Podcasts about first principles

Yes, the CIA tortured inmates suspected of terrorism in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. Two of the primary men involved with creating this program are Mormon, one was called to be a Bishop after taking $81mn from the government to torture people. We discuss the report, how it came to light, some of the key figures along the way, and the fight over the FOIA release of the report in the courts. After that we talk about The Report, wherein Adam Driver plays Dan Jones who led the investigation at the direction of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Then we have some happy news about libraries getting funding that was promised to them.   CW: torture, suicide   Show Notes:  Torture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torture#Punishment  Torture in the United States: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torture_in_the_United_States#History_of_U.S._Accession  US Senate report on CIA torture "The Torture Report": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Senate_report_on_CIA_torture  The Torture Memos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torture_Memos  7 Key Points form the C.I.A. Torture Report by Jeremy Ashkenas, Hannah Fairfield, Josh Keller, and Paul Volpe: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/12/09/world/cia-torture-report-key-points.html  Jay Bybee: The man behind waterboarding, by Randy James: https://time.com/archive/6914445/jay-bybee-the-man-behind-waterboarding/  Bruce Jessen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Jessen  Enhanced Interrogation Techniques: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_interrogation_techniques  Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival,_Evasion,_Resistance_and_Escape  Torture, Ethics, Accountability? By David R Katner: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://lawecommons.luc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2791&context=luclj  CIA Paid Torture Teachers More Than $80 Million by Robert Windrem: https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/cia-torture-report/cia-paid-torture-teachers-more-80-million-n264756  Torture victims will bear psychological scars long after CIA report scandal fades: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/dec/13/learned-helplessness-enduring-effects-torture-haunt-victims  The Torture Debate by David Anderson: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2005/12/23/the-torture-debate/21435/  The CIA and the Church: https://mormonr.org/qnas/H2jKm/cia_and_the_church  The senate torture report is a condemnation of Mormon moral reasoning: https://bycommonconsent.com/2014/12/10/the-senate-torture-report-is-a-condemnation-of-mormon-moral-reasoning/  The Role of the LDS church in developing torture by Cherry O Top: https://churchofthefridge.com/role-lds-church-developing-torture/  Mormonism and Torture — Paradoxes and First Principles by Boyd Petersen: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://sunstone.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/69-71_Petersen_torture-3.pdf  Christopher Hitchens tries waterboarding via Vanity Fair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LPubUCJv58 Nixon Tapes "Cancer on the Presidency" - Dean and Nixon discussing blackmail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnUJa6uuL_Y Nixon "I'm not a crook" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCEQP2-qOJk Electronic Frontier Foundation on OPEN Governt Act https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2008/01/key-open-government-reform-legislation-becomes-law ACLU Torture Report landing page https://www.aclu.org/cases/senate-torture-report-foia Executive Summary of the Torture Report https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sites-default-files-documents-crpt-113srpt288.pdf NPR on Abu Zubaydah https://www.npr.org/2022/03/03/1084161762/supreme-court-rules-against-disclosure-in-torture-case NSI info sheet on FOIA https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/nsa/foia/guide.html Electronic Frontier Foundation on history of FOIA https://www.eff.org/issues/transparency/history-of-foia Privacy Act of 1974 https://www.justice.gov/opcl/privacy-act-1974 https://www.justice.gov/opcl/overview-privacy-act-1974-2020-edition 1966 hearing on CIA and FBI invasions of privacy https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-89shrg61406p6/pdf/CHRG-89shrg61406p6.pdf MOGP: The Report: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8236336/ The portrayal of CIA in 'The Report': Separating Truth from Fiction by Brian Greer https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/portrayal-cia-report-separating-truth-fiction   Happy News:  https://ilovelibraries.org/article/all-federal-library-grants-previously-canceled-by-federal-agency-restored/   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. Our most recent discussion was on the Mountain Meadows Massacre: https://youtu.be/iJWirjCyWdk  He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look!  Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on "Store" here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

Os Guinness on cultural power, forgotten first principles, and why renewal begins with letting God be God

Christian Wolf hat mit More Nutrition ein Multimillionen-Unternehmen aufgebaut – und spricht offen über seinen Weg von Depression zur finanziellen Freiheit. In dieser Episode von selbst&frei teilt Christian seine ungeschönte Wahrheit über den Weg zum Erfolg. Er erklärt, wie er durch Zufall auf Social Media gestoßen ist – ein Video für eine Facebook-Gruppe wurde zu seinem Wendepunkt mit 10.000 Abonnenten über Nacht. Davor war er in einer tiefen depressiven Phase, wusste dass er etwas ändern musste, hatte aber keinen Plan. Christian spricht ehrlich darüber, wie er sich selbst sagte: "Jetzt habe ich schon diese Chance bekommen, wenn ich die nicht nutze, werde ich mich mein Leben lang selbst hassen." Von da an postete er mindestens zwei Videos pro Woche, beantwortete jeden Kommentar und lernte Video-Editing – ohne zu wissen, dass er sich Hilfe hätte holen können. Besonders wertvoll: Seine konkrete Anleitung für den Start. Christian erklärt, warum Erfolg planbar ist und wie du Skill-Ladders ausnutzen kannst. Du erfährst, warum Social Media der offensichtlichste Hebel ist und wie du durch kostenloses Arbeiten für erste Kunden Proof aufbaust. Er teilt seine "First Principles" von Social Media: Mehrwert liefern, Aussagen immer belegen und dabei Quellen nutzen, die gegen deine Interessen sprechen – für maximale Glaubwürdigkeit. Christian spricht offen über seine Mitarbeiter wie Tim, der in zwei Jahren von der Hotelrezeption zum unverzichtbaren Video-Editor wurde – durch Arbeitsmoral und selbstständiges Mitdenken. Besonders eindrucksvoll: Seine Definition von finanzieller Freiheit. Für Christian geht es nicht um Zahlen, sondern um die Freiheit, spontan eine Safari für neun Freunde zu buchen oder beide Familienseiten zu Weihnachten einzuladen. Er erklärt, warum er seine Kinder nicht zur Schule schicken wird und stattdessen mit Privatlehrern und praktischen Erfahrungen arbeitet. Die wichtigste Erkenntnis: Du hast immer das Gefühl, die Hälfte von dem zu brauchen, was du hast, um dich sicher zu fühlen – egal auf welchem Level. Deswegen musst du definieren, was du wirklich willst. Denn wie Christian sagt: "Education ist immer wertvoller als Entertainment – und Proof ist Everything." Mehr zu Christian:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/christianwolff/⁠The Quality Group: ⁠https://www.tqgg.de/⁠ Kapitel: (00:00:00) Intro: Von Depression zum Multimillionär (00:01:42) Der Zufallsmoment: Das erste virale Video (00:02:45) Erfolg ist planbar: Die wichtigsten Skill-Ladders (00:03:52) Von 0 auf 1: Der konkrete Weg zum ersten Erfolg (00:05:51) Arbeitsmoral schlägt Talent: Die Pascal-Story (00:06:30) Geduld vs. Amazon Prime Mentalität (00:07:32) Personal Branding: Erst die Credibility, dann Social Media (00:13:38) Instagram vs. YouTube: Die richtige Plattform-Strategie (00:16:25) Der größte Fehler: Auf Zahlen statt auf Zielgruppe optimieren (00:39:03) Content-Ideen: Polarisieren, Educaten, Wiederholen (00:34:31) Der harte Start: Wie es wirklich war (00:47:30) Finanzielle Freiheit: Was braucht man wirklich? (00:52:39) Familie und Exit-Strategie: Die nächsten 10 Jahre (01:00:05) Die harten Wahrheiten: Education, Proof und Durchhaltevermögen  selbst&frei wird im Auftrag von Vivid Money produziert – dem Geschäftskonto für Unternehmer.

Neste episódio do Canary Cast, Kristian Huber, General Partner do Canary, conversa com Mariano García, Founder e CEO da Axenya, empresa que está transformando como as empresas brasileiras gerenciam a saúde de seus colaboradores por meio de dados, tecnologia e um modelo de negócio alinhado aos interesses de todos os atores da cadeia. A Axenya nasceu de uma tese simples, mas poderosa: o mercado de saúde precisa ser atualizado, e não há melhor momento para iniciar essa mudança do que agora. Criado em 1935 para lidar principalmente com doenças agudas (curta duração e alta intensidade), o sistema de saúde sofre hoje com mais de 85% dos custos relacionados a doenças crônicas — um volume para o qual ele não foi desenhado e que acaba desequilibrando as contas de diversos elos da cadeia, recaindo principalmente sobre os pagadores. Enquanto a tecnologia médica avançou significativamente no tratamento de doenças agudas, a expectativa de vida aumentou, a ocorrência de doenças crônicas se estendeu ao longo da vida e o sistema não se adaptou para acompanhar necessidades como monitoramento contínuo, prevenção e intervenção no momento certo. O resultado? Hoje, aproximadamente 50% dos custos de saúde estão relacionados a ineficiências de monitoramento e falta de ação preventiva — não ao volume de atendimentos, medicamentos ou procedimentos médicos em si. A solução que Mariano desenvolveu com a Axenya, apoiado em seus muitos anos na indústria de saúde, foi construir uma plataforma de gestão que agrega dados de múltiplas fontes (wearables, registros médicos, comportamento), os processa em tempo real e identifica populações em risco para intervir antes que doenças se agravem. Hoje, com uma população de 100 mil vidas sob monitoramento, a Axenya realiza mais de 95 milhões de análises clínicas por mês — um volume que seria impossível de executar mesmo se todos os médicos do Brasil trabalhassem exclusivamente para a empresa. No episódio, Mariano compartilha sua trajetória de 25 anos no setor de saúde — passando por Pfizer, Warburg Pincus, Bausch, Empresas de Biotecnologia e Advent — e como essa experiência o levou a identificar a oportunidade de reinventar a forma como empresas compram e gerenciam planos de saúde. Ele explora os principais desafios do mercado, como o desalinhamento de incentivos entre corretoras, planos e pacientes, e como a Axenya está rompendo esse ciclo ao se remunerar apenas pelo valor que entrega — e não pela comissão sobre o que é gasto.Destaques do episódio: 00:00 – 02:20 Introdução do episódio e apresentação do convidado02:28 – 07:20 Trajetória de Mariano Garcia no setor de saúde: de Pfizer a empreendedor07:22 – 09:40 O início da tese da Axenya a partir da ascensão do volume de dados em saúde09:44 – 14:35 As dores do setor de saúde: quais são os principais vetores de custo e o desalinhamento de incentivos14:35 – 17:33 Por que empreender com saúde no Brasil especificamente17:33 – 19:11 O que Mariano aprendeu como investidor, executivo e empreendedor que leva para a Axenya19:23 – 21:30 Complexidade de dados e os pontos de inflexão que permitem a solução da Axenya existir21:37 – 24:50 Proposta de valor da Axenya: como entrega valor para cada elo da cadeia (empresa, plano, paciente)25:00 – 27:00 O paradoxo da Axenya: mais consultas e exames, mas 50% menos de custos28:00 – 31:25 Quem é o cliente Axenya hoje e como quebra a resistência do mercado tradicional31:27 – 32:13 Modelo de negócio: monetização por success-fee em vez de comissão32:14 – 34:54 Quebrando a dinâmica anual de troca de planos: modelos de alinhamento de incentivos34:55 – 38:12 Os impactos da Axenya: redução de sinistralidade, eficiência de custos e NPS de 95+38:13 – 41:40 A visão de futuro: de otimizador de planos para plataforma completa de gestão de saúde41:42 – 44:30 Maiores erros, acertos e aprendizados sobre times e cultura44:48 – 47:10 A importância de pensar diferente do mercado: first principles vs. playbook47:16 – 48:19 Conselho para o Mariano do passado48:30 – 50:50 Conteúdos recomendados51:00 – 51:49 Conclusão do episódioConteúdos recomendados no episódio:"Redefining Healthcare: Creating Value-Based Competition on Results" de Michael Porter Livro seminal que introduziu o conceito de value-based healthcare há mais de 20 anos."Software is eating the world, yet healthcare remains INEDIBLE: How to Build the Modern, Tech-Enabled, Healthcare Experience" de Mariano García ValiñoMariano destaca que Porter escreveu sobre saúde baseada em valor de forma teórica, mas hoje, com as ferramentas tecnológicas disponíveis (como as que a Axenya usa), é possível colocar essas ideias em prática. É quase uma homenagem a Michael Porter, mas com a tecnologia que ele não tinha à época. "The Innovator's Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care" de Clayton Christensen Do mesmo autor que criou o conceito de "disrupção" e escreveu "The Innovator's Dilemma", este livro explora como inovação pode resolver os problemas estruturais da saúde. Apesar de ter cerca de 15 anos, mantém sua relevância e é essencial para entender dinâmicas de inovação em saúde. "The Cold Start Problem: Using Network Effects to Build Great Products" de Andrew Chen Livro focado em como construir marketplaces e ativar network effects. Essencial para quem está construindo plataformas que dependem de múltiplos atores (empresas, planos, pacientes, provedores) e precisa entender a dinâmica de como fazer todos os lados funcionarem simultaneamente. Glossário de termos mencionados ao longo do episódio: Doenças Crônicas — Condições de saúde de longa duração (diabetes, hipertensão, obesidade, doenças cardiovasculares) que exigem monitoramento contínuo e não têm cura, apenas controle. Doenças Agudas — Condições de saúde de curta duração e alta intensidade (infecções, fraturas) para as quais o sistema de saúde foi originalmente desenhado em 1935-1940. Sinistralidade — Percentual do prêmio de seguro que é gasto efetivamente em saúde. Exemplo: 75% de sinistralidade significa que de cada 100 reais em prêmio, 75 são gastos com saúde. Wearables — Dispositivos (smartwatches, pulseiras) que coletam dados de saúde em tempo real, como frequência cardíaca, passos, sono, etc. Monitoramento Remoto — Acompanhamento contínuo da saúde de pacientes sem necessidade de presença física, usando tecnologia e dados. Lead Qualification / Qualificação de Leads — Identificar e priorizar pacientes em risco que precisam de intervenção preventiva. NPS (Net Promoter Score) — Métrica que mede a satisfação e lealdade do cliente, variando de -100 a +100. B2B (Business-to-Business) — Modelo de negócio entre empresas. No caso da Axenya, vende para empresa → plano de saúde → paciente. Corretora de Seguros — Intermediária tradicional que vende planos de saúde para empresas, geralmente cobrando comissão sobre o valor do plano. Success-Fee — Modelo de remuneração baseado em resultados: a empresa paga apenas pela economia ou valor entregue, não por comissão fixa. Inflação Médica — Crescimento dos custos de saúde que é 2,5x maior que a inflação geral da economia. Modelo de Negócio Alinhado — Quando os incentivos financeiros de todos os atores (empresa, plano, paciente, provedor) apontam para o mesmo objetivo: melhor saúde com menor custo. Fragmentação de Dados — Situação em que dados de saúde estão espalhados em múltiplos sistemas sem integração, dificultando análises e ações. Interoperabilidade — Capacidade de diferentes sistemas e fontes de dados se comunicarem e compartilharem informações. Algoritmos Preditivos — Modelos matemáticos que usam dados históricos para prever eventos futuros, como o risco de um paciente desenvolver diabetes. Processamento de Dados em Tempo Real — Análise e ação sobre dados conforme são gerados, não em lotes posteriores. Aderência (Medicamentosa) — Capacidade do paciente de seguir corretamente o tratamento prescrito (tomar medicamentos no horário, na dose correta). Estatinas — Classe de medicamentos usados para controlar colesterol, uma das prescrições mais comuns no mercado. Retinopatia — Complicação da diabetes que afeta a visão e pode levar à cegueira se não controlada. First Principles — Abordagem de resolução de problemas que volta aos fundamentos básicos em vez de seguir convenções ou playbooks estabelecidos. Playbook — Conjunto de estratégias e processos padronizados que o mercado segue tradicionalmente. IPO (Initial Public Offering) — Oferta pública inicial; quando uma empresa abre seu capital na bolsa de valores. Private Equity — Modelo de investimento onde fundos adquirem empresas privadas para operá-las e depois vendê-las com lucro. Venture Capital — Tipo de investimento focado em startups de alto potencial de crescimento.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Rick speaks with Himanshu Saxena, founder of First Principles, a consultancy and fellowship program focused on helping founders sharpen their messaging through simplicity and structured storytelling. Himanshu shares lessons from building and scaling products across multiple industries and explains why most startups fail to communicate value clearly. He breaks down how frameworks like April Dunford's positioning and Donald Miller's story loop guide effective copy and website strategy, especially for technical founders. Listeners gain insights into using conversations, communities, and AI tools to refine messaging, test content, and build stronger distribution channels. This episode delivers practical guidance for anyone aiming to simplify communication and improve marketing clarity.  

It's rare to find someone whose career spans 18 years in automotive manufacturing and venture capital, but Charly Mgwani, Partner at Eclipse Ventures, has done exactly that. His journey from the factory floor at Toyota, Nissan, Tesla and Rivian to backing hard tech companies gives him a perspective many VCs don't have.We sit down with Charly to explore how first principles thinking (questioning assumptions and getting back to root causes) drives real innovation in manufacturing.He walks us through Tesla's early days when they were asking questions nobody in the automotive industry had thought to ask, like whether robots could be programmed to work faster or if there was a better way to design for manufacturing.The conversation covers what Eclipse looks for in the founders they support, why being scrappy can lead to better manufacturing decisions, and why old manufacturing principles need rethinking as the industry flows in the opposite direction.In this episode, find out:How first principles thinking challenges manufacturing assumptions and unlocks innovationWhy asking “why not?” opens possibilities that “that's how it's always been done” closes offThe critical relationship between product design and manufacturability that many companies overlookWhat Charly learned about manufacturing during his time at Toyota and NissanWhy being capital-constrained can force creativity and focus in manufacturingThe questions Tesla asked that nobody in automotive had thought to ask beforeWhat Eclipse Ventures looks for in the founders they back and why that matters for hard tech companiesEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“I was ten years into my career when Elon was asking questions that had never been asked in automotive before. By forcing us to think about things from a first principle, we started identifying levers like part consolidation that are now commonplace in manufacturing today.”“Most folks design a factory as just what's inside the shell, but then you end up with over-built systems that don't speak to each other. If you design it as one product, like how a vehicle would be designed, there are more synergistic opportunities to simplify the utilities and make them complimentary.”“Manufacturing until recently has always flowed towards low labor costs and consolidation in pursuit of economies of scale. But now it's flowing in the other direction, so that means you can't depend on previous principles and how manufacturing has always been designed.”Links & mentions:Eclipse Ventures, partnering with entrepreneurs boldly transforming the essential industries that define and propel economies. Nexiforge, reindustrializing America with AI-Powered factories for contract manufacturing.Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Hello, listeners, and welcome back to First Principles, Episode 48, or the 7th episode of season 3. This is part 2 of the conversation.The host, Rohin Dharmakumar, first crossed paths with Deepak Abbot back in April 2015, even before The Ken had been founded. Rohin was chasing down an insightful breakdown of the tech ecosystem's huge user numbers during the Free Basics debate, and Deepak, a veteran operator and former product head at Paytm, was the go-to source for his data-filled, analytical posts.That same data-driven curiosity is what led Deepak to walk away from corporate life in 2019. He was clear: he didn't want to just manage; he had years left to actively "build products, you know, with my own hands". What he built was Indiagold, targeting the massive opportunity of gold in a market VCs often dismissed as an 'old economy product'.In this episode, Rohin sat down with Deepak Abbot, co-founder of Indiagold, to discuss how they are transforming India's massive $1.5 trillion gold reserve—an asset often locked away and doing nothing—into a productive force. Deepak calls this gold a "dead asset" and explains that Indiagold's mission is to change the mindset around it. They are not just giving gold loans; they are monetising a secured asset for the 250 million Indians who are excluded from formal credit due to thin or non-existent credit scores. By enabling customers to safely leverage their gold reserve, the company helps jumpstart a formal credit history and provides essential working capital.Listen in as Deepak charts his operator-to-founder journey, shares how he navigated initial VC skepticism, and details the strategy behind turning a seemingly archaic commodity into a modern fintech solution for one of India's most fundamental credit problems. Plus, a fascinating look inside a unique company culture, including why Indiagold operates without a CEO.*****This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family.***** Join The Ken as a Podcast Producer and work with India's most ambitious storytellers! We're creating a podcast about India's biggest companies, with each episode backed by weeks of deep research. You'll lead the workflows that turn that research into exceptional narratives and bring the show to listeners around the world. Join us to help shape something exceptional. Check out the details and apply here. 

Hello, listeners, and welcome back to First Principles, Episode 48, or the 7th episode of season 3. This is part 1 of the conversation.The host, Rohin Dharmakumar, first crossed paths with Deepak Abbot back in April 2015, even before The Ken had been founded. Rohin was chasing down an insightful breakdown of the tech ecosystem's huge user numbers during the Free Basics debate, and Deepak, a veteran operator and former product head at Paytm, was the go-to source for his data-filled, analytical posts.That same data-driven curiosity is what led Deepak to walk away from corporate life in 2019. He was clear: he didn't want to just manage; he had years left to actively "build products, you know, with my own hands". What he built was Indiagold, targeting the massive opportunity of gold in a market VCs often dismissed as an 'old economy product'.In this episode, Rohin sat down with Deepak Abbot, co-founder of Indiagold, to discuss how they are transforming India's massive $1.5 trillion gold reserve—an asset often locked away and doing nothing—into a productive force. Deepak calls this gold a "dead asset" and explains that Indiagold's mission is to change the mindset around it. They are not just giving gold loans; they are monetising a secured asset for the 250 million Indians who are excluded from formal credit due to thin or non-existent credit scores. By enabling customers to safely leverage their gold reserve, the company helps jumpstart a formal credit history and provides essential working capital.Listen in as Deepak charts his operator-to-founder journey, shares how he navigated initial VC skepticism, and details the strategy behind turning a seemingly archaic commodity into a modern fintech solution for one of India's most fundamental credit problems. Plus, a fascinating look inside a unique company culture, including why Indiagold operates without a CEO.*****This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family.*****

India's quick-commerce poster child, Zepto, is racing to the public markets after a festive season high. The company clocked 20 lakh daily orders during Diwali — coming only second to Blinkit. But behind that surge lies a far more complicated story: leadership churn, regulatory heat, and a business model that's still chasing profitability.In this episode, we unpack Zepto's dual reality — a startup celebrating record growth while quietly firefighting internal challenges. From FDA raids on dark stores and government warnings on “dark patterns,” to its clean-up act and pre-IPO tightening, we explore how Zepto is trying to look investor-ready in a year that's tested its resilience.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Remember Blackberry? The phone that once ruled business meetings and earned the nickname “Crackberry”? It's making a comeback—but this time, not in your pocket.In this episode, we dive into Blackberry's surprising pivot from smartphones to car software. Its QNX system now runs the brains of over 250 million vehicles worldwide, powering everything from navigation to safety. And the nerve centre of this quiet comeback? India.With its Hyderabad hub, partnerships with Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Tata Elxsi, and a growing EV ecosystem, India is where Blackberry's next growth story is being coded. From BBM to EVs, this is the story of how a fallen tech icon found new life—on the road.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

When your insurance card suddenly stops working, it is not just a glitch. It is the symptom of a deeper crisis in Indian healthcare. Hospitals say insurers have failed to update reimbursement rates despite medical inflation. Insurers say hospitals are inflating bills and resisting standardization. Millions of policyholders are caught between them, forced to pay out of pocket for care they thought was covered. How did India's healthcare system end up in this deadlock. And who really decides what your treatment is worth?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Groww, the platform that turned stock trading into an everyday habit, is gearing up for India's biggest-ever broking IPO. On paper, it's flying high — profits have tripled, revenues have surged past ₹4,000 crore, and competitors like Zerodha and Angel One are feeling the lagging behind.But look closer, and the shine dulls a little. A big chunk of Groww's recent gains comes from one-time accounting adjustments, while its active user base and broking income are already slowing. To keep the engine running, Groww is betting on a new frontier — lending — even as rivals crowd the same space.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Lenskart changed how India buys glasses. It made eyewear affordable, stylish, and available on every street corner. But behind that success is a story of shortcuts. Cheap acetate frames, thinner coatings, and rushed prescriptions have left many customers questioning the quality they once trusted. As the company prepares to close a massive IPO, its promise of clarity is facing some uncomfortable scrutiny.In this episode we look at how Lenskart built its empire on affordability and what that means for the people who actually wear its glasses.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Last week, ChatGPT launched its own AI browser — a tool that promises to surf the web for you. It can summarise articles, add chocolates to your cart, or even tell you which email to reply to first (though… not always correctly). OpenAI's vision is clear: make ChatGPT the centre of your digital life. But are users buying in? From buggy app integrations with Canva and Spotify to real concerns around privacy and data access, this episode explores why AI-powered tools aren't quite the game-changers they claim to be — yet. And why OpenAI keeps rolling them out anyway. Tune in. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Ola's ride-hailing business is losing speed. Its market share has dropped from 45% in 2018 to around a quarter today and investors are running out of patience. Some even explored a merger with Rapido in late 2024 but the talks collapsed. Bhavish Aggarwal's focus on Ola Electric and his reluctance to sell have kept the cab business in limbo. Leadership churn, shrinking cash reserves, and a collapsing valuation have added to the strain. So why can't investors leave and why is Aggarwal refusing to let go?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

If you've ever used a Classmate notebook or a Doms pencil, you've already been an unwitting part of one of India's quietest rivalries in action.For years, ITC ruled the stationery aisle — backed by its giant paper mills and powerful brands. But Gujarat-based Doms is catching up fast.Since its 2023 IPO, Doms' sales have surged, its stock has tripled, and it's closing in on ITC's notebook empire. With everything made in-house and a perfectionist at the helm, Doms is turning pencils into profit, and giving one of India's biggest conglomerates a run for its money.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Most entrepreneurs chase revenue, then wonder why there's no profit left at the end of the year. In this episode, Profit First author Mike Michalowicz joins hosts John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann to break the cycle. Mike explains why flipping your formula to “Revenue minus Profit equals Expenses” changes everything.You'll learn how to:Expose hidden inefficiencies and pricing mistakesBalance profit and culture without sacrificing eitherBuild a team using his “teach first” hiring methodIdentify and fix the weakest link in your businessMike also shares fresh insights from his books Profit First, Fix This Next, and All In, helping you create a business that serves you, not the other way around.

LG Electronics India just pulled off a record-breaking IPO, drawing bids worth over 4 lakh crore rupees. Investors love its dominance in consumer electronics and its unrivaled retail network. For decades, LG has built trust through deep relationships with local retailers, flexible margins, and a people-first culture. But as the company shifts toward profit maximization and premium products, those same relationships could be tested. Can a business built on generosity stay efficient enough to compete with rivals like Samsung and Whirlpool? Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Accenture is reinventing itself. Literally. Its new “Reinvention Services” division, led by former Americas CEO Manish Sharma, is supposed to make Accenture the best version of itself for clients. But inside the company? "Reinvention" signals a deep internal culling after nearly 11,000 job cuts. The layoffs, however are also fuelling a new kind of hiring boom elsewhere.The Big Four—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—are seizing the moment. As they race to turn themselves into AI and tech transformation powerhouses, corporate restructuring at tech-services giants like Accenture and IBM just made hiring tech talent a whole lot easier for the Big Four. Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Ever wondered what separates truly effective learning experiences from those that fade from memory as soon as the lesson ends? The answer might lie in applying Merrill's First Principles of Instruction – a powerful framework that transcends delivery methods to focus on how people actually learn.This episode dives deep into Dr. M. David Merrill's five core principles that transform ordinary instruction into meaningful learning: problem-centered learning, activation of prior knowledge, demonstration, application, and integration. But we don't stop at theory. For each principle, you'll discover practical tool tips using technology you already have access to, scaffolding ideas that support learners at every stage, and concrete examples of how these principles work together in real-world training scenarios.When we integrate these principles with thoughtful scaffolding and specific feedback, we don't just teach – we empower. As Dr. Merrill himself reminds us, "Learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving real-world problems." Join us to discover how designing with purpose leads to teaching with power, and transform your approach to instruction today.

Trump hiked H-1B visa fees overnight. For Indian students and engineers, it was a shock. For GCC employees, it was a chance to step up.While global capability  centres handle tech, ops, and innovation, final decisions usually stay in the US. Senior employees started to wonder: could the visa disruption finally shift some power to India? In this episode, we explore why GCCs' leap from execution to strategy is still far from guaranteed.Tune in.⏳ How is AI changing your workday? Take our 5-minute survey: https://theken.typeform.com/to/yQTIGKihDaybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Meesho is preparing for one of India's most watched IPOs. The company built its success in small-town India, where trust matters more than speed. Over 75% of its orders are still paid in cash on delivery. That approach helped Meesho win millions of new shoppers and grow faster than bigger rivals. But it also ties up cash and squeezes margins, making investors uneasy. Now Meesho is working with Razorpay to encourage more prepaid payments and faster settlements. But can a company that grew by trusting cash-first customers convince them to go digital without losing their loyalty?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

In launching this series on talent, it had me thinking…where do we start? With that, we are re-broadcasting an episode with Allison Coward, an expert on #firstprinciples with the thought, why don't we start with what is, well, first.  First principles are the most fundamental, foundational truths or assumptions of a concept that cannot be deduced from anything more basic. First principles thinking (https://www.firstprinciples.ventures/insights/first-principles-the-foundations-of-innovation-and-growth) is a problem-solving method of breaking down a complex problem or idea into these basic truths, then reasoning up from there, rather than relying on analogy or convention. This method can lead to greater innovation and a deeper understanding of a subject by starting from the ground up.  Our first step (as we dissect the state-of-talent in 2026) is to start with the building blocks. The first principles.

At 2 a.m. in Bangalore, a call-centre agent is resolving flight refunds with a new kind of colleague — one that never sleeps. AI copilots are now embedded across India's BPM sector, watching every click and keystroke to improve their own efficiency. For firms like Capgemini and Genpact, the real prize isn't labour anymore — it's workflow data. Because in the race toward “agentic AI,” whoever owns the data, wins. And India, for all its scaled up manpower, might be training the machines that will one day replace it.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Is the AI revolution already running out of steam? Despite years of hype about a world transformed by smart tools and endless innovation, the data tells a quieter story. The growth is flat, the excitement is fading, and there have been fewer breakthroughs than expected. Has AI already peaked or are we just looking in the wrong places? In today's episode, we dive into one of The Ken's most thought-provoking essays by Praveen Gopala Krishnan, 'What does an AI bubble burst look like?'Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

When Dreamfolks Services entered India's aviation scene, it quietly built the plumbing that made airport lounge access possible. It linked banks, card networks, and travellers to hundreds of lounges nationwide. For years, it stayed out of sight, powering a privilege most flyers never thought twice about.Now, it's being shown the door.Adani, India's biggest airport operator, is moving fast to take full control — not just of the runways, but everything that happens beyond security. Lounges, food courts, duty-free zones, and retail stores are all coming under its fold. Some are being rebranded, others replaced — and nearly all are being pulled into Adani's growing airport ecosystem.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

What if the smartest money move you ever make… is doing less?In this episode of Daybreak, host Snigdha Sharma sits down with Megha Jose, CEO of Fortune Wealth Management and founder of Thryve, an investment advisory firm, to explore the idea of “Lazy Girl Investing.” Can women really build wealth without the burnout? And does the real rebellion lie beyond hustle culture?From confronting financial shame to finding your “North Star” and rethinking how you see the stock market, Megha breaks down simple, low-effort systems that make your money work for you—quietly, confidently, and consistently.Because financial freedom isn't loud. It's quietly compounding in the background.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Silver is having a moment, and not in the way you might think.Once hoarded by billionaires, now sought after by AI and clean energy — the world is experiencing a historic silver crunch. Jewellers are refusing orders, mutual funds are freezing ETFs and Diwali shopping just got a lot more expensive.The thing is, silver supply has been trailing demand for years now. And now, the gap is finally showing. What's behind this sudden shift?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Across India, many heirs are stepping away from running their inherited businesses to run family offices instead. They see investing as more flexible, more global, and less tied to daily operations.Their parents built factories but they are more interested in managing portfolios.It's a practical shift but one that's changing how old wealth works and what it values.What's driving this change and does India's next generation of uber-rich business owners still want to build anything at all?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Launched last year with the promise of 10 million internships, the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme was meant to bridge the gap between young graduates and India's job market. A year on, the numbers tell a different story. Fewer than 9,000 interns have joined so far, even as top companies like TCS and Reliance came on board. Behind the slow start lie deeper problems — poor funding exacerbating a mismatch between corporate expectations and student realities.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

OpenAI's latest classroom experiment is starting in India. A deal with the Arise school network gives 10,000 free ChatGPT licenses to teachers but the fine print has schools on edge. But between NDAs, data collection, and new privacy laws, India's educators are asking what OpenAI really wants from their classrooms. Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Six months after launch, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro is already India's second-biggest pharma brand, ahead of antacid Pan and just behind antibiotic Augmentin. Days later, Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion investment and a new Hyderabad hub.The timing is no accident: India has one of the world's largest obese and diabetic populations, Ozempic's patent expires in 2026, and local pharma giants are gearing up with cheap GLP-1 generics.In this episode of Daybreak, we unpack how this landscape presents both an opportunity and a challenge for Eli Lilly.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

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My guest today is Knut Svanholm, author, educator, and philosopher focused on Bitcoin. Drawing on ethics, praxeology, and monetary history, Knut argues that sound money reduces conflict by aligning human action with natural law and voluntary exchange. In this episode, he explains why fiat banking already functions like a CBDC system in practice, why cash preserves privacy but not liberty, and why real freedom requires self custody and non-KYC Bitcoin. We explore his critique of custodial “paper Bitcoin,” the case for non-custodial adoption over treasury companies, and his view of Bitcoin as intellectual armor that raises the cost of violence. Knut outlines a practical path away from banks, explains why stablecoins can be a bridge yet remain fiat, and why a low-time-preference culture of quality over quantity matters.► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you!-- SPONSORS --→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn → Shield your bitcoin with time-delayed transactions over multisig with BitVault: https://bit.ly/bitvault_efrat → Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat – AFFILIATES –→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice and you should consult your MD)→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat → Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat → Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS –Knut's Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholmKnut's Nostr: https://primal.net/knutKnut's Website (10% off with code EFRAT): https://www.bitcoininfinity.com/ Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson-- CHAPTERS –00:00 - Coming Up01:23 - Introduction to Knut03:40 - Current Affairs: Stablecoins & CBDCs06:55 - Cash & Fiat vs. Bitcoin08:20 - Ethics of Money, Natural Law, First Principles 10:00 - Conflict Resolution via Violence Or Communications13:12 - Ad Break: Trezor & BitVault15:30 - Bitcoin as Intellectual Armor20:30 - Knut's Take on Bitcoin Treasury Companies23:11 - Ad Break: Abundant Mines & Expat Money27:39 - Mass Adoption & Future Outlook29:46 - Transitioning to a Bitcoin-Only Reality34:44 - The Psychological Manipulation of Obedience39:05 - Hope & the Shawshank Redemption Metaphor42:43 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Human Freedom & Hope48:12 - Closing Thoughts & Acknowledgements

When Deloitte refunded part of the A$439,000 it was paid by the Australian government for a report riddled with AI-generated errors, it seemed like the perfect moment to slow down. Instead, the firm doubled down and announced a global rollout of Anthropic's Claude to nearly half a million employees. That decision captures the strange new logic shaping the Big 4 consulting companies. PwC, EY, KPMG, and Deloitte are no longer just using AI, they are performing it.Audit and tax work has slowed, regulation is tightening, and growth now depends on signalling technological boldness. In this new credibility economy, hesitation looks worse than failure. A mistake is no longer a crisis; it has become proof that you are early. But as every firm rushes to prove its AI edge, sameness is setting in, and the next real differentiator may not be accuracy at all.What could it be then?Tune in.

Founded by the Patel brothers, Vini Cosmetics built Fogg into the country's top deodorant brand with its no-gas formula, and high-margin pitch. In 2021, global giant KKR swooped in with a $600 million deal, valuing Vini at $1.2 billion—the biggest private equity play in Indian FMCG.But the partnership never clicked. The founders refused to fully step back, while KKR struggled with the quirks of a brand-led business in a market it didn't quite understand. Advertising budgets were slashed, rivals like Denver surged ahead, and new launches flopped.Today, Vini is still profitable, but its margins are shrinking, and Fogg's dominance is fading. And even as the founders return fully into the picture, it's future looks foggy at best.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Even as markets wobble and trading volumes shrink, one online broker has raced ahead. Dhan, a four-year-old broking startup, managed to grow rapidly, post profits, and raise $120 million at a $1.2 billion valuation—all in the middle of a market correction.In this episode, we look at Dhan's journey from a niche platform for power traders to one of India's newest unicorns.What's making investors so bullish on Dhan when the rest of the industry is slowing down?Tune in.Correction note: In this episode, the host mistakenly referred to Dhan's raise as $120 billion; the correct figure is $120 million, led by Hornbill Capital, valuing the company at around $1.2 billion.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Humantic AI is changing up IT services sales. Founded by serial AI entrepreneur Amarpreet Kalkat, the 24-person startup has built what it calls “buyer-first intelligence”—using AI to decode a client's personality, communication style, and preferences from public data. Humantic wants to give sellers an instant human edge in billion-dollar deals. But challenges loom. Enterprise buyers are wary of bloated sales stacks, and Humantic will have to prove it's more than just another disposable add-on in a sector already crowded with AI promises.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

India's fintech-based NBFC lending sector offers many lessons. Three early pioneers—Capital Float (now Axio), Zestmoney, and Lendingkart—raised significant amounts of venture capital, built solid momentum, and achieved growth and penetration. They pivoted, explored multiple opportunities, and yet, ultimately had to sell out. In this episode of Two by Two, co-hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan are joined by guests Shivashish Chatterjee, co-founder of DMI Group, and Arundhati Ramanathan, The Ken's deputy editor. Together, they discuss the business models of these lenders—including balance sheet lending and the rise of “buy now, pay later”—and what lessons can be learned for the future of India's fintech lending ecosystem.This episode of Two by Two was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends, colleagues, and anyone else who might be interested. And if you have thoughts on the discussion, write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com. We'd love to hear from you.Additional readingAxio—a fintech dream comes to an end https://the-ken.com/kaching/axio-a-fintech-dream-comes-to-an-end/

Phonepe is stepping into the public markets with a $15 billion IPO. For Walmart, which has pumped billions into the payments firm, this is both a chance to cash in and a test of its India strategy.Unlike Paytm's disastrous, hype-heavy listing in 2021, Phonepe is going in with steadier financials, fewer regulatory scrapes, and the scale to back its story. Yet, the timing isn't without risk: subsidies are shrinking, UPI share caps are on the horizon, and investor appetite has cooled since 2021.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Arcana Coelestia 7764 THE INTERNAL SENSE.Verses 1-3. And Jehovah said unto Moses, Yet one plague more will I bring upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterward he will let you go from hence; when he lets everything go, driving he shall drive you out from hence. Say now in the ears of the people, and let them ask a man from his companion, and a woman from her companion, vessels of silver and vessels of gold. And Jehovah gave the people favor in the eyes of the Egyptians. Moreover, the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the eyes of Pharaoh's servants, and in the eyes of the people. “And Jehovah said unto Moses,” signifies instruction; “Yet one plague more will I bring upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt,” signifies the end of vastation, which is damnation; “afterward he will let you go from hence,” signifies that then they will be left; “when he lets everything go, driving he shall drive you out from hence,” signifies that they will leave them completely, and will hold them in aversion, and shun their presence; “say now in the ears of the people,” signifies instruction and obedience; “and let them ask a man from his companion, and a woman from her companion, vessels of silver and vessels of gold,” signifies that the memory-knowledges of truth and good taken away from the evil who have been of the church, will be bestowed upon the good who are of it; “and Jehovah gave the people favor in the eyes of the Egyptians,” signifies the fear of those who are in evils on account of those who are of the spiritual church, by reason of the plagues; “moreover, the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt,” signifies respect now for truth Divine; “in the eyes of Pharaoh's servants, and in the eyes of the people,” signifies with those who were in subordination there. AC 6914... by “favor” is not meant favor, for they who are in falsities and evils never have any favor for anyone; but if they benefit anyone, or do not injure him, it is from fear of plagues; this is the source of their favor, and this is the “favor” which is here meant in the internal sense. The internal sense sets forth things such as they are, not such as they are presented in the letter; and applies each to the subject. That this is so, is plain also from what follows concerning the Egyptians, in that they did not let the sons of Israel go from any favor, but from fear on account of further plagues (Exodus 11:1; 12:33). Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.

Hello and welcome back to First Principles. This is the 47th episode since we started, or the 6th episode of season 3.In this episode, I sit down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India's largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the product. He breaks down the counterintuitive models Trilegal adopted to foster a culture of collaboration over individual stardom. We explore their radical “all-equity partnership” and the “lockstep” compensation model, designed to de-risk the firm from becoming dependent on individual “rainmakers” and to align everyone's incentives towards collective success.A key theme is the power of compounding principles. Rahul explains how foundational decisions made 25 years ago, such as not naming the firm after its founders and instilling a “firm before self” ethos, were critical for long-term, sustainable growth. He also shares the story behind Trilegal's exponential 3X growth during the COVID period, attributing it not just to market demand but to a crucial, planned transition from a founder-led management to a new leadership team built for scale.Finally, Rahul offers a nuanced and critical perspective on the impact of AI on the legal profession. He argues that the real disruption won't be in replacing senior experts, but in hollowing out the training ground for junior associates, posing a fundamental challenge to the apprenticeship model that professions rely on.*****This is the 2nd part of my conversation with him.*****This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family. If you are a student who wants to participate in The Ken's case build competition, or if you simply want to read the case, you can do that here: https://the-ken.com/case-competition-2025/ 

Jon Herold and Chris Paul dive into a charged Saturday night edition of Devolution Power Hour, tackling the chaos of recent events with a “first principles” lens. They revisit the infamous Kabul airport footage, dissecting how media-fueled trauma events shape public perception, and debate whether audiences should ever accept official narratives at face value. The hosts wrestle with the fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination story, exploring the line between skepticism, psyops, and mass manipulation. From fake or staged events to the exploitation of collective grief, Jon and Chris emphasize why acknowledging uncertainty is critical in an information war. The conversation expands into hybrid warfare, information, lawfare, economic, cultural, and psychological fronts, all waged simultaneously against the public. With humor, sharp analysis, and a refusal to accept easy answers, they challenge listeners to question everything and recognize the deeper battlefield shaping today's political and cultural landscape.

                                          Listen in as Erin and Jeff discuss: How Jeff's career as a fighter pilot, cancer researcher, and tech leader shaped the creation of Scrum. Why breaking work into small, prioritized pieces can eliminate 75% of wasted effort. The importance of “working with the willing” and creating a culture of commitment. How Scrum teams can quickly identify performance gaps and self-correct. Why adaptability and short feedback cycles are critical in the AI era … and much more.                                                  About Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum, is a global pioneer in agile methodologies. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, he flew over 100 missions in Vietnam, honing skills in adaptability and teamwork. After earning a Ph.D. in Biometrics and working as a cancer researcher, Jeff transitioned to technology, starting the first Scrum team in 1993 at Easel Corporation, naming it after Takeuchi and Nonaka's rugby-inspired concept. A signatory of the 2001 Agile Manifesto, he developed Scrum@Scale and founded Scrum Inc., training thousands to achieve double the productivity in half the time. His books, including Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time and First Principles in Scrum, share his insights on building high-performing teams. How to Connect With Jeff Website: https://www.scruminc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsutherland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScrumInc/ X profile: https://x.com/jeffsutherland YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scruminc Recommended Resources  Book: Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time: https://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Doing-Twice-Work-Half/dp/038534645X Book: First Principles in Scrum: Advanced Strategies and Reflections: https://leanpub.com/firstprinciplesinscrum Scrum Guide: https://scrumguides.org/

Many leaders inherit thriving churches, movements, or teams—but quietly carry the crushing weight of “keeping it all going.”In this episode, Dave and Mark unpack how spiritual fatherhood frees emerging leaders from simply managing legacy and empowers them to rediscover the first principles that birthed the work in the first place. They explore how Jesus modeled this through essence and execution, how anti-fragility is forged in the muddy realities of doing the work, and why success without first principles always collapses under its own weight.If you've ever felt pressure to sustain momentum without knowing how it was built, this conversation will give you language, hope, and a clear path forward.Visit MuddyBootsLeader.com for Mark's writings mentioned in this episodeCovo Multipliers:Join the Signal Group: To connect with others living the co-vocational lifestyle, share wins/challenges, and get early access to event updates: https://forms.gle/TWB6kGRQWdpgbvFu8Prepare for an Immersion Experience During UPNA Conference: Details for the conference here - https://www.unreachedpeoples2025.com/

In this episode, Rohin Dharmakumar sits down with Rahul Matthan, a co-founder of Trilegal, one of India's largest and most successful full-service law firms. While Rahul starts by questioning if a lawyer can be an entrepreneur, the conversation unfolds into a masterclass on the patient, principled art of building a lasting institution.Rahul provides a rare, inside look into the unique challenges of building a professional services firm—a business where the people are the product. He breaks down the counterintuitive models Trilegal adopted to foster a culture of collaboration over individual stardom. We explore their radical “all-equity partnership” and the “lockstep” compensation model, designed to de-risk the firm from becoming dependent on individual “rainmakers” and to align everyone's incentives towards collective success.A key theme is the power of compounding principles. Rahul explains how foundational decisions made 25 years ago, such as not naming the firm after its founders and instilling a “firm before self” ethos, were critical for long-term, sustainable growth. He also shares the story behind Trilegal's exponential 3X growth during the COVID period, attributing it not just to market demand but to a crucial, planned transition from a founder-led management to a new leadership team built for scale.Finally, Rahul offers a nuanced and critical perspective on the impact of AI on the legal profession. He argues that the real disruption won't be in replacing senior experts, but in hollowing out the training ground for junior associates, posing a fundamental challenge to the apprenticeship model that professions rely on.This episode was mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family. If you are a student who wants to participate in The Ken's case build competition, or if you simply want to read the case, you can do that here: https://the-ken.com/case-competition-2025/ 

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this lively episode, Tom is joined by his co-host Drew for a candid deep-dive into the most pressing issues shaping tech, culture, and society right now. Kicking things off, Tom takes Apple to task for missing out on AI innovation, arguing that mere incremental improvements aren't enough in a world rapidly shaped by artificial intelligence. Together, he and Drew offer a no-holds-barred exploration of tech industry leadership, unraveling why Apple's culture may be holding them back and what it would take to truly compete in the coming AI revolution. But the conversation doesn't stop at technology. Tom and Drew navigate a wide range of hot-button topics—from the gender debates driving modern society, to evolving roles in entrepreneurship in the AI era, and even the very real consequences of global conflicts like the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Along the way, they dig deep into questions from the audience, reflect on controversial moments in the news, and share personal stories about parenting, education, and the challenges of modern life. SHOWNOTES 05:44 Product Challenges for Tim Cook 11:19 AI Interactions vs. Search Responses 24:00 Embracing Entrepreneurship in Transition Periods 33:17 "Debate on Israel's Existence" 42:21 Surface-Level Acceptance Criticized 55:13 "First Principles for Business Scaling" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠⁠ to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠⁠Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠⁠Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠⁠. Linkedin: Post your job free at ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/impacttheory⁠⁠ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠⁠sign up here.⁠ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook⁠ —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 708 of the 40+ Fitness podcast; the show dedicated to helping you look, feel, and perform at your very best, no matter your age. I'm your host, Coach Allan, and today we're tackling a topic that's crucial whether you're just getting started with fitness, coming back after a break, or ready to take your training to the next level: the first principles of starting (or restarting) a fitness program. In this episode, we'll break down the ten essential principles you need to know to get the most out of your fitness journey. Time Stamps: 08:08 Starting Fitness: 10 Key Principles 10:41 Overexertion Leads to Workout Failure 15:44 Optimal Fitness Requires Intensity & Recovery 18:08 Optimal Rest Periods in Workouts 21:26 Listen to Your Body 25:56 Accountability and Expert Guidance https://40plusfitness.com/waitlist   

Join Fr. Jacob and Fr. John as they explore life through the lens of Ignatian spirituality, inspired by the First Principle and Foundation. They focus on the importance of knowing our true end and how it can shape and direct our life.