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This week, we dive deep into a topic that's been on everyone's mind—and probably in every news alert you've received lately: AI. While the world seems to be split between AI will save us all, and AI is coming for our jobs, our guest and AI expert, Christopher Lind, brings us back to earth with a much-needed reality check. As Christopher points out, the real risk isn't just the tech itself, but the disconnect between leadership's lofty expectations and the actual human experience on the ground. He often jokes about AI being a hammer looking for a nail, but in our rush to be efficient, are we accidentally hammering away at the very human connections that make our organizations thrive? Christopher's insights remind us that while AI can help us move faster, it can't tell us where we're going or why it matters—that's still up to us. Key Themes and Insights The Disconnect Between Responsibility and Accountability: Senior leaders often have a skewed perception of AI's impact because they are removed from the daily tactical work. "One of the gaps that I keep talking about that continues to grow that is extremely concerning is the gap between responsibility and accountability in leadership. It's massive." AI as an Enabler, Not a Replacement: AI is a tool that requires a skilled, intentional human hand to be effective; it amplifies what is already there, whether that is skill or recklessness. "In the hands of someone who knows what they're doing it's great. In the hands of an amateur or someone who is being reckless, that amplification effect still applies." The Looming Labor Shortage and the Myth of AI Solutions: Despite the hype, AI cannot replace the massive human capital leaving the workforce as demographics shift, and relying on it as a quick fix avoids addressing deeper organizational issues. "The real problem's complicated and hard to figure out, and it's just easier for some to say AI's going to fix this." The Critical Importance of Human Connection and Trust: In an era of rapid technological change, fostering trust and genuine care for employees is a profound competitive advantage. "Demonstrating that you care about the people you work with is a profoundly interesting competitive advantage right now." Quality Over Quantity in the Age of Noise: Increased efficiency through AI shouldn't just mean producing more content or work, but rather freeing up time for higher-quality, deeper human engagement and development. "If all it's doing is making you faster at doing the same thing you were doing before, you are fundamentally failing with AI because it should be freeing up your time to be focusing on creating new or better solutions to problems." Actionable Takeaway Measure Trust as a Business Metric: Start treating trust within your team or organization as a tangible KPI. High trust creates resilience that no algorithm can replicate. When AI automates a task, don't just fill that time with more digital noise—reinvest it into people time through coaching, mentorship, and transparent conversations. Check out Christopher's Substack piece on AI: https://christopherlind.substack.com/p/the-labor-crisis-hidden-in-plain?r=2iledl and connect with him at https://christopherlind.co/.
Column N.A.'s Meredith Turner joins Jo Ann to unpack the future of partner banking — where clean tech stacks, real-time data, and compliance-by-design can help fintech innovation move faster, safer, and smarter. Episode show notes, transcript and related links available online at: https://regulationinnovation.org/podcast/compliance-as-an-enabler/.
Episode 5: May 17th, 2026: Shri Anuj Gupta, B Tech Mechanical 2003, Managing Director of Policy Consulting Firm BowerGroup Asia, former Govt of India policy expert, and former Chief of Staff to the Commerce Minister .Policy expert Anuj Gupta on how India Governs and why it matters for Business* The government has moved sharply toward outcome-orientation — targets, dashboards, PRAGATI reviews. What does that mean for how you sell to, partner with, or contract with the government?* The government operates with a clear priority stack — Swachh Bharat, Ayushman Bharat, PLI, ONDC. Reading that stack correctly seems like the most underrated business intelligence exercise in India. How do you read it?* if you knew exactly how a reform-oriented government thinks, decides, and executes, how would you run your business differently?This is a fireside chat hosted by the IIT Madras Alumni Association featuring policy expert Anuj Gupta, who examines the evolving relationship between the Indian government and the private sector. The discussion highlights how the state has transitioned from a mere regulator to a primary shaper of market structures, utilizing industrial policy and digital public infrastructure to drive rapid economic change. Gupta emphasizes that modern governance in India prioritizes outcome-oriented execution and scale, as evidenced by massive initiatives in electrification, poverty reduction, and the India Stack. Business leaders are encouraged to move from a reactive compliance mindset to an anticipatory strategy that aligns with state-driven goals like competitive federalism and technological innovation. By understanding the structural logic of current reforms, entrepreneurs can better navigate emerging opportunities in sectors like green energy, space technology, and logistics. Ultimately, the sources advocate for a collaborative partnership where businesses leverage government-built foundations to foster national growth and wealth creation.Brief Profile of Anuj GuptaAnuj Gupta is the Managing Director of Policy Consulting firm BowerGroupAsia. BowerGroupAsia is present in 30+ countries in the World and helps Fortune 500 companies enter or expand in a country and operates at the intersection of policy and business.Anuj previously was a Vice President at TataSons and spent a decade in the Indian and Abu Dhabi governments, where he shaped flagship policies across trade and industry, energy, finance, technology, infrastructure and startups. As chief of staff to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, he was instrumental in India's recent economic, trade and supply chain realignment.He has worked in 10+ Ministries with experience ranging from energy, mining, transportation, industry, trade and food.Anuj holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, and a BTech (ME, 2003) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is also an alumnus of Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. In his spare time, he enjoys reading more than 100 books an year and exploring ideas at the intersection of policy, innovation and global development.Here's the AI-generated audio podcast based on the conversation: Here is also a brief AI-generated video summary: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe
In dieser Spezialfolge von How to Hack senden wir direkt aus dem kleinsten Hotel der Welt auf der OMR in Hamburg. Carsten Puschmann trifft auf ein außergewöhnliches Vater-Sohn-Gespann: Conner, der bereits mit 13 Jahren sein eigenes Medienunternehmen gründete, und seinen Vater Lars, der ihn als Mentor und Supporter auf diesem unkonventionellen Weg begleitet.Während andere in der großen Pause zocken, schreibt Conner Rechnungen für Video-Produktionen (u.a. für AIDA). Doch wie gründet man in Deutschland eigentlich, wenn man noch nicht einmal voll geschäftsfähig ist? Conner und Lars berichten von bürokratischen Hürden beim Familiengericht, dem „unternehmerischen Gen“ und der Frage, warum wir in Deutschland mehr Mut zum „einfach Machen“ brauchen. Eine Folge über Resilienz, den Tunnelblick etablierter Unternehmer und die Vision einer neuen Generation von Creatoren.Wir reden über⚖️ Bürokratie-Hürden: Wie man mit 13 eine Spezialgenehmigung vom Familiengericht bekommt.
Kirsten Moorefield, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder at Cloverleaf, Sarika Lamont, CPO at Vidyard, and Sarah Royer, Sr. Manager of People Ops at Nirvana Insurance, joined us on The Modern People Leader for a live discussion on AI coaching. We talked about what AI coaching actually means today, building these tools in-house versus buying, and why career growth will never be a perfect checklist.---- Sponsor Links:
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on May 10, 2026. This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai (00:30): Hardware Attestation as Monopoly EnablerOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48086190&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(01:56): Local AI needs to be the normOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48085821&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:22): Louis Rossmann offers to pay legal fees for a threatened OrcaSlicer developerOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48084432&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(04:49): Incident Report: CVE-2024-YIKESOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48086082&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(06:15): Show HN: Building a web server in assembly to give my life (a lack of) meaningOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48080587&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:42): Remind HN: Today is Mother's Day, call your momsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48085384&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(09:08): Debian must ship reproducible packagesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48081245&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:35): Space Cadet Pinball on LinuxOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48082968&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:01): YC's Biggest ScandalsOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48085314&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(13:28): GitHub is sinkingOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48085095&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Social Media ist für viele Unternehmen ein notwendiges Übel – aufwendig, unstrukturiert und mit unklarem ROI. Dabei liegt das Problem selten an fehlender Kreativität. Es fehlt die richtige Struktur. Lukas Ottermann, Gründer des Social-Media-Tools Lomavis aus Hannover, kennt dieses Muster aus hunderten Kundenprojekten – vom kleinen Unternehmen bis zur großen Franchise-Struktur. In dieser Folge bricht er das Thema auf fünf konkrete Wege herunter, mit denen du Social Media endlich systematisch für Wachstum nutzt. Wir sprechen darüber, warum „das macht der Azubi" keine Strategie ist, wie du mit KI ein Grundrauschen aufbaust ohne authentisch zu wirken, was Analytics wirklich leisten kann – und warum 2026 das Jahr der Personal Brand wird. Du erfährst... ...wie du Social Media strukturiert für Unternehmenswachstum nutzt. ...welche Rolle KI bei der Content-Erstellung spielt und wie sie richtig eingesetzt wird. ...warum Menschen im Unternehmen die wahren Social Media Stars sind. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||
Gesunde Mitarbeitende sind kein Luxus. Sie sind ein Wettbewerbsvorteil.Lea Feder ist Ärztin, Ex-Leistungssportlerin und Gründerin von JETZT Performance. In dieser Folge spricht sie mit Johannes Füß über datenbasiertes Gesundheitscoaching, gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und die Rolle von HR als Enabler für echte Verhaltensveränderung.Lea bringt ihr Wissen aus dem Leistungssport in den Berufsalltag ein, mit Wearables, kontinuierlicher Datenanalyse und einem starken Fokus auf Prävention. Ihr Ziel? Gesundheitsförderung zugänglich machen. Für alle, nicht nur für das C-Level.Doch sie sagt auch klar, dass Einzelmaßnahmen hier nicht ausreichen. Wer nachhaltige Veränderungen will, braucht individuelle Begleitung, strukturiertes Wissen und eine Kultur, die offen über Leistungsfähigkeit und Gesundheit spricht.Im Zentrum steht dabei nicht die Kontrolle, sondern Selbstwirksamkeit. Unternehmen, die hier investieren, profitieren doppelt: von zufriedeneren Teams und einer messbar höheren Performance.Das erwartet dich in dieser Folge:1) Warum Gesundheit am Arbeitsplatz eine gesellschaftliche Verantwortung ist.2) Wie Mikroerfolge Verhaltensveränderung motivieren.3) Warum Wearables allein nicht ausreichen und was wirklich wirkt.4) Wie Unternehmen durch gezieltes Lichtmanagement Leistungsfähigkeit fördern.5) Welche Rolle HR bei gesunder Selbstführung und Aufklärung spielen kann.___________Lea Feder freut sich über den Austausch rund um wirksame Gesundheitsförderung und alltagstaugliche Präventionsstrategien in Unternehmen.Wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst, dann melde dich bei ihr auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-feder_____Über unseren Host Johannes Füß:Johannes ist Senior Vice President von EGYM Wellpass, dem Marktführer für Corporate Health Benefits. Auch wenn er eine Schwäche für Schokolade hat, ist Johannes' Bewusstsein für Gesundheit groß: Wenn der gebürtige Münchner nicht gerade dabei ist, Unternehmen dabei zu unterstützen, ihre Teams physisch und mental gesund zu halten, verbringt er seine Zeit aktiv in den Bergen - am liebsten mit seiner Familie.Melde dich bei Johannes Füß auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-f%C3%BC%C3%9F/
Fabian Alefeld hosts Pan Michaleris, founder of PanOptimization (PanX), and Erik Denlinger, co-founder and chief engineer, to discuss the evolution and role of simulation and finite element analysis (FEA) in additive manufacturing. Pan shares his background as a Penn State professor and entrepreneur (including a prior company acquired by Autodesk) and explains how simulation helps reduce costly trial-and-error builds by predicting distortion, temperature, stress, buckling, cracking, and recoater risks, while moving toward closed-loop manufacturing-to-design workflows and property prediction. Erik outlines PanX's commercial capabilities - fast thermo-mechanical simulation for very large parts, distortion compensation, and dwell-time optimization - and describes proof-of-concept work on controlling melt quality and hardness via parameter modulation. They cover adoption in aerospace/defense and new space, qualification implications, integration with build-prep workflows (e.g., EOS/Velosis), and cautious, validation-focused views on AI surrogate models.00:00 Welcome and Episode Preview01:13 Meet Pan and Erik01:59 Pan's Journey to PanX03:59 Erik's Origin Story05:10 FEA History and the Elephant Test08:32 Why Additive Needs Simulation10:23 Closing the Design Manufacturing Loop14:33 PanX Today Core Capabilities17:30 From Distortion to Material Properties20:25 Making Simulation Usable for Engineers27:06 Workflow Integration and Automation29:44 From Failures to Design30:41 Who Uses PanX Today32:41 Simulation for Qualification35:17 Layerwise Parameter Control38:51 Why FEA Is Hard41:38 AI and Surrogate Models46:53 Future Material Tailoring48:37 Roadmap Workflow Integration52:27 Closing Thoughts and Wrap
THE MISSION HR – Podcast Three: ACTION!In this episode, we move from strategy to execution. The Mission HR explores the critical roles HR must play today—Planner, Influencer, and Enabler—and how these roles translate into real, measurable action across the organization.We break down the key areas of execution for the HR mission, including technology, workforce development, compliance, organisational aspirations and obligations, performance, and compensation. From empowering line managers and developing employees, to leveraging technology, ensuring compliance, and aligning rewards with performance, this episode provides a practical roadmap for HR leaders ready to make an impact.If HR is to drive change, it's time to act. (43) Denis (Wallace) Barnard | LinkedInWebsite https://www.greenrivertechnology.world/#HRIS #HumanResources #HRTech #HRSoftware #Podcast #GreenRiverTechnology #leader #leadership
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Johannes Nagl, CEO Product bei Swat.io. Ein Social Media Management Tool aus Wien, das seit über einem Jahrzehnt von tausenden Teams genutzt wird, um Content zu planen, zu veröffentlichen, Communitys zu managen und Social Media strukturiert zu skalieren. Was ich besonders spannend fand: Swat.io ist komplett bootstrapped, seit Beginn profitabel und wurde nicht aus einer klassischen “Startup-Idee” heraus gebaut, sondern ist organisch aus einem Agenturmodell entstanden. Ein echtes Produkt aus einem echten Problem. Wir sprechen sehr konkret über Produktentwicklung im Social Media Space: Warum APIs gleichzeitig Enabler und Limit sind, wie sich Plattformen wie Instagram, TikTok oder LinkedIn technisch unterscheiden und warum Feature-Entwicklung oft nicht nur vom eigenen Team abhängt, sondern von externen Plattformen. Ein weiterer Fokus liegt auf Tech und Organisation: Wie baut man ein SaaS-Produkt, das über 13 Jahre relevant bleibt? Warum kleine, seniorige Teams oft schneller sind als große Organisationen? Und warum Swat.io bewusst nicht auf maximale Skalierung, sondern auf Geschwindigkeit, Qualität und Fokus setzt. Außerdem geht es um Recruiting ohne Lebenslauf-Fetisch, Remote-first Strukturen in Europa, interne Karriereentwicklung und warum Titel oft weniger wichtig sind als tatsächlicher Impact. Eine sehr ehrliche, tiefgehende Folge über SaaS, Produktdenken und den Aufbau eines stabilen Tech-Unternehmens in Europa. https://swat.io/de/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesnagl
In der neuesten Folge beim CULTiTALK begrüßt Host Georg die kompetente und energiegeladene Jana Pogoda, Head of Organizational Development, Leadership and Culture bei . Die beiden tauchen tief in das Wechselspiel zwischen Leadership und Unternehmenskultur ein und fragen, welche Rolle Führungskräfte wirklich für die Entwicklung einer wertvollen Unternehmenskultur spielen. Jana berichtet, wie ihre Rolle aus einem gemeinsamen Brainstorming mit den Geschäftsführern entstanden ist und erläutert, warum Leadership für sie eine Haltung ist, die von Empathie, Wertschätzung, Neugier, Mut und Durchhaltevermögen geprägt sein muss. Gemeinsam mit Georg diskutiert sie, wie zentral der Einfluss von Führungskräften für die Kultur einer Organisation tatsächlich ist und warum Rahmenbedingungen, Werte und Leitbilder allein kaum etwas bewirken, wenn sie nicht aktiv von der Führung getragen und vorgelebt werden. Die Folge zeigt, wie wichtig ein bewusster Transfer von Werten und Verhaltensweisen ins tägliche Miteinander ist. Jana hebt hervor, dass Veränderungen in Teams Zeit brauchen und individuell begleitet werden müssen. Georg stellt kritisch fest, dass viele Unternehmen Führung und Kultur zu selbstverständlich nehmen und die Prozessverantwortung oft auf „People & Culture“ abschieben, ohne wirkliche Verbindlichkeit zu schaffen. Im Gespräch werden praxisnahe Beispiele aus Janas Arbeit ebenso beleuchtet wie die Herausforderungen, Werte auch im Alltag zu verankern und als Ritual in der Organisation zu etablieren. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf dem Mut, Werte nicht als Marketinginstrument zu sehen, sondern ehrlich daran zu arbeiten – auch wenn es manchmal weh tut. Abgerundet wird die Episode mit einem Blick in die Zukunft: Wie können Unternehmen kontinuierlich an ihrer Kultur arbeiten und Führung als eigenständige Disziplin ernstnehmen? CULTiTALK inspiriert dazu, Leadership und Kulturentwicklung als tragende Säulen für den nachhaltigen Erfolg in jeder Organisation zu verstehen. Alle Links zu Jana Pogoda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-pogoda/ Unternehmen: https://www.ambifox.com Alle Links zu Georg und dem Culturizer: Georg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-wolfgang Culturizer: https://culturizer.app CULTiTALK: https://cultitalk.de
We recently hosted the Controls and Skills Authority Digital Community of Practice Fight Night in Birmingham. This lively panel debate explores the impact of AI on project delivery, jobs, and industry practices. Experts challenge the notion that AI is just a tool or a threat, examining cultural, technical, and structural factors shaping AI adoption in construction and beyond.3 FightsCulture is the No.1 Enabler for AI Adoption - Ronald Dyer vs Andrew KnightAI is just a tool, it won't replace jobs - Lisa Silander vs Marco FrisendaAI Does Not Improve Project Delivery - Sarah Crawley vs Kashan Ratyalhttps://www.controlsandskills.co.uk/
Changing from a compliance culture to a commitment culture. Roy Slack, a seasoned engineer and leader in the mining industry, shares his perspectives on leadership, safety culture, profit as an enabler, and long-term relationships in business. Discover practical strategies for fostering a safety-first environment, managing diverse teams, and understanding the true role of profit. "Profit is an enabler, not a goal." Chapters: 03:17 Deep Underground Mining Challenges 05:24 Profit as an Enabler, Not a Goal 11:01 Creating a Positive Safety Culture 13:00 Culture Change: From Compliance to Commitment
AI infrastructure projects are failing not because the technology underdelivers, but because organizations commit capital before establishing the business case. In this episode, Juan Orlandini, CTO at Insight, examines why enterprise AI programs stall and outlines how leaders can apply decades of established IT investment discipline to evaluate, validate, and scale AI initiatives with measurable outcomes in mind. The conversation covers organizational change management across employee adoption segments, the application of FinOps principles to AI infrastructure spending, and a minimum viable proof of concept approach for validating AI investments before scaling. Learn how brands work with Emerj and other Emerj Media options at http://go.emerj.com/partner.
Once upon a time... Eric, Joe, and Noah were joined by special guest William Drewnowski from The Dorklair—and in true Enabler fashion, things spiraled quickly. What begins as a toy podcast veers hard into a full-on theme park deep dive, complete with insider Miller family hacks you didn't know you needed (but absolutely do). Toys do eventually enter the chat—Highlands Warrior, in-stock sales, OxKrewe, Infinite Legions—but the real story is the laughs, wild tangents, and nonstop enabler energy. Oh, and somehow… Jared Leto.Checkout our merch: https://storehorsemenapparel.com/collections/mythic-enablersSend us an email and ask us a question: mythicenablerspodcast@gmail.comCome join us and hangout in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mythicenablerspodcastAnd follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythicenablerspod/RSS Feed link: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/mythic-enablers-podcastCabal Above All! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You made the decision. You burned the boats. You understand the science. Extended fasting works. Your body has a warehouse of stored fuel and the biological machinery to access it. Growth hormone surges. Autophagy activates. Ketones power the brain cleaner than glucose ever did. You are ready.And then someone who loves you tells you to eat.This is the war nobody warns you about. Not hunger. Not cravings. Not the ghrelin waves that rise and fall every 20 minutes. Those are biology. You can ride those out. The real war is the people sitting across the dinner table looking at you like you have lost your mind.In this episode, Connor MacIvor breaks down the five people who will try to stop your fast and why they do it. The Protector who panics because they love you. The Mirror who feels threatened because your discipline exposes their inaction. The Expert who read one article fifteen years ago and now considers themselves a nutritional authority. The Saboteur who slides food toward you because your success is an accusation against their choices. The Enabler who tells you that you deserve a break because comfort is easier than confrontation.None of them are evil. None of them want you to fail. But every single one of them will stop you from healing if you let them.This episode covers how to have the conversation before the fast starts, why setting boundaries is not cruelty, and what actual support looks like versus the well-meaning sabotage that kills most fasts before biology ever gets a chance to work.Food addiction recovery is hard enough without the people closest to you handing you the substance and calling it love.thelastaddiction.com | connorwithhonor.com | seventeenk.com#TheLastAddiction #ConnorsCut #FoodAddiction #FastingWithHonor #AddictionRecovery #ExtendedFasting #SeventeenKValue for value: Zelle 661-400-1720Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.
Natalie Chiaramonte, President of Sovereign Risk Insurance, joins Tellimer Founder & CEO Duncan Wales to discuss how political risk insurance functions as a critical enabler of long-term investment and lending in emerging markets. Drawing on Natalie's expertise in sovereign credit and trade finance, the conversation examines how underwriters assess sovereign creditworthiness beyond the numbers, weighing political stability, institutional quality, and policy credibility alongside the hard data. They explore how the business approaches multi-year financing commitments in volatile environments, why remaining a consistent and reliable partner through periods of stress is central to the sovereign risk model, and what distinguishes disciplined underwriting from opportunistic risk taking. The episode also covers how emerging market resilience has structurally improved since 2022, the role political risk insurance plays in mobilising private capital into otherwise uninvestable markets, and why the product is increasingly seen as a foundational tool for sustainable EM investment.The Emerging Markets Podcast by Tellimer – Emerging Markets, Connected. Check out the full Tellimer offering here. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions.DISCLAIMERThis podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Technologies Limited does not offer or provide advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.For more information, please visit Tellimer.com.
Hear from Søren Elbech, Chief Risk Officer at the Inter-American Development Bank, as we explore how development banks use risk to support countries facing climate and other systemic challenges. When we think about risk in banking, the focus is often on managing exposures, pricing credit, allocating capital, and ensuring resilience. But what happens when the mission of a bank is not just to manage risk, but to actively take it on in order to improve lives? In that context, risk becomes something to be deployed — carefully, deliberately, and often in parts of the world where private markets are unwilling or unable to go. This is the role that development banks are designed to play. And increasingly, it means engaging directly with systemic risks like climate change, which shape both economic stability and the resilience of communities. That's why this episode explores: How a development bank's model differs fundamentally from a commercial bank, and how mechanisms like preferred creditor status enable lending in higher-risk environments; What it means to treat risk as an enabler; And how innovative financial structures, from debt-for-nature swaps to climate-linked bonds, can help countries build resilience to climate and other systemic risks. ---------------- To find out more about the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate, follow this link: https://www.garp.org/scr For more information on climate risk, visit GARP's Global Sustainability and Climate Risk Resource Centre: https://www.garp.org/sustainability-climate If you have any questions, thoughts, or feedback regarding this podcast series, we would love to hear from you at: climateriskpodcast@garp.com ------------------ Speaker's Bio Søren Elbech is Chief Risk Officer at the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), a mission-driven institution focused on improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 30 years' experience across global capital markets and development finance — including senior roles at J.P. Morgan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank — he brings deep expertise in both international finance and mission-led risk management.
In der 355. Episode von Irgendwas mit Recht spricht Marc mit Dr. Malaika Ahlers. Sie ist Partnerin im Berliner Büro der Kanzlei ADVANT Beiten. Malaika berichtet von ihrem Weg aus dem Rheinland über Stationen in London und Australien bis nach Berlin. Die Folge beleuchtet ihren Einstieg in das hochaktuelle Energierecht und die Arbeit an der Schnittstelle zur Politik. Warum entschied sie sich gegen den diplomatischen Dienst und für die Verbandsarbeit beim Deutschen Anwaltverein? Wie verändert die europäische Regulatorik die tägliche Beratungspraxis in der Energiebranche? Welche Vorteile bietet ein internationaler Kanzleiverbund wie ADVANT für junge Talente? Und wie gelingt der Spagat zwischen anspruchsvoller Mandatsarbeit und privater Logistik ohne lokales familiäres Netzwerk? Antworten auf diese und viele weitere Fragen erhaltet Ihr in dieser Folge von IMR. Viel Spaß!
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This episode is sponsored by Phaedon.Download their 2026 research paper on Humanizing Loyalty here now.This episode is also available in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.Nokwanda Khumalo is a seasoned executive with experience across multiple industries, having led fuel retail and loyalty projects for over a decade. In this interview, she shares how loyalty can become a powerful growth enabler when an organisation commits to it at a leadership level.Reflecting on the 18 months following the loyalty launch at bp, Nokwanda unpacks the measurable business results achieved and explains how success went beyond technology or rewards mechanics. A critical differentiator was the deliberate investment in frontline execution — with bp placing significant emphasis on equipping and energising staff to deliver an exceptional customer experience.Her insights reinforce a key message: loyalty drives sustainable growth when it is embedded into culture, championed by leadership, and brought to life consistently by those closest to the customer.Hosted by Amanda CromhoutShow Notes:1) Nokwanda Khumalo2) bp South Africa 3) bp rewards4) Braving the Wilderness
Most organizations view security as a cost center, a "check-the-box" expense rather than a strategic investment. This mindset leads to chronic underfunding, reactive, panic-driven decision-making, and high staff turnover. It also hampers innovation, strategic initiatives, and customer trust. What if security was viewed as a business enabler, not a cost center? Elyse Gunn, CISO at Nasuni, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to make security a business enabler, turning security from a cost center into a profit center. Elyse discusses why aligning security initiatives to business drivers is the key to addressing trust, both internally and externally, and how it solves the biggest security priorities for organizations, including: Data Privacy AI Security, and Nth Party Risk In the leadership and communications segment, With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix, To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions, Leaders, Consider Pausing Before Acting on Employee Feedback, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-436
Most organizations view security as a cost center, a "check-the-box" expense rather than a strategic investment. This mindset leads to chronic underfunding, reactive, panic-driven decision-making, and high staff turnover. It also hampers innovation, strategic initiatives, and customer trust. What if security was viewed as a business enabler, not a cost center? Elyse Gunn, CISO at Nasuni, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to make security a business enabler, turning security from a cost center into a profit center. Elyse discusses why aligning security initiatives to business drivers is the key to addressing trust, both internally and externally, and how it solves the biggest security priorities for organizations, including: Data Privacy AI Security, and Nth Party Risk In the leadership and communications segment, With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix, To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions, Leaders, Consider Pausing Before Acting on Employee Feedback, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-436
Most organizations view security as a cost center, a "check-the-box" expense rather than a strategic investment. This mindset leads to chronic underfunding, reactive, panic-driven decision-making, and high staff turnover. It also hampers innovation, strategic initiatives, and customer trust. What if security was viewed as a business enabler, not a cost center? Elyse Gunn, CISO at Nasuni, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to make security a business enabler, turning security from a cost center into a profit center. Elyse discusses why aligning security initiatives to business drivers is the key to addressing trust, both internally and externally, and how it solves the biggest security priorities for organizations, including: Data Privacy AI Security, and Nth Party Risk In the leadership and communications segment, With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix, To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions, Leaders, Consider Pausing Before Acting on Employee Feedback, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-436
Most organizations view security as a cost center, a "check-the-box" expense rather than a strategic investment. This mindset leads to chronic underfunding, reactive, panic-driven decision-making, and high staff turnover. It also hampers innovation, strategic initiatives, and customer trust. What if security was viewed as a business enabler, not a cost center? Elyse Gunn, CISO at Nasuni, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to make security a business enabler, turning security from a cost center into a profit center. Elyse discusses why aligning security initiatives to business drivers is the key to addressing trust, both internally and externally, and how it solves the biggest security priorities for organizations, including: Data Privacy AI Security, and Nth Party Risk In the leadership and communications segment, With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix, To Lead Through Uncertainty, Unlearn Your Assumptions, Leaders, Consider Pausing Before Acting on Employee Feedback, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-436
Bart Smith spotlights the market repricing of AI, arguing that we're a “good bit away” from the end of volatility. He compares the notion of AI as a disruptor vs an enabler, and how that helps sort out the winners and losers. Bart focuses on how AI could impact banking, and where the sector could see improvements. The “most critical threat” banks face is credit, Bart says, pointing to private credit woes that could spill over.======== 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
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jussi Sippola, Chief Expert in Product Architecture Management & Modularity.Jussi Sippola is a seasoned expert in product architecture management and modularity, with nearly two decades of experience at Wärtsilä shaping the future of engine platforms in the marine and energy industries. Throughout his career, Jussi has helped organisations navigate complex technological transformations by combining deep engineering expertise with a strong understanding of culture, collaboration, and human behaviour.With over ten years dedicated specifically to building and managing modular platforms, Jussi believes modularisation is far more than a design strategy—it's a mindset shift. His work focuses on using modular architecture as a strategic driver to improve efficiency, accelerate innovation, and bring teams together around shared ways of working.Join us as we dive into modularity, product architecture, and PLM transformation with Jussi in a deeply practical, experience-driven conversation.Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:⚉ Modularity as a Company-Wide Strategy ⚉ What Modularity Really Means in Practice⚉ The Challenge of Defining the “Right” Modules ⚉ Ownership and Responsibility in Modularity⚉ Why a Dedicated Modularity Team Matters⚉ Tools Support Modularity—but Don't Replace Skills⚉ Modularity as an Enabler of Sustainability ⚉ Culture, Change, and Human Factors ⚉ Business Value of ModularityCONNECT WITH JUSSI: ⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jussi-sippola-5199124/ ⚉ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
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"There is a limit on how much you can save, but there is no limit on how much you can make." - Sergio Martin Procurement is evolving fast. The true differentiator now is how the function can become a partner for growth and resilience. That means reimagining "customer experience" at every touchpoint, not just inside the business, but with suppliers as well. In this episode, procurement advisor and former procurement and supply chain executive Sergio Martin explains what it takes to deliver that value. Sergio shares practical stories from his experience at companies like Burberry and Dyson, explores what it means to move beyond "cost control," and reveals why empathy, expertise, and credibility are non-negotiable. In this episode, Sergio discusses: Defining the idea of a "customer" for stakeholders and suppliers Shifting procurement's mindset from savings to growth Building credibility through continuous expertise Becoming the customer of choice for innovation and resilience Links: Sergio Martin on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the chaos of scaling, with too many projects and not enough clarity on what actually drives growth? In this episode, host Cameron Herold sits down with Josh Post, COO of Cabochon Group and longtime COO Alliance member, for an emotionally raw, practical conversation about breaking out of operational overwhelm.Josh reveals how he went from reluctant family business leader to proven integrator, leading turnarounds, managing conflict, and creating systems real teams can actually use. From delegating all the right things to mastering financial fluency, you'll get the strategies and truth bombs most COOs wish they had known at the start.If you're hungry to escape burnout and unlock your next level as a second-in-command, listen now to avoid the expensive mistakes nearly everyone makes while scaling. This episode delivers unfiltered wisdom you won't find anywhere else, and the urgency to take action before chaos catches up with you.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Why most owners don't know how their business really makes money (and what to do about it)[03:25] – The journey from accidental entrepreneur to turning around failing operations[06:00] – Exclusive lessons learned surviving and thriving inside – a family business[10:19] – How Josh navigated a tense partner buyout and instantly simplified everything[13:46] – Choosing the right leadership roles: birth order, strengths, and painful missteps[16:09] – The only books and frameworks that actually moved the needle (and why “just-in-time learning” beats old-school reading habits)[20:22] – From swinging hammers to overseeing finance – demystifying numbers when you're not a CPA[26:42] – Weekly pulse meetings, candid conflict, and the real CEO-COO dance[29:04] – How fractional COO work revealed the true bottlenecks in small business growth[33:13] – The most costly mistake COOs make (and how Josh trains owners to finally be “all in”)About the GuestJosh Post is an industry-recognized Business Turnaround Expert and Fractional Chief Operating Officer who specializes in business recovery, optimization, and rapid growth. Between his position as a COO with The Cabochon Group of Companies and his work as an Independent Expert, he manages a diverse portfolio of over $57 Million spanning several industries.From streamlining operations and accounting to marketing and even acquisition, The Cabochon Group of Companies is the ultimate business support hub where businesses can access a unified strategy from a single source of seasoned professionals that provide a comprehensive, integrated experience.As a Fractional COO and Business Advisor Josh leverages his expertise to provide businesses with targeted, one-on-one guidance on the critical challenges threatening operations. Through resources like his signature business assessment, the Business MRI, he's able to hone in on the root issues, tailoring strategies that work.He credits the COO Alliance for helping him to overcome imposter syndrome, teaching him how to harness his strengths as a Galvanizer and Enabler to drive execution and momentum at scale.
The annual value of industries highly dependent on nature amounts to15% of the global GDP, yet the benefits nature provides to businesses, as well as the impact of businesses on nature, are largely overlooked. This episode explores the business advantages of biodiversity conservation, and how companies can incorporate biodiversity as a core component of their sustainability strategies. It also looks ahead to the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report which is due to be published in February 2026. The report's co-authors, Matt Jones, (Chief Impact Officer at the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre), and Ximena Rueada (an Associate Professor at the School of Management at Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia) both feature in the episode. To find out more about IPBES, go to www.ipbes.net or follow us on social media @IPBES
Deric Rosenbaum, President and CTO of Groucho's Deli, a legendary brand celebrating 85 years in business, shares his journey from a commercial construction background to leading the brand's growth and technological evolution, emphasizing a philosophy of "adapt, not change" to modernize systems while preserving the core essence of community and hospitality. He discusses the strategic decision to prioritize controlled, concentric growth through franchising, the importance of fostering human connection in an increasingly digital world, and how leveraging data and a robust tech stack (including Square for restaurants, Ovation, and Bikky) helps optimize operations and enhance customer loyalty without sacrificing the personal touch.10 Key Takeaways "Adapt, Don't Change": Modernize systems (technology, operations) while retaining the core brand identity and legacy (e.g., original recipes). Community and Hospitality are Core Assets: Building community and genuine hospitality is crucial for customer loyalty and takes time and investment. Controlled Growth Strategy: Groucho's prefers slow, measured, and concentric growth to maintain quality, brand recognition, and efficient distribution, avoiding rapid, capital-intensive expansion common in private equity models. Technology as an Enabler, Not a "Shiny Object": Tech should enhance guest experience and simplify operations, not just be used for its own sake. Prioritize Retention Over Acquisition: Focusing on retaining existing guests drives frequency, which in turn leads to organic new guest acquisition and revenue growth, even during economic pressures. The Importance of an Open API: A robust and open POS API (like Square's) allows for seamless integration with "best of fit" third-party tools (like Ovation for feedback and Bikky for data) to create a unified commerce ecosystem. Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing a customer data platform (CDP) like Bikky allows for deep understanding and segmentation of guests to tailor marketing and improve operational efficiency. Consistency Creates Loyalty: Standardizing processes across the chain and delivering consistent experiences fuels success in the long term. Invest in Training and Culture: Especially in a franchise model, training operators (not just money partners) on the fundamentals of hospitality is key to maintaining brand standards and a positive guest experience. Listen to Your Guests: Use feedback mechanisms (like Ovation's text-based system) to engage in two-way conversations and make targeted operational adjustments based on sentiment analysis.
Host Fred Burton sits down with Jeremy Baumann, CEO and founder of Corporate Security Advisors, to explore what it truly means to build high-performing, business-aligned security programs. Drawing on three decades of experience across law enforcement, corporate security, and consulting, Jeremy shares how security leaders can move beyond being seen as a cost center and instead become trusted enablers of business success. Their conversation dives into intelligence-led security, crisis readiness, resilience, and the business acumen today's CSOs need to thrive in an increasingly complex risk environment.What you'll learn:How to position corporate security as a business enabler that reduces risk while minimizing frictionWhat separates “paper plans” from truly crisis-ready and resilient organizationsWhy intelligence, business fluency, and learning to say yes are critical skills for the next generation of security leadersSign up for our newsletter here.If you're enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.
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In the latest episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and business coach Brad Farris discuss how accounting firm owners can scale their business beyond the $1-2 million mark by shifting from hustle to leadership. They explore overcoming workaholism, delegating effectively, and finding fulfillment outside daily operations to build a premier accounting firm. In This Episode: 00:00 Welcome Brad Farris, Expert on Scaling 02:04 Building Trust with Clients 03:02 From Hustle to Leadership 05:12 The High of Spinning Plates 08:02 Identity Shift: From Doer to Enabler 12:44 Evaluating Success Beyond Daily Tasks 15:24 Course: Build a Successful Accounting Business 16:29 Empowering Your Team and Avoiding Bottlenecks 19:01 Life Beyond Work: Recharging and Identity 22:58 Free Book: In the Black 23:57 Daily, Hourly, Monthly Recharge Habits 29:56 Work Obsessed to Healthy Life 33:43 Book: Red to Black for Accounting Professionals 36:15 Intentional Living and 2% Improvements 42:25 Recap and Final Thoughts 46:29 Resources and Invitation to GrowCon Featured Quotes: "Success is driven less by what you do than who you decide to be." - Brad Farris "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care." - Roger Knecht "If I'm coming in and doing your job, why do I need you?" - Roger Knecht Behind the Story: Roger Knecht welcomes Brad Farris, an expert in helping accounting firm owners scale their businesses from $1-2 million to $3-5 million. Brad explains that the biggest obstacle to growth is often internal, requiring a shift in identity from a doer to a leader. He shares insights on fostering team independence, dealing with the addictive nature of work, and the importance of personal fulfillment outside the business. Top 3 Highlights: Shift to Leadership: Stop doing everything yourself and empower your team for scalable growth. Overcome Workaholism: Find healthy sources of fulfillment outside work to enhance creativity and reduce stress. Delegate Effectively: Learn to trust your team and define clear roles to avoid being the bottleneck. Share This Episode: Ready to scale your accounting firm and reclaim your life?
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the vivid and impulsive portrait Susie Wiles paints of Trump's White House in a revealing interview with Vanity Fair, what the new unemployment numbers say about the economy and how Americans are feeling about it, and why some studies show that young Americans are increasingly antisemitic. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, David, and special guest Stephen Colbert answer listeners' conundrums of all kinds: the meaningful, the trivial, and the delightfully absurd. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation — the story of speculation, debt, and the human drives that fueled the Wall Street crash that changed everything. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about David Plotz's monthly tours of Ft. DeRussy, the secret Civil War fort hidden in Rock Creek Park. Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfestSlate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the vivid and impulsive portrait Susie Wiles paints of Trump's White House in a revealing interview with Vanity Fair, what the new unemployment numbers say about the economy and how Americans are feeling about it, and why some studies show that young Americans are increasingly antisemitic. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, David, and special guest Stephen Colbert answer listeners' conundrums of all kinds: the meaningful, the trivial, and the delightfully absurd. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation — the story of speculation, debt, and the human drives that fueled the Wall Street crash that changed everything. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about David Plotz's monthly tours of Ft. DeRussy, the secret Civil War fort hidden in Rock Creek Park. Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfestSlate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gaslit Nation reads through the ego and lies of Enabler-in-Chief Susie Wiles' interview with Vanity Fair, where she pulls the Nuremberg defense: I was just following orders! As Trump's primetime rant to the American people reminds us, Wiles is wrong: Trump plans to stay in power. In this week's bonus show–available in full for our Patreon subscribers at the Truth-teller ($5/month) tier and higher, Gaslit Nation cuts through the nonsense to expose Wiles and the rest of Trump's creepy cabinet defending her. They're thick as thieves, sticking together to brace for congressional investigations should Democrats return to power. Wiles and Trump's other enablers, riding his corrupt coattails into power, see the blue waves coming for Republicans in special elections across the country, including in historically red districts. Her interview also reveals some intriguing insights into the MAGA succession battle–and why we should keep our eye on a possible Ivanka/Jared comeback post-midterms. To our Patreon community that keeps Gaslit Nation going: see you at Monday's salon at 4pm ET for our holiday party. Get ready for fun surprises as we celebrate and bring in the new year with hope and defiance. To join the fun, grab your membership at Patreon.com/Gaslit–discounts are available, and you can give the gift of membership this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who supports the show–we could not make Gaslit Nation without you.
This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the vivid and impulsive portrait Susie Wiles paints of Trump's White House in a revealing interview with Vanity Fair, what the new unemployment numbers say about the economy and how Americans are feeling about it, and why some studies show that young Americans are increasingly antisemitic. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, David, and special guest Stephen Colbert answer listeners' conundrums of all kinds: the meaningful, the trivial, and the delightfully absurd. In the latest Gabfest Reads, John talks with journalist and author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation — the story of speculation, debt, and the human drives that fueled the Wall Street crash that changed everything. Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about David Plotz's monthly tours of Ft. DeRussy, the secret Civil War fort hidden in Rock Creek Park. Follow @SlateGabfest on X / https://twitter.com/SlateGabfestSlate Political Gabfest on Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/Gabfest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lawsuit against the dating app Hinge accuses them of promoting a serial sexual predator on their platform...despite repeated warnings he was using the site to hunt for victims. The jury slaps a county with a $13mil bill for killing a man who stabbed a deputy in the neck. Plus, "Friends" star Matthew Perry's ketamine doc dodges prison! Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this conversation, we hear about how Jonathan transitioned from a corporate career, through digital nomading, to becoming a podcast producer and community enabler. We hear about how his somewhat isolated upbringing as a foreign in rural Belgium created a lifelong desire for connection and being in contact with the wider community. We hear about the impact of having worked on the Tim Ferriss podcast if only in a minor role, impacted his later business, and he shares lessons learned along the way. We hear how and why Jonathan set up the Jackson Heights Insider newsletter• a “new in-town meetup for newcomers in Jackson Heights”, his focus on community engagement and local events. experimental communal dinners using the Dnnr platform, and how he explores potential collaborations with local businesses and community leaders to enhance the newsletter's reach and impact.He tells us about his agency, Spotlight Podcasting, which focuses on business podcasting for mission-driven organizations.• He emphasizes the importance of strategy in podcast production, differentiating from competitors who focus solely on execution.• Jonathan shares insights on client acquisition, including cold outreach and the Dream 100 client approach. Jonathan closes with words of appreciation to his family, and reflects on the importance and value of getting involved in community events,He is not just benefiting from other community activities but building and contributing. He is a living example of someone who is enjoying the journey of entrepreneurship.Jonathan Baillie Strong https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbstrong Spotlight Podcasting http://www.spotlightpodcasting.com Jackson Heights Insider https://jacksonheightsinsider.com “New in the hood” coffee meetups https://luma.com/trkl4j1f?tk=4MKuBC Jackson Heights Insider Dinner Club https://jacksonheightsinsider.dnnr.io Adrian Cepeda https://www.theworldsboroughbookshop.com/ Rob Simmelkjaer New York Runners https://www.nyrr.org/Jonathan Forgash http://queenstogether.orgLouis Howes School of Greatness podcast https://lewishowes.com/Charlie Hoehn ... Recession-Proof Graduate https://www.charliehoehn.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Scarlett Hampton is mentally ill and as dumb as they come, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t deserve to be happy. She is surrounded by people without her best interests in mind, including her friend Keanu who seems to be turning a blind eye to her living situation with an apparent chronic abuser named Matt Mead. What unfolded on a recent stream seems unhinged and building towards a nightmare scenario. Michael Ray Bower has thoughts on the Dabbleverse and seems to hint that Patrick may be the one who sent him highly illegal material.
Transitioning a mature organization from an API-first model to an AI-first model is no small feat. In this episode, Yash Kosaraju, CISO of Sendbird, shares the story of how they pivoted from a traditional chat API platform to an AI agent platform and how security had to evolve to keep up.Yash spoke about the industry's obsession with "Zero Trust," arguing instead for a practical "Multi-Layer Trust" approach that assumes controls will fail . We dive deep into the specific architecture of securing AI agents, including the concept of a "Trust OS," dealing with new incident response definitions (is a wrong AI answer an incident?), and the critical need to secure the bridge between AI agents and customer environments .This episode is packed with actionable advice for AppSec engineers feeling overwhelmed by the speed of AI. Yash shares how his team embeds security engineers into sprint teams for real-time feedback, the importance of "AI CTFs" for security awareness, and why enabling employees with enterprise-grade AI tools is better than blocking them entirely .Questions asked:Guest Socials - Yash's LinkedinPodcast Twitter - @CloudSecPod If you want to watch videos of this LIVE STREAMED episode and past episodes - Check out our other Cloud Security Social Channels:-Cloud Security Podcast- Youtube- Cloud Security Newsletter If you are interested in AI Cybersecurity, you can check out our sister podcast - AI Security PodcastQuestions asked:(00:00) Introduction(02:20) Who is Yash Kosaraju? (CISO at Sendbird)(03:30) Sendbird's Pivot: From Chat API to AI Agent Platform(05:00) Balancing Speed and Security in an AI Transition(06:50) Embedding Security Engineers into AI Sprint Teams(08:20) Threats in the AI Agent World (Data & Vendor Risks)(10:50) Blind Spots: "It's Microsoft, so it must be secure"(12:00) Securing AI Agents vs. AI-Embedded Applications(13:15) The Risk of Agents Making Changes in Customer Environments(14:30) Multi-Layer Trust vs. Zero Trust (Marketing vs. Reality) (17:30) Practical Multi-Layer Security: Device, Browser, Identity, MFA(18:25) What is "Trust OS"? A Foundation for Responsible AI(20:45) Balancing Agent Security vs. Endpoint Security(24:15) AI Incident Response: When an AI Gives a Wrong Answer(29:20) Security for Platform Engineers: Enabling vs. Blocking(30:45) Providing Enterprise AI Tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor) to Employees(32:45) Building a "Security as Enabler" Culture(36:15) What Questions to Ask AI Vendors (Paying with Data?)(39:20) Personal Use of Corporate AI Accounts(43:30) Using AI to Learn AI (Gemini Conversations)(45:00) The Stress on AppSec Engineers: "I Don't Know What I'm Doing"(48:20) The AI CTF: Gamifying Security Training(50:10) Fun Questions: Outdoors, Team Building, and Indian/Korean Food
Jessica Zuñiga is the Head of AI Readiness & Data Governance at BlueYeti and one of the most important voices in data governance in Mexico and Latin America. Tim and Juan discuss with Jessica about when data and AI governance truly becomes a business enabler and how to use frameworks like DAMA effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is the takeaway episode with Jessica Zuñiga is the Head of AI Readiness & Data Governance at BlueYeti and one of the most important voices in data governance in Mexico and Latin America. Tim and Juan discuss with Jessica about when data and AI governance truly becomes a business enabler and how to use frameworks like DAMA effectively. If you like what you heard, you should check out the full episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.