Podcasts about early adopters

Modelle wie die von OpenAI oder Anthropic werden zur Commodity. Wer ein bisschen wartet, bekommt die gleiche Qualität ohnehin von mehreren Anbietern. Was bleibt, ist die Architektur drumherum, der Harness. Oliver und Alois erklären, wie Unternehmen General-Purpose-Modelle mit Speicher, Prompts und Agenten so einbetten, dass ein verlässliches eigenes System entsteht. Für manche Startups ist das schon die neue Core IT der Firma.Ein Thema ist das Geschäftsmodell dahinter: günstige Einstiegszugänge für 100 bis 300 Dollar im Monat binden Early Adopter in Teams, bis am Ende die großen Enterprise-Tickets über die API laufen.Lizenzchaos als Symptom: Kontingente wechseln wöchentlich, Power User werden automatisch gedrosselt, SLAs sind kaum planbar. Was früher eine feste DSL-Leitung war, ist heute eine Blackbox mit wechselnder Durchsatzrate. Wer eine verlässliche Entwicklungsstrecke bauen will, baut sie momentan auf Treibsand.Für Oliver und Alois ist das ein Argument für Dezentralisierung: eigene On-Prem-Architekturen, eingefrorene Modelle für stabile Use Cases, das Frontier-Modell nur noch als Dispatcher. Gerade im Verteidigungssektor, mit verteilten Datenquellen und Sensorik, wird daraus ein hierarchischer oder asymmetrischer Harness aus Spezialmodellen.China im Vergleich: weniger Brute Force, mehr Smart Force, dazu eine Open-Source-Szene, die mit weniger Rechenleistung mehr rausholt. Für europäische Anwender sind chinesische und amerikanische Modelle inzwischen ähnlich compliant. Bei sensiblen Workloads bleibt trotzdem die eigene Infrastruktur die sicherere Wahl.Für den Einstieg raten beide zu fertigen Plattformlösungen mit fester Modellauswahl. Das senkt die Hürde und liefert schnell ein erstes Ergebnis. Je klarer der eigene Use Case wird und je mehr proprietäre Daten und Geschäftslogik einfließen, desto mehr lohnt sich der Wechsel zum eigenen Harness statt der fremden One-Click-Lösung.Fazit: Harnessing ist am Ende eine Make-or-Buy-Entscheidung. Die großen Anbieter liefern den Göffel, die Mischung aus Löffel und Gabel für fast alles. Wer sein eigenes Besteck zusammenstellt, tauscht die stumpfe Gabel gegen ein schärferes Werkzeug, sobald der Use Case es verlangt. Wenn du wissen willst, wie das geht, ist diese Folge für dich.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Ekaterina Matveeva, founder of Amolingua and Lingo Plus and co-organizer of AI roundtables with EcoCivilization. The conversation covers a wide range of AI-related topics, from the cultural implications of AI development across different countries to the evolution of Ekaterina's perspective on artificial intelligence—moving from initial anger and fear in 2023 to active participation in AI model design by 2025. They discuss the importance of including diverse cultural perspectives in AI training, the cross-country differences in AI regulation (comparing Argentina's human-out-of-the-loop approach to Europe's cautious stance), and the critical question of which sectors need humans in the decision-making loop. The discussion ventures into brain-computer interfaces and Neuralink, examining what happens when technology is removed and questioning whether healthy humans should pursue such enhancements, before touching on the future of personal AI models and the preservation of indigenous wisdom in AI training. You can connect with Ekaterina on LinkedIn to follow her work on AI, education, and cross-cultural technology development.Timestamps00:00 Stewart welcomes Ekaterina Matveeva, founder of Amolingua and Lingo Plus, discussing her work organizing AI roundtables with EcoCivilization05:00 Ekaterina shares her evolution from anger toward AI in 2023 to realizing collaboration potential, emphasizing importance of multicultural perspectives in AI development and training10:00 Discussion of Argentina's new AI liability bill creating human-out-of-loop systems, contrasting with Europe's human-in-loop requirements and different global regulatory approaches15:00 Safety considerations in robotics and AI development, comparing industrial automation standards across regions and discussing Pentagon's use of Anthropic with Palantir systems20:00 Exploring brain-computer interfaces and Neuralink developments, questioning enhancement versus necessity and examining motivations behind cognitive augmentation technologies25:00 Debating human capabilities beyond cognitive function, discussing nervous system, emotions, psychosomatics, and whether brain generates or receives thoughts30:00 Examining societal divisions from enhancement technologies, referencing Avatar and Years and Years series, questioning benefits for healthy individuals versus disability applications35:00 Discussing technological gaps between enhanced and standard populations, concerns about corporate seduction into cybernetic modifications, and lack of long-term safety studies40:00 Questioning who frames AI conversations and trains models, exploring dominant worldviews embedded in AI systems and Vatican-Anthropic collaboration implications45:00 Stewart shares mistakes with Facebook biometric data and building personal AI infrastructure, emphasizing importance of controlling your own models and data50:00 Analyzing whether massive data collection actually improves AI training, questioning if user conversations become buried garbage rather than meaningful model improvements55:00 Ekaterina discusses plans for organizing more roundtables, integrating indigenous wisdom into AI training, and connecting on LinkedIn for future collaborationsKey Insights1. Ekaterina Matveeva's perspective on AI has evolved significantly since 2023, moving from initial anger and fear about AI's impact on education and translation work to becoming actively involved in AI development and training. She realized that instead of resisting AI advancement, she could participate in shaping it by contributing her expertise in education, language, and cross-cultural communication. This shift represents a broader realization that diverse participation in AI development is crucial for creating more versatile and culturally sensitive models rather than allowing a monopoly of values from any single country or culture.2. The conversation highlights fundamental differences in AI regulation across regions, with Europe implementing human-in-the-loop requirements and comprehensive safety measures, while Argentina is reportedly creating frameworks for human-out-of-the-loop AI systems with limited liability. The United States falls somewhere between these approaches, pursuing rapid advancement with fewer regulatory constraints. These divergent approaches reflect different cultural values and priorities, raising important questions about whether AI development should prioritize efficiency and profit or human oversight and control in critical infrastructure sectors.3. Both speakers express concern about brain-computer interfaces like Neuralink, questioning the motivation behind enhancing cognitive abilities when humans already possess multiple forms of intelligence including emotional, cultural, and bodily intelligence. The primary applications demonstrated so far appear limited to video games and potentially military applications, raising questions about whether the technology serves genuine human needs or merely represents an attempt to compete with robots. The speakers emphasize that humans are already complete beings with sophisticated nervous systems, senses, and capabilities that extend far beyond cognitive processing.4. A critical insight emerges around the question of what happens when advanced technologies are removed or turned off. This applies both to brain-computer interfaces and to broader civilization infrastructure dependencies. The speaker shares experiences from 2020 of attempting to live independently in rural California, discovering the challenges of isolation and self-sufficiency. This relates directly to concerns about creating dependencies on technologies where the software ownership and control remain unclear, particularly when those technologies become integrated into human bodies or essential services.5. The discussion reveals concerns about increasing societal division based on access to enhancement technologies. Beyond existing financial inequalities, the speakers worry about a future where people who can afford biological and technological enhancements will advance rapidly while others are left behind. This isn't about disadvantaging certain groups but rather about creating an unbridgeable gap between enhanced early adopters and what they call standard populations who may be intelligent people maintaining traditional ways of life but lacking access to expensive enhancement technologies.6. Matveeva emphasizes the importance of including diverse cultural perspectives, particularly indigenous wisdom and Buddhist traditions, in AI training data. She argues that current AI models reflect the worldviews, values, and hierarchies of their predominantly Western designers, which influences the guidance these models provide to users worldwide. By incorporating wisdom traditions from various cultures, AI models could potentially become wiser and more culturally adaptive, serving diverse populations more effectively rather than imposing a single cultural framework globally.7. The speakers discuss the problematic nature of data collection and ownership in AI training, noting that massive amounts of user data may not actually be improving AI models as expected. There are indications that some AI companies are now specifically requesting users to help train models on their prompts, suggesting that simply collecting billions of conversations hasn't been as useful as anticipated. This raises questions about whether the data users have given away over the past several years has actually made significant impact or is simply buried in chunks of information that aren't effectively connected to meaningful improvements in AI performance.

Most companies recruit interns to take work off someone's plate. Your Health does the opposite — and it's why several of its current executives, including a Chief Information Officer, first walked in the door as interns. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Heather Bower, Director of Experiential Learning, who has taken the reins of Your Health's internship, mentorship, preceptorship, and apprenticeship programs. Heather shares how a long-standing program is being rebuilt with structure, data, and intention — organized into semester cohorts, anchored by a four-day all-company orientation, and designed so every intern owns a project with genuine stakes. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why "get interns because they're cheap" is exactly the wrong spirit — and what replaces it How one MBA intern's shadowing experience redirected him toward nursing school The "spreadsheet whisperer" intern who taught regional leadership to pull data faster What surprises interns most once they're inside healthcare: the human complexity How Your Health uses feedback loops to move interns toward roles where they'll actually shine If you're early in your career and unsure where you fit, this episode is a map to possibilities you may not know exist. Press play and rethink what an internship can really be. www.YourHealth.Org

For the past few weeks Dennis has been testing the Looki L1 wearable AI device. This proactive wearable AI was making headlines during CES and has quickly become a talking point in AI circles. The real question isn't what it can do now but rather what it could do with good software and a strong agent behind the glass.

What happens when the brightest minds in legal, technology, and innovation come together to shape the future of our profession? Welcome to the Legally Speaking Podcast Legal Tech Talk 2026 miniseries. As the UK's number one legal podcast and show ranked in the top 1% of podcasts globally, we're delighted to be returning as the official media partner for Legal Tech Talk for the third time. Having supported this event since the beginning. We've witnessed firsthand how it has become Europe's largest legal technology conference, bringing together the people, ideas, and innovations transforming the legal industry. Across this special series, we'll be speaking with some of the world's leading legal professionals, founders, technologists, change makers to explore what's next for law. Because our mission remains the same. Inspiring legal minds, transforming legal futures. Let's get into it. In the fifth episode of our miniseries, we get to speak with Ben Martin. He is a legal engineer and Head of Privacy at Wordsmith, a legal AI platform for in-house lawyers. He's focused on using AI to improve privacy and compliance work, especially around repetitive tasks like records of processing activity and subject access requests. His view is that AI is moving legal work toward end-to-end workflows, with a big emphasis on voice-first prompting, curiosity, and creativity. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing:- AI's Future in Law Hinges on Infrastructure - Voice as a Superpower for Legal Innovation - Curiosity and Creativity as Leadership Superpowers - Privacy Professionals as Early Adopters of AI Efficiency - The Hidden Power of In-House Lawyers' Flexible Thinking.Connect with Ben Martin here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-martin-

In today's episode, Roger Knecht discusses the evolution of the accounting profession with Brittany Brown, focusing on the impact of AI, the importance of CAS, and changes needed in academic curriculum. They explore how firms can adapt to new technologies and client expectations, emphasizing practical application and efficiency for building a premier accounting firm. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction & Guest Background 04:49 The Power of Niching in E-commerce 15:31 Transition to Academia: UVU QuickBooks Class 21:00 Passion Project to Full-Time Professor 31:14 Real-World Application in QuickBooks 37:07 Mastering the Mess: Reconciliation Challenges 41:27 QuickBooks Education & Intuit Partnership 45:04 AI in Accounting Curriculum 47:53 AI's Impact on the Accounting Profession 58:25 Early Adopters and Future of Accounting 01:06:05 Evolution of Accounting Roles & Education 01:17:28 Brittany's Approach to Life and Work Featured Quotes: "If you're going to niche, you should niche in an industry that has natural barriers to entry for other accountants because it's challenging." — Brittany Brown "Academia has typically prepared people to be tax accountants or audit accountants… but it has never really touched on preparing them to be industry accountants, which is kind of appalling to me because industry accounting represents probably 95% of accounting jobs out there." — Brittany Brown "What it does is anything that is time-consuming, repetitive, and mundane should be done with AI now. And so you can now take a team and do much more with them." — Brittany Brown Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here. Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth.   Offers: Special Offers for our Podcast Listeners, CLICK HERE to take advantage of them today! Remember this: Accounting Success IS Universal. Be sure to listen to our next episode and subscribe.   Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback   For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your bookkeeping, accounting, & tax business, please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 801-265-3777.  And know that if it's about accounting, it's Universal.

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A decade ago, public safety agencies interested in drones were largely figuring things out on their own. The technology was limited, policies were still being developed and few departments had experience to draw from. Today, thousands of public safety agencies operate drone programs and Drone as First Responder deployments are growing at an unprecedented pace. As agencies move beyond tactical drone operations toward proactive, 911-driven response models, early adopters have identified critical lessons on community trust, officer safety, staffing efficiency and program implementation.   In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, guest host Rob Lawrence sits down with Charles Werner, founder of DRONERESPONDERS and one of the leading voices in public safety drone operations, to discuss how DFR programs are transforming policing and emergency response. Drawing on decades of public safety experience, Werner shares what agencies need to know about building community trust, improving officer safety and preparing for the next generation of public safety aviation. About our sponsor Flock works with more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide, delivering real-time intelligence through a holistic ecosystem of technology designed to keep officers safe, reduce crime, and build stronger communities. And if you're looking for real stories from the front lines — how your peers are using these tools to shape the future of safety in their cities — tune in to Flock's “Real Time Policing” podcast. Watch episodes on YouTube or tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to view.

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What if the innovation economy has always had a gender problem—and we just couldn't see it? Despite a wave of visibility for women entrepreneurs, the numbers are stark: 90% of inventors in Canada are male, and women-led ventures receive less than 5% of available funding. In this episode, UBC Sauder School of Business assistant professor Angèle Beausoleil (PhD'17)—a researcher, serial entrepreneur, and self-described "pracademic"—unpacks why innovation culture skews masculine, what groupthink costs organizations that ignore it, and why the traits society calls "feminine" might actually be the entrepreneurial superpowers we've been undervaluing all along.Links for this episodeTranscriptContact CarolContact JeevanFrom Here ForwardPodium Podcast CompanyContact Dr. Angele BeausoleilLearn more about Dr. Beausoleil's researchJeevan & Carol's Fave Canadian Businesses | Blume Skincare | Dexy Paws | Stranger Tails (00:00) - Introduction (01:56) - Meet Dr. Angele Beausoleil (04:24) - Is innovation “too masculine” & what does that mean? (06:51) - The numbers: inventors, founders, and venture funding (07:49) - The history: the “heroic innovator” and gendered norms (12:56) - The risk of ignoring bias (15:41) - Examples of women-led innovation (19:08) - How to begin to create change in innovation (21:44) - The Innovation Self-Assessment Study (26:48) - What needs to change (education, language, policies) (29:09) - Conclusion

In this episode, Jake Cronin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-cronin/ , CEO of Siro https://www.linkedin.com/company/siro-ai/ discusses how innovative AI-driven technology is transforming the multifamily leasing process. He highlights the importance of capturing in-person conversations, leveraging data for decision-making, and maintaining human connection in a tech-enabled industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context Setting04:46 The Black Box of Leasing Tours07:37 Importance of Tour to Lease Conversion10:33 Leveraging Technology in Multifamily13:40 How Siro Works in Practice16:27 Addressing Concerns About Recording Conversations (from a prospect and leasing team perspective)19:51 Data Privacy and Security Measures (PPI and InfoSec)22:27 Enhancing Human Interaction with Technology25:36 The Role of Face-to-Face Conversations28:40 Centralization in Leasing Environments31:50 Coaching and Gamification in Sales34:45 Future of Early Adopters in the Industry37:42 Closing Thoughts and Call to ActionSiro is an AI platform that records, transcribes, and analyzes in-person leasing conversations — giving multifamily operators visibility into what actually happens on every tour.Leasing teams close more leases. Managers coach with evidence. Ops gets clean data across the portfolio. All without changing how your team works.Learn More: https://www.siro.ai/industry/multifamily?utm_campaign=39379067-FY26-Real%20Estate&utm_source=podcast-mikebrewer

The risen Jesus is the "display model" of what we will be, through faith in Him.

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a Man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at His coming those who belong to Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with Andre Oliveira, founder of Splash N Color, a bootstrapped 3D printing e-commerce business selling consumer goods on Amazon. The two cover a lot of ground — from how Andre went from running 40 FDM printers out of South Florida to offshoring manufacturing to China, to how he's using Claude Code to automate inventory management and generate supplier RFQs across 200+ SKUs. The conversation stretches into bigger territory too: the San Francisco AI scene, the rise of AI agents and what they mean for the future of the internet, whether local on-device AI will eventually replace cloud-based tools, and why building physical products will stay hard long after software becomes easy. It's a candid, wide-ranging conversation between two self-taught builders figuring things out in real time. Follow Andre on X: @AndreBaach.Timestamps00:00 — Andre introduces Splash N Color, his Amazon-based 3D printing e-commerce business and explains the grind of running 40 FDM machines in South Florida.05:00 — The conversation shifts to Claude Code and how Andre built an inventory automation system to manage sales velocity and RFQs across 200+ SKUs.10:00 — Stewart and Andre compare notes on Opus 4.6, debate Codex vs Claude, and Andre breaks down the new Agent Teams feature in Claude Code.15:00 — Discussion turns to the San Francisco AI scene, the viral OpenClaw launch event that drew 700 people, and what's capturing the city's imagination right now.20:00 — The pair wrestle with data privacy, the illusion of it since 2000, and whether full transparency of personal data might actually serve people better.25:00 — Stewart pitches his vision of local on-device AI replacing cloud tools entirely, and they debate the 10–15 year timeline for mainstream societal adoption.30:00 — Andre traces his origin story: a high school dropout from Brazil who spotted a 3D printing opportunity on Facebook Marketplace and got lucky timing with COVID.35:00 — They explore whether AI-generated 3D models and DfAM will automate physical manufacturing, and why proprietary specs keep the space stubbornly hard.Key InsightsLifestyle businesses deserve more respect. Andre spent months feeling inadequate scrolling through Twitter watching founders announce funding rounds, before realizing his cash-flowing, location-independent business was already the goal. The social media version of entrepreneurial success warped his perception of what he actually had built.Claude Code is becoming an operating system. Stewart describes running Claude Code as having a second OS on top of MacOS — one that makes the underlying machine legible in ways it never was before. Both guests use it not just for coding but as a primary interface for understanding and operating their businesses.Agent Teams changes how work gets done. Andre explains that Claude's new multi-agent feature lets you assign a team lead and specialized roles that communicate with each other in parallel, essentially running an autonomous task force inside your terminal — a meaningful leap beyond single-instance prompting.Physical manufacturing will stay hard. Even as AI-generated 3D models improve, tolerances of 0.5 millimeters can mean the difference between a product working or not. Design for manufacturing is a separate discipline from design itself, and proprietary specs mean open source models rarely hit commercial quality.The internet is heading toward agents. Both guests agree that AI agents will increasingly handle tasks humans currently do manually online — booking services, making payments, coordinating logistics — with the human internet potentially becoming secondary to a machine-to-machine layer.Iteration is the real value of 3D printing. Andre pushes back on 3D printing as a business unto itself, framing it instead as a prototyping tool. The true value is rapid iteration on housing, tolerances, and fit — not the printer, but the speed of the feedback loop it enables.Technology compounds in layers. Andre closes with a tech-tree analogy: each generation normalizes the tools of the previous one and builds the next layer on top. Agentic coding today is what the internet was in the 90s — the foundation for something we can't yet fully see.

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Most dentists are still focused on Google rankings — but patients are quietly changing how they search. Instead of typing "best dentist near me," they're asking AI tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and other intelligent assistants to recommend a dentist for them. And here's the hard truth: If your practice isn't visible to AI, you don't exist in those conversations. In this episode, Dr. Len Tau welcomes Eri Georgiev, founder of SoRN AI, a tech-driven growth agency helping businesses — including dental practices — get recommended by large language models like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini. Eri breaks down how AI search works differently from traditional Google search and why dentists need to start thinking beyond rankings and keywords. Instead of showing a list of websites, AI tools now recommend providers — often selecting just one or two practices for a patient to consider. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Len and Eri explore what actually influences AI recommendations, including website structure, authority signals, reviews, online mentions, and even platforms many dentists overlook — like Reddit. Eri explains why AI traffic often converts at a higher rate than Google traffic and how early adopters of AI search optimization can leapfrog larger, more established practices. The episode also dives into practical, actionable strategies dentists can implement now, such as optimizing site structure for AI crawlers, using schema markup, leveraging reviews beyond Google, and positioning themselves as trusted entities online. Erialso shares a forward-looking view of what's coming next — a world where AI assistants may book dental appointments directly for patients. If you care about practice growth, patient acquisition, and staying relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape, this episode is a must-listen.   What You'll Learn Why AI search is quickly becoming a new patient acquisition channel How ChatGPT and other LLMs decide which dentists to recommend The key differences between traditional SEO and AI Search Optimization (AISCO) Why Reddit, reviews, and online authority matter more than ever Simple, practical steps dentists can take now to stay ahead   Key Takeaways 01:29 Dentists Who Ignore AI Search Will Fall Behind 03:30 What SoRN AI Does & Why AI Search Matters for Dentists 05:55 Early Adopters, AI Search & Competitive Advantage 09:35 ChatGPT vs Google: How Patients Are Searching Now 11:48 What Is AI Search Optimization (AISCO)? 16:09 SEO vs AI Search: What Dentists Still Need to Do 16:49 Why Reddit Has Massive Influence on AI Recommendations 19:50 Google Reviews vs Reddit Comments: What AI Looks At 24:17 The Future: AI Booking Appointments for Patients 26:37 Technical Wins Dentists Can Implement Right Now  30:40 Lightning Round Q&A with EriGeorgiev 36:55 Special Offer for Raving Patients Listeners   — Connect with Eri Founder, SoRN AI

We joke about founders wearing many hats, but that metaphor misses the point. It's not about swapping accessories—it's about growing entirely new heads, each with its own brain that thinks, speaks, and prioritizes differently. In this episode, I explore why the transition from consulting or agency work to software entrepreneurship is so disorienting, and why the instincts that made you successful before might be the exact things preventing success now. From the uncomfortable truth about acquisition in low-touch SaaS to the cognitive dissonance of believing in yourself while questioning everything you know, this is about what it really takes to become someone new while staying grounded in who you've always been.This episode of The Bootstraped Founder is sponsored by Paddle.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/many-heads-not-many-hats-the-founders-identity-crisis/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/many-heads-not-many-hats-the-founders-identity-crisisCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

BRX Pro Tip: The Downside to Focusing on Early Adopters Stone Payton: And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, what are your thoughts on working with, going after early adopters in the marketplace? Lee Kantor: I kind of had mixed feelings about it. I mean, […]

In Episode #198 of the PricePlow Podcast, we sit down with Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas, the groundbreaking company revolutionizing ingredient discovery through artificial intelligence and peptide science. Nora’s journey from pure mathematician and computer scientist to pioneering AI-driven nutrition innovation represents a fascinating intersection of technology and human health. Most listeners know Nuritas from PeptiStrong, the natural anabolic peptide ingredient derived from fava beans that’s making waves in the sports nutrition industry. But there’s so much more to the Nuritas story. This episode explores how Nora, a mathematician, identified a fundamental problem in the supplement industry: an inability to create truly new ingredients to address rapidly evolving consumer health trends. Traditional ingredient development takes decades and costs hundreds of millions of dollars, making innovation nearly impossible for the nutrition sector. Nora explains how Nuritas spent seven to eight years building proprietary AI technology called Magnifier, which integrates machine learning, proteomics, peptidomics, and molecular biology to identify bioactive peptides in nature. The conversation covers the company’s entire peptide portfolio, including PeptiSleep, PeptiYouth, PeptiControl, and the upcoming PeptiPump, along with the clinical science, regulatory challenges, and manufacturing processes behind each ingredient. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/nora-khaldi-nuritas-198 Video: Nora Khaldi on AI-Powered Peptide Discovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ7Mmft2maA Detailed Show Notes: From Mathematics to Peptide Innovation (0:00) – Introduction: The Mathematician Who Revolutionized Peptide Discovery (0:30) – The Innovation Gap in Supplement Ingredients (2:30) – The Data Problem: Why AI Was Essential (4:45) – Timeline and Technology Development: Before ChatGPT (6:15) – Building Proprietary Data from Scratch (8:45) – Beyond Efficacy: The Complete Ingredient Development Equation (10:15) – What Is a Peptide? Understanding Nature’s Signaling Molecules (12:00) – PeptiStrong: From Discovery to Market (15:30) – Clinical Validation and Human Studies (18:45) – Manufacturing and Extraction Processes (22:00) – Regulatory Strategy and Patent Protection (25:15) – PeptiSleep: Addressing the Sleep Crisis (28:30) – PeptiSleep Mechanisms and Clinical Insights (32:00) – PeptiYouth: Beauty from Within (35:45) – PeptiProtect: Supporting Immune Function (39:15) – PeptiControl: Glucose Management Innovation (43:00) – The Future: PeptiPump and Beyond (46:30) – The Role of Early Adopters and Market Education (50:00) – Strength and Bone Density: Interconnected Health (53:30) – From Ideation to Market: The Complete Journey (57:15) – Supply Chain and Manufacturing Partners (1:00:45) – Market Trends: Beauty, Sleep, and Metabolic Health (1:04:15) – Holistic Health: The Future of Personalized Wellness (1:08:00) – Consumer Education and Scientifi… Read more on the PricePlow Blog

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In this special episode, host Cindi Howson pulls together the most useful, and hard-won, lessons from a year of conversations with Data Chiefs leading the GenAI charge. With generative and agentic AI no longer a side experiment, this episode spotlights five practices early adopters can rely on to move from pilots to profit. Expect straight talk on what to prioritize, how to bring people with you, and how to scale AI with the trust, literacy, and guardrails that make impact stick.Key Moments:Tying AI to Real Dollars with Anand Iyer, Ecolab (02:10): Anand cuts through the GenAI FOMO and brings everything back to a simple survival test: if you can't draw a straight line from an AI initiative to top-line growth or bottom-line savings, it won't last. His lesson is a sharp reminder that “cool” doesn't scale, value does. Leading Through Ambiguity with Karen Stroup, WEX (06:01): Karen names what everyone's feeling: ambiguity is paralyzing. She explains how leaders earn trust by shrinking the unknown into learnable, bite-sized experiments and creating the psychological safety people need to engage instead of resist.Building Practical AI Literacy at Scale with Josh Cunningham, Lloyds Banking Group (12:42):  Josh shares how Lloyds Banking Group makes literacy impactful by meeting people where they are. Rather than one-size-fits-all training, they pair broad fundamentals with role-specific learning so every business unit can build confidence in ways that match their actual work. Scaling Responsible Agentic AI with Noelle Russell, AI Leadership Institute (25:09): Noelle steps in with a practical framework for building agentic systems that don't go rogue. She walks through the POET framework and stresses that responsible AI isn't a final checkpoint. It's something you embed from the first idea to production, with guardrails that protect people and outcomes.Embedding AI Where Work Happens with Ilan Twig, Navan (32:35): Ilan tells a classic early-adopter story: start with a business problem, move fast, and be ruthless about what needs building versus buying. His lesson is that AI wins when it's inside the workflow, supporting decisions at the point of impact rather than living in a separate tool. Don't Let Perfection Stall Progress with Ketan Karkhanis, ThoughtSpot (40:59): Ketan shares a culture gut-check: waiting for perfect metrics, perfect KPIs, or perfect clarity is how progress dies. He argues for visible, trust-building iteration, because in AI, speed to learning beats speed to certainty. Key Quotes:“One thing that people sometimes forget is that at the end of the day, it's all about are we either saving money or making money? And are you able to show that in the bottom line or the top line in a measurable way?” - Anand Iyer“I don't think there's any chief anything officer that should not be considering AI today. I think if you're not considering AI, you are at the risk of being disrupted because you're not going to be learning at the pace with the rest of the industry, and there's someone out there looking for a better way.” - Karen Stroup“It's trying your best to meet people where they are… Finding a way to anchor the [AI] learning to something that's relevant to their day-to-day role is always going to make it land better.” - Josh Cunningham“ When people lose 70% of their trust in you, they just don't buy from you, they don't work for you, they don't talk about you… and your business starts to die. I think that trust component is a human component… and it is underpinning all the other philosophies that I have.” - Noelle Russell“When you asked me about how to educate yourself on AI, I think that companies must make a decision, and quickly, this or that.” - Ilan Twig“ Don't let perfection be the enemy of progress.” - Ketan KarkhanisGuest Bios Anand IyerAnand Iyer is the SVP, Chief Data Officer at Ecolab, where he leads the company's global data and analytics strategy. Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, he oversees enterprise data governance, business intelligence, engineering, and advanced analytics to accelerate Ecolab's digital transformation. Since joining in 2018, Anand has held several senior roles, including VP of Enterprise Architecture and VP of Architecture for Commercial Digital Solutions, helping to scale IoT and data-driven platforms across the organization.Karen StroupKaren joined WEX in 2022 as Chief Digital Officer, a newly created role. She brings more than 15 years of experience leading product management, digital, and innovation organizations focused on software as a service offerings, primarily in financial services.Josh CunninghamJosh Cunningham is the Group Head of Data and AI Culture at Lloyds Banking Group, where he leads the Data Culture Pillar—one of five strategic pillars in the Group's data strategy. He is focused on embedding data-driven mindsets across the organization and empowering teams to unlock the full value of data.Noelle RussellNoelle Russell is a multi-award-winning speaker, author, and AI Executive who specializes in transforming businesses through strategic AI adoption. She is a revenue growth + cost optimization expert, 4x Microsoft Responsible AI MVP, and named the #1 Agentic AI Leader in 2025. She has led teams at NPR, Microsoft, IBM, AWS and Amazon Alexa, and is a consistent champion for Data and AI literacy and is the founder of the "I ❤️ AI" Community teaching responsible AI for everyone.Ilan TwigIlan Twig is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Navan, the leading modern travel and expense management platform, globally. As CTO, Ilan drives Navan's product development and engineering efforts, leveraging cutting-edge technologies — including AI — to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Ketan KarkhanisKetan Karkhanis is the CEO of ThoughtSpot, the Agentic Analytics Platform company. Prior to joining the company in September 2024, Ketan was the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sales Cloud at Salesforce. He returned to Salesforce in March 2022 after his time as the COO of Turvo, an emerging supply-chain collaboration platform.  Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this episode, Alex Lebrun breaks down the shift from soft ROI to precise, measurable financial impact as health systems scale AI beyond pilots. He explains why coding and revenue cycle use cases are leading the way, how end to end AI workflows will change measurement, and why the industry is still in the very early stages of its AI journey.This episode is sponsored by Nabla.

Dexory builds data intelligence platforms for logistics, using autonomous robots to create digital twins of warehouse operations. With over $280 million raised through a recent preemptive Series C, the company has scaled from a bootstrapped startup to a full-stack robotics operation expanding across Europe and the US. In this episode of Category Visionaries, I sat down with Andrei Danescu, Founder and CEO of Dexory, to unpack how the company navigated early product-market misalignment, cracked the messaging for a category-creating technology, and maintained execution velocity as a capital-intensive business. Topics Discussed: Building in logistics after observing parts tracking failures in Formula One operations The costly mistake: spending years on public space robots before committing to warehouse logistics Why bootstrapping for five to six years forced product discipline before venture funding Messaging shift from autonomous robot capabilities to inventory visibility pain points Zero infrastructure change as a strategic product constraint for live warehouse deployments Geographic expansion strategy using multinational customers for internal reference selling How the convergence of AI adoption, sensor cost reduction, and industry data appetite created market timing Maintaining commercial velocity as the primary metric for Series C readiness in full-stack businesses GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Message to the problem, not the technology stack: When Dexory led with "world's tallest autonomous robots" and "scan 10,000+ pallets per hour," prospects responded with "what does it actually do?" The shift to leading with inventory visibility and stock control—a pain point customers immediately recognized—unlocked early traction. For category-creating products, customers need to map your solution to existing problems before they can appreciate technical differentiation. Andrei's insight: start with the problem customers know they have, then layer in technical superiority once you've established relevance. Turn operational constraints into product requirements: Dexory designed around the reality that warehouses operate as "live businesses" that cannot pause for infrastructure overhauls. Zero infrastructure change became a core product spec, not a nice-to-have feature. This required autonomous navigation in complex, dynamic environments rather than controlled spaces. Founders building for established industries should identify non-negotiable operational constraints early and architect solutions that respect them rather than requiring customers to adapt their operations. Build value expansion mechanisms before closing your first customer: Dexory established infrastructure for continuous product improvement from day one, treating early deployments as ongoing collaborations rather than transactions. Customers influenced roadmap priorities while Dexory delivered incremental value increases over time. This transformed buyers into advocates who took "point of pride" in the technology. The tactical approach: structure customer agreements and product architecture to support continuous delivery cycles that compound value rather than one-time implementations. Use multinational customers as geographic expansion infrastructure: Instead of opening regional offices across territories, Dexory targeted global companies where a European deployment could generate US interest through internal reference calls. Andrei noted this creates "a lot stronger" references "because they're already part of the same company." The expansion velocity this enabled—UK to Europe to US without massive regional buildout—proved critical for a capital-intensive business. Founders should prioritize customers with multi-region operations who can accelerate geographic reach through internal advocacy networks. Treat post-raise execution velocity as your next round metric: After Dexory's Series B, investors returned a month later to find the company "already ahead of plan." This consistent over-delivery on growth targets set up their preemptive Series C. For full-stack businesses where each dollar deployed takes longer to show returns, maintaining commercial momentum signals execution capability that justifies higher valuations. 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Send us a textStruggling to attract patients who pay cash? In this episode, we break down 7 practical steps to help you engage patients, build trust, and confidently set prices. Learn how to package services, handle insurance objections transparently, and leverage word of mouth to grow your practice. We also cover essentials for launching a minimal viable practice and identifying patients who benefit most from direct care. Tune in to start validating the cash-pay model and growing a thriving direct care practice today!  The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Send us a textStruggling to attract patients who pay cash? In this episode, we break down 7 practical steps to help you engage patients, build trust, and confidently set prices. Learn how to package services, handle insurance objections transparently, and leverage word of mouth to grow your practice. We also cover essentials for launching a minimal viable practice and identifying patients who benefit most from direct care. Tune in to start validating the cash-pay model and growing a thriving direct care practice today!  The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Fear says AI will replace you; focus proves it can finally give you your time back. We sit down with AI and data strategist Vlada Mentik to unpack how solo founders and small teams can cut through the hype, start small, and build systems that free up hours for high-value work. The throughline is simple but powerful: mindset first, tools second. When you stop chasing shiny features and begin with a clear problem, a tiny workflow, and rich context, AI becomes a calm advantage rather than another source of stress.Vlada shares a practical roadmap for getting started: choose the task you dread, map the steps in plain language, and ship one working automation before you add another. We get into the biggest traps—tool-first thinking, generic prompts, and automating chaos—and show how to avoid them with human-in-the-loop design, purposeful data, and small wins that compound. You'll hear a standout example of automating client onboarding to make space for personal video welcomes that boost conversions and trust. We also explore data minimalism, arguing for intentional data over petabytes, and how faster, good-enough decisions often beat late, perfect ones.Productivity gets a refresh here. It's not about doing more; it's about doing better—creating room to think, rest, and ship higher-quality work. We touch on no-code for prototyping and when to code for scale, why sharing prompts lifts team performance, and how transparency and sustainability factor into responsible AI use. The conversation closes with a crucial reminder: AI doesn't think or create; you do. Treat it like a translator that amplifies your taste and strategy, and you'll build leaner, smarter workflows without losing the human touch.If this helped you see a cleaner path to practical AI, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what's the first task you'll automate this week?Send us a textCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats. The views and opinions expressed (by the host and guest(s)) in this podcast are strictly their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the entities with which they may be affiliated. This podcast should in no way be construed as promoting or criticizing any particular government policy, institutional position, private interest or commercial entity. Any content provided is for informational and educational purposes only.

Send us a textDr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, a world-renowned peripheral nerve surgeon and former Air Force flight surgeon treating patients from 50 states and 32 countries. He's the only surgeon in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and South Dakota performing micro-invasive carpal tunnel surgery with same-day recovery. Beyond surgery, he's a medical acupuncturist, theologian, and founder of Healing Hands of America, a nonprofit offering specialty care without crushing medical debt. In this episode, Dr. Aguila shares his journey from military medicine to pioneering nerve surgery and why Direct Care is changing the way patients experience healthcare. Connect with him at: https://m25program.comhttps://www.totalpainsolutions.nethttps://www.youtube.com/@TotalPainSolutionsbyHHNE/videoshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXA5q2W0npXHzWEpXWyuO84oE4LuL49DP&si=Rn0bN3slnekusr-5 The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Episode #208 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast kicks off with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, mark your calendars for a theme round of “Save the Date” Trivia!Round OneThe game begins with a Music Trivia question that asks the Team to recall something pictured on an iconic album cover.Next, we have a Food Trivia question about the “original” flavor of Babybel cheese.The first round concludes with a Government Trivia question about a politician who was both the oldest and youngest person to hold their position.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Government Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoClear your schedule, because you're invited to today's theme round of “Save the Date” Trivia!The second round starts with a History Trivia question about when India gained its independence from Britain.Next, we have a Name That Year Trivia question that asks the Team to identify the year based on several significant events that occurred.Round Two concludes with a Books Trivia question about The Lord of the Rings trilogy.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Weights & Measures. This question looms large!For today's Final, the Trivia Team is given four pairs of objects and asked to name which of the two is bigger.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

Send us a textDr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, a world-renowned peripheral nerve surgeon and former Air Force flight surgeon treating patients from 50 states and 32 countries. He's the only surgeon in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and South Dakota performing micro-invasive carpal tunnel surgery with same-day recovery. Beyond surgery, he's a medical acupuncturist, theologian, and founder of Healing Hands of America, a nonprofit offering specialty care without crushing medical debt. In this episode, Dr. Aguila shares his journey from military medicine to pioneering nerve surgery and why Direct Care is changing the way patients experience healthcare. Connect with him at: https://m25program.comhttps://www.totalpainsolutions.nethttps://www.youtube.com/@TotalPainSolutionsbyHHNE/videoshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXA5q2W0npXHzWEpXWyuO84oE4LuL49DP&si=Rn0bN3slnekusr-5 The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Alphabet (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) are combining Google Cloud and AWS to form one super service that aims to benefit both companies and ensure more security. Marley Kayden explains how the partnership works and the shift it indicates for cloud servicers ahead. As Marley explains, Salesforce (CRM) is one of the first companies to test out the tech. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Rune Kvist and Rajiv Dattani, co-founders of the AI Underwriting Company, reveal their innovative strategy for unlocking enterprise AI adoption. They detail how certifying and insuring AI agents, through rigorous technical standards, periodic audits, and insurance, builds crucial "AI confidence infrastructure." This discussion explores how their model addresses AI risks, enables risk pricing in nascent domains, and aligns financial incentives for safe, responsible AI deployment. LINKS: AI Underwriting Company Sponsors: Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (02:53) AI Risks and Analogies (09:14) Insurance, Standards, and Audits (14:45) Insuring Ambiguous AI Risk (Part 1) (14:54) Sponsor: Tasklet (16:05) Insuring Ambiguous AI Risk (Part 2) (25:26) Managing Tail Risk Distribution (27:45) Introducing The AIUC1 Standard (Part 1) (27:50) Sponsor: Shopify (29:46) Introducing The AIUC1 Standard (Part 2) (35:45) The Business Case (40:43) Auditing The Full Stack (48:00) The Iterative Audit Process (54:58) The AIUC Business Model (01:02:26) Aligning Financial Incentives (01:08:56) Policy and Early Adopters (01:11:58) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-cognitive-revolution-ai-builders-researchers-and/id1669813431 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yHyok3M3BjqzR0VB5MSyk

Send us a textDirect Care is hard but staying the same is harder. I am so grateful that you're lending me your ears. Give yourself the gift of grace this season and all year long. Happy Thanksgiving. I'll check in with you next week. The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Send us a textDirect Care is hard but staying the same is harder. I am so grateful that you're lending me your ears. Give yourself the gift of grace this season and all year long. Happy Thanksgiving. I'll check in with you next week. The Direct Care Launch Course - Take $500 off with coupon code FM2025 at checkout before December 12, 2025. Become an Early Adopter, review the content within 30 days, and schedule your 1:1 with me at info@teadpm.com. Let's finally do this. Support the show*NEW!* Are you ready for Direct Care? Start with this Google Form Readiness Scorecard here --> Contact me here --> MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFERENCE by Doctors On Social Media. Recording: Use my affiliate link to attend, here --> Record your question easily here --> FREE Direct Care Guide to get you started --> Join the Direct Care Society private Facebook group here. Monthly coaching sessions & a community that gets you. --> Own a DSC practice and want to share your story? Apply here EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm More resources teadpm.com

Jeannette Linfoot speaks with Fergal O'Connor, the highly competitive founder and CEO of Buymedia, one of the fastest-growing companies in Ireland. In this episode, Fergal shares how Buymedia is continuing its rapid growth, recently launching into the UK market as part of its mission to transform the global advertising landscape. Fergal explains how he is democratising the advertising world for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by leveraging AI to ensure every pound of ad spend delivers real business results. He opens up about his story, his deep competitive drive, and his unexpectedly shy nature. Fergal explains why: Revenues and customers will solve most of the business problems. You can go fast by yourself, but you can't go far unless you have a high-energy team around you. Why asking “Please tell me where my baby is ugly" to find what is wrong with your product or process early will help you solve it. You shouldn't be afraid to share your ideas with mentors, as people are generally too busy with their own work to steal them . Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction: Meet Fergal O'Connor, Founder and CEO of Buymedia 0:59 Transforming the Global Advertising Landscape (Buymedia's Mission) 4:58 Democratising Ad Spend for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) 12:21 Revenues and Customers Will Solve Most Business Problems 26:11 You Need a High-Energy Team to Go Far 53:40 Why You Shouldn't Fear Sharing Ideas with Mentors 1:05:01 Conclusion and Final Resources (Visit Brave Bold Brilliant) Subscribe to Brave Bold Brilliant for weekly wisdom on leadership, legacy, and living boldly. Let's make your next move your bravest yet. CONNECT WITH JEANNETTE: Jeannette's linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot⁠ ⁠https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/⁠ YOUTUBE - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/⁠ Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant⁠ VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - ⁠https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/⁠ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970⁠ ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. ABOUT THE GUEST Fergal O'Connor is the Founder & CEO of Buymedia, one of Ireland's fastest-growing advertising technology companies, now expanding rapidly across the UK. With over 20 years of experience in the media and marketing industry, Fergal has worked across print, radio, television, and digital, giving him a uniquely comprehensive understanding of how businesses can maximise their advertising impact. Website: https://buymedia.ai/ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buymediahq/?originalSubdomain=ie Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/buymediahq/ Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences in business and life, gaining first hand insight into how they unleashed their potential to become Brave Bold Brilliant. From the boardroom tables of big international businesses to the exciting world of entrepreneurs it's all about stepping up to the next level while staying true to yourself.

Send us a textI weigh Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win against NYPD's surveillance muscle and ask whether a progressive platform can work with Jessica Tisch's hard-data approach. Then we react to another GTA 6 delay and debate whether a $20,000 home robot is help or a privacy hazard.• mandate from a three-way race and decision to keep Jessica Tisch• scope of NYPD surveillance and post‑9/11 legacy• warrants, oversight, and data retention limits as safeguards• protests, campus security, and public trust• civilian response units for non‑police calls• GTA 6 delay to November 2026 and fan fatigue• home robot costs, capabilities, and privacy trade‑offsLinks to the articleshttps://www.wired.com/story/welcome-to-mamdanis-surveillance-state/https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/gta-vi-delay-november-2026-allows-take-two-potentially-bigger-launch-analysts-2025-11-07/https://www.cnet.com/tech/before-you-preorder-a-20k-home-robot-theres-something-you-should-see/Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl

In this episode, Pooja Ranjan and Leo Alt discuss the innovative project powdr, which aims to enhance the developer experience in the ZK ecosystem through automatic precompilation. They explore the motivations behind the project, its economic implications, and the challenges faced in the adoption of zero-knowledge technology. The conversation also touches on community contributions, early adopters, and the future of powdr in the evolving landscape of ZK projects.

Marc Klingen, Gründer von Langfuse, spricht über den Weg von der ersten Produktidee zu zahlenden Kunden. Er teilt, warum sie Prototypen in 14 Tagen bau(t)en, wie sie durch GitHub-Signale die richtigen Early Adopter finden und warum bei Developer Tools echtes Produkt besser als Pitch Decks funktioniert. Was du lernst: Wie du schnell testbare Prototypen baust Die richtige Zielgruppe identifizieren Warum Produkt über Pitch gewinnt Den richtigen Ansatz für Developer finden ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://stan.store/fabiantausch  Mehr zu Marc: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcklingen  Website: https://langfuse.com/  Mehr zu Co-Host Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemahlkow/  Website: https://fastgen.com/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome back Kenneth Jeng, Product + Operations Lead at Persona, and experienced contributor to startup ecosystems in both Japan and the U.S.This is Part 2 of our conversation with Kenneth, recorded in November 2024, and focused on the human side of ecosystem building, community, culture, and mindset.Kenneth shares why Japan continues to struggle with early-stage adoption and authentic community building, and how individuals (not just public programs) must take initiative. He also gives a candid take on grant structures, founder engagement, and what real progress could look like.If you're a founder, policymaker, or ecosystem builder working in Japan, this episode offers a unique lens on what's still missing and what we can each do to contribute.AIM B2B – Integrated Marketing & PR in Asia This episode is sponsored by Custom Media, Tokyo's leading integrated marketing and PR agency since 2008, helping global brands expand across Japan and APAC. They can help you with:Localized storytelling to build trust in Asian marketsStrategic performance marketing for measurable growthAccount‑based marketing (ABM), paid media, GEO, and SEOHubSpot‑certified CRM & marketing automationData‑driven implementation with cultural expertise⁠Learn more about AIM B2BShow Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – Hot Take on Challenges and Gaps 14:00 – Why People are Involved in Startup Ecosystem and Why in Japan 16:20 – Building Network 22:15 – Early Adopters or Not? 27:10 – Contributing to the Community 36:20 – Grants and Funding for Startups 42:00 – Last Messages and Hot TakesLinks from Guest Appearance:

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Should the US put a price on H-1B visas, or would that block the flow of new talent? Are AI coding agents actually making teams way more productive, or is it just hype? And in the AI platform shift, will the big winners be incumbents or new AI-native startups?Erik Torenberg is joined by Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie, a16z board partner Steven Sinofsky, and a16z general partner Martin Casado to debate the biggest questions in tech. They unpack pricing vs lottery for H-1Bs and what we're actually optimizing for, why Box now ships a third of its code from AI, the shift from writing to reviewing code, and why bottom-up personal AI tools succeed where top-down “AI pilots” struggle. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction1:07  Latest immigration policy and who benefits1:39  Debating the Price on H-1B Visas2:11  Startups vs. Big Tech: Who Benefits from Policy?2:31  Market Dynamics and Wage Impacts3:44  The Lottery System and Startup Challenges12:25  Labor Markets to Labor Productivity with AIs14:47  Startups Achieving 10x Productivity with AI16:43  Early Adopters, Hype, and Measuring Productivity33:50  AI's Impact on Professional and Creative Work37:56  The Rise of AI-Native Startups40:58  Platform Shifts: Startups vs. Incumbents42:12  Disruption, Incumbents, and New Opportunities53:00  The Future of Work and AI Adoption54:38  Brand Effects and Early Leaders in AI55:22  Will Incumbents or Newcomers Win the AI Race?Resources:Find Aaron on X: https://x.com/levieFind Steven on X: https://x.com/stevesiFind Martin on X: https://x.com/martin_casadoFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this latest installment of AI Corner, Kelli, Nolan and CEO Metaview Siadhal Magos discuss the "Trough of Disillusionment" in enterprise AI adoption, exploring the gap between inflated expectations and practical implementation realities in recruiting workflows.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire at https://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.Support HR Heretics Sponsors:Planful empowers teams just like yours to unlock the secrets of successful workforce planning. Use data-driven insights to develop accurate forecasts, close hiring gaps, and adjust talent acquisition plans collaboratively based on costs today and into the future. ✍️ Go to https://planful.com/heretics to see how you can transform your HR strategy.Metaview 10x Recruiting Podcast - instead of recycled LinkedIn takes, you get contrarian insights from operators who've actually built elite talent machines. Instead of theory, you get real tactics and metrics from leaders at Vercel, Coinbase, and Uber.Head to The 10x Recruiting Podcast for more interviews like this one: https://www.metaview.ai/resources/10x-recruitingKEEP UP WITH SIADHAL, NOLAN + KELLI ON LINKEDINSiadhal: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/siadhalNolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction: The Trough of Disillusionment(01:41) The Dinner Revelation: "We Don't Do S**t"(03:31) MIT Study: 95% of AI Pilots Are Failing(04:19) "They're Doing It Wrong"(07:02) The Human Curse of Instant Gratification(08:51) Early Adopters vs. The Wait-and-See Crowd(10:46) The Expectations Correction(12:33) Sponsors: Metaview 10x Podcast | Planful(14:25) The 30-Minute Rule: Small Wins Add Up(15:23) Stop Scaring People(16:59) Enterprise Reality Check(19:11) The Four Buckets of AI Value(21:16) Compensation Revolution(24:06) The Future of Compensation Strategy(28:46) The Great Adoption Debate(32:29) Forward Deployed Engineers: The New Reality(33:29) Wrap This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hrheretics.substack.com

LinksEStack: https://estack.reponestrength.com/RepOne Website: https://www.reponestrength.com/Jordan's LI Post: http://bit.ly/3JBWZp4Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jordan Burke and Rep One Strength02:18 The Journey of Open Barbell and Velocity-Based Training05:11 Transition from Engineering to Powerlifting Coaching07:47 The Birth of Squats in Science10:00 Understanding Velocity-Based Training10:20 Evolution from Open Barbell to Rep One Strength13:56 Current Products and Future Directions of Rep One Strength17:41 The Concept and Development of eStack22:20 The Vision Behind eStack27:25 Integration and Compatibility with Existing Equipment31:21 Comparing eStack with Competitors37:04 User Experience and Automation in Training41:24 Feedback from Early Adopters and Market Response44:59 Future of Digital Weight Technology57:39 Certification, Pricing, and Market Strategy

Check Dog Base Out: https://www.dogbase.co/In this episode of K9's Talking Scents, host Cameron Ford sits down with Almog, founder of DogBase.co, a groundbreaking platform bringing data and analytics into the world of dog training. They dive into how trainers can leverage technology to track performance, identify training gaps, and ultimately build more effective working dogs.From detection dogs to sport and service dogs, Almog explains how DogBase is changing the way handlers and trainers approach their craft. Cameron and Almog also discuss the challenges of modern training, how data can help trainers avoid bias, and what the future looks like when innovation meets decades of K9 expertise.Whether you're a professional trainer, handler, or just a dog enthusiast, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how science and technology are reshaping the canine training world.00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction 02:15 – Almog's Background & DogBase Origin Story 07:40 – Why Data Matters in Dog Training 13:20 – Overcoming Bias with Technology 20:45 – How Trainers Use DogBase in Real Life 28:10 – Detection Dogs & Practical Applications 35:30 – Lessons Learned from Early Adopters 42:55 – The Future of K9 Training & Technology 49:00 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find DogBase

This week I'll be interviewing splenic Projector Amanda Horvath from Frequency Of Self. Amanda is from the USA, is a wife, mother, and woman, in addition to being a recognized HD guide and film maker.  I connected with Amanda a few months ago when I reached out about her YouTube and discovered that her and I were on similar journey's on the search for source based Human Design. We quickly became fast friends and discovered we had plenty to talk about.  If you're interested in Early Adopters*, God, Source, Ra Uru Hu, the transmission, the direction of design, and more, this is going to be an entertaining episode. We bring in our innocence, our curiosity, our passion and our humility ;) Amanda is a 4/1 splenic Projector with the Channel of Struggle. To connect with Amanda - https://amandahorvath.com/ https://www.instagram.com/frequencyofself/  https://www.youtube.com/@Frequencyofself  To connect with Sam - https://www.samzagar.com/  https://www.instagram.com/samzagar/  https://www.youtube.com/@SamZagarHumanDesign   

Sore necks, dirty looks, and a lighter wallet. The early buyers of Apple's Vision Pro headsets tell WSJ's Joseph Pisani why they regret being a first adopter of a once-promising device. Then, WSJ tech and crypto-policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar has an exclusive look at a letter Democratic Senators wrote to ask for answers about the Trump administration's interactions with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Victoria Craig hosts.   Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices