Podcasts about Espresso

On this edition of Morning Espresso, the SDH Network dives into a whirlwind of global soccer stories. England's Lionesses staged a dramatic comeback in Euro 2025, booking a semifinal showdown with Italy, while Spain prepare to meet hosts Switzerland. We look at controversy in Ecuador as Brazil calls out Women's Copa América organizers over poor facilities.Asian World Cup qualifying heats up with new group draws, and stateside, the NWSL's KC Current continue their unprecedented investment in women's soccer infrastructure. The Philadelphia Union opened a $100M complex, while Snoop Dogg joins Swansea City's ownership group. Gremio gets a stadium gifted by a billionaire fan, and transfer rumors swirl—from Gio Reyna to Como's wild summer spending spree. Plus: VAR rule changes, La Liga's Miami dreams, and the latest from silly season.Grab your cup—there's a lot to pour over.

Today we're sharing another episode from our series of interviews and discussions recorded live at the Amsterdam Coffee Festival earlier this year.In this session we're turning the spotlight on coffee competitions, exploring how they drive innovation, elevate barista skills, and help shape the future of our industry.Joining us is a panel of barista champions, trainers and world class judges: Julia Kuin, Barista Market Development Lead for Benelux at Oatly, Rose van Asten, Coffee Consultant & Specialty Coffee Association Barista Trainer, Lex Wenneker, Owner of Friedhats Coffee, and Zjevaun Janga, Owner of Ripsnorter Coffee Roasters.Credits music: "If You're Wondering" by Zana Messia in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective. Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

Control Points in Vertical SaaS Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Vertical SaaS is a great business model for startups to use. It focuses the product on one specific sector. This brings many advantages in funding, competition, application development, and more. A control point is a strategy for controlling the customer account. This provides a hedge against competition.  In a vertical SaaS business, there are three control points. The first is the workflow. If your product provides the core workflow, you own the operations of the customer's business. This makes it harder for a competitor to displace your solution. The more the customer uses your workflow, the stickier your product. The second is the data. If you own the core data set of the customer's account, then others must go through your system to access that data. This makes your solution stickier and harder to move to another solution. The third is the level of account engagement. The higher your account contact in the organization, the stronger your position against the competition. Consider how to engage these three control points for your vertical SaaS customer.    Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Verkaufen? Gehört zum Business wie der Espresso zum Morgen.In dieser Folge bekommst du 10 starke Tipps, wie du deine Verkaufsgespräche verbesserst – damit du nicht nur redest, sondern auch abschließt.Egal ob du gerade gründest, schon selbstständig bist oder dein Angebot einfach besser platzieren willst – hier erfährst du, wie du dein Gegenüber wirklich erreichst.Mit ehrlichen Fragen, klaren Bildern, emotionaler Sprache und einem Abschluss, der sich gut anfühlt – für dich und für den Kunden.Und zwischendurch gibt's ein paar Storys, bei denen du vielleicht kurz schmunzelst – aber garantiert auch was mitnimmst.

Pour yourself a coffee (or a Spritz) and settle in. Lauren and Michelle take you on a journey from the cobblestone streets of Italy to the gritty trenches of entrepreneurship, all while reflecting on the power of community, the pleasure of slowing down, and the quiet strength that lives in all of us. They dive into what resilience really looks like - not just powering through, but finding joy in the mess, connection in the chaos, and the magic of self-care done your way. Plus, they're sharing book recs, Italian moments, and a few cozy truths you won't want to miss.This one's a love letter to Italian Girl Summer: slow living, strong coffee, deep connection, and finding beauty in life's simplest pleasures.Hot Topics: Jurassic World, espresso in Italy, and My Mom, Jayne

A wild night in MLS saw Will Reilly score his first career goal in stoppage time to rescue a point for Atlanta United, while Lionel Messi's multi-goal streak ended as Inter Miami were shut out in Cincinnati. We break down all the midweek drama across the league: Nashville's statement win, Seattle's blown 3-0 lead, and more. Plus: transfer news headlines the silly season with Rodrigo De Paul reportedly heading to Miami, Johnny Cardoso joining Atlético Madrid, and moves in the works across Europe. Updates from the Women's Euros, Barcelona's Camp Nou chaos, and Neymar's new chapter in Brazil round out a packed show.

Why Invest in Vertical SaaS Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Vertical SaaS is a venture sector in the tech space. It narrows the scope of the startup to a single application. Vertical SaaS has many advantages as follows: It's easier to position in the market and message to the customer. By narrowing the scope, the startup can dive deeper into the application, providing a better solution. Distribution can be easier as it focuses on one vertical. Vertical SaaS is highly specialized for the customer's needs. There's less competition because the overall space is smaller. Vertical SaaS requires less capital to launch and scale the business. The key to a successful vertical SaaS business is to ensure there's a large enough market.  If the total available market is too small, it will be difficult to achieve a venture outcome. The founder needs to be highly experienced in the sector. For many applications, a vertical SaaS approach will yield a successful startup. Consider focusing your startup on a specific sector.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourGET YOURSELF 2 MONTHS FREE USING THIS magical link♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It'll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here

Especial Dia do Amigo: Mariette Bosch apaixonou-se pelo homem errado, traiu a amiga e depois foi traída pela própria família. Resultado? A forca. (E não, esse caso não aconteceu no séc XV).Produção: Crimes e Mistérios BrasilNarração: Tatiana DaignaultEdição: Tatiana DaignaultPesquisa e Roteiro: Tatiana Daignault Música: The Winding Path - comporta por DeskantFotos e fontes sobre o caso você encontra aquiO Café Crime e Chocolate é um podcast brasileiro que conta casos de crimes reais acontecidos no mundo inteiro com pesquisas detalhadas, narrado com respeito e foco nas vítimas.Não esqueça de se inscrever no podcast pela sua plataforma preferida, assim você não perde nenhum episódio. Siga-nos também em nossas redes sociais:Instagram Facebook X AVISO: A escolha dos casos a serem contados não refletem preferência ou crítica por qualquer posição política, religião, grupo étnico, clube, organização, empresa ou indivíduo.

Raising an Inside Round Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Most startup fundraisers seek capital from outside investors who are new to the round. This brings new investors into the cap table. There are rounds in which the existing investors fund the startup. This is often done for bridge rounds. Instead of raising the next major round, the startup raises additional capital to prepare for the next major round. This often happens between the seed and Series A, which is a bigger step compared to other rounds. An inside round often occurs around an important milestone, such as reaching cash flow positive or achieving a specific metric. They are often smaller fundraisers in terms of amount. They focus on existing investors. The goal is often a key metric needed to raise the next round. They are often priced at the same valuation as the last one. It's easier to raise a small amount from the existing investors than from outside investors. Inside rounds are common and don't necessarily indicate the startup is in trouble. Consider an inside round for your startup.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Was haben ein roter Metallstab, ein Unternehmer mit Espresso und ein leiser Abschied gemeinsam? Richtig: eine Unternehmensnachfolge mit Haltung. In dieser Episode nehme ich euch mit in meinen ganz persönlichen Staffelstab-Moment – und verrate, warum das Loslassen schwerer war als der Aufbau. Es geht um Chefgefühle, Übergabe-Sorgen, Mitarbeitermagie und die große Frage: Wer bin ich, wenn ich's nicht mehr bin? Eine Folge für alle, die mit Verantwortung groß geworden sind – und lernen wollen, wie man sie weitergibt, ohne sich selbst zu verlieren.

The USMNT locks in its fall schedule with friendlies against Ecuador and Australia, adding to a packed calendar ahead of the 2026 World Cup. We break down what the matchups mean—and how the USA stacks up historically against its upcoming opponents. Plus, it's peak silly season: Thiago Almada to Atlético Madrid is heating up, Josh Sargent could be heading back to Germany, and Johnny Cardoso might be joining him on the move in La Liga.From blockbuster moves like Hugo Ekitike's saga at Frankfurt to Real Madrid's latest signing and the chaos at Barcelona's Camp Nou, we've got the latest headlines from around the global game.

It's summer so time to get on your Vespa and take a vacation with our hosts Eric Fell, Jason Dedrick and Vicky Van as they recall their first time watching the 1953 classic Roman Holiday. Espresso fuels their memories and gelato makes them sweeter.

This week's Espresso covers news from Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:30] – Addi secures $35M financing deal from BBVA Spark[00:38] – Avista secures $10M from Ninety One[00:46] – Plenna raises $6M Series A[01:00] – Kira raises $2M to launch AI-stablecoin fintech API[01:08] – Mexico's Banco Plata prices $120M bond offering[01:16] – AlugaMais secures $2M for 12-month rent advances[01:23] – Neon raises $129M in Series E extension round[01:44] – FiT acquires Neurona to expand fintech infrastructure in Latin AmericaResources & people mentioned:Startups: Neurona, Addi, Avista, Plenna, Kira, Plata, AlugaMais, Neon,VCs: BBVA Spark, Ninety One, Dalus Capital, New Ventures, Fondation Botnar, SRM Ventures, IFC, DEGOrganizations: FiT,People: Karla Berman,

Using Rule 701 To Issue Equity to Employees Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In a startup, it's helpful to compensate employees with company stock. Most companies use stock options. Rule 701 gives the startup the ability to issue equity to its employees. This works even if they are not accredited investors. The limit is $10M or 15% of the outstanding shares in a 12-month period. Once you set the 12-month period, it must remain fixed. Rule 701 provides an alternative to the traditional stock option plan. It's more flexible than an options plan and can be used to create more specific compensation plans. Founders often align the 701 disclosure with the fiscal year of the company. The shares are restricted stock, which means they must be registered with the SEC before one can trade them. Consider Rule 701 for your stock compensation plan.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Paula Gean joins Matt for a wine night and talks about her experience being born in Colombia amidst the cartel violence of the 1980s, immigrating to Chicago and living in poverty, and then growing up in East Texas and navigating her Colombian-American identity.  She reflects on the complex experience of going back to Colombia at age 14, then talks about the origins of her lifelong activist journey and gives tips on how to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in the U.S. today.  Paula then explains how she learned about Botswana through her husband, describes her magical first trip to the country, and shares her journey learning about the history and making connections between Colombian and Botswana culture.  She talks about co-founding Africa Culture Journeys with local Botswana people, and explains how she navigated the neocolonial dynamics in the African tourism space to build a sustainable company that empowers and benefits local people.  Finally, Paula describes how you can experience a life-changing trip to Botswana with Africa Culture Journeys and get a special Maverick Show discount.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Chelsea are Club World Cup champions after a stunning 3-0 win over PSG in the final — Cole Palmer ran the show, Enzo Maresca nailed the tactics, and PSG completely unraveled. We break down what it means for Chelsea's upcoming season and how PSG's super team status crumbled under pressure.Also in this episode:• Post-match chaos and Luis Enrique's press conference quotes• Club World Cup fallout ahead of 2026• MLS weekend recap: Messi's brace, Atlanta's late heroics, and Columbus' wild comeback• Women's Euro 2025: France shine, England vs Sweden looms• WPSL Final Four is set• Silly season heating up: Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, and more on the moveYour daily shot of soccer news starts now.

A song that's a worldwide sensation by an artist with the tools to get it done, and a satisfying cover by someone who shows that you don't know what forms success will take. Espresso, originally by Sabrina Carpenter, covered by Madilyn Bailey.  Outro music is Titanium, as covered by Madilyn Bailey. 

Create a Sense of Urgency Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In running a fundraiser, it's important to build a sense of urgency into the campaign. Here are some key steps to create that sense of urgency: Break your fundraising into smaller rounds or tranches. Demonstrate this by showing the fundraising plan that has more funding to come, but at a higher valuation. This lets you run deadlines at the end of each round, creating urgency with investors. Show how other investors are joining the round. Show the interest and committed investors, as well as the funds invested. Call out milestone events such as finding a lead investor, closing the round, or hitting the 50% mark of the fundraise. Start canvassing investors before you begin the fundraise to educate potential investors on the campaign. This moves investors down the path by learning the details of the business. Provide regular updates to the investor on your progress. Show how now is the right time to invest. Use these tools to create a sense of urgency for your fundraiser.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Ein Info-Update so schnell wie ein Espresso-Shot! Mein Plenar-Rückblick direkt aus dem Europaparlament in Straßburg.

In dieser Episode diskutieren Lars und Fabian ein spannendes Kommunikationsphänomen in Unternehmen: Sollen wir uns Duzen oder Siezen? Anlass ist ein kontroverser LinkedIn-Artikel von Boris Grundl, in dem er sich klar gegen das Duzen ausspricht – mit fünf zugespitzten Begründungen. Die beiden nehmen diese Argumente auseinander, teilen persönliche Erfahrungen und loten aus, welche Wirkung Sprache und Nähe in Organisationen tatsächlich haben. Und zum Schluss gibt's wieder einen musikalischen Klassiker als Empfehlung.Inhalte dieser Episode:• 01:15 Check-In: „Wenn du eine Zeitreise machen könntest – in welche Epoche würdest du reisen?“ • 03:30 - Blick in die Küche: Lars berichtet vom letzten Deep Dive zum Thema Strategie – inklusive eines wertvollen Learning zur Feedback-Kultur im Event-Format. • 07:15 - Verschält – Denkfehler der Woche: Das Phänomen Duzen oder Siezen in Organisationen – angestoßen durch einen Artikel von Boris Grundl:

In today's episode, we're speaking with Andreas Hertzberg, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Nordic Approach – a pioneering green specialty coffee company.Andreas founded Nordic Approach in 2011 alongside Morten Wennersgaard and Tim Wendelboe, with a vision to work more closely with producers and deliver coffees that reflect the high standards synonymous with the Nordic region.Today, Nordic Approach sources around two and a half million kilos of green coffee each year, working with thousands of farmers across 12 producing countries.In this conversation, Andreas reflects on the early days of the business, how the team introduced a disruptive and transparent sourcing model to the market, and why they've always chosen to work with farmers who share a commitment to excellence. He also unpacks the complexities of green coffee trading today and why market volatility is often more difficult to navigate than high prices alone.Credits music: "Midnight Dynamite" by Alessia in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective. Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

On today's edition of Morning Espresso, we span the soccer globe with headlines that matter.D.C. United hires René Weiler after a brutal Open Cup exit, while Austin suffers a major blow with Brandon Vázquez's season-ending injury. In the NWSL, Mia Fishel returns stateside and Tobin Heath officially calls time on a legendary career.We break down the revived New York Cosmos project set to join USL League One, the kickoff time controversy surrounding the 2026 World Cup, and Serie A's bold leap to stage league matches abroad.Plus, transfer news from Spurs, Arsenal, Bayern, and more — and an update on Barcelona's financial maze.All that and support for Atlanta United's Garth Lagerwey as he takes a leave for cancer treatment.

The Role of AI and Data in Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startup fundraising begins with family and friends and then expands to the founders' network. In that part of the fundraising, founders will engage those they know well. Half the reason these investors join the round is to help the founder. After this group is exhausted, the founder draws the circle wider and starts to encounter investors they don't know. These investors will be more difficult to close because they don't have a relationship with the founder already. They will make an investment decision based solely on the merits of the business. For this stage, founders will need to use AI and data tools to identify the most viable investors for their deals. Founders will need to find those investors who fit their deals based on revenue, sector, and stage. AI and data analytics are key tools to use in this part of the fundraising. AI can search large amounts of data to identify the right investors to pursue. The funds flowing through the industry are moving every day.   It's important to have the latest data on who has dry powder and who may be looking to invest. Consider the use of AI and data analytics for your startup fundraising.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Die Flickstube ist ein Lern- und Integrationsprojekt der Caritas Zürich für armutsbetroffene Migrantinnen. «Espresso to go» hat sie besucht. +++ Weiteres Thema: Peinliche Mailpanne bei der Post.

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On today's Morning Espresso, we break down a stunning semifinal performance from PSG, who steamrolled Real Madrid 4-0 to book their spot in Sunday's Club World Cup final against Chelsea. Luis Enrique called it Dembélé's best showing yet—and the Ballon d'Or talk is getting louder.We also recap England's bounce-back win at the Women's Euros, Messi's record-setting form in MLS, and wild results in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, including a late-night coaching change in D.C.Plus: Lyon's Ligue 1 status reinstated, big-money summer transfers across Europe and MLS, and why UEFA's multi-club ownership rules could shake up the Europa League field.Grab your coffee—there's a lot to cover.

Bring Three Stats for Your Startup Fundraising Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. In raising funding, it's important to showcase the key numbers behind your business. Here are three statistics for your startup fundraise: Revenue traction -- show what traction you have so far including the dollar amount and the growth rate. Customers need to know where you are on the revenue-generating path and how fast it's going.  A 50% annual growth rate is the minimum for a venture investment. Customer pain point -- show how much the problem you are solving is currently costing the customer or the economy. This number needs to be big and in most cases growing.   Customer ROI -- show what value in numbers your customer receives from your product. This could include both productivity improvements and cost reductions.   A good rule of thumb is you want this to be a 10X increase.  The key numbers reflect the problem, the solution, and the startup's effectiveness.  Show these three numbers in your startup fundraising.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Espresso's are powered by our brand new sponsor, Unleashed!1. What on earth is Unleashed, I hear you asking?Unleashed is Inventory management software that talks to your financial and eComm software. We use it daily at Islands. It's BANGING!!2.  Why Unleashed will change your life as a foodie founder?Cut admin time in half. Save money. Lots of money. Get lucid clarity on margins. Be all over cash flow, after all cash is king. Manage stock and cash flow.3. The biggest brands in FMCG love love UnleashedYour fave brands like Candy Kittens, Tiny Rebel, TRIP use religiously. Tarquins Gin, Three Spirit, Minor Figures, The Turmeric Co., Volcano Coffee4. Do yourself a favourGET YOURSELF 2 MONTHS FREE USING THIS magical link♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It'll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here

Send us a textIn this soul-rich episode recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2025, Joey Pinz welcomes Darrin Swan — a cybersecurity strategist, vinyl collector, and espresso aficionado — to explore the habits and mindsets that drive both personal clarity and professional performance.Darrin opens up about his nightly ritual of selecting vinyl records to guide his mindset the next morning, the art of mastering an Italian espresso machine, and how these moments of intentionality ripple into his leadership at Total Helps. He shares how setting the tone for the day—creatively and energetically—has shaped his approach to solving problems and leading high-performing teams.On the business side, the conversation gets tactical as Darrin lays out the MSP challenges he's tackling: client security, talent retention, and the need to move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity strategies. He also highlights how mid-market acceptance of MSPs is growing—and how partner trust, cultural transparency, and gamification are key to success in this next phase of growth.It's a unique blend of music, mindset, and cybersecurity that delivers both strategic insight and personal inspiration. 

Bring Three Stats for Your LP Fundraise Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Raising funds from Limited Partners requires a track record, an investment thesis, and a competitive advantage. It's important to show you have a track record of successfully deploying capital. Investors want to know what you will be investing in, and is that space growing. Finally, they will look for your competitive advantage in finding and closing deals. In raising funds from Limited Partners, add these three statistics to your pitch: Track record -- have your IRR, MOIC, or TVPI numbers available to show. This is most often an IRR number or MOIC. If you haven't deployed funds and don't have a track record, it's best to build one before launching a fund. Target market growth rate -- show the growth rate in the market sector you are targeting. Investors invest in growth, so look for a growth sector in your target market. Competitive advantage -- investors want to know what you have that they don't in deploying capital. This could be a network of CEOs who bring you deals and help you diligence them. Call out the number of people in that network and something about them, such as their geographic location or their market sector. Use these three numbers to anchor your pitch.    Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Our follow-up to last year's "Espresso" vs. "HOT TO GO!" episode! How are the two big pop starlets of 2024 faring in 2025? We debate the weird reactions and rollouts of Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" vs. Chappell Roan's "The Giver"!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this edition of Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, we dive into a fiery Club World Cup semifinal week where the beautiful game meets brutal truths.Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca got caught in an awkward press conference moment after complaining about match congestion—only to learn Fluminense has played more games than his side. We break down that viral moment and the deeper issue: the ongoing disrespect South American football faces on the global stage.Thiago Silva leads Fluminense into battle against his former club, Chelsea, while Kylian Mbappé faces PSG for the first time since their messy divorce, as Real Madrid and PSG collide in the other semifinal.Plus:– U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals kick off with breakout moments– Spain dominate at the Women's Euros, England face a do-or-die group stage test– WAFCON prize money doubled, Sudanese football returns amid conflict– Silly season transfer buzz from Lily Yohannes to Luka ModrićHit play and fuel your day with the stories that shape the global game.

Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders. Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric while building decentralized applications. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 08:30 The importance of composability 18:19 Composability in infra 21:17 The developer vs user communication gap 32:51 The importance of interoperability 37:13 Follow Jill 

Raising Funding in Downtimes Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Fundraising goes through the same cycles as the stock market, When the stock market is going up it's easier to raise funding. When it's going down it's harder. Raising funding in down times requires more creativity. Here are some ideas on how to raise funding in a down market: Use more grant funding to fill in the gaps. The grant funding from the government continues regardless of the market. Consider crowdfunding. For smaller amounts of funding, this can help. Use revenue-based funding for a portion of the raise. These funds must be paid back but are non-dilutive to the cap table. Consider low-end angel funding in which accredited investors write $25K checks. For the right valuation, angel investors will come into the deal. In addition to these funding options, consider customer funding. This requires building custom projects for specific customers but if done right can continue to build out the platform and pay the bills. On the strategic side, shift from a high burn rate to a low burn rate and grow organically for a while.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

Learn about the largest festival in human history that happens once every 144 years, and how to become a remote writer. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this episode, Lolly Spindler talks about her personal growth and healing journey in Mexico City.  She then describes her trip to India and Nepal, the incredible hospitality she experienced, and her experience attending the largest festival in human history, the Maha Kumbh Mela, which only happens once ever 144 years.  Lolly then talks about getting certified in trauma-informed yoga so she can teach it to prisoners.  Next, she takes us on her journey of how she developed her politics and her socially conscious travel lens.  Lolly then gives tip for becoming a freelance writer and explains how she optimizes her productivity and designs her lifestyle.  Finally, Lolly makes a number of free offers, including a special Pride Scholarship for people in the LGBTQIA+ community to take her writing course at no cost.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

The Gold Cup final ends in heartbreak for the USMNT, falling 2-1 to Mexico despite taking an early lead. Jason breaks down the match, the goals, and the discourse — including the noisy takes that often follow any U.S. loss. Why Mexico was the better team on the night, what still needs solving before 2026, and the reality the U.S. must face at the next World Cup.Also on the show:Stefan Frei's scary injury and a show of class from ColumbusAtlanta United's frustrating draw in D.C.Club World Cup semis set: PSG vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs FluminensePSG advances but Neuer and Bayern misplace the blameArsenal's aggressive summer moves, Davide Ancelotti lands his first job, and Botafogo's front-office dramaPlus: Euro 2025 women's updates, WAFCON fireworks, and Vivianne Miedema's historic milestoneGrab your cup and dive in — it's a loaded Morning Espresso.

Show How Your Valuation Is Already Achieved Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Valuation is a key factor in a startup's fundraising. Most startups show an aspirational valuation and then spend the pitch trying to convince investors it's appropriate. Most use their forecasted revenues to justify their valuation. Forecasts hold little value to the investor and often leave them unconvinced about the proposed valuation. Instead of using revenue, articulate the values already in the business. Highlight the intellectual property and its value by showing comparables with other companies. Show recent exits in which the IP was a central part of the valuation. Show the other assets in the business, such as the team and their track record. Call out the customers that you have already won. Show the product and what has been built so far, and highlight the revenue generation underway. In raising funding, show that your valuation has already been achieved. Make the case by showing specific values already in the business that add up to the proposed valuation. Futures hold little value to the investor.  Focus on what's in the business today.   Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at:   Check out our other podcasts here:   For Investors check out:   For Startups check out:   For eGuides check out:   For upcoming Events, check out    For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group    Please , share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of .

The only maxi-single from Art Official Age was for Breakfast Can Wait and Prince returned to the idea of an “experience.” We chat about The Breakfast Experience and the video for Breakfast Can Wait and there are a few fun connections you won't want to miss!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter… X… Twix: @TMATSPodcastEmail: TMATSPodcast@gmail.com

On this edition of Morning Espresso, Jason Longshore dives into a packed global football slate. Nico Williams turns down Barcelona and pledges his future to Athletic Club, choosing loyalty over a marquee move. We preview the Club World Cup quarterfinals, from Palmeiras' underdog spirit against Chelsea to Fluminense's discipline against Al Hilal, and big names clashing as Bayern faces PSG and Real Madrid takes on red-hot Dortmund.We also explore a major shift in sports broadcasting as Ligue 1 launches its own streaming platform, and break down Gareth Bale's bold move to buy Cardiff City. There's trouble in Lyon, dominance from Spain in the Women's Euros, and all the latest from MLS and silly season — including USMNT transfers and Premier League shake-ups.Plus, we look ahead to Sunday's Gold Cup final between the USA and Mexico.

Summer is in full effect, the news cycle is calm, so we are putting our doom scrolling to good use! This week's episode has us sharing some of the cool shit they have found on the internet. It's not all bad out there! Plus, Joelle tries to stump Leah with a game of ‘Bazaar Patch Notes'. Grab an espresso and let's go! What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:13) Game On: Bazaar Patch Notes (00:40:40) This Week's Topic (00:49:05) Is Sabrina Carpenter's ‘Espresso' inspired by Zelda's lullaby? https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoletteirl/video/7519505900349000967 Japan has Pokémon themed manhole covers all over the place! https://www.tiktok.com/@solotravelpov/video/7518175805495676191 This tattoo artist paints Pokémon… that are disco balls https://www.tiktok.com/@andresmakishi/video/7516328245558529310 Stained glass Pokémon: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunalumadesigns/video/7496303896608902430  Ben Star Dates everything but himself:  https://youtu.be/1-NZAuS3INM?si=J2oG_4Oelvod32l0  Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:16) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

In today's edition of Morning Espresso on the SDH Network, we break down a packed weekend ahead and a powerful set of stories from across the soccer world. The USMNT advances to the Gold Cup Final after a 2-1 win over Guatemala behind a lightning start from Diego Luna. But it wasn't just about stats — it was about emotion, crowd energy, and the kind of connection Pochettino says the U.S. must build heading toward 2026.The USWNT closed out a flawless summer window with a 3-0 win over Canada, as Emma Hayes' team continues to separate itself from so-called rivals. We cover that result, the NWSL's 2026 format release, and a busy week in women's international tournaments across Europe and Africa.We also touch on transfer news from Jonathan David to Chloe Kelly, and the unraveling situation at Sheffield Wednesday — before ending on heartbreaking news out of Spain, where Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have tragically passed away in a car accident.

A wild day at the Club World Cup as Al Hilal stun Manchester City and Fluminense knock out Inter. Jason Longshore breaks down the chaos, emotion, and fallout — plus the latest from silly season, Toronto's roster shake-up, and what's next in Atlanta tonight as Dortmund face Monterrey at the Benz.

Hear stories from traveling the world, living in Mexico, and how losing a job led to building a thriving remote business. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Lolly joins Matt from CDMX and explains how she fell in love with Mexico City and why she chose to make it her base for the last 8 years.  She talks about efforts to combat transnational gentrification in the city, and also shares highlights from her other favorite places around Mexico.  Lolly then talks about growing up in Southern California, living in Madrid, Spain and gives tips for visiting both California and Madrid.  She then talks about unexpected losing her job and subsequently building her fully remote freelance writing business while traveling the world.  Matt and Lolly reflect on their shared experience on the Remote Year program, when they traveled the world together for a full year with other remote professionals, and the impact it had on them.  Lolly shares stories from Croatia, Colombia and reflects on the depth of cultural immersion that is possible when you speak the local language.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

MUSICOzzy Osbourne wants to do a duet with Beatles legend Paul McCartney. In case you haven't heard, LeAnn Rimes had an embarrassing moment Saturday night when her teeth FELL OUT in the middle of her performance of "One Way Ticket".Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong scolded a fan last weekend during their set at a German festival, threatening to "beat their a**" if they didn't stop shooting him with a water gun. Last year, Sabrina Carpenter teamed up with Dunkin to offer us Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso. And this summer she's doing it again. Except this time, we're getting Sabrina'sNEW MUSIC OUT TODAY in RECORD STORES AND STREAMING311's 90s Throwback EP: Volume 2 contains vintage live tracks.Awolnation's Run 10th Anniversary Edition adds a bunch of bonus tracks.Lynyrd Skynyrd's Celebrating 50 Years - Live at the Ryman includes a roster of guest stars, including Brent Smith of Shinedown.A Tribute to the King of Zydeco includes a new track from The Rolling Stones.TVThe Jeff Bezos / Lauren Sanchez wedding festivities kicked off yesterday, and the celebrities have been pouring into Venice. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: New in Theaters: "F1: The Movie" and "M3GAN 2.0""F1: The Movie" (PG-13) Trailer and Trailer 2: Brad Pitt plays a driver whose promising career was derailed by an accident 30 years ago. He gets a shot at redemption when former teammate Javier Bardem asks him to help save his floundering team, led by rookie driver Damson Idris.Buckle up for the F1 movie … The movie F1, starring Brad Pitt, is now in theaters. Critics suggest that hardcore Formula 1 fans might be distracted because of aspects about the sport that the film gets wrong. But if you can suspend your disbelief – and allow yourself to get swept up by the speed and special effects – it might be a popcorn movie worth watching.2. "M3GAN 2.0" (PG-13) Trailer and Trailer 2: This one takes place two years after the first movie, with M3GAN's creator Gemma (Allison Williams) now an advocate for strict government A.I. oversight.But after a defense contractor steals M3GAN's tech and creates a self-aware killer robot named Amelia, Gemma is forced to resurrect and upgrade M3GAN to prevent Amelia from wiping out the rest of humanity.3. "Ice Road: Vengeance" (Not Yet Rated) Trailer: Liam Neeson stars in this sequel to his 2021 big rig movie "The Ice Road". In this one, he takes on some ruthless mercenaries on the road to Mt. Everest to protect a busload of tourists and save a village they're threatening.Subway was a sponsor for Adam Sandler's character in the original "Happy Gilmore". And now with "Happy Gilmore 2" on the way, they're actually offering a tie-in meal.The original Spider-Man movies are heading back to the big screen.Disney live-action version of Lilo & Stitch was released over Memorial Day weekend and has grossed $910 million worldwide. Disney made the announcement on 6/26 to correspond with the space alien's government name, Experiment 626, that a sequel will be in development, no word on when production will begin. "M3GAN 2.0" hits theaters this weekend . . . but there's an ADULT spinoff on the way called "SOULM8TE". GAMINGEpic Games, maker of Fortnite, has started issuing refunds to Americans who were "tricked" into making unwanted game purchases as part of a $245 million settlement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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