Podcasts about founding partners

Mark Weiskind, CFP®, President and Founding Partner at Fairway Wealth Management, shares what led him and his Co-Founder to launch the firm, what it means to serve as the client's personal CFO, and what he considers the most important role of an advisor.

Felix Frenzel is the Founding Partner of Kadan Capital, a Singapore-headquartered early-stage venture capital firm backing category-defining startups across Southeast Asia and beyond. At Kadan, he focuses on high-impact companies in fintech and artificial intelligence, targeting ventures with strong early traction and potential for rapid scale.Before co-founding Kadan Capital, Felix built his expertise across investment management and strategy consulting. He was an Investment Manager at Antler, a leading global early-stage VC platform, and a strategy consultant at Bain & Company, where he advised top-tier clients on transformative growth strategies. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in public equity investing, adding depth to his financial acumen.Felix's passion for investing runs deep. At just sixteen, he launched a small fund focused on European equities—a first step that reflects both his entrepreneurial drive and early fascination with capital markets.He holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in International Finance from HEC Paris, and a BSc in Economics from the University of Bonn.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felixfrenzel/

Passed by Congress with razor thin margins, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) marks the largest Medicaid cut in U.S. history, slashing more than $900 billion over the next ten years, with the CBO estimating more than ten million people losing health insurance by 2034. The implications for providers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders are enormous. Harsh P. Parikh, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP, Lloyd A. Bookman, Founding Partner, Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC, and Anne Winter, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting, discuss the transformative impact that the OBBBA will have on Medicaid. They cover work requirements, beneficiary eligibility and coverage requirements, funding and payment limitations, fraud and abuse provisions, the Rural Health Transformation Program, and what to expect next.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDYg4KZwL0MEssential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Breakfast Program June 19, 2025 Program Speakers Chris Lexis, SIOR, Principal, Avison Young Jason Otter, Founding Partner, LOGIC Commercial Real Estate Tonya Gottesman, Vice President, CBRE Moderator: Terri Sheridan, Economic Development Director, City of North Las Vegas Sponsored by: NVEnergy

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3) represents the largest tax reform opportunity advisors have seen since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Join host Dave Alison, CFP®, EA, BPC, President and Founding Partner of C2P and Prosperity Capital Advisors, as he interviews Glen Pier, Certified Financial Fiduciary®, BPC, founder of Infinity Wealth Management and C2P founding member, who has doubled his workshop attendance since OB3 passed. Discover how Glen is leveraging these tax changes to re-engage prospects, expand his client base, and position his practice for unprecedented growth, and how you can do the same. From practical marketing tactics to client communication strategies, this episode reveals how top advisors are capitalizing on OB3 to differentiate themselves and capture significant new assets under management. Resources:Training referenced: The Tax Management Journey®

Today we are replaying my conversation with Justin Ishbia. Justin is the Founding Partner of Shore Capital. Shore is a private equity firm that invests in microcap businesses within industry niches. With $7 billion in capital deployed but an average transaction size of just $12 million, Justin has worked to build a system to drive success for hundreds of businesses through replicable operating procedures and championing young professionals.  The firm has created a moat around volume with nearly 600 acquisitions over the last three years, some of the highest numbers in the world. We discuss identifying growth prospects, constructing a meaningful board, and the business mentality behind main street, not wall street, as Justin puts it. Please enjoy my conversation with Justin Ishbia. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. ----- Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.  Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:03:07) The Role of Early Career Energy in the System (00:07:47) The Importance of Being Thematic and Process-Driven (00:08:25) The Journey of Building a Business (00:09:50) The Perfect Shore Capital Deal (00:15:44) Building Competitive Advantage through Volume (00:19:02) The Role of Board Members in Investment Success (00:25:10) Choosing Industrial Subsectors Over Software (00:29:37) Identifying Industry Leaders (00:34:15) The Process of Identifying Potential Investments (00:37:35) The Impact of Business Consolidation on Reputation (00:46:33) Exploring the Concept of Unfair Advantages (00:51:03) Building Platforms, Not Buying Them (00:52:16) The Power of Operations and Knowledge Sharing (00:57:36) The Excitement of Sports Franchise Ownership (01:09:48) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Justin

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Scott Specht, founding partner of Specht Novak Architects. The three discussed Scott's background, the evolution of technology in architecture, conceptual vs real world architecture, history of Specht Novak Architects, optimal firm size, how different project experience translates, small office working on large scale projects, Case Study 2.0 & legalities of selling plans, finding good contractors, Scott's favorite building, and more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

When it comes to business development in professional services, Matt Dixon has spent decades decoding what actually works—and what doesn't. As a bestselling author and Founding Partner at DCM Insights, he's reshaped how companies think about sales. Now, with his new book The Activator Advantage, Matt turns his focus to the world of law, consulting, and other relationship-driven fields, where selling is often taboo—but still essential. In this episode, Mary sits down with Matt to unpack what top-performing partners do differently—and why it has nothing to do with cocktail parties or golf outings. Based on a global study of 3,500 partners, his research reveals a powerful new playbook for growing client relationships that's grounded in thoughtfulness, generosity, and strategic action. In this episode: The Five Partner Personas: From the Expert to the Confidant to the Activator, why most partners fall into outdated models—and what separates top performers. Why “Sales” Is a Dirty Word: Matt shares his story of getting cut off mid-presentation by a managing partner—and what it taught him about the legal mindset. What Clients Really Want: A direct line from clients themselves—what they wish partners would do more often, and why “waiting for the phone to ring” doesn't cut it anymore. The Power of Proactive Help: Why offering value before the invoice makes Activators so successful—and how it builds lasting loyalty. It's Not About Personality: Whether you're introverted or hate networking, this isn't about becoming someone else—it's about small shifts that make a big difference. The Role of the Firm: How BD and marketing teams can become activator enablers—and why leadership buy-in is key to scaling the model. If you've ever felt allergic to the idea of selling—or struggled to connect with clients beyond the brief—this episode offers a fresh, practical, and inspiring blueprint for doing BD differently. Get exclusive legal insights on healthcare's latest – only with Goodwin at HLTH. Follow Mary on LinkedIn Rate and review on Apple Podcasts

Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, Mike Tortorici, Founding Partner, Chris Brodhead, Senior Director, and Howard Raber, Director, unpack the findings of Ariel's Manhattan 2025 Mid- Year Commercial Real Estate Trends report. They discussed Manhattan's strong real estate performance in the first half of the year, with nearly $7 billion in dollar volume driven by the sale of exceptional Class A office, free market buildings, development sites and retail.Key Manhattan report highlights include:Investors are paying top dollar for Class A office assets because high quality tenants are seeking buildings with amenities in great locations.The recently approved Midtown South rezoning could revitalize Class B and C office stock in the area due to the potential for office-to-residential conversions.The development market saw a significant upswing with the $/BSF reaching $488 in the first half of the year, a 15% improvement over the 2024 and the highest level since 2021.Strong rental fundamentals and the below-peak basis are attracting investors to free market buildings, which saw the average $/SF at just under $800, up 4% year-over-year but 27% lower than peak values.

On this week's episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Gene Trowbridge. They unpack how fund-of-funds legally solve the age-old capital-raising problem while navigating broker-dealer rules, why co-GPs rarely fix compensation issues, and what sponsors should demand from FOF managers. Gene deciphers 506C vs 506B offerings, the importance of disclosure, side-letter transparency, and third-party accreditation. They also explore investor relations dynamics, skin-in-the-game structures, and customizable funds—all while watching for potential SEC finder-definition shifts. Gene TrowbridgeCurrent role: Founding Partner, Trowbridge Nieh LLPBased in: Lake Forest, CaliforniaSay hi to them at: https://tnllp.com/ | YouTube | LinkedIn This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gas price continues to be top of mind with drivers, but the price per gallon is only one factor for why they select a place to purchase fuel. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Adam Rosenblatt, Founding Partner, Bold Decision Adam is one of the nation's leading political consultants sought after for his ability to help clients achieve victory through effective research-based strategies and messaging. He designs and executes cutting-edge quantitative, qualitative, and data analytics programs for campaigns as well as non-political clients like NACS.

Social housing plays a vital role for vulnerable households, but excessive concentration in certain locations risks repeating previous mistakes and undermining the creation of balanced, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods. We discuss this and more with Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Business Post contributor and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party Housing Spokesperson and TD for Limerick City.

Social housing plays a vital role for vulnerable households, but excessive concentration in certain locations risks repeating previous mistakes and undermining the creation of balanced, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods. We discuss this and more with Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Business Post contributor and Conor Sheehan, Labour Party Housing Spokesperson and TD for Limerick City.

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we gather Europe's venture family to share the stories, insights, and lessons that drive our ecosystem forward.Today we welcome David Vlerick, Founding Partner at Bluegrass Ventures, to discuss how LP capital can be mobilised with meaning, why a platform approach makes venture more accessible, and what it takes to shift mindsets in a conservative market like Belgium.Bluegrass Ventures backs top-decile, small-to-mid-sized VC funds globally, while giving investors flexibility and transparency through a platform model. In this conversation, David shares his journey from law and private equity into venture, the philosophy behind Bluegrass, and why he believes primary capital is one of the most powerful forces for shaping a brighter future.

Segment 1: Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner, Cresset Capital, gives John an in-depth look at the U.S. housing crisis. Jack also talks about the market still performing very well after Nvidia earnings. Segment 2: Jason Hiner, Editor in Chief, ZDNET, joins John to talk about the latest iPhone falling behind other phones when it comes to AI […]

Nitin Pachisia is the Founding Partner of Unshackled Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in immigrant founders while providing visa and employment support. Originally from India, he immigrated to the US in 2005 and built a career that spans Deloitte and experience as VP of Finance at ed-tech startup Kno, Inc., acquired by Intel. In 2014, Nitin co-founded Unshackled Ventures to help entrepreneurs overcome immigration barriers and accelerate growth. Under his leadership, the firm has invested in startups across AI, climate tech, and healthcare, closing multiple funds, including a $35 million Fund III. In this episode… Many ambitious entrepreneurs arrive in the United States with bold ideas but face significant obstacles when trying to start companies. Visa restrictions often force them into jobs unrelated to their skills, limiting their ability to innovate and create jobs. How can these driven individuals turn their vision into reality while navigating a system that seems stacked against them? Nitin Pachisia, an expert in early-stage investing and immigrant entrepreneurship, shares how determination, clarity of vision, and calculated risk-taking can overcome these challenges. Nitin explains the importance of identifying opportunities aligned with personal goals, building resilience through adversity, and seeking partners and investors who believe in your mission. He also emphasizes evaluating founders based on traits like obsession, curiosity, and self-awareness rather than just industry trends or current traction. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Nitin Pachisia, Founding Partner at Unshackled Ventures, about empowering immigrant founders to launch and grow companies. Nitin discusses overcoming visa-related barriers, the mindset needed to identify and invest in high-potential founders, and the value of unconventional career choices.

The following article of the Energy industry is: “Costs, Opportunities as Tariffs Reshape Electricity Market” by Patricio Gamboa, Founding Partner, Energy Intelligence Consulting.

Episode 539 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Michael Nathanson, a Founding Partner & Senior Research Analyst at MoffetNathanson and Robert Fishman, a senior research analyst at Michael Nathanson. Their firm is a leading independent equity research publisher focusing on the most important companies across the Technology, Media and Telecom landscape. In this podcast, Fishman and Nathanson discuss ESPN acquiring NFL Network and other league-owned media assets in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN; why they believe the deal strengthens ESPN's negotiating posture with distributors; whether the deal gives Disney a heads up on NFL rights in future negotiations; the NFL Network as an asset in carriage negotiations; YouTube's sports ambitions; the TKO Group and Paramount signing a seven-year, $7.7 billion rights agreement; how consumers should view Netflix when it comes to its sports acquisitions; FOX One and how it relates to sports; the Pay TV universe continuing to shrink, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Lead‑Lag Live, I sit down with Seth Cogswell, Founding Partner and Portfolio Manager at Running Oak, to cut through the hype and examine what's really underpinning today's market momentum.From zombie companies to the staggering dominance of passive investing, Seth lays out how fundamentals no longer align with price—and why the next correction may be bigger than it looks.In this episode:– Why today's market strength is more fantasy than fact– The hidden risks built into passive strategies– The destabilizing role of concentrated index flows– How Fed stimulus has delayed, not eliminated, downside risk– Why mid- and small-cap names matter when the narrative shiftsLead‑Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets.Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#LeadLagLive #Markets #Investing #SethCogswell #PassiveInvesting #MarketFragility #RunningOakEnergy Rocks: the trending Focus Candy now on sale! or Power up now with Energy Rocks Adult Focus Candy. energyrocks.store/LEAD25OFF. Sign up to The Lead-Lag Report on Substack and get 30% off the annual subscription today by visiting http://theleadlag.report/leadlaglive. Support the show

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Woman-owned and operated, the team handles everything from business law to wills, trusts, and estate administration. Millie talks about the importance of children granting their parents Power of Attorney. Plus, she also talks about estate taxes […]

What makes a community rise instead of decline? On this episode of the Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Bob Barber, Founding Partner of Orion Planning + Design, whose team guided Paragould city leadership in developing Discover Paragould 2042. Bob has worked with hundreds of cities, and he shares what he's learned about vision, planning, and the importance of seeing a community as a “rich ecology” where no space is a throwaway. We talk about the five key themes shaping Paragould's future — from greenways and public venues to building with character — and the processes that help cities move forward. Along the way, Bob reflects on how his own late-in-life journey as a runner has given him a new perspective on the places he serves, including how trails like our own 8 Mile Creek Greenway signal that Paragould is serious about thoughtful, long-term development. If you care about where Paragould is headed — and how communities grow into their best selves — this conversation is for you. Below is an article that Bob recently published on how running through cities changed the way he plans.  https://www.planning.org/planning/2025/jul/planning-on-the-run-how-running-transformed-my-perspective-on-cities-and-towns/

On this episode of Stories Worth Hearing, host John Quick sits down with Armen S. Martin, the Founding Partner and CEO of Foundation Law Group. Armen has been at the center of hundreds of business deals, helping startups raise over a billion dollars in venture funding and guiding major mergers and acquisitions.But his story doesn't stop in the boardroom—Armen also brought his legal expertise to Hollywood as a technical advisor on HBO's Silicon Valley, shaping how the world sees the startup culture on screen.In this conversation, we cover where he grew up, what inspired him to practice law, why he launched Foundation Law Group, and what makes his firm's approach different.Learn more at foundationlaw.com or connect with Armen directly at armen@foundationlaw.com.

What happens when you combine addictive gameplay with blockchain technology? According to Rick Johanson and Dan Peng, Founding Partners at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, the answer isn't simply "add a token and hope for the best." Their refreshing approach prioritizes the core gameplay experience first, with blockchain features thoughtfully layered in only when they truly enhance the player experience.The gaming landscape is undergoing a profound transformation at the intersection of Web3 and artificial intelligence. As Dan Peng explains, "The core loop is ultimately what matters about a game, and then features built on top that offer benefits attached to crypto could make sense." This player-centric philosophy marks an evolution from earlier crypto gaming efforts that often prioritized tokenomics over fun.Where blockchain truly shines is in enabling verifiable user-created content, cross-game asset ownership, and new collaborative models between publishers and players. Meanwhile, AI tools are dramatically accelerating development cycles—what once took months or years can now be prototyped in days or even hours. Alex shares his experience vibe-coding an entire game prototype and viral marketing system in mere days using tools like Codex, demonstrating how these technologies are democratizing game development.This technological democratization creates what Rick Johanson calls "a window of opportunity where anyone, regardless of their technical proficiency, can turn ideas into action." Yet with this new power comes a surprising shift in competitive dynamics: "It's all go-to-market," Alex Kehaya notes, "Distribution is really the only thing that matters." As creation barriers fall, reaching and engaging users becomes the primary challenge.Arbitrum Gaming is addressing these evolving needs through their "Project Easy Mode" initiative, providing tailored support to different developer personas. Whether you're an established Web2 developer exploring blockchain or an indie creator pushing boundaries, their unconventional venture model offers flexibility and resources beyond mere funding.Curious about the future of gaming, AI, and blockchain? This conversation offers valuable insights for developers, investors, and players navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. The winners of tomorrow will be those who can harness these powerful tools while staying laser-focused on creating genuinely compelling player experiences.Arbitrum Gaming: https://arbitrum.io/X; https://x.com/arbitrumShow LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

We've spent decades talking about the shift to renewables – building more wind, more solar, more clean energy capacity. And that's important. But it's also only half the story.Because once that energy is generated, what happens next is where things start to get complicated – how it's stored, how it's moved, and how much of it actually gets used. Right now, the answer to that last question is… not much. In fact, the majority of global energy still gets lost before it ever reaches an end user.This week, we're revisiting two past conversations – both of them centered on the part of the energy transition most people don't see.One looks at the massive, under-addressed problem of energy waste – and the business models turning that waste into investment-grade infrastructure. The other zooms in on large-scale battery storage and what it takes to keep a renewable-heavy grid stable.These are two very different approaches to the same problem: not just how we generate clean energy, but how we manage it after it's made. Because if we don't solve that part, the rest doesn't work.Here are the featured guests:Jonathan Maxwell, Founding Partner and CEO of Sustainable Development Capital (SDCL)Jonathan Maxwell founded SDCL with a simple observation: the world isn't just short on clean energy – it's wasting most of the energy it already has. While the market poured trillions into new renewables, Jonathan zeroed in on the overlooked half of the story: how energy is used, moved, and lost before it ever reaches the point of need.He started SDCL in 2007 as an advisory shop, designing environmental infrastructure funds for clients like HSBC and the World Bank. But by 2012, the firm became an investor, building and financing projects that cut waste, generate energy on-site, and make buildings, industry, and transport far more efficient.Today, SDCL manages $2.5 billion in assets across over 50,000 properties in 10 countries. Their portfolio spans projects from industrial heat recovery to citywide biogas and low-carbon power for data centers. The common thread is delivering cheaper, cleaner, more reliable energy, without requiring customers to put up the capital themselves.Full episodeBen Guest, the Managing Director of Gresham House New Energy Division, Gresham House Energy Storage FundBen Guest leads Gresham House's New Energy Division, home to the UK's largest battery storage portfolio. His team controls close to a quarter of the market – a position built on one core idea: if renewables are going to power the future, they need somewhere to live when the sun's not shining and the wind's not blowing.Battery storage is that missing piece. Because wind and solar don't produce power all the time. But the grid still has to stay balanced every second of every day. That's what these battery projects do – they take in power when there's too much, release it when there's not enough, and do it over and over, many times a day.Ben's team is hands-on from start to finish. They find sites near key substations, secure planning and grid connections, oversee construction, run operations, and work with optimizers to trade power for the best returns.At the time of this conversation, they were managing more than £1.4 billion, with returns well above their 10% target for two years in a row.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

Xavier Gury, Founding Partner at Wind Xavier Gury, founding partner at Wind venture capital firm, brings a unique triple perspective to M&A: serial entrepreneur, acquisition target, and now investor. In this episode, Xavier unpacks the critical lessons from his three successful exits, including one transformative deal with Publicis, where he structured a performance-based earnout that prioritized terms over upfront valuation. The conversation reveals why 90% of the deal value came through earnout performance, how to align teams during integration, and the strategic mistakes buyers make when acquiring founder-led companies. M&A professionals will learn practical frameworks for structuring deals that actually work post-close. Things You'll Learn Why deal terms matter more than valuation – and how Xavier structured an earnout where only 10% was paid upfront The "yin yang" principle for balanced M&A deals that create value for both buyer and seller How to incentivize key employees during earnout periods to ensure alignment and execution success _____________ Today's episode of the M&A Science Podcast is brought to you by Grata! Grata is the leading private market dealmaking platform. With its best-in-class AI workflows and investment-grade data, Grata helps investors, advisors, and strategic acquirers effortlessly discover, research, and connect with potential targets — all in one sleek, user-friendly interface. Visit grata.com to learn more. ___________________ M&A Doesn't Have to Be So Painful

#274 Growth | In this episode, Dave is joined by Sean Lane, Founding Partner at BeaconGTM and RevOps expert, to talk about scaling RevOps in B2B. With over a decade of experience at Drift and other B2B SaaS companies, Sean shares actionable tips for marketers looking to align operations with business goals.Dave and Sean cover:How to build alignment between sales, marketing, and opsWhy early-stage companies must align operational complexity with their growth maturityHow continuous planning helps marketing and ops teams stay agile as business challenges come upTimestamps(00:00) - - Intro to Sean (07:11) - - Going From Founder Led Sales to Having A Professional GTM (09:52) - - How Ops Bridges Business Goals (13:42) - - How To Align Sales, Marketing, and Operations (17:51) - - Why You Need A Clear Marketing Strategy (20:17) - - How To Build A Partnership Between Marketing and Operations (26:41) - - Guidelines for long term vs short term budgeting and planning (32:19) - - Marketing's Role At The Bottom Of The Funnel (37:14) - - How To Get “Hand-raisers” For Your Product In The Customer Journey (41:06) - - Do Engaged Accounts Measure The Success Of Marketing? (42:56) - - Sean's Podcast ROI (45:12) - - AI Use Cases In Ops (50:14) - - How To Hire A Good Ops Person (53:42) - - Closing Remarks Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Walnut.Why are we pouring all this effort into marketing just to push buyers to a “request a demo” or “contact sales” button?Come on, today's buyers don't want to talk to sales right away. They want to explore your product themselves, see how it works, and understand its value before booking a meeting.That's where Walnut comes in.Walnut empowers marketers and GTM teams to create interactive, self-guided product experiences in minutes. Embed these experiences on your site, in emails, or anywhere in your funnel to let buyers engage on their terms, from awareness to close and beyond. That's the beauty of Walnut - you're getting a platform that your sales and CS colleagues can use to showcase the product too.And the best part? You get real intent data—see which features prospects love, where they drop off, and what's actually driving pipeline. Demo Qualified Leads are the new MQL.Over 500 companies, like Adobe and NetApp, use Walnut to drive 2-3x higher website conversion rates and 7 figures in pipeline on a yearly basis. So do you want to drive more leads, shorten sales cycles, and actually show your product instead of hiding it behind another typical B2B CTA? Go check out Walnut.io. And if you tell them Dave from Exit 5 sent you, they'll build out your first demo for free!

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Dr Mélanie Huser - former emergency care doctor, Founding Partner of VORA, Conflict Mediator & Executive Coach - to explore how emotional literacy can transform leadership in times of change and crisis. Learn more about Vora and get in touch with Dr Mélanie Huser:www.vora.chDISCLAIMER This publication is for information- and marketing purposes only. The provided information is not legally binding and neither constitutes a financial analysis, nor an offer for investment-transactions or an investment advice and does not substitute any legal, tax or financial advice. Bergos AG does not accept any liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information. Bergos AG excludes any liability for the realisation of forecasts or other statements contained in the publication. The reproduction in part or in full without prior written permission of Bergos is not permitted.

In episode 55 of Law in the Family, host Jen Ryan sits down with Maria Testa and Kimberly Dudick to explore their vital work as Guardian Ad Litems (GALs). Together, they discuss the responsibilities, challenges, and emotional impact of advocating for children and vulnerable individuals within the legal system. The conversation also offers practical insights for attorneys representing parents—highlighting how collaboration and clear communication with GALs can lead to better outcomes for families. This episode is a must-listen for family law attorneys looking to strengthen their working relationships with GALs and better serve their clients.Maria N. Testa is the Founding Partner of Testa & Pagnanelli, LLC. With nearly two decades of Family Law experience, Maria has consistently been named a Super Lawyer in this practice area. Ms. Testa is dedicated to providing quality and effective representation for her clients.Kimberly A. Dudick is a dedicated family law attorney at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld, LLC. She has been a family law attorney for nearly 16 years and focuses her practice in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties. More info on Kimberly Host Jennifer R. Ryan is a partner at Boyd & Early Family Law, servicing Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Philadelphia and Delaware counties. *audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

In this Technology Reseller News and Cloud Communications Alliance preview of the upcoming CCA Financial Summit (October 7, 2025, Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C.), Doug Green speaks with Michael Quinn, Founding Partner at Q Advisors, and Jonathan Marashlian, Managing Partner at The CommLaw Group. The session they will lead—aptly titled Hotel California and the Regulatory Impact on Cloud Transactions—explores how certain state-level telecom regulations, especially in California, are causing costly delays and uncertainty in cloud and VoIP M&A activity. Quinn explains the analogy: “You can check in, but you can never leave. That's how it feels when a deal gets stuck in California's opaque approval process.” He notes that even transactions with minimal in-state revenue can be held for months, slowing an industry that's rapidly evolving with AI and new technologies. Marashlian details the legal backdrop, pointing to the erosion of the Vonage preemption and the California Public Utilities Commission's expanded reach into VoIP. “For 20 years, states generally took a hands-off approach to VoIP market entry and transactions. Now, with California leading the way, we're seeing a spider web of regulatory requirements emerging,” he warns. The result: unpredictable timelines, heightened legal exposure, and the risk that other states will follow suit. Both agree that while consumer protection is vital in traditional telecom, these rules are misapplied to business-focused VoIP and UCaaS providers, where customers are sophisticated and competition is abundant. They urge federal action—specifically FCC reaffirmation of Vonage preemption—to restore clarity, prevent regulatory overreach, and allow businesses to plan transactions with certainty. More information on the speakers and their work is available at commlawgroup.com and qllc.com. Learn more about the CCA Financial Summit and register at https://www.cloudcommunications.com/events/financial-summit-2025.

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Matt Dixon discuss:Client relationship dynamics in professional servicesShifts in legal business development and rainmaking strategiesThe role of value creation in winning and retaining clientsEvolving mindsets and habits of successful professionals Key Takeaways:Top rainmakers (“activators”) don't wait for paid work to provide value — they proactively deliver business, trust, and personal value before being hired.Client loyalty is rapidly eroding; only about 50% of clients today automatically return to incumbent providers, compared to over 75% five years ago.The most predictive variable of long-term client loyalty is whether clients think of you even when not actively engaged — a sign of strong personal value.Lawyers should send LinkedIn invites to all prospects and recent contacts to trigger platform algorithms that surface client activity for timely, value-added outreach. "The best partners lead to their capabilities, not with their capabilities." —  Matt Dixon Unlock the secrets of rainmaking success—join Steve Fretzin and four powerhouse legal experts for Be That Lawyer LIVE on August 27; reserve your spot now at fretzin.com/events. Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/ Thank you to our Sponsor!Legalverse Media: https://legalversemedia.com/ Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/ Episode References: Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160XWhat Today's Rainmakers Do Differently (published in Harvard Business Review): https://hbr.org/2023/11/what-todays-rainmakers-do-differently About Matt Dixon: Matt Dixon is a Founding Partner of DCM Insights—a boutique consulting and training firm that uses research-backed methods to help organizations better attract, retain, and grow their client relationships. A noted business researcher and writer, Matt is a sought-after advisor to leadership teams around the world.He is best known as the co-author of several of the most important business books of the past twenty years, including The Challenger Sale, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide and was a #1 Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and his other notable books include The JOLT Effect, The Challenger Customer and The Effortless Experience. His latest book, The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently, was released by Harvard Business Review Press in May of this year.In addition to his books, Matt is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review on topics ranging from business development effectiveness to client experience. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and currently resides in the Washington, DC area with his family. Connect with Matt Dixon:  Website: https://www.dcminsights.com/Book: The Activator Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Activator-Advantage-Todays-Rainmakers-Differently/dp/B0D8V4SFGPOther books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0058M2ORWLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewxdixon/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcm-insights/Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

I reached out to today's guest with an email saying “"I wonder about us talking about integrating our divine wisdom or holiness, trusting ourselves, our intuition, universal magic and our "witchiness" as women with the professional, legit, capable, take me seriously external more masculine demands we face."  It was a mouthful,  but I knew Ali Schultz, masterful leadership coach and cofounder of Reboot.io could handle it. She said yes and brought a powerful perspective on what qualities actually make for incredible leaders. A veteran in the start up space, Ali has seen the corporate landscape change from her seat in the front row. Her work now supports Founders and CEO's to bring more humanity to our workplaces. This episode is a thoughtful consideration of a new paradigm for women's leadership. Join us as we explore: How to be a change maker in a traditionally masculine arena of corporate America.What it means to step in an illuminate change at the highest levels of  CEO'sWhy connecting to the pulse of the magic of your aliveness matters.How to hold onto the holy and sacred parts of yourself to be a better leader.Why changing your relationship with yourself will change everything else in your life.Grounding practices to help us to trust ourselves more fully.and so much more… Enjoy Ali's generous free resource: https://www.reboot.io/resources/self-guided-courses/  Connect with Robyn Ivy here: Website:: https://www.robynivy.com/Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/robynivyLinked In:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-ivy/Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/robynivy Quick note, I just want to say thank you for listening to this episode. I know it means a lot to myself and my guests.  If you enjoyed this episode, you will also like: Episode #38: Chris Kresser: Adapt, Thrive and Flourish Episode #43: Mimi Sammis: The Art of Peace Episode #65: Agapi Stassinopoulos:Waking up to the Joy of You What can you do to support this channel? Subscribe, every new listener counts to us!Engage, we are a community who supports each otherLeave a review, let us know what you thinkShare, know others who may get some value - then share out channel   MORE ABOUT ALI SCHULTZ: Ali is a Founding Partner and Coach at Reboot.io, and is also a certified EQUUS Experience Facilitator for Equine Facilitated Coaching. She draws on her more than a dozen years in business as an operator managing projects, teams and human resources, and developing brands. Her superpower is getting her clients (and her colleagues) to tap into their innermost being, their source of creativity and innovation, in order to bear the rigors of work/life existential challenges. Read more about Ali here https://www.reboot.io/team/ali-schultz/ 

Mildred V. Palmer, Founding Partner at Navigant Law Group, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss estate planning. Mildred also answers listener questions about special needs trusts and planning for having financial support. For more information, call (847) 253-8800 for a free consultation.

Commercial aviation is booming, but not for the reasons you'd expect. While the media fixates on tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks, industry insiders are seeing a very different picture. Airline profits are up, demand is strong, and aircraft backlogs are stretching eight years into the future. But underneath the optimism is something more nuanced: a market defined by high-cost inputs, a scramble for qualified labor, and a reshuffling of what counts as “value” in M&A. In this episode of The Aerospace Executive Podcast, M&A specialist Bill Alderman returns for his quarterly check-in on the state of the aerospace and defense sector.  We unpack the surprising resilience of commercial aviation, why job shops are suddenly hot properties, and the real reasons behind rising multiples in the MRO and manufacturing space. Key Topics Covered: Why Job Shops Are Suddenly a Seller's Market The Real Tariff Story MRO's Growth May Have Peaked  Delta's Blowout Quarter and What It Signals  Good Accounting is Deal Fuel Defense Two Speeds, One Future Guest Bio William H. Alderman (Bill) is the Founding Partner of Alderman & Company. Bill is an M&A specialist in the middle market of the aerospace and defense industry with over $2 billion in mergers and acquisition-related transactions to his name. Prior to founding Alderman & Company in 2001, Bill worked for 15 years on Wall Street and in the Aerospace & Defense Industry, principally on M&A transactions in the middle market. His employers included BT Securities, Fieldstone, and General Electric. Bill is a Securities Principal registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and has four securities industry licenses (Series 7, 24, 63, and 65). Bill is a commercial pilot and owns and operates a Cirrus SR22. URL Link: https://www.aldermanco.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamalderman/ About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association.      Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so our show reaches more people. Thank you! 

We sat down with Victoria Greene, CFA®, CRPC®, Chief Investment Officer and Founding Partner at G Squared Private Wealth, for a midyear outlook on the markets and current rate environment. Victoria discusses how to support clients remaining invested amid tariffs, volatility, and uncertainty, and gives insight into the evolving landscape of alternative investments.

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Jarrod Joplin, a founding partner at Common Capital Investing, who joins for a hands-on capital raising and marketing clinic. Jarrod breaks down their current deal, Vista del Sol—a 54-unit cash-flowing apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas—and shares how he and his partners transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily. The conversation dives into tactical advice for boosting investor engagement, improving messaging around immediate cash flow, and building scalable sales systems. Jarrod opens up about the learning curve in treating capital raising like a real business function and the need to embrace founder-led sales. Jarrod Joplin Current role: Founding Partner at Common Capital Investing Based in: Texas Say hi to them at: Website: commoncapitalinvesting.com Email: jarrod@commoncapitalinvesting.com Instagram: @jarjop Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Velasquez Budde is a veteran marketer, entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker.She is a co-founding partner and the CEO of Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency that builds trusted companies and leaders. During her tenure as CEO, the Austin Business Journal has named Zilker Media one of the city's fastest-growing companies as well as one of its best places to work, two years in a row. It has also been listed on Austin Inno's list of “Coolest Companies.”Paige is the author of the forthcoming book The Strategic Business Influencer: How to Build a Big Brand with a Small Budget (launching November 2025), which offers a research-backed framework to help business leaders create scalable, trust-based influence, even without big budgets. The book includes case studies from entrepreneurs across multiple industries and introduces Paige's signature concept: the Influence ID.She speaks to leaders about strategic business influence and people-driven marketing at many conferences and corporate events, including organizations such as Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase, Harvard Medical School, The University of Texas, Camp Gladiator, Entrepreneurs Organization, and the Women Presidents Organization. She delivered a TEDx Talk at the University of Texas Business School in March 2023. Her approach to people-driven marketing has been featured in media outlets such as Inc., Thrive Global, KevinMD, Texas CEO Magazine, Authority Magazine, Business News Daily, and Business.com.She has led marketing campaigns and strategies for some of the world's most recognized authorities. She has been named a finalist for the Austin Business Journal's Women in Business and Austin Under 40.Paige is passionate about community involvement and volunteers her time with several organizations. One is Texas Tower, a collegiate publicity organization for her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, where Paige teaches students about the PR and marketing industry. Paige loves spending time mentoring aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders through programs like Kendra Scott's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin and ABBA's Emerging Leaders Initiative. She is also a member of Entrepreneurs Organization, Women Presidents Organization, C12, and the Austin Business Journal BizWomen Leadership Council. She resides west of Austin in Dripping Springs with her husband, Jordan and son, Landry.To learn more about her book and resources, visit www.paigevelasquezbudde.comhttps://zilkermedia.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-paige-velasquez-budde-co-founding-partner-and-ceo-of-zilker-media

Paige Velasquez Budde is a veteran marketer, entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker.She is a co-founding partner and the CEO of Zilker Media, an Austin-based agency that builds trusted companies and leaders. During her tenure as CEO, the Austin Business Journal has named Zilker Media one of the city's fastest-growing companies as well as one of its best places to work, two years in a row. It has also been listed on Austin Inno's list of “Coolest Companies.”Paige is the author of the forthcoming book The Strategic Business Influencer: How to Build a Big Brand with a Small Budget (launching November 2025), which offers a research-backed framework to help business leaders create scalable, trust-based influence, even without big budgets. The book includes case studies from entrepreneurs across multiple industries and introduces Paige's signature concept: the Influence ID.She speaks to leaders about strategic business influence and people-driven marketing at many conferences and corporate events, including organizations such as Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase, Harvard Medical School, The University of Texas, Camp Gladiator, Entrepreneurs Organization, and the Women Presidents Organization. She delivered a TEDx Talk at the University of Texas Business School in March 2023. Her approach to people-driven marketing has been featured in media outlets such as Inc., Thrive Global, KevinMD, Texas CEO Magazine, Authority Magazine, Business News Daily, and Business.com.She has led marketing campaigns and strategies for some of the world's most recognized authorities. She has been named a finalist for the Austin Business Journal's Women in Business and Austin Under 40.Paige is passionate about community involvement and volunteers her time with several organizations. One is Texas Tower, a collegiate publicity organization for her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin, where Paige teaches students about the PR and marketing industry. Paige loves spending time mentoring aspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders through programs like Kendra Scott's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin and ABBA's Emerging Leaders Initiative. She is also a member of Entrepreneurs Organization, Women Presidents Organization, C12, and the Austin Business Journal BizWomen Leadership Council. She resides west of Austin in Dripping Springs with her husband, Jordan and son, Landry.To learn more about her book and resources, visit www.paigevelasquezbudde.comhttps://zilkermedia.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-paige-velasquez-budde-co-founding-partner-and-ceo-of-zilker-media

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Last week on the pod, we had Scott Aitchison on – Conservative Housing Critic. This week we're sticking with that theme – housing – so central to the last federal election and something I want to keep exploring with you.So on the pod today I want to look it at from a couple of perspectives. Experience on the ground and policy making. What's the current state of play in the market?  What's been the impact of measures to date? Has the situation improved?  How does the condo glut affect things?  And broadly, is the government plan a good one?We've assembled a housing panel to help answer those questions: Ron Butler + Mike Moffatt + Tyler Meredith!Ron Butler describes himself as a “big, old, overly opinionated mortgage broker, worried about the future of housing for average Canadians.” He's the founder of Butler Mortgage Inc, with over 30 years in the business.  And hosts of his own weekly pod, “The Angry Mortgage Podcast”, where he swears a f**k of a lot and shares his insights about the industry.Mike Moffatt is co-host of the “Missing Middle Podcast.”  His twitter bio says he's a Husband, Father, Brother, Son, Economist and Housing Guy. Among other things, he's an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics, and Public Policy Group at Ivey Business School, Western University. He served as Director of Policy and Research at Canada 2020. And he's done extensive research on Canada's housing supply and the affordability crisis. Tyler Meredith is the former Head of Fiscal and Economic Policy for Prime Minister Trudeau and Ministers of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and Bill Morneau. Today, he's a Founding Partner at Meredith/Boessenkool Policy Advisors. And he was a co-host of the limited run podcast “Race to Replace”, right here at Air Quotes Media!Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Charles Internicola is Founding Partner and CEO at Internicola Law Firm based in New Jersey. Charles began his law career about 20 years ago always with the aim of specializing in franchise law. Charles is the host of the podcast, Win Big at Franchising Podcast, and he has his YouTube channel as well, Entrepreneurs Kick Ass.  Want to work with Charles and Internicola Law Firm? Click here! Charles was recently featured on the show for episode 1171. This workshop covers the Five Core Building Blocks Every Franchisor Needs with expert Charles Internicola. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version here. Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions! Join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network TODAY! Restaurant Unstoppable - EVOLVE! - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: Franchise Law Solutions - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn't have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how.  Visit www.franchiselawsolutions.com. US Foods: US Foods is hosting the event of the year, Food Fanatics 2025. August 19-20, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV. Network with over 5,000 Industry peers. Attend Zouk nightclub reception, expert breakout sessions, Keynote speeches, musical performances, and dramatic demonstrations, and sample the latest on-trend dishes. The Clock Is Ticking! Be Ready to Register on April 16 for Food Fanatics® 2025. To learn more, visit www.usfoods.com/foodfanatics2025 Marqii - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: http://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/Marqii  Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more.  Let's make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Guest contact info:  Win Big at Franchising on Apple Podcasts Win Big at Franchising on Spotify Website YouTube channel Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!  We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Send us a textIn this 2nd episode or our two-part WTR Symposium Series podcast, "NEXT-GEN VEHICLES: Investing in Small Drones and Unmanned Vehicles", senior management of Arrive AI (ARAI), Nauticus Robotics (KITT), Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), and Palladyne AI (PDYN) join the Water Tower Research team including Founding Partner and CEO, Shawn Severson, Managing Director - Energy Transition and Sustainable Investing, Peter Gastreich, and Managing Director - Technology, Dr. John Roy. These companies are high-growth and with innovative unmanned vehicle solutions focused on improving efficiency and safety for industries as diverse as offshore oil & gas, subsea mining, offshore wind energy, pipelines, defense, surface logistics, and CO2 sequestration.

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Jim Morrish, Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the state of AIoT. The conversation covers the convergence of AI and IoT, how AIoT differs from IoT and M2M, the benefits of deploying AI on IoT devices, market evolution, leading use cases, the hardware and connectivity aspects of AIoT, regulatory challenges, and what it takes to truly capitalize on AIoT.AIoT Forecast: https://transformainsights.com/research/reports/global-aiot-forecast-2023-33Jim Morrish is a Founding Partner of Transforma Insights. He is a respected industry expert with over 25 years of experience in strategy consulting, operations management, and telecoms research. Jim is responsible for the addition of the term Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networking to the lexicon of IoT and is a co-author of the Ignite|IoT project management framework and the accompanying book entitled Enterprise IoT.Transforma Insights is a leading research firm focused on the world of Digital Transformation (DX). Led by seasoned technology industry analysts, they provide advice, recommendations, and decision support tools for organizations seeking to understand how technologies (such as IoT, AI, distributed ledger, edge computing, and autonomous robotic systems) and new business models will change the markets in which they operate and necessitate significant internal transformation.Discover more about IoT and AI at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Transforma Insights: https://transformainsights.comConnect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-morrish-7591a0/(00:00) Intro(00:12) Jim Morrish and Transforma Insights(00:57) What is AIoT?(02:46) IoT market evolution(04:28) How big is the AIoT market?(05:38) Leading AIoT use cases(06:58) Benefits of edge AI and edge computing(08:49) AIoT connectivity(11:15) Considerations for AIoT deployment(13:55) AIoT hardware(15:47) How should we market AIoT?(17:35) Learning from the past(18:33) What it takes to capitalize on AIoT(20:01) Learn more and follow upSubscribe to the Channel: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

Send us a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://offer.fundraisecapital.co/free-ebook/"Most people think private equity is about money. The truth, it's about knowing exactly how to turn a million into 10, when everyone else sees nothing but risk and today, my guest is going to show you how all this and more coming right now.Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTOe79EXLDsROQ0z3YLnu1QQConnect with Ryan Miller:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiller1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingbillionspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_MakingBillonsWebsite: https://making-billions.com/[THE GUEST]: Neel Bhargava is the Founding Partner of NB Group[THE HOST]: Ryan Miller is an Angel investor, former VP of Finance, CFO of an insurance company, and the founder of Fund Raise Capital,  https://www.fundraisecapital.co where his strategies helped emerging fund managers and deal syndicators to report raising over $1B following his strategies.Support the showDISCLAIMER: The information in every podcast episode “episode” is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the current law in your jurisdiction. By listening or viewing our episodes, you understand that no information contained in the episodes should be construed as legal or financial advice from the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for legal, financial, or tax counsel on any subject matter. No listener of the episodes should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in, or accessible through, the episodes without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from a lawyer, finance, tax, or other licensed person in the recipient's state, country, or other appropriate licensing jurisdiction. No part of the show, its guests, host, content, or otherwise should be considered a solicitation for investment in any way. All views expressed in any way by guests are their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the show or its host(s). The host and/or its guests may own some of the assets discussed in this or other episodes, including compensation for advertisements, sponsorships, and/or endorsements. This show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as financial, tax, legal, or any advice whatsoever.

Richard Shear is Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Invōk Brands and a founding faculty member of SVA's Master's in Branding program. With a five-decade design career and a passion for visual history, he explores how global consumer culture shapes today's brands in his new book A History of Brands. This week on On Brand, he joins me to discuss the evolution of retail, the enduring impact of packaging, and why the future of branding begins with the past. About Richard Shear Richard is a founding faculty member of the Master's in Branding program at New York's School of Visual Arts and a Founding Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Invōk Brands. His 50-year design career has been influenced by a fascination with visual history, driven by a curiosity for the culture of consumer brands, and guided by rich experience in brand identity and package design. Richard's SVA course focuses on the origins, evolution, and current status of retail brands, building awareness of the rich legacy and growth of global consumer culture and its intrinsic connection to the evolution of visual history. What brand has made Richard smile recently? “That's easy,” Richard shared. “Barbie.” Specifically, Richard points to their newly released Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn as well as the Invōk Brands and Branding at SVA websites. And check out Richard's new book A History of Brands wherever you like to shop. Listen and subscribe at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he hosts Pondering Durian (Lead at Delphi Intelligence) and José Macedo (Co-Founder at Delphi Labs & Founding Partner at Delphi Ventures) to introduce Delphi Intelligence — Delphi's new open research initiative focused on artificial intelligence. Learn why Delphi is going deep into frontier models, robotics, reinforcement learning, and the intersection of crypto and AI, and how this initiative aims to uncover transformative opportunities across emerging tech.Delphi Intelligence: https://www.delphiintelligence.io/

Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, joins John Williams to discuss whether or not Coldplay and/or Chris Martin are liable for exposing Astronomer CEO Andy Byron allegedly cheating on his wife with the company's head of HR.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    I'm super excited to welcome Matt Dixon to the show. He is a Founding Partner at DCM Insights, a global training and advisory firm, and a leading expert in business development and client experience. He's a frequent contributor to HBR and an author of bestselling books, including The Effortless Experience, The Jolt Effect, and his most famous, The Challenger Sale which was a #1 Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestseller. We crossed paths in the CEB Gartner days and I'm just thrilled to have him back here today to talk about a new book he co-authored, The Activator Advantage.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…leaders, consultants, and business developers looking to stand out in a more competitive market.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE…strong client relationships and quality work used to be enough to maintain loyalty, but not anymore. As buying behaviors shift and competition increases, leaders need a new approach. Matt shares what sets today's top rainmakers apart: they're not just experts, they're activators—people who proactively offer insights, open doors, and create value long before the deal is signed.    KEY TAKEAWAYS… Great work alone no longer guarantees client loyalty. Activators are winning by being proactive connectors, not passive experts. Trusted advisors often box out colleagues and limit firm-wide growth. Internal collaboration makes client relationships more resilient.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…Matt's insight that rainmakers of the past relied on reputation but today's leaders build trust by sharing value before the sale even starts.   Running Time: 28:00    Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X    Find Matt Online: LinkedIn   Matt's Book: The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently  

Story of the Week (DR):NEO turnover week MMApple CFO and COO resign, raising questions about CEO Tim Cook's futureApple CEO succession plan blown open as most obvious candidate to step downChief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Williams, 62, will retire at the end of this year. Following the retirement of former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Luca Maestri, 61, last year, the departure of these 'key figures in growth' seems to signal a significant generational shift within Apple.Meet Apple's next COO Sahib Khan, a 30-year veteran who will oversee the iPhone maker's supply chain amid the ‘Trump tariff black cloud'Twitter/X CEO Linda Yaccarino quits after Grok AI praises HitlerWendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Leaving Burger Giant for HersheyIs this another Peltz failure? Tanner has been CEO of Wendy's since only February 2024Trian Fund Management controls two board seats:Peter May (29%): director since 1993; former Wendy's executive; Founding Partner of Trian; chair of Capital and Investment committee, chair of Technology Committee, member of Compensation Committee, member of Corporate Social Responsibility committee, and member of Executive committee.Matthew Peltz (31%): son of Nelson; Partner of Trian; chair of Corporate Social Responsibility committee, member of Capital and Investment committee, member of Technology Committee, and member of Executive committee.Matthew resigned in same 8-k mentioning the CEO's departure and will be replaced by his brother Bradley Peltz; drafted by the Ottawa Senators and played in the Senators' organization from September 2012 to January 2013.Always my favorite line: “There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. B. Peltz and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. B. Peltz was selected as a director.”His photo on website:leaving Tanner (8%) with a small voiceGolden hello at Hershey: (i) $7M RSU Award (ii) $4M PSU Award, (iii) an additional $1.2M Pro-Rata 2025 RSU Award, and (iv) an additional $2.2M Pro-Rata 2025 RSU AwardWendy's: salary $1M; 175% annual target; $6M annual equity targetHershey: $1.25M/180%/$9MAlso Kristin Dolan, James Dolan wifeHershey not much different: controlled by Hershey Trust and several Hershey Trust directorsInterim CEO is CFO Ken Cook, who started in December 2024Tesla announces Nov. annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting lawElon Musk's Tesla finally sets a shareholder meeting date amid doubts about his long-denied $56 billion pay packageThe exciting Item 5.08 (which I never see): “The board of directors (the “Board”) of Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) has designated November 6, 2025 as the date of Tesla's 2025 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”).”T-Mobile follows orders from Trump FCC, ends DEI to get two mergers approved"As T-Mobile indicated earlier this year, we recognize that the legal and policy landscape surrounding DEI under federal law has changed and we remain fully committed to ensuring that T-Mobile does not have any policies or practices that enable invidious discrimination, whether in fulfillment of DEI or any other purpose," T-Mobile General Counsel Mark Nelson wrote in a July 8 letter that was posted to the Federal Communications Commission's filings website yesterday. "We have conducted a comprehensive review of T-Mobile's policies, programs, and activities, and pursuant to this review, T-Mobile is ending its DEI-related policies as described below, not just in name, but in substance."CEO Mike Sievert: CNN Business recognized Mike as “CEO of the Year” in 2022, and Yale honored him in 2024 with its “Legend in Leadership Award,” in part due to the impact of these initiatives.UPS Drivers Are Battling Deadly Heat—Without A.C. in Their TrucksWhy is the company dragging its heels on updating the vehicles, as the new union contract requires?As part of the contract the union negotiated with UPS in 2023, the company is now required to provide workers with several protections against the kind of extreme heat many of them are facing across the U.S. right now. Those include readily available clean water and ice, as well as access to “cool zones” and the right to take and extend breaks when they feel overheated. The contract further mandated UPS to install fans in the largely non-air-conditioned warehouses where packages are sorted and loaded, and in the front of vehicles. Delivery trucks have also been outfitted with heat exhaust shields and vents. UPS Teamsters, though, are still waiting on some of these historic protections. UPS is required to equip its fleet with at least 28,000 new air-conditioned delivery trucks by the time the current contract expires in 2028; toward that end, all new vans UPS purchases after January 1, 2024, are supposed to have air conditioning. As of last summer, CNN reported, it hadn't bought any. UPS Brand Management Representative Becca Hunnicut did not directly answer my questions about whether UPS has purchased any new delivery vehicles equipped with air conditioning since the beginning of 2024 and if any of its delivery trucks currently have air conditioning. She wrote over email that the company is “installing air conditioning in all new delivery vehicles we buy and adding them as quickly as possible,” adding that UPS does not “publicly share the number of vehicles we purchase” and that it is “prioritizing deployment in the hottest regions.”Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: ‘Prevention is better than remedy': majority of investors say governance gaps attract activists, research shows MM DR84 percent of investors polled, who hail from North America, Europe (including the UK) and Asia, said that poor governance was the main driver of activist investor attention.Investors also largely (71 percent) favor activism targeting the board on governance and management change versus operational (10 percent), balance sheet (3 percent) or M&A activism (3 percent)MM: Tesla announces Nov. annual meeting under pressure from shareholders, but may still be skirting lawAssholiest of the Week (MM):Democracy73% of votes cast in alternative democracy were for directors in the US0.01% of directors up for a vote were voted out - incumbency rulesWe know governance in corporations isn't working, and it's the primary driver of activism: ‘Prevention is better than remedy': majority of investors say governance gaps attract activists, research showsGovernance proponents were the only winners in the shareholder proposal space with an 18% win rateWe know money doesn't care nearly as much about performance as it cares about power status quo:Vote Gap - directors batting .333 or lower on TSR vs. average vote at the companyAverage vote gap was actually +1.3% - bottom directors outperformed average vote at the companiesWe know that only 22% of US directors have “merit”, but we know that more than 1 in 4 directors are connected to each other through other boards and non profits - including the CEOSo we should all fucking lose our minds when…New York's Financial Crowd Rushes to Build Anti-Mamdani War Chest - no more buying electionsJamie Dimon criticizes Zohran Mamdani as 'Marxist,' blasts Democrats' DEI push: 'Big hearts and little brain' - shut your fat mouthAdvertisersYour ads are now next to AI for middle school boysGrok praises Hitler, gives credit to Musk for removing “woke filters”Grok's harmful outputs come at a time when advertisers have just begun returning to X, after X first sued advocacy groups publishing reports of hate speech on the platform, then sued advertiser groups who boycotted the platform allegedly partly due to those reports. Most recently, X's plan to sue firms that don't buy ads has seemed to pay off, while the Federal Trade Commission has moved to stop advertising boycotts, which may help X avoid losing revenue no matter what Grok is trained to say.Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising HitlerGrok 4 appears to seek Elon Musk's views when answering controversial questionsNo more hedging “well, he is a brilliant businessman and innovator” - Elon Musk is a fucking nightmare, antisemite, misogynist pig baby.We don't say “Well, Hitler was a brilliant dictator, but you know, Holocaust.” Musk is pure shitbird. Dollar Tree DRNEW RULE: if your CEO pay ratio is more than 5:1, the Aristotle rule, no fucking share buybacksShare Buyback Program Declared by Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Board of Directorsour median employee in fiscal 2024 was a parttime hourly store associate located in the United States.Out of a total population of 209,517 employees, 140,001 were part-time employees and 5,892 were either temporary or seasonal workers.Mr. Creedon's total annual compensation for purposes of the pay ratio was $9,246,835The median employee's total annual compensation for fiscal 2024 was $15,602, resulting in an estimated pay ratio of 592:1.Creedon effectively made is median employee's salary 14 hours into his first 24 hours of the yearThe board approved a buyback of $2.5 billion, with a “B”, equal to roughly 11.5% of outstanding sharesThe annual total paid to part time employees is $2.18 billion - they took a full year of 140,000 people's pay and bought their own stock with it to grease investorsAccording to the internet, a Dollar Tree cashier makes on average $10/hour - you could easy give them $15 and pay for it for TWO YEARS without needing to make a dollar if you can afford these buybacksAnd Bill Ackman is busy complaining why a labor focused socialist democrat won NYC mayor… Headliniest of the WeekDR: TVA board set to be all-male, all-whiteOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump nominated four white men to join the three white men he left on the board after firing the only two female directors.MM: Barbie Launches Doll With Type 1 DiabetesMM: How Starbucks' Founder Uses the ‘Two Chairs Rule' to Guide Every Leadership Decision“Every decision that we tried to make with two chairs metaphorically sitting in the room was designed to ask ourselves during the debate, is this decision going to exceed the expectations of our people and our customers and make them proud?” Schultz said. “And if the answer was no, we shouldn't do it.”Not mentioned were the chairs of “CEO” and “Chair of Board” a total of three timesWho Won the Week?DR: Kirk Tanner, more chocolate, less disgusting grease, less Peltz, more diversity in leadership, and zero nepotism (LD is woman; 3 Hershey Trust board members are Asian woman and two lack men)MM: Tennis, the great billionaire equalizer. ‘Biggest joke I've ever watched in professional tennis': Swift backlash after billionaire Bill Ackman's pro debutPredictionsDR: New Wendy's director Brad Peltz gets caught watching hockey during board meetings, still gets the support of 99.3% of shareholdersMM: Elon Musk Obtains Permit to Spew Pollution - isn't this the greatest future money maker for the Trump administration? Pay for a permit to do heinous shit? PREDICTION: Trump begins issuing permits, with starting cost of $1m, for oil spills, pollution, hate speech, deforestation, and using forced labor (kids or immigrants are both covered, obviously).

In this Topical Tuesday's episode, I spoke with Dave McIlwaine who is a seasoned entrepreneur and successful executive with deep experience in business growth, scale and delivering results. He has 25 years of experience in the world of real estate and he is the Founding Partner of MAC Assets, where he acquires underperforming multifamily value-add properties with substantial opportunity to generate short and long-term gains. Be sure to tune in if you're interested in learning about: The risks associated with W-2 employment and how it's easy to underestimate those risks How he “broke the golden handcuffs” of his W-2 and what tactics he used to help him prepare for it How to think about timing the exit from a W-2 to become a full-time entrepreneur How coaching has been beneficial to him in both life and entrepreneurship What the difference is between a teacher, mentor and a coach To your success, Tyler Lyons Resources mentioned in the episode: Dave McIlwaine Website Podcast LinkedIn Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Are you ready to invest in sectors that are shaping the future, but often overlooked by traditional VCs?   In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene speaks with Emily Dinu, founder of Numinous Capital, who shares her journey of building a venture capital firm that focuses on long-term, high-impact investments in overlooked industries such as defense tech, biotech, and energy. With a patient capital approach and an emphasis on visionaries, Emily is driving innovation in sectors with significant growth potential. Join us as she discusses the challenges and opportunities of funding unconventional ventures that can bring about real, lasting change.   Key Takeaways: → The importance of non-dilutive funding and pacing capital for long-term growth. → Understanding the differences between typical software startups and more complex, scientific ventures. → Why it's crucial to approach investment with a mindset focused on exit, not just growth. → The challenge of helping entrepreneurs pitch their vision as a company, not a science project. → How becoming a successful entrepreneur requires more than charisma.   Emily Dinu is the Founding Partner of Numinous Capital, an early-stage venture firm that supports founders who address generational challenges with intelligence, boldness, and precision, especially in overlooked markets like the American South and along the coasts. Her career started in operations, where she built companies and tackled issues others had neglected. Today, she invests in companies that create jobs, push the boundaries of possibility, and challenge complacent capital. Numinous' philosophy is based on strategic advantages and economic renewal. Emily believes the strongest returns come from those underestimated by the market but proven in execution.   Connect With Emily: Website   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I'm joined by Joe Tolzmann, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of RocketPlan Technologies, for a conversation with Christine Tsai, Founding Partner and CEO of 500 Global. Christine shares how watching her mom program punch cards sparked a lifelong connection to technology and entrepreneurship. We talk about what it takes to succeed outside the typical startup hotspots, why investing in underrepresented founders matters, and how early rejection helped shape breakout companies like Canva. Christine also reflects on why entrepreneurship still holds the key to solving the world's biggest challenges.