick, Wachstum könnte stagnieren – bloomberg.com Tourismus - Hotels klagen gegen Booking.com – deutschlandfunk.de Google beteuert, das Web nicht mit KI-Suche zu zerstören – theverge.com KI in der Suche: Mehr Anfragen und hochwertigere Klicks – blog.google Trump startet KI-Suchmaschine mit Perplexity – 404media.co Apple kündigt 100-Milliarden-Dollar-Investition in den USA an – bloomberg.com Apple erstellte eine 24k Gold- und Glasstatue für Donald Trump – theverge.com Tesla löst Dojo-Supercomputer-Team auf – bloomberg.com Grok's 'spicy' Videomodus erstellt Taylor Swift Deepfakes – theverge.com Impfungen: US-Gesundheitsminister streicht Gelder – zeit.de Trump-Regierung zielt auf Satellit zur Messung von CO2 und Ernten ab – npr.org Personale Superintelligenz – meta.com Exklusiv: Rubio fordert US-Diplomaten zu Lobbyarbeit gegen EU-Tech-Gesetz auf – reuters.com Grok Thread – x.com Hohe Kosten und geringe Margen bedrohen KI-Coding-Startups – techcrunch.com EQS-Adhoc: Cliq Digital AG: CLIQ Digital zieht den Ausblick für 2025 zurück – boerse.de

Niet alleen het hoofdkantoor van de Fed wordt verbouwd, ook het bestuur van de Amerikaanse centrale bank moet er aan geloven. Trump benoemt namelijk zijn economisch adviseur Stephen Miran. Waardoor hij er een vertrouweling bij krijgt.Daar stopt het niet, want hij heeft nu ook een favoriet op het oog die de baas wordt van de Fed. Deze aflevering kijken we wat het betekent voor jou dat de Fed meer MAGA-proof wordt. En of er nu echt vier renteverlagingen aan komen, zoals de economen van JP Morgan denken.Over Trump gesproken: hij blijkt iets minder impopulair te worden onder Amerikaanse kiezers. Een groter probleem hebben de Democraten. Sinds 1996 stonden ze er niet zó slecht voor als nu. We kijken ook wat er allemaal terecht komt van alle beloftes die topmannen en regeringsleiders doen. Zoals Tim Cook van Apple, die 600 miljard dollar investeert in de VS. Gaat dat allemaal wel gebeuren? En dan weer over Cook gesproken: we hebben het ook over koekjes. Over die van Lotus Bakeries om precies te zijn. Een aandeel dat geliefd is bij de Zuiderburen. Tot dit jaar dan, want de koers had het moeilijk. Al kwam daar vandaag ineens verandering in. Beleggers smullen van de halfjaarcijfers! Ook hoor je waarom je goed kan verdienen met DuoLingo en minder met dure horloges. De topman van Breitling vertelt hoe hij zich voorbereid op die gigantische heffingen die Trump oplegt aan Zwitserland.Verder in deze aflevering: De winst van NN Group daalt met 40 procent. Ja, en? Het aandeel van Softbank tikt een recordstand aan De fusie tussen Paramount en Skydance is een feit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests in this episode are Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, the dynamic storyteller-and-strategist duo behind Lead It Like Lasso. They've channeled their passion for helping people find their path into a groundbreaking new book and AI-powered app called The Business of You. In our conversation, Marnie and Nick explored their brilliant framework for taking control of your personal and professional destiny.Key points discussed include:* Run your life like a business, taking charge of every personal 'department' to achieve your vision.* Uncover your unique story by connecting past experiences to present strengths to articulate your true value.* Leverage AI not as a crutch, but as a personal coach for accelerated self-awareness and growth.Listen to the podcast to find out more.Innovabiz Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Show Notes from this episode with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, Lead It Like LassoIt was an absolute delight to welcome Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio of Lead It Like Lasso fame back to the Innovabuzz podcast. I always appreciate the energy they bring, and this conversation was no exception. They unveiled their powerful new project, a book and AI-powered app called The Business of You, which spawned from a moment of wonderfully blunt honesty in an airport lounge where Nick, after some thought, declared Marni's initial idea "terrible." That moment perfectly captures their creative magic: a process built on trust that transforms a simple concept into something truly impactful.Their new work tackles a feeling many of us know all too well: the sense that we're just a hamster on a wheel, blindly following a path that was laid out for us by someone else. Marnie shared how the protagonist in their book does all the "right" things, good grades, networking events, hundreds of applications, but feels stuck, seeing no real success. It's a state of aimless drifting, of putting in the effort without a clear, personal direction. This system is designed to be the antidote, helping people step off that wheel and start building a life with intention.Becoming the CEO of Your Life (And Head of Every Department!)The core idea Nick and Marnie propose is both simple and profound: start running your life like a well-managed business. At first, that might sound a bit cold or corporate, but as Nick explained, it's about adopting the positive traits of successful organizations. It means having a vision, setting meaningful goals, and understanding all the different functions that make you who you are. You aren't just the CEO of your life; you're also the head of every department, from HR, which defines your core values, to Marketing, which tells your unique story to the world.This isn't about spreadsheets and performance reviews. It's a framework for self-awareness and purposeful action. When you think about the "finance department" of your life, for instance, it's less about money and more about the critical investment of your time. By viewing your life through this structured lens, you can identify which areas are thriving and which have been neglected, allowing you to grow in a more balanced and holistic way.The Power of Your Story: Moving Beyond Facts to Find Your ValueOne of the most powerful parts of our chat was Marnie's story about a student she mentored. He was struggling in interviews, coming across as "all over the place" because he didn't know how to connect the dots of his own life. By guiding him to see the pattern between his experiences: from playing soccer as a seven-year-old to his approach to work today, he suddenly "lit up." He understood his story for the first time.That afternoon, he interviewed for a full-time job and the next day for an internship, and he got both. This is the "marketing department" of you in action. It's not about reciting a list of facts from your resume; it's about weaving those facts into a compelling narrative that shows the world the unique value you offer. As Nick wisely put it, "how you do anything is how you do everything," and learning to tell that story is transformative.Your AI Life Coach: How Technology Can Help Connect the DotsThis is where their innovative AI-powered app, "Blue," comes into play. It's designed to be the tool that helps you uncover these crucial insights. Instead of a dry questionnaire, the app uses engaging and playful games, taking inspiration from platforms like Duolingo, to help you identify your core values, motivators, and even your "kryptonite." It makes the process of self-discovery feel fun and interactive.The real magic, as Nick detailed, is how modern AI allows the app to function as an adaptive life coach. It's not a rigid, rules-based system. It can take your unique inputs and help you "connect the dots," offering personalized suggestions. Whether it's brainstorming an essay topic that aligns with your values or crafting networking starters for an event, the technology serves as a primer to help you articulate your best self.Data with a Conscience: Navigating AI Privacy and SecurityOf course, whenever we talk about AI and personal data, the elephant in the room is privacy. I was impressed with how seriously Nick and Marnie are taking this responsibility. Nick gave a firm assurance that their user data will be handled within a "secure, encrypted, and closed" ecosystem, meaning your personal information isn't being exposed to the outside world or used to train public models.Marnie also made the crucial point that we, as users, need to become more discerning. We have to get better at vetting the tools we use, asking critical questions about security and what's happening with our data behind the scenes. It's a shared responsibility, and it's refreshing to see builders in this space leading with such a conscientious approach.Your Action Plan: Stop Drifting and Start BuildingSo, what's the big takeaway? The foundation for everything is self-awareness. It's about understanding that a core value like "helping people" can manifest in countless ways, far beyond one specific career title. This understanding opens up your world to opportunities you may have never considered.The first step is to embrace the mindset of being the CEO of your life. As Nick urged, it's about consciously thinking what that means for you and accepting that it requires putting in the work. But as I've found in my own journey, when you're building something that is truly yours, that work starts to feel a lot like play.In Summary: Marnie and Nick have created a brilliant framework for intentional living. By treating your life as your most important business, uncovering the power of your personal story, and leveraging technology as a tool for self-discovery, you can move from passively drifting to actively building a life of purpose and fulfillment.The Buzz - Our Innovation RoundHere are Marnie and Nick's answers to the questions of our innovation round. Listen to the conversation to get the full scoop.* Most innovative use of AI to enhance human relationships – Use AI to create engaging icebreakers for teams or to find thoughtful ways to make loved ones happy.* Best thing to integrate AI and human connection – Write a book and build an app that help people connect with themselves and others.* Differentiate by leveraging AI – Adapt assessments and tools with AI to help people understand themselves and interact more effectivelyActionBe cautious and ask questions about the apps and tools you use, especially regarding privacy and data. Take responsibility for your own growth by thinking about what it means to be the CEO of your life, and commit to doing the work that self-awareness requires.Take time to truly think about what it means to be the CEO of your own life, and recognize that you must be prepared to put in the necessary work to make that vision a reality.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Marnie and Nick on LinkedIn (search for their names), at thebusinessofyou.ai, or by subscribing to their newsletter at workinprogress.ai. You can also find them on all major social platforms under “Lead It Like Lasso,” and their book will be available on Amazon starting early August.Links:* Website - Lead it Like Lasso* LinkedIn - Marnie Stockman* YouTube - Lead It Like Lasso* Facebook* Twitter - @leaditlikelasso* Instagram - @leaditlikelasso* LinkedIn - Nick Coniglio* LinkedIn - Lead it Like Lasso* TikTok - @leaditlikelassoBooks* Lead It Like Lasso, Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio* The Business of You, Marnie Stockman and Nick ConiglioCool Things About Marnie and Nick* Their new book was born from a "terrible idea." The entire concept for their book, "The Business of You," started with Marnie having a thought, and Nick walking about 60 steps away in an airport, only to turn around and declare, "I think you had a terrible idea". This speaks volumes about their fun, honest, and dynamic creative partnership. It's a refreshingly real origin story.* They run a satirical career advice newsletter. As a side project, they created "Work in Progress," a newsletter they describe as "The Onion as your career coach". This is wildly unconventional for leadership experts and shows their witty, "jaunty" sense of humor and a unique approach to engaging with their audience on a very human level.* Their AI assistant has learned to mock them. In the process of training their AI on their writing style, it has picked up their habits so well that it now makes fun of Marnie for overusing the word "spiral". The fact that they have a running joke with their own technology is a funny, fascinating insight into what it's really like to work at the human-AI frontier.* They are turning pop culture into practical life frameworks. While many people enjoy TV shows, Marnie and Nick have built an entire brand around deconstructing the leadership lessons from "Ted Lasso". They now have a new framework with "You, Incorporated." This ability to see and translate profound lessons from popular culture into actionable advice is a unique and creative talent.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.VideoThanks for reading Innovabiz Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. 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About Tim FerrissTim Ferriss is a category of one. His innovative approach to life and business has helped him to launch 5 New York Times Bestellers, build one of the most influential podcasts in the world with over one billion downloads, become an early stage investor in companies like Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo and more. His #1 New York Times Bestselling Book, The 4-Hour Work Week, was part of the inspiration for me to quit my job and start my own company (you can here more of that story in my appearance on Tim's podcast here). And now he has taken all of those skills and brought them to game design with the release of Coyote. We dive deep on all of these topics and learn how Tim selects and approaches each new arena he seeks to conquer. Tim deliver's on many insights that will apply to you regardless of your creative field.Think Like A Game Designer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

REA Group just announced juicy profit and a bigger dividend as a parting gift from its retiring CEO. The ASX’s recent ‘human error’ has seen $400 million in value wiped from TPG Telecom shares. Duolingo’s quarterly results have smashed investor expectations as more globetrotters look to learn a new language…and not quit _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStore Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.__See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über einen smarten Abo-Trick der New York Times, Margen-Flaute bei AirBnB und Hoffnung auf ein serienreifes Happy End bei Disney. Außerdem geht es um Apple, Amazon, Tesla, Nvidia, Intel, McDonald's, Uber, Bayer, Siemens Energy, Zalando, Beiersdorf, Vonovia, TAG, Aroundtown, Opendoor Technologies, Snap, Lucid, AMD, Super Micro, Shopify, Match Group, Bumble, Softbank, OpenAI, Novo Nordisk und Solactive China Humanoid Robotics Index. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

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Der Boom an der Wall Street, lässt sich in dieser Woche durch nichts aufhalten. Die Meldung, dass sich Trump und Putin in der kommenden Woche treffen werden, fachen die Hoffnung eines möglichen Waffenstillstands mit der Ukraine an. Gleichzeitig betonte Trump gestern Abend, dass die Sektorenzölle bei Chips bei über 100% legen könnten. Wie dem auch sei, sollten Unternehmen die planen in den USA zu investieren oder dies bereits tun, könnten ausgenommen werden. Aus Taiwan ist bereits zu hören, dass Taiwan Semiconductor entsprechend ausgenommen sein wird. Intel gerät hingegen unter Beschuss. Trump fordert den sofortigen Rücktritt des CEOs, wegen der zweifelhaften Verbindungen zu China. Dass Indien zwar mit 50% Zöllen belegt werden soll, aber mit Ausnahme von Elektronik, fachte gestern die Aktien von Apple an. CEO Tim Cook wird außerdem die Investitionen in die USA über die nächsten vier Jahre von $500 auf $600 Mrd. ausweiten, und sich auf US-Hersteller wie Corning fokussieren. Außerhalb dieser Meldungen, stehen die Ergebnisse im Fokus. Die Aktien von Duolingo explodieren, mit auch DoorDash und HubsSpot solide im Plus. Unter den Standardwerten leiden die Aktien von Eli Lilly, was nicht mit den Ergebnissen zu tun hat, sondern mit den klinischen Testergebnsisen für ein neues Medikament. Abonniere den Podcast, um keine Folge zu verpassen! ____ Folge uns, um auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben: • X: http://fal.cn/SQtwitter • LinkedIn: http://fal.cn/SQlinkedin • Instagram: http://fal.cn/SQInstagram

J'avais naïvement cru que la grande question pour les marchés cet été concernait la Fed. Autant dire que je me suis bien trompé. La vraie question à se poser, c'est "est-ce que Donald Trump va prendre des vacances ?". Est-ce qu'il va quitter son costume, mettre un vieux short de bain délavé et une chemise criarde pour manger des saucisses au barbecue ? Est-ce qu'il va éteindre son smartphone ? Parce que tant que ce n'est pas le cas, le monde va continuer à recevoir des rafales d'injonctions plutôt désagréables.

Der Boom an der Wall Street, lässt sich in dieser Woche durch nichts aufhalten. Die Meldung, dass sich Trump und Putin in der kommenden Woche treffen werden, fachen die Hoffnung eines möglichen Waffenstillstands mit der Ukraine an. Gleichzeitig betonte Trump gestern Abend, dass die Sektorenzölle bei Chips bei über 100% legen könnten. Wie dem auch sei, sollten Unternehmen die planen in den USA zu investieren oder dies bereits tun, könnten ausgenommen werden. Aus Taiwan ist bereits zu hören, dass Taiwan Semiconductor entsprechend ausgenommen sein wird. Intel gerät hingegen unter Beschuss. Trump fordert den sofortigen Rücktritt des CEOs, wegen der zweifelhaften Verbindungen zu China. Dass Indien zwar mit 50% Zöllen belegt werden soll, aber mit Ausnahme von Elektronik, fachte gestern die Aktien von Apple an. CEO Tim Cook wird außerdem die Investitionen in die USA über die nächsten vier Jahre von $500 auf $600 Mrd. ausweiten, und sich auf US-Hersteller wie Corning fokussieren. Außerhalb dieser Meldungen, stehen die Ergebnisse im Fokus. Die Aktien von Duolingo explodieren, mit auch DoorDash und HubsSpot solide im Plus. Unter den Standardwerten leiden die Aktien von Eli Lilly, was nicht mit den Ergebnissen zu tun hat, sondern mit den klinischen Testergebnsisen für ein neues Medikament. Ein Podcast - featured by Handelsblatt. +++Erhalte einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily eSIM Datentarife! Lade die Saily-App herunter und benutze den Code wallstreet beim Bezahlen: https://saily.com/wallstreet +++ +++EXKLUSIVER NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/Wallstreet Jetzt risikofrei testen mit einer 30-Tage-Geld-zurück-Garantie!+++ +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/wallstreet_podcast +++ Der Podcast wird vermarktet durch die Ad Alliance. Die allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien der Ad Alliance finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Die Ad Alliance verarbeitet im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot die Podcasts-Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html

Luis von Ahn was a tenured professor of computer science at Carnegie Mellon University who had sold a company to Google. “You were pretty set, a lot of us would say, so why were you so hungry to build something new with Duolingo?” asks Ayesha Karnik, MBA '25. “For the first time ever, with phones, we can reach billions of people,” reflects the Duolingo co-founder and CEO. “I want it to be the case that we can show that screen time is actually useful for the world.” From human-computer interaction and pioneering early 2000s consumer tech gamification to his thoughts on leadership and the future of AI, von Ahn shares his unique perspective on where he's been, what he's working on today, and the future of learning. There's also that unpredictable owl mascot. “I wouldn't say our brand is ‘chaos,' okay?” he jokes. “We call it wholesome unhinged.”This episode was recorded on May 5, 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When product teams build fast and brand is left behind, user experience gaps emerge — and trust erodes.In this first installment of our Brand & Product Series, Focus Lab CEO Bill Kenney sits down with Lee Eisenbarth (Co-Founder, Max Q) to unpack why brand and product are still so often siloed — and why that separation is a critical failure for B2B startups and scale-ups.From early-stage identity myths to missed emotional cues in product design, this conversation sets the foundation for a new way forward: one where brand is built in from day one.What we cover:Why product-first thinking often undervalues brandHow emotional architecture builds resonance and retentionThe business risk of “brand as garnish” thinkingReal-world moments where brand drives product trust (Duolingo, Chase, Chewy)How to align marketing, product, and brand as one experienceWhether you're a founder, product leader, or brand strategist, this is a must-watch on how to create unified, enduring experiences that move both hearts and markets."Brand Isn't the Frosting. It's the Framework" (Lee's Article)Connect with Lee on LinkedIn---Focus Lab is an established B2B brand agency that believes, without question, that the most successful companies are the ones who invest in branding. Focus Lab creates transformative B2B brands that resonate with their customers and stand out as industry leaders. Through a proven process and a shared commitment to create unforgettable experiences, we develop true partnerships that help B2B brands become their boldest, most original selves.---STAY IN TOUCH:► Newsletter: https://focuslab.agency/subscribe► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-lab-llc► Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...► Instagram: @focuslabllc Looking for a brand agency? We would love to hear from you. Email us: hello@focuslab.agency

Duolingo was one of the most beloved brands in tech.But in 2025, a leaked memo exposed the company's true AI strategy: automate education. The backlash was instant. Reddit turned. TikToks went viral. Loyal users walked away from thousand-day streaks.This is the inside story of Duolingo's unraveling: how a brand built on personality and playfulness lost user trust overnight, alienated its community, and put years of brand equity at risk all while selling a different story to investors.Chapters(0:00) Why Duolingo users started quitting(0:42) AI as a teaching tool or a threat to quality?(1:12) When Duolingo went all-in on AI(2:07) The memo that kickstarted Duolingo's downfall(2:57) From viral love to viral hate(3:17) Duolingo's off-brand response(3:52) The scramble to win users back(4:12) What every founder (and brand) can learnTranscriptIn May, 2025, Duolingo users started quitting. I quit Duolingo. We are watching the live downfall of Duolingo.Tiktoks went viral. The Reddit community turned on them all because of a memo posted by the CEO AI is really positive for our business.In this video, I'll break down what happens when a consumer brand tells one story to users and another to investor.How that tension backfired for Duolingo and what not to do during a PR crisis. Guys, Duolingo's downfall is here.You already know this, but Duolingo was one of the most loved brands in tech since 2012. They've worked to create a cult following the green owl, the memes, the passive aggressive streak reminders.It felt chaotic. Funny, personal, but internally, the company was moving in a different direction. By 2020. Duolingo was integrating AI first with Bird Brain, then GPT-3, but they kept it quiet in public.They still leaned on the owl, their human experts, and a tone that made the app feel alive. This was a contradiction on the outside playfulness, community, personality on the inside, automation scale, efficiency.It raised a tricky question for Duolingo. How do they scale using AI without breaking the brand? While selling a story investors wanted to hear by 2023, the shift was harder to Miss.Duolingo launched Max Duolingo Max powered by GPT-4. It offered AI role play instant explanations and personalized feedback inside the company.Some called it Duolingo ChatGPT moment. The stock tripled within a year and the messaging change. Its tagline became AI and Education make a great duo. Duolingo worked with OpenAI for years. The same year, the New Yorker profiled, CEO Luis von Ahn. He said replacing teachers is a worthwhile trade off.Then came the rollout in April, 2025. Duolingo released 148 new courses built with generative AI. von Ahn said our first a hundred courses took about 12 years. The next 150 took just one. The internal roadmap shifted towards full stack automation from lesson content to gamified features with AI led characters, but users started to suspect a drop in quality.Recently, things have gotten so bad. Then came the memo. In May, 2025, von Ahn on wrote a post that made the company's direction clear, automate everything. It was the first time Duolingo had said it out loud. One line stood out, humans won't get us there. The memo detailed what AI first meant In practice, headcount would only grow if AI couldn't do the job.New hires and existing teams would be evaluated on how well they used AI. More jobs would be cut, support would be handled by chatbots. None of this was a pivot. It was a strategy, months in motion. It was just never shared. Publicly, the goal was to scale personalized education, but to many users, it felt like the soul had been stripped out.Alan, are you spending on infrastructure, content? Where's the money going? I'm demanding Answers from the CEO. Duolingo set out to optimize the backend, but what they were really changing was the front end, their brand, and it didn't go unnoticed. The response was instant. Reddit threads called the new content AI slop full of mistakes on TikTok.Users said the app felt like a robot pretending to care. Videos tagged Duolingo AI racked up over 10 million views in days, most of them negative. Even LinkedIn piled on. Some users walked away from streets they'd kept for over a thousand days. After users turned, Duolingo pulled back. The company known for chaos and humor went quiet.First, they deleted comments. Next, they temporarily wiped their TikTok and Instagram feeds yours of brand voice gone. Then von Ahn went on a podcast and added fuel to the fire. He said, I'm not sure that there's anything that computers can't really teach you. I think speculating schools would mostly exist for childcare.While AI handled the teaching to users, it sounded like the company had stopped listening. So Duolingo resumed posting only this time with carefully worded lines. Community feedback is valued and humans are still in the loop. Then at the end of May von Ahn walks some of it back. Our employees are what make Duolingo so amazing.So we're gonna continue having employees, and not only that, we're actually gonna be hiring more employees, but he also didn't reverse course. I see AI as a tool to accelerate what we do at the same or better level of quality. If anything, his comments suggested he still believed the trade-offs were worth it.This is a case study in nailing the right messaging to the right audience. I know you're upset. I know people are upset. I wanna make this right. That matters even more when different audiences care about different things. In duo's case, that was public market investors versus everyday people trying to learn a new language.For your company, it might be investors versus users or employees versus customers. The same principles apply. Know exactly who you're talking to and what matters most to them.Hiten=) This is a public episode. 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When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.This episode originally aired on October 26, 2023.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext: ted.com/futureyouTEDSports: ted.com/sportsTEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-viennaTEDAI San Francisco: ted.com/ai-sf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down a pivotal week in EdTech, from AI breakthroughs to Roblox's education push and the future of personalized learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:00:33] Quizlet report shows 85% of students and nearly 90% of teachers using AI, with different adoption patterns.[00:02:24] International Math Olympiad highlights AI's reasoning advances, earning a gold medal and raising assessment questions.[00:11:16] OpenAI agents and AI-native browsers signal a major shift in tech workflows and task automation.[00:16:58] Roblox launches a centralized learning hub featuring educational games from Google, Sesame, and others.[00:20:55] Pearson unveils an AI and XR innovation lab, sparking debate on whether incumbents can truly innovate.[00:29:13] U.S. Department of Education outlines new AI funding priorities for instruction, tutoring, and career navigation.[00:36:12] Preply challenges Duolingo with “Better Duo” campaign, framing human vs. AI tutoring as a key market battle.[00:37:31] McGraw Hill IPO and new funding rounds for Honor Education and Galaxy Education mark a busy week in EdTech finance.Plus, special guests:[00:39:50] Brad Carson, President of Americans for Responsible Innovation on AI policy and its impact on education.[01:04:44] Ryan Trattner, CTO and Co-Founder of StudyFetch on personalized learning tools and their rapid user growth.

This week's episode swings wildly between "please tell me that didn't just come out of my mouth" and "how is this legal in schools?" First, we've got a teacher who meant to say “stop jacking around” and... well, you can guess how that went. I lose it (obviously), because every teacher has had one of those moments where your brain short-circuits in front of 30 teenagers. Then, we flip the tone completely for a story that rocked me: a teacher gets repeated death threats from an anonymous student, every day, in Spanish, via Google Classroom. When the system failed her, she became her own detective, and the ending? Infuriating. Plus, I talk about being misread online, learning Spanish for real this time, and a resource that can actually save your life when it's time to break instructions down step-by-step for 42 different learning styles. Takeaways: A teacher's slip of the tongue turns into a room-wide freeze frame of secondhand embarrassment. One educator faces death threats for days—with no help from anyone but herself. I spiral about being called racist online… for liking authentic Mexican food too much? I commit (again) to learning Spanish—this time with Duolingo and vengeance. My favorite AI resource to break down multi-step directions into something even a kid on zero sleep can follow. Teachers' night out? Yes, please! Come see comedian Educator Andrea…Get your tickets at Teacherloungelive and Educatorandrea.com/tickets for laugh out loud Education! — Don't Be Shy Come Say Hi: www.podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all adventure-lovers, big-goal setters, and armchair travelers: This episode is for you! Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton, guest Marie Leautey, the second woman—and fastest ever—to run a complete circumnavigation of the globe and author of the new book Lootie's World Run, shares: -how her globe-circling adventure came to her at age 39;-how she got in “go” mode to run 25 miles/day, 6 days/week; -things she learned + discovered on her 17,553-mile (!) journey;-how + why she re-programmed her running stride; and,-why the stroller she pushed encouraged empathy from strangers.  Before the globetrotting guest joins around 9:14, Sarah shares a silly story about a Duolingo duel with a BAMR.  When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% thru 8/31/25 w/ code AMRsummer2025 at topoathletic.com Sleep soundly: Save 25% off at CBDistillery.com with code AMR Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on allIQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live… from Chicago… it's The Best One Yet!We performed our show in front of a live studio audience of Besties & Yetis at Chicago's famous Vic Theater. Some extra razzle dazzle & sprinkle dinkle — but our usual daily Takeaways you know & love.#1: Michael Jordan's mansion is now on Airbnb ($17K/night)… but can it boost the stock?#2: Mattel's Uno card game is expanding into movies & theme parks… by borrowing a strategy from Duolingo.#3: Amazon just acquired an AI listening device to be your personal assistant… can it make the iPhone a dumb phone?#4: The Tour de France ends this weekend… and the $150M event is the wildest outlier in the business of sports.Want to see the LIVE show in action? Watch it on YouTube or check out the highlights on Instagram @tboypod.$ABNB $AMZN $MAT—————————————Want more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Pokemon

In this thought-provoking conversation, I'm joined by Kate O'Neill, author, speaker, and founder of KO Insights, to explore how leaders can make meaningful, human-centered decisions in a time of rapid AI adoption and organisational change. Known as the “Tech Humanist,” Kate has helped everyone from Google and IBM to city governments navigate the evolving relationship between emerging technologies and the human experience. We discuss what it really means to create a future that aligns tech innovation with human values. Rather than racing ahead with AI for its own sake, Kate argues that every organisation needs to start by clearly articulating its strategic purpose in three to five words. From there, technology should be implemented to serve people, not just processes. Kate shares insights from her latest book What Matters Next, including how to define ethical acceleration, how to lead through tech transformations without breaking cultural trust, and why asking “should we?” is more important than “can we?” when it comes to deploying agentic AI. She also breaks down why traditional efficiency metrics fall short when applied to human work, and how business leaders can shift towards more meaningful measures of success. We also reflect on real-world case studies, from Apple's design clarity to Duolingo's missteps in announcing its AI-first strategy. And in a world where many are using AI to automate hiring, content creation, and even strategy, Kate reminds us that wisdom, nuance, and empathy are still irreplaceable. So what does ethical acceleration look like in practice? And as businesses lean into automation, are we keeping the human experience at the centre or just chasing what's technically possible? I'd love to hear your take on this. Is your organisation leading with purpose or with pressure? Let's continue the conversation.